7 episodes

Welcome to West Side Chats, where the vibrant energy of the West Side of Providence meets the timeless wisdom of the chakras. Hosted by Corey and Joe Thibodeau, owners of West Side Yoga, each episode dives deep into a specific chakra point, harmonizing ancient teachings with modern conversations. Featuring enlightening discussions with guest members from diverse backgrounds, join us on a journey of self-discovery, community and connections.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Welcome to West Side Chats, where the vibrant energy of the West Side of Providence meets the timeless wisdom of the chakras. Hosted by Corey and Joe Thibodeau, owners of West Side Yoga, each episode dives deep into a specific chakra point, harmonizing ancient teachings with modern conversations. Featuring enlightening discussions with guest members from diverse backgrounds, join us on a journey of self-discovery, community and connections.

    #7: Crown Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Jake

    #7: Crown Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Jake

    Corey and Joe chat with longtime friend and PhD candidate Jake Gusman about his research program with the BrainGate lab at Brown University. This research is working to develop technologies to restore the communication, mobility, and independence of people with neurological diseases, injury, or limb loss. Join us as we explore a scientific perspective of the 7th chakra. 

    • 48 min
    #6: Third Eye Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Ezra

    #6: Third Eye Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Ezra

    Join Joe, Corey & Ezra as they dive into the topic of childhood experiences of moving around the world and the enduring impact it has had on their adult interactions from the lens of the third eye chakra. Ezra also shares her captivating journey as an artist, transitioning from painting to her current passion in photography.
    Show Notes and Links: https://www.ezraenzophotography.com/

    • 51 min
    #5: Throat Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Michael

    #5: Throat Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Michael

    Corey & Joe sit down with Michael Aubin and have an unfiltered chat on the Throat Chakra, Vishuddha. They get into the realities of being honest with oneself and others, how we might end up suppressing throat chakra and what it means to be one’s authentic self. 

    • 1 hr 5 min
    #4: Heart Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Maria

    #4: Heart Chakra - with Joe, Corey and Maria

    Corey & Joe sit down with Maria Earabino and have a conversion on the heart chakra. They discuss vulnerability, connection, and their personal journeys to the heart. Centered around their love for music, they dive into their musical backgrounds and journey thus far.
    Show Notes and Links:Laura, Laura! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CrfXkZjRGgtuWacrySCSA?si=oD94Kzs9Rti_ytZ7JuS3tQ

    • 1 hr 17 min
    #3: Solar Plexus Chakra -with Joe, Corey and Olivia

    #3: Solar Plexus Chakra -with Joe, Corey and Olivia

    Join Corey, Joe, and guest Olivia Bretzman to dive into the Solar Plexus, Manipura - we're talking sense of purpose, energy, and confidence. They explore their introduction to life's stage, how social media can fuel comparison, and how it all comes back to those gut feelings.

    • 1 hr
    #2: Sacral Chakra - with Joe and Rachel

    #2: Sacral Chakra - with Joe and Rachel

    Joe and guest Rachel Tondreault, take us on a vulnerable journey of exploring the sacral chakra, Svadhishthana. Our center for all things creativity and sexuality. Together they discuss how we might feel stagnation in our sacral chakra and how that can translate into your creativity feeling #blocked. They're talking forms of art that they feel drawn to, "bad art",  addiction and how the lack of a creative outlet could possibly lead to it. 
    Show Notes and Links:2nd ACT: https://www.weare2ndact.orgThe Atlantic, The Monk Who Thinks The World Is Ending by Annie Lowrey

    • 1 hr 21 min

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5.0 out of 5
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7 Ratings

Ray_chill_555 ,

A stellar debut! 5 STARS!

The depth and honesty of this episode makes me so so excited to continue listening!

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