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Why People Don't Trust HR (And What Makes a Great Leader) | Kevin Cohen Can you really trust HR? And what separates a good manager from a great leader? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals with Kadie Chronister, I'm sitting down with Kevin Cohen, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience—and someone who knew me long before I ever imagined working in HR myself! We met during my early Nordstrom days, when I was navigating the corporate world, difficult conversations, big emotions, and plenty of lessons. Nearly 20 years later, the tables have turned. I'm now a Director of People & Brand Culture, interviewing someone who helped guide me through some of my earliest professional experiences. We're talking leadership, emotional intelligence, trust in HR, workplace culture, and the lessons that come from making mistakes. But because this is Coffee & Crystals, we also get into healing, purpose, yoga, protecting your energy, and why being human is the most important part of leading humans. IN THIS EPISODE: Why employees don't always trust HR The leadership lesson that changed Kevin's career Managing expectations instead of managing people How to protect your peace without losing empathy Recognition versus appreciation in the workplace Learning from mistakes and finding accountability Emotional intelligence, employee wellness, and mental health Career development, mentorship, and finding your purpose CHAPTERS 00:00 – Catching up and introducing Kevin 02:21 – Why don't people trust HR? 06:55 – Communication and yoga off the mat 08:35 – The mentors who shaped us 09:54 – Don't manage people, manage expectations 12:05 – Childhood experiences, empathy, and leadership 13:50 – Recognition versus appreciation 16:14 – What's actually worth your emotion? 22:51 – Mistakes, failure, and accountability 28:37 – The importance of listening 30:42 – Coffee break: Let's talk mushroom coffee! 33:29 – What makes a strong leader? 37:11 – Emotional intelligence and workplace wellness 38:35 – Who supports the person supporting everyone else? 43:39 – Why growing companies need HR 47:09 – What Kevin would tell my younger self 50:07 – Purpose, healing, and yoga off the mat 53:54 – Career growth isn't always a ladder 57:09 – Final thoughts and a reminder to appreciate others ☕ SHOP MY COFFEE FAVORITES I've been enjoying RYZE Mushroom Coffee as part of my daily wellness routine! Shop RYZE through my link: https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x Use code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off! Promotional link. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Individual experiences may vary. CONNECT WITH KADIE Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchron Website: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/ For collaborations, podcast guest inquiries, or brand partnerships, reach out through my social channels or website. SUPPORT COFFEE & CRYSTALS Subscribe to the channel, give this video a thumbs-up, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway! What's one leadership lesson you wish you'd learned earlier? Thanks for being here and growing with me! #CoffeeAndCrystals #HumanResources #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

Five years of Coffee & Crystals — and somehow we ended up right back where we started. For this anniversary episode, I’m sitting down with my nephew Lincoln Bender, who also happens to be the very first guest to ever appear on Coffee & Crystals. He joined me when he was seven, became the show’s first video guest, and even introduced our live Summer Solstice event this year. Now he’s 12, in seventh grade, racing junior dragsters, and apparently more self-aware about scrolling than most adults I know. What starts as a funny catch-up quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about growing up in a world filled with phones, social media, YouTube and AI. Lincoln shares why he actually doesn’t want TikTok or Instagram, what kids his age are doing on their phones, how he uses AI, and why spending an entire spring break scrolling sounds terrible to him. We also talk about racing, school, childhood creativity, discipline, faith, family memories, grief, losing meaningful belongings in a fire, and the simple practice Lincoln uses when he wants to get better at something: “one more.” This episode reminded me that sometimes the youngest people in the room have some of the clearest perspectives. And yes, after an entire conversation about getting off our phones, Lincoln closes the episode by telling everyone to stop scrolling… because he needs to go scroll. In this episode: • Celebrating five years of Coffee & Crystals • Bringing back the first-ever guest of the podcast • What a 12-year-old thinks about phones and social media • Kids growing up with AI and technology • Using AI as a tool without letting it do all your thinking • Why Lincoln doesn’t want TikTok or Instagram • Childhood creativity before everything became content • Discipline, practice and the power of “one more” • Junior drag racing and Lincoln’s goals • Faith, prayer and growing up • Family stories, grief and resilience • Why we may all need to stop scrolling and start living a little more If this conversation makes you think about your own relationship with your phone, send it to someone who might need the reminder too. CONNECT WITH KADIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchron YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeeandcrystalswithkadie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1blgpFgKLZLaCodh1XFK9r Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-crystals/id1584549770 Website: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/ Follow Coffee & Crystals on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And as always, stay hydrated, y’all.

Where are you cheating yourself? This episode started with me being completely triggered by someone else’s cheating—and realizing I needed to stop focusing on what they were doing and turn the mirror back on myself. Where am I cutting corners? Where am I breaking promises to myself? Where am I procrastinating, self-sabotaging, skipping the routines I know make me feel better, or giving my power away by obsessing over things I cannot control? We’re getting into all of it. I’m also talking about the energy of fall through Traditional Chinese Medicine—the Metal element, the lungs, large intestine, grief, discernment and LETTING GO—and how perfectly that connects to the energy of Venus retrograde and this season of reevaluating our relationships, values and patterns. Sometimes the trigger isn’t asking you to fix someone else. It’s asking you to come home to yourself. In this episode, we talk about:• Cheating, betrayal + why certain behaviors trigger us so deeply• Where you might be “cheating” yourself in your own life• Self-sabotage, procrastination + personal integrity• Fall, the Metal element + the practice of letting go• Venus retrograde + reevaluating love, relationships and values• Journaling through triggers instead of reacting to them• Taking your power back + controlling the controllables• Using yoga, running, meditation + breath to come back to yourself PLUS: I’m giving you an update on my wellness journey, why I’ve been drinking RYZE Mushroom Coffee, what I’m changing before beginning my Amble journey, and some special Amble offers for the Coffee & Crystals community. ☕ RYZE MUSHROOM COFFEEI’ve been swapping some of my traditional coffee for RYZE Mushroom Coffee as part of my current wellness routine. https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x 💉 AMBLE HEALTHCurious about GLP-1s, NAD+, glutathione, Lipo-B, Lipo-C or other Amble options? Reach out to me with your questions! My exclusive GLP-1 + NAD+ bundle:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate Learn more about Amble:https://joinamble.com And NEXT WEEK… Lincoln is back for his fifth appearance on Coffee & Crystals as we officially head into our FIVE-YEAR anniversary month. 🎙️🤍 Follow + connect:Instagram: @coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie If this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs the reminder: Stop giving your power to what other people are doing. Come back to you. Learn more with me here: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

Hi, I'm Kadie — yoga teacher, storyteller, people + culture leader, entrepreneur, writer, hopeless romantic, and the voice behind Coffee & Crystals. I started this podcast from my closet in October 2021 after an idea came to me during advanced yoga teacher training in Costa Rica. The vision was to create a space where yoga could meet real life — and where I could use storytelling to make spirituality, growth and self-development feel a little more human. Five years later, that part hasn't changed. In this episode, I'm taking you back to the beginning: growing up with my great-grandmother, developing a work ethic rooted in survival, my complicated relationship with money and ambition, finding yoga, navigating grief and relationships, learning to use my voice, writing my first book, and realizing that some of the things we once felt ashamed of become the exact stories we're meant to tell. Because Coffee & Crystals has never been about pretending everything is positive. It's about the sun AND the moon. The ambition and the surrender. The spirituality and the real life. The beautiful moments and the shadow work. The girl-boss energy and the yoga mat. We get into storytelling as my dharma, 500+ hours of yoga study, entrepreneurship, reinvention, grief, shadow work, money, wellness, finding your voice and what's coming next as Coffee & Crystals enters its fifth year. If you've been here since the closet-recording days, thank you. And if you're new here, welcome. Grab your coffee. Grab your favorite crystal. Come as you are. Let's get into it. CONNECT WITH ME TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kchron Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals:https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/ RYZE MUSHROOM COFFEE Shop:https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x Use code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off. AMBLE HEALTH GLP + NAD:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate GLP:https://joinamble.com/wl/influencer?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate&promo=AmbleGLP50 Anti-Aging Add-Ons:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate Sermorelin:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/sermorelin?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate Travel Kit:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/travelkit?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate NAD + Glutathione:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/cmy2r?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate Anti-Aging Triple Bundle:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/antiaging-b?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate GLP + Sermorelin:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/wl-serm?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive compensation if you purchase or enroll through them. Prescription treatments require consultation with a licensed healthcare provider and may not be appropriate for everyone. Follow Coffee & Crystals on your favorite podcast platform — it's free and one of the easiest ways to support the show. Stay hydrated. Keep doing your yoga. I'll see you next week.

September feels like a second New Year. And I'm recording this episode on the September 10 Virgo New Moon — which feels like the perfect time to reset, refine and get intentional about how we want to finish 2026. But this isn't about completely reinventing yourself. It's about asking a much more Virgo question: What could work better? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, I'm talking about how to lock in without burning out — or becoming so focused on productivity, goals and becoming the "next version" of yourself that you forget to actually live your life. We're getting into the energy of the Virgo New Moon and why this moment is less about making 30 new goals and more about choosing a few things to refine and actually taking action on them. We're also talking about Venus moving into Scorpio and the deeper questions this shift can bring up around relationships, values, intimacy, honesty and what we actually want. Because Virgo might help you clean up the outside. But Scorpio has a way of asking what's really going on underneath it. I'm also bringing in autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, breathwork, yoga, recovery, training, creativity and one of the biggest lessons I'm learning right now: You have to live a life to have a life worth creating from. In this episode: • The September 10 Virgo New Moon• Virgo season and the power of refinement over reinvention• How to set intentions you can actually take action on• Why you don't need 30 new goals — you need a few intentional ones• How to lock in without burning yourself out• Venus entering Scorpio and getting honest about what you value• Relationships, boundaries, intimacy and deeper truth• Autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine• Lung + Large Intestine meridian symbolism• Breathwork and yoga for receiving and releasing• Why recovery is part of training• Creating content without missing your actual life• Why fun, family and relationships aren't interruptions to productivity• The upcoming Aries Full Moon and moving from refinement into action• Carnelian for grounded confidence, creativity and momentum• Nine questions for your own Virgo New Moon reset Your Virgo New Moon reminder: Maybe you don't need a whole new life. Maybe you need to refine the one you already have. Clean it up.Get honest.Take the action.And leave some room to actually enjoy your life while you're building it. Maybe the goal for the rest of this year isn't to see how much you can accomplish. Maybe it's to see how much you can accomplish without abandoning yourself in the process. Lock in — but don't lock out your life. Coffee & Crystals with Kadie Chronister RYZE Mushroom CoffeeUse code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off your purchase:https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x AMBLE GLP + NAD — $250 OFFhttps://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate GLP — $50 OFFhttps://joinamble.com/wl/influencer?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate&promo=AmbleGLP50 NAD+, Glutathione, Lipo C + Lipo Bhttps://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate If this episode speaks to you, subscribe to Coffee & Crystals, leave a review and share it with someone who needs their own September reset. #VirgoNewMoon #VirgoSeason #SeptemberReset #NewMoon #September2026 #VenusInScorpio #Astrology #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Burnout #Wellness #Yoga #Manifestation #CoffeeAndCrystals

