The Funny Thing About Yoga

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• Yoga, Strength, and Staying Open with Chhavi Sahal 15.06.2026 58min

  This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga, we sit down with Chhavi Sahal, a yoga teacher, strength coach, and sleep consultant based in New Delhi, India, to explore a side of yoga that often gets overlooked.Chhavi shares how she discovered yoga at a young age through school competitions, how her teaching unexpectedly grew within her gym community, and why so many older adults began seeking out her classes. We talk about the increasing need for strength as we age, what Hatha yoga really is (beyond the stereotypes), and some of the key differences between yoga culture in India and the United States.The conversation also dives into the contrast between yoga’s flashy, attention-grabbing side and the quieter, less visible practices that can be just as transformative. Along the way, we discuss keeping an open mind, challenging assumptions, and what it means to build a sustainable practice that serves you for life.A thoughtful conversation about strength, tradition, aging, and the deeper layers of yoga that don't always make it onto social media.Find Chhavi Sahal Online:Instagram @movewithchhaviWebsite https://chhavisahal.org/  Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What Makes a Great Workshop? 08.06.2026 56min

  What separates a workshop that people simply attend from one they remember for years?In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw dive into the art of creating meaningful, engaging, and impactful yoga workshops. Drawing from years of teaching, hosting, and attending workshops around the world, they share what works, what falls flat, and how to elevate an experience from good to truly great.Together, they explore how to structure a workshop, balance education with practice, and keep students engaged from beginning to end. Whether you're teaching a physically focused workshop centered around movement, anatomy, or peak poses, or leading a more subtle experience rooted in philosophy, meditation, spirituality, or self-inquiry, this conversation offers practical tools and inspiration.If you've ever wanted to teach workshops, or simply make the ones you teach more memorable, this episode is packed with ideas, insights, and real-world lessons from two teachers who have spent years refining the process.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Trusting the Process & Looking for Signs with Charlotte Muller of Breathe Strength 01.06.2026 1t 3min

  This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga, we’re joined by Charlotte Muller of Breathe Strength — yoga educator, studio owner, social media creator, and, like Giana, a fellow Long Islander.This conversation felt easy, heartfelt, and deeply relatable, beginning with nostalgic hometown connections and bonding over the experience of young parental loss.We talk about Charlotte’s path to yoga through grief, opening a studio during COVID, navigating major life transitions, and finding herself in the midst of unexpected, exciting new beginnings as she moves through pregnancy.Charlotte’s passion for yoga and fitness shines through, and hearing how she uses social media and her platform to share her love of theming, sequencing, and teaching is genuinely inspiring.From trusting you’re exactly where you’re meant to be, to noticing little signs, staying motivated when life hands you a whole lot of shit, making future plans, and embracing the messy beauty of building a life you actually want — this episode goes deep in the most grounding, human way.A warm, honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and connecting with someone walking a surprisingly similar path.Find Charlotte Muller Online:instagram @breathe_strength tiktok @breathe_strengthwebsite www.breathestrengthwellness.com  Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Wellness Pipeline: How Did We End Up Here? 25.05.2026 53min

  You start with a sore back, a little anxiety, or a desire to feel better… and somehow end up spending thousands of dollars on supplements, questioning your cookware, tracking your nervous system, and wondering if your WiFi is destroying your mitochondria.In this episode, we unpack the wellness pipeline - the slippery slope from genuine healing and self-care into misinformation, obsession, perfectionism, and trying to do all the things.We talk about the addictive pull of wellness culture, anxiety, OCD tendencies, the pressure to optimize ourselves, and how wellness can quietly become another impossible standard to live up to. Giana shares pieces of her healing journey, Bradshaw reflects on addiction and all-or-nothing patterns, and we explore the blurry line between being informed, being empowered, and getting completely consumed.We get into supplements, faith, fear, balance, checking in with yourself, managing anxiety, and the question underneath all of it: How do we care deeply about our health without losing ourselves in the pursuit of perfect wellness?A nuanced, personal, occasionally unhinged conversation about healing, control, wellness culture, and finding a little more honesty and balance along the way.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why Yoga Communities Don’t Feel the Same 18.05.2026 34min

