Journey to Authenticity

Welcome to another guest episode on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!

Today I'm interviewing Dana Drahos, Womb Awakening Guide & Cyclical Living Mentor.  I'm currently in her Cyclical Sisterhood membership and I love the work she does in the world!  I'm so excited for you to hear her story today.

In this episode, we discuss...

• Her experience of coming off birth control
• How she went from being vegan to learning how to support healthy hormones
• Advice on how to let go of identities that are no longer aligned and embody who you want to become
• Building courage through taking action and trusting herself
• How to move beyond “failure” and realizing in hindsight why it didn’t work out
• The power of community
• How to know when it’s time to leave a job or other unaligned circumstance in your life
• Learning how to manage money responsibly
• And more!

Be sure to listen with an open heart and mind so that you can receive the guidance you need for the next step on your unique journey!

If you would like to connect or work with Dana, you can find her on Instagram @womb.ology and check out the Wombology Podcast on Apple or Spotify!

Other Resources Mentioned:

1. Free Cycle Tracking & Goal Setting Notion Template
2. The House of Wealth Embodiment by Victoria Washington

Feel free to share your takeaways with me personally @authentically.alyssa or on your Instagram story so we can all continue supporting and inspiring each other!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Happy Spring Equinox & Astrological New Year!

Aries Season begins on March 19th, 2024 and marks the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere!

In this episode, Alyssa