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This isn’t your average yoga podcast.
Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom is where real life meets real practice—no filter, no fluff, no forced enlightenment.
I’m Shirlee—yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and mentor to yoga teachers who are done with performance and ready to show up as their whole, messy, magical selves.
Each week, we explore how yoga lives beyond the mat—through stories, soul talk, deep breaths, and occasional sass. From parenting and partnership to pigeon pose and panic attacks, this podcast is about the real practice: how we show up when life gets loud, uncertain, or beautifully ordinary.
Expect a little wisdom, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart.
Whether you’re a longtime yogi or yoga-curious human just trying to make it through Monday, you’re welcome here.
Take a breath. Let’s begin.
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We do not spend enough time pausing... myself included! We spend way too much time hustling, needing to be productive and fast-forwarding through life. This is your reminder that there is very little in life that is actually urgent. And on that note, I will be taking the Summer off from recording. I can't wait to come back in the Fall with a new, fresh feeling on Becoming You. In the meantime, you can see everything I'm up to over on Instagram. I hope you all have a lovely summer! Wanna ...
My guest today is Kendra Toothill. Kendra is an Athletic Therapist who's evolved into the field of Holistic Women's Health. She draws from a decade of clinical experience and a variety of therapeutic modalities to guide women through the process of finding out why they are stuck and how to heal on a deeper level so they can be at ease in their bodies by building inner intelligence. Originally from Canada, Kendra now lives in Costa Rica and embraces the joy of life by appreciating nature, pr...
My guest today is Sex Coach Sofia Ashley. Sofia Ashley is the founder of the Happy Vagina Project. She is a certified sexuality coach and sex educator, mother, stepmother, feminist and entrepreneur. She is passionate about supporting mothers to reclaim their sex lives and themselves to become the parents, partners and people they want to be. In today's episode, we're talking all about waking up our libidos, practicing clear communication, working through a dry spell, and a whole lot more SE...
My guest today is Holly Bertone. Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast. Holly’s expertise is as a Midlife Comeback Coach for professional women over 40. With her back to Y.O.U. Method, she helps them recover from burnout by ditching the habits and beliefs holding them back so they can have consistent and sustainable energy, weight loss, and vitality... without crazy diets, restrict...
My guest today embodies "it's never too late," April Goff Brown. April Goff Brown is a Connecticut native who has always loved to write. Her first book, I Hug You in My Heart, is a deeply personal story about the love between a grandparent and grandchild. Released in 2021, it has received several awards. April is not just a writer, she's a level 4 certified Quantum Human Design Specialist, a certified oracle card reader, a life coach, and an intuitive journey guide. Her internati...
My guest today is Jamie Vaughn. Jamie Vaughn is a retired school teacher, bonus mom of 3 adult children, wife to her amazing husband, Farrell, dog mom, and “Glamma” to 2 granddaughters. Jamie is a recent breast cancer survivor who is a fierce advocate for other breast cancer patients and survivors. Her journey has been an emotional struggle and still is, at times, in her survivorship, yet she does recognize all of the silver linings as well. Aside from her mother’s death in Octo...
Today's guest is Andrea Gullick. Andrea is a mother of three who first experienced trauma in 2003 when her firstborn was diagnosed with cancer 48 hours after birth. Within two years of his recovery, she would lose her husband in a devastating car accident. Proving that life can still be what you make it, Andrea, now a qualified life coach, supports women at a crossroads to find the courage, clarity and confidence to transform their lives. In today's conversation, we discuss how to stop m...
Today's episode is dedicated to all of the people who are in transition. I wanted to talk about my own transition from yoga into life coaching. I've learned so much from watching people on their mats. How we respond on our mats often reflects how we respond to life. Isn't this the truth for so many things? When we're feeling out of alignment in one way, we often feel out of alignment in many ways. Today, I share with you my own journey to being fully aligned - tune into today's episode. W...
My guest today is Sabrina Greer. Sabrina Greer is a best-selling author, international publisher, motivational speaker, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is the visionary behind fEMPOWER Publications Inc. (formerly known as YGTMedia Company and Soul Seed Legacy House), a global publishing house amplifying the collective voice of female leaders. As a retired fashion model, Sabrina is passionate about helping women share their stories and protect their soul’s work. Her diverse b...
