Is healing pain really as complex as it's often made out to be? While the current drumbeat in the rehabilitation world is that pain is complex, that statement often leads to a lot of resignation for many professionals, which trickles down to clients. Yes, there are layers and work to do, but is it actually complex? I don't think so. When I help someone sense into themselves and into their own rhythm, remarkable change is possible. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https...
Jan 23, 2025•20 min
Have you ever felt stuck on your journey as a yoga therapist? Do you find yourself second-guessing your skills or looking for answers outside of yourself? In this episode, we explore the evolution of the yoga therapist and the key phases of growth from doubt to mastery. Join me as I share my insights from 30 years of experience in helping people reduce and eradicate pain. Discover the three key phases of growth that every yoga therapist goes through, and learn practical strategies to move from u...
Jan 16, 2025•24 min
Do you believe that pain management is the only option for dealing with chronic pain? What if I told you that it's possible to reduce or even eliminate pain entirely? In this episode, I challenge the mainstream narrative around pain and offer a new perspective. Join me as I unpack why solely managing pain may be limiting, and how tuning into our bodies and nervous systems can create profound shifts. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new framework for understanding pain and practical tool...
Jan 09, 2025•26 min
It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Claire MacEachen, a graduate of my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program and an accomplished yoga teacher. Today, she is sharing her journey to becoming a healer. Tune in to learn how Claire evolved to become a confident health professional. She’s also sharing how she forms healing connections with her clients and the ways in which she provides them with movement awareness. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.funct...
Jan 02, 2025•28 min
As part of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, today’s episode features a Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you achieve self-regulation and reconnect with your body. But there’s a twist: this practice is business-focused. Find a safe place to settle in as I guide you, step by step, through this 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice to help you relax and down-regulate your system. This includes setting an intention for your business and using the method of opposites to explore your thoughts and feeling...
Dec 26, 2024•23 min
Today, I’m talking about imposter syndrome and the bundle of thoughts and beliefs that come with it, hindering your ability to sell yourself in a calm, steady manner. Fear and doubt are the biggest culprits—pushing you into a sympathetic fight-or-flight response when leaving your comfort zone. Listen in as I share actions you can take outside of my program to support the sales process and move forward with a down-regulated nervous system. This includes simple steps, such as practicing non-sales ...
Dec 19, 2024•25 min
In the next part of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, I’m speaking with two previous guests of the From Pain to Possibility podcast, Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi—current members of my certification final module. And you guessed it: we’re talking about getting comfortable with selling. As both Nona and Karin share, increasing and refining your technical skills is always the first step in the sales process. We’re also exploring how my concept of pain-free range of motion can be applied to selling....
Dec 12, 2024•29 min
Today’s episode is especially powerful because it includes a special guest: Lory Newmyer. She’s here to share her experience in selling—and doing so by calming her nervous system. We begin our conversation by discussing Lory’s unique background and her decision (and discomfort) in transitioning from a free yoga teacher to a paid yoga therapist. Lory shares how she shifted her mindset from selling a product to providing others an opportunity to invest in their well-being. Tune in to hear Lory ope...
Dec 05, 2024•24 min
Welcome to part two of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, designed for health professionals who want to seamlessly integrate yoga into their practices while embracing a sales process that feels aligned and authentic. Tune in and learn what it means to create a sales process that feels safe, empowering, and confident—not by “chasing the yes,” but by understanding and grounding yourself in the thoughts and emotions that arise. You'll discover how to embody safety while guiding clients to say yes n...
Nov 28, 2024•17 min
Today, I’m tackling a different topic—one that many health professionals may find somewhat uncomfortable: selling. But here’s the thing: whether you like it or not, in order to garner clients, you have to go through a sales process. To help, I’m launching a new mini-series designed to help you sell your service of supporting people in reducing and eradicating physical pain. Listen in to hear why, now more than ever, people need the ability to down-regulate their systems and how you can help them...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min
In this episode, I’m welcoming back Austin Chason, a graduate of my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program. Austin is sharing how he has continued using yoga to support his mental health and how we can all broaden our perspectives on healing. Tune in to discover how we can help clients become more mindful of the stimuli they’re exposed to and explore the benefits of creating stability to avoid overwhelming the nervous system. This episode is packed with insights to help you and your clients build ...
