Addie deHilster and Moved To Meditate in the Media
I’ve been honored to be a guest on several podcasts, a speaker for events, a presenter in teacher trainings, and to be featured in media articles from time to time!
If you’re looking for an expert to speak or write about Mindful Movement, Meditation, or Yin Yoga, I am available for interviews, guest posts, and guest lectures or presentations. (Take a look at my podcast for more specific topic examples!) Email me to get the conversation started.
Podcasts
Yoga In the Therapy Room, with Chris McDonald
Ep. 207: Helpful Strategies for Slowing Down with Yoga: Interview with Addie deHilster
I was a guest on the Yoga in the Therapy Room Podcast, where we discussed the benefits of slowing down, in the midst of our hectic and demanding lives. We talk about why slowing down often feels quite difficult, and I offer several yoga and mindfulness tools to help listeners feel more grounded and less rushed.
The Art and Business of Meditation, with Lou Redmond
Making Meditation Accessible: Serving Hesitant Practitioners and Underserved Communities
I joined host Lou Redmond on his podcast, The Art and Business of Meditation, to talk about making meditation more accessible for students who struggle with stillness. We discussed creative teaching strategies, growing in confidence as a teacher, dealing with imposter syndrome, and showing up professionally when you are going through personal challenges. We also talked business and marketing, including my history of owning (and closing) a yoga studio and developing an online teaching career.
Self-Kind: The Podcast, with Erica Webb
Ep. 275: You Too? Sharing HSP Stories with Addie deHilster
What happens when two highly sensitive people (HSP) sit down for a chat? They make you a 90 minute podcast! HSPs tend to love deep conversations, and that’s what you’ll find here. Erica and Addie share their stories, along with practical tips for self-care as a Highly Sensitive Person.
Productivity with Peace of Mind, with Lindsey Hanson
Mindfulness On-the-Go + Stress Relief Made Easy!
I was a guest on the Productivity with Peace of Mind Podcast, speaking with host Lindsey Hanson about Mindfulness for busy high-achievers. We discussed how and why Mindfulness can be useful in the midst of daily life, and ways to be more present (even if you don’t have time to stop and meditate).
A Yin Yoga Podcast, with Nyk Danu
Deepening Yin: The Power of Props in Yin Yoga
This was an EPIC conversation about props in Yin Yoga, with Nyk Danu, host of A Yin Yoga Podcast. We dive into the critical role of props in Yin Yoga, address common misconceptions, and highlight the benefits for individual practice.
The Brain-Body Resilience Podcast, with Jessica Patching-Bunch
Episode 151: Busting Myths of Mindfulness and Meditation: A Talk with Addie deHilster
This was a great conversation with BBR host Jessica Patching-Bunch (JPB) about what mindfulness is (and isn’t). We covered a lot of ground, including the question of how “being in the present moment” is actually relevant in our day-to-day lives. And, we also talked about the ways that mindfulness can improve our relationship with the body.
Self-Kind: The Podcast, with Erica Webb
Episode 137: Moved To Meditate with Addie deHilster
I had the pleasure of speaking with host Erica Webb about how my movement and meditation practices were borne from the need to cope with change and stress. We talked about the role of silence (and silent retreats) in my practice, and we also discussed what Metta Meditation is and why it can be so hard to offer ourselves loving kindness.
A Yin Yoga Podcast, with Nyk Danu
Mindfulness and Yin Yoga with Addie deHilster
I was a guest on Nyk Danu’s show, A Yin Yoga Podcast, where we discussed the connection between Mindfulness Meditation and Yin Yoga. We talked about defining Mindfulness, especially given the popularity of the the term (and the common misunderstandings of what it means). Nyk also asked some in-depth questions about my “yoga origin story,” so if you’re curious how I got started with my practice, this is a fun conversation!
The Yin Yoga Podcast with Mandy Ryle
Yin Yoga and Meditation with Addie deHilster
I was a guest on the Yin Yoga Podcast, speaking with host Mandy Ryle about Yin Yoga and Meditation. We talked about how movement and mindfulness practices can be de-compartmentalized, and how Yin Yoga (in many ways) is a meditation practice in and of itself. You will hear how concepts from Vipassana (Mindfuness Meditation) including compassion and non-resistance can be applied to your Yin Yoga practice, and how to apply Yin components such as body awareness and regulation to your meditation practice.
The Holistic Counseling Podcast with Chris McDonald
Episode 98: The Mental Health Benefits of a Yin Yoga Practice, Interview with Adde deHilster
The Holistic Counseling Podcast is for Mental Health Therapists looking to deepen their knowledge of holistic modalities. Host Chris McDonald and I discussed Yin Yoga as a mindfulness and stress resilience practice. We talked about the differences between Yin Yoga and other forms of practice, along with ways to adapt to individual students using yoga props.
Restorative Pulse Podcast with Julie Johnson (Integrate Network)
Trauma Sensitive Yin + Mindfulness with Addie deHilster
The Restorative Pulse is the official podcast of the Integrate Network. Host Julie Johnson and I discuss the benefits of blending Mindfulness with Yin Yoga and teaching these modalities through a trauma-informed lens.
Restorative Pulse Podcast with Julie Johnson (Integrate Network)
A Yin Perspective on Pain with Addie deHilster
I was delighted to be a guest on The Restorative Pulse Podcast for a second time! In this episode, I speak with Julie Johnson about chronic pain from a Yin Yoga perspective. We talk about three “understandable but unhelpful” habit patterns that contribute to pain (fixating, avoiding/distracting, and overriding).
Articles
YogaTherapy.Health (IAYT)
Yoga therapy and the “secret sauce” of mindfulness by Addie deHilster
YogaTherapy.Health is the official blog of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. I had the opportunity to contribute this article explaining how mindfulness may be the “secret sauce” that makes a movement practice like yoga so therapeutic.
Integrate Network Blog
Build Your Stress Resilience: Yin Yoga or a Cold Shower? by Addie deHilster
Integrate Network provides a multitude of inter-disciplinary resources for trauma-informed practitioners. I was honored to contribute an article to their blog, focusing on Yin Yoga as a gentle and titrated way to “get comfortable with discomfort,” and expand your capacity to handle stress.
Go Solo Blog, by Subkit
Unlock Mindfulness – Moved To Meditate
Go Solo is Subkit’s blog about the entrepreneurial journey. I was featured in an interview about starting and sustaining the Moved To Meditate platform. The article talks about my transition from running a brick-and-mortar yoga studio to offering online mindful movement and meditation instruction.
Whole Life Times Magazine, Oct/Nov 2014
Yoga of Surrender: Yin Yoga by Charlene Oldham
I was quoted and pictured in an article about Yin Yoga in the October/November 2014 issue of Whole Life Times Magazine. In the article, I talk about the benefits of slowing down through the Yin Yoga practice.