The Inspired Yogi

Jim (The Yogi)

Welcome to The Inspired Yogi, your go-to podcast for mindfulness, stress relief, and personal growth! Hosted by Jim the Yogi, a seasoned yoga instructor, registered nurse, Navy veteran, and advid pickleball player. This show dives deep into self-improvement, healthy living, and finding inner peace. Join Jim in sunny Port Charlotte, Florida, as he shares practical mindfulness techniques, guided meditations, and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your true self. From yoga and plant-based nutrition to mental health and self-discovery, each episode offers actionable tips to reduce stress and live vibrantly. Perfect for anyone seeking wellness, balance, or a healthier lifestyle, One Inspired Yogi is ad-free and listener-supported. Subscribe now for fresh episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, and start your journey to a happier, healthier you!  #Mindfulness #SelfImprovement #YogaPodcast #Wellness #StressRelief

  1. Healing with Psychedelics

    Jun 30

    Healing with Psychedelics

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Inspired Yogi, host sits down with Zappy (Zappolin), a pioneering psychedelic concierge, filmmaker, and plant medicine advocate.  Zappy shares his journey from a successful Wall Street and domain entrepreneur to creating the hit documentary The Reality of Truth (viewed over 25 million times) and guiding high-profile transformations, including Lamar Odom’s ibogaine experience featured in Lamar Odom Reborn.  Discover the profound healing potential of psychedelics—from psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca to ketamine and ibogaine—for addiction, depression, trauma, and spiritual awakening. They explore set and setting, integration, microdosing benefits, neural plasticity, the end of prohibition, and Zappy’s accredited Psychedelic Concierge training program that prepares ethical guides for the coming renaissance.  Whether you're psychedelic-curious, a meditator/yogi, or seeking tools for personal growth, this conversation blends science, personal stories, and practical wisdom. Learn how these natural medicines can help us reconnect with our true frequency and live in the miracle of the present moment.  Connect with Zappy https://zappyzapolin.com/ https://go.psychedelicconcierge.com https://www.instagram.com/zappyzapolin/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/zappyzapolin  Connect with The Inspired Yogi  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2367132  https://www.instagram.com/oneinspiredyogi/  https://www.facebook.com/OneInspiredYogi  https://www.youtube.com/@Theinspiredyogi  Email: JimtheYogi@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music compliments of Machine Poetry @Themachinepoetry Support the show

    1h 20m
  2. Returning the Soul to the Solstice

    Jun 16

    Returning the Soul to the Solstice

    Send us Fan Mail In this enriching episode of The Inspired Yogi, host welcomes Lara J. Day, creator of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle Deck. Lara shares her powerful winter solstice practice that invites us to step away from compulsive holiday consumerism, sugar, alcohol, and bright lights, and instead embrace the quiet darkness, stillness, and fertile potential of midwinter.  Discover how the 13 Sacred Nights helps you draw oracle guidance (animals, herbs, and crystals) for each month ahead, plant dream seeds in the “womb of winter,” and create a conscious blueprint for the coming year. Lara also dives into her unique Neurogenic Qigong practice — a blend of medical Qigong energy work and Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (neurogenic tremors) — explaining how the body’s natural shaking mechanism can release deep-held tension, trauma, and chronic patterns.  Additional highlights include the sacred history of the number 13, the rebranding of Christmas traditions, the importance of ritual in shaping culture, and practical ways to align with nature’s rhythms for greater well-being and human potential. Whether you’re seeking meaningful alternatives to commercial holidays or curious about intuitive tools and somatic healing, this conversation offers inspiration and accessible pathways to deeper connection.  Find Lara’s Oracle deck and learn more at LaraJDay.com. Instagram:  ⁨@LaraJDay⁩ YouTube:  ⁨@LaraJDay⁩ Connect with The Inspired Yogi Website Instagram FaceBook YouTube Email: JimtheYogi@gmail.com Intro/Outro music compliments of Machine Poetry  @Themachinepoetry Support the show

    43 min
  3. Special Forces Commando Discovers Breathwork That Beats PTSD & Insomnia

    Jun 15

    Special Forces Commando Discovers Breathwork That Beats PTSD & Insomnia

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, former Australian Special Forces Commando Tim Thomas shares his incredible journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to creating "Breathwork in Bed," an app. that guides you into deep sleep.  Tim reveals how he discovered a simple yet profound breathwork technique in extreme combat fatigue that helped him recover energy, regulate his nervous system, and finally sleep deeply — even through war, PTSD, and a painful divorce. He explains why breathwork became more effective than pills, how it transforms your energy and connections with others, and the practical techniques you can start using tonight.  Tim also discusses his app Breathwork in Bed, designed to give veterans and civilians permanent access to better sleep and morning reset. If you struggle with sleep, racing thoughts, stress, or trauma, this episode delivers real tools and inspiration.  Connect with Tim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/  https://breathworkinbed.com.au/  https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/  https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed  https://www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbed?  For the app:  Apple link:  https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6575362285?pt=127061224&ct=BIB50K&mt=8  Google Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breathworkinbed.bibsleepapp20&hl=en Connect with The Inspired Yogi Website Instagram FaceBook YouTube Email: JimtheYogi@gmail.com Support the show

    59 min
  4. How To Fall In Love with Sleep | Tara Youngblood

    May 19

    How To Fall In Love with Sleep | Tara Youngblood

    Send us Fan Mail Unlock the life-changing power of sleep in this eye-opening episode of The Inspired Yogi! Host sits down with sleep expert Tara Youngblood, who turned personal tragedy and sleepless nights into a deep scientific quest spanning ancient wisdom (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine) and modern neuroscience.  Discover why sleep is the ultimate investment in your health, creativity, emotional resilience, and cognitive performance — far more powerful than most people realize. Tara reveals how sleep literally washes your brain, clears Alzheimer's-linked proteins, processes memories, and unlocks problem-solving superpowers (even Thomas Edison used a version of this!). Learn practical, personalized strategies that actually work: the surprising truth about the “sleep switch,” why cooling your body is essential, the best (and worst) mattress/pillow materials, when melatonin helps versus hurts, the magic of Yoga Nidra, lucid dreaming for trauma and performance, magnesium’s role, morning routines for better nights, and how to fall in love with sleep instead of stressing about it. Whether you’re a chronic short sleeper, struggle with racing thoughts, travel often, or simply want to wake up refreshed and unstoppable, this conversation delivers actionable insights you can start using tonight.  Fall in love with sleep again — your brain and body will thank you. Listen now and transform your nights (and days). Connect with Tara Youngblood: Website & Sleep Coaching: youngbloodcoaching.comCooling Sleep Products (Jelli / Geli Sleep): jelliesleep.com or gelisleep.comInstagram: @dr_youngbloodMain Sleep Instagram: @the_sleep_geekLinkedIn: Dr. Tara YoungbloodAmazon Author Page (Her Book – Reprogram Your Sleep): Tara Youngblood on AmazonConnect with The Inspired Yogi Website Instagram FaceBook YouTube Email: JimtheYogi@gmail.com Intro/Outro music compliments of Machine Poetry  @Themachinepoetry Support the show

    55 min
  5. Addiction & Near-Death to Spiritual Awakening at 72: A Heartfelt Conversation

    Apr 28

    Addiction & Near-Death to Spiritual Awakening at 72: A Heartfelt Conversation

    Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving conversation on The Inspired Yogi, licensed mental health counselor, Reiki practitioner, hypnotherapist, and energy healer Ronnie Figueroa opens up about his remarkable path of transformation. Growing up in challenging circumstances in Paterson, New Jersey, navigating addiction, a near-death experience, and years of inner struggle, Ronnie shares how he rediscovered a profound inner connection—often called Spirit, Source, or the true Self—that sustained him even amid life's chaos. Drawing wisdom from Viktor Frankl's experiences in Nazi concentration camps and Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, Ronnie emphasizes the importance of staying present, bringing distractions and insecurities into awareness, and cultivating vulnerability, risk-taking, and trust. He introduces his simple yet powerful practices, including a heart-centered breathing technique and his four-fold way of living, while stressing that anyone—at any age—can heal, break through limitations, and access lasting peace and joy. Ronnie also discusses his monthly Energy Healing Gatherings (held via Zoom on the first Sunday of the month) and his client-centered approach that blends holistic tools like meditation, pranayama, and intuitive guidance to help people trust the wisdom within. This episode is a raw, hopeful reminder that in turbulent times, returning to our inner connection is the key to personal healing and collective shift. A must-listen for anyone seeking authenticity in spirituality, overcoming past traumas, or building genuine community in 2026 and beyond. Ronnie's story proves it's never too late to live from a place of deep inner peace.  Connect with Ronnie  Website: ronniefigueroa.com  Connect: Join Ronnie's Energy Healing Gatherings by emailing thehi31111@gmail.com for the monthly Zoom link.  Connect with The Inspired Yogi Website Instagram FaceBook YouTube Email: JimtheYogi@gmail.com Intro/Outro music compliments of Machine Poetry  @Themachinepoetry  Support the show

    45 min
5
out of 5
7 Ratings

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Welcome to The Inspired Yogi, your go-to podcast for mindfulness, stress relief, and personal growth! Hosted by Jim the Yogi, a seasoned yoga instructor, registered nurse, Navy veteran, and advid pickleball player. This show dives deep into self-improvement, healthy living, and finding inner peace. Join Jim in sunny Port Charlotte, Florida, as he shares practical mindfulness techniques, guided meditations, and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your true self. From yoga and plant-based nutrition to mental health and self-discovery, each episode offers actionable tips to reduce stress and live vibrantly. Perfect for anyone seeking wellness, balance, or a healthier lifestyle, One Inspired Yogi is ad-free and listener-supported. Subscribe now for fresh episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, and start your journey to a happier, healthier you!  #Mindfulness #SelfImprovement #YogaPodcast #Wellness #StressRelief