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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 56 MIN

S1 E7: Labels don't define a person-Embracing being "weird": Brian Hames

from The Inner Practice-Stories of Healing from the Yoga mat into Life · host Jackie Vandertuin

In this episode of The Inner Practice, Brian Hames shares his journey from childhood labels to healing through yoga and nature. He opens up about resilience, living with anxiety, and the gifts that help him see the world differently.  Brian discusses tools that he uses to help him wash away parts of the day to allow him to enter spaces being fully present.  Brian discusses philosophical components of life that make him who he is today; "a weirdo", a person who doesn't conform to the norms of society, a person who unmasks in everyday life, and a truly authentic human being.  Tune in for this story of courage, authenticity, and finding strength in unexpected places. Please note, this episode contains words that may be triggering to some.  Please listen with care.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

In this episode of The Inner Practice, Brian Hames shares his journey from childhood labels to healing through yoga and nature. He opens up about resilience, living with anxiety, and the gifts that help him see the world differently. Brian discusses tools that he uses to help him wash away parts of the day to allow him to enter spaces being fully present. Brian discusses philosophical components of life that make him who he is today; "a weirdo", a person who doesn't conform to th...

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