Wild and Free: Kayla Nielsen’s Spirited Voyage through Love and Healing

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Kayla Nielsen, a world-renowned yoga teacher, podcaster, and survivor of domestic violence. Kayla shares her powerful story of reclaiming her body and life as she navigates through trauma, love, and healing. Married to Alex, Kayla speaks about their journey together, from meeting in Nicaragua to building a life founded on love and safety. The discussion delves deep into topics like the aftermath of domestic violence, the importance of self-trust, and the transformative power of queer love. Learn how Kayla turned her pain into purpose and how yoga played a pivotal role in her healing process.00:00 Introduction to Kayla Nielsen01:01 Meeting Alex: A Love Story Begins07:03 Building a Life Together17:37 Navigating Infertility and Surrogacy21:16 Surviving Domestic Violence27:02 Navigating Unexpected Love27:46 Coping with Trauma and Addiction30:35 Legal Battles and Re-traumatization33:49 Support Systems in Domestic Violence39:59 Healing Through Yoga and Meditation44:08 Living and Traveling Abroad48:04 Meditation and Self-Healing Practices53:10 Teaching Yoga and Addressing Trauma54:13 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKayla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylalanielsen/Cocoon After Dark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoonafterdark/Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/CocoonAfterDark