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February 2023 Newsletter

February 2023 Newsletter from Megan, host of My Yoga Audio Podcast and Show.

Is it just me, or was January a bit of a doozy for many of us this year? I have to be honest and say even though I think I'm one of the most positive people most of the time, January was hard. A good thing was that I started working with photographs, art and writing more, in part as a response to what I needed to process the sudden passing of my sister-in-law, Tesha, on January 3, and then the passing of my maternal grandmother, Madeline, who adopted me as a baby and raised me as her own and who I called mom, on January 10. The above image of a lioness and her cubs was something I made as a result of a detailed and strange dream I had the morning that my grandmother left this plane. I know now that she was coming to visit, one last time.

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What do you do to deal and heal when you're processing grief? I learned this month to trust reaching out to good friends in moments of anguish, and I also realized that making art and writing helped me to work out what was rattling around in my brain too. Helping a stranger who needed an ear one day lessened the loads of my own personal burdens because I focused on them instead, and, I taught a private yoga class to a small group of women that was so special that I forgot all about my troubles and instead lived in a beautiful teaching moment in a rugged and breathtaking region to facilitate a safe space for them. It was a safe space for me too, but in a different way, and I'm honored that I was asked to be their guide for a few hours.

Madeline Henriette Dodds (nee Seger, Van Brabant)

My grandmother, Madeline, about two years younger than I am now, shortly after she brought me back to Canada to raise as her own, when her daughter, my mother, Maria, died. Despite the circumstances, there is a lot of joy in this photo, I think.

Meet Porter Singer in Episode 58. She’s a singer, artist and yoga teacher with a breathtaking voice. She’s helping others to heal through her skills and gifts.

FINDING HAPPINESS THROUGH EVERYDAY AWE.

JUST FOR FUN: I’m an ambassador for Taylor Jay Designs - and you can try it too with 15% off with code MYA at checkout.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO: Tracee Ellis Ross speaks about making peace with your own mind on the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast.

WHAT I'M READING: Tami Hackbarth’s 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care Book.

WHAT I'M LOOKING HEART EYES AT: The art of Tracie Pouliot, who did a heart-warming custom portrait of my family and I a couple of years ago.

Custom pencil portrait by Tracie Pouliot of *People You May Meet*.

HOW TO SAY SORRY (PROPERLY): Many of us get it wrong, despite good intentions. Here’s how to learn to do it better.

MEET KATIE BLOMBERG FEBRUARY 3: She’s a 40-under-40 nominee and a woman making a huge difference in health and wellness. Learn more about her.

TESHA JANICE DAVIS: My sister-in-law lived with the challenges of Lupus for over a decade before passing away suddenly in early 2023 at age 45. This autoimmune condition disproportionately impacts young, Black, women. Learn more at Lupus.org.

MYA IS IN THE WELL BEING RESOURCE GUIDE!

Thrilled to be featured in the popular local Sacramento Well BEing Resource Guide. This was one of the first publications I picked up in my hands after moving to Sacramento nearly 10 years ago - so I'm truly delighted to be featured this year. Please check it out, along with all the other listings, and share it far and wide. So many helpful services and people. Print version coming out later in the spring!

PERSONALLY

This photo below was taken early on the night that severe winds and rain eventually knocked out power and prompted flooding in many parts of the Sacramento region for several days. Before it all went down, I had been fortunate to gather with some dear friends for an early new year dinner party of gumbo, catching-up, and more laughs than we thought possible. Recent research reveals that one of the greatest impacts on our quality and length of individual life depends in large part on the depth of our relationships. So let's heed those pleasant findings and gather whenever and however we can, because it may just allow us to live a little happier, and a little longer.

With love, until next month,

Megan

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December 2022 Newsletter

The first newsletter in December of 2022 from Megan, host of the My Yoga Audio podcast and show.

Dear friends, it's Megan here and I hope you're feeling curious and truly delighted to receive this email. My intention is to share monthly updates along with wellness and creative news you will find valuable and uplifting. I started working on this newsletter over a month ago, and then came down with the dreaded COVID-19 after dinner in a restaurant with friends. I won't lie, it flattened me for about a week and I'm still recovering. Somehow, I thought I was going to get through this time without catching it, and I was sorely mistaken! However, the worst of it is over and it truly lifts me up to share good and interesting news, and I hope you feel the same upon receiving this. Please feel free to respond directly anytime, and if you don't want to receive this letter, you can unsubscribe at the bottom. (No hard feelings) :)

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In Episode 53 meet Jesse Bliss, an author, activist, artist and mom who embraces Transformation as a Way of Life.

Jesse Bliss

Episode 53
Transformation as a Way of Life

I'm really excited to be finishing up season three of the podcast! What began in the summer of 2020 as a response to what I needed for yoga practice during lockdown has turned into one of the greatest joys of serving and promoting others in my life. With over 50 episodes and dozens of phenomenal guests, I consider it an incredible privilege to do this work. I was delighted to learn from Spotify that MYA is in the global top 30% of podcasts, wow! Interviews continue to have the most listens and positive feedback, but I do record classes and meditations too. I want to extend a special thank you to all who listen, and all who have been guests and supporters of the show. I welcome your feedback on what you enjoy most, email me anytime at myyogaaudio@gmail.com.

MYA is on You Tube!

Whenever guests are good with it, I record and post the audio and video! Episode 52 with Gricelda Garcia Ocegueda was and continues to be a listener and watcher favorite.

Need to catch-up on episodes?

Here is the podcast Linktree where you can!

Don't forget that my book, artwork and yoga sessions are always available as gifts for you, or someone you care about.

Episode 54 with Kinky/Curly Hair Specialist, Camille Janae

She’s been my hairdresser for a few years now, and has changed my life. Tune in to hear her tips for truly caring for curly hair.

I took the plunge and brought MYA to TikTok (what?!). Yes, it was a definite deep dive, and I still don't know what I'm doing. But people are loving it over there, so I'm running with it! Join me if you're on the platform, and if you have any tips - please let me know!