Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE!
Release Date: 12/10/2025
Who Has Your Attention? Attention Economy vs the Ancient Path
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Let’s be real — our attention is under attack. Between scroll culture, constant notifications, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s hard to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and reflect on where your precious energy is going. We’ll explore how ancient yogic and Vedantic texts can help us reclaim our attention — not just as a productivity tool, but as a sacred spiritual practice. If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated, this one’s for you. We’ll look at how: 🔹 Attention is energy — what you focus on creates your...
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Build Your Yoga Retreat Center with Kayla Nielsen
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
What does it really take to build your dream yoga retreat center—from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Nielsen, who shares the raw, inspiring truth behind building a yoga retreat space from the ground up. From buying land abroad to pricing retreats and navigating local logistics, Kayla opens up about the entrepreneurial journey few yoga teachers talk about. We cover: 🔹 How to navigate land ownership and logistics in a foreign country 🔹 Smart strategies for planning, pricing, and co-teaching retreats 🔹 Why patience and community are the foundation of a sustainable...
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[Meditation] Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Reset
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
No talk. No theory. No to-do list. Just you and 20 minutes of deep nervous system reset. This New Year’s Eve episode is a guided Somatic Release Meditation—designed to help you let go of trapped emotions, soothe your system, and make space for what’s next. It’s also a beautiful primer for what’s coming in the Evolve Somatic Challenge, which starts January 1st. (If you haven’t signed up yet—go do that!) ✨ A few important notes: 🛋️ Lie down, get comfy, and please don’t do this while driving. 🧠 This practice also helps soothe the vagus nerve, release tension, and bring...
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[Meditation] Taking in the Good
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Okay, this isn’t our usual episode. There’s no philosophy, no Gita breakdown, no talk of funnels or energy anatomy today. Instead, I have a gift for you—a guided meditation designed to help you do something surprisingly hard: feel good and stay in it. If you’ve been through trauma or long-term stress, your nervous system might default to worry, numbness, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—even when things are actually going well. This practice gently helps you expand your capacity to receive joy, compliments, connection, and peace without flinching. ✨ A few important notes:...
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How to Live Smartphone Free (From a 20 Year Old) with Yunus M.
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
What happens when a 20-year-old decides to completely unplug—from smartphones, social media, and the digital world? In this episode, I talk with Yunus Maximus, a bold, creative soul who's chosen a countercultural path in today’s tech-saturated world. We explore how living without a phone has deepened his art, saved his mental health, and strengthened his human connections. His story will make you rethink your relationship with technology—and your own creativity. We talk about: 🔹 Why Yunus ditched his phone and never looked back 🔹 The link between digital detox and artistic...
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Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE!
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Today’s episode is a little different and really special. I’m finally sharing the story behind my new book, Healing with Somatic Yoga. This book is the heart of everything I’ve been teaching, practicing, and living — and I can’t wait for you to hold it in your hands. If you’ve ever felt like traditional wellness advice just doesn’t reach the deeper layers — like something’s missing — you’re not alone. We’re entering what I’m calling the Decade of the Nervous System. It’s time to stop muscling through healing and start listening to the body that’s been protecting...
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The Role of “God” in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
What does it mean to surrender—not just in theory, but in your body? Katie Silcox is back for an intimate and expansive conversation where we explore the intersections of shadow work, yoga, energy practices, and the divine. We talk about the emotional courage it takes to let go, the healing potential of the word God, and how to distinguish between meditation and prayer in a way that supports your spiritual evolution. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why shadow work is more about integration than excavation 🔹 The difference between vertical and horizontal energy flow 🔹 How to ground yourself for...
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What is Feminine Form Kundalini Yoga?
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
In this episode, I introduce the core principles of Feminine Form Kundalini, a radically different approach to energy and transformation. We explore how the body responds not to pressure, but to rhythm, wave-like movement, and the right conditions for deep inner uncoiling. This practice isn’t about transcendence—it’s about coming home to your body as the sacred gateway to power. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why biological safety is the foundation of true spiritual awakening 🔹 How spiral and wave-like movement unlocks stuck energy 🔹 The vital role of pleasure in feminine energy practices...
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Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Looking for the perfect gift for the yogi or wellness lover in your life? Or maybe you’re building your own holiday wish list? In this fun and cozy episode, Corinne and I share our favorite yoga gear, wellness hacks, and self-care staples—just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season. We dive into everything from yoga clothing and props to supplements and skincare tools, giving you a yogi-approved guide to all things supportive, stylish, and soul-nourishing. You’ll hear: 🔹 Our go-to yoga clothing brands (from luxe to budget-friendly!) 🔹 Wellness staples we swear by—AG1,...
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How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
What does it mean to act with wisdom—and make every moment sacred? In Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals how true wisdom isn’t passive—it’s a call to action. He teaches Arjuna how knowledge, action, and sacrifice are deeply intertwined, offering a timeless guide for navigating moral crises with clarity and courage. Today, we explore how these teachings apply to your modern life, showing you how to transform every choice, breath, and moment into an offering aligned with your highest purpose. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🔹 What it means to put wisdom into motion in your...
info_outlineToday’s episode is a little different and really special. I’m finally sharing the story behind my new book, Healing with Somatic Yoga. This book is the heart of everything I’ve been teaching, practicing, and living — and I can’t wait for you to hold it in your hands.
If you’ve ever felt like traditional wellness advice just doesn’t reach the deeper layers — like something’s missing — you’re not alone. We’re entering what I’m calling the Decade of the Nervous System. It’s time to stop muscling through healing and start listening to the body that’s been protecting you all along.
You’ll hear:
🔹 Why your body is not a problem to fix — it’s an animal trying to keep you safe
🔹 How unprocessed stress lives in the body (and what to do about it)
🔹 The 3 distinct models of somatic healing I teach inside the book
🔹 How storytelling rewires your brain (and why it’s a key healing tool)
🔹 Why healing can (and should) feel pleasurable and fun
🔹 What makes this book different from anything else on somatics or yoga
This isn’t just a book — it’s a nervous system manual for our times. I’m so excited to finally share it with you.
🎉📘 Grab my new book: Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG and claim the bonus videos and gifts exclusively for early book purchasers!
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Women with Music | Release Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Hip Tension & Trauma
Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Yoga? Everything You Need To Know
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice
#384 – Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence
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