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The Inner Practice-Stories of Healing from the Yoga mat into Life

Real people. Real stories. Real healing.
The Inner Practice Podcast shares heartfelt journeys from the yoga mat—authentic stories of presence, practice, and personal transformation. Through honest, emotional conversations, host Jackie Vandertuin explores how the healing power of yoga reaches far beyond physical poses, touching everyday life in meaningful and unexpected ways.

Each episode dives into real experiences of pain, anxiety, grief, resilience, and growth—revealing how yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork can become tools for grounding, strength, and hope. These are stories of becoming: stories that remind us that healing is possible, transformation is real, and no one walks this journey alone.

Join Jackie as she connects with guests who share powerful narratives of struggle turning into insight, suffering turning into strength, and everyday practice turning into deep personal awakening. Discover how lessons learned on the yoga mat translate into life—building resilience, emotional wellbeing, and a path back to the self.

May these stories remind you that hope exists. May they help you feel rooted, supported, and empowered to continue your own healing journey.
Yoga is more than movement—it’s a way of life that can change you forever.

About the Host:
Jackie Vandertuin, MSc, CAT(C), is a certified Athletic Therapist, professor, and student yoga therapist. Her personal journey with yoga began as simple exercise but quickly became a lifeline during a period of anxiety and depression. Yoga continues to be her anchor and her healing modality of choice.

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The Inner Practice-Stories of Healing from the Yoga mat into Life

S1 E22: Self-Love, Inner Dialogue & the Practice of Compassion | A Collective Conversation Part 1

July 08, 2026 • Jackie Vandertuin

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What does it truly mean to love yourself?

In this heartfelt episode of The Inner Practice, host Jackie Vandertuin is joined by returning guests Cailea Davis, Jasmine Deleon, and Megan Pomeransky for an honest and thoughtful conversation about self-love, self-compassion, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Drawing inspiration from the Buddha's teaching, "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection," this discussion explores the many dimensions of self-love—from navigating mistakes and challenges to recognizing our inherent worth.

Together, Jackie, Cailea, Jasmine, and Megan reflect on:

• The origins of our inner critic and how it influences our lives
• How compassionate thinking can transform our relationship with ourselves
• Viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than evidence of failure
• The hidden beauty revealed through life's challenges
• What it means to truly believe we are deserving of love and affection
• The yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-harming) and how it applies to self-compassion
• The role yoga plays in cultivating self-love, self-acceptance, and healthy boundaries
• How our practice on the mat influences the way we care for ourselves off the mat

This episode is a gentle invitation to examine your inner world, soften your self-judgment, and begin cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself, one that is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and authenticity.

Join us for a meaningful conversation about learning to come home to ourselves.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may benefit from the conversation, leave a review, or reach out to share your own story of healing and growth through yoga.

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This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy. With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy, coupled with her experience as a yoga therapist, Jackie Vandertuin MSc, CAT(C), will help guide you in the management and treatment of various disorders including: low back pain, sprains, strains, anxiety and depression. Reach out www.jackievandertuintherapy.com for a free discovery call.

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