Oula Connected from the Vault

Latest Episodes:

Bushwhack, baby! Nov 12, 2018

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In this episode, Bernice and Kali ask the question 'how do we know when to choose the difficult, more challenging path and when to choose the path of least resistance?' The easiest option often tends to feel the best, because it is familiar, but with a little bushwhacking, we often see that the path less traveled opens up worlds within and around us that we didn't even know exist.

Who are Your Guides Nov 05, 2018

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This week, Bernice and Kali explore their thoughts around the concept of who is guiding us in our lives, and are these guides helping us live our truths. These guides can be people, expectations, familial pressures, cultural beliefs and can be both inspiring and hindering. Towards the end they talk about what they believe is the root of injustice and intolerance and how doing the "work" can help us understand what our truths are. When these universal truths are recognized within ourselves, injustice and intolerance can not exist.

Leading Through Bravery and Fear Oct 27, 2018

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In this week's podcast, Bernice and Kali talk about how fear and bravery usually always work together in life's greatest adventures. They both tell personal stories about their own interactions with fear and bravery, how we all should consider ourselves leaders and our acts of courage service to our communities. Please find us on our website now at oulafitness.com/mind-body-stuff/

Holding Space for Each Other Oct 15, 2018

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This week, Kali and Bernice reflect on the retreat they had the honor and privilege of hosting in Tulum, Mexico. They talk about the importance of holding space for one another, the benefits of group work, their own personal reflections and revelations from the week and why it is so important to do this type of self work. Tune in and let them take you with them on a journey of self discovery.

Love and Boundaries Oct 08, 2018

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This week, Kali and Bernice can barely make it through hysterical laughter, but when they finally recover they dive into the topic of love and boundaries. They talk about a love triad- giving, receiving and love of self and the importance of balance within this triad. They discuss their own personal issues with boundaries and trust and how they struggle with this balance in their own lives. Take a listen, laugh with them, and explore your relationship with love and boundaries.

The Gift of Storytelling Oct 01, 2018

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In today's episode, Kali and Bernice talk about the importance of the story. Cultural healing, societal healing and personal healing come from the courage of those who are willing to share their story. Thus healing themselves, as well as the recipients. As a culture, we have isolated ourselves and are craving connection and community. When we realize that we are not alone, that our stories are shared by many others, and we realize that we have the power to continually revisit and edit our stories, can we truly heal ourselves and our communities.

OULA: When Your Hobby Becomes Your Partner's Horror Sep 24, 2018

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How many of you have experienced this? You become addicted to OULA and your friendships, partnerships or relationships can't handle it? How do you navigate the conflict that can occur when you have something that your partner doesn't understand or appreciate. I think for those of us who do OULA consistently, we have all experienced this to some degree. Bernice and Kali explore their personal stories around this topic, give their theories as to why OULA can be so triggering, and hopefully provide some guidance on how to minimize the disruption of relationships affected by OULA.

Women's Sexuality- The Empowering and Disempowering Sides of Sexualization Sep 17, 2018

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In this podcast, Kali and Bernice discuss the many aspects of women's sexuality. From owning our own sexuality, to being disempowered by the sexualization of the female, they cover this complex topic and ways in which OULA helps us find balance with our own sexuality. Talking about power struggles, aging, fertility and the media, they tackle this topic candidly and go into their own personal journey with being sexual, female beings.

Social Media, Ego, and Human Connection Sep 10, 2018

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In this week's discussion, Bernice and Kali talk about social media and the effects it has on our sense of self-worth and well-being and the impact it has on real, live human connection. They discuss healthy ways to use social media by asking the questions "why am I posting this" and "who am I following and why?" and also ask us to question how it is either fueling our insecurities or driving us in our personal work. They recognize the power of social media and how it must be harnessed to be beneficial, especially in regards to our children's generation.

Music Sep 04, 2018

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In this episode, Kali and Bernice delve into the great influence music has had in their lives. Talking about the power of live music and the memory and energy associated with different types of music, they discuss how they take in and respond to music in the every day. This also translates to the work they do with OULA, choreographing and working with new music regularly.