Show #61! SEASON 2, Episode 17: Welcome to the disSOLViNG Fear podcast! In this episode, acclaimed author and champion distance runner Katie Arnold and I talk about:

* Starting over with a "beginner mind" after a setback

* Katie's whitewater rafting accident, her recovery, and re-entering the world of professional running

* Tapping into energy bigger than our own, when writing, running, or just living life!

* Beginner's mind: being open and teachable

* Zen mind: making a consistent and positive effort, while letting go of the outcome we think we want or need

* Katie's "Flow Camp" writing retreats

* How we find our inner voice and desires when we write, and watch where our mind tends to go

This interview unfolds like a rich and colorful audio book... probably because Katie is an eloquent speaker and a professional writer! She has a beautiful way with words!

Katie's new book, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World, JUST came out and it's already a Top New Release on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/Brief-Flashings-Phenomenal-World-Arnold/dp/1952692695

Her upcoming writing and running Flow Camps will be held near Santa Fe, NM (May 30 - June 2, 2024) and near Telluride, CO (September 5-8, 2024). Find the Flow Camp details and SO much more at:

katiearnold.net

Join Katie on Instagram at @katiearnold

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do!

Much Love, Alissa

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Show #60! SEASON 2, Episode 16: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! In this episode, LMFT Brinn Langdale leads us through six minutes of EFT Tapping. EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. We are freeing our fear and anxiety, in this EFT Tapping session!

The actual tapping practice starts 4 minutes into the episode, and ends 6 minutes later, with some fun conversation before and after the session. Like most tapping sessions, we tap on our foreheads (between the eyebrows), on the top of our head, under our eyes, on our chest (below the collar bones), and in a few other places. The idea behind EFT Tapping is that you release stuck emotions by tapping on energy points on your body. It works!

Contrary to popular belief, when we focus on our fear and anxiety, it does NOT grow stronger, it dissolves. WE grow stronger when we face our fear, tap into it, look at it, and release it with practices like EFT Tapping.

When it comes to fear, SEE it so that you don't have to BE it. Look inside at the fear and anxiety, and it will disSOLVE - especially with your favorite practices. Tapping is one of my faves. I also enjoy walking to process my stuck emotions, and release any baggage that I feel in my body and mind.

Tap along with us and enjoy this episode!

Here is Brinn Langdale's website and latest resources and events!

https://brinnlangdale.com/

Here is the site for Steph Dodds, the EFT Tapping expert that Brinn mentions.

https://stephdodds.tapwithsteph.com/?r_done=1

Two more EFT tapping websites that I LOVE are:

https://drkimd.com/eft-tapping/

https://www.thetappingsolution.com/

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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Show #59! SEASON 2, Episode 15: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! In this episode, LMFT Brinn Langdale and I talk about the fact of the matter, the TRUTH that: "to know yourself is to love yourself." We talk about HOW to connect with ourselves in a variety of ways! Brinn offers up tools for self-discovery and a stronger mind, body, and nervous system! We talk about: astrology, therapy, autism, trauma, the Safe & Sound Protocol, and SO much more! Also, Brinn leads us through a guided EFT tapping session toward the end of the episode! Tune into our conversation about healing, growing, and strengthening our nervous system and our connection to ourselves.

Here is Brinn Langdale's website and latest resources and events!

https://brinnlangdale.com/

Here is the site for Steph Dodds, the EFT Tapping expert that Brinn mentions.

https://stephdodds.tapwithsteph.com/?r_done=1

Here's the link to the Safe & Sound Protocol that we discuss in this episode!

https://www.whatisthessp.com/

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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Show #58! SEASON 2, Episode 14: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! I'm chatting with Tobias Matthew, over in the UK, about living a liberated life! Tobias is such a sweet soul and a world traveler, with interesting and thoughtful stories to share. We share personal stories about making room for our patterns and darkness, as well as accepting our personal power and greatness! Tune in and enjoy!

You might end up sharing this episode with the men in your life. Tobias exclusively coaches men, and connects especially well with young men from any walk of life, and from anywhere in the world!

We talk about personal freedom and being our own best teacher when it comes to personal development. We also talk about our mutual acquaintance, author and speaker Kyle Cease, as well as Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now.

