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Relatable With Stephanie Michele Podcasts
Relatable with Stephanie Michele is a weekly Youtube live-stream show spotlighting exceptional human encounters – the people who make them happen and the actions it takes to create them. Tune in for inspiring conversations with amazing guests, relational learning and encouraged social challenges of the week to improve quality of relating with self, other people and the world. Stephanie's philosophy - The amount of relationship and life advice online is overwhelming. Instead of offering more ...
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The Yoga Psychologist with Dr. Stephanie Minchin
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34:32In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Stephanie Minchin. Dr. Minchin, also known as The Yoga Psychologist, brings over 17 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, a Yoga Teacher, and a Yoga Therapist. With advanced training in breathwork, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic IFS, she founded House of Yoga Psychology, a spiritual sanctuary dedica…
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Somatic Practice in Yoga Therapy with Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt
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37:36In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt. Jaime began traditional yoga training at age six, continued it through high school, and started teaching yoga in 1974. She began offering her integrative approach to yoga therapy as Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy in 1987. Her offerings are informed by not only ongoing cla…
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ReGrowing Our Wings: Yoga Therapy for Survivors of Relational Violence with Deborah King
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49:06In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Deborah King. Deborah is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the insightful founder of ReGrowing Our Wings: Yoga Therapy for Survivors of Relational Violence. Beyond her dedicated private practice, she partners with The Dove Project, creating vital yoga therapy offerings for survivors of gender-based…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Keri Marino—a somatic yoga therapist with over 16 years experience supporting women through deep, meaningful growth & healing. Keri works with women who’ve spent years doing the inner work. They’ve been to therapy, read the books and done the yoga. And while they’ve come a long way, something still feels off. They’re …
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Something Positive for Positive People with Courtney Brame
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37:55In this episode, I interviewed Courtney Brame. Courtney is a dedicated yoga teacher, a yoga therapist in training, and the insightful founder of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP). Courtney's work provides crucial guidance for individuals navigating the often isolating experience of stigma, a journey deeply informed by his own experienc…
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"Yoga Snacks”: Bite-sized Breaks, Backed by Science with Ann Swanson
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30:33In this episode, I spoke with Ann Swanson—author of the bestselling Science of Yoga, which has been translated into over 15 languages and sold over 1/2 a million copies worldwide. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, into the cadaver lab to teach anatomy, to night school to become a licens…
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Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman with Cheri Dostal Ryba
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41:10In this episode, I interviewed Cheri Dostal Ryba. Cheri has devoted over 20 years to embodied inquiry & transformation as a movement educator, fitness trainer, dancer, C-IAYT yoga therapist, speaker and author. Her approach weaves the cyclical wisdom of nature with nervous system and polyvagal informed whole person pelvic care. Cheri published her …
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In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal. Jonathan is a neurologist and a yoga student of Sri Dharma Mittra. Since 2014, he has been passionately sharing neuroscience and yoga. He aspires to help others learn the actual science on yoga to enhance their practice, customize their instruction, and support their advocacy with scientific ev…
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Yoga Therapy for the Whole Mother with Julia Romano
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33:19In this episode, I interviewed Julia Romano. Julia is Certified Yoga Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a former faculty member with the Maryland University of Integrative Health's Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy program, and supervisor in its clinical program; she also worked as yoga therapist with patients in acute care of…
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Yoga Therapy Collective with Michele Lawrence
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20:52In this episode of the podcast, Renee Rudolph interviewed Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Founder and Director, Michele Lawrence. The conversation focused on a new initiative they recently launched called the Yoga Therapy Collective. The Yoga Therapy Collective is a membership site designed to promote collaboration among and advancement for Yoga Therapist…
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The Embodied Present Process with Philip Shepherd
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36:27In this episode, I interviewed Philip Shepherd. Philip is the author of “New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century.” He leads workshops internationally on the art of embodiment. During the podcast, we spoke about embodiment, the body’s three brains, and his workshops centered on reconnecting with one’s being. Support th…
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In this episode, I interviewed Jivana Heyman. Jivana (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He’s the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & …
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Cultivating Emotional and Spiritual Health: A Conversation with Mike Kuder and Daphne Fisher
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40:20At Communitas, we hope people will be empowered and trained well for the task at hand, but to be spiritually mature we must be emotionally mature as well. Mike Kuder and Daphne Fisher share how they implement Emotionally Healthy Discipleship which is an experiential learning process done in a community and available for all. Check out the links to …
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Vedic Astrology Life Insights with Dr. Katy Jane
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28:19In today’s episode, I was delighted to speak with Dr. Katy Jane. Dr. Katy is a Vedic scholar, Sanskrit expert, and spiritual facilitator who teaches yoga teachers and offers online Vedic astrology immersions. She earned her doctorate in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2001. She also studied Sanskrit, Hindi, and…
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In this episode, I interviewed Susi Hately. Susi is a yoga teacher, C-IAYT yoga therapist, teacher trainer, speaker, and author with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. As the founder of Functional Synergy, she is transforming, inspiring, and setting a new standard in the global community of health through yoga therapy and functional movement therapy. Her 4-da…
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In this episode, I interviewed Susi Amendola, author of “The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based Mind Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health.” She an Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist who brings over 40 years of experience utilizing Yoga and lifestyle practices to help others heal. In 1983 she founded Yoga Now in Omaha, Nebraska…
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Maintaining Healthy Rhythms; With Stephanie Gutierrez
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49:35Stephanie Gutierrez, missionary care manager at Modern Day Missions, discusses the importance of maintaining personal boundaries and finding healthy rhythms to prevent burnout. Stephanie emphasizes the value of being moved by need, but not led by need as we respond to those around us. Learning to listen is paramount as it's so close to helping othe…
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Chris Coursey shares that God is glad to be with us! If we truly know that, it transforms not only us as individuals but all of our interactions with others. Those interactions are strengthened when we use the 19 relational skills that should be learned, but often aren't, during infancy. Even if we missed that early learning opportunity, there is m…
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End of Life Yoga Therapy with Natalie Buster
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31:56In this episode, I spoke with Natalie Buster. Natalie is a yoga therapist, an end of life navigator, a certified death doula, a grief reliever, an actor, a podcaster, a writer, and a mentor with a deep desire to help people. She is the resident yoga therapist at Abode, a contemplative home for the dying in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier this year, at …
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Engage Locally, Love Globally; with Claudia Hendricks
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50:58Claudia Hendricks shares her passion for connecting with the people around her and how it has changed her into a new person. She gives examples of how each of us can do that in everyday life leading to more joy and peace. About Claudia Claudia is a passionate connector and trainer with vast experience in spiritual formation in Argentina, Latin Amer…
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Curiosity as a Catalyst for Change. Build People, Not an Organization; With Michel Hendricks
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48:58Michel Hendricks shares his spiritual journey and insights on transformation within the church. He discusses the importance of understanding how the human brain matures and how this knowledge can enhance discipleship. The conversation delves into the significance of joy, group identity, and healthy correction in fostering a thriving community. Mich…
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In this episode, I interviewed Joseph Le Page. Joseph founded Integrative Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy in 1993 and is a pioneer in the field of Yoga therapy training programs. He began teaching yoga therapy in hospital settings in 1995 and continues up to the present as Director of The Healthy Heart Program, which conducts Yoga Therapy group p…
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Yoga for Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Health with Rebecca Weisman
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20:10In this episode I interviewed Rebecca Weisman. Rebecca is a devoted student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga, her classes are a dynamic mix of anatomical exploration and energetic experience, with a focus on bringing the mind to a deep and quiet state of absorption. Rebecca is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level III) a Certified Yoga Therapist, and …
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Maturity Development Across the Lifespan: With Jim Wilder
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58:18Dr. Jim Wilder shares with Geoff and Joy his experience regarding the complex mechanisms of the human brain concerning the need for belonging and the fear of rejection, and the challenges of fostering a sense of belonging in church. They explore Jim's concept of 'enemy mode' and the value of loving one's enemies as the benchmark of Christianity. Ji…
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Mental Health Aware Yoga with Dr. Lauren Tober
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28:17In this episode I interviewed Dr. Lauren Tober. Lauren is a Clinical Psychologist and Yoga and Meditation Teacher with a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening. She is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute, dedicated to navigating the challenges of being human through the lens of yoga and western psychology, offering trainings …
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Tools for Spirit-Led Ministry: The Enneagram and More!
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44:12On this episode, Joy and Geoff talk about tools for Spirit-led ministry with author Kristi Gaultiere who is also a therapist, spiritual director and coach. She shares the six stages of a church's development from her first book, Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth, written with her husband Bill Gaultiere. They a…
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In this episode, I interviewed 3 current or former Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students: Whitney Pasch, Jordan Smith, and Lisa Haake. They each shared experiences during their yoga therapy training and gave insights about how they are working as yoga therapists today. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyoga…
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AntiBurnout: A lighter way to live and lead in a heavy world: With Alan Briggs
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1:14:02Alan talks with Geoff and Joy about his new book, "AntiBurnout," which focuses on grounded leadership and self-care to prevent burnout in leaders. He shares the importance of receiving in order to sustainably give as well as the value of setting boundaries while embracing rest as a gift! Alan emphasizes that it's impossible to find balance, and sug…
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A Co-vocational Way of Ministry: with Brad Brisco
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51:51Brad shares with Geoff and Joy his passion for catalyzing church planting and diminishing the divide between laity and clergy, with a focus on de-professionalizing the latter. He believes that co-vocational ministry paves the way for this to happen and hopes all the people of God become activated and empowered to engage in mission outside the walls…
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The Christian Crisis of the 21st Century: With Mike Frost
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53:28Jon Ritner joins Joy and Geoff on this episode as they have a conversation with Michael Frost about the peculiar challenges of Christianity in the 21st Century. He speaks about the deep disturbing shift that happened during the industrial 1950s that reduced what most know as Christianity to a highly political and narrow-minded version of faith. How…
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The path back to ourselves with Indu Arora
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30:46In this episode, I had a conversation with one of my beloved teachers, Indu Arora. It had been a while since we had Indu on the podcast and we took the time to catch up. We spoke about.. How do we find the perfect balance, harmony and simplicity in our complex life? What she sees most alive for students and seekers she encounters on the path. The m…
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In this episode, I interviewed Sheridan Ruth. Sheridan is a yoga and trauma therapist specializing in supporting entrepreneurs to increase profit and decrease anxiety. While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it by merging body-based tools, the nervous system AND business stra…
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Connect Revisited Part 3; With Geoff Rinehart
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31:18Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Communitas President and co host of the Communitas Podcast, Geoff Rinehart as he speaks about the Ep…
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European Connect Revisited; Part 2 with Paul Prinns
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35:53Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Paul Prinns as he speaks about the church after consumerism Sign up for this years Connect Conferenc…
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Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Sign up for this years Connect Conference here: https://communitas2024connect.eventbrite.com Resources Mentioned 5 Marks of a…
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Scoliosis, Yoga Therapy and the Art of Letting Go with Rachel Krentzman
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27:30In this episode, I interviewed Rachel Krentzman. At age 16, Rachel was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disc and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life – instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. Rachel is a licensed physic…
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My Village Yoga with Kimberly Archibald Russell
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26:31In this episode, I interviewed Kimberly Archibald Russell. Kim is a yoga teacher, a yoga therapist and lives in Cleveland, OH. She is the founder of My Village Yoga. My Village Yoga was founded on the idea that the benefits of yoga should be shared with everyone throughout the Cleveland community, regardless of age, gender, body type, race, religio…
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What's Your Superpower? With Johnny Levy
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1:03:50On today's episode, Johnny Levy shares with Geoff and Joy how his journey towards embracing his own strengths and weaknesses led him to finding his true passion. He now teaches others how to accelerate that process and find their superpower key statement. About Johnny Johnny Levy is a Connector/Dreamer with the Superpower of "Authentic Connection f…
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Health Partners: Yoga Therapy in a Clinical Setting with Sara Hall, Sarah Martin and Julie Williams
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41:41In this episode, I interviewed 3 Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students or alumni: Sara Hall, Sarah Martin, and Julie Williams. They each have different backgrounds but have collaborated on various initiatives in the field of pain management and yoga therapy. We dove into some of the work they’ve done, including a recent paper published on the implement…
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Yoga and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma with Katlin Robinson
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31:27In this episode, I interviewed Katlin Robinson. Katlin is a Yoga Therapist based in Ontario, Canada. She specializes in yoga and mindfulness for mental health, and women’s wellness. Katlin is also a graduate of our program, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy. During the podcast, we explored the current work that she is doing at the intersections of yoga and …
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In this episode, Brandon Kelly shares his perspecitve on mentorship and discipleship. He believes the word investment is the most helpful term to describe how this occurs today. It looks like a practice of living life on life which takes place as we share experiences and have conversations oriented toward God. Brandon speaks about the value of bein…
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Deeply Contextual Ministry; With Len Tang
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56:07Join Geoff and Joy in a conversation with Len Tang, director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller. He shares some of the shifts that he is seeing and experiencing in faith communities, where more importance is being placed on diversity and collaboration. There is a movement from attractional to missional, from superstar leader to co-vocation…
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In this episode, I interviewed Brett Larkin. Brett is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted™️ Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. During the podcast, Brett shared more about herself and her book Yoga Life. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy E…
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Fresh Expression of Church: With Andrew Jones
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49:24Andrew shares with Geoff and Joy that the church of the future is NOW! Communities of faith are happening in cyberspace and create new environments to process truth for young and old alike. Andrew tells us that online church, or internet church, is real and can be experienced via streaming services or in gaming environments. Virtual Reality and the…
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In this episode, I interviewed 3 current or former Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students: Emily Anderson, Erin Alexander, and Rachel Kaplan. They each shared experiences during their yoga therapy training and gave insights about how they are working as yoga therapists today. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpea…
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Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) 2024
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27:44In this episode, I was joined by Marita Greenidge and Kelly Froio. Marita and Kelly both work with the IAYT, or International Association of Yoga Therapists, and we spoke about this year’s Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (known as SYTAR) that is presented by the IAYT. This year's conference will be June 20–22 in Scottsdale, AZ and will inclu…
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Ecosystems of God's Love and Grace: With Kent Smith
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58:18Geoff and Joy explore with Kent Smith how to find a simpler foundational way to plant churches. His recent book, Relational Revolution, paves a way for birthing networks of joy fueled, Jesus led communities of practice that are equipping spiritual moms and dads to nurture ecosystems of grace. He says that while there is no a franchisable model for …
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Brain Science and the Immanual Approach Part 2: With Dr. karl Lehman
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27:14On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible…
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In this episode, I interviewed Nyk Danu. Nyk is a Yoga Therapist who teaches Therapeutic Yoga to Misfits, Gen xers (and sometimes Y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream yoga circles: Alternative folks, punx, the rebels, underdogs, neurodiverse, introverts, geeks, and bookworms. Her specialty is helping people with Back Pain and Anxiety and she is …
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Brain Science and the Immanual Approach Part 1: With Dr. Karl Lehman
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54:16On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible…
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