the discipline of patience: 4 steps to stop living addicted to stress and follow your dreams calmly
In this episode, I talk about what it means to live addicted to the hormones of stress—constantly rushing, pushing, and chasing success instead of allowing life to unfold. I share how I learned to slow down, cultivate patience, destress, and trust the process of following my dreams without burning out. If you’ve ever struggled to find calm, balance, and faith while chasing your purpose, this conversation will help you remember that slowing down is how you truly speed up.Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Enter the TEND yourself & a friend self-care giveaway.artoftending.kit.com/shawnaFollow me on instagram:@shawnkruOwn a copy of the guided journal I created, code POD for $33.Ritual of Writing Journal Come on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat 00:00 intro01:00 music04:00 synchronicities08:40 one: jeju island mistake14:00 the meditation of patience17:30 gabriel garcia marquez and magical realism22:00 open gifts after dinner23:30 Mr. Beast’s first $10k25:00 two: patience protects you from your mind27:00 walk towards the storm29:24 don’t go fast32:30 true trust35:38 TEND 39:00 space for the unknown42:00 time is a construct
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Amy Newmark of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the Power of Stories, Gratitude & Forgiveness
Amy Newmark, publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul, shares how stories can inspire, heal, and transform our lives. We talk about forgiveness, gratitude, synchronicities, and the kinds of stories the world needs most right now. The Chicken Soup For The Soul Website The Chicken Soup For The Soul Podcast Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Download your free SEO Checklist for yoga instructors & entrepreneursFollow me on instagram:@shawnkruCome on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Time Stamps:00:00:00 intro00:02:06 the power of stories00:04:32 where does your interest in human stories come from?00:06:35 finding chicken soup for the soul00:10:54 how did working on wall street shape your path?00:13:03 entering the publishing world00:14:57 change your habits, change your life00:15:58 the editing process00:18:31 the best stories will make you feel something00:19:59 you have a to-do list, but do you have a to-enjoy list?00:22:01 do you ever feel self-help overwhelm or advice-overwhelm?00:23:02 a gratitude practice can change your life00:24:22 the power of forgiveness00:25:37 if you’re convinced you have a good story: keep submitting00:28:11 what kinds of stories do you think the world needs the most right now?00:32:07 “pre-forgiveness”00:33:36 the freedom of letting go of resentment00:35:25 what do you think is happening when we read a story that sets us free?00:37:20 the chicken soup for the soul podcast00:39:55 consistency in creative work00:42:17 have you included any of your own stories in the books?00:44:21 a flat tire and the power of positive thinking 00:46:00 a synchronicity story: the family reunion 00:49:21 what makes an exceptional leader?00:51:54 what’s your greatest joy?00:52:58 billboard question
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aligned friendship as a yoga teacher: bts of cactus club yoga mastermind
Join Shawna Krueger, Ben Kalra, Kimia Hajian, Marla Tortorice and Brand Bergado for a behind the scenes look into our self-created yoga teacher mastermind and friendship group. There are some absolute keys for finding authentic friendship in the yoga world, along with some good laughs.This episode explores what it means to grow in community as a yoga teacher and creative. Let’s talk finding aligned friendships, choosing collaboration over competition, and building accountability and honesty within relationships. We touch on the balance between playfulness and focus, and the importance of becoming the kind of person you’d want to be friends with. And, what happens when friendship doesn’t come easily — and how openness, trust, and consistency can transform that over time.Ben Kalra - @benkalraKimia Hajian - @kimihajianMarla Tortorice - @marlasyogaBrandon Bergado - @brandonberg_Shawna Krueger - @shawnkru Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Own a copy of the guided journal I created, code POD for $33.Ritual of Writing Journal Come on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat time stamps: 00:00 intro01:00 trust me, don’t skip the intro03:45 real friends are found on the mountain05:10 shawna’s letter to cactus club08:15 brandon’s cactus club origin story10:00 community as a yoga teacher15:45 brandon on where to find aligned friends 20:00 ben on collaboration over competition 25:40 marla on accountability in friendships30:00 kimi on honest feedback in friendships35:25 ben on balance between silliness & focus40:00 becoming the kind of person you’d want to be friends with45:50 kimi on when friendship doesn’t come easily at first
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Yoga Teacher Roundtable
This roundtable episode brings together yoga teachers from across the country! Tune in to hear what’s inspiring their classes right now, unexpected teaching moments, personal stories, practical insights, and lessons learned on their teaching journeys.Do you want to be part of the next Yoga Teacher Roundtable? Sign up here! Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Download your free SEO Checklist for yoga instructors & entrepreneursFollow me on instagram:@shawnkruCome on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Thank you to the contributing yoga teachers! Camilla Fay (@camillawfay)Carli Tornetta (@catcowcar)Cassie Chechile (@theselfwithcassie)Bex Nghi (@wildbexs)Wren Heft (@flow_with_wren)Lisa Osorio (@lisaosodel)Bianca Cadiz (@biancavyoga)Time Stamps:00:00:00 intro00:02:29 wren’s story: double savasana 00:05:05 bianca’s story: the sequencing notebook 00:08:27 camilla’s story: teaching yoga is an expression of the love language of quality time 00:10:38 bex’s story: an unexpected visitor 00:12:48 lisa’s story: the serious student 00:15:52 cassie’s story: on people pleasing 00:17:47 carli’s story: the cat cafe00:20:38 shawna’s story: the foot incident22:30 about the yoga teachers 29:43 billboard messages36:50 what's been inspiring your classes lately?43:30 closing
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8 things to stop doing as a yoga teacher before you crash out: remembering the heart & soul of why you teach
This is not just a list of “stops” to regain energy. It’s a call to remember why you started teaching yoga in the first place.I have episodes on starting a meditation habit, getting clear on your mission as a conscious creator, and an episode called 7 keys for teaching yoga that changes lives that may also be of interest to you, linked below. :)October 28th Webinar on creating your homepageTry OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Follow me on instagram:@shawnkruOwn a copy of the guided journal I created, code POD for $33.Ritual of Writing Journal Come on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Time stamps:00:00 intro01:00 opening poem: teaching yoga like we play music03:00 let’s hang08:00 stop procrastinating your meditation 10:30 creating a coherent message in class12:30 stop thinking you need to practice exactly what you teach15:40 stop trying to do it all on your own17:55 the three S’s rule23:00 stop grinding & start creating art25:30 when u find joy in the process, others find joy in it28:45 stop saying i don’t have time to slow down30:00 laundry basket analogy 33:00 u are the seer of your thoughts, but do u remember?34:01 stop being scattered & ignoring strategy 40:30 stop losing all your great ideas42:00 how to define your mission43:01 if u want more ppl in your class, why?44:20 stop needing to prove anything about yourself46:30 graduation speech & homework
Here we talk creativity, confidence, and presence through conversations with inspiring teachers and spiritual leaders who walk the path ahead of us. You’ll hear my personal stories—woven with poetry, storytelling, and even musical episodes—all rooted in a spirit of reconnecting with the magic of life and inspiring you to remember that your dreams are made for people like you. Above all, this is a space for discovering what it means to live with deeper awareness, to bring yoga into leadership, and leadership into yoga. Here’s to feeling at home in the unknown. -@shawnakru
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