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Early Access NOW ENROLLING: 'Pattern Interrupted' + an invitation for YOU to join us

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 175, Courtney Zanosky and I are introducing our newest program 'Pattern Interrupted'. There is a limited one week window to enroll in early access. We are looking for women who are ready to take action now. Program will officially launch Summer of 2026. We share our personal stories behind how this came to be, what the program entails, who it's for and why you might be the perfect person to join us. We encourage you to listen even if you aren't seeking support right now and to share the conversation with anyone in your circle who might benefit from this.

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Disclaimer: I am an educator. None of what is shared in these conversations should be taken as medical advice. Of course you should always consult your trusted healthcare provider before making any health related decisions.

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Reclaiming Balance + Reigniting my Creative Spark

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

In Episode 174, catching up on all things December + what's on my mind heading into 2026!

00:14 December Recap

04:50 Work/Life Balance

10:03 My favorite hack for working with the daily planetary energies

17:18 What's Ahead in 2026

27:37 Astrology for January - Major Transits

33:56 Wrap Up

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Surviving to Thriving: Holiday Hot Takes for the 2025 Holiday Season

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500

In Episode 173, Sam is back for our annual 'surviving the holidays' episode. In this conversation we explore themes relating to holiday anxiety, the pressure to maintain holiday traditions despite external changes, and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.

We also explore the impact of societal shifts on family dynamics and the emotional toll that comes with feeling unable to show up authentically. We'll share our best practical advice for managing holiday stress which includes acknowledging and validating personal feelings, noticing protective strategies, and finding safe outlets for expressing emotions rather than suppressing them. Our goal is to share relatable experiences and actionable steps to navigate the holiday season with greater ease and self-compassion.

02:46 Dealing with Holiday Pressure

08:20 Authenticity and Family Gatherings

26:11 Expressing and Processing Emotions

38:19 Final Thoughts

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Feeling Disconnected? At Rock Bottom? Even the Word "Spirituality" Feels Triggering? - Let's Explore

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In Episode 172, I'm sharing two of the most common reasons clients are booking with me right now and some hot takes along the way. Maybe you're noticing you feel disconnected from your body? Maybe you don't know where to start when it comes to connecting with your intuition? Maybe you feel like your moments away from the crash out and hitting rock bottom? or Maybe you're curious to explore working with your energy but you feel triggered by the word spirituality? If so - this one's for you!

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Astrological Forecast for November 2025 & Introducing 'Anchored'

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500

In Episode 171, I'm sharing the astrological highlights and major energy shifts for the moth of November in addition to officially launching my new 8-week private mentorship container. There is a discount applied through 11/7/25 as well as a special bonus offer for January if you make a commitment this week.

00:11 November Astrological Forecast

09:12 Introducing 'Anchored'

12:28 Bonuses

Why you don't need another Course, Certification or Coach blog post

How to know if you're navigating a spiritual awakening blog post

Zodiacal Releasing blog post

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Astrocartography + Timing: Experiences Traveling to my Venus MC Line

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In Episode 170, were diving a bit more into Astrocartography and my first intentional roadtrip to experience the energy of a specific line. Astrocartography is a branch of astrology that focuses on the energies of different geographical locations based on your unique natal chart. Drawing on personal experiences from my recent road trip, we're diving into how the energies of different locations can impact our lives and how your Astrocartography map can act as a guide and support system.

I emphasize the importance of seeking professional guidance in reading Astrocartography maps, recount impactful messages received during my trip, and highlight the nuanced role of timing (Transits, Zodiacal Releasing, Annual Profections) in these experiences. Additionally, I'm sharing more about my new offer, 'Anchored,' designed to support individuals seeking spiritual alignment and a deeper understanding of working with their own energy.

00:42 Understanding Astrocartography

02:25 Personal Experiences with Astrocartography

05:53 Recent Travels and Astrocartography Insights

14:52 Astrological Timing

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The Magic Behind Quantum Integration & Transformation feat. Amanda Nova

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In Episode 169, Amanda and I discuss the lifelong process of self-discovery and how we help individuals integrate their soul & physical energies. The discussion covers the significance of working with celestial realms, the impact of energy on physical and spiritual well-being, and the evolving landscape of spirituality. We also deep dive the importance of personalized healing, the collective awakening, and the different modalities that can help support our overall energetic well being.

07:09 Collective Awakening and Energetic Shifts

09:34 The Connection Between Physical & Energetic Health

21:48 Manifestation & Meditation in the New Age

23:14 The Importance of Healing & Expanding Our Energetic Capacity

24:27 Finding the Right Support & Accessibility

27:18 The Impact of Choices and Timelines

36:08 Energetic Boundaries and Social Media

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Thoughts on Collective Burnout + How to Use Astrology to Find More Alignment in the Year Ahead

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In episode 168, we're chatting about the current collective burnout and what this energy is meant to illuminate for us. I'll show you how, you too, can use astrology as a tool to help you stay grounded and anchored in a rapidly evolving world. We're also taking a behind the scenes look into my year ahead astrological forecasting that I did for myself in 2026. Announcing that I'm opening up a limited number of year ahead readings between now and December. If you are interested in learning more or being the first to know when those readings are able to be booked, please join the waitlist below!

00:17 Current Energies and Collective Burnout

01:06 Astrological Insights and Personal Reflections

04:59 Astrology as an Energetic Roadmap

07:45 Year Ahead Planning with Astrology

14:54 Year Ahead Readings

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Astrological & Energetic Forecast for October [+ channeled message from the Akashic Records]

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In Episode 167, I'm sharing some personal anecdotes around my astrology, chatting about the major astrological transits for the month ahead and I'm sharing a channeled message specifically for the 'But, What if You Did?®' listeners from the Akashic Records.

01:55 Personal Anecdotes

10:13 Astrological Transits and Key Dates

21:26 Channeled Akashic Records Message Summary

29:18 Upcoming Events

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Practical Life Astrology: Reclaiming Balance & Agency During Challenging Seasons

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

In Episode 166, I'm sharing my tips & tricks for navigating future eclipse seasons with more ease & flow. We'll dive into how I use the planetary energies of each day to plan my week and how you can restore your energetic foundation and reclaim balance & agency in challenging seasons through the wisdom found within your natal chart.

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Energetic + Astrological Forecast for Eclipse Season [September 2025]

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In Episode 165 we're taking a look at the day by day energetic forecast for the month of September 2025. Notable astrological transits include: Saturn reentering into Pisces for one final time, Mercury entering Virgo, Uranus stationing retrograde, Lunar eclipse in Pisces, Mercury entering Libra, Venus entering Virgo, Solar eclipse in Virgo, Mars entering Scorpio and the start of Libra Season!

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Exploring the difference between the frequency of joy & the frequency of love [a nuanced conversation] with Courtney Zanosky

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 164, I've invited Courtney Zanosky back to share in a nuanced conversation exploring the differences between the frequencies of joy and love.

In Episode 163, I shared the BTS of a personal experience where I was asked to sit with what do I love versus what brings me joy and for the first time in my adult life I slowed down long enough to sit with the fact that these are different emotions with different purposes & expressions. Exploring the subtle differences and anchoring into the expression of love has felt rich and expansion and we can't wait to share this part of our conversation with you.

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The MOST authentically me & vulnerable episode yet [but won't be the episode for everyone]

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

READ FIRST: If you are spiritually skeptical or spiritually curious this episode may feel triggering. There is more context at the top of the episode but feel free to go ahead and skip this one if talking about past lives and talking about celestial realms feels uncomfortable to you.

In Episode 163, I'm sharing my BTS of recent spiritual experience, peeling back the curtain on my commitment to showing up authentically moving forward and sharing more about the inspiration behind the creation of my new program ANCHORED. Please note my 1:1 Akashic Records & Astrology Readings will be ending in the next couple of weeks. If you have been looking to book a reading now is the time to do that.

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Is your energetic foundation in need of a reset?

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400

In Episode 162, we explore how to know if your energetic foundation is in need of a reset. I'm introducing my newest offer, 'Anchored,' a six-week support system designed to help you reset your energetic foundation, activate soul codes and create an anchor point that you will be able to call on anytime your energetic foundation starts to feel shaken. My signature approach is designed to help you navigate life's transitions with more ease and become unshakeable in the chaos of our quickly evolving world. Ready to learn more? I have 3 beta program spots available - Click HERE to get started!

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Energetic + Astrological Forecast for the Month Ahead [July 2025]

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In Episode 161 were going over all the things you need to know to energetically plan and work with the energy of the month ahead!

For personalized support with how to best align with the cosmic energy, I invite you to book an astrology reading through the link below. Please note I am trained as a hellenistic (predictive) astrologer that works with the whole sign house system.

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The time an aligned coach empowered me to reconnect with my souls energy vs the time I completely lost myself working with an unaligned coach

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In episode 160, I'm sharing two personal experiences from working with life coaches. One aligned and one not aligned. The first experience empowered me to feel safe, supported and connected to my souls energy - the second experience I found myself dimming my light to help the coach feel comfortable & stopped trusting my intuition. We'll also chat about my current private coaching spot open now and how these two experiences have impacted the way I coach.

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Akashic message & astrology for the month ahead [June 2025]

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400

In Episode 159, I'm sharing a channeled akashic message for the month of June, sharing some of my favorite transits for the month ahead plus sharing some BTS of my astrology playing out in real time paired with a couple of healing experiences that helped me to zoom out and really just witness the lessons that came with this season of life.

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Nuanced thoughts on AI, Spirituality & the Human Experience

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 158, I'm sharing my nuanced thoughts on AI as it pertains to spirituality and the human experience. But before we get started know that I'm not against AI, I just believe human skills, critical thinking, boundaries, and energy exchanges need to be considered and are a critical part of the conversation. If you've found yourself using AI as your therapist, coach, spiritual guru this one is for you. We'll dive into why AI cannot replace the nuances of a true energetic exchange, my thoughts on how its changing our world, and why I feel we need to keep having this conversation.

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Speaking your truth: digital disruption in the age of curated story telling

Wed, 28 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 157, I'm sharing some personal experiences from recent virtual and in-person events. These are my personal experiences and I believe that an experience can be true for me and also hold space for you to have a different experience under the same circumstances. We'll dive into the challenges of finding genuine connection in an era increasingly influenced by AI as well as reflect on some of the bigger societal shifts in the entrepreneurial space. .

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Sometimes the struggle is actually something subconscious

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In Episode 156, I'm sharing a personal experience that helped me to reframe my desire to pull back from my support system (for fear of outsourcing my power) to feeling completely embodied in my power while allowing my support system to hold space for me. If you too have felt the collective pull to stop outsourcing your power and to learn to really rely on yourself, this episode is for you.

We'll deep dive why we can't solve all our problems for ourselves and how to know when to call on your support system to help discover the subconscious things that are ready to be released.

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Travel Talks w. Karlie Kuehn: Lessons from South America - Opening the Heart Space & Understanding'Sacred'

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 155, Karlie is back and ready to share her lessons from her latest Trip to South America. This conversation was an adventure - we hope you'll join us!

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April Akashic Guidance - themes for the month ahead!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 154, let's catch up on my cross country move, talk about the big astrological shifts we're moving through, dive into what the akashic records are, explore some common misconceptions, talk about some vulnerable things, and deep dive into the akashic wisdom I channeled specifically for 'But, What if You Did?®' Podcast Listeners for the month ahead!

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Sam's BTS of trying spiritual & energetic experiences when not a 'spiritual' human

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 153, Sam is back to talk about trying spiritual and energetic practices while not being a spiritual person.

In this conversation:

Sam shares about her reiki experiences
How knowing what to expect can limit your experiences
How fear around lack of clarity & certainty may be showing up in many areas of our lives right now
Trusting that you find the Akashic Records when you are ready to find them
Sam's experience with inviting in the power of using her voice
We look at the parallels and differences between Sam's experience with Catholicism and her newer experiences with spirituality
How our relationships with a higher power vary
The type of insight and wisdom found within the Akashic Records
Sam recounts my interesting evolution over the past 4 years in under 1 minute
Sam shares her revelations that may or may not have been a result of the Akashic Records reading I did for her
Two things to remember - Sam's experiences working with me are never going to be the truest representation of working with me because I know Sam really well and it makes it harder for me to release my ego from the experiences. And two - experiences will vary based on the practitioner. If you try a session with someone and it doesn't vibe, be open to trying again because you will eventually find someone who provides energetic support in the exact way you need.

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Channeled Guidance & Collective Themes for February

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 152, I'm sharing some channeled guidance and themes for the month of February. Within that I'm also sharing my personal themes, reflections, insights and musings. These messages are specific for this listener community and I hope you'll take some time to tune in and share in the messages. Let me know which one resonates with you the most!

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[Client Story] BTS of Alex's Akashic Records Reading: the power in taking inspired action & asking for what your want

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 151, Alex is back to share the BTS on her live Akashic Records Reading she did with me. Alex was the first live reading I did with the records and she had such an incredible transformative journey unfold coming off of the session that we knew it was worth documenting this moment in time and also worth sharing with all of you. We hope this conversation gives you permission to take inspired action and permission to ask for what you want. Alex is proof of how quickly life can shift.

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Tragedy & Transitions Change Us

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 150, we're talking about the way transitions & tragedy change us. It's been an emotional week watching another natural disaster unfold in the United States. I'm sharing how I've chosen to support my community members affected by the latest tragedy, diving into how these large scale events have shifted the way I choose to show up and go after the things that would have previously scared me, and I'm sharing some of my more nuanced thoughts behind the word 'surrender'.

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2025 Insights: Collective Shifts, Astrological Forecast + What I'm Thinking About

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 149, we're catching up on the holiday season, diving into some collective themes I'm seeing in client sessions over the last month, looking at some of the bigger shifts we can expect in 2025's astrological forecast and going behind the scenes on what I'm thinking about heading into the new year. Goals and Intentions feel too 'formal' but sharing what I'm loving right now, what's working for me, and what I hope to do more of in the year ahead!

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What we're 'leaving behind' in 2024! feat. Courtney Zanosky

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 148, Courtney rejoins me for a spicy conversation on what we are leaving behind in 2024! We've both had a year filled with tremendous growth and one thing is for certain - we won't be the same people in 2025 that we were in 2024. We can't wait to share all our hot takes on what we are leaving behind with you!

This will be my last episode of 2024! I'll be taking a couple weeks off to be present in the holiday season and new episodes will return after the new year!

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BTS of playing in the magic with me!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 147, I'm sharing my BTS of building my newest offer and all that happened for me to land here. We also dive into why these sessions have been so powerful, my experience navigating them and what's coming next!

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Bonus: Client Testimonial: Meet Greta! BTS of her Akashic Records & Zodiacal Releasing Consult Call

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

BONUS Client Testimonial Episode

In Episode 146, I've got another BTS client testimonial to share with you because I think it's important to share multiple perspectives and experiences. Greta and I hadn't worked together previously and I didn't know much about her prior to her session so this felt like a really cool way to grow in the way I'm able to support my clients.

While Greta did have experience with Astrology, she had never worked with zodiacal releasing before and had some apprehensions about the akashic records. Since our session, Greta has reignited a creative spark, she's experiencing a deeper trust in her story unfolding just as its meant to, she sees how the universe has been sending her signals aligning her with her soul's purpose, and she's really inspired to dig into own patterns. There is so much wisdom packed into this conversation. If you are on the fence on if a session like this could support you, this is a great conversation to explore!

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Client Testimonial - Meet Alex! We're going BTS of Alex's transformation following our recent Akashic Records + Zodiacal Releasing Consult

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 145, we're going BTS with one of my incredible clients who is sharing her raw unfiltered experience and transformation after our 90-minute akashic records & zodiacal releasing consult. While Alex isn't new to the spiritual space, prior to this session Alex had had minimal experience with accessing her akashic records, limited experience with basic astrology and no awareness or experience with zodiacal releasing. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are at!

