On Holding Nothing with Elena Brower
Join Elena Brower (she/her) and I as we explore her incredible new book, Hold Nothing. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect and embrace the beauty of letting go.
We talk about the transformative power of gratitude, the courage it takes to navigate life’s hardest conversations, and the lessons death can teach us about living fully. Elena also shares her journey through addiction and sobriety, offering wisdom on self-discovery, healing and the meditative rituals that bring us back to presence.
This episode is deeply personal, soulful, and a reminder to hold space for yourself as you navigate life’s complexities.
What You’ll Take Away:
- How gratitude can anchor you in life’s toughest moments
- Why letting go is essential for personal growth
- The role of yoga, meditation, zen and tea in cultivating presence
- How death awareness can inspire meaningful living
I hope this episode resonates with you as much as it did with me. If it does, please share it with someone who could use a little more presence in their life. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review, it helps us bring more meaningful conversations like this to you.
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Dr Lauren Tober (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute, host of the A Grateful Life podcast and author of Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers.
Lauren developed the Mental Health Aware Yoga training to help yoga teachers make their classes safe, nourishing and transformative for all.
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