Episodes

  • Old Patterns

    Old Patterns
    Dec 15 2025
    Have you ever found yourself stuck in the monotonous daily pattern that looks something like: work, eat, watch TV, sleep, rinse and repeat? Or in the pattern of dating the same type of person over and over again despite feeling unsatisfied? Avoiding the gym despite wanting to focus on your bodily health more? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the basic neurobiology that answers why we often stay stuck in old patterns, and how to start to break free of those old, tired loops + guided practice of yoga to cope with: anticipation -- Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Starting Over

    Starting Over
    Nov 5 2025
    Join Yoga Therapy host Kala MacDonald for the latest episode of this podcast extension of 501(c)3 educational nonprofit Yoga to Cope.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • PTSD: A new perspective via Mark Lilly

    PTSD: A new perspective via Mark Lilly
    Jun 28 2021
    Host Kala MacDonald acknowledges National PTSD Awareness Day with some fresh insights regarding PTSD after hearing from author Mark Lilly in her "Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change" 100hr. Certification program. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW
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    23 mins
  • Daniel Novoa: Yoga Instructor, YTT Trainer with Zuna Yoga, Coming Out, Pride Forever

    Daniel Novoa: Yoga Instructor, YTT Trainer with Zuna Yoga, Coming Out, Pride Forever
    Jun 21 2021
    Happy International Day of Yoga! (June 21) Join host Kala MacDonald as she welcomes her dear friend and epically talented yoga colleague Dan Novoa onto the podcast to celebrate PRIDE and to discuss Dan's upcoming life adventure, his entry into the yoga world, and so so much more. Please use the links below to further connect with Dan, or to take a YTT with Zuna Yoga in beautiful Bali: Insta: www.Instagram.com/dan.nov Web: www.zunayoga.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • National Cancer Survivors Day (June 6) - Catching up with Ashley Mays!

    National Cancer Survivors Day (June 6) - Catching up with Ashley Mays!
    Jun 14 2021
    If you're a regular listener of the YTC podcast, we bet Ashley Mays is a familiar name to you as she was a former podcast guest as part of our "Tough Women, Tough Stories" series where she candidly shared her breast cancer diagnosis with our community. Tune in today, in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, to hear how her treatment is going and what is next for Ashley and her family! Insta: www.instagram.com/babiesandbreastcancer YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW
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    25 mins
  • Boundless Boundaries and Why They RULE

    Boundless Boundaries and Why They RULE
    Jun 7 2021
    Host Kala MacDonald is here in all of her astrological retrograde moon shifting and discomfort to triple underline that notion that we should all be better about setting boundaries, of both the silent and the out-loud variety. Tune in for examples of boundary setting in her past couple weeks, how you can start setting your own boundaries today, and WHY this is so important for each of our mental wellbeing, albeit uncomfy at times.
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    25 mins
  • Stephanie Spence: Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist

    Stephanie Spence: Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist
    May 31 2021
    Host Kala MacDonald welcomes Stephanie Spence to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Stephanie, who has been practicing yoga for over 40 years in 60 countries, is the award-winning author of her book "Yoga Wisdom", a yoga educator, an activist, a feminist, and so much more. She and Kala met while pursuing their Master's degrees in Yoga Studies, and dive into topics including yoga as a healing modality, how wealth plays into and affects a person's life, the pros and cons of social media, and so much more! Please use the links below to connect with Stephanie and to support her by purchasing her book! Insta: www.Instagram.com/stephanieyogini Web: www.stephaniespence.com Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/17843365.Stephanie_Spence Amazon: www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Spence/e/B0786M31SX/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 **remember, if you do use Amazon to make purchases, set Yoga to Cope as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile before you click BUY! Our organization will receive 0.05% of qualifying purchases in the form of a donation, and it doesn't cost you any extra. Thank you in advance! YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Panic Attacks, New Anxiety, and Chiropractors OH MY!

    Panic Attacks, New Anxiety, and Chiropractors OH MY!
    May 24 2021
    Host Kala MacDonald opens up about an ongoing personal struggle with anxiety and panic attacks in this new XL mini episode. Please tune in with care. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW
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    50 mins