What makes us spiritually awakened and self-aware? What is the difference between awake and woke? Once we’re woke, do we stay up? Or are we susceptible to falling back asleep?Haley Robertson and Jennifer Martin open the conversation of the grea

Chris Douglas: Big Fish KC

Mar 30th, 2022 1h 5m

Welcome to Yoga Brain A community that’s normalizing meditation and a podcast that’s asking the question:What is yoga?Today on the show we have spiritual healer Chris Douglas, a yoga teacher and reiki master with a Pisces placement in his sun a

014: Wren Quinn: Trauma Alchemy

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 23m

Wren Quinn is a mother, an herbalist, a teacher of yoga therapy, and the creator of Trauma Alchemy, a trauma-informed somatic program. Wren’s latest offerings include Herbal Communion, a course exploring the intricacies of the herbal allies tha

013: Laura Lockton: Rekinection Director, Aerial Artist, Fire Performer

Jan 17th, 2022 45m 18s

Laura Lockton has been the Director of over 25 extensive events focused on holistic wellness, performing arts, sustainability, art, and yoga. She has also been a yoga teacher, performer and lead coordinator for programs such as ReKinection, Sa

012: Paulina Nordhaus: Yoga for Chronic Pain and Living with Authenticity

Jan 11th, 2022 1h

Paulina Nordhaus is a yoga teacher, a nature lover, a gluten-free chef and quite simply, a funny gal.Paulina shares her story of being diagnosed with Rhumetoid Arthritis from a young age, and how her relationship with her body shifted after her

011: Dr. Paul Berg, PhD: PTSD & Yoga for Veterans and First Responders

Jan 4th, 2022 1h 12m

Dr. Paul Berg, is a professor at the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. He guides teachers on accommodating students with PTSD in military classrooms . He notes the effects of trauma and learning as studied in his di

010: Corbin Rowland: Plant-Based Pharmacist and Yoga Teacher

Nov 1st, 2021 47m 27s

Corbin Rowland is a pharmacist, a yoga teacher, a marathon runner, a plant-based vegan and when he's not rock climbing, is likely brewing kombucha or playing on his bass guitar. We sit down with Corbin to talk about his yoga journey and how com

009: Crystle Lampitt: Trauma-Informed Licensed Therapist

Oct 20th, 2021 59m 28s

Crystle Lampitt is a former broadcaster and international model, spending her childhood in Indonesia and has since settled into her therapy practice in Kansas City.Jenny and Crystle first met on air during a KC morning show in 2019. As the show

008: Kayla Mason: Breathe KC

Oct 5th, 2021 58m 42s

Kayla Mason is an engineer turned Airbnb host, a teacher, an avid student, and the gal behind the mindfulness brand Breathe KC. After leaving her career as an Engineer, Kayla finds herself processing and integrating into a fresh flow of life; w

007: Kyra Weinberger Hall: Ashtanga, eating disorders and performing arts

Sep 13th, 2021 1h 22m

We speak with Kyra Weinberger Hall, a yoga teacher in Kansas City. Being raised by dancers, Kyra's upbringing was far from "traditional", and involved multiple moves across country during her formative years.As Kyra hit her teens, she started m

006: Josh Solar: Energy Guide through Breath Work + Cold Therapy

Sep 6th, 2021 1h 5m

Josh Solar is an Energy Guide, leading clients through breath work, reiki, and cold plunges. His latest favorite healing modality has been dipping into icy ponds during the depths of winter, allowing the power of the sun to warm him up and calm

Lauren Saks Merriman: The Nelle

Aug 30th, 2021 48m 19s

Lauren Saks Merriman is the founder of The Nelle, an arts and social club located in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts district. We chat with Lauren about the hurdles of starting a club amid a pandemic, staying inclusive and diversifying The Nell

005: Emma Brown: L.M.T., Lapis Lazuli

Aug 13th, 2021 1h 7m

Like many of us, Emma Brown walked into a yoga class as a means to exercise, and did so for many years. That was until she injured herself as an aerial performer, forced to slow down. Emma shares with us how she utilized movement for shifting

004: Nicole Leth: Affirmation Billboards

Jul 26th, 2021 52m 13s

Join us as we speak with Nicole Leth, an artist, teacher, and writer whose messages are casted for thousands to see every day.Affirmation Billboards is a project Nicole started to bring hope to the city by casting her inspirational artwork onto

003: Emily Cox: Holistic Nutrition

Jul 18th, 2021 56m 28s

Holistic health coach Emily Cox is our second guest on the show, but was our first to record for an interview. We visited Emily in her lovely home (with plenty of plants, mind you) to talk about intuitive and disordered eating, body love and lo

002: Ojas Patel: Dharma

Jul 12th, 2021 1h 11m

Philosopher Ojas Patel joins us on our first interview to talk all things culture and leadership. We tap into the various ways one can lead, and what it means to pave a path towards your highest self.Jenny and Ojas take it back to high school,

001: Intro: What is Yoga?

Jul 12th, 2021 11m 43s

Introducing Yoga Brain, a platform exploring the ancient practice of oneness, beyond what is done on the mat. Join Jenny Martin and Ojas Patel in this inaugural episode which helps to answer the loaded question: What is yoga?

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