Aligned and Alive

Emily's last few years have been stricken with unexplanable pain- with no answers in sight. Until last year, when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer, in her 30's, with a young child at home. We talk allll about how her attitude and perspective has changed before and after cancer, how has her relationship with her husband changed, what she would say to her pre-cancer self, parenting as a mother with metastatic cancer, finding support and community for parents with metastatic cancer with young kids, and how have they learned as a family to be more open about their needs  To connect with Emily: IG: @BeyondthePinkRibbon EmilyRGarnett.com

Katie and I talk all about her podcast that has been going 5 years strong, what she's learned interviewing 250 people on the topic of wellness, and what she would recommend to someone starting a podcast today. We also chat about overcoming fear, how journaling has been used in her toolkit to become more herself and more self-aware and how moving to NYC has changed her. To view the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/katie-dalebout To connect with Katie:  Website / Podcast Instagram Course

Robin’s personal story to becoming the “fertility deva” WHY we aren’t educated and empowered about our bodies Robin’s opinion on the birth control pills, IUD, and their side effects What to be aware of when you stop using the pill or want to go nonhormonal How someone can practice basic fertility awareness in a safe and effective way Method Robin typically works with her clients on- basal body temperature, ovulation tracking, basic fertility awareness What method she recommends for people who have fear of getting pregnant using natural methods Basic understanding of how our hormones work Estrogen levels rise during the beginning of cycle Cervical fluids Alisia Vitti- “Woman Code” HPV-- what it is, how gardasil works, what it protects against, how the virus works How we can protect ourselves against HPV Do condoms protect you against HPV?   Fertilitydeva.com HPVedu.com Webinar Discussed:  http://fertilitydeva.com/masteryourcycleoptin/  

  On this week’s episode we talk with Allison Villa who is a registered psychotherapist all about aligning your family values to your life, taking a family sabbatical, letting go of the “shoulds” we carry with us, and connecting with your spouse on a new level (get unstuck!). Check out her online course Couples' Tune-Up for 50% off here!  View full show notes at www.alliowen.com/allison Connect with Allison: IG: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhook/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/houseandhook/ Email: villa.allison@gmail.com, houseandhook@gmail.com Website: https://www.houseandhook.com/               http://www.allisonvilla.com/   Allison Villa is a Registered Psychotherapist, adventurous wife, and fiercely-loving mother. Her virtual therapy practice keeps her connected to clients worldwide. She and her husband, Arjan, are the co-creators of House and Hook, a website dedicated to keeping couples' thriving before (and throughout) parenthood. Together, they hope to inspire others to live with intention and to embrace family travel.  On August 1st, they are embarking on a 14 day family road trip from their home in Toronto, Canada to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, where they will be living for the year. Their online course Couples' Tune-Up launches in Fall 2018. Allison enjoys cycling to farmer's markets, having tea and talks with friends, enjoying day-dates with her husband, and busting out in family dance parties.   Taking a family sabbatical What happens when you don’t take time for couple in early parenthood… Downsizing, minimizing, letting go of the “shoulds” Family members who weren’t supportive of choices “If you’re living your life for other people, chances are, you aren’t going to  be living your fullest life.” How moving to a foreign country affected relationship with husband and kids Social media and the effects it can have on us Whether moving to Mexico was a slow burn or a sudden choice If you just keep taking steps towards where you visualize yourself, it’s going to happen Small Steps = Big Change When life throws you something hard, say thank you - Maya Angelou Marriage -- feeling in a funk-- how to get out of a funk SPending time together during the day instead of at night Make intentional sexy time-- nothing is ever really spontaneous ;)  

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In this conversation we unpack what it means to slow down, how to deal with negative thought patterns, simplifying your life, and journaling to discover your purpose with transformational coach Char Lekx. Full show notes Village Mama Podcast

Mackenzie Rosman was once a childhood actor on the popular TV show 7th heaven, and now she’s chasing her dreams to ride horses professionally. We chat about what it was like being a childhood actor, making friends while in the spotlight, expectations placed on herself to succeed. Mackenzie also shares about depression, anxiety, therapy, the reality of your mortality, and the paradox of choice. This episode goes deep and I know you will find it inspiring to blaze your own trails and live the life you’ve always imagined.   Full show notes: www.alliowen.com/mackenzie

