That’s So Intimate

Sarah Koch & Bryan Russell
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Welcome to That’s So Intimate— A podcast where we explore living well through deep, curious conversations, Join Sarah, guide at RAD Intimacy, inviting you to remember your sacred self and Bryan, guide at Sadhana Yoga School where we share wisdom for life.

  1. 1D AGO

    35. Enough: When Life Feels Like Too Much

    The tension you're feeling is real. I like to call it the Enough Paradox and it is pervasive in our culture - both feeling inadequate (a question of worthiness - 'Am I enough?') and having far too much on our plate (the feeling of overwhelm - 'I've had enough!').  Can you relate? In this episode we unpack that heavy little word—enough. Is it the quiet contentment of having what we need, or the sharp stop of "I can't take another thing"? We talk about both sides: the ache of not feeling worthy that pushes us to do and buy more, and the burnout shout that finally forces us to slow down or walk away. We get honest about the messy, somatic side of overwhelm—when tears come, when your body says stop. Practical little fixes come up (touching the ground, child’s pose, getting outside, moving your body), but we also name the limits of quick fixes. Sometimes you need a nap or a walk, sometimes you need to change your life. We chat about how consumerism and performance culture sell us the idea that more stuff or constant productivity will make us enough, and how minimalism and small practices can actually free energy. There’s also so much about worthiness: when we do to be loved, we often end up overwhelmed. The repair starts with reparenting, community, and honest connection. Community matters. Stories from a men’s group and even a polar-plunge meetup show how the people you’re with change what ‘‘enough’’ looks like—supportive groups can raise your healthy enough and lower the overwhelm, while pushy norms can make you perform past your limit. Learning to say no, ask for help, and choose where to invest your energy is a skill worth practicing. We lean into the balance of doing and being: take action where it matters (that’s enough), but don’t let endless doing be your identity. If the world feels unbearably heavy, small actions—voting, calling a friend, joining a group—help you feel like you’re doing enough without trying to carry everything alone. Ultimately, the practice is simple and subtle: notice when you’re pushed past your limit, come back to your body, rewire your story about worthiness, and find people who make you feel seen and accepted. A few gentle reminders we close with: lie down in the grass, say “I am enough,” and remember that sometimes the bravest act is choosing what to let go. You are enough. You have always been enough. You will always be enough. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: Instagram | Facebook | yogaearthsoul.com Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    47 min

  2. MAR 4

    34. Awe: The Power of Wonder to Inspire

    Join us this week for an AWEsome episode where Bryan and I lean into the wonderous emotion of awe. Awe is that whoa-feeling when something vast shows up and your whole world has to stretch to make room for it. Psychologists call it vastness + accommodation — you meet something bigger than yourself, you feel small, then you reorganize and somehow feel a bit larger for having seen it. We riff on everything that sparks that stop-in-your-tracks beauty — the ocean, a full moon, a ridiculous piece of music, your kid sledding down a forbidden hill, a tiny lichen colonizing a rock, or the first seed you ever planted. Awe can show up as goosebumps, tears, a body-shift or that little hiccup of energy you can’t explain. It’s not always sweet — awe can land in grief, outrage, or the shock of seeing human cruelty — but even that intensity wakes you up. Science says awe softens the ego, lowers stress and inflammation, boosts generosity and curiosity, and helps us feel connected. It can spark new thinking and open-hearted action. But it’s also personal — what gives me chills might be ordinary for you, and the same experience can feel different depending on where you are in your life. We talk about how to invite more of it: balance structure and flow (set an intention to see the sunrise, then actually get up for it), cultivate curiosity like a child, spend time in nature, hold space for human stories, and even explore tools like yoga philosophy or plant medicine if that’s right for you. Put yourself in the way of beauty on purpose — buy flowers, watch the moon, make a bucket list of things that will astonish you. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    50 min

