Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice.  Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than other styles.  In this episode, Rory will talk about learning to meditate ten years ago, how it changed his relationship with alcohol and what he’s learned from teaching thousands of people to meditate over the ..read more

Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice.  Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than other styles.  In this episode, Rory will talk about learning to meditate ten years ago, how it changed his relationship with alcohol and what he’s learned from teaching thousands of people to meditate over the ..read more

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jessica Jeboult, creator of A Sober Girls Guide, and hear her inspiring sober story. Jessica was a full time, travelling DJ in a past life. She's now an inspirational speaker, podcaster, and author. Tune into this episode to hear how she did it, and what wisdom and advice she has for those who are just beginning their sober journeys. You can find out about Jessica's community at: https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/ Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Ment ..read more

This episode, recorded live in Sober Soul Sundays, was a deeply meaningful Sober call as we explored the profound intersection of trauma, grief, and healing with our guest, Angela Ogle. Angela and Alex met in Bali this past year. She is a yoga teacher and lost her son in 2015. She is running her first Grief and Trauma Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in February! In this call we discussed how practices like yoga, mindfulness and community connection can help us navigate the journey of recovery and transformation.  You can learn more about Angela's work here: https://www.mamayogibear ..read more

On today’s episode, I reflect on my second day of stepping away from social media and the parallels between Instagram addiction and my sobriety journey from alcohol. Inspired by Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and Joseph Goldstein's Mindfulness, I dive into the true costs of social media, how it fuels craving, and ways to let go. Social media, much like any addiction, feeds on craving—whether it’s for likes, validation, or endless stimulation. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and the 12 Steps, I explore how freedom from craving leads to inner peace an ..read more

In this episode, I share the raw and honest story of why I’m stepping away from social media for 30 days. As someone who has built a business and community online, this decision wasn’t easy—but it feels necessary. I dive into my complicated relationship with Instagram, how it mirrors my struggles with addiction, and the  ways it’s impacted my mental health and relationships. You’ll hear about the inspiration behind this detox, the ancient wisdom from the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, 12 Steps, and Buddha Dharma that guides me, and the incredible community that has joined me on this journey ..read more

In this episode of the show I express some of my takeaways from the last month I spent in Panama and Costa Rica, including: - The wild ride of Karma (sutras 4.7 - 4.8) - ​ Clarity in Contrast - The Light Was Always On - ​ The 12 Steps and Finding Spiritual Friendship - Bhakti as the Next Chapter ​ Tune in and let me know what you think! Support the show Want to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App! https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day-meditation-community-challenge Want to Connect to Community?Join our free Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group. https ..read more

I loved having my teacher Rolf on the show for a third time. In previous episodes, Rolf shared a bit of his sober journey. In this episode, I ask Rolf to share about shame in the sober journey. We talk about some practices for the sober journey to release shame.  Support the show Want to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App! https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day-meditation-community-challenge Want to Connect to Community?Join our free Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga/ Want the latest Sober Girls ..read more

Renee has been a part of the Mindful Life Practice community for a few years and sober for multiple years!  ​ In this session, we will be discussing change in sobriety. There are both challenges and rewards of transformation in sobriety.  ​ In this session, we’ll talk about embracing these changes, practices for releasing the old, and welcoming new habits and mindsets. ​ You can check out Renee's website at: https://www.reneejernigan.com/ Support the show Want to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App! https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day ..read more

In 2013, Kim Bellas’ 15-year-old started having seizures. Like many teenagers, he liked going to parties. He was unable to drink our to his seizures. Kim instinctively wanted him to know that drinking alcohol wasn’t necessary for him to enjoy himself. It dawned on her how hypocritical she was being, as she frequently found herself drinking wine.  To prove a point for her son, she stopped drinking for three months, and then added another three months. What started as an example for her son became something she wanted to commit for herself. She is now 11 years sober, and started the Sober ..read more