A conversation with Nora on preparation, strength, recovery, and redefining what better means. Nora is back—this time in the middle of recovery.Recorded from her bed, sharing a mic and space with her dog, Klaus, this conversation is exactly what it sounds like—unfiltered, real, and happening right in the middle of it. The last thing she remembers before surgery? Her gurney being run into a wall. And somehow… that’s a pretty accurate entry point into what healing has actually felt like. Somewhere between Adrienne’s widow brain and Nora still on pain meds… this conversation unfolds the way real ones do—imperfect, a little scattered, and completely honest. They also talk about the parts no one really prepares you for: What breathing feels like after surgery.Finding strength when your body has limits.What it takes to let people support you when you’re used to being the one to support.This isn’t a before-and-after story. It’s a conversation about being in the middle of where healing is messy, slow, and not always visible. If you’re going through something—or supporting someone who is—this episode will meet you there. If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who might need it… or send us a message. Because the truth is… we didn’t plan for this—but we’re here. Click here to watch Dr. Gil Hedley’s video on Fascia and Stretching - The Fuzz Speech Nora’s Collagen Pudding Click Here for Full Recipe Easy to digest, higher in MCT fats from coconut milk, and collagen peptides for gentle protein absorption. Designed to support healing without taxing the system. Makes 4 servings 10 tbsp chia seeds1 cup oat milk4 scoops unflavored collagen peptides1.5–1.75 cups full-fat coconut milk2 tbsp raw honey2 tsp vanillaMix, chill 2–4 hrs (or overnight), divide into 4. Send us Fan Mail For those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude. We Didn't Plan For This Special Series This series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn’t plan for this either.” If you’ve gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story. You don’t have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly. How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast Send Us Your Stories! If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn’t plan for, and what helps them along the way. If you’d like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged...
