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I'm on a mission to help you avoid burnout by prioritizing yourself and your goals through actionable, accessible, science-backed content. I know how challenging it can be to focus on yourself when "life gets in the way", and I want to help you live in a proactive-by-design way rather than a reactive-by-default one by harnessing the power of planning. This isn't just about doing more, this is about productivity that is aligned with your true self.
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This is a rebroadcast of my most popular show ever, from three years ago. Stay tuned to the end for the URL for our annual review template. The best way to plan for your new year is to first review the one that’s concluding. For info about our January workshops, visit BYWDreams.com. We’ll teach you how to prioritize yourself, save time, and accomplish your goals.
Happy All-Your-Days! On this podcast we talk about:
1) Thriving during the holidays: Don't survive this holiday season, THRIVE this holiday season! We'll give you a simply way to help you cut down on the stress and enjoy more!
2) Build a Better Brain on Purpose: We discuss an article Alegre read.
3) Annual Review: You can't plan your new year without reflecting on the one that's ending. We'll talk a little bit about how we do that. To get our Annual Review template, visit SmartURL.it/BYWDAnnualReview
The end of every month we reflect, reward, and recalibrate. For more about us, visit our website BYWDreams.com Register for our 1-hour, $27 "Turn your To-Do list into your To-Done list" workshop. SmartURL.it/RegisterWorkshop
If you'd like a copy of our Monthly Course Correct template, visit SmartURL.it/CourseCorrect
Thanks for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more on us, visit our website BYWDreams.com
Every month we lead our alumni group in a monthly course correct. This is based on a concept that we teach in our Harness the Power of Planning course because even when you know where you are going and you have a plan to get there, you need to course correct. The Apollo space missions had course corrections built into their schedules, which is why we do it to. The end of every month we reflect, reward, and recalibrate.
For more about us, visit our website BYWDreams.com
If you'd like a copy of our Monthly Course Correct template, visit TinyURL.com/BYWDCourseCorrect
Links to some of the things we discuss in this episode:
We Should All Be Millionaires https://amzn.to/3rxAiav
Nonviolent Communication https://amzn.to/31lT3me
The Long Time Academy Podcast https://the-long-time-academy.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-gpd0fg6n
The "Alegre" podcast has been in its chrysalis and is ready to emerge as a beautiful new butterfly: The Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Podcast.Come meet my new co-host, Natascha, and listen to one of our this-is-going-to-blow-your-mind insights about goal setting (this one is about counterproductive visualization...)We're two Ravenclaw, entrepreneur moms who love getting sh!t down and taking names. We want to share our secrets about how we manage to be present, hands-on parents while also ensuring time for our needs and our dreams. If you love brain science, productivity, goal-setting, mindset hacks, and time management tips, this is the place for you! Join our email list smarturl.it/elist Check it out.
My super interesting interview with former U.S. Track and Field star turned oral care entrepreneur, Perry Fields. She talks about her very interesting and windy path to entrepreneurship which all started when she had to figure out how to heal herself from an almost fatal illness.
Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast
Become a patron and check out my cool thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamos
Want to stay up to date on everything? Follow me at SmartURL.it/FollowAlegre and I'll gift you "11 Things That Make My Life Easier and Healthier" as well as my DIY Taco Seasoning.
On this episode, I'll talk about the importance of "one more piece of information." Then, we'll talk to comedienne and sexual health educator, Julie Kottakis, a.k.a. Madge the Vag. Then I'll give you a quick tip to make you more productive that's also--a little bit--fun! Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast Become a patron and check out my cook thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamos. Find out more about everything at AlegreRamos.com and find my cooking webinars at AlegreRamos.teachable.com
On this episode, I'll talk about the importance of celebrating little wins. It's an important way to keep yourself sane and motivated as you work towards your big goals in life. Then we'll be catching up with serial entrepreneur Kalika Yap to talk about an amazing, new, branding tool that is free and insightful, as well as her latest, insightful book recommendations. Finally, I'll give you some tips on how to have lots of summer parties while also minimizing your waste. Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast Become a patron and check out my cook thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamos. Find out more about everything at AlegreRamos.com and find my cooking webinars at AlegreRamos.teachable.com
On this episode, I'll talk about the "Platinum rule." It's a simple but profound variation on the golden rule, and an insightful way to think about your interactions with others. Then you'll hear the second half of my chat with Four-time Emmy winner, and travel show host, Mickela Mallozzi about why she loves to travel alone and we'll hear all about her new podcast. Then I'll share with you my FAVORITE pool toy; it's inexpensive, surprising, and delightful!
Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast
Become a patron and check out my cook thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamos. Find out more about everything at AlegreRamos.com and find my cooking webinars at AlegreRamos.teachable.com
On this episode, I share a communications tool to help you graciously end stalemates. Then I catch up with my friend Christine who answers your HR-related questions. This week, she gives us three tips on how to use email more professionally. Finally, I share with you an easy, delicious tip on how to salvage mealy watermelons. Become a patron and check out my cook thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamos. Find out more about everything at AlegreRamos.com and find my cooking webinars at AlegreRamos.teachable.com
I'm taking the day off for a little self-care after traveling out of state, and across multiple time zones, for a funeral. In the meantime, enjoy this rebroadcast about how you can get some quick hits of self-care.A glimmer is a small action that brings you joy or peace and knowing what your glimmers are is a powerful tool in your self-care kit!I've got a handful of glimmers that I can call on at any moment to put me in a more joyful and energetic frame of mind. I'll help you figure out your own glimmers so that you can use them any time you need a pick me up. ✨ In the second part of the podcast, Natascha and I talk about how I learned to go from over-packer to packing light enthusiast when I traveled with my family for one month in Europe a couple of years ago.🧳NEXT WEEK04/16/26 Movement as self-care: all of my many fascia implements part 104/23/26 Movement as self-care: all of my many fascia implements part 204/30/26 Movement as self-care: finding what you like and automating itRESOURCES:Free Printable "An Overpacker's Plan for Packing Light" at TinyURL.com/BYWDpacklightWebsite:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
Sleep hygiene? That's just a fancy term for making sure you get a good night's sleep. 😴 Having an evening ritual is the solution to ensuring you have good "sleep hygiene" so that your brain and body can get the rest and repair they need to function optimally. If you don't get enough sleep, you will be impaired. In fact, driving drowsy has been show to be as dangerous as driving drunk! Natascha and I also chat about a mind-blowing 🤯 tip for breaking the habit of negative thinking.Resources:A Season of Self-Care: Alegre's focus on self-care during this challenging time https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/seasonselfcareSign-up for our mailing list and get our 1-page Stop Parental Burnout Cheat Sheet available at https://www.subscribepage.com/parentalburnoutDoorway Effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorway_effectPNF Stretching https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/pnf-stretching#getting-started
![Episode 149 03/26/2026 [SELF-CARE] Supplements for Perimenopausal Women 40+](https://s3.castbox.fm/74/78/5f/9c5ef5d1d83221e446ac99cd30ca72e714_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 149 03/26/2026 [SELF-CARE] Supplements for Perimenopausal Women 40+")
I was not always a supplement taker, however, there were 3 different times in my life that I found benefits in supplements. They were: in my early-20s when my diet was horrible and I was sick all the timein my mid-30s when I wanted to ensure a healthy pregnancyin my mid-40s when perimenopause symptoms became intolerableNow that I'm 52, in year 11 of perimenopause (what?! I know!!!), I'm a dedicated supplement consumer.In this episode, I discuss the supplements I take.Some background: Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft one of your own. Next Episodes Mar 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Supplements I Take Now That I'm Perimenopausal (for 11 effing years!) and Over Forty (I'm 52).Apr 2, 2026 [SELF-CARE] Creating an evening ritual to support "sleep hygiene" 💤 and a calm morning (rebroadcast)Resources: -My 3-step AM Hydration Ritual https://subscribepage.com/threesteps -Products to support you through perimenopause and general ageing 40+ http://tinyurl.com/myamazonpicks-Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Season of Selfcare Podcasts https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/seasonselfcare-Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 148 03/19/2026 [SELF-CARE] Repetitive Eating for Health! 🥬](https://s3.castbox.fm/a1/0e/ea/bca09fccff5de420f31e5bac630726aed3_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 148 03/19/2026 [SELF-CARE] Repetitive Eating for Health! 🥬")
Deciding what to eat can absorb a lot of time and energy, not to mention the time spent shopping, cooking, and cleaning. I've found that eating simply and repetitively not only keeps me healthy but saves me a lot of time and energy.In this episode, I show you some of the healthy foods that make my life simply and delicious!Some background: Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft one of your own. Next Episodes Mar 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Supplements I Take Now That I'm Perimenopausal (for 11 effing years!) and Over Forty (I'm 52).Apr 2, 2026 [SELF-CARE] Creating an evening ritual to support "sleep hygiene" 💤 and a calm morning (rebroadcast)Resources: -My 3-step AM Hydration Ritual https://subscribepage.com/threesteps -Mother Hunger https://amzn.to/3PLKs5o-Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Season of Selfcare Podcasts https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/seasonselfcare-Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 147 03/12/2026 [SELF-CARE] My Three-Step AM Hydration Ritual 💦](https://s3.castbox.fm/03/70/25/3d22acab2a0b8b16596fa3591f253f7c44_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 147 03/12/2026 [SELF-CARE] My Three-Step AM Hydration Ritual 💦")
Having a morning ritual helps me start each day full of energy and good vibes. It also saves me a ton of time because I can just roll into my day without thinking about "what should I do next?"My AM hydration ritual keeps me hydrated and nourished until mid-day and is one of the key components of my morning ritual. In this episode, I walk you through my 3-step process.Some background: Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft one of your own. Next Episodes Mar 19, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Simple, Repetitive Things I Eat to Power Me Through My DayMar 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Supplements I Take Now That I'm Perimenopausal (for 11 effing years!) and Over Forty (I'm 52).Apr 2, 2026 [SELF-CARE] Creating an evening ritual to support "sleep hygiene" 💤 and a calm morning (rebroadcast)Resources: -My 3-step AM Hydration Ritual https://subscribepage.com/threesteps -Hold On To Your Kids https://amzn.to/4bFzKGc-How Not To Die https://amzn.to/4s5t21T-Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Season of Selfcare Podcasts https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/seasonselfcare-Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 146 03/05/2026 [SELF-CARE] My PM Skincare Ritual for Glowing Skin Over 40, a Grateful Mindset, and GOOD SLEEP](https://s3.castbox.fm/3a/b9/3a/84a1093aeba13a017341c552e2d55b2fd5_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 146 03/05/2026 [SELF-CARE] My PM Skincare Ritual for Glowing Skin Over 40, a Grateful Mindset, and GOOD SLEEP")
My PM skincare ritual is a key part of my "wind-down for bed" practice (aka "sleep hygiene") and sets me up to let go of the day that is ending and get a good night's sleep.Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft one of your own. Today's topic: I demo my PM skincare ritual.Next Episodes Mar 12, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My AM Hydration RitualMar 19, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Simple, Repetitive Things I Eat to Power Me Through My DayMar 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] The Supplements I Take Now That I'm Perimenopausal and Over FortyResources: -Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -The Season of Selfcare Podcasts https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/seasonselfcare-Website: http://BYWDreams.com (about:invalid#zCSafez) -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 145 02/26/2026 [SELF-CARE] My AM Skincare Ritual](https://s3.castbox.fm/56/da/21/cdffada39621d6416700ef4a958ce8d170_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 145 02/26/2026 [SELF-CARE] My AM Skincare Ritual")
I once heard a woman say that when her son was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to be impeccable with her self-care so she could show up as her best self. She needed to ensure her diet, sleep, and exercise fueled her with the bandwidth she needed. The state of the world is...a lot. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, and that's why I've decided to make self-care the focus of the next few months. To help you come up with some practices that will give you the bandwidth you need. Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices from skincare to diet/supplements to movement to time with friends, and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft some self-care rituals of your own. In this episode I demonstrate my AM skin ritual.Next Episodes Mar 5, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My PM Skin RitualMar 12, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My AM Hydration RitualResources: -Self-Care for People with ADHD https://amzn.to/4rI578K-My Skincare Music Playlist, Deva Shanti https://amzn.to/4sykFMv-Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -Website: http://BYWDreams.com (about:invalid#zCSafez) -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 144 02/19/2026 [SELF-CARE] Designing A Skincare Ritual You Will Stick With (And Love!)](https://s3.castbox.fm/f0/8b/a5/8a872ebb9ee597a737240226253d3ba2d4_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 144 02/19/2026 [SELF-CARE] Designing A Skincare Ritual You Will Stick With (And Love!)")
I once heard a woman say that when her son was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to be impeccable with her self-care so she could show up as her best self. She needed to ensure her diet, sleep, and exercise fueled her with the bandwidth she needed. The state of the world is...a lot. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, and that's why I've decided to make self-care the focus of the next few months. To help you come up with some practices that will give you the bandwidth you need. Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices from skincare to diet/supplements to movement to time with friends, and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft some self-care rituals of your own. In this episode I talk about how you can use brain science to create a skincare ritual you will want to stick with. As someone who didn't have a skincare practice until I was in my 40s, these are the steps I took to change my actions until they became a habit.Next Episodes Feb 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My AM Skin RitualMar 5, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My PM Skin RitualResources: -Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 143 02/12/2026 [SELF-CARE] The Non-Toxic Products I Use for Glowing Skin Over 40](https://s3.castbox.fm/57/a1/4e/17b5343ebc5a765141fe35c010c5892970_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 143 02/12/2026 [SELF-CARE] The Non-Toxic Products I Use for Glowing Skin Over 40")
I once heard a woman say that when her son was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to be impeccable with her self-care so she could show up as her best self. She needed to ensure her diet, sleep, and exercise fueled her with the bandwidth she needed. The state of the world is...a lot. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, and that's why I've decided to make self-care the focus of the next few months. To help you come up with some practices that will give you the bandwidth you need. Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices from skincare to diet/supplements to movement to time with friends, and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft some self-care rituals of your own. In this episode I introduce you to the eco-friendly, non-toxic products I use.Next Episodes Mar 5, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My PM Skin RitualMar 12, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My AM Hydration RitualResources:-Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -Website: http://BYWDreams.com (about:invalid#zCSafez) -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 142 02/05/2026 [SELF-CARE] Seven Steps for Glowing Skin for Women Over 40](https://s3.castbox.fm/32/83/e1/df8fbbe5f4492bb89eee31df9d10688063_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 142 02/05/2026 [SELF-CARE] Seven Steps for Glowing Skin for Women Over 40")
I once heard a woman say that when her son was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to be impeccable with her self-care so she could show up as her best self. She needed to ensure her diet, sleep, and exercise fueled her with the bandwidth she needed. The state of the world is...a lot. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, and that's why I've decided to make self-care the focus of the next few months. To help you come up with some practices that will give you the bandwidth you need. Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices from skincare to diet/supplements to movement to time with friends, and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft some self-care rituals of your own. In this episode I talk about the seven steps that I use to ensure I feel loved and nurtured and keep my skin glowing!Next Episodes Feb 12, 2026: [SELF-CARE] Products for Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty Feb 19, 2026: [SELF-CARE] How to Think About the Steps of Your Skincare Ritual Feb 26, 2026: [SELF-CARE] My AM Skin RitualResources: -Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
![Episode 141 01/29/2026 [SELF-CARE] A Season of Self-Care: Daily Practices for When Life is Crazy](https://s3.castbox.fm/0f/9c/10/37bbffa8520562415e92a56ce7b79858df_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Episode 141 01/29/2026 [SELF-CARE] A Season of Self-Care: Daily Practices for When Life is Crazy")
I once heard a woman say that when her son was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to be impeccable with her self-care so she could show up as her best self. She needed to ensure her diet, sleep, and exercise fueled her with the bandwidth she needed. The state of the world is...a lot. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, and that's why I've decided to make self-care the focus of the next few months. To help you come up with some practices that will give you the bandwidth you need. Self-care is one of the pillars of my life. I've learned that if I don't make it a habit, I tend to run myself into the ground. In the next few months, I'm going to go into detail about my self-care practices from skincare to diet/supplements to movement to time with friends, and hopefully you can pick up some nuggets and craft some self-care rituals of your own. Next Episodes Feb 5, 2026: [SELF-CARE] Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty Feb 12, 2026: [SELF-CARE] Products for Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty Feb 19, 2026: [SELF-CARE] How to Think About the Steps of Your Skincare Ritual Resources: -Easy ways to call your reps with scripts and numbers. It takes 2 minutes. Make your voice heard and tell a friend https://5calls.org/ -"Awake" by Jenn Hatmaker https://amzn.to/4bZgfcc -The Seven Steps to Glowing Skin for Women Over Forty https://subscribepage.com/sevensteps -Website: http://BYWDreams.com -My books: http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks
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