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Salon Temple#041 - Best Wealth Strategies for Salon Owners in 2025 🚀💡Ready to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode of Salon Temple, host Blythe Langford dives into the essential topic of financial wellness for salon owners. Titled "Wealth Strategy for Salon Success," Blythe shares her transformative strategies that helped her scale her three salons into seven-figure businesses, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal wealth alongside business growth. Listeners will learn about the...2025-01-0627 min

Salon Temple#040 - Stop Tying Your Self-Worth to Your Salon’s Performance 🚀💡Ready to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode of Salon Temple, host Blythe Langford dives deep into the crucial topic of self-worth for salon owners. With a focus on redefining value beyond salon success, Blythe shares seven actionable steps to cultivate self-worth that isn't tied to professional achievements. Many salon owners struggle with low self-worth, often feeling depleted and overwhelmed as t...2025-01-0225 min

Salon Temple#038 - Proven Ways to Slash Costs and Boost Salon Profits! ✂️💰Ready to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode of Salon Temple, host Blythe Langford shares powerful strategies to slash costs and boost profits in your salon without needing to increase client numbers or prices. Blythe emphasizes the importance of optimizing staff scheduling and effective stock control, highlighting that poor stock management can lead to significant financial losses. Listeners are challenged to e...2024-12-1623 min

In Joy The ShowIn Joy The Show Episode 5: Blythe's StoryIn episode 5 of In Joy The Show, Blythe shares some of her journey through life's challenges, emphasizing that while it’s okay to feel the weight of sorrow and struggle, it’s equally important to embrace joy amidst adversity. Blythe passionately rejects toxic positivity, sharing her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and moments of despair, from childhood abuse to adult struggles. Her heartfelt message highlights the importance of vulnerability and the power of sharing personal stories to reclaim one's strength and find beauty, even in hardships. Blythe and Kari aim to be a beacon of hope and a resource for...2024-12-0532 min

Salon Temple#036 - Strategies to 10x Client Satisfaction and ProfitsReady to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode of Salon Temple, Blythe Langford shares transformative strategies to 10x your client's salon experience. She emphasizes the importance of having quote pads for clients to express their needs and concerns before their services. Blythe discusses the concept of salons as sacred spaces, encouraging salon owners to create an energetic frequency that feels like...2024-12-0225 min

Salon Temple#035 - Top 10 Must-Ask Interview Questions for Hiring Salon Stars!✂️✨Ready to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode of Salon Temple, host Blythe Langford shares invaluable insights on hiring the right salon staff. She highlights the importance of loyalty and how it impacts salon success, urging salon owners to ask potential hires how they can foster loyalty among clients. Blythe also emphasizes the need for candidates to demonstrate their ability to c...2024-11-2527 min

Salon Temple#032 - Reacting to Viral Salon Videos (What NOT to Do in Yours!) 💇‍♀️🚫Ready to double your hair salon profits in just 90 days? Book a call with me — I guarantee results or you get your money back, no questions asked. Let’s turn your salon into a 7-figure business https://calendar.app.google/ib8oFDMiqdZvRgS76In this episode, Blythe Langford dives into the transformative strategies that propelled her salons into seven-figure successes in just under a year. She emphasizes the importance of charging what you’re worth and how the quality of your team can significantly impact your business. Blythe shares her experience with hiring out of desperation and warns agains...2024-11-0420 min

Salon Temple#029 - How Fasting Can Change Your Life 🌱✨In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the transformative practice of fasting, drawing from her 17 years of experience. She discusses the various benefits of fasting, emphasizing its role in detoxification and self-discovery. Blythe shares insights on different types of fasting, including her personal journey of fasting for extended periods, and explains how fasting can serve as a reset for both body and mind. Listeners will learn about the importance of maintaining a nutritious diet post-fast, exploring raw fruits and vegetables, and the potential of fasting in holistic health practices. Join Blythe as she guides you...2024-10-2137 min

Salon Temple#028 - What Men Actually WANT in Relationships 💭❤️In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the complexities of relationships and what men truly desire. Drawing from her extensive experience as a hairdresser and coach, Blythe shares insights gained from thousands of one-on-one conversations with men, revealing their secrets and vulnerabilities. She emphasizes the importance of unconditional love, physical touch, and truly getting to know your partner. Blythe encourages listeners to embrace their messiness and chaos, offering practical advice on how to honor and connect with the men in their lives. Join her on a journey of self-discovery and growth, as she guides you...2024-10-1434 min

