From Mat to More

a season of sobriety, success, & surrender [season 1 finale]

Episode 43: Finale for Season 1 📬 Join me on Substack where the journey continues [https://substack.com/@talonjyoga]... [https://substack.com/@talonjyoga] We made it!! 🌀 In this final episode of season 1, I’m taking you with me into a real-time reflection on what this past year—and this first full season of From Mat to More—has truly been about. What started as a simple calling to share yoga beyond the mat has bloomed into something so much bigger than I ever imagined. Together, we walk down memory lane from launching the podcast in October 2024 to now (43 episodes later!!) as I reflect on the lessons, pivots, pauses, and breakthroughs that shaped this season. 3 themes came through loud and clear: ✨Sobriety — getting honest about my relationship with alcohol and weed, navigating “sober firsts,” and how choosing clarity changed my creativity, confidence, and capacity. ✨Success — redefining what success actually means (spoiler: it’s not just money), building a sustainable business, and learning to focus my energy where it matters most. ✨Surrender — loosening my grip, trusting divine interventions, taking the scenic routes, and allowing unexpected ideas to lead me somewhere even better than anticipated. This episode is unscripted, heartfelt, and deeply honest. I share the tools that supported me, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why choosing to pause this winter is not a step back—but an act of alignment. As I close out Season 1 with you, I’m filled with gratitude for this community, for the growth we’ve shared, and for what’s quietly unfolding next. The podcast will be back in the spring—but until then, this episode is both a love letter and a deep exhale. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for walking this path with me—from the mat, to so much more! 🤍 📬 Don’t forget to join me on Substack where the journey continues... [https://substack.com/@talonjyoga] ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com [https://talonjacquelyn.com/] 📷 @talonjyoga [https://www.instagram.com/talonjyoga/] 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com [talon.j.yoga@gmail.com] Join my community, The Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect]!

how to be more mindful with your money this holiday season

Episode 42: Happy holidays, sweet soul! As the end-of-year busyness ramps up, so does the pressure to buy, to give, to do. But what if you could move through this season with more intention, less impulse, and a whole lot more alignment? In this episode, we’re diving into mindful money spending: how to apply your yoga practice to your purchases. We’re exploring the ways you can use your dollars to support your community and make more impact. Instead of answering every Black Friday email or filling your cart simply because something is “on sale,” we explore how to pause, choose consciously, and redirect your energy (and money) toward what’s aligned with your values. You’ll learn: ✨Why shopping small truly matters (and the real impact it has) ✨How I’m personally being more mindful with my own money ✨Simple shifts to avoid impulse-buying and practice presence ✨Ways to support my small biz, Talon J Yoga, and this podcast as I prepare for a winter season break ✨A little “homework” to help you start spending with clarity and care This episode is your gentle reminder that yoga isn’t just something we do on our mat—it’s something we live. Every choice, every dollar, every action is part of your practice. Let this conversation guide you into a season of spending with intention and integrity.  💸 Ways to Support my Small Business 💸 Join the Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect ] Help Boost From Mat to More: Subscribe, share, + 5 star review! Winter Solstice Ceremony [https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ola/services/winter-solstice-ceremony ], December 20th at 5-7pm ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com [https://talonjacquelyn.com/] 📷 @talonjyoga [https://www.instagram.com/talonjyoga/] 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com [talon.j.yoga@gmail.com] Join my community, The Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect]!

intro to ayurveda with Tal: understanding your dosha, your energy, & your true balance

