Chad Herst - "The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix"

Chad Herst - "The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix"

June 15, 2026 · 1h 31m · Episode 536

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Chad Herst discusses the impact of success and the journey through grief in relation to yoga and embodiment.

Chad Herst , author of The Performance Trap: The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix , talks with J about departing from deeply ingrained patterns and the nature of embodiment. They discuss coming to yoga through grief, going to Mysore in the early 90's, witnessing abuse, injuries, pressure to be successful, aftermath of fallen gurus, boom and bust of the industry, radical transparency, prana and apana, healing through connection, honest improvisatory spaces, end of the charismatic model, and letting yourself be humbled by life. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM . Say thank you - buy J a coffee . Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS .

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