Best Cruikshank Podcasts (2024)

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107 Beat Burnout 37:25

8d ago37:25

37:25

Burnout is becoming a more common experience than ever, in the yoga world and beyond, so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the varied experiences of and solutions to this problem. We discuss three common precursors to burnout and how challenging it can be to generate the energy required to recognize and resolve it. We also share the role yog…

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106 Exercise Oncology, Yoga, and Fascia with Dr. Stephanie Otto 34:12

21d ago34:12

34:12

Today host Katja talks with Dr. Stephanie Otto about exercise oncology, exercise, and fascia. We discuss the biological foundations of cancer and the research link between fascia and cancer. We also talk about therapeutic interventions related to cancer exercise and fascia and explain what distinguishes healthy tissue from cancerous tissue. Listen …

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Episode 7 - Richard Purnell 25:57

28d ago25:57

25:57

In this episode of the Millionaire Underdog podcast, host Didier interviews Richard, a former chartered accountant turned financial services entrepreneur. Richard shares his career journey, detailing his transition to mortgage brokerage and investment properties after a pivotal encounter with an Australian entrepreneur. As he nears retirement at 60…

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105 Tackling Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Community Conversations with Kelsea Wright 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

It’s common knowledge that the vast majority of us will experience low back pain at some point in our lives. Today we hone in on an aspect of low back pain that is less commonly considered and discussed: pain in or around the sacroiliac joints. Rachel Land hosts yoga studio owner, YACEP, Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and 1000-hour teacher K…

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104 Safe or Fun? Teacher’s Series 44:53

2M ago44:53

44:53

Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel discuss a question many yoga teachers grapple with: should we aim to make our classes safe or fun? Is it possible to do both? In this episode, we talk about the challenges teachers face when balancing these two aims in all-levels classes. We offer tips on how to keep safety in mind as you plan and teach yoga classes, …

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103 Teacher Training Myths: Community Conversations with Dana Diament 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

The mention of yoga teacher training conjures up a bundle of images and ideas, many of which are inaccurate or at least incomplete. So today host Rachel talks with returning guest Dana Diament, lead teacher of the Yoga Medicine 200hr Teacher Training, about common misconceptions and misunderstandings about yoga training. In this episode, we discuss…

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102 Fascia & Pain, A Deeper Discussion 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

Today's hosts Tiffany and Katja return for a deeper discussion of fascia and pain. Recently, fascia is being more generally acknowledged as a pain generator, especially of one specific type of pain: myofascial pain. In this episode, Tiffany and Katja discuss the mobility of fascia, look at fascia as a sensory organ, and explain the influence of fas…

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101 Comfort, Challenge & Compassion: Community Conversations with Aisha Fakhro 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

In the yoga world, as elsewhere, opinions seem more polarized than ever. Today we’re making space to explore one popular all-or-nothing topic in the wellness sphere: whether our practice is intended to create comfort or offer challenge. Host Rachel explores the delicate balance yoga teachers seek between challenge and comfort and the compassion req…

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100 Yoga, Politics & History: Expert Insights with Firdose Moonda, MA 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

Many yoga students and teachers feel part of a culture and tradition we don't fully understand, leading to the necessity for open, honest, and potentially uncomfortable conversations about the wider context our practice exists within - including its long and complicated history and its intersections with culture, commerce, and politics. Today host …

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99 Dynamic Stretching: Research Roundup 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

Today hosts Katja and Tiffany dive into the importance of dynamic mobility training and its broader applications. Stretching is always a loaded topic. There are lots of different opinions and broad research available, with new research being released regularly. In this episode, we talk about the newer research on dynamic stretching and how it relat…

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98 The Pros & Cons of Using Anatomy in Yoga 48:08

4M ago48:08

48:08

There is no shortage of strong opinions on what areas of study are appropriate for yoga teachers and students. The study of anatomy is one that, at times, inspires controversy - so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the pros and cons of using anatomy in yoga. We discuss the challenges of using anatomical language and the risk that a simplifie…

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97 New Perspective on Athletic Performance in the Menstrual Cycle: Research Roundup 37:57

5M ago37:57

37:57

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja talk about a topic that always draws a lot of interest: the female menstrual cycle. The pair discuss new research around athletic performance throughout the cycle, offering new angles that go beyond the fluctuations of female sex hormones. They focus on new findings that consider the importance of psychological aspects…

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Episode 6 - Guy Penders 34:32

5M ago34:32

34:32

Guy Penders, founder and CEO of the renowned real estate agency Best Luxury Properties, is on the rise in Dubai. Penders has 14 years of experience in real estate in Dubai, but in recent months has noticed greater interest than ever from Belgians to invest in the Emirate. Guy hasn't always been the real estate mogul. Discover his full story, only o…

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96 Creating Change: Community Conversations with Alison Heilig 1:14:16

5M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Most of us have experienced the all-too-familiar gap between wanting to change something in our lives and actually doing it. In today’s episode, returning guest Alison Heilig breaks down the most common barriers to behaviour change with host Rachel. Alison shares how behaviour change is not about self-control or lack of, and is instead a set of lea…

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Episode 5 - Christophe Moons 31:48

5M ago31:48

31:48

Welcome to another episode of "The Millionaire Underdog" podcast, where we explore the journeys of those who have made their mark from the ground up. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Christophe Moons, straight from the dynamic city of Dubai, join us to share his wealth of knowledge. Christophe is a maestro in the digital arena, wielding expe…

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95 Smarter Not Harder: Creative Sequencing 1:13:59

5M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Feel pressured to make your classes new and exciting? More complex? More demanding? Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel offer tips for yoga teachers who are ready to work smarter, not harder, when crafting class sequences. In this episode, we talk about the importance of starting with a clear focal point and a base class template, and the benefits of re…

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94 The Magic of Mythology: Community Conversations with Steph Wall 40:47

6M ago40:47

40:47

In communication, stories and symbols have the capacity to reach us in ways that facts and figures do not. So today host Rachel dips her toes into Hindu mythology with returning guest Steph Wall. In this episode, we talk about the importance of mythology and its links to many of the poses we know and practice. Steph also offers advice on how to int…

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Episode 4 - Yuliya Cruikshank 28:32

6M ago28:32

28:32

Welcome, dear listeners, to a podcast episode that's all about providing you with a convenient gift shopping and gift-giving solution for your personal and corporate needs. Join us as we explore the world of Epic Experiences together with founder and CEO Yuliya Cruikshank, the e-commerce platform dedicated to creating unforgettable memories and inf…

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93 Calm Under Pressure: Research Roundup 44:59

6M ago44:59

44:59

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja talk tips for keeping calm under pressure. This episode is all about choking up or freezing under pressure, which can apply to so many different situations whether you’re a yoga teacher, a presenter, or an athlete. We talk about the mechanisms behind choking under high-pressure situations and offer tools that you can u…

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Episode 3 - Bart Taveirne 30:25

6M ago30:25

30:25

"Unlock the secrets to success with 'The Millionaire Underdog' podcast! Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journeys of individuals who defied the odds, overcame challenges, and transformed themselves from underdogs to millionaires. Discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and actionable insights that propelled them to financial freedom. Tun…

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92 Right Brain Skills for Yoga Teachers: Community Conversations with Sandy Raper 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Yoga teachers love a good training. When in doubt, many of us tend to look for more technical skills – more evidence, more information, more protocols and strategies. But what if the true magic of the teacher-student relationship lies elsewhere: not in perfection, but in presence. Today’s episode hones in on right brain or relational teaching skill…

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Episode 2 - Evert Eyckerman 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Evert Eyckerman possesses a unique mind, dedicated to applying his creative thinking skills to address challenges and problems on behalf of various companies. Are you looking to have your own podcast channel? Contact usBy Didier Rooms

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Episode 1 - Nara Sakina Sultanova 38:25

6M ago38:25

38:25

In this first episode we meet Nara Sakina Sultanova. She is A strong woman with a vision and a mindset like no other, and we are very honoured to have her as our first guest.By Sander Rom & Didier Rooms

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91 Balance Myths Busted: Community Conversations with Sava Papos 1:03:56

6M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Today we are busting balance myths with two people who are passionate about balance and standing stability. Host Rachel talks to Sava Papos, is a long-time yoga teacher and Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, now immersed in a degree in Exercise and Sport Physiology. In this episode, we discuss balance as a trainable skill and a key aspect of phy…

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90 Leadership in Yoga 59:03

7M ago59:03

59:03

Today’s media landscape - which equates leadership with certainty of opinion, popularity, or charisma - can be challenging for yoga teachers to navigate. So today, hosts Tiffany and Rachel explore what leadership can look like in the yoga world. We discuss the importance of humility and vulnerability, the challenge of balancing evidence-based with …

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89 "Core" Myths and Misconceptions: Community Conversations with Jenni Tarma 1:07:01

