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Called & CrownedWhat If Your Real Assignment Looks Nothing Like Your Dream? ft. Rex CrainYour calling isn’t just about you. It carries breakthroughs for others.
And when you obey, miracles move.
Rex Crain is an acclaimed speaker, writer, and peak performance coach who has spent the last 25 years helping people unlock their potential and walk boldly in their God-given calling. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, entertainment executives, medical professionals, and individuals from all walks of life, from the world’s most elite stages to some of its most broken places.
In this episode, Rex unpacks the radical decision that took him from the MLB...2025-07-231h 26
REXEmily Hargreaves - Netball, farming & academiaDom talks with recent Lincoln University graduate Emily Hargreaves about her netball sports scholarship, moving back to the family dairy farm, her summer internship at Halter and training to become an AB technician. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.2025-05-2111 minREXREX May 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Laura Morrison from The Gullies and Lincoln Sports Scholarship Graduate Emily HargreavesOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week... He talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton with husband Richard, about being elected as Vice-President of the Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers branch, her recent trip to Singapore as part of a NZ delegation and her role on the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group... And he talks with recent Lincoln University graduate...2025-05-2154 minREXREX October 14th - Rick Walker from ANZCO, Mike Arnold from LeaderBrand, Chris Smith from FAR and Emily Arvidson from TeinyOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the 2024 asparagus harvest, the best way to cook it and the development of new harvesting technology... He talks with Chris Smith, Technology Manager for the Foundation for Arable Research, about moisture probes, what's new in precision agriculture and the new FAR technology strategy... An...2024-10-1445 minREXREX September 4th - High Ground Dairy Expert Stu Davison, Podcast Hosts Myfanwy Alexander + Emily Walker, Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith + Meat The Need General Manager Zellara HoldenOn today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones catches up with High Ground Dairy expert Stu Davison about the latest GDT auction results... She chats to Ag in Conversation Podcast hosts Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander about their journey to dispel farming myths and misinformation... She talks to Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith about her Nuffield journey so far... And she chats to Zellara Holden, Meat the Need CEO about the current state of food banks across the country right now. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural...2024-09-0452 min
Deep Thoughts About Stupid Sh*t: A Pop-Culture PodcastDeep Thoughts about King Kong with William Patrick DaySend us a textWas it beauty that killed the beast? Or was it capitalism…aided by airplanes?On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Tracie and Emily welcome Oberlin Professor Pat Day to talk about the ape, the myth, the movie legend: King Kong. Prof. Day walks us through how the original filmmakers in 1933 used new technology (A musical score! Claymation! The newly-built Empire State building!) to critique how technology destroys nature. The conversation covers all three versions of Kong: 1933 starring Fay Wray, 1976 starring Jessica Lange, and 2005 starring Naomi Watts, and we discuss the...2024-06-251h 02REXREX May 31st - Sirma Karapeeva from the MIA, Emily Lucas from West Coast Pies, DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker, and Jadene Irvine from GenesisOn today's podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the US overtaking China as New Zealand's largest red meat market... He talks with Emily Lucas from West Coast Pies about the local ingredients that makes up their award-winning pies... He talks with DairyNZ CEO about World Milk Day (June 1) and the importance of dairy to the NZ economy... And he talks with Jadene Irvine from Genesis about the deals on offer for dairy farmers involved with Moving Day. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming...2024-05-3041 min
ET Story 故事飛碟EP57 Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna the Very First Chicken你能想像~ 個子嬌小的小雞竟然敢和一頭兇猛的暴龍對抗？ 小雞Edna是如何運用勇氣和智慧 擊敗了可怕的暴龍 拯救了整座森林呢? -- 本集故事改編自 書名: Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna the Very First Chicken 作者: Douglas Rees 繪圖: Jed Henry 出版者: Ingram International Inc Sound Effect from https://reurl.cc/mlzvpM -- FB粉絲團: ET Story 故事飛碟 IG搜尋: etstory.tw 各類合作請洽 : etstorytw@gmail.com 歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clf36n2q0039r01vw61tt3bbd/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting2024-05-1607 min
Straight Up Dog TalkCoping with Pet Loss & Grief: Saying Goodbye to Rex with Ness🌈 Have you ever lost a dog and felt like no one understood your grief?In this deeply emotional episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with Ness (@theplantnessmonster), who vulnerably shares the story of losing her heart dog, Rex. From navigating guilt to the painful choice of in-home euthanasia, Ness gives voice to the quiet grief so many pet parents carry alone.💛 In this episode, you’ll hear:• Rex’s story and the deep bond they shared • The emotional toll of saying goodbye to your first dog • Why in-home euth...2024-02-2853 minREXEmily WalkerEmily Walker is the owner of Tupu Strategic Ltd - she discusses her background as an engineer and her experience in rural leadership programmes and governance roles Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.2024-01-3014 min
Yoga for real life75: Season 1 final episode with Olivia Wilson Smith: What is self-compassion and why do we need it now?In the final episode of Season 1, Olivia Wilson Smith returns to the podcast to talk about self-compassion and why we need it now. Episode highlights include:
Defining self-compassion and identifying what self-compassion is not
An overview of Kristen Neff's book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Self-compassion practices
Olivia's and Emily's experiences practicing self-compassion
How to work with self-compassion on the yoga mat
Note to listeners: this is the final episode of Season 1. Please check out the intro to this episode for more details!
Olivia was previously featured on Episode 42: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis.
Yoga...2023-08-281h 02Yoga for real life74. Kati and Emily: Relating the eight-limbed path to the body's systemsKati Buckner, Charlotte-based yoga teacher, joins Emily on the podcast this week for a continuation of their anatomy discussions. In this episode, Kati relates the eight-limbed yogic path to the body's major systems. Episode highlights include:
An overview of the eight-limbed path, including: yamas (abstinences), niyamas (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawl), dharana (concentration), dyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption)
Relating the yogic path to the body's major systems, including: nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system
Learn more about Kati by visiting her website: https://www.yogawithkati.com/
Be sure to check out...2023-08-211h 14Yoga for real life73. Kim Weeks: "Lineage matters because it's deeper"Kim Weeks, of Weeks Well, joins Emily on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about yoga lineage and why it matters. Kim is a Certified Iyengar Yoga and Registered Yoga School with 25 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and also business. From her website, Kim works "in direct, real-life experience, research, and a deep respect for study and lineage." Episode highlights include:
Kim's introduction to yoga during her college studies in Germany
Kim's experience practicing and teaching Integral yoga
Evolution of modern-day postural yoga in the West
Trauma responses in yoga practice
What yoga lineage is and why it matters
...2023-08-141h 19Yoga for real life72. Natalie Piet: Embracing Ayurvedic constitution for a "life well lived"Natalie Piet joins Emily on the podcast for a discussion of Ayurveda. This episode is a continuation of Episode 49: Introduction to Ayurveda. In this episode, Natalie discusses ways we can embrace our current constitution to bring consciousness and balance to our lives. Episode highlights include:
An introduction to Panchakarma
Benefits of self massage
An overview of the 5 elements (earth, air, fire, water, and space) and how these manifest in the body
How building an understanding of our own nature can bring wholeness to our lives
Cooling practices for the summer months
The importance of consistent practice
Natalie has been featured...2023-08-071h 04Yoga for real life71. Yamas series: Identifying "just enough" and walking with God with Nichol and EmilyNichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective in Greensboro, NC joins Emily on the podcast for the fourth of a 5-part series of the yamas, the first limb of the yogic path. In this episode, we focus on brahmacharya (non-excess) from a variety of perspectives related to our practice on and off the mat. Episode highlights include:
Identifying what is "just enough:" not excessive but also not too little
How to relate to brahmacharya in physical movement practice
The literal meaning of brahmacharya: behavior that leads to brahman, the divine
Episode 64. Yamas series: The complexity of asteya (non-stealing)
Episode 48. Yama...2023-07-3144 minYoga for real life70. Mindy Eisenberg: Universal, accessible breathworkMindy Eisenberg, yoga therapist specializing in multiple sclerosis in the Detroit, MI area, joins Emily on the podcast for a conversation about breathwork, which has become a passion for her. Episode highlights include:
How Mindy became interested in breathwork
How breathwork is so essential for an anxious, stressed society
Challenges with teaching breathing in online settings
Students' concerns about the "right" way to breathe
Ways to incorporate breath, mantra, and mudra into postural yoga (asana)
Learn more about Mindy's offerings on her website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/
Mindy was...2023-07-2458 minYoga for real lifeSummer replay: Trauma-informed weightlifting with Tristin MillerTristin Miller, visual artist and USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about trauma-informed weight lifting. Highlights include:
Tristin's background as a visual artist and how that influenced her experience as an athlete and coach
Why Tristin started strength training and her experience in this often male-dominated world
How weightlifting can be trauma-informed
Why incorporating other movement modalities into our yoga practice is so important
To learn more about Tristin, visit her website: ONE REP Weightlifting (https://www.tristinmiller.com/) or her awesome Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tristinmillerartist/?hl=en
Yoga...2023-07-171h 10Yoga for real lifeSummer reply: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis with Olivia Wilson SmithI'm traveling this week, so I'm sharing a listener favorite in case you missed this one. Check back next week for a new episode!
In our last episode of 2022, I talked with Olivia Wilson Smith, who I met a few months ago at a workshop with Nichol at the Ahava Yoga Collective. Olivia kindly offered to be a guest on the podcast to talk about her work teaching yoga to children at Youth Focus, a local organization that provides supportive housing to children, teens, and young adults who are at risk, in crisis, have run away, or experiencing homelessness. Highlights...2023-07-1054 minYoga for real life69. Kati and Emily: Anatomy basics for all practitionersKati Buckner is back on the podcast for a beginner-friendly deep dive into anatomy basics. Topics include:
Muscle actions: concentric, eccentric, and isometric
Joint actions: abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension
Why this is important for yoga students and teachers and how to apply this in your practice.
Be sure to check out Kati's other episodes:
65. Kati and Emily: Body awareness for everyone
54. Kati and Emily: Let's talk about yoga teacher trainings
44. Kati Buckner: Is it yoga or mindful movement? (A teacher's existential question.)
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
Click here to join my e...2023-07-031h 06Yoga for real life68. Shelley Shindler: Everyday wisdom, feminism, and Jewish mysticismDetroit-based yoga teacher and practitioner Shelley Shindler joins Emily on the podcast this week for a lovely conversation about Shelley's experiences as a yoga teacher and practitioner. Episode highlights include:
Shelley's introduction to yoga and experiences in Anusara yoga
How feminism influenced Shelley's spiritual practice
Intertwining Jewish mysticism and yogic philosophy
The importance of being a strong woman in both body and mind.