Prior to our session Alex felt a little stagnant but couldn't put her finger on what exactly was causing the stagnancy. She was struggling to trust her own internal guidance and felt like she was seeking some reassurance that what she was feeling was real and could be trusted. Since our session Alex has experienced profound shifts in her day-to-day. She has noticed reduced stress around the deep desire to figure out her bigger purpose and instead is finding way more joy in just the day to day and living in the present moment because she could see the proof behind how life is unfolding for her. Alex shares so much more within the conversation and I'm certain we can all see a beautiful piece of ourselves within Alex's story!

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A catch-up coffee chat with Sam + my first channeled message from the Akashic Records specially for this community

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In Episode 144, Sam is home for a few weeks and we are catching up on a bunch of things.

Note: This was recorded just a few days post election and was intended to air sooner than it is so some of what we mention may feel slightly out of date from current time.

In this conversation we cover:

Updates on Sam's 'less toxin journey'
Sam's experience really diving into her human design for the first time and how she's learning to lean into her design
How human design can validate so many things in life and our personal experiences with this
How human design has helped me learn to interact with people around me in a different way.
Talking all things holiday's 2024 -- how to prepare for an unusually polarizing year at the holiday table (Sam and I have pretty different views on how to handle most things!)
A channeled message from the Akashic Records for this community
The importance of making your voice heard -- your voice does matter
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Writing, Healing, Becoming: Feeling Seen [as a Millennial] in our Noisy World with Courtney Zanosky

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In Episode 143, I'm joined by Courtney Zanosky. Courtney and I met on a retreat a year and a half ago. I have loved watching Courtney's journey and I'm so grateful she pushed herself out of her comfort zone to share her story with all of you!

In this conversation we dive into:

The millennial loss of identity shift that started during covid
Her experience working with a chronic illness coach
The journey to getting her masters in writing & reconnecting with the writing community
Doing big things for no one other than your self
Grappling with finding ourselves amongst the noise since society prescribed us a life that doesn't align with our circumstances
Starting her Substack - 'Lingerings'
The scary side of starting something new and sharing that with community but also the outpouring of love that usually follows
Navigating the BTS of change
Courtney's journey to becoming a SoulFlow Master Practitioner
The power of engaging in somatic work based in community
Owning a new identity thats different from how you've always seen yourself
Finding support & community in a noisy world & why finding that isn't easy

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Let's Catch up! - Unintentional October Hiatus

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 142, we're catching up on what's happened the last few weeks and why we had a little unintentional October hiatus! We're diving into why my husband and I are considering moving again, grieving the loss of a loved one and how I worked through the grief cycle in a different way this time, finding clarity through the wisdom so graciously shared through the akashic records, how challenging it is to do anything good for yourself when you're in the thick of it and how I'm finding joy and play through astrology!

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How much can really change in a year? [2024 Birthday Reflections] with Guest Host Nikki Jahnke

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 141, it's my least favorite episode of the year to record. If you're new around here you may not know that I have a love/hate relationship with recording this birthday reflection episode each year --but listening back year after year makes me see exactly how worth it is it sit down and record these! Come hang and hear how my crazy year unfolded. I thought moving and getting married would be the biggest shifts this year -- but 2024 had so much more in store for me!

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Sam's Back & We're Exploring Everyday Swaps to Live a Healthier Life!

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 140, my bestie Sam is back and we're exploring everyday swaps to live a healthier life. If you've followed my story for a while, you've certainly heard me talk about my proactive health journey. A few years back I started working with a functional MD and then did some gut and hormone testing along with the recommendations from my functional MD. During this time I learned the importance of removing toxins from my everyday life and while this didn't happen overnight I have made a lot of swaps over time and have seen the positive shifts in my numbers. Sam is just beginning this journey for herself and so we're bringing you along for our conversation around where to start and talking about some of my favorite brands!

Referenced in the Episodes:
Makeup & Skincare: Crunchi, Clearstem Skincare, Primally Pure
Woman's health: Lola
Around the home: Branch Basics, Blueland, Truly Free
Instagram accounts I find helpful: Irina_Ireadlabelsforyou, Jordanleedooley, the.organimama (Kristen has incredible affordable guides that break down everything for house, beauty, baby, pregnancy and everything in between)

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How Reiki Can Support You Through Different Life Experiences with Chelsea Philpott

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In episode 139, I'm sitting down with one of my friends from my Reiki certification to chat all about how she found reiki and the spiritual space. The first thing Chelsea and I have in common is Nikki just magically appeared in both our lives at the time we needed her magic most. This was a very stream of consciousness conversation and it's giving spiritual coffee chat vibes.

Some topics we explore:

When therapy isn't the only solution for help
Repressed emotions
Things that logic and the mind can't explain
How clarity and control are an illusion
Finding safety internally over externally
Why finding the right practitioner matters
Reiki and pregnancy
Building a relationship with your body
Why you don't need the wellness tech
Just because you've tried before & it didn't work -- doesn't mean it won't work now
Uncomfortable is never going to feel safe
Synchronicities

Resources:
The Surrender Experiment

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Instagram

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Is chronic stress holding you back from being able to hold a higher vision for yourself? 👀

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 138, we're diving into how stress may be holding you back and you don't even realize it. When I first started seeing a functional medicine doctor they asked "how I was at managing my stress?" and I told her I had a great relationship with stress. I was literally bragging about how I was thriving in high stress environments. But here's the thing -- stress is the cause of so many of our health problems (which is a whole conversation itself) but stress is also actually making it impossible for us to vision set for ourselves! We're stuck where we are because we are so over stressed that we can't even imagine a future different from the one we are currently living. Come learn how I recognized this pattern, how I worked through this and how you can too!

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[Real Time Catch Up!] Soul Growth, Quantum Leaps, Astrological Timing & More

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

In Episode 137, we're catching up on what's going on in real time!

In this conversation we dive into:

Soul growth & the interesting dynamics that come with building a business while also experiencing quantum leaps in soul growth behind the scenes
Why all growth starts with the nervous system
Past lives & soul contracts
Generational trauma
My latest obsession -- astrological timing techniques
An update on the self-trust through line
The magic that happens when you pull breathwork, reiki, the akashic records, & astrological timing together.

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The science behind EFT Tapping with Jacqui Acree

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 136, I'm sitting down with Jacqui Acree to learn all about the science behind EFT tapping. EFT (emotional freedom technique) tapping is one of my favorite ways to regulate my nervous system. It involves tapping gently on energy meridians while acknowledging your real feel emotions helping to shift your state into a less stressed, more relaxed state. I've been tapping for years but never took the time to learn the science behind it and since recording this conversation I haven't missed a day tapping.

Now if you are completely 'woo skeptical' -- then you do not want to miss today's conversation. This conversation is way more science based than woo based. One of my favorite things about tapping is (like breathwork) it's literally accessible to everyone. Once you know how to do it -- you can do it anytime you need that state shift!

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Jacqui's Website
Download Jacqui's Free EFT Tapping mentioned in the episode
Jacqui's Instagram

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How working with your subconscious can change the game for high achievers with Claire Schleicher

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 135, I'm sitting down with Claire Schleicher -- a pediatric audiologist turned certified mindset coach that helps high achieving women get out of autopilot and into alignment!

Claire is currently hosting a group program that I provided a recorded reiki session for and I have enjoyed getting to know her so much that I knew I had to bring her on the show to meet all of you!

In this conversation:

We dive into Claire's experience growing up around spiritual practices and how that influenced her own spirituality.
Believing in a higher power doesn't have to mean identifying with religion.
How human design has influenced our worlds + how Claire has brought what she's learned about human design into her parenting.
How having unlimited access to information has shaped our biggest challenges in life and disconnected us from our intuition.
Why you may feel apathetic towards politics, healthcare, your health and so much more.
How generational trauma maybe impacting your life in the present moment and how to reframe that to you may be the one to heal that trauma.
The power in reframing using 'and also'.
How if something is planted on your heart there is a reason for that.
The power in the ripple effect.
The power in choice - 'Wouldn't it be cool if?'

References:
Book: The Big Leap

Podcast Episodes about Reiki to check out:
Episode 116
Episode 121
Episode 123

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Through her Website!
Through Instagram!

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My timeline of big events from the last year -- Let's chat where I'm at now!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 134, we're catching up on how the much of the last year has unfolded. We walk through the timeline of big events because I think it's important to show that things don't happen overnight. We talk about my astrocartography reading from last winter and how learning about my progressed moon gave me so much perspective on this new season I'm shifting into.

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Happy Lion's Gate Portal friends!

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Recapping July (my trip, being sick) & learning to read the Akashic Records

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400

In Episode 133, I'm recapping the start of summer -- my trips, being sick, and all around spiritual growth. I'm also sharing my experience with learning to read the akashic records while sick and how that helped me to find the things I needed to heal.

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All things spirituality & solo traveling with returning guest Karlie Kuehn

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 132, Karlie Kuehn is back for Part 2. Karlie was first on the podcast a couple months ago and we promised a part 2 digging into all of her travel adventures and we are so excited to dig into all of it today. In Episode 131, I shared the replay of my personal transformation story from Karlie's Podcast the Magnetizing Mindset podcast so it's been a month full of Karlie. I hope you are truly enjoying soaking in all of Karlie's wisdom these last couple of weeks just as I have been.

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[SPECIAL REPLAY] Hear my personal transformation story shared on the 'Magnetizing Mindset' Podcast with my Coach & Reiki Practitioner Karlie Kuehn

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 131, please enjoy this special replay of my personal transformation story that I shared on Episode 82 of the 'Magnetizing Mindset' podcast with my coach, reiki practitioner and former podcast guest Karlie Kuehn.

Note: This episode was recorded in March 2024 before I was certified in Reiki 1 & 2 and also before I left my corporate job. A lot has transpired since this conversation but it captures such pivotal moments in my story that I'm excited to be able to share it with all of you!

Be sure to give Karlie's podcast a follow to lean into more of her magic & you can find Karlie on social platforms @risewithkarlie.

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How human design has helped me to really see why the nuance in language matters

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 130, we are diving into why language awareness matters and how systems like human design can be really supportive when it comes to understanding how nuanced language can affect people differently.

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Releasing Fear: From rock bottom pain to powerfully living her truth with Kaitlyn Gerhardt

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 129, I'm sitting down with an inspiring friend from my Reiki Practitioner training Kaitlyn Gerhardt. Kaitlyn is an EMDR therapist, Reiki Master, and a Spiritual Mentor. I've watched Kaitlyn go through the most incredible transformation and I cannot wait for you to soak in her magic!

In this conversation:

Kaitlyn's personal growth journey and how she landed on a spiritual path.
How Kaitlyn's miscarriage was the catalyst to her really stepping into her power and living her most authentic truth.
Kaitlyn's experiences around releasing fear and embracing the "I can literally do anything" mentality.
The power she found in taking risks, in trusting the universe and in practicing surrender.
The retreat that changed the game that she wanted to cancel more than once out of fear.
The difference between 1:1 and group settings.
Embracing our inner child and inviting play back into our lives.
De-conditioning from beliefs that aren't even our own beliefs.
How Kaitlyn incorporates spirituality in a really unique way with her clients.

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Work with Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn's Instagram

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Rest feels unsafe -- let's get into it!

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 128, we're diving into one of my more recent hot takes that seems to really be resonating with so many of you! I made a reel that said

But first I'm sharing a bit about how endlessly scrolling is an example of something you may be experiencing that could be an indicator that there is something going on in the body that is deeper than what we can see on the surface. I've seen this surface with a couple of 1:1 clients recently and both had huge shifts in this behavior after just one somatic healing session. Somatic Healing Sessions are the best place to start if you are new to my world but ready to plug in. I am only doing 15 more sessions at my introductory rate after that my price will be increasing. Link to book a session is down below!

Also I'm looking for one millennial woman that is ready to really go deep so they can heal from the inside out. They desire to feel as confident on the inside as they look when they are wearing that one outfit that makes them feel beautiful and confident on the outside. If you are this person you probably don't believe that we can shift to this deeply desired state in 4 months and I'm here to show you HOW. If that's you slide into my DMs on Instagram or email me at alyson@alysonhaineswellness.com.

In today's conversation:

Why rest feels unsafe
How rest is a critical piece of honoring my core values -- balance, flexibility, abundance, community
How society taught us its unsafe to request time off
How those societal lessons embed in our subconscious over time and what it takes to reprogram the subconscious
How me bringing light to how unsafe rest feels lead to my business mentor feeling inspired to take time off

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SOLO - BTS: A deeper dive into my burnout recovery & real time thoughts & beliefs around financial security/stability

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 127, let's catch up on the last couple of weeks!

Note: Jillian and Megan's episodes aired in reverse order from what was originally planned so I recap them in the reverse.

In this conversation:

Recap on my thoughts from Jillian's episode --Catch my episode with Jillian HERE
Recap on my thoughts from Megan's episode --Catch my episode with Megan HERE
Catch my episode on The Clarity Corner with Megan HERE -- this is probably one of the coolest and most vulnerable episodes I've ever recorded. If you're new to my world -- start with this one!
Talking through the root cause of my burnout -- reflections & what I need to watch for in the future
Revisiting my relationship with money & how thats shifted and evolved over the last few years
Learning the energetics of money and how I started to leverage that to find safety in my body in regards to money
Embodying the person I need to become to be able to hold the manifestations I'm calling in
How I make decisions around investments in financially tougher seasons

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Gut health & how the energy body plays a role in what the physical body is experiencing with Jillian Smith

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In Episode 126, Jillian Smith (Lead Dietician, GutPersonal) is back! We are diving into Gut Health and how your energy body plays a role in the physical body.

In this conversation:

Jillian shares her story behind how she started working with Bridgitte (GP founder) before GP existed and how that shifted Jillian's trajectory.
Alyson shares her BTS with how she became curious about her own Gut Health
How GutPersonal strives to make gut healing accessible to everyone
Hormone health and the power of hormone testing
How advocating for your health can help you learn to advocate in all areas of life
Nervous system regulation
Stored emotions and their most profound impact on the physical body
What are the chakras (energy centers)?
Bringing awareness to how your energy & emotions manifest in the physical
How your body is always trying to get back to a balanced state
In finding the communities you need versus the ones that are right in front of you
Our predictions for how this work will come more into play in the future
Some real life examples of how supporting your energy supports your physical body

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Jillian's Instagram
Gut Personal's Instagram
Gut Personal's Website -- Code ALYSON saves ya!

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You are your own magic: finding more flow and ease in life with Megan Seamans

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 125, returning Guest -- Megan Seamans (one of favorite Human Design Experts!) is back to share even more of her magic. Megan is double certified as a life coach and energy coach and is often referred to as the clarity queen.

We explore how human design is a tool that when woven into our lives can really help us to find more ease and flow.
We dive into how there is so much societal conditioning around certainty and how we're not all designed to operate in that way.
We talk about the de-conditioning process we experience as adults in order to come home to our most authentic selves.
We dig into burnout and tools and question prompts to help move through burnout.
We explore the value in building value aligned friendships!
What if its not a no forever, what if its just a no for right now.
We talk about defined and undefined centers in human design.

Connect with Megan:
Find your Human Design Chart
Work with Megan
Megan's Podcast - Clarity Corner

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A LOT has changed -- how can we connect and support each other?

Thu, 30 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 124 -- We're chatting what's changed/what's new in my world, how we can stay connected, and how my core values have become an integral driving force within my business.

Recent Digital Publications:
The Power in Taking Radical Responsibility for Who You Came Here to be! -- Exclusive Interview for Brainz Magazine

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The power of nervous system regulation & taking radical responsibility for who you came here to be with Nikki Jahnke

Thu, 23 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 123 - Nikki shares how she found her spiritual path but this conversation might just light the fire you need to get out of your own way to begin to embody your most authentic self.

