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The Planted Yogi

The Planted Yogi

Written by: Dr. Ciara Martin
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 Welcome to The Planted Yogi—your go-to podcast for hitting refresh on life when burnout hits hard and joy feels like a distant memory. Hosted by Dr. Ciara Martin—wellness coach, yoga instructor, and literal expert in toxins (she’s got a PhD in toxicology, after all)—this podcast is where science meets self-care with a side of humor.

Each week, we dive into practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you recharge, reboot, and reclaim your inner badass. From mindfulness and movement to mastering your mental game, Dr. Martin dishes out real talk and real solutions to help you thrive. Plus, we bring in expert guests to share insights and inspiration for ditching burnout and reigniting your spark.

Feeling like a walking to-do list and wondering, “Who even am I anymore?” You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Tune in, reset, and start living the life you deserve. Hit that reset button with us on The Planted Yogi! Alternative & Complementary Medicine Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • 27: Transforming Pain into Purpose: Healing, Ayahuasca & Oasis Retreats with Francesca Chimulera

    27: Transforming Pain into Purpose: Healing, Ayahuasca & Oasis Retreats with Francesca Chimulera
    Sep 19 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Francesca Chimulera, founder of The Oasis Retreats, to explore what it means to turn personal pain into collective healing. Francesca opens up about the tragic loss that shaped her path, the bold decision to leave college, and her journey through ayahuasca ceremonies, nature immersion, and stroke recovery.

    What begins as a story of loss unfolds into a narrative of deep resilience, soulful transformation, and the power of healing in community. Francesca’s journey will inspire anyone navigating change, grief, or the call to create something meaningful from their own lived experience.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • Turning heartbreak into healing
    • The healing power of nature, solitude, and ceremony
    • Francesca’s journey with ayahuasca and plant medicine
    • Recovering from a stroke and finding purpose again
    • The birth and evolution of Oasis Retreats
    • Why community care is essential for transformation
    • Asking for help, owning your story & reclaiming your voice
    Follow Francesca on Instagram @francesca.chiamulera

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:05] Meet Francesca Chimulera: From pain to purpose
    [04:08] Leaving college and choosing a different path
    [12:07] Losing her partner: the heartbreak that shifted everything
    [15:30] Big Island healing: nature, solitude, and the soul
    [19:00] The seed of Oasis Retreats
    [19:42] Ayahuasca: ceremonies and inner transformation
    [27:02] Facing the unexpected: stroke and surrender
    [35:12] Recovery, resilience, and relearning life
    [42:57] Current healing practices and what’s next
    [48:51] The evolution of Oasis Retreats
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    59 mins
  • 28: The Breath Beneath the Song: Healing, Voice & Creative Balance with Rosalind Hayes

    28: The Breath Beneath the Song: Healing, Voice & Creative Balance with Rosalind Hayes
    Sep 12 2025
    In this heart-centered episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by voice and breath coach Rosalind Hayes for a rich conversation on the power of sound, self-expression, and honoring the full spectrum of womanhood.

    Rosalind shares her journey from performer to music therapist and entrepreneur, weaving through the joys and challenges of motherhood, especially while raising a neurodiverse child. Together, they explore how breathwork and voice serve as profound healing tools, unlocking emotion, easing anxiety, and reconnecting us to our truest selves.

    Whether you're navigating creative burnout, parenting challenges, or looking to reclaim your voice, this episode offers a deeply human invitation to pause, breathe, and begin again.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The emotional and therapeutic power of singing
    • Breathwork as a tool for nervous system regulation and expression
    • Neurodiversity, parenting, and building systems that support balance
    • Starting and growing a business while mothering
    • How voice and creativity foster self-awareness and personal growth
    • The importance of self-care, delegation, and asking for support

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:04] Exploring breath work, sound, and the voice-body connection
    [05:21] Rosalind’s path from performance to music therapy
    [12:50] Building a business while balancing motherhood
    [17:36] Navigating neurodiversity in parenting
    [22:09] The community & mission of Downingtown Music Academy
    [24:20] Voice, emotion & the release of held energy
    [32:48] Authenticity, breath, and reclaiming your voice
    [39:40] Teaching moments, healing through music
    [41:31] Final thoughts on balance, creativity & self-care
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    46 mins
  • 29: Healing in the Wild: Cancer, Somatic Processing & Mindful Reconnection with Korinne Akridge

    29: Healing in the Wild: Cancer, Somatic Processing & Mindful Reconnection with Korinne Akridge
    Sep 5 2025
    In this heartfelt episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined byKorinne Akridge, founder of Take Your Mind Outdoors, to explore what it truly means to heal after surviving cancer.

    Korinne shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, depression, and the disorientation that followed remission. Through somatic processing, nature immersion, and the teachings of Byron Katie, she found her way back into the body, and into a deeper relationship with life.

    Together, they explore the messy, non-linear path of healing, the importance of feeling your emotions, and why it’s okay to simply survive before you can thrive. This episode is an invitation to soften, reflect, and reconnect with nature, your body, and your truth.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The impact of cancer on identity, emotion & embodiment
    • Somatic healing as a way to process stored trauma
    • How the Work of Byron Katie helps unravel limiting beliefs
    • Why nature can be a co-regulator for the nervous system
    • The real meaning of survival and redefining “thriving”
    • Launching Take Your Mind Outdoors and healing in community
    To learn more, visit www.takeyourmindoutdoors.com/

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:05] Meet Korinne Akridge: A journey of healing through nature
    [05:23] How cancer disrupted identity and daily life
    [09:47] Learning to question thoughts with Byron Katie
    [13:47] The emotional toll of cancer treatment
    [21:59] Redefining what it means to survive vs. thrive
    [26:15] Somatic practices to move energy through the body
    [31:30] Creating Take Your Mind Outdoors as a healing venture
    [45:29] Integrating mind, body & nature into everyday healing
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    42 mins
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