Samadhi, the Blood Moon & the Art of Letting Go | The 8th Limb of Yoga What if letting go isn’t the end of something—but the final step toward becoming who you’re meant to be? In the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga summer series, Kadie explores Samadhi, the eighth and final limb of yoga: a state of deep meditative absorption where the separation between the person practicing, the practice itself, and the object of meditation begins to dissolve. And the timing couldn’t feel more aligned. With the Blood Moon eclipse, the transition into Virgo season, and fall approaching, this episode is an invitation to look honestly at what you’re carrying—and what you may finally be ready to release. Kadie walks back through all eight limbs of yoga and explores how the practice moves us from how we live in the world, to how we care for ourselves, to the body and breath, and eventually inward toward concentration, meditation, and Samadhi. But this isn’t just a conversation about ancient yoga philosophy. Kadie gets personal about grief, relationships, discipline, running, writing her book, and recognizing the patterns we sometimes have to take responsibility for before we can actually change them. She shares why writing has become one of the places where she experiences deep absorption and purpose—and why this season of her life is becoming less about searching outside of herself and more about becoming. This episode also explores the symbolism of the changing seasons, Traditional Chinese Medicine’s connection between autumn, the lungs, grief, and letting go, and how small daily disciplines can help us move toward the life we say we want. Because maybe transformation isn’t one giant moment. Maybe it’s what happens when you keep showing up. What are you being asked to release so you can become who you already know you’re capable of being? You don’t have to have the entire next chapter figured out. Start with one practice. One choice. One moment of showing up for yourself. And keep going. 00:00 — Welcome + the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga series01:21 — The eclipse, Pisces Full Moon + why this moment feels significant03:56 — How the Eight Limbs lead us inward05:43 — Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana + Dhyana07:08 — Understanding Samadhi, the eighth limb08:42 — Writing, purpose + experiencing absorption10:30 — Asking the hard questions about the life you want12:33 — The eclipse as a closing chapter14:09 — Letting go of patterns, beliefs + old cycles15:47 — Virgo season, repetition + discipline17:08 — Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn, breath + grief19:40 — Moving with grief instead of remaining stuck inside it20:54 — Taking responsibility for our own relationship patterns22:25 — Caring for the four layers of ourselves23:45 — Book update: Phase Three + trusting the process26:16 — Creative flow as another glimpse of Samadhi27:18 — Choosing transformation over searching for a relationship28:25 — The habits supporting this next season31:11 — Why discipline can eventually create ease31:31 — Keep showing up—even when it isn’t perfect Doing the hard, disciplined things is often how we create space for the easier things. The work isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more conscious of how you live, what you carry, what you choose—and what you’re finally ready to let go of. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone moving through their own season of transformation, and make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Ryze Code for 15% off use code KADIECHRON15: https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/?transaction_id=1022b75c21a6174cdf70c1d124980e 5am club book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1443460710?&linkCode=sl2&tag=kchron777-20&linkId=3d4c6e92ed33a5bd17157ee0cdf9fad6&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Glutathione Bundle: https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate

This week on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dhyana — the seventh limb of yoga — and how meditation can help us move through heartbreak, emotional attachment, uncertainty, and transformation. Kadie breaks down the difference between Dharana and Dhyana, shares what this ancient yoga philosophy is teaching her through a recent breakup, and explores the transformational energy of the First Quarter Moon in Scorpio. Sometimes we already have the clarity we're searching for. The harder part is becoming still enough to accept it. ☕️ In this episode: Dhyana • Eight Limbs of Yoga • meditation • heartbreak • mindfulness • Scorpio Moon • emotional healing • letting go • transformation • self-awareness Subscribe to Coffee & Crystals for conversations on yoga philosophy, spirituality, personal growth, wellness, astrology, and becoming more connected to yourself. #Dhyana #EightLimbsOfYoga #Meditation #YogaPhilosophy #Mindfulness #HeartbreakHealing #SpiritualGrowth #CoffeeAndCrystals Zevia link: https://amzn.to/4wHDBdf

Where your attention goes, your energy flows. Today on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, and what this ancient yogic practice of concentration and focused attention can teach us about our modern lives. In a world filled with notifications, social media, comparison, relationships, work demands and endless distractions, Dharana reminds us that we have a choice in where we place our energy. Kadie explores how Dharana shows up both on and off the yoga mat—from finding your drishti and balance in Warrior III to protecting your energy in relationships, setting boundaries, navigating comparison, staying focused on your purpose and learning when something simply doesn't deserve your reaction. We also explore teachings around the restless mind from the Bhagavad Gita, manifestation versus focused action, slowing down when life feels heavy, and Kadie's own current wellness and yoga reset. And with the August 2026 solar eclipse happening alongside this episode, we're looking up at the sky too. The Earth is rotating, the Moon is moving around Earth, and we're living within a solar system that is constantly in motion—yet moments of extraordinary alignment still happen. Maybe our lives don't need to stop moving for us to find our center. In this episode: What Dharana means in yogaThe sixth limb of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of YogaConcentration, mindfulness and focused attentionDharana, drishti and Warrior IIIProtecting your energy and setting boundariesComparison and social media distractionManifestation + intentional actionThe Bhagavad Gita and the restless mindRelationships and knowing what deserves your reactionSlowing down and reconnecting with yourselfThe August 2026 solar eclipse, alignment + perspectiveCreating a North Star for your lifePracticing yoga beyond the physical posesYour attention is powerful. Be intentional about where you place it. Continue following the Coffee & Crystals Eight Limbs of Yoga series, and join our 21-Day Yoga Pose Challenge on social media as we practice yoga one pose—and one lesson—at a time. Keywords: Dharana, sixth limb of yoga, Eight Limbs of Yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga podcast, meditation, mindfulness, concentration, focused attention, drishti, Bhagavad Gita, manifestation, conscious living, spiritual growth, protecting your energy, wellness, self-development, solar eclipse 2026 Learn more about Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