This week's episode is all about up-levelling when things feel challenging. When it feels like nothing is working out in your life, it is a sign that it is time to uplevel. It has been a challenging month for me, personally and professionally, and my go-to is to fill my time with things that don't necessarily align with my greater vision - does this resonate with you? In today's episode, I share my best advice on levelling up. Grab a pen and paper and tune in! Wanna work with me? Looking...
My guest today is Sarah Fischer. Sarah is a yoga teacher and mentor, a meditator and mystic, a mom and many other things. Her work is centred around one belief: you deserve to love your life… not spend it hiding, judging yourself, or worrying about doing it wrong. Sarah spent many painful years feeling stuck and lost in her life. She was afraid of sharing her true self because of perfectionism and self-judgment. It was like she was hiding under an invisibility cloak, going throug...
My guest today is my dear friend, Caitlin Kavander. Caitlin is a mom of four who prioritizes a healthy lifestyle with her husband. She previously worked in fundraising, event management, and education advancement. She is now a full-time clean beauty advocate and direct sales professional. She is determined to break down stereotypes about direct sales and earn an income while making a real difference. In today's episode, we discuss the duality surrounding what it means to live an unapologe...
Welcome back! I'm excited to be here after a few weeks off. I really needed some space and time, so I took it. This is a vulnerable episode all about dry vaginas, sex, hormone replacement and all things that come along with menopause. We are not alone in this, so let's talk about it. Listen to the Menopause Reimagined Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/menopause-reimagined-with-andrea-donsky/id1541865659?i=1000638644097 Wanna work with me? Looking for ways to work with ...
Today, I am joined, once again, by my partner, Coach Andrew Flynn. We love doing these episodes together. The last couple of months have been challenging for us, individually and as a couple. There have been feelings of being stuck, frustration, and anger - does this sound relatable? The important thing is communicating how we feel when we feel it. This is a tough but necessary conversation. Tune into today's episode! Connect with Andrew here: https://www.instagram.com/andrewflynncoa...
Hola from Costa Rica! When things don't line up as scheduled, you trust that there is something different that should be happening. The solo episode with me today when my guest had cancelled our recording. Nothing scripted, but I really wanted to remind you of the magic of the Universe. Everything is lining up in the order that it is supposed for us to transform. It happens every time. All we have to do is let go of that control and learn to be present. Pura Vida! Tune ...
Welcome back. My guest today is Anat Peri. Anat is an Inner-Child Healing Expert in the coaching and wellness space. She's devoted her life to empowering those at the forefront of the coaching industry. She has dedicated her career to helping coaches, healers, and business leaders scale their businesses, overcome overwhelm, build confidence, master their craft, and attract their ideal clients. Her approach to healing and personal growth isn’t merely informative – it is a profound experience ...
On today's episode of Becoming You, I brought back my friend, Ariana Novak. Ariana is a movement instructor and life coach. She is the co-owner of Everlove, a yoga and movement studio in Collingwood, ON and loves running retreats and yoga teacher training. Her true purpose and passion live in cultivating spaces for the community to flourish where people can explore what is true and real. In today's episode, we talk all about the lessons we've learned in 2023, evaluating whether feedback is...
"Get ready to embark on a thrilling episode as I bare my soul in today's! I'm breaking the silence on my biggest life lesson, a story that has taken me almost three years to share and two years to heal. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, vulnerability, and triumph, and the coolest part? It's a lesson I'll never forget, and it's a chapter of my life that's officially closed. This episode celebrates growth and gratitude. I'd love to hear from you: What's your biggest life lesson? Tu...
Do you check in with yourself on a regular basis? I'm always amazed at how easily we slip back into a place of "comfort," even though we know it's not where we want to be. We rely on technology to provide data about ourselves, but are we really tuning into the most reliable source, our internal data? This is your reminder to get quiet and listen to your inner thoughts and feelings. Tune into today's episode! Wanna work with me? Looking for ways to work with me? https://www.shirleewilliams...
My guest today is Tosca Reno. Multiple challenges have beset Tosca's life, but it’s also a testament to the value of resilience and the rewards you can achieve with hard work and determination. After Tosca lost both her late husband and stepson subsequently, and amid despair, she turned to yoga, spirituality, healing weekends, plant medicine, and writing workshops to rebuild her life. Through this journey, Tosca discovered the Three E’s of Wellness, explored the depths of her re...
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