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TSN's Craig Button jumped on the line at the top of hour two to weigh in on the massive breaking news rocking Oil Country. With all signs pointing toward Mike Babcock becoming the next head coach of the Oilers, Craig shares his initial reactions on whether Babcock deserves a second chance, if current players should be concerned, and how the NHLPA might handle the hire. Plus, we look at how this polarizing move could impact Edmonton's ability to attract top-tier UFAs this summer. Craig then shifts gears to break down the roaring rumors surrounding a Sebastian Cossa trade to the Oilers and tees up tonight's crucial Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel. In this segment the boys went around the room, discussing the pros and cons of Babcock being brought in. Lt. Eric and YTT, are in favour, Dusty, not so much. We capped off hour two with our confessions for Spectrum Rent All. What could the boys be possibly confessing today!?
The A.M. Nasty is back live in the studio for another jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports landscape cooked up an absolute masterpiece last night, and the fellas are diving headfirst into crucial playoff momentum shifts, historic hoops dominance, and all the tournament action you can handle. We recapped everyone's nights and then dove into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop! After the break, it was then time for YTT's trade of the day. This was part of Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel! The boys discussed the trade to cap off hour two and also touched on the signing of Aku Raty and what the Oilers have in mind with him…
The fellas are back with another massive Thursday morning edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world was firing on all cylinders last night, and we are unpacking a wild mix of playoff upsets, bounce-back performances, and ongoing off-ice drama. Like we always do first, the fellas caught up and then Lt. Eric laid out the show. The first segment we hit was Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from last night. After the break, it was time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Yesterday the nasties spoke, and YTT listened. This trade was for the nasties. To cap off hour one, the boys got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today we're fired up about a certain article making its rounds right here in Edmonton.
Dustin Nielson is out today, but the show doesn't miss a beat as the legendary Dave Jamieson slides into the host chair! The fellas have an absolutely massive weekend of sports to recap, from a historic major championship victory to playoff drama on the ice and the hardwood. We quickly touched on everyone's weekends and then Lt. Eric laid out the show. Today's first segment was Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the major headlines from the weekend. After the first break, it was time for YTT's trade of the day. Who's Trev trading today??? To cap off hour two, we got fired up. Today we're fired up about the song choice the Sabres picked for their playoffs this year…
We are officially one day into the "Post-Knoblauch" era in Edmonton, and the fallout is just beginning. Join Dusty Nielson and the boys as they dissect every angle of the Edmonton Oilers' decision to part ways with Kris Knoblauch and what it means for the organization's future. We kicked off the show with Dusty laying it out. We then hit on Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course to recap on all the sports action from last night as well as get into Drake's new album which is certainly hard! After the break, it was time for YTT's trade of the day. We finished the week with a good one. Like we always do on a Friday's show, we finished hour one by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables!
Holy crap. Kris Knoblauch has been officially fired... and that's how we started the show today. Ryan Rishaug broke the news, then we immediately had him on the show to discuss the decision. Why now? Is Cassidy the next man in? Will Knoblauch get a job elsewhere? Shauggey had all the answers. We briefly hit Morning Announcements next to recap all the action from last night. After the break, we hit YTT's trade of the day, which today, was not his best work... depending on who ask. We capped off hour one with Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Nothing short to be fired up about today.
We kick off today's show with Craig Button, and he didn't hold back on the rumors swirling around 104th Avenue. With reports that the Oilers have sought permission to interview former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, Craig gave us a 'reality check' on the coaching carousel. He argued passionately that while Cassidy is a proven winner, a change behind the bench won't fix the fundamental roster flaws—specifically a -13 goal differential—that have plagued this team all season. We then shift our focus to the Western Conference semifinals, where the Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Craig breaks down how Colorado's depth players, like Parker Kelly and Ross Colton, have turned the tide while the stars were under fire. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. We then got to Weekly Confessions for Spectrum Rent All. Plenty of great confessions from the boys today, especially YTT... To cap off hour two, CPKC Women's Open Tournament director, Brian Newton joined the show to highlight this event.
