Best Biopsychosocialmodel Podcasts (2024)

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Linda Spalding and Diane Stanton: You Are Not Too Old To Become a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist | #280 30:46

6h ago30:46

30:46

Today, I’m joined by two inspiring soon-to-be graduates from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program: Linda 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 curr…

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A New Possibility: Reducing Migraines with Maria Hykin, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist Trainee | #279 35:24

14h ago35:24

35:24

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. M…

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The Amazing Relationship Between Psoriasis and Pure Movement with Lesley Ann Wernsdorfer, C-IAYT Yoga Therapy Graduate | #278 36:29

5d ago36:29

36:29

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 d…

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Neurodiversity and Yoga Therapy - A Success Story with Laurie-Anne Lemothe, C-IAYT Yoga Therapy Trainee | #277 22:49

8d ago22:49

22:49

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 profe…

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Core Recovery: How Core Stability Was a Game Changer for Easing Hypervigilance and Redefining Healing | #276 25:38

10d ago25:38

25:38

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 …

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Stillness as Medicine: How Quiet Moments Promote Healing | Ep #275 17:32

22d ago17:32

17:32

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 …

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Improving Pain Scales: Enabling Breakthroughs of Healing | #274 29:07

22d ago29:07

29:07

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…

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4 Keys to Pain Relief: Unlocking Effective Strategies for Client Recovery And Pain Eradication | #273 23:14

29d ago23:14

23:14

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 a…

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Building a Successful Yoga Therapy Business in Just Over One Year with Lisa Workmann, Kinesiologist and Yoga Therapist | #272 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

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 “jump…

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Mastering Movement and Mindfullness | #271 22:06

2M ago22:06

22:06

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 rehabilitati…

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Yoga Nidra To Settle An Overworked Brain | #270 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

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 comfortab…

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Reducing Pain: A Client Case Study with Susan Morrison - C-IAYT Yoga Therapist Trainee | #269 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

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 compel…

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A 20-Minute R&R Sleep Meditation | #268 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

This practice will have you connecting to your breathing and to your sankalpa, or intention, which manifests as a single-sentence affirmation. In addition to bringing awareness to your body and its sensations, we will also be exploring emotional opposites. So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this …

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Teaching Yoga to Clients with Osteoporosis with Ruth Ann Penny, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist | #267 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Today’s episode is the next in our mini-series on bone health and osteoporosis, and it’s a special one because returning to the podcast is our good friend Ruth Ann Penny, the veteran educator and teacher of therapeutic and functional yoga for older adults. Listen in as we discuss the health professional-client relationship, how that relationship im…

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A Short Yoga Nidra Practice | #266 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

This is a short yoga nidra practice designed to fit into those times when you really want to focus on your listening, feeling, or sense of self. It’s also perfect for settling your nervous system, quieting your brain, and becoming more alert—all when you don’t have a lot of time. So, get yourself into a comfortable position, in a safe place, and li…

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An Ayurvedic Approach to Osteoporosis with Mona Warner | #265 31:30

2M ago31:30

31:30

Welcome to the next episode in the mini-series on bone health and osteoporosis. Today I’m very excited for the return of Mona Warner, Ayurvedic practitioner, Ayurvedic yoga therapist, and yoga teacher trainer, who joins me to offer her perspective on osteoporosis. Tune in as Mona shares why the digestive system is so essential in Ayurveda, how pati…

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Bone Health - Reducing Fear and Gaining Safety with Melanie Metrow, Physical Therapist and Yoga Therapy Trainee | #264 28:32

3M ago28:32

28:32

As we continue our mini-series on bone health, and especially on osteoporosis, I’m speaking with a very special guest today: Melanie Metrow, a physical therapist and trainee in my IAYT program. In this conversation we’re talking about the role fear can play when trying to live with osteoporosis and how that fear impacts our autonomic nervous system…

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An Extended Body Scan | #263 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

As a special treat, today I’m sharing an extended body scan practice designed to help you settle into your body and create an embodied space with intentional breathing. It is just the trick for getting over a little post-trip jet lag, for times when you’re feeling like you're not quite in your body, or if you're feeling a little fried or wired. In …

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Osteoporosis - With Laurie-Anne Lamothe | #262 30:56

3M ago30:56

30:56

Welcome to an all-new mini-series about bone health. In this episode, I will be introducing this topic with a very special guest, Laurie-Anne Lamothe, a yoga teacher and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited IAYT program. Listen in as Laurie-Anne discusses why there’s so much fear present around osteoporosis and the current care gap tha…

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Breath & Body Scan | #261 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast in which I’m sharing a breath and body scan—a technique inside of yoga nidra where we can really tune in and heighten the perception of our body while also enabling a level of relaxation. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you through, step-by-step, this 20-minut…

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Making a Difference in Healing: From Technique to Transformation: Elevating Your Healing Practice | #260 21:47

