S1 E14 From Grief to Grounded: The Healing Journey of Cailea Davis- A Story of Grief, Intuition, and the Transformative Power of Yoga

In this episode of The Inner Practice, we speak with Cailea Davis, a yoga teacher, multidimensional healer whose journey through grief reshaped her life, her work, and her understanding of healing.Raised in a family devoted to caring for others, Cailea felt called to support people from a young age. But everything changed in 2017 when she lost her father to suicide. That loss sent her on a deeply personal journey inward—one that challenged her identity, her capacity to give, and her relationship to stillness.Stepping back from her career, Cailea began exploring new ways of reconnecting with herself. Through yoga, bodywork, and the quiet moments she had long avoided, she discovered that healing doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from learning how to pause, listen, and meet yourself honestly.Today, through her practice Grounded Wellness, Cailea blends athletic therapy, massage, and yoga with an approach centred on presence. Her work is rooted in listening deeply—not just to a client’s words, but to their breath, their body, and the stories held beneath the surface.In this episode, we explore:How grief transformed Cailea’s sense of purposeThe healing power of stillness and self-awarenessWhy listening is the foundation of truly supporting another personHow yoga and bodywork helped her rebuild from the inside outWhat it means to hold space with integrity, care, and compassionThis is a conversation about resilience, reconnection, and the gentle truths that surface when we finally become quiet enough to hear them.If you would like to reach out to Cailea, please follow her atIG @groundedwellnessbcFacebook:  Cailea  A DavisListener Care Note: This episode includes a discussion of suicide. Please take care when listening and honour your needs.  If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for support.  In Canada and the US, please call 988 to speak to a trained counsellor.  Don't navigate this journey alone, there are people who want to help you.Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"!This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy.  With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy, coupled with her experience as a yoga therapist, Jackie Vandertuin MSc, CAT(C), will help guide you in the management and treatment of various disorders including:  low back pain, sprains, strains, anxiety and depression.  Reach out www.jackievandertuintherapy.com  for a free discovery call.If would like to be a guest of this podcast, please reach out to jackie@jackievandertuintherapy with a short bio of your story and how yoga has helped you in your journey of healing.If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or this podcast, reach out to Jackie Vandertuin at [email protected] in touch at:Website:  https://www.jackievandertuintherapy.comInstagram:  jackie_vandertuin_therapyFacebook:  Jackie Vandertuin TherapyTo support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/theinnerpractice