To learn more about Shelley, visit her website: https://www.shelleyshindleryoga.com/
The book referenced in the episode, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithem...2023-07-0356 minYoga for real lifeSummer replay: Yoga with scoliosis with Joyce WeingartenIn this episode, Emily talks with her mom about her mom's journey into yoga as a way to promote spinal health and develop body awareness. Highlights include:
Joyce's yoga beginnings taking a body awareness class
A fun discussion about leotards, leg warmers, and "slimnastics" in the 80s
Transitioning to practicing in a gym setting to a yoga studio in the 90s
Joyce's experience with scoliosis beginning in her teenage years and how yoga has been a part of maintaining spinal health
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Y...2023-06-1943 minYoga for real life67. Ron and Emily: Challenges with practice off the matRon and Emily talk about challenges that arise with living your practice off the mat and how we've worked with them. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2023-06-1230 minYoga for real life66. Brandon Joyner: Deep dive into minority representation in yogaBrandon Joyner, yoga teacher in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about minority representation in yoga. Episode highlights include:
Inclusivity through the simple act of reaching out
How vulnerability and accountability affect inclusivity
The importance of taking yoga out of the studio setting
Equity in yoga offerings for children, adults, and teacher trainings
How working for equity aligns with yogic philosophy and the risks of spiritual bypassing
Brandon was previously featured in Ep. 57: Showing up as an African American male yoga teacher: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uLcI9AwXmAb
You can learn more about Brandon by visiting...2023-06-051h 01Yoga for real life65. Kati and Emily: Body awareness for everyoneKati Buckner is back on the podcast for a fun episode about what we promised not to call yoga anatomy for yoga practitioners and teachers. Episode highlights include:
Defining proprioception and interoception and why they are important on and off the mat
Benefits for both yoga practitioners of having a basic understanding of anatomy
How understanding anatomy helps teachers create more skillful sequences
How we can take the body awareness we learn in yoga off the mat
Be sure to check out Kati's other episodes on the podcast:
54. Let's talk about yoga teacher trainings
2023-05-291h 05Yoga for real life64. Yamas series: The complexity of asteya (non-stealing) with Nichol and EmilyNichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective joins Emily on the podcast this week for the third in a 5-part series on the yamas (outer observances). In this episode we discuss asteya (non-stealing) and the surprising complexity of this topic in our relationships with ourselves and others.
Episode 48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view of ahimsa (non-harming)
Episode 58: Yamas series: Living boldly through satya (truthfulness)
The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice/dp/0974470643
Learn...2023-05-2238 minYoga for real life63. Beth Hansen: Leading with the edge of inclusivity and healthy life-"style"Beth Hansen, founder of Lark Fitness Company in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast this week to talk about inclusive fitness culture and creating a healthy life-"style." Episode highlights include:
How Beth got into the fitness world after breaking her back
Lark Fitness Company's values and "four agreements"
Connections between fitness companies like Lark that have values statements and yoga philosophy
Why we need fitness spaces that lead with the edge of including diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community
The importance of having a skilled teacher or coach, no matter what you're practicing and studying
To learn more...2023-05-1559 minYoga for real life62. Jane Cable: Coming home starts with the breathJane Cable, longtime friend and yoga teacher in Asheville, NC, joins Ron and Emily in this episode to talk about using the breath to inform both our yoga practice and how we care for ourselves. Episode highlights include:
How we can use the breath as a guide not only for asana (yoga postures) but for all of our interactions throughout our day
How surrender makes space for new growth
Why each of us left the hot yoga community
Jane's work with osteoarthritis and how that has changed her practice
To learn more about Jane, send her an...2023-05-0855 minYoga for real life61. Ron and Emily: What's the best practice for your day to day?Ron is back on the podcast this week for a short episode about choosing the right practice for your day to day. This is an addendum to our popular episode about this topic. Episode highlights include:
A recap of our previous episode: 11. What's the best practice for you right now?
How daily sadhana, including our yoga, meditation, and self-study practices, inform our interactions with ourselves and others.
A conversation about "post-lineage" yoga and it's effect on how we practice.
Listening to what our body needs on the mat.
If you like what you find here, be sure...2023-05-0137 minYoga for real life60. Dawn Leonard: Sacred rhythms and unlocking empowermentIt was such a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with Dawn Leonard who is a women’s wellness educator and yoga teacher in Greensboro, North Carolina. Episode highlights:
How Dawn used yoga practices to heal her body and through her pregnancy.
How women can use spirituality and sacred healing practices for embodiment and empowerment.
Dawn's approach to her work as a women's wellness educator, which includes not only yoga but her work as a doula, childbirth educator, and energy healer.
To learn more about Dawn:
Visit her website, Sacred Rhythms: https://sacred-rhythms.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sr...2023-04-2559 minYoga for real life59. Erin Betlej: Weaving together asana and GodLongtime friend and yoga teacher Erin Betlej joins Emily on the podcast to talk about her experience weaving together her work in yoga and Christian ministry. Episode highlights:
How Erin finds the divine on her yoga mat by working with the breath, body, and spirit
Weaving together yogic practices and philosophy into ministry.
Erin's experience coming up against resistance to referencing God in yoga spaces and bringing yoga to Christian spaces.
Erin is a minister at Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jamestown, NC: https://jumc.org/home
Erin teaches yoga at Willow Wellness Center in High Point, NC: https://www...2023-04-1753 minYoga for real life58. Yamas series: Living boldly through Satya (truthfulness) with Nichol and EmilyNichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective joins Emily on the podcast this week for the second in a 5-part series on the yamas (outer observances). In this episode we discuss satya (truthfulness) and what it means to live boldly through the process of being true to oneself in order to be truthful to others.