The hockey world was shaken to its core last night, and the ripples are being felt all the way here in Edmonton. Dusty and the fellas are back to pick up the pieces of a landscape-shifting Tuesday that saw the draft lottery defy the odds and the Oilers' future come into even sharper focus. We first hit on Morning Announcements to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the NHL. The Avs remain undefeated, the Leafs won the lottery and Lt. Eric and YTT will be looking spiffy soon enough here all thanks to the folks at MDRN Measure. After the break, the Oilers conversation continued as yesterday Hockey Canada announced that Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse will be repping the red and white at the World Championships. This was MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. And we capped off hour one with day one of YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Would you commit to this trade or is YouTube Trev out of his element.
It is a massive Friday Finale on Edmonton Sports Talk! After splitting the first two games at home, the Edmonton Oilers are taking the show on the road. We're live this Friday morning to break down a pivotal Game 3 and recap a wild 24 hours in the sports world. The fellas were all over the place to start the show this morning. For the first time in Dusty's 16 year broadcasting career, his wife, Tammy called him on air to address their current water situation. There was also a bit of a controversy yesterday as YTT took home the elusive mitt in hot takes. This was a good bit. After the break, we got into Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course to breakdown everything that happened last night in the world of sports. Like we always do on a Friday's show to finish hour one, we Cracked Some Packs for Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.
The wait is finally over. The playoffs are here, and The Nielson Show is your ultimate home for everything Oilers postseason. We are pulling out all the stops for Game 1 to get you ready for puck drop at Rogers Place. We start off the show by laying it out and then by quickly recapping everyone's weekends. The playoffs are officially here, so we debuted this year's playoff song, a tradition unlike any other. After the break, we got right into the Oilers upcoming series against the Ducks and got a vibe check on YTT. And to finish hour one, we got into everyone's good, bad and ugly from the weekend.
Chris Johnston got the second hour started today with his thoughts on last night's Oilers game. We then looked elsewhere around the league. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. Greg Wyshynski joined us in the second hour to discuss whether or not he thinks Bouchard should win the Norris Trophy, if he thinks the Kings will take out the Golden Knights for that final playoff spot, and if the Nuge line continues to play like this, should Draisaitl get slotted on the first line when he returns? He finished with his thoughts on who the best Batman is… We finished hour two with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. This isn't just good, it's great. YTT is heading to Toronto with a bunch of nasties for the best trip of his life!
The vibes are absolutely high to kickoff today's edition of The Nielson Show as the Oilers defeated the Mammoth 5-2 last night. Some movie talk, some Oilers talk and Dusty laying out the show is what got us started today. We then touched on all that transpired yesterday in the world of sports and got into how YTT injured his wrist. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We finished the hour with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre. What's good today is Matt Schaeffer's rookie season and the Buffalo Sabres recent stretch.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. The vibes were ski high starting today's show. The boys got into some movie talk as Dusty finished watching Bugonia. They then asked YTT if he's watched The Big Lebowski yet… he disappointed us once again. It was then time for some Morning Announcements. We got into what McDavid had to say yesterday after his comments on Saturday night. The Oilers are taking on the Mammoth later today, so after the break we got into the top 10 things Dusty would bring back if he could… We then took a look at the Oilers lines ahead of tonight's matchup.
It's Tuesday, and a game day right here in Edmonton. The Oilers welcome in Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks which means we've got a great show coming your way this fine Tuesday morning. We started off by recapping everyones's nights, Dusty and LTE played a guessing game, LTE pinched both Dusty and YTT for not wearing green, then the boys gave some St. Patty's Day stories. We then got right into Morning Announcements to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the world of sports. After the break Dusty and LTE gave another epic edition of Tales of The North… which then led to some Oilers discussion that brought us to the end of the hour.
If you've been feeling braced, overextended, or stuck in your head — this episode is for you. In this conversation with one of my Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training graduates, Polly of North & Soul, we explore the Adi Shakti mantra not as theory… but as medicine. This isn't just a breakdown of Sanskrit. It's a conversation about what happens when you stop micromanaging your life force — and allow energy to move again. In this episode, we explore:
Luke Gazdic was the first guest on today's show. He gave his initial thoughts on yesterday's trade and shared why he thinks this team is better now than they were a few days ago. We also went around the league, he touched on the other trades that happened yesterday. He praised the Sabres then finished with a summary on the Maple Leafs since returning from the Olympic break. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got into our beefs. YTT had a silly beef and Wil had a very reasonable beef. Reid Wilkins capped off hour two with his beef and thoughts on the Oilers trade they made yesterday.
Guess who's back, back again. Dusty and LTE are back, tell a friend! Fresh off their vacation from Mexico and straight into the studio, the boy's are back and coming with all sorts of stories from their trip. That's how they started the show, along with giving YTT a gift from Mexico. We then got into Morning Announcements to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the world of sports and briefly touched on the Connor Murphy trade. Plenty of Oilers discussion right after the break which brought us to the end of the hour. Where Dusty and LTE gave their good, bad and ugly from their Mexico trip.
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Darren Dreger was the first guest on today's show. His hit today was all Olympic talk. He first touched on Canadian women's hockey and where we are as a nation and if the Americans have dethroned the Canadian women's team. We then shifted gears to the mens side to address the lineup, Wilson being slotted on the first line, Crosby centring his own line and who starts in net for the Canadians, etc. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, we got into Weekly Confessions. A lot to confess from the boys today, including YTT bailing on something… for now. Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces got the boys to the end of the hour. Lots to be fired up about today.
The Edmonton Oilers head into the Olympic break having lost their last three games. On today's show, we dive right into last night's game where the Oilers lost to the Calgary Flames by the score of 4-3. YIKES. The boy's went around the room sharing the initial thoughts on last night's game. We then heard from a spicy Leon Draisaitl after last night's game. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… To finish off the hour, we heard from Kris Knoblauch after last night's loss and played a new YTT original called Eyes Wide Open after Trev said he could keep his eyes open for an hour.
Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. He gave his initial thoughts on what the Oilers need the most. Some help on the backend or and fix in the bottom six. He also shared his thoughts on where a potential Artemi Panarin destination could be. The Leafs are in town tonight so he gave us his thoughts on where this team is and where they're headed. He finished with a Super Bowl prediction. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got into Weekly Confessions from Spectrum Rent All! What are the boys confessing today? To finish off hour two we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Today, YTT is fired up and Dusty FINALLY brought him the hard copies of Arlington Road and The Big Lebowski!
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Monday morning! How was your weekend nasties? Our's was amazing! We'll start off today's show by recapping everyone's weekend, Dusty will highlight his first ever boy's trip with Marshall, then of course Lt. Eric and YTT will touch on their weekends as we had The Second Annual EST Funspiel in which lots of fun was had! Morning Announcements was the first segment we hit on today's show to recap everything that transpired in the world of sport. The CFL tampering window is well on its way and that's what the boys discussed in the middle of the first hour. To finish off hour one, we gave our good, our bad and ugly from the weekend.
No Oilers game to recap or preview, but still plenty of sports talk coming your way this fine Wednesday morning! We start the show recapping yesterday's action in the NHL and elsewhere. We tee'd up this weekends Funspiel, YTT went to the doctors and Dusty teased the nasties about something he will do for the first time in his life… More on this later in the hour. After the first break, we heard another Dusty, YTT original. This was called 'The Watch' in honour of YouTube Trev's first ever watch he got last week. To cap off hour two, we talked some Oilers. Is Stuart Skinner better than Jarry? And Dusty announced he will be calling his first NHL game in Calgary with Noodles. This was for MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop.
