This podcast emerged from work based in the exploration of collective grief and liberation. It exists to remind us about all the ways we can find refuge during unsettling and uncertain times, and to remind us about the resilience and joy that comes from allowing ourselves to find refuge. Michelle C. Johnson, author, yoga teacher, healer, social worker, dismantling racism trainer, activist, and grief-worker, offers monthly interviews, engaging and amplifying the brilliance and wisdom of peopl ...
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A one-hour weekly broadcast delivering Christ center messages to inspire, uplift and equip those looking for a deeper, richer relationship with God. The Sunday Night Wind Down is a unique blend of talk show, teleclass and lecture, which will help listeners to increase faith, build spiritual endurance and initiate positive change. Join your host Cassandra Baker Durham, for an hour of faith, healing, strength, and empowerment. Cassandra is an energetic and anointed speaker who believes in the ...
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(Formerly Swimming & Singing) Conversations and practices for returning to your true self.
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A podcast celebrating everyday activists who are disrupting, deconstructing, and dismantling racism.
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Tune into deep and resonant interviews to uplift your spirit and nourish your soul. Hosted by celebrated teacher, writer, and coach Shannon Algeo (Named '35 Under 35 to Watch' by Wanderlust), SoulFeed helps you find the power within you so you can show up in the world as your highest self.
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Aimée Cartier is a professional psychic who has been doing readings for those who are at a crossroads or want direction on what choices serve their highest good since 2007. She is known for her clear accurate insight, her attention to practical details, and her compassionate guidance. With her practical, down to earth, story-telling style, she’s be…
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#53 Resilience Through Writing & Yoga Practices with Nadia Colburn
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Yetta Myrick is the mother of a young adult son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. She is the Founder and President of DC Autism Parents (DCAP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the District of Columbia. Ms. Myrick has served as the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to the District of Columbia since 2016, led the DC COVID-19 R…
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Donna is an Author, International Yoga Teacher and Educator, Speaker, Facilitator, and Wellbeing Coach. She is also the Founder of Curvesomeyoga. Donna is passionate about making the yoga and wellbeing spaces more inclusive and diverse so that everybody can experience the transformational benefits of yoga. She has written for and featured in countl…
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The enigmatic Mache Chache, is an Houngan Asogwe (Haitian Vodou High Priest), Shaman, and Conjurer, whose spiritual prowess and ancestral lineage have captivated the hearts and minds of seekers worldwide. With an innate connection to the ethereal realms, Mache has emerged as a guiding light in the realm of spirituality. From a tender age, Mache’s e…
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Karine Bell, MSC, SEP, is the founder and co-dreamer for the Rooted Global Village. She's a bi-cultural Black woman, a speaker, somatics educator, practitioner, somatic abolitionist, and scholar-activist in training focused on deepening an understanding of the impacts of trauma and oppression on our lives, and liberatory and decolonial frameworks a…
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Naomi Ortiz (they/she) explores the cultivation of care and connection within states of stress. Reimagining our relationship with land and challenging who is an environmentalist in the Arizona U.S./Mexico borderlands, is investigated in their new poetry/essay collection, Rituals for Climate Change: A Crip Struggle for Ecojustice. Their non-fiction …
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LaUra Schmidt is the founder of the Good Grief Network and the brain behind the “10-Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate” program and the FLOW Facilitation Training modality. She is a lifelong student, curator, and practitioner of personal and collective resilience strategies. LaUra holds a BS in Environmental Studies, Biology, an…
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Sarah's Feb 1st FREE online Rest & Contemplation class The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership …
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Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist, and spiritual coach. She is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. Mara runs international retrea…
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#51 Dreams & Dreaming with Michelle Cassandra Johnson
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Rashid Hughes seeks to bridge the worlds of contemplative practice and collective care. He is a proud graduate of the Howard University Department of Music and the Howard University School of Divinity. Rashid is a certified Mindfulness Teacher, a certified Yoga Instructor, a Restorative Justice Facilitator, and currently in training to become a Fir…
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#50 Perfectionism, Potential, Passion & New Year's Resolutions with Emily Pantel
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#49b Mindful Drinking & Self Compassion with EB Ferdig (re-release)
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Find out more about EB's January 2024 Sober Curious Living series use code HOMECOMING to get a 15% discount on the series Sarah's New Year's Day Class for Adosa The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath wo…
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Shawn J. Moore is a Mindfulness Educator and Coach, Stillness Architect, and Buddhist Dharma practitioner. Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformativ…
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Sarah's New Year's Day Class for Adosa The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a …
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Jamilah Pitts is an author, educator, social entrepreneur, and wellness educator whose work centers the liberation, healing and holistic development of communities of the Global majority. Jamilah has worked and served in various roles and spaces to promote racial justice and healing. Jamilah has served as a teacher, coach, dean, and as an Assistant…
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#48 Creating Simple Rituals for Connection with Sherene Cauley
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#47 Creating Simple Self Care Routines with Steff Gallante
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FREE Thanksgiving Day gentle yoga with Sarah The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode I chat with Steff Gallante about:…
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Free Class: Thursday, November 23, 10am PT Sign up here Nourished Nervous System podcast episode with Sarah Homecoming Membership Sarah's Links: Join Homecoming About Homecoming Find out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s website Sarah on Instagr…
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#45 Yoga & the Causes of Suffering with Shanna Small
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The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode I chat with Shanna Small about: Shanna's background and studies in yoga Obstac…
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The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode I chat with writer and yoga teacher, Erin Joosse. We chat about: Fitting a yog…
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#43 Boost Your Fall Immunity by Nourishing your Nervous System
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The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode, I welcome Kristen Timchak from The Nourished Nervous System podcast to chat a…
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The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode I share a bit about my own journey with yoga and creating a yoga habit. Some o…
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#41 Yoga Doesn't Have a Dress Code with Tawnia from A Soulful Space
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The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. About Homecoming Join Homecoming In this episode, I chat with Tawnia from a Soulful Space about the PR problem with yoga in the…
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You might be familiar with blossom end rot in the garden...but did you know that YOU could also be suffering from blossom end rot? In this episode, I share a story from the garden and tips to connect with yourself, your food, and your environment in order to maximize nutrient absorption. Because, just like your garden, you need more than to just co…
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Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members July 25, 2023) In this episode, I chat with Nyk Danu about therapeutic yin yoga. Nyk is a teacher trainer and yoga therapist in Victoria, BC who specializes in teaching yoga to MisFits looking for some pain and/or anxiety relief. Topics we cover include: Brief history of yin yoga Yin v…
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Have you ever noticed that September can be an extra challenging month for mental health? If you've experienced it, you are not alone. But did you know that you can take steps NOW, (in summer,) to decrease the September scaries? In this episode I share the cause of the September scaries and THREE things you can do this summer to start September fee…
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Yoga & Mindfulness for Musicians with Lisa Joy Glassman
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In this episode, I chat with Lisa Joy Glassman about the benefits of mindfulness and yoga for musicians. Topics we cover include: The world is your yoga mat Minimum daily requirement Van Companion: yoga for van life Musicians & chronic pain Practicing presence for performance Self care practices for musicians If you enjoyed this episode, you may al…
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*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah* This is a quick check in to let you know I'm just about to start my summer slow down. Expect to see one more episode in June, 2 in July and then a break from episodes in August. Not sure how you can slow down this summer? Join us for the solstice celebration to get some deep rest an…
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Harnessing the Power of the Sympathetic Nervous System for Good
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*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah* In this episode, I share a story about how I harness the power of my sympathetic nervous system in order to get things done, while also nurturing it so that it doesn't topple me. And also: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWIMMING & SINGING!!! The podcast turns one year old this week and I'm so proud…
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Mindfulness for Parents, Caregivers & Busy People with Chelsea Hudspeth
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*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah* In this episode, I chat Chelsea Hudspeth about the benefits of mindfulness and how to fit it into a busy schedule. Some of the topics we cover include: Mindfulness about self-talk (how we talk to ourselves) Benefits of mindfulness Mindfulness and entrepreneurship Mindfulness and par…
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Practical Polyvagal Theory with Michelle Schroeder
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*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah* In this episode, I chat with Michelle Schroeder about polyvagal theory. Michelle does a great job of making this scientific topic interesting and totally relatable. She even shares practices so that you can experience the 3 different polyvagal building blocks in your own body. Here …
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This show is very special to me. I wasn’t sure how to end Season 3, but last month on a Saturday evening, my grandmother, Dorothy, sent me on a journey. She sent me to find an interview from 2008. I interviewed her for the National Day of Listening and was called to find the interview and listen to her voice. I heeded her call to locate the intervi…
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Nervous System Detox: Insights & Outcomes
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In this episode, I share some of the results and insights gained during the 2 week nervous system detox we did in the Homecoming membership. Even if you didn't do the detox, this may inspire you to give it a try! Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members later this summer) About Homecoming Find out more about Sarah & who she w…
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Mindful Self Compassion with Kristen Genzano
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In this episode I chat with psychotherapist and mindful self compassion teacher Kristen Genzano. Here are some of the topics we dig into: Compassion vs self compassion Why mindful self compassion? Benefits of self compassion Self compassion and perfectionism Simple ways to start practicing mindful self compassion The Portland Center for Self Compas…
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In this episode, I share two simple activities you can incorporate into your day to nourish your nervous system. If you're interested in getting some support with detoxing the nervous system, join Homecoming at the end of April and join us for our nervous system detox beginning May 1st. Join the waitlist so you don't miss out! Membership will be op…
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In this episode, I share a brief description of the autonomic nervous system and two stress triggers you may be engaging in all day long, keeping your stress response amped up, contributing to anxiety, insomnia, depression, and a whole host of other health issues. If you're interested in getting some support with detoxing the nervous system, join H…
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Ayanna Freedom is an Author, Podcast Host, Yoga Teacher, LICSW, and the Founder of B FREE Wellness. B FREE is a nonprofit organization designed to transform people’s lives by providing free and affordable mental health, movement and mindfulness services to those whose lives are affected by trauma, addiction and oppression. She has led multiple trau…
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Poetry & Mindfulness with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
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In this episode I chat with poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer about mindfulness and poetry. (Check below to find links for Rosemerry and her work as well as the poems and books we chat about.) Here are some of the topics we dig into: Reading poetry as a mindfulness practice How to find poems that speak to you Poetry as a how-to manual on practicing mi…
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If you only listen to one Swimming & Singing episode, listen to this one! In this episode I breakdown the who, what, and why of my therapeutic yoga teaching. I define WHAT kind of yoga I teach; WHO I most often teach it to; and WHY it's the best kind of yoga for who I work with! The yoga I teach always includes: extra gentle movement with breath aw…
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This epsiode of Finding Refuge is pure fire! I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Cara Page and Erica Woodland, co-editors of Healing Justice Lineages: Dreaming at the Crossroads of Liberation. Read more below about the themes we weaved together during the interview and about Cara and Erica. Cara Page is a Black Queer Feminist cultural mem…
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Mindfulness and Chronic Pain with the Reverent Mother Annalouiza Armendariz
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Join the Reverent Mother Annalouiza Armendariz and I as we chat about mindfulness around chronic pain. Here's a sneak peak of what we discuss: Annalouiza's personal story about mysterious chronic pain and how mindfulness helped Not resisting the pain, but being in dialogue with the pain Pain & anxiety as teachers Annalouiza's work as a "spiritual n…
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Ariella Daly is a natural beekeeper, dream weaver, and teacher living in Northern California. Devoted to the bee in both the physical world and the spirit world, she synthesizes natural beekeeping, animism, dreamwork, and earth activism through writing, workshops, and teaching. Her work with the bee came through a lifelong interest in human connect…
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Mindfulness Meditation with Shedeka Marriott
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Join Shedeka Marriott and I as we chat about mindfulness meditation and enjoy a meditation from Shedeka's podcast, A Sip of Meditation. Here's a sneak peak of what we discuss: Research-backed benefits of mindful meditation How to fit mindfulness into a busy life Shedeka's Box Breathing to Restore Calm guided meditation from A Sip of Meditation If y…
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Mindfully Creating Spaces that Nourish & Delight with Ellen Nystrom
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"It's true that home decor is not going to solve the world's problems, but living in a home that nurtures and delights your soul is replenishing in a way that most of us can relate to." -Ellen Nystrom Join Ellen and I for a conversation about mindfully creating a space that nourishes and delights. Here's a sneak peak of what we discuss: Ellen share…
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Phyllis "Sweet Potato" Jeffers-Coly aka Ta Ta Phyllis is the co-founder and co-owner of DIASPORIC SOUL, which she and her husband, Eddy "Professor Onion Sauce" Coly, established in 2016. DIASPORIC SOUL offers heritage and healing experiences that integrate both culture (SOUL) and contemplative practices. DIASPORIC SOUL Heritage & Healing Experience…
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Mindfully Sighing: using sighs to alleviate anxiety and frustration
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In this episode, inspired by Deb Dana, we explore the impact of sighing on the nervous system and experience 4 different types of sighs. I invite you to start bringing more awareness to your sighs and mindfully using sighs to give your nervous system a mini reset. Sarah's Links: Join the Homecoming Waitlist Sarah’s website Email: sarah@sarahnelseny…
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Contemplative Practices and Environmental Breakdown
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Join Diana Hulet and I for a conversation about the intersection of spiritual practice and environmental breakdown. Here's a sneak peak of what we discuss: The call to go inward AND the call to engage in the world Holding space for our anger and sadness without being reactive Dropping the narrative that we have to show up a certain way in order to …
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Omisade Burney-Scott (she/her) is a 7th generation Black Southern feminist, creative and social justice advocate. Over the past 25 years, her “work” has been grounded in social justice movement spaces focused on the liberation of marginalized people, beginning with her own community. This commitment to liberation has manifested through advocacy wor…
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