54 min
UnSexy Self Care with Jo Bregnard The Work IN to move out of stress, tension & anxiety
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- Mental Health
Welcome back - we are in the middle of a series on Burnout this month and it isn’t enough to be aware of it or complain about it without offering some practical ways to avoid it, to heal and recover from it and maybe protect ourselves from it in the future. Today's guest is going to help us with that.
Jo Bregnard is a consummate caregiver with a muti-faceted wellness experience and her story will touch your heart and maybe inspire you to look at how you do self care in a different way. Jo was touched by breast cancer in 2002 and knows from experience how hard it is for those who tend to others--as part of their careers or as personal support for friends or family members--to find the same attention for themselves. She helped nurse her husband through a serious burn injury and unexpected cardiac complications, she cared for her mom after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2016, and now she watches over her elderly father.
Jo's story is not unique and it’s one that we can all learn from. Jo has been sharing yoga as one of many self care modalities as an instructor since 2015 And today she offers everyday self-care experiences through her online studio from her homestead in Southern Vermont. Where she lives with her husband, a menagerie of critters including 2 pet cows, Lou lou and Blossom.
For fitness professionals who are always on the go, always trying to be better at their job, you’d think integrating self care to avoid burnout or help us recover from the physical demands of our career would be a no brainer. Unfortunately just like with so many others who work in helping professions, we tend to be last on our own list if we make it on at all. And this leads to the inevitable physical, mental and emotional burnout and chronic stress that borders on self-traumatizing. It’s so common in the fitness industry it’s almost a right of passage.
Jo has extensive background in many different self care practices and that’s what we’re going to explore today. She believes that self care is essential to give our bodies and souls the support they need so we can continue doing the things that bring us joy and connection.
As a part of my mission to bring a legacy of resilience through movement, each month you can join me for a hike on the bike trail followed by a free trauma informed vinyasa class back at the studio on Main Street. Go to savagegracecoaching.com to see the calendar and join my newsletter, Yoga Life on Main Street, to stay up to date on all the latest studio news, events and gossip. And now… on to this week’s episode.
It’s time to stop working out and start working IN. You found the Work IN podcast for fit-preneurs and their health conscious clients. This podcast is for resilient wellness professionals who want to expand their professional credibility, shake off stress and thrive in a burnout-proof career with conversations on the fitness industry, movement, nutrition, sleep, mindset, nervous system health, yoga, business and so much more.
I’m your host Ericka Thomas. I'm a resilience coach and fit-preneur offering an authentic, actionable realistic approach to personal and professional balance for coaches in any format.
The Work IN is brought to you by savage grace coaching, bringing resilience through movement, action and accountability. Private sessions, small groups and corporate presentations are open now. Visit savagegracecoaching.com to schedule a call and get all the details.
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Welcome back - we are in the middle of a series on Burnout this month and it isn’t enough to be aware of it or complain about it without offering some practical ways to avoid it, to heal and recover from it and maybe protect ourselves from it in the future. Today's guest is going to help us with that.
Jo Bregnard is a consummate caregiver with a muti-faceted wellness experience and her story will touch your heart and maybe inspire you to look at how you do self care in a different way. Jo was touched by breast cancer in 2002 and knows from experience how hard it is for those who tend to others--as part of their careers or as personal support for friends or family members--to find the same attention for themselves. She helped nurse her husband through a serious burn injury and unexpected cardiac complications, she cared for her mom after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2016, and now she watches over her elderly father.
Jo's story is not unique and it’s one that we can all learn from. Jo has been sharing yoga as one of many self care modalities as an instructor since 2015 And today she offers everyday self-care experiences through her online studio from her homestead in Southern Vermont. Where she lives with her husband, a menagerie of critters including 2 pet cows, Lou lou and Blossom.
For fitness professionals who are always on the go, always trying to be better at their job, you’d think integrating self care to avoid burnout or help us recover from the physical demands of our career would be a no brainer. Unfortunately just like with so many others who work in helping professions, we tend to be last on our own list if we make it on at all. And this leads to the inevitable physical, mental and emotional burnout and chronic stress that borders on self-traumatizing. It’s so common in the fitness industry it’s almost a right of passage.
Jo has extensive background in many different self care practices and that’s what we’re going to explore today. She believes that self care is essential to give our bodies and souls the support they need so we can continue doing the things that bring us joy and connection.
As a part of my mission to bring a legacy of resilience through movement, each month you can join me for a hike on the bike trail followed by a free trauma informed vinyasa class back at the studio on Main Street. Go to savagegracecoaching.com to see the calendar and join my newsletter, Yoga Life on Main Street, to stay up to date on all the latest studio news, events and gossip. And now… on to this week’s episode.
It’s time to stop working out and start working IN. You found the Work IN podcast for fit-preneurs and their health conscious clients. This podcast is for resilient wellness professionals who want to expand their professional credibility, shake off stress and thrive in a burnout-proof career with conversations on the fitness industry, movement, nutrition, sleep, mindset, nervous system health, yoga, business and so much more.
I’m your host Ericka Thomas. I'm a resilience coach and fit-preneur offering an authentic, actionable realistic approach to personal and professional balance for coaches in any format.
The Work IN is brought to you by savage grace coaching, bringing resilience through movement, action and accountability. Private sessions, small groups and corporate presentations are open now. Visit savagegracecoaching.com to schedule a call and get all the details.
Website & free guide
Follow me on Instagram
Follow me on Facebook
Follow me on Linked IN
54 min