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A Summary of Episode 126 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
Tessa and Amy Ippoliti discuss various aspects of teaching and practicing yoga. They explore the definition of yoga as union and interdependence, the motivation behind teaching yoga, the challenges of teaching in limited time, the importance of maintaining a personal practice, balancing financial independence and self-care, inspiring new students to try yoga, the distinction between yoga and religion, and favorite philosophical texts. In this conversation, Amy Ippoliti shares insights and wisdom on yoga teaching and practice. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a practice in community and using yoga as a tool for engaging in the world. Overall, the conversation inspires reflection on the transformative power of yoga.
Some good reasons to listen in:
1. Finding a balance between financial independence and self-care is crucial for yoga teachers, and multiple sources of income can be beneficial.
2. Use yoga as a tool for engaging in the world and bringing mindfulness and presence into everyday life.
3. Embrace yoga as a practice, not just an activity, and approach it as an ongoing education.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Introduction and Background
(00:03:31) Defining Yoga
(00:09:32) Why Teach Yoga
(00:17:06) Teaching Yoga in Limited Time
(00:24:34) Maintaining Your Own Practice
(00:29:14) Balancing Financial Independence and Self-Care
(00:38:45) Inspiring New Students to Try Yoga
(00:46:37) Is Yoga a Religion?
(00:49:14) Favorite Philosophical Texts
(00:51:02) Reflections on Teaching and Learning
(00:52:00) The Impact of Amy's Teachings
(00:53:03) Maintaining Practice in Community
(00:54:01) Yoga as a Practice, Not an Activity
(00:54:28) Connecting with Amy
Connect with Amy Ippoliti
• Website: www.amyippoliti.com and www.vesselify.com.
• Book: https://a.co/d/cxSQzJN
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyippolitipage
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyippoliti
• X / Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyippoliti
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyippoliti
Connect with Tessa Tovar:
◦ Website: https://tessatovar.com/
◦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
◦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/
◦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl
◦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw
◦ Outside the Studio Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
◦ Book of Poetry for Savasana:
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588

On Episode 125 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul, Unlocking Dreams, Heathenry, and the Wounded Healer Archetype with Danielle Dulsky
In this episode of Outside the Studio, Author, healer, and witch, Danielle Dulsky joins us to discuss her experience with the dark night of the soul and the practice of paradox magic. She shares her process of writing and tracking dreams, as well as the significance of recurring dreams. Danielle explores the concept of being a heathen and living on the fringes of societal norms. She delves into the importance of the wounded healer archetype and the challenges and rewards of embracing it. Danielle also provides guidance on creating altars and working with archetypes, and she shares her thoughts on prayer and charm in witchcraft. She concludes with advice for those interested in exploring witchcraft and her contact information.
Some good reasons to listen in:
1. The dark night of the soul can be a scheduled period of introspection and reflection.
2. Recurring dreams often contain unresolved trauma and can be interpreted as a call for resolution.
3. Living on the fringes and questioning boundaries can be a part of the heathen path.
4. The wounded healer archetype is important for personal and collective healing.
5. Creating altars and working with archetypes can enhance one's spiritual practice.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Dark Night of the Soul
03:05 Paradox Magic and Inner Contradictory Roles
06:13 Writing and Tracking Dreams
08:00 Dream Books and Dream Interpretation
09:01 Recurring Dreams and Resolving Trauma
10:42 Recreating Dreams in Real Life
12:16 The Nature of Dreams and Reality
13:14 The Meaning of Heathen
14:41 Questioning Boundaries and Living on the Fringes
18:04 The Ruler and Warrior Archetypes
19:29 The Importance of the Wounded Healer Archetype
20:22 The Journey of Humanity and the Wounded Healer
23:41 Fate and the Grand Design
25:39 The Impact of Individual Lives
27:08 The Role of the Wounded Healer
28:29 Writing Prayers and the Medicine in Wounds
31:02 The Definition of a Witch
32:27 Prayer and Charm in Witchcraft
33:30 Creating Altars and Working with Archetypes
36:32 The Holy Wild Grimoire and Writing as Witchcraft
39:14 Connecting with Ancestors and Setting up Altars
42:57 The Holy Wild Grimoire and Personal Myth
45:01 Advice for Exploring Witchcraft
47:20 Contact Information
Connect with Danielle Dulsky
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfWomanCircle\
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfwomanwitch and http://www.instagram.com/holywildbooks
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/WolfWomanWitch
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-dulsky-61969712a
Connect with Tessa Tovar:
◦ Website: https://tessatovar.com/
◦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
◦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/
◦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl
◦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw
◦ Outside the Studio Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
◦ Book of Poetry for Savasana:
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588

