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Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 425: Ring's Lost Dog Ad Was Never About Dogs
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon's Ring product had a Super Bowl ad that generated a lot of discussion and backlash following its debut. A look inside Lego's Smart Brick technology. And NASA's Perseverance rover completed its first-ever drive fully planned by AI.
Jennifer talks about Amazon Ring's Super Bowl commercial that sparked a lot of backlash, which showcases its AI-powered Search Party feature, with concerns that it could be used as a means of a mass networked surveillance system.
Mikah is fascinated by the dive into Lego's new Smart Brick technology.
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2026-02-2057 minTotal Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 425: Ring's Lost Dog Ad Was Never About Dogs
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon's Ring product had a Super Bowl ad that generated a lot of discussion and backlash following its debut. A look inside Lego's Smart Brick technology. And NASA's Perseverance rover completed its first-ever drive fully planned by AI.
Jennifer talks about Amazon Ring's Super Bowl commercial that sparked a lot of backlash, which showcases its AI-powered Search Party feature, with concerns that it could be used as a means of a mass networked surveillance system.
Mikah is fascinated by the dive into Lego's new Smart Brick technology.
...
2026-02-2057 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 254: Mac Mini Home Theater
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-1520 minTotal Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 254: Mac Mini Home Theater
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-1520 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 424: Face Scans on Discord?
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verification process that sparked privacy concerns among users. And the Virtual Boy is back?
Amanda talks about an AI-powered dating app that was developed by a Stanford graduate and how dating for young adults is becoming more driven by tech.
Mikah talks about the social media addiction trial and comments made by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri.
Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show...
2026-02-131h 00Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 424: Face Scans on Discord?
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verification process that sparked privacy concerns among users. And the Virtual Boy is back?
Amanda talks about an AI-powered dating app that was developed by a Stanford graduate and how dating for young adults is becoming more driven by tech.
Mikah talks about the social media addiction trial and comments made by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri.
Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show...
2026-02-131h 00
Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 218: Critical HomeKit Update
The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think.
Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required
How to prepare your devices and household for the update
Steps to manually update the Apple Home system
Overview of post-update Home app features and settings
Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more
Matter accessories and updated connected services...
2026-02-1208 minTotal Mikah (Video)Hands-On Apple 218: Critical HomeKit Update
The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think.
Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required
How to prepare your devices and household for the update
Steps to manually update the Apple Home system
Overview of post-update Home app features and settings
Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more
Matter accessories and updated connected services...
2026-02-1208 min
Yoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthFeeling Accounted For: A Reflection on Yoga, Aging, and Self-Trust | Ep. 28In this reflective check-in episode, Mikah Horn pauses to share meaningful insights from the recent Yoga for Beginners Over 55 Challenge and the launch of the Lifelong Yoga Foundations live series.After several weeks of live teaching and community connection, three themes stood out clearly: what happens when yoga truly accounts for real bodies, why prevention-focused movement creates lasting motivation, and how powerful it feels to follow through on a promise to yourself.This episode is an invitation to soften expectations, release pressure, and reconnect with movement that feels sustainable and supportive for where you are...
2026-02-1007 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 253: Backing Up a Large Photo Library
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and can be automated as well.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-0815 minTotal Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 253: Backing Up a Large Photo Library
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and can be automated as well.
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-0815 min
Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone.
Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far.
Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-0653 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone.
Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far.
Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-0653 min
Total Mikah (Video)Hands-On Apple 217: Multitasking & Gestures on iPad
Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins.
How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad
Using gestures for multitasking and productivity
Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher
Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots
Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup
Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes
Host: Mikah Sargent
Download or su...
2026-02-0506 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 217: Multitasking & Gestures on iPad
Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins.
How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad
Using gestures for multitasking and productivity
Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher
Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots
Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup
Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes
Host: Mikah Sargent
Download or su...
2026-02-0506 min
Total Mikah (Audio)MacBreak Weekly 1010: A Strand of Woz's Beard Hair
Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $ 2.75 million. And new tech spec leaks of Apple's potential iPhone Fold hit the web!
Apple's record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like?.
Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world.
Apple's historic quarter doesn't change the need for AI reckoning.
Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options.
Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent...
2026-02-042h 19Total Mikah (Video)MacBreak Weekly 1010: A Strand of Woz's Beard Hair
Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $ 2.75 million. And new tech spec leaks of Apple's potential iPhone Fold hit the web!
Apple's record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like?.
Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world.
Apple's historic quarter doesn't change the need for AI reckoning.
Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options.
Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent...
2026-02-042h 19Yoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhy Slowing Down in Yoga Is The Way Back Into Your Body | Ep. 27Many people believe yoga only “works” if it feels fast, intense, or physically demanding. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explores why that belief can actually pull us further away from our bodies rather than help us reconnect.Slowing down in yoga is often misunderstood as doing less. In reality, it creates the conditions needed to feel more, sense more, and move with greater intention. When movement is rushed, it’s easy to rely on momentum and autopilot. When movement is slow, awareness has time to catch up.This episode unpacks how gentle...
2026-02-0308 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 252: Stopping Spam Callers
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-0114 minTotal Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 252: Stopping Spam Callers
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-02-0114 min
Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 422: Oracle's TikTok Takeover Starts With Outage
Jacob Ward joins the show this week! Big Tech is brewing up a battle for your kids. Scientists are using AI to identify dinosaur footprints. Looking into Apple's Creator Studio. And TikTok USDS blames Sunday's outages on a power outage.
Jacob Ward talks about recently released documents in lawsuits against big tech that showcase how social media companies are aggressively recruiting teens to their platforms.
Mikah Sargent gets very excited about scientists using AI in identifying dinosaur footprints.
Dan Moren of SixColors stops by to talk about the Apple Creator Studio collection that makes Final Cut Pro, Logic...
2026-01-2953 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 422: Oracle's TikTok Takeover Starts With Outage
Jacob Ward joins the show this week! Big Tech is brewing up a battle for your kids. Scientists are using AI to identify dinosaur footprints. Looking into Apple's Creator Studio. And TikTok USDS blames Sunday's outages on a power outage.
Jacob Ward talks about recently released documents in lawsuits against big tech that showcase how social media companies are aggressively recruiting teens to their platforms.
Mikah Sargent gets very excited about scientists using AI in identifying dinosaur footprints.
Dan Moren of SixColors stops by to talk about the Apple Creator Studio collection that makes Final Cut Pro, Logic...
2026-01-2953 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhen Injuries Change Your Yoga Practice | Ep. 26Many people stop practicing yoga after an injury, surgery, or the onset of chronic pain. Not because they no longer value yoga, but because they’re unsure how to practice safely in a body that has changed. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explores why this happens and why it does not have to mean the end of your yoga practice.This conversation gently challenges the idea that yoga should always look the same. Yoga is not about perfect poses or pushing through discomfort. It is a flexible system of movement, breath, and awareness th...
2026-01-2707 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 251: Accessing Drobo Files
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-01-2515 minTotal Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 251: Accessing Drobo Files
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-01-2515 min
Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 421: Mobile Gaming's High-Roller VIP Programs
Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini dive into some of tech's strangest new challenges: AI wearables causing psychological meltdowns, mobile games turning to casino-style tactics, and a viral EMF theory targeting NFL injuries. Get fresh perspectives on tech's impact from mental health to big-money gaming, plus a skeptical look at conspiracy theories in sports.
Meta AI Glasses & Mental Health: Emily discusses the case of a tech exec whose constant use of AI glasses led to financial trouble and delusions, highlighting unseen risks of wearable AI.
Gaming Industry's VIP Secrets: Mikah digs into how mobile games reward and track their...
2026-01-2242 minTotal Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 421: Mobile Gaming's High-Roller VIP Programs
Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini dive into some of tech's strangest new challenges: AI wearables causing psychological meltdowns, mobile games turning to casino-style tactics, and a viral EMF theory targeting NFL injuries. Get fresh perspectives on tech's impact from mental health to big-money gaming, plus a skeptical look at conspiracy theories in sports.
Meta AI Glasses & Mental Health: Emily discusses the case of a tech exec whose constant use of AI glasses led to financial trouble and delusions, highlighting unseen risks of wearable AI.
Gaming Industry's VIP Secrets: Mikah digs into how mobile games reward and track their...
2026-01-2242 min
Total Mikah (Video)Hands-On Apple 215: Custom Pages Templates
Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew.
Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design
Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions
Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch
Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts
Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages
Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards
Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-01-2216 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 215: Custom Pages Templates
Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew.
Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design
Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions
Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch
Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts
Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages
Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards
Host: Mikah Sargent
Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple
Want access to...
2026-01-2216 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthBeginner Yoga FAQ Part 2 (Is Yoga a Workout, How Yoga Supports Healthy Aging, and More) | Ep. 25Join the Free Yoga for Beginners Over 50 Challenge (starting January 26th)In this follow-up to the Beginner Yoga FAQ series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn answers the practical questions that often come up once curiosity turns into commitment. This episode focuses on how to build a sustainable yoga practice that actually supports your body, especially if you are new, returning after a break, or navigating changes that come with aging.Mikah breaks down when to practice, how often to practice, what equipment really matters, and how to stay safe while learning. She also clarifies the differences...
2026-01-2014 min
Total Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 250: Syncing Cloud Photos
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-01-1818 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 250: Syncing Cloud Photos
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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2026-01-1818 min
Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 420: CES's Best Smart Home Tech
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game?
Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention.
Mikah warns us about patching your wireless audio devices, as a new vulnerability was discovered that leaves devices open for others to...
2026-01-1657 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 420: CES's Best Smart Home Tech
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game?
Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention.
Mikah warns us about patching your wireless audio devices, as a new vulnerability was discovered that leaves devices open for others to...
2026-01-1657 min
Total Mikah (Video)Hands-On Apple 214: Continuity Features You May Have Missed
Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS
• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac
• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac
• Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents
• Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits
• Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac
...
2026-01-1510 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 214: Continuity Features You May Have Missed
Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS
• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac
• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac
• Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents
• Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits
• Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac
...
2026-01-1510 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthBeginner Yoga FAQ (Your Questions Answered!) Part 1 | Ep. 24Join the Yoga for Beginners Over 50 – 5-Day Challenge (starting January 26th)Starting yoga can feel confusing when you are not sure what it actually is or what to expect. In this first part of a two-part Beginner Yoga FAQ series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn answers the most common questions she has heard over a decade of teaching real people with real bodies.This episode covers both the practical and the big-picture questions that matter most when you are beginning yoga later in life or returning after a long break. You will learn what yoga really is...
2026-01-1309 min
Total Mikah (Video)Hands-On Tech 249: A Broken Apple Watch Streak
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers one of the more common problems that plagues Apple Watch users: how can you fix an Apple Watch streak that was broken?
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2026-01-1122 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 249: A Broken Apple Watch Streak
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers one of the more common problems that plagues Apple Watch users: how can you fix an Apple Watch streak that was broken?
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2026-01-1122 min
Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 419: Utah Trusts AI to Renew Prescriptions
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Lego unveils its Smart Brick. Jacob kvetches about AI's overwhelming presence at CES. We get some on-site reporting from CES. And Utah becomes the first state to allow artificial intelligence to renew medical prescriptions.
Mikah talks about Lego's new Smart Brick technology that allows you to interact and play with your Lego sets more directly.
Jacob shares his thoughts about the overall theme of AI that has become front and center at this year's CES event.
Stephen Robles of beard.fm joins the show...
2026-01-091h 07Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 419: Utah Trusts AI to Renew Prescriptions
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Lego unveils its Smart Brick. Jacob kvetches about AI's overwhelming presence at CES. We get some on-site reporting from CES. And Utah becomes the first state to allow artificial intelligence to renew medical prescriptions.
Mikah talks about Lego's new Smart Brick technology that allows you to interact and play with your Lego sets more directly.
Jacob shares his thoughts about the overall theme of AI that has become front and center at this year's CES event.
Stephen Robles of beard.fm joins the show...
2026-01-091h 07Yoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthOver 50? Here's Why You Should Start Yoga Right Now | Ep. 23Join the Yoga for Beginners Over 50 – 5-Day Challenge (starting January 26th)As the body changes with age, movement needs to become more intentional, not more intense. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explains why yoga is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to support your body after 50. Not just for flexibility or stress relief, but for strength, balance, nervous system health, and long-term resilience.This conversation is especially for beginners or those returning to yoga after time away. Mikah breaks down what yoga actually does for the body and mind, wh...
2026-01-0613 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthThe Science of Intention (Why It Works Better Than Resolutions) | Ep. 22Every January, resolutions promise change and quietly fade just weeks later. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explores why that pattern isn’t a personal failure but a nervous system reality. Drawing on neuroscience, behavior change, and therapeutic yoga principles, this conversation reframes intention as a sustainable alternative to resolutions. Instead of rigid rules, intention offers direction, adaptability, and compassion when life gets busy. You’ll learn how intention keeps the brain engaged, supports consistency, and helps you move with care rather than pressure. This episode is a grounding reset for anyone ready to work with thei...
