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The Youthful Older Yogi

Yogi Host and founder of SHARE YOGA, MJ Waddell, explores staying youthful in mind and body after 50. An E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, practitioner and educator for over 25 years, she advocates for movement, creativity and not missing the best years ahead. Real conversations with wellness pros and older yogis who still Down-Dog and dig it! Two episodes a month. Become a listener and supporter https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218834/supportWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theYOY50

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18:35

Teaching Authentically in Divided Times

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/10/25

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! In this episode: MJ explores what it means to stay true to yourself as a yoga teacher (and as a human being) in times that can feel divided, uncertain, and sometimes just plain loud. You’ll hear about: The challenge of balancing authenticity with sensitivity in the yoga roomNavigating faith, spirituality, and language around the divine in classHow to bring the yamas, niyamas, and deeper teachings of yoga into modern practice with...

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16:25

Aging, Yoga & the Super-Ager Science

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/10/11

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! In this episode of The Youthful Older Yogi, MJ dives deep into what it really means to age well — not just in years, but in purpose, vitality, and joy. She shares the latest science on healthy aging, what researchers look for when predicting long-term wellness, and how optimism can help you live not just longer, but better longer. You’ll hear about: 🧘‍♀️ Why it’s never too late to start yoga — and how simple movements can ...

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18:37

Why I Share Yoga -- On and Off the Mat

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/09/27

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! When it comes to yoga, sharing what we practice, what we learn, and even what we wrestle with creates a ripple effect far beyond the mat. In this episode of The Youthful Older Yogi, MJ shares the story of how ShareYoga began, the importance of generosity in teaching, and the wisdom she continues to learn from her own practice, her students, and other teachers. Sharing, after all, is serving—and it’s one of the most powerful...

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23:58

Teaching After 50

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/09/06

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Yoga Teaching After 50: The Tech, the Truth, and Why I Keep Going Description: Back in the 80s, I was teaching aerobics in the Jane Fonda era—yes, leotards and leg warmers included. By the mid-90s, I fell in love with yoga and soon began teaching. Fast forward to 2025, and yoga teaching looks very different. Studios want numbers, social media wants constant content, and if you’re over 50, it can feel like you’re being left b...

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19:54

Is Breath Boring?

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/08/23

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Breathing—it’s something we do all day, every day, without thinking. But what happens when we do think about it? Turns out, the benefits are anything but boring. In this episode of The Youthful Older Yogi, MJ explores and shares the surprising science of conscious breathing. You’ll hear: 🌬️ Fun facts about your amazing respiratory system🏥 MJ’s post-surgery story and why doctors gave her a spirometer📊 Research comparing conscious

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21:01

Welcome Yourself Back

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2025/08/09

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Have you ever stepped away from your yoga practice—or any passion or routine—because of injury, illness, or just… life? Me too. After living with advanced arthritis and undergoing a double hip replacement (yes, both hips!), I’m experiencing yoga like it’s brand new—because in many ways, it is. In this episode, I share my story of how my asana practice changed, how I leaned into other limbs of yoga like breath and meditation,...

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36:07

Time to Nurture and Nourish

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/07/26

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you!🎙️ In this episode, MJ invites you to hit pause on your go-go-go life and say yes to something deeply restorative: the Nurture & Nourish Retreat, happening this September on beautiful Bald Head Island, NC.You’ll hear all the details about this “Only If You Want To” kind of retreat—laid-back, low-key, and lovingly curated for women who crave rest, reconnection, and really good food. MJ and Terri share the science behind why time in

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15:05

The Hip Chronicles--Episode # 5: Hip,Hip Hooray!

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/07/12

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! 🎙️ This episode is the big one—Surgery Day. In Hip, Hip Hooray, I take you behind the curtain (literally) of the operating room and share what it felt like to finally arrive at the day I’d been mentally prepping for and nervously circling for months. I knew it was the right choice. I had the research, the second opinions, the pre-op yoga practice, the calming breaths. And still—my heart pounded, and a very real part of me wa...

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10:06

The Hip Chronicles--Episode #4: From Om to OMG:...

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/06/28

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! When you hit play on this, I’ll be two days post-op, resting with two brand new hips (and probably packed in ice and filled with a relaxed euphoria thanks to pain meds). But this short episode was recorded two and a half weeks before surgery — in the thick of it. I was overwhelmed, anxious, and buried under a mountain of insurance calls and logistics. I share all of that here, honestly and unfiltered. This episode is for anyone na...

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54:42

The Hip Chronicles --Episode #3: The Flexible Mayor:...

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/06/14

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! In this episode, I sit down with Julie Domaratz — Mayor of Fairport, NY, fellow yogi, and proud owner of two titanium hips. Nine years ago, Julie underwent the exact procedure I’m about to have: a double anterior hip replacement. And let me tell you — her story is a masterclass in self-advocacy, resilience, and hope. Julie shares: 🦴 The first signs something wasn’t quite right 😨 The fears and hesitation around getting...

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49:15

The Hip Chronicles Episode: Episode #2 No Pain, No...

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/05/24

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! 🎙️In this keep-it-real episode of The Hip Chronicles, I sit down with my friend and hip hero Wendy Lopez-Swiatek, who just recently had her hip replaced. Wendy is no stranger to putting her body to work—she was a competitive swimmer and field hockey player, and she spent 36 years as a USPS mail carrier. Yep, this woman’s hips have seriously earned their retirement package. We talk about the real stuff no one warns you about: The

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23:19

The Hip Chronicles--Episode #1 Before the New Hips

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/05/10

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Episode 1: Before the New Hip – Hopes, Fears, and Weird Reactions Welcome to the very first episode of The Hip Chronicles — where I’m documenting my journey through hip replacement surgery with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of curiosity. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why I decided to start this series (hint: it’s not just about the hip)What it feels like to face major surgery for the first timeMy biggest hopes and my very real f...

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39:17

Teaching with Confidence

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/04/26

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Ever had a student quietly confess something right before class—“I just had surgery”… “I’ve never done yoga before”… “I can’t get up and down from the floor”… or list off a medical condition you’ve never even heard of? Cue internal freak-out. 😳 In this episode, I share real fears yoga teachers face—especially when we worry we don’t know enough to support our students safely. I'll share some personal stories, practical tools, and

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32:32

Yoga Guilt

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/04/12

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Ever felt like you're not yoga-ing hard enough? Like maybe you should be practicing more, eating differently, meditating daily, or have read the entire Yoga Sutras by now? Yeah… me too. In this episode, I get real about the sneaky little voice of yoga guilt—the one that whispers “you should…” whenever life pulls you in a different direction. I share some personal stories, including a time I had zero interest in rolling out my mat,...

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26:28

The Power of Props

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/03/22

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Props aren’t crutches—they’re assistants. And guess what? Everyone needs an assistant sometimes. In this episode, I dive into the power of props and how they help us refine, support, and evolve our yoga practice. Using a block, a strap, or a bolster isn’t about taking the easy way out—it’s about making space for what works now. As our bodies change, so does our practice, and that can be tough to accept. But yoga teaches us aparigr...

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54:27

The Posture of Podcasting with Adrianne Jerrett

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/03/08

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you!In this episode, I sit down with yoga educator and fellow podcaster Adrianne Jerrett, host of All Mats Taken, a podcast that brings together online yoga teachers to share advice and wisdom on navigating the digital space.We dive into the realities of building an online yoga presence—sharing our wins, challenges, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. From podcasting to virtual studios, there’s no single "right" way to do

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49:19

Peak Flow with Lucinda Snyder

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/02/22

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! In this episode, I sit down with Lucinda Synder, the inspiring founder of Peak Flow. Lucinda helps college athletes tap into the super power of their minds, enhancing their mental game both on and off the field. As a registered yoga teacher, certified in Mindfulness for Student Athletes, and a Certified Mental Mastery Coach, Lucinda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the fields and courts. We dive into her early years ...

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35:36

Slow Shifting with Rita Smith

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/02/08

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! In this episode, we sit down with Rita Smith, a yoga instructor, holistic health coach, and cardiac rehab exercise specialist, to explore the power of slowing down. Rita shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Hashimoto's in her 30s and how it forced her to embrace a slower, more intentional way of living. As a former Type A personality, she understands firsthand how challenging it can be to shift gears—but she also kn...

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31:54

YOU DESERVE A RETREAT with MJ WADDELL & TERRI ORR

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/01/25

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you!In this episode MJ Waddell and Terri Orr invite you to join them on their NURTURE & NOURISH RETREAT. A five-day, four night relaxing adventure on Bald Head Island, NC.Bald Head Island is a two-mile journey across the Cape Fear River from Southport, North Carolina. You can reach this exquisite subtropical island only by passenger ferry or private vessel.PRACTICING YOGA AND MEDITATION, ENJOYING HEALTHY MEALS, EX...

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17:38

Beginnings and Endings with MJ Waddell

The Youthful Older Yogi ·

2025/01/11

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you!Send a voicemail with your question or thought, it might be part of a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/ShareyogawithmjIn this episode MJ shares research on habits, ambitions and desire to make a change and stick with it.MJ dives into the data of why 92% of people abandon their resolutions within two weeks.She shares the meaning of Samskara, the sanskrit word for habit, and how she is working with one of her own....the fear...

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