The Alchemy

It's incredible how powerful choice and narrative can be. Just ask Ebenezer Scrooge. Interested in a strategy session? Email: Trishlawcoaching@gmail.com

What is shadow work, why it matters and how to integrate it. Want to begin your own journey inward? Head to Trish Law Coaching and schedule your free strategy session. All coaching packages are 15% off for the month of January. Use the code JAN15 at checkout to apply the discount.

Today we talk about The Ego. What it is, why it's important, and how to identify it so that you can use it as a tool rather than having it use you. Want to begin your own journey inward? Head to Trish Law Coaching and schedule your free strategy session. All coaching packages are 15% off for the month of January. Use the code JAN15 at checkout to apply the discount.

Our human-ness is so endearing and predictable.  . . . Also our ego is so good at doing its job, and it loves a good story. Especially a story that is familiar.  . . . The problem is: once the story-lining starts and the behaviors kick in - it's a matter of time before we see a predictable outcome, even if we KNOW it's not what we actually want.  . . . How the fuck does this happen?  . . . It all makes sense when we start to learn our own Order of Operations which is typically churned out by our own internal default setting and vastly influenced by our unprocessed trauma.  . . . It plays out as follows:  . . . 1) Trigger: The internal or external factor that creates a somatic response in the body  . . . 2) Feeling: The somatic emotion that begins in the body which does not contain language  . . . 3) Story: The "meaning making" mechanism in the brain that puts language to the somatic emotion based on past experiences - with the intention of creating certainty . . . 4) Behavior: the adaptive actions taken by an individual  . . . 5) Outcome: The end result  . . . People that come to session confused and frustrated about continuing to get the same undesirable results are usually in this repetitive loop of repeating #1 through #5 over, and over, AND OVER.  . . . But there's a way to disrupt this.  . . . How do you do it?? . . . You pause and sit with #2.  . . . Before the goddamn Story Train leaves the station.  . . . Most of what gets people stuck in a repetitive pattern is NOT the circumstantial triggers that happen.  . . . It's the attachment to the same, old, tired, played out, predictable story.  . . . Which begets the same, old, predictable, played  out behaviors.  . . . Which produce the SAME BLOODY OUTCOMES.  . . . Moral of the story.  . . . Wanna change your life??  . . . Feel your shit. . . . And lose your story. . . . This will lead to changed behaviors.  . . . Which will produce a better outcome.   Book your free strategy session at Trishlawcoaching.com

Happy New Year!  After the 2020 we just endured, I figured that we needed to come back together consistently and so here we are. I wanted to offer a quick update on where I am personally AND make a commitment to show up to the podcast each week where we can make some space for 'The Work' to kick off 2021.  To me, The Work means taking full responsibility for your life, looking under the hood and discovering who you are authentically.  This includes activating your potential, healing your trauma and valuing both equally.   The Work influences everything in your life and spending time doing this Work will be evident in the gym, your body image,  your career, your family all your relationships and how you show up in life's circumstances. Today, we set the scence for the year to come and we map out the 9 truths of The Work at least from my perspective, haha!  The 9 Truths of The Work  1) Vulnerability is the price of admission  2) No one can do The Work for you, but you can't do it alone  3) You cannot read the label from inside the jar.  4) All your experiences and all of your relationships are reflecting back to you both evidence of your authentic self AND the places you need to heal. 5) Self Care while doing The Work is non-negotiable  6) Once you learn the truths of doing The Work you cannot un-know them 7) As you commit to doing The Work not everyone in your life will understand it or support it.  8) It's harder at first but it gets easier the longer you're committed to showing up to do The Work.  9)  Doing The Work never stops.   If you're interesting in learning more or would like to set up a free strategy session feel free to visit my website.

This week on the Alchemy Podcast, Brian Glowack returns and knocked my goddamn socks off with some serious truth. He's a dear friend and one of the people I go to when I need a reality check. He's a business owner and comedian who hustles like no one else I've ever seen.  For someone who makes his living making people laugh, but in this conversation he outlines some crazy points. We cover the pandemic, the romaticizing of problems, all the way down to how important it is to figure out how to love yourself. It's a goldmine with nuggets of wisdom everywhere. You can find him on Instagram and on Facebook If you're intested in coaching please email me at: Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com

A convenient truth is a surface level truth that no one would argue against, where an inconvenient truth is one that is at the root of an issue and is typically more painful and less popular. All my session and class offerings during the COVID-19 quarentine are donation based so please email me at: Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com to set up a personal training, small business coaching, life coaching or transformational breathwork session.

COVID-19 has definitely pushed us into completely uncharted territory and fear can really do a number on us during times like this.  How to we show up with good stuff without the toxic positivity?  We talk about it in todays episode. All coaching will be on a donation based platform from now until life returns to normalcy. Email me at Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com to schedule a private breathwork, personal training or life coaching session 

Today we go straight to the source...and right to the root. We have to sift through the surface layer convenient truths to get to the unconfortable inconvenient truths which will lead us straight to the root of the issue - so we can effect lasting change in anything!  Hope you find it useful! Want to set up a strategy session? Have some feedback? Email me here:  Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com 

Ever tossed out the phrase "I don't hang out with her anymore because she's toxic"? It's true that some people are just downright awful, but what about the people that we have in our lives that are challening us to learn more about ourselves? Where's the distinction and how does that ultimately circle back to you and your own tolerance for toxicity? We dig in today on The Alchemy. Interested in coaching? Email me at Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com to set up your free initial session. 

Wonderwoman has a truth lasso, but a bullet will take her down. Superman can fly, but a weird rock will kill him.  Batman is rich, but he's as human as you and me.  What's your superpower?  More importantly...what's your kryptonite?  It may be the one of the most important things to discover about yourself! Email me to set up a free coaching session! Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com

What is "Tall Poppy Syndrome?" and how does it affect women?  In short, Tall Poppy Syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs when a person of notable success or stature is attacked or 'cut down.' Although is truly that both men and women experience this is sports, in careers and social circles - the impact on women is specifically profound.  We unpack it here!  Cited articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rumeetbillan/2019/03/06/the-tallest-poppy/#13b6f6741956 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-cautionary-tale-for-tal_b_11266084?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKx4IDS382S4R9NWcDGElFGE3Um_k565ieFVKIMTLIOwVrRTDWZCkzgl0f7k4rxpbc7ulkAfE8jle7gLy6F5OU757EbDxCT1rozcB4bDXSTOoP795DOxPfYNZVrMxU1uqVFDaOFqToZUWVG5fW2cVc8yCILBYxYqgoT9KSGyXUvk https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2019/06/the-war-on-women-coaches/ This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself. Brene Brown Super Soul Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsuVlJyL1rs Gretchen Rubin Super Soul Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrJ8VxGTcZs

Gossip definition: noun; casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. Today we dive into the corrosive nature of gossip - a totally socially accepted behavior in our culture and how it holds you back from creating authentic relationships that level us up.  Gossip is low vibe and insidious.  It also puts out a karmic vibe that always comes back, a vibe that we certainly don't want.  We talk about how to go on a "gossip diet" and how becoming "gossip intolerant" can change your life for the better.  This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself. Brene Brown Super Soul Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsuVlJyL1rs Gretchen Rubin Super Soul Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrJ8VxGTcZs

Ever get to the point in a job where you couldn't imagine doing it for one more day? Have you been in a relationship wayyyy toooo long and then it just reached it's tipping point - where you ended it and life just totally changed? What about your own behaviors or habits...did you ever just get so sick and tired of your own bullshit that you let the old stuff go and completely tranformed something about yourself?  That's what we talk about in today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself.

"Be like a a tree and let the dead leaves drop." - Rumi  Today we talk about letting that shit go...i struggle with this a ton and have for a long time. You too? We talk all about in today's episode. This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself.

We all have 'em the thing is, we often don't think about how much power they have over us and our lives. Your patterns can dictate so many elements of your life, from relationships to body shape to business. When people come to me for help in a weight loss goal, the first few questions that come up are: "What do I need to eat, and how many days a week should I work out?" Those things certainly will help with working towards an intended outcome, but the problem is that their patterns of behavior don't line up with the new diet and workout protocol.  The old patterns have more power, so therefore...without having a conversation about a person's patterns the oatmeal and burpees won't be nearly as effective.  Have an intended outcome? What patterns would you need to adopt to make it happen? What patterns need to be eliminated? Who will help you in identifying both? That's what we're talking about today!  This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping  Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here  or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself.

Welcome back to season two of The Alchemy Podcast!! What do we hope do do here? Not much besides move you closer to who you're meant to be, and we use challenges, adversity, hard conversations and hardcore realizations to do it.  That's it...no more, no less. In this one we dig into The Four Agreements, - four principles that truly help you live a happier and more grounded life.  They's based on a book written by Don Miguel Ruiz and his work has helped millions of people think differently about how they act in the world According to Ruiz, The Four Agreements are:  1) Be impeccable with your word.  2) Don't take anything personally.  3) Don't make assumptions.  4) Always do your best.  I break these agreements down for you Alchemy style and use my own personal experiences about how these principles have helped me. If you've never heard of the Four Agreements before, they are so simple it's almost impossible to not be able to instantly begin using them, and if you've known about them in the past - this will serve as a really great reminder of how much they can impact your life.  For a link to the book click here, and for a link to the audio version click here. I promise you won't be disappointed.  This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me here  or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself.

Welcome back to season two of The Alchemy Podcast!! What do we hope do do here? Not much besides move you closer to who you're meant to be, and we use challenges, adversity, hard conversations and hardcore realizations to do it.  That's it...no more, no less. Today we talk about playing hurt - and how we don't have a choice but to do it.  Just like injuries in sports, most of us are walking around  a little emotional limp, a bandaid on our heart, or a bruised ego at least some of the time.  The thing is - if we have those hurt stories...so does everybody else. In this episode we talk about how our stories can work towards connection and healing and how they can work against us, based on how we use things like vulnerability and sharing with others.  Also how owning the stories can help us to grow and expand without giving up our power to them. This episode is sponsored by Hannah Stone Apparel - colorful great fitting leggings that will light up a room.  Follow this link for free shipping on your order! https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Interested in lifestyle, small business or life coaching? Email me  or fill out my consultation form  better yet... schedule yourself a free 30 minute strategy session  I'd love to help you create a whole new story for yourself. 

Welcome back to season two of The Alchemy Podcast!! What do we hope do do here? Not much besides move you closer to who you're meant to be, and we use challenges, adversity, hard conversations and hardcore realizations to do it.  That's it...no more, no less.  In this episode we explore two areas... con·fir·ma·tion bi·as The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories. ra·tion·al·i·za·tion The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. "most people are prone to self-deceptive rationalization" Think you're not influenced by these things? Take a listen... you might be surprised how often you unknowingly let these two benign internal default settings run the show and what the antidote is.  We'd love to introduce you to OUR FIRST OFFICIAL SPONSOR!! My dear friend Hannah Stone, is a huge inspiration for this podcast as well a gifted artist, designer and avid Alchemy Podcast Listener!  Her apparel line is vibrant, woke and garaunteed to out you in a good mood.  Here's more about her mission:  We are not just apparel… We are moments of color when you need them. You don't have to have your life together to put these babies on. All you have to be is your true authentic self. Your messy, silly, irritated , hilarious, stressed, fabulous self. There are no rules to who's permitted to slip into this configuration of hues and fibers. The only prerequisite is reminding yourself that maybe, just maybe, you deserve to stand out… You're allowed. You are a freakin' rock star no matter what age or what size. Grabbing yo' coffee? SLAY. Tripped over the curb? FIERCE. Creeping on Instagram? HOLLA Oh! and the fit? Its mindblowing! It’s like wearing Spanx as outer wear but without the feeling of being squished We use a special compression fit performance fabric that is opaque, won’t lose shape, and features vibrant, non-fading colour. 100 out of 100 mummy tummies  LOVE my leggings:)  It’s a feeling of freedom and ease when you slip into a pair of these bad boys. Everything is Made in Canada...by Adults.Want to check out her designs? YOU'LL LOVE THEM. Click here------> https://gohannahstone.com  Want to take advantage of free shipping on Hannah's products? Follow this link-----> https://gohannahstone.com/discount/trishlovesfreeshipping Want to fill out a free coaching consultation form? Tell me about yourself here ------> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18NGZsl7t6YNpOsWRnYw9KG8cID0MG1T3Zh3H7lPE7wo/edit Want to schedule a free strategy session? Book one here ------> https://calendly.com/trishlaw Have a question or comment? Ask me here --------> Trishlaw@syracusefhc.com Audio clip - The Big Chill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9FJiDFVoOo

The episode is brought to you by Alchemy Coaching!  Interested in coaching? feel free to fill out our coaching google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18NGZsl7t6YNpOsWRnYw9KG8cID0MG1T3Zh3H7lPE7wo/edit#response=ACYDBNhKfCEt9Xu25fkejl2CI6haYoT51dWF0Zs4xXlQLyLreAbFei8R2C-yCWY and schedule your completely free 30 minute strategy session here: https://calendly.com/trishlawCoaching is proven to increase the success rates of reaching your goals by over 70%! Looking to lose weight? Launch your dream? Get out of your own way?  We can help!  Introducing our brand new Lifestyle maintenance program!  A more cost effective option for folks looking to get on track with diet and fitness.  Email me with any questions: TrishLaw@syracusefhc.com  You can find out more at:  www.thealchemycoaching.com Distractions - they seem so little at times.  A Facebook post here, a lunch meeting there, maybe a glass of wine or a binge on Netflix.  These little things can add up into big things though over time.   dis·trac·tion /dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/Submit noun 1. a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. "the company found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight" synonyms: diversion, interruption, disturbance, intrusion, interference, obstruction, hindrance "he called these stories a distraction from the real issues" 2. extreme agitation of the mind or emotions. "he knew she was nervous by her uncharacteristic air of distraction" synonyms: frenzy, hysteria, mental distress, madness, insanity, wildness, mania, derangement, delirium.  We uncover the cost of distractions and how they can keep us complacent, unfocused and in direct opposition to the things we want to accomplish.  Some are less obvious than others, and it's the subconscious distractions we often pay the biggest price for.   The antidote distraction can be complex, but the first step is being aware of it.  Once we identify what's taking away our attention, we can apply simple practices to take back our energy and subsequent focus. It's not easy, but with a little direction and some added accountability - we can keep this beast off our backs and get to wok doing the things we know we need to do to become who we know we are supposed to.   Audio Clips:  "Resistance's greatest hits.'" The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield; https://www.audible.com/pd/The-War-of-Art-Audiobook/B005CCLF32?ref=a_lib_c4_libItem_0_B005CCLF32&pf_rd_p=ae76b2bb-e63d-4a67-b357-dab3dee05ca1&pf_rd_r=D431VSYJCNSHA5ZFC871& Steve Jobs - Focus means saying no: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pTv_DJNfTg