Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and live a minimalist life, Jessamyn learns something unexpected: She can choose to lov ... Show More
Aug 4
Do great things – and take your flowers, by Majora Carter
As the youngest of 10 kids, Majora Carter is used to being a little bit invisible, shyly watching the world around her as she draws with her crayons. But her first-grade teacher, Ms. Transport, sees that she has a special talent for art. She encourages Majora to share her gifts – ... Show More
30m 32s
Jul 28
The stuff I'm here to study: Life on life on life, by Nalini Nadkarni
Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 21
You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and liv ... Show More
34m 13s
Jun 2022
Jessamyn Stanley on Building Confidence, Positive Habits, & Accepting Yourself
“Mind your business, drink your water, and don’t worry about what other people are doing” - Jessamyn StanleyLegends, have you ever felt that you don’t belong in a space, don’t love yourself enough, or need to accept yourself more? If so, then this is definitely the right podcast ... Show More
57m 20s
May 2022
Body Acceptance! How To Practice It & Feel Connected To Your Higher Self (+ "Fat" Is Not A Bad Word!) w/ Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and author. She gained recognition through her Instagram account which shows her practicing yoga as a plus size queer woman of color. She founded The Underbelly, a wellness brand that doesn't aspire to perfection but s ... Show More
56m 3s
May 2022
12 Imposter Syndrome + Yoga (Jessamyn Stanley)
<p>Why do people feel the need to comment on "unhealthy bodies" when they don't comment on health elsewhere? This week we are joined by award-winning yoga instructor, entrepreneur, and author Jessamyn Stanley talking body diversity in yoga, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the j ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2021
Why It’s Okay To Not Love Your Body 24/7 Ft. Jessamyn Stanley
Sami and Aleen are joined this week by author, advocate, and yoga instructor, Jessamyn Stanley, who is back on DST to talk about how to consciously accept your body. They discuss what it was like growing up in the South as a black woman, developing her own own wellness company, a ... Show More
46m 1s
Sep 2017
097 - Yoga for Every Body with Jessamyn Stanley - The Positive Psychology Podcast
Imagine yoga for a second: was it a white, slender and well-off hetero-sexual woman? Well what about tattooed, black, fat and queer folks? Is it not for them? Jessamyn Stanley is an inspiring yoga teacher who doesn't just not fit the mould but demonstrates that these moulds are u ... Show More
39m 19s
May 2025
3587: Identity Clutter (this type of clutter is preventing your personal growth) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3587: Shawna Scafe explores how "identity clutter," the physical and emotional baggage tied to who we think we should be, p ... Show More
11m 58s
Jun 2025
3651: Who Are You Without All Your Stuff? by Kerri Richardson on Simplicity and Personal Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3651: Kerri Richardson invites us to reflect on how clutter and excess can act as shields from vulnerability, and how letti ... Show More
10m 29s
Jan 2024
3055: [Part 1] Finding the Feeling of Contentment with a Simple Life by Jessalynn Jones with HelloBrownlow
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3055:
Jessalynn Jones of HelloBrownlow.com shares her journey towards finding contentment in a simple life, emphasizing the ... Show More
10m 33s