Singer-Songwriter, who Blends Folk, Pop, Country, Surf Rock & Hot Yoga - KENDELL

From The Dr. Random podcast · 01:01:11

Show by Dr. Sarah Laverone

In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Kendell, a Charleston-based musician, yoga instructor, former competitive gymnast, and mother of three who traded a 15-year career in public accounting for a life driven by creative purpose and physical healing. - How Kendell went from tax senior manager to emerging songwriter with no prior musical background - The emotional challenge of pursuing a creative path in midlife and dealing with silence from people you expected to support you - How journaling and poetry evolved into original songwriting across rock, Americana, and surf rock - The message behind upcoming original songs including "A Mama Finds Her Way" and "Sing for the Woman" - How Bikram hot yoga healed two years of chronic back pain that no medical treatment could resolve - A full walkthrough of all 26 postures in the traditional Hatha 90-minute hot yoga series and the benefits of each - The mind-body-spirit connection in hot yoga and how the practice creates space for emotional release and spiritual clarity - Why it is never too late to pick up an instrument, try something new, or stop labeling yourself Resources and People Mentioned: - 360 Yoga Charleston - Joseph Insignia, yoga instructor and former world champion, Sun Lotus Studio (online) - Kendell's music on Spotify under the artist name Kendell - Kendell's latest single: "Left Against My Right" - Website: kendellmusic.com - Social media: Kendell Music on Instagram and Facebook - Show listings on Bandsintown Chapters (00:00:03) - Introduction and Background(00:01:53) - Kendall's Music Journey Begins(00:05:12) - Balancing Motherhood and Artistic Career(00:06:20) - The Challenge of Silence and Support from Others(00:10:40) - Learning Piano and Guitar Later in Life(00:12:30) - Encouragement to Try New Things(00:15:16) - Songwriting Themes and Meaning(00:20:18) - Gymnastics Background and Life Lessons(00:23:46) - Kendall's Sons and Their Interests(00:25:54) - Dr. Sarah's Violin Memories(00:27:30) - Becoming a Bikram Yoga Teacher(00:33:45) - Walking Through the 26 Postures(00:41:41) - Post-Class Floating and Mind-Body Connection(00:46:21) - Yoga, Healing, and Letting Go of Tension(00:53:23) - Yoga, Faith, and Spirituality(00:56:39) - Where to Find Kendall's Music(00:59:36) - Closing Remarks and Farewell

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