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Feb 4, 2022 • 36min

Aquarius SZN (let’s get weird!) w/ Malena Metz

Topics of Discussion: All things related to Aquarius season (late December through late January)   Connect with Malena: Malena’s Website Book a Reading with Malena Malena’s Instagram The Wayfinder Community   _________________________________   Practice Yoga with me in Charleston!   Every Monday in February 5:30-7:00 at Synchronicity. I designed this series of pop-up classes to feed the hungry, dedicated, yogi that wants to go DEEP & get a little weird! These 90 minutes classes will be very similar to the style of classes I teach on my retreats. You can expect depth, creativity, meditation, intelligent sequences, a peak pose or theme, a fire playlist, community, etc.. There will be hands on assists (if you consent), occasional partner work, playtime & 1:1 time with me to work on big transitions/poses, etc.. I created this series with the yoga teacher in mind and/or the dedicated yogi with a few years of experience under their belt. These classes are for the people that want to learn, grow & have some fun while doing it. These classes are not designed to be a fitness class - however you will get sweaty.   The Schedule: February 7th: Handstand themed class February 14th: Partner Yoga & Thai Yoga Massage (come with your lover or BFF) February 21st: Forearm themed class February 28th: Headstand themed class   _________________________________   There is still time to sign up for the Sakara 30 Day Reset! The reset is free when you commit to 4 weeks of meal deliveries. Sakara Life is my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service EVER. Eating their food has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to feature your service, brand, product, etc., on the podcast? Sponsoring the pod is a great way to reach a new audience & I’d love to join forces with you! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities. We’re about to hit 40k downloads on Apple Podcasts!   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Jan 28, 2022 • 35min

Tulum Recap, Doing Hard Things & the Power of Community w/ Cortney Ostrosky

In this episode Cortney shares a-day-in-the-life on her recent Tulum yoga retreat as well as the power of kindness, the necessity of community, the epidemic of loneliness & why doing hard things creates an easy life.   Topics of Discussion: A sneak peak into the True Wonderer Retreat in Tulum Mexico Lessons & learnings from the retreat The power of community, service & kindness The epidemic of loneliness Autonomy vs. loyalty Random acts of kindness Do hard things, have an easy life. Do easy things, have a hard life.   _________________________________   Practice Yoga with me in Charleston! I'll be teaching yoga every Monday in February, from 5:30-7:00 at Synchronicity. I designed this series of pop-up classes to feed the hungry, dedicated, yogi that wants to go DEEP & get a little weird! These 90 minutes classes will be very similar to the style of classes I teach on my retreats. You can expect depth, creativity, meditation, intelligent sequences, a peak pose or theme, a fire playlist, community, etc.. There will be hands on assists (if you consent), occasional partner work, playtime & 1:1 time with me to work on big transitions/poses, etc.. I created this series with the yoga teacher in mind and/or the dedicated yogi with a few years of experience under their belt. These classes are for the people that want to learn, grow & have some fun while doing it. These classes are not designed to be a fitness class - however you will get sweaty.   The Schedule: February 7th: Handstand themed class February 14th: Partner Yoga & Thai Yoga Massage (come with your lover or BFF) February 21st: Forearm themed class February 28th: Headstand themed class   _________________________________   Sakara Life is my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service EVER. Eating their food has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to feature your service, brand, product, etc., on the podcast? Sponsoring the pod is a great way to reach a new audience & I’d love to join forces with you! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities. We’re about to hit 40k downloads on Apple Podcasts!   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Jan 21, 2022 • 32min

Asking for Signs, Experiencing Miracles & Seeing Rejection as Divine Redirection w/ Cortney Ostrosky

In this episode Cortney shares some of the recent challenges & miracles that have come her way as well as how she’s found a new sense of focus & direction in career. She also shares some powerful stories of how she’s asked for signs & found them, very quickly, in the most mysterious places.   Topics of Discussion: The power of asking for signs from the universe Experiencing miracles through the years Seeing rejection as divine redirection The Universe has three answers to every question/request Mother Mary, angel numbers & the Beatles And so much more   _________________________________   Sakara Life is my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service EVER. Eating their food has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to feature your service, brand, product, etc., on the podcast? Sponsoring the pod is a great way to reach a new audience & I’d love to join forces with you! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities. We just hit 40k downloads on Apple Podcasts!   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 6min

