A Stillness 2.0

Congratulations You're Burnt Out! (Now What?)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:01:33 GMT

In this episode Abi treats us to the ambience (ie. Illinois sounds) of mid-summer, and as a check in to learn more deeply about the issue of Burnout. But then specifically to also outline what healing and moving forward during deeply exploitative and trying times can look like. You'll want to have your notebook handy for this episode, with explanations for the patterns we find ourselves in, to how to build community that can sustain us- she holds back nothing from her years of working at the intersection of personal and communal wellness. So you if you're burnt out- congratulations! Here's your loving answer to "Now what?"

Marketing Healing is Problematic (We Need to Talk About Trauma)

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:20:21 GMT

In this episode Abi gets all the way up on the soapbox: how "Healing" is marketed is hella problematic, especially around the topics of trauma release, mindfulness, recovery, and embodiment. As a trauma informed yoga instructor and embodiment coach Abi walks through the red flags of much of the online advertising for "trauma informed" workshops, retreats, and online guides and clarifies what trauma healing typically, actually, looks like.

Have thoughts you'd like to share about the pod? contact Abi at "a stillness yoga" @gmail.com

Support the pod: patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

Self Love Again (The Glue of Integrated Healing)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:01:57 GMT

In this episode Abi talks about Self-Love. Again.

Discussed as the glue that holds all healing modalities in place, self-love yet again makes a topic appearance on the pod. A deep, ongoing source of compassion and curiosity, self-love serves as a foundation for self-care, healing, and inspiration. This episode ends with one of Abi's affirmations, from her poetry book, "Interwoven into Everything"- which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Interwoven-into-Everything-affirmations-scenes/dp/B0BXNF2MQK/

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

Support the Pod (and all of Abi's creative endeavors) at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Niyamas (Yoga Guidelines for Wellness Part 2)

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:40:21 GMT

In this episode Abi covers the second "branch" of a yoga practice, the Niyamas. These virtuous guidelines promote a "right use of energy", along with their prior "branch" partner- the Yamas. (Listen to Part 1 for more about them!). Like in Part 1, Abi offers embodied examples of how these observances have shaped her life. If you're interested in learning more, Abi highly recommends the book, "The Yamas and Niyamas" by Deborah Adele.

To support the pod: www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

Yamas (Yoga Guidelines for Living Well)

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:40:23 GMT

In this episode Abi gives a brief overview of the Yamas, the first "branch" of a yoga practice. As she goes over their ancient wisdom, meaning, and guidance, she also shares tangible examples of their embodiment in her own life. To learn more Abi definitely recommends, "The Yamas and Niyamas" by Deborah Adele.

To support the pod: www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell.

Yoga 101 (What Yoga is, What Yoga Isn't)

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:27:20 GMT

Join Abi, 500 E-RYT, YACEP, and a Trauma-Informed yoga teacher in this brilliant episode where she breaks down what your first in person yoga class may be like. She explains the spectrum of the yoga practice, and guides us through how yoga is ultimately a tool for self discovery and exploration.

Season 3 of A Stillness 2.0's theme is: Healing is not a place we arrive, it's a lifestyle we choose.

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio production by Abigail Jewell. You can support this ad-free podcast at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

How Far We've Come (Season 2 finale!)

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:47:38 GMT

In this episode Abi uses her own past years as a mirror for self reflection on growth, how much the pandemic changed things, and how wonderful it is to be witnessed. This is the season 2 finale! Reflect and consider along side our ritual loving host about just how freakin' far we've come!

All music by Jazz Honegger. All audio editing by Abigail Jewell. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Integrated Self Care (and Community Care!)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:40:07 GMT

In this episode Abi wanders around self care practices that don't fit the # or aesthetic but that unify her mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, in addition to ones that take care of her future and past self as well. If you've been feeling like an overly complex human being, this is the episode for you!

Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music by Jazz Honegger.

Third spaces and community links for further learning: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/

https://www.amazon.com/Celebrating-Third-Place-Inspiring-Communities/dp/1569246122/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428518107&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=elebrating+the+Third+Place%3A+Inspiring+Stories+about+the+%22Great+Good+Places%22+at+the+Heart+of+Our+Communities

Grumpy Growth Edges (When Self Love Calls Us Out, On Ourselves)

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:43:00 GMT

In this episode Abi discusses her past year and how in listening to her body her diet began to change for the better- all as a person who hates diet culture. In untangling her more stubborn values from her actual bodily needs she covers how change takes time, guidance, and how her intuition is never wrong. CW: Diets; Autoimmune/chronic inflammation

Sustainable Travel (Sustainable Citizen 110)

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 02:44:46 GMT

In this episode Abi explores (literally) ways we can travel, near and far from home, with sustainability in mind. She also shares some of her favorite elements from past trips and how traveling slower, and with more intersectionality has been so rewarding.

