In this episode, I sit down with a VERY special guest for a raw, unscripted conversation about politics, yoga, and what it means to live our practice in the face of uncertainty.
From where my husband, Sean and I live above the Arctic Circle, we’ve recently found ourselves thrust into the political process as Congress attempts to overturn the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan—a 13-million-acre roadmap for how public lands are preserved, accessed, and utilized. The stakes are high not just for Alaska, but for public lands everywhere in the U.S. This is why the episode is so relevant today.
Together, we explore:
— The Congressional Review Act and why its use here sets a dangerous precedent.
— Living yoga off the mat: how philosophy and practice can help us navigate political chaos.
— The yogic tradition of debate and equanimity—what it means to truly hear another perspective, and how to act when values clash.
— Capacity and advocacy: why rest, resilience, and small actions matter in long struggles.
— The bigger question of why try when the odds feel stacked against you—and the yogic lens on ripples we may never see reach the shore.
This isn’t a typical “politics” conversation. It’s about learning, grounding, and finding dharma (purpose) in action, even when outcomes feel uncertain.
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If this conversation resonated with you, please share your reflections—I’d love to hear from you!