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Author: Ali Bonar

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On Alicast, we talk about juicy topics like body image, food, relationships, mindset, business, and beyond. Hosted by @alibonar.
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Today I have Laura Lisowski on the pod, who's Director at Corporate Governance at NASDAQ. And as her job title may lead you to believe, she's a total badass. We chat:Her mold journey / advocating for yourself / broken healthcare systemIt's ok to change your mind about thingsTransitions / evolvingNot putting yourself in a box or tying your identity to one belief systemWhy self employment is the new corporate slave Leadership and SolitudeUncaring Book
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're spending this week talking about the deadliest mental illness: eating disorders. Every 52 minutes, someone dies of an eating disorder and ⅓ people only get access to careI'm honored to share this exceptional conversation with Johanna Kandel, Founder/CEO of National Alliance for Eating Disorders.If you've struggled or know someone who has, this conversation is a must listen. We touch on:What The Alliance doesJohanna's journeyWhy treatment is a privilegeTips for those who are currently strugglingTips for those who are watching someone else struggle
Whether you're new to therapy or a vocal advocate, this is the episode for you. I've condensed years of therapy into my 5 top lessons. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free granola butter.
Today I'm sharing MY opinion on the most overrated and underrated travel destinations I've visited. This is just my perspective, but hopefully it provides some insight as borders are beginning to reopen. I've traveled quite a bit in my itty bitty life, and have some opinions when it comes to what's worth your $$.  Use code ALI30 for 30% off TripIt PRO: https://bit.ly/36ySvN3 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review every week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I'm chatting with Eric & Ari, my two cofounders — for the first time EVER! I can't believe we've never sat down together and talked on the pod. We share hilarious stories & funny mishaps that happened the past 4 years of running the business. From ripoff granola butters to forklift training in a pinch — it's been a wild ride. If you liked this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter :) 
Even if you HATE running, this episode is wildly inspiring. Keira D'Amato went from barely being able to run just 3 minutes at a time to breaking the American Marathon record. And did I mention she's almost 40 with 2 kids?! WONDER WOMAN. In this episode, we chat: - how she got into running- tips for those just starting out in the sport/recreational runners- how the heck does she balance being a mom, being a full time realtor and setting records?!- how to prevent injuries- pressure to look a certain way as a pro athlete? "stay light" as a runner- disordered eating / body image issuesIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. 
Have you ever had the following thoughts when eating: "You shouldn't be eating this""Slow down!" "This is gonna make you fat" If so, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I chat about why this chatter is actually preventing you from healing you relationship with food, and doing more harm than good. AND most importantly, how to stop ;) If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I have Mimi Bouchard on the podcast, who's gonna change your MIND about what it means to meditate. Mimi started Superhuman app, which is a different kind of meditation app. This is #notspons in any way, I'm just a huge fan! We chat: her journey with binge eating & body image issuesimprovements she's noticed since starting this journeywhere to begin if you're completely new?!how to get meditation to stickoverhyped spiritual practices top resources / booksMIMI'S RECS:Success Principles BookSlight Edge BookBecoming Supernatural BookTraction BookRocketfuel Book
My PCOS and Hashi's queens — today's episode is for YOU. Today I have Dr. Danielle Desroche on the pod, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in PCOS, Hashimoto's and supporting fertility in a holistic way. her journeywhy there seems to be an epidemic of infertility these days?!hormonal imbalances: the most common types & how to tell if you have onesupporting fertility naturallywhy PCOS and hashimoto's both contribute to infertility & what to do about it best foods / lifestyle practices to support fertility If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
Today I'm expanding on my stories from last week that blew up my DM's: about feeling completely, utterly alone — and wearing different masks depending on the social setting — being a social chameleon, of sorts. And asking the question: do people like me for ME, or do they like this version of myself that I'm portraying to them?It's a quickie 8 minute FIERY episode that'll really make you think 💭 XOIf you liked this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I'm talking to Carly Leahy, co-founder of Modern Fertility. This isn't sponsored, I'm just obsessed with what they're doing! In today's episode, we chat:- at what age should someone start investigating their hormonal health re: fertility?- what's the testing process like with MF?- how accurate is MF vs. conventional testing?- if someone finds out they may have trouble conceiving naturally, what options are available?- and MORE If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. 
TW: abusive relationships, infertilityToday I have Caroline Lunny on the pod, to give you the inside scoop on all things fertility and egg freezing. Caroline has gone through 8 (!) cycles of egg freezing, so she's an expert at this point. She shares her journey, the emotional and mental side of egg freezing, and what to expect if you're interested or curious. This is an AMAZING episode, I can't wait for you to listen! 
This conversation with @sam.moooves is pure MAGIC ✨ Sam Hirschmann is a breathwork, movement and play enthusiast. She inspires me to take myself WAY less seriously, and I think this episode will inspire you, too 😉 We chat aboutwhat is breathwork?what are the benefits?Sam's history with body image / disordered eatingwhat her relationship with food looks like todayhow going to acting school changed everything for herher unique style of movementwhat a day in the life looks likeIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I have Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN on the pod. While we can all agree that diet culture is ~traumatizing~, Keri believes the anti-diet space has gone too far — causing us to feel guilt and shame for choosing healthy options. This was slightly different than the content I usually share, and loved hearing a new perspective from Keri. Curious to hear your feedback — send me a DM!  If you found value from this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. 
How's that for a 'buzzfeed' title?! I promise this episode is a JUICY ONE. Quick, spicy and jam-packed with valuable info.The number one tip that helped me heal my relationship with food is.... you'll have to listen to the episode 😈 Would love to hear your feedback — DM me, email me, call me, beep me.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free GRANOLA BUTTER.
Today we're chatting about friendships — and normalizing drifting apart / friend breakups. It's a quick rapid fire solo episode where I share my experience with friend breakups, and how reducing my circle of friends has changed my life for the better.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
I am so fired up about today's episode — I'm chatting with Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets. She used the power of mindset to build SmartSweets to over $100M business. We chat:Her journey with entrepreneurship Her body image struggles / how she overcameThe early days of SmartSweetsThe power of mindset / belief in yourselfHer daily habits How Tara views their acquisition as actually just the beginningHow any goal will 'normalize'If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter XO
Honored and grateful to have Taylor Rae Almonte on the pod today — she's one of those people that I had never talked to, yet followed on social media and 100% felt confident we were already friends 😂She's such an incredible human, we touch on all the things:Anti racismLong term relationships / keeping things spicy (!)Fitness Acting (she plays June on HBO's Succession!)Follow Taylor's newsletter HERE.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
Today I have Cameron Rogers of @freckledfoodie on the pod — and boy oh boy, is it a good one. I've been *dying* to have Cameron on the pod, because she's real, raw and 100% herself. We chat:Postpartum depressionMom shamingBody changesIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
I'm back from vacation and sharing some common triggers that I experienced while on my trip — and how to handle them this upcoming holiday season:1. Feeling self-conscious / negative body image2. The 'scarcity mindset' around food3. Eating different foods or 'more than usual' If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter. 
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