The Vibrant Yogi Podcast
Welcome to the Vibrant Yogi Podcast where healing meets real life. I’m Kelsey, a yoga teacher, author, TEDx speaker, and mama living with stage IV cancer — and living fully. This space is all about finding strength, stillness, and a little bit of sparkle, even in life’s toughest seasons. Here, you’ll find episodes of the Vibrant Yogi Podcast, guided yoga and meditation classes, wellness tools that support both body and soul, and glimpses into how I navigate life, healing, and purpose with honesty and heart. Whether you’re here for self-care inspiration, a deep exhale, or to be reminded that you’re not alone — you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join me in living vibrantly — one breath, one practice, one real moment at a time.
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Episodes
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
🎙️ Episode 4: The Shift That Changed Everything
with special guest: Laurie Shopland, Certified Life Coach
When you’re healing—whether from illness, trauma, or just life—sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from realizing you don’t have to do it all alone.
In this episode, I sit down with my life coach, Laurie Shopland, the woman who held space for my unraveling and my rising. Hiring a life coach changed the way I show up for my body, my business, my relationships, and myself. Laurie didn’t "fix" me—but she helped me remember who I was all along.
We talk about:
💡 What life coaching actually is (and what it isn’t)
🔍 How to know if working with a coach is right for you
🧭 What to look for when choosing a coach or mentor
✨ The specific ways Laurie helped me shift my mindset, heal my nervous system, and reconnect to my inner clarity
🤍 Why having someone witness your truth without judgment can be the most powerful medicine
Whether you're feeling stuck, stretched too thin, or unsure what’s next—this episode is your invitation to stop doing it alone.
🔗 Connect with Laurie Shopland
Ready to explore what’s possible with a life coach by your side?You can connect with Laurie or book a discovery call through her website:👉 laurhttps://laurieshopland.com/
or follow her on IG @laurieshoplandcoaching
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Episode Summary:Today we’re diving into a space that’s uncomfortable, messy, and absolutely essential for growth: liminal space. It’s that strange, in-between season when the old life doesn’t fit anymore but the new one hasn’t fully arrived.Whether you're healing, rebuilding, grieving, or reinventing yourself, this episode is a reminder that the waiting — the uncertainty — is part of it.Inspired by Part 2 of my book Let It Change You, we’ll explore why we get stuck in the unknown... and how we can move through it with a little more grace (and a lot more self-compassion).
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
What liminal space actually is (and why it feels so disorienting)
Why it’s so tempting to rush through the “not knowing”
How liminal space is actually a sacred part of your transformation
A reading from Let It Change You
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📖 Let It Change You
Amazon 🇨🇦: https://a.co/d/25PjmSx
Amazon 🇺🇸: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX5GMDM7
📱 Vibrant Yogi App
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/vibrant-yogi/id6446105569
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p37iirfg0sgk.p74clqc9dvapp
If you loved this episode:Send it to a friend, leave a review, and let me know where you are in your story. You’re not alone in the in-between. 💛
Coming up Next:Learn the biggest difference maker in my healing journey with our first guest, Laurie Shopland.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
🎙️ Episode 2: What Is Cold Capping?
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt like I was losing control over everything—including my identity. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with cold capping, the process that helped me keep my hair through chemotherapy, and why that choice mattered more than I ever expected.
We cover:
✨ What cold capping is, how it works, and who it’s best suited for
✨ Why I chose it—not out of vanity, but out of a deep need to hold onto myself
✨ The emotional toll of hair loss and what it means to feel seen during treatment
✨ What to expect on chemo days, what it actually feels like, and what it costs
✨ The support you need, what no one tells you, and what I wish I knew at the start
✨ How this journey shaped my TED Talk and what it taught me about identity, healing, and dignity
This one’s for anyone preparing for treatment, supporting a loved one, or navigating their own story of loss and resilience.
🎧 Tune in for the full story—raw, practical, and straight from the heart.
RESOURCES:Cold Caps https://polarcoldcaps.com/
Info on Cold Capping https://www.kelseycarignan.com/coldcapping
TedTalk https://youtu.be/pJt6DGx_bhc?si=nxWTh1VHdHgzKob3
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and letting you in on the why behind it all — the Vibrant Yogi community, the podcast, and my book Let It Change You. I share a bit of my cancer journey and how writing this book helped me put the pieces back together in a whole new way.
This episode is from the heart — the perfect place to begin.