Emma and Carla discuss how to handle life's lows while preparing for a cyclone warning on the Gold Coast.
The episode begins with an ad for Xero accounting software and a promotion for a free masterclass on March 20th featuring breathwork and information about their yoga teacher training program starting in May 2025. Hosts Emma and Carla then introduce the topic: how to get through the lows of life. They start by acknowledging their current personal stress—a cyclone warning on the Gold Coast—which serves as a real-time example of low-level anxiety. They discuss the importance of accepting lows as a natural part of life's flow, distinguishing this from toxic positivity. Carla explains that acceptance means embracing emotions without necessarily liking them, allowing one to move through grief, anger, or sadness. The conversation shifts to the comforting role of pets, with their dog Chino providing a distraction and example of unconditional love. They mention a friend who works at a mental health hospital using animal therapy and a school with a therapy dog. Emma and Carla then explore daily rituals that help build resilience. They frame these through a yogic lens, discussing how practices aim to manage the mind's fluctuations. Specific techniques highlighted include meditation, breathwork like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Brahmari (humming bee breath), which Emma describes as creating a significant perceptual shift. They advocate for regular exercise, particularly yoga and pilates, for their combined physical, mental, and breath-focused benefits. The hosts note that these practices release feel-good chemicals and help anchor individuals in the present moment, reducing anxiety about the past or future. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of having a personal 'toolbox' of practices and connections, including self-compassion, to lean on during difficult periods. The episode ends with a call to action to join their masterclass or try their YouTube videos.
