From Thief to Poet: Start with What You Know

Once upon a time a thief became the world’s most famous poet by (safely) trusting the process. If you’re feeling unsure of the next steps to kick your 2026 business year off, this is the episode for you.Check out ‘The Integration Path’ promotion here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingSign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyearIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Enjoy this final episode for the year! See you in 2026!Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyearIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

How do you create a warm and supportive Yoga teacher peer support group? And how do you conduct yourself when you’re treated poorly by your colleagues?Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyearIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

If you struggle to get things done, chances are you’re working hard to avoid one of 3 primary business fears. Understanding these fears is key to becoming more productive and reducing your ‘time muddiness’. And, good news, Laksmi, Durga and Saraswati have powerful stories to help you do exactly that!If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Pattanaik, Devdutt (2025) Escaping the Bakasura Trap: Let. Contentment Fuel YourGrowth, Juggernaut, New Delhi

Over the weekend I took a solo hike up a mountain and impressed the hell out of myself. This episode is inspired by that hike, as well as two outdoorsy writers who have some really powerful things to share about having fun… even when we’re not.If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Sharwood, Anthony (2020) From Snow to Ash, Hachette, Sydney‘The Fun Scale’, https://kellycordes.com/2009/11/02/the-fun-scale/ accessed 2.12.25

Watching Bugonia got me thinking: Yoga is for EVERYONE! So how to choose your niche? I’ve got three ways, and #3 is my recommendation.The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining.If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Heads up: this is a bit of a ranty episode, but hopefully it’s useful!The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining.If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Today I’m joined by Victoria Thomas, a fabulous client of mine, who is sharing some fantastic wisdom about why we need to incorporate strength work into our classes and how to do it. Check out Vics’ course here: https://www.yogateacherslab.com/yoga-for-strength-course-165869 and follow her on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/victoriathomasosteoyoga/SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Coaching is 20% off for the rest of the month!The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/saleIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/saleIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldReferences:Banerjee Divakaruni, Chitra (2019) The Forest Of Enchantments, Harper Collins, Noida, Uttar PradeshRao, Anjali (2025) Yoga as Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens on Caste, Gender and Sacred Resilience in Yoga History, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/saleIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald