Attune + Align

Welcome Surbhi Adora to Attune + Align podcast!

Surbhi is a strength and performance coach for women and business owners in Marin County. After 15 years climbing the corporate ladder at major powerhouses like Nike, Amazon, Zappos, and Athleta, Surbhi took the brave leap to turn her long-standing side hustle into a thriving full-time coaching business.

Together, Marisa and Surbhi share a warm, joyful, and deeply resonant conversation about what it really means to get strong—inside and out!

Inner Resilience Through Outer Strength: Resilience isn't just about "toughing it out" after a bad day—it’s about proactively cultivating self-care, grace, boundaries, and habits so you can navigate life from a grounded place.

Action Precedes Motivation & Clarity: Stop waiting for inspiration to strike or the "perfect time" to begin! Taking small, consistent steps builds the momentum, confidence, and clarity you're looking for.

Debunking Strength Training Myths: Lifting weights won't make you "bulky"—it builds confidence, protects your joints (hello, "pre-hab!"), supports your nervous system, and gives you physical capacity for real life.

Showing Up as a Practice: Just like yoga or meditation, building physical strength is a lifelong practice. It’s not about perfection; it’s about honoring where you are today and showing up for yourself.

Creating Belonging & Community: Through her newly launched Inner Circle Strength program, Surbhi is cultivating inclusive spaces where women can lift heavy, do hard things, and support one another in camaraderie.

Zodiac Chemistry: Capricorn host + Taurus guest = the ultimate Earth sign energy! (Yes, outlines were filled out, color-coded, and highlighted!).

Surbhi's Go-To Mantra: "I've got this."

Book Recommendation: Letting Go by Dr. David R. Hawkins (a powerful read on emotional vibrations and surrender).

Ready to prioritize your health as a non-negotiable and discover what your body is truly capable of? Connect with Surbhi today!

🌐 Website: surbhiadora.com

📸 Instagram: @surbhiadora

💌 Marisa's Newsletter: attuneandalign.com

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Attune to your heart. Align your life. ✨

Welcome Kari Iverson to Attune + Align Podcast! Kari shares from the journey that began with her working 50+ hours a week at a desk designing apps dealing with chronic pain and taking 20+ Advil daily to becoming a licensed massage therapist and holistic healer. Tune into this episode to hear Kari's exploration of body awareness, learn why rest is radical, get a behind-the-scenes exclusive peek into client-business owner relationship dynamics, and, drumroll please...you're hearing it here first—Kari is transitioning Hello Modern Massage into her new venture, Sun Angel.

Key Takeaways

Listen to Pain Early: Chronic pain often stems from years of micro-stresses or unaddressed trauma rather than a single sudden injury.

Rest is Productive: True relaxation and downtime allow the body's natural healing systems to work without interference.

Map Your Body: Learning basic anatomy helps build a clear mental connection to your physical body, enabling better posture and alignment adjustments.

Protect Your Container: As a practitioner or business owner, setting healthy energetic boundaries with clients keeps you from burning out.

Resources & Links Mentioned

Kari's New Website: Sun Angel 1111

Books Mentioned:

Organ Speak: What it Really Means to Listen to Our Bodies by Giulia Enders

The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry and the Cosmic Dream Boogie by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

In this episode, Marisa gets honest about navigating a "storm cloud" morning. From here "sleep-in" day interrupted by a 70-lb Doberman mix to heavy family grief and the dread of an upcoming endoscopy, life has a way of throwing us off course. But trying to force "positive thinking" or feeling guilty about negative thoughts often makes it worse.

Instead of chasing toxic positivity or getting stuck in a mental loop, Marisa breaks down what to do instead: practice remembering who you really are.

The Trap of "Quantum Physics Parallel Universe" Journaling: Why certain manifest-y or "future self" journal prompts can sometimes leave you focusing on what you lack rather than inspiring action.

Why "Thinking Positive" Can Backfire: Forcing positive thoughts when you feel down often leads to feeling guilty about your negative emotions.

The Power of Physical Movement: Whether it's yoga, lifting weights, or walking the dog, physical movement acts as tapas (heat/purification) to clear out stagnant energy and false narratives.

Small "s" Self vs. Big "S" Self: Understanding the difference between Prakriti (the physical, ever-changing ego and body) and Purusha (the higher, witnessing consciousness).

The Red-Tailed Hawk Perspective: How stepping into the "blue sky mind" allows you to view your daily struggles from a place of compassion rather than over-identification with life's temporary minutiae.

"Let go your attachment to the unreal and the real will swiftly and smoothly step into its own... the realization that you are the source and heart of all will dawn upon you."

— Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That

"The supreme self is neither born nor dies... Beyond all attributes, the supreme self is the eternal witness, ever pure, indivisible... In him conflicts and expectations cease."

— Atma Upanishad

I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks (Abraham Hicks)

The Atma Upanishad

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali (Chapter 1)

Move your body daily—especially when caught in a repetitive mental loop.

Stay hydrated.

Curate your circle: Surround yourself with the 5 people who reflect back the highest version of who you are.

Remember your true nature: You are the one who sees all things, not the one to whom all things happen.

Go shine your light—because always remember, you're a star!

Marisa shares personal reflections from a 20-hour vacation to Lake Tahoe and introduces her threefold mantra for achieving everyday peace of mind.

Spiritual Mantra

Seek a state of "samadhi" or absorption where time falls away. Marisa suggests that focusing on personal passions and dharma prevents one from meddling in others' affairs.

Embody the essence of yoga by bridging gaps and bringing people together rather than creating cliques or scarcity mindsets. She emphasizes accepting invitations and celebrating the successes of others, even competitors.

Drawing from Michael Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul, she advises against closing the heart during hardship. Staying open is a continuous practice of letting go and releasing tension to maintain inner joy.

Upcoming Events

Marisa is back! After nearly a year away from Attune + Align podcast, she returns with an unfiltered conversation about turning 40, perimenopause, visibility, yoga philosophy, friendship, and the strange beauty of being in a season of life that feels both grotesque and gorgeous. This is a candid reflection on learning to zoom out, see the whole landscape, and remember that we are so much more than the difficult thing we're experiencing in any given moment.

What does it feel like to turn 40 and suddenly not recognize yourself?

In this deeply personal, unfiltered episode of Attune + Align, Marisa returns to the podcast after nearly a year away — not with a teleprompter or polished production, but with a stack of Post-it notes and a lot to say.

Since opening her brick-and-mortar yoga studio, life has become fuller, busier, more demanding, and, in many ways, more beautiful. But turning 40 brought an unexpected reckoning with her body, her identity, and what it means to be seen.

Marisa opens up about the early stages of perimenopause, changing skin, bloating, heartburn, body image, and the strange experience of waking up one day and feeling like you're suddenly living in a different body.

But this episode isn't really about perimenopause.

It's about our relationship to what we're experiencing.

Through yoga philosophy, Marisa explores the difference between being an obstacle and experiencing an obstacle. She shares the metaphor of the red-tailed hawk: when we're caught up in the details of a difficult moment, we can forget that we're capable of zooming out and seeing the entire landscape.

And perhaps that's what turning 40 has taught her most: life can be grotesque and gorgeous at the exact same time.

Along the way, Marisa gives heartfelt thanks to the women who have supported her through this season — from health and Ayurvedic guidance to sound baths, tarot, friendship, community, and personal training.

Because sometimes the most important thing we can do when we're struggling in our bodies is remember that we don't have to do it alone.

You are not the thing you're experiencing.

You are not your bloating. You are not your heartburn. You are not your changing skin, your difficult season, your business challenges, or the obstacle directly in front of you.

Sometimes we need to step back far enough to see the whole landscape — the hard parts and the beautiful parts — and remember that both can exist at once.

Marisa gives shout-outs to the women who have supported her during this chapter, including Cianne, Gina, Nimisha, Kimber, Jodi, Sara, and Surbhi, and reflects on the different ways community, wellness practices, friendship, and support have helped her navigate this transition.

