Mind, Body, Glow: Turning Negative Emotions into a Portal for Growth with Kym Coco

What if the emotions you have been trying to push away are actually trying to show you something? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kym Coco, author, nature-loving yogi, and founder of Swagtail, where she teaches mind-body techniques for emotional resilience, focus, and peak performance. Kym holds a Master's Degree in Sports Kinesiology and two 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications, and her latest book, Miracle on the Mountainside, weaves together decades of experience helping people transform negative emotions into clarity, energy, and intentional living. This conversation reframes everything you thought you knew about difficult emotions, presence, and what it actually takes to move forward. In this episode: ✨ Why Kym calls them "growth emotions" instead of negative emotions ✨ How yoga and sports kinesiology come together in her mind-body approach ✨ The portal vs. prison concept and how to make the shift today ✨ Simple, effective techniques for moving between emotional states ✨ The power of curiosity and a beginner's mind when facing uncertainty ✨ Why getting stuck in the "why loop" can keep you from moving forward ✨ The remarkable true story behind her book, Miracle on the Mountainside ✨ Why presence is powerful, and messiness is clarifying Whether you are navigating a hard season or just want a simpler way to process what comes up day to day, this conversation will give you real tools you can use right away. Free 20-minute attention training video: swagtail.com/podcastbonus Learn more: swagtail.com Follow Kym: @swagtailyoga Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: [e-mail] Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices