The Leaders, Practitioners & Providers who call Studio 1108 home.
Joy Bishop
Grief Therapist & Author
Joy is a devoted grief therapist and author whose heartfelt guidance in both her counseling sessions and writing helps individuals embrace tough conversations, navigate loss, and discover compassion, meaning, and hope—even in life’s darkest moments.
Joy’s practice and writing are united by a heartfelt mission “to walk alongside people in their grief”. She emphasizes creating space for clients to express fear, hope, love, regrets, and unspoken truths.
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In her first book, My Gift to You, Joy invites readers into deep, meaningful conversations with loved ones—whether facing the end of life or simply to strengthen connections in the here and now. Inspired by her own experiences in losing her father as a teenager and reflecting on questions left unasked—she crafted an 80‑page guide that encourages honest dialogue, addressing both practical and heartfelt topics.
Monica Fowler
Monica is a passionate healing arts practitioner dedicated to emotional and spiritual development. She graduated in 2020 from the Institute of Healing Arts as a certified Integrated Process Technique Facilitator. In 2023, she expanded her practice by studying Holy Fire® Reiki and sound healing, and in 2025, she achieved the level of Reiki Master. Monica is an affiliate member of the International Center for Reiki Training and continues to deepen her work through both personal growth and professional development. Her approach is heart-centered, intuitive, and grounded in a deep commitment to helping others heal and transform.
Cason Cropp
Guide
Cason is a Speaker & Coach inspired to see others along in their journeys towards becoming the best they can be. He believes self honesty, grace and appreciation are the keys to grasping the ‘reins of destiny’ that lead us all.
Cason leads a series of guided discussion groups at Studio 1108 focused on fulfillment and the path of ascension to the highest perspective.
Christi McAdams
Consciousness Breathwork Guide
Christi McAdams is a conscious entrepreneur and visionary leader whose diverse entrepreneurial career has evolved into a soul-driven mission of helping others awaken to their truest selves through breathwork. As the founder of TranscendMental Breathwork, she has shifted her focus from outward achievement to inward transformation.
After decades on the west coast, Christi is back in her hometown of Topeka, where she collaborates with Studio 1108 to cultivate a sanctuary for transformation and raising the collective vibration through immersive events, community breathwork, holistic education and therapy. Through breath, business, and being, Christi is committed to helping others breathe life back into their purpose.
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Driven by a devotion to daily personal evolution and the belief that everyone deserves access to tools for healing, Christi continues to learn, integrate, and guide with humility. Her work blends ancient breathing techniques with modern neuroscience to empower others to release trauma, reclaim clarity, and live in alignment with their divine purpose.
Her journey is chronicled in a documentary titled TranscendMental: The Ultimate Journey Within, where she invited a multidisciplinary team of facilitators to help share her transformation and offer a path for others to do the same.
Whether through breath, business, or being—Christi McAdams is devoted to helping others literally breathe life back into their purpose.
Catherine Craig
Catherine is a mental health and yoga therapist who believes that we live with the most ease and flow when we connect with our True Selves. She understands that toxic stress, outdated patterns, and childhood pain can keep us from being fully present. At Wellbeing Counseling and Yoga Therapy, Catherine offers a compassionate and integrative approach, bringing humor, intention, and a never-ending supply of curiosity. She specializes in practices that help regulate the nervous system and support realignment with who we truly are—so that we can live more fully, more joyfully, more freely.
Shawano “Southern Thunder”
Emotional Healing Artist
Shawano, a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, is a Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner with a deep passion for helping others heal and grow through the power of creativity. With a heart-centered approach and a belief that everyone is an artist and has a story to tell, she guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery and emotional expression using the language of art.
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Through her sessions, Shawano teaches people how to process and release complex emotions—grief, trauma, joy, and everything in between—by transforming them into visual stories. Her work is rooted in the understanding that art speaks where words fall short, offering a safe and non-verbal outlet for what lives within us.
As she beautifully puts it:
“If you share your intimate story on a canvas, you will release it from your body in a language no one can read; your secret is safe, but you no longer have to carry it.”
With compassion and creativity, Shawano empowers others to reclaim their inner voice, reconnect with their authentic self, and find peace through personal expression.
Angela Lexow
Instructor, Yoga & Myofascial Release
Angela is a 500 RYT certified yoga instructor and a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner. She has over 75 hours of training in Myofascial Release and many additional hours of supplemental yoga education. Angela has been teaching yoga since 2013 and has taught at various studios, gyms, and corporate settings. She co-owned The Yoga Room at Fairlawn Plaza and The Yoga Space Topeka. Angela teaches a little bit of everything including Power yoga, gentle, yin-yang, restorative, chair yoga, crystal sound bath sessions and myofascial releases.
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Angela has been active her whole life through dance, soccer, coaching, and being a certified group fitness instructor. After the birth of her first son, she began having issues with her back, which eventually led her to have back surgery. Afterwards, continued issues led her to yoga.
She has had a total hip replacement in both hips following years of dance, sport and hypermobility. While she knows she will always have issues with her back and hip joints, yoga is a practice that is always changing and adapting to her needs. Angela fell in love with yoga because it is a challenge but one that is kinder on the body. The mind-body component helps her to accept some of the physical limitations, but also find many ways to challenge herself physically and mentally.
Sarah Craig Swope
Yoga Instructor
Sarah Craig Swope is a certified yoga instructor and lifelong student of the practice, with a deep passion for supporting others on their path to healing and self-awareness. Drawing on decades of personal experience, she combines gentle yoga and somatic breathwork to help regulate the nervous system, calm the mind, and reconnect the body with its innate wisdom.
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Sarah believes in creating a nurturing, non-judgmental space where students of all levels can explore mindful movement, breath, and stillness. Her approach is trauma-informed, deeply grounding, and centered around the belief that healing happens when we learn to listen inward with compassion.
Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking greater balance, or simply looking for a more intentional way of being, Sarah’s classes offer a gentle and powerful invitation to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.
Ian Cropp
Running Coach
lan is a Running Coach who finds joy in meeting athletes wherever they are – from walking their very first mile to chasing a personal record in the half marathon, or even pushing the limits in ultramarathons. He believes progress is built through consistency, patience, and a spirit of curiosity about what’s possible.
lan’s coaching blends encouragement with practical training, helping runners discover both strength and meaning in their miles.
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Ian brings energy, passion, and a whole lot of heart to everything he does. As a high school math teacher and running coach, he’s driven by a deep love for helping others push their limits and grow – whether it’s mastering a math problem or reaching a new personal best on the track. He believes in the power of hard work, gratitude, and always making space for a smile and a good laugh.
When he’s not coaching or teaching, Ian enjoys exploring creative projects and sharing thought-provoking documentaries at Studio 1108. With a love for music and a strong belief in the power of connection, he’s always ready to help others make the most out of every moment -whether in the classroom, on the run, or in a movie discussion.
Ian’s mission is simple: to make life a little more exciting, meaningful, and full of good vibes.
Barrett Robertson
Yoga Instructor
Barrett’s love for yoga was born out of desire for deeper connection with the body and breath. Continued practice led to many spiritual experiences and a penchant for community. Barrett is a member of the Lawrence Adult Soccer League where he spends time with friends playing the sport he loves.