She also mentions Glennon Doyle, yoga philosophy, the concept of maya, Ayurveda, tarot, sound healing, and her ongoing yoga practice.

Marisa also shares what's coming up beyond the podcast, including a September 20th Soulpreneur retreat in Calistoga for women business owners, an October 4th day-long yoga retreat in West Marin, and a seven-day retreat at Haramara in Sayulita, Mexico, in April 2027.

What's grotesque and gorgeous in your life right now?

Marisa invites listeners to share what's happening on both sides of life's coin—the uncomfortable, messy, difficult pieces alongside the beautiful, expansive, extraordinary ones.

Because maybe the point isn't to choose between grotesque and gorgeous.

Maybe it's learning how to hold both.

Always remember: you're a star. Go shine your light. ✨

GIRL MATH: 7 SOULpreneur Strategies…from 7 Years of Experience

Which of the 7 strategies from my 7 years of experience are GIRL MATH-ing for you? Where do you need some support?

SOULpreneur Resources—

My free download SOULpreneur Strategic Checklist

Grab my free guide right here.

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my free download So You Wanna Start a Podcast?

3 Things You Need…PLUS 3 Things You Don’t

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Podbean

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DISCLAIMER:

I share my personal business experience in coaching, content, marketing, personal branding, yoga, meditation, and spiritual teachings on Attune + Align podcast in the hopes of inspiring and sharing the mindsets, tips, and tools that have helped me the most along the way. I cannot guarantee any specific results for your business or for you on your personal SOULpreneur journey. Affiliate links shared to products I use are not necessarily endorsements—I’m sharing what has helped me along the way.

...and it's (partially) my fault.

Which of these stinky secrets are you keeping from me? Which of these secrets are you keeping from…yourself?

SOULpreneur Resources—

my free download So You Wanna Start a Podcast?

3 Things You Need…PLUS 3 Things You Don’t

Grab my free guide right here.

https://marisalavalette.myflodesk.com/podcasts

Podbean

Host your podcast on Podbean.

https://www.podbean.com/attune

Flodesk code

LPYSWI

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk right here.

https://flodesk.com/c/LPYSWI

HoneyBook 

Streamline client proposals, contracts, and payments all in one place with HoneyBook right here.

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I earn commissions / referral payouts when you use Podbean, Flodesk, and / or HoneyBook using my links above.

DISCLAIMER:

I share my personal business experience in coaching, content, marketing, personal branding, yoga, meditation, and spiritual teachings on Attune + Align podcast in the hopes of inspiring and sharing the mindsets, tips, and tools that have helped me the most along the way. I cannot guarantee any specific results for your business or for you on your personal SOULpreneur journey. Affiliate links shared to products I use are not necessarily endorsements—I’m sharing what has helped me along the way.

the NUMBER ONE ingredient you need for entrepreneurship

the 2 Save Me From Myself moments you come to me with the most

a special shoutout to Lisa, Karen, and Martha

my Marisa Mantra "DBB"

my free download So You Wanna Start a Podcast?

3 Things You Need…PLUS 3 Things You Don’t

Grab my free guide right here.

my most brilliant business model of all time Happy Hungry Journey

manifest-y girlies will get a lil’ bit upset when I debunk a basic principle of manifestation…because I think you didn’t read about it closely enough

Ekagrata x Zone of Excellence x Zone of Genius

number 5: it turns out that I don’t want to have a cup of coffee with you

my Marisa Mantra: “Send your newsletter every week…________.”

Flodesk code

LPYSWI

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HoneyBook 

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I earn commissions / referral payouts when you use Podbean, Flodesk, and / or HoneyBook using my links above.

Books / References

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

To learn more about manifestation à la Abraham-Hicks try Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks

DISCLAIMER:

I share my personal business experience in coaching, content, marketing, personal branding, yoga, meditation, and spiritual teachings on Attune + Align podcast in the hopes of inspiring and sharing the mindsets, tips, and tools that have helped me the most along the way. I cannot guarantee any specific results for your business or for you on your personal SOULpreneur journey. Affiliate links shared to products I use are not necessarily endorsements—I’m sharing what has helped me along the way.

