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Free Your Spirit
by CAROLE FREY
Hi, and welcome to the Free Your Spirit Podcast, I’m your guide, Carole Frey, founder of Free Spirited Wanderer; Yoga & Wellness Retreats + Lifestyle Coaching. In this podcast, we explore the uniting forces of business, yoga, and general lifestyle. Our aim is to help you live a more fulfilling and purposeful life, whether you're an entrepreneur, yogi, or simply someone looking to make positive changes in your daily life. Join us as we share insights, tips, and stories to inspire you on your path to a more free-spirited life. So sit back, relax, and let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, adventure, and expansion. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode.
Episodes
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How I Know My Yoga Practice is Working
This one came to me right after my Ashtanga practice—while packing up and prepping to leave for Portugal tomorrow. I’ve been in a stretch of life that’s been full-on—all the feels, all the intensity—and through it all, I can see that my yoga practice is working. In this episode, I’m sharing some...
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Inside the Silence: My 5-Day Silent Retreat Experience
What really happens when you go completely silent for 5 days In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my silent retreat journey — from the moment I booked it to the unexpected magic of not speaking, not texting, and not even making eye contact. I share the fears I had going in, the...
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Get LIT The Right Way: The Power of Connection & Community
What if the key to feeling truly lit up wasn’t something external—but the energy of real connection? In this episode, I’m diving into the magic of community, the power of self-connection, and how both can help us feel more alive. We’ll start with a recap of the high-vibe Membership Madness event…
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Your Ultimate Spring Reset: Ayurveda's Path to Radiance w/ Kaili Prescott
Spring is nature’s season of renewal, making it the perfect time to reset your body, mind, and energy. In this episode, Carole & Kaili guide you through the wisdom of Ayurveda and how a seasonal cleanse can bring vitality, clarity, and balance into your life. We’ll explore: 🌿 What Ayurveda is…
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How I Prepare for Retreats
You might think preparing for a retreat is all about packing bags and booking flights - but this episode may not be what you think it is! Tune in as I pull back the curtain on my real retreat prep process, from fine-tuning my personal practices and deepening my studies to creating new patterns…
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The Power of Food as Medicine w/ Mulheres Da Lunna
On today’s episode of the Free Your Spirit Podcast, I’m so excited to welcome Lucie and Anna, the incredible duo behind Mulheres da Lunna, our chefs for the Free Your Sol Women’s Retreat in Portugal this June 25-30, 2025. Choosing them as our retreat chefs was a journey in itself. After…
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Unleash Your Inner Goddess: Embrace The Magic of Tulum
In this episode: We take you behind the scenes of the Free Spirited Wanderer’s 5th Annual Women’s Retreat in breathtaking Tulum, Mexico. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a life-changing getaway or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this retreat offers the perfect blend of yoga…
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5 Lifestyle Changes I Made in 2024 That Helped Me Thrive
This year was a transformative one for me—filled with intentional changes that allowed me to step into a healthier, more aligned version of myself. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the five lifestyle shifts I made in 2024 that helped me not just survive but truly thrive. From quitting alcohol to...
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Finding Your Path: Merging Passion and Purpose in Everyday Life w/ Bri Redd
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between passion and purpose and how to cultivate both in your daily life—even in less-than-fulfilling jobs. Join us and special guest Brianne Redd, a leader in the plastics industry and a master connector, as we unpack the myths around…
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Yoga & Somatic Trauma Healing w/ Jesse Glaze
Description: Join us for an inspiring episode with somatic practitioner and physical therapist Jesse Glaze. With a deep background in yoga and psychology, Jesse believes we all have the tools to heal from trauma by connecting with our bodies. Starting her journey at 14, Jesse earned her B.A. and...
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Fill Your Cup: The Art of Self-Nourishment
In this solo episode, Carole shares the transformative concept of "filling your cup." Discover why you can’t pour from an empty vessel and learn how self-nourishment is essential for personal well-being, growth, and meaningful relationships. This episode dives into the significance of recognizing...