2025-12-2310 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthYoga Myths...Busted! | Ep. 21As we head toward 2026, this episode clears out the yoga myths that quietly hold so many people back from building a practice that actually feels supportive, sustainable, and right for their body. Mikah Horn unpacks three of the most common beliefs she hears from students and reframes them through the lens of longevity, nervous system health, and real-life consistency.These myths are not about willpower or discipline. They are about perception. How you see yoga. How you see your body. And what you believe is possible at this stage of life.If you have ever...
2025-12-1612 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthYoga for Longevity in 2026: A Simple Plan to Start at Home | Ep. 20A new year often arrives with tight muscles, low energy, and the desire to finally feel better in your body, but not always the clarity on where to begin. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn simplifies the process with a realistic, sustainable plan you can follow from home. You’ll learn the five pillars of movement longevity and how to weave them into short, doable practices that truly support healthy, vibrant aging.This isn’t the “perfect routine” or the “new year, new you” version of yoga. It’s the grounded, compassionate approach that actually works, especially for...
2025-12-0913 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhat Your Body Has Been Telling You This Year | Ep. 19As the year winds down, your body is likely giving you clues about what it needs next. In this reflective episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn invites you to pause, look back on the rhythms that shaped 2025, and notice how your habits, intentional or not, landed in your body.This gentle, grounding check-in helps you understand the patterns that created your current mobility, strength, energy, and ease so you can step into Your Yoga Year 2026 with clarity and compassion.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy subtle stiffness or shifts in energy are often messages ra...
2025-12-0210 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthAm I Too Stiff for Yoga? (Yoga for Beginners over 50) | Ep. 18If you’ve ever worried that you’re “too stiff” or “not flexible enough” for yoga, this episode will help you breathe a little easier. Yoga therapist Mikah Horn breaks down one of the most common misconceptions in the yoga world: the idea that flexibility is a prerequisite. It isn’t. In fact, stiffness is often one of the best reasons to begin a gentle, therapeutic yoga practice, especially as we age.In this grounded beginner-focused episode, you’ll learn why your stiffness is less about “tight muscles” and more about your nervous system doing its job to protect you. You’...
2025-11-2507 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhy You Should Be Doing Yoga at Home (and Not Just in Group Classes) | Ep. 17Most people begin yoga in a class setting, motivated by community, guidance, and the energy of moving together. But at some point, every practitioner wonders what it might feel like to make the practice their own. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores the quiet strength of a home yoga practice and why short, consistent sessions can make such a meaningful difference in how you feel day to day.You’ll hear how yoga was traditionally taught one-to-one, why modern research supports the benefits of home practice, and how to weave simple movement and breath into re...
2025-11-1811 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthThe Power of a Home Yoga Practice | Ep. 17Most people begin yoga in a class setting, motivated by community, guidance, and the energy of moving together. But at some point, every practitioner wonders what it might feel like to make the practice their own. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores the quiet strength of a home yoga practice and why short, consistent sessions can make such a meaningful difference in how you feel day to day.You’ll hear how yoga was traditionally taught one-to-one, why modern research supports the benefits of home practice, and how to weave simple movement and breath into re...
2025-11-1811 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthHow Gratitude Improves Your Brain, Your Body, and Your Health | Ep. 16Gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling, it’s a full-body experience that can transform how your brain, heart, and nervous system function. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks the science behind gratitude and how it strengthens the mind-body connection. You’ll discover how this simple practice rewires your brain for positivity, calms your stress response, and even supports heart health and immunity. Then, Mikah guides you through a short embodied reflection to help you feel gratitude in your body, so it becomes more than a thought, it becomes a lived state.In this episode, you’...
2025-11-1109 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthHow to Breathe During Yoga | Ep. 15If you’ve ever caught yourself holding your breath mid-pose or wondered whether you’re breathing “right” during yoga, you’re not alone. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks how the breath transforms simple movement into mindful yoga and why this connection changes everything. You’ll explore how to breathe functionally, understand the science behind nasal breathing, and learn a gentle, nervous-system-calming technique called longer, smoother, softer breath.Breath isn’t just oxygen, it’s information, a reflection of how you move through the world. Discover how to breathe in a way that supports your spine, posture...
2025-11-0414 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthHow to Begin Again: Starting Fresh Before the New Year | Ep. 14If you’ve been waiting for the “right” time to get back to your yoga practice, this is it. In this short but powerful solo episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn reframes what it really means to begin again, not with a perfect plan or a fresh calendar, but with a single moment of choice.Mikah shares how to overcome the guilt, hesitation, and perfectionism that keep so many of us from returning to what nourishes us most. She explains the yogic principle of Abhyasa, or steady practice, and how this simple mindset shift can transform how you move t...
2025-10-2810 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthYoga That Grows With You: Adapting for Aging, Injury, and Life Changes | Ep. 13As your body and life change, your yoga practice should too. In this gentle and grounding episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores how to honor your evolving body without judgment—whether you’re recovering from surgery, navigating midlife transitions, or simply noticing shifts in energy and ability.You’ll learn how yoga can adapt to every season of life, how to reframe “limitations” as opportunities for wisdom, and why letting go of how your practice used to look opens space for deeper connection and ease.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to adapt poses for in...
2025-10-2109 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhy You Can't Relax (And What To Do About It) | Ep. 12If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to relax, whether in Shavasana or lying awake at night, this episode is for you. Yoga therapist Mikah Horn unpacks the science behind why rest can feel uncomfortable even when you want to relax, and how your body can relearn the art of letting go. Discover what’s happening in your nervous system when you can’t seem to unwind, why forcing calm doesn’t work, and four gentle yoga-based practices that retrain your body to recognize safety and ease.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your body resists st...
2025-10-1415 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthHow Yoga Improves Posture (and Why It’s Not Boring at All) | Ep. 11Posture is so much more than “standing tall.” In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn takes you behind the scenes of the recent 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge and shares why working on posture is energizing, empowering, and anything but boring.You’ll hear real stories from Lifelong Yoga members who discovered less stiffness, easier breathing, and even pain relief through simple posture-focused practices. Mikah explains how yoga unlocks the spine, hips, shoulders, and breath so posture feels natural, not forced, and why consistency matters more than perfection.Whether you are brand new to yoga or hav...
2025-10-0707 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthYoga is Not a Quick Fix (and That's a Good Thing!) | Ep. 10Many of us have seen the headlines promising a single yoga pose to fix back pain or one breath to erase stress. But yoga isn’t a magic trick and that’s actually its greatest strength. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn explores why real healing takes time, how yoga works on every layer of your being, and why consistency matters more than quick results. You’ll hear real client stories that illustrate transformation through steady practice, plus a powerful breath technique that can support calm and resilience over time.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why yo...
2025-09-3009 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhat Your Posture is Telling You About Your Health | Ep. 9Your posture is more than a reflection in the mirror, it’s a message from your body. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn guides you through a simple wall test that reveals what your alignment says about muscle imbalances, stress patterns, and movement habits. You’ll learn how to “read” these signals with curiosity instead of judgment, and discover the first step toward lasting, easeful change.In this episode, you’ll learn:A simple posture self-check you can do at home in under two minutesHow forward head posture, pelvic tilt, and chest tightness affect breathing, balance, a...
2025-09-2309 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthWhy "Sitting Up Straight" Won't Fix Your Posture | Ep. 8Most of us have heard it: sit up straight, pull your shoulders back, tuck your chin. But forcing your body into a rigid position isn’t the path to better posture. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn shares a practical four-step framework that helps posture feel natural instead of forced, so you can stand, sit, and move with more ease.This is part two of a three-part series on posture. If you missed the previous episode, go back and listen for the hidden benefits of posture and why it impacts far more than how you look....
2025-09-1609 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant HealthThe Hidden Benefits of Good Posture | Ep. 7Posture is about much more than standing tall. It’s a key to healthier, more easeful aging. In this first part of a special three-part series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn reveals the surprising ways posture shapes your breath, balance, bone health, and even your mood.Posture isn’t fixed. With awareness and gentle movement, you can strengthen support muscles, ease pain, and retrain your body to carry itself with more freedom. This episode uncovers the hidden benefits of good posture and why it matters even more as we age.In this episode, you’ll learn:How...
2025-09-0909 minYoga for Longevity: Mobility, Mindfulness, and Vibrant Health3 Things We Lose with Aging (and How Yoga Can Help) | Ep. 6As we get older, our bodies go through natural changes that can make daily life feel harder — but those changes aren’t set in stone. In fact, many of the abilities we think we “lose” with age can be protected and even restored with the right kind of practice.In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’ll look at three key areas that tend to decline as the years go by. These are the ones I see again and again in my work with students 50+, and when they start to slip, confidence often goes with them. The good n...
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