The First Step

Where we put our attention our energy flows. We can decide what we want to connect to. Our devices? Social media? Our loved ones? Our own bodies?

Start to notice what you are connecting to on a daily basis and recognize which of those places are giving you back a feeling of joy or nourishment.

Get clear about what you want to pour your energy into and focus there.

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Although this may be a bit counter-intuitive, you will get more agile the less you push and pull your body.

We are programmed to think striving and straining makes us flexible and strong, but I believe it actually causes more harm than good.

This week in my online community we were getting really clear about how it feels to push and pull versus rest and receive.

In this episode I discuss patience as a quality we can practice in life and on the mat. It seems not many of us find patience the easiest quality to practice.

Feel free to check out my weekly video to see what patience looks like on the mat (in a foward fold):

Steve Bacon speaks with me about the key to shifting out of old patterns holding us back. He is candid and cuts to the point.

If you are being held back by old stories from your past, have a listen and hear how Steve overcame the challenges of his own upbringing.

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In this episode, I discuss the common misconceptions about building abdominal muscles and tune us in to a deeper understanding of what matters when we are talking core.

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Have a listen to this powerful podcast about how you can shift your story and make it through whatever obstacle you face.

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Within our online community this week we were exploring Trust. Our practice gives us a chance to explore trust in our bodies.

When we practice allowing there is a sense of ease and relaxation. This week we explored the importance of reconnecting with oneself and listening to one's intuition to rediscover truth within.

This is an invitation to re-establish connection to Self.

This week in my classes we were discussing the benefit of stretching our understanding of balance on the mat.

So often we think of tree pose when we talk Yoga. However balance is so much more than just standing on one leg.

Have a listen and let me know what you think!

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Check out this conversation to find simple steps to care for Self and grow Self love. And listen to us banter about how changing our relationship with ourselves and our immediate family can translate out to helping change the world out there.

Fari is a transformational relationship coach.

This week in my Online community and in person classes we were reflecting on equanimity in our practice.

Dr. Jessica, a passionate relationship coach for powerful men in tech, had to go deep in this work herself - after years of feeling stuck in her head, anxious about relating, and having terrible sex. After her undergrad from MIT, Jessica spent 10 years working in lab as an organic chemist and neuroscientist - completing both her PhD and postdoctoral fellowship. Objectivity reigned and subjective embodied experience was laughed at. After experimenting with sexuality and alternative relationships in underground communities in San Francisco and at Burning Man, she decided there was more to life than pipettes and left her career to travel and say 'yes' to what scared her. She spent 4+ years in tantric and spiritual communities in Asia, studying shadow work, kundalini, meditation, tantric metaphysics, and more. After a decade in this new field, Jessica founded Bliss Science, where she uses the lens of non-dual tantra as the foundation of her healing approach. Dr. Jessica offers 1:1 and group programs for powerful men in tech - whether single or in partnership - and couples. She has helped hundreds of clients recover from shame and master the art of relating to women, creating the passionate relationship of their dreams. Jessica is certified by the ICF (PCC level), in Tantra, Relationships, and Men's Sexuality by VITA Coaching, in Process-Oriented Psychology by David Bedrick, in Emotional Mastery by Jenny Hale, and as a Sensual Arts Facilitator. Her teachers also include John Wineland, Kendra Cunov, Christopher Wallis, and Paul Muller-Ortega. She dares you to believe that sex and relating deserve to be given at least as much time as working out or developing your latest AI app.

In this episode I download an exercise in tracking our habits. This exercise is an opportunity to fine tune how we are spending our most precious resource : TIME!

I did the exercise myself and realized I was using housework as a habit to avoid creating content.

I also realized recording this it was a way of self sabotaging my bigger dreams and goals.

If you take the challenge you will find your own habits (good and bad) and be able to make better choices about how you actually want to spend your time.

Need support/guidance?

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I loved the parallels in speaking with Lisa Marie when it comes to mindset whether for health or wealth, it all starts with mindset.

Have a listen to this episode and take away simple action steps you can easily take to create a shift in your relationship to money.

If you want to reach out to Lisa Marie and find more of her resources, check out her website.

Caitlin Naramore is the founder of Modern Queen: the Feminine Approach to Business & Life. Caitlin helps healers and coaches design and build their elegant businesses to 6 figures and up as they master the art of online presence & business savvy. Caitlin is a stand for all women to become Queens of their own lives. In addition to 1:1 and group coaching, Caitlin has hosted several women’s workshops and online programs. She is also a public speaker and has been seen in Yoga Magazine, Dress Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and interviewed on multiple podcasts. Caitlin is also a world class chef, singer and dessert magician. She was co-founder of the renowned San Francisco vegan catering company, LoveMore Gourmet, creators of the acclaimed Twilight Truffles and has run kitchens in Hawaii and New York City as a sought-after private chef. Caitlin has prepared foods for acclaimed physicists, Nobel peace prize winners, authors, musicians and global entrepreneurs and is currently working on her first cookbook Cake: Her Love Language. Caitlin has also embarked on her lifelong dream of creating her own music, and is proud to be releasing her debut 5 song EP Destiny at the closing of 2023. Her prayer is that those who listen will find healing and hope through her soulscapes of song.