How to make an online dating profile that is an authentic reflection of you What to do if you’re struggling with actually meeting people IRL from online dating Her favorite way to start a conversation with a new prospect How to change your mindset around dating What quality dealbreakers are and what they aren’t! How to get clear about what you want in your ideal partner-- free guide at http://www.amandaroseinc.com/ As you do the inner work and the outer work, your soulmate will line up Meetup.com and singles events Date yourself. You’re more likely to meet people when you’re by yourself Which apps she recommends specifically Her favorite and least favorite trends in dating  

What is reiki- how to experience it, what its origins are How to share your current spiritual journey with family members who may not be supportive Navigating the transition from child to adult with parental relationships What is Tarot card reading and where does it come from When we numb the pain, we numb the joy Trauma-conscious yoga Why Eryn stopped posting yoga pictures on the internet What it looks like combining spirituality and activism Eryn's Podcast: https://www.living-open.com/ 

On this episode, we talk about her own transformational journey, from numbing with drugs and alcohol to finding meditation and solving her problems internally instead of externally. We talk about going from the victim consciousness to the survivor to the thriver consciousness and what that looks like practically. We also talk about healthy coping mechanisms, healing from anxiety and depression naturally, and her top tips to start meditating. This episode is LOADED with goodness, so I know you will enjoy. View full show notes: www.alliowen.com/marian

Katie shares her story of health and wellness…celiac disease…autoimmune disease…anxiety…depression…autoimmune protocol…leaky gut…gut/brain access…AIP Food Journaling, switching macronutrient ratio to predominantly higher fats…consuming carbohydrates in the evening. Bioindividuality, Creating a Fat Burning Machine, Intermittent Fasting Lowfat Diets and how sad they make us…what things do they put in it to make it taste good? Fat is so important to absorb fat absorbing vitamins Eggs are the most perfect food Vegetable + Canola Oils + Margarine…No one should be eating these! Olive Oil is great for salads (do no heat), Avocado oil is great for heating Minimalism- Katie’s minimalism story Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Buying stuff on Craigslist and flipping it Mental Minimalism- Quality over Quantity Two favorite purchases from closet: Cuyana work satchel, Citizens of Humanity jeans Tip about downsizing: put it in a tote and stick it somewhere you can’t see it, reevaluate it after 30 days. Did you think about the item? Mental part of minimalism- Aparigraha How faith interworks into her business and how she gained the confidence to share her story Being healthy can help you connect deeper to God! How can you do business with me if you don’t really know who I am? Yoga and Christianity. Is yoga a religion?

-How to manifest the love of your life -Taking a pleasure inventory -What self-love means and how to know if you need more of it in your life -How to raise your vibration and get out of the victim mindset -Why practicing gratitude is so important and some tools to make your practice consistent -How to practice more self-love in your social media feeds To view the full show notes: www.alliowen.com/sophie Make sure to hit subscribe, new episode drops every Tuesday! 

Anna Lundberg is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Since leaving her corporate job in 2013, she's now reimagining what success looks like and she’s passionate about inspiring and supporting others to do the same.  On this episode we talk about: Internal and external negative voices and how to deal with them How to pivot in your career and feel what your intuition is saying Finding purpose in life- what steps should I be taking? To view the show notes visit www.alliowen.com/anna 

Stacey answers all our BURNING questions about BURNING MAN! What is it like? How does one get tickets? What's the point? She shares with us her journey to adding more adventure to her life and creating her own path to change her view of “Life is Hard” to “Life is Fun” by following advice to take herself out on adventures every Wednesday. Follow her @adventurewednesdays or www.adventurewednesdays.com 

Episode 17: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher On this week's episode, I turn the tables a little bit and chat with Matt, my husband, about what it's really like quitting our jobs, converting a sprinter van, and becoming fulltime entrepreneurs. We talk about the struggles that we've overcome, our new token phrase "everything is figure-out-able," and how we stay in love despite all the stress and upheaval. If you're interested in living an alternative lifestyle, or just improving your relationship during a stressful time, this is for you! We take off the rosy- Instagram glasses and paint the true portrait of the fear, self-doubt, and overwhelm! We talk about which tendencies we have to avoid taking responsibility and doing the work and we talk about what specific fears we are currently working on.  Comment on my latest Instagram post @alignwithalli to let me know you're listening in!  [comment-form] Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath