Yoga To Cope

Welcome to 2020 and to Yoga to Cope's final gift giveaway of this holiday season. For the month of January we will be hosting a Meditation Challenge on a sub-account, linked below, and the winner - chosen based on participation - will win and enjoy a Muse 2 Headband and a gorgeous Spoko meditation stool! Tune in for more details about the challenge, the prizes, to hear a couple meditation myths get busted, and for a simple, on the spot 2-minute guided meditation (which begins at the 16:50 mark).

Happy New Year! Whether you're celebrating out or celebrating at home, as we head into 2020 the founder of YTC Kala MacDonald pops in for a mini episode to share her New Years Resolution (no, it's not to lose weight or eat healthier or do more yoga) and wishes you well into the new year. Be safe, be kind, and be well, one and all! 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 back, and get ready for Part 2 of this conversation featuring Zack Cloud Hall. Today's portion of our conversation is heavier, featuring topics such as divorce, coming out, losing a sibling, drug use, and overdose. Please tune in with care and consideration. Instagram: instagram.com/zackcloudhall 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 Part 1 of this conversation featuring Zack Cloud Hall! You may know Zack as "that guy" for the band Panic! at the Disco, but if you want to dive deeper into his childhood, upbringing, first jobs, and the dangerous and unexpected job he had just before making the switch to band work, tune in today! Tomorrow, tune in for Part 2 of our conversation where Zack opens up about his work with the band, his divorce, and the recent, unexpected loss of his younger brother. Instagram: instagram.com/zackcloudhall 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 Erin Motz, co-founder of Bad Yogi, to the podcast! Erin is the "carnivorous, red wine and French cheese loving type", and she and her husband started Bad Yogi to "remove the snobbery" from yoga culture. Through their website you can access tons of resources, many of them free!, that will allow you to enter into a yoga practice from a non-judgmental, fun, personal place. Check them out for video tutorials, blogs, extended programs, their e-magazine, and so much more by clicking through any of the links below. Website: badyogi.com Instagram: instagram.com/badyogiofficial Instagram: instagram.com/badyogimag 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

The busy, warm, creative woman behind LA-based weighted blanket company Sheltered Co. is back for Part 2 of this podcast episode with an even more personal, intimate look into her story. Pamela very recently lost her godmother, Aunt Dorothy, to cancer, so she shares about her Aunt and her grieving process thus far. She also shares her experience with therapy and the unexpected advice her therapist gave her to find some relief. Finally, Pamela shares the moment in time where she realized she needed help, had a full mental breakdown, tried to check herself into a mental hospital, and wasn't able to because of her parental duties. She has come out of a very dark, "dangerous" place to the present day where she is fulfilling a dream of having a storefront where she can share her product and bring families together in a beautiful space. Don't miss this honest, true second half of our conversation with Pamela. Also, don't forget to find the giveaway post in our Instagram feed to enter to WIN a Sheltered Co. blan

Dr. Seth Gerlach is an OG Yoga to Cope Podcast guest and he's BACK for this mini episode to share some cold and flu season tips, tricks, and insights. Should you get a flu shot? Are chicken noodle soup, honey tea, and Sprite the best mix to kick a cold? How can you prevent sickness for yourself and your kids/pets in an actually effective, holistic way? If you want answers to these questions and more, tune in today! Also, if you'd like to connect with Dr. Gerlach, you can work with him one-on-one locally if you're in St. Louis, MO or via Skype if you're not in the area. Check out his social media and website below for more information: Website: www.drsethgerlach.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drsethgerlach Storefront: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drsethgerlach 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

