Aligned and Alive

On this week's episode, I turn the tables a little bit and chat with Matt, my husband, about what it's really like quitting our jobs, converting a sprinter van, and becoming fulltime entrepreneurs. We talk about the struggles that we've overcome, our new token phrase "everything is figure-out-able," and how we stay in love despite all the stress and upheaval. If you're interested in living an alternative lifestyle, or just improving your relationship during a stressful time, this is for you! We take off the rosy- Instagram glasses and paint the true portrait of the fear, self-doubt, and overwhelm! We talk about which tendencies we have to avoid taking responsibility and doing the work and we talk about what specific fears we are currently working on.

Comment on my latest Instagram post @alignwithalli to let me know you're listening in!

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On this week's episode we talk to Sera Snyder, founder of HealingU.org about:

• How healing escalates when we do it within community-- how to find that community
• How health challenges are open windows to the greatest emotional and spiritual healing of our lives
• Are physical health issues a manifestation of emotional health issues?
• Finding real, authentic community- how to find it and why its so important
• Numbing and distractions- why we do it, what this means
• What is rest? How to incorporate more rest into your life and why it's so important

To visit the full show notes, www.alliowen.com/sera

Rachel Denniston is an entrepreneur and co-founder of HFS Collective, an ethical and sustainable belt bag company produced locally in Los Angeles. She is also one of Alli's best friends from middle school, so that's kinda cool.

On this week's episode we chat all about:

Fast fashion and what it's doing to our environment

How to be ethical consumers of fashion

What it's like being a fulltime entrepreneur right out of college and what it's like working with your mom

How Rachel and her mom weave their values and ethics into HFS

AND MUCH MORE!!

To visit the full show notes, head on over to alliowen.com/rachel

Jessica Leigh Lyons is a life coach, writer, and facilitator in the Twin Cities area. As a former teacher with some improv + storytelling in her back pocket, she helps folks create an Internal Compass to navigate big and small life decisions. In addition, she created a sold out storytelling series called SoulSpeak, where women gathered to share their wisdom through story.

On this episode we chat about:

-Coming home to self, and the collective

-How to collect body data to know the next best decision to make

-Finding a community in new cities

Jess shares heartfelt stories that really speak to your soul.

To connect with Jess,

www.jessicaleighlyons.com

www.instagram.com/jessicaleighlyons

Today's episode is a little different. In honor of her 28th birthday, Alli shares with us 28 lessons she's learned in the past 28 years. Things get deep, things get silly, you know, the usual. Enjoy!

To follow Alli on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alignwithalli

1. You have a perfect body the day you look in the mirror and decide it's perfect
2. Your parents might not know what's best for you. It's time to decide that on your own.
3. You have full agency over your body. You don't need to eat that cake you don't like just because everyone in the office is. You don't need to 'act polite' when someone crosses a.physical boundary. You definitely don't need to have mediocre sex with dudes out of obligation.
4. Your real friends will love you even when you fuck up. Your circle will be smaller, but the roots deeper.
5. People will pretend they are your friend to elevate their own social status. You will know this by how much they gossip about other people to your face. Hint: they are talking just as much shit about you behind your back.
6. You will be asked to choose sides on really big issues. It's okay to not choose. It's okay to hold both. We need more people who can sit in the grey.
7. The things we aren't sure if we can do - those are the things we need to do.
8. There is never a perfect time. Now is always better than later.
9. Respect yourself enough to wait for a man who treats you as an equal partner.
10. A man worthy of your love will ask you on a date -- like a real date. He won't just want to make out with you drunk.
11. Forgive easily and quickly - but only to the chosen few. Guard your heart.
12. Perspective is everything. What you consider stressful and hard now will look like a walk in the park in a few years.
13. Unfollow everything and everyone that triggers you into negative thinking
14. People who don't know you will judge you. Don't let their opinions stop you
15. Most people spend their whole life trying to impress people they don't even like.
16. Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you.
17. Make time for play. Be silly. Embrace your goofy side. It's what makes life fun.
18. There will always be ways to make money. Time is the truly scarce resource.
19. As you get more successful, people will try to piggyback. Don't let them. Instead, teach them.
20. Your voice will shake when you use it. Keep using it.
21. Never make your appearance your currency, youill get wrinkles on your eyes and around your forehead. You currency is your brilliance.
22. School won't teach you everything and sometimes the answer isn't more school but just more bravery. More action.
23. You don't need much money to be brilliantly happy. Above a certain threshold, more money doesnt improve your life.
24. Everyone is just doing the best they can with the tools they've been given.
25. Trust others freely but trust yourself the most.
26. There is no shame in going to therapy. Call in the troops when you need em.
27. Other people's expectations can no longer define your life. Live according to your own values.
28. Time in nature, sex, and chocolate can cure most pain.
29. If you're on the fence about it, it's a no.

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Erica is an attorney by day and a health and wellness blogger and podcaster by night. She gives us some tips on how to switch over to a healthier, non-toxic lifestyle. She shares with us how networking in the blogger space and how that has affected her business.

Find the full show notes at www.alliowen.com/erica

Find Erica at www.bringyourownkombucha.com

• Maggie's catalyst for going into financial coaching
• Addressing mindset + psychology around money
• How to release shame + fear around money
• Practical tips for people who struggle with overspending
• Why is it so important for women to be empowered in their finances
• Favorite Budgeting Apps: Mint, Clarity Money, Old school spreadsheet, LearnVest, YNAB, Personal Capital
• Living in an Urban Area- how to save money
• Salary Negotiation - tips on how to negotiate your salary or ask for a raise
• The biggest thing that holds women back from reaching their financial goals

To find the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/maggie

To join our FB community: www.fb.com/groups/alignedandalive

Brittany Hoopes is a Podcaster and Qualitative Researcher whose work focuses on topics surrounding Goal Setting, Achievement and Identity.

In this episode we talk about:

• Identity & Goal Setting (How to Not Lose Touch of Who YOU Are When Chasing Your Dreams)
• Breaking Goals Down Into Manageable Moments
• What To Do When Your Dreams Change
• Finding Organization Systems that Support Your Soul and Goals
• Brittany's favorite goal setting apps and tools

To view the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/brittany

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In this episode we talk to Kashlee Kucheran about how her and her husband travel full time off their blog, her book, and side businesses. We talk about her journey as a minimalist, ditching her $200k per year salary. She gives us her top tips for full time travel and how they make health a priority while on the road.

To find the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/podcast

To join the Aligned and Alive FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive

In this week's episode we talk to Nancy Jane Smith about her new book, "The Happier Approach" where we talk about quieting negative self-talk, or our "mongor" as she calls it. Nancy gives us tools on how to pull out of a situation where our negative self-talk is crowding out all other noise. We talk about how we dislike the phrases "love yourself" and "be grateful" and what we can say instead. We talk about busyness as a distraction from facing our feelings...you'll hear me saying a lot of "ooh" and "ahh" in this one because the things Nancy say are just so true and inspiring and empowering and I hope you feel the same. Let me know your thoughts by joining our private facebook group.

Facebook group- www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive

Full show notes- www.alliowen.com/nancy