Dancing with the Ego: Brittany’s Journey to Conscious Living

🎙️ Episode Title: Dancing with the Ego: Brittany’s Journey to Conscious Living

Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Brittany, a seasoned yoga instructor, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience. From yoga studio owner to published author of Dancing With Ourselves: A Practical Guide to Harness the Ego and Live on Purpose, Brittany has dedicated her life to helping people live yoga beyond the mat.

Her journey reveals how the ego- so often misunderstood as an enemy- can become a partner in conscious living when we learn to “dance” with it. Brittany also introduces the concepts of the drama triangle and its antidote, the empowerment dynamic, offering practical tools to move from reactivity to intention.

This conversation goes beyond yoga poses, exploring breathwork, gratitude practices, and body awareness as everyday ways to cultivate presence and empowerment. Whether you’re a longtime yogi or simply seeking tools for more intentional living, Brittany’s wisdom will inspire you to embrace authenticity, honor your needs, and step fully into your power.

Key Takeaways

• Ego isn’t the enemy- learn to name it, understand it, and work with it.
• Yoga is more than poses: breath, presence, and daily principles are its core.
• Recognize when you’re in the drama triangle (victim, rescuer, persecutor) and shift into the empowerment dynamic (creator, challenger, coach).
• Pausing, practicing gratitude, and checking in with your body can transform reactivity into intentional living.
• Living “uncaged” means embracing authenticity and showing up as your full self.

Related Links

• Brittany’s book: Dancing With Ourselves – Available on Amazon and Ingram Sparks
• The Drama Triangle by Stephen Karpman
• The Empowerment Dynamic (TED) by David Emerald
• Brittany's Website for her teacher training programs, and upcoming launches
• Chandler Bolt’s book writing program (mentioned in Brittany’s journey)

Calls to Action

• Follow Brittany on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for insights and updates
• Purchase Dancing With Ourselves on Amazon or via her Instagram link
• Explore Brittany’s Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training programs (online and in Denver)
• Stay tuned for details on her upcoming retreat this fall
• Book Brittany for speaking engagements at conferences, companies, or events

Powerful Quotes

• “We can’t do life without our ego. So how do we harness it instead of fight against it?” (05:17)
• “Most people think ego equals enemy… but it’s not going anywhere. You can’t fire it. It’s always going to be here.” (07:22)
• “Yoga, the first two limbs have nothing to do with making shapes… it’s about how we are with ourselves and with the world.” (26:16)
• “The opposite of victim is creator… I can breathe with ease and move through the challenge.” (36:10)
• “Uncaged means being real about all the parts of me, and especially honoring my wants and needs in a healthy, open, authentic way.” (47:39)

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