Food for Thought

Here Jordan interviews yoga teacher and therapist Carter Miles, who teaches at Present Practice Yoga in Austin and offers a signature program, The Art of Breathing, focused on healing breathing habits and empowering people through breath awareness. Carter describes yoga as a lifelong practice for understanding and improving the body, breath, and mind, and discusses the Pranamaya Kosha as a subtle “in-between” medium through which thoughts influence physiology and vice versa, accessed most directly through breath. He emphasizes that breath knowledge is common but consistent practice is rare, and critiques overly absolute, scientific, or branded notions of “real” yoga while advocating depth, simplicity, and lived experience. Carter shares his path from weightlifting, psychedelics, meditation, and Buddhism into heated power vinyasa and wide training exposure, explains “breathe less” via carbon dioxide’s role in oxygen delivery and endurance, and outlines practices like breath holds, mantra meditation, and building resilience. He closes with quickfire reflections and where to find him on Instagram and at Breath Club. Find Jordan on IG here! Find Carter on IG here!

Jordan speaks with Samantha Varner, a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, and postpartum doula, about Ayurveda as an intuitive, non-prescriptive practice for restoring balance through cyclical living. They explore women’s hormonal and life cycles, shame and reclamation through Samantha’s “Pussy Portal,” and simple tools for digestion and nervous system support—warm/room-temp water, eating with the sun, ginger before meals, mindful eating, abhyanga, and nasya. Samantha also shares her recommended resource (Claudia Welch’s “Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life”) and details her upcoming “When Women Gather” retreat in Todos Santos, Mexico (March 27). Follow on Instagram here Book yoga therapy with Jordan here  

In this personal essay, I explore how our physical actions manifest our inner values and beliefs. To read more of my writing you can follow me on my Substack, This Magic Moment.Follow me on IG here!Work with me here! 

In this episode of The Everyday Magic, Jordan converses with financial coach and CEO of Fully Funded, Jen Mayer. Specializing in aiding non-traditional earners and learners, Jen shares her journey from being a birth doula to offering shame-free financial coaching tailored to freelancers, the self-employed, and other unique earners. They discuss the importance of financial audit, value-based budgeting, and how to manage finances more effectively even while navigating life transitions. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a deeply insightful look into reorienting one’s financial landscape to align with personal values and goals.Follow on Instagram here! Book with Jordan here! 

The Magic of the Body: Insights from Yoga Therapist Sarah Jane ChapmanIn this episode, I interview my yoga therapist and astrology mentor, Sarah Jane Chapman, about the profound connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Sarah Jane is not only a yoga therapist but also a tarot reader and astrologer, and she shares her wisdom on these ancient practices through her brand, Be With Your Body. We delve into the importance of self-acceptance, the healing power of rituals, and how various practices like yoga, tarot, and astrology intersect to help us return to our true selves. Sarah Jane also discusses her journey, personal experiences, and upcoming projects, including a retreat and a kids' yoga training.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:23 Sarah Jane's Journey and Philosophy00:49 The Intersection of Yoga, Tarot, and Astrology02:34 Personal Stories and Mentorship03:24 Grounding Spiritual Practices04:51 Early Influences and Yoga Practice09:26 The Power of Tarot13:20 Yoga Therapy and Personal Healing18:39 Integrating Yoga Therapy in Practice23:55 Balancing Asana and Spirituality29:28 Managing Anxiety with Yoga and Ayurveda30:03 Relaxation Techniques and Yoga Therapy31:12 The Power of Rituals in Daily Life31:27 Introducing the Ritual Planner32:45 Astrology and Cycles33:54 Embracing Nature's Cycles34:08 East Meets West: Contrasting Approaches34:52 The Importance of Endings and New Beginnings35:57 Cultural Discomfort with Grief36:47 The Middle Part of Life43:09 Daily Rituals and Self-Trust44:45 Intuitive Practices and Presence46:55 Yoga as an Inside-Out Approach47:55 Working with Sarah Jane50:53 Favorite Rituals and Spells53:14 Defining MagicFollow me on instagram! Find Sarah Jane's work here! 

Here I discuss the murky messy middle and my current inner-teen healing journey.

This is an episode exploring the Magic of Ayurveda with my teacher, friend, and mentor Jenny Orona.  Find Jenny here!    

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An interview with photographer, writer, and teacher friend Rachel Larsen Weaver all about the magic of enjoying the moment. 

We're all different. We all belong. Practical Magic spoilers ahead.