Podcasts by Worrier to Warrior

Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself from 2022-08-25T04:00

Long-time nurse, business owner and yoga/Ayurveda educator Aimee Pruitt is back on the pod sharing how to create boundaries and burnout resistance when caring for others as a career or as a pare...

Loving an Anxious Human with Cliff Dumas from 2022-08-19T08:19:30

Who better to speak about what it’s like to love someone who has struggled with their mental health than Lisa’s long-time partner, Cliff Dumas. Listen to hear how Cliff discovered the truth of L...

The Helpers Need Help with Aimee Pruitt from 2022-05-20T04:00

After personally encountering nurses sharing stories of their degraded mental health due to the staggering pressure they’ve experienced throughout the last 2.5 years, Lisa talks to her former co...

Don’t Sweep It Under the Rug from 2022-05-13T04:00

Yessica Avencena is a psychotherapist and the founder and CEO of Aspire Behavioural Health clinics and MindfulYou healing centers in California’s Central Valley. Yessica and Lisa discuss the men...

Holding Yourself and Others Through Worry and Anxiety from 2021-10-07T03:00

This week Lisa shares tools for feeling grounded and how important it is to ground ourselves while supporting others. She offers more information about holding space for loved ones struggling wi...

Protecting and Sustaining Energy from 2021-09-30T04:00

For us “worriers”, a lot of energy can be directed toward navigating our anxious inner dialogues and attempting to protect ourselves from the uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety. Cultivating a mor...

Nature Therapy from 2021-09-24T03:00

Lisa has been treating herself as she would a yoga therapy client by prescribing herself some tools to support bouts of lower mood and exhaustion related to big life transitions. Time in nature ...

Acceptance and Letting Go from 2021-09-16T03:00

Lisa is in her third week living in an empty nest and shares how she and her husband are working with acceptance to find peace as parents. She offers some inspirations on the art of letting go a...

Flowing with Change and Emotion from 2021-09-09T04:00

This week Lisa shares about the reality of saying goodbye to her daughter as she launches to college in Scotland and how to relate with more than one emotion at a time. She offers some inspirati...

Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Autoimmune Conditions from 2021-07-13T05:00

Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Autoimmune Conditions with Susan Frankovich 

This week features an interview with one of Lisa’s colleagues, Yoga Therapist Susan Frankovich. Lisa and S...

Speak it Out Loud and Savour the Sweetness from 2021-07-06T05:00

This week Lisa shares the many ways her life changed over quarantine and the inspirations that supported her through a cross-border move, disenchantment with the wellness industry and a newfound...

Celebration, Anger and Feeling it All from 2021-06-29T04:33:26

Our first brand new episode in a year chronicles Aimee’s experience as a new business owner and a nurse navigating the pandemic and the practices that helped her along the way. 

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We're back (almost). BONUS Solstice episode! from 2021-06-20T04:00

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One year ago, Aimee and Lisa stepped away from the podcast, not knowing when they would return, because who could make a plan in 2020? Aimee had to prior...

Burnout, Addiction and Connection from 2020-06-25T11:00

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From an Ayurvedic perspective, the beginning of summer signals the start of “pitta” season, a time of year related to the element of fire. For those of u...

Keep Going from 2020-06-18T06:00

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In the midst of worldwide protests to end systemic racism, white people are being called to acknowledge and dismantle our biases and take actions that ca...

Being Intentional in the Unknown from 2020-05-29T06:00

After a pause from the podcast, Aimee and Lisa are back with a conversation about processing the collective challenges we’ve been facing. They share how celebration and joy can exist alongside w...

Grounding in Uncertainty from 2020-04-13T12:30

This week Aimee and Lisa acknowledge the challenge to remain steady amidst the ever-changing news and regulations announced to battle the spread of COVID-19. They share what’s coming up for them...

A Healing Practice for Anxious Times from 2020-04-03T16:20

While Aimee is called to use her skills as a registered nurse in Columbus, Ohio, Lisa hosts solo and offers a practice she hopes will be helpful. 

There’s a lot of information out ...

Family, Relationships and Emotions While Staying at Home with Counsellor Susan Guttridge from 2020-03-27T13:00

This week we talk to Masters Level Counselor and EMDR Facilitator Susan Guttridge about how to process our own varied emotions and reactions to social distancing while being in close proximity t...

