writer. yoga instructor. podcast host.
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ABOUT CARLY PUCH

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I help people unwind their mind and body from outdated systems and reimagine a future that actually works for all of us through movement, media, and honest conversation.

Through yoga, mindfulness, writing, and podcasting, my work creates space to reconnect with yourself while questioning the systems you’ve been taught to accept. Because personal healing and collective change aren’t separate, they’re deeply connected.

This is for people who want to feel better and do better.

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A lot of what exists in both media and wellness spaces is incomplete.
The media often tells us what’s wrong, but rarely shows us what to do about it. And movement practices like yoga are still framed in ways that make people feel like they don’t belong there. On top of that, there’s a level of spiritual bypassing that I’m no longer willing to ignore.

My work is rooted in the belief that a liberated future is possible for all living beings.
That means engaging with wellness in a way that’s honest, inclusive, and grounded in reality, not escape. This space is for people who are ready to question, unlearn, and rebuild. It’s not for performative spirituality or bypassing the
hard stuff.

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I BELIEVE YOU DESERVE...
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MY CORE PHILOSOPHY

TRUTH

...EVEN WHEN IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE
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SPACE

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...to get things wrong and grow
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SUPPORT

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...that doesn’t pretend everything is fine
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MY STORY

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I didn’t come to this work because I had it all figured out.
I came to it because I needed it.
I’ve always loved to write. For as long as I can remember, it was how I processed the world around me - from poetry to diary entries. In college, I started my first blog: Carly Puch: Through A Feminist Lens. Don’t judge me for the title; it was 2011, and everyone was girlbossing around town. My sociology and women’s studies classes were completely blowing my mind at the time, and I wanted to share in a way that was accessible whether you had a degree or not.

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Yoga Journey
Collective Liberation
Connection
Social Responsibility
Climate

As I became more engaged in conversations around climate, collective liberation, and social responsibility, I started noticing how inaccessible and, honestly, boring a lot of that content felt. So I started creating what I couldn’t find. Content that makes complex, heavy topics more engaging. Spaces where learning can lead to action, no gatekeeping or hiding in an ivory tower. Conversations that don’t pretend to have all the answers. There have been a lot of pivots along the way, including this current chapter, but each one has brought me closer to doing this work in a way that feels honest. A big part of that? Letting go of perfection. I’ve been wrong. I’ll be wrong again. And I believe that being open about that is part of the work.

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Yoga started as a way to find a little bit of quiet in my own life (during the girlboss era), and it completely changed how I understood my body, my mind, and my capacity to heal. It felt like the first time the anxious thoughts in my mind got quiet. That experience led me to become a teacher, initially focused on supporting trauma survivors. But over time, I realized something bigger: We are all navigating systems that disconnect us from ourselves. And we all need spaces to come back.1

15 years after that first blog, my goal is still the same: to share, grow, & connect.

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EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

    • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)

    • Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

    • Kids Yoga Certification

    • B.A. in Sociology & Women’s Studies

    • M.A. in Social Responsibility

    • Writing online since 2012

    • Podcasting since 2020

    • Teaching yoga since 2018

    • Will’s Vegan Store

    • Who Gives A Crap

    • BetterHelp

    • Plaine Products

    • Purple Carrot

    • 39 five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts

    • Interviewed activist and actor Ed Begley Jr.

    Tune in to my podcast here.

    • More Plants Podcast

    • The Sustainable Business Spotlight

    • The Conscious Action Podcast

    • Vedge Your Best Podcast

A CONVERSATION WITH ED BEGLEY JR. ON CLIMATE, CONSCIOUSNESS AND COLLECTIVE CARE

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I welcomed Ed Begley Jr. onto the podcast for an inspiring discussion on environmental responsibility, mindful living, and the small daily choices that shape a more sustainable future. Grounded, hopeful, and deeply human, this episode reflects the heart of Carly’s work: making complex conversations feel accessible, empowering, and actionable.

Ed Begley, Jr. is a Hollywood icon with hundreds of film and television credits to his name.  The Golden Globe and seven-time Emmy nominee burst onto the national television scene in the series “St. Elsewhere” and can currently be seen in the films “Amsterdam” and the series “Young Sheldon” and “Better Call Saul”.  Ed is one of the most noted environmentalists of our time, who is dedicated to multiple charities and initiatives to make our planet a better place.  

Listen to the episode
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MY APPROACH

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There’s no shortage of information out there. What’s missing is space to actually process it and clarity on what to do next. My work sits at the intersection of awareness and action.


Here’s what that looks like:

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1.

Growth + Softness Can Coexist

You can challenge yourself and be supported at the same time.

2.

Awareness → Action

Learning is only useful if it leads somewhere.

3.

Accessibility Over Perfection

This work is for everyone, not just people who already feel “good” at it.

4.

Honest, Not Performative

No bypassing. No pretending. Just genuine engagement.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

“Carly made the experience very special for our group… I highly recommend setting up a class with her.”

— N. Boyd

“I had no yoga experience and felt completely at ease… I recommend Carly’s class to everyone.”

— K. Blackburn

“She was very aware of different levels and modified for all… encouraging and positive.”

— V. Palmer

Clients often say they feel:

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Challenged in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming
Supported without pressure to be perfect
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Welcomed, regardless of experience level

OUTSIDE OF UNWIND

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When I’m not teaching, recording, or writing, you can usually find me:

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Singing in a band
Cooking my fav plant-based meals 
Moving my body in whatever way feels good 
Reading poetry, non-fiction, or witchy fantasy novels
WORKING CONSTRUCTION!
exploring outside
Volunteering in my community
Drinking tea, always drinking tea
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