We dive into:

Nikki's struggles with an eating disorder
Identifying why her body was shutting down & her fight against breast implant disease
Nikki's first experience with Reiki and energy healing
Her experience with going to a Mushroom Experience/Retreat
Nikki's Reiki 1 & 2 attunement experience
Why nervous system regulation matters so much
Trapped emotions & ancestral trauma
Why learning to work with your energy can feel frustrating before the clarity comes
Fighting the instinct to look for the answers outside of yourself
The transformative benefit of working one to one with a coach
The power of putting skin in the game
Why Nikki created her own program to attune people to Reiki
Nikki's newest program - The Femme Manifestation Method

Connect With Nikki:
Instagram
Work with Nikki
Free Full Moon Circle 5/23/24

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Real Time Lesson from the Universe: On Listening to the Body or it Will Make You Listen

Thu, 16 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 122, I'm sharing a lesson in real time about listening to the body and how despite having all the wisdom I still miss things in my own life. We're chatting what a rash taught me about trapped emotions and how a reiki session of my own came with tough truths and profound wisdom.

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Walking a Spiritual Path & Exploring the Current Collective Energy Shifts with Karlie Kuehn

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In Episode 121, I'm sitting down with Karlie Kuehn -- Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner and Yoga teacher. Karlie is the Spiritual Life Coach & Reiki Practitioner I've been working closely with for the last year. She has completely transformed my life, helped me shift my life onto a completely new timeline and now she's here to share her insightful wisdom with you!

Karlie's story to spirituality starts with an eating disorder, feeling disconnected from her body & really just consistently internalizing her struggles. On her quest to focus on her own self-love she found herself walking a spiritual path but not necessarily a linear path.

Throughout the conversation we dive into:

Karlie's Journey to starting a self-love business
Learning to not repress emotions
The frustrations that come with exploring a spiritual path
Learning the art of surrender
Tapping into the energy of the collective & the collective's shift to higher states of consciousness
Shifting from living in your mind to being embodied
The power of walking meditation & how to practice
Heart tapping practice
The power of grounding & why its critical in order for you to be able to rise and expand

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Magnetizing Mindset Podcast
Karlie's Instagram

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Behind the scenes: Traveling on the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies!

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

In episode 120, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my trip with my husband on the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies! We traveled from Vancouver to Banff National Park and it was an amazing experience. The views were just unmatched. This needs to be on everyone's bucket list! Come hang for a bit!

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Reshaping our realities, understanding the flow of energy, facing our emotions instead of hiding from them & more

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 119, I'm just hitting record and chatting all things that have come up in my first two weeks as a full time entrepreneur.

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Quitting my corporate job & taking the risk to make the leap

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

In episode 118, we're diving into quitting my corporate job, Khloe stepping back from the show for now, and what's next for me.

Resources:
Alyson's Interview - Magnetizing Mindset Episode with Karlie Kuehn - "The Profound Impact of Spiritual Healing"

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'Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain' with Author & Travel Influencer Helene Sula (@heleneinbetween)

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 117, Helene Sula -- you may know her as @Heleneinbetween in the social world takes us behind the scenes of writing her first book 'Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain'!! The book releases tomorrow (April 9, 2024). If you are not following Helene (and her husband Michael!) you are truly missing out. They have both been a source of inspiration to me when it comes to showing up authentically online (which is soo hard to do!). I actually have an upcoming trip planned based on their review that I can't wait to share with all of you!

SO what do we talk about... well we only have about 4,000 weeks to live and we spend so much time doing the things that we don't matter and don't light us up. Helene wouldn't settle for that and now she's inspiring millions to follow their dreams. Helene and her husband lived in Germany, came back to the US and now live in Oxford, England.

One of my biggest takeaways from Helene is that no one is going to tell our stories if we don't. We are in charge of our own destiny so it's time to start acting like it. I was fortunate enough to get to read a few chapters ahead of release and I was blown away by some of these never before shared stories from Helene's travels!

THE single best thing you can do for a new author is to buy the book and share about it and I promise this book is for everyone. The link to order is down below!!

Connect with Helene!

@heleneinbetween
Helene's Website!
Order the Book!

Meet Helene on her BOOK TOUR!

4/8: Denver
4/9: New Orleans
4/10: San Antonio
4/11: Houston
4/12: Austin
4/13: Dallas
4/14: Nashville

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Ask Me Anything with Alyson - Coaching, Breathwork, & Reiki edition with Guest Host Sam!

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 116, Sam is back to guest host a special edition ask me anything with Alyson. Sam has full reign to ask any and all questions around embodiment coaching, breathwork, and reiki / energy healing and she's asking all the questions you've been curious about but maybe a bit hesitant to ask!

Perhaps you've been wondering:

What is energy healing / Reiki?
What lead Alyson to this work? What did that journey look like?
What does a coaching session look like?
How do you know if you are looking for a full coaching container versus a one off breathwork and/or Reiki session?
For a reiki session - Does the client control the session or does the practitioner?
What does a reiki session look like? What does the session feel like?
If you're still a little skeptical (like Sam and maybe a bit more on the science side of things) what are some practices you can do on your own that might help you to understand if this somatic work is something you want to learn more about?

If you've had questions around coaching, breathwork, reiki and you've never had the opportunity to ask then this one is for you!

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When you shed the things that are no longer aligned, you create space to call in the things that are aligned

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0400

In Episode 115, Alyson is diving into how in seasons of change sometimes you have to let the things that are no longer serving you fall away in order to make space to call in the things that are more aligned. This might just be the permission slip you've been seeking but didn't know you actually needed!

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Are you doing the work? Or are you DOING THE WORK?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0500

In Episode 114, Alyson is diving into what it means to really DO THE WORK. Are you the person the reads all the personal development books but doesn't answer any of the self-reflection questions? Are you the person that pays to work with the coach but doesn't do any of the suggested exercises? Same. But today I'm spilling the details on how I shifted that. In this conversation, Alyson also explores what working with a life coach looks like, what kind of coach she is and whether she's the type of coach you are looking for! Ready to dive in? Then let's get to it!

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I think I FINALLY figured it out... welcoming you to a new era with Alyson!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In Episode 113, Alyson is sharing some insight and clarity around the future after what feels like years of trying to figure it out. If you're a 'But, What if You DID?' OG listener you're not going to want to miss this one! And if you're new here -- welcome to a new era in my journey -- I'm honored to have you along of the ride. Shout out to Khloe for allowing me space to share and connect one on one with you this week!

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YOU already have the answers inside of YOU + finding the right coaches that will help you make the quantum leaps with Ashley O'Connor

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

In Episode 112, Alyson sits down with Ashley O'Connor, one of her very first life coaching clients to talk about her journey and the power behind working with a coach. Shortly after they started working together, Ashley left her job as a registered nurse to become a health and burnout coach and digital nomad. Ashley is also the host of 'The Ashley O Show' Podcast.

In this conversation we dive into:

Ashley's pivots within healthcare before she took the leap
The narratives that are keeping us stuck & the narratives that Ashley had to break through in order to move forward
The ripple effect that comes from being the one to do something different
Letting go of identities in order to make space for new ones
The journey to finding the coaches and mentors that could hold space for her in the way Ashley needed
Investing in yourself -- the challenges and opportunities
The key to finding coaches you feel safe with
Finding the meaning in the investment even when it doesn't feel like it was worth it
YOU have the answers inside of YOU
Who are you without the labels?
When someone tells you who you should be and you know thats not their decision to make

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[Coffee Chat] Come catch up on all things January!

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 111✨ -- We are catching up on all things January 2024. Alyson's on a roller coaster and Khloe's feeling more settled in this season. We dive into sooo many things!! This is a very different vibe coffee chat but we both really enjoyed recording this one. Join us to see where we go!!

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Oversharing, finding the evidence and living authentically with Mia Reid

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

In Episode 110, we're sitting down with Mia Reid -- a digital marketing expert that loves to overshare. Mia is co-host of the "Anxious Marketers' Podcast.

We dive into:

Mia's journey to starting the podcast and the anxieties that come along with marketing.
Owning your mess ups and being true to yourself.
Finding your safety people at work and finding the people that value what you bring to your work.
Ruminating, burning out and knowing when it's time to move on.
What happens when you outgrow the culture at work.
Emotional awareness and finding the evidence.
Changing your environment and your personal power to change whatever isn't working for you.
Self-trust and knowing that you made the right decision based on the information you had at the time.

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The power of breathwork & why the 'Academy of Breath' might just be the thing to change the game for you in 2024 with AOB founder Ava Johanna

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 109, we sit down with the founder of 'The Academy of Breath' Ava Johanna. In this conversation we dive into:

Alyson's experience with AOB in 2023
Ava shares her story from rock bottom to finding the transformational power of Breathwork
How our inner brilliance is always speaking to us and yet we let fear overpower that inner wisdom
How rock bottoms have the ability to transform our stories
How Ava knew it was time to create a certification program and the journey to doing so
Knowing which mountain is yours to climb versus what mountain society tells you to climb
Breathwork clears the static so you can hear your intuition more clearly
How Breathwork allows us to expand our capacity to explore our elevated states of expression
How Breathwork feels sparkly
How AOB is different -- why the science matters, how the program is accessible to everyone
Why the AOB community is so special

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Did the holidays turn out as we expected? featuring special returning guest our bestie Sam!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 108, our bestie Sam is back to join us on a special episode recapping the holidays. Did the holiday's turn out as we anticipated? What did we learn from them? What do we hope to carry forward into 2024 holidays?

In this conversation, Sam fills us in on what's changed in her life these last 2 years. Khloe, Sam and I each reflect back on how we thought our holiday season would turn out versus how the holiday's actually turned out. Honestly this conversation was raw real talk and it was a really interesting conversation. No caption could really adequately describe this one. I hope you'll take some time to tune in! If this one resonates we would love to hear from you. How did your holiday's go? As expected or not what you thought would happen at all? Slide into our DMs so we can continue the conversation!

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Coffee Chat on All Things Self-Trust

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 107, we're talking all things Self-Trust. We both see this as a major through line for us this year and so we felt it deserved a deep dive. Topics we touch on - people pleasing, limiting beliefs, feeling safety in our bodies, lack & scarcity, root causes, shifting environments.

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Goals, Intentions, & Feelings heading into 2024 (...and a mini-surprise thats kind of a big deal mid-episode!)

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In Episode 106, we're back to celebrate the start to the New Year after a short Holiday hiatus. Stick with us though -- there's a REALLY EXCITING/FUN ANNOUNCEMENT MID-EPISODE. In this conversation, we catch up on what's happened since Alyson's move across the country and Khloe's move to a new apartment. We chat how we're feeling about goals, intentions, & feelings heading into the New Year and how we both are already seeing a through line/focus on building self-trust this year.

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Wishing you a safe & healthy holiday season and we will see you back here in 2024!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

We are taking a holiday break so that we can be more present where our feet are! We want to wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season and we are so excited to get back to recording in real time in 2024!

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Understanding our core motivations & how those look different for each of us

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 104, we are talking about our core motivations. We are all uniquely motivated which is pretty cool to think about. In today's conversation, we chat how our core motivations show up as through lines throughout our lives and how our core motivations influence our actions which can help us reach shared goals through contributing different pieces of the puzzle. Don't know where to start when it comes to understanding your own core motivations? We've got some journal prompts to get you started!

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The Holiday Season is HERE! Family dynamics, holiday expectations, & showing up unapologetically as ourselves through it all!

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 103, we're talking navigating all the dynamics that come along with the holidays. In this conversation we dive into how Alyson anticipates the new dynamics around her to shift this holiday season, we chat how holidays often bring forward our unhealed inner child wounds, how people don't always show up as the best version of themselves on holidays, giving ourselves permission to show up however we choose to show up without expectation - shame - or regret and so much more. We share how holiday dynamics look different for both of us and lean into what we can learn from each others experiences. Feeling anxious, alone, excited, joyful heading into the holidays as well? Come explore the duality of holiday emotions with us!

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Chaos Resiliency - How does chaos make you feel? Now - how do you want it to feel?

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 102, we're talking how to survive chaos and how to thrive in chaos. We dive into how Alyson shifted from not really 'thriving' in chaos (even though her internal narrative was 'I am thriving in the chaos') to feeling more confident and in control in chaotic seasons. Khloe defines 'chaos resiliency' as "I am controlling my day vs. my day is controlling me" and we deep dive how that sentiment resonates for both of us. We discuss how chaos filled seasons have felt in our bodies when we weren't thriving and how we've each personally made the transition to feeling safe and grounded when we find ourselves in similar seasons now. Come explore how chaos shows up in our worlds with us!

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[Coffee Chat] Life updates, Alyson's move across the country, & more!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 101, we're catching up on all the life things! Alyson has had some big changes in the last few weeks and she's sharing her behind the scenes. We chat having a beginners mindset, practicing surrender, moving through the seasons (literal seasons & just seasons of life), the raw feelings that come with transitions, surviving vs. thriving and so much more!

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EPISODE 100!! Come Celebrate with Us!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 100, We're celebrating the first 100 episodes of 'But, What if You DID?'!! Alyson shares the origin story, reflects back on the last 100 episodes, and together we share our hope for next 100 episodes. It is such a gift to have this space to share our experiences with all of you and we are just so grateful to have you along for the ride with us! Do you have a favorite episode or memory or reflection? We would love to hear from you!

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Breaking down the concept 'over exposed & under developed'

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 99, we're diving into a concept we took away from Jame Kern Lima's chat at the EmpowerHer Conference. 'Over exposed under developed' is a concept that we are both seeing reflected in so many facets of life right now - from career to relationships to business and everything in between. It's felt like a natural topic of conversation amongst our circles of influence recently and so we knew it was time to bring this community into the conversation!

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[Real Talk] - It was a rough week 🫠 & we're talking through it in real time

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 98 - It was an 'off' week for both of us and rather than minimizing our real feels we're talking about them and inviting you into the conversation. We reflect on what it looks like when we reach our capacity, how we know when we're feeling dis-regulated & what we do to re-regulate our nervous systems. We work through so much around ruminating thoughts/overthinking. We also dive into expectations, how we protect our peace, how we work through obtrusive thoughts and so much more!

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'EmpowerHer Live' Conference Recap & Takeaways

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 97, we are recapping our time at the 'EmpowerHer Live' Conference. TBH we didn't love the experience overall but in today's conversation we will dive into our raw and honest opinions from the good to the bad and everything in between!

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[Birthday Series Pt. 2] Reflections from the Last Year with Alyson!

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 96, it's Part 2 of our Birthday Series and this time were diving into Alyson's lessons from the last year! If you tuned in to last years birthday's reflections, I promise we are going way deeper this year! So grab your favorite coffee and let's dive right in - if something resonates we would love to hear from you... either slides into our DMs or we would love for you to leave a review of the show!

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[Birthday Series Pt. 1] Reflections from the Last Decade with Khloe!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 95, it's Part 1 of our Birthday Series. and time for Khloe to officially say farewell to her 20s! In today's conversation Khloe reflects on some of her biggest learned lessons from the last decade! Come hang with us and see what resonates for you!

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[Coffee Chat] Come Catch Up on Life Things with Us! 👀💍✨

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In Episode 94 we invite you to come catch up on life with us! Alyson has some exciting news to share, Khloe says RIP to her 20s, we dive into all of the little synchronicities we've been experiencing lately, and share our real time life reflections about the good - the bad and everything in between.

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Talking all things Reiki & the meaning of the 🦇!!

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 93, We're diving into 'What is Reiki?' and walking through Alyson's first Reiki experience + why she can't wait for her next one. We dive into the real & raw thoughts coming out of the session -- the bat story comes full circle and Khloe tries to land some of analogies that you don't want to miss!

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Moving through the ebbs & flows of the light & dark seasons in life

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 92, Khloe & I chat about this idea of moving through the ebbs & flows of the light & dark seasons in life. Khloe shares her experience transitioning out of a longer darker dark season & I share more of what it feels like to be sitting in a more confusing dark season after coming out of light season. We deep dive the importance of consciously doing the growth work in the dark seasons & practicing self-care and self-compassion along the way. We chat about how the dark seasons are helping us to qualify ourselves so we can bloom in the next light season. We also explore the light & flowy feminine energy that surrounds us in light seasons and the ease and magnetism that emerges after you've done the work in the hard seasons.

If you're on a self-growth, self-healing journey, this ones for you!

