Live Like You Love Yourself

Have you ever thought about the role that the body plays in… prosperity? In this fun meeting of the minds, Chara and Michelle Boulé discuss what has led Michelle to where she is today. With Michelle being a dancer, Chara was curious about the connections between how she moves, lives in her body, how she is in the world, and how that translates to how she supports others in breaking through the things that hold them back.Michelle Boulé is a Dancer, Healer, and Transformational Life and Business Coach with a unique methodology that creates profound change for her clients.She’s been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Thrive Global, Bloomberg Businessweek, Dance Magazine, and The Today Show, amongst others.Her work, which includes online group and private coaching, speaking, and in-person retreats, gives creative artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals all over the world the clarity and tools they need to manifest their visions and align with their truth confidently.With over 25 years of practice in somatic therapies, energy medicine, mindset psychology, spirituality, and her award-winning international career in dance, the heart of her work is LOVE. After 21 years of living in New York City, Michelle now resides in Missoula, MT.Resources & Mentions:Follow Michelle Boulé on Instagram - @michelle.bouleMichelle Boulé’s website: https://www.michelleboule.com/

Who doesn’t love a story of embracing change and seeing where it will take you? In this conversation between Chara and long-time yoga teacher, trainer and mentor Julie Smerdon, we hear the story of how Julie came to yoga, or how yoga came to her. It’s one of the more colorful and beautiful stories of how yoga can genuinely change lives and it’s full of harrowing moments and profound wisdom.Resources:Julie Smerdon’s website - https://juliesmerdon.com/Follow Julie Smerdon on Instagram - @juliesmerdon

What are the most important synergies between yoga and psychology? Chara speaks with Dr. Lauren Tober about her evolution as a yoga teacher and psychologist and how that has been informed by the ways that yoga and modern-day psychology have slowly moved toward each other over the course of the last couple of decades. We explore why and how yoga is an important context for yoga teachers and students to become more aware of and how to live and practice in a world where nearly everyone is touched by trauma of some kind. We also hear about Lauren’s upcoming Mental Health Aware Yoga course!Resources:Dr Lauren Tober’s Mental Health Aware Yoga Training - http://www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/hybrid Dr Lauren Tober’s website - https://www.laurentober.com/ iRest Institute - https://www.irest.org/

The honest, fresh and activating energy of Reggie Hubbard shines through as he speaks with Chara about his passion for yoga, politics and activism. They dive into his background, ambitions and what motivates him.Reggie started Active Peace Yoga with a mission to make the practice of yoga and living the yogic lifestyle more accessible to all - regardless of race, gender, body type or practice level - to form peace of mind and general well being as a foundation, not as an afterthought.Buckle up and enjoy, as you are in for an enlightening & fun conversation.Resources:Active Peace Yoga - https://activepeaceyoga.com/

Bronnie Ware shares with Chara some beautiful and inspiring lessons she has experienced. She has walked through life with her eyes and heart wide open and has generously shared the lessons of living and dying in her books, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Your Year for Change, and Bloom. Dig into this episode and embrace the richness found in living that fills the gaps in our understanding of who we are and why we’re here.Resources:Bronnie Ware’s books - https://bronnieware.com/books/