Where The Lotus Grows
Tonya Drew & Kimberly Searl
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Where The Lotus Grows episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Where The Lotus Grows for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Where The Lotus Grows episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Kim's Journey Pt. 20: What Comes After Cancer
Where The Lotus Grows
08/10/22 • 45 min
Last time we caught up with Kim, she had great news - as her scans were all clear, BUT the next part of her journey had just begun. In todays episode, the ladies discuss Kim's upcoming surgery as a preventative measure and the new drug therapy regime that they're asking her to take. Spoiler - the list of pros and cons are lengthy and uncover a lot of discussion about being your own best advocate. Enjoy!
Let's Revisit Cannabis - Professional Edition
Where The Lotus Grows
07/18/22 • 45 min
Since her cancer diagnosis, Kim has learned a lot more about the medical marijuana industry and the use of cannabis in cancer care. The ladies dive deep into all of the new things she's learned from working with cannabis coaches and nurses specializing in the field, and Tonya shares her recent experience touring a Colorado growing facility.
A very special episode: Abortion
Where The Lotus Grows
06/30/22 • 88 min
In the light of the SCOTUS decision over turning Roe V. Wade, the WTLG wanted to turn our grief into something that is (hopefully) constructive for the couragitarians. It was certainly cathartic for us. This episode contains fun facts about the progress women have made in the last 50 years, personal abortion stories, facts, statistics and above all support for the RADICAL notion that women, as humans, have the right to full body autonomy.
Warning: this episode discusses sexual assault, abusive relationships, traumatic experiences, and sex
Kim's Journey pt. 19: Finally Some Good News
Where The Lotus Grows
06/16/22 • 58 min
Kim shares the good news and LOTS of thoughts about what happens next and how the health care system could be improved. A vital episode if you've been following Kim's Journey - Enjoy!
Interview: Dr. Gail Parker, PhD, C-IAYT, E-RYT
Where The Lotus Grows
05/19/22 • 76 min
We are so excited to share our conversation with Dr. Gail Parker!
Gail Parker, Ph.D. CIAYT, E-RYT 500 is an author, psychologist, educator, certified yoga therapist and a lifelong practitioner of yoga. She became president of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) Board of Directors in 2020. Dr. Parker is well known for her pioneering efforts to blend psychology, yoga, and meditation as effective self-care strategies that can enhance emotional balance, and contribute to the overall health and well-being of practitioners.
Dr. Parker has appeared as a psychologist expert on local and nationally
syndicated talk shows, including numerous appearances on the Oprah Show.
Her first book, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, offers self-care strategies and invites everyone, not just those directly impacted, to explore the intersection of yoga, race and ethnicity, and to consider the psychological impact of race-based stress and trauma on all of us. The companion book, Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress With Yoga invites us to reimagine and engage in healing strategies for ethnic and racial stress and trauma that lead to post traumatic growth.
The Pursuit of Perfect Health
Where The Lotus Grows
05/19/22 • 52 min
The ladies discuss the idea of achieving "perfect heath," the marketing and capitalizing of health and wellness as an industry, and the dangers of health and wellness myths and stereotypes. They further discuss what ideal health now means to them in light of ongoing health issues.
Kim's Journey pt. 18: Rehabilitation Begins
Where The Lotus Grows
05/03/22 • 50 min
Kim shares her experience starting physical therapy, the pros and cons of being on the flip side of movement education, and the value of difficult teachers.
Intentional Grounding
Where The Lotus Grows
04/27/22 • 41 min
Tonya and Kim talk about the practice of intentional grounding, why it should be a part of your regular self care routine and how, once practiced regularly, it can become a powerful tool in a variety of situations. Bonus: Kim shares an Intentional Grounding Meditation on social media and on our Patreon.
Maintaining Health During Times of Prolonged Stress
Where The Lotus Grows
04/13/22 • 53 min
Let's fact it, stressful situations are a regular part of our day to day lives, and often the choices that we make regarding our own physical and mental health maintenance determine our overall state. What happens when we experience additional prolonged stressful situations such as a medical diagnosis, the care of a sick family member, that throw a wrench in our usual stress-management routine? Today the ladies talk about the difficulty of maintaining a healthy routine when facing additional stressors and how to work in healthy practices when we're hit with stressful situations that could throw us off track.
Toxic Positivity
Where The Lotus Grows
09/30/22 • 41 min
Toxic positivity can be hard not to encounter and sometimes we're all guilty of urging others and even ourselves to "look on the bright side" instead of sitting with discomfort. At what point do "positive vibe" platitudes become toxic and how can we avoid falling into the toxic positivity trap? Kim and Tonya have a few ideas.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Where The Lotus Grows have?
Where The Lotus Grows currently has 128 episodes available.
What topics does Where The Lotus Grows cover?
The podcast is about Alternative Medicine, Yoga, Healing, Podcasts, Detroit, Health and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Where The Lotus Grows?
The episode title 'Kim's Journey Pt. 20: What Comes After Cancer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Where The Lotus Grows?
The average episode length on Where The Lotus Grows is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Where The Lotus Grows released?
Episodes of Where The Lotus Grows are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Where The Lotus Grows?
The first episode of Where The Lotus Grows was released on Sep 6, 2018.
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