Salon Temple#027 - What Makes Matriarchal Leadership So Powerful?💖✨In this episode of Soul Temple, Blythe Langford dives into the concept of matriarchal leadership and its potential to transform our world. Challenging the misconceptions that matriarchal leadership equates to weakness or inefficiency, Blythe articulates a vision of empowered feminine leadership that is both fierce and nurturing. She discusses how moving away from the patriarchal model, which often fosters greed and harm, can lead to a more supportive and prosperous environment for individuals and the planet. Join Blythe as she guides listeners on a journey towards self-discovery, purpose, and the embracing of innate feminine wisdom for impactful leadership. Tune...2024-10-0733 min

Salon Temple#025 - How toxic are your consumption choices for the planet? 🌏💔In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford dives into the critical issues surrounding agricultural practices and their impact on our planet and health. She discusses the dangers of chemicals like glyphosate, commonly found in products like Roundup, and their detrimental effects on the environment, human fertility, and even the health of mothers and babies. Blythe emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers over supermarkets to combat these harmful practices. She also shares her vision for a sustainable future, highlighting the urgent need for change as we face a limited time to alter the trajectory of our planet...2024-09-2333 min

Salon Temple#024 - Feeling Trapped by the System? Here's How to Break Free 🚪✨In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves deep into the often-overlooked legislation that shapes our lives and keeps us feeling disempowered. She explores the disconnection many feel from the systems meant to protect and serve us, highlighting how corporations and law enforcement can sometimes operate more as revenue generators than as true safeguards. Blythe shares insights from her years of study in constitutional, crown, and common law, aiming to equip listeners with the knowledge necessary to reclaim their power. Join Blythe on this journey to understand the legal frameworks that bind us and discover the remedies...2024-09-1634 min

Salon Temple#021 - How to Heal the Body and Mind Naturally! 🌿💪In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford discusses the importance of honoring our emotions to avoid manifesting them as disease. She emphasizes the ancestral wisdom found in nature and the benefits of connecting with it for healing. Blythe explores the high rates of illness in modern society despite advances in medicine, contrasting city living with life in the bush. She encourages listeners to follow the money trail in healthcare and medicine. Join Blythe on a journey of self-discovery and purpose to shift towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.Reached a roadblock in your business...2024-09-0229 min

Salon Temple#020 - Vegan Protein Myths: The Shocking Truth Revealed! 🥦🔍In this episode, Blythe Langford debunks protein myths, revealing how the dairy and meat industries profit from misinformation. She shares her journey from a high-protein diet to plant-based living, exposing the health risks of excessive protein and the hidden dangers in dairy. Blythe also offers insights on optimal protein intake and making informed dietary choices. Don't miss her free online retreat for natural healing practices.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready to take the next step? Book a call with me...2024-08-2624 min

Salon Temple#018 - 5 Ways to Lose 3kg in One Week! 💪🏋️‍♀️In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford shares five tips to lose three kilos in a week with maximum energy. She debunks common weight loss myths, such as the role of carbs and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Blythe emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and shifting towards a life of purpose and prosperity. Tune in to learn practical advice for sustainable weight loss and increased vitality.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready to take the next step? Book a...2024-08-1222 min

Salon Temple#017 - 10 Superfoods to Instantly Reduce Stress and Anxiety! 🍓🌿Discover the top 10 foods that can reduce stress and anxiety with Blythe Langford on Soul Temple. Learn about the power of berries as antioxidants and the importance of minerals in a vegan diet. Uncover the myths around foods that can actually cause anxiety. Join Blythe on a journey to self-discovery and true purpose while exploring nature's medicine for diabetes and ways to shift towards a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready to take the next step...2024-08-0520 min

Salon Temple#016 - TIPS To Avoid Binge Eating! 🍎🚫In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into her personal experience with binge eating, sharing insights and strategies for overcoming this challenge. She discusses the origins of her disorder and the impact of family dynamics on her relationship with food. Through her journey of self-discovery and growth, she offers guidance on shifting from feeling stuck to living a life of purpose and prosperity. Join Blythe as she explores the energetic frequencies of eating disorders and the importance of regular meals in finding balance and healing.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the...2024-07-2927 min

Salon Temple#015 - The HEALING Secrets of Indigenous Medicinal Plants 🌿✨Explore the world of medicinal plants indigenous to Australia with Blythe Langford on Soul Temple. Discover the healing properties of tea tree leaves, kangaroo apple, and the Kwandong plant. Learn about natural contraceptives and the power of shifting from illness care to true health. Delve into Blythe's journey from illness to wellness and how embracing naturopathic nutrition transformed her life. Join the Soul Tribe for a deep dive into native wisdom for self-discovery and growth.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready...2024-07-2225 min

Salon Temple#013 - Was the Bible Secretly Written by a Satanist? 📜😈In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the topic of religion, sharing thoughts on the origins of the Bible, personal beliefs, and the rise of interest in spirituality. With a focus on personal liberation and deep compassion, Blythe explores ancient mysticism and the reasons behind the resurgence of religion. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on religious texts and the search for spiritual connection.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready to take the next step? Book a...2024-07-0832 min

Salon Temple#012 - How To STOP Seeking External Validation! 🛑✋In this episode, host Blythe Langford explores the concept of seeking external validation and its impact on high achievers, business owners, and entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of finding internal fulfillment and nourishment to live a life of purpose and prosperity. Join Blythe as she delves into why she stopped seeking approval from others to feel valuable and guides listeners on a journey of self-discovery and growth towards finding their true purpose.Reached a roadblock in your business? Break through the barriers holding you back, unlock your true potential, and achieve lasting success. Ready to take the...2024-07-0125 min

Salon Temple#010 - Exposing HARMFUL Coping Habits 💪🧘In this episode of Soul Temple, Blythe Langford discusses healthier coping mechanisms for high achievers. She highlights common behaviors such as self-sabotage, overindulgence, and being noncommittal. Blythe emphasizes the importance of processing emotions to avoid acidity in the body and offers tips like having a device-free day and consuming detoxing foods. Tune in to explore how to shift from feeling stuck to living a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www.blythelangford.com...2024-06-1720 min

Everything is LogisticsWhy I Separated Digital Dispatch and the Everything is Logistics PodcastIn this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe explains the reasons behind her decision to separate her podcast from her web design company, Digital Dispatch. She discusses the need for better communication with clients, upgrading her financial acumen, and streamlining processes to maintain profitability and sustainability.QUOTES:"I went through and I wrote down every part of the process for onboarding, off-boarding, what happens during lead conversations, what happens when somebody becomes a customer, what happens when they move into an active opportunity. I ripped it all down and built it back up from...2024-06-1154 min

Salon Temple#009 - How to Stay YOUNG Forever! ✨🔓In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the topic of anti-aging secrets for busy entrepreneurs. She highlights the importance of prioritizing self-care and health amidst the hustle of building a business. Blythe challenges the notion that success should come at the expense of personal well-being, urging listeners to shift their focus towards self-discovery and growth. Join her as she explores ways to wind back the clock and live a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my...2024-06-1021 min

Salon Temple#008 - The ANCESTRAL SECRET hidden in your DNA! ✨🔓In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the power of harnessing your inner magic and explores the concept of transhumanism. She highlights the work of scientist Greg Braden who has decoded human DNA, drawing parallels between the DNA signature and an artist signing their masterpiece. Join Blythe on a journey of self-discovery and growth as she guides listeners towards living a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www.bly...2024-06-0325 min

Salon Temple#006 - The DARK SIDE of How Pharma Giants' Dominate The Healthcare System 🗣️⛑️Explore the concept of "the system" and how it impacts every aspect of our lives in this thought-provoking episode. Host Blythe Langford delves into the idea that the system is essentially a global business, a private members association that has been ingrained in our lives for centuries. Discover how taking control of your health can be a radical act of rebellion against the system's influence. Join Blythe as she guides listeners on a journey of self-discovery and finding true purpose in a system-dominated world.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly sc...2024-05-2029 min

Salon Temple#005 - How to ACHIEVE Prosperity in Business! 💼🚀Discover the essence of divine leadership in this episode of Soul Temple with Blythe Langford. Learn how to shift from traditional leadership models to one that fosters harmony and growth within your team. Explore the importance of ethical leadership and empowering your team to reach their full potential. Join Blythe as she delves into creating a collective mindset for long-term sustainability and success in business.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www.blythelangford.com/divinity-method-masterclass Dis...2024-05-1332 min

Salon Temple#004 - How To Have A Powerful and Effective Communication 💪✨In this episode of Soul Temple, host Blythe Langford delves into the importance of communication for survival and happiness. Drawing from her experience as a hairdresser, she emphasizes the significance of listening skills in effective communication. Blythe discusses the differences in male and female listening styles and offers guidance on enhancing communication skills for personal growth and understanding. Tune in to learn how to shift towards a life of purpose and prosperity through improved communication.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to...2024-05-0630 min

Salon Temple#003 - How To Embrace Natural Methods for Energy Healing and Wellness! 🌿✨In this episode of Soul Temple, Blythe Langford delves into the miraculous nature of the human body, emphasizing the intelligence and light within us. She discusses the role of mitochondria in creating light within our bodies and highlights the importance of understanding our true purpose and potential. Join Blythe on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment to live a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www.blythelangford.com/divinity-method-masterclassDiscover how...2024-04-2932 min

Salon Temple#002 - How Healing LEADS to Discovering Your True Calling ✨🔍In this episode of Soul Temple, Blythe Langford guides listeners on a journey to discover their true purpose, emphasizing the importance of tuning in with one's soul rather than following mainstream influences. She encourages listeners to uncover the purpose deeply embedded in their cellular memory, one that transcends societal expectations and personal experiences. Join Blythe on a quest to shift from feeling misaligned to living a life of purpose and prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www...2024-04-2218 min

Salon Temple#001 - Transforming Through Grief and Trauma 🌿🕊️Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth with Blythe Langford in Soul Temple. Explore the power of falling in love with yourself, unlocking your hidden legacy, and the transformative portal of grief. Join Blythe as she shares her personal story, beliefs, and the purpose behind the podcast. Welcome wisdom keepers, soul tribe, and new earth leaders to a haven for finding your true purpose and living a life of prosperity.Reached a roadblock in your business? Unblock your body and mind to truly scale your vision, sign up to my FREE masterclass to learn how: https://www...2024-04-1532 min

G2U PodcastGayle Lawrence interviews Linda Blythe & Craig GoddardYou may know Linda Blythe as the founder of Genius 2U but she has another life as a Coach & Facilitator of her other business with partner (in live and in love), Craig Goddard... In today's episode, the lovely Gayle Lawrence interviews them both about all sorts of great transformational things and even has them letting 'some cats out of the bag' about their upcoming retreat! You can find out more about the retreat at www.truenorthaligned.com/TLWRetreat 2023-02-0431 min

A Blythe CoachExperiencing Elemental Strength: Magic Within You 4-Day Virtual Yoga Workshop SeriesIn celebration of a magical time of year, I'm offering a yummy online "Magic Within You" 4-Day yoga workshop that you can do anytime from anywhere you have an internet connection. Exploring the concepts of the Elements can also provide fodder for your dance improvisation and choreography practice and other creative endeavors. It takes just minutes a day to tap into the magic of your own internal resources, so join me for an exploration of the elements within nature and ourselves so we can learn to access inner strength. Sign up for the...2022-10-1705 min

Everything is LogisticsLeaving Sports for LogisticsIn this episode, Blythe Brumleve was invited on the show Joz Bytes. Hosted by Chris Joslyn of CJ Solutions Group and iLevel Logistics, we get into a great discussion on how similar sports marketing and logistics marketing have become and what ultimately led Blythe to leave the world of sports broadcasting and pursue logistics marketing and media. SHOW NOTES:How Blythe Started[3:56]Blythe started a blog about sports, entertainment, and the like focusing on women called GuysGirl.com. At the same time, she was hi...2022-10-0339 min

A Blythe Coach092: Cool Downs to Cleanse the Palate - 5 Ways to Cool Off & Wind Down“The waves is on fire, the day is getting hot. This is my desire to the one to hit the spot, yeah. Cool down.” I’m not a surfer, but I dig this song from Kolohe Kai. Just in the last week the temperatures have dipped here in Cologne from our scorching summer highs, but all year round it is helpful to have tools to unwind. Cooling down, getting complete, making transitions from one activity to the next, taking a breather, pausing to situate yourself in time and space, recovering from amplified or more intense physical or mental...2022-09-1914 min

Everything is LogisticsSupply Chain Strategy for 2022 and BeyondEverything is Logistics host Blythe Brumleve was invited on a recent podcast to talk about the future of supply chain and logistics. Eric is the founder and CEO of Third Stage Consulting, a firm focused on helping clients define and implement their digital strategies and digital transformations. In this talk, you'll learn about Blythe's journey into the freight industry, the technological advances, and the rise in content creation for an industry that was largely an afterthought before 2020. Connect with Eric Kimberling on LinkedinEverything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch wh...2022-09-191h 02

A Blythe Coach091: On Balance - Practicing the Process of EquipoiseIn this podcast, and in the companion video on YouTube, I do an experiential exercise in the process of balancing while talking about the dynamic process of equilibrium in the body and in our larger lives. Listen in, and if you like and in a way that is appropriate for you, with or without a balance board, play along experimenting with striking your own balancing shapes. Full notes with more resources on balancing in movement practices and in life will be available on the ablythecoach.com blog Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst th...2022-09-0517 min

