Have you ever been told your blood work looks normal, yet you still know something feels off? In this episode, I sit down with licensed naturopathic doctor and cancer care expert Dr. Lori Bouchard to talk about the patterns behind chronic illness, inflammation, and cancer. She shares the early warning signs many people dismiss, functional testing, social media health trends, plant medicine, and the role of integrative care alongside conventional treatment. Dr. Lori also breaks down the strategies to strengthen your immune system, support metabolic health, and create a foundation for lasting healing. Tune in to learn how to create a healthier future before a diagnosis ever arrives.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Dr. Lori Bouchard, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Inside Health Naturopathic Clinic.

02:30 Why more young adults are facing serious health diagnoses.

07:30 What are the personality traits and lifestyle patterns that may increase health risks?

12:00 The screening tests Dr. Lori recommends everyone consider.

18:45 Where to begin when you're facing a major diagnosis.

22:30 How fear and social media impact your health decisions.

27:00 What’s the role of plant medicine in emotional healing and recovery?

32:00 Dr. Lori’s perspective on chemotherapy, radiation, and integrative care.

39:45 What does it take to become your own health advocate?

44:15 Inside Dr. Lori’s healing clinics and immersive wellness programs.

50:15 3 habits that can improve your health starting today.

52:00 Rapid-fire health truths, myths, and wellness insights.

58:04 What’s your definition of true health and vitality?

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Episode 200!  A Milestone Worth Celebrating!

200 hundred episodes. 200 hundred conversations, breakthroughs, and moments of real talk. 

In this special milestone episode, Chrissy May reflects on the journey that has become Aligned & Alive , a movement for those ready to evolve from the inside out. From the earliest episodes to where the show stands today, this is a celebration of every listener who showed up, did the inner work, and chose to rise.

In this episode, Chrissy explores:

• The most pivotal lessons from 200 episodes of transformation
• The breakthroughs that only come when you commit to the long game
• What's next for Aligned & Alive and the community it's built

This episode is for you if:

• You're on a path of personal evolution and need a reminder of how far you've come
• You're ready to release old patterns and elevate your standards
• You believe transformation isn't a destination, it's a way of life

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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with Deidre Sirianni, founder of Radically Aligned, to talk about what it means to be out of alignment and why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in lives that look successful on the outside but feel empty on the inside. Deidre shares her story of hitting a breaking point, from building a successful wellness career to facing autoimmune disease, depression, and a relationship that disconnected her from herself. She also breaks down the framework for alignment, how to reconnect with your purpose, and how to recognize when you’re out of alignment. Get ready to shift your identity and step into a version of yourself that feels fully aligned and expressed.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Why your life can look successful but still feel misaligned.

07:00 How your environment impacts your mental, emotional, and physical health.

11:00 What does true alignment look like in real life?

15:15 The 4 daily questions that bring you back into alignment.

20:00 How storytelling builds trust and a deeper connection.

27:00 Why authenticity creates more opportunities.

31:00 What’s the danger of suppressing your emotions?

36:45 Why beliefs, emotions, and results are all connected.

39:00 How to start believing a new story for your future.

44:00 What’s the difference between performing and being embodied?

45:30 Why growth always comes with an initiation.

50:45 How to turn pain into purpose and creative expression.

56:00 Why you don’t have to fit into one identity to be successful.

01:00:00 Why alignment is not always easy or comfortable.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Listen to Deidre’s newest single “Touch My Skin” HERE!

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Is your relationship falling apart and you don’t know why? In this episode, I sit down with Keith Yackey and Jesse Joy, hosts of the Married Game Podcast to break down what really causes disconnection, resentment, and loss of desire in modern relationships. Keith shares how his marriage hit a breaking point and the moment he realized he was the common denominator. We also talk about the habits that destroy attraction and how to rebuild it through consistent action. Tune in to learn what it actually takes to rebuild a relationship that lasts.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Why attraction fades even in strong relationships.

06:45 Are you unknowingly pushing your partner away?

12:15 Why doing things for your partner can backfire.

18:00 What Keith’s journey teaches you about relationships.

23:00 Why success in business doesn’t guarantee a strong marriage.

27:00 Why high-performing men struggle in relationships.

32:45 Can a relationship recover after cheating?

35:00 Why trust is built or broken in small moments.

39:30 The #1 reason she stops respecting you.

44:00 Why men lie to themselves and how it destroys connection.

48:00 The habits that kill attraction.

52:00 What does it take to become desirable again?

56:00 Why happy women don’t leave a relationship.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Listen to the Married Game Podcast HERE!

