Yoga for the Stressed and Obsessed

Ep 8: Yoga for Autopilot (Movement)

What happens when you let your body take over the simple, repetitive work… and your mind is freed up to notice what’s really going on inside? This practice is designed to move you into autopilot — not as something to fight against, but as a way to let go of constant decision-making. By repeating familiar movements, you’ll give your conscious brain a break so it can focus on breath, sensation, and presence. Expect a steady rhythm, simplistic flows, and space to notice what shifts when you stop overthinking and start letting autopilot carry the load. Don't miss the Insights podcast to find why we care about trying to hack our autopilot at all: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520739/episodes/17819197 Please remember to move within your own range and skip or modify anything that doesn’t feel right in your body today. This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or personalized instruction. ☕ Want more tools to manage stress without slowing down? Get free tips at https://JenniferSlis.net.

Ep 7: Autopilot - Superhero Life Hack (Insights)

In this episode, I share a surprising study that stopped me in my tracks and changed the way I think about decision fatigue, energy, and those everyday choices that drain us more than we realize. Could the very thing we’ve been told to fight against actually be the key to avoiding burnout? Press play to find out. Study: https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1018033108  #burnoutprevention #decisionfatigue #mindfulleadership #stressmanagement #energyawareness #yogaforleaders Please remember to move within your own range and skip or modify anything that doesn’t feel right in your body today. This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or personalized instruction. ☕ Want more tools to manage stress without slowing down? Get free tips at https://JenniferSlis.net.

Ep 6: Yoga for Self Talk (Movement)

Ever find yourself talking yourself out of things before you even start? That’s your inner monologue doing what it does best—protecting you from discomfort. But that protective voice can also hold you back. In this movement session, we’ll use strength and repetition to intentionally fire up a little internal resistance. Then, instead of backing off or giving in, we’ll practice noticing the chatter—and moving through it anyway. This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about learning how to stay with yourself when things get uncomfortable. Because the voice in your head is loud. But it doesn’t always have to lead. Please remember to move within your own range and skip or modify anything that doesn’t feel right in your body today. This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or personalized instruction. ☕ Want more tools to manage stress without slowing down? Get free tips at https://JenniferSlis.net.

Ep 5: Self-Talk – Best Friend or Harmful Foe? (Insights)

Does your inner voice ever feel like it has way too much airtime? Mine sure does. I’ll replay old conversations for weeks, plan out every possible comeback, and then analyze it all again on repeat. It can feel like a full-time job just keeping up with the chatter in my own head. But here’s the thing: that inner monologue isn’t just background noise. The words you use—especially the quiet ones you speak to yourself—can either help you thrive or keep you stuck. In this episode, we explore how your inner monologue, self-talk, and mental chatter are actually shaping your brain chemistry, focus, confidence, and even your subconscious behavior. You’ll learn: * Why saying “I’m not stressed" might actually hurt rather than help you * The mysterious reason you are seeing a lot of red cars driving lately * Why "quiet your mind" shouldn't be the goal of mindfulness practice If you’ve ever wondered whether your self-talk actually matters, the answer is a resounding yes. And the good news? Once you understand how it works, you can train your inner voice to work for you instead of against you. Scientific References Mentioned:  * NEGATION MITIGATES RATHER THAN INVERTS THE NEURAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ADJECTIVES: ZUANAZZI ET AL. (2024) [https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002622] * “NOT” IN THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR: COOPMANS ET AL. (2024) [https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002656] * THE EFFECTS OF POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE SELF-TALK ON THE ALTERATION OF BRAIN FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY BY PERFORMING COGNITIVE TASKS, KIM ET AL. (2021) [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-94328-9] Keywords: mindfulness, yoga, meditation, holistic, mind, neuroplasticity Please remember to move within your own range and skip or modify anything that doesn’t feel right in your body today. This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or personalized instruction. ☕ Want more tools to manage stress without slowing down? Get free tips at https://JenniferSlis.net.

Ep 4: Yoga for Perfectionists (Movement)

Perfectionism wants everything to be neat, certain, and under control. But yoga asks us to step into the opposite: the messy, the confusing, the imperfect. In this practice, we lean into poses that may feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar—not to master them, but to notice what happens when things don’t go “just right.” You’ll be invited to wobble, to get confused, to keep moving anyway. This flow is less about achieving a perfect shape and more about practicing resilience: staying with yourself when it feels hard, breathing through the moments you’d rather escape, and learning to trust the process instead of the outcome. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own high standards, this class is a reminder that the real practice isn’t about doing it perfectly—it’s about showing up, trying, and flowing forward. Please remember to move within your own range and skip or modify anything that doesn’t feel right in your body today. This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or personalized instruction. ☕ Want more tools to manage stress without slowing down? Get free tips at https://JenniferSlis.net.