  3. FEB 26

    33. Community - Why it Matters

    Welcome to That’s So Intimate. A podcast where we explore living well through deep, curious conversations. I’m Sarah, guide at Rad Intimacy, inviting you to remember your sacred self. I’m Bryan, guide at Sadhana Yoga School, where we share wisdom for life. Let’s get intimate. This week we unpack community — both the literal group of people who share a place, purpose, identity or experience, and that quieter feeling of fellowship and belonging that can (or can’t) come with being part of a group. We ask the big questions: can you be in a community without feeling connected? Can you feel like you belong to a community you’re not technically part of? And what makes one community fill your cup while another feels hollow? We talk about participation as a hinge of belonging — community comes from the Latin communis (together) and munis (bound), so there’s an element of shared duty. Sometimes participation is as simple as living in a place; other times it’s committing time, ritual, or shared labor. Think neighborhood potlucks and holiday invites, pickleball crews, online book clubs, and intentional co‑housing villages where people literally share chores, meals, land and life. There’s so much more choice today than a century ago: geographic ties are looser, we find affinity online, and we can curate overlapping communities for different parts of our lives. That’s a beautiful freedom — and a challenge. Thriving communities seem to have clear shared values or purpose, simple rituals and regular gatherings, a person (or people) willing to ignite things, and enough flexibility to evolve when life changes. We also get into the tender, practical stuff: how communities survive disagreements, why diversity of thought matters, and how the practice of listening across differences is itself part of the work. We name Ubuntu — "I am because we are" — and how mutual care, shared prosperity and reciprocity make belonging feel real. Hint: success unshared often feels hollow; shared joy and shared work are what make community matter. And yes, research backs it up — people with real social networks and deep friendships live better, longer, and more resilient lives. So if you’re craving connection, it’s worth leaning into multiple communities (not just romantic partners or family) and investing in the ones that nourish you. If this episode sparked something in you, subscribe, share with someone you care about, or drop us a note with a word or topic you want explored next. We’re growing this beautiful conversation, one intimate chat at a time — come hang out. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    49 min

  4. FEB 19

    32. Spaces: The Invisible Architecture & The Magic

    Have you ever been to a meeting, workshop, or dinner party where you felt extra safe, cared for, and able to be your full self? This likely didn't happen by accident, but because the host, leader, or facilitator thoughtfully prepared, consciously led, and made it possible for the magic of gathering to flourish. Bryan and I consider what it actually looks like to hold a space for others, whether that’s a yoga class, a dinner, a meeting, or even a hike. We talk about the invisible architecture of connection: those tiny, often unseen details (lighting, temperature, chairs, bathrooms, food, timing) that either let people relax into a moment or yank them out of it. The basics aren’t glamorous, but they’re the foundation — without them nothing else can bloom. Then we get into the juicy part: how structure creates safety, and how safety makes room for the spirit — the magic that turns a group of people into a real, memorable experience. We riff on Priya Parker’s idea of “purpose first,” share stories (from awkward parties to the Fyre Festival cautionary tale), and talk about simple rituals — a shared breath, a candle, a clear prompt — that lift a gathering into something sacred. There’s also practical facilitation talk: orient people, set expectations, name roles, offer time boundaries, use go-arounds or timed shares to get everyone involved, and know when to lean into an individual breakthrough versus hold to the agenda. And yes — being the host doesn’t mean being rigid or controlling: it means caring enough to provide a container so others can show up fully. If this episode stirred something, we’d love to hear it. Record a quick voice memo with a comment or question and send it over — we might play it on the show. And if you’re craving more of this, bring a friend to a space you love, or try curating one yourself — even small acts of intention change how people feel. Thanks for being here — let’s keep practicing and creating magical spaces together. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    1h 7m

  5. FEB 12

    31. Patience: Adopting the Pace of Nature

    How are you at waiting calmly or allowing things to unfold as they will? Sometimes the pace of patience is excruciatingly slow and sometimes we lose our cool when stressors get high. In this episode Bryan and I dive into the last of our three P’s: Patience. We talk about what patience really is (hint: it’s not passive), why it’s both a virtue and a skill, and how it shows up in messy, real-life moments — like the pressure cooker of event planning, parenting while under the weather, and the long, cyclical work of grief. We share stories about losing our cool (been there), learning to trust others and ourselves, and finding the balance between steady waiting and necessary action. We also explore the shadow side of patience — when it becomes complacency — and how modern life, with its obsession for speed and instant gratification, is quietly eroding our ability to sit with uncertainty. Along the way we pull in references to nature, spiritual perspectives, and even walking-for-peace monks to remind you that patience can be practiced one step at a time. If you’ve ever wanted to be kinder to yourself during hard seasons, learn to regulate your emotions under stress, or simply stop letting the external world dictate your internal weather, this chat is for you. Stay curious, be gentle with yourself, and remember: patience is not about inaction — it’s about steady presence, trust, and loving the unfolding.  Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    50 min

