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If you're in the VOID SPACE, especially if you're a Creative like me, learning how to navigate the unknown + times of uncertainty with more grace + confidence is essential to stay sane. In today's episode, I'm dropping a BUNCH of tips that have saved my ass over the last year, during a period of huge changes, professional pivots + transition into a new chapter of service.    SALE on 1:1 Intuitive Readings (60 or 90 mins), starting at $222: https://www.alisonlessard.com/readings   FREEBIES + WAYS TO WORK WITH ME, including 1:1 mentorship (for women & men): https://www.alisonlessard.com/links  

In my opinion, there's no "right" or "wrong" answer here + definitely no "rules", but this kind of relationship crossroads offers more of an opportunity for some deeper self-inquiry, a values check, getting clear on your intentions + a chance to practice RADICAL honesty + personal ownership A lot of the folks I've connected with over the years (and I've been there, too) are trying to line up the next relationship + "secure" it BEFORE they end a relationship or they try to force that to happen ~in order to~ make their choice... ...rather than understand that to create a healthy connection, we've got to feel more secure with ourselves, by ourselves, first OR we're just gonna recreate the same issues in the next situation. What I'm suggesting is that when you know your patterns + you're willing to take responsibility for them, you get the chance to either heal within your current relationship (if BOTH of you are open + willing to put in the effort) OR move into your next chapter without having to take the unresolved issues with you *If you've never been single or haven't been alone for very long spending quality time with you, then the next step is usually to spend some time by yourself, learning who you are on your own without distractions *If you tend to be more avoidant, the next step is usually leaning into the discomfort of that sustained closer connection/intimacy without running/shutting down instead of choosing to stay alone - even if that means *self-intimacy* for awhile or practicing platonic intimacy with friends, family, etc. We all have the next phase that's going to serve us the most, but bottom line: 🔥We can run, but we can't hide from our lessons, because ultimately Conscious Relationship is a mirror that we're willingly choosing to evolve within So if you're trying to decide if you should STAY OR GO, this podcast is a great invitation to ask some deeper questions first!   P.S. If you're desiring Conscious Relationship + practices in deep intimacy, devotion + sacred union that'll help you prepare to call in (+ SUSTAIN) this kind of connection, *doors to enroll in Rose Temple* open up for a few days only NEXT WEEK. Ladies only + you'll come inside for a year.  🔥Join the waitlist (perks include 1st dibs on the 3 free 90 min 1:1 sessions I'm gifting to the first 3 women who enroll) here: https://www.alisonlessard.com/rt   FREEBIES + WAYS TO WORK WITH ME, including 1:1 mentorship (for women & men): https://www.alisonlessard.com/links      

To transform and deepen the connections you have with the people in your family is a powerful intimacy practice, so to kick off Season 2, I'm dropping five of my favorite ways to do exactly this. Relationship is one of THE MOST advanced spiritual practices that exists and the relationships you have with your family members are no exception! Intimacy isn't limited to romance. These tips have worked miracles in both my own personal life and the lives of my clients, to go from a hot-mess-express of chaos and stress into a heart-centered, drama-free zone of nourishing connection. Follow me on Instagram @alison.lessard For details on all of my current offerings, including Rose Temple and 1:1 mentorship (which I have available for both women & men): https://www.alisonlessard.com/links

Someone sent me a question in my DMs and I wanted to respond in the pod: "I'm celibate for over 2 years now - not even horny - and curious about how and why (like is it even worth it?) to re-integrate my sexual energy?"  I had A LOT to say on this, actually! I spent MANY years celibate (out of relationship, self-pleasure was still in the picture though!!) and those were the years I spent learning how to cultivate and channel my sexual energy (for radiance, into my business & creative projects, etc.) through tantric intimacy practices and more. I share on this episode how diving into this unlocked more unapologetic self-expression, helped heal money challenges & released some huge blocks to intimacy, too. This will serve you whether you're single or coupled, whether you're a Soulpreneur or not. For FREEBIES + to work with me: https://www.alisonlessard.com/links    

"One-sided" relationships, where you feel like you're over-giving, trying too hard, receiving breadcrumbs in return & never actually getting your needs met  - no matter how much you offer up - are ALL too common.  That's because the true nature of giving & receiving is deeply misunderstood.  Most of the time we give with an expectation, even when that expectation is silent or unconscious. Cultivating a practice of giving from the heart - the kind that isn't bound by the feeling of grasping for a result or attachment to very specific outcomes - takes practice, self-awareness & clear intentions.  Real generosity isn't conditional & doesn't come with any attachment whatsoever - it's like love, infinite & limitless.  I'll be diving deeper into this topic in November's Zen Den Membership workshop -  RECIPROCITY: The Art of Giving and Receiving -  we'll start with a brief talk/spiritual teaching on how to create more mutually nourishing relationships, deepen intimacy & amplify genuine generosity in your life also by transforming your mind - then move through a guided meditation practice to release scarcity (rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition) & end with time for Q&A (60 mins). All workshop replays are available in your member portal if you can't make the live call.  Every monthly meditation workshop is open to all Zen Den members. To attend the November workshop, join either the Basic or Inner Circle Plan here: https://www.alisonlessard.com/zdm  