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[Coffee Chat] Come catch up on life things with us! 👀🦇

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 91, Khloe and I have a legit early morning coffee chat to catch up on life things, adventures, vacations, lessons, experiences & more. Khloe had quite an experience recently and learned some valuable lessons from a 🦇 you are not going to want to miss out on! Consider this your invitation to grab your coffee and come hang for a bit!

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Exploring living in the gray space & leaning in to the duality of emotion

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 90 we're talking about the gray space. Khloe shares her journey with grief and we explore how we can deeply feel both positive emotions and negative emotions at the same time. Another duality we deep dive and explore within this conversation is finding contentment in our current reality versus where we want to go and how we stay focused on the vision while not missing out on the present moment.

We discuss how...

Our bodies move through the grief cycle
The grief cycle looks different for everyone
Emotional self-awareness can help us self-regulate & move through the hard emotions
Challenging it is to live in the present moment
A clear vision for the future is necessary but also the importance of not missing the present moment by wanting the future moment to be here now
Tomorrow is promised to no one
Nervous system regulation is personal
Acknowledging that whatever emotion you're feeling makes sense

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Chasing Simple Marketing and the winding path that took Amanda Warfield from Teacher to Author

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 89, Amanda Warfield returns to share the lessons learned from writing her first book - "Chasing Simple Marketing". Join Alyson & Amanda (returning guest from Season 1 ) as we walk through Amanda's entrepreneurial journey. In this conversation Amanda shares the winding path that got her from teacher --> simplicity focused blogger --> content batching educator --> content marketing strategist --> AUTHOR! Amanda is also the host of the 'Chasing Simple' Podcast.

She shares the real and raw truth behind becoming an entrepreneur and the often glazed over realities behind building a business. This is not another $0-$100k in a year type story and Amanda is sharing the risks, the rewards, and everything in between. Whether you are interested in writing a book, starting a podcast, building out your portfolio - whether you have any interest in content marketing -- this episode has tactical advice for everyone. In today's society a personal brand isn't a nice to have, it's a necessity. Consider this your invite to come hang for a bit today. I hope this conversation shares a hint of reality sprinkled with a whole lot of empowerment to help you find the courage to keep going!

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Amanda's Website
Chasing Simple Podcast
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Are we engaging with life from a true place of vulnerability? or are we just trying to make ourselves palatable & labeling it vulnerability?

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In Episode 88, we're talking vulnerability. In Episode 87, Khloe brought up the human tendency to make ourselves palatable which lead us to a in-depth conversation on vulnerability: Are we engaging with life from a true place of vulnerability? or are we just trying to make ourselves palatable & labeling it vulnerability?

In today's conversation we deep dive the fear of vulnerability and how this shows up in our relationships, in the workplace, in friends circles and family dynamics. We talk about how vulnerability doesn't necessarily feel safe in our bodies and how we are personally working through our lived experiences with the intention to show up with more vulnerability with the hope that someday vulnerability will feel safer but in the meantime how were disrupting the patterns and cycles that led us to where we are now.

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Surprise! We Officially Have a Co-host! Come Meet Khloe and Listen In as We Re-Launch the Podcast with New Purpose, Vibes, Energy & More!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 87, we are excited to welcome 'But, What if You Did?' co-host Khloe to the podcast! Join us as we vision set and re-launch the podcast with new purpose, vibes, energy & more. Today's show notes won't be filled with spoilers but you'll get to hear all about Khloe's story and get to know more about our new direction for the show. Ready to dive in?!

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Time Management Essentials With Anna Dearmon Kornick

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In Episode 86, I'm sitting down with returning Guest Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna is a Time Management Coach, the Host of the 'It's About Time' Podcast and Anna most recently added the title Author to her repertoire. Anna's book 'Time Management Essentials - The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy and Productivity'.

Today were taking a look behind the scenes on the book writing process for Anna. We deep dive some of the main topics from the book including why time management starts with your purpose, your biological chronotype, how to maximize your time & energy by using a simple concept (boulders, big rocks, and pebbles) and so much more.

Come hang for a bit and let's explore this refreshing perspective on time management!

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Learn more about the book!
Connect on Social!
Listen to 'Its About Time'

ICYMI - Our first Episode together! 'Why busy isn't a badge of honor'

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Overcoming the Urge to Minimize Yourself & Your Accomplishments for the Sake of Others

Mon, 01 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 85, I'm diving into how we learn to embrace our accomplishments and overcome the urge to minimize ourselves for the sake of others. We first have to understand where the urge to minimize ourselves and our accomplishments comes from and then we'll take a closer look at the harmful effects of doing just that. Next up I'll share some tangible tips to help you overcome the urge to minimize and even share some insight around how we can navigate our relationships through this whole experience. Ready to dive in?! Then let's go!

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Seeking Control But Finding Resistance? Let's Chat!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In Episode 84, we're deep diving this idea of seeking control but being met with resistance. This is a theme I've seen reflected a lot in my varying circles of influence recently and knowing this is something I've for sure struggled with in different seasons and how hard it can be to recognize on your own, it felt like time to talk it out!

Can you relate to that feeling of just grasping for control at every corner and just feeling like you're spinning your wheels? I know that feeling all too well. Typically when we find ourselves grasping for control it's because we've come up against something that feels really unpredictable, unstable or just insecure. In these instances, we can try to force and will the thing we're after into existence. But truthfully control is just an illusion. Let's dive into where that resistance is coming from and ponder 'is control what you're actually seeking?'

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Unpopular Opinion: Rushing Through the Uncomfortable Seasons is Holding You Back in the Long Game. Here's WHY!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 83, I'm sharing an unpopular opinion around how we're really only hurting ourselves by rushing away the uncomfortable messy middle seasons in order to get to the next box on the success checklist. The in-between seasons are where the most transformational growth happens. These are the seasons that qualify us to handle the stuff we *think* we are ready for.

Today's conversation is a lot of self-reflection but I'm also seeing these lessons reflected back in new ways recently. When we can't clearly tell the world who we most authentically are, we're inclined to want to show up the way we perceive society to WANT us to show up. And in trying to be someone else, it feels easy to push for that next check box. But by rushing through those messy seasons, we miss the opportunity to find our own unique voice. We miss sitting in the mess - you know - the hard stuff that qualifies us to take on the harder stuff.

In this conversation I'm for sure spilling the tea on years of navigating toxic corporate bs but the hurt is what transformed me into the compassionate human-first leader I am today! Looking back is totally uncomfortable, but really every 'bad' thing that happened was qualifying me to be the leader I am today and that is a leader that drives impact. Curious - can you relate to anything I shared?

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Feeling Uncomfortable with Change? This one's for YOU!

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 82, we're diving into how to best support yourself in uncomfortable seasons of change. Recently I had a team member share that they were feeling really uncomfortable with change. They asked for resources for how to feel more confident in these uncertain seasons and I figured they for sure are not the only person that feels this way! And so today I'm sharing all my tools for navigating uncomfortable feelings around change. The moment I decided to make a conscious decision around being okay with change was when change became easier to flow through. But what I've come to realize that different seasons require different tools and today I want to ponder the question 'What actually feels supportive to YOU in this season of life?'

There is real power in learning to sit with the duality of emotion. For example, It's okay to feel sad and excited at the same time. Discomfort around change is normal and something we all go through but my hope is today's conversation normalizes this part of the human experience.

Resources discussed:
Check out DayDreamers!
Episode with founder of DayDreamers Katina!

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Building Leadership Ability in the Workplace with Nichole Harrop

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500

In today's conversation I'm sitting down with Nichole Harrop to talk how to build leadership ability in the work place. Nichole is the podcast host of the 'Future Female Leaders' Podcast (TUNE IN to Nichole's show HERE) and is on a mission to help create more female leaders in the workplace (but don't worry her incredible tips & tricks are applicable to everyone!). She has led teams in the corporate world for over 10 years and has a passion to make a bigger impact through her Future Leaders Program which helps prepare entry level team members for their first leadership role.

Nichole really normalizes how messy it can feel when pursuing your first leadership role, she shares tips for how to build leadership skills without being/feeling like a burden to your leader, we dive into how to navigate a layoff, how to host effective 1:1s, tips for giving feedback to high performers and that only scratches the surface.

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The Power of Breathwork & Learning to Lead Authentically with Sarah Brackmann

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 80, I'm sitting down with Sarah Brackmann. Sarah is a Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, & Certified Personal Trainer. In today's conversation Sarah & I explore the power in Breathwork as a transformative newer modality that you may or may not be as familiar with.

The conversation ends up down a 'learning to lead authentically' leadership rabbit hole (which I was totally okay with!). We talk about the struggle behind chasing the constantly moving goal post, we dive into learning to trust our inner & outer voices, but most importantly we reflect on how doing the self growth work allows you to show up and use your powerful voice to lead authentically. In the episode Sarah shares that she 'wishes more millennials knew the impact they could have' and that hit on a different level. That is the dream! This episode is bursting with soul led wisdom and I can't wait to hear your thoughts! Be sure to connect with Sarah and I over on Instagram after you listen in!

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Leadership Lesson: Building Trust in the Work Place & the Importance of Relational Capital

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Today we're kicking off season 4! In today's conversation we dive into what is trust, how to build trust, the difference between practical trust & emotional trust, what trust in the work place looks like and how to rebuild trust when trust is lost. We also dip our toe in exploring what relational capital is and how it might just be the thing that gets your through those tougher messy middle transitions. Relational capital is all about connectedness and when we aren't thriving, connectedness is for sure a core need.

Resources:
Forbes article on Relational Capital
Fun Stats about Employee Retention

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Part 2: Building Culture - Why Investing In & Building People is the Key to Shifting Culture in Real Time... Ps. Leaders - Emotional Labor is Part of the Job!

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Episode 78 is Part 2 of my building culture mini series. In today's conversation I'm diving into why investing in & building people is the key to shifting culture in real time. But with building people comes a lot of emotional labor. In the book Radical Candor, they talk about how “Emotional labor is not just part of the job; it’s the key to being a good boss” and so we're diving into why this matters!

I share insight into why it so important for people to be able to bring their whole selves to work. We discuss why building the whole person matters and how we as leaders have an opportunity to get to know our teams on a new level. We talk about learning our employees key motivators (Check out the Motivation Code by Todd Henry!) and how learning what each person needs to avoid boredom & burnout is so key to building an engaged team. To wrap up, we chat how as the leader you are really more of the editor than the author!

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Part 1: Building Culture - What’s Working, What Isn’t & Why I Believe Middle Management is the Secret to Radical Change & Making the Shift to a ‘People First’ Approach

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Episode 77 is Part 1 of a 2-part Episode on Building Culture. If you aren't familiar with my story, I spent 15 years working in Entertainment Industry in a completely toxic work culture. After hitting my own personal rock bottom, I started over in the financial tech industry. I went from independent contributor to people leader all while going through a certification program to become a life coach. I have found my life coaching skills to be completely transferrable to my new position as a people leader and I'm sharing my thoughts & insight behind how I believe millennial leaders can shift the paradigm in front of us.

In today's conversation I share my personal experiences with what I see working, what I see NOT working, and why I truly believe middle managers are uniquely positioned to create change and lead the corporate shift to a 'people first' approach.

In our next episode we'll dive more into why I think people first matters and the realities that come with the emotional labor of being a strong people leader.

Resources:
'Social Responsibility at Work' Podcast with Host Angela Howard
EP. 65 Creating More Human-Centric Workplaces with Angela Howard
'Dare to Lead' Podcast with Host Brene Brown - Episode with Adam Grant & Simon Sinek
Books: Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home; Radical Candor:Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

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Growing our Relationship with Money, The Power of Choice & Living in the Gray Space with Sydney Fletcher

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In Episode 76, Sydney shares her personal story from ticking the box as a 'successful' corporate Graphic Designer to hitting rock bottom, to rebuilding during the pandemic and stepping into & owning her identity as her most aligned self as a Life Coach & Yoga Instructor. While we truly hit on so many powerful lessons some of my favorites were how Sydney shifts the idea of 'positive thinking' to 'perspective', how awareness around binary thinking can help us move through stress & overwhelm, how to grow our relationship with money, the power of choice & what happens when we choose to live in the gray space. This is one of those episodes I've shared a nugget of wisdom from every chance I've had since it was recorded and I can't wait to hear your takeways!

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Sydney Fletcher is a life coach and yoga instructor. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and believes that our businesses can be creative expressions of our Selves. Sydney coaches heart-centered solopreneurs so they can create businesses and lives that honor who they are at their very core. Businesses that stand for something and make a positive impact on the lives they touch.

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Permission to be Human: My Journey to Healing my Inner People Pleaser

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 75, I'm sharing my journey to healing my inner people pleaser & inviting you to come along for the ride.

"So if you're looking for permission to do something differently, seeking permission to try something new - consider this your sign from the universe. Permission Granted."

But I'll let you in on a little secret... you don't need my permission - you only need your own!

From the blog:
"People pleasing… something I've been asked countless times to cover on the podcast and yet the timing never felt quite right. It's a conversation that has surfaced in many of my circles, under many different circumstances and yet because it wasn't front & center in my world - I wasn't sure what value I could add to conversation in that space.

And then I started to notice a recurring theme in many of my 1:1 client sessions - from setting goals to ‘ditch the inner people pleaser’ to committing to action steps where ‘no’ is actually a full sentence, it seemed like the desire to heal this wound was surfacing at every corner. I was hearing it from peers, coworkers, executives in the hallway. It came up on nearly every coffee date with a friend. The message was loud and clear - millennials are done with people pleasing…

And so I started to note the similar sentiments, observe the associated feelings, and to describe the environments in which these thoughts surfaced in my journal. And that was where I realized it was connected to this craving… this desire… for permission to come from an external source.

It wasn't all that long ago that I found myself in a similar place in life seeking external permission to make any change even when deep down I could feel what was aligned & right.

So - WHAT CHANGED?

I stopped WAITING for permission and started to GIVE myself permission to do the things that felt right to me, even if it went against the grain."

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Personal Life Lessons & Reflections: Creating Space, Energy Driven Boundaries & Connecting with your Body with Special Guest Megan Seamans

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

In this conversation, I've invited Megan Seamans back to have a special reflection conversation with me! Megan was a guest on the show in Season 1 where we talked all things human design and life coaching. Following that conversation, I started working with Megan as one of my coaches and today Megan is here to reflect back to me on some pretty powerful lessons from the last year! This episode is packed with life lessons, bonus lessons, random reflections, tangents, and more as I celebrate my 35th birthday! Come celebrate with us!

If I shared the details of this episode , it wouldn't be as fun to listen to!

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From Chronic, Progressive, Incurable -> Turning Pain into Purpose with Sarah Waisler

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400

In today's conversation I'm sitting down with Sarah Waisler. Sarah did a year-long juice fast to heal herself from conditions doctors told her were chronic, progressive, and incurable. This is a powerful conversation around healing your body, how the body keeps score, and how we all have the ability to heal within us.

EPISODE DETAILS
[4:53] Sarah's Story!
[8:00] Learning to be your own best advocate
[9:00] The body keeps score
[11:00] We are all doing the best we can with the tools we have
[11:26] The body is the subconscious mind
[16:00] Sarah's year long juice fast
[18:26] The mental and spiritual shifts that allowed the physical shifts to take place
[21:00] Falling off the wagon is part of the process - start when you're ready
[23:40} You're alive until you stop growing
[25:00] Pain into purpose - the lowest of the lows shows you how high your highest of the highs can go
[26:48] We will all go through some big life changing event - it's just a matter of when
[32:00] On removing fear from the equation - a symptom is just a sign from your body that is there to teach you something
[34:15] Learning to listen to your body
[36:00] The millions of things that had to align perfectly for us to be here
[37:25] On taking care of ourselves and showing gratitude
[39:10] Gratitude is the biggest expression of love there is
[40:15] Sarah's 'But, what if...' moment

Meet Sarah Waisler
Sarah did a year-long juice fast to heal herself from conditions doctors told her were chronic, progressive, and incurable. By the time she was 25, she had been diagnosed with over a dozen health conditions, was living with a wheelchair, a feeding tube, had been in organ failure multiple times, was rejected from major medical centers and top specialists for being too complicated, and was ready to give up. Instead, from a single, powerful conversation, Sarah chose hope.

