▶ 630: Reversing Insulin Resistance with Dr. Morgan Nolte
In middle age and beyond, your metabolism changes. It’s easier to gain weight - particularly around your midsection - and it’s very hard to lose it. The same foods that kept you lean when young sudden
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▶ Yoga and the Art of Letting Go
Jason joins me on this episode, where delve into the practice of letting go. We talk about the many instances where the concept of letting go appears in yoga philosophy, why it's beneficial and what i
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▶ Susi Amendola - Lifestyle Medicine, The Centered Heart
Susi Amendola, author of The Centered Heart, talks with J about the intersection of medicine and holistic health. They discuss suffering from debilitating anxiety, being saved by yoga and joining an a
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▶ 629: Living with IBS & Crohn's Disease with Dane Johnson
Digestive health issues can make every day a challenge, put strain on personal relationships, and even become life threatening if advanced and untreated. My guest on this week’s podcast suffered from
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▶ What It Takes to Make It as a Yoga Teacher, Part II
On this solo podcast, Jason shares a roadmap for making a sustainable living as a yoga teacher. He breaks down the importance of yoga teacher training in your career development, the importance of lea
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▶ Brad Wetzler - Into the Soul of the World
Brad Wetzler, author of Into the Soul of the World, talks with J about overcoming addiction, spiritual interventions, and laying ourselves bare in order to heal. They discuss the pandemic period they
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▶ 628: Finding Love in Middle Age with Evan Marc Katz
No one wants to die alone, and yet according to Pew Research, 29% of people aged 50 to 64 are single. That number jumps to 36% for those over 65. Dating is a minefield at any age, but how do you start
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▶ Live in MA - Johanna Epps, Louise LeGouis, Leslie Kaminoff
Live from the Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024, J talks with Johanna Epps, Louise LeGouis, and Leslie Kaminoff about motivation, purpose, and the zeitgeist of the times. They discuss making sense of the s
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▶ 627: Learning to Grieve with Christina Rasmussen
If you’re lucky enough to live a long life, you’ll inevitably be challenged by loss - the loss of family, friends, potentially even your spouse. Despite the obvious inevitability of loss, most people
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▶ What It Takes to Make It as a Yoga Teacher with Jason Crandell
Jason joins me on this episode to talk about the challenges of making a living as a yoga teacher and how he has managed those challenges over the past 30 years. There have been many twists and turns a
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▶ Check in with J - Keeping the Dream Alive
J departs from his usual format to reflect on how he lost hope in the viability of small intimate yoga centers and why he has decided to open one now. He discusses the dark night of the soul that many
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▶ 626: Anxious Attachment with Jessica Baum
Much of how we interact with the world comes from early experiences from our childhood, with our family, and in our community. Attachment styles are psychological models for understanding the ways in
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▶ Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Yoga Retreat with Giana Gambino & Bradshaw Wis
Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish of CAYA Yoga School join me this week to talk all things yoga retreats! These two have come together to create a dream-team when it comes to retreats -- they offer seve
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▶ Godfrey Devereux - Bandhas in the Whole Body
Godfrey Devereux, author of The Little Book of the Bandhas, returns to talk with J about releasing somatic intelligence from learned habits and the story that bandhas tell us. They discuss varied idea
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion #41: How to Improve Camel Pose--And, Update Your Teaching Cues: Yo
Learn how to improve your Camel Pose (Ustrasana) and help your students go deeper. This episode breaks down how to make the lower back, knees, and neck more comfortable in this posture. It also outlin
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▶ 625: High Performance Life with Derin McMains
The world of professional athletes and the concept of your body being your business, with its performance directly linked to your paycheck is completely outside of anything most of us have experienced
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▶ David and Iana Lifar - The Legacy of Indra Devi
David and Iana Lifar, founders of the Indra Devi Foundation in Argentina and creators of Indra Devi International Virtual Yoga School, talk with J about the legacy of Indra Devi with translation by Ma
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▶ 624: Transcendental Meditation and Consciousness with Tony Nader
Transcendental meditation is arguably the most popular meditation technique in the world, and the TM organization has funded the bulk of published literature on meditation worldwide. This is in no sma
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▶ Michelle Thielen - Yoga for Jesus
Michelle Thielen, founder of Yoga Faith, talks with J about utilizing yoga practice to strengthen a belief in Jesus Christ. They discuss yogis being OK with God but not Jesus, Christians thinking yoga
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▶ 623: The Amazing World of Fungi with Arturo Casadevall
Fungi have played an important role both in culinary and medicinal traditions for 1000s of years, but these magical living organisms are often overlooked - both for good and bad - when it comes to the