On Episode 124 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
Mushrooms are not only delicious, but research is showing that they may also be a neuroprotective, slowing the onset of dementia. Fungi for cooking are delicious, but what are magic mushrooms all about? On this packed episode, Tessa Tovar and Matt Monroe chat about cooking, the fear of dementia, foraging, and the future of psychedelics.
Matt Monroe is the co-founder of CULTIV8R CLUB, a company dedicated to making the growing process of mushrooms more accessible. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and dog.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(02:50) Matt and cooking
(06:15) Matt's Nut butter recipe
(07:40) Matt, The Cultivator
(09:10) Who should take shrooms?
(11:40) Mushrooms and Dementia
(14:50) Fear of mental decline
(18:45) Matt's show and tell
(20:35) Cultivating mushrooms
(26:15) Misinformation surrounding mushrooms
(28:55) The future of psychedelics
(35:05) Foraging
(42:10) How to get consistent mushroom potency
(45:10) Mushroom cultivation
(52:35) Portland Police Story
(57:05) Strains of shrooms
(1:03:40) "I am the drone" story
(1:05:15) Do your homework do your hw, be safe always always measure your microdose, use grams as your unit of measure
(1:12:45) Sobriety and shrooms
(1:15:45) Final thoughts
(1:17:00) Grain bag example
Key Takeaways
1. Be safe. More than anything, do your own homework and research. Don't listen to a podcast of a guy talking about mushrooms and think you know what's up. Talk to experts, connect with local foragers and know exactly what you are growing, foraging and consuming. Use precise scales for weighing, never eyeball doses. Make sure your scale is on the correct setting (grams, not ounces!). Never risk buying street sourced mushrooms or substances. In Portland, Oregon specifically (and many, many other cities), nearly all street drugs are laced with fentanyl, including street marijuana, so know exactly where your purchased product has been. Misinformation surrounding psilocybin mushrooms is widespread, so be careful.
2. Magic mushrooms, psilocybin and other related hallucinogens, are not for everyone. Got a history of mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder? Not a good idea to start taking them recreationally as there's a high possibility of instability. But, can psilocybin be positive for a vast majority of people? Most likely, but it's up to the individual if they find that it's right for them.
3. Cultivating mushrooms from home is not only the safest option since you know exactly what your mushrooms have come from, but the process is relatively simple and fun, too. Depending upon your state's laws, growing psilocybin mushrooms may also be an option. Matt offers classes and kits on growing mushrooms in Portland, Oregon, but you can reach out to your local mushroom experts on how to get started on your new hobby.
4. Whether it's a full dose or microdose of psilocybin, you may encounter different potencies of mushrooms. This is because each mushroom naturally varies in potency, but how do we get a more consistent dose? Grind your collection of mushrooms together before weighing your dose so as to average the strength, ensuring a much more even playing field for your experience.
Matt's Nut Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Cup of raw cashews
1 Cup of raw pecans
1/2 Cup of raw walnuts
Spread the nut out on a cookie sheet, and bake in an over for 12 minutes at 325 degrees F. Give a stir at about the six minute mark.
Pull the nuts out of the over, and allow them to cool down for at least fifteen minutes.
Pour the nuts into a food processor, and then add the following two ingredients:
1/2 tsp of salt
2 TBS of avocado oil
'Pulse' the food processor - to initially break up the nuts - and then go into 'Continuous' mode with the food processor. After about

On Episode 123 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
In this conversation, Tessa interviews Amanda Kuda about her journey to sobriety and the impact it has had on her life. Amanda shares her experience of being a social drinker and how she realized that alcohol was holding her back. She discusses the fear and stigma around sobriety and emphasizes that alcohol doesn't have to be a problem for it to be a problem in your life. Amanda also talks about her book, 'Unbottled Potential,' and the process of writing and publishing it. The conversation concludes with a discussion on finding alternatives to the evening routine of drinking. In this conversation, Amanda Kuda discusses her reading habits, book recommendations, and her journey as an author. She emphasizes the importance of reading fiction before bed to wind down the mind. Amanda recommends the books Night Circus and This Tender Land as must-reads. She also shares her love for writing and the power of books in connecting with others. Amanda expresses her excitement for future writing projects and the opportunities that being an author brings.
Some good reasons to listen in:
1. Alcohol doesn't have to be a problem for it to be a problem in your life.
2. Sobriety can have a positive impact on all aspects of life, including relationships, career, personal development, and spirituality.
3. Writing and publishing a book can be a transformative and empowering process.
4. Replacing the evening routine of drinking with alternative activities can help overcome the fear and discomfort of sobriety. Reading fiction before bed can help wind down the mind and promote better sleep.
5. Recommended books: Night Circus and This Tender Land.
6. Books have the power to connect people and evoke emotions.
7. Exploring curiosities, such as sobriety, can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:45 Amanda's Journey to Sobriety
06:36 The Impact of Sobriety on Life
14:02 Exploring Sobriety and its Effects
18:02 You're Not the Problem
22:32 Writing and Publishing the Book
29:21 Overcoming Fear
35:56 Replacing the Evening Routine
40:29 Fiction After Five
41:03 Reading Fiction Before Bed
42:24 Book Recommendations: Night Circus and This Tender Land
43:45 The Joy of Reading and Writing
44:06 Future Plans as an Author
45:40 Connecting on Social Media
46:06 Blogging and Podcasting
46:27 Final Takeaways
Connect with Amanda Kuda:
• Book: https://www.amandakuda.com/book/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/
• Website https://www.amandakuda.com/
• Dry January Challenge: https://amandakuda.podia.com/2024-unbottled-potential-challenge
Connect with Tessa Tovar
Website: https://tessatovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus
The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana https://a.co/d/1pELtfn
FREE YOGA CLASSES with me on YouTube Outside the Studio https://www.youtube.com/@tessatovar/featured

