Mindful Strength Kathryn Bruni-Young
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Kathryn Bruni-Young grew up in the yoga community and has been teaching for over a decade. Inspired by her own life’s journey and a passion for helping all people feel more capable and confident in their bodies, Kathryn created Mindful Strength, a method that synthesizes mindfulness, strength training, yoga, movement, mobility, and body acceptance, to inform a well-rounded, embodied practice. This podcast is dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering curiosity. Kathryn's conversations with unique and inspiring guests explore the ever-evolving narratives that are yoga, movement, and health. Join us!
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245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for Postmenopause
Today we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10,000 steps a day, exercising on an empty stomach and the keto diet. Dr. Sims speaks about the importance of heavy loading and multi-directional impact for muscle and bone health, and why yoga and low impact are not enough. They iron out how much protein women in this stage of life need, how to absorb more water without peeing so often, and much more. It was a huge honour to interview Dr. Sims, Kathryn and the whole team are huge fans of her work.
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STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling.
Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan.
Click here to follow Dr. Sims on Instagram
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244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for Osteoarthritis
In this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story.
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Pain science as it relates to structural changes in joints Knee joints specifically Beginning exercise even when pain is present How gentle aerobic exercise can be a great place to begin, before heading into strength training More on systemic inflammation and it's role in osteoarthritis The low impact craze and why it's essential to gradually progress impact training You can follow Caitlin on Instagram here.
Learn more about her work by clicking here.
Caitlin Casella is a physical therapist in New York City. After a 14 year career teaching yoga and mentoring yoga teachers, Caitlin transitioned into other systems of holistic movement, somatics, strength and conditioning. Through this evolution, she experienced firsthand how beneficial strength training and cardio conditioning can be—not only on a physical level—but mentally, for emotional stability, pain management, and a confidence boost that extends beyond physical endeavors.
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243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back Pain
Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clinician. This episode will have you reflecting on pain in more nuanced ways and understanding how fear and avoidance influence pain.
To listen to Stephanie's first episode on osteoporosis, Ep. 214 click here.
To learn more about Stephanie's work and courses, click here.
To follow her on Instagram click here.
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242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really matters
In this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength and progressing to heavier weights is highly beneficial, even if it seems a bit scary at first. Trina also shares about how her training and nutrition have changed through her 50's and into peri menopause.
Trina Altman is a movement educator who helps teachers tap into their own brilliance and understand how to break the rules, so they can create new and inventive exercises and classes to meet their students’ needs. Trina is the author of Yoga Deconstructed, a trainer, and the creator of online courses that can be found on her website.
To learn more about Trina, her book, courses and work click here.
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Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic Health
Today we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building benefits. Scotty will help you understand aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, balancing strength and conditioning, and what is actually fuelling your training. You will also learn why mid-workout rest breaks are vital to replenish energy in order to feel successful and efficient in exercise.
To learn more about Dr. Scotty Butcher click here.
To listen to Scotty's first interview (ep. 172) click here
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Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY age
Ginny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and the incredible effects she experienced including reversing osteopenia, developing muscle mass and feeling even more resilient than in her younger years.
This podcast will help you remember that it's truly never too late to start. Strength can be built at any age!
To learn more about Ginny click here to see her Instagram
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Customer Reviews
Invaluable resource for yoga instructors
The Mindful Strength Podcast is an invaluable resource for yoga instructors. I have learnt so much from the incredibly interesting guests and discussions that are had in each episode. This should be essential listening for yoga instructors to make them aware of ideas and knowledge that they likely didn’t cover in their 200 hour training.
Essential listening
Can’t recommend this podcast enough.I’m a yoga teacher and am always looking for ways to develop as a teacher.This podcast has opened my eyes in so many ways to different ways of working and to an immense body of learning and study.
It’s been quite life changing and a relief to find this.
Can’t thank Kathryn and Kyle enough for this podcast and it’s great content.
Keeps getting better
I started listening to Kathryn about a year ago whilst starting to see a shift in my own practice and teaching. The more conversations Kathryn was having, the more the mindful strength movement really made sense. Since then I’ve attended Kathryns workshop and signed up for her online trainings. This is a great podcast. Kathryn is very clear and concise. She seems genuine and has a deep interest in her subject. Topics are always varied, guests are always of a high standard. If your yoga practice seems to be shifting in response to the modern person this is well worth a listen.