The Aligned Life Podcast

This week's episode is about the details of an upcoming online group program, Wellness From Within, which starts on March 26.

This is a group program for women who are wanting to transform their health by transforming their relationship with food, exercise and their body.

Some of the topics we will cover are:

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You are a worthy goal. If you feel like you are lacking clarity or direction in your life, consider making your health and your personal growth your goal. Taking care of yourself, in both mind and body, will give your life a sense of purpose. 

The purpose of life is growth - so choose growth deliberately. Learn new skills, build self awareness, master your mindset, prioritize your health and fitness. 

Listen to the episode to hear more.

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Yesterday I was listening to a talk from Sydney Banks on "The Power of Thought" and I wanted to share some take-aways from what he shared. Some of the key points in today's episode are:

In this episode I'm breaking down a lesson I learned from a Kabbalah teacher, David Ghiyam, about the purpose of personal and spiritual growth.

The inner work and personal transformation you do is what "creates the vessel" to receive the things you want in life.
There is no God in the sky that you need to convince.
Your free will is to transform yourself to be able to "hold" more energy. It's the inner work you do on your thoughts, and feelings so there is no faking or pretending.
Take every opportunity that life...

I've been a vegetarian for over 16 years and while I don't think that just being a vegetarian makes you healthier, it led me down a path of learning about the food industry, learning about ingredients and food labels, and being conscious about what I feed myself and my family.
It can be paradigm shifting to learn that just because something is in the grocery store doesn't mean it should be consumed and this is especially true when it comes to the "food" products that are marketed to children.
I believe that the best way to improve your...

This week we are talking about the importance of personal growth work and what "working on yourself" actually looks like.
This episode was inspired by the quote from Neville Goddard: "To seek on the outside for that which you do not feel you are is to seek in vain, for we never find that which we want; we find only that which we are." and 
Personal growth work benefits you and it benefits everyone around you. It's a win-win situation.
When we are all working towards our highest selves and coming from "clean energy" we change t...

It's been a minute since my last episode! After a couple months off I felt inspired today to share a back to the basics episode on the 4 components of an Aligned Life.
I really do believe that each of us has a responsibility to be all that we can be and living an Aligned Life isn't just a nice concept but something that we each deserve to create for ourselves.
By doing the work to manage your mind, create peak health, build fulfilling relationships and be on purpose you literally make the world a better place to...

This week i'm sharing 6 ways you can create better mental health and have a rock solid mindset.
A few things I really want to emphasize are:
We are not meant to "feel good" all the time, because we don't! Life is both "positive" and "negative" and so nothing has gone wrong when we are experiencing negative emotions. And as you have probably heard me say on other episodes, the negative emotions are always guiding us to what we do want, so learn to listen to the message.
Another important point is that putting in "work" or "...

Yesterday was my full marathon and on this episode I'm sharing the details of what went well for my training and on the run, and what didn't go well or what I would do differently for my next marathon.
If you are a runner or have a race coming up, I hope this episode will be helpful for you!
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The marathon I've been training for since January is finally here (on Sunday) and I've been sick for the last 11 days. On this weeks' episode I share about my mindset and dealing with the disappointment of missing runs and adjusting my schedule and goal time.
I also talk about making meaning of circumstances and learning lessons during those difficult times.
One of the last things I share is that everyone should run a marathon (if you feel called to!) because of how it changes you. Physically you will get into the best shape, and mentally you will...

I'm currently training for a marathon, which is on May 26th, and the process has me thinking about the importance of doing hard things and creating a big vision for yourself.
The point of having a big goal is about the person you become in the process of working towards it. Even if you don't accomplish the goal (this time), you will have become so much "bigger" and improved yourself so much more, than if you set a smaller, more "realistic" goal. 

You’ll learn so much about yourself by working hard and holding a big vis...

If you want to create a life that's aligned and fulfilling you need to be clear on your values and what matters to you.

In this weeks' episode we talk about:
-how to know what's in alignment for you
-valuing what you want to value
-learning why something matters to make it a value
-the Universe wants you to be fulfilled just as much as you want it for yourself
-the ruthlessness that is needed for creating an aligned life
-effort creates long lasting fulfillment
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I've talked about Confidence a few times on the podcast but this week I'm sharing a few new perspectives about it that you might not have heard before.
As I share in this weeks' episode, confidence is not something that's outside of you, it comes from inside you, from how you think about yourself.
I also share how we need to have awareness on why we say something or do something. Is it coming from confidence or low confidence? Saying or doing something with the intention to get people to think a certain way about you is...

This week I'm sharing the 5 things I see as the biggest "blocks" that hold women back from creating better health and wellness for themselves AND how to overcome them.

I truly believe we all want to be our best, feel our best, and do our best, but wanting something isn’t always enough.

