You’ve been trained to storm scenes and lead under pressure. But who trained you to slow down, on purpose?
This week, Erin sits down with Vance Row, a retired law enforcement officer who did the one thing most first responders are terrified to do: he got quiet. Vance shares his powerful story of reaching the end of his rope, ditching the booze, and stumbling into a yoga studio that would change everything.
Don’t roll your eyes yet. This isn’t about yoga pants or chanting. It’s about reclaiming control of your nervous system and learning to breathe again. Vance talks about anger, alcohol, and the hard moment his wife showed him a video that made him face himself. From that rock bottom came recovery and purpose.
Now Vance teaches mindfulness and movement to first responders who think they’d never be caught dead in a yoga class. (Spoiler alert: you can still keep your edge.)
You’ll hear:
What really happens when a warrior slows down
How Vance discovered yoga, cold plunges, and sobriety (in that order)
Why your job is not your identity
One simple practice you can try today...no mat required
MENTAL FIREPOWER:
Let yourself get still. Your body knows more than you think. Stillness is how you hear it.
CALL OUT:
Try one thing from today’s episode. Maybe it’s stillness. Maybe it’s a breath. Maybe it’s just getting honest with yourself. Whatever it is—start there. And if you’re curious about yoga but not ready to walk into a studio, check out “Yoga Rescue with Vance” on YouTube.
RESOURCES:
Yoga Rescue with Vance
Yoga with Adriene – Beginner-Friendly Options
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