Yoga To Cope

Please join me in welcoming the wonderful LA-based Meditation Teacher and all-around beautiful human Kelsey Zahn Melton to the podcast! Kelsey calls in to the show to discuss everything from how your environment shapes your experience and capabilities to how re-finding faith in her adult years has only added beautifully to her experience with yoga and meditation. We can't wait to share this one with you, and please use the links below to connect further with Kelsey! Website: http://kelseyzahn.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kelseyzahn Soundcloud Meditations: https://soundcloud.com/kelsey-zahn-710369693 YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_n

First of all, let's give a massive high five to Avocado Green Mattress for generously providing one of their Organic Yoga Meditation Pillows to gift to one lucky participant in this month's May Meditation Challenge. I have one, love it, and use if often, and am excited to share the product/company as this particular meditation tool is made of natural and organic vegan materials, a certified organic cotton cover, is handcrafted right here in Los Angeles, is functional, and is gorgeous. You can check it out for yourself by using this link: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/shop/organic-yoga-pillow/?variant=standard Now, let's get to it! Welcome to Yoga to Cope's 2nd Meditation Challenge - Quarantine Edition. This one will run from Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15 and just like last time, you can play along using our Calendar template, which will be available in our Instagram story/highlight for you to use. Don't forget to tag us @yogatocope so we can see you! We will feature a live meditation each Tuesday f

Even more friends of the pod are here to check in on your quarantine. Tune in to hear from some very inspiring people, including: Lauren Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor Juliet Cormier, Yoga to Cope Intern Linda Ignarro-Smith, 72andSunny J Harrison Ghee, Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire Keltie Knight, Ladygang + Entertainment Tonight Kiara Perico, Kiki's Way Jake Chamseddine, Touring Photographer Ashley Loren, Singer + Broadway's Moulin Rouge Dr. Sarah Villafranco, Osmia Organics THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this second installment. It is an honor to share these beautiful humans and their messages with our Yoga to Cope community. From all of us, stay safe and be well. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram

Please give a warm welcome to Courtney Betts, a yogi living abroad and Executive Assistant to Rachel of the popular Yoga Girl brand/community. A Canadian native, Courtney joins us over the phone from her new home in the Netherlands to discuss being in an abusive relationship at a young age, how a yoga retreat in Aruba changed her life for the better, and how she handles being introverted and shy by nature. Courtney is a crucial part of the Yoga Girl team, and shared about their new initiative, 29K, after we stopped recording, so I have linked that for you below. 29K is a free app offering mental health tools and a self-compassion course, so please feel free to check that out! Instagram: Instagram.com/courtneybetts Website: www.yogagirl.com 29K: https://29k.org/yoga-girl YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE

Friends of the pod are here to shine some light, love, laughter, and words of encouragement from the heart into your quarantine. Tune in to hear from some of my very best friends, former podcast guests, and (hopefully) future podcasts guests including: Sarah Urie, Founding Director @ Yoga to Cope Joy of Communion by Joy, PR @ Yoga to Cope Kirsti Schroder, Costume Design + Styling Alex Marino, Wallflower Shop Home Decor Rebecca Black, Singer + Songwriter Maris Degener, Yogi + "I Am Maris" Michelle Konstantinovsky, Journalist Zack Hall, my husband Daniel Novoa, Yogi @ The Yoga Joint Lauren Whited, Friend of Yoga to Cope Kara Urie-Lott, MS LMFT Sky Corbett-Methot, Yogi + Retreat Host THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this installment. It is an honor to share these beautiful humans and their messages with our Yoga to Cope community. From all of us, stay safe and be well. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPIN

Oh the places your mind will try to take you. Founder of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald, here. I am doing fine, I am doing great actually - BUT for about 2 days per month I dive deeply into two "Dark Days" where I question everything; my work, my money situation, my relationships, my value, my worth, my body, my look. My mind starts asking me who I think I am, and it tells me I'm not good enough, not far enough along professionally to keep going, and to just give up and do something else, something easier, something less risky. "Be smaller" "Take up less space" "Stop trying so hard" "You're not good enough" "You're not pretty like her" These are some of the things my "Dark Days" brain tries to tell me. I've figured out how to be an observer of these days as opposed to swim around in them. Today I found myself in one of those days, those moods, and felt compelled to share what they feel like and look like and sound like for me, because maybe I'm not the only one. I feel lucky to be able to step back and be a

