#103: Stacy McCarthy - IDEA Instructor of the Year

"The story we tell ourselves is going to end up being whatever happens to us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. So if your story is not getting you what you want, you've got to change it. Because your success is going to be dependent on your story." -Stacy McCarthy

Stacy McCarthy has been at the forefront of the yoga, fitness and health industries for more than 30 years. Through her business, Yoga Namastacy, she’s developed a collection of best-selling online videos, books, and trainings, and has contributed her expertise on yoga and health to countless media outlets and conferences.

An award-winning health & fitness leader, accomplished businesswomen, captivating speaker and respected educator, she was recognized for her contributions to the field of health and wellness as a seasoned mindful movement educator and integrative wellness thought leader, as the 2021 IDEA World Fitness Instructor of the Year, a prestigious award recognizing superior instructional abilities and positive influence within the global health and fitness industry.

In this episode, Stacy & I discuss:

• Her traumatic bike incident in 2020 which changed her perspective on appearance
• Getting fired from her 1st group exercise job after college
• Her mantra "Don't compete" and power of daily rituals
• Keys to a happy and successful marriage of 30 years

You can find Stacy at www.yoganamastacy.com and Yoga_Namastacy at Instragram