ALIGNED & ALIVE with Chrissy May

I trade the kitchen for the sidewalk — mic in hand, Halo by my side — for another impromptu, unscripted episode, inspired by yesterday's spontaneous cooking-episode energy. I take you on a real-time walk through one simple but powerful idea: you learn a lot about someone by what they prioritize.

Key Takeaways

• What you prioritize reveals who you are — your priorities are a mirror, not just a to-do list
• Growth often requires subtraction before addition — ask what needs to slide down the list, not just what to add
• You don't need a big moment to shift your trajectory — a single new day is enough
• Reframing hard circumstances (the "lemons") is a choice available to you right now

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Inspired by a client session. “Sarah,” shared with her permission, and a betrayal I lived through myself last year, this episode gets honest about the friendship kind of heartbreak: betrayal, gaslighting, being smeared behind your back, watching someone play both sides.

I break down why your mind can't always see it coming, how gaslighting erodes trust in your own memory, and the real pattern behind smear campaigns and being made the villain, plus what actually helps you heal.

In This Episode

• The client story that inspired this episode
• Betrayal blindness 
• The gaslight effect
• DARVO — the pattern behind smear campaigns • Triangulation and the two-faced “friend”

• An invitation into Release & Rewire, starting August 8th — in person or virtual

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An impromptu, straight-from-the-heart episode recorded the morning after the 4th of July. Chrissy talks about what happens when you stop forcing outcomes and start trusting the process. The difference between ambition and grip, and how this season has been teaching her (and her upcoming book) the same lesson: surrender isn't giving up, it's making room for what's actually meant for you.

In this episode:

• Why detachment from outcome isn't the same as giving up
• The difference between forcing and flowing and why your body already knows the difference
• Self-inquiry questions to sit with mid-summer
• Subconscious reprogramming reframes for overthinking, worry, fear, doubt, and scarcity
• A glimpse into the surrender that's shaping Chrissy's next book

Join the Release & Rewire Series

4 consecutive Saturdays this August,  releasing what's been running you, and rewiring what's ready to take its place.

📍 In-person at Shanti Sound, Scottsdale
💻 Online — 4 sessions, wherever you are

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you can to feel better, yet something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with holistic psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Nammi to talk about the different ways of thinking about mental health, the connection between gut health, trauma, chronic stress, and emotional well-being, and why true healing often starts by listening to what your body is trying to tell you. Dr. Nammi shares why symptom management often falls short, how chronic stress impacts the body, and what it takes to heal at the root. Get ready to rethink mental wellness and learn practical ways to support your mind and body together.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Dr. Aruna Nammi, holistic psychiatrist and founder of Trinergy Health.

07:15 The health crisis that changed Dr. Nammi's life and career.

12:00 Is the chemical imbalance theory incomplete?

15:00 The 3 root causes behind modern mental illness.

19:15 How to identify where your body may be out of balance.

25:00 Why so many people feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted today.

32:30 Are we over-medicating mental health struggles?

35:00 How mental health care is evolving beyond symptom management.

38:15 How self-awareness helps you heal.

44:00 The boundaries that protect your peace and well-being.

47:45 Self-care practices that can create lasting change.

54:00 The 4-week protocol that reduces severe OCD ruminations by 40%.

57:15 4 words to stop internalizing toxic environmental energy.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Learn more about Dr. Aruna Nammi HERE

Learn more about Trinergy Health HERE

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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

Learn more about Dr. Lori Bouchard HERE

Learn more about Inside Health Clinic HERE

Download Dr. Lori's Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide HERE

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Dr. Lori: @drloribouchard_nd

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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!

Learn more about Deidre Sirianni 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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Jesse Yackey: @jessejoy1111

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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?

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Casey: @cjstrunk

Strunk Insurance Group: http://www.Strunkgroup.com

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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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