The Lightburn Podcast “respectfully from my lane” with Margo Lightburn
Join on a journey of the heart with The Lightburn Podcast as host Margo Lightburn explores the nuanced and often controversial corners of the yoga and wellness industry through vulnerable interviews and personal stories.
Margo is a 20 year yoga veteran recently retired to return as your go-to destination for candid conversations demystifying wellness, debunking yoga myths and dropping the truth bombs you NEED to hear in every episode. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Margo brings her insider perspective to the forefront, fearlessly addressing the issues that lie under the industry rugs or mats if you will… With a career rich in exposure from Nike HQ and Lululemon to The Oprah Network and a spicy LA upbringing, Margo shares compelling stories that serve as a spark to let your “light burn”!
"Respectfully From My Lane" embodies the essence of a safe space Margo hopes to provide to have these sometimes hard conversations. The show is a platform intended to honor every voice, respecting each story, and approaching topics with empathy. But a fearlessness in confronting issues like unsafe movement practices that go unnoticed, cultural appropriation that is often undiscussed, mental and emotional abuse is ignored and how supremacy hides in plain site and takes it’s toll in this “but it’s good for you” practice.
Margo bravely holds herself and the industry norms accountable for the commercialization, commodification and capitalization of the yoga and wellness industry so that YOU can begin to make more conscious decisions in a 10 billion industry that has had many of us fooled and start prioritizing REAL health mentally, emotionally and yes, physically.
The Lightburn Podcast is more than just a show; it's a community and a collection of compassionate stories to shine brightly leaving you feeling seen and inspired.
So let’s dive deep into conversations together where the "intersection" of wellness, yoga, and self actualization meet like never before.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
Episode 49 Oprah Friends Reunion, Sally Lou Loveman - Speaking Up and Voting According to Your Beliefs
This conversation with Margo and long time friend and mentor Sally Lou Loveman touches on the deep connections between friends, Sally Lou's journey in audience producing and her current work with Lo…
Episode 48 Margo + Veronica Rottman - Talk Somatic Practices and TW - healing trauma, stored in the body.
In this conversation, Margo and Veronica discuss the intersection of yoga, trauma, and somatics. They explore the importance of embodiment and the potential pitfalls of seeking external validation in…
Episode 47 The Impact of Early Childhood Trauma & Finding Holistic Approaches to Mental Health with Margo's client Kate Haberman
In this conversation, Margo and Kate discuss the importance of making therapy more accessible and normalized. They explore different styles of therapy, including object relations attachment therapy, …
Episode 46 with Gina Caputo - "Transitioning Away from Traditional Expectations and The Pitfalls of Dissociation in Yoga!
In this conversation, Margo and Gina discuss their experiences in the yoga industry and how they have transitioned away from yoga being their sole focus. They talk about the importance of community a…
Episode 45: with Megan Dahlman, Connecting with the Beginner Student FOR REAL, and The Power of Consistency for Your Fitness Business
In this conversation, Margo and Megan discuss the importance of catering to REAL beginner students in the fitness industry. Megan shares her experience of transitioning from training Olympic athletes…
Episode 44 Solo episode on Strength Through Imperfections, Hidden Biases and "HEY" : you can't manifest without a vision!
In this transparent and touching episode of The Lightburn Podcast, Margo returns after an unexpected break due to a family loss, opening up about the importance of embracing life's challenges and let…
Episode 43 The Evolution of Being an Insta Yoga Star with Tova Sklar!
Margo and Tova discuss their history together and their experiences teaching at Core Power Yoga back in the day. Tova and Margo discuss their personal journeys in yoga and how their practices have ev…
Episode 42 Solo: Margo Shares Her 6 Considerations for Classes and Communication!
Episode 41 Convo with Lizzy FitzGerald my "Keeping It Real Partner" aka: accountability partner!
In this conversation, Margo and Lizzy discuss the importance of accountability and having a 'keeping it real' partner. They reflect on their 20+ year friendship and how they have supported each other…
Episode 40 - The BIG but subtle shifts AWAY from traditional yoga with Trisha Durham
In this conversation, Margo and guest Tricia Durham discuss her journey as a yoga teacher and her shift away from traditional yoga practices. She questions the rules and culture of yoga studios and e…
Episode 38: BONUS episode on lessons from Grambo Margo’s 100 year old Grammy
In this heartwarming and fun bonus episode, Margo takes us on a journey through cherished memories and life lessons learned from her beloved grandmother and her 100 years of life. Reflecting on the a…
Episode 37 - Into the Woods with Bradshaw Wish
Episode 36: The Power of Self-Care, Connection Navigating the Challenges of Activism, and Staying Informed with Diana May
We jumped right in sans intro because we welcomed back long time friend and guest to the pod Diana May! Diana May and Margo discuss their deep mentor-mentee relationship and the journey of their yoga…
Episode 35 - EFFECTIVE communication and how Margo missed the Chevy Chase cues with Denise Thomas
Episode 34 - Womb Wellness and pelvic health beyond Kegels with Katie Sutherland
In this conversation, Margo and Katie Sutherland discuss the importance of pelvic health and womb wellness. They share personal experiences with pelvic floor issues and the impact of pregnancy and bi…
Episode 33 BONUS EPISODE! Birthday Tour Wrap Up and Hello again!
In this solo episode Margo chats about her birthday tour over the past months and why she had to dive deep under ground upon return!
Topics touched on and closing reading:
Childhood trauma - a brief …
Episode 32 - I'M FIFTY (almost!) I love getting older and why!
In this episode Margo explores what it means to BE middle aged but not FEEL middle aged. And if becoming invisable is an option for any of us. There are some real nuggets of wisdom in this episode an…
Ep 31 YOGA LIFE with Giana Gambino of CAYA Yoga School!
Giana and Margo have an hoonest conversation about some of the difficulties of teacher, moiving, remaining confident and in a place of belief as a teacher these days. Follow Giana below and learn mor…
Episode 28 Action Begets Action Episode Tools to get UNSTUCK!
In this episode Margo breaks down one of her favorite organizational tools as a preview of how she helps her clients and community stay ON TASK! It is a preview of her upcoming FIRELIGHTER series now…
Episode 30 - "Yoga Help Desk" with Sophia
In this episode Margo at long last launches a concept she WISHES she had had as a young or even seasoned teacher called "yoga help desk" !
In her first YHD episode she talks to Sophia a new and brig…