Awakened & Alive (After 40)

Awakened & Alive (After 40)

By Dominique Kostadinov & Karrie BrandtEducationSelf-Improvement
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Awakened & Alive (After 40) episodes

  • Energetic Declutter: Embracing Minimalism and Finding More Joy

    In this episode, we share our thoughts and personal experiences with embracing minimalism and a more minimalistic lifestyle. From personal items to digital clutter, many of us tend to collect and hold on to stuff that can weigh us down and create a lot of unnecessary stress in our lives.

    Doing an energetic declutter within the home is a beautiful way for us to get clear on what truly matters in life by making us pause and take a closer look at what actually brings us joy and happiness.


    Want to hear more about the benefits of doing an energetic declutter and some tips to help you get started? Join the conversion to learn more.

    Mentioned:
    - Sara Miller @soulstorieshd

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    22 min
  • Taking Responsibility for Creating the Life You Desire

    In this episode, we share our insights and personal experiences on finding the courage to take full responsibility for creating the life we envisioned and desired.


    Creating your best life is one of the most fulfilling journeys one could ever experience and, at the same time, one of the most frightening. Confronting our limiting beliefs and stories head-on, and the meanings we give them, is no easy feat. But oftentimes, it's through facing our fears and insecurities that we find the answers that lead us toward living a life full of love and blessings.

    So, how can you begin to create the life you truly desire and deserve? Join the conversion to learn more.


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    25 min
  • Our Perception of Reality

    In this episode, we’re bringing the conversation about things we identify as real or not real as a collective and the importance we give these constructs within our lives.


    From borders and territory to the “rules” each one of us sets within our personal lives, there is much to examine with what we may deem important or valuable if we truly desire to create a more conscious world that is led from a place of love vs. fear.

    So, how can you strengthen your awareness of what is truly valuable and real within your own life? Join the conversion to learn more.


    MENTIONED:
    - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

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    18 min
  • AI and Authenticity as an Entrepreneur

    In today’s episode, we share our thoughts and concerns around the use of AI in the world of coaching and content creation. Whether you’re a consumer or a creator of content in the field of coaching and personal development, the growing use of AI is already being seen as a topic of concern for many.


    Is AI a potential threat to how we, as entrepreneurs, show up with authenticity and integrity within our businesses? Join the conversation to learn more.


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    17 min
  • The Importance of Play

    In this episode, we talk about how it’s so easy for us to get caught up in adulting that we tend to forget that rest and play is equally, if not more important, than the physical work we do to create a life we love. Play is not only one of the best ways to tap into our creative and feminine energy, but it’s also one of the most beautiful ways to strengthen our connection to our true selves by being more present within our bodies.

    So, how can you sprinkle a little more play into your own life? Join the conversation to learn more.



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    15 min
  • Why it Takes Courage to be Vulnerable

    In this episode, we have a powerful conversation about the fear and discomfort many of us face when it comes to allowing our true selves to be fully seen by others. We talk about the impact trauma has on the nervous system and how it can lead to us lacking a sense of safety with showing our true selves. Plus, we share some personal stories on how we’ve been able to shift toward living a more vulnerable and authentic life.

    So, how can we all lean into love and courage to be more open to experiencing all the possibilities that come from being authentic and vulnerable? Join the conversation to learn more.


    Mentioned in episode:

    - Dominique's interview on Medium.com
    - Brené Brown: The Call To Courage
    - Taylor Swift: Miss Americana

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    Thanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

    21 min
  • Time vs. Money

    The time vs. money conundrum has had many individuals stumped, especially Americans, for most of their adult lives.


    We know the amount of time we have, not only during the day but also on this planet, is precious and limited, and to a certain extent, money is an unlimited resource – we can always work for more.

    So, which should we value more?

    On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we share our thoughts and experiences with cultivating greater balance between the two areas in our lives.

    We also chat more about:

    • The switch from financial security in working a 9-5 job to the uncertainty in being an Entrepreneur.
  • Hitting burnout and finding the balance.
  • The impact of consumerism on time and money.
  • Which do we feel has the greatest value?


    • >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!


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    Thanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

    20 min
  • Motivation: Why Do We Do the Things We Do?

    Have you ever found yourself wondering why you do the things you do?


    It happens to be something we think about quite often–mostly because we're obsessed with understanding human behavior, and a topic we often talk about on the show is how each of us has our own meanings and definitions in life, especially when it comes to major life themes like love, success, happiness, etc.

    So, on this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we explore the area of personal motivation and why we choose–and often, instead, react–certain ways when it comes to the decisions we make in life.

    We also chat more about:

    • Core human needs that drive our motivations
  • How conditioning and unresolved trauma drive our actions
  • Making decisions from the body vs. the mind
  • Identifying our motivations through the lens of Human Design and the Enneagram
  • Cultivating greater awareness and self-compassion when identifying motivating factors

    • >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!


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    Thanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

    22 min
  • Redefining Beauty in the Aging Process

    On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we're having a heart-to-heart chat about the struggles many of us women face with aging in a youth-obsessed culture.


    We also chat more about:

    • The idea of beauty in our society and our conditioning around it.
  • The physical and emotional changes we've experienced in the process of aging.
  • Redefining the aging process for ourselves and others.
  • Highlights we've found in getting older.


    • >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!


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    Thanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

    23 min
  • Navigating Female Friendships with Lisa & Emma of There Are No Tangents

    On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we're sharing a beautiful conversation we had with Emma & Lisa, Coaches and co-hosts of the There Are No Tangents podcast, all about the ups and downs that can come with navigating female friendships.


    Not only do we share similar stories of 2 coaching friends who decided to start a podcast for the fun of it, but we also share a love for exploring the human experience and getting curious about what it means to live your best life.

    We also chat more about:

    • Challenges we've faced around cultivating female friendships.
  • Finding female connections in adulthood and the desire to belong.
  • Identity shifts and balancing friendships when entering motherhood.
  • The beauty in finding a soulmate within a friendship.



    • To connect with Emma & Lisa:

    Emma: emmascottcoaching.com or on Instagram
    Lisa: localcolorbranding.com or on Instagram
    Listen to There Are No Tangents on Apple Podcasts
    Watch the podcast on YouTube!

    >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!


    >> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE

    >> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!
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    Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!

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    Thanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

    42 min

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