  6. FEB 8

    30. Play: The Magic of Making Light

    When is the last time you really played, just for play sake?  Play isn’t just a childhood luxury but a grown-up practice that sparks creativity, calms the nervous system, and opens us to deeper connection. Sarah and Bryan talk about the difference between unstructured play (think: a bucket and some balls, making up a game as you go) versus structured play (pickleball, salsa, a choreographed dance). The magic often happens when you’re invited to invent and improvise: the brain lights up, time flies, and you remember how to be delightfully ridiculous. Play asks for willingness and a little bravery. There are stories — handstands in the middle of town, plunges into cold water, truth-or-dare over drinks — that show how risking a little silliness can build trust, spark attraction, and make someone feel like a keeper. Play is a social risk that pays off in deeper intimacy. There’s real science here too: play raises endorphins, lowers cortisol, lifts mood, boosts resilience and creativity, and is linked to better emotional stability and healthier aging. With anxiety and depression up worldwide, rediscovering play is literally good medicine. Of course, play needs consent and attunement — jokes, sarcasm, or pranks only land when everyone’s in. Use curiosity to check in: is this playful for both of us? If not, pause. When consent is present, play becomes a kinder, braver form of connection. They also widen the lens: playing with nature (wandering without agenda, climbing a tree, delighting in small discoveries) and seeing life as divine play — lila — turns routine struggle into playful curiosity. Even spiritual practice, flirting, and foreplay can be reclaimed as sacred, joyful play. Practical tips: play a little every day — try a silly morning movement, invent a game while cooking, bring a playful prompt to a date, play with your kids, or add a lighthearted ritual at work. Start small, practice when you’re safe, and expand into public as your comfort grows. Journal, improvise, dance, or just throw rocks in a pond — permission to be childlike is a practice, not a costume. If this episode made you smile, try one tiny playful experiment today and notice how your mood and connections shift. We’re rooting for you — let curiosity lead, laugh loudly, and remember play isn’t frivolous: it’s fundamental. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    1h 9m

  7. JAN 28

    29. Presence: Right Here, Right Now

    What does it really mean to be present?  What would change if you treated your attention as the rare, unrepeatable gift it actually is? In this episode of That’s So Intimate, Sarah and Bryan slow things down and explore presence as more than paying attention. Presence is the ability to stay with what’s here — even when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, or intense. Together, they unpack how presence shows up in: Moments of crisis and calm Relationships and conflict Parenting, partnership, and leadership The body’s wisdom and nervous system responses They talk about how clarity in a crisis can actually be a sign of deep presence — when we’re regulated enough to respond instead of react. Presence isn’t about being perfect or peaceful all the time. It’s about staying connected to yourself, your body, and the moment in front of you. You’ll hear reflections on: The difference between reacting and responding Why presence starts in the body, not the mind How grounding and regulation create choice What it looks like to “show up” for yourself and others Why presence is a practice, not a personality trait This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember: You don’t have to do more to be present — you just have to be here. A great listen if you’re navigating stress, change, relationships, or simply wanting to feel more alive in your daily life. Connect with Us: Sarah Koch: @radintimacy | radintimacy.com Bryan Russell: @sadhanayogaschool | sadhanayoga.com Yoga Earth & Soul: @yoga_earth_soul | Facebook | Youtube Suggest a topic: DM us or email podcast@radintimacy.com Subscribe & Share: If this episode moved you, subscribe wherever you listen and share it with someone who might love it too. Let’s grow this beautiful, curious, intimate community—together. 💛

    48 min

  8. JAN 23

    28. Yoga, Earth & Soul — Saying YES to A New Way of Living

    Drum roll please....today we finally announce our new project — Yoga, Earth, & Soul (or YES for short)! This conversation is part origin story, part love letter, and part invitation. Sarah & Bryan share how YES was born from a deep longing many of us feel — to live in harmony with ourselves, each other, the natural world, and spirit. Not as a trend. Not as a performance. But as a way of life. In this episode, you’ll hear: What YES (Yoga, Earth, & Soul) really is — and what it’s not Sarah’s journey from living “in her head” to learning how to listen to her body and soul Bryan’s lifelong connection to yoga and nature — and his growth edge around belonging and community Why so many people crave deep connection after yoga teacher trainings (and what’s been missing) The idea of a “modern spiritual home” — without dogma, hierarchy, or pressure What harmony actually means (hint: it’s not people-pleasing or pretending everything’s fine) The Celtic concept of anam cara — soul friends — and why true belonging changes everything This episode explores big questions in a grounded, human way: What does it mean to live in alignment? How do we stay connected in a busy, consumer-driven world? What if community wasn’t something you visited once — but something you practiced over time? YES is an invitation To slow down. To listen more deeply. To remember that you belong — to yourself, to the earth, and to each other. If you’ve ever wished for a place to gather regularly… If you crave soulful conversation, embodied practice, and real connection… If you’re seeking harmony instead of hustle… This episode is for you. _______________________________________________________________________ Reach us, join us, and follow along on the YES journey: Instagram Facebook YouTube

    58 min
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Welcome to That’s So Intimate— A podcast where we explore living well through deep, curious conversations, Join Sarah, guide at RAD Intimacy, inviting you to remember your sacred self and Bryan, guide at Sadhana Yoga School where we share wisdom for life.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Koch & Bryan Russell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
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