Nearly Enlightened

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If you've ever walked out of a yoga class feeling stronger... but still like something was missing, this episode is for you.

Yoga has gotten louder, faster, and more performative. More playlists. More poses. More aesthetics. But is it actually helping us live yoga?

This week, Dee is back on the podcast, and we're pulling back the curtain on everything we've been buildin...

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In this episode of The Nearly Enlightened Podcast, I'm joined by Kat Parks, face yoga teacher and creator of Find Your Face Freedom, for a conversation about aging, beauty standards, self-acceptance, and what it means to feel at home in your own skin.

We explore the messages women receive about aging and appearance, and how social media, filters, influencer culture, and the rise of "p...

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This conversation feels especially important right now because honestly… a lot of people feel off. Time feels strange, emotions are heightened, nervous systems are overloaded, and so many of us are searching outside of ourselves for answers, relief, or certainty.

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Manseau of Venus Rising RI for a grounded and honest conversation about th...

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n this episode of the Nearly Enlightened Podcast, I sit down with Sheena Lee Cesaroni — a U.S. Air Force veteran, psychology-educated coach, podcast host, public speaker, and mom who rebuilt her life from the ground up after trauma, PTSD, and years of hyper-independence that looked like strength on the outside but felt like constant fight-or-flight on the inside.

We get real abo...

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What happens when innovation disrupts tradition? When growth gets mislabeled? When leadership gets projected onto instead of understood?
In this episode, I sit down with Bizzie Gold for a raw, grounded, and nuanced conversation about evolution in the wellness world.
We open with the big question: What actually makes something a cult? And how often is that word just a placeholde...

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The calendar may have flipped, but our bodies and our nervous systems often need more time to catch up. In this episode, Giana is joined by Dee Doyno for a real, grounded conversation about this in-between moment: a liminal season meant for rest, reflection, and quiet seed-planting before any big goals take root.

From that steady place, we dive into the deeper layers of what’s b...

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When someone's attempt at a mean insult is exactly what you need to laugh, reframe, and reclaim your power. In this episode, I’m joined by Dee Doyno as we turn the infamous “yogi walrus” comment into a playful springboard for real conversation about body talk, wellness culture, and loosening perfectionism with a little humor. We even dive into AI roasts of our own I...

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In this episode, I sit down with soul led entrepreneur, busines  strategist and author Justine Harrington to trace how a whisper to create a  sanctuary for the soul became a living, breathing community space: Soul Sanctuary. A place for healing, movement, meditation, breath, and connectio  are treated as everyday tools for coming home to yourself.
We walk right into...

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In this episode of Nearly Enlightened, I’m joined by Danielle Manseau for a powerful conversation on the ethics of energy work — how to protect your own field, work safely with others, and create grounding rituals that keep you clear, present, and effective.
We break down spiritual hygiene in real, approachable language and share practical tools to reset between sessio...

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We aren't done with Life of a Showgirl yet. In this episode, I’m joined again by Marissa Rose for a real talk on sex,  power, pleasure, and purpose — through the lens of Taylor Swift’s evolving eras. From Reputation and Midnights to Tortured Poets Department and Life of a Showgirl, we explore how each chapter mirrors the collective reclamation of money, sex, an...

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In this episode, I am joined by Danielle of Venus Rising. Together we unpack Taylor Swift’s latest era through the lens of healing and self-discovery. We pair The Tortured Poets Department’s gray skies with The Showgirl’s bright hooks, tracing the thread that runs through love, boundaries, and the everyday practice of nervous system regulation. From the echo of The ...

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany Baskett—a yoga therapist, healer, and advocate for diversity in the wellness space—for a deep and inspiring conversation.

Tiffany shares her journey from dancer to holistic healer, including how she became disillusioned with what she calls the “sick care system”—a system that often treats symptoms but misses th...

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Giana and Dee are back together, reflecting on their recent 30-day Deepen Your Practice yoga challenge and the lessons that unfolded—on and off the mat. This isn’t just a conversation about yoga postures—it’s about the kind of transformation that starts with intention and ripples into every area of life.

They kick things off by talking about mindful con...

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What happens when the birthday girl doesn't want to celebrate? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Giana confesses her unexpected anxiety about turning 34, while birthday enthusiast Kat Parks tries to reignite her excitement. Together, they peel back the layers of what makes birthdays both magical and terrifying as we age.

The discussion ventures into unexpectedly deep terri...

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In week four of the Deepen Your Practice Challenge, Dee and I are going inward—way inward.

This episode is all about the subtle (and often skipped) limbs of yoga: pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. These advanced practices invite us into stillness, deeper awareness, and connection to the Self. And honestly? In today’s overstimulating, always-scrolling, burnout-on-th...

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Ever feel like you're stuck in the same patterns, facing the same emotional triggers or life challenges on repeat? You’re not stuck—you’re moving through the sacred spiral of healing. In this deeply insightful episode, Giana sits down with Danielle to explore the cyclical nature of personal growth and how we can find empowerment, not frustration, in revisiting famil...

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Think yoga is just about touching your toes or striking the perfect pose for Instagram? Think again.

In this episode of the Deepen Your Practice challenge, Dee and I dive into the two most visible – yet often misunderstood – limbs of yoga: asana (physical postures) and pranayama (breathwork). While these are the most recognized aspects of yoga in the West, their true purpo...

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What if one hour of true presence could change everything?

In this week’s episode of the Deepen Your Practice Challenge, Dee and Giana unpack the powerful (and often misunderstood) concept of discipline—not as punishment, but as devotion. Through the lens of the Niyamas, yoga’s personal observances, they explore how small, intentional rituals can lead to big inner sh...

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In this eye-opening episode, Giana Giarrusso is joined by fellow yoga teacher Dee Doyno to explore the Yamas, yoga’s often-overlooked ethical foundation from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These five powerful principles—Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha—were written over 2,300 years ago, yet they remain deeply relevant to how we live, love, and sho...