What if the stories you repeat every day aren’t yours—but someone else’s script running your life?

In this episode, Byron and Michael look closely at narratives—the powerful stories we absorb from media, culture, and community—and how they shape what we feel, believe, and choose. They explore the difference between raw facts and the emotional storyline built around them, naming how hype can manipulate attention, belonging, and identity.

They invite a return to truthfulness (Satya) and witness consciousness (sakshi bhava)—seeing the story without becoming the story—so decisions come from inner integrity, not crowd pressure. He also touches on collective “open secrets,” victim narratives, and why neutrality can get misread as opposition.

For teachers, he offers a practical lens: every class is a narrative—so what are you feeding? Ego, or autonomy and intention? They close with a simple map for crafting transformational stories in class: personal lesson → yogic principle → clear bridge back to the student’s life. Curious where your choices end and the narrative begins? This conversation is your mirror.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:43 Rebrand Tease

00:02:08 What Is a Narrative?

00:03:39 Algorithms & Echo Chambers

00:07:16 Facts vs. Story (Manipulation & Hype)

00:10:56 Self, Other, and Collective Narratives

00:15:29 Belonging, Shame, and Agreeableness

00:20:50 “First to Share” and Worthiness

00:24:57 Satya & Witness Consciousness

00:27:28 Language: From Truth to Spin

00:28:38 Victim Narratives

00:29:40 Why Old Stories Stick

00:33:17 Truth in the Present Moment

00:34:40 Teaching as Narrative

00:37:07 From Personal Story to Student Insight

00:39:40 Neti Neti & Ego Softening

00:41:07 Closing

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Book: The Tipping Point — Malcolm Gladwell.

• Yogic concepts: Satya (truthfulness), sakshi bhava (witness), neti neti (“not this, not that”).
  Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

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• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: narratives, yoga philosophy, Satya, witness consciousness, neti neti, belonging, hype, manipulation, identity, victim mindset, teaching craft, sequencing, decision-making, algorithms, culture

What if chasing “one more healing” is the very thing keeping you from feeling whole??

In this episode, Byron and Michael look at the fine line between helpful practice and healing addiction. They name the hidden driver—pain and disconnection—and how it can turn breathwork, plant medicine, and nonstop workshops into a spin cycle that never truly lands.

Byron questions the inner program of “I am broken,” and offers a reframe: protect your energy with gentleness, boundaries, and integration—letting insights settle before reaching for the next fix.

They contrast feminine healing (feeling, processing) with masculine commitment (clear intentions, follow-through), reminding us both are needed. Instead of digging forever, he suggests real-time healing: slow enough to notice what’s alive now, journal it, meet responsibilities, and return to it with honesty.

The heart of his message: stop outsourcing your power to healers or methods; claim your own change. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “just one more ceremony/class/session,” this conversation gently opens the door out.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:26 Addiction vs. Habit

00:05:31 Pain, Disconnection, and the Void

00:07:49 Dopamine, Sugar, Coffee, and Phones

00:10:27 When Healing Becomes a Spin Cycle

00:13:46 The “I Am Broken” Program

00:16:15 Gentleness Without Bypassing

00:18:08 Self-Talk, Journaling, Therapy

00:21:10 Ahimsa & Svadhyaya in Practice

00:27:03 Intention, Commitment, and Balance

00:28:36 Integration > Endless Doing

00:35:11 Real-Time Healing

00:39:31 Altered States vs. Slowing Down

00:41:07 Pedestals, Gurus & Claiming Your Power

00:44:13 No Finish Line; Keep It Human

00:46:10 Closing

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Concepts: Samskaras, Ahimsa, Svadhyaya, Sankalpa, Shiva/Shakti; integration vs. overdoing; altered states (breathwork, plant medicine)
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: healing addiction, integration, gentleness, boundaries, real-time healing, ahimsa, svadhyaya, samskaras, intention, masculine and feminine balance, plant medicine, breathwork, dopamine, nervous system, self-talk

What if sadness, frustration, and anger weren’t problems—but instructions?

In this solo episode, Michael explores three everyday emotions—sadness, frustration, and anger—and shows how each one carries a message.

This episode doesn’t tell you to “feel better.” It asks better questions. Why does a heavy mood arrive out of nowhere? Why does a tiny obstacle spark a huge reaction? And what if that surge of heat isn’t “too much,” but a message you haven’t learned to read yet?

Across three familiar emotions—sadness, frustration, anger—you’ll be invited to listen in new ways, try small experiments, and notice what shifts when you don’t rush to fix or perform. No neat answers, just a clearer path: pause, pay attention, and let the body’s signals point to the next right step. If you’re curious about what your feelings are asking for, press play and find out.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:06 What Sadness Signals

00:03:54 Vipassana Story: Missing Someone

00:09:11 Neuroscience of Sadness (ACC/Insula)

00:10:09 Power of Being Witnessed

00:14:27 Numbing & Dorsal Vagal Shutdown

00:16:11 Short Grounding for Sadness

00:18:25 Shifting to Frustration

00:24:01 Prediction Error & Dopamine Dip

00:27:39 When Disagreement Triggers You

00:29:10 Enter Anger: Boundary Energy

00:31:06 Frustration vs. Anger (Definitions)

00:32:37 Escape Room Example

00:35:44 Integrating Questions

00:39:40 Closing Meditation & Mantras

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Vipassana meditation (10-day silent retreat)

• Neuro notes: ACC/insula, prediction error, dopamine dip

• Polyvagal concepts: dorsal vagal shutdown
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: sadness, frustration, anger, nervous system, dorsal vagal, witnessing, prediction error, dopamine, boundaries, breathwork, meditation, self-compassion, emotional regulation, yoga and emotions