The Storytellers Podcast: Elevating Your Life Through Inspiring, Unexpected Moments
Join Mindset Coach and Wellness Professional, Marcia Hoffheins, for real discussions that connect us to our humanness. Everyday people share everyday stories, finding life shifts in unexpected moments that heal, connect, and transform lives.
Episodes
Yoga South Rewind: Community, Change, and the Classes That Shaped Us
In this episode I reunite with longtime student and teacher Cindy Brewer-Purser to reminisce about Yoga South and the wider Charlotte yoga scene. They explore studio life in the 2000s, the shift from hot/Bikram and Kundalini styles to gentler, community-focused classes, memorable teachers and workshops, and how those experiences shaped their personal and teaching journeys.
Through laughter and can
From Bikram to Belonging: The Yoga South Transformation
I'm here with my dear friend Dori Fusaro to recount the rise of Yoga South (formerly Yoga of Matthews), the studio takeover, and how a small yoga space grew into a tight-knit community. They reflect on memorable teachers, transformative classes, and the personal bonds formed through practice.
The episode highlights studio life in Charlotte during the early 2000's - teacher trainings, eclectic clas
Rediscovering Yoga South: How a Small Studio Built Big Community
I'm excited to sit down with former student Allie to reminisce about Yoga South in Charlotte — a studio defined by 90-minute classes, chanting, community rituals, and teachers who prioritized connection and healing over fitness trends.
We discuss how the studio’s slow, intentional approach shaped lifelong practices, the role of assists and music, and why fostering welcoming, non‑competitive space
From Breakups to Broadway: How a Rainy Night Sparked a 1,800-Mile Love
I get to interview a couple near and dear to my heart.
It's not always sunshine and roses - and Matt & Angela teach us every day what it's like to be in the work and our human-ess. I love this heartfelt conversation about how two people found each other amid divorce, distance and personal transformation.
We follow along with Angela and Matthew’s first meeting in New York, the challenges of l
From AOL to Row House: A Friendship That Built a Fitness Community
This one is soooo fun - I get to sit down with my LONG TIME friend Ellen to trace her journey from AOL days to co-founding a Row House franchise. We discuss moving back home, balancing family and full-time jobs, franchise training, and the delay and pivot caused by COVID.
The episode highlights building community through boutique fitness, staff development, local impact, and perseverance as Ellen
From Bottom to Breath: Joel’s Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Yoga
Part 2 of our conversation with Joel is live now! his personal journey from addiction and emotional lows through 12-step recovery into a life reshaped by yoga, meditation, and community.
He discusses pivotal turning points—the emotional “bottom,” spiritual experiences, teacher training, and finding purpose—and how daily practices helped him reconnect with himself and serve others.
Find Joel: www.f
It's all from the heart: Sarah Frick
In today's conversation I sit with Sarah and recall a time that shaped us both - in many similar ways. Sarah and I have a heartfelt conversation about building yoga studios, teaching, mentorship, and community—tracing the journey from early classes in Charlotte to growing studios in Charleston, and the role of storytelling, humility, and inclusion in their work.
Sarah has always been a force and
Yoga South: Finding Home on the Mat
Marcia sits down with former student of Yoga South - Stephanie Welch Stephanie Welch about her experiences at Yoga of Matthews (Yoga South). They recall the welcoming studio atmosphere, early morning classes, and how the practice offered community, grounding, and healing during life transitions.
They discuss teacher training, the art of teaching, and the lasting impact of yoga as a way to get ba
Memories from Yoga South: Dawn and the Yoga Sisters
Dawn sits down with me to revisit her time at Yoga South. This conversation (and those to follow) are two longtime friends revisiting the warmth and community of Yoga South, sharing memories of beloved teachers, transformative workshops, and the rituals that healed them — from 108 sun salutations to quiet savasana. It's where she found her "yoga sisters"
We reflect on how yoga culture has shifted,
You're Enough: Dawn Thompson’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Purpose
In this episode Dawn Thompson shares her powerful story of growing up with abandonment, battling addiction and weight struggles, experiencing painful relationships and an abortion, and ultimately finding healing through faith and personal development.