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▶ 5 Ways to Improve Your Downward Facing Dog
teaching--Down Dog the same way every time leads to diminishing returns and stale cues. This episode breaks down 5 ways to improve Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) to focus o
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▶ Hari-kirtana das - A Reasonable Faith in the Bhagavad Gita
Hari-kirtana das, author of Journey into the Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your Life, talks with J about universal princ
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▶ 622: Virtual Reality for Brain Health with Amir Bozorgzadeh
When I was eleven years old, my grandmother predicted the demise of the personal computer. “Staring at the screen will ruin your eyes,” she proclaimed. The same story is repeated with all new technolo
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▶ The Healing Power of Dogs with Erin Jorich
I love hearing how longtime yoga teachers make this career work. This week's guest, Erin Jorich, has figured out how to use her skillset as a yoga teacher and combine it with her love for dogs.Along w
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▶ Tessa Hillman - Helped Along by Guides and Angels
Tessa Hillman, author of Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda and Memoir of a Skeptical Seeker, talks with J about opening up to spiritual realms and receiving guidance. They discus coming to yoga in the
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▶ 621: The Future of Love with Roanne van Voorst
Technology is accelerating at a blistering pace with obvious innovations in the devices we have in our pockets, in our homes, and in our cars. Less visible are the changes that are happening in love,
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▶ Authentic Body Positivity & Accidental Activism with Dianne Bondy
Dianne Bondy's web site declares in bold letters, Yoga is for Every Body. No exceptions. You can do yoga. And she has devoted her teaching career to making sure this is the case. Over the past few d
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▶ Sage Rountree - Yoga for Athletes, Exercise Science for Yogis
Sage Rountree, author of The Athletes Guide to Recovery and The Art of Yoga Sequencing, talks with J about yoga for athletes and endurance science for yoga teachers. They discuss the origins of Sages
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▶ 620: Train Your Brain with Ben Rein
One of the biggest challenges that comes with aging is cognitive decline. You lose your keys, you can’t remember the neighbor’s name, and your brain seems to putter along instead of humming like it us
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▶ Godfrey Devereux - Rendering Sutras, Spiritual Dimensions
Godfrey Devereux, author of YOGA UNVEILED, YOGA DECODED, and ANNOTATED YOGA SUTRAS, returns to talk with J about whether or not Patanjali is a dualist and the of our spiritual nature.
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▶ 619: ASMR Brain Tingles with Craig Richard
Bob Ross was a popular PBS painting instructor in the 80s and 90s, but little did he know that decades later, he’d develop a cult following of people who simply wanted to hear his voice. Why? Because
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▶ Josh Kane - Home Studios, Commercial Leases, Authentic Yoga
Josh Kane, founder of Gandiva Yoga Center, talks with J about transitioning from independent contractor to center owner, the pursuit of deeper understanding, and the in's and out's of dedicated locati
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▶ 618: Methylation, Epigenetics & Longevity with Steve Horvath
Kane Tanaka of Japan died in 2022 at the age of 119. Lucile Randon of France died in 2023 at 118. Jiroemon Kimura of Japan died in 2023 at 116, the oldest male ever. What did these people have in comm
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▶ I am my own beloved, my own best friend -- Susanna Harwood Rubin on navigating life with ca
Susanna Harwood Rubin is back! Susanna was my guest on episode 165, and we continue our intimate conversation here. Our conversation runs the gamut (but somehow all ties together), ranging from her re
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▶ A Second Baby, Maternity Leave & What's Next for M.B.Om
Welcome to the last episode of the season... and the last podcast episode of 2024! In this solo episode, I share that I am currently pregnant and getting ready to welcome a second baby girl to our fam
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▶ Eddie Ellner - Roads Less Traveled and Spaces To Gather
Eddie Ellner, founder of Yoga Soup, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into western culture, paradoxes in the human condition, and creating spaces for people to gather. They discuss the early 9
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▶ 617: The Power of Wonder with Monica Parker
Finland has been dubbed the happiest country in the world, but in reality Finns are content, not overwhelmed with joy. They have a high GDP per capita, good healthcare, low corruption, and a decent am
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▶ They're a vibe. Sound healing, parenting, podcasting & growing with Adam & Holly Husler
Adam and Holly Husler are an impressive yoga duo: Holly has gone from performing in a girl-band to singing healing mantras and becoming one of the UK’s leading crystal bowl sound healing trainers. Ada
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▶ How to Run Successful Yoga Retreats with Manu Molina
This week on the podcast I am joined by Manu Molina. Manu is originally from Andalusia, Spain but has lived in many places and spent most of his life as a globetrotter. He is on a mission to help yoga
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▶ Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson, and Kathleen Rosenberg - Integral Yoga Exposed
Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of th
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▶ 616: Rethinking Pain with Dr. Amy Baxter
If you’re struggling with chronic pain and trying to find help, you’ve probably noticed that the pain management industry is a big minefield with hardcore drugs on one end of the spectrum and question
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▶ Yoga for Perimenopause & Menopause with Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater
I needed my yoga to find me, to comfort me -- not be another box to check off. An open and inquisitive conversation about navigating the challenges, grief, and joys of perimenopause and menopause --
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▶ The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga with Amy Ippoliti
This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy Ippoliti. Amy is the co-author of The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga and cofounder of Vesselify (formerly 90 Monkeys), an online resource for yoga professi
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▶ Lizzie and Judith Lasater - Menopause and Beyond
Lizzie and Judith Lasater return to catch up with J and talk about their latest offering, a free mini-course in Restorative Yoga to Support Menopause and Beyond. They discuss teaching during the last
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▶ 7 Reasons to Make Your Home Yoga Practice a Priority
This week Jason and I talk about why a home practice is essential if you want to integrate yoga in your day to day life. We also offer our thoughts on what constitutes home practice so that you give y
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▶ 615: 12 Steps and Yoga with Nikki Myers
In the 1980s, Nancy Reagan coined the term, “Just say no!” and spearheaded the social aspect of the so-called war on drugs. It didn’t work, nor have any of the dozens of public, private, and internati
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▶ 10 Tips for Specializing in Yoga with Maria Waag
This week on the podcast I am joined by Maria Waag. Maria is a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher with more than 19 years of experience with yoga, and 11 years of mindfulness. She decided to cha
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▶ Hy Brown - Aftermath of the American Dream
Hy Brown is J's dad and they have a candid talk about the life he’s led, choices he’s made, and the lessons he's learned. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his involvement with the mob, becoming a
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▶ 614: Injuries Happen - Stay Positive with Dr. Ariele Foster
Injuries can derail your best healthy lifestyle plans, and if you’re not careful, they can lead to deconditioning and loss of function. But here’s what you need to understand and accept: everyone with
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▶ 5 Common Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make with Jason Crandell
Take a deep breath and get ready to take notes for this one: Jason hones in on 5 of the most common mistakes yoga teachers make. They're so common, in fact, that there are a few Jason still has to be
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▶ Empowerment Through Self-Care with Renee Clair
This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair. Reneé takes woman-owned businesses from chaos to clarity using her holistic 3-pronged approach: Streamlined Business, Motivational Mindset, and Cle
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▶ Bryan Kest - Autobiography of an American Yogi
Bryan Kest, author of Autobiography of an American Yogi, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into the mainstream and the role he played in it. They discuss the early LA yoga scene, class in Maui
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▶ 613: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Sleep with Dr. Sujay Kansagra
Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and we need good sleep quality as well, which means cycling through light, deep, and REM phases. While sleeping is the most natural of all huma
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▶ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (& Building a YouTube Empire) with Brett Larkin
You might look at yoga teacher Brett Larkin, with her 500K YouTube followers and think it all came easily and naturally to her. Not so — over the course of a decade, Brett slowly but surely kept publi
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▶ a Book
This week on the podcast I am talking all about the process of my book How to Master the Business of Yoga. I released my book in September of 2023 and wanted to share the entire proc
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▶ Esther Ekhart - Devotion, Surrender, and Video Production
Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga, talks with J about the purpose and passion behind being an early pioneer of yoga video online. They discuss her mother's influence, witnessing healings in the Phi
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▶ 612: Stem Cells for Healing with Christian Drapeau
In regenerative medicine and longevity, it’s difficult to separate signal from noise. The search for the fountain of youth is a story as old as humanity, and while we’re all clearly aging, there are s
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▶ Demystifying Office Yoga with Maryam Sharifzadeh
Are you still vying for a decent time slot to teach at your local studio? According to Office Yoga founder Maryam Sharifzadeh, your efforts would be far better spent finding a few corporate teaching g
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▶ Expanding an Online Business & Writing a Book with Brett Larkin
This week on the podcast I am joined by Brett Larkin. Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her training has
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