Looking In Breathing Out
Looking In Breathing Out
Mara Hesed, Jennifer Davis & Jonathan Salisbury
We aim to have a positive impact, to share interesting conversations, and to gain insight into our collective humanity. We seek to investigate the tiny, huge moments that comprise people's lives, and through these contemplations, move toward common ground. In each episode, we ask a question. We talk to experts and ordinary people. We reflect on their experiences and perspectives and relate them to our own. And even if we don't always find the answer, there's a sense of peace when we relax into the question.
Construction, Obstructions and Clearing the Path (Part 2)
Mara continues her conversation with Matt Ford as they delve further into the parallels they find in the business of construction and the journey to our true selves as travel the yogic path. 
Dec 7, 2021
34 min
Construction, Obstructions, and Clearing the Path
In this episode (in two parts), Mara talks with her husband Matt Ford about his work in construction and, through this lens, explores the 9 obstacles of yoga and how we might navigate these obstacles on the path to becoming our true selves.  
Nov 16, 2021
44 min
Wrinkles In Time
In this episode, Mara looks at wrinkles; her own and those of others, as she examines our approaches to aging and acceptance. 
Oct 26, 2021
24 min
"It's Huge, It's Historic, It's Unheard-of"
Whether it be scrolling, shopping, bingeing or smoking, moping, medications or merlot – we are all prey to addictions of some kind. In this episode, Jennifer examines causes and cures and asks “How can yoga help keep us steady in the light of this challenge?”
Oct 5, 2021
45 min
What's The Skinny?
In this episode, Mara looks in the mirror, delves into dieting, and goes beyond the physical body to investigate the five layers of being, the 'koshas', which - according to yoga philosophy - form each one of us. Her guest is the actress and photographer, Ericka Kreutz.
Sep 14, 2021
56 min
Let's Talk About Sex
In this episode, Mara looks at porn. Or rather, she considers what we might do about the fact that our children can access this and a host of other not necessarily wholesome content on the internet. She looks at higher brain activities and how yoga can be the practical application of psychology. 
Aug 24, 2021
34 min
Barefootin'
In this episode, Jennifer looks at feet. Your feet, her feet, the feet of others. Is it better to go bare or should we be shod? With this question and others, should we listen to the advice of experts or trust our own experience?  Her guests are Los Angeles-based theater-maker Aaron Francis who hasn't worn shoes for 20 years (even to awards ceremonies) and her mom, who - like many of us - wears them most of the time. 
Aug 3, 2021
27 min
Two Rams On A Bridge
In this episode, Mara investigates the concept of non-violence and how - in this turbulent world - we might incorporate this practice into our lives. 
Jul 13, 2021
31 min
Dishing It Out
In this episode, Mara takes a deep dive into dishes, toilet seats and true love, and wonders - when we argue with our loved ones about seemingly trivial things, what are we really arguing about? 
Jun 22, 2021
40 min
Die With Nothing
Jennifer looks at cake stands, crying and death cafes. She reflects on the loss of a dear friend and investigates the power of letting go. 
Jun 1, 2021
28 min
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