We witnessed history last night! The Oilers scored four goals in less than four minutes all from defensemen. And Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard become the first defensemen in NHL history to score hat tricks in back to back games, wow! We start today's show by briefly recapping yesterday's game, Dusty went to Ikea, and YTT doesn't think Alex Honnold could climb our building. We also dove into Morning Announcements to recap some of the action from last night. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We then heard from Mattias Ekholm to wrap up hour one.
Emma Morse didn't want to become a yoga teacher.A native of South Hampton, N.H. and a UNH alum, the 33-year-old owner of The Yoga Parlor (Hampton, N.H.) took a yoga teacher training in California during her college years, immersing herself in the program to get away, and to try something new.Awestruck while taking in picturesque scenes of blue skies, she realized she not only wanted to teach yoga, but that she needed it for her sanity.She hasn't looked back since.On today's episode, Emma sits down with host Troy Farkas from the four walls of her expanded space in Hampton, where the two discuss what led her to take a YTT, her lifelong battles with ADD, anxiety, and depression, teaching yoga at MISSION (now Studio One) in the studio's early days, the not-so-good aspects of working in the Seacoast fitness scene, starting The Yoga Parlor at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening a new studio weeks before giving birth to her daughter late last year, and so much more. CHAPTERS:Bartending at Libby's for 13 years (00:00)Emma's lifelong struggles with ADD & anxiety (05:20)Becoming a teacher & Emma's teaching style (14:32)A CRAZY schedule when she started teaching (25:02)Emma's mental health struggles (31:25)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (35:30)Why Emma opened a yoga studio during COVID (38:20)Giving birth & opening a new location late 2025 (54:00)SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & cozy vibes!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!
Do you need teaching experience, extreme flexibility, or deep knowledge of philosophy and anatomy to get the most out of yoga teacher training? In this short clip from Episode 127: Your Teacher Training Questions Answered, host Rachel and fellow teacher trainer Dana Diament share what they do—and just as crucially, don't—consider to be key prerequisites for yoga teacher training. They also share details of the Yoga Medicine Online 200-hour Teacher Training 2026 intake, which is open for registration right now. — Show Notes: The importance of personal practice [02:29] Time to commit to yoga teacher training [04:59] A deep interest in yoga is key [06:34] What skills and qualities AREN'T required before teacher training? [09:34] How to prepare for YTT [10:39] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Medicine® 200HR Yoga Teacher Training Listen to the full Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episode 127: Your 200hr TT Questions Answered: Community Conversations with Dana Diament — Learn More: You can learn more about this episode and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-156. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes, or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
The Oilers were unable to get a three game winning streak... again! WHAT THE HECK. We got right into the Oilers talk to start today's show as we gave our initial thoughts. We then dipped into Morning Announcements to recap everything that transpired last night in the world of sports… We then tee'd up tonight's EST Chore Draft and YTT told the nasties about his first ever watch. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We finished hour one with a huge announcement brought to you by The Italian Centre Shop. Both Dusty and Matty will be on call with the CFL later today to provide tips with the league going forward on CFL fantasy.
We've got another Oilers game day coming at you this evening, only this time it's at Rogers Place as the Oilers are back home to host the Islanders! We start the show with lots of laughs, a YTT hair update and by reading texts starting with 'It's So Windy.' We then did a quick recap on all the action from last night in the world of sport which was a pretty quiet night. The Oilers are hosting a game tonight, which means it was time for another legendary edition of Tales of The North! We finished hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today we're fired up about the size of the Olympic jumbotron and the idea of the CFL expanding to 10 teams!
The Oilers win, I repeat the Oilers win! After falling to the Kings on Saturday night, the Oilers start the Dad trip with a splash after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1. The vibes were certainly high starting today's show following an Oilers win. We dove into Morning Announcements to briefly touch on everything that happened last night in the world of sport. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… YTT had the time of his life at Glue Guys hot tub over the weekend, so Dusty made a song about all that transpired.