On November 15, 2019 Sarah started her juice fast as one person and ended it on November 16th 2020 as someone completely different. She not only healed her physical body of all of the symptoms and conditions she was told would kill her, she also healed her emotional body which is what allowed the physical healing to take place. Since recognizing the universal truth that we are all magic and that we all have the ability to heal from whatever it is that we are experiencing, Sarah has made it her mission to share this message with the world. She regularly speaks on podcasts and is breaking into the world of public speaking, she is writing a book on her story as well as a children's book, and she has developed a coaching program to walk women through their own healing journies. You can find Sarah

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Exploring Ayurveda: the Oldest System of Medicine with Kimberly Kubicke

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In episode 72, I'm sitting down with Kimberly Kubicke to explore the world of Ayurveda, also known as, the oldest system of medicine. Ayurveda literally translates to the science of life. Part of learning to thrive in transition seasons is learning to holistically care for yourself and as some of my favorite podcasters 'The Shrink Chicks' always say, "to grow yourself you have to know yourself!" While this is likely the first time you've heard of Ayurveda, I hope the conversation is insightful and maybe leaves you a little more curious to go explore this ancient modality.

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Episode details
[4:50] Kimberly's story
[11:30] Ayurveda - the science of life
[16:00] Defining the three energetic forces & how those show up within the different body types
[30:30] Why we should ask - for whom, when and for how much
[34:35] On staying connected to your body rather than distracted from
[37:33] How a cleanse can help with the transition between seasons
[40:00] Moving through fear & anxiety in a way that works with your body type
[50:15] Kimberly's new Body Type Quiz (Linked below)
[52:00] Kimberly's pivotal 'What if' moment
[56:00] Where to connect with Kimberly and how you can take advantage of her wealth of knowledge around Ayurveda

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Perfectionism, Burnout, & Mental Health Awareness - Life Lessons from the Classroom with Amber Myren

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 71 I'm sitting down with Amber Myren - a high school social studies teacher with an entrepreneurial side hustle. We're diving into how perfectionism shows up inside and outside of the classroom, how to get ahead of the burnout cycle, and Amber shines light on the realities teachers are facing inside the classroom supporting students mental health. We deep dive all things self-care, how disorganization is usually a sign of something deeper, and share tips and tricks for finding organizational tools that work for you! Grab some coffee and come hang for a bit!

Episode Details:
[2:30] Amber's Story
[3:39] How perfectionism holds us back
[12:12] When your words and actions don't match
[14:45] How are you doing?
[19:00] Saying 'no' can be self-care
[24:30] On seeking permission to do the things that bring us joy
[28:30] On finding the little joys in life
[33:25] On assumptions and listening to people over speaking on their behalf
[33:45] On feeling disorganized in the messy middle
[40:00] On finding what actually works for you
[47:50] Where serving & self-promotion have a place to co-exist
[53:00] On showing up and using your authentic voice
[55:00] Amber's 'What if' moment

Connect with Amber!
Amber Myren is the founder of Myren Education, Llc. Her goal is to help as many people as possible achieve their academic and professional goals. This is accomplished through Amber’s coaching, tutoring, and workshops on organizational strategies. In addition, Amber speaks to professionals about how to overcome adversity and curve with the curveballs. With personality and humor, Amber uses her own experiences and expertise to guide others and empower her clients to have the confidence and skills to achieve anything they can dream.

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'Being Apart of the Solution' with Lisa Handback - How Political Activism can Look Different for Each of us!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode Lisa Handback returns to talk through how you can get involved in the upcoming state primary elections, how to navigate the information and disinformation around Roe V. Wade being overturned, how political activism looks different for everyone, and how to honor your mental health while moving through the hard stuff. Lisa reminds us there is a place for everyone in the process and I hope this episode leaves you feeling a little less paralyzed and more empowered.

Lisa Handback is an Alabama native and resident who earned her undergrad in both Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Alabama. She got her start in politics after the 2016 election, volunteering on several local and statewide campaigns and serving as the Digital and Communications Director for various political organizations. She has since gone on to serve on the board of directors of multiple political organizations, assist in the organization of local Women’s Marches, manage and consult on political campaigns, and even co-hosted a weekly TV show called Alabama Politics This Week. She currently works as a Digital Director for Persistence PAC and is a Political Consultant and Co-Founder of HH Digital Strategies, LLC. She is also the author of a blog called This Millennial Life, which focuses on issues surrounding politics, mental health, and a whole lot of in-between from the Millennial perspective.

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'Growing Joy' with author Maria Failla

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Maria Failla. Maria is the author of the recently published book 'Growing Joy - The Plant Lovers Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)', the host of the 'Bloom and Grow Radio Show' Podcast, and leader of the Bloom and Grow Garden Society. We're going behind the scenes of writing her new book 'Growing Joy' and diving into all things life lessons from the garden.

Episode Details:
[3:30] A little bit about Maria - author, podcaster, speaker, actress, singer
[6:00] The winding road to now - living in the messy middle for 2+ years
[10:15] There's no destination in the self-growth journey
[12:40] Learning to be okay with the mess
[13:40] Diving into Maria's new book 'Growing Joy'
[15:30] Life lessons learned from the garden
[17:00] Behind the scenes of writing the book
[21:00] Look at a plant before you look at a screen.
[26:26] How learning to care for plants taught Maria to care for herself
[26:56] 'It's not about the tomato' - one of my favorite life lessons from the book!
[31:30] On the power of perspective
[35:40] Sponsor shoutout!
[37:05] The duality of what you see on social media versus what is actually going on - and the power in sharing authentically
[39:33] Holding space for different emotions simultaneously
[43:50] Maria's 'what if' moment
[44:50] The power in fear setting - *vulnerability alert*
[47:15] On following your intuitive whispers
[50:30] Behind the scenes of podcasting
[51:45] How to connect with Maria!

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Sam is back! We're talking Job Transitions & Self-Advocacy in the Workplace

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 68 my bestie Sam is back. Sam has previously appeared on 3 other episodes (one of which she solo Guest hosted!) but it's time for a life update! Sam started a new job a few months back and we're talking about what it's like in the messy middle of a job transition and how important self-advocacy skills are in he workplace!

[1:45] - Going from manager to independent contributor (aka a leader amongst peers)
[2:28] - Leading through influence
[3:50] - The significance of environmental influences in our work spaces and how we can influence that
[5:00] - Adapting your communication style to fit a new culture/environment
[7:10] - On asking for performance feedback when you aren't fishing for compliments
[8:15] - On communicating with a boss that has given you authority make decisions without constant check-in's
[12:30] - On how to learn about you new co-workers & share resources with them
[15:10] - About today's sponsor GutPersonal!
[17:00] - On learning self-advocacy in the work place
[21:30] - On listening to your co-workers and respecting their differences, opinions and value
[24:00] - Proactive advocacy versus reactive advocacy
[27:30] - On working through imposter syndrome and fears around fitting in
[31:05] - On learning to notice and celebrate moments of growth
[32:30] - Fun analogies for growth - we're talking rock climbing and running!

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We're back! A RAW messy middle life update with Alyson!

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In Episode 67 we're taking a raw, unscripted trip down memory lane through the messy middle of the last two years. I'm pulling back the curtain on the never ending emotional roller coaster and sharing what's next for me in my professional life. Warning: big changes ahead! My intent with this podcast is to normalize the messy middle seasons and although this conversation felt really vulnerable I hope it leaves you feeling a little less alone and a little more inspired to take action in your own life.

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Behind the Scenes with 'DayDreamers' Co-Founder & Author of 'On-Adulting' Katina Mountanos

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Episode 66 - Today I'm going behind the scenes with Katina Mountanos. Katina Mountanos is the Chief Well-being Officer and co-founder of Daydreamers, a mental well-being company that is expanding the minds of adults through creative habits. In an increasingly robotic world, Daydreamers is on a mission to help humans access our most innate and powerful trait - creativity - so we can all live happier, healthier lives.

Katina is also a published well-being author (Simon & Schuster), has a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbia's Mind-Body Institute, and certified coach, meditation + yoga teacher. After enduring the burnout cycle, she started a well-being community for Millennials called On Adulting that continues to reach 75K+ people globally.

In today's conversation we dive into Katina's journey from starting the 'On-Adulting' blog which lead to writing a book to normalize the millennial experience (I.E. how to navigate adulthood in a happy and mindful way) to Katina's latest adventure co-founding 'Daydreamers' with her life partner Dupi. We talk about how to get people out of the 'languishing state' and into the 'flow state' and the mission behind 'Daydreamers'. We dive into where the idea came from and all the twists and turns the pandemic presented as they navigated the start-up world. Katina shares all about what is 'Daydreamers', why it's unique, who can benefit from it, what we can expect in the coming months and how to get involved!

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Creating More Human-Centric Workplaces with Angela Howard

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400

In episode 65 we dive into all things culture with Angela Howard. Angela is an organizational psychologist, culture strategist and social entrepreneur working to build human-centric workplaces, better leaders and thriving communities along-side growth minded leaders. Her mission is to create more human-centric workplaces that send happier and more fulfilled humans home to further enrich their communities and society. She does this by serving as a trusted thought leader advisor to owners, founders and CEOs interested in shaping and “actualizing” their organizational cultures for the collective good of their organizations, employees and the communities they serve.

Angela shares that culture really breaks down to a culmination of mindset, habits, behaviors, and norms over time and in today’s conversation we dissect existing cultural paradigms we face at work and how we can learn to break down the walls that no longer serve us so that we can create the groundswell needed to make lasting change. We dive into where to start when it comes to rebuilding culture, personal accountability as it pertains to culture, building cultural sustainability, and what it really takes to create a more human centric work place.

Angela is also the host of the ‘Humanly Possibly: Future of Work Conversations’ Podcast. For more conversations like today’s Angela’s podcast is a great resource.

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Mindful Productivity with Sarah Steckler

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In Episode 64 – Mindful Productivity with Sarah Seckler - I sit down with Sarah Steckler! Sarah is a Productivity Strategist who teaches entrepreneurs how to organize their mind, create sustainable & mindful productivity inside of Notion, and turn ideas into published planners & journals they can sell around the world! She's the host of the Mindful Productivity Podcast and author of a variety of journals and planners including the Mindful Productivity Guide Undated Planner and the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book.

While the conversation is all about all thing’s mindful productivity, Sarah and I share our best tips and tricks for practicing mindfulness, we chat about our experiences with sensory overwhelm (it’s a total unplanned side tangent that I think you'll totally vibe with), we chat the highs and lows of transitional seasons and how Sarah navigated her career transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. While this summary just scratches the surface of today’s conversation, we sure hope you’ll come hang for a bit today as we unpack more life lessons and share our best tips and tricks for keeping your head above water in the most challenging of transitional seasons!

ALL the DETAILS!
[1:55] Who is Sarah Steckler?
[3:45] Sarah's story and how she got to where we are now!
[6:05] Sarah's transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship (wellness, education, grad school, 1:1 coaching, curriculum development)
[9:25] The critical mindset reframe that helped Sarah feel unstuck
[11:57] Giving yourself permission to go after your dream life
[14:34] Find yourself seeking external validation often? Find the people that get it!
[17:30] The best way is the way that works for YOU!
[18:15] How to continually show up as your most authentic self and still successfully navigate the corporate world
[19:15] Mindfulness practices
[25:10] Sensory needs and sensory overwhelm
[33:32] Life admin type stuff
[36:02] Focus projects and resourcefulness
[38:03] Sarah's signature courses - Pretty Productive Life, Publish with Purpose
[42:45] Advice for a younger self stuck in what feels like a never ending hard season!
[44:45] The worst case scenario rarely happens
[45:04] On the 'what if' moments in life

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On Setting Goals In Seasons Where it Feels Really Hard To Set Goals

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

In Episode 63, we’ll dive into how I get started with goal setting (what brings you joy and meaning?), we’ll talk about how a simple perspective shift (how do I want to feel while working on the goal?) might be the key to setting more meaningful goals and we’re going to talk about why learning goals might serve you more than performance goals in transitional seasons!

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How Podcasting Helped Me Grow Into a More Empathetic Leader

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

I never expected podcasting to teach me so many valuable life skills but what if you tried something new and it changed the way you interacted with the world? This week I’m sharing how podcasting has helped me grow into a more empathetic leader. Podcasting has become one of my greatest adventures, the relationships I’ve built through podcasting have challenged me to grow as a human, I’ve learned there is power behind each person’s unique story and how important listening skills are. It’s taught me the power in word choice and how shared experiences connect us. But more than anything, it’s continued to help me grow into the best version of myself and I hope today’s conversation inspires you to try that thing that maybe feels a little bit scary because at the end of the day you never know how that very thing may change your life for the better!

Episode Details

[2:00] Setting the Scene – We start in December of 2019!

[6:54] Going from independent contributor to leader – overcoming corporate hurdles to find my own path

[8:15] The emotional exhaustion associated with trying to build a career as a millennial

[8:50] The freedom I found in entrepreneurship

[9:45] On how things happen when you least expect them and often when you stop trying to force them to happen

[10:30] What is Empathetic Leadership?

[13:30] Why empathetic leadership is important?

[13:43] Empathetic leadership broken down into 4 key traits

[17:30] Why empathy is more important now than ever before

[18:45] Statistics on constructive effects of empathy – article linked below

[21:00] How the universe works in strange ways and gives us exactly what we need in time

Resources

Empathy Is the Most Important Leadership Skill According to Research

Empathetic Leadership Style

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On Practicing Self-Compassion & Boundary Setting in Transitional Seasons of Life

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode …
•Practicing self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness)
• How boundaries may need to shift with seasons of life
•Why we struggle to set boundaries
•How to better communicate our boundaries

Life Update:
But, What If You Did? will be switching to bi-weekly episodes through March to make space for some other life changes. Listen in to learn more!

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How To Practice Self-Compassion

Journal Prompts
What would the most trusting version of myself do?
What would your future self say? 'WWYFSS'

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On Processing Emotional Labor

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In today’s episode were talking about emotional labor! By the end of the episode, you will be able to identify what emotional labor is, you’ll learn ways in which emotional labor shows up in your own life, learn how it influences your day to day, understand the consequences of emotional labor and learn a couple prompts to help your process / and manage the effort you put forth into emotional labor moving forward. Along the way, I’ll share my own processing of the term, how it shows up in my life and talk about how emotional labor can ultimately drive a need for something new which may land us in our next season of transition.

Episode Details

[3:37] What is emotional labor?

[5:30] Emotional labor feels like…

[8:30] How emotional labor influences the way you show up in the world

[9:00] Emotional labor in the workplace…

[10:45] Consequences of emotional labor

[12:06] On feeling disconnected from your most authentic self…

[13:29] Emotional labor is often invisible and complex

[14:15] Journal prompts

[15:30] Why apologizing for experiencing hard emotions isn’t the answer

Resources

Articles on Emotional Labor Referenced in the Episode:

Penn State Article

“Emotional labor, like physical labor, is effortful and fatiguing when done repeatedly all day long, and can be costly in terms of performance errors and job burnout, especially when surface acting because it results in feeling inauthentic.

Research has also shown that the anxiety and fatigue from surface acting spills over to harm home life, in the form of reduced helping at home, insomnia, and increased alcohol consumption.”

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· How do you deal with these requirements?

· How often do you experience emotional conflict?

· Do you think emotional conflict has led to emotional exhaustion?

· How do you manage stress and other signs of emotional exhaustion?

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Is it FACT or is it THOUGHT?

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode I’m flying solo and challenging you ponder an important question -- Is it fact or is it thought? I’ll dive into how the question helped me navigate some hard emotions around transitions this week, how problems and the present cannot exist together and share an exercise I learned to disrupt my headspace when I’m struggling with ‘what if’ moments that are no longer serving me. My hope is these questions, thoughts and exercises will inspire you to take action in your own life and maybe leave you feeling a little more empowered to stay the course!