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Are you stuck or just doing too much of what doesn’t matter? In this episode, I sit down with Casey Strunk, President of Strunk Insurance Group and founder of Rise & Ruck Phoenix, to break down why overcommitment is one of the biggest obstacles to growth. Casey shares how eliminating distractions and misaligned priorities can create clarity and momentum in both your life and leadership. We talk about the discipline of saying no, why most people fill their schedules instead of focusing on what matters, and how creating space leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and sustainable success. Get ready to rethink why doing more isn’t working.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Casey Strunk, President of Strunk Insurance Group

02:30 The leadership lessons passed down from Casey’s father.

07:30 The trap of short-term pleasure and dissatisfaction.

10:00 What does “committed advocacy” mean in leadership?

13:00 Why deleting commitments creates massive life shifts.

17:30 What does an authentic connection look like today?

21:00 Why human connection will outlast AI in leadership.

25:15 Can you have high standards without creating pressure at home?

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Are you using AI or is it slowly starting to think for you? In this episode, I’m joined by Katharine Loucaidou, an expert in decision intelligence and AI, to talk about what’s happening as AI rapidly integrates into our lives and businesses. Katharine breaks down how to use AI as a thinking partner (not a replacement), how to eliminate overwhelm in a world of endless tools, and why decision intelligence is quickly becoming the most valuable skill you can develop. Get ready to rethink how you’re using AI.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How AI is moving faster than human capacity.

08:00 A system to prevent AI overload in your business and life.

15:00 How to use AI without sounding like AI.

19:30 Why decision-making is becoming harder.

22:45 The AI tool that simulates your future decisions.

31:15 How to stop AI from being a “yes machine”.

35:00 How AI will soon run tasks, content, and even daily decisions for you.

40:30 Can AI really speak for you?

51:30 How to become sharper, calmer, and more self-aware.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Join Katharine’s AI Skool HERE!

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What would you do today if you weren’t afraid of being seen in the process of trying? In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Vanthuyne to talk about fear, perfectionism, and the hesitation to be seen. Stacey shares insights on courage, vulnerability, and identity from learning how to ask for help to breaking free from “checkbox living” and external validation. We also break down the fine line between healing and avoidance, why partial commitment keeps you stuck, and how to step fully into the version of you that’s ready for more. Get ready to stop hiding behind perfection and start taking action before you feel ready.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The question that shows what’s really holding you back

04:15 How the pressure to maintain a “perfect” image limits growth.

12:00 What do you do when vulnerability has been used against you?

15:30 Why partial commitment is keeping you from change.

21:00 The question to ask yourself before your next bold move.

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What if your body isn’t broken, but simply trying to communicate with you? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, performance coach, and founder of Own It Coaching and Holy Health, to talk about what it means to take ownership of your health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Justin shares his story of being told he may not live past 35, and how that moment became the catalyst for a complete transformation. We also dive into the science behind cellular health, the role of heart rate variability (HRV) as your body’s communication system, and why so many people feel “off” despite being told they’re healthy. Get ready to explore how your body is constantly communicating with you.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Justin Roethlingshoefer, founder of Own It Coaching and Holy Health.

07:00 How your body communicates through signals.

12:30 What is the most overlooked health metric to understand?

20:00 The shift most people avoid that’s keeping them stuck in stress.

24:30 Stressors that are silently impacting your health every day.

28:30 What are the 4 pillars of health?

32:15 How faith, biology, and design all connect in the human body.

39:00 How one small change eliminated years of pain in just weeks.

44:00 The honest answers most people won’t say out loud.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Learn more about Justin Roethlingshoefer HERE!

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Every exit has a purpose. Every ending is a setup. In this solo episode, Chrissy gets real about the shifting seasons so many of us are experiencing right now — friendships fading, communities evolving, relationships and careers changing — and why all of it is working in your favor.

If you are in the middle of a transition and it feels more like loss than liberation, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Why your community is allowed to change and what it means when it does
• How to reframe the pain of losing friendships, relationships, and opportunities
• Why the clearing is the blessing
• What next-level living actually looks and feels like in the in-between
• A simple 4-Step process to shift your perspective 
• Closing mantra to carry with you into your next season

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If you are ready to go deeper — with a speaking engagement, an immersion for your group or organization, a VIP 1:1 session, or one of our retreat and curated elevated experiences — Chrissy would love to connect. Reach out directly at: [email protected]

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In this Sunday Soul Drop, we're talking about what it actually means to armor up — not just as a Sunday concept, but as a daily practice before you step into the world.

In this episode:

• Why this season is uniquely calling for people who are covered, grounded, and ready
• A piece-by-piece breakdown of the armor: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word
• A guided meditation moment to help you visualize putting on the armor
• A closing prayer to send you into the week fully covered

Enjoy! XOXO 

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