A Blythe Coach090: Say the Magic Words - working with affirmations & powerful standsPlease, Thank You, I’m Sorry. I love you. Help, Thanks, Wow. Hallelujah. An academic, poet, and lover of words, I’m continually fascinated by what language inspires, propels, and empowers us. Time and again, I have found that words have power, to bring mindfulness, intention, medicine. Show notes and links in my Say the Magic Words: Musings on Resonant Affirmations, Powerful Phrases, Prayers, Stands & Mantra blog article at ablythecoach.com/blog Reflection Questions What language speaks to you? What is your favorite word or affirmation? Which words do you...2022-08-2316 min

A Blythe Coach089: Sumptuous Stretching – 11 Tips for Feel Good Flexibility in Dance & LifeBack-to-School is a good time to practice flexibility, adjusting to learning, new knowledge and schedules. Also the late-summer heat in the northern hemisphere is that much more conducive to a good stretch out. But tests to our personal resilience and ability to respond with agility to change come all year long. Maybe you already love stretching and appreciate the experience and benefits. In that case, we’ve got the choir and the preacher, let’s sing! But it could be that your emotions around stretching and flexibility work could be more mixed, or even downright nega...2022-08-1914 min

A Blythe CoachBalletlicious Basic Building Blocks of Dance: Free 7-Day Virtual Ballet Challenge AnnouncementDance theorists identify 7 basic movements of ballet or classical dance technique, and we can see these essential building blocks at play in every ballet pas, step, or movement. I'm excited to announce that around these 7 essentials, I've designed a free summer dance challenge to begin or continue your ballet journey! Balletlicious Basic Building Blocks of Dance is a 7-Day "not so intensive" challenge, enriching your knowledge of dance before the summer is over, at no charge in just minutes per day. We will focus on one basic movement each day, then look forward to mo...2022-07-1803 min

A Blythe Coach087: Orienting to Your Purpose & Vision MeditationDo you feel a strong sense of personal direction, clarity about your purpose in life, and confidence that you are making the right moves to get there? The A Blythe Coach Dance Through Any Difficulty Framework of Grounding, Centering, Orienting, Creating, Relating which is woven into all of my coaching and teaching work. Recently I’ve been sharing a series of meditations to support the work, and so far have touched on Grounding, which is to do with foundation, focus, and our personal Essence, and Centering powerfully around our Purpose to create mobility and transformation. Late...2022-06-2413 min

A Blythe CoachYogalicious Free Virtual Yoga ReTREAT Workshop Series InvitationAnnouncing my FREE 5-Day Virtual Yogalicious ReTREAT! Everyone deserves a break to rest and restore, and you can take one anytime, anywhere with an internet connection, and establish a self-care habit with this yoga series! The Re-TREAT launches 20.-24. June 2021 in honor of Pride and my birthday. Come as you are, and bring your favorite yoga props, pillows and blankets, candles, incense, crystals and beverages to create the full "retreat" experience. This Yoga Mini-ReTREAT provides a restful and rejuvenating practice oasis daily. Take just a handful of moments (or hours, depending on time available) out of y...2022-06-1703 min

A Blythe Coach086: Coming from Your Powerful Core Centering MeditationWant to feel more powerful in your movements and in everything you do? Centering and Integrating generates power for movement and taking effective action from the core of your being. This is a Centering Breathing & Meditation practice that can be done in any comfortable position, with or without supportive tools. Recommended Props & Tools depending on preference and access: Colors, Elements, Stones, Aromatherapy/Essential Oils, Tea, Journal; involving all the senses, or practice without any tools required Come into a comfortable position--seated, reclining, or standing--that is rooted/anchored, evenly distributed, and stable Options for hand/a...2022-05-2915 min

A Blythe CoachDance Through Any Difficulty FREE 5-Day Virtual Coaching Challenge for International Coaching Week: You are Invited!Move gracefully through whatever challenge you may currently face! I’m Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst and Creator of A Blythe Coach, helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into joy and fulfillment. I’m dropping in today to invite you to join my FREE 5-Day Dance Through Any Difficulty Virtual Coaching Challenge, which will take place May 16-20th for International Coaching Week! It is so exciting to see people stepping up to the challenge, ready to clear obstacles out of the way of their ability to m...2022-05-1304 min

