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Small Steps, Big Changes - Science-Backed Yoga and Meditation for Everyday Life, with Ann Swanson
Jan 15 2025 • 33 mins
“We can look at fertility, we can look at cognition, memory, the nervous system, sleep, really there’s not a single system of the body that yoga and meditation don’t have have evidence to support for helping you function.” Ann Swanson has written the book on the science of yoga. Literally. After dealing with chronic pain and anxiety throughout her life, Ann tried yoga and meditation. Reluctant at first, once she started seeing real improvements, she went all in - and today, Ann’s published two books that map out the hard evidence on the profound impacts these practices can have on our health and well-being.
In her books Meditation for the Real World and Science of Yoga, Ann breaks down how these practices can improve nearly every aspect of our health, and how anyone can build them into their day - without a complete lifestyle overhaul.
It's January, the time of year when everyone hits the ground running. We're setting goals, building new habits, and pushing to start the year off strong. But all that momentum can come with a price. Stress, burnout, and routines that just don't stick.
If you're feeling the pressure, you're not alone. So, in this episode, Ann explains how yoga and meditation helped her overcome her significant health challenges, and how they can help you too. She has dedicated her career to helping people harness the power of mindfulness, movement and the mind-body connection in tiny, manageable steps. No need for incense, chanting, or intense, lengthy, cross-legged sessions.
It's the New Year's episode you need. We've got 30-second yoga moves, one-minute meditations, and the small, sustainable habits that can make all the difference.
About Ann SwansonAnn Swanson teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. However, Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, into the cadaver lab to teach anatomy, to night school to become a licensed massage therapist, and, ultimately, to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you won’t just learn – you’ll love to live by!
Connect with AnnAnn Swanson website Science of Yoga (2nd addition available)Meditation for the Real World and the Meditation Challenge About The BreakoutThe Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts.
Join Keri and Kelly on The Breakout as they get advice and insights from change experts, and learn from people who have really done it how you can dive into personal growth, increase self confidence, and move your life into bold new territory.
Each episode comes with lessons on living courageously, with topics on self-help, leadership, personal development, personal boundaries, growing your confidence, overcoming self doubt, and knowing your worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters.
At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms. Learn more at abbraccigroup.com.
Keri and Kelly’s new book Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations is available now! Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book The Way of the HR Warrior is also available now.Connect with Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly GuentherInstagram: thebreakoutpod Abbracci Group websiteThe Breakout on FacebookAbbracci Group on LinkedInThe Breakout on YouTube
How to Do Nothing: Our Toxic Relationship with Work and What to Do About It, with Celeste Headlee (rebroadcast)
Jan 01 2025 • 33 mins
Happy New Year everyone! As you contemplate your resolutions for 2025, sit back and listen to Celeste Headlee's pitch for... Doing Nothing. It's a replay of one of our favorite episodes of 2024, and we're hoping it helps you kick off the new year on the right foot. Enjoy.
“People who overwork - more than 55 hours a week - which is most Americans, will die younger. Not that it's correlated with early death. It causes it. This is serious”.
Celeste Headlee wants to start a revolution.
In her new book Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, she’s asking out loud the question we’ve likely all been wondering: Why are we so obsessed with productivity and efficiency? Even when it's making us miserable?
Celeste is an award-winning author and broadcast journalist with NPR and PBS. She’s also a professional public speaker; her Ted Talk is one of the top ten most viewed talks with an impressive 30+ million views. In this episode, she analyzes our toxic relationships with work and what we can do about it. Celeste doesn’t mince words. With powerful research, and a tough love approach, this conversation is one of our favorites, and we’re confident it will be one of yours too.
About Celeste HeadleeCeleste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of bestselling book We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Racism and How to Do It, and You’re Cute When You’re Mad: Simple Steps for Confronting Sexism. Her TEDx Talk, 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation, has been viewed over 34 million times. Close to 50,000 talks have been given at 10,000 events since the TED program launched in 2009, and Celeste’s talk is one of the 10 most-watched talks posted on TED’s homepage. Celeste is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media, serves as an advisory board member for ProCon.org and The Listen First Project, and received the 2019 Media Changemaker Award.
Website: https://celesteheadlee.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesteheadlee/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=celeste+headleeAbout The BreakoutThe Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts.
Join Keri and Kelly on The Breakout as they get advice and insights from change experts, and learn from people who have really done it how you can move your life into bold new territory. Each episode comes with lessons on living courageously, with topics on self-help, leadership, personal development, building success, setting personal boundaries, growing your confidence, overcoming self doubt, and knowing your self worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters. Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms. Learn more at abbraccigroup.com.
Keri and Kelly’s new book Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations, will be out in October 8 2024 and is available for pre-order now! Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book The Way of the HR Warrior is available now.Connect with Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly GuentherInstagram: @thebreakoutpod Podcast pageThe Breakout on FacebookLinkedINThe Breakout on YouTube
Breaking Out the Holiday Cheer!
Dec 18 2024 • 2 mins
The festive season has arrived, life is even busier than usual, and there’s still so much to do! That’s why today on The Breakout, we’re going with something simple: sending our best wishes, and sharing a few teasers for what you can look forward to in the new year.
Join us today for a quick look at 2024, and a glimpse ahead to 2025. And as always, a big thank you to our listeners for making this year one of our best yet! We can’t wait to connect with you again in January for more incredible breakout stories. Happy holidays!
About The BreakoutThe Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts.
Join Keri and Kelly on The Breakout as they get advice and insights from change experts, and learn from people who have really done it how you can dive into personal growth, increase self confidence, and move your life into bold new territory.
Each episode comes with lessons on living courageously, with topics on self-help, leadership, personal development, building success, setting personal boundaries, growing your confidence, overcoming self doubt, and knowing your self worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters.
At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms. Learn more at abbraccigroup.com.
Keri and Kelly’s new book Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations is available now! Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book The Way of the HR Warrior is also available now.
Connect with Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly GuentherInstagram @thebreakoutpodAbbracci Group websiteThe Breakout on FacebookAbbracci Group on LinkedInThe Breakout on YouTube