What if the peace you've been searching for isn't found by doing more—but by consuming less? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga series by exploring the fifth limb of yoga: Pratyāhāra—the practice of withdrawing the senses and returning home to yourself. Together, we'll explore how this ancient yogic teaching applies to modern life, from social media and relationships to nervous system regulation, spiritual growth, and finding balance during seasons of change. We'll also discuss the symbolism of Leo season, the Lions Gate Portal, and the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the Earth element and how late summer invites us to nourish, ground, and prepare for the season ahead. In this episode, I also share personal reflections from my own healing journey, including lessons from my August yoga challenge, returning to morning rituals, navigating relationships, and learning that sometimes the greatest act of growth is slowing down long enough to hear your own intuition. The meaning of the fifth limb of yoga: Pratyāhāra Lessons from the Yoga Sūtras and Bhagavad Gītā Why everything we consume affects our well-being Returning to the natural seasons of life Leo season and what it teaches us about authenticity The spiritual symbolism of the Lions Gate Portal Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Earth element Healing relationship patterns and protecting your peace Creating grounding rituals and morning routines How to reconnect with your intuition and purpose If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with someone who may need the reminder that healing begins by coming home to yourself. Connect with me:Instagram: @coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie #Yoga #Pratyahara #EightLimbsOfYoga #YogaPhilosophy #SpiritualGrowth #LeoSeason #LionsGatePortal #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Mindfulness #Meditation #HealingJourney #SelfDevelopment #WellnessPodcast #CoffeeAndCrystals In this episode, we discuss:

What if the most powerful tool for changing your life has been with you all along? In this week's episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga series by exploring Pranayama—the ancient yogic practice of intentional breathing. After taking some time to reconnect with myself through yoga, movement, and mindfulness, I'm sharing a personal reflection on what happens when we become the student again. This conversation is all about slowing down, regulating the nervous system, and remembering that sometimes the smallest habit creates the biggest transformation. We'll also dive into Leo season, the Lions Gate Portal, and why this energetic season is inviting us to breathe deeper, live more courageously, and reconnect with our purpose. We'll end the episode with a simple guided breath practice you can return to anytime you need to reset. Why this episode is arriving a little later than planned My July wellness reset and lessons from becoming the student again The meaning of Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga How intentional breathing regulates the nervous system The connection between movement, breath, and mindfulness What love feels like when your nervous system is regulated Leo season, courage, loyalty, and the Lions Gate Portal How one small habit can create momentum in every area of your life A simple guided breathing exercise you can practice anywhere "The most spiritual thing you can do today might simply be taking your next breath with purpose." This week's practice is simple: Notice your breath. Before a difficult conversation. Before reacting. Before making a decision. Ask yourself:What changes when I choose one mindful breath first? Remember, you don't need to overhaul your life overnight. Sometimes one intentional breath is enough to change everything. The Eight Limbs of Yoga Pranayama (The Fourth Limb) Asana Leo Season Lions Gate Portal Nervous System Regulation Yoga Teacher Training Hot Yoga Mindfulness Breathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchron?_r=1&_t=ZP-98VYDMmb2Rr "You don't change your life by controlling everything around you. You change your life by learning to control your breath."

Many people believe yoga begins and ends with the poses—but Asana is only one piece of a much deeper practice. In today's episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring the third limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and uncovering why Asana is about far more than physical movement. We also reflect on the transition from Cancer season into Leo season, the symbolism of the Barbault's Basket, and what it means to step into the light with greater confidence, creativity, and presence. ✨ In this episode: What Asana really means in yoga philosophy Why yoga is more than physical poses The connection between breath, movement, and mindfulness Balancing effort with ease on and off the mat Birthday reflections and protecting your energy The symbolism of the Barbault's Basket Stepping into Leo season with confidence and creativity Reflection questions to deepen your yoga practice Journal prompt for your next chapter Follow Kadie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Follow the show on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Work more with Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