Special thanks to Megan Seaman's for sharing such amazing insight in her 'Next Level Self' Workshop!

To learn more about Megan you can check out Episode 55 or connect with Megan on social @meganseamans or at her Website!

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A Double Shot of Branding With Michelle Parker

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Personal brands have become our virtual business cards and I truly believe building and growing a personal brand can benefit everyone not just entrepreneurs. In this conversation, I sit down with Michelle Parker. Michelle is the owner of Michelle Marie Studio, a creative design agency focused on bringing brands to life via logo design, website design and collateral design. Michelle specializes in modern, clean minimalistic designs for the creative entrepreneur and small business owner. Michelle is the designer I worked with to re-fresh my branding for my personal brand and the podcast and today we get to share the story of how we developed the new branding together!

We chat how Michelle made the pivot from corporate to entrepreneurship, how the pandemic shifted the entrepreneurial space, and the realities behind entrepreneurship. We dive into why website and brand design are such important investments even early on, why the aesthetic matters and the role the aesthetic plays in attracting your ideal client, plus how to find the right designer for YOU. We get an inside look at Michelle’s brand development process and learn a bit about her podcast ‘Double Shot of Branding’. As always, we tap into pivotal mindset shifts, how to disarm the imaginary success checklists and Michelle even shares one of her own ‘But, what if you DID?’ moments. Grab some coffee (Michelle & I are both team nespresso!) and come hang for bit! At the end of the day I truly hope Michelle’s story leaves you a little more inspired to take the leap in your own life!

EPISODE DETAILS

[3:40] Who is Michelle and how she got into design!

[4:25] Why Michelle made the pivot from corporate to entrepreneurship

[7:00] How the pandemic shifted the entrepreneurial space

[9:35] Why website and brand design are important investments to consider

[12:45] Why the aesthetic of your brand matters when it comes to attracting your ideal client

[13:48] How to find the right designer for YOU

[14:50] An inside look at Michelle’s brand development process

[19:00] Color theory & the Mountain Brand Mark

[23:25] Podcast Re-Brand

[24:30] Michelle’s Podcast – “Double Shot of Branding”

[28:46] Mindset shift – “Your Career Does Not Define Who You Are!”

[35:22] Michelle’s ‘But, what if you did?’ moment!

About Michelle:

Michelle is the owner of Michelle Marie Studio, a creative design agency focused on bringing brands to life via logo design, website design and collateral design. Michelle specializes in modern, clean minimalistic designs for the creative entrepreneur and small business owner.

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'Stop Half-Assing It!' with Jasmine Williams

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0400

How often have you felt alone when navigating a hard experience? Perhaps that feeling of loneliness came in the form of a job loss, losing a loved one, a relocation, a crumbling friendship you thought would last forever? In today’s conversation I sit down with Jasmine Williams. Jasmine is a powerhouse Adversity & Resilience Speaker, who teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult life experiences.

In Episode 57 – ‘Stop Half-Assing it!’ Jasmine shares how an unexpected layoff challenged her ability to separate her self-worth from her career and openly shares her experience normalizing the hard emotions we, as millennials, often feel pressured to sweep under the rug. We have a raw conversation about how the root of everything seemingly stems from something that happened in childhood and how your childhood ‘flaw’ may actually be the breadcrumb that helps you find your calling in life. Throughout the conversation Jasmine shares advice on building your resilience toolkit that will help you confidently navigate 100% of your worst day and shares tips for managing your energy in hard seasons. Along the way Jasmine shares a necessary affirmation you will want to keep written on a post it in your back pocket for when you need it most and how her mantra “stop half-assing it” has kept her grounded through it all!

Episode Details:

[1:00] What to expect in Season 2

[4:28] About today’s conversation with Jasmine Williams

[6:00] Getting to know Jasmine – an adversity & resilience speaker / speaking coach!

[7:30] Processing the unexpected!

[10:10] Your self-worth does not come from what you do

[11:30] Normalizing hard emotions & hard experiences

[13:30] Finding community in hard seasons

[15:25] The root of everything starts in your childhood

[16:50] Identifying your ‘flaws’ and finding appropriate outlets to lean into that thing you are already good at

[19:33] When you’re a beginner – the reality is you suck

[21:40] You are not the only person that experiences hard emotions - everyone experiences hard emotions

[24:00] Digging into childhood incidents that impact how experience life as an adult

[27:42] Exercise: Picture the hurdles you think you are going to face this year

[29:50] Building the toolkit to help you navigate 100% of your worst days

[31:15] Managing our energy around self-expectations

[33:00] Reverting to old comfortable behaviors and how to bounce back

[35:07] Jasmine’s affirmation “I don’t have to work myself to death in order to be successful”

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Reminder! Everything is Temporary with Jillian Smith

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400

When we feel stuck in life, what we often need most is to move in a different direction. But transition itself can often feel challenging. To openly be able to change course is something that needs to be practiced. In our Season 1 Finale, I welcome Jillian Smith for a conversation that I’m sure will leave you feeling a little more capable to take on the hard stuff in your own life. Jillian speaks to how she overcame the challenges of being a young professional amid a pandemic, the bold but necessary risks that showed up while she was growing through the hard stuff, the mind/gut correlation as it pertains to gut health, and so much more. When she felt stagnant, the smallest actions mattered most and she's here to remind you to that even the hard stuff is only temporary!

About Jillian Smith:

Jillian Smith is a gut health dietitian with a special focus in functional medicine to uncover the root cause of every client's gut issues and get rid of unwanted symptoms for good. For Jillian, understanding digestive struggles is her thing because she's been there. For years she bounced through doctor appointments, completing lab work and other tests, just to be told that everything looked "normal".

Her mission is to instil within every client that gut symptoms are valid and 100% not normal. Jillian helps clients heal their gut and experience life symptom-free through the RIGHT testing, proper nutrition, personalised lifestyle, and supplement interventions.

Outline of the episode:

● [06:11] The 'Intern' experience during the pandemic

● [09:03] The big disconnect

● [13:42] At 19, do you really know what you want in life?

● [16:18] Jillian Smith – on having gut health challenges and her passion for the field

● [22:30] Why listening to your intuition is huge!

● [26:38] How to maintain motivation during transitions

● [29:02] It's your gratitude vs. your imposter syndrome

● [32:05] A Three Pillar Approach to Gut Health

● [34:43] How do you find the perfect functional medicine provider for you?

● [37:23] Taking actions to better yourself will always make you proud!

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When Life Coaching Meets Human Design - why you can't describe it, you just have to experience it with Megan Seamans

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we take a behind the scenes look at life coaching and explore tip what the Human Design world has to offer. ( If you love the enneagram, you're going to love Human Design!)

In this conversation I sit down with Megan Seamans who is an International Life Coach, speaker, author, and world traveler.

For the past 5 years, she’s supported women as they learn to tap into their magic and confidently lead their life. Through transformative coaching sessions and discovering their unique Human Design, she takes women from overwhelmed and uncertain to clear, confident, and purposeful.

You can expect to learn: what a life coach does, the basics of human design, how to find an aligned life coach, and how to tap into your magic when it comes to transitional seasons in life! (.... Get ready because Megan shares how transitional seasons can be navigated with ease!)

Megan's energy is infectious and I cannot wait to share this conversation with you!

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What's holding YOU back from getting where YOU want to go in life? YOU .... Money ... Time ... Societal Expectations? Sound familiar? Then this one's for YOU!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400

This week Sam is back and we've got another really fun episode planned! (If you don't remember Sam, be sure to check out Episodes 4, 8, and 27!) A few weeks ago a friend put up a FB post asking 'what was holding people back from being who they want to be or getting where they want to get in life?' and it was the best millennial case study I could have accidentally stumbled across! Turns out it’s a lot of the same… so come hang for a bit as Sam and I unpack the top 5 things holding millennials back from getting where they want to go in life! It's a little bit of a trip down memory lane as we talk about some of our favorite episodes from the last year and how we've taken what we've learned from the podcast and applied it in our own lives to disarm those common limiting beliefs! Seriously - if we can do it… so can YOU!

If you've ever felt held back by yourself, money, societal expectations, time, or change - then this one's for you!!

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OUTLINE OF EPISODE

[3:11] What's holding you back from being what you want to be or doing what you want to do in life?

[3:19] 'I am holding myself back' - self-worth, self-esteem, confidence

[4:55] Advice for if you're holding yourself back

[9:45] 'Money is holding me back' - scarcity mindset, feeling stuck, not worthy of making more

[11:19] Advice for disarming fears around money

[17:50] 'Societal Expectations are holding me back' - I'm too old, I'm not skilled enough

[21:35] Advice for disarming societal expectations

[24:20] 'Time is holding me back' - too busy, chasing burnout, lack of progress

[25:45] Advice for finding time

[32:40] 'I don't know what I want to do anymore' - fear of starting, lack of resources, failing forward

[37:10] Advice for finding resources

[41:00] Openness, Curiosity, Exploration

[42:01] Final Thoughts from Sam

[43:30] When Sam looks back a year from not, what does she think she'll be most proud of herself for? (COME FIND OUT!)

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What do you think you'll be most proud of yourself for?

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400

When you look back a year from now, what do you think you'll be most proud of yourself for? This is my favorite question to end conversations with because we rarely give ourselves the credit we deserve for surviving and thriving in tough seasons of life.

Next week 'But, What if You DID?' celebrates its one year anniversary. Grab some coffee and come hang for a bit as I share how the podcast started, what I've learned from our guests over the last year, what to expect as I wrap up Season 1, what I've what you can expect from season 2 & when it will debut! And for the first time on the pod, I share my answer to my favorite interview question!

So, now it's your turn! When you look back a year from now… what do you think you'll be most proud of yourself for?

Outline of Episode

[2:05] How the podcast started

[4:32] Where 'But, What if You DID?' comes from

[5:53] Defining 'growth seasons'

[7:55] Creating a space for real talk about what it's been like to survive 2 major recessions as young adults

[9:10] What keeps me going and gives me hope for the future

[10:12] Feeling seen, heard, & supported

[10:41] What the guests on the podcast have been most proud of themselves for

[13:30] When I look back a year from now, what I'll be most proud of myself for!

[14:17] What to expect with Season 2 and when it will launch

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Brain Retraining & the Brain/Body Connection with Lindsay Mitchell founder of Vital-Side™

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Every so often a situation arises that triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response. Unfortunately, for those living with a chronic illness or chronic symptoms, that trigger rarely goes away. In this episode of But, What If You Did Podcast, Alyson Pallanck welcomes Lindsay Mitchell to talk about neuroplasticity and the role brain retraining plays in chronic diagnosis. Lindsay shares her story of how her own experiences with Lyme disease led her to start Vital-Side™– an innovative approach to brain retraining designed to help you find freedom from the debilitating symptoms of chronic illness.

As a bonus, we dive into one of my favorite topics… why mornings matter!

About Lindsay Mitchell:

Lindsay Mitchell is the founder of Vital-Side™. She works with people with chronic illness & chronic symptoms to retrain the chronic stress response in the brain, so they can find freedom in their lives. Her training in medicine, work as an NLP practitioner, and experience with having recovered from Lyme disease help her give people the tools they need to shift & change their symptoms in an empowering way.

Outline of the episode:

[05:57] About Vital-Side™

[07:32] Lindsay Mitchell – on learning about how the brain changes in response to chronic illness

[12:37] Lindsay Mitchell – on working with people to address chronic symptoms via brain retraining

[17:52] The traffic light response to perceived threats

[23:10] How chronic symptoms manifest in the body in different ways

[26:10] What is brain retraining?

[30:17] How did the pandemic affect peoples’ fight or flight response?

[32:59] What is limbic system impairment?

[40:22] Making Mornings Matter: Why starting your day off with a solid morning routine is essential

[43:51] Focus is power!

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The Intersection Between Creative Well-Being & Nature

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Surprise! I’m recording solo for the first time in a couple months and sharing a bit about some new curiosities I’m exploring and what’s working well for me in this season of life. I also share a bit about what I’m working on and how focusing in on my creative well-being has been a game changer for me!

To be completely transparent, somedays I feel like I'm getting closer to my goals and other days I feel like I'm spinning my wheels but at the end of the day I'm just like YOU navigating a period of transition while intentionally taking steps onto a new life path. I hope today’s conversation serves as a reminder that you are truly never alone and maybe lights a little fire within to explore new things and to be open to receiving all that the universe has to offer.

Outline of the episode:

● [01:18] A trip down memory lane as we approach the 1-year anniversary for ‘But, What if You DID?’

● [06:35] What I learned about transition from my conversation with Alyssa Benjamin (Linked below)

● [08:45] What’s working for me in this season of life!

● [14:30] Things that hold me back but I’m working on them!

● [17:45] What creative well-being means to me & a little bit about a new program I’m beta testing

● [21:10] Cultivating a connection with the natural world

● [23:53] The intersection between creative well-being & nature

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Episode 50 – Finding Your Inner Stability & Cultivating a Connection with the Natural World with Alyssa Benjamin

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Finding Your Inner Stability & Cultivating a Connection with the Natural World with Alyssa Benjamin

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

9/11 taught us how unstable our external world was. The financial crash taught us that careers are not guaranteed even if you work hard. These pivotal shifts in our external world challenged our core beliefs and has left our generation searching for answers for more than a decade. The Covid-19 pandemic taught us to pause and gave us the opportunity to do the soul growth work that was so very much needed but ignored as we wore ‘busy’ as a badge of honor. Alyssa believes many of the struggles we collectively experienced over the last year were a direct result of the forced pause and the fact that majority of people simply weren’t adequately equipped to face that level of discomfort.

With this, Alyssa shares her personal experience with resigning from her eight-year career in the corporate world—to relate to the collective feeling. In the summer of 2018, Alyssa resigned and found herself in a pause. She was forced to sit with and confront feelings, health issues, and with questions she had long avoided. It was at that point that Alyssa started to see the connection between connecting with the natural world and how she felt. Curious whether nature could be the answer she was looking for, Alyssa felt called to start the ‘Our Nature’ podcast which is all about learning to connect back to the natural world. Life is really about pieces of calm between transitional seasons, and through her work, Alyssa teaches us to cultivate an inner stability and inner resilience that will help us to weather life’s storms with ease.

To learn more about Alyssa's story and her upcoming ‘Homecoming’ retreat/course debuting this Fall be sure to stick around until the end of the episode!

About Alyssa Benjamin:

Alyssa Benjamin is a brand and creative strategist with a passion for building compelling strategies for brands and people who desire to foster a more sustainable, ethical, and equitable world.

She specializes in brand strategy, creative strategy, content/editorial strategy, and social media strategy.

In addition, Alyssa also writes and works as an editor for various publications.

Outline of the episode:

● [03:29] 9/11 and the financial crash – how those events shaped our view of the world

● [11:57] The "ME" generation

● [16:09] Happiness isn't something that you get; it's something that arises

● [25:29] Alyssa: On the questions Oprah asks at the end of every 'Super Soul Sunday' episode

● [29:59] With a creative and curious spirit, you can connect with nature anytime, anywhere!

● [32:59] "The profound is in the pause."

● [34:22] How 'Our Nature' came to be.

● [40:05] Th

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Your Energy Is Your Biggest Asset with Bridgitte Carroll

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Have you ever stopped to consider: “what is money?” Money is a tangible exchange for value, money is abundance and most importantly money is energy. In this episode of But, What if You did? I sit down with Bridgitte Carroll, a functional health dietitian and Business Coach. Bridgitte is a firm believer that your energy is your biggest asset and that if you're making decisions that deplete or undervalue your energy, then you challenge your ability to live abundantly. We talk about Bridgitte’s decision to leave her stable corporate job amid the pandemic and how her willingness to lean in to uncomfortable feelings in order to take risks has continuously propelled her forward during what has often felt like a messy season of life. In addition, we get a mini-lesson in understanding masculine versus feminine energy (…and why you need both), the difference coaches/mentors make, and why it is soo necessary to start before you're ready!