Nov 14, 2024•32 min
This episode is short and simple, designed to connect you to your body and breath. Tune in to bring awareness to nearly every part of your body while simultaneously embracing a simple intention, or sankalpa. Even more than that, you’ll see how that intention resonates within you before enjoying the rest of your day feeling renewed and refreshed. Find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lie down as I guide you, step by step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practice t...
Nov 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 287
Today’s episode is the second and final part of my Neck Relief Toolkit, where I share the two key compensatory patterns I most often see in clients with neck pain. Even if you’re not a health professional, I guarantee that understanding these will improve your rehab journey. Listen in to hear how simply bringing awareness of these two patterns to your clients can help them change how their tissue functions, regardless of age. I’ll also provide detailed examples of how to do just that (even over ...
Oct 31, 2024•20 min
Welcome to part one of my two-part series on reducing and eradicating neck pain. In today’s episode, I explore two essential tools to add to your toolkit when treating clients with neck issues. Listen in as I break these tools down to their foundational core so you can immediately implement them in your practice. I’ll also share why I don’t name muscles when asking a patient to display movement patterns and why I often start with leg movements when treating a patient’s neck pain. Get full show n...
Oct 24, 2024•20 min
Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sharing yet another one of my trademark tools, which is especially effective in helping people reduce and eradicate physical pain. This tool is called the Success Matrix, and it’s essential for bringing awareness to your clients and treating the root cause of pain—rather than just the surface-level symptoms. Tune in to learn how the Success Matrix helps patients understand their own anatomy and biomechanics so they can become active participants in th...
Oct 17, 2024•20 min
Do you ever stop and really feel what's going on inside your body? Developing a deep, intimate connection with your inner physical experience is the essence of interoception, and it holds immense power for reducing and even eradicating pain. Tune in this week as I dive deep into the concept of interoception and share practical examples of how I help my clients develop this crucial skill. You'll learn why interoception is the foundation for becoming your own body whisperer, and how it can lead to...
Oct 10, 2024•23 min
Today, I’m excited to dig into three key questions I ask when working with clients and observing their movements. These questions are fundamental to how I help people reconnect with their bodies, reduce compensatory patterns, and embody the feeling of well-being. Tune in to discover the power behind these simple yet effective questions, along with specific examples of how to use them to help clients enhance neuromuscular patterning and achieve significant progress. Get full show notes, transcrip...
Oct 03, 2024•16 min
Today, I’m excited to address something that many teachers and health professionals tell me they struggle with: getting their clients to follow their rehabilitation programs. Since I haven’t had a noncompliant patient in more than 20 years, I’m proud to share my insights. Tune in to this episode as I offer my keys to helping clients engage in their programs, including cultivating a "power with" relationship (as opposed to "power over") that empowers them to pursue their rehabilitation goals whil...
Sep 26, 2024•20 min
Today, I’m joined by two inspiring soon-to-be graduates from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program: Lynda Spalding and Diane Stanton. Both chose to pursue their certifications later in life and are now successfully connecting with like-minded, similarly aged clients. Join us for their uplifting stories, as they share the key elements they’re currently focused on in their practice—from the vocabulary of movement to healing dialogue, and even adding playful elements to keep sessions youthful. Th...
Sep 19, 2024•31 min
Do you or someone you know struggle with migraines? Have you tried countless remedies, yet still find no lasting relief? Imagine being able to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines without relying entirely on medication. In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Hykin, a yoga therapist trainee with firsthand experience in battling migraines. Maria shares her transformative journey, discovering a unique approach rooted in therapeutic yoga that goes beyond simply addressing the pain. Tune in ...