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Oh man! You gotta listen to this episode if you are hearing the call. So many of us are. It is time to step into living our true purpose.

If you want to be inspired and get affirmation that what you are feeling is real... have a listen to this conversation.

Esther so clearly embodies the truth we are all feeling; the shift we are all experiencing.

If you want to be in touch with her check our her website:

Have a listen to this short episode where I celebrate a young lady to came to me this week ready to make a change. I was so stoked for her for FIRST recognizing she needed to face her challenges... and SECOND for reaching out for help.

TWO powerful steps in creating the change. Have a listen and maybe you will feel inspired by this courageous story.

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Don't miss this episode. It was such a powerful download of simple things anyone can do to transform and uplift their life.

Listen to Siwash share his wisdom and pull out one or more easy action steps you can take to make a positive shift in your life.

This conversation was full of truth and will inspire you and help you to see the Path forward no matter where you are starting from.

So many first steps in this discussion that could easily change your life for the better.

It was my pleasure to talk Yoga with Olga. She is a wealth of wisdom and insight and shares some top tips how to get started on the Path.

Have a listen and reach out to either of us if you want to know more.

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Sometimes it can feel terrifying to listen to that voice inside that is urging us to follow our heart; to move in the direction of our true purpose.

Listen to this episode to gain insight and clarity around how we can continue to take steps in that direction, even when it's scary!

Daniella LaRosa Cotreau is a master at helping people discover that place of heart and follow their calling.

Enjoy this candid conversation and reach her at:

I loved this conversation with Neille around her passion for showing women the steps they can take to lift themselves out of a rough place. We touched on a few of the steps one can take in finding their way when they find themselves lost.

We discussed how all of us are capable of finding our power and realizing we can live the life we dream of.

It was inspiring to speak with Neille and I hope you will take away a feeling of hope if you are struggling.

Listen in to this episode to learn more about how you can level up your communication and your life. It was such a pleasure to talk to Alex Dumas about how he has improved his own communication skills and all the disciplines he integrates into his own life to bring out the best in himself. You will be inspired to tap into your own potential through this conversation.

What a pleasure to talk with my guest Mike Iskander about healing through his experiment with time travel.

Have a listen to this episode to understand where some of the self doubt, and self hate comes from and gather some ideas of how you can let it go and experience more self love and self compassion.

Have a listen to this short recording to allow yourself a moment of letting go of tension and stress. Follow the guidance I give you to be in the body and be with the breath and allow yourself on the exhales to let tension drop away.

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It was awesome to speak with Bobbie today about her own recovery from gambling and her inspiring ideas for us to find new, clean and playful ways to enjoy life. Check out our conversation about addiction and her vision of creating more places where adults can gather without having to use alcohol or other addictive habits to get out and have fun. I think all of us have these tendencies to escape our uncomfortable feelings and these kinds of conversations hopefully help to shed some light on how to heal and how, and where to get help.

To find out more about what Bobbie is doing check her out here:

I hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did! My guest Mike Stanford had so many profound and interesting things to say about communication. We talked about awareness, feedback loops, getting comfortable with uncertainty and more. We touched on The Work by Byron Katie, and Julie Cameron's book The Artist's Way. I mentioned Mike volunteers for the Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society if you want to learn more click the links.

Want to reach out to me? I am always happy to hear from my listeners.

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This episode is a quick download of information given to me by a friend who translated a small, inspiring German book called Erfolgreich Wünschen (which means Sucessfully Wishing). The book is written by Pierre Franckh. In the book he gives many examples of his own successful wishes and explains the rules for successfully wishing. He shares that his life drastically changed when he found a little book called Miracles by Stuart Wilde.

I hope this Podcast will inspire you to explore your own wishes and dreams and give you insight as to how to make them come true. 

Enjoy!

Check out this conversation with Julian Guderley where we talk about our journey through the Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron. This powerful book is a guide for us to re-discover our creativity and joy. It helps us deepen our connection to Source and Self.

 I loved talking with Julian about his experience through the Artist's Way. I think you will enjoy all the wisdom bombs he drops in this podcast. I hope you get inspired to take your own journey. If you want to join my next guided group we start April 9th! 

