S1 E19 Breaking Small-Town Silence: How Yoga, Addiction Work & Community Heal with Cassie Doucette

Cassie Doucette didn’t just find yoga—she felt it.From her very first class, something shifted. The connection between breath and movement offered a new way of being—one that traditional addictions counselling hadn’t fully provided. Over the past 11 years as co-owner of The Loft Yoga Studio, Cassie has cultivated more than a yoga space—she’s built a sanctuary for authenticity in a community where emotions are often left unspoken.In this episode, Cassie shares how yoga helped her move through anxiety, reshape her relationships, and create a space where people can safely explore their inner world. We talk about the unique challenges of small-town culture, the weight of generational trauma, and how embodiment practices can break cycles of harm.From women’s circles to somatic awareness, from supporting veterans to raising emotionally aware children, Cassie’s work is rooted in one powerful belief: healing begins when we are allowed to feel.This is a conversation about courage, community, and the quiet revolution of being yourself.To discover The Loft Yoga Studio, you can click on the links belowFor more information, visitwww.thelofteberwick.wixsite.comInstagram:  The.loft.yoga.wellness and catcher.in.the.moonFacebook:  The loft yoga studioSend 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