Pt 1: Holding Space for Discomfort + Pride Month Love with Yoga Therapist Jill Manos

TWO PART SERIES. Listen now to feel Jill's joyful energy! In Part 1 of this conversation, I introduce Jill Manos, a yoga therapist and advocate for mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community. Jill shares her journey of healing, discomfort, and holding space for others utilizing Yoga Therapy. We reflect on a yoga class we took together and how it created a lasting memory of comfort and joy. In addition, we emphasize the connection between mental and physical health and the need to acknowledge and explore discomfort. Yoga therapy provides a space for inquiry and reflection, allowing individuals to be seen and heard without the pressure to fix or change. We also discuss the significance of anger and the importance of being present and self-aware. Jill shares two impactful and personal stories as well. One of her late father, Ernie, whom she'll always remember empowered her to value herself more. And the second, a more recent experience at a public concert with her girlfriend, Kayla, in which she had to practice her ability to hold space for discomfort and turn it into something more positive.  Want to connect with Jill? click here! Want to learn more about Yoga therapy? jillmanos.com XO Daria ... Coming next on LBH, Part 2 dives more into the significance of Pride month and mental health awareness, and the value of creating supportive and inclusive communities. It also delves into the role of relationships in providing care and support for mental well-being. The conversation covers themes of friendship, communication, gratitude, self-care, and authenticity. It delves into the challenges and rewards of maintaining meaningful relationships, the importance of open communication, the practice of gratitude, and the various forms of self-care. It also explores the power of authenticity and vulnerability in personal growth and connection. Want to connect? Message me on Instagram letsbehonest_pod Want to see my silly Tiktoks? Follow my account itsdariacooper Want to Enter the Chat?