This episode is a wonderful reminder that life is not a problem to be solved, but simply a mystery to be enjoyed, and a gift to be lived to the fullest!

Learn more about Tobias at

https://www.instagram.com/_tobiasmatthew/

https://www.tiktok.com/@tobiasmatthew

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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Show #57! SEASON 2, Episode 13: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! Pauline Busson joins us from Brazil in this episode about how to date and find love with ease!

SEASON 2, Episode 12: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear!

Ashlie Wagganer and I talk about her life, her pilates businesses, and our mutual passion when it comes to inspirational speaking, mental health awareness, and the mind-body connection.

Ashlie is the president of the DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) Women's Club and the co-owner of multiple Club Pilates locations in the DFW area. She recently contributed a chapter about surviving a narcissistic relationship to the new book, Spirit of Survivors. She talks about surviving narcissism with the help of EMDR therapy.

Ashlie truly disSOLVED her fear of the unknown when she became an entrepreneur. She is more passionate than ever about her pilates businesses and her mission to speak to schools about how fitness improves your mental health and your life.

In our chat, she tells so many honest and interesting stories, including the story about how her little brother inspired her to become a professional public speaker. Learn more at www.dfwwomensclub.com and https://linktr.ee/awaggs

Enjoy!

Thank you for being here at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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SEASON 2, Episode 11: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear!

Turn something basic, that you already do every day, into a daily, inspirational practice! If it resonates with you, make it a habit. I've been doing this practice every morning, and I feel like it is a great little cleanse that resets me into an outlook of gratitude and luck every single time.

Especially if you're feeling weighed down by seemingly failed expectations or exhaustion, practices like this one can give you a boost of positive energy and remind you that, regardless of negative influences in the world, there are so many little things to be grateful for every day. Build up your positive energy and forward momentum with this easy practice.

Check it out and enjoy!

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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SEASON 2, Episode 10: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! I'm chatting with fellow "Colorado girl," nature lover, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Kate King! We talk about living a more radiant life, and new ways to illuminate our lives from the inside-out, by connecting with our own unique values and authenticity. If you're interested in self-reflection, self-care, and even shadow work, tune in! Kate will break it down for us in a professional and caring way.

Kate King is a licensed therapist and radiant life coach who recently wrote a book called The Radiant Life Project: Awaken your purpose. Heal your past. Transform your future.

Learn more about the Radiant Life Project at:

https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/

https://theradiantlifeproject.com/

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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SEASON 2, Episode 9: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! I'm chatting with Dr. Jeanine Cogan and Mary Hillebrand about their new book! It is a compilation of stories from 32 people in 16 countries around the world! All book proceeds are donated to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation. This book centers around his teachings.

As you might know, Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist monk and peace activist who created a monastery in France called Plum Village.

Janine and Mary were a joy to interview! If you're wondering what people mean when they talk about "mindfulness," "meditation," or "non-attachment," then check out our fun conversation. These two authors go WAY back, and you can tell from the interview that they LOVE this amazing book they've created together! You will, too.

Find the book at:

https://www.parallax.org/product/tears-become-rain/

AND on Amazon, of course!

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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SEASON 2, Episode 8: Enjoy this mantra meditation! Let the SO HUM chant soothe and empower you. SO HUM means I AM, and this meditative chant brings me to an empowered and peaceful state, in my body and mind. You can listen to this episode anywhere - while walking, relaxing on the couch, or stretching out on the floor!

No thinking required! Just chanting and breathing. You will probably reach a state of "sensation without explanation," where you're able to drop out of your thoughts and into your body, and just sense whatever feelings come up as you chant.

Usually, I feel a sense of expansion, because when you chant "SO HUM/I AM" you often realize that you're SO connected to SO much greatness and possibility. We are all so much more than we realize from day to day.

If you like the 5 minute SO HUM practice in this episode, then you'll LOVE this 10 minute SO HUM chant on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0RuobL60yXw&list=RDMM0RuobL60yXw&start_radio=1

I'm not affiliated with the Samaveda Music YouTube channel, but I do enjoy this 10 minute SO HUM practice, and the background music.

Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.

Much Love, Alissa

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