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How Dare She! episodes

  • KICKING YOUR ANXIETY’S ASS: The process I take to manage my anxiety & prevent a breakdown

    If you are someone who experiences anxiety, then this episode is for you. I share the exact step by step process I take when I start to feel anxious so that I can prevent myself from spiralling or having a breakdown. This episode will empower you to implement your own ritual into your life so you can kick your anxiety’s ass.


    Episode at a glance

    • Why I want to share my process with you 
    • Share some exciting new biz updates 
    • How I’ve managed anxiety in the past 
    • My perspective on what anxiety is 
    • The step by step process I take to manage anxiety 
    • Share a personal story of how I used this process in the past month
    • What to do if you feel yourself spiralling  when you’re at work 


    Connect with ali…

    I’m currently taking new clients! Want to work with me? Book a chat here to get started.

    Learn about Rise & Shine here 

    Instagram @ali.merris

    Website alimerriscoaching.com 



    50 min
  • HUMAN DESIGN + living your life as a manifestor with Kirsten Morrison

    Human design is the #1 tool that has helped me to live a more aligned and thriving life. So on today’s episode, I invite Empowerment Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Human design expert & fellow manifestor Kirsten Morrison to come break down this powerful modality and explain how you can use it to enhance your personal & work life. You’ll learn about the 5 different energy types, typical obstacles they face & how to start living your design. We also have a big jam session on what it's like to live as a big, bold manifestor. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to stop taking the “one size fits all” approach to living and start doing what makes you feel damn good. 

    Episode at a glance

    • 7:24 Kirsten introduces herself & what she does 
    • 14:30 Why we all feel like something is wrong with us 
    • 16:58 Overview of what human design is 
    • 25:10 Deep dive into generators & manifesting generators
    • 48:30 Deep dive into projectors 
    • 1:07:30 Deep dive into reflectors 
    • 1:15:03 Deep dive into manifestors & we jam on what it's like living in as one 
    • 1:32:30 How to show up as a big, bold, fearless manifestor when we live in a world where everyone is triggered
    • 1:42:30 Are manifestors evil?
    • “1:46:50 turn your volume down”
    • 1:47:00 Can manifestors, projectors & reflectors thrive in a typical 8:30 am - 5:00 pm job?
    • 1:51:45 How to balance resting and hustling 
    • 1:54:50 Navigating networking & relationships as a manifestor 
    • 1:58:20 Final words for manifestors  
    • 2:03:50 What is the superpower of each energy type 
    • 2:08:15 Where you can find Kirsten & other suggestions on who to follow to learn more about human design 


    Connect with ali...

    Instagram @ali.merris

    Website alimerriscoaching.com 

    Wanna work with me? I'm taking new clients in June!  Book a chat to get started here. 


    2 hr 13 min
  • THE TWO SIDES OF PERFECTIONISM: People pleasing & being an ice cold b*tch

    Are you a perfectionist? Then this episode is for you. We’ll take a deep dive into perfectionism and how perfectionists use people pleasing or being icy as strategies to protect themselves. I’ll give you tips to start overcoming perfectionism and I share how I used to be an ice cold bitch (surprising right?!) This episode will empower you to finally let go of wanting to be flawless.


    Episode at a glance

    • Why perfectionism is so hard to navigate
    • Why you don’t need to be at rock bottom to want to improve your life
    • My definition of perfectionism 
    • How perfectionism is formed in childhood 
    • The light and dark sides of perfectionism
    • Why you’re doomed for breakdowns & burnouts 
    • How perfectionists self sabotage 
    • The two strategies of perfectionists: people pleasing & being an ice cold bitch
    • The rundown on people pleasing
    • The rundown on being an ice cold bitch (& my experience with it)  
    • How to overcome people pleasing
    • How to stop being an ice queen and open your heart 
    • How to use what you’ve learned to improve your relationships 


    Connect with ali...

    Instagram @ali.merris

    Website alimerriscoaching.com 

    Join the waitlist to work with me here 


    29 min
  • TALL POPPIES: Being a powerful, unapologetic woman + how to navigate fear of what people think

    Are you a leader? Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Do you want to excel in all areas of your life? Do you want to stop caring what people think?  Then you may be a tall poppy!  On today’s episode, I explain who is a tall poppy, what is tall poppy syndrome + how to navigate it so you can start living the life YOU CHOOSE & not what others want for you. 

    Episode at a glance

    • Who is a tall poppy & why I work with these women 
    • Why you may be a potential tall poppy 
    • What is tall poppy syndrome & how it holds you back 
    • What are all the signs of a tall poppy who is out of alignment 
    • How everyone experiences tall poppy syndrome in their life 
    • How your caveman brain comes into play
    • Why clarity and courage is the answer
    • The energetics behind upleveling 
    • Why it’s all based on scarcity ass shit 
    • Conditional vs unconditional love 
    • Celebrating yourself vs. “bragging”
    • My perspective on tall poppy syndrome in NZ vs USA
    • Projections & shadow 
    • What to do when someone is jealous of you 
    • What you need to know to start stepping into your power 


    Connect with Ali…


    Instagram @ali.merris

    Website alimerriscoaching.com 

    Join the waitlist to work with me here 


    44 min
  • MY STORY: about me + my journey to feeling damn good (& why you can do the same)

    Want to know how I ended up across the world from my home, running my own coaching business & f*cking thriving? Then this first episode is for you. On today’s episode I give you the details on who I am, what I’m all about, what I’ve struggled with in the past & how I overcame it. This episode will empower you to follow your heart & take action. Because If I can do it, so can you. 


    Episode at a glance

    • Why I created this podcast 
    • Why is it called “How dare she?!”
    • Fun facts about me 
    • My past struggles with anxiety, weight gain, missed periods, acne, headaches & IBS and more
    • The biggest turning point in my life 
    • My journey to becoming a fully embodied coach 
    • My approach to being a coach + a leader in the personal development space 
    • How it all applies to you 


    Connect with Ali…


    Instagram @ali.merris

    Website alimerriscoaching.com 

    Interested in working together? Contact me here.


    33 min