Welcome back to the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast! In this episode, host Hannah Zackney, LMFT sits down with Mandy Nowotenski — yoga instructor, head of nutrition coaching at Cornerstone Wellness MD, and single mother of two.
From her early struggles with sensitivity and depression to finding empowerment through yoga, nutrition, and shamanic practices, Mandy shares how listening to her intuition and learning to “begin again” transformed her path. 🌱
Together, Hannah and Mandy explore the gifts of motherhood, honoring intuition, embracing imperfection, and the healing power of yoga, chanting, and spiritual practices. This episode is filled with wisdom, raw honesty, and reminders that it’s never too late to start again.
🔑 Episode Highlights & Show Notes:
* (00:00) Welcome & introduction to Mandy’s journey
* (06:00) First time Mandy chose intuition over expectation
* (15:00) From dropping out of school to finding her own path
* (25:00) Discovering yoga as healing for body and spirit
* (35:00) Navigating motherhood: magic, chaos, and growth
* (47:00) Shamanic practices & connecting to power animals
* (1:05:00) Finding her voice through chanting & overcoming fear
* (1:20:00) Why imperfection is the only rule in her house
* (1:35:00) Living with an open heart & the courage to begin again
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