We had some technical issues at the end of the episode, so it's a bit of an abrupt ending, but I hope you enjoy the conversation regardless.
Episode 48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view...2023-04-1050 minYoga for real life57. Brandon Joyner: Showing up as an African American male yoga teacherBrandon Joyner, yoga teacher in Greensboro, North Carolina, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about his yoga journey and African American male representation in the yoga community. Episode highlights include:
How yoga helped Brandon cope with the loss of his father and grandparents
Brandon's journey into teacher training by way of a BIPOC scholarship
Being an African American male yoga student and teacher
Showing up as one's true self even in the most challenging times
You can learn more about Brandon by visiting his Instagram page: @bjoyner17
Brandon teaches at Ahava Yoga Collective, Find...2023-04-0358 minYoga for real life56. Carey Sims: Universality, connection, and equityCarey Sims, our guest from episode 32, is back on the podcast this week! Although we had intended to talk about the power imbalances and problematic guru figures in some of the yoga lineages, Carey moved the conversation forward to talk about finding universality, connection, and equity in yoga.
If you haven't listened to Carey's first episode on the podcast, be sure to check out Episode 32 here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JRqVS4MAuyb
To learn more about Carey, visit his website: https://www.careysims.com/
2023-03-271h 05Yoga for real life55. Ron and Emily: Yoga, food, and ahimsaA brief and informal episode with Ron and Emily discussing yoga and food, including suggestions for what to eat before and after practice, navigating a vegan diet, and how practicing ahimsa can inform not only our food choices but our interactions with others and the environment.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2023-03-2040 min
Ghostlight BEHIND THE CURTAINBehind The Curtain Episode 8Rex watched the Oscars, Everything Everywhere All at Once, J-LO is a bad tipper, Jenna Ortega SNL, we hate Vegas, Concerts should be in the afternoons, Don't talk to Daryl Hall about John Oats, Bree hates Taylor Swift, don't look me in the eyes, Rex was on Judging Amy, Sheldon is gay, Rosanne went crazy, doing dishes sucks, Bree hates Outside Smell, Bree made Emily sit down in the shower, Bree is on lockdown, AARP, Streaming apps. www.ghostlightpa.com2023-03-1859 minYoga for real life54. Kati and Emily: Let's talk about yoga teacher trainingsIn this episode, Kati and Emily talk about the process of creating the teacher training using the Yoga Alliance standards and take a little time to reflect on months of work we did together to create Kati's Sit Well Yoga School. Other highlights include:
Our differing thoughts about when is the best time to take a teacher training.
Some guidance on how to choose a teacher training based on your personality and learning style.
What to expect during a teacher training and how to make the most out of the experience.
To learn more about Kati, visit...2023-03-131h 06Yoga for real life53. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Cultivating the Creative Matrix of BeingSara Flanders and Natalie Piet are return guests to talk about their upcoming Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training, Cultivating the Creative Matrix of Being. Highlights include:
What our creative matrix is and how can we cultivate this expression of ourselves.
An overview and intertwining of Anusara yoga, the Shakta-Shaiva traditions, and meditation.
The philosophy behind offering separate (but complementary) yoga immersion and teacher training.
How completing a teaching training is an expression of our own being in the world.
If you're interested in learning more about Sara and Natalie's immersion and teacher training, see the links below:...2023-03-061h 03Yoga for real life52. Tristin Miller: Trauma informed weightliftingTristin Miller, visual artist and USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about trauma-informed weight lifting. Highlights include:
Tristin's background as a visual artist and how that influenced her experience as an athlete and coach
Why Tristin started strength training and her experience in this often male-dominated world
How weightlifting can be trauma-informed
Why incorporating other movement modalities into our yoga practice is so important
To learn more about Tristin, visit her website: ONE REP Weightlifting (https://www.tristinmiller.com/) or her awesome Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tristinmillerartist...2023-02-271h 11Yoga for real life51. Sophia Phillips: Yoga and body imageSophia Phillips, yoga teacher and doula in Asheville, NC, is back on the podcast this week to discuss yoga and body image, how this became an issue among yoga practitioners, and how we can cultivate an attitude of body positivity in our practice.
You can follow Sophia on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lemonblossombirthyoga. She also teaches at Hot Yoga Asheville, West Asheville Yoga, and Flow of Life Yoga.
