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How Yoga Changed My Life

How Yoga Changed My Life shares honest conversations about grief, resilience, healing, and the practices that help us navigate life’s hardest seasons. Through personal stories, movement, meditation, breathwork, and interviews, you’ll discover tools to help you keep moving forward—even when life changes unexpectedly.

Hosted by Adrienne Smith, Mia Obaile, Nora Pair and Natalie Pasqualone, each episode explores resilience, family, personal growth, grief and the moments that change us forever.

New episodes every Monday.

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We Didn’t Plan For This Special Series

This series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn’t plan for this either.”

If you’ve gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.

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You don’t have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.

For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

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165. Where in the World has Mia Been? Feb 02, 2026

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It's over 10 months since Mia has been on the podcast! Time to catch up with everything that has been going on in her life and how yoga has played a role in her life.

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

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For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

164. I Don't Know What Comes Next, But This Is Where I Am Today Jan 29, 2026

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This is an honest check-in after the sudden death of Adrienne’s husband, Brian.

In this solo episode, Adrienne shares where she is right now — the shock of loss, the moments from the hospital and funeral that stayed with her, how family and friends stepped in to carry the logistics of life, and what it looks like to navigate uncertainty with her daughters. She talks about being on short-term disability, managing one breath at a time, and living inside a life that no longer looks the way she thought it would.

This episode isn’t a lesson or a guide. It’s simply a return — naming where she is, without fixing or explaining.

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

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If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

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For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

163. Shed the Snake, Learning to Wrangle the Horse Jan 05, 2026

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As the Lunar New Year shifts from the introspective Year of the Snake into the bold, forward-moving Fire Horse, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora pause—before picking up the reins.

This isn’t about starting over.

It’s about shedding what no longer fits and trusting the growth already in motion.

In this opening episode of 2026, the three reflect on the wins, adaptations, and intentional discomfort of 2025—and how honoring what already happened creates steadier, more sustainable momentum moving forward.

Together, they explore:

What it meant to shed the Snake—old patterns, over-functioning, and quiet resentment
How intentional discomfort became a practice of presence, not pressure
Saying no sooner—and why that mattered
Listening to the body before the mind rushed ahead
Meeting moments with awareness instead of reaction
Why 2026 doesn’t require reinvention—just continuation

Wins aren’t just accomplishments.

They’re adaptations. They’re moments of staying present when it would’ve been easier to push through or check out.

This conversation marks the shift from reflection to movement—without bypassing the pause.

Nothing resets on January 1.

But with the Fire Horse, we move forward clearer, more embodied, and a little more honest about what we’re carrying with us.

A grounded, honest beginning to 2026—together. Giddy Up!

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If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

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For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

162. What This Year’s Guests Taught Us Dec 29, 2025

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Lessons in Trust, Resilience & Being Human

What did this year’s conversations really teach us?

In this week's episode, Adrienne wraps up 2025 by reflecting on lessons from podcast guests about trust, resilience, rest, nervous system care, and being human.

Instead of a traditional recap, this year-end episode weaves together the deeper lessons that emerged across guest interviews:

Learning to listen to the body
Honoring our nervous system's capacity
Redefining strength
Practicing rest
Finding your way back to yourself when life untethers you.

Featuring reflections and powerful moments from conversations with Deb, Erin, Scott, Beth, Rubina, Jenny, Lara, Shelley, Chiara, and Jorge, this episode is an invitation to pause, integrate, and carry forward what truly matters.

A grounded closing to the year — and a gentle beginning.

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

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For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

161. Grounded From The Inside Dec 22, 2025

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Inner Support for Calm, Awareness & Response

A grounding, body-based practice to calm the nervous system and build inner support through breath, awareness, and mindful presence.

This episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and respond from the body rather than react.

Through gentle visualization and breath-led awareness, you’ll be guided to meet your mood exactly as it is, without judgment or fixing. This meditation focuses on cultivating internal strength, resilience, and trust in the body’s ability to adapt and support you moment by moment.

Rather than reacting from habit or urgency, this practice offers space to pause, sense, and choose—honoring the wisdom that already lives within you.

This meditation is especially supportive for anyone seeking grounding, nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, or a deeper connection to their embodied self.

Best enjoyed seated, lying down, or gently moving—whatever feels supportive to you today.

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/
More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

160. Know What Feels Good: A Conversation with Deb Flashenberg on Pregnancy, Pelvic Health & Trusting Your Body Dec 15, 2025

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In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne and Nora sit down with Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, to explore what it truly means to listen to your body through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Deb brings decades of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, and pelvic health specialist. After a challenging first birth, her curiosity and commitment to understanding pelvic health, functional movement, and empowered birth deepened—leading her to advanced training in Yoga, pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise.

