Becoming Aligned

In this episode, I talk to my mom, Ann Ryan. She's a very modest, hard-working, giving person who doesn't talk much about herself.

I was excited for the opportunity to learn more about her experience growing up in a small village in County Mayo, Ireland. And I wanted to get to know more about what life was like for her when she moved to Chicago.

It was fun to step back in time with her and get a better sense of what life was like! I have so much admiration for people who are willing to take risks and step out of their comfort zones. I'm always inspired by their stories.

While she paints a picture of what life was like for her growing up in Ireland… I'll also share some pics of the things she talked about on the podcast page for my website, maureenryan.co.

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In this episode I talk to Ruth-Anne Renaud. I just loved our conversation. She is such a thoughtful, nurturing and wise person.

She is someone I really admire because she lives her life with such PURPOSE. You don't have to know her very long to begin to understand what she values. Because she really LIVES her values through her work and personal life.

Some of those values include, empowering women, friends and family, access to education, cycling, personal growth, empathy and connection. You just see those values and more shine through.

We talk about what shaped her outlook on life and how she switched gears and made a career pivot so that she could apply her skills and knowledge to the non-profit sector

And we talk about what helped her tune in to her personal truth so that she was able to take action and work towards the causes she believes in.

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In this episode I talk to Kate Strozak. She is a multi-faceted, multi-passionate individual who has cultivated a strong sense of intuition and trust within herself. This has allowed her to discover that this way of being might be different from others, but that it offers many positives and unique perspectives..

She's a pilates instructor and someone who teaches others to become instructors through Polestar Pilates. She's working towards her Masters in Applied Neuroscience. And she is someone "dabbles' in a number of things that fill her up.

We talk about how she takes care of herself to avoid burnout, which she has experienced in the past and is something that I think many of us can relate to. We discuss the influence of nature and how that's impacted her understanding of movement and also motivated her to explore the study of neuroscience. And we talk about grief and what she has learned from her experience with grief in her own life.

I really enjoyed my conversation and came away with so much inspiration. I hope you do as well!

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In this episode I talk to Stephanie Williams. She is the mom of 5 with her own children's clothing line, called Roxie Rose. She also owns The Lemon Seed Boutique, a women's boutique clothing store in Bedford, IN. Both are absolutely adorable and truly represent Stephanie's style.

Stephanie's style and sense of self and purpose is evident in all areas of her life. Which is what I find so interesting and amazing about her. And what I wanted to learn more about.

She has so much insight to share about business, motherhood and having a sense of purpose. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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In this episode I talked to Sapna Dalal, also known as the Veg Tourist. While working full time, She's created an amazing blog called the Vegetarian Tourist where she shares her passion for delicious vegetarian food and international travel.

It was so fun to talk to her and hear how she grew her audience from her friends and family to at the moment 15.6k Instagram followers. We also talk about how she built the courage to put herself out there and the opportunities that came because she chose to do so.

Plus, she shares some of her favorite veggie friendly restaurants and travel experiences. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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How do you create space for authentic relationships in your life? How do you manage your time in order to nurture your mind, body and soul?

In this episode of Becoming Aligned we dive into these topics with my guest Erin Alexander. Erin is a psychologist, an athlete, a devoted family member, friend and partner. And she is someone who is actively working towards creating positive change and opportunity for others.

She has so many wonderful insights. I'm really excited to share our conversation and to introduce you to Erin Alexander. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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In this episode I talk to Matt Hunsucker. He's a Physical Education Teacher, Athlete, Volunteer and just an all-around good person. He is someone that I find inspiring because he's so grounded yet he's always challenging himself to grow in different ways. And he does so in such a well-rounded, fun, positive way.

But like all of us, he's faced his own personal challenges. During the course of our conversation, he opens up and we talk about what helped him get through one of the lowest emotional periods in his life.

He shares some amazing programs and resources that I'll also share in the show notes. If you don't already know him, I'm happy to introduce you to Matt Hunsucker.

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In this episode, I interview my friend and former teammate, Priscilla Barnes. She is a recently tenured Professor at Indiana University with her PhD in Public Health. She is also actively involved in her community as a group fitness instructor at the local YMCA.

I had so much fun chatting with her. She is this positive, inspiring, multi-dimensional person who I am so grateful to know and I'm excited to share our conversation with everyone.

It really energizes me to know that she out there doing the work she is doing because it centers around creating connections and forming community. We talk about the roots of these values and explore how they shape her life and her passions right now.

We also talk about what how she is striving to find balance. And how a dear friend of hers is helping her to do so. (I love this part!)

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In this episode I interview Denis Buckley. The lead singer of a Punk Rock band called 88 Fingers Louie and an old grade school classmate and friend of mine.

We talk about the roots of his interest in music and how he became the lead singer of a punk rock band even though there were expectations and plans for him to become a fireman.

We also talk about how he's changed and grown over the years. And what's allowed him to manage his anger and become a better communicator.

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In this episode, I talk to my friend Erica Agran. The energy and passion she pours into her life, always inspires me.

In this episode we talk more about those interests and passions. We learn more about her running and why it's such an important part of her life. We talk about what she's learned from writing her blog Erica Finds

And we talk about how she makes her healthy lifestyle a priority with a busy schedule which includes work travel.

She certainly has some wisdom to share!

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