Not Your Average Yogi Podcast

Episode 28: What I Got Wrong About My Own Perimenopause for Over a Year

I was standing at the front of the room getting ready to teach yoga when suddenly… I couldn't find my words. Not because I hadn't prepared. I'd taught that sequence plenty of times. I knew the cues. I knew the transitions. I knew exactly what I wanted my students to do. But my brain felt thick. S... Read More

Episode 27: What I Ask Every Sleepless Woman Before I Look at Her Bedtime Routine

You bought the magnesium. And not the cheap stuff either. You bought the good magnesium. 😂 You’ve tried melatonin. Lavender spray. White noise. Chamomile tea. Sleep meditations. Your bedroom is cool. Your phone is down. You cut back on wine. And yet… 3AM: 👁️👁️ Wide awake. Your body is exhausted, ... Read More

Episode 26: The Advice About Your Perimenopause Symptoms Has It Completely Backwards

You cut the sugar. Started going to bed earlier. Stopped scrolling at night. Added magnesium. Drank more water. Tried to manage your stress. Basically, you did all the things you were told you were supposed to do during perimenopause. And somehow…you still don't feel better. At some point, a thou... Read More

Episode 25: Why Does 3AM Keep Waking You Up Even When You're Exhausted?

It’s 3AM. You’re exhausted. You know you’re exhausted. But your eyes are open, your brain has decided now is the perfect time to think about tomorrow’s to-do list, and you’re doing sleep math: Okay…if I fall asleep RIGHT NOW, I can still get four more hours. Twenty minutes later, you’re still awa... Read More

Episode 24: Everything The Menopause Wellness Industry Sells You Is Backwards

There are more menopause products on the market than ever before. There are supplements for hot flashes. Supplements for cortisol. Products for sleep, brain fog, mood, energy, and menopause weight gain. There are hormone therapy clinics, functional medicine protocols, coaching programs, retreats,... Read More

Episode 23: I Was A Yoga Instructor With Anxiety, No Sleep, And No Idea Why

I was standing at the front of a room, guiding women through a yoga sequence designed to help regulate their nervous systems. I was cueing the breath. Encouraging them to soften. Watching their bodies begin to settle. And underneath all of that, I was running on four broken hours of sleep. I had ... Read More

Episode 22: The Root Cause Nobody Is Checking When Menopause Weight Won't Move

You’ve tried the diet. You’ve taken the supplements. You’ve tracked your macros, cut back on sugar, increased your protein, added more exercise, and maybe even started hormone therapy. And yet, the weight still won’t move. You’re still waking up at 3AM. You’re exhausted by noon. Your cravings fee... Read More

Episode 21: Why Trying Harder In Perimenopause Keeps Backfiring On You

For years, we've been taught the same formula: Eat less. Exercise more. Push harder. Stay disciplined. And for many women, that strategy worked... Until it didn't. Now you're eating cleaner than ever. You're exercising four or five days a week. You've cut back on sugar, increased your protein, an... Read More

Episode 20: Why You Keep Waking Up At 3AM (And It Has Nothing To Do With Willpower)

Do you fall asleep just fine… ...only to find yourself wide awake at 3AM? Your heart is racing. Your brain suddenly wants to replay every awkward conversation you've ever had. You eventually drift back to sleep minutes before your alarm goes off—leaving you exhausted before the day even begins. ... Read More

Episode 19: A 10 Minute Yoga Flow to Melt Stress

Feeling stressed? Let’s fix that. Let’s be real—stress happens. But how we respond to it makes all the difference. This month, we’re focusing on ways to ease stress & stay grounded so you can move through life with more calm, clarity, and flow. ✨ This week, we’re starting with the foundations of ... Read More