Especially as a mom, it takes a certain mindset and time management to prioritize your health.

Listen to this weeks’ episode if it’s your goal to create better health for yourself this year.

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In this weeks' episode I share 7 reasons why people DON'T reach their goals.

Chances are, if you haven't accomplished a goal you'd like to for yourself, there are a few of these that are coming up for you.

Always remember: you are the cause, so within each of these 7 points, it's important to think about what you think about yourself that is creating this effect.
Looking at your belief system is always a helpful place to start.

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It sounds so simple and obvious: you need to really know yourself for you to be able to create an Aligned Life. This weeks' episode will help you get to know yourself on a deeper level.
I believe we all start off living default lives, trying to "fit in", be like others and follow the pre-paved path that everyone follows, only to find ourselves unhappy, unfulfilled, and obviously off purpose.
Getting to know yourself is a life-long journey, as you are meant to continue to change and evolve.
Tune in to learn my suggestions for getting...

This week we are talking about the mind-body connection on the podcast.
I share how you can build a better relationship with your body, be on your own side, learn what's coming up within the body and the connection between what you think, how you feel and any pain or disease going on.

Some resources I share in this episode:
When the Body Says No (Book), Dr. Gabor Mate
The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel Van der Kolk, MD
Tracey Stevens, @thehealingpoint._
Julie Civiello Polier

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Welcome to the Aligned Life Podcast!
A new year called for a slight refresh since we talk about more than wellness on this podcast.
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This weeks' episode is about connecting to your purpose and giving meaning to your life.
As I share in the episode, no one really needs to try to become more disciplined, they need to connect to their purpose and create a burning desire for more in their life, while BELIEVING they have what it...

Finding and living a purposeful life is a hot topic for people in my community and the personal growth space at large.
This week I share about how we each have two paths of purpose in this life and what they each are so you can begin living on purpose and in your purpose in 2024 and beyond.
To live a life of purpose you must have full belief that you are here on purpose and the people in your life are also here with purpose (even when they are triggering, frustrating, annoying, etc).
Living your life...

Peak health isn't 1 thing, it's a combination of many habits that all stem from the belief "I matter".
When you fully believe that you matter (and therefore your health matters), you will inevitably take steps towards creating peak health.
In this weeks' episode you'll learn about how limiting believes are created, how sneaky some of those limiting beliefs can be, and why we must have radical responsibility when it comes to our beliefs if we want new outcomes in our health and wellness.

Most people go about life from the belief: "I'll believe it when...

Last week on Instagram I put out a "No complaining challenge".
Since what we think and what we speak about creates our feelings, complaining will obviously create negative feelings, and it makes sense that we should eliminate it from our life.
The problem for many people is that complaining actually gives you (short term) energy in the moment, and the more you've done it, the easier it is to continue with the habit.
It takes awareness and constraint to stop the habit of complaining, and also realizing that the energy you get from it is very...

Self respect comes through living in alignment with your values, keeping your word with yourself and taking immaculate care of yourself + your well-being.

To me, peak health is the ultimate form of self respect because it's honouring your mind and body. Peak health is not a certain body shape or size, it's quality sleep, proper hydration, consuming whole foods, daily movement you enjoy, and thinking and speaking about yourself kindly and with respect.

This is the time of year where many people overeat, over drink, get less sleep and forget about their self care routines...

Self respect comes through living in alignment with your values, keeping your word with yourself and taking immaculate care of yourself + your well-being.

To me, peak health is the ultimate form of self respect because it's honouring your mind and body. Peak health is not a certain body shape or size, it's quality sleep, proper hydration, consuming whole foods, daily movement you enjoy, and thinking and speaking about yourself kindly and with respect.

This is the time of year where many people overeat, over drink, get less sleep and forget about their self care routines...

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in rut or lost in life?
Directionless? Apathetic? Unfulfilled? Off purpose?

Whatever you want to call it, I believe it can happen to all of us at one point or another.
The good news is: You're never stuck!
The "bad" news is: You can't blame something outside of you for why you feel this way
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In this weeks' episode I share a quote from A.H Almaas on how problems and difficult situations are created for you, by a part of you that wants the best for you.
This may not be everyone's belief system, but it's a part of mine and what I teach in the Align membership and adopting this belief system has helped me live a more meaningful and connected life.
Listen to this weeks' episode to transform the way you experience challenges in your life.

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This weeks' episode explains why being proactive instead of reactive, is so important. There is a 1% realm and a 99% realm. Everything starts in the spiritual (or energetic realm) first and trickles down to the physical realm but depending on our consciousness, we see and react to the physical world, forgetting there is so much we can't and don't "see" yet.

Share this episode with your personal growth bestie and keep each other accountable and on track to creating a life you love.

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Falling in love with your life is two parts: there's the mindset and alignment.

1. Mindset: you need to have the consciousness (thoughts, beliefs and feelings) available to enjoy and love your life.
2. Alignment: you need to be in authentic alignment. This is the action piece: it's a process of stripping away what doesn't belong in your life and adding in what is aligned.

With these two pieces in place it's inevitable that you'll fall in love with your life.

We will be focusing on falling in love with your life inside the...

This is a powerful and deep episode to help you "see" your patterns which are causing you pain, discomfort or keeping you small.
A pattern is a reoccurring theme that shows up again and again in your life. The people or circumstances may change, but the feelings you experience is the same. It's a pattern when you've experienced it two or more times.
The important thing to know about patterns is that they are FOR YOU, to help you grow and heal, even though they will likely be uncomfortable and even painful.
The reason it's repeating...

I'm about a week away from race day for the 1/2 marathon I've been training for this summer and in this weeks' episode I share some things I'm doing to prepare for the run.
(Pro Tip: This episode is not just for runners ;))

Each of these tips is a mindset tip, even if it doesn't seem like it at first: all change first starts in the mind as a thought. Learning how to manage your mind and think on purpose is the key to creating an Aligned Life.

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Today's episode is a fresh take on Discipline.
To me, discipline is freedom, but I don't really think about how I need to be a disciplined person, I think about what I want and what's important to me, and I spend time believing it's possible, then the discipline to accomplish things follows.

Discipline doesn't have to be, nor should it be, your goal. Make what you want your goal then learn how to believe in yourself. The discipline will be the effect of that embodied belief.

To the women who think of discipline as...

I turned 33 on the weekend so I made a list of 33 things worth knowing!
I shared the list on Instagram but wanted to expand on each of the points a bit more for the podcast! I think you'll enjoy this one ;)

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Today's episode is about wanting it all: Why you should, why people don't and what that really means.
In a course I'm taking this was a quote the instructor said: "You should want it all" and he also said, "not only should you want it all, the creator also wants you to have it all" and I am very aligned to this way of thinking.
I think most people don't always know themselves well enough to truly *know* what "wanting it all" means to them because we look around at friends and family and just try to...

In today's episode I share some of my core beliefs about life, health, relationships and being on purpose.
I don't claim to know it all, but what I do know is that these beliefs help me live life the way I want and they feel really empowering when I believe them.

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For you to create a better life for yourself you need to learn how to act greater than how you feel.
I'm not talking about a feeling of intuition, I'm talking about the fleeting feelings we sometimes have that we use against ourselves. The feelings that we have when we are in a reactive state.
In today's episode you'll learn the difference between being reactive and proactive and how being proactive during the times you have a strong urge to be reactive is when you have the biggest opportunity to up level yourself.

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I have been so excited to share this topic with you on the podcast: The Shadow Self.
The shadow is the term used to refer to the parts of ourselves we deem as unacceptable or unloveable based on our early childhood experiences. 

If we experienced shame or pain growing up, or saw other people go through a painful or shameful time we may disown certain aspects of ourselves relating to those events and place them in our shadow. This is done in an attempt to be accepted and loved, which is the most important thing in c...

I had a poll on Instagram asking how you were feeling about summer and your routine and an overwhelming majority of you replied that you were slightly anxious about things being off so I decided to share some thoughts on this weeks' podcast episode.

If you are new to creating a self care routine, worried about how your routine will look this summer or wanting to change it up, this episode will be helpful for you.

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A couple of weeks' ago I did an episode on The Law of Resonance and I shared something I learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer: "You don't what you want you get who you are."
This week I share another thought: "You don't get what you want, you get what you believe." We also unpack beliefs a bit more: how deep they can run, where they can come from, and how to learn the energy of your actions.
This is a very insightful and mind expanding episode, I hope you enjoy!

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This week we are talking about stress.
Your mind is beyond powerful - that can be the best news ever, or not - depending on if you use or mind or let it use you.
When you google the definition of stress you'll get: "Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation."
How I think about stress is that it's not caused from something "out there", it's caused from "in here" (your mind).
A difficult situation doesn't cause you stress, how you think about...

Today's episode is expanding on an Instagram post I made last week: "It's amazing how you always seem to find what you look for."
I share examples from my own life of times I was looking for what I didn't want and found them to help you notice how you may be doing this too in your life.
It's also important to know that our mind has a negativity bias and it naturally wants to expand the "negative" as a way to keep us "safe", so become a deliberate thinker and focus on what serves you.
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If you are into the Law of Attraction and manifestation you will love today's episode. Most people are familiar with the concepts of Law of Attraction, but the law I share in today's episode is what I consider the real Law of Attraction.
The most important thing with personal growth is that you are able to listen and learn with an open mind and get curious about how this information can help you - it's not about beating yourself up or blaming yourself, but it's also not about blaming other people for how you behave - find the...