Right Action, Right Now from 2020-03-19T20:00

As a registered nurse for the last 25 years, host Aimee Pruitt is on the front lines of our current health crisis in her home state of Ohio. She’s feeling strongly about the actions that we are ...

Upholding the Roots of Yoga with Sarah Cutfield from 2020-03-16T04:00

The underpinnings of yoga include lifetimes worth of wisdom, symbolism and mythology to inspire and enrich the experience of the practitioner. In our contemporary practice, it’s easy to be unawa...

Healing Trauma and Opening the Heart with Nicolai Grosell from 2020-03-09T03:00

When old pain is released through energetic movement and consciousness is brought to our habitual patterns, we can move toward freeing ourselves and make lasting changes. We can achieve this fre...

Inspired from 2020-03-02T03:00

Did you know there are massive benefits to being inspired? On this episode, Aimee and Lisa talk about the importance of inspiration and how they keep themselves inspired. 

They ref...

Self-Discovery Through Relationship with Lisa and Aimee from 2020-02-21T03:00

Lisa just got back from a couples retreat with her partner and brought back some insights to share. Our opportunity in any relationship is to learn more about ourselves. When we’re frustrated or...

Heal Your Stories, Heal Your Health with MD Karyn Shanks from 2020-02-14T03:00

Dr. Karyn Shanks is a physician, teacher, and author of Heal—A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy, Reverse Chronic Illness, and Claim the Potential of a Vibrant New You.

The Pressure of Being “Good” with Psychotherapist Jodi Krahn from 2020-02-07T03:00

For every woman who ever felt not good enough in some way- not smart enough, pretty enough, not a good enough mother, friend or daughter- this one’s for you. Aimee and Lisa have an unexpected th...

Celebrate The Good from 2020-02-01T03:00

When was the last time you took some time to truly celebrate you, your accomplishments and how far you’ve come? Lately, Aimee and Lisa have been reminded to take a minute and soak up the good st...

Mindfulness and Money with Manny Weintraub from 2020-01-24T03:00

Manny Weintraub specializes in explaining investing (in plain English) to people who haven’t seriously considered it. As an avid meditator, yoga enthusiast, and a Chartered Financial Analyst wit...

Small Shifts, Big Change with Coby Kozlowski from 2020-01-17T03:00

Our first episode of 2020 is an inspiring conversation with Coby Kozlowski. Coby is a senior faculty member at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and Esalen Institute and author of the wonderf...

Being Useful with Brandt Passalacqua from 2019-12-20T03:00

In the last episode of 2019, Aimee and Lisa have a meaningful conversation with Lisa’s Yoga Therapy Teacher, Brandt Passalacqua. Brandt is the creator of the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy School...

A Year Later from 2019-12-13T09:30

As the podcast comes close to celebrating its first year anniversary, Aimee and Lisa share their big takeaways from the amazing and insightful guests they welcomed to the show in 2019!

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Shift with the Seasons from 2019-12-06T03:00

This week Lisa flies solo while Aimee enjoys a much-needed retreat. In her absence, she enjoys a conversation with Tori Peck, a traffic reporter from San Diego who has been a participant in Aime...

No Shame from 2019-11-29T03:00

When struck by a memory of a past mistake, do you experience the initial sense of shame all over again? Aimee and Lisa both recently had an experience of remembered shame and how it can cause us...

The Power Of Purpose from 2019-11-22T03:00

Over the last few weeks, Lisa and Aimee have each experienced an abundance of opportunities to live what they feel to be their “dharma”, their sacred duty or purpose. The teachings of yoga have ...

Good Qi with acupuncturist Danielle Leclair from 2019-11-15T03:00

This week Aimee and Lisa welcome one of Lisa’s favourite practitioners onto the show- (R.TCMP, R.Ac) Danielle Leclair. She shares what acupuncture is, how it works, how to manage our vitality in...

Truth Wins with Katie Brauer from 2019-11-08T03:00

This is an incredibly inspiring conversation with one of the best pro-snowboarders in the world turned yoga teacher and entrepreneur, Katie Brauer!

Katie shares all the ways she has li...

I Feel Good and I Knew That I Would from 2019-11-01T03:00

This week Aimee and Lisa talk about the importance of committing to feeling good every day, and how that might be the most essential thing we do all day. 

When inevitable stress and discom...

Small Miracles from 2019-10-25T03:00

In times of change and upheaval, it’s easy to let our practices go and let stressful thoughts rule our inner environment. This week Aimee is feeling overwhelmed and ungrounded which the 5000-yea...

The Daily Grind as a Spiritual Practice from 2019-10-18T03:00

Both Aimee and Lisa agree that taking in a yoga class can help change our perception of a “bad day” into a better one. But what happens when going to a class isn’t possible, wanted, or available...

Bring it Into the Light from 2019-10-11T03:00

Lisa is traveling to teach a workshop she created to offer tools to soothe anxiety and she shares why they work. This leads Aimee and Lisa into a deep conversation about Lisa’s experience with d...

The Spaces Between from 2019-10-04T03:00

It’s the first week of October so Aimee and Lisa share what’s beginning and what’s ending. Then, they discuss having a similar experience- living through an extra-long workday and feeling strong...

Real Talk from 2019-09-27T03:00

In this episode, Aimee updates us on the outcome of the “saintly” adventure she shared last week which prompts Lisa to tell a story about a fertility frog??

Then Aimee and Lisa attempt to ...

Make time from 2019-09-20T03:00

This week Aimee and Lisa are together in Aimee’s home city of Columbus after teaching together at Aimee’s studio. The two talk about how fall can aggravate the Ayurvedic dosha (bioenergy) of vat...

Take Care of You from 2019-09-13T03:00

When emotional upheaval or exhaustion strikes, what happens? Our reactions to the realities of life often cause us even more pain. But, once we know better, we endeavor to do better. This episod...

Building a Tool Box from 2019-09-06T03:00

Whether it’s learning to conquer worry, shift habitual negative thinking or create a structure that supports self-care, there’s a practice for that from the traditions of yoga and Ayurveda. This...

Chakra Talk Part 2 from 2019-08-30T03:00

There’s so much to say about the energetic aspect of the body and Aimee and Lisa hope to make this more mystical subject accessible by sharing how they personally relate to what can happen if th...

Rock Your Chakras- Part 1 from 2019-08-23T03:00

This week is all about a more mystical aspect of yoga philosophy- the chakra system. For some, the energetic architecture of the body may seem theoretical, for others, it’s a useful healing reso...

Out of the Shadows from 2019-08-16T03:00

We all have qualities that we’ve learned are bad or wrong so we’ve rejected them in ourselves and others. When someone else sees our shadow selves, it is extremely uncomfortable to be faced with...

Good Grief from 2019-08-10T10:35

This week Aimee shares her perspective of the collective mourning being experienced in her home state of Ohio since last weekend’s tragic events. This leads to a conversation about an emotion th...

What an Aromatherapist Wants You to Know from 2019-08-02T03:00

If you’ve ever been interested in using essential oils in a safe and effective way, this episode is for you. Aimee and Lisa are joined by the truly authentic Certified Holistic Aromatherapist Sa...

Dare Not To Compare from 2019-07-26T03:00

This week Aimee and Lisa remind themselves that “comparison is the thief of joy”. They share stories of succumbing to comparing themselves to others, what it feels like, what it means, and what ...

Do It Anyway with Ashley Turner from 2019-07-19T03:00

This week Aimee and Lisa are thrilled to speak with one of their dear teachers, International Yoga and Meditation Teacher, licensed Psychotherapist and founder of the innovative teacher training...

What Are You Thinking? from 2019-07-12T03:00

Much of what we think about hurts us more than it helps us. This week, Aimee and Lisa talk about how thinking that others need to understand us can cause us undo suffering. They share examples o...

Trigger Warning from 2019-07-05T03:00

Aimee was “triggered” recently and her story leads the podcast into fertile ground; what does it mean to be triggered and what can you do about it? Listen in for a rich conversation about what h...

Love Over Fear from 2019-06-28T03:00

Lisa has a long bout of disordered anxiety as part of her story and this week, she shares how she was recently triggered and what she’s learned to do about it. Aimee and Lisa discuss their favou...

Calm, Cool and CONNECTED from 2019-06-21T05:40

In honor of the first day of summer, Aimee and Lisa offer inspiration on how to stay grounded, calm (and regular) while traveling and why the temperature is not the only thing that heats up in t...

Dreaming to Doing from 2019-06-14T03:00

After a month off to manifest some big dreams, the hosts of the Radiant Warrior podcast are back...almost. Unfortunately, Aimee wasn’t able to record this time but we didn’t want to miss our air...

Blissful Eating with Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Kilgour from 2019-05-17T03:00

This episode is packed with wisdom and insights about food and nutrition. Learn what “real life” healthy eating looks like and what our guest typically eats in a day to nourish her body and her ...

Self-Care Sunday from 2019-05-10T03:00

Whether you celebrate Mother’s Day or not, this week’s episode is meant to inspire you to treat yourself to some true self-care. In our full and busy lives, how do we stave off overwhelm and exh...

Experience YourSelf from 2019-05-03T03:00

This week’s episode is a special one. Aimee and Lisa were planning to offer you a direct experience of the “koshas”, the Sanskrit term for the 5 veils or “sheaths” of the human being according t...

TGIF! from 2019-04-26T03:00

Thankful for Fridays and as many things as we can think of in this week’s episode that celebrates the simple yet super powerful practice of gratitude. Aimee and Lisa share how practicing appreci...

Women, Food and Self-Love with “Gather Her” founder Jodi Krahn from 2019-04-18T22:30

This week’s episode features an incredibly rich and helpful conversation with Jodi Krahn, a mind-body focused psychotherapist who struggled with disordered eating for years before embarking on a...

Just Breathe from 2019-04-12T03:00

Breath techniques can soothe anxiousness, help us experience present-centred thinking and give us a minute to overcome reactivity and choose how we want to show up in our lives. This episode is ...

More Pleasure, Play and Intimacy with Guest Mary Campbell from 2019-04-05T03:00

Mary Campbell is a woman’s empowerment and intimacy coach, ordained inter-spiritual minister, counselor, and educator. She is the founder and executive director of Walking Our Talk wome...

The One About Alcohol from 2019-03-29T03:00

This week, Aimee and Lisa share some candid conversation about the role alcohol has played in their lives, how they’ve questioned their relationships with it, and how it has evolved for each of ...

Spring Awakening from 2019-03-22T03:00

This week, they offer ideas about staying balanced in this transitional period from a yoga and Ayurvedic perspective and explore some timely contemplations about renewal, seed planting and inten...

Rewrite Your Story from 2019-03-07T17:00

This week Aimee and Lisa discuss the many ways our minds cause us to suffer and the yogic model that can help us understand and manage our thoughts. They each share how old stories they once ide...

Whole Hearted Effort from 2019-02-28T03:00

So many of us are trying so hard to “be good” all the time. It’s exhausting to constantly try to say the right thing, be the right thing and do all the things. Wholehearted effort feels energizi...

Rest Like You Mean It from 2019-02-21T16:00

What do you have to do in order to feel worthy of resting and really restoring? Aimee and Lisa talk about how the belief of “having to earn it” traps us in the cycle of “busy” and exhausts us. T...

Warm Up Your Winter Mood from 2019-02-14T03:00

According to ayurvedic wisdom, those of us in the northern hemisphere are in “kapha” season, a time of year when the elements of earth and water are heightened, which can cause the kapha constit...

Trust over Control from 2019-02-07T05:00

Lisa just got back from a retreat and is inspired to share some of the insights she gathered. The girls talk about why we tend toward wanting to control and how that tendency moves us into overw...

You Are More Than Anxiety from 2019-01-31T05:00

If you or anyone you know has suffered with an anxious mind and body, this episode is intended to continue to shift the shame surrounding the struggle. Aimee and Lisa share stories about the rol...

Feels like the first time from 2019-01-24T11:00

Aimee and Lisa celebrate the new students coming to yoga each January and share the powerful experiences they had when they were “beginners”. They discuss how cultivating the mind of a beginner ...

Cleansing Fear and Control Through Yoga from 2019-01-17T03:00

At the beginning of the year, there’s a lot of noise around us urging us to go on a “cleanse”. In this episode, Lisa and Aimee talk about how it’s more important for them to cleanse their minds ...

Overwhelm, Burnout and Tears, Oh My from 2019-01-02T20:45

Aimee shares more about how she arrived at a state of severe burnout and the lessons she learned in childhood that contributed to the beliefs that drove her there. She gets vulnerable because ol...

About Lisa from 2019-01-02T20:30

Lisa shares her experience with disordered anxiety and how some challenges in her teen years may have contributed to her years of out of control worry and shame. She talks about how her first yo...

About Aimee from 2019-01-02T19:00

In this week’s episode we find out how Aimee found Ayurveda and how it helped her to recover from severe burnout and people-pleasing. We get schooled on some Ayurveda 101 and how to balance a wi...