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We explore the invisible load that women carry and how to honor ourselves by embracing our authentic selves rather than trying to be all things to all people.

• Women's brains are wired differently, making us more perceptive of emotions and creating additional mental load
• The female nervous system tends toward people-pleasing (fawn) or freeze responses
• Decision fatigue and mental clutter prevent us from becoming the women we're meant to be
• Getting "a case of the f*ck-its" means honoring yourself rather than following "shoulds"
• Envisioning the woman you want to be helps guide aligned action
• Doing less but more of what matters creates space for what's truly important
• Honoring your cyclical nature and nervous system state is essential for self-care
• The most powerful version of you has clarity around what truly matters

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Have you ever wondered if your approach to healing might be missing something essential? The journey toward growth and healing often leads us to work on ourselves in fragmented ways—treating our bodies, minds, spirits, and life circumstances as separate challenges requiring different solutions. But what if there was a single practice that could weave all these aspects together?

Yoga, at its essence, is precisely this practice. As I explore in this episode, the true meaning of yoga is "yoking"—connecting the seemingly separate parts of yourself into one integrated whole. This ancient wisdom offers us a revolutionary perspective on healing that modern approaches often overlook. Rather than compartmentalizing our healing work, yoga invites us to recognize that our body, mind, spirit, and life are inseparable aspects of one ecosystem—you.

This holistic approach is what makes yoga uniquely powerful for those on a healing journey. Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, or simply feel disconnected from yourself, yoga provides tools that address your entire being simultaneously. I share two distinct pathways for harnessing yoga's therapeutic potential: the indirect approach of regular practice that naturally permeates your life, and the targeted work of applying specific yogic tools to address particular challenges.

As a somatic yoga therapist, I've witnessed countless transformations as people discover how to let their bodies lead them through healing. The body holds wisdom that the mind alone cannot access—especially when it comes to processing trauma and emotional patterns. When we learn to listen to this wisdom and follow our intuition, we unlock healing possibilities that transcend traditional approaches.

The beauty of growth and healing lies not just in resolving problems but in the evolution of your soul that happens through the process. This journey leads to freedom, joy, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself and something greater. If you're ready to experience yoga beyond the poses and discover its transformative power for your healing journey, this episode offers both practical insights and inspiration to guide your path.

Ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Reach out on Instagram @the_nourished_woman or visit my website KeriMarino.com to learn more about joining The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, where we explore these practices together in a supportive community.

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Have you ever noticed how your relationship with yoga transforms the longer you practice? What begins as a simple desire for flexibility or stress relief gradually reveals itself as a gateway to your deepest self.

Yoga offers us this remarkable journey from surface-level goals to soul-deep transformation. As your body develops muscle memory and your nervous system attunes to the practice, you begin accessing parts of yourself that may have remained hidden for years. These are the layers where your authentic desires live—not the should-based goals society imposes, but the heart-led longings that feel like coming home to yourself.

These desires aren't small. They're expansive visions of living with joy, channeling your unique gifts, experiencing deeply connected relationships, and having abundant energy for the things that matter most. The beautiful paradox is that manifesting these desires requires both more consistency in your practice and a gentler approach—one rooted in devotion rather than obligation.

When yoga transforms from something you do to how you live, everything shifts. You're no longer forcing yourself onto the mat because you "should"; you're showing up because it nourishes you at every level. Your practice becomes a sacred container holding all of you—body, mind, and spirit. Even short sessions of 15-30 minutes carry profound power when approached with this reverence.

Perhaps most beautiful of all, this devotional practice connects you to something larger than yourself. Each time you roll out your mat with love rather than criticism, each breath practice and meditation becomes an offering—not just for your own wellbeing, but for those who came before you without these tools, and for all who will come after. This is soul work disguised as yoga.

Ready to deepen your relationship with your practice? Join our community of women exploring this path together in the Nourished Woman Sanctuary.

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