Mindset Soulset: Alternative Thinking & Soulful Living With Nadia Carriere

The 1 month podcast hiatus is over! Nadia shares some big news with the launch of her yoga school - The Universal School of Yoga! Also, sharing thoughts on the Beyond Bryce 300 HR Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Samui, Thailand and what that was like immersive style, as well as 10 things you should look for and consider when choosing a YTT/Yoga Teacher Training.

Last week was a doozy. Acts of kindness that shook things up, the announcement that's been months in the making, and a trip. In this episode, Nadia shares a story on something that happened this week in her business, affecting her in a way she didn't expect.

The human body, speech, singing, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks and mantras, all have something in common - vibration. Sound Healing has become more popular over the past decade, however it’s an age old practice with many benefits. Numerous studies have been done on sound and how it affects us, and even plants! As a sound healing practitioner, Nadia shares information on all things sound, sound healing, and her issue with the term “therapist”. 

Have you ever felt completely burnt out, exhausted, as if you had nothing left to give, because you've squeezed every last drop from your mind and body? The struggle is so real. Nadia touches on her own personal and current experience with this, and shares tips on how to "self care yourself" out of it.

Design and decor is a category all it’s own, but did you know that Moroccan design is infused with deeper meaning? Many colors, numbers, and shapes have specific magical elements. Maryam Montague dishes on this as well as the inspiration behind Peacock Pa

Maryam Montague is not only the owner of Peacock Pavilions, she's also the founder of Project Soar, a non profit organization designed to empower teen girls in the Global South to be the leaders. She's a humanitarian, has a passion for adventure, an incredible eye for fashion, and changes the world a day at a time. Her project was featured on Michelle Obama's documentary, Meryl Streep has visited the organization, and she has a relationship with Gloria Steinem. Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference in the world? This episode is overflowing with inspiration for women, young girls, and the leaders looking to create space for change and growth.

There are so many yoga retreats to choose from now, ones that range in difference price brackets, locations around the world, and categories. In today's episode, Nadia breaks down how to choose the best yoga retreat for YOU and 10 things you should research and look into before you click 'Buy Now'. Whether you're a seasoned yoga retreater, or are looking to go on your very first yoga retreat, this episode is jam packed full of information on what to look for and things to take account of before you embark on the trip of a lifetime.

Nadia interviews Andrea Peloso, a longtime yoga practitioner, and teacher to discuss restorative yoga. Andrea explains the difference between yin and restorative, how it affects the nervous system, and briefly touches on the competition in the yoga industry. If you think restorative yoga is boring, love it, don't know what it is, or have any interest in yoga at all, this episode is for you!

How many times have you made an assumption about a person, a photo, a social media account, celebrity, or even the people close to you? How often have you based your findings on a story from another, the manner of someone's dress, or even the pitch or sound of their voice? In this episode, Nadia talks about how she feels the act of assuming may be one of the most destructive habits we continue to play into, and how they've shown up in her own life.

Stressed? In life we tend to turn the dial up and really run for it and unfortunately our self awareness, breath and self care tend to go to the wayside. In Episode 14, Nadia shares 5 quick and helpful tips to bring yourself back to the present moment.

Is yoga good for you? Are we doing it right, or wrong? What does fascia have to do with any of this, and what is Merge? How this new modality of knowledge and understanding is helping every form of movement in the overall functionality of things. Crystal Palermo, and Eric Toher, the creator of Merge, sit down with Nadia for a heated conversation about all of these topics, and many more in this episode.

It's Easter Monday. This podcast touches on some little known tidbits about Jesus, and how he is compared to Buddha in many ways. A story about making a deal with the devil (or not), and how we are so addicted to SPEED. What to do about our addiction to wanting things immediately, how that's to our detriment, and how/why we should start switch up our thinking. And then finally, when it comes to the topic of SACRIFICE, where you can find the good, the necessary, and the not so great.

This week, for the 11th episode, Nadia talks to Tara Winterhalter, yoga teacher and the creator of 11:11 The Practice. In this fun interview Tara shares her interest in meditation, "fitting in" with the yoga community, and how we can bridge the gap between both camps.  

This episode touches on a lot of things that popped up last week. Life school, discernment, a thought on how blindness isn't the same as being in the "dark", standing up for what's right, and a personal care practice that may not feel so good. Mixed in with the lot - boycotting hotels for peace, and some thoughts on Jesus.

Looking for ways to save money on flights, food, and accommodations so you can travel the world? Tips and tricks on how to do just that on your own, or with a family, as well as ways you can score free flights, and essentially adventure around the globe on a tight budget. This quick episode is filled with many money saving ideas and travel suggestions to help you discover your wanderlust without breaking the bank.

For this fun episode in lieu of their 15th wedding anniversary, Nadia interviews her husband Raymond for a quick Q&A, dishing about everything from reincarnation to Superman.

Have you ever had a week that makes your brain explode with how insanely crazy it was? How can so many horrible things happen in a short time span, one after another? Oh yes...because it's Mercury in Retrograde. What even is Mercury in Retrograde, and are there any pros to the numerous cons of this astrological event? Nadia dishes on all of the above in this week's episode.

Meghan Bonhomme sits down with me to discuss the divide between young women and the community leading them. How we can do better with our daughters, as mothers, aunts and grandmothers, as well as with our students as yoga teachers. We also discuss social media and this generation, and how we can make a difference in their lives and our own. We also talk about our new favourite practice as entrepreneurs and how it’s helped our creativity and productivity.  

Have you ever had a huge argument with someone and they admitted their mistake? Apologizing for being in the wrong, thus completely diffusing the entire situation, and allowing you to move on. Or, are you used to relationships where they don't, and thus everything spirals out of control. Layers of denial, mixed with pretence and fabrication. Nadia dishes about a big argument she had with her husband, and some epiphanies she had as a result.

What is Numerology? How does it even work? What is a life path number, and what does 2019 look like on a global scale? In this interview, Numerologist Cindy Stewart shares the history on Numerology, where it came from, what kind of information you can learn from it, and what you can expect for 2019!