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com
Subscribe t...2023-02-2038 minYoga for real life50. Ron and Emily: Celebrating 50 episodes and 3 years of Yoga with Emily RexA special duo episode with Ron and Emily reflecting on 50 podcast episodes and 3 years of Yoga with Emily Rex with a fun tangent about Tu Bishvat (Birthday of the Trees). Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2023-02-1333 minYoga for real life49. Natalie Piet: Introduction to AyurvedaNatalie Piet is back (Ep. 33: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/q3p8Zrtgbxb) to talk with Emily about all things Ayurveda. Highlights include:
An overview of Ayurveda
How Ayurveda is a consciousness-based practice
How we can use Ayurvedic practices to bring more balance and harmony into our lives
An overview of the doshas and how they affect our constitution
Natalie Piet: https://www.earthskymoon.com/
Banyan Botanicals (Natalie's recommended Ayurvedic resource): https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
Click...2023-02-0653 minYoga for real life48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view of ahimsa (non-harming) with Nichol and EmilyNichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective is back for a multi-part series on the yamas, commonly referred to as the moral and ethical guidelines for yoga practitioners. In this episode, we explore taking a broad view of the first yama: ahimsa or non-harming. Highlights include:
An overview of the 8-limbed path and the 5 yamas
How exploring non-harming starts with our own relationship with ourselves
What ahimsa can look like on the yoga mat
How fear plays into our attitude toward non-harming
The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele on Amazon: https://www.amazon...2023-02-0654 minGhostlight BEHIND THE CURTAINBehind the Curtain Episode 1Our FIRST podcast episode! We talk about the current status of our theater, Ghostlight Performing Arts; upcoming showcases at the Slippery Pig, Rex learns about hamburger menus, Bree's daughter Emily tells us about her high school production of a Harry Potter spin-off called PUFFS and we talk about their upcoming musical WILLY WONKA! www.ghostlightpa.com2023-01-2528 minYoga for real life47. Ron and Emily: Limitations of an "asana only" practiceRon and Emily are back for a duo episode! Highlights include:
A follow up conversation from our interview with Kati Buckner (Ep. 44: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nWftxp3rMwb)
Reconciling an "asana only" practice
A little bit on the yamas, yoga's ethical principles
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2023-01-2344 minYoga for real life46. Libby Hinsley: Hypermobility and yoga, a fresh perspectiveLibby Hinsley, doctor of physical therapy and yoga therapist in Asheville, NC, joins Emily for a conversation about hypermobility in yoga practice. Highlights include: An explanation of what hypermobility is, how collagen works, and how we can recognize hypermobility in our bodies How to understand when hypermobility becomes is problematic De-emphasizing flexibility and aesthetics in modern postural yoga and taking our experience inward To learn more about Libby, visit her website: https://www.libbyhinsley.com/ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com Subscribe to our email list: http://eepurl.com/icOan9 Yoga with emily rex website: h...2023-01-1657 minYoga for real life45. Sophia Phillips: Empowering women through doula work and yogaSophia Phillips, yoga teacher and doula in Asheville, NC, joins Emily and Ron for a conversation about women's wellness. Highlights include:
What a doula is and the integral role they can play in helping women through pregnancy and childbirth
How women can advocate for themselves in and outside of the wellness space
Creating community in prenatal yoga
You can follow Sophia on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lemonblossombirthyoga. She also teaches at Hot Yoga Asheville, West Asheville Yoga, and Flow of Life Yoga.
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex@g...2023-01-0953 minYoga for real life44. Kati Buckner: Is it yoga or mindful movement? (A teacher's existential question.)Kati Buckner, yoga teacher and lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina, joins Ron and Emily to explore the existential question: Is it yoga or just mindful movement? Highlights include:
How Kati's relationship with yoga practice has been ever evolving
An interesting side conversation about the Yoga Alliance
Kati's exploration of being a yoga teacher versus being a movement instructor
What Kati's practice looks like now in light of the above reflections
To learn more about Kati, visit her website: https://www.yogawithkati.com/
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com2023-01-021h 11Yoga for real life43. Bonus reply with Carey Sims: Intertwining yoga philosophy, religion, and adaptive yoga To finish off 2022, here's a bonus replay of our most popular episode, the conversation Ron and I had with Carey Sims. Happy New Year!
Original show notes:
In this episode Ron and Emily talk with Carey Sims, yoga teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, about yoga philosophy, religion, and adaptive yoga. Carey shares how he weaves together these fields of practice and study into his work. Some highlights include:
How we can bring yoga ethics into our practice on and off the mat
A discussion of the religious aspects of modern yoga
C...2022-12-261h 08Yoga for real life42. Olivia Wilson Smith: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisisIn our last episode of 2022, I talked with Olivia Wilson Smith, who I met a few months ago at a workshop with Nichol at the Ahava Yoga Collective. Olivia kindly offered to be a guest on the podcast to talk about her work teaching yoga to children at Youth Focus, a local organization that provides supportive housing to children, teens, and young adults who are at risk, in crisis, have run away, or experiencing homelessness. Highlights from our conversation include:
Olivia's yoga background and why she decided to become a yoga teacher.
Olivia's work as a social worker...2022-12-1953 minYoga for real life41. Joyce Weingarten: Yoga with scoliosis and developing body awarenessIn this episode, Emily talks with her mom about her mom's journey into yoga as a way to promote spinal health and develop body awareness. Highlights include:
Joyce's yoga beginnings taking a body awareness class
A fun discussion about leotards, leg warmers, and "slimnastics" in the 80s
Transitioning to practicing in a gym setting to a yoga studio in the 90s
Joyce's experience with scoliosis beginning in her teenage years and how yoga has been a part of maintaining spinal health
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Y...2022-12-1242 minYoga for real life40. Nichol and Emily: Regulating the nervous system, balancing yoga with other exerciseIn this episode, Nichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective is back on the podcast to talk about regulating stress over the holidays. Highlights include:
A discussion about how yoga can help regulate the sympathetic nervous system
How both Nichol and Emily use other forms of exercise to manage stress
The importance of taking time for self-care during the holiday season
How to identify what type of self care you need
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com
Subscribe to our email list: http://eepurl.com...2022-12-051h 01Yoga for real life39. Emily: Taking a reflective "time out" from asanaIn this solo episode, Emily shares her reflections on taking a 3-week "time out" from her postural yoga practice. It's a shorty episode, so if you're looking for something longer after you listen to this one, here are some listener favorites and hidden gems that you might enjoy:
