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Yoga Therapy
by Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org
Episodes
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BONUS: "Burgeoning Optimism," IFS, and somatic counseling feat. Mel Fielding
Friend of the pod and YTC board member Mel Fielding (they/she) is back for another epic episode, and yes it's two hours long again. Join two yappy baby counselors as they discuss taking counseling education into real ass counseling work, what it's like to practice what you preach, IFS vs CBT, and...
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Friendship
Friendships: some of the most impactful, complex, comforting, destructive relationships we will have in our lives, and yet so little support, counseling, repair, and resource goes into friendships -- how to maintain, grow, and even end them. We get into it all here, plus a touch base about our...
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BONUS: "Spoiler alert, we're all dying" feat. Mel Fielding
Join Yoga to Cope board members and NYU cohort classmates Mel Fielding (they/she) and Kala MacDonald (she/her) on a BONUS episode of Yoga Therapy! There is a LOT to get into, and it all boils down to chatting about two brand new live offerings from YTC: a weekly Grief Processing and Psychoed...
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Existentialism
What even is existentialism? How does this relate to real life, and also to counseling in ways that may be helpful or supportive as we all navigate this chaotic global landscape? Join host Kala MacDonald for this month's podcast to talk all about existentialism, to note PTSD awareness, and to…
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Mindfulness
We have a NEW weekly, LIVE virtual group called "Mindfulness 101" happening every Tuesday @7PM EST, so what better time to dig into what even is mindfulness? Why is it important or helpful? What are some ways to practice mindfulness in everyday life? Tune in to learn all of this and more, plus…
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Manifestation
We are here to talk about manifestation, but with a twist. Are you into this practice? Do you think it's total bullshit? Has there ever been a time in your life where you manifested something? We're here today to discuss this over-used word and under-utilized life practice from the prospective of...
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Cheating
Have you ever been cheated on? Cheated yourself? Have you ever wondered about the lack of communication or consent around cheating in heteronormative relationships versus the very upfront, on-the-table discussion that happens around cheating in polyamorous relationships? If you're cheated on, do...
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Self-Image
Have you ever wondered where any negative beliefs, thoughts, or feelings about your self-image came from, especially talking to you women? Has the political landscape of the world left you feeling totally desensitized? What is self image and how can we heal our relationship with self and each...
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Non-Attachment II
There was more to say! How has attachment, non-attachment, and discernment between the two helped IRL when it comes to big pivots, breakups, and letting go of old dreams? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details **even more** regarding the basics of a favorite of the yogic yamas and niyamas --...
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Non-Attachment
Do you find yourself experiencing attachment to people, titles, things that are no longer serving you? Have you ever wondered what life could be like if we all worked from a better ethical code? What is attachment, non-attachment, and how do these ethical concepts play out in real life in…
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Old Patterns
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the monotonous daily pattern that looks something like: work, eat, watch TV, sleep, rinse and repeat? Or in the pattern of dating the same type of person over and over again despite feeling unsatisfied? Avoiding the gym despite wanting to focus on your bodily...
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Starting Over
We're so back. Join your host Kala MacDonald -- the self-proclaimed "queen of the pivot" -- as she details starting over in all the ways; school and work, love life, home city, and more. Plus, get into some cheeky AMA questions, a sneak peek at what's upcoming with Yoga to Cope, and end with an...
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PTSD: A new perspective via Mark Lilly
Host Kala MacDonald acknowledges National PTSD Awareness Day with some fresh insights regarding PTSD after hearing from author Mark Lilly in her "Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change" 100hr. Certification program. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY…
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Daniel Novoa: Yoga Instructor, YTT Trainer with Zuna Yoga, Coming Out, Pride Forever
Happy International Day of Yoga! (June 21) Join host Kala MacDonald as she welcomes her dear friend and epically talented yoga colleague Dan Novoa onto the podcast to celebrate PRIDE and to discuss Dan's upcoming life adventure, his entry into the yoga world, and so so much more. Please use the...
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National Cancer Survivors Day (June 6) - Catching up with Ashley Mays!
If you're a regular listener of the YTC podcast, we bet Ashley Mays is a familiar name to you as she was a former podcast guest as part of our "Tough Women, Tough Stories" series where she candidly shared her breast cancer diagnosis with our community. Tune in today, in honor of National Cancer...
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Boundless Boundaries and Why They RULE
Host Kala MacDonald is here in all of her astrological retrograde moon shifting and discomfort to triple underline that notion that we should all be better about setting boundaries, of both the silent and the out-loud variety. Tune in for examples of boundary setting in her past couple weeks, how...
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Stephanie Spence: Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist
Host Kala MacDonald welcomes Stephanie Spence to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Stephanie, who has been practicing yoga for over 40 years in 60 countries, is the award-winning author of her book "Yoga Wisdom", a yoga educator, an activist, a feminist, and so much more. She and Kala met while pursuing...
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Panic Attacks, New Anxiety, and Chiropractors OH MY!
Host Kala MacDonald opens up about an ongoing personal struggle with anxiety and panic attacks in this new XL mini episode. Please tune in with care. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA,...