Talk about a comeback win, let's go baby! The fellas are back with the final edition of The Nielson Show of the week. We started the show with some Mony Mony, some Oilers goal songs, then it was some lights, camera and action. We briefly went around the room and touched on everyone's nights. YTT was at the ODR, Lt. Eric was watching some college ball, and Dusty was at Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… To cap off the hour, we Cracked Some Packs presented by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show! The vibes have been absolutely electric this year. Lots of laughs, some Oilers talk and how good is YTT's shot? We then dove into morning announcements to recap all the action from last night. The legendary Glen Hall did pass away yesterday, so after the break we dove into who is on the Mt. Rushmore of all time goalies. This then led to which goalie had the best goalie mask of all time. To finish off hour one, we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today we're fired up about a few things including this years Super Bowl Party and the bet Dusty made with Hernan and Tommy!
Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. He just got back from covering the World Juniors and had a lot to say about this year's tournament! We then switched gears to the Oilers where he touched on Jack Roslovic's time on the third line last night with the two kids, Connor Ingram's play as of late, Curtis Lazar's roll on the squad, etc. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. We then dove into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Plenty of good advice from the boys today. Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with lots of laughs, a story about Dr. Phil, some comments on YTT's hack sack days and finished with some words on this years World Juniors tournament.
What a game and what a night as the Oilers do what they do once again going up against the Nashville Predators. The vibes were certainly high starting today's show as we played some goal songs. We got right into morning announcements to recap the action from last night and to touch on the brilliance of Connor McDavid as last night he was on video game mode. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We finished the hour with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. In this segment, we played for the first time ever 'My Fingers Hurt' in honour of YTT's grandma.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Tuesday morning and we've got another jam packed show all set for you. Chill vibes to start today's show. We got a quick story time with YTT as he was able to drive into work this morning. We then touched on some sports action from last night as there was quite a bit going on. After the break, the boys gave another legendary edition of Tales of The North to preview tonight's game. This then led to the boys discussing the Oilers lineup for tonight's game.
Another day, another Nielson Show, another new co-host on The Morning Show coming your way this fine Wednesday morning! The Dave Jamieson is stepping for Lt. Eric on today's show and it will be the first time in years that Dusty and Jamo share the airwaves. Dusty caught up with Jamo as it's been a hot minute. YTT told another unbelievable story… After the break, let the Olympic talk begin… Dusty had some questions about Hockey Canada's roster announcements later today. Jamo and YTT had the answers. We finished the hour with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss how good of a year it was for the CFL.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Tuesday morning. The vibes are absolutely high starting off today's show. The Oilers won, Wil is co-hosting and Mangiapane might be traded. What more could you possibly want!? Dusty and Wil briefly caught up from the holidays, had some laughs and then lights, camera and action. We talked some Oilers briefly and then YTT touched on his dream about Bouch… After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… To finish off hour one we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Is this segment we discussed what a potential Mangiapane trade could look like…
Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. We started with Craig's thoughts on team Canada so far in the World Juniors. He then touched on the country that has looked the best thus far. We took a look at the Oilers game from last night and Craig touched on the Jets serious struggles as of late… And we finished with his thoughts on what a potential Mangiapane trade could look like… It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All. This one was a good one. Reid Wilkins capped off hour two with lots of laughs, some words on YTT. And of course his thoughts on everything going on in Oil Country.
Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. We started with his thoughts on the team Canada for this upcoming World Juniors. He then touched on team Canada's Olympic roster and who he would rather have on team Canada, Evan Bouchard or Matt Schaefer. He finished with some choice words on the Toronto Maples Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got into Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All! Lots to confess from the boys today, especially YTT's. To cap off hour two, James Duthie graced us with his time for the first time at EST. He told us about the release of his new book 'Certified Beauties.' He touched on a few of his favourite stories in his new book, then shed some light on his 49ers.
It's one of the best shows of the year and in my opinion, my personal favourite! It's the Christmas Edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this crisp and snowy morning! It was a little stressful, but we got the audio stream going all thanks to YTT. A Christmas miracle! It's the fellas last show until the New Year, which means it's time for Lt. Erics 12 days of Christmas. A tradition like no other. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat was and who were the fourth and 38th stars… And then it was time for our Christmas gift exchange. 10 minutes full of pure enjoyment.
It's a Thursday edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this cold Thursday morning. The vibes are absolutely high on today's show. YTT is back. The roads are in immaculate condition. Dusty used his game sense yesterday. We dished out some conches then it was time to lay out the show. Lt. Eric then sang day 11 of his 12 day's of Christmas. This was epic. After the break we played the best sounds of the year on The Nielson Show. Starting from 10-6. To cap off hour one we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. In this segment, Dusty asked... how does the bottom six get fired up going forward?
We are back with the final edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this insanely cold Friday morning... And we've got an Oilers win to recap! We started with a few songs on today's show, including some Mony Mony and sent off plenty of conches for the nasties as per YTT's request. We touched on Lt. Eric's night at Celly's then it was time for Lt. Eric's 12 days of Christmas! After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We capped off hour one by Cracking Some Packs Powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables!
Chris Johnston was the first guest on today's show and he was in fact wearing pants! Are the Oilers back? Chris Johnston thinks so, and he told us why. He also touched on McDavid's hat trick and shot first mentality in last night's game and why the Oilers could certainly use that a lot more of that right now. Amongst the bright spots from last night's game was Matt Savoie which he had some positive words for. He finished with his thoughts on Nuge's season thus far and an update on the Olympic ice come February. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. This segment started off with a guessing game, who dropped off a panino to YTT's place. Dusty then touched on LeBron's streak coming to an end. Mike Garafolo capped off hour two with all the latest in the NFL heading into week 14.
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Kim DeMoss - Retreat Ranch's Executive Assistant, Yoga Teacher Training host, and long-time retreat collaborator - to talk about what it's really like to experience retreats from both sides: hosting and supporting. From her early days hosting retreats with Shannon to now managing the logistics behind the scenes, Kim shares candid insights on burnout, boundaries, work-life balance, and how she found her groove in the retreat industry. They also dive into the digital evolution of the industry - how AI and online visibility are reshaping the way leaders must market their retreats - and why self-awareness is key to finding your place in this ever-changing landscape. Whether you're leading retreats, supporting them, or figuring out which role fits best, this episode will give you real-world perspective, practical advice, and a reminder that your version of success doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Key Takeaways Retreat leadership has many layers — and not everyone is meant to be front and center. Supporting retreats can be just as fulfilling as leading them (and sometimes less stressful). Work-life balance matters — especially for women juggling careers, families, and personal growth. The retreat industry is evolving fast with AI and digital marketing — adapt or find your unique niche. Attracting the right participants is key to creating aligned, transformational retreat experiences. Streamlining your focus can lead to more fulfillment and sustainable success. Learn about Kim's YTT: https://www.projectmindfulmovement.com/ The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together! Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify --------- TIMESTAMPS Kim and Shannon's History (00:00:59) They discuss how they met, their decade-long relationship, and collaborative projects. Roles in the Retreat Space (00:02:05) Kim shares her experience as both a retreat host and support, and her preference for support roles. First Retreat at Retreat Ranch (00:03:48) Kim recalls hosting the first retreat at Retreat Ranch and lessons learned from minimal resources. Balancing Personal Life and Retreat Hosting (00:04:46) Kim explains why she hosts only one retreat a year, citing personal and family circumstances. Learning from Career Shifts (00:06:05) Shannon relates her own career pivot and how skills transfer to new roles, paralleling Kim's journey. Letting Go of Expectations (00:07:22) Kim discusses the challenge of disappointing others versus honoring personal capacity and boundaries. Retreat Industry Forum Announcement (00:08:01) Shannon promotes the upcoming Retreat Industry Forum event in Denver. Navigating Life Seasons and Work Choices (00:09:06) They talk about making choices that fit current life seasons, especially with family and career changes. Marketing and Selling Retreats Today (00:10:40) Discussion on how retreat marketing has evolved, becoming more complex and demanding. Alternative Roles in the Retreat Industry (00:11:51) Exploring ways to stay involved in the industry without hosting, especially if marketing isn't appealing. Evaluating Retreat Marketing and Audience Fit (00:12:48) Kim reflects on attracting the right participants and lessons from her first retreat's marketing. Listening to Inner Guidance and Pivoting (00:13:21) They emphasize the importance of listening to intuition and being open to change. Kim's Strengths and Transition to Support Roles (00:14:24) Kim and Shannon discuss Kim's organizational skills and her move to more supportive, creative roles. Benefits of Support Roles and Life Transitions (00:16:16) Kim shares the relief and satisfaction of support work during her husband's military retirement transition. Continued Learning and Growth (00:18:07) They discuss ongoing personal and professional growth, and Kim's involvement in events and trainings. Differences Between Training and Wellness Retreats (00:18:53) Kim explains how training retreats differ from wellness retreats in focus and participant expectations. Structuring Training Retreats for Balance (00:20:28) Advice on scheduling downtime in training retreats to avoid burnout for both leaders and attendees.
Bruce Boudreau was the first guest on today's show. He started off by telling the nasties his daily routine. It was then time for all Oilers talk. He touched on the progress they've made in their last 2 games, why the fans should not be worried, whether or not hockey will be played at the Olympics and finished with some WWE talk. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got right into I Got Beef. What were the boy's beefing about today? Reid Wilkins capped off hour two with some words for YTT, his beef, and his thoughts on tonight's Oilers game.
If you've ever felt stuck repeating the same physical cues in your classes, this episode is going to open up a whole new way of thinking about teaching. I'm breaking down what it really means to move from gross to subtle, how subtle cueing works, and why it's the key to creating deeper, more meaningful yoga experiences. You'll walk away with practical tools you can use right away—no fluff, no woo, just clearer teaching.Episode Highlights:Explanation of the Teach Smarter module and how this episode builds on the “Gross to Subtle” workshop.Why two teachers can teach the same pose but create completely different student experiences.The difference between the gross (sthula) body and the subtle (sukshma) body.Why most modern yoga teaching gets stuck in the gross physical layer.The limitations of staying in purely physical cueing—repetition, boredom, overthinking alignment, teacher burnout, and lack of depth.Clear signs that a teacher may be relying too heavily on gross cueing.Introduction to subtle cueing as a precise and grounded practice—not vague or woo-woo.Overview of the six types of subtle cueing:Attention cuesBreath cuesPranic-direction cuesSensory cuesInteroceptive cuesEnergetic sequencingA practical example of Warrior II comparing gross cues vs. subtle cues.Guidance on how teachers can begin practicing subtle cueing:Use intentional pausesLet the breath lead the teachingChoose one subtle layer per classStop micromanaging alignmentPractice receiving your own cuesTrust your students' intelligenceWhy subtle cueing matters for long-term student development and sustainable practice, especially as students age.A self-inquiry checklist for teachers to evaluate their cueing approach.Reflective questions for both teachers and students to deepen their awareness in asana.Encouragement to revisit the episode, reflect, and apply the concepts.Invitation to explore the 300-hour YTT and how the training weaves ancient wisdom with modern teaching needs.Brief overview of the three modules:Sequence SmarterBreathe SmarterTeach SmarterWaitlist for the Online 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (launching January)Sequence Smarter – The Living Body of AsanaFor teachers living in India, reach out to Janessa at admin@ahamyoga.com for special local pricingJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
Looking for the perfect gift for the yogi or wellness lover in your life? Or maybe you're building your own holiday wish list? In this fun and cozy episode, Corinne and I share our favorite yoga gear, wellness hacks, and self-care staples—just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season. We dive into everything from yoga clothing and props to supplements and skincare tools, giving you a yogi-approved guide to all things supportive, stylish, and soul-nourishing. You'll hear:
A major barrier for many people interested in yoga teacher training is the assumption that it is only for certain kinds of people—whether that's deep and spiritual, energetic and outgoing, irresistibly charismatic, or highly skilled at yoga postures. In this short excerpt from Episode 103, Teacher Training Myths, host Rachel and fellow teacher trainer Dana Diament share that the truth is that teaching yoga is as much about holding space for students to be themselves as it is about instructing yoga poses and practices. They also share details of the Yoga Medicine Online 200-hour Teacher Training 2026 intake and a deep discount available right now. — Show Notes: Myths about who YTT is for [2:12] Find your own voice, range, and teaching style [4:12] Learning to communicate with groups, as yourself [10:10] Teaching as holding space [13:00] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Medicine® 200HR Yoga Teacher Training Listen to the full Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episode 103: Teacher Training Myths You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-149. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
What makes a good meditation teacher? In this episode Kelly shares her personal insights into this, but also shares that the alums of her meditation teacher training wrote in on this topic as well and talks about why she chooses to do meditation teacher training differently. Links mentioned in this episode Meditation teacher training- save $100 (before Sept 29) with code SAVE100 What your YTT didn't teach you about meditation LIVE workshop Sept 25 9am CST Save your spot here Thank you to our sponsor Live It Up- use code MINDFUL to save 15% More Mindful in Minutes Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm Books Order Meditation For The Modern Family You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal **Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here** Join MIM on Patreon here Order Meditation For The Modern Family Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teaching yoga isn't about impressing your students—it's about supporting them. On this episode, Jason shares 5 things to keep in mind if you're a yoga teacher (especially in the first five years). His ideas will help you feel grounded, confident, and inspired as you build your yoga teaching career.Heads up: Module II of Jason's 300-hour YTT is come up in two week! This is the core + spine module but it's also the module where he does a deep dive into the yoga philosophy of Patanjali. You can get all the info & register here: jasonyoga.com/300 It's all online for maximum flexbility; you can begin the lectures and classes as soon as you register! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week my guest is Philadelphia-based yoga teacher, Matthew Shaw. Matthew joined the Jason Crandell Yoga Method team as our Lead Teacher Training Mentor this year and has been a longtime student of Jason's. What I didn't know until a few weeks ago is that Matthew spent 20 years in a previous life as a successful opera singer, performing on major stages across Europe—including Germany, Austria, and Hungary. In this conversation, Matthew shares how, in the second half of his career, just as he was really taking off, anxiety and depression decided to tag along. He talks openly about imposter syndrome, how he found solace through yoga and Western meds (you know I love my meds so I'm here for it!) and how his whole journey lead him to where he is today. We spend the second half of the conversation focused on retreats, why they are so vital, and how he creates intentional, supportive spaces for his students to both adventure and reset. We talk about:Why success didn't solve his self-doubt—in fact, it made it worseThe cultural pressures of perfectionism in classical performanceHis transition to becoming a yoga teacher and community builderThe joy he finds leading yoga retreats around the worldWhy retreats offer so much more than a temporary escape—and how they can ripple outward to impact our daily livesYou can find shownotes here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode362We've got two YTT events coming up! Module II of Jason's 300-hour begins August 20th. You can get all of the details and join us here: jasonyoga.com/300And if you are considering becoming a yoga teacher, join our 200-hour waitlist! I will send you details and interesting content as well as details about the training. Get all the info here: jasonyoga.com/200 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.