Email me to register: sawchukjill@hotmail.com

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It was my pleasure to chat with Laura about her creativity, Artist Trading Cards, and the book the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. 

We have been sharing the journey through this book for the last 7 weeks and both of us have been incredibly inspired by this work. 

If you are looking to connect back to Self, feel more inspired, and live your best life, have a listen and get the book!

Reach out if you want to join my next group through the Artist's Way: 

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In this episode my dear friend Halima Rogers and I discuss simple things we can do to help ourselves transition into fall.  

One of the simple practices we discuss is oiling the body. Have a listen for some simple tips that anyone can do to help themselves feel well through the changing seasons.  

As per our discussion here is a list of books that might help anyone learn more about these practices and the ancient healing system of Ayurveda.

Perfect Health for Kids by Dr. John Douillard

Ayurveda: Nature’s Medicine by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Subhash Ranade

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc.

The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad

If you live on Vancouver Island, or Vancouver you can find the most incredible Olive Oil - Oro Del Desierto from my friend Judy. 

Email to find out more about her incredible products that she imports from Spain from a family farm.

In this episode I discuss creative cluster and sacred circles as written about in the book the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I am going to move through this 12 week journey with a group of people starting September 18th. You still have time to join if you want to and I will post a link below to join.

But mostly this episode is for those of you who have already signed up. I recorded it to be sure to touch on what we are here to do for each other and how important it is to respect and honor each other during this process.

Please have a listen. I look forward to seeing you on the weekly Zoom calls and sharing discussion with you in the online platform you have access to once you sign up.

I wanted to record an episode to highlight how nourished I felt after my girls weekend away. I hope this episode will inspire you to surround yourself with people that lift you up. Take time to get away. Do things you love; that fill your spirit.

Enjoy!

Links I mention in this episode:

I really enjoyed this conversation with Claire Lafferty. We discuss judgement, responsibility, taking small actions, making space, taking time to sit, and asking questions about how we make the change we all want to see.

Have a listen and let me know what you think.  Do you have other ideas about how we can create the world we want to see?

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Have a listen to Greg pull some stories out of me about my journey. We touch on my time in India, Krishnamurti, Yoga, forest bathing, time in nature, Spirituality and other life lessons.  It was a pleasure to discuss my story with Greg and I hope that me telling some of it inspires others to reconnect with Spirit, Self and lead others in a direction of peace and wellness.  Greg even pulled out of me a secret dream I have of being a comedian! Thank you Greg for helping me to let my light S H I N E. I hope you all are inspired to also shine your light. Share your gifts!

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What a tender topic! 

It was my pleasure to talk with Mehdi Darvish about his approach to therapy. After using talk therapy, play therapy and art therapy for over 14 years, Medhi came across Somatic Sex Education and Sexological Bodywork.

Listen to him describe how he integrates touch into his healing therapy work. 

We discuss how he creates a safe space to do this work and how it works.

If you want to know more about Medhi's approach, or see other resources listed on his site, check it out here:

I asked Greg if he wanted to be on my podcast, and being the super creative soul that he is, he said YES... but! Why don't we do something different and I interview you. I love getting out of my comfort zone, and so agreed to his proposal and this episode is a 50/50 split of us interviewing each other.

We explore a little of my past, what Canada must have been like for the early immigrants, we discuss creativity and also the benefits of Yoga.

I hope you enjoy this candid conversation and feel inspired to explore your own creativity.

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It was my pleasure to talk to Jason Petrunik and get to know him a little better. He is a former radio announcer of 17 years and I was attracted to speak with him because I caught wind of him online and he was speaking courageously about how none of what is going on in the world makes any sense. 

I wanted to know how he got started with his own Podcasts and why he felt like he needed to speak up and out about freedom of speech.

If you are interested in being a part of unifying humans, have a listen and do your part in building bridges between us instead of creating more divide. 

Our take away was to look inside, and challenge yourself to listen to others who feel and think differently than you do.

Let's remember together that we are One.

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This is a long, candid conversation between two strangers. 

My guest Michael Berg shares with me how he sees the world, and lets me share with him how I see it. We realize through our discussion that we have some fundamental differences of opinion, but we also found some things we could agree on. 

I appreciated the respect and engagement Michael brought to the table.

I think this conversation points to ways that we all get stuck in our stories, and if we choose, how we can still grow in love and understanding. 

This conversation, I felt was definitely more productive than any conversation we could have had on Facebook. I believe it is important for us as humans to continue to nourish our ability to meet in a conversation. I believe if we had met in person, the conversation would have even held more connection and depth and understanding.

I hope those of you who listen to this conversation continue to keep your hearts and minds up to one another. 

Hari Om Tat Sat 

Below you will find some links that were mentioned in our discussion: