writer. yoga instructor. podcast host.
ABOUT CARLY PUCH
I help people unwind their mind and body from outdated systems and reimagine a future that actually works for all of us through movement, media, and honest conversation.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.
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.
I BELIEVE YOU DESERVE...
MY CORE PHILOSOPHY
TRUTH
...EVEN WHEN IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE
SPACE
...to get things wrong and grow
SUPPORT
...that doesn’t pretend everything is fine
MY STORY
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.
Yoga JourneyCollective LiberationConnectionSocial ResponsibilityClimateAs 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.
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.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
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200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification
Kids Yoga Certification
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B.A. in Sociology & Women’s Studies
M.A. in Social Responsibility
Writing online since 2012
Podcasting since 2020
Teaching yoga since 2018
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Will’s Vegan Store
Who Gives A Crap
BetterHelp
Plaine Products
Purple Carrot
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39 five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts
Interviewed activist and actor Ed Begley Jr.
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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
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.
MY APPROACH
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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Growth + Softness Can CoexistYou can challenge yourself and be supported at the same time.
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Awareness → ActionLearning is only useful if it leads somewhere.
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Accessibility Over PerfectionThis work is for everyone, not just people who already feel “good” at it.
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Honest, Not PerformativeNo 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:
Challenged in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelmingSupported without pressure to be perfectWelcomed, regardless of experience levelOUTSIDE OF UNWIND
When I’m not teaching, recording, or writing, you can usually find me:
Reading poetry, non-fiction, or witchy fantasy novelsSinging in a bandCooking my fav plant-based meals Moving my body in whatever way feels good WORKING CONSTRUCTION!Outside (always)Volunteering in my communitywriting for funDrinking tea, always drinking tea 
