Introducing the Brighter with Kyra Podcast
“I learned that the happiness I was seeking was inside me all along.” In this introduction to the Brighter with Kyra podcast, Kyra shares a bit of her journey and her intention for this podcast to create a safe, quiet space for you to discover yourself.

Be Present
If you’re busy, distracted and regularly hear from people around you “put your phone down!” then you’ll definitely want to listen in. Kyra shares questions that will help you get real about how present you are with yourself and others. You’ll be challenged to explore the reasons behind your distraction and learn simple ways to kick the habit, so you can show up fully present.

Resources: The Social Dilemma (documentary film on Netflix) and Reclaiming Conversation (book by Sherry Turkle).

Embrace Your Life
Are you living your life fully? Or, just getting by? If you find yourself unhappy, unable to let go of hurts and regrets, or want your life to be a truer expression of who you really are, join Kyra in this episode. You’ll learn three keys to living a full, happy, aligned life and listen to a soaring meditation to help you reconnect with your true potential.

Learn to Meditate
Maybe you’ve tried meditation and it hasn’t worked for you. Or you’re curious to try. In this episode, Kyra takes you through the basics of meditation. You’ll learn both sitting and moving meditations, and then practice some. Even the busiest people will get ideas about how to capture moments of stillness and peace throughout your day.

Resources: The Surrender Experiment (book by Michael Singer). Learn about (and register for) my free Qigong class HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moving-meditation-online-qigong-class-tickets-120283460067.

Make Room for Others
Healthy relationships at work and at home require space. If you find yourself taking up a lot of that space and need to make room for others’ thoughts, ideas, solutions and experiences, this episode is for you. In it, Kyra shares tips that include leaning back (not in), being curious, and letting go of the need to win. You’ll also learn a quick technique you can use in the moment to help you exhale and let others in.

Transform Fear to Courage
Fear keeps us from taking risks that can bring joy to our lives. In this episode, Kyra shares tips for identifying our fears, reframing them, and envisioning the life that courage built. Learn simple steps you can take today to overcome the fear that holds you back, so you can live the life you truly want (and deserve).

Stop Being So Busy
Many of us are so busy, we don’t feel in control of our lives anymore. Today, Kyra explores the value we get from feeling busy. She shares tips to take back your schedule, value “being” as much as “doing,” and regain control of your time. You’ll learn how to train your brain to relax in the face of stress and reclaim a life of peace.

Stay Grounded
How can you maintain a sense of calm throughout your day? In this episode, Kyra explores the concept of grounding and shares simple strategies to help you stay centered. You’ll learn how to tap into nature, silence, and breath to reset in the middle of a stressful day. Enjoy a guided meditation that will leave you feeling renewed.

Protect Your Boundaries
It’s so easy to forget we have our own needs. It can be hard to communicate them to others. Join Kyra as she shares 5 questions to help you identify your needs and 3 steps to help you communicate them. You’ll explore the origins of your own relationship with boundary setting while learning how to step into the courage of vulnerability.

Reconnect with Yourself
In this episode, Kyra explores the impact of stress on our choices and shares simple ways to step out of the “cycle of busy” to get to know yourself again. If it’s been a while since you spent time with yourself, this episode will help you de-stress and reconnect. So, you can live in closer alignment with who you really are and what you really want.

Optimize Your Energy
Join Kyra to learn more about your energy as a resource that you can tap into to live a more energetic, happy life. She’ll share a new way to understand your energy centers and help you unlock your energy potential by asking yourself two key questions. Learn how to create a roadmap to optimize your energy and relax during a meditation to feel your unique energy.

Set Goals with Heart
In this episode of Brighter, Kyra shares a new approach to goal-setting. Getting in touch with your heart’s desires instead of your head’s necessities can put you on a path to living in closer alignment with what you care about most. Learn three crucial questions for heart-based goal setting and enjoy a meditation designed to help you reconnect with your heart.

Overcome Isolation During Covid
Tired of COVID? In this episode, Kyra reframes our experience of isolation as a hermitage, and shares tips for taking care of ourselves during this difficult time. Get in touch with the natural energy cycles of the seasons and your own life. Learn self-soothing techniques, new ways to engage your senses, and enjoy the relaxation of a self-affirming meditation.