Embracing Wisdom with Stacie
Gain insights on living mindfully and intentionally with Stacie’s wisdom podcast. These short, reflective episodes provide inspiration on topics like self-care, personal growth, and finding peace. Perfect for yogis, caregivers, and anyone seeking to live with a balanced and holistic approach to life.
Stacie believes that it is her life purpose to share the gift of Yoga with anyone who is willing to say yes. In addition to raising a family and being an advocate for those with disabilities, Stacie is founder of Embracing Spirit Yoga which specializes in bringing adaptive Yoga into community centers and rehabilitation clinics. Bringing her depth of compassion to the mat--or the chair--she offers students the opportunity to grow as an individual in all aspects of their life.
Episodes
62 episodes
Do You Want It, Need It, or Does It Align? Finding Life Balance Through the Infinity Symbol
Balance isn't about doing everything equally — it's about noticing where you've drifted and finding your way back. In this episode, Stacie uses the infinity symbol (∞) as a visual framework for understanding life balance.On one side: str...
Clearing the Clutter of the Heart: Preparing Your Soil for Growth
In this soulful March episode, we explore what it means to clear the clutter of the heart and prepare our inner soil for new growth.Just as a garden cannot thrive in hardened, crowded soil, our spirits cannot flourish when weighed down b...
Mindful Self-Regulation for Brain Injury Professionals: Adaptive Yoga & Coping Strategies
In this professional workshop, we explore how mindfulness and adaptive yoga practices support self-regulation, resilience, and stress recovery following brain injury.Designed for rehabilitation professionals, assisted living providers, t...
When Life Doesn’t Work Out the Way You Planned: The Two Choices We All Face
🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, expected, or worked so hard for, it can leave us feeling lost, discouraged, or deeply disappointed. In those moments, we often have two choices: to close down or to st...
Living Ahimsa in Real Life: Self-Love, Compassion & Everyday Choices
Ahimsa, often translated as non-violence, is more than a yogic concept—it’s a daily practice in how we treat ourselves and others. In this episode, we explore what it means to live ahimsa in real life, especially when it comes to self-love, inn...
When Doubt Creeps In: Meeting Uncertainty with Compassion
Doubt has a quiet way of sneaking in—during moments of change, healing, growth, or when we’re standing at the edge of something new. In this episode, we explore what happens when doubt creeps in and how we can meet it with presence rathe...
Hip Replacement Recovery, The Four Agreements & Navigating Hard Seasons with Grace Option
In this deeply personal episode, I share an honest update on my ongoing hip replacement journey—what it’s teaching me about patience, resilience, and surrender. When life asks more of us than we feel ready to give, wisdom becomes a lifeline.
Choosing Presence Over Productivity: Living Well in a Culture That Rushes
In a world that constantly urges us to do more, move faster, and measure our worth by productivity, choosing presence can feel like a radical act.In this reflective episode, I explore what it means to release hustle as the benchmark for ...
How to Choose a Word for Your Year | My Word for 2026 & Why It Matters
Choosing a word for your year can bring clarity, grounding, and direction—especially when life feels uncertain or full. In this short 12-minute podcast-style guided talk, I share my word for the year—Presence—why I chose it, and how you can ...
Reflecting on 2025: Lessons, Gifts, and What I’m Carrying Forward
As the year comes to a close, I’m taking time to gently reflect on 2025—the lessons it offered, the challenges that shaped me, and the unexpected gifts that emerged along the way. My word of the year for 2025 was renewal, and I had many new exp...
When Life Feels Confusing: Why It’s Okay to Pause, Reset, and Let the Sand Settle
In seasons of confusion—whether medical decisions, financial stress, relationship uncertainty, or career crossroads—we often feel pressured to choose the “right” direction immediately. But clarity rarely comes from chaos.In today’s episo...
Embracing Your Worth: Daily Practices to Love Yourself
Do you struggle with feeling worthy of love, success, or happiness? In this episode, I share the simple yet powerful practices that transformed my self-worth: mindful meditation, affirmations, gratitude rituals, and learning to be “selfish” in ...
Publishing My First Book | Renewal, Healing & New Beginnings
In this special episode, I’m sharing a season of renewal and some truly exciting news—my very first book has been published! 🌿📖Tune in as I open up about the journey of healing, growth, and alignment that led to this milestone, and how t...
Showing Up Intentionally
✨ In this episode, we dive into what it really means to live with authenticity and intention. No scripts, no editing—just real, raw, and honest conversation about showing up as your truest self.When we let go of perfection and...
Discovering Your Values
In this mindfulness talk, we explore how tuning inward helps us uncover the values that truly guide and sustain us. Our values—whether compassion, honesty, kindness, or presence—serve as an inner compass, shaping the way we move through the wor...
Catching Up & Kicking Off
Catching Up & Kicking Off 🎙️Season 3 begins with a heart-to-heart. In this episode, I share a bit of my journey—what it’s been like raising three kids on my own (including one with special needs), how yoga became both my self-...
Summer Reflections: Joy, Resilience & Abundance
☀️ Summer Reflections: Joy, Resilience & Abundance 🌿In this episode, I share a heartfelt recap of my summer—the beauty, the challenges, and the moments of quiet growth in between. Life has a way of testing us, but I believe jo...
What I Wish I Knew Before My Total Hip Replacement
Thinking about a total hip replacement surgery or recovering from one? In this video, I share the real things I wish I knew before my own total hip replacement — from the surprises in recovery to the mindset shifts that made all the difference....
Mindful Gardening Chat Ep 5 🌿 Trust the Process + Garden Chores Tips
✨ Join me live for a soulful garden chat where we dive into the beauty of pacing ourselves, embracing patience, and trusting the process—both in the garden and in life. 🌻Whether you’re harvesting, weeding, planting, or just sitting in s...
🌿 Garden Chat LIVE Episode 4 | Mindful Tips to Slow Down and Stay Balanced in Summer 🌞
Summer is full of energy—long days, heat, and the temptation to do more and bloom bigger. But what if we slowed down and found grounding in the simple joys?In this live chat, I’m sharing:🌱 Practical ways to stay grounded in the summ...
Summer Garden Chat Series – Week 2: having Faith
Summer Garden Chat Series – Week 2: Having Faith Join me for this reflective walk through the garden as we explore one of the most powerful mindset shifts: having faith in the process. Whether it’s a job change, a shift in a relati...
70% of Your Reactions Are... What? A Mindset Check-In
Welcome to another episode of Embracing Wisdom with Stacie! In today’s episode, we dive into the power of mindset coaching and how seeing two sides of every situation can shift our perspective. Learning to embrace what
Inner Grace in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Embracing Wisdom, we explore the quiet strength of inner grace and natural beauty during uncertain times — both personal and collective. When life feels shaky, it’s easy to seek external validation, comfort, or control. But y...
What Is Yoga? Exploring the 8 Limbs of Yoga for Mindful Living
Are you curious about what yoga really is—beyond just poses and stretching? In this video, we dive into the heart of yoga philosophy and explore the 8 Limbs of Yoga, as outlined in the ancient text, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.Whether ...
Embracing Wisdom | When Life Forces You to Pivot: A Heartfelt Conversation on Grief and Growth
In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing an honest conversation about what it’s like to pivot in life — both personally and professionally — when change feels forced upon you. We’ll explore how grief shows up when we lose what we thought our live...