On Episode 122 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
In this engaging podcast episode, host Tessa dives deep into a thought-provoking conversation with Jen Soriano, the award?winning author of -Nervous- Essays on Heritage and Healing.- Jen, a versatile writer, independent scholar, and multi-disciplinary performer, shares insights into movements advocating for trauma-wise care, the significance of creating communities of collective care, and the role of justice institutions in fostering healing. Additionally, Jen opens up about her personal journey dealing with chronic pain since birth and the transformative path she undertook to seek a life free from constant pain.
Three Reasons to Listen:
1. **Insights into Trauma-Wise Care:** Jen Soriano, known for her innovative creative non-fiction, delves into the essential aspects of trauma-wise care for young people and birthing individuals.
2. **Building Collective Care Communities?** Discover the importance of creating your own community of collective care, as Jen and Tessa explore ways in which individuals can support each other in their healing journeys.
3. **Journey of Healing from Chronic Pain?** Jen shares her personal story of living with chronic pain since birth and the healing journey she embarked upon to find relief. Her experience provides inspiration and valuable lessons for listeners dealing with chronic conditions.
This podcast episode promises a rich exploration of trauma, community, and personal healing, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of health, justice, and personal well-being.
**Timestamps** ⏰
- (00:41) Radically Loved 519
- (02:10) Sleep routines and feeling rested
- (13:00) Yoga as a healing modality
- (24:10) Other bodywork modalities
- (27:35) Jen's chronic pain journey
- (32:00) Connecting with ethnic and cultural heritage
- (36:15) The Role of the Healer
- (38:00) Trauma-wise care for birthing and young people
- (43:40) Being your own community of collective care
- (46:17) What's next for Jen
- (47:35) How to connect with Jen
Resources:
• Jen Soriano on Radically Loved Episode 516: https://bit.ly/3R2AJ9u
• The Nap Ministry https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/
• Healing the Soul Wound by Eduardo Duran https://a.co/d/4Wz0JKM
Connect with Jen Soriano:
• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jensoriano
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/jensorianowrites/
• Website https://www.jensoriano.net/
Connect with Tessa Tovar
Website: https://tessatovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus
The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana https://a.co/d/1pELtfn
FREE YOGA CLASSES with me on YouTube Outside the Studio https://www.youtube.com/@tessatovar/featured

On Episode 121 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar:
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of "compassionate accountability" with Marc Lesser, a seasoned mindful leadership trainer. Lesser, who has traversed a unique path from directing the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center to founding and leading successful businesses, shares insights from his book, "Finding Clarity."" The essence of accountability, according to Lesser, goes beyond fulfilling obligations?it involves clarity, empathy, and truth.
**Key Takeaways** 🗝️
1. Discover the importance of facing conflicts head-on for long-term benefits. Learning to embrace discomfort and foster empathy leads to collective, effective efforts towards common goals. 🤝
2. Practical tips on how to work with and through difficult emotions with clarity, care, and connection. 💖
3. Learn practical strategies for turning communication breakdowns into breakthroughs and foster win-win results that contribute to a more meaningful, and connected relationship. 📚
Join us for an enriching conversation with Marc Lesser as we unravel the profound impact of compassionate accountability on building vibrant relationships, thriving workplaces, and leading meaningful lives.
**Timestamps** ⏰
- (01:15) Intro Marc Lesser
- (03:17) Teaching meditation to engineers
- (05:25) Compassionate alignment
- (08:00) Get unstuck
- (13:23) The study of opposites
- (14:55) Journal exercise
- (17:00) Feel the pain and wishes
- (18:51) The skill of listening
- (21:30) The busy trap
- (25:30) Compassion, accountability, alignment
- (27:50) Workplace conflict
- (34:00) Be joyful and find equanimity
**Connect with Marc Lesser**
The book https://marclesser.net/books/
Website https://marclesser.net/
Wendell Berry “Be joyful though you have considered all of the facts”
Connect with Tessa Tovar
Website: https://tessatovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus
The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana https://a.co/d/1pELtfn
FREE YOGA CLASSES with me on YouTube Outside the Studio https://www.youtube.com/@tessatovar/featured