The busy, warm, creative woman behind LA-based weighted blanket company Sheltered Co. is here today for Part 1 of a two part podcast feature. She has a LOT to say about being a mom of 3, having a child with sensory processing disorder, accidentally making her first weighted blanket and feeling her little girl relax for the first time in her life, and so much more. Pamela is very open and candid with her experiences, feelings, and moments of struggle with herself and her family. She paints an honest, vivid picture of the quiet, hard, emotional, intense, rewarding moments of being a mom in a way that makes you feel immediately connected to her whether you're a parent or not; from being in a car with a child who doesn't do well in cars to nighttime and nap time routines that have to be just-so to be effective, Pamela lets us all in in a beautiful way. Tune in to Part 1 today, and lookout in your podcast library for Part 2, which will drop tomorrow morning. Also, don't forget to find the giveaway post in our In

Returning this week with Part 2/2 of our Founders Q&A Segment is founder of Yoga to Cope Kala MacDonald and her #1 fan, Zack Cloud Hall. Picking up right where they left off, Kala and Zack answer your questions about the "right way" to meditate, discuss if they plan to have kids, Kala shares her biggest fear, where she hopes Yoga to Cope will be in 5 years, if any other names were considered for the organization, and of course, her favorite color. These things and much more on this episode, so tune in and enjoy! 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 this exciting holiday week Founder's Q&A. You asked, and Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald answered! Join Kala and her co-host + question-asker Zack Cloud Hall as they answer all the questions you graciously submitted online for this special episode. Kala responds to questions on topics such as how she started doing yoga, how many times per week you should be doing yoga, why she chose to start a podcast, real talk about finances, her first impression of husband, Zack, and much much more! Tune in tomorrow for Part 2/2 of this Founder's Q&A! 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 Claire Papell, New York stated-based yoga teacher and grief support coach for women via her one-on-one and group coaching in person and virtually. Claire is on the podcast today to discuss the important work she does in holding space for women in times of grief, her own childhood trauma related to a medical mishap, her thoughts on grief during the holidays, and more. To schedule your free 30-minute consultation call with Claire, you can visit her website, linked below. Website: https://www.clairepapell.com/schedule-your-free-session Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairepapell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriefSupportforWomen/ 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

The lovely Courtney Swan is in-studio today alongside today's co-host of the pod, Sarah Urie. Courtney is here to talk about her recent work transition away from tour life and into full-time wellness influencing, plus she gives us a rare public look into her past and present as she opens up about losing her two younger siblings, asking her parents to be part of her therapy journey to dive deeply into each of those relationships, and so much more. She is intelligent, raw, and extremely candid and we are so honored to share this episode with you today. Please give a warm welcome to Courtney Swan!

I am very happy to introduce you to Dr. Pratima Raichur and her beautiful company, Pratima Skincare. Dr. Raichur very kindly had me in to record this episode at her absolutely beautiful NYC warehouse/fulfillment space, which looks more like the prettiest nook of a yoga studio and a crystals shop combined that you've ever seen. We get to hear meaningful stories and moments from Dr. Raichur's childhood, and she speaks to a few topics we have yet to dive into here at Yoga to Cope; namely Ayurveda and the Doshas. We also discuss her skincare and beauty line and much, much more. Tune in to hear from Pratima, and to learn more about our November giveaway featuring a customized skincare package valued at $150 plus a signed copy of Pratima's excellent book, "Absolute Beauty"! Lastly, Pratima Skincare is generously offering 15% off of your purchase at www.pratimaskincare.com from Nov. 4 - 25. Enter "yogatocope" at checkout to take advantage of this exciting deal! Website: www.pratimaskincare.com Instagram: instagr

Please give a warm welcome to Zach Tremper, a Kansas City, MO middle school Special Education teacher who was recently published in "ReThinking Behavior Magazine" when he shared his personal story of teaching while coping with his own Bipolar II and ADHD diagnosis. The article, linked below, is titled "When the Ripcord Breaks: Teaching with Bipolar II Disorder, and I really hope you give the article a read and this episode a listen! While we absolutely discuss mental health, the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II, and three implementable ways you can combat symptoms if you are experiencing any of your own, we also try to figure out how/why we've been Facebook friends for over ten years, gush over Taylor Swift and Lizzo, and Zach shares some personal stories related to his coming-out experience and his recent move. Link to Zach's article: https://www.pageturnpro.com/Midwest-Symposium-for-Leadership-in-Behavior-Disorders/91699-ReThinking-Behavior-Fall-2019/flex.html?fbclid=IwAR0oHNR0FRxUpsTvrKmuB_3AX