She explains how those experiences led her to start the You Are Enough movement, the work she does to help women and children, and the ongoing pract
Yoga South: From Heartbreak to Harmony: Marcia's Yoga Journey
In this heartfelt episode, Marcia takes us on a journey through her personal and professional evolution in the yoga community. From her first brave step into a yoga studio in Charlotte to the establishment of Yoga South, she explores the power of storytelling and the deep connections made along the way.
Marcia candidly shares the challenges and joys of running a yoga studio, reflecting on the chan
Embracing Menopause: Let's Talk About it!
Welcome to a candid discussion on a topic that affects all women: menopause. If you're aged between 35 and 52, this is your safe space to learn, share, and embrace the changes in your body. Marcia shares personal insights and actionable advice on handling this journey confidently.
Discover the importance of self-advocacy, finding the right healthcare support, and essential lifestyle changes like s
Finding Light in the Shadows: A Journey of Recovery and Rebirth
Welcome back to Storytellers Let's Talk About It with your host, Marcia Hoffheins. In this heartfelt episode, Marsha sits down with Joel Gough, a remarkable individual whose journey of recovery and self-discovery offers profound insights into the human experience.
Joel opens up about his early life, growing up in a strict religious environment, and the resulting internal conflicts he faced. As he
From Survival to Self-Love: Emily's Transformative Journey
In this episode of Storytellers Let's Talk About It podcast, host Marcia Hoffheins welcomes Emily, an inspiring entrepreneur and single mother. Emily shares her incredible journey of transformation, from struggling with life challenges to embracing self-love and authenticity. Discover how Emily navigated through the hardships of divorce, single motherhood, and the loss of her father, finding stren
Embracing Vulnerability with Pam Campbell: A Journey of Growth and Connection
Welcome to another new episode of the new season, where we have a wonderful guest, Pam Campbell, a fitness and nutrition coach renowned for her unfiltered and authentic presence. In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of vulnerability and authenticity. Pam shares her transformative journey of embracing vulnerability, how it fostered personal growth, and the impact it had on her relationship
Unveiling Lori's Journey: Everything is Possible
**This episode discusses the sensitive topic of eating disorders. If you or someone you love are struggling please use resources available to you. Some are:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/
https://mentalhealthhotline.org/eating-disorder-hotline/
In this emotionally charged episode, join us as we delve into the incredible journey of Lori March, a yogi and guiding light for many. L
Empowering Women at Any Age with Anna Clough
WE ARE BACK BACK BACK!
Welcome to the new season of the Storytellers, aka Let's Talk About It podcast! In this episode, we kick off with Anna, the young and dynamic founder of Strong and Healthy, a health and wellness coaching business focused on empowering women. At just 22, Anna shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges in fitness and nutrition, debunking myths about age-related wisdo
The Self Worth Experience: Renee Novello
Part 2 of the pod with Renee Novello is back.
We micro-dosed with her in the first episode of this series - and now we are exploring the ideas around self worth and how this new tool allowed her to be more present and in the moment with her work, her family and herself as she tapped into a deeper state of self-love, self-care and self-worth.
Take a listen!
Connect with Renee:
www.reneenovello.com
The Path to Freedom: Renee Novello
Mental Clarity and Well-Being Breakthroughs don't have a one size fits all solution. It shouldn't. That's the truth. Renee is no stranger to the pod. We spoke last spring about our journey's through mlm land, human design, lessons from our mats and so many other things.
Today she joins me in episode 1 of 3 to discuss her path to discovering micro-dosing and the freedom she has found in her daily
Journey through Motherhood Part 2:Casey Crow Taylor
Unable to conceive. No real resources to be found. Feeling alone. Feeling like your body is failing you and no one talking about it - You feel isolated and like well - something is terribly wrong with you.
We had the super models to follow. There is a twisted mentality behind what it looks like to be a new mom - and yet, your broken.
Or so you think.
Take a listen to episode 2 of this 3 part seri
A Journey through Motherhood: Casey Crowe Taylor
I didn't know what to label this one - but I think knowing the full story (as I know it from Casey) it really is her journey to, through and in motherhood. But not just motherhood - Motherhood with complexities. The real motherhood story that so many of us do not discuss with each other.
In this episode, Casey will share with us her journey with miscarriage, exploring IVF, almost giving up, the mo
Transitions
In the final talk with Coleen we talk about transitions and being --- (wait for it) PRESENT. How we hold on, go fast and forget to be in the middle. Often times called the "messy middle" and I think we need to just remove the messy and talk about it being "present"and all we know. Well, here we go. Let's dig in one more time with the delightful Coleen as we share this crazy fun conversation on tra
The Body Holds the Wisdom
It's our second chat with Coleen in a series of 3. We sit down to discuss the idea of somatic wisdom. We hear all the time how the body knows more than the brain. In fact, it seems like this far fetched concept until you start to really pay attention and listen. Our bodies are "walking libraries" designed to lead the way. We can look at it as stored trauma and we can look at it as stored wisdom.
The Both|And: with Coleen Clement
Balck/White. Right/Wrong. Good/Bad. Happy/Sad. For years we are taught to distinguish between things and label it one way or another. AND what if we can hold space and allow for both sides to exist inside of our bodies and minds to allow for a full experience?
Another great series of conversations coming at you with Coleen Clement to bring us into the somatic experiences that will allow us to be f
MUST BE THE MONEY: PART 3
Annnnnd we wrap it all up. Discipline. What's the end goal and what do we want for ourself? How do you get from point a to b. Behavior on how you spend money is an intentional daily practice - and it's a one that we so often dismiss and over look on the way to where we are going. Balancing living in the present - and working towards our futures is a tough subject that takes a lot of courage and te
MUST BE THE MONEY: PART 2
We continue this great conversation about money and boy we go deep.
Judgement. Pain Points. Trust. Why Angela founded Valkyrie. Her desire to help people. What's the story vs the real pain points. My gosh - it's so intertwine with mindset, personal belief systems and emotions.
Once again, we are tuning in to a second part in the three part series where we talk M O N E Y. And no, this isn't just f
Must be the MONEY
Money. It's a topic y'all - and it's a conversation that is so necessary. Get ready for a series of conversations with Angela Goodman, Profit First Money Consultant, Entrepreneur and woman on a journey with her own healing. I am lucky to call Angela a friend - and you will soon hear why.
Money runs deep. Our wounds, our beliefs and often times - our health. Yes, our health. How we take care of ou
Starting Over (Again)
Something that I always was "afraid" to do was start/stop - out of fear of judgement. However, as I mature in myself (not necessarily age) but in truly owning my own energetic blueprint - I could actually careless. These days, I'm just doing more of what makes me happy and if that means I start something again that I said "never again" to - then so be it! So, here we are, a new cycle of podcasting
Evolution: A conversation with Olivia Howard
Olivia Howard is more than any "title" I could assign to her or that she might be known as. I say this every time - but you need to listen to Olivia speak. I'm releasing this episode as is - even though her sound cut's out - I toyed with re-doing it - but what she offers is so rich, it was so in the minute and she's truly magical. Will you believe that she's only turning 30 here in a short few day
Renee Novello and the Layers of Healing beyond the Burnout
Renee Novello, Empath, Intuitive Channel, Human Design Reader and Guide - we sit down and talk about what success looks like? Shoulding, or Shouldn'ing. Rejecting the status quo - wanting to be in the stuff, but also not so much. We get into Human Design (of course). We talk about being in pursuit of "earning" our place here in this world and the burnout. What the journey has given to us and taugh
We are back and Marcia is 50!
Oh Hey - We're back - a month late, but who's paying attention. Only me, just me - I'm the only one who knew my plan was to relaunch season 4 last month. But here we are 1 month out - yup just me. Episode 1 - Season 4 is my 50th birthday musings. I talk about giving less Fucks - and when we decide it's true. Access to all the information we now have readily at our fingertips and not forming attach
Jen Sissler: Matters of the Heart
On today's episode - Jen opens up, cracks open her chest so we can see, hear and feel her heart. No stone goes unturned in this conversation. In fact, I feel like we should have a part 2 - because I know for a fact - there is a lot more. From losing her dad, to her whole identity through a divorce that rocked her Soul - Jen takes us on the journey of healing her relationship to self, her past, her
Infertility, Adoption and becoming a family with Kathleen Ward
It's one of those stories you feel honored to hold space for and honestly - I didn't even feel ready to have this conversation. Kathleen brings such a delightful steadiness to this conversation that it makes you feel empowered and ready to do whatever it takes - including - slowing down, taking risks and pressing in on deep faith, trust and hope.
Kathleen's journey is one that I hope you will emb
The Love of a Lifetime: A talk with Vicky Noufal
Vicky Noufal is by far one of the most inspiring and influential women I've had the privilege to know from a far in my local community. Her story touched my family long before we met and her continual ability to inspire through sharing her unfiltered raw story is by far one of my most favorite things to see.
I was honored to sit with Vicki as she told her love story and how it continues to shap
Let’s talk Intimacy, Energy, Yoga + More: A conversation with Jenny Busco
I'm so excited to be sitting down with a literal sister. Jenny Busco - *Jenny from the block* or the *cuse* - OMG this girl. I've known her for what seems like a lifetime. We settle in to talk about the world of yoga, the evolution of us. We talk about the uncomfortable process of stepping into the yoga studio, intimacy when you grew up in Syracuse NY and literally just were trying to survive.
We
Own your inner power. Own your strength
What's your purpose? What's your dharma? These two big questions keep us cycling, spinning and well it can make you go NUTSO!
What if you are already naturally doing it - and you don't need the job, the house, the fitness routine to prove it?
Coleen and I sit down and talk about this big idea. How a lot of times we get lost in the searching and literally it's right there under our nose the entir
SHIFTED: Growth found in Human Design
Allyson Blaine is no stranger to the pod. We have heard from her before - back in season 1. She's also no stranger to having to dig in during uncomfortable moments.
This past year was no joke for most of us - but as a new(ish) Small Business Owner - who adopted someone else's store+ identity - the work was deep and well - personal.
Ally dug in on a personal level to find growth, inspiration and ab
Episode 3: The Manifestation Conundrum
Breakthroughs. Vision Boards. Expanders. Inner Child. Shadow.
Wake up at 3am and drink green juice. Meditate. Practice Yoga.
It's all so overwhelming and most of the time, the Wellness/Personal Growth world makes all of this sound so unattainable and quite frankly - unachievable. In a world where now everyone is a self proclaimed guru of the secret to success, we can feel lost and even overwhel
Breaking down to Breaking through
Want to talk about running shoes? Messing up a good Bananabread?
Don’t care ? Ok skip the first 40 seconds. Maybe skip over the banana bread rant - Or listen. Because somehow this simple chat is ironically relevant to the conversation.
A little talk with my dear friend Coleen Clement and some thoughts on Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, Manifestation and MORE.
We talk about everything from too mu
Let your Story be an HONOR to share - a talk with Nancy Barrows
Sit down and grab a cup of coffee.
This talk is LEGIT! Literally as we are talking, as Marcia sit's with Nancy, her whole life unfolds before her eyes. Just when you think you might know someone, there is always another layer, another detail. We talk about divorce, buying a home, abuse, finding yourself and so much more in this episode. Season 3 is coming in strong!
Putting herself out there on Li
Season 3, Episode 1: We're Back!
We are BAAACCCK! Marcia sits down and talks about her 2021 journey thus far and where she's been. From taking a break, to learning about human design, to a total system shut down (physically) and more changes. Suffering is a gift, and can be exactly the breakthrough that is necessary for each of us.
Resources: www.teppernutrition.com
Human Design: Free Chart: https://www.jovianarchive.com/get_you
Month of Gratitude - Talk with Casey
Gratitude Journaling and keeping promises to yourself: A Conversation with Casey Crowe Taylor.
Month of Gratitude - Talk with Kristi
Finding Gratitude in the unexpected moments and grounding rituals to anchor your day: A conversation with Kristi Littman.
Month of Gratitude - Talk with Olivia
Gratitude: Staying in the feeling and not waiting for the other shoe to drop; attracting abundance through Generosity: A conversation with Olivia Howard.
Month of Gratitude - Talk with Marcia
Gratitude for the challenge.
Talk with Raquel
Raquel and I sit down .. chat, laugh, and well, heal some stuff LIVE and in person.
We talk about the power of influence and how it shaped our early interactions.
We talk mental health, friendship, and so much more!
Talk with Casey Crowe Taylor
On today's pod, Casey Crowe Taylor joins Marcia for discussion around motherhood, entrepreneurship and ..... ooooo TOXIC POSITIVITY. Hot damn. This one is good! Let's goooo!
Talk with Lauren Price
Marcia sits down with Lauren Price, Food Blogger extraordinaire, friend, student and inspiration to discuss the ins and outs of taking a chance on herself, leaving things behind and the support it took to launch her company www.floraandvino.com.
Talk with Chris Goode
Chris Goode is not your average transformation coach. He's a bold, vulnerable voice in a time where transparency is EVERYTHING. Marcia get's this great opportunity to have a really vulnerable talk with Chris - and in this hour long episode (seriously, listen through the whole thing) You will leave it with a NEW perspective on life, love and the pursuit of living a full life!
Talk With Veenu Keller
Storytellers season 2 podcast is BACK!
Marcia sits down with Veenu Keller. Marcia & Veenu met in a Rise Up challenge group earlier this year! (See, guys, social media ain't all that bad). Veenu does NOT hold back in this episode. They talk about addiction, abuse, finding your power, hitting the bottom (1, 2, 3 .. oh heck numerous times). Veenu is inspiring, authentic and well, you guys don't want
The Story of Dad
A year ago, Marcia recorded the first episode of this podcast - reflecting on her mom's life, passing and how it was a pivotal moment in her life. Little did she know, 4 short months later, she would be grieving the loss of her father and burying him on her birthday. On May 22, her father would have been 75 years old... here's her conversation about Rick...
The Story of Mez
In this episode marcia celebrates her first daughter Melissa. She recounts some funny moments from pregnancy, talks about bringing her home, who Mez is as a young woman and more sweet sentiments to celebrate Mez turning 20!
Dorie
Marcia met Dorie on her 5 year journey in Charlotte NC. Really, one of the highlights of her time in NC! We talk motherhood, finding yourself, the role yoga plays in healing and so much more. So much goodness packed into this juicy conversation.
Ally Blane
Finding your truth and your power as a young 20 something is a rarity. Ally sits down with Marcia to talk to us about moving through depression, forging your own path, finding yourself in the yoga room, traveling into the center of your heart and meeting yourself where you are.
Tris Thorp | Cycles
Marcia sits down with long time friend and teacher, Tris Thorp, to talk about life's twists and turns, finding the silver lining, losing love, finding hope and stepping into living your dream.
Mariah's Move
A long distance relationship, a cross country move, an uncertain start to a beautiful journey - this podcast is a must listen. Mariah shares the nitty gritty details about falling in love online, moving while mourning the loss of her new husbands friend... well, just take a listen - this pod is one to save.
Interlude
Survival
Marcia reminisces on "being forgotten" or "not being on time" and how this has impacted her life today.
Going Home
Sometimes you just have to go home - to remember who you've always been.. or who you thought you were! How growth and perspective can completely change the story of YOU. College Reunion - reconnecting - and reconciling some lasting impressions... Take a listen
Contract Or Expand
Storytelling can do 1 of 2 things. 1 it can inspire. 2 it can repel. Simple. Marcia talks about being left to wait for her dad coming to pick her up - not like once, twice, but numerous times! And how one time when she tried to open up to someone... well... tune in and take a listen.
The Story of Mom
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Marcia is no stranger to this - but the news she received on Friday, May 28 - was not the new she was expecting - nor was anyone. In this podcast Marcia tells us the story of losing her mom. The dreams that tried to show her the way to Finding her way. And reconciling her own humaness.
Take a listen.
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