A Blythe Coach083: Spring Fresh Seated Yoga Practice for Renewal - Gentle 20 Minute Chair StretchHello beauties, happy Spring! This is a gentle 20-minute seated/chair yoga practice to bring you into the present moment, stretch, refresh, relax, and invigorate anytime of year. I narrate this short practice entirely in the sitting position in a chair, although it can also be done seated on the floor or standing. Come connect with me between podcasts on IG @ablythecoach! Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst she/her or they/them A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith...2022-04-2623 min

A Blythe Coach080: Get Grounded - Stabilizing Meditation for focus, breath awareness, & creating a solid foundationDo you ever feel distracted, floaty, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Creating a stable, grounded, foundation is the first step in building a supportive yoga practice, dancing posture, and well-designed yet flexible life. This brief meditation is a repeatable practice to bring a sense of stability, mindfulness, and relaxation into your life, developing a solid foundation for better performance and enjoyment of the present moment. You may practice seated (on the floor, a cushion, or chair) or standing, focusing on the connection between feet or seat/points of contact and that which is supporting you. St...2022-03-2814 min

A Blythe Coach074: Dancing Body Acceptance with Dietician Fumi SomeharaWelcome to Part 1 of my mini-series on Dancing Body Acceptance! Today I'm so excited to welcome Dietician Fumi Somehara to the A Blythe Coach Podcast. Fumi shares practical ideas for dancers, dance educators, and community members to foster a nurturing approach to body image and well-being. I was so refreshed by Fumi's compassionate and intersectional approach and hope you find value in our conversation. Resources and key takeaways from our conversation will also be up on the blog at ablythecoach.com/abc-blog Resource links: DDD's Resource page: https://dddcfr.com...2021-11-2945 min

A Blythe Coach073: Seven Satisfying Connecting Steps in Ballet Technique“Anticipation–or apprehension–of a challenging featured step can make it easy to overlook the simpler step leading into it. Glissade, coupé, pas de bourré, chassé, balancé, failli, pas couru, and tombé often precede something flashier. Done neatly and correctly, connecting steps add elegance to your dancing and provide the preparation you need to launch what comes next; done carelessly they dull your polish and undermine the propulsion needed for elevation and ballon. Imagine trying to perform grand jeté from a stationary position. The successful timing and coordination of grand jeté or any difficult jump depends on the rhythm, the momentum...2021-11-2221 min

A Blythe Coach072: Wonderful Warmers to Whet the Appetite - get ready to dance & feel goodMoving into the chilly and dark time of year here in the northern hemisphere, I like to get cozy and comfy, and also to bring some wonderful warmth from the inside out with yummy dance and movement warm-up exercises. As I age, it becomes more and more important to properly prepare for dancing and teaching, and it takes a little time and loving care to find ease and range of movement, as well as manage pain and stiffness. At any age, it is critical to properly warm up before we undertake larger movements and stretches...2021-11-1514 min

A Blythe Coach071: Joyful Movement & Creative Living with Life Coach Jolynne Anderson"What's going to give you your life force, that energy, that mindset to be able to Be in life, embracing things like pain, circumstances, and events?" - Jolynne Anderson Welcome to the A Blythe Coach Podcast Episode 71! I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Jolynne Anderson, who was my original life coach and continues to be an inspiring person of possibility. Jolynne is Power, Play, Compassion, Joy, Wisdom, and Leader! She is a BREAKTHROUGH coach who is a Personal Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation since 2009. She is passionate about su...2021-11-0551 min

A Blythe Coach070: Creamy Cecchetti-Inspired Port de Bras - Arm Artistry in Ballet TechniquePracticing the fluid upper body movements of ballet and creating lines with the arms, head, and body to beautiful music is one of my favorite elements of classical dancing. The way arm and upper body movements harmonize with those of the legs, the relationship to spatial geometry, and the range of expression available makes my heart sing. This article and video series is focused on descriptions of the Port de Bras (“carriage of the arms” or arm movement exercises) of the Cecchetti Technique of Classical Ballet, and I have an upcoming series on Port de Bras from the...2021-10-2911 min

A Blythe Coach069: Gretel & Hansel Fairytale for Creative Dance - Music, Storytelling, Improv & ChoreographyIn October around Halloween time, I like to teach the story of “Hansel and Gretel” in my dance classes, or as I like to think of it, “Gretel and Hansel.” Alphabetically it follows and arguably, Gretel is the real hero of the tale since she uses her wits and bravery to save them from the witch. Including a range of expression and emotional content, beautiful music, natural and supernatural characters, it is rich with possibilities for dance improvisation, choreography, and education. This story fits in well with witch dances and other spooky themes like ghosts, bats, cat...2021-10-2520 min