32. Carey Sims: Intertwining philosophy, religion, and adaptive yoga.
33. Sarah Flanders and Natalie Piet: exploring consciousness in yoga
15. Nichol Walters: recovery, yoga, and love
37. Blake Tedder: coming home to embodiment and working through trauma
23. Mindy Eisenberg: adaptive yoga, breathing, and everyday spirituality
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at yogawithemilyrex...2022-11-2809 minYoga for real life38. Ron and Emily: Working with stagnancy in practiceIn this duo episode, Ron and Emily share reflections on the last few episodes and talk about working with stagnancy in practice. Highlights include:
Ron and Emily's takeaways from the past four episodes
Using a daily sadhana (spiritual practice) to adapt practice to your body and mind's needs
Adapting your practice to work with injuries
Strategies to reinvigorate your practice when you feel stagnant
Links, etc.:
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2022-11-2151 minYoga for real life37. Blake Tedder: coming home to embodiment and working through traumaIn this episode, Emily talks with Blake Tedder, social worker and yoga practitioner and teacher, about his journey into yoga, working with trauma, and embodiment practices. Highlights include:
How Blake found yoga and kirtan chanting in a gym
Blake's experiences working with trauma held in the body
Ways to connect with consciousness through yoga and everyday experiences
Blake's studies and friendship with Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten
Understanding yoga's structures in order to release attachment to them
To learn more about Blake, visit his website: http://blaketedder.com/
Blake's podcast with Angela Farmer and...2022-11-141h 11
Yoga for real life36. Amanda Phillips: Yoga nidra and yoga for bigger bodiesRon and Emily have a fresh conversation with Amanda Phillips, yoga teacher in Greensboro, NC, about yoga nidra and yoga for bigger bodies. Highlights include:
How Amanda found yoga as a way of improving her health during grad school.
Amanda's journey from struggling with staying still to teaching and practicing yoga nidra.
Amanda's creative process in developing variations of yoga poses to be more accessible to students practicing in bigger bodies.
You can learn more about Amanda on Instagram: @every.body_yoga
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Yoga for real life35. Nichol Walters: Creating community in yoga spacesNichol Walters, founder of the Ahava Yoga Collective, is back on the podcast this week for a raw conversation about creating community in yoga spaces right now. Here are some highlights from the episode:
How we’re working to create community right now
The unique challenges of running a non-profit yoga studio and bringing yoga to underserved populations
Teaching yoga in a way that aligns with our values as yoga practitioners
Learn more about Nichol and the Ahava Yoga Collective here: https://ahava-collective.com/
If you like what you fin...2022-10-311h 06Yoga for real life34. YRL on the mat: Standing balancing practiceThis beginner-friendly practices incorporates standing balancing postures to steady the mind and body.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2022-10-2706 minYoga for real life33. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Exploring consciousness in yogaEmily's yoga teachers, Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet, join Ron and Emily to explore the topic of consciousness in yoga. In Sara and Natalie’s offerings, they exquisitely weave together yoga philosophy, asana (postures), meditation, and other spiritual practices in ways that are accessible for “householders,” those who travel the spiritual path but also have wordly responsibilities. Some highlights of our discussion include:
An exploration of how to describe consciousness in yoga
How asana can help us learn about our own consciousness
Challenges that can arise when we embark on spiritual practices
How to cultivate our sadhana (spiritual practi...2022-10-2459 minYoga for real life32. Carey Sims: Intertwining yoga philosophy, religion, and adaptive yogaIn this episode Ron and Emily talk with Carey Sims, yoga teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, about yoga philosophy, religion, and adaptive yoga. Carey shares how he weaves together these fields of practice and study into his work. Some highlights include:
How we can bring yoga ethics into our practice on and off the mat
A discussion of the religious aspects of modern yoga
Carey's approach to teaching adaptive yoga
For more information about Carey and his offerings (including a really thought provoking blog!), check out his website: https://www.careysims.com/
...2022-10-171h 06Yoga for real life31. Ron and Emily: What exactly is alignment in yoga?In this duo episode, Ron and Emily discuss the changing views on alignment in yoga. We discuss:
David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual
The benefits and potential pitfalls of focusing on physical alignment in one's practice
How views about alignment in yoga have changed and evolved over the last two decades
We hope you enjoy!
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Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com...2022-10-1039 minYoga for real life30. YRL on the mat: Seated practice for spine healthRefresh your back with this beginner-friendly seated practice. Enjoy!
If you like what you find here, be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast and check out Emily's offerings:
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2022-10-0607 minYoga for real life29. Ron and Emily: Should you practice in person, online, or both?In this week’s episode, Ron and I discuss the array of benefits of in-person and online classes. Some highlights:
How online teaching can make yoga more accessible logistically, geographically, and financially
How in-person classes help cultivate community
The benefits of finding the right balance of the two formats
If you like what you find here, be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast and check out Emily's offerings:
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
Click here to join my em...2022-10-0334 minYoga for real life28. YRL on the mat: Quick shoulder openerIn this beginner-friendly standing practice, open your shoulders and upper back with eagle pose and a wide leg forward fold variation. A great practice to release tension in these areas.
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Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
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Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions...2022-09-2905 minYoga for real life27. Nichol Walters: Creating safe yoga spacesNichol Walters, founder of the Ahava Yoga Collective, is back with us for another episode! In this episode we talk about how to create safe yoga spaces. We talk about:
How we can foster safe and inclusive yoga spaces by giving thoughtful instructions.
How the structure and sequencing of a yoga class can make it more inclusive.
The significance of the physical postures in the larger context of a yoga practice.
Nichol's non-profit studio in Greensboro, NC: https://ahava-collective.com/
Catch Nichol's previous episode with us here:
15. Recovery, yoga, and love with Nichol...2022-09-2657 minYoga for real life26. YRL on the mat: Twisting to create space and freedomThis refreshing beginner-friendly practice includes a twisting lunge salutation to create space and freedom in the body and mind. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2022-09-2206 minYoga for real life25. Ron and Emily: Heart-led paths, meditation books that we keep coming back toIn this episode, Ron and Emily talk about our favorite meditation books, When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron and A Path With Heart by Jack Kornfield. We share:
How these books came into our lives and why we keep coming back to them for wisdom and inspiration.
How we’ve used the guidance in these books in our own practices on and off the mat.
A few basic strategies for getting started with a meditation practice.
There is a little audio interference at times during this episode, and we deeply apologize for that. It...2022-09-1950 minYoga for real life24. YRL on the mat: Sun salutation AsThis refreshing beginner-friendly practice includes three sun salutation As to reconnect your mind and body. Enjoy!
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Why breathing is so important for our physical and mental wellbeing
What is adaptive yoga and what an adaptive yoga class looks like for those with multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular conditions
Ways to incorporate spirituality into our practice and daily lives
Mindy has so much knowledge to share about these topics and so much more and we hope you enjoy this conversation!
2022-09-121h 04Yoga for real life22. YRL on the mat: Refreshing lunge sequenceThis refreshing beginner-friendly practice includes lunge twists, leg stretches, and child's pose. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2022-09-0807 minYoga for real life21. Ron and Emily: Yoga in Israel, facing fear in practice, and taming your sense of strivingFor this week's feature episode, Ron and Emily are recording together in person! We cover a variety of topics today, including:
Ron's experience practicing yoga on her most recent trip to Israel
Tips for practicing yoga in other cities and countries
Ways to face fear in practice
Potential pitfalls of striving versus acting skillfully when approaching challenging postures
You'll sense how happy we were just to be in the same room together and we hope you enjoy listening!
Helpful links for more information about some of the topics we discussed:
Accessible...2022-09-0551 minYoga for real life20. YRL on the mat: Full hip stretchThis beginner-friendly practice stretches all areas of the hip. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support2022-09-0106 minYoga for real life19. Jeffrey Shoaf: Understanding masculine energy in our yoga practiceIn this episode, co-hosts Emily and Ron talk with Jeffrey Shoaf about divine masculinity. Jeffrey is a yoga therapist, massage therapist and body worker, yoga educator and yoga teacher in Charlotte, North Caroline. In this episode, you'll learn about:
Characteristics of masculine and feminine energy
How to know if one of these energies is out of balance
Common challenges men may face in a yoga practice
How yoga can heal some of the imbalances in ourselves and the larger world
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Here's how to...2022-08-2954 minYoga for real life18. YRL on the mat: Fluid movementsThis beginner-friendly practice features fluid movements on hands and knees and in warrior 2 to cultivate ease and relaxation. Enjoy!
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How Michele found yoga during her career as a dancer and how her dance background informs her yoga practice and teaching style
How Michele learned to listen to her body to inform modifications so that she could use yoga to heal from several injuries
How curiosity and creativity inspire Michele's teaching
Michele's tips for practicing yoga during pregnancy
We h...2022-08-221h 02Yoga for real life16. YRL on the mat: Hands and knees practiceThis beginner-friendly yoga practice features postures from a hands and knees position, including cat-cow, leg stretches, and spine twists. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2022-08-1806 minYoga for real life15. Nichol Walters: Recovery, yoga, and loveIn this episode, Nichol and Emily talk about Nichol's journey into the world of yoga, how she brings yoga to people in recovery and those transitioning from homelessness and incarceration, and her beautiful studio, Ahava Collective, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
What I love about this episode is:
How openly Nichol shares her story of recovery and how she found yoga and meditation while in therapy.
Nichol's inspiration to becoming a yoga teacher so she could share the practice with those in recovery.
Nichol's passion about spreading the benefits of trauma-informed yoga by creating a safe space for...2022-08-151h 03Yoga for real life14. YRL on the mat: Side body stretches in warrior 2This beginner-friendly yoga practice features side body stretching within warrior 2. It's a great practice for feeling refreshed and doesn't require any props or even a mat. Enjoy!
If you like what you find here, be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast and check out Emily's offerings:
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
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Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com2022-08-1106 minYoga for real life13. Emily: What I want you to know about my yoga classesIn this shorty episode, I share what I want you to know about my classes. It's not to persuade you to buy a membership, but an opportunity for you to understand one yoga teacher's philosophy and help you navigate what you want to see from your yoga teacher.
In this episode I discuss:
Why my classes are challenging
How I provide individualized feedback online How to self manage your level of challenge during practice
Why continuing to grow as a yoga student is essential to teaching authentically
If you want to learn more about how to fi...2022-08-0812 minYoga for real life12. YRL on the mat: Relaxing floor stretchThis beginner-friendly yoga practice features a leg stretches and a spinal twist on the floor. It's a great practice for evening relaxation. A strap, belt, or tie may be helpful but not required to do the practice. Enjoy!
