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We’ve recently updated our podcast cover — same show, new look! Welcome to MSMS: The Many Stories of Multiple Sclerosis Here, you'll hear real stories from real people—Australians and occasionally others from around the world—sharing their experiences of life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The podcast began with Colleen's hope to build greater understanding of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT), by spotlighting the stories of Australians living with MS who had undergone this intense an ...
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The Speakeasy Podcast dives deep into the systems shaping life in Saskatchewan — from housing and health care to justice and harm reduction. Through honest conversations with lived experience leaders, service providers, and policy thinkers, we explore what’s broken, what’s working, and what’s possible.
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Whether you want to teach yoga or not, the best way to learn and uncover all of the incredible benefits yoga has to offer is to learn like a teacher. Based on 14yrs of experience, you'll learn the history, philosophy, in-depth anatomy, meditation, sequencing, cueing, business and everything that goes into both teaching and practicing in great yoga classes.
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Created by the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), this podcast features thought-provoking conversations with leading voices in the $4.4 trillion global business of wellness who inspire listeners with deep industry insights, rich personal stories and valuable business learnings. Leveraging the vast network of luminaries from GWS, the lively and down-to-earth conversations with host and wellness sector expert Kim Marshall give listeners a unique opportunity to get to know industry icons while learn ...
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What if the cure for isolation isn’t a fact sheet but a voice that sounds like yours? Colleen opens up about why she created a space where people with multiple sclerosis can hear themselves reflected back—without any pressure to be anything other than themselves. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to speak, consider this your nudge. You do…
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Today's episode of The Video Essay Podcast features a conversation hosted by Kevin B. Lee with Chiara Grizzaffi and Annalisa Pellino, who discuss the videographic work of Katie Bird, including the essay, "With a Camera in Hand, I Was Alive," and in particular Bird's innovative use of a video as a creator's statement. The discussion functions as a c…
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In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most essential foundations of yoga practice and teaching — Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced teacher, understanding how to cue, pace, and embody the right tempo and intention can completely change your experience on the mat. I break down four variations of Surya Nam…
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Last day to join the Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship at https://www.quietmind.yoga/mentorship Today and every day this year, people will spend about $50 million on antidepressants—and much more on health and wellness. In this episode, I share how meditation, mindfulness, breath, and simple tools let you be your own pharmacy. If sitting still makes you m…
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RSVP for FREE to the Deepen Your Practice workshop There's a saying that only 2 things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. This is a modern version of the Buddhist teaching that pain and suffering are a guaranteed part of life. None of us are exempt. In this episode I share what’s actually helping me through one of the most intense seasons of …
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Dr. Barb Fornssler and Executive Director of Prairie Harm Reduction Kayla Demong joined me in the studio to unpack the drug policy in Saskatchewan, and what real support should look like. They offer firsthand insight into what happens when public systems label people as problems instead of supporting their healing. Together we challenge narratives …
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In this episode Colleen introduces Amy (from Queensland's Sunshine Coast) and their conversation takes a look at MS decision‑making and the courage to choose a path that fits your temperament. Amy also talks with Colleen about her diagnosis, cost shock, her experience of Mavenclad side effects, community wisdom, and the quiet power of taking contro…
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Ever wonder about the person behind the microphone? We all have different chapters in our life story, one leads to another. Living with MS adds an extra layer that can shape how those chapters unfold - sometimes unexpectedly, sometimes giving rise to an unknown strength. In this special and personal Behind the Mic episode, Colleen shares more of he…
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Falling prey to a scam can happen to anyone, but for those living with multiple sclerosis, the risks can hurt more than our bank account. The uncertainty of MS can create vulnerabilities that scammers exploit. It’s important to stay hopeful about advances in treatment — but also to stay informed, so hope isn’t taken advantage of. Note from Colleen:…
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In this episode, Colleen shares information on Car-T therapy. If interested in learning more or potentially participating in clinical trials, resources like the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) https:/www.anzctr.org.au provide valuable information about ongoing studies. Eligibility criteria are specific, and participation in…
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Welcome to a turning point in the MSMS podcast journey! While I'll continue sharing conversations with people living with or touched by Multiple Sclerosis, I'm adding a new dimension - solo episodes, exploring topics that matter to our community and will sprinkle in some possibly different perspective on life beyond diagnosis - beginning with the t…
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Sarah Buhler, law professor and housing researcher, joins us to explore how eviction law, landlord power, and financialized housing are shaping the homelessness crisis in Saskatchewan. Drawing on data, case reviews, and community insights, Sarah unpacks the systems and legal frameworks that are failing our most vulnerable tenants—and what needs to …
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Learn the sister science of Yoga: Vedic Astrology at the free Become Your Own Astrologer workshop: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/workshop Get Mark's free ebook on longevity here: http://fmidr.com/hhf What if you could live to 120—and feel healthy, vibrant, and purposeful the whole time? In this episode, I talk with longevity expert Mark Sherwo…
