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Author: Ally Nelson

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UnTrivial is where we explore what's meaningful. Hosted by Ally Nelson, this podcast dives deep into the topics that shape our lives—psychology, wellness, society, and self-development—with expert guests and influential voices leading the way.

Each episode is fueled by curiosity, offering thought-provoking discussions and actionable insights to inspire and empower your everyday life. If you’re ready to learn about ideas that matter and grow along the way, this podcast is for you.
Stay connected and join the conversation on Instagram @UntrivialPodcast.
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Jumping on this week to give a little update on life and the podcast for the next few months. There's been a lot going on and I've been processing so much newness in this stage of motherhood, specifically as it relates to pausing my career and the pressures of remaining "relevant" to the workplace. I share how I'm trying to remember that parenthood is the most demanding, important, real, and significant work of my life, more than any 9-5. I share how I'm trying to reframe my thinking when I get stuck worrying about success and my advice for moms who want to explore their own pursuits while off work in a way that feels meaningful and pressure-free. Reminder: if you started any other new job that was 7 days a week, on-call every evening, 12 hour days, and barely any breaks, it probably wouldn't be the time you put pressure on yourself to start a side-hustle too.
Charlotte Grimmel is a corporate psychologist turned Mindset Coach who helps entrepreneurs get out of their own way and unlock the mindset that leads to incredible real-world outcomes. Tune in to discover how to transform self-defeating patterns into pathways for growth and empowerment.Key Takeaways:Understanding the roots of self-sabotage and its impact on personal and professional life. Practical strategies to shift from self-sabotage to self-compassion. The role of mindset in overcoming internal barriers and achieving goals. Insights into aligning your mind with your ambitions for a fulfilling life.Connect with Charlotte:Instagram: @TheMindFriend #SelfSabotage #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Podcast
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcast Host, and renowned relationship expert. With over 15 years experience supporting couples and individuals, Dr. Tracy empowers her clients to improve their communication and build strong and healthy connections with themselves and their partners. Today we discuss:How relationships change after marriage and kidsResentment, logistics, the mental load, and the “roommate” phase How to get unstuck and find connection after disconnectionBids, rituals, and how couples should end their days togetherWhat makes marriage last And so much more.Connect with Dr. Tracy at:Instagram: @DrTracyDWebsite: www.drtracyd.com
Dr. Susie Bennett is a Researcher focused on exploring male suicide. Her PhD focuses on the cultural and social determinants that put men at risk of suicidal despair, and the factors that can aid men to recover a meaningful life.Today we discuss:Common factors impacting men’s mental health and suicidality Culture pressures, rigid masculine norms, and fear of failureHow women factor into the equation How to support the men in your life and shift the cultural climateand so much more.Connect with Dr. Bennett:instagram: @Male_Suicide_Research
My guest today is Jill Parekh. Jill is a Business & Mindset Coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs overcome imposter syndrome and she also hosts the ‘From Imposter to Empowered’ Podcast. In 2022 she self-published her book "You're Not Special: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Stepping Into Your Worthiness".Today we discuss what Imposter Syndrome is, how to overcome it, if "faking it till you make it" actually works, how to challenge your inner critic, and so much more. Connect with Jill at:Instagram: @YourCoachJillYouTubePodcastBook
This week, Ally sits down solo (in her new studio!!) to discuss how Motherhood is branded in our wider culture. She discusses why motherhood is coming across so negatively, what needs to change, key factors to consider when approaching the decision of motherhood, her personal experience, and so much more. Follow along on instagram @UnTrivialPodcast
