<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepaolini1/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Paolini</a> is the reason "Seacoast Stories" exists.</p><p>Without her, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/troy_farkas/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">host Troy Farkas</a> never would have planted roots on the Seacoast.</p><p>And today (finally), the owner of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/3bridges.yoga/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> 3 Bridges Yoga</a> (Portsmouth) finally makes her long-awaited debut on the 100th EPISODE OF THE PODCAST 🎉</p><p>From the West End of Portsmouth, Stephanie and Troy discuss the origin story of their very special relationship. Then, they talk about Stephanie's seemingly "perfect" life, despite the negative self-talk she still deals with every day. Then, the two talk about LUTU - Stephanie's small plan for creating massive change on the Seacoast and beyond.</p><p>After that, Stephanie talks about some big recent changes to 3 Bridges Yoga, how technology is negatively impacting yoga classes and our ability to stay present, Stephanie's recent one-year marriage anniversary, and more.</p><p>Plus, what yoga can teach us about taking a pause before taking action, and how the practice can help us keep an open mind when we disagree with others.</p><p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER: </strong>If you've never been to 3 Bridges Yoga before, new students can visit <a href="https://www.3bridgesyoga.com/schedule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate UNLIMITED yoga for one month for the cost of onnly $45.</p><p>To learn more about Stephanie's story, check out this article about her in <a href="https://citylifestyle.com/articles/yoga-as-community" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">January's edition of the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine.</a></p><p>SPONSORS:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.budgetblinds.com/the-seacoast-nh/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for local windows, shades, &amp; creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!</li><li><a href="https://oomph.salon/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.sageportsmouth.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠</a>: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! <a href="https://www.sageportsmouth.com/contact/preview" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.</a></li><li><a href="https://ashalchemy.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ash Alchemy</a>:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.</li></ul><p>UPCOMING EVENTS:</p><ul><li>Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! <a href="https://seacoaststories.dnnr.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p>EPISODE CHAPTERS:</p><ul><li>Troy and Stephanie's special relationship (00:00)</li><li>Is Stephanie as perfect as she seems? (15:38)</li><li>Stephanie's plan for healing the world (24:22)</li><li>SPONSORS: Ash Alchemy &amp; Sage Portsmouth (29:35)</li><li>Why society needs yoga more than ever (32:18)</li><li>A big decision Stephanie recently made at 3BY (43:42)</li><li>Returning to social media after a 3-year layoff (55:38)</li><li>SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (01:02:45)</li><li>Meeting her husband just prior to 40 years old (01:03:40)</li></ul>