S1 Trailer 20 Yoga in a Small Town: Cassie Doucette on Healing, Emotional Expression & Finding Inner Peace

What happens when you grow up in a place where emotions are kept quiet and fitting in feels essential for belonging?In this trailer episode of The Inner Practice, Cassie Doucette shares how yoga became a turning point in her life. From walking into a class where everything felt intimidating and “perfect,” to discovering a deep sense of stillness and inner peace, her journey reveals the quiet power of stepping onto the mat.Cassie reflects on the unspoken culture of small-town life—the pressure to conform, the “stiff upper lip” mentality, and how generations of patterns can shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Beneath that surface, many are left feeling unseen, disconnected, or alone.Through yoga, Cassie began to reconnect with her body, her emotions, and her voice. What started as a personal shift has grown into something larger: creating spaces where others feel safe to be themselves, to feel deeply, and to be held in community.The full episode is an invitation to explore: The hidden emotional landscape of small-town living  How yoga can create space for stillness and self-awareness  Breaking generational patterns and finding your authentic voice  The importance of safe, inclusive spaces for healing and connection Tune in to hear how one practice can open the door to presence, belonging, and inner transformation.For 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