Support Abi's work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

All audio production by Abigail Jewell. Music by Jazz Honegger.

It's A Start (Poems about re-learning Love)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:51:39 GMT

It's A Start available for purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT8RBSP8

In this episode Abi shares how this most recent poetry collection came to be, and wrestles with both the hope and hurt of living in 2024.

All music by Jazz Honegger. All production by Abigail Jewell.

It's 2024! (Compassionate Resolutions and Actual Self-Care)

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:38:56 GMT

Abi shares how the end of 2023 landed for her, her New Years Resolutions for 2024, and why growth must be gentle. She also shares what actual self-care looks like for her this year, and discusses allowing life to be messy and meaningful.

This podcast is made possible through Patreon Sacred Supporters: www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music by Jazz Honegger

Marketing, No Buy, and Enoughness

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:34:51 GMT

In this episode Abi discusses why she's found No Buy practices so empowering, how pervasive marketing is, and what it might look like to build rituals around a sense of "Enough."

This podcast is made entirely possible through Patreon Sacred Supporters www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Editing by Abigail Jewell, Music by Jazz Honegger

I WROTE A BOOK! (Memoir Excerpt)

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:40:27 GMT

I fully recognize that the story of a young woman deconstructing her evangelical christian upbringing is not going to interest everyone, but maybe there's more overlap in our stories than we think... listen in to get to know more about Abi, her writing journey, and why Abi thinks this work is so important to share. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Led-Me-Out-Redefining/dp/B0CHL7K31N/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1695245621&refinements=p_27%3AAbigail+Jewell&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Abigail+Jewell#detailBullets_feature_div

Eco is Not an Aesthetic (Sustainable Citizen 110)

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:27:08 GMT

I know I'm not the only one who desires to be a sustainable citizen, but who also gets overwhelmed by all the latest tech, news, and (let's face it) fads for eco-choices. I'm currently studying sustainability and business, and in this episode I share 1) how I learned small ways the average citizen CAN make a big difference 2) how to resist consumerism and 3) poetry written for the fellow anti-consumerist eco rebel. This episode has it all, enjoy!

Witnessing (Intuitive Card Reading Part 2)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:52:18 GMT

In this Witnessing episode Abi uses her tarot cards as a way to ground, reconnect with her intuition, and find clarity around a life event, and the emotions she associates with them. You can follow and support all of Abi's work at patreon.com/abigailjewell

Intuitive Card Reading Part 1 (Playful Self Reflection)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:41:20 GMT

Ever been curious about Tarot? This episode is for you! Abi talks through how she found and got into card readings, and how she recommends starting a personal card reading practice. In part two of this topic she'll do a personal reading and talk us through it!

Resources: 78 Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel Pollock

Tarot for the Wild Soul, Lindsey Mack

You can follow and find, and support, more of Abi's work at patreon.com/abigailjewell

Self (-Sabotage and -Care)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:37:25 GMT

It's been a minute! But it's okay. We live on a burning planet, in failing economic systems, all just trying to do the best we can with what we have. Abi explores how her mental health issues aren't always a bad thing, how them remind her to love the little things, and little things she's implemented to help her find the ground, and her heart. To learn more about Abi and support her work visit patreon.com/abigailjewell

Radical Self Love (And the Inadequacies of the English Language)

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:58:20 GMT

So what is like to love yourself? Like, really? In this episode Abi shares some of her deconstruction around self-love and perfection, and how reconnecting wit her body (as a place to constantly pour love into) altered the course of everything.

Some resources suggested:

The work of Adrienne Maree Brown, especially their interview on the StyleLikeU YouTube channel

The work of Sonya Renee Taylor, especially her book The Body is Not an Apology

The work of Dr. Hillary McBride, especially her book The Wisdom of Your Body

"Perfection" poem read at the end from Abi's poetry book FOUND

Witnessing #2 (Compassionately Curious)

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 06:00:17 GMT

Abi once again invites you to a fly on the wall of her inner world- not because the view is all that great, but because with some self-compassion she can uncover that which has felt nagging and unsettling.

Abi is NOT a medically licensed therapist or medical provider. Witnessing episodes are intended for communal inspiration only!

You are a F*cking Delight (Needs and Things)

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:00:18 GMT

In this episode Abi waxes poetic about how she learned she actually had very reasonable needs, and how she's learning to get them fulfilled. Listen for the honesty, stay for the affirmations. You are a freaking joy, and deserve such.

House Witch (Seasonal Ritual)

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:28:53 GMT

Leaning into astrology, Abi weaves through ritual ideas for seasonal shifts, especially tied to hearth and home. Privileged to be a house wife, this episode reminds us that even the mundane can be sacred. Come for the witchy-talk, stay for the anti-witch-tok soap box. Refresh your ritual ideas, and work your magic loves.

Creativity (An Indulgent Episode)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:42:41 GMT

Creativity- where does Abi get it from, and why does it feel holy? In this "read aloud" episode Abi shares chapter 2 of the draft "I Do Not Exist To Be Solved: A Manifesto and Toolkit for No Longer Proving" and shares a bit about how her creative works come into being, and what she has planned for 2023

Witnessing (Processing Holistically)

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:23:19 GMT

In this episode I walk through and talk through my personal exploration of habit breaking/ building by breathing, stretching, and speaking aloud my internal dialogue around healthy and unhealthy coping skills. Envisioning taking the best care of my breath, body and being. An insightful look at the holistic process of bearing witness to myself.

All music by Jazz Honegger. All production by Abigail Jewell. Supported by Patreon Sacred Supporters: www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Supportive Routines (Abi's Morning and Evening)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:35:29 GMT

In this episode Abi shares her new found appreciate for morning and evening routines, celebrating the small wins of habit building and explaining how she discovered what "stuck" and how she makes these moments as intuitive and supportive as possible.

This podcast is supported entirely by Patreon Sacred Supporters, at patreon.com/abigailjewell

All music is by Jazz Honegger, Production is by Abigail Jewell.

Breath and Boundaries (A Holiday Toolkit)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:53:50 GMT

In this moment of pause Abi shares the language she's found most helpful for forming, informing and receiving boundaries. She also shares how her internal boundaries remove seeking for approval. This episode offers a place to breathe and to absorb some guidance for growing through family disfunction. Happy Holidays!

Growth Cannot be Constant (Permission to Drop In)

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:38:04 GMT

Sharing the glowing energy after an intention setting gathering, conversations with women who take up space, and a poem that grounds me when I forget that growth is not constant. Rest is your right, and you have permission to drop in, breathe deep, and recover from the upheaval of Covid-19.

Retreat (A guided practice in "giving up the fight")

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:16 GMT

This episode flows a little differently, and is a peak into the kind of content I create over on Patreon, and within my face-to-face classes and workshops. This is purely invitational! We're always in seasons of Retreat, just as we're not always in helpful seasons of fighting for something. If you feel like you've been fighting, gearing up to battle, just to have the ability to function this episode is for you!

There's a journaling guide available to Patreon Sacred Supporters at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell ($5/mo)

Books recommended if this practice resonated with you:

The Yamas and Niyamas, especially the chapters on Ahimsa: nonviolence,

Svadhyaya: self study, and Ishvara Pranidhana: surrender, byDeborah Adele

Wintering, by Katherine May

Burnout, by Amelia & Emily Nagoski

Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, by Chögyam Trungra

All Music by Jazz Honegger. All production by Abigail Jewell. A Stillness 2.0 partners with Sacred Supporters via Patreon at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Thrifting Clothing (Hot Takes and Tips)

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:08:40 GMT

Whether you are curious about how to start, tips to make a thrifting trip more enjoyable, or just want to vicariously geek out with a fellow thrifter, listen up!

With a couple exceptions, I have worn only thrifted clothing for the last 8 years! I am passionate about using up and reusing whenever possible. All the opinions expressed here are solely my own, but I'm hopeful they can offer a bit of inspiration or guidance for those wanting to shift shopping habits from buying new to buying used.

All Music by Jazz Honegger. All production by Abigail Jewell. A Stillness 2.0 partners with Sacred Supporters via Patreon at www.patreon.com/abigailjewell

Jealousy (I'm Back!)

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:05:11 GMT

How being jealous showed me where I wasn't letting myself show up, and how I'm learning to say no (without apologizing for it).

New Moons (This One, and Ritual Ideas)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:21:28 GMT

In this episode Abi explores why she enjoys connecting with new moons, how a lunar calendar can help us connect with the earth's cycles- and our own. She also explores simple rituals, and how the daily is still sacred.