Ready to start living your most aligned, abundant life? Learn to go from surviving to thriving in Ep. 49 ‘Your Energy is Your Biggest Asset with Bridgitte Carroll’!

Outline of the episode:

● [04:08] On how the pandemic silenced the noise and provided space for introspection

● [08:23] Money is abundance and energy!

● [11:30] Working with coaches/mentors

● [14:40] Understanding your 'what' and 'why.'

● [19:02] Starting before you're ready

● [23:21] Bridgitte’s success coaching other dietitians on energy, mindset, and removing limiting beliefs

● [26:30] On Bridgitte's most pivotal moment

● [32:22] Understanding masculine and feminine energies

● [35:25] There's more to life than just checking off boxes

● [38:23] Just as nature has seasons, so do you and your business

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Life Lessons - Absorbing the Loss with Asha Wilson

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

When you encounter a loss, how do you prevent yourself from dwelling on what you missed? For Asha, It’s all about learning to absorb the loss. In this episode of the ‘But, What If You Did’ Podcast, I’m joined by Asha Wilson to chat her experience with taking risks, shifting perspective on the ever present millennial quest to achieve work-life balance, and what you ned to do to be perceived as irreplaceable in the corporate world. Asha shares some of the best pieces of advice shes received and we chat how the learning to absorb the loss can help you combat your scarcity mindset head on. It’s less about dwelling in the loss, and more about reframing the loss so that you can bounce back from it—bigger and better than before in order to create the win.

About Asha Wilson:

Asha Wilson is the CEO and Founder of The Wilson Marketing Firm. Asha is an experienced Marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. She is skilled in Sales, Management, Marketing Strategy, Training, and Digital Marketing; and strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Marketing from Saint Leo University.

Key Points:

● [01:06] Observations from a new corporate role.

● [07:39] On facing a layoff but re-opening a business amid the pandemic.

● [12:23] Debunking the myth – ‘Millenials are lazy’.

● [17:14] ‘Be irreplaceable’ - here's what you need to do!

● [21:43] Scarcity mindset.

● [29:00] Risk and reward.

● [32:05] Work Culture.

● [35:29] Current events have exposed the dysfunctional work environments within the corporate world.

● [39:30] Don't sink into your losses; absorb them. Absorb the loss!

● [45:14] Expanding beyond your comfort zone.

Resources:

Asha's Website

Connect with Asha: info@thewilsonmarketingfirm.com

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Career Chat - Building & Fostering Professional Relationships with Emily De Silva of Cultivated Talent

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

As a result of the pandemic, many of us are no longer working the same job or even the same industry anymore. For some, the choice to pivot wasn’t optional but for others the pandemic pulled back the curtain on what was truly important in life and that has left us with a gut feeling that we are made for more. But, do we really have what it takes to pivot? In this episode of ‘But, What If You Did’ the Podcast, Alyson Pallanck is joined by Emily De Silva of Cultivated Talent to chat all things networking, an applicant's hard & soft skills, building professional relationships in the workplace, and mentorships. As someone who co-founded a new company mid-pandemic, for Emily, failure is nothing but data for those who don’t allow the fear of failure to win against their chances in life.

Ready to hit your reset button on your professional life, join Alyson and Emily for tangible tips on how to do just that!

Outline of the episode:

● [03:22] Starting something different during the pandemic.

● [07:31] Why people aren't naturally good at networking.

● [11:15] How do you approach someone when networking?

● [14:21] On Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Where do your soft skills shine?

● [18:10] How to ace a virtual interview.

● [22:15] When building professional relationships – it's about the day-to-day.

● [26:19] Finding mentorship as a business owner is different.

● [30:29] Connect with the people of the industry you want to be in.

● [35:44] "Failure is data."

● [38:36] Starting a business mid-pandemic has no blueprint.

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46 [Interview] Finding the Life Lesson in the Struggle with Lindsey Williams

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Lindsey shares a recent life lesson she learned from a community she’s apart of. From speaker-author Nataly Kogan, Lindsey explains how the struggle is optional. Life will always have challenges, but we don't have to struggle with each of those challenges. It’s about how we learn to shape our thoughts in response to problems and how we choose to approach them. So many of the struggles we face are rooted in how we react to external events. There's no denying that challenges are real, but the struggle is often brought about by our own thoughts and actions. Choosing to face challenges with negative energy will only amplify the struggle.

Learn to find the lesson in your struggle in this episode of But, What If You Did? with Lindsey Williams!

About Lindsey Williams:

Lindsey Williams is the co-founder of MyUTI, a millennial mom and entrepreneur living through the messy middle of life's transitions with work, friendships, and family. She is married with two kids and resides in Atlanta.

Episode Highlights:

[06:13]It's more about who you know than what you know.
[09:35]Let’s talk perception!
[11:28]Lacking experience doesn’t mean lacking ability.
[14:54]Why products may fail or succeed regardless of how good they are.
[19:14]Why what worked for the previous generation may not work for us.
[22:28]The concept of struggle vs. challenge.
[24:32] Millennials are a transitional generation!
[29:38]The necessary inward reflection work were facing as a generation.
[35:20]Risk-averse vs. risk acceptant.
[43:51]Sometimes it’s about "Learning the lesson."

Resources:

Website: https://www.myuti.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_myuti_/

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45 [Interview] Failing Forward with Katie Hake

Mon, 31 May 2021 01:05:35 -0400

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44 [Interview] Trusting Your Intuition with Lahana Vigliano

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:07:21 -0400

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43 [Interview] Proof That You Don't Need a New Degree to Pivot or Change Careers with Kerri McDonald

Mon, 17 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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42 [Interview] Dr. Veronica Eyo on Self-Compassion, Living in Alignment With Your Core Values & Accepting Where You're at Now!

Mon, 10 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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41 [Interview] Why Busy Isn't a Badge of honor with Anna Dearmon Kornick

Mon, 03 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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40 [Real Talk] 3 Mistakes Your Making When it Comes to Creating a Morning Routine That Sticks

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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[Interview] Building a Strong Foundation with Laci Mottice of the Inviting Garden Co.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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38 [COFFEE CHAT] Digital vs. Paper with Bekah Read

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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37 [Interview] The Key to Unlocking Your Most Productive Self with Amanda Warfield

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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36 [Lesson Learned] Unpopular Opinion - You’re doing too much!

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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35. BONUS [COFFEE CHAT] Brooke Tyler Benson on Financial Literacy Month

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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34 [REAL TALK] Growth Seasons Suck! 7 Steps to Get Yourself Back on Track

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 34 - REAL TALK - Growth Seasons Suck! 7 Steps to get Yourself Back on Track, I share my 7 step process for working through a growth season! Come hang out for a bit and let's learn to navigate the messy stuff together -

Get clear on where you're at!
Re-focus in on your 'WHY'.
Identify what you need to take action.
Check your environment.
CALL YOUR SHOT.
Identify a plan to manage your stress while you work through this uncertain season.
Keep going!

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33. [REAL TALK] The power behind connection, the golden rule & why authentic relationships matter

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 33 - REAL TALK - The power behind connection, the golden rule & why authentic relationships matter, we discuss -

The golden rule: 'Treat others the way you want to be treated'.
Why it is so hard for adults to follow this 'rule'.
Why we can't do life alone and how humans are social creatures that need connection to survive and thrive.
Why empathy matters.
How we can't operate optimally in less-than-optimal conditions.
How authentic relationships are necessary for surviving the toughest seasons in life.
How practicing self-awareness can actually help cultivate deeper connection and more authentic relationships.

Challenge of the week:

Observe how you are treating those around you. Are you treating others as you wish to be treated?

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32 - [Interview] Dr. Lauren Cook on DECISION MAKING through those messy, uncomfortable life transitions!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 32 - Interview - Dr. Lauren Cook on Decision Making Through those Messy, Uncomfortable Life Transitions. Topics include -

2020 was the first time in our lives that life was happening to us rather than for us.
2020 has been the ultimate waiting game - how to do the best with the day you have in front of you?
Is waiting the right choice for me or is waiting a form of avoidance? Is this coming from a well thought out decision or by fear of being uncomfortable?
Distress tolerance - getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Transferrable skills and how to sell your story. We all are capable of learning, the learning process just involves some level of discomfort.
Everyone starts somewhere and it's natural to not excel at first!
Breaking down decision making! (Lauren is launching a course on this in May! The waitlist is linked below!) You have to know what you value. Reality check - we can't ignore the logistical challenges! "Every decision has risk. Every choice has consequences. We have to know that we are resilient enough to handle whatever the consequences are." - Dr. Lauren Cook
"Burnout requires boundaries" - Dr. Lauren Cook
Put the to-do list down, put down your phone, give yourself a break even when rest feels uncomfortable.
What is the worst case scenario? It's often not as bad as we think it is.
Habits and value shifts.
The increased need for empathy.
The shift millennials are collectively experiencing. Why so many are looking for that fresh start!
How to use decision making to help you navigate big life transitions: Set a decision timeline and deadline. List out more than 2 options. Use the 4 square method to drill down into the pros and cons of both options!
Decision trap - We want so badly to be liked and not everyone will like everything we do!
Giving yourself permission to see something from a different perspective.
Reminder - "We are not our thoughts!" - Dr. Lauren Cook

Lauren's Bio:

Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, speaker, coach, and author. She helps people live what they believe and love who they are by helping them live out their values. She is the creator of the Find Your Way, Know Your Way course, which helps millennial women make effic

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31 [Spring Cleaning] Why time & routine audits are life changing and a critical part of self-care

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

In, episode 31 - Spring Cleaning - Why time & routine audits are life changing and a critical part of self-care - we learn about a simple strategy to help you make space for the things that matter most in life! Topics include -

Time auditing and routine auditing explained.
How and when to perform time and/or routine audits.
What time and/or routine audits might look like for you.
Why I believe time and/or routine audits are a critical part of self-care.

Journal Questions:

How could committing to performing a time audit serve me in this season of life?
Would a routine audit serve me?
What would a time and/or routine audit look like for me?
What do I hope to gain from performing a time and/or routine audit?
What would a successful time and/or routine audit look like to me?

Challenge of the week:

Perform a time or routine audit. Evaluate your current time spent against your goals. Is your time working for you or against you? Evaluate your routines. Are they serving you in this season of life or is it time to change them up a bit? Be sure to connect with me over on social @but.whatifyoudid.thepodcast so I can cheer you on this week!

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30 [Spring Cleaning] Limiting beliefs & the stories that made us who we are

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

In Episode 30 - Spring Cleaning - Limiting beliefs & the stories made us who we are - I share one of my biggest limiting beliefs and dive into how you can dismantle your own limiting beliefs! Topics include -

A quick takeaway from my February journaling and a piece of advice on relationships!
Today's conversation focuses around John Sharp's teachings from 'The Insight Cure'.
I share a big limiting belief that’s been holding me back for many years and how I've been actively doing the growth work to understand where that story started for me and how to begin the process of re-writing that story for myself.
How you can use John Sharp's 8 step process to rewrite the stories and limiting beliefs you hold true in your own life:

Understanding why change is hard.
Recognizing your false truth.
Tracing the false truths origin.
Reflecting on the old story.
Working through the old story.
Building your new story.
Testing the new story.
Making change stick.

Resources:

The Insight Cure by John Sharp, M.D.

Quotes:

"Life doesn't have to be this way." -John Sharp, M.D.

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29 [Lesson Learned] Are you rushing through change or GROWING through change?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 29 - Lesson Learned - Are you rushing through change or GROWING through change? - I chat about a life lesson I learned recently! Topics include -
• Learning to redirect my energy from trying to control my external environment to actually controlling my mental energy (IE. thoughts, reactions, etc.).
• Why I found myself wanting to rush change and why that was causing me to miss out on growth opportunities that were right in front of me.
• How learning to love the process helped me to grow through the hard stuff instead of wishing it away.
• Limiting beliefs and the stories I was telling myself.
• How I shifted my internal narrative and how you can learn to do the same.
• How rushing through change only felt good in the short term!

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28 [Interview] The Enneagram & Change with Libby Cole

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

In, episode 28 - Interview - The Enneagram and Change with Libby Cole, Libby and I chat about the following:
• What is the enneagram?
• What the enneagram is NOT!
• An overview of the nine archetypes -
○ It's not about how you show up, it's about WHY.
○ The enneagram is a tool for learning how others want to be treated.
○ How each archetype relates to change.
○ Career path thoughts for each archetype.
• How to start learning about the enneagram.
○ Typing sessions.
○ At a Glance worksheet from Libby's website.
• Enneagram relationship coaching!
• How to use the enneagram as a tool to uncover and navigate the 'now what?'
• How you move to a different number in growth and in stress.

Resources:
'The Road Back to You
The Honest Enneagram

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A little about Libby -
Libby Cole is a Certified Enneagram Coach and owner of Expand Coaching and Consulting. She has a Masters Degree in counseling and over 12 years of professional experience in Higher Education and Human Resources. Libby offers individual growth-focused coaching, she also works with couples and teams to improve relationships and communication using the Enneagram as a tool. She lives in coastal Georgia where she is outnumbered by her redheaded husband and two ginger babies. She is excited to dig a little deeper into the Enneagram of Personality with us.

Website: expandcandc.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/enneagramtoexpand
Facebook: Facebook.com/expandcandc
Clubhouse: libby_cole

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[REAL TALK] But, what if you need some help growing?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

In, episode 27 - REAL TALK - Sam Guest Hosts - But, what if you need help growing? Sam shares her mental health journey and how that influences how she navigates change. Topics include:
• The difference between growing pains and emotional damage or emotional trauma.
• How honoring the challenge of growing through the hard stuff can be rewarding but as you navigate that, it is essential to monitor your behaviors along the way. Sam dives into what that means for healthy behaviors, sustainable habits, expectation management, and appropriate reactions.
• Millennials and why confronting mental health can feel especially uncomfortable to us.

**DISCLAIMER - This is in no way meant to be medical advice -Sam shares her personal story to show you that you are not alone, and to encourage you to seek help if/when you need help growing.

Resources:
12 Rules for Life: an Antidote to Chaos, JBP
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, K. Anders Ericsson
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff, Richard Carlson
Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness and Touched by Fire, K. Redfield Jamison

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Instagram - @smn4ha
Website - www.smn4ha.wordpress.com

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[Interview] Our Words Matter with Melissa Ruiz

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:30:00 -0500

In, episode 26 - Interview - Our Words Matter with Melissa Ruiz, we dive into -
• We chat about the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset.
• We talk about the stories we tell ourselves and how we can learn to re-write those stories.
• We talk about information overload and information consumption.
• We chat about how we have to prove a story wrong, we need to prove the perceived threat is not real before we can rewrite our stories.
• The difference between ready and prepared.
• How retraining the brain starts with the words we use in our stories.
• The power behind daily affirmations.
• Transferrable skills - how storytelling can be used in life and work.
• How you know when a story sounds authentic.
• Why enthusiasm and energy are the secrets to navigating the hard stuff.
• Ops and Gems - Opportunities to improve on / Gems - 'what was worth your time?'
• How morning routines influence your mindset!
• The best-kept secret about getting enough sleep!

Resources: 'Mindset' by Carol S Dweck, Ph.D., 'The Miracle Morning' by Hal Elrod, The Insight Timer App with Host Simon

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Melissa Ruiz is a public speaking coach and fitness instructor based out of NYC and the creator of her public speaking course Show & Tell with Mel. She rocks at helping you turn your mess into your story!

Instagram - @Melissa.a.ruiz
Website - themelissaruiz.com

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[REAL TALK] Feeling resistant to change?! TRY THIS!

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0500

In, episode 25 - Real Talk - Feeling resistant to change? Try This!, I dive into -
• Why creating a personal mission statement felt hard to so many and how your personal mission statement can best serve you moving forward.
• How resistance to change isn't actually about the change but instead about the perceived pain you associate with the change.
• My real-time example of feeling change-resistant and working through the underlying issue and how I reframed the story I was telling myself.
• Action steps for how to take ownership of the story you're telling yourself.
• Affirmations to start your week off strong!

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[Lesson Learned] If you don't have a personal mission statement, it's time to create one!

