Mapping the Descent: The Habit of Joy in the Darkness with Dr. Tamsin Astor
I’m thrilled to announce Episode 5 of Mapping the Descent, featuring Dr. Tamsin Astor—aka “the Chief Habit Scientist.”
This week, we journey together through life’s toughest passages: grief, fear, identity, the ritual-poor culture we live in, and how facing mortality can powerfully transform our lives. Tamsin weaves together eastern wisdom, neuroscience, ritual, and playful humor—inviting us both to sit in the darkness and lean into the light.
🔹 Want to feel more grounded in uncertainty?
🔹 Longing for rituals that honor loss and rebirth?
🔹 Craving tools that help you stay in the messy middle without getting lost?
Then this episode is for you.
Listen above, or on any of your favorite platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio . You can also subscribe to the RSS feed here.
About Dr. Tamsin Astor:
Dr. Tamsin Astor is Chief Habit Scientist, Executive Coach, and Founder & CEO of Yoga Brained LLC. She works with ambitious leaders who want to exceed their goals without burning out, those who are ready to ditch the “shoulds” and lead with intention. Her clients replace indecision and overwhelm with purpose and sustainable success, through learning how to lead from within.As a facilitator, she designs and lead gatherings that spark insight, foster connection, and unlock collective intelligence. She uses research-based methods and guide from the side with presence, clarity, and trust in the group’s wisdom.
What sets her apart? A unique blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and real-life resilience. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and certifications in executive coaching, yoga, Ayurveda, and facilitation. She's meditated for 18+ years and draw from lived experience: parenting a child through cancer, navigating divorce, an adult ADHD diagnosis, and supporting children with mental health challenges.
Clients don’t just grow professionally — they evolve personally.
Boundaries strengthen, relationships deepen, and self-leadership becomes second nature.
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