Ronen Kauffman, creator of Seat Meditation, talks with J about the affects of content creation on the work and psyche of yoga teachers. They discuss the democratization of media production, social media and identity, access and learning, self-care vs indulgence, abundance mentality and prosperity doctrines, epistemological crisis, Yogarenew, life stage perspectives, nonachievement orientation, dharma talks and peak poses, taking the wheel and letting go, doing your best, and inquiring into the governing principles of our existence.

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Natureza Gabriel Kram, founder of Hearth Science and author of The Neurobiology of Connection, talks with J about the recent controversy surrounding Polyvagal Theory. They discuss the autonomic nervous system and origins of PVT, history behind Grossman and Porges dispute, heart-rate variability and resilience, neuroanatomical physiology, triune brain, reliable measures of vagal tone, embodied sense of safety, respiration metrics and compute power, accurate terminology, and aligning with the language of what it means to be a human.

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Leila Stuart, author of Experiential Anatomy: Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness, talks with J about studying anatomy and functioning in the world with confidence and enthusiasm. They discuss old models no longer fitting, injuries as impetuous, precipitating events and receiving new information, faith, shifts that lead to healing, Panchakarma, hope and agency, breaking societal patterning, functional medicine, embodiment perspectives, and bringing awareness into everyday life through integrated practice.

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