Yoga For Trauma Season 1 Guest Highlights | Ep 20

Welcome to the finale of Season 1 - Yoga For Trauma: The Inner Fire of Yoga. A  celebration of transformation, truth, and the fire that burns within. This wrap-up episode features curated highlights from each guest who appeared on in 2025. Liz Albanis reflects on the wisdom shared by a diverse and inspiring group of yoga teachers. Yoga therapists, mental health advocates. And spiritual seekers from Australia, Germany the US, and beyond. Together, they explored the intersection of yoga, trauma recovery, mental health, nervous system regulation, sustainable wellbeing, and the deep inner inquiry that leads to transformation.“Half of you burnt down with the fire.” – a metaphor that defines the soul of Season 1.In This Episode, You’ll Hear From:Rebel Tucker  On losing her brother to suicide, pain management through yoga therapy, and reclaiming the roots of yoga beyond modern trends. WebsiteMelinda Ferrier on the emotional weight of clutter, KonMari mindfulness, and how trauma can show up in our homes. WebsiteLisa Weller on the trauma of surviving Cyclone Alfred, off-the-mat practice, and the nervous system’s recovery post-disaster. WebsiteMichelle Deiner on toxins in our homes, the truth about “BPA-free,” and how environmental wellness supports mental health. LinktreeJustine Janssen on teaching with presence, the need to simplify vinyasa, and honouring authenticity in class themes. LinktreeDoro Baumfalk on her initial dislike of yoga, using journaling in classes, trauma-informed teaching, and misunderstood triggers like Child’s Pose. WebsiteKaren Fabian  on the importance of mindset in yoga teaching, the hidden trauma many teachers carry, and how current yoga teacher training structures often overlook key emotional and psychological foundations. Karen also shares thoughts on teaching style, receiving feedback, and how the yoga path is ultimately one of personal development and self-discovery. WebsiteRob Dorgan on the personal transformation sparked by self-inquiry and meditation, the symbolism of fire, and how growth often precedes big life changes. WebsiteBrian Sachetta on self-guided exposure therapy for anxiety, EMDR concepts in daily life, and the neurological truth behind “thought resistance.” WebsiteTodd McLaughlin on surviving cults and near-death experiences, questioning dogma in yoga, and breaking free from glorified suffering. Website⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download your free resources now to start practising yoga at home.💲 🎤 📹 💻 Want to make video and audio editing quicker and simpler? Get 50% off the first 2 months of the Descript Creator Monthly Plan. Topics suggestions. Interested in being a guest or know someone who might be Fill out the podcast form on my website.Instagram:  Youtube