Finding Harmony Podcast

In this deeply resonant episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, hosts Harmony Slater and Russell Case are joined once again by two of the most beloved teachers in the world of yoga and Buddhist philosophy—Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor. Together, they explore the eternal question: What does it mean to be truly happy?

Drawing from decades of yoga practice, philosophical inquiry, and embodied living, Richard and Mary illuminate how ...

When a beloved teacher passes, what remains? In this poignant conversation, Harmony and Russell sit down with fellow Canadian Ashtanga teachers David Robson and Jelena Vesic to explore how a community carries the torch of tradition through grief, transformation, and time.

They share personal stories about lineage, legacy, and leadership following the sudden loss of Sharath Jois. Together, they reflect on the challenges of upholding...

Harmony Slater reconnects with longtime friend and fellow teacher Paul Dallaghan to explore his journey from Ireland to India, from business school to biology, and from asana to advanced Pranayama. Paul shares the inner current that drew him to spiritual practice, his years immersed in India and Thailand, and his groundbreaking research on how breath-based yoga practices affect longevity, telomere length, and mental health.

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Harmony sits down with Siobhan Fitzgerald, a dedicated yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner whose work explores the ancient wisdom of Pranayama and its profound relevance to modern life—especially for women in midlife.

Siobhan shares how traditional Pranayama practices and kriyas can support women’s health through perimenopause and beyond, helping to regulate digestion, balance hormones, calm the nervous system, and heal emotio...

This week, Harmony and Russell sit down with the dynamic and deeply grounded Amy Kokoszka—a Polish-Canadian Ashtanga Yoga teacher living in Ireland—whose journey weaves through Sivananda, Hatha, and eventually, Ashtanga yoga. But this conversation isn’t just about yoga.

Amy shares how the raw power of “Women Who Run with the Wolves” inspired her to create healing spaces for women through story, circles, and breathwork. She speaks c...

Harmony Slater and Russell Case sit down with Tonya Ridings, a trauma therapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, to explore the often-overlooked dynamics of high-control groups, cult-like communities, and spiritual bypassing. Tonya shares her deep knowledge of somatic psychotherapy, religious trauma, and the subtle ways manipulation can creep into even well-meaning spiritual spaces.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How trauma leads ...

Today, Harmony sits down with Shimrit Nativ, a transformational coach, mentor, and founder of Master Your Path Academy. Shimrit’s journey is one of bold transformation—leaving behind a thriving career in music to step into her true calling of helping others unlock their full potential.

Together, they explore:

✨ The subconscious programming that holds us back and how to shift it

✨ Why meditation alone isn’t always enough for deep tr...

In this illuminating episode, hosts Harmony Slater welcome acclaimed author, tarot reader, and creativity coach, Lisa Kessler. Lisa shares her unique journey of blending intuitive tarot readings with creative writing, revealing how tarot can be a transformative tool for overcoming writer’s block, building self-confidence, and manifesting personal goals.

Lisa dives deep into the practical and spiritual dimensions of tarot, emphasizi...

In this powerful episode of Finding Harmony Podcast, we welcome back Kate Winter, a registered psychodynamic counselor, yoga teacher, and former police detective, to explore the deep patterns that shape our behavior—and how we can break free from them.

Kate shares her personal journey of moving through extremes—from marathon running and bodybuilding to Ashtanga yoga and psychotherapy—and how each phase of her life revealed deeper l...

“You can’t build a new life while telling yourself the same old story.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck, undervalued, or afraid to take up space, this episode is for you.

Harmony sits down with Dr. Julie Artis, career coach, sociologist, and advocate for women’s leadership. They get real about why so many women struggle with self-worth, how old societal patterns still shape our financial lives, and—most importantly—how we can rewrite the...

What if the key to success wasn’t about grinding harder but about aligning with what truly lights you up?

In this Finding Harmony Podcast solo episode, host Harmony Slater gets raw and real about the unconventional path that led her to energy healing, business coaching, and creating a purpose-driven life. From early transcendental experiences as a child to navigating burnout, business pivots, and deep transformational work, Harmony...

What if the yoga practice you love isn’t actually working for you?

For years, women have molded themselves to fit the rigid structure of Ashtanga yoga—waking up at the crack of dawn, practicing through exhaustion, sidelining their intuition to follow the “correct” method. But what if we could embrace a softer, more fluid, more feminine approach to the practice without losing its power?

That’s exactly what The Ashtanga Women’s Proje...

Have you ever heard a language that bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the heart? In this episode, Harmony Slater explores the fascinating world of light language with Debra Clark, founder of Mystic Heart Space. If you’ve ever experienced the deep vibrations of sound healing, channeled energy, or spontaneous intuitive messages, you’re already closer to understanding this universal form of communication than you might think.

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The way we think about health is changing. It’s no longer a question of either science or intuition, either Western medicine or Eastern tradition. It’s about the way they inform and expand each other.

That’s exactly what today’s guest, Morgan Lee, has spent his career exploring. He started in the high-pressure world of emergency medicine—first as an EMT, then as a registered nurse—and over time, his focus shifted. He became an auth...

In this profound and deeply personal episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony and Russell are joined once again by Hector Marcel, president of the Three Jewels Tibetan Center in New York City, meditation teacher, and Buddhist practitioner. Together, they explore the transformative power of self-reflection, the inevitability of life’s challenges, and how death meditation can help us embrace life and loss with clarity and comp...

In this episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony and Russell welcome two vibrant and wildly creative guests, Spiros Antonopoulos and Barry Silver. Known for their bold artistic ventures, they join forces to share a remarkable story of blending ancient spiritual traditions with modern conceptual art. Their project, Gently Down: Bathed, Beaten, and Blessed, turns everyday objects like t-shirts into sacred talismans infused wit...

In this transformative episode of Finding Harmony, Harmony connects with Amanda O’Mara, a spinal energetics practitioner, somatic business coach, and intuitive healer. Together, they explore the profound world of spinal energetics, a practice that works at the intersection of energy, body, and mind to release trauma and create space for growth and transformation.

Amanda shares her incredible journey from growing up in a large famil...

Harmony Slater is joined by Angela Jamison, a certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher with over two decades of practice. Together, they reflect on the recent passing of their beloved guru, R. Sharath Jois, who left his body during a serene walk in the forest. Angela shares her profound experience of being present during his final moments, offering a unique perspective on grief, community, and the enduring legacy of a teacher’s spirit.

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In this New Year’s Eve special of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater brings together two incredible women to explore the transformative power of rituals and intentional living as we prepare to welcome 2025. Joined by trauma-informed yoga teacher and life coach Lara Land, and manifestation coach Julia Martin, this episode dives deep into practical ways to reflect, reset, and manifest your goals for the coming year.

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