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Children's Mental Health Awareness: Mirroring, color breathing, and more for the kiddos in your life
Welcome a mini episode celebrating and acknowledging Children's Mental Health Awareness (May 6) -- host Kala MacDonald is here to give you some insights regarding how and why it's so key to introduce mental health and wellness tips, tricks, and techniques early and often, and offers a few…
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J Harrison Ghee: Broadway Superstar, Actor, Dancer, Drag Queen, Mental Health Advocate
The does-it-all star J Harrison Ghee is here! J joins us on the podcast to talk about mental health during the pandemic, how he stays light amidst even the darkest and most stressful of times, and shares way too many insightful nuggets throughout the conversation to count. Get ready to get…
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Meditation Seats and Bioindividuality in Yoga
Hey hi hello! Kala is here with a mini episode discussing meditation seats, why they matter, and how to try a few one next time you want to sit down for a practice. Don't forget Yoga to Cope offers a library of FREE, downloadable breath mediations on our website for you to use, link below: YOGA…
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The Return To "Normal", Whatever That Means
Kala is here with today's mini episode discussing the so-called journey back to normalcy post-pandemic. What does it even mean? Tune in for her hot take on this controversial and cliché topic. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED...
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Keltie Knight: the Ladygang, Emmy-winning Host, New York Times Bestselling Author
It's the month of March and that means it's Women's History Month and International Women's Day. We thought who better to have join the Yoga to Cope podcast for this month's conversation than co-creator of the Ladygang, author, Emmy winning TV Personality, host, and Canadian gals gal Keltie…
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Skill In Action Workshop Reflection + PRIDE MERCH IS LIVE AND LIMITED
Hello and welcome to a post-Skill in Action workshop mini episode where Kala will break down the standout messages from today's 3-hour workshop with S.I.A. workshop facilitators Mika and Ty. Recording is available if you wanted to attend but were unable to do so live - just ask! As well, Yoga to...
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What are you waiting for? A Message from YTC on this International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day, though bear in mind this episode's message is to everyone. Tune in to hear how a candle inspired today's theme and call-to-action.
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Pre-trauma: What does it mean and why is in in our mission statement?
Pre-trauma: What does it mean and why is in in our mission statement? Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald discusses the term, why it's included, and poses a call-to-action for our wonderful community members. Are we reaching you? How can we better serve and educate? Feel free to email, DM, call…
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Arjuna O'Neal: Share Necessities, Elevated Mindset Coaching, Shooting Survivor, Educator, Speaker
We would like to offer a trigger warning as some of the topics discussed in this episode include gun violence and sexual assault/molestation. Please tune in with care. Please give a warm welcome to Arjuna O'Neal! Arjuna is the founder of nonprofit organization Share Necessities, does Elevated...
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YTC Video Content is Coming Soon! Plus, Meditation Seats & Why They Matter
Welcome to another episode of the Yoga to Cope podcast! This week we get a tease of what Yoga to Cope is working on re: video content! A first batch of educational, instructional videos from Yoga to Cope are just around the corner and we can't wait to expand into this format with our community.…
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Facebook Arguments and "Stamped From The Beginning"
Welcome to this mini episode where host Kala MacDonald discusses a recent Facebook conversation between herself and a pro-conspiracy theorist, as well as the importance of knowing Black history, not just this month, but always. Plus: where to look if you need a refresher since grade school! YOGA…
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Skill in Action: "Be Willing to Make a Mess"
Somehow, some way, we made it to February. Whew. Welcome. In this mini episode Kala gushes over the weekend-long Yoga & Trauma C.E. Course that Yoga to Cope and RecUniversal co-led in San Diego with 10 lovely yoga teachers. It was our very first live pilot program and to be honest, I can't…
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Welcome Back! Yoga to Cope's 1st Episode of 2021
Tune in for a proper hey, hi, hello from Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald as she shares some brief thoughts about the lat year, plus what is coming up for this organization! Please feel free to use the links below to get a head start on staying connected with everything YTC has coming up....
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Roxane and Liana Pekelharing: Cleban & Daughters, Plant Medicine and Herbal Remedies (GIVEAWAY!)
Welcome to the FINAL PODCAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON! That's right, this is the final #YTCpodcast episode of 2020, and we will be back refreshed and reset in 2021 with a new season of wonderful episodes, special guests, and more. Joining as co-host for this special episode is Yoga to Cope's own…
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Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training Program: Cost, Location, Accreditation, Style, Pace
With so many styles of yoga and teacher training programs available to choose from, it can be overwhelming to pick just one! If you are considering getting into the world of teaching yoga in any capacity, this is the episode for you. Hear some advice regarding how to search for a program that…
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Founders Q&A: The Last One of the Year!
Join us for a final Founder's Q&A of 2020 with Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald and her husband, Zack Hall. Thank you to our incredible community for all of your question submissions! REGISTRATION LINK: Yoga to Cope's Holiday Variety Show...
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Ebonique Bethea x RAINN: Leading the Effort to End Sexual Violence, Rape, Abuse, and Incest
Ebonique Bethea is the Clinical Director for RAINN, the national organization working to end sexual violence including rape, abuse, and incest. Ebonique is a trained Social Worker and has been with RAINN for 6 years, initially taking calls on their hotline before moving into her current role, and...
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Dr. Daniel Libby: Veterans Yoga Project Founder, Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, PTSD
Please give a warm welcome to our latest #YTCpodcast guest, Dr. Daniel Libby! Dan is the founder and Executive Director of an incredible organization called Veterans Yoga Project. He is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a certified Yoga Teacher speacializing in complementary and…
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Joanna Lee: Mind of Flowers, Sustainable Fashion, Depression, Following Intuition
Please welcome friend-of-the-pod Joanna Lee of Mind of Flowers to today's #YTCpodcast episode! Joanna 's company Mind of Flowers was thoughtfully created in response to her personal story of living with depression and a desire to bring beauty, sustainability, and comfortability to people even in...
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Laura Malcolm: Give InKind Founder + CEO, Late-Term Pregnancy Loss, Supporting Grief
Welcome to this new episode of the #YTC podcast featuring Give InKind founder + CEO Laura Malcolm! Laura is here to generously share the story of she and her husband's late-stage pregnancy loss of their daughter, a lovely recollection of calling on Laura's prenatal yoga teacher to come help she…
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Louisa Salisbury: Pediatrician, Blogger, Mountain Mama, Vaccine Health
Welcome to an exciting episode of the #YTCpodcast featuring pediatrician + mama Louisa Salisbury! Louisa is a self-proclaimed "self deprecating optimist", the outdoorsy type, and has a ton to share with our community today related to: - parenting during a pandemic - healthcare for the kiddos in...
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Shane Brown: RecUniversal, Losing a Parent, Suicide Prevention via Recreation
Founder of RecUniversal Shane Brown is our latest #YTCpodcast guest, and we want to begin by offering a TRIGGER WARNING as this episode does feature topics including suicide, finding a deceased family member, and abuse of prescription medications. Please tune in with care. If you'd like to learn...
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Katiuscia Gray LCSW-R, CYT: Mind Movement Holistic Services, Trauma in the Body, Anxiety in Kids
Today we are excited to welcome Katiuscia Gray, a.k.a. Kat, to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Kat is a born and raised New Yorker and the mental health professional behind Mind Movement Holistic Services. Kat combines talk therapy with body work practices in the form of yoga to create a truly…
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Stefania Coxon: Health and Wellness Coach, Forever Student, YTC Leadership Team
Hello! Welcome to another episode of the Yoga to Cope podcast featuring an INTEGRAL part of the YTC Leadership Team, Stefania Coxon, a.k.a. Stef! Stef is a Health and Wellness Coach, a forever student currently pursuing as Personal Training certification to be followed by a Master's program, and...
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National Suicide Awareness Month + National Life Insurance Awareness Month = 2 Pleas to You
September is both National Suicide Awareness Month AND National Life Insurance Awareness Month, which serendipitously combined for this mini episode about the important topic of life insurance and how not having a policy affected me and my family after suddenly losing my brother, Brenton, to...
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Linda Ignarro Smith: Politically Savvy Friend of the Pod, Getting Ready to Vote
Friend-of-the-Pod Linda Ignarro Smith is here today to talk all things election, voting, news, and politics! Linda is the go-to friend in our circle for any questions or concerns related to the aforementioned topics, and I am thrilled she is joining us today to share some need-to-know advice and...
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A Yogic Perspective on Death, Loss, Karma, and More.
Please tune in with care. If you are grieving the loss of someone in your life, whether that loss was recent or years ago, you may feel triggered by some talking points in this episode. That said, please tune in to hear Kala speak about the many avenues and definitions of yoga and goals of yoga,...
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Tough Women, Tough Stories: Ashley Mays on breast cancer, being a boy mom to two + an educator
I am so pleased to introduce you to my childhood friend who I've known since my high school cheerleading days, Ashley Mays. Ashley lives in Kansas City, MO with her husband Chris, and their two young boys, Luke (5 years) and Ford (4 months). Ashley recently received a Stage III Breast Cancer...
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1-800-273-8255 = 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Please care for yourself and others, and please call this free, 24/7, anonymous hotline if you or someone you know needs to talk. Help is here. 1-800-273-8255 www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
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Coming Soon: the Yoga to Cope BOOK CLUB!
Exciting announcement from Yoga to Cope about the new BOOKC CLUB! Read along with us every month, and join in the conversations on our Instagram and private Book Club FB group: www.instagram.com/yogatocope www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION...
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Tough Women, Tough Stories: Nicole Bissey on losing her mom, choosing divorce, the grief journey
Welcome to the first installment of an extension of the Yoga to Cope podcast. This series is called "Tough Women, Tough Stories" and will spotlight strong, vibrant, tough women in and around my life who have been through some truly challenging, life-changing, tough things in life thus far. I'm...
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Joy Langley: UK-based Stress Management Coach, CBT Therapy, Loss of a Child, Suicide
Please welcome Joy Langley to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Joy is a UK-based Stress Management Coach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who joins us to discuss a later-in-life career change, tips for how to manage stress (all you have to remember is T.E.A.), the loss of her 23-year-old son in 2018,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org
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