Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

What if the most grounded version of you appears when the labels fall away? Sitting at Maria’s kitchen table—with baby clothes nearby and a cardamom bun between us—we explore how a founder, student, teacher, and mother allowed roles to loosen so something deeper could surface: steady presence in the middle of a sleep regression and a life pause.

Maria takes us back to Bolivia, where a near-death fall dissolved time and lit up a fierce love for living. The ledge that caught her body reoriented her soul. Recovery brought surgeries, trauma, and sleepless nights, but also a lifelong devotion to sleep science and nervous system regulation. We break down how rest is invited, not forced: why alpha to delta shifts matter, how the glymphatic system “washes” the brain, and why a vigilant amygdala and shaky hormones make everything feel harder. Then we get practical—micro habits that anchor under stress, a single grounding visualization, and the small daily rituals that become traits.

We also challenge the glow of the screen. Blue light is only part of the problem; your phone smuggles your whole world into bed. Learn how evening swipes steal tomorrow’s energy and why those first five minutes after waking are prime time to train your attention, not outsource it. Ten minutes of Yoga Nidra can refuel fragmented nights. And beyond the biohacking, we widen the lens: a “mass insomnia of the soul” where we skip wintering and wonder why dreams fracture. Especially for women, seasonality matters; integration is not idleness—it’s wisdom. Sometimes the bravest creative act is to stop, let the nervous system downshift, and allow the next chapter to ripen.

If you’re tired, in-between, or quietly rebuilding, this conversation offers science, story, and soft structure to support you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs rest without guilt, and leave a review telling us one small ritual you’ll try tonight.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Cinnamon in the air, glitter on the table, and a pumpkin-sized secret I’ve been waiting to share—this one feels like opening the door to a warm room after a long walk in cold wind. I’m owning the late return with an apology you can taste: chai-spiced cream on moist pumpkin muffins, plus a new home for our recipes and conversations at saltybakeclub.com. From there, the story widens—two yoga teacher trainings that refueled my faith in community, the magic of groups that don’t match the weather, and the surprising power of pop to switch joy back on when life feels heavy.

I talk about what it means to love what you love loudly without falling into “good vibes only” denial. Joy, here, is a practice: glitter hunts across nine shops, singing in the car, and giving yourself permission to be a little witchy in October. Then we shift into the reveal I’m still processing out loud: I’ve been baking more than muffins. I’m 23 weeks pregnant, the baby is roughly the size of a small pumpkin, and I’m carried by a support net that makes courage easier—my partner, Cree, our midwife, and this community that keeps showing up with curiosity and care. We explore what will change, what won’t, and how to keep teaching, baking, and creating without dimming the light.

There’s also a peek at what’s coming: a favorite interview already recorded, a solo episode shaped by your questions, and the first recipe going live on the new site. If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring the world’s weight and celebrating your own small happiness, this conversation offers a practical middle path—cinnamon, self-acceptance, and a little sparkle that refuses to apologize. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs warmth, and leave a review to help others find our cozy corner. Tell me what you want to know next so we can craft the next episode together.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

Ever wonder why you feel disconnected despite being constantly surrounded by people? This week, I explore how service to others creates the deep roots of connection we're all yearning for.

Between teaching yoga and receiving your heartfelt messages, I've been reflecting on what truly brings meaning to our lives. The answer isn't complicated, but it challenges our default settings: service beyond self is where true fulfillment lies.

I dive into the fascinating etymology of "persona" (literally meaning "mask") and how our personalities aren't who we are—they're who we've practiced being. Through tiny habit changes, we can transform who we show up as in the world. This goes far beyond yoga philosophy; quantum physics confirms we're more energy than matter, all interconnected beneath the surface.

Most provocatively, I explore how even our insecurities can be manifestations of ego. That constant worry about what others think? It's still self-centered thinking, just disguised as concern for others. True service comes from a place of genuine care without expectation of recognition or personal benefit.

Before I take my summer break to upgrade our podcast equipment, I challenge you to find one small way to be of service—not to feel good about yourself, but to genuinely contribute. Whether walking shelter dogs, helping at a homeless center, or creating service opportunities at work, these actions create the root networks that connect us all.

Join me on this journey of service and storytelling. Share your experiences, reflect on your intentions, and I'll be waiting to hear all about it when we reconnect in September. Your time and attention mean everything to me—thank you for being part of this community.

See ya in September

xx, -S.