Sep 17, 2024•35 min
Today, I’m excited to be joined by Lesley Ann Wernsdorfer, who graduated from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program in October 2022. Lesley Ann is sharing her incredible story, including the crossroads she faced during the pandemic and how my teachings resonated with her deeply from the beginning. Listen in to our conversation as we discuss the distinction between pain management and eradication, guiding clients on their movements, uncovering their limitations, and coping mechanisms. We also t...
Sep 12, 2024•36 min
Today is a very special episode as I welcome Laurie-Anne Lemothe back to the podcast. A current trainee and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited by IAYT program, she is here to share her experiences working with neurodivergent clientele. Listen in to hear Laurie-Anne describe the role of environmental stimuli—including the health professional—when treating a neurodivergent client, the success she’s had with her most recent patient, and how she’s used teachings from the IAYT program ...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min
Continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain, today I’m talking about core stability. It’s a topic I’ve addressed in previous episodes, but I think you’ll be surprised to hear how I’m discussing it here. In this episode, I’m sharing how, whether in your own healing journey or when helping clients, that wired alertness may be impeding rehabilitation. Find out why hypervigilance has this impact and how core stabilization can ease your mental and emotional state so you can he...
Sep 03, 2024•26 min
As I continue my mini-series on reducing and eradicating pain, today I’m exploring how stillness and quiet can be highly effective in our healing journeys. These quiet moments are deliberately restful pauses that we can strategically incorporate into our day or week, allowing us to connect with our bodies. Tune in as I discuss the many benefits of these still moments, including reduced cortisol levels, improved brain function, lower blood pressure, and more. I’ll also share how to achieve these ...
Aug 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 275
A key component of Western medicine is standardization, and when trying to standardize the intangible—like a patient’s pain—it becomes much harder to navigate. That’s why I’ve developed the gradient scale, which bridges left- and right-brain function with body experience. Listen in to learn why this tool is so successful at reducing and eradicating pain, as it allows people to make embodied connections. In this calm, connected state, clients are more able to recognize novel insights, which are i...
Aug 22, 2024•29 min
In today's episode, we delve into the art of becoming comfortable with the intangible aspects of pain, which often lacks obvious physical causes. I'll be sharing my proven process for treating clients and guiding them on their journey to pain relief. Tune in to learn about these four key concepts, including throwing out the traditional pain scale and instead honoring a person’s subjective experience through active listening. I’ll also be exploring the actual work of rehab, which isn’t about incr...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min
Continuing my conversations with trainees and graduates from my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, today I'm speaking with Lisa Workman, a kinesiologist and yoga therapist who, in just one year, has built a thriving business. Listen in as Lisa discusses in-depth her pursuit of professional autonomy, including what is required to overcome the fear of “jumping ship,” how to build self-confidence, as well as the technical side of building a successful yoga therapy business. Get full show notes and more in...
Aug 06, 2024•28 min
Today, I’m talking about a concept that is key to reducing and eradicating pain. It’s so powerful that it’s often one of the first ideas I teach health professionals who attend my programs and workshops. However, it truly needs to be experienced to understand how powerful it can be. Listen in as I explain why this is so integral to the rehabilitation process, including how these movements address any gripping or bracing patterns that have become part of a client’s stabilizing force. I also share...
Aug 01, 2024•22 min
Despite feeling productive, you may notice a sense of depletion creeping in. This is the perfect time to come back to your body and relax, which is exactly what this practice will do: bring you back into yourself and help reboot, reconnect, and re-inspire you by settling into a more nourished state. Take a moment to settle into a safe and comfortable space as I walk you, step by step, through this 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice to settle your overworked brain. Get full show notes and more informa...
Jul 30, 2024•24 min
It’s such a privilege to bring Susan Morrison back to the podcast for another conversation about her experience in the recent Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, specifically how she has applied the concepts learned in that program to her own practice and clientele since graduating. Listen to hear about concepts such as the healing helix, a client’s compelling reason, and meeting patients where they are. We’re also addressing a patient’s range of motion and how to expand that range to reduce tension and...
Jul 25, 2024•31 min
