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054 - Fringe Yoga with Shannon Kaneshige Dec 01, 2020

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Yoga is more than shapes, it is a practice to reconnect with your mind. Shannon Kaneshige is a fat, non-binary yoga instructor and student. They teach accessible yoga online and encourage folx to feel brave to try new things. Their focus is joyful movement without judgement. Shannon shares about the soul of asana, how intention makes a difference, and how taking up space in practice makes them feel.

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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

053 - Meditation to Stay Open and Soft Nov 26, 2020

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Staying open to give and receive requires us to release tension in our body. Relax your forehead. Relax the space between your eyebrows. Feel the way it softens your face and neck. Feel how that affects the way you respond to high stress situations when you keep your face soft.

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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

052 - Breath & Exposure with Kimmy Moss Nov 24, 2020

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Do you hate cold water? Love it? Can you feel a difference when you breathe fast and breathe slow? When we breathe slow we activate our parasympathetic nervous system that tells our brain we are safe. When we breathe quickly, we activate our sympathetic nervous system that tells our body to fight or flight.
In this episode, Kimmy Moss, a breath and exposure coach, shares some reasons this is a good practice and how to begin the practice of cold exposure and breath practice in your own home. This is an activity that combines both physical and mental exercise into one experience.
Kimmy Moss IG @kimmy.moss
For $25 off her online, self-paced breath course, Everyday Breathing, use the code "FRIENDS!" through 12/31/20
Duece Gym
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

051 - Sanskrit or English? Nov 19, 2020

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What barriers are there for people to begin practicing yoga? Is one of them learning a whole new language? Even if it's poses in English names, that's still a new language. What and why do we title yoga classes like we do? Does calling a class "yoga for spine mobility" instead of "Vinyasa" give more clarity to people? Especially new people? Is Sanskrit bad to use? Namaste? I share some of my ideas and would love to hear yours.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

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Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

050 - What Women Want: Let's Talk About Sex with Taylor-leigh Nov 17, 2020

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We begin this one talking about the song WAP. Yep. This is a full on party! Taylor and I speak directly from our female-identifying experiences. What do women want to give to their partners? How does surrender come to play? What about the word honor? What do we want? Do we get turned on by the end again?? Do you??
This episode is part of an ongoing series called "Let's Talk about Sex" with my friend Taylor. Our goal is to normalize conversations like this to encourage others to do the same. We believe it will create stronger and more enjoyable relationships with ourselves and partners if more people are talking about sex.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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049 - Writing Prompt: three things Nov 12, 2020

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This short prompt can be a big clarifier. It's just three things.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

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Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

048 - Gut Health & Fiber Fueled with Will Bulsiewicz Nov 10, 2020

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There are more microbes in our body than we have cells. What?! And it is these very things that are our "gut." Each person's gut is unique in it's make-up. Between all the recommended diets in the world, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is on a mission to simplify the story. The key ingredient: Fiber. This convo is just the beginning. Check out his book and online resources as well.
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MC, MSCI
IG @theguthealthmd
Website theplantfedgut.com and courses
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

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Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

047 - A Meditation to Relieve Tension Nov 05, 2020

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This is for anyone feeling like they are holding tension in their body. We know that by releasing tension, we become more able to adapt to change, build resilience and make space for new things. No prior meditation experience necessary.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

046 - Rising Above Abuse, Yoga & Being the Shit with Day Bibb Nov 03, 2020

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"Terrible things can and will happen in your lives. But that's not the end of your story. That doesn't have to be the title of your story." Says Day Bibb. As someone who has survived domestic violence, discovered yoga in the process and has now created a non-profit foundation for others experiencing the same, Day knows the power behind owning the shit out of your story. She knows the resilience and empowerment that comes from community. As a powerful AF Black woman, skincare entrepreneur, and mother, Day embodies joy.

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Helen Rose Skincare

Om Thrive Foundation

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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

045 - Do You Pause Between People? Oct 29, 2020

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It is easy to jump from one task or activity to the next, to message one person, have a meeting with another, then call a friend. What kind of intention do we bring to these interactions? If we took a moment after each to reflect, writing just ONE sentence, what would we notice?

In this episode, I'm sharing my experience this past weekend when I thought this, how it has already changed how I show up with my kids, and an invitation for you to pause between people with me.

This is the kind of paying attention that makes a difference in our lives.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

Photo: Jess Keating
Producer: Marcus Strange

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Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website

Produced by: Grey Tanner

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