A Blythe Coach068: Brilliant Batterie - Fluttering Footwork in Balletic Leg BeatsI’m bringing you a ballet concept today that is so fun to watch and also to do, batterie or beats of the legs in classical ballet, which we do as we advance our jumping technique and performance practice. Batterie is a fun and exciting addition to our ballet variations, petit, and grand allegro. It captures the exuberance, joy, and power of certain characters and situations and celebrates the balletic love of flight and virtuosity. “Beats, the general French for which is batterie, are steps in which one leg is beaten against the other. Beats bring into ball...2021-10-1814 min

A Blythe Coach066: Falling for Gravity, Gaining Momentum, Swinging to the Stars“How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till I can see so wide, Rivers and trees and cattle and all Over the countryside– Till I look down on the garden green, Down on the roof so brown– Up in the air I go flying again, Up in the air and down!” - Robert Louis Stevenson "There are swings that are released...2021-10-0218 min

A Blythe Coach064: Daring Yoga Dancer Pose - story, strategy, & benefits of NatarajasanaNatarajana / King Dancer / Lord of the Dance Pose, more commonly referred to simply as “Dancer,” is an iconic and challenging yoga pose that invites us to discover our own courage and compassion. Shiva-as-Nataraj is classically depicted standing atop a mischievous gnome as he dances and plays a drum. A cobra winds around Shiva’s neck, his dreadlocks swirl around his head, a ring of fire encircles him, a flame also burns in the palm of his hand. Dancer is a standing one-legged balancing shape, where one foot is lifted behind us, grasped by the hand as we t...2021-09-1715 min

A Blythe Coach062: Wake Up! Yoga for Energy & EnthusiasmWhat fosters energy and youthful enthusiasm in your life? What rituals help you wake up and maintain mindful presence? I’m Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst, and that’s what I’m exploring today in episode 62 of the A Blythe Coach Podcast, which provides weekly dance education & coaching to move through life with balance, grace, & power! Recently, students of mine shared experiences of insomnia, and I researched yoga poses, taught sequences on the theme, and compiled those and other natural approaches into the Seeking Sweet Sleep: Yogic Insomnia Solutions blog. Of course, we’re all unique and have dif...2021-09-0313 min

A Blythe Coach060: Summer Dance Intensive - Continuation & CompletionI have definitely been feeling the effects of my personal Summer Dance Intensive since week one and am feeling noticeably more stable, secure, and fit to dance. It’s amazing how minimal effort each day can yield noticeable gains in strength and stability, flexibility and range of motion, and general well-being. Week four is all about continuing the work we’ve started, finishing strong, and getting complete on our efforts so far. We are fostering a Creative State of Being and connecting with the Element of Air, setting up to keep your practice going after the “Intensive” is compl...2021-07-2612 min

A Blythe Coach059: Adaptive Summer Dance Intensive Week 2Welcome back for week 2 out of 4 in my first-ever “Adaptive Adult Summer Dance Intensive” If you would like to immerse yourself in dance or yoga this summer and don’t have the chance to attend such an extensive workshop in-person, I’m offering this program as an at-home online option that can flexibly meet your needs. Because of its virtual nature, you don’t have to participate synchronously in real-time, so you can also start the program anytime! Today in episode 059, I am outlining the second week of a month-long summer dance program, so go back and listen to...2021-07-1207 min

A Blythe Coach053: Yogic Approaches to Sweet Sleep & Natural Insomnia SolutionsI’ve been reading Eat, Pray, Love recently (finally!) and Elizabeth Gilbert puts a fine point on it, divulging that during a particularly difficult part of her life she was treated for depression, including her last resort of taking medication: “I could finally sleep. This was the real gift, because when you cannot sleep, you cannot get yourself out of the ditch, there’s not a chance.” What fosters good sleep in your life? What rituals help you wind down and relax in order to fall asleep and rest peacefully? That’s what I’m exploring today in episode 5...2021-05-2822 min

A Blythe Coach052: Ten Things I have Learned as an Online Creator - celebrating one year Podcasting, YouTubing & BloggingI have always been, and identified as, a creator or an artist. But as far as the sense of becoming an online content creator, as long as I have been reading blogs (at least since at least 2005 with Zen Habits), watching YouTube videos, and listening to podcasts, the teacher in me has wanted to learn how to use these means to convey what I know. Ever since I began building an international network of friends, students, and clients, and especially since moving to Germany, I’ve understood the value of online communication and collaboration. Then, 18 months into my...2021-05-2124 min