Episode 41: In today’s deeply nourishing guest episode, I’m joined by Ayurvedic Women’s Hormone + Health Coach, yoga teacher, and retreat leader Tal (@Yogatationca) for a beautifully grounded introduction to Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old science of life that teaches us how to live in alignment with our bodies, our energy, and the seasons around us. If you’ve ever wondered “What is Ayurveda?”, “What’s my dosha?”, or “How do I actually stay balanced?” … this episode is your beginner-friendly, heart-centered roadmap. Together, we talk about: 🌿 What Ayurveda really is (in a clear, practical, non-intimidating way) 🌿 The connection between yoga + Ayurveda as sister sciences 🌿 How the three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — shape your natural energy 🌿 What balance and imbalance look like for each dosha 🌿 How your “primary” and “secondary” doshas work together 🌿 Daily and seasonal Ayurvedic practices you can start today 🌿 How to tune into your body, your cycle, and your current season of life Tal also shares her personal healing journey — from hormonal imbalance to discovering Ayurveda as the missing piece — and the simple rituals that keep her grounded, calm, and aligned. This conversation is warm, wise, and full of “ah-ha” moments. If you’re craving more harmony, more energy, or a deeper understanding of yourself… start here! ✨Ayurveda always brings us back to balance — gently, intuitively, and one small step at a time.✨ →Learn your primary dosha here. [https://www.yogatation.ca/post/uncovering-your-dosha-a-beginner-s-guide-to-ayurveda-and-self-discovery?fbclid=PAVERFWAODTTJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeZgO_DyuDEU5doqnv96FpNM_tBwvhZK0IQsDIKvE192s-b4zpn3tQcSRo8Ug_aem_Ls9Z3IM7nrFF32g5tqas7Q] 👉Connect with Tal: @Yogatationca [https://www.instagram.com/yogatationca/] www.yogatation.ca [https://www.yogatation.ca] ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com [https://talonjacquelyn.com/] 📷 @talonjyoga [https://www.instagram.com/talonjyoga/] 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com [talon.j.yoga@gmail.com] Join my community, The Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect]!

the 5 stages of change + why progress isn’t linear

Episode 40: We’re deep into fall (the season of change), but the truth is, we are always moving through some form of change. Whether it’s seasonal, physical, lifestyle, relationships, habits, or even identity, change is a constant part of being human. In this episode, I introduce the 5 Stages of Change (also known as the Transtheoretical Model)—a framework that helps you understand how transformation actually unfolds. Because change isn’t just one decision or one moment… it’s a gradual (and often uncomfortable) process. As I talk through each stage, you’ll learn: ✨ Why progress isn’t linear ✨ How to recognize where you are in your own change cycle ✨ Tools to support yourself when everything feels shaky ✨ Why discomfort is not a sign to stop (it’s part of the process!) ✨ The role of ritual + reflection in staying aligned This episode is your reminder that change is not something we are naturally good at—it’s something you practice, gently and consistently, over time. 👉Seeking support with change, ritual, and alignment? Join my Sunday Recovery Ritual [https://talonjacquelyn.com/sunday-ritual] (in-person + virtual). This is a weekly container to reflect and realign with others doing the deeper work along with you. You are not alone 💛 [Learn more here] [https://talonjacquelyn.com/sunday-ritual] ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com [https://talonjacquelyn.com/] 📷 @talonjyoga [https://www.instagram.com/talonjyoga/] 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com [talon.j.yoga@gmail.com] Join my community, The Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect]!

menopause informed yoga with lisa king

Episode 39: In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa King — a mom, retired classroom teacher, and now a leading voice in menopause-informed yoga. After discovering yoga in her 40s, Lisa experienced firsthand how movement, mindfulness, and community can transform the menopausal journey—and she's spilling all the secrets with us! Together, we dive into: ✨ What’s really happening through the 3 stages of the menopause journey 🧘‍♀️ How yoga practices support your body and mind through every stage, and what “Menopause Informed Yoga” means 💬 Why we need to shift the conversation from “just survive” to “thrive” 🌸 The power of nervous system regulation, rest, and compassionate self-study (svadhyaya) 🌿 Practical tools backed by research around lifestyle habits, sleep routines, and so much more! Lisa shares her personal story, from feeling dismissed by doctors to becoming a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Wellness Coach, and offers gentle tools to help you feel more connected, supported, and at home in your changing body. This conversation is both informative and deeply affirming. Whether you’re in your 30s preparing for what’s ahead or currently navigating this transition, you’ll leave with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of possibility. 🎧 Tune in to discover how yoga can help you age with awareness and grace! Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisaking_the_menopause_yogi [https://www.instagram.com/lisaking_the_menopause_yogi/] Learn more about her work: lisakingyoga.com [https://www.lisakingyoga.com/] ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com [https://talonjacquelyn.com/] 📷 @talonjyoga [https://www.instagram.com/talonjyoga/] 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com [talon.j.yoga@gmail.com] Join my community, The Sacred Circle [https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect]!