The practice of yoga begins long before you step onto the mat. In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga Series by exploring the Niyamas—the second limb of yoga and one of the most powerful guides for cultivating inner peace, self-awareness, discipline, and spiritual growth. While the Yamas teach us how we show up in relationship with the world around us, the Niyamas invite us to turn inward. They remind us that true transformation begins within and that the practice of yoga extends far beyond physical postures. Together, we'll explore the five Niyamas: ✨ Saucha — Purity and creating space for what truly nourishes you ✨ Santosha — Finding contentment in the present moment ✨ Tapas — Building loving discipline and lasting habits ✨ Svadhyaya — Self-study, awareness, and personal growth ✨ Ishvara Pranidhana — Surrender, trust, and divine timing We'll also reflect on the Cancer New Moon, exploring how its themes of home, intuition, emotional healing, and new beginnings beautifully complement these ancient yogic teachings. Whether you're beginning your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice beyond the mat, this episode offers practical wisdom you can apply to everyday life. What the Niyamas are and why they're the second limb of yogaThe difference between the Yamas and the NiyamasHow yoga philosophy supports personal growth and emotional well-beingPractical ways to cultivate discipline, gratitude, and mindfulnessWhy self-study is one of the most transformative spiritual practicesLearning to surrender and trust the timing of your lifeWorking with the energy of the Cancer New MoonBringing yoga off the mat and into your daily lifeIf this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you subscribed, left a review, and shared it with someone who could use a little more peace and intention in their life. Thank you for being here, and I'll see you in the next episode as we continue exploring The Eight Limbs of Yoga. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Website: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/ In This EpisodeConnect with Kadie

What if the reason you're feeling stuck isn't because you're doing something wrong... but because you're holding on too tightly? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Aparigraha, the fifth and final Yama of yoga, and one of the most powerful lessons in yoga philosophy: the practice of letting go. Together we'll explore: ✨ What Aparigraha really means 🧘‍♀️ How yoga teaches us to surrender without giving up 🌊 Cancer Season energy and emotional healing 🌑 The July Cancer New Moon 💫 Venus in Virgo & heart-centered growth 💛 Letting go of relationships, old identities, fear, perfectionism & expectations 📖 Journaling prompts 🕯 Spiritual rituals for releasing what no longer serves you Whether you're navigating grief, career changes, relationships, anxiety, or simply trying to trust the next chapter of your life, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip and reconnect with yourself. Remember... Sometimes the bravest thing we can do... is let go. ☕ Follow Coffee & Crystals for weekly conversations on yoga, wellness, spirituality, personal growth, and living your practice on and off the mat. Aparigraha Yoga Philosophy Eight Limbs of Yoga Yamas Cancer Season Cancer New Moon Mercury Retrograde Venus in Virgo Spiritual Growth Personal Growth Meditation Mindfulness Yoga Podcast Wellness Podcast Healing Journey Letting Go Self Development Yoga Off the Mat Coffee and Crystals Podcast Kadie Chronister 00:00 Welcome to Coffee & Crystals 02:10 What is Aparigraha? 07:15 The Five Yamas Explained 13:40 Learning to Let Go 20:10 Cancer Season & Emotional Healing 28:45 July Cancer New Moon 34:10 Venus in Virgo & Relationships 41:30 Letting Go of Old Stories 48:00 Yoga Practices for Surrender 54:30 Journaling & Spiritual Rituals 58:15 Final Reflection KeywordsYouTube Chapters Connect with Kadie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Follow the show for yoga inspo: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Work with Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

How do you find joy after experiencing profound loss? In this heartfelt episode of Coffee & Crystals, Kadie sits down with Haley Tricia, founder of Beaming F*****g Joy, to explore the healing power of humor, yoga, mindfulness, and choosing joy—even during life's most difficult seasons. Together, they dive into the realities of grief, personal transformation, emotional resilience, and what it truly means to embrace your authentic self. From losing a parent to navigating the "dark night of the soul," Haley shares how she rebuilt her life through community, creativity, movement, and intentional living. Whether you're navigating loss, looking to deepen your yoga practice, or simply searching for more peace and purpose, this conversation offers practical wisdom and a refreshing reminder that healing isn't about perfection—it's about showing up for yourself with compassion. How grief can become a catalyst for personal growth and healing Why humor is a powerful tool for resilience and emotional wellness The deeper meaning of yoga beyond physical movement How mindfulness and community support emotional health Chinese medicine's perspective on summer, joy, and heart energy The connection between astrology, seasonal living, and self-awareness Simple rituals that support mental clarity and emotional well-being How creativity and authenticity can transform your relationship with yourself Why aging is a privilege and how to embrace every season of life Practical ways to cultivate more joy, presence, and confidence every day 00:00 – Introduction and how Kadie and Haley met 01:26 – Meet Haley's emotional support dog, Louis 02:24 – The story behind Beaming F*****g Joy 03:08 – Chinese medicine, seasonality, and cultivating joy 04:07 – Haley's journey into yoga 05:00 – Lessons yoga teaches beyond the mat 06:12 – Childhood memories and reconnecting with play 08:10 – Authenticity, vulnerability, and choosing laughter 09:22 – Processing grief and honoring loved ones 10:20 – Healing family wounds and personal identity 11:30 – Self-love and redefining aging 12:00 – Comedy, creativity, and healing through humor 13:49 – Managing energy through yoga and seasonal awareness 14:50 – Building a sustainable yoga practice 16:00 – Living with purpose and trusting yourself 17:30 – Finding joy through nostalgia and creativity 18:45 – The dark night of the soul and emotional healing 20:11 – How emotions can manifest physically in the body 21:30 – Daily rituals that support mental wellness 22:40 – The importance of community, authenticity, and connection 23:50 – Aging with gratitude and wisdom 25:45 – Intentional living through self-care and daily habits 27:25 – Mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and yoga philosophy 28:40 – Haley's upcoming projects and creative work 30:00 – Vulnerability, healthy relationships, and manifestation 31:40 – Final reflections on purpose, healing, and living with joy Haley Trisha is the creator of Beaming F*****g Joy, a movement dedicated to helping people embrace healing, resilience, humor, and authentic living. Through storytelling, comedy, yoga, and honest conversations, she encourages others to find light even in life's darkest moments. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/haleybtricia/ Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a little more joy today. Your support helps us continue bringing meaningful conversations on wellness, mindfulness, yoga, healing, and personal growth to listeners around the world.

Brahmacharya, Summer Solstice & Energy Management | The Eight Limbs of Yoga In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, Kadie Chronister continues her series on the Eight Limbs of Yoga by exploring Brahmacharya, the fourth Yama in yoga philosophy. Traditionally translated as moderation or the wise use of energy, Brahmacharya invites us to become more intentional about where we invest our time, attention, and life force. As we move through the Summer Solstice, Cancer Season, and the energetic integration of the Gemini New Moon, this episode explores how ancient yoga wisdom can help us create greater focus, alignment, and purpose in modern life. Kadie shares practical insights on energy management, manifestation, mindfulness, personal growth, and spiritual wellness, while weaving together teachings from yoga philosophy, astrology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Whether you're feeling distracted, overwhelmed, burned out, or simply ready for a reset, this episode will help you identify where your energy is going and how to realign it with the life you want to create. • What Brahmacharya means in the Eight Limbs of Yoga • Understanding the Yamas and their role in yoga philosophy • How energy management impacts success, wellness, and manifestation • The spiritual meaning of the Summer Solstice • Lessons from the Gemini New Moon and intentional thinking • Entering Cancer Season and creating emotional alignment • The Fire Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine • The connection between the Heart and Small Intestine in Chinese Medicine • How to identify energy leaks in relationships, habits, and routines • Creating focus in a world full of distractions • Why your environment affects your mindset, productivity, and mental clarity • Practical ways to align your energy with your goals • Where is my energy going right now? • What habits, relationships, or commitments are energizing me? • What consistently leaves me feeling depleted? • What am I being called to focus on during this season? • What am I ready to release as I enter the second half of the year? • How would my life change if I treated my energy as one of my greatest assets? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Summer is associated with the Fire Element, which governs the Heart and Small Intestine. The Heart is considered the center of joy, connection, love, and spiritual vitality, while the Small Intestine teaches discernment—helping us separate what nourishes us from what no longer serves us. This season encourages us to cultivate: • Joy • Community • Connection • Presence • Discernment • Self-awareness Foods commonly associated with supporting the Fire Element include: • Watermelon • Berries • Citrus fruits • Cucumbers • Leafy greens • Fresh herbs • Hydrating seasonal foods • The Eight Limbs of Yoga • The Yamas of Yoga • Brahmacharya • Summer Solstice Rituals • Cancer Season Themes • Gemini New Moon Reflections • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Mindfulness and Meditation Practices Kadie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation. More on Coffee & Crystals Media: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/