7M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Most of us have loaded beliefs related to the core and core strength. While most hold a grain of truth, plenty of these preconceptions are inaccurate, incomplete, or just plain unhelpful when it comes to our individual yoga and movement practices. Today host Rachel and returning guest Jenni Tarma unpack the most common core myths and misconceptions…

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88 Social Media Marketing Made Easy: Community Conversations with Dana Diament 1:03:32

7M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Most of us have a complicated relationship with social media, but it can be a powerful business tool if we learn how to harness it effectively. Today host Rachel talks social media marketing with returning guest Dana Diament, a yoga teacher and graphic designer with years of experience in branding. Dana creates clarity around social media communica…

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87 The Science of Breathing Less: Research Roundup 35:15

7M ago35:15

35:15

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja hone in on another topic related to pranayama: the science of breathing less. In this episode, we talk about the natural fear of retention of the breath and what we can do to combat this fear. We also connect the dots between concepts like intermittent hypoxic training, breathing less volume, and voluntary hypoventilat…

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86 Back to School Yoga Tips for Kids: Expert Insights with Alice Blunden 54:12

7M ago54:12

54:12

Today host Rachel speaks with returning guest Alice Blunden – a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, schoolteacher, and creator of The Yoga Project UK – about accessible ways we can translate yoga tools and techniques for children as they navigate the potentially challenging transition back to school. In this episode, Alice shares a handful of her…

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85 Research Roundup: A Stroll Through the Breathwork Landscape 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja take you on a stroll through the breathwork landscape. In this episode, the pair gives an overview of the origins of different breathing practices - covering Eastern traditions from India to China, techniques founded by "psychedelic" transformational and scientific communities as well as practices stemming from Eastern…

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84 Yoga Philosophy, Focus & Performance with Dr. Daya Grant 53:05

8M ago53:05

53:05

Whether we are athletes or not, we all have areas in our lives where we want to perform well. Today host Rachel speaks with returning guest Dr. Daya Grant about how aspects of yoga philosophy can help us do that - by improving our focus and concentration. Dr. Grant helps athletes and other high performers train their brains with the same care they …

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83 Research Roundup: Updates on Polyvagal Theory 52:43

8M ago52:43

52:43

Today’s topic is an interesting one that comes up a lot in the yoga world. In this episode, hosts Tiffany and Katja talk about the latest research and newest findings on the Polyvagal Theory. They discuss the evolutionary biology that Polyvagal Theory is based around, the neuroanatomy that’s involved, and assumptions that have been made about this …

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82 Building a Healthy Relationship with Social Media 1:07:11

9M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about building a healthy relationship with social media. These platforms have become a ubiquitous facet of our lives, so in this episode, we examine the way we use social media as yoga students and teachers. We discuss the pros of social media, like its capacity to help us connect with other people, the sense of …

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81 Post-Traumatic Growth for Veterans & First Responders with Dr. Nicole McKenna 1:05:15

9M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Military personnel and first responders show up to other people’s worst day, every day. Exposed to workplace experiences the rest of us can’t imagine, some experience post-traumatic stress, and some work through that experience to demonstrate post-traumatic growth. Can yoga play a part in biasing these populations toward growth? Today’s guest, Dr. …

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80 Common Challenges of Yin Yoga: Community Conversations with Shannon Stephens 1:09:42

9M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

The practice of Yin yoga is unusual in that it asks us to do the opposite of what we do in the rest of our lives. That contrast is powerful, but adjusting to it can bring up challenges. In this episode, returning guest Shannon Stephens is back to talk to host Rachel about the common challenges of Yin Yoga for both students and teachers and shares h…

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79 The Neuroscience of Resilience: Expert Insights with Valerie Knopik PhD 1:00:34

9M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

After traumatic life events, some people experience negative mental and physical health outcomes, while others not only survive but thrive. There’s a growing body of research on the strategies that prime our potential for resilience to adverse events, but less understanding of the neural pathways that underpin them. Today guest Valerie Knopik Ph.D.…

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78 Pain Science Insights on Performance: Expert Insights with Marnie Hartman 1:07:04

10M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

We don’t all strive for elite physical performance, but we do all place demands on our bodies. Some of the internal signals that we receive as a result could be interpreted as pain, so how do we know when we should push through and when we should pull back? We have talked in previous episodes about the complex phenomenon of pain, and how deeply enm…

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77 Restorative Yoga Essentials 57:03

10M ago57:03

57:03

In our busy lives, it can be challenging to allow ourselves to truly rest, but there are potent benefits to be gained when we do. So today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the stillness and quiet of restorative yoga. In this episode, we outline the key characteristics of restorative yoga and how they work to soothe the nervous system and offer an…

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76 Hypermobility in Yoga: Community Conversations with Jenni Tarma 57:43

10M ago57:43

57:43

Today host Rachel speaks with returning guest Jenni Tarma about hypermobility disorders, which appear more often in yoga students than in the general population. In this episode, Jenni describes the wide range of symptoms linked to hypermobility, some of the challenges yoga teachers face when working with students on this spectrum, as well as how y…

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75 Research Roundup: Fascia & Immune System 45:30

11M ago45:30

45:30

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss fascia and the immune system. In this episode, learn what role the fascia plays in the immune system and which less obvious components of fascia contribute to this relationship. We also cover why fibroblasts are dynamic participants of immune processes, and how fluid flow versus stagnation play into immune func…

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74 Yoga for All: Community Conversations with Elena Cheung 1:04:26

11M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Often it’s the details that make our experience; in the context of a yoga class, it’s not just about the poses and practices we teach but the WAY we teach them that determines whether our class feels welcoming. Today host Rachel speaks with Yoga Medicine therapeutic specialist Elena Cheung. Elena shares her tips for creating impactful all-level cla…

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73 Unpacking Overhead Shoulder Pain 48:58

11M ago48:58

48:58

Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel explore one of the more common challenges yoga students face: shoulder pain when arms are overhead. We shed some light on this common issue, unpacking the anatomical structures involved, and discussing possible triggers. Given how often we take our arms overhead – in yoga, sport, and daily life – we are likely to come…

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72 Counter Compassion Fatigue: Expert Insights with Rashmi Bismark, MD MPH 56:10

11M ago56:10

56:10

Compassion itself is vast and inexhaustible but for those who care for others, systemic factors, secondary traumatic stress and cumulative overwhelm can become barriers to being able to express it fully and freely. Today host Rachel talks about compassion fatigue with returning guest Rashmi Bismark. In this episode, we discuss the importance of pre…

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71 More Controversial Yoga Cues 1:02:10

12M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Today hosts Rachel and Tiffany continue the conversation we started in Episode 56, exploring controversial yoga cues. There is so much to say on the topic, so we are back with a second episode to unpack when these familiar cues are useful (and when they aren’t), the potential downside of protective cues, and the one yoga cue that Rachel hates. Show…

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70 Yoga & MFR: Fundamentals to Get the Most Out of Your Practice 1:01:06

12M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

We've gone in depth in previous episodes on the topic of myofascial release or MFR, so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel take a step back to focus on the basics. In this episode, we give tips for implementing MFR in your practice, what to pay attention to, why we love it, how we use it, and how our practices have changed over the years. Listen in to l…

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69 Yoga to End Human Trafficking: The Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation - Past, Present & Future 1:07:26

1y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Today host Tiffany talks with Amanda B. Cunningham, director of Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation, about human trafficking and the work of the Seva Foundation. This episode is a more personal, conversational chat about the nonprofit and what is important to us as yoga teachers. In this episode, we discuss the many ways that the organization has evolved…

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68 Approaches for Anxiety: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar 54:58

1y ago54:58

54:58

Anxiety tends to go under-recognized and under-treated, and yet is one of the most common mental health challenges faced today. It is also a key reason many students are drawn to yoga practice. Today host Rachel speaks with Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist Caroline Wybar about how those factors inspired the capstone project of her 1000-Hour Tea…

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67 Hyaluronan, Fascia & Yoga: Research Roundup 58:14

1y ago58:14

58:14

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja are back for another research roundup, this time on hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan. This molecule is not only used in face creams but also helps to create tissue properties related to the slide and glide between tissue layers. In this episode, we talk about where it is found in the body, how it is produced, and how it i…

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66 Beginner's Mind: Community Conversations with Kylie Rook 44:47

1y ago44:47

44:47

What can we learn from being an adult beginner that informs more familiar activities, like our yoga practice? Today host Rachel explores that question with Auckland-based Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, Functional Range Conditioning® Mobility Specialist, and Yoga Medicine Online guest teacher Kylie Rook. Kylie shares her love of being a begin…

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65 Spiritual Imposter Syndrome: Community Conversations with Dana Diament 1:06:13

1y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Today Dana Diament - Yoga Medicine Online teacher, and lead teacher for the Yoga Medicine Online 200hr Teacher Training - returns to speak with host Rachel about “Spiritual Imposter Syndrome”. Whether we are yoga students or teachers, doubt in the validity of our own spiritual experience can hold us back from fully feeling or expressing it. But the…

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