My guest today is Lexi Bradley. Lexi is a Psychological Counsellor with a Masters degree in Psychology, specializing in Family Therapy and Conscious Parenting. With over 12 years in private practice, Lexi is deeply committed to supporting families and also volunteers with marginalized communities in Cape Town, South Africa.Today we discuss what exactly is Conscious Parenting, how parenting practices have evolved since our parents generation, how to discipline your child without punishment, self-regulation and co-regulation during meltdowns, connection before correction and so much more.If you are a parent or are curious about the most up to date parenting practices backed by research and informed by psychology and neuroscience, Lexi is such a great resource and hopefully you enjoy our conversation together. Connect with Lexi:Instagram: @The_Connected_ParentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGAxQAJv7/?mibextid=wwXlfr
My guest today is Dr. Mary Alice Mina. Dr. Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, international speaker, author, and host of The Skin Real podcast. As a co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, she is a leading expert in procedural dermatology, skin health, and skincare. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Mina is celebrated for her artistic eye, surgical precision, and ability to help patients feel radiant at every stage of life.Her insights have been featured in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and in this episode of Untrivial, we dive into all things skin care and skin health.Today we discuss different skin types and how to build a routine that works for you, skin care requirements for everyone no matter your skin type, lasers, botox, surgeries and celebs, skin cancer prevention, what's hype and what's worth it, and so much more.Connect with Dr. Mina:Socials - @DrMinaSkinWebsite - www.theskinreal.comPodcast - The Skin Real
My guest today is Brandon Doerksen, better known on instagram @BrandonTalksMarriage.Known for sharing the raw and honest truth about coming back from the brink of divorce, Brandon shares the common thought traps he found himself in as a husband, that contributed to the struggles in his marriage. He now aims to reach men facing the same challenges with their wives and how they can take charge and ownership to show up differently and start the path to changing the dynamic. Today we discuss:- What led to Brandons marriage almost breaking down- Why he thought his wife was the problem- How to self-reflect and face uncomfortable truths about yourself in a relationshipAnd so much more. Connect with Brandon at:Instagram/Tiktok: @BrandonTalksMarriageGrounded Men's Community App: https://92hgmuz66kz.typeform.com/groundedGrounded Union Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lh2C2YpVh8Zxe4Ix8CmEq?si=65561a34d05143ff
Christine and Sarah MacLean are the incredible sister duo behind the extremely successful travel account: @WellnessTravelled, where they share idyllic experiences everywhere from treetop hotels in Costa Rica, to hidden gem B&Bs just outside of Toronto. As content creators and social media experts, Sarah and Christine share what the life of a travel content creator is all about.Today we discuss how they started and grew WellnessTravelled from a passion project to a thriving business and instagram account with over 500 thousand followers, what it's like working with your sister and taking the leap to become a creator full time, how they work with travel clients, shoot their videos, and whether or not it's as glamorous as it seems, Advice on how to get into the space, and so much more. Connect with Christine and Sarah:Instagram: @WellnessTravelledWebsite: https://www.wellnesstravelled.com/E-Books: https://www.wellnesstravelledshop.com/
*We are getting into the topic of sobriety and alcohol today. I wanted to preface this episode by just reminding everyone, that I'm not a doctor, we’re talking about something related to health and wellness but if you are someone who is struggling with addiction or is in need of support, I’ve linked some resources below. Please take care of yourselves and reach out to a professional near you.*My guest today is Stevie Barker, a health and fitness content creator who shares the unfiltered truth about her journey giving up alcohol for good. As someone who, in the past, embraced a chaotic lifestyle fueled by weekend binge drinking to alleviate anxiety and find confidence, Stevie is now sharing all the wonderful outcomes that have come with a life exploring sobriety. Today we discuss Stevie's experience binge drinking and partying in her teens and early twenties, her sobriety journey, questions to reflect on your personal relationship with alcohol, where to start if you’re sober curious and so much more. Connect with Stevie:Instagram: @StevieBarkerHealth Get Support With Alcohol:Al-Anon world wide: http://bit.ly/3EQHxmR Canada-wide support: https://bit.ly/4bjFpAa