Let's break down this misconception in today's episode, since it's one of my favorite topics to demystify!  This conversation applies to all conscious partners (not just men), but since the majority of my clients are women who date men, I wanted to start here.  If you believe that the majority of men (or humans) aren't "spiritually aware" or "awake" or "evolved" or "conscious" and/or you're not seeing examples of this in your world and/or you're not attracting conscious partners who are devoted to your relationship and cherish you - you definitely need to tune into this one.  REGISTER FOR THE FREE OCTOBER WORKSHOP: The Magic of Purification 90-minute meditation workshop on Monday, October 16th at 1pm EDT/USA - clear obstacles, cleanse heavy emotions & practice a traditional Tibetan Buddhist method to refine negative habits of the mind using the four powers Free Registration here and Replay will be available if you can't attend live: https://www.alisonlessard.com/mopwr

For those in the realm of Conscious Relationship or "Spiritual Partnership", you've already heard the terms "divine feminine" & "divine masculine" going around like wildfire. Having been in this niche now for over a decade, and having worked with many of the top teachers, I hit a plateau where I felt there was more to expand on in the realm of relationship. When I started applying the Tibetan Buddhist concepts of karma & emptiness to my connections, plus increasing my meditations, things really started to transform again.Going beyond the "feminine" & "masculine" terms felt LIBERATING - not to say they're not relevant, it's that the dharma I've been integrating all year is working on a much deeper level & opening new pathways. In today's episode, I'm diving into this!  For more, get the FREE Instant Replay of Bliss: a 60-minute class on relationship as a pathway to higher consciousness through the power of meditation: https://www.alisonlessard.com/bliss

If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, stagnant or not moving forward with your goals, you need to tune into this episode! I'm revealing the TOP reason I see most people stay stuck in the same patterns of indecision or limbo AND my #1 tip on how to move through it. I’ll also share why challenging emotions like anger, jealousy, envy or frustration are just *messengers* trying to get your attention (& how to alchemize them). To enroll in the 12-week immersion, Artistic Alchemy - https://www.alisonlessard.com/aa Spaces are limited & doors to join close on Sunday, September 17th at midnight EDT/USA; immersion runs from September 19th - December 12th, 2023

You can make it really hard on yourself to get unstuck OR you can become the vessel (and let the Universe channel its magic through you). In this IG live replay (from September 5, 2023), I'm sharing with you how I moved through the BIGGEST financial & creative void of my life this past year - and in a way that felt LIGHTER, instead of the "fix-it" mode of heavy, murky "shadow work" that you're probably used to doing instead. There's another way ;) A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity - Doors for Early Enrollment of *Artistic Alchemy, a 12-week immersion* using a combo of "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron & a short, simple daily meditation practice, for a healthy dose of creative AND spiritual renewal open on Thursday, September 7th - for 48 hours only, and then the rate goes up until doors close; we start on Tuesday, September 19th Details for Artistic Alchemy are HERE

We've ALL been there, when you KNOW DAMN WELL you need to surrender your attachment to something, because it's causing all kinds of pain, but you're also afraid of letting go because you feel like you're going to miss out if you do. In this episode of the TBD Podcast, I'm talking about the concept of surrender & desire from a Tibetan Buddhist lens, so you can learn a special Buddhist "manifestation" hack on how to get what you want AND relieve yourself of the suffering (the kind that comes when you're clinging & grasping to outcomes) without “giving up” on your heart’s desires. Hint: the joy or fulfillment you THINK exists in the thing you're afraid to let go of... is actually coming FROM YOU (this is a good thing, I promise ;) *Details for Artistic Alchemy 12-Week Immersion are here, early enrollment with special rate & bonus opens on Thursday, September 7th (for 48 hours only): https://www.alisonlessard.com/aa 

In relationship, one of the biggest sources of tension is when we unconsciously project our personal experience onto others, blame them for how we feel/don't feel & the general thinking that our relational happiness & peace is outside of us or someone else's responsibility (rather than our own, which it is; it's an inside job). Emotions are just energy, they just need an outlet (not a story attached to them) & creative expression is a powerful way to channel your intense feelings, build self-awareness & cultivate WAY more love in your relationship connections - platonic or romantic. In today's episode, learn how to transform your relationships (*especially* the difficult ones) & strengthen your spiritual connection (which will massively improve the way you relate with others) through creative alchemy.

The podcast is BACK - renamed + refreshed - and I couldn't be more excited!  In today's episode, I'm sharing:  *a little behind-the-scenes of what's been going on over the last 2 months that I've been on a work break and what sparked this rebrand *why reclaiming your inner artist is such a powerful step (and your birthright as a Creator) *ways to move through a major void period in your life using creativity as your guide *how the act of creating is a way to navigate resistance to change *creativity as a spiritual path and an offering  and *reviving yourself from burnout via play and creativity without an agenda

The newly updated podcast is here, as of summer 2023!

