In this episode of the The Inner Practice, Jackie MacDonald, shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, addiction, and the search for healing. The now joyful and strong yoga and Pilates teacher, Jackie opens up about the inner turmoil that fueled her struggles — and how family, community, and yoga became lifelines on the path to sobriety.

This podcast is a candid look at the ups and downs of recovery, the role yoga played as both a poison and antidote, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s an invitation to anyone who has ever felt lost to know: you’re not alone, and healing is possible.

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The path from addiction to healing is long and filled with many curves. Listen to Jackie's story as she first encounters breath as a saving force on her way to the hospital. Tune in for the full episode set to drop on September 21.

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Episode 1: Welcome to The Inner Practice – My Story

In this first episode, I share my personal journey from anxiety and disconnection to finding healing through yoga. For years, I looked confident on the outside but struggled with panic, numbness, and burnout. Yoga shifted from being about fitness to becoming a way back to myself — helping me slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

If you’ve ever felt lost or far from who you are, this story is for you.

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Listen to this episode as I give a brief description of where the podcast idea came from, the name and a brief snippet of my transformative story of healing. Listen to the first episode of this podcast on September 10 where you will hear the full story of my coming home to myself.

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This trailer was inspired by an instagram follower who wanted to know how I use yoga to manage my own struggles. This trailer gives a quick overview of my process with breathing and mountain pose. Mountain pose gives me strength as I root down into my feet, turning on my muscles and taking up space. The pose along with breathwork helps alleviate my mental giants.

Feel free to share how you conquer your mental giants, either comment in your podcast or send me a text. Also please follow, like and share this podcast.

Stay tuned for my story which airs on your favourite podcast app on September 10th.

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Take a deep breath and step into The Inner Practice. A podcast dedicated to sharing real stories of how yoga has helped people navigate loss, mental and physical stress and some of life's toughest challenges.

This podcast is about integrating the lessons learned on the mat and applying them to life off the mat. Listen to people tell their stories of strength, resilience and recovery and the healing power of yoga

Each episode brings gentle insight, inspiration, and practical tools you can carry into your own life. Listen, reflect, and discover how mindful practices can support your healing—and remind you that you’re not alone.

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Website: https://www.jackievandertuintherapy.com

Instagram: jackie_vandertuin_therapy

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To support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/theinnerpractice