David is reunited with former Manager and all around good dude Mike Fecht. Mike has come on to share his story of dealing with the grief, after the loss of his spouse Shani. He has written a book that chronicles his life after one phone called changed his life.

This episode is dedicated to Shani Fecht and her brilliant spirit.

Famous athletes and their agents. South Beach. After a tumultuous young adulthood, Mike Fecht finally found the job and life of his dreams. Managing a sports performance facility for some of the world’s most famous athletes in South Florida, life was looking up for thirty-five-year-old Mike and his wife of eight years, Shani. Then during the process of relocating from Atlanta, Mike received a call that would change his life forever.

His wife had been murdered in Atlanta.

Dark depths of despair and rage consumed Mike. The grief was overwhelming. But in healing from her own mother’s death, Shani left the blueprint for Mike to follow. At times it seemed as if she might just be throwing nuggets of clues from the other side.

A regular yoga practice was one of Shani’s final gifts to Mike. Although Mike avoided it for years, Shani convinced him to take up yoga a couple of years before her death. In his grief, the yoga mat became Mike’s rabbit hole into a spiritual journey of healing, transformation and connection to his late wife.

Mike let go of all he thought he knew to become something he never imagined.

An Unlikely Yogi takes the reader through an at-times intense journey of grief and loss to hope, healing and recovery on the other side.
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“Mike has truly created a masterpiece! Doing what he does best: finding strength through the discomfort and creating calmness through the breath. An Unlikely Yogi empowers anyone who has gone through some form of trauma to keep flowing. It's an example of what we're capable of overcoming when inner work is our focus. Namaste.”

Jelani Jenkins
5-Year NFL Veteran
Founder/CEO, Postseason
"I cried, then I smiled. I cried some more, then I laughed. This beautiful memoir of hope after tragedy is something everyone can learn something from. Reading about the impact yoga had on Mike’s life has inspired me to create my own yoga space in my home because of the powerful benefits."

Shannon Furman
7-Time Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Director With NFL Films

“Mike’s ability to feed life into others is a gift that has blessed my life wholeheartedly. Mike’s story not only encourages others that have been through adversity, but also how to connect with your inner being. Through yoga and meditation, Mike has taught me to 'let it be.' Mike, I want to thank you, because what we did in Miami changed my life forever! Love the book and love what you stand for!"

Jamar Taylor
8-Year NFL Veteran

"I’ve known Mike for a decade and have found his story and journey inspiring on many levels. Mike pushes himself to not only find his own path to peace but takes the time to help those around him in the process. Having the opportunity to get to know Mike has been a gift, and I look forward to following his growth for many years."

Kathryn Petralia
Cofounder and Chief Keeper, Keep Financial
Cofounder and Former COO, Kabbage.com
Forbes Magazine Top 100 Most Influential Women in the World

Link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Yogi-Grief-Post-Traumatic-Growth/dp/B0C9RWW3LX

*******Mike's Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPs9Et43rB0&t=7s

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