  We start with life updates: Giana’s baby shower and travels to California, Bradshaw reflecting on how Giana’s family reminds him of his own, preparations for the baby, and an update on Bradshaw’s shoulder recovery. Naturally, the conversation spirals into dogs, consciousness, and the complexity of the human condition before we finally arrive at today’s topic: “Why Yoga Communities Don’t Feel the Same.” About 13 minutes in, we get to the heart of the conversation and explore what’s shifted in yoga culture, and modern culture more broadly, that has changed the feeling of the yoga studio as a true third space. We talk about the impact of technology, Groupon and ClassPass culture, social media, COVID, rising city costs, and the commodification of wellness. Before social media, people primarily practiced in person, inspiration came from teachers and community rather than algorithms, and the studio often felt less performative and more like a homecoming, a sacred reprieve from daily life rather than just another fitness class. We reflect on the small rituals many studios once had: tea stations, couches, bulletin boards, workshops that felt social, post-class dinners, arriving early to settle in, doors locking at start time, and the unspoken intimacy of practicing in the same room week after week. Now, with preregistration apps, late arrivals, online classes, and endless studio sampling, yoga can sometimes feel more transactional and convenience-driven. At the same time, we acknowledge that many modern shifts have also made yoga more accessible and brought more people into the practice. This episode isn’t about saying things were better before, but about exploring loneliness, belonging, changing culture, and asking how we might cultivate deeper community again in a world that increasingly pulls people apart.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Listen to Your Body (But How?) 11.05.2026 53min

  We start, as usual, with some wandering banter touching on astrological shifts for Aquarius, shrinking brains, talking to sisters, and whatever else comes up along the way.Then we settle into the heart of the episode: “Listen to Your Body”- a cue used constantly in yoga spaces, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, is it really landing?We unpack how disconnected many people are from their bodies, and how vague cues like listen to your body can miss the mark when students don’t yet know what they’re listening for. Giana shares an example from a semi-private session that highlights this disconnect, sparking a bigger conversation around the difference between discomfort and pain, comparison in class, overriding your own internal compass, and how easily students become further detached from themselves. We also explore how distractions, from external pressure to even the music in class, can pull people further out of their embodied experience.From there, we talk about what it actually means to cultivate connection. As teachers, how do we offer language and options that help students tune in rather than tune out? How do we give permission for what they’re genuinely feeling?We also dive into nervous system work and embodiment. Giana shares how years of deep flexibility were, in part, tied to an inability to fully feel sensation in her body, and how reconnecting through different healing modalities completely changed her relationship to movement. She can still access the same range, but now from a place of awareness rather than disconnection.The conversation expands into what embodiment really means- mind, body, and spirit- and how pregnancy has added layers of distraction, discomfort, and change that have made feeling fully embodied more complex.And because this is us, we wrap up with funny stories about Bradshaw’s unique gifts and the humbling experience of taking public yoga classes while injured.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• When Yoga Stops Feeling Good 04.05.2026 54min

  This episode starts with some major life updates. Bradshaw shares the story behind his collarbone surgery, and Giana opens up about navigating iron infusions during pregnancy. As usual, one tangent leads to another, and we somehow end up talking about the Venice Biennale, tattoos, being emo, queer allyship, sugar addiction, and what it’s like to lose friends far too early in life.Nearly 20 minutes in (classic), we finally settle into the heart of the episode, what to do when your yoga practice stops feeling good. We talk about pregnancy, injury, burnout, plateaus, and losing passion, those seasons when a practice that once felt nourishing starts to feel frustrating, stale, or disconnected.More importantly, we offer ideas for how to navigate it, including nervous system regulation, taking intentional breaks, exploring other movement modalities, finding new teachers, shifting your goals, reconnecting to what first drew you in, and giving yourself permission to let your practice evolve with you. Bradshaw also shares his experience with SI joint dysfunction and how pain reshaped his relationship to movement.We close with a bigger question. Did you love yoga, or did you love the transformation phase, the honeymoon phase of becoming someone new through it? Because even a “good addiction” can become unhealthy, and sometimes the path back is less about pushing harder and more about learning a new way to practice.We also share funny stories about getting the ick before the ick was a thing, and trying to impress doctors with our anatomy knowledge.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Life Updates, Slowdowns & Hot Takes 27.04.2026 49min

  After two intense weeks of our 300-hour immersion in Chicago, we’re finally sitting down to catch up, and a lot has happened.Bradshaw shares the story behind his unexpected collarbone surgery and what it’s been like navigating recovery, forced stillness, and the mental challenge of slowing down. Giana opens up about eloping, celebrating at her baby shower, and stepping into a season of major life transition all at once.From there, the conversation unfolds into something deeper- how life has a way of interrupting our plans, what happens when you stop forcing and start listening, and the strange little signs, synchronicities, and moments that make you wonder if something bigger is at play. We talk about trusting timing, finding love on your own timing, embracing change instead of resisting it, and the quiet wisdom that can come when life makes you slow down.And because we can only stay serious for so long… we wrap things up with a little yoga game and start firing off our yoga hot takes- calling out trends, and truths from the yoga world that might ruffle a few feathers.Part life update, part philosophy, part chaos- just the way we like it!Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• You Know Anatomy… Now What? 21.04.2026 58min

  We recorded this one live with our 300-hour trainees right after a full week of deep diving into anatomy, and it had us thinking:“Okay… I know stuff now… so how do I actually make my teaching better?”In this episode, we unpack the gap between knowing anatomy and being able to teach a strong, effective class.We talk about:– why over-cueing and rigidity often come from too much anatomy focus– the trap of trying to prove you know what you’re talking about– when anatomy actually matters (and when you can let it go)– how to use your knowledge within “peak pose” classes– how to translate what you know into a clear, intelligent classThen we get into what it actually looks like to use anatomy well—how it informs your sequencing, supports your intention, and creates a strong through-line from start to finish.Lots of real examples, plenty of sequencing talk, and some really great questions from the room.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Being Liked vs. Being Effective 13.04.2026 46min

  What matters more: being liked… or being effective?In this episode, we unpack the pressure yoga teachers feel to be liked and how that quietly shapes the way we teach. From over-cueing and over-explaining, to chasing compliments or trying to prove we know what we’re doing, we explore the subtle ways insecurity shows up in the room.Bradshaw shares what it’s been like to evolve his teaching while still wanting approval, and how that tension can make change feel uncomfortable. He reflects on his early days, when he relied on personality, music, and intensity to win students over.Giana talks about choosing to teach the way she actually believes in, even when it’s less popular, and the many subtle ways she tried to be liked early on: over-cueing, not correcting, and kicking people’s butts for compliments.We get into what it really means to be effective: teaching in a way students actually retain, creating consistency, having a clear plan, and being willing to let people be uncomfortable without micromanaging every moment.Of course, it wouldn’t be us without a few tangents- we also get into little brother syndrome, yoga trainings, restorative classes, teaching without music, hot yoga, and some very real (and funny) stories about texts and boundaries.Because at the end of the day, teaching what you believe in requires tuning out the noise and being okay with not everyone liking you.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Have You “Arrived”? with Danielle Barbeau of The River Yoga 06.04.2026 1t 1min

  This week we’re joined by Danielle Barbeau, owner of The River Yoga in Denver, CO. We first met Danielle virtually during a team meeting, and later in person when we traveled to Denver to teach at her studio, where we also recorded an episode that (tragically) didn’t sound great. But the conversation stuck with us… so we’re back for round two.At the center of this episode is a deceptively simple question Danielle asked: “Do you feel like you’ve arrived?” And honestly… it sent us spiraling (in the best way).We talk about what it actually means to “make it” in the yoga world- from teaching full-time to running a studio, navigating burnout, and building something that’s sustainable long-term. Danielle shares her path from young teacher to studio owner, what it looked like being thrown into leadership early, and how she navigated the uncertainty of the COVID years while keeping her community intact.We get into the real side of the business: getting paid, doing the paperwork, making hard decisions, and learning how to lead. We talk about building trust with teachers, creating jobs that are actually sustainable, and the constant dance between supporting your team and running a business that works.There’s also a behind-the-scenes look at how things evolve- bringing on support (hello COO), shifting roles, and creating space to actually enjoy what you’ve built… whether that’s being more present on retreats or focusing on the parts of the job you love. And then we come back to it—arriving.What does it actually mean? Is it owning a studio? Teaching full-time? Being “known”? Danielle’s answer is simple, grounding, and unexpectedly emotional in the best way. While Bradshaw and Giana think about what this means for them individually and together professionally.Also… we couldn’t resist. We close with some very necessary comic relief: overheard student conversations, Bluetooth mishaps, and a rogue cat moment you won’t forget.Find Danielle Barbeau and The River online:https://www.weseektheriver.com/@daniellen.barbeauWant to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Emotional Maturity, Pain Intolerance, and Why We’re Stuck with Maria Gambino 30.03.2026 53min

  This week, we’re joined by psychotherapist, up and coming author, and Giana’s sister, Maria Gambino, for a conversation on emotional maturity, pain intolerance, and why most of us aren’t as “emotionally evolved” as we think.We unpack the difference between emotional intelligence and true emotional maturity- and how living in a pain-intolerant culture keeps us disconnected from our bodies, our biology, and our ability to actually process what we feel. Maria shares how she brings biology into the therapy room to help people get unstuck, and why so many healing modalities can only scratch the surface.We also get personal- diving into our own coping mechanisms, from perfectionism and performance to addiction and high achievement, and how they can mask what’s really going on underneath.This episode is a deep (and at times unhinged) look at what trauma actually is, why some people don’t even realize they’re stuck, and how to start rebuilding a real relationship with your emotions.Plus: a little unsupervised couples therapy moment with Bradshaw and Giana that has Maria laughing by the end.Find Maria Gambino online:@mariagambinohqhttps://mariagambino.com/Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Myofascial Release, Nervous System Shifts & an Italian Summer with Erika Scribner 23.03.2026 1t

  Erika Scribner is back on the pod, and we’re diving into all the things- we talk studio ownership, myofascial release, yoga therapy balls, yin yoga, fascia, dissecting bodies, and deeper somatic connection.Erika is such a joy to talk to, bringing lightheartedness alongside real depth as she breaks down the science behind myofascial release and the differences between a yoga therapy class and yin yoga. We get into the nervous system, the many ways we can create change in the body, and how this work can feel both grounding and surprisingly intense. Erika also shares how her teaching has evolved and how she integrates therapy balls into her classes.We also touch on sobriety, tuning in to your body more honestly, and what it really means to feel what’s going on beneath the surface.And of course… Italy. 🇮🇹We’re heading back to the Amalfi Coast this summer (well, Bradshaw and Erika are, while Giana will be busy giving birth). This episode gives you a taste of what’s in store: vinyasa, myofascial release, incredible food, ocean views, and a week of practicing, exploring, and connecting with an amazing group of people.If you’ve been curious about this work, or dreaming about joining us in Italy, this one’s for you.Find Erika Scribner online:@anandayogapbwww.anandayogapb.comWant to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Foundations of Hosting a Yoga Retreat 09.03.2026 39min

  In this episode, we’re recording live from Nicaragua while hosting two retreats back-to-back retreats. Over the course of two weeks, nearly 50 teachers joined us from all over the world, creating one of the biggest and most dynamic retreat experiences we’ve ever facilitated.After sharing a few updates from retreat life (including what it’s been like), we dive into a topic many teachers are curious about: the foundations of hosting a retreat.We talk about the building blocks that actually make a retreat successful, beyond the dreamy photos and beach views. From choosing the right location and pacing your schedule to creating a container that fosters connection, rest, and meaningful learning, we break down what really matters when bringing a group together.We also reflect on lessons we’ve learned from years of hosting retreats around the world, the mistakes we’ve made along the way, and why retreats can be one of the most transformative experiences for both teachers and students.If you’ve ever thought about hosting a retreat or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating these experiences, this episode is a candid conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and why retreats continue to be such a powerful part of the yoga community.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Gianas Corner: The Funny Thing About the First Trimester 05.03.2026 4min

  In the first episode of Giana’s Corner, Giana sits down with Joe to talk about the decision to start trying (or not try) for a baby and what actually happened once It all worked out. From the shock of finding out about the pregnancy to the unexpected reality of the first trimester, they share the honest, messy, and sometimes chaotic side to early pregnancy.They talk about everything from their decision to try, how quickly things changed, and what those first few weeks really felt like. Nausea, extreme hunger, shifting identity, and the strange in-between space of holding a big secret while your body is going through something huge. Plus, news about potentialy having twins!Joe chimes in throughout the conversation, offering his perspective on supporting a pregnant partner and navigating the transition into parenthood together.This episode is a candid look at the beginning of a major life shift. The funny thing about the first trimester is that no one really prepares you for how much it changes you before anyone else can even see it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Most Common Sequencing Mistakes 02.03.2026 41min

  In this episode, we’re talking about sequencing mistakes - the common ones, the subtle ones, and the ones we definitely made ourselves.Of course, sequencing is subjective. But after years of teaching, training teachers, leading retreats, and building classes that actually retain students, we’ve noticed patterns. Certain choices tend to create stronger classes, deeper learning, and more trust in the room. And certain habits… quietly work against you.We unpack what happens when you do too much too soon, move too quickly, or walk into class without a clear intention. We talk about over-sequencing one side, changing your class every single week, teaching from ego instead of awareness, and why nervous system regulation matters more than flashy transitions.We also dive into:• Warming up slowly (and why most teachers don’t)• Having a plan without being rigid• Simplifying instead of stacking endlessly• Setting a pace that actually matches the breath• Not disorienting your students (they want to feel held, not confused)• Why demoing the entire class might be disconnecting you• How to keep things balanced without overdoing one theme or peakThis episode is honest, practical, and slightly confrontational in the best way. If you’re a teacher who wants stronger classes and more grounded students, or a student curious about what’s happening behind the scenes, this one’s for you.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• One Year Sober 23.02.2026 42min

  In this episode, recorded a few weeks before our Denver trip, Bradshaw shares about reaching his one-year sober milestone. We talk about it all — the struggles that led him to drinking, what shifting away from alcohol looked like, how friends can truly support someone in recovery, and the tools that have helped him stay sober. We even reflect on retreats and running a business before and after drinking, and what has changed along the way.Giana steps into more of an interviewer role, creating space for Bradshaw to share openly, and he does so with honesty and vulnerability. This conversation is real, sensitive, and deeply human. If you or someone you love is navigating addiction, please know you’re not alone. There are many paths and tools available, and we hope this episode helps you feel supported. And if you’re the friend walking alongside someone in recovery, we hope this offers insight into how individual and personal that journey can be.Join us in celebrating Bradshaw’s one-year anniversary, and thank you for listening with an open heart.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What Does “Advanced” Really Mean? 16.02.2026 46min

  Before we get philosophical, we debrief our throuple weekend in Vail after teaching at The River in Denver, including a podcasting mishap we absolutely did not plan, what we learned from a full weekend of workshops, and everything coming up next. Giana is dreaming up a new retreat, Bradshaw is diving into a restorative training, and we share more about upcoming collaborative events and teacher trainings.Then we get into it. What does “advanced” actually mean in yoga? We look at it from both the teacher and student lens and unpack how our definitions have shifted over the years. What makes an advanced teacher? Is it complexity, or the ability to create class-to-class without ego? What makes an advanced student? Is it flexibility, or nervous system regulation?We talk about the current inclination to move fast in yoga and the power of the pause. We explore teaching and practicing with versus without music, and how sometimes removing layers can create more depth. Giana reflects on how not needing music anymore feels like a personal marker of growth, especially since it once felt uncomfortable. We also explore the subtle internal markers that signal a deeper experience unfolding within the practice.Because maybe advanced is not about harder shapes. Maybe it is about subtler awareness.We also speak to those who love a sweaty feel-good workout and why that can be great, while also asking how we use practice to feel more, question more, and expand our capacity. Advanced evolves. It is personal. It is different for everyone. And it rarely looks the way we expect it to. Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsAmalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Mindful Dating in a Non-Mindful World 09.02.2026 34min

  In this episode, we talk about mindful dating. Bradshaw is out in the world, dating with intention and looking for a primary partnership. Giana is deeply intrigued by his process and asks a lot of questions, while also reflecting on what she did differently when she met her partner, Joe.We hear about Bradshaw’s recent dates, the challenges of navigating gay dating culture, what he’s actually looking for, and how he decides who’s worth meeting up with. Giana reflects on her first meeting with Joe and the soft rules that helped her stay present and open-minded, including cutting out alcohol, waiting to be intimate, and getting to know people beyond looks by paying attention to values and how someone makes you feel.Plus, plenty of hilarious dating stories, from mansplaining yoga businesses to walking into a truly messy home.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsNicaragua Yoga Teachers Retreat: February 2026 Starved Rock Retreat: June 12-14, 2026Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Margo Lightburn on 20+ Years in Yoga, Leaving, and New Growth 02.02.2026 1t 9min

  This week we welcome Margo Lightburn back to the pod after two years away, and a lot has changed.Since we last spoke, Margo has retired from teaching yoga and opens up about her complicated, sometimes bitter goodbye to the industry and everything that followed. We talk candidly about grief, including the loss of her mother, undergoing a hysterectomy, and the deeply personal healing journey that ultimately led her to begin writing a book.We reflect on a time when yoga felt like the end-all, be-all, the constant push for flexibility, the pressure to do more, and how overdoing it quietly led to injury. We talk about teaching from an unhealed place, tending to childhood wounds, and what happens when ambition outpaces care.As always, the conversation wanders through tangents, hilarious moments, and big questions. We glaze on finding community, the state of the world right now, hot yoga, pelvic floor health, abuse in the industry, and the many ways to go deeper in your healing. We also hear about Margo’s new episodic podcast series coming soon and what leaving the yoga industry helped her reclaim and conquer.This episode feels less like an interview and more like old friends catching up, losing track of time, telling the truth, and letting the conversation unfold where it wants to go.It’s honest, funny, messy, and deeply human.Settle in and enjoy the listen!Find Margo Lightburn Online:Web: https://margolightburn.com/IG: @margolightburnWant to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **🌊 Upcoming RetreatsNicaragua Yoga Teachers Retreat: February 2026 Starved Rock Retreat: June 12-14, 2026Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026📚 Read the Podcast Blog:The Funny Thing About Yoga on Substack📲 Follow UsPodcast: @thefunnythingaboutyogaSchool: @cayayogaschoolHosts: @gianagambino & @bradshawwish🌐 More Linksgianayoga.combradshawwishyoga.comcayayogaschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.