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Somatic movement teacher and author Colleen Wahl is an expert in embodied knowing—the wisdom and guidance our bodies hold when we take the time to listen. Colleen shares how sensation is the foundation of embodiment, why slowing down before labeling an experience opens up new possibilities, and how this awareness can transform both yoga teaching an…
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Colleen Christopherson-Cote joins Dan and Donna for a compelling conversation about the systems we take for granted—and how they’re actually designed to fail people. From health care to justice, education to social services, Colleen exposes how public policy choices—not personal failings—are driving poverty, homelessness, and burnout across Saskatc…
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Listen as Teresa shares her post-treatment challenges – beginning with a looming cyclone. Despite her husband's careful preparations for Teresa's recovery, challenges came one after the other. Even with the setbacks, Teresa's journey from caregiver to patient has come full circle, creating deeper connections and understanding along the way. Teresa'…
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Today I’m joined by: Daniel Kazmola, Senior Marketing Manager at Uscreen—the leading video platform for creators and arguably the best platform for yoga teachers to host a yoga membership online. This episode is essential listening for any yoga teacher who dreams of moving their teaching online but feels blocked by fear, overwhelm, or a lack of cla…
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Overseas Stem Cell Treatments for MS In this episode, I speak from my personal experience of exploring stem cell treatments in the hope of slowing the progression of my MS. I am not medically qualified, so I speak from the perspective of someone who has actively searched for options and tried to make sense of what I found was being claimed. Ultimat…
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RSVP for Free to "Become Your Own Yoga Teacher" at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ann Swanson—author of Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World—to talk about how science and tradition merge in modern yoga. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate anatomy,…
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On today's episode, Katie Bird discusses her work and practice in an interview with Johannes Binotto. Much of their conversation centers on Katie's 2023 desktop documentary, "With a Camera in Hand, I Was Alive." Katie and Johannes discuss the potentials of videographic practice, filming oneself as a method of videographic criticism, and her work as…
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In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Jeremy Devens welcomes Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, for a straight-talking, deeply practical, and inspiring conversation for yoga teachers at any stage of their journey. Karen shares how her unique 10-step anatomy-based method helps teachers feel more confident, clear, and connected…
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On today's episode, Jason Mittell joins to discuss his videographic book, The Chemistry of Character in Breaking Bad. The book is the first in a new series of open access, videographic books from Lever Press. Jason joins to discuss the origins of the book and series, the philosophy behind a videographic book, and his longtime interest in alternativ…
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Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt One of the first things I ask everyone to do inside the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is to create a self-care plan. Because you can’t give from an empty cup. You need a team. You need support. You need energy practices that nourish you just as much as you guide other…
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Amanda Campbell's journey from MS diagnosis to becoming a kinesiologist demonstrates healing beyond the conventional. The pivotal moment? An evening with friends and family that ignited possibility and revealed a new path forward through her MS. In this episode we hear Amanda's story about her discovery of the relationship between mindset, the nerv…
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RSVP for Free to the Thrive Online workshop at http://www.quietmind.yoga/thriveworkshop If you want consistent income, real impact, and personal freedom through your yoga teaching—without burning out or losing yourself—this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack what it really means to be consistent, and why so many yoga teachers feel shame …
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Ashlee and Sava's story is one of partners navigating MS together, bringing us what medical textbooks can't – how the disease mixes with parenting challenges, career changes, and future planning. Listeners will hear of this young family's compounded 'complex needs' and learn that rather than dwelling on circumstances, Sava and Ashlee instead share …
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A young mother of two, Amy's world turned upside down—literally—when in 2023 an unexpected attack of vertigo and vomiting signalled something wasn't right. When her husband found her sitting on the shower floor in the middle of the night, they both knew something was very wrong. Two years later, with appropriate treatment and unwavering determinati…
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We all know yoga isn’t just about physical poses—it’s about working with energy, too. Beyond just putting the body into shapes, we’re working with pranayama, meditation, and powerful maps of consciousness like the chakras, nadis, koshas, and kundalini energy. In this episode, I’ll dive into these subtle layers of yoga, sharing insights from my year…
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What if you found hope without looking for it? Teresa’s journey begins with supporting her sister, Mary, who'd set her sights on groundbreaking treatment in Moscow. That first chapter of Teresa's story sets the stage as her story unfolds. Teresa’s unique insight and heartfelt sharing of her experiences during and following her sister's journey is b…
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Diagnosed with one medical condition, Vicki would have had no idea it was just the beginning. In this episode we hear how Vicki not only faced her challenges - including her determination and battle to undergo the untrialled treatment CCSVI for her MS - but has gone on to use the lessons she’s learned through her own experiences, combined with know…
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In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, the world’s first storytelling platform for elite women athletes. Jamie shares how her personal yoga journey helped her manage OCD and anxiety, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She also discusses how Flame Bearers amplifies the voices of over 275 Oly…
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There are so many living with Multiple Sclerosis, and connecting with each other in whatever way we can, can comfort and support no matter what stage of our MS journey we find ourself. Colleen was recently contacted by the Modern Buddhism Podcast who wished to share one of their episodes, the story of Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Demo who lives with Mu…
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Practice with me in the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga This is the start of a new series on the 10 Core Competenices of Yoga - starting with the first and arguably most important: Mentorship. I'll share: Some of the most important lessons from my mentors How to find a mentor How mentors can save you years of frustration and…
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Today's episode features the latest collaboration with the Swiss publication, Filmexplorer. For the second time, Filmexplorer has invited guest curators to select video essays to screen as part of their online Video Essay Gallery. In this conversation, Evelyn Kreutzer, Julian Ross, and Volker Pantenburg discuss three videos they curated under the t…
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Brigitte had moved to Australia with her young family. Back home an aunt became concerned when Brigitte hadn't found the answer to some familiar health issues that continued happening, so when opportunity arose took steps to help get that answer. Why had it taken so long? In this episode Brigitte shares her experience of Multiple Sclerosis and disc…
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Plan your year in sync with astrology and yogic principles at MindfulNewYear.com Today I share a yogic perspective of goal setting and living into your dharma (purpose). We all know most goal setting and New Years Resolutions don't stick, so what actually works? This is something I come back to a lot in my own life; what's most important to focus o…
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Learn 10 Core Competencies with lots of 1-1 support from me in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training. Learn more at ⁠https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt⁠ In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m sharing the five most common causes of yoga injuries—and how you can avoid them. Injuries can sneak up on anyone, whether you’re a teacher or a p…
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Today's episode features an interview with Lucy Fife Donaldson, Colleen Laird, Dayna McLeod and Alison Peirse on their ongoing series of collaborations and methodological practices, "Ways of Doing." They are interviewed by Kevin B. Lee. This episode is the seventh in an ongoing collaboration between The Video Essay Podcast and "The Video Essay: Mem…
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Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow. …
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In this very special episode host Kim Marshall talks to two real estate development pioneers—Steve Nygren of Serenbe and Chuck Heath of AMEYALLI—as well as wellness icon Deepak Chopra about wellness real estate, the fastest growing sector of the global wellness economy according to the Global Wellness Institute. Steve shares why he founded Serenbe …
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Bob Cirino is the Executive Director for the non-profit Yoga Studies Institute, whose mission of teaching the classic texts and methods of yoga has reached thousands of students in over 35 countries in 8 languages. Bob has studied Tibetan yoga lineages for 8 years and directs a non-profit that teaches one of the most fundamental Hatha Tibetan linea…
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Klaus travelled to Moscow with his devoted wife Trish, to undergo HSCT for his MS. Colleen had a brief chat with Trish before recording this interview and learned that Klaus was unique in more than one regard throughout his MS and HSCT journey. Speaking with both Trish and Klaus we hear why this was, and also about their life after that trip, as we…
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Join the waitlist for the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga/qymwaitlist What is Somatic Yoga and how do you practice it? This term is becoming more popular, but it's not as new as you might think. In this episode I'll share how this brand of yoga has evolved from things taught by myself, my mentors and other experienced teache…
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Cue With Confidence is live on Nov 2nd. Click here to learn more and enroll. https://www.quietmind.yoga/cwc Why do yoga teachers say certain phrases so often? I share 10 of the most common phrases and the anatomy, philosophy and energetics behind why they work or don't work. You'll learn how to improve your own practice and teaching with these 10 c…
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In this episode, which brings to life three sectors of the global wellness economy, Wellness Tourism, Spas, and Hot Springs, we speak with Daniel Spencer from The Spa at Séc-he and Colleen Pace from Visit Greater Palm Springs. Discover how this unique spa is built around sacred hot springs and integrates the rich heritage of the Agua Caliente Band …
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In this episode Colleen and Mai, her personal trainer of the past six years, talk about many things, springing from Colleen's rehabilitation journey. When Colleen had exhausted all physiotherapy provided by the hospital after her hospital stay back home, she knew that stopping that therapy was dangerous to her goal of walking again one day. Next ca…
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Today's episode features the latest collaboration with the Swiss publication, Filmexplorer. For the second time, Filmexplorer has invited guest curators to select video essays to screen as part of their online Video Essay Gallery. In this conversation, Evelyn Kreutzer, Julian Ross, and Volker Pantenburg discuss three videos they curated under the t…
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Today's episode features a conversation with Alice Lenay, an academic researcher and artist based in Paris. The discussion centers on Alice's recent work Twisties!, made with Théophile Gay-Mazas and recently published in NECSUS. Will and Alice also discuss her ongoing interest in Zoom aesthetics. Learn more about the podcast's collaboration with th…
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