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Click here to...2022-08-0408 minYoga for real life11. Ron and Emily: What's the best yoga practice for you right now? In this episode, Emily and Ron have a candid discussion about the wide variety of yoga and how to choose the right one for you. You'll find:
Explanations of the many styles of yoga
How to find the best practice length and frequency for you
Why it's important to balance yoga with other forms of movement and exercise
Balancing practicing online with practicing in person
The benefits of practicing a wide variety of styles and adapting your practice to your body and mind's needs
As promised in the episode, here are links to Ron an...2022-08-0158 minYoga for real life10. YRL on the mat: Mindful lunge salutationThis beginner-friendly yoga practice features a mindful lunge salutation that incorporates leg stretches and a simple twist. Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2022-07-2807 minYoga for real life9. Carmen Cavanagh: Belly dancing to balancingIn this episode of Yoga for Real Life, co-hosts Ron Baron and Emily Rex talk with yoga teacher and good friend Carmen Cavanagh about her journey into the yoga world. Carmen offers beautiful wisdom and insight about her yoga practice and teaching philosophy including:
How she found yoga after owning a belly dancing studio How her yoga practice taught her self acceptance
How developing mindfulness and insight has informed and sustained her years-long practice
How her practice has influenced her teaching philosophy and love for teaching beginners
How she addresses common misconceptions about yoga
Carmen teaches yoga at th...2022-07-2552 minYoga for real life8. YRL on the mat: 5-minute seated sequence for relaxationThis beginner-friendly seated yoga practice is a great way to come back to your body and breath when you only have a few minutes. Postures include seated side stretch, cat-cow, low lunge, and butterfly pose. Enjoy!
If you like what you find here, be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast and check out Emily's offerings:
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Click here to email Emily...2022-07-2306 minYoga for real life7. Ron and Emily: Yoga in the real worldIn this episode of Yoga for Real Life, co-hosts Ron Baron and Emily Rex discuss their journeys into the world of yoga, how practice evolves over time, and some misconceptions about yoga. We hope you enjoy this enriching conversation!
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Click here...2022-07-1851 minYoga for real life6. YRL on the mat: Refreshing standing flowThis beginner-friendly standing yoga practice can be done anytime of day. Postures include side stretching, lunge salutations, and warrior 2. Enjoy!
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Yoga for real life5. Four tips for starting and maintaining a consistent yoga practiceIn this episode, I offer 4 practical tips for starting and maintaining a consistent yoga practice, whether you're just beginning your yoga path or have been practicing for many years. I discuss:
Why it's challenging to start practicing.
The importance of having a dedicated space and time for your practice.
How to make your practice meaningful and find community.
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Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com...2022-07-0404 minYoga for real life4. YRL on the mat: Finding balanceThis beginner-friendly standing yoga practice can be done anytime of day. Postures include side stretching, one-leg balance (big toe pose), and tree pose. Enjoy!
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Support...2022-06-2907 minYoga for real life3. YRL on the mat: Warrior 2This beginner-friendly yoga practice can be done anytime of day. Postures include seated side stretches and twists, warrior 2, side angle, and a wide leg forward fold. Enjoy!
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Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com2022-06-2407 minYoga for real life2. YRL on the mat: Lunge salutationsThis beginner-friendly yoga practice can be done anytime of day. Postures include cat-cow, leg stretches, downward facing dog, and a lunge salutation. Enjoy!
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Support this...2022-06-2007 minYoga for real life1. YRL TrailerHello and welcome to the Yoga for Real Life podcast! I’m your host, Emily Rex, and I’ve been practicing yoga for over 20 years. In this podcast you’ll find great resources to incorporate yoga into your real life, including: 5-10 minute yoga practices On- and off the mat tips, and Interviews with inspiring folks in the yoga community.
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Purposely PodcastREX AFRASIABI - The highs and lows of starting your own businessJoin over 1,000 companies that used this FREE resource below to understand and create better relationships with their millennial employees.Link: https://www.generationus.com.au/ebook-download-form/Listen to Rex's story and find out how this successful lawyer spent years of his career in fashion, traveling the world, before starting his own Law Firm, MA Legal. Rex's shares how his own passion for business, and creating a firm where his people count, make him the man he is today!In this episode, I talked with Rex, Principal and the founder of MA L...2020-12-0830 min
Halting Toward ZionSocial Vision and the Ten Commandments (Part 2)Last week we compared liberalism (what Thomas Sowell calls the Unconstrained Vision) to the Ten Commandments; today it's time to turn the same scrutiny on conservatism (the Constrained Vision). What happens when conservatism, rather than the Bible, becomes our default authority?
This Episode Features: Civil Religion; Rotten Oranges; Quacking Like A Christian; Suddenly, Scientology!; As Real As Burnt Bacon; The Apotheosis of George Washington; Honesty Is A Policy; and Everyone Is Now Most Assuredly Mad At Us.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/3gkGoDK-htz-49
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A Conflict of Visions - Thomas Sowell: https...2020-12-0756 min
Yoga for real lifeFoundations Class, Session 1June 17, 20202020-06-1859 min
Rex Sikes' Movie BeatRex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Director Josh BrandonJoshua Brandon, director. In his early 20s, Josh ran a theatre company with his cousin Steven known as CANNED LAUGHTER, which specialized in producing and directing world-renowned plays and musicals. In 2008, after less than two years in the industry, Josh and Steven sold a TV pilot to ABC Family called SINGLE GIRL THEORY. They worked as staff writers on CBS’s FRIEND ME before going their separate ways so Steven could concentrate on comedy and Josh on one hour drama and sci-fi. Josh wrote for SyFy's Haven in its last two seasons bringing back fan-favorite character William played by Eureka’s Colin...2020-05-192h 00