Get ready for a magical episode with Myla Ivers, creator of her company called Master Your Magic! Myla agreed to be interview for our show with no context and only two days of notice, and she delivers! She is a yogi, Reiki healer, and Akashic Records reader, among other things. She is also a program creator, tackling subjects like the Chakras and your Third Eye. There are plenty of beautiful, inspiring takeaways throughout our conversation, and please click through the links below to connect with and work with Myla after getting to know her here! Instagram: Instagram.com/master_your_magic Website: www.masteryourmagic.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?

This episode does discuss the topics of sexual assault, rape, and violence/being attacked. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we are taking this opportunity to share an episode where Hannah Shaw and Yoga to Cope respond to an Anonymous e-mail our organization recently received asking for advice about coping with and handling a past sexual assault/rape that took place. Hannah kindly comes on to share her insights and advice as a Social Worker who has been working in the field of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault for years, and we speak to some other topics during the second half of the episode, including what to do if you are sexual assaulted, "red flags" to lookout for that could help you identify if a child is being assaulted in their home, and the topic of consent. Please use the following resources if you would like to seek help for a sexual assault, rape, domestic abuse, or violence of any kind: Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven Website: https://www.safehavenofashland.org/ Sa

You're in for a real, magical treat with this episode featuring NYC-based Alchemical Acupuncturist Michael Wiltse. Michael is kind enough to speak with us today about his holistic approach to acupuncture, and how effective this work can be for acknowledging, loosening, and healing through traumas both big and small. He speaks passionately to Chinese Medicine, the "little red birds" we all have in our hearts, and how we all begin with a spoonful of stardust and destiny within. We talk alchemy, we talk meditation and yoga, and Michael sends us off in the most beautiful way with a sung prayer. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed recording! Connect further with Michael using the links below. Instagram: Instagram.com/michaelwiltseacu Website: www.michaelwiltse.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE AL

Welcome to this mini episode - recorded Monday March 16 - where I'll share where I've been getting my COVID-19 information in an effort to stay informed and sane at the same time, plus some helpful tips for how to spend your time at home when you start to feel streaming burn out.

Please give a warm welcome to our latest podcast guest, Tiffany Ragozzino! Tiffany is a Physical Education teacher at an all-girls public school right here in LA, and an online presence using her platform and voice to inspire women of all ages to feel confident, feel strong, and to be unafraid of weight training their female bodies. She is behind the group "The Pretty Little Lifters", but goes so much deeper than workouts and meal plans. She gets to the heart of what its like to be a girl who wants to be strong, inside and out. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and click below to connect more with Tiffany! Instagram: Instagram.com/theprettylittlelifters Website: www.theprettylittlelifters.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org

Hey hi hello! It's time for a fresh installment of everyone's favorite Founder's Q&A! This episode is again hosted by Zack Cloud Hall, husband of the Yoga to Cope Founder herself and best radio voice in town. Zack sits down with YTC Founder Kala MacDonald to ask the questions you all kindly submitted. Topics range from bucket lists to shampoo brands, Larry to meditation. You ask, and she answers! These are always a fun time to record, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much. If you are in face enjoying our show, please let us know by leaving us a 5-star rating and a review to let us know we're doing a great job! instagram.com/zackcloudhall Instagram.com/yogawkala YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/

Our guest today is former NFL player Keith Mitchell! Keith is in-studio to talk about the moment a routine tackle changed his career path forever, his journey through depression and an full life shift, how he found yoga, and the beautiful and inspiring way he has created an entirely new career out of his yoga practice, mindfulness teachings, his Light It Up Foundation, and his upcoming book and international book tour. Talk about a busy guy! We are so grateful Keith could make the time to sit down and speak with us today, I know you'll be inspired by so much of what he shares. Please enjoy, and use the links below to connect with Keith, pre-order his book, The Mindfulness Playbook, and much more! Instagram: Instagram.com/keithmitchell59 Website: www.keithmitchell59.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL

Welcome to this mini episode all about Self Love to close out our February podcast lineup. Tune in to hear from founder of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald, as she discusses that "self love" in the least cliché way she can manage. Inspired by a dear friend's latest newsletter and something that happened on a trip she recently took, Kala dives in to what is important, useful, and absolutely not selfish at all when it comes to prioritizing YOU. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Please welcome the wonderful Gina Nicole to the podcast! We dive into many non-traditional growth and wellness practices including tarot cards, angels, feng shui, and more as we learn about the unique and intuitive work that Gina does with her private clients as well as in group mentorship programs and at events. Get ready to be fascinated and intrigued as you learn about Saturn Returns, birth cards, and how trauma often reveals itself in layers. This is a great one that you don't want to miss! If you're near Saint Louis, be sure to check out her upcoming local events, which are FREE! You can connect with Gina using the links below, and with us using the links at the bottom of the show notes. Happy listening! Instagram: Instagram.com/gina_nicole_b Website: www.ginanicole.net Events: https://www.ginanicole.net/new-events?view=calendar&month=03-2020 YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, G

Author, podcaster, manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander is back on the Yoga to Cope podcast to celebrate the release of this new book, "The Align Method"! Aaron first mentioned that he was working on his book in our first podcast episode featuring him in June 2018, and it was recently released in-stores. We were excited to hear about that process of creation, as well as catch up with him in general. Tune in to hear about Aaron's philosophy about gyms, why he takes cold plunges in ice chests (and more importantly why you don't NEED to), and his inspiring, encouraging closing message. Don't forget to connect with Aaron using the links below, and clink the Amazon link to purchase his new book, out now! Instagram.com/alignpodcast www.alignpodcast.com https://www.amazon.com/Align-Method-Movement-Principles-Stress-Proof/dp/1538716143 YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF,

A recent article sparked my interest in the question: Do you have an inner monologue? While I do, for the first time ever I realized that there are people who don't have dialogue with themselves in their heads, and instead have to talk aloud for those mirror pep talks. This got me thinking, and podcasting, all about perception vs. reality, how we can be experiencing the same thing, but very differently, and how this can all boil down to finding gentle understating with people who have different perceptions and opinions than our own. I hope you'll enjoy this mini episode, and always you can find us online using the links below! YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope

Welcome to the final day of our Yoga to Cope Meditation Challenge, with a prize package generously provided by Spoko and Muse. The winner of the challenge will be chosen + announced tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 28, and until then founder of the podcast Kala MacDonald wanted to come on to say a few words of thanks for your participation all month long. As well, we have a very special guest on to share his insights, tips, and and more related to meditation. Please give a super warm welcome to the wonderful, sweet, super smart fellow-yogi Daniel Novoa, who will be back later in 2020 for a full-length feature interview. Instagram.com/dan.nov YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope

Please welcome Kiara Perico to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Kiara is a wonderful example of someone with a unique and beautiful upbringing who turned an interest in creative expression into a very unique and exciting career in music. As a touring strings player (Viola and Violin) Kiara has played on tours for the likes of Ariana Grande, Adele, and Panic! at the Disco, among others, and plays for productions, shows, and events solo + with her quartet, Orchid Quartet. Kiara is also a lover of yoga and recently completed her advanced training, making her 500 hours certified. She shares about her upbringing and education, when and how yoga came into her life and stayed in a very resourceful and affordable way, and speaks candidly about her father's recent passing. It was a fun, laugh-filled conversation that I hope you enjoy! Instagram.com/thekiaraana www.kikisway.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PR

Please welcome Kansas-based therapist and life coach Emily Stevens to the podcast! Emily is here to chat with us about building confidence and self esteem, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, why she recommends meditation for her patients experiencing anxiety, and overall how to feel awesome everyday! Emily shares her super smart "take a curious stance" tool, her personal New Year's resolutions, and her word for 2020. Tune in today and please click below to connect with Emily! Instagram: instagram.com/withemilystevens Web: https://withemilystevens.com/about YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope