Episode Details

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean talks with Michelle Muench, also known as Banana Blondie Yoga, about her transformative journey with Mind Change. Initially triggered by the concept, Michelle sought Mind Change during a period of deep emotional struggle, including depression and unresolved trauma. She found significant relief and transformation, moving beyond traditional self-care methods. They also discuss the vital support of the Mind Change community, her insights on parenting, and integrating equine-guided learning into her practice. Dive in! You'll be encouraged to explore Mind Change with curiosity and openness, discovering its self-empowering approach and how it diverges from conventional talk therapies.

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Episode topics:

🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)

🌟 Michelle's background and encounter with Mind Change. (01:41)

💭 Personal experience with depression. (03:44)

🔍 Unresolved trauma and solutions without achieving real ease. (04:36)

📈 Growth and learning with Mind Change. (09:57)

🧘 Interest in yoga and perspective on mind/body connection. (14:14)

🤝 Benefits of the Mind Change community and Michelle's experiences in the training program. (17:32)

❤️ How healing impacts relationships. (19:53)

Becoming a Mind Change practitioner and training program. (22:04)

👶 How childhood patterns and beliefs impact parenting. (28:19)

🔄 Mind Change versus other practices. (38:50)

🐎 Integrating Mind Change with Michelle's work with horses and the benefits of equine-guided learning. (41:03)

🗺️ How to approach Mind Change and why. (47:24)

Get in touch with Heather McKean: 

Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindchange/?hl=en 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MindChange 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindchange 

Get in touch with Michelle Muench: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bananablondieyoga/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.muench/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bananablondieyoga?lang=en