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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 21 MIN

171. Learning to Live With What You Didn't Plan For.

from How Yoga Changed My Life · host How Yoga Changed My Life

What helps when life suddenly becomes something you never planned for?In today's episode of We Didn’t Plan For This, Adrienne shares where she is now after the sudden loss of her husband, Brian.If you listened to Episodes 164 and 166 of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, you already know the story of what happened. But this episode isn’t about retelling that story.It’s about what comes next.Grief rearranges your priorities whether you’re ready or not.Adrienne reflects honestly on the reality of grief — navigating loss while raising her daughters, facing unexpected financial challenges, and stepping into a life she never imagined.She shares the practices that are helping her move through this season, including meditation, breath work, community support, lowered expectations, and gentle movement.These practices aren’t fixing grief. But they are helping her continue showing up, one breath at a time.In each episode, we wrap up with a short guided “pause before you get out of the car” practice — a moment to breathe, reset, and gather yourself before stepping back into your day.If you’re navigating grief, loss, or a season you didn’t plan for, this conversation is for you.Support the Smith FamilySeveral people have asked how to support our family during this time. For those who wish, a link is included below. Please know there is no expectation — your care and presence already mean so much.https://givesendgo.com/SmithfamilysatxSend us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you’d like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at [email protected] Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

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What helps when life suddenly becomes something you never planned for? In today's episode of We Didn’t Plan For This, Adrienne shares where she is now after the sudden loss of her husband, Brian. If you listened to Episodes 164 and 166 of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, you already know the story of what happened. But this episode isn’t about retelling that story. It’s about what comes next. Grief rearranges your priorities whether you’re ready or not. Adrienne reflects honestly on the re...

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