Episode 19: Brooke Lynn Heights - Ballerina, Show Girl, Supermodel, Ultimate Drag Queen and Incredible Human
In this episode Murn chats with Toronto native Brock Hayhoe who takes the stage and lights up the world as the magical Brooke Lynn Heights. Growing up in a Christian home, Brock would pray to be “normal” and it was clear that this Queen was born to stand OUT! From putting on ballet slippers as a young boy to owning the stage on RuPaul’s Drag Race, she is writing Herstory! Thank you for listening!
Episode 17: Murn and Dr. JPop on the pandemic, anti-racism, ally-ship and JOY
Let’s get it POPPIN! In this episode Dr. JPop shares on how she left a stable corporate job at the beginning of the pandemic to be an entrepreneur. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and with so much unknown, she has managed to ride the roller coaster of the pandemic AND create a platform, Building Allyship, where people can come to learn how to put anti-racism into action. She is a leader that calls us IN and reminds us to tap into joy while also doing the work. 💫 So much joy in this hour! We recorded this in November of last year and it’s relevant ALWAYS. Thanks for listening!
Episode 16: Murn: The Birthday Episode where she celebrates her 9/11 bday and reflects on the past year.
In this episode Murn shares about where she was on her 26th bday, 9/11/2001. She opens up and reflects on the past trip around the sun, with all of its ups and downs. She reminds us that while we [and the world] may be hurting, it’s still okay to celebrate. To remember what we have right here, rather than focus on what we don’t have. We must trust ourselves and this time that we are in together. Soak it up rather than wish it away. To be the light in a world that can feel so dark. 💡 Thank you for listening!
Episode 15: Tom Morales on the hospitality industry, Nashville and the state of the world
Tom is one of the coolest people I know and his care for people makes him even cooler. It’s that care and his entrepreneurial drive that has made him a local and global legend in the hospitality world, which looks quite different these days. As the owner of TomKats Catering Acme Feed & Seed and The Southern Steak & Oyster, he has an incredible story to share about where he’s been and the state of the world today.
Episode 14: Murn + Meditation
In this bonus episode Murn shares some of the benefits of stillness and meditation. This is perfect for all levels and no experience necessary! You’ll be guided through a short meditation as an opportunity to get present and wake up with fresh eyes. Happy meditating and Thank you for listening! 💡
Episode 13: Murn: From her Lie to her WHY and the gift of therapy
In this episode Murn shares about realizing her own stigma around therapy and how it has been a gift in her life in such a short time. Yoga, meditation, self inquiry and now therapy have opened her eyes to new ways of seeing and being. Thank you for listening!!
Episode 12: Kelly Carter + Lauren Farina O’Brien: life, yoga and growing through a pandemic
In this episode we laugh, we cry, we get really real. Lauren and Kelly share about life in Hendersonville and how yoga has shaped their life. From growing up in an all white town, to discovering the practice of yoga, to opening Shakti Power Yoga, to waking up to their systemic white privilege, these two are committed to doing the work and keep showing up. I love them and I’m so excited for you to hear their story. Thank you for listening!
Episode 11: Paige Elenson + Catherine Njeri: How yoga & community bring hope, even through a global pandemic
In this episode Catherine Njeri & Paige Elenson [of Africa Yoga Project] join from Nairobi, Kenya to share on what life has been like during the pandemic and how AYP has become the structure/safety net for their teachers and even their students & communities to help provide food, water, towels and basic needs as the main income of teaching yoga doesn’t exist right now.
Episode 10: Q Taylor: A journey from the streets of Memphis to being a leader in hospitality & the community
In this episode, Q shares with Murn about growing up in Memphis and the challenges that followed. It’s a story you don’t want to miss. From being homeless, to traumatic events to the people that lifted him up. Q reminds us that we can hear our own inner voice when we truly listen. He shares how his choices led him to this moment and that with faith and a few people that lift you up... anything is possible.
Episode 9: Murn: Inspiration from John Lewis and remembering our “why”
In this episode Murn shares a bit about the life and legacy of John Lewis and a quote of his that landed with her recently... sparking a conversation about our “why.” When we stand in our Truth and remember our why, we cannot be moved. “You are a light. You are the light.” -John Lewis 1940-2020
Episode 8: Ashley Brooke James: On being an entrepreneur and making health and wellness accessible to all
Murn and Ashely have an honest conversation around the yoga and wellness industry and also have a lot of fun (and maybe a little dancing... wait for it). “We are stronger together and if we can have these conversations more the better we are going to be as a city representing wellness” - Ashley Brooke James
Episode 7: Murn: On feeling it all, learning, unlearning and making the higher call at each next step
In this episode, Murn shares about what’s been going on the last few months on her own inner mission journey. From owning her biases, to uncomfortable conversations to breaking down to breakthrough. She’s learning to feel more and listen more generously. She’s unlearning how things have always been and learning how to be a better human. Thanks for listening!
Episode 6: Ericka Jones: Walking the road of courage to be a compassionate disrupter so that all feel valued
Murn and Ericka chat about how personal development & yoga can cultivate bravery, one step at a time, to walk the road of courage. Ericka is a Global Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Leader and she is on a mission to ensure all feel welcomed, valued & heard. She believes this takes courage & can also be done with compassion. How can we be more consciously inclusive and call each other in to live up to our higher selves?
Episode 5: Hannah Curlee Young: How limiting beliefs hold us back and her life after The Biggest Loser
Hannah and Murn chat about how life is isn’t really about losing, it’s about gaining. Murn met Hannah as she was training for the finale of the Biggest Loser and what seemed to be a chance meeting, turned out to be a game changer and lifelong friendship. Hannah’s energy for life is contagious and and her story is inspiring. She shares about her life as an athlete to being on The Biggest Loser to falling in love and to her greatest joy of being a Mom. Thank you for sharing Hannah and thank YOU for listening!
Episode 4: Derrick Billups Part 2
A lot has happened since Derrick and Murn last spoke... from the death of George Floyd to the riots and protests happening around the country. Derrick shares what life has been like for him and the hope for what’s to come. Here are some great resources and places to support: How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi, White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, I’m Still Here by Austin Channing, Gideons Army in Nashville, @teens.4.equality in Nashville have an organized another protest July 4th Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park 4pm.
Episode 3: Derrick Billups: Change is inevitable and enthusiasm is his middle name!
Derrick and Murn chat about the always present ups and downs of life and how he stays grounded with enthusiasm knowing that life is happening for him, not to him. This interview didn’t start out about race. Here at Inner Mission, we believe all are whole and complete and equal. At the same time, recent events and the loss of precious lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many others have shined a light on the oppression and hurt that have been here for centuries.
Episode 2: Erika Rich: Living for today!
In this episode Murn chats with Erika about life before and after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Erika, at age 25, was living in Nashville feeling fit & healthy when everything changed. When she heard the words, “you have 2 years to live,” her stress melted away and she started to truly live for today. Her next stop, St Lucia! Her wake up call can also be ours.💡
Episode 1: Murn & Gratitude
I can’t ask you to share your story without sharing mine. Today I share my story! It’s messy and it’s real. Today I share from how I rumbled with my Truth from a young age to pivotal moments in my life where I WOKE UP to what was inside of me all along. I also share a daily practice that gives me access to more ease, joy & light in my life. Thanks for listening!