When you start managing him, fixing him, teaching him, guiding him, mothering him - you kill the passionate chemistry + magnetic polarity that keeps attraction strong + desire hot in a partnership.  This episode dives into the difference between loving a man + raising a man[child]. Most women slip into caretaker mode without realizing it's actually rooted in fear, control, lack of trust or a craving for safety - not love. If you're tired of doing everything, carrying the emotional labor + wanting him to step up (without complaining or nagging) - this one's for you. ***************** WORK WITH ME → Book a 60-minute Intuitive Session: https://www.alisonlessard.com/is

There’s a massive difference between being wanted + being actively + fully CHOSEN. This episode breaks down why validation isn’t the same as commitment, why attraction alone isn't enough + how to stop settling for breadcrumbs when what you desire is full devotion, presence + conscious partnership rooted in genuine commitment. ***************** WORK WITH ME → Book a 60-minute Intuitive Session: https://www.alisonlessard.com/is

Sometimes the thing you’re *naturally best at* is the thing you’ve spent years avoiding. 👀 Why? Because ease feels suspicious. Because joy feels “unserious" or "unprofessional". Because we’ve been conditioned to believe work (like using our gifts) has to feel like pain + struggle in order to be meaningful or worth something. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the gift that keeps circling back, no matter how many times you try to outgrow it, ignore it, rebrand it or bury it - and why *trusting what feels fun + easy* is often the TRUEST doorway to genuine abundance, alignment + your highest destiny unfolding. If you’ve been resisting THE THING(s) that comes naturally to you + choosing to stay on the struggle bus instead…you definitely need to tune into this one! 😜 ************************ WORK WITH ME → Book a 60-minute Intuitive Session: https://www.alisonlessard.com/is  

Robyn dropped a new song (after a 7 year break) called "Dopamine" + it sent me into a very real reflection on how much of my life used to run on the chase - the high, the hit, the fantasy of “maybe this is it" (*the thing* that'll SAVE me from my pain/struggle/suffering...lol!). Ironically, the song dropped THE SAME DAY I was on my way to a ceremony in NYC to take deeper Buddhist commitments (no accidents). And my ceremony fell almost to the day of my 20 year anniversary of moving to NYC in my early 20s. Talk about full-circle moments.  And it's very clear to me now: the contrast is impossible to ignore. I'm currently in a chapter of devotion - keeping vows, daily practice, repetition, deepening - not novelty-hopping anymore in ANY area of my life.  This episode explores the shift from craving to commitment - and why depth hits differently. *********** WORK WITH ME → Book a 60-minute Intuitive Session: https://www.alisonlessard.com/is

This one’s for the creative women (or men) who refuses to shrink - who’s opinionated, loud, erotic, emotional, spiritual...and done apologizing for it. We’ll talk about how the fear of being “too much” makes edgy + talented Spiritual Creatives hide behind control, strategy + the obsession with being palatable - and how learning the art of being too much is actually the path to creative freedom, spiritual integrity + real, unapologetic power. 💀 Featuring 6 ways you secretly abandon your full-spectrum essence + what what it costs you when you do. 🔻 If you’re standing at that identity death threshold - between who you’ve been + the bolder version of you wanting to emerge next -  this is your sign. → Work with me inside The Threshold (90-min session) or ALCHEMY (6- or 12-month bespoke 1:1 mentorship): https://www.alisonlessard.com/tsap

Here's Part 2 (continued from last week): After the death of an old identity comes THE CREATIVE VOID - that raw, in-between space where nothing’s clear + everything feels uncertain. But...instead of making it so scary, we can make it sexier!! 😜 This episode dives into the erotic side of the creative void for ambitious high-achievers (and how your fear of surrender in creativity mirrors your fear of surrender in love). Because control kills chemistry + too much strategy kills the magic! When you can finally stay open in the unknown + tune into your s£xual life-force as a superpower, that’s when the erotic current moves through you again - turning your work, your art + your whole life back on. 💦🔥 Mentioned in this episode: ❤️‍🔥 Private 1:1 Mentorship (by application only; 3-month minimum) An intimate, catalytic space for your next evolution in love + power: → Get the Details + Apply Here: https://www.alisonlessard.com/pm

There comes a point when a certain version of you that once felt right…just doesn't resonate anymore. It might be your identity in business, in relationship, in your public persona - it starts to feel outdated, draining or just totally inauthentic. That’s not failure; it’s growth! Get excited - you're evolving. This episode dives into why it's so crucial to stop resuscitating what’s already dead - and why letting go before you see proof of what's next isn't just necessary - it's the power move. 🥀 Let the old you die so something truer (and SO much better) can be born.🌹 (Part 2 - a spicier episode on the erotic/creative void after an identity death — drops next week!) Mentioned in this episode: ❤️‍🔥 Private 1:1 Mentorship (by application only; 3-month minimum) An intimate, catalytic space for your next evolution in love + power: → Get the Details + Apply Here: https://www.alisonlessard.com/pm