<description>&lt;p&gt;In this heart-opening episode of the &lt;em&gt;Wellness Warrior Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Lindsaya sits down with Beth James, founder of Barefoot and Free Yoga and the transformative Barefoot and Free Festival. Together, they dive into the power of heart-centered work, the role of vulnerability in healing, and the magic of community in personal growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beth shares her journey as a yoga teacher, business owner, and festival founder, offering deep insights into how creating space for authentic expression can chip away at emotional armor. Discover how heart-centered wellness, yoga, and connection to nature inspire self-love and a life of courage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Tune in to learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why heart-centered work benefits not only ourselves but the community around us.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How vulnerability fosters connection and healing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of the Barefoot and Free Festival as a safe space for growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The relationship between love, courage, and personal transformation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt the weight of emotional armor or struggled to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode will inspire you to take that first step toward heart-centered healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heart-centered work involves balancing love and courage while discerning between the head and heart.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emotional armor may protect, but it can also disconnect us from others and ourselves.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community and nature play powerful roles in personal and spiritual growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Barefoot and Free Festival is a sanctuary for self-expression, healing, and connection.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;[00:00]&lt;/em&gt; Introduction to Heart-Centered Wellness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;[06:12]&lt;/em&gt; The Barefoot and Free Festival Experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;[12:26]&lt;/em&gt; Community and Connection in Wellness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;[20:21]&lt;/em&gt; Heart-Centered Work and Personal Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;[25:55]&lt;/em&gt; The Importance of Vulnerability and Courage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Beth James:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beth James is the visionary founder of Barefoot and Free Yoga and the creator of the Barefoot and Free Festival, an annual event dedicated to fostering connection, healing, and spiritual growth. A passionate yoga teacher and wellness advocate, Beth’s heart-centered approach encourages vulnerability, courage, and alignment in mind, body, and spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌿 Connect with Beth James:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BarefootandFreeYoga.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagrams: @BethJamesYoga + @BarefootandFreeYoga&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://barefootanfreeyoga.com/2025-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;BarefootanFreeyoga.com/2025-festival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the Wellness Warrior Collective:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorcollective_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; @wellnesswarriorcollective_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facebook:&lt;a href="https://facebook.com/WellnessWarriorCollective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; Wellness Warrior Collective&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a href="https://wellnesswarriorcollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; WellnessWarriorCollective.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready to Dive Deeper?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌟 Join us for transformative events:.&lt;a href="https://wellnesswarriorretreats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://wellnesswarriorcollective.eventbrite.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;WellnessWarriorCollective.eventbrite.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe &amp;amp; Share:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you loved this episode, subscribe to the &lt;em&gt;Wellness Warrior Podcast&lt;/em&gt; and leave us a review! Sharing is caring—tag us and let us know your biggest takeaway! 💖&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Stay Connected with Us:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join our Community on the New Wellness Warrior App&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dive deep, share, and grow with fellow warriors in our private and free app.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more here:&lt;a href="https://wellnesswarriorcollective.com/blogs/news/wellnesswarriorhub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;...</description>

Wellness Warrior Podcast

Lindsaya VanDeusen

Healing Through Heart-Centered Work: Yoga, Community, and Courage with Beth James

DEC 18, 202430 MIN
Wellness Warrior Podcast

Healing Through Heart-Centered Work: Yoga, Community, and Courage with Beth James

DEC 18, 202430 MIN

Description

In this heart-opening episode of the Wellness Warrior Podcast, Lindsaya sits down with Beth James, founder of Barefoot and Free Yoga and the transformative Barefoot and Free Festival. Together, they dive into the power of heart-centered work, the role of vulnerability in healing, and the magic of community in personal growth.

Beth shares her journey as a yoga teacher, business owner, and festival founder, offering deep insights into how creating space for authentic expression can chip away at emotional armor. Discover how heart-centered wellness, yoga, and connection to nature inspire self-love and a life of courage.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

  • Why heart-centered work benefits not only ourselves but the community around us.
  • How vulnerability fosters connection and healing.
  • The significance of the Barefoot and Free Festival as a safe space for growth.
  • The relationship between love, courage, and personal transformation.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of emotional armor or struggled to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode will inspire you to take that first step toward heart-centered healing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Heart-centered work involves balancing love and courage while discerning between the head and heart.
  • Emotional armor may protect, but it can also disconnect us from others and ourselves.
  • Community and nature play powerful roles in personal and spiritual growth.
  • The Barefoot and Free Festival is a sanctuary for self-expression, healing, and connection.

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:00] Introduction to Heart-Centered Wellness
  • [06:12] The Barefoot and Free Festival Experience
  • [12:26] Community and Connection in Wellness
  • [20:21] Heart-Centered Work and Personal Growth
  • [25:55] The Importance of Vulnerability and Courage

About Beth James:

Beth James is the visionary founder of Barefoot and Free Yoga and the creator of the Barefoot and Free Festival, an annual event dedicated to fostering connection, healing, and spiritual growth. A passionate yoga teacher and wellness advocate, Beth’s heart-centered approach encourages vulnerability, courage, and alignment in mind, body, and spirit.

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