Thanks for joining in for this (not so) mini episode where founder of Yoga to Cope Kala MacDonald hops on the mic to answer YOUR question submissions about friendships. Together we tackle everything from how to navigate a long-distance friendship, how to grieve and move on from "toxic" friendships, advice for navigating high school social scenes, what to do when YOU are in the wrong, and more. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode, we hope you enjoy! 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

Dr. Sarah Villafranco is a medical doctor who left her career in emergency medicine to pursue a passion for plant-based natural skincare. Osmia Organics is the company she founded and it is a beautiful culmination of her love for medicine and chemistry + her passion for clean beauty and nature. You definitely need to check it out! Tune in to this episode to hear about her transition from medicine to skincare, how losing her mother was one of the most beautiful moments of her life, the biggest beauty/wellness mistakes she thinks people unknowingly make, and much, much more! BONUS! Sarah is generously offering a discount code for Yoga to Cope listeners for the month of October! Enter "yogatocope" at checkout for 15% off your purchase at www.osmiaorganics.com! Website: www.osmiaorganics.com Instagram: instagram.com/osmiaorganics 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, AN

Welcome to this new mini episode featuring founder and president of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald. If you've ever asked the question of Kala or any other social media personality you follow "how do they afford this life?!", you'll want to tune in. Kala dives in to all the travel she's done this year (i.e. Bali, England, Iceland) and gives some serious real talk about how she affords to do all this adventuring on a freelancing/nonprofit volunteering budget, plus some tips and tricks for YOU if you want to travel more but are on a tight budget, too. You don't want to miss her thoughts on Couchsurfing, or her story about recently being yelled at in a hostel. Also, Kala speaks to learning to get more comfortable enjoying time alone, as opposed to feeling awkward or lonely about solo time. Tips for getting more comfortable with being out in the world solo, be that at a movie or in another country, and much more await, please enjoy this episode! YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE

And we're back! Here we go with Part 2 of this extended interview with Nicole Row. Tune in to hear the rest of our conversation, which focuses on how Nicole's musical career shifted to be what it is today, what it was like "auditioning" for Panic! at the Disco, who is always misplacing the hairdryer on tour (spoiler alert: it's not her), how she feels about being the only girl in the band, and what a typical day in the life on the road is really like. She ends with a book recommendation I wholeheartedly agree with, and an inspirational closing message for all. Welcome back to our conversation with Nicole, please enjoy Part 2! Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolesrow 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/yogat

Please give a warm welcome to Nicole Row, my friend and current touring bass guitarist with Panic! at the Disco. Nicole is an adventurous beam of actual light and love and joins us on the podcast to open up about her childhood and family life, how she has coped through and after an unexpected and tragic loss of a family member, how she feels about yoga, spirituality, and manifesting, and SO MUCH MORE... ...So much more, in fact, that this is only Part 1 of our interview, and Part 2 will be released a week from today! Please give a lovely, giant, warm welcome to friend of the pod, Nicole Row. Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolesrow 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

Gwen Dittmar is referred to as many things; a guide, medicine woman, coach... After working for years in the corporate world + dealing with her own struggles with Post Partum Depression and Alcoholism, Gwen shifted full time into coaching “high achieving” people to remember who they are and why they’re here. She works 1-on-1 with her clients, leads small groups in her RISE Group coaching program, offers Moon Circles locally, which are centered around breath work, and so much more. Tune in to hear her story and her insightful view on things like sickness, motherhood, and more! Web: www.gwendittmar.com Instagram: instagram.com/gwencoach 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