The People of Goat Yoga Podcast: Episode 3

On this episode, Mike visits with the founder of the Original Goat Yoga, Lainey Morse. The two discuss where Goat Yoga was headed before the pandemic hit and how it impacted her company nationwide. Lainey also dives into how having some down time in 2020, while stressful, was actually a blessing and gave her an opportunity to discover things about herself, spend time with family and think up new, inventive ideas for Goat Yoga and shares the details on those plans. She talks about her focus for the company remaining the same in helping people with their mental health and small, rural towns.  

On this episode, Mike visits with the owner and operator of the Goats in the Gap Farm in Raben Gap, Georgia, Sherri Belk. Sherri talks about why she decided to move from Atlanta out to the country to buy the farm, where her passion for animals and health and wellness come from and how her son, who was in a car accident that caused brain damage has flourished since being around the farm.

On this episode, Mike visits with the founder of the Original Goat Yoga, Lainey Morse. The two discuss where Goat Yoga was headed before the pandemic hit and how it impacted her company nationwide. Lainey also dives into how having some downtime in 2020, while stressful, was actually a blessing and gave her an opportunity to discover things about herself, spend time with family and think up new, inventive ideas for Goat Yoga and shares the details on those plans. She talks about her focus for the company remaining the same in helping people with their mental health as well as small, rural towns and farms. 

On this episode, Mike visits with Triple C Farms Goat Yoga instructor Ashley Petrovsky. She explains the importance of helping other people and how Goat Yoga has given her a unique chance to do so. She also discusses how she and Triple C Farms are working towards accommodating people of all abilities and the impact she's seen Goat Yoga have on other people's lives. All that plus more.

On this episode, Mike speaks with the executive director of the Goat Yoga Fund, Sean Scorvo. He explains what it was like for him when Goat Yoga went viral and the moment he knew it would have an impact, where the idea for the Goat Yoga Fund came from and how Goat Yoga is helping in the battle against depression and mental health issues. All this plus more.

On this Episode, Mike visits with Nicole Buess. She lives in St. Moritz Switzerland and had some goats and decided to bring the gift of Goat Yoga to her hometown. She discusses the changes it's made in her life and the happiness it brings to people who participate.

On this episode, Mike is back at Hilltop Views Farm in Michigan talking with one of Goat Yoga Lansing's yoga instructors, Cherie Ferrow. She talks about the differences between classic yoga and Goat Yoga and the health benefits. She also discusses the sense of community she's noticed among the participants who come to her classes. All this and much more.

On this episode, Mike visits with Emily Haddon of Tucson, Arizona. She talks about her fight with an incurable diagnosis and how Goat Yoga helps her get through each day. She also shares some stories of people who have sent her messages thanking her for the impact Goat Yoga had on them. 

On this episode, Mike talks with Goat Yoga enthusiast Teri McClain. She tells her story of how fun and interactive outlets like Goat Yoga have helped her through some tough times, including a breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. She highlights the importance of working on mental health and making that a full-time job.

On this episode, Mike visits the Original Goat Yoga location in Williamston, Michigan to talk to the owner of Hilltop Views Farm, Shawn Cannarile and her daughter Kenzie Cannarile. They discuss the importance of animal assisted therapy and how the family decided to get into get yoga. They also share stories of how they have seen Goat Yoga make an impact in people's lives.