Spirit of a Badass

The Spirit of a Badass Podcast, hosted by health and life coach, Alecia Jacobson, shares stories from women who have faced tremendous challenges and emerged stronger than ever and those who have blazed a path for others to follow. Spirit of a Badass celebrates the strength and resilience of women everywhere and will help you see yourself in these stories and find inspiration and confidence. Spirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Production.

100: Community of Strength with Kelley Sinclair

In this special 100th episode, Alecia is joined by Kelley Sinclair, owner of Lioness Fitness. They discuss empowering impact of lifting weights and movement on women’s confidence and everyday life. Additionally, Kelley shares about her career transition from teaching to becoming a personal trainer and reflects on the importance of having a fitness and wellness community.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comConnect with Kelley Sinclair:IG: @lionessfitnessgymwebsite: www.lionessfitnessgym.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

09-23
51:21

99: Improving Your Life by Improving Your Space with Shannon Figaro

Alecia is joined by interior designer Shannon Figaro who shares about the importance of creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. They discuss the emotional impact of the physical aspects of a home and offer practical tips for those looking to transform their spaces into restful retreats.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comConnect with Shannon Figaro:FB: @FigInteriorsLLCIG: @figinteriors_wiwebsite: www.fig-interiors.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

09-16
43:19

98: Create Routines So You Don’t Have to Be Superwoman

Alecia Jacobson kicks off Season Three of the podcast with important questions to consider as Fall begins. Alecia gives listeners practical advice on how to create routines and get rid of old patterns to reduce stress and chaos and increase enjoyment as the school year begins.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

09-09
28:51

97: Find the Right Coach for Anything in Life

Alecia Jacobson explains the process of finding the right coach to meet your specific needs. Alecia explains what a coach is and isn’t, the types of coaches available, how to know when the timing is right, and how to get started once you find a coach you believe would be a good fit.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

07-22
32:29

96: Create a Life that Matches Your Vision

Alecia explains the importance of taking tangible action when creating the life you want to be living, even when it creates nervousness or discomfort. She shares helpful advice on surrounding yourself with supportive, like-minded individuals and closing the gap between your current self and the person you want to be.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

07-15
22:34

95: Health Coaching: What It Is and Why It Works

Alecia Jacobson explains what it looks like to work with her for health coaching and why it is so important to have individualized help when it comes to the complex system of your lifestyle and health.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

07-08
21:51

94: 100% Doesn’t Need to Look the Same Every Day

Alecia Jacobson discusses the importance of adjusting expectations and habits during difficult periods. She explains how constricting in some areas can preserve mental energy and reduce stress and how to re-shape how we look at these changes.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

07-01
14:25

93: Finding Joy When the World is Heavy

Alecia Jacobson discusses the mental health impact of how you handle and carry the weight of the world when things are heavy and offers ways to keep moving forward and how to find joy even in challenging times.Vote for Spirit of a Badass as Best Local Podcast in Best of Madison 2025! Click this LINK to vote!Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

06-24
23:04

92: Take the Rest You Need (and Feel Good About It)

Alecia discusses how to find windows of restfulness, common feelings of guilt about taking pauses, and how to work physical, mental and sensory rest into our demanding lives.Vote for Spirit of a Badass as Best Local Podcast in Best of Madison 2025! Click this LINK to vote!Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

06-17
21:18

91: Dress Like a Badass: Bringing Out Your Confidence Through Clothing with Sarah Wahoske

Alecia is joined by Sarah Wahoske, a personal stylist and fashion influencer, to discuss how women can boost their confidence and show up as their best selves through fashion. Sarah offers practical advice on body proportions and how to approach wardrobe changes throughout different phases of life to look and feel your best in any situation.Vote for Spirit of a Badass as Best Local Podcast in Best of Madison 2025! Click this LINK to vote!Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comConnect with Sarah Wahoske:IG: @notyourplainsarahjaneFB: @notyourplainsarahjaneSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

06-10
59:05

90: Decluttering: A Hug for Your Mental Health

Alecia explains the impact of clutter on stress and mental health and offers practical tips to tackle it.Vote for Spirit of a Badass as Best Local Podcast in Best of Madison 2025! Click this LINK to vote!Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

06-03
28:08

89: The Pep Talk that You Need

As a follow up to last week’s episode on being badass in big moments such as high pressure meetings, Alecia Jacobson gives listeners a pep talk to listen to right before they go “do the thing.” This is an episode to bookmark to listen and re-listen to and will leave you ready to rise to whatever big moment is in front of you.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

05-27
02:51

88: Being Badass in Meetings

Alecia Jacobson shares her personal experiences and insights on building confidence in high-pressure meetings or tense interactions to help listeners prepare and navigate these moments.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

05-20
20:10

87: Microdosing a GLP-1: Follow Up Thoughts

Alecia Jacobson follows up from her previous episode where she shared that she is microdosing a GLP-1. She shares reflections and feedback from her listening community as well as answers some frequent questions she has received about her experience with it so far.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

05-13
31:54

86: Inching Forward to the Other Side of Grief: Replay with Megan Clark

SPECIAL REPLAY EPISODE - Our most listened to episode of Season Two is this touching conversation with between host Alecia Jacobson and Megan Clark. Megan shares her story of resilience and progress in the decade since her husband unexpectedly passed away. Megan explains how her love of her kids has carried her forward and how she finds joy through the waves of grief.This episode originally aired on August 20, 2024.Host: ⁠Alecia Jacobson⁠Producers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: ⁠@aleciajacobson⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.aleciajacobson.com⁠Connect with Megan Clark:IG: @tootandkateswebsite: ⁠tootandkates.com⁠Spirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Production⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios

05-06
44:50

85: Managing Anxiety: What Has Helped Me

Alecia Jacobson shares how a car accident during pregnancy was the start of her struggles with anxiety and what tools and strategies she has used over the years to manage is as well as ones she has seen be helpful for her clients.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comResources:Nuuly LinkSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

04-29
38:37

84:  Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should

Alecia Jacobson speaks directly to people pleasers and explains the importance of not just saying yes because you can. She gives listeners practical advice on how to pause before agreeing to commitments, understand the personal cost of always saying yes, and separate true obligations from guilt-driven decisions.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

04-22
27:06

83: What I’ve Learned While Microdosing a GLP-1

Alecia Jacobson steps out of her comfort zone to discuss a topic she thought she wouldn’t share about: what she has learned while microdosing a GLP-1. Alecia explains her decision-making process and what she has noticed so far in this exploration.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

04-15
30:43

82: Four Phrases to Shift Your Thinking

Alecia Jacobson explains how  what you think about a situation can push you forward or can keep you stuck and offers listeners four key phrases to help shift your thought patterns and, in turn, improve your experiences.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

04-08
26:01

81: An Open Heart and a Common Goal with Kim Nickel

Alecia Jacobson is joined by Kim Nickel, a founding mother and co-chair of Luke's Closet, an organization that provides clothing to children in foster and kinship care in Dane County, Wisconsin. Kim shares how she collaborated with a team to start and grow the organization and about the expansive impact their efforts have on area children and families. Kim explains some of the unique challenges faced by foster and kinship families and how her personal journey has shaped her.Host: Alecia JacobsonProducers: Jamie Gale and Alecia JacobsonMusic: Shane IversConnect with Alecia:IG: @aleciajacobson⁠Website: www.aleciajacobson.comConnect with Kim Nickel:IG: @LukesClosetDaneCowebsite: www.stlukes-elca.org/lukes-closetSpirit of a Badass is a Lit Path Studios Productionwww.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios

04-01
49:20

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