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Livin' La Pura Vida in Costa Rica
In this episode Carole discusses: FSW’s upcoming Pura Vida Yoga Retreat in Montezuma, Costa Rica, Nov. 2-9, 2024 Her background as a yoga student & teacher, as well as her values as a practitioner, teacher, and retreat leader Why Anamaya Resort in Montezuma, Costa Rica is the PERFECT place to...
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Reflections From Peru: Seeing Magic All Around
In this episode Carole discusses: The highlights from leading her recent retreat in Peru What made Peru a special retreat location How yoga & travel teaches you to be more present and how you can integrate presence into your life back home Some of the opportunities FSW Retreats provide; getting...
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Yoga for Recovery w/ Shanna Small & Victoria Martinez
Description: In this episode Carole brings on Shanna Small & Victoria Martinez, two board members of Charlotte, NC’s female founded non-profit, Yoga for Recovery Foundation (YFR). YFR is dedicated to providing yoga resources, education, and wellness opportunities to support individuals affected…
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training w/ Rachel Scott
Description: Carole brings on Rachel Scott, a Yoga Education Expert who brings yoga education to studio owners, teachers, and students. She has contributed to Yoga International and the Huffington Post, authored five books, and exuberantly shares her knowledge through her coaching, YouTube…
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Free Spirited Travel w/ Katie Okalebo
Carole brings on Katie Okalebo, founder of K-Travel Experiences. She has been a travel agent since 2021 - right when things were starting back up with travel… They called it ‘revenge travel’. Katie’s training consisted of learning about the regions and resorts of Mexico, the Caribbean, & Central...
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The Yoga of Pain, Part 3 of 3; Creating New Pathways w/ Melanie Seeley
Carole brings on Melanie Seeley, PT and owner Pranamix Physical Therapy who is currently completing a doctorate degree at UNC chapel hill with a focus on the use of mindfulness based exercises to treat chronic pain and they have collaborated together for a 3 part series to hopefully help anyone…
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The Yoga of Pain, Part 2 of 3; Compassionate Awareness w/ Melanie Seeley
Carole brings on Melanie Seeley, PT and owner Pranamix Physical Therapy who is currently completing a doctorate degree at UNC chapel hill with a focus on the use of mindfulness based exercises to treat chronic pain and they have collaborated together for a 3 part series to hopefully help anyone…
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The Yoga of Pain, Part 1 of 3; Radical Acceptance w/ Melanie Seeley
Carole brings on Melanie Seeley, PT and owner Pranamix Physical Therapy who is currently completing a Doctorate degree at UNC Chapel Hill with a focus on the use of mindfulness based exercises to treat chronic pain and they have collaborated together for a 3 part series to hopefully help anyone…
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Why Trust and Travel with a 32 Year Old Yoga Teacher?
In this episode, Carole discusses: Her personal journey; a look into her multiple travels & yoga trainings and how she has ended up where she is today How her journey has enabled her to feel fully confident in leading yoga & wellness retreats around the globe Why she believes you can feel safe…
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Yoga Retreat
In this episode Carole discusses: There are so many yoga retreats out there today and it can be overwhelming to look at all of them and choose. Overall, the most important thing is get clear on what you are looking for from this retreat and finding something that aligns with you heart’s desire....
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Success & Failure
Description: In this episode Carole disuccess: Not everything you do in life will be a success, this does not mean you are a failure The importance of not identifying with your successes & failures A reminder that your self-worth is not dependant on what you do Don’t allow your fear to get in the...
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How We Store Trauma in the Body w/ Kalie Harrington
Description: In this episode Carole brings on guest speaker, Kalie Harrington, Founder of Beauty In Her Struggle, a trauma-informed private practice dedicated to supporting women, trans + nonbinary individuals in healing from trauma and finding the beauty in their struggle. Carole & Kalie…
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Italy's Best Kept Secret w/ Amanda Jennings
Description: In this episode Carole brings on guest speaker, Amanda Jennings, owner of Oliveto Estate where FSW’s Dolce Vita Yoga Retreat, June 8-15, 2024 in Le Marche, Italy will be held. They dive into: Italy's best kept secret: Le Marche; the best of Italy wrapped into one region Why Le Marche...