A Blythe Coach042: Lazy Minimal Fitness - Cross-training for dance and overall well-beingThere are two ways to look at my approach to achieving my goals, especially when it comes to today’s topic of fitness: there is the positive interpretation, or “efficient,” and the negative way, or “lazy.” But it doesn't matter how my behavior is interpreted, as long as it is getting me the results that I seek! In order to achieve my most important goals, I need to prioritize, and along the way I have learned to find the least amount of effort to accomplish what I desire. Even big goals begin with these small steps! Today in...2021-03-1216 min

A Blythe Coach040: Go Bananas for the Splits - Yoga HanumanasanaIn the book Myths of the Asanas**, which details the stories behind the names of yoga’s poses, Alanna Kaivalya and Arjuna van der Kooij tell the tale of the monkey god Hanuman, who inspired the iconic forward-splitting yoga pose: “Hanuman’s journey, as recounted in the Ramayama (the epic tale of Rama), is one of faith, fearlessness, and complete devotion. Hanuman is said to embody all of the qualities of the yogi, and his story reflects our own in many ways. How many times have we forgotten our own divinity only to fall back into the same self-defeating way of...2021-02-2410 min

A Blythe Coach038: Beach Bonfire Guided Elements VisualizationThis podcast includes bite-sized insights on dance, yoga, well-being, creativity, and joy! Today in episode 38, we’re taking a mental trip to a beach bonfire, where the scene is set to unwind your tension and tune you in to the beauty of nature. In ballet and modern dance, I have always delighted in movement inspired by imagery of the natural world, food, mythology, art, poetry…in fact in podcast episode 006: Using Visualization + Imagery in dance, yoga & meditation I discussed imagery in general, as well as read a poem called “Fragile and Rooted” about a flower blooming, which then insp...2021-02-1014 min

A Blythe Coach037: Powerful Portfolios & Loving Who You AreIn his book, Launch Your Life, Morgan Rich explains how we can come to know and appreciate our unique qualities and preferences: “Who you are is a combination of how your brain works and what is in your heart and your body. When you Know Yourself, you understand that you are okay just the way you are. You will always continue to expand who you are and what you know, and you get to decide what is best for you and what you care about.” (p. 139) This includes how you personally learn about the world and what you...2021-02-0309 min

A Blythe Coach034: Goal-Setting for Dancers (& Humans)We all come to dance (or whatever artistic practices we pursue) for diverse reasons, and our physical bodies and life experiences vary widely, so naturally our intentions and desired results will also vary. One thing that we all share is that if we don’t have clearly-defined objectives, we have no chance of achieving them. Further, the act of writing our goals itself seems to help us accomplish them. Mel Robbins states: “According to research by Dominican University of California psychology professor Dr. Gail Matthews, by simply writing down your goals, you are 42% more likely to achieve them...2021-01-1310 min

A Blythe Coach012: Acknowledgement, Révérence, & NamasteIn Yoga philosophy, my favorite translation of the “Namaste” greeting is: “The light/highest in me salutes/acknowledges the light/highest in you.” This means that coming from my own place of light and goodness, I acknowledge the same in you. My practices are to come from this place consistently, and to see others, ALL others. Practicing seeing the light in all connects us to our true Self, and ultimately Samadhi, or bliss. In the classical dance tradition of Ballet, we also have special ways of greeting and expressing respect for one another. We may enter the dancing...2020-07-1704 min

A Blythe Coach007: Black Lives Matter & Loving Your NeighborIt seems like my country is on fire over racial injustice this week. The police brutality, unrest, and murder is terrifying and particularly deadly for innocent people of color. I am sad for the pain people are feeling, but inspired by the action and response of caring folks. I makes proud to see citizens are standing up against discrimination and violence. As we move into Gay Pride Month, we are reminded of the demonstration-turned-riot at the Stonewall Inn that is credited with catalyzing the gay rights movement of the ‘70’s and beyond and to stand in solidarity with...2020-06-0504 min

A Blythe Coach006: Using Visualization + Imagery in dance, yoga & meditationIn a recent survey of my students, I was pleased that one of the responses regarding what they particularly enjoy in my teaching is the imagery. One student noted: “I love the food analogies and the language choices. The imagery really resonates.” Hi, this is Blythe Stephens of A Blythe Coach: dance education & coaching to move through life with balance, grace, & power. This podcast includes bite-sized insights on ballet, dance, yoga, well-being, creativity, and joy! In this weekly series, I have been discussing resources for being present in the body, creating, and connecting with self and...2020-05-2804 min