To honor World Mental Health Day, Ally shares the top ten things she has learned from Ma and from her guests on Bad Advice, that have helped her mental health. In the 16th episode, Ally shares great tips from avoiding house wine at a pub, to the joining car stereo clubs.
Ally kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with reading an excerpt from her book "The Chem-Ho" and discussing the advice " When someone says something that hurts you it is about themselves". She welcomes back comedian and breast cancer survivor, still in treatment, Tracey MacDonald with an honest discussion about the power of people's words.
Ally welcomes back Bad Advice alumni and this season's only winner, Lara Mack chatting about users. Do you have a user in your life? What do you do? How do you handle it? Ally had an interesting perspective on this, something mom would be shocked to hear. Tune in and GIVER' for users!
Ally takes another stab at "Laugh at Yourself" but this time she questions, "What if things aren't so funny?". Ally welcomes comedian Tracey Macdonald ( not the bodybuilder) to this episode and together they talk openly about what its like to find the funny while going through cancer. An episode not to be missed and sure to be shared. Contact Tracey via email traceymacd@gmail.com
"Raise your arms for pit stains!". Ally's Mom dishes advice on' Don't Sweat the small stuff'. In this episode, Ally welcomes back Fargo actress, Caitlynne Medrek talking about how we choose our reaction to things. A great episode to listen to if you have a hard time dealing with rejection, especially as an artist.
Part two of "You are what you eat" with Alignment Coach Brandi Taylor. This episode we dive deep into the Ketogenic lifestyle or Keto Diet. If you were curious about Keto look no further. Find Brandi on Instagram @bimaginious. Find Ally on Instagram eating a bucket of cheese. yes, there are buckets of cheese.
"I'm dark chocolate with a bit of cottage cheese". Ally's mom dishes advice on "You are what you eat" with Ally's very good friend and Health Coach, Katia Kerekesova direct from London England. Tune in to hear eating and weight loss tips and talk on FOOD. Check out coach Katia on instagram @winniingatlife101
"I'm set to 17 degrees celsius". Ally's mom dishes advice on How You Keep Your House Is How You Keep Your Life. In this episode, Ally welcomes her very good friend, Lara Mack. This is the person Ally always goes to for advice, so it was a complete shock to hear what Lara had to say about this topic. Tune in to the end as you'll be shocked too! Ally also offers a special discount on her book The Chem-Ho. Only 6 copies are left to order straight from the author. Go to allylane.com for more info.
“Why don't those Colitis patients like my fart jokes?”. Ally’s Mom dishes advice on Knowing your audience.With guest, Janet St. Germain. Janet is a writer and owner of the award-winning entertainment company, Smoking Gun Entertainment. I thought the subject would cover paying audiences but Janet had a super interesting take on the matter and it went in a whole other direction. Will Mom win again? Tune in and find out.
I know, I know. Talking about finances makes everyone uncomfortable. Ally got so uncomfortable she developed a rash during the taping. Or maybe it was the 5 gluten filled muffins she ate? In this episode, Ally sits down with a Financial Planner, Rachael Burrows as she tackles that issue. Rachael also gives out her personal phone number, so if you don't like hearing about money, you'll get a hot girls number. But seriously, planning for the future is important, so tune in. At least that is what mom says. Will mom win again? Who wants to place a bet? Double or nothing? Now that's planning your finances!
Ally welcomes well-known actress Caitlynn Medrek to the studio. Caitlynn is well known for playing Ewan Magregors daughter on Fargo. Not only do they chat about mom's advice but all things ambition, passion, and drive. It's a great chat you don't want to miss.
"Integrity? Yah, I'll get to that later". Ally talks and talks and TALKS about the power of actions over words. In this episode, Ally's guest is Nicola Wilson, actress, professional host, teacher, and amateur boxer to dissect her opinion on 'committing and following through'. Ally learns not only the impact commitment has on your psyche but some great diet and fitness tips from this uber-athlete. Is Mom right on this one? Tune in and find out.
Have you ever heard the advice, "Don't stress out"! Well, how in the heck do you control that? In this episode Ally interviews book editor and teacher, Lauren Strachan, on the impact stress had on her health. Lauren lived through a heartbreaking event, only to come out the other side diagnosed with a life-altering illness, epilepsy. Ally's fighting Mom to the teeth with this one to prove, 'Does Mother really knows best?' Tune in and find out!
In this episode Ally's Mom dishes advice on the art of laughing at yourself. Ally's seeks a second opinion with author and speaker, Marnie Parsons. Marnie is currently writing a book all about laughing at herself-her dating life. Stepping out into the world of dating after a long marriage, Marnie laughs her way through the otherwise painful world of online dating learning to embrace it along the way. Does Ally's Mom really know best? Tune in and find out.
"My peeps give me the creeps". Ally's Mom dishes advice on being around people you enjoy. In this episode Ally's guest is Janet St.Germain owner of the award-winning entertainment company, Smoking Gun Entertainment. Janet's life has been full of ups and downs as an entrepreneur managing three very different companies to dealing with life as a busy mom and wife and the unimaginable tragedy of losing a child. Janet is proof that you can conquer anything if you have the right people around you, people you enjoy. So buckle up and listen. Can Ally prove Mom wrong? Or is Mom always right?
A very special episode of Bad Advice for Mother's Day! Ally hands over the microphone to her mom and she dishes out her favorite words of wisdom. Find a pen and paper as you might want to write down some of these tidbits. Marie dishes advice on marriage, health, wealth, spirituality, and more. So buckle up and get ready for some BAD ADVICE!!