Together, Adrienne, Nora, and Deb discuss:

Why pregnancy and birth should never be one-size-fits-all
The importance of non-prescriptive, non-restrictive movement practices
How functional yoga supports a functional birth
Pelvic health as a lifelong conversation—not just a postpartum concern
Learning to trust your body’s wisdom instead of overriding it

Deb also shares how her passion for education and advocacy inspired her podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she has had conversations with some of the most respected voices in the birth world, including Penny Simkin, Gail Tully, Pam England, Rebecca Dekker, Dr. Sarah Buckley, and many more.

At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful reminder...Know what feels good to you. Have a conversation with your body.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, a movement professional, or simply curious about embodied choice and empowerment, this episode offers insight, compassion, and permission to do things your way.

Learn more about Deb and her work:

Prenatal Yoga Center – NYC

https://prenatalyogacenter.com/

Listen to Deb’s podcast:

Yoga | Birth | Babies

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Click here for more about Deb and the Prenatal Yoga Center

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged
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More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

159. People be Peopling 4: The “I Can Totally Do This—Oh Wait No I Can’t” Episode Dec 08, 2025

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In today's People Be Peopling episode, Adrienne, Natalie and Nora break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness, yoga, and being a human: the gap between our expectation of effort and our actual nervous system capacity.

Why do people shut down? Quit early? Spiral? Get irritated? Or suddenly need the bathroom the moment class gets hard?

Spoiler: it’s biological, not personal.

How Hard Is Too Hard? (Your Nervous System Will Let You Know…)

We explore:

How stress, sleep, life chaos, and past experiences shape your real capacity
Why your body sometimes says “nope” before your mind catches up
The difference between discomfort and danger
How yoga + movement help you meet yourself with honesty instead of reactivity
Why compassion, consistency, and micro-wins regulate your system better than intensity ever will

This episode is your permission slip to stop fighting your nervous system and start working with it. Less shame. More understanding. Huge energy savings.

Because at the end of the day… people be peopling, nervous systems be nervous-system-ing, and movement is the bridge back to ourselves.

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
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More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

158. The Way You Carry Yourself Carries Your Energy Dec 01, 2025

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, biomechanics-driven Lara Heimann unpacks one of her favorite topics: posture and alignment — and why they matter more than you think.

Lara breaks down posture as more than how you sit or stand; it’s the carriage of your energy. Whether you’re upright, lounging, or lying down, your alignment shapes how you breathe, how efficiently you move, how your nervous system responds, and how you exchange energy with the world around you.

Why posture isn’t about perfection, but function + freedom
How maintaining the spine’s natural curves supports better breath and better movement
The connection between alignment, emotional regulation, and embodiment
How small daily habits create long-term resilience

This episode is an inspiring look at how aligning your body helps you align your energy, your choices, and your entire way of moving through the world.

**Bonus for Our Listeners!**

Lara is offering an exclusive $5 for 5 weeks promo so you can experience her world of intelligent movement for yourself.

👉 Use this link and enter code: MOVEBETTER

Important: You must type in the code to see the $5 deal appear.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or curious about how movement can support your mental and emotional well-being — this episode is for you.

Click here Lara's website PYT Physical Therapy Yoga or on Instagram LYT Yoga Method

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Send Us Your Stories!

If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/
More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

157. BONUS EPISODE: A Special Thanksgiving Gratitude Meditation Nov 27, 2025

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This Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause, breathe, and soften.

Join Adrienne for a gentle gratitude meditation to ground your nervous system, honor your body, and reconnect with what’s already here and enough. A quiet space to say thank you — to your breath, your heart, your journey, and the people who steady you.

Perfect to listen to before the day begins or whenever you need a moment of peace. 🤍

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If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/
More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

156. Accidental Entrepreneur: Calming the B*tch in Your Brain & Moving Better with Lara Heimann Nov 24, 2025

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne and Natalie sit down with the brilliantly bold and refreshingly real Lara Heimann — physical therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of LYT Yoga — for a conversation that is equal parts empowering, educational, and entertaining.

What started as a passion for helping people move better turned Lara into an accidental entrepreneur, reshaping the way thousands approach their bodies, brains, and belief systems.

Together, Adrienne, Natalie and Lara explore:

The powerful mind-body connection and how movement rewires the nervous system
Why we need to quiet the “b*tch in our brain” — the inner critic that keeps us stuck
How intentional movement makes us better humans, friends, partners, and leaders
What it really means to move with intelligence instead of punishment
The ripple effect of self-awareness through yoga, therapy, and conscious choice

This is a conversation about learning to listen, softening the inner noise, and choosing movement as a pathway to clarity, compassion, and confidence.

**Bonus for Our Listeners!**

Lara is offering an exclusive $5 for 5 weeks promo so you can experience her world of intelligent movement for yourself.

👉 Use this link and enter code: MOVEBETTER

Important: You must type in the code to see the $5 deal appear.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or curious about how movement can support your mental and emotional well-being — this episode is for you.

Click here Lara's website PYT Physical Therapy Yoga or on Instagram LYT Yoga Method

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Send Us Your Stories!

If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you!

These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.

If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com

Follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/
More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com

For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.

The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

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