In this episode, I speak with Cecilia Tse, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Operating Officer of hey freya. We discuss Cecilia’s ongoing quest to take women from burned out to blissed out, how hey freya identifies and serves a gap in the market, and the unique opportunity available in supplements made for women by women.

Cecilia’s story takes us from Australia to New York, to IVF offices, and to co-founder dates. While working her “successful” corporate job, Cecilia realized she and her team masked the challenges of their daily professional realities by drinking wine together. She became someone she never wanted to be—someone who would work through dinner on client calls when family traveled all the way from Australia to visit her in her studio apartment. On top of it all, she dealt with amenorrhea and never felt “heard” in the doctor’s office. Determined not to continue in this fizzled-out state, she pursued several health and wellness certifications including yoga teacher training. The stars aligned, and she became a well-being strategy leader at her job, eventually moving to California to help build a women’s health brand with a highly-qualified team of stars-aligned women co-founders, now known as hey freya. 

Cecilia offers a behind-the-scenes peek at running the business alongside her other co-founders, a tour through the hey freya supplement formulas, and what’s on tap for the next 12 months. As women, we’re marketed so many things of varying quality for so long that we’ve become experts at sniffing out inauthenticity until we get to the real deal—through hey freya’s genuine commitment to showing up authentically by putting their founders front and center, they have built an organic following within their first year. Inspiring women + smartly-formulated products = a business we all could learn from!

Thank you for listening! Attune to your heart...align your life. With Marisa LaValette.

Topics Covered:

• (2:56) We’re calling in stillness and evolution 🌀

PLUS:

🔥 Feeling burnt out? Most people are. (12:24)

💊 Cecilia’s tips for streamlining your supplement intake (51:58)

🦀 ♋️ Listen ‘til the end to find out the astrological sign of a women’s wellness company co-founder.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at attuneandalign.com!

Resources Mentioned: 

• 50 Questions to Ask a Potential Co-Founder Exercise

Guest Info: 

• Follow hey freya on Instagram

Connect with Me: 

• Subscribe to our Newsletter

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In this episode, I am speaking with my friend Allison Tibbs, the Nourished Life Wellness Coach. We discuss taking action today that our Future Selves will thank us for, blocking off time to do... absolutely nothing, and a potent ego check Allison worked through recently with grace. 

Allison shares her favorite mantras and self-care mindset shifts and teaches how to maintain essential boundaries during those tricky times when it feels like our own values are in competition. She reminds us to take breaks from efficiency by proactively scheduling in time for play and imperfection. Allison’s favorite hack for self-spaciousness is to block off time (in PURPLE 💜) on her calendar 🗓 to do… absolutely nothing. She warns us of the dangers of settling for crumbs—those scraps leftover for when we've taken care of everyone else before we take care of ourselves. 

Listen until the very end where Allison shares a super recent(!) potent ego check that brought her to her knees…and what she’s learning and wants us to take away as she re-envisions and re-creates her life on her own terms—in alignment with her own values. In our fourth year, we’re humbled and grateful to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere at Attune + Align Podcast where our guests show up wholeheartedly to share directly with vulnerability from their biggest life experiences, transitions, and learnings with us and with you.

Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart; align your life. With Marisa LaValette.

Topics Covered:

• (04:02) Audacious mantra: ✨ Dream big. Start small.   

PLUS

💜 Want more PURPLE in your life? At 37:14, Allison shares her tips for blocking out sacred time on your 🗓 calendar just for YOU.

💪 Hear how I urge my clients and my yoga students to rebel against limiting societal and cultural norms at 43:56. 

💃 Don’t miss one of Allison’s go-to personal mantras at 1:11:30!

💫 Listen to the very end to find out how Allison realized she can do Whatever. She. Wants.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at marisalavalette.com!

Guest Info: 

• Follow Allison on Instagram 

Connect with Me: 

• Subscribe to our Newsletter

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 💫 Sending love, light, and hugs from,