Women’s Health, Functional Medicine & Longevity w/ Lahana Vigliava

Lahana Vigliano is the CEO of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified clinical nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and is almost finished with her Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine. She is passionate about women's health, especially gut health + hormones! She is obsessed with natural remedies, research, reading, weight lifting, and cooking. Outside of work, she is a mother of two and wife. Her family is the inspiration behind Nuvitru and continues to encourage her through everything.   _________________________________   Topics of Discussion: Functional medicine & the importance of having an individual approach & plan for your health Women’s hormone health (resources, testing, etc.) Foods to avoid for hormone health Seeing healthy food as medicine Common misconceptions women have about health, nutrition, etc.. How to know if you have a hormonal imbalance Cycle syncing (syncing movement, food, supplements with your cycle) Gut health Being proactive about your health & investing in preventative medicine The greatest anti-aging tool The importance of eliminating processed foods Crushing the fruit & carb fear The histamine response that happens with dried fruit & wine Natural ways to treat anxiety & insomnia Advice for new biz owners & biz podcast recs Soul CBD - Mood Booster Gummies   Connect with Lahana: Her Podcast: The Functional Nutrition Radio Her website Her Instagram   _________________________________   Use this special link to check out Just Thrive my fav supplement brand. I’ve been taking their supplements for about 6 months now & they have been a game changer for me. I’ve taken many supplements over the years, but never actually felt the benefit, I just did it because I knew they were supposedly “good” for me. But I feel a HUGE difference with Just Thrive! I’m a fan of their Probiotic & Ultimage IgG for gut health (cannot rave about this more!). Also, I’m obsessed with the UT123 for urinary tract health. It’s been a game changer & I haven’t had 1 UTI since I’ve been taking it.   _________________________________   There is still time to sign up for the Sakara 30 Day Reset! The reset is free when you commit to 4 weeks of meal deliveries. Sakara Life is my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service EVER. Eating their food has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to feature your service, brand, product, etc., on the podcast? Sponsoring the pod is a great way to reach a new audience & I’d love to join forces with you! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities. We’re about to hit 40k downloads on Apple Podcasts!   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Jan 7, 2022 • 56min

Capricorn SZN, Getting Over Overwhelm, Money, Mercury Retrograde & More w/ Malena Metz

Topics of Discussion: All things related to Capricorn season (late December through late January) Ways to remedy overwhelm   Qualities of the Earth element & ways to balance it Mercury Retrograde Juicy audience questions that touch on money, Dates for this months new moon, full moon, mercury retrograde, etc. Some great journal prompts And so much more   Connect with Malena: Malena’s Website Book a Reading with Malena Malena’s Instagram The Wayfinder Community   _________________________________   Learn more about Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius Sign up for Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius. Use the discount code: EARLYBIRD to save %25 when you try out the first month.   _________________________________   There is still time to sign up for the Sakara 30 Day Reset! The reset is free when you commit to 4 weeks of meal deliveries. Sakara Life is my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service EVER. Eating their food has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to feature your service, brand, product, etc., on the podcast? Sponsoring the pod is a great way to reach a new audience & I’d love to join forces with you! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities. We’re about to hit 40k downloads on Apple Podcasts!   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Dec 24, 2021 • 27min

Holiday Survival Guide w/ Cortney Ostrosky

In this short & sweet episode Cortney shares 4 practices/tools to help you survive & THRIVE during the holiday season. This episode makes for a great listen as you travel to see family.   Topics of Discussion:   Practices & tools to help you survive & thrive during the holidays Inner child exploration The power of dropping the spiritual ego Putting gratitude into action Tapping into the breath/body connection & the present moment How emotions are messengers And more!   _________________________________   Learn more about Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius Sign up for the waitlist & qualify for a special bonus!   _________________________________   Sign up for my FREE live event: “Ignite Your Feminine Genius” December 29th 12:00-1:30pm EST to reflect on 2021 & set the tone for the new year. You can expect a blend of yoga, music, embodied movement, an oracle card reading, journaling, intention setting, group discussion & Q + A. I will also be sharing a very exciting gift & HUGE discount for the group coaching course at the end. If you can't make it live, all good, I will send the replay to everyone that signs up!   _________________________________   Make eating healthy EASY with Sakara Life, my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service. Eating their food for the past few months has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Dec 17, 2021 • 57min