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:22:07 -0500

In, episode 24 - Lesson Learned - If you don't have a personal mission statement, it's time to create one!, I dive into -

How I was tying my 'happiness' and feelings of 'self worth' to my career and this picture perfect idea of 'success' instead of tying it to my personal mission statement. Life lesson - that was holding me back from experiencing what it actually felt like to be happy.
Using joy breadcrumbs to help uncover new passions.
How I created my own personal mission statement.
Step-by-step how you can create your own personal mission statement.
The '5x method' and how it can help you gain clarity around your personal mission statement and your goals.
Episode takeaways recap.

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[Interview] Brooke Benson, founder of 'Not Starving Artists', on re-defining creative passion

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 22 - Interview - Brooke Benson, founder of 'Not Starving Artists', on redefining creative passion, we dive into -
• The story behind how 'Not Starving Artists' came to be.
• We discuss the many different paths creatives are being faced with and taking as a result of the industry shutdown.
• Brooke discusses how missing the industry goes beyond the performance aspect, it's that, we as creatives, fall in love with the process and that we lost more than just the live theatre aspect, we lost the process that consumed all of our time along with it.
• We discuss why you shouldn't follow the path everyone else is following, you should follow the path that’s right for you.
• We chat about how we began to use our creativity in new ways and uncovered passion in new places.
• We chat about the importance of having multiple strings of income.
• We dive into the many different mental hurdles we've faced stepping into entrepreneurship and how we fell in love with the process of building our own businesses.
• We deep dive into the many different emotions we need to make space for daily. (Specifically the ability for both grief and joy to coexist simultaneously).
• How to navigate personal finance in times of uncertainty. A little secret - it's a total mindset game.
• Brooke discusses how money provides us freedom, flexibility, and time.
• We dive into the guilt associated with spending money during a pandemic and how you can't live off of a strictly bare-bones financial diet when this has gone on for so long.
• Brooke shares her best tangible tips for navigating your finances during a pandemic and in a post-pandemic world.
• We chat about what we have learned from 2020 that we plan to carry forward into 2021 and what we both hope to be most proud of a year from now.

Connect with Brooke!

Brooke Benson (@brooketylerbenson) is a financial coach, money blogger, and Equity Actor based out of Florida. After graduating with her BFA in acting, she saw a huge lack of financial education in arts programs, which led her to create a platform called Not Starving Artists (@notstarvingartists). She is arming the creative freelance community with financial education, coaching, and encouragement to destroy the "Starving Artist" trope and lead them towards financial freedom. She is an Expert Financial Contributor for Backstage and recently released her e-book, "Creating Your Own Flexible Spending Plan", on notstarvingartists.com. Some of her favorite things are scrapbooking, huge stacks of library books, margaritas, rainy days, and her Passion Planner.

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[REAL TALK] Life Lessons from 2020!

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 21 - Real Talk - Life Lessons from 2020, we dive into my top 8 life lessons -
1. We don’t know what’s coming! We can get so caught up in building our futures that we miss the present!
2. There's a reason “successful” people diversify their income.
3. Trying something new can be really scary, but also really rewarding!
4. You will never regret investing in your own education!
5. Healthy habits can carry you through some of the hardest seasons of your life!
6. Busy isn’t a badge of honor -- looking at you MILLENNIALS!
7. Waiting on external validation from others isn’t serving you!
8. Holding yourself to your ideal success checklist is holding you back!

Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis
Episode 5 - Breaking up with the imaginary success checklist

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[Lesson Learned] Sometimes relationships have an expiration date

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 20 - Lesson Learned - Sometimes Relationships Have an Expiration Date, we dive into the following -
• We chat about how establishing strong and healthy boundaries sometimes means letting relationships that prevent you from living within those boundaries expire.
• Not all relationships are meant to stand the test of time, some relationships come into our lives to teach us something and then they are meant to move on.

Resources:
Episode 6 - Establishing and Respecting Your Own Boundaries
Episode 7 - Climbing a mountain? Bring the right people with you!

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[Lesson Learned] A 'no' means you've opened space in your life for something bigger

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:10:20 -0500

In, episode 19 - Lesson Learned - A 'NO' means you've opened space in your life for something bigger! We dive into the following -

We chat how to productively work through those initial hard feelings that surface at the first sight of the word 'NO'.
We chat how to build your personal growth arsenal so that you are better equipped to handle the curveballs that come with being told 'NO'.
We wrap up with a lesson on reframing perspective and shifting our mindset to make space for whatever this 'NO' was meant to teach us!

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[REAL TALK] Life happens... but coffee definitely helps!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 18 - REAL TALK - Life Happens… but coffee helps!...
• We take an unscripted look into my world over the last week! This includes raw conversation around what its been like going back to work in person, the unemployment situation facing the country at large, how my morning routine has shifted, and what it was like to plan out the month of December now that I'm back to work but trying to maintain my entrepreneurial lifestyle!

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[PEP TALK] How staying curious can serve you in 2021

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 17 - PEP TALK - How staying curious can serve you in 2021 - we dive into:
• How staying curious helped me navigate every curveball 2020 threw my way.
• My word of the year for 2020 and how I carried that with me all year.
• How a word of the year can help ground you in 2021.
• Three steps to follow when you have a feeling you want/need to address and how I use curiosity to help me unpack the underlying problem while identifying a way to move the needle forward:
1. Feeling a strong emotion? Write it down… unpack where the feeling is coming from.
2. Call out the problem.
3. Make a list of all the ways you can solve that problem… now START -- do something right now that moves the needle forward towards solving that problem.

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[REAL TALK] Let's talk holiday's in 2020!

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In, episode 16 - REAL TALK - Let's talk holidays in 2020! - we dive into:
• How we're all growing through this life lesson together.
• How having a game plan can help us handle hard conversations with friends & family.

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[Lesson Learned] Bekah Read Hosts - My secrets to managing stress & anxiety and making the most of 2020

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0500

In, episode 15 - Lesson Learned - My secrets to managing stress/anxiety and making the most of 2020 - Bekah Read of Rebekah Read Creative Guest hosts. Bekah interviews Alyson as we chat some of Alyson's life updates and look at Alyson's secrets to survival in 2020:
• We chat techniques and best practices for managing stress and anxiety during uncertainty.
• We chat life lessons from 2020.
• We wrap up with takeaways from Alyson's most important 2020 life lessons.

Resources:
Chasing the Brightside by Jess Eckstrom
@Jess_Eckstrom

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
@MarieForleo

Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis
@MsRachelHollis

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
@Jayshetty

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[LESSON LEARNED] Why practicing graditude matters in hard seasons of life

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0500

In, episode 14 - Lesson Learned - Why practicing gratitude helps in hard seasons of life - we dive into:
• A new grow through the hard stuff life lesson.
• How practicing gratitude has helped me navigate hard seasons in life.
• What you need to start a gratitude practice.
• How optimism and gratitude are connected.

Resources:
Chasing the Brightside by Jess Eckstrom
@Jess_Eckstrom

Quote:

"We can't control our experiences. But we can always write our stories."

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[REAL TALK] ...Expectations

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400

In, episode 12 - REAL TALK - Expectations - we dive into:
• What's been going on in my life and how I manage my own expectations during these unprecedented times.
• We chat about how I've seen this concept of expectations showing up over and over again this week.
• We chat tangible tips for how you can start to analyze expectations in your life and take back control of what's important to you!

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[PEP TALK] It's time to cheer for yourself!

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, Episode 11 - PEP TALK - It's time to cheer for yourself! - we dive into:
• A new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson - this week we're focused on an important life lesson from my two-year-old nephew!
• We discuss seeking and waiting around for external validation from others, how to be more intentional with cheering for yourself and break away from those toxic self-deprecating behavior patterns, and being genuinely proud of yourself and your accomplishments.
• We wrap up with what I've learned from this lesson and some key takeaways for you!

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[Lesson Learned] What are you willing to WORK for?

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 10 - LESSON LEARNED - What are you willing to WORK for?
• I share a new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson - this week we're focused on goals!
• Choosing the goal is important but so is understanding your plan for achieving the goal. I discuss the importance of choosing the right path to achieve the goal, understanding the amount of time you're willing to invest in achieving the goal, how to proactively work through challenges that may hold you back, and how to connect your goal back to your WHY.
• I wrap up with what I've learned from this lesson and some key takeaways for you!

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[Interview] Career Transitions with Alysha M. Campbell

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 01:13:02 -0400

In, episode 009 - INTERVIEW - Career Transitions with Alysha M. Campbell, Alysha and I dive into all things career transitions and discuss the following:
• Alysha shares her own 'grow through the hard stuff' life lesson which focuses around burnout and the power of your WHY!
• We discuss creating space when the market feels oversaturated and how that deep connection to your WHY becomes your superpower to standout.
• We discuss the benefit to slowing down and embracing stillness during these challenging times.
• Alysha shares her best advice for taking imperfect action, reframing perspective, and using the slow down to your advantage.
• We also chat tips for figuring out what resources you need, finding those resources, mentorship, and informational interviews in the current environment!
• Final thoughts - if it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you!

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Connect with Alysha M. Campbell -
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysha.m.campbell/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyshamcampbell/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyshaMCampbell
Email: alysha@cultureshifthr.com

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[REAL TALK] Self Identity and Helping Our Friends & Family Better Support Us During Life Pivots

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 008 - REAL TALK - Self Identity and helping our friends & family better support us during life pivots, Sam is back and we discuss the following:
• I share a BWIYD community member's growth through the hard stuff' lesson that sparked a need for a further conversation!
• We discuss self-identity and how our friends and family also associate our job positions as part of our identity and how we can help them to see those separately.
• We discuss how our friends and family can trigger certain reactions and cause us accidental stress when they try to help without understanding what we need support wise during these unprecedented times.
• We discuss what we're learning from this experience and how we will carry that forward into the next chapter of life.
• And we share some tangible tips for YOU to help you navigate these challenges in your own life! And this ties back to EP 7 soo be sure to take a listen to that first!

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[Lesson Learned] Climbing a mountain? ... bring the RIGHT people!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 007 - LESSON LEARNED - Climbing a mountain?... Bring the RIGHT people, we deep dive the following:
• I share a new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson
• We chat why your inner circle matters when it comes to personal growth
• We discuss who you need with you to climb the next mountain
• We chat what I learned from my growth through the hard stuff lesson and the things I wish I knew then!
• And our question of the week:
○ But, what if you were more intentional about who you allowed to climb the mountain with you!

Resources/Quotes:
"When you take ownership, you don't have to worry about what happens to you or how other people might treat you or what obstacles might come your way, because ultimately you are in control." Ruth Soukup

Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love

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[Lesson Learned] Establishing and RESPECTING Your Own Boundaries

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 006 - LESSON LEARNED - Establishing and RESPECTING your own boundaries, we are answering the question 'But, what if you not only established boundaries but respected them too?'
• I share a new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson
• We look at 3 reasons WHY we need to establish boundaries.
• Next up, I share 5 tips for how to start establishing boundaries in your own life.
• We've got a new tip of the week.
• ANNND a recap of the important things!

Tip of the week - It's okay to say no! And as long as you're upfront about your boundaries, people will generally respect them.

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[Lesson Learned] Breaking Up With the Imaginary Success Checklist

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 005 - LESSON LEARNED - Breaking up with the imaginary success checklist, we deep dive the following:
• I share a new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson
• I define what the success checklist looks like in my world
• We look at how to identify if you are living by your own version of the imaginary success checklist
• 5 steps to breaking up with the imaginary success checklist and living life on your terms

Resources:
'Everything is Figureoutable' by Marie Forleo

'Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion' by Sam Harris

Waking Up App - Sam Harris' meditation app

Quotes:
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” Marie Forleo - 'Everything is Figureoutable'

“There is nothing passive about mindfulness. One might even say that it expresses a specific kind of passion—a passion for discerning what is subjectively real in every moment. It is a mode of cognition that is, above all, undistracted, accepting, and (ultimately) nonconceptual. Being mindful is not a matter of thinking more clearly about experience; it is the act of experiencing more clearly, including the arising of thoughts themselves. Mindfulness is a vivid awareness of whatever is appearing in one’s mind or body—thoughts, sensations, moods—without grasping at the pleasant or recoiling from the unpleasant.” - Sam Harris - 'Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion'

"All beliefs are a choice and choices can be changed." Marie Forleo - 'Everything is Figureoutable'

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[REAL TALK] Emotional Exhaustion

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0400

In, episode 004 - REAL TALK: Emotional Exhaustion - I have a real and raw conversation with my friend Sam where we discuss how emotional exhaustion is taking a toll on us as we navigate months of furlough during the Covid-19 pandemic:
• We talk about the emotional symptoms and physical symptoms, how we're experiencing those systems, how we're coping with those symptoms and more.
• We discuss the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the entertainment industry and how that’s impacting all aspects of our lives.
• We wrap up with a discussion on what you can do to prepare to pivot or what you should be prepared to share in your next interview for new positions during this challenging time.

Resources:
'The Joy of Movement' by Kelly McGonigal, PhD

'Choose Them Wisely - Thoughts Become Things! - by Mike Dooley

Emotional Exhaustion During Time of Unrest by Jennifer Wickham
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/emotional-exhaustion-during-times-of-unrest

Quotes:

"In 1912, French sociologist Emile Durkheim coined the term 'collective Effervescence' to describe the euphoric self-transcendence individuals feel when they move together in ritual, prayer, or work." - Kelly McGonigal, PhD

"The Adventurers Club Oath

It's time to renew our vows, while not worrying about the how's

In the face of adversity, uncertainty, and conflicting sensory information, I hereby pledge to remain ever mindful of the magical, infinite, loving reality I live in - a reality that conspires tirelessly in my favor. I further recognize that living within space and time, as a creation amongst my creations is the ultimate adventure because thoughts become things, dreams do come true, and all things remain forever possible. As a Being of Light, I hereby resolve to live, love, and be happy at all costs, no matter what, with reverence and kindness for all. So be it!

Your wishes are what the Universe wishes for you, and your thoughts actually steer the ship of your dreams. This is the truth! And no matter where you've been or how challenging your circumstances, right here and now is all that matters because you are forever invincible - a Being of Light on an adventure of the highest order: to have fun and be happy.

You are powerful beyond measure." - Mike Dooley

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[Lesson Learned] Learning to LOVE mornings

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

In, episode 003 - But, what if you just decided you LOVE mornings?, we look at the power of habits and your inner dialogue:
• I share a new 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson
• 5 ways to build and establish stronger habits
• 3 ways to shift your inner dialogue to support building stronger habits and establish a routine that works for you
• How personal growth work impacts your ability to know when it is time to pivot
• Tip of the day - Building and establishing better habits takes time, requires you to give yourself grace, and have patience while also applying consistent effort and maintaining a positive determined mindset.

Resources:
'The Miracle Morning - the not so obvious secret guaranteed to transform your life before 8 AM' by Hal Elrod

'Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones" by James Clear

Quotes:
"True behavior change is identity change. You might start a habit because of motivation, but the only reason you'll stick with one is that it becomes part of your identity." - James Clear

"It’s the 1% incremental win every day." - James Clear

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[Lesson Learned] - Why you have to start with YOU!

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

In, episode 002 - But, what if you have to start with YOU?, we tackle the following:
• Your 'grow through the hard stuff' lesson
• 5 reasons why you have to start with YOU
• Ways you can get started in the personal development space
• How personal growth work impacts your ability to know when it is time to pivot
• Tip of the day - 'You have to be open to digging into the messy stuff in your life before you're going to be ready to evolve and take on the next step!'

Resources:
'Ask for More' by Alexandra Carter

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But, what if you DID?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:12:40 -0400

In, episode 001 - But, what if you did?, we tackle the following:
• Why 2020 is the year to reset and refresh
• How to address the societal expectation that we set big goals and stay the course when that’s just not realistic
• Navigating other peoples expectations and opinions of us
• How the imaginary success checklist robs us of finding joy and fulfillment
• How to ask yourself better questions
• What to look forward to in future episodes of 'But, what if you did?'

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