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In Your Prioritizing Pleasure Era
Description: In this episode Carole provides an overview of Dolce Vita Yoga Retreat, June 8-15, 2024 in Le Marche, Italy - your invitation to indulge! She dives into: Why her 2024 Italy retreat isn’t in the Amalfi Coast Why she is 10X more excited to lead a retreat in Le Marche How she...
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A Yogic Introspection of Life w/ Jai Lyles
Description: Jai Lyles is a true renaissance woman; a yoga teacher, pole dancer, runner, fitness coach and trainer, massage therapist, gardener, chef, herbal alchemist, tea sommelier, curandera, doula and entrepreneur. She is driven by passion, sense of purpose, and journey to peace, love, and...
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A Yogic Approach to the New Year
Are you tired of setting New Year’s Resolutions that you fall off of after a month or even less? Do you sometimes wonder why you even set it in the first place? Do you often find yourself right back where you started? In this episode, Carole discusses why we should let go of New Year’s…
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Feminine Leadership in Business w/ Krista Ripma
Krista Ripma is a mama, creatress, connector, and the Founder of Authentic Audience, a boutique digital marketing agency based in Santa Cruz, Cs. She has spent nearly a decade building million-plus Instagram followings with clients, tripling online awareness and engagement for brands, and…
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The Yoga of Pain: How we can Integrate Yoga Philosophy and Pain Neuroscience to Live a Life with less fear? w/ Melanie Seely, MPT
Melanie is a Licensed Physical Therapist for 26 years. She is trained in Myofascial Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Therapeutic Yoga, and Pilates Melanie is Currently working on a doctorate from UNC Chapel Hill with a focus on pain science and the use of Mindfulness…
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Living in Gratitude
In this episode, Carole discusses: The benefits of seeing our lives through the lense and perspective of gratitude How yoga opens us up to more gratitude through the body, mind, and breath connection it offers us How gratitude helps us practice the second Niyama of the 8-Limbs, Santosha...
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Self-Care for the Holiday Season
Description: In this episode, Carole discusses: The importance of maintaining your self-care during the holiday season A reminder of what matters during the Holidays Tips on how to prioritize your health and happiness Why it is important to start these now, before the Holidays, rather than closer...
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How to Start Living Your Desired Lifestyle
In this episode, Carole discusses: How there are so many different ways to live a life. How important it is to get clear on who are you, what you desire to do within your precious life, and how to start showing up more fully, authentically, and courageously. Carole shares a few simple tips and...
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How We Can Live Fully by Accepting the Life We Have in Front of Us w/ Esha Estar
In this episode: Carole brings on guest speaker, Esha Esta; Soul Alchemist, Yoga Teacher, and Death & Grief Doula. This episode is a conversation on healing, love, greif, yoga, changing our perspective, and what it really means to live the ‘human experience’. Through Esha’s various life...
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Embodiment w/ Lisa Konstandt
In this episode, Carole brings on guest speaker, Lisa Konstandt, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C, CHC, to discuss: What it means to be embodied How we can become more embodied The things that pull us away from being embodied How we can honor the space that we are in Connect with Lisa: [email protected]...
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Preparing For Nepal: When All The Feels Become One
In this episode, Carole discusses: A topic / current experience that comes directly from her heart How Yoga brings everyone together The power that lives within our thoughts, words, and action How she ended up in Nepal in 2014 Why Nepal is so special and sacred How the challenges she has faced...
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Urban Sadhana: Is your yoga practicing missing the treasure of this ancient technology? w/ Johnna Smith
In this episode, Carole brings on guest speaker who is also her teacher since 2017, Johnna Smith, a yoga teacher based in Charlotte, NC who specializes in Ashtanga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. Sadhana is defined as ‘daily spiritual practice to attain a goal’. Together they discuss what a yoga sadhana…
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5 Useful Tips to Transition Back Home After Travel
In this episode, Carole discusses: The importance of taking the time to transition home from travel The affects travel can have on us, and how we can realign ourselves 5 tips to make the transition with more ease One very important bonus tip at the end FSW Retreats:...
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Why Savasana is The Most Important Yoga Asana
In this episode, Carole discusses: What Savasana (corpse pose) really is Why it is an essential part of our yoga practice The benefits it offers us in numerous aspects of our lives How to take the wisdom Savasana offers us and apply it to our lives FSW Retreats:...
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How We Eat is as Important as What We Eat
In this episode, Carole discusses: The Ayurvedic Philosophy on food as medicine The importance of having a strong digestive fire How food reveals our relationship to our self How our relationship with food shows up in other areas of our life Her personal journey with all of this Six simple Food...
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Overcoming Overwhelm w/ 3 Steps
In this episode, Carole discusses: The factors that make us overwhelmed in the first place How to prevent overwhelm before it begins How to overcome overwhelm when were in the midst of it with three steps The outcomes you will experience as you practice these three steps FSW Retreats:...
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Living In The Moment
In this episode, Carole discusses: Her personal journey with ‘living in the moment’ The importance of living in the moment The role Self-Awareness plays when learning how to live in the moment Tools we can use to help us come back to the present A reminder that consistent effort is the key FSW...
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The Life of a Vibe Curator w/ Scotty Keefer
In this episode, Carole brings on COO & Vibe Curator of Free Spirited Wanderer, Scotty Keefer to discuss: What a Vibe Curator is The importance of creating a space where you feel safe to be yourself What to expect from a Vibe Curator on an FSW Retreat How he got the nickname PHILO and why he...
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5 Reasons to Join an FSW Retreat
In this episode, Carole discusses: FSW Retreat values & mission Why she created these 5 reasons to help others see if an FSW Retreat is right for them These 5 reasons are: Community Building Self-Reflection New Healthy Habits Explore the World Yoga off The Mat Dive into this episode and see if...
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Life in Ecuador w/ Nancy Smyth
In this episode, Carole brings on her Mother who has been living in Cuenca, Ecuador for the past two years after retirement to talk about the joys and challenges of living in a new country, and why her and her husband decided to move there. FSW Retreats:...
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Why EVERY Retreat Group is Special
In this episode, Carole discusses How each retreat group forms The unique and special energy that is experienced Why your presence on a retreat is powerful Why you may feel like an FSW Retreat is speaking directly to you FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats...
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Nervous System Awareness Expansion w/ Sheridan Ruth
Description: In this episode, Carole brings on Sheridan Ruth; certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist, Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach to discuss Nervous System Awareness Expansion. They dive into: The meaning behind Nervous System Awareness Expansion Signs we can look for that...
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The Energy of a Women’s Retreat
In this episode, Carole discusses The energy experienced on a women’s retreat What the retreat entails and why they are so powerful Her intention behind the retreat and why it was created FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats Yoga Teacher Mentorship:...
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The Magic Within You w/ Carlo Chavez
In this episode, Carole brings on Carlo Chavez; a vegan athlete, personal trainer, yoga teacher, and Ice Bath Aficionado who she met and befriended while leading yoga retreats at Amansala in Tulum, Mexico. Together they discuss the magic that lies within each individual and how practices such as...
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Ciao from Italy
In this episode, Carole records from the Amalfi Coast, Italy during her second retreat week of Dolce Vita Yoga Retreat. Carole dives into What came up for her from missing last week’s podcast episode The challenges she currently faces in finding balance within her usiness and how to take care of...
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Replicate or Celebrate
In this episode Carole dives into, The importance of celebrating ourselves along our journey Why we need to anchor into and experience the good feelings that come from accomplishing something within our lives The concept of contentment and what it really means How to balance living in the moment...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, and welcome to the Free Your Spirit Podcast, I’m your guide, Carole Frey, founder of Free Spirited Wanderer; Yoga & Wellness Retreats + Lifestyle Coaching.
In this podcast, we explore the uniting forces of business, yoga, and general lifestyle. Our aim is to help you live a more fulfilling and purposeful life, whether you're an entrepreneur, yogi, or simply someone looking to make positive changes in your daily life. Join us as we share insights, tips, and stories to inspire you on your path to a more free-spirited life.
So sit back, relax, and let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, adventure, and expansion.
Tune in every Thursday for a new episode.
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CAROLE FREY
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