{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d8372d8368e20010ca45db/69efc88b26249124d555244d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Life Updates, Slowdowns & Hot Takes","description":"<p>After two intense weeks of our 300-hour immersion in Chicago, we’re finally sitting down to catch up, and a <em>lot</em> has happened.</p><p>Bradshaw shares the story behind his unexpected collarbone surgery and what it’s been like navigating recovery, forced stillness, and the mental challenge of slowing down. Giana opens up about eloping, celebrating at her baby shower, and stepping into a season of major life transition all at once.</p><p>From there, the conversation unfolds into something deeper- how life has a way of interrupting our plans, what happens when you stop forcing and start listening, and the strange little signs, synchronicities, and moments that make you wonder if something bigger is at play. We talk about trusting timing, finding love on your own timing, embracing change instead of resisting it, and the quiet wisdom that can come when life makes you slow down.</p><p>And because we can only stay serious for so long… we wrap things up with a little yoga game and start firing off our yoga hot takes- calling out trends, and truths from the yoga world that might ruffle a few feathers.</p><p>Part life update, part philosophy, part chaos- just the way we like it!</p><p><strong>Want to support our podcast? </strong><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/CAYAYogaSchool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Join our Patreon for extra content</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>** </strong><a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/300-hour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM</strong></a><strong> **</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🌊<strong> Upcoming Retreats</strong></p><ul><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/italy-retreat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026&nbsp;</a></li><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/portugal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>📚<strong> Read the Podcast Blog:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Funny Thing About Yoga</em> on Substack</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Us</strong></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thefunnythingaboutyoga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thefunnythingaboutyoga</a></p><p>School: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cayayogaschool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cayayogaschool</a></p><p>Hosts: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gianagambino\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@gianagambino</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bradshawwish\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bradshawwish</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌐 <strong>More Links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gianayoga.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gianayoga.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://bradshawwishyoga.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bradshawwishyoga.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cayayogaschool.com</a></p>","author_name":"C.A.Y.A. Yoga School"}