3M ago21:47

21:47

Today’s episode of the podcast is special because it was recorded out of some real-life inspiration. It involves me exploring the magic of the healing process and how to achieve that with your clients on a consistent basis. Listen in as I explain why, if we want to make a difference in healing, we need to move from technique and in the direction of…

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Body Scan in a Side Bend | #259 16:31

3M ago16:31

16:31

It’s that time again—time to achieve rest, recuperation, and better breathing with another body scan practice. Only this exercise is meant to be performed while in a side bend as it can be a lovely place to settle through the body. All you need to do is grab a yoga mat, a couple pillows, or even a blanket, and I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, t…

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Healing the Feet - Two Stories with Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico | #258 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m talking with two trainees of my recent Yoga Intensive, Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico. Both are here sharing their stories about feet-related issues and how they’ve benefited from my course to begin healing. Listen in to our conversations as we open your eyes, your heart, and your m…

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Foot Awareness - Short Mindful Walking & Running Practice | #257 14:01

3M ago14:01

14:01

When experiencing pain or discomfort, it’s easy to fixate on finding out the next exercise you need to do for your rehabilitation process. That logical processing is necessary but in order to support a transformative healing process, we must also use a different part of our brain. This practice will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the relaxation…

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Exploring Your Feet 3: A Whole Body Mind Approach to Healing Your Feet | #256 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

In part three of my mini-series, Exploring Your Feet, we’re taking a holistic view of healing the feet—a perspective that incorporates both the body and mind. To do so, we’ll be looking at our feet as our body’s foundation but also as a link in a connected chain. So tune in as I explore kinetic changes and several exercises that can be used to supp…

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Breathing Exercise and Body Scan - Foot Awareness | #255 15:09

4M ago15:09

15:09

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m providing you detailed instructions for a body scan practice—one designed to bring your attention to your feet. By doing so, you’ll be more equipped to listen to your body and address pain associated with your feet. So find a safe, comfortable place to sit or lay down as I guide you, ste…

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Exploring Your Feet 2: Happy Feet and Wearing Flip Flops - My Own Story | #254 25:20

4M ago25:20

25:20

On today’s episode—the second in my new mini-series, Exploring Your Feet—I’m investigating how our feet respond to flip flops as well as sharing my own experiences in managing this stimulus while also elevating my function. Listen in to learn the compensation patterns most associated with wearing flip flops, the ways to support foot function while …

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Exploring Your Feet: A New Mini Series | #253 24:57

4M ago24:57

24:57

It’s a very special episode today as I’m beginning a brand new mini-series, “Exploring Your Feet,” where we will dive deep into our feet, the pain and soreness that can occur in our feet, and ways to use our feet to better understand our movements. Listen in as I help you understand the feet as the foundation of your movements (while also sharing h…

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R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #252 26:55

4M ago26:55

26:55

On today’s episode I'll be guiding you through another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation—a practice created by Ann Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this R&R Sleep Meditation. And, if you benefited from this practice, you c…

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Better Ways for Strengthening Your Core: Becoming An Anatomy Architect | Ep #251 19:36

4M ago19:36

19:36

On today’s episode we’re exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I’m discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension o…

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R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250 31:28

4M ago31:28

31:28

Suffering from a lack of sleep? Or maybe you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep but you still don’t feel well rested. Well, in today's episode, I’ll be guiding you through a 30-minute Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation, which is sure to help you recharge. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you ste…

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Introducing Healing In Synergy | Ep #249 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

For many healing professionals, the old method of “one-size-fits-all solutions” simply isn’t working anymore. Instead, nowadays, clients (and teachers too) must tap into their own awareness to understand pain and the anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiological principles associated with it. Tune in this week to hear me the steps to strengthen the min…

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Guided Body Scan for Awareness | Ep #248 16:54

5M ago16:54

16:54

As we continue to explore more guided meditations on the podcast, today’s show is extra special because I’m walking you through a new kind of body scan practice—different from what we’ve done in previous episodes. While the typical body scan focuses your attention to a single point in your body (your hands, your shoulders, your feet, etc.) this pra…

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Why I Don't Teach Uttanasana for Relieving Back Pain | Ep #247 18:33

5M ago18:33

18:33

On today’s episode we’re exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don’t use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it’s because the results aren’t consistent enough. Join me in discussing back pain, how such pain is actually an expression of the actual problem, and the alternatives to Uttanasana—some …

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The Power of Cueing | Ep #246 19:38

5M ago19:38

19:38

Whether you’re a yoga therapist, a yoga teacher, or a client currently in the rehab process, the concept of cueing impacts everyone, which is why today I’m discussing how to engage in cueing in a way that is most beneficial for healing. Listen in as I explore the fundamentals of cueing, the relationship formed between health professionals and patie…

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Guided Body Scan Meditation - 20 Minutes | Ep #245 19:53

5M ago19:53

19:53

Get comfortable because today I’ll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practi…

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Healing & Synergy: Retiring Yoga Poses? | Ep #244 15:47

5M ago15:47

15:47

As I continue my mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re discussing what happens when a health professional or a client hits a wall during rehab and they decide to “retire this yoga pose”. Listen in to learn how a client’s embodied awareness can lead to better connection, less tension, and less gripping. And how, in those states, a patient ca…

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Healing & Synergy: 3 Myths About Yoga And Business | Ep #243 23:44

5M ago23:44

23:44

Welcome to another special episode in the Healing & Synergy mini-series where we are discussing the three biggest myths associated with yoga therapy and the business of practicing it. There are so many great training programs out there that neglect to give participants the education they need to grow a thriving practice without sacrificing their we…

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Healing & Synergy: Why Modifications Don't Work in Yoga Therapy and What Does | Ep #242 20:58

5M ago20:58

20:58

In this next part of the Healing & Synergy mini-series, we’re discussing the concept of modifications and how, while they may be useful in yoga teaching, they can be counterproductive in yoga therapy. Tune in as I explain how such modifications limit the healing process during rehabilitation as well as the thinking required to move away from those …

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Healing & Synergy: R&R Sleep Meditation - How To Get Out of "Fix It" and Into Healing | Ep #241 39:44

6M ago39:44

39:44

Find a quiet, comfortable spot because today’s episode—the next part of my Healing & Synergy mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one focused on helping you navigate the highs and lows of the rehabilitation process. Listen in as I explain the power behind the practice of opposites in yoga nidra, especially as…

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Healing & Synergy: My Clients Just Want a Fix | Ep #240 18:45

6M ago18:45

18:45

Now and again as healing professionals, we encounter clients who simply want a fix for their pain and are uninterested in understanding the systems of healing. For many such clients, you may be the latest in a long line of health professionals they’ve sought out. Where you can differ though is in how you develop a healing relationship with these pa…

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Healing & Synergy: Becoming An Integrative Personal Trainer | Ep #239 28:22

6M ago28:22

28:22

As part of the mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re talking with Lisa Neukomm, personal trainer and current participant in the Yoga Therapy Certification, about integrating the concepts she’s learned in the program into her practice. Listen in as we discuss how to become an integrative personal trainer by abandoning a healing process that …

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Healing & Synergy: Making Money as a Yoga Therapist – Is It Possible? | Ep #238 22:35

6M ago22:35

22:35

Many struggle to balance being a yogi and running a profitable business because, sadly, no one taught them how. But there is a way to nurture and nourish yourself and your clients as a yoga instructor. In today’s episode, I'm speaking specifically to yoga professionals interested in learning how to grow a sustainable practice without burning out. L…

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Healing & Synergy: When Your Clients Are Hard Drivers – How to Help Them Get Out of Pain | Ep #237 18:27

6M ago18:27

18:27

Today I'm talking about a very specific kind of client that may frequent your practice: the “hard driver." This is one of those clients who is deeply ambitious, strong-willed, and has a hard time slowing down. There are some really smart ways you can help these clients reduce pain while working with their natural energetic tendencies and I'm sharin…

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Healing & Synergy: How Being a Great Teacher is Key to Helping Your Clients Out Pain with Ruth Ann Penny | Ep #236 39:09

6M ago39:09

39:09

Many of us in Western culture have a rigid understanding of the student-teacher relationship—one that places teachers in positions of authority to which students are taught to defer. But helping our clients to heal requires a relationship of exchange. In this episode, I’m speaking with Ruth Ann Penny, veteran educator and yoga teacher, about the ro…

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Healing & Synergy: Lazy Glutes, Dead Butt, and the Art of Reconnection | Ep #235 21:00

6M ago21:00

21:00

I'm continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain for your clientele and today’s episode focuses on the glutes—specifically what people may refer to as “lazy glutes” or “dead butt”. In addition to addressing why such terminology can be detrimental to patients, we’ll walk through some of the core glutes exercises that are recom…

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Healing & Synergy: The 5 Key Components to Help Clients Reduce and Eradicate Pain | Ep #234 32:18

6M ago32:18

32:18

As a health professional, it’s crucial to understand that your job is not to heal your clients but rather to provide them with the physical and mental tools required to reduce pain. In part two of my Healing & Synergy mini-series, I’m discussing the five key components to help reduce and eradicate your clients’ pain. Listen in as I outline all five…

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Healing & Synergy: A New Mini-Series | Ep #233 15:21

7M ago15:21

15:21

If you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you! Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun while working with clients and growing your business, and strategies for cultivating a client base that i…

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Strength is Easy | Ep #232 28:31

7M ago28:31

28:31

For many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On today’s episode, I'm discussing the process you and your clients can use to make gains after rehab and w…

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Building Strength and Getting Stronger | Ep #231 24:28

7M ago24:28

24:28

Achieving strength—the kind of real strength that supports a pain-free life—requires a solid connection between mind and body. This is the type of strength that we rely on in the rehabilitation process, and I'm outlining how to build this strength in today's episode. Tune in to hear me outline the eight principles of movement that will help you bec…

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