My guest today is Cydnee DeToy. Cydnee is a Career and Executive Coach and Speaker for high-achieving millennial women. Cydnee equips clients with the mindsets, strategies and tools to create and thrive in the career they want. Cydnee has helped almost 100 women reimagine their lives and has worked with clients at Meta, Tiktok, PwC and numerous start-ups and social impact organizations.  Today we discuss what an aligned role feels like and what the wrong role feels like, the pressure society and we as individuals put on ourselves to achieve and succeed, questions to ask yourself to get clear on your values and career that will match, tips to pivot and so much more. Connect with Cydnee at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydnee-detoy/Website: https://www.cydneedetoycoaching.com/Newsletter: https://cydneedetoycoaching.myflodesk.com/gfvxae3wawInstagram: @Cydnee DeToy
On today's episode of UnTrivial, I share 8 life lessons that I would tell my younger self and will continue to live by for future me.Some of these lessons came easy, some were harder to learn, and some I'm still learning.I hope you enjoy this real and peeled back look into how I think about the world and how I would recommend others live a life with fewer regrets.Share this episode with someone you think will enjoy and follow along on instagram and anywhere you get your podcasts.@UnTrivialPodcast
My guest today is Miles Santo. Miles is a Men’s Coach and Facilitator who helps men honor their truth and actualize their full potential. Today we discuss what exactly men’s work is, the challenges men are facing today, toxic masculinity and male role models, fatherhood, living an aligned life and so much more.I learned so much from Miles and I hope you enjoy the conversation.Connect with Miles at:Instagram: Miles_SantoInstagram:The_Radical_CollectiveWebsite: www.theradicalcollective.com
My guest today is Jocelyn Brewer. Jocelyn is an Australian psychologist, digital wellbeing educator and cyberpsychology researcher. In 2013 she founded, Digital Nutrition, a positive technology use philosophy for young people, parents and workplaces to help all humans ‘be well, connected’. Today we discuss what healthy technology use looks like, why food is a better comparison than drugs when talking about tech consumption, ipad kids, cyber bullying, how parents should navigate technology and social media with their children, and so much more. Connect with Jocelyn at: www.jocelynbrewer.com Insta: @thejocelynbrewer @digital_nutrition
My guest today is Justin Glaser. Justin is the author of the book 'Sweat: Uncovering Your Body's Hidden Superpower' . Through a blend of personal narratives, expert interviews, and cutting-edge scientific research, "Sweat" reveals sweat's wildly under-appreciated role in health, vitality, and disease prevention.   Today we discuss why sweating is so important for our health and vitality, the toxins we are exposed to that need to be removed from the body, why and how sauna should be added to our wellness routines and so much more.  Links: Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJGYQPCK?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420 Instagram: @justinglaser7 email: justin@sweatthebook.com
My guest today is Britt Frank. Britt is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author of The Science of Stuck: breaking through inertia to find your path forward. Today Britt and I discuss where people commonly feel stuck in life, why our brains like to stay in familiar patterns, shadow work and the unconscious parts of us, parts work, micro-goals and so much more.  Connect with Britt via: Instagram: @ brittfrank Website: www.thescienceofstuck.com Buy The Science of Stuck: https://bit.ly/4029RcO Buy The Getting Unstuck Workbook: https://bit.ly/4a6hGTi
Ally sits down solo this week to talk about everything that happened in 2024, her learnings from this past year, goal setting and future planning for 2025, and getting you inspired to go after what you want.
My guest today is Neha Ruch. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. As a thought leader, influencer, and speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha aims to reframe and shift how society views stay-at-home motherhood and taking a pause on paid work to focus on family.  Her book, 'The Power Pause: How to plan a career break after kids and come back strong than ever' is set to launch January 14th 2025 and is available for preorder now. Connect with Neha at: Instagram: @motheruntitled  Website: www.motheruntitled.com Amazon pre-order USA: http://bit.ly/3ZA86mR  Amazon pre-order CAN: https://bit.ly/49IPlSL
My guest today is Bridgett Burrick Brown. Bridgett is the CEO and founder of Beyond Beauty Project, whose mission is to empower individuals to break free from the constraints of perfectionism and harmful societal ideals. Bridgett aims to help others reclaim their confidence and reconnect with their true self by embracing their body, mind, and intuition.  Today we discuss Bridgett's journey in the modeling industry, the dark side of modeling, beauty ideals and their impact on women and girls, how to improve our self worth, and so much more.  Connect with Bridgett at: Instagram - beyond.beauty.project Website - www.beyondbeautyproject.com
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