How Astrology Can Help Strengthen Your Relationships & Support You During the Holidays + 2022 Astrological Forecast w/ Malena Metz

Topics of Discussion: Malena will be the podcast resident Astrologer for 2022 & will be making monthly appearances! How astrology can support you during the holidays & how it’s important to do the holiday’s in your own unique way. The energy of Sagittarius A planetary event that’s happening December 23/24 & what to expect Astrological forecast for 2022 The three modes (Fixed, Mutable, Cardinal) & how to understand them How to use astrology to build & strengthen your relationships What is Mercury retrograde & why do ex’s often pop up around that time? Horoscopes & how astrology should influence your life not dictate it She also shares a teaser for what to expect each month of this new year (these make great journal prompts)   Malena’s Website Book a Reading with Malena The Wayfinder Community Malena’s Instagram   _________________________________   Learn more about Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius Sign up for the waitlist & qualify for a special bonus!   _________________________________   Sign up for my FREE live event: “Ignite Your Feminine Genius” December 29th 12:00-1:30pm EST to reflect on 2021 & set the tone for the new year. You can expect a blend of yoga, music, embodied movement, an oracle card reading, journaling, intention setting, group discussion & Q + A. I will also be sharing a very exciting gift & HUGE discount for the group coaching course at the end. If you can't make it live, all good, I will send the replay to everyone that signs up!   _________________________________   Make eating healthy EASY with Sakara Life, my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service. Eating their food for the past few months has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Dec 10, 2021 • 56min

Exquisite Sex, Deep Intimacy & Mind Blowing Orgasms w/ the Queen of Putting Pleasure First: Stephanie Pappas

Stephanie Pappas is a sacred sex & relationship coach & the queen of putting pleasure first. She is also an Erotic Blueprint expert & consultant. Stephanie helps singles & couples have exquisite sex & deep intimacy by exploring their erotic blueprint, doing shadow work & uncovering their truest desires.   Topics of Discussion: Sacred sexuality Unblocking orgasms The erotic blueprints Sex magik, sending your orgasming up through the chakras, using it to manifest Why the word pleasure makes some women retract & why it’s so important The porn industry & the new wave of ethical porn Sexual trauma & shadow work Yoni de-armoring  Sexual healing How orgasms are good for your health, fertility & beyond   Join Stephanie for her 8 week Erotic Blueprint Exploration Take the Erotic Blueprint Quiz Check out her Yoni Healing Toolkit Find her on Spotify where she has playlists for each Erotic Blueprint Stephanie’s Website Stephanie’s Instagram   _________________________________   Learn more about Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius Sign up for the waitlist & qualify for a special bonus! Sign up for my FREE live event: “Ignite Your Feminine Genius” December 29th 12:00-1:30pm EST to reflect on 2021 & set the tone for the new year. You can expect a blend of yoga, music, embodied movement, an oracle card reading, journaling, intention setting, group discussion & Q + A. I will also be sharing a very exciting gift at the end. If you can't make it live, all good, I will send the replay to everyone that signs up.   _________________________________   “Stoke Your Inner Fire” Women’s Yoga Retreat at beautiful Lake Keowee January 20-23 hosted by yours truly & special guest teachers Kate Moon & Julia Powell This will be a special experience that is one part yoga retreat & one part winter wonderland getaway. You’ll enjoy accommodations at a gorgeous lakefront log cabin, twice daily yoga & meditation, delicious & nutritious meals sourced locally by private Chef Amanda Moon, cozy boat excursions with blankets & hot cocoa, a fire ritual, tea ceremony, nature walks, connecting with an amazing group of women & so much more. Email me at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more and/or to sign up.   _________________________________   Make eating healthy EASY with Sakara Life, my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service. Eating their food for the past few months has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   _________________________________   Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Dec 3, 2021 • 44min

My Story & Why I Created Feminine Genius a 6 Month Coaching Experience w/ Cortney Ostrosky

In this episode Cortney shares how the word “femininity” used to make her cringe & how reclaiming it & deeply honoring her unique flavor of feminine genius has shifted everything for the better in her life. Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius is a 6 month experience to support women in feeling fully alive, tuned in & turned on in their body & life & in this episode Cortney shares ALLLL the juicy deets.   Topics of Discussion: my Thanksgiving Caribbean Island adventure! Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius (what it is, who it’s for, what it’s not, etc.) what REAL femininity looks like & breaking free of conditioning how everything shifted for me when I embraced my feminine genius where the term “feminine genius” came from (this might surprise you) A powerful reading from Dr. Shefali’s book “A Radical Awakening” & so much more!   Learn more about Craft Your Path: Feminine Genius Sign up for the waitlist & qualify for a special bonus!     “Stoke Your Inner Fire” Women’s Yoga Retreat at beautiful Lake Keowee January 20-23 hosted by yours truly & special guest teachers Kate Moon & Julia Powell This will be a special experience that is one part yoga retreat & one part winter wonderland getaway. You’ll enjoy accommodations at a gorgeous lakefront log cabin, twice daily yoga & meditation, delicious & nutritious meals sourced locally by private Chef Amanda Moon, cozy boat excursions with blankets & hot cocoa, a fire ritual, tea ceremony, nature walks, connecting with an amazing group of women & so much more. Email me at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more and/or to sign up.   Make eating healthy EASY with Sakara Life, my FAV delicious & nutritious meal delivery service. Eating their food for the past few months has absolutely changed my life & my body in the BEST ways! I couldn’t recommend them more. Save %20 off of your first order by using discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY   Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter
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Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 1min

Are You a Slave to Social Media? How Deleting Instagram Changed my Life w/ Cortney Ostrosky

Cortney deleted Instagram for the month of November & in this episode she share’s the many life-changing benefits she’s experienced. She also shares some wild & alarming stats around the rise in social media use & the decline in mental health & life satisfaction. She references the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" & shares some practical ways to implement boundaries with social media. She believes social media can be a tool used for good, we just need to be mindful of the risks involved (one being that it’s highly addictive) & use it intentionally.   Topics of Discussion: + The many benefits of taking a break from social media including being genuinely happier, less anxious, more present, more creative & having more time, energy, clarity & focus + How time can be invested, spent or wasted, just like money + Living life being proactive verses reactive + The rise of mental health issues, life dissatisfaction, anxiety, body dysmorphia, identity crisis, self-censorship, addiction, etc,. related to the rise of social media use. + The lack of regulation & the need for ethical & humane design in the social media sphere + Surveillance capitalism + Positive intermitent reinforcement + Growth hacking + Massive scale social contagion experiments + Ways to implement boundaries around social media use + The benefits of social media + & more!   Watch the Social Dilemma on Netflix Books & Resources The Social Dilemma Website     “Stoke Your Inner Fire” Women’s Yoga Retreat at beautiful Lake Keowee January 20-23 hosted by yours truly & special guest teachers Kate Moon & Julia Powell This will be a special experience that is one part yoga retreat & one part winter wonderland getaway. You’ll enjoy accommodations at a gorgeous lakefront log cabin, twice daily yoga & meditation, delicious & nutritious meals sourced locally by private Chef Amanda Moon, cozy boat excursions with blankets & hot cocoa, a fire ritual, tea ceremony, nature walks, connecting with an amazing group of women & so much more. Email me at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more and/or to sign up.   Sakara is having their ONLY sale of the year and the ENTIRE SITE is 25% off, yes even the Holiday Shop, meal delivery & all Sakara products! Sale ends November 29th at midnight PST. This sale is for new & returning customers, just use my special LINK & discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY-BF21   Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at hello@cortneyostrosky.com to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Cortney’s Website Cortney’s Weekly Newsletter

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