The Funny Thing About Yoga

In this episode, we talk about mindful dating. Bradshaw is out in the world, dating with intention and looking for a primary partnership. Giana is deeply intrigued by his process and asks a lot of questions, while also reflecting on what she did differently when she met her partner, Joe.

We hear about Bradshaw’s recent dates, the challenges of navigating gay dating culture, what he’s actually looking for, and how he decides who’s wo...

This week we welcome Margo Lightburn back to the pod after two years away, and a lot has changed.

Since we last spoke, Margo has retired from teaching yoga and opens up about her complicated, sometimes bitter goodbye to the industry and everything that followed. We talk candidly about grief, including the loss of her mother, undergoing a hysterectomy, and the deeply personal healing journey that ultimately led her to begin writi...

In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive into one of the most deceptively hard practices in yoga (and life): surrender- on the mat, in the classroom, and everywhere in between.

First, they begin to unpack this concept and what it really means to surrender in the physical practice- speaking of things like the ego, finding your edge, and creating balance of steadiness and ease, or f sthira and sukha. You’ll hear stories from t...

In this episode, Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish record live from YogaRenew in Hoboken, NJ with Kate Lombardo and Patrick Franco.

Together, they get real about yoga partnerships—how clear communication, shared values, and a mission rooted in community can create a collaboration that actually lasts. These four longtime teachers bring equal parts honesty and hilarity as they pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be in a male–fema...

Season 4 is officially here. 🎙️

After a few weeks off around the holidays, Bradshaw and Giana are back together- this time recording from a hotel room in NYC while filming content for YogaRenew. In this season premiere, they reconnect after time apart, catch up on nonstop travel, teaching, and work, and reflect on what it means to come back together after a pause.

But there’s also something else in the room… a big secret Giana h...

In our Season 3 finale, we’re getting real about the year, the highs that lit us up, the lows that taught us things we didn’t expect, and everything in between. We share the moments that shaped us, and the ones that stretched us, and share many new reflections on what we’re taking with us into a brand-new year.

We talk about what we’re calling in (both personally and professionally), what we’re ready to leave behind, and the sur...

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Lizzie Lasater - teacher, writer, creator, and daughter of Judith Hanson Lasater, who has built her own vibrant path in the yoga world from her home in Austria. Lizzie shares how a chance meeting with her now-husband led her to move across the world, learn German as an adult (“why is this so hard?!”), and build a global online teaching career rooted in rest, clarity, and presence.

We discuss...

November's bonus episode brings you two heartfelt questions from listeners overseas - but before we dive in, we catch up on all things Patreon, the holidays, and the general chaos of this time of year.

Then we get into the real stuff:

✨ What do you do when you have a crush on a yoga student? We talk boundaries, ethics, awkward moments, and how to navigate human feelings while still being a professional teacher.

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Step inside an afternoon of truth-telling, humor, and the conversations every yoga teacher wishes happened more often. This 75-minute live podcast experience pulls back the curtain on the yoga world - the myth of a yoga teacher, perfectionism, the burnout, the healing, the comparison traps, the joy, and the deeply human journey behind It all.

Through stories, laughter, honest reflections, and audience participation, Giana and Bradsh...

Today we have Jenni Rawlings on the podcast, and we had so much fun diving into the technical side of the yoga practice- cues, anatomy, alignment, and how to update your practice to fit your own body so things actually feel good. We talk about her beginnings, how she built her career, and what it’s been like teaching online. We even discovered some Chicago crossover and shared training experiences.

We get into movement science, ...

A chaotic hello from Bradshaw and Giana, podcasting in person from Giana’s apartment! We kick things off with all the tech issues and our ongoing attempt to be jacks of all trades: filming, editing, and learning to create more professional content. We chat about the purpose of Bradshaw’s visit and how we’re preparing for our upcoming 300-hour online program, along with what we’re most excited to teach and share. We talk about confi...

We kick things off in true us fashion: chatting about the seasons changing, a brief (and unnecessary) detour into rigor mortis, Bradshaw trying to order Uber Eats mid-record, and Giana casually moving the recording time to close a sale. There’s even an off-hand joke about sharing a boyfriend and a debate about whether straddle pressing actually counts as pressing (it does- justice for straddle pressers).

And just a heads-up: if you’...

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by the amazing Cathy Madeo! We dive into her early days of teaching everywhere, from studios to wherever she could roll out a mat, and how that eventually led her to building a thriving online yoga business.

We chat about the signs that it might be time to shift fully online, the ups and downs of social media, staying consistent, and finding growth through persistence. Cathy shares how never gi...

In this month’s bonus episode, Giana and Bradshaw cover everything from naming kids after yourself, intermittent fasting, and sleeping with your phone, to making changes, navigating the hardest parts of wellness, finding balance, journaling, and manifesting. But this episode is really about you and your questions. Today, we’re answering two questions: what it takes to start teaching yoga online and sharing our favorite tips for cho...

This week, we’re talking all about twisting, but not before diving into changing seasons, finding motivation, the importance of sleep, and Bradshaw’s dating life. Naturally, there’s also a big tangent on Brahmacharya and semen retention (yes, we went there).

Then we get into the details of twisting: the misunderstood anatomy, where movement actually comes from, and how to execute it safely in your spine. We unpack bad twist assists,...

Everything feels heavy lately. People are stressed, and teaching through it can feel intense. The world feels weird right now, and showing up for others in the middle of it all is hard.

This week we’re talking about processing in public. We’ve touched on this before, but we’re going deeper. What’s appropriate to share, and what’s not? Where’s that line between honesty and oversharing?

We talk about full schedules, burnout, an...

In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw delve into the growing trend of yoga teachers using ChatGPT to create their class sequences, scripts, and themes. They unpack the difference between using AI as a supportive tool versus outsourcing your own creativity and intuition. Giana talks about developing trust in your own voice, instincts, and body wisdom, saying, “ChatGPT doesn’t have a body. So why are we asking it to tell us how to move...

In today’s episode, Giana and Bradshaw recap their Amalfi Coast yoga retreat, starting with a quick stop in New York to film online courses, a few days of wandering around Rome, and a visit to Naples before heading out on retreat.

We share about the luxurious villa we stayed in, the incredible attendees who joined us, the funny content we created, and what our retreat days looked like. Along the way, we tell plenty of hilarious ...

In this episode, we’re answering listener questions about the ideal number of retreat attendees, what to do when a studio asks to record your classes, and how to get over first-time teaching nerves. Of course, our banter takes a few detours—into cycle syncing and freebleeding (because obviously that has everything to do with yoga).

⚡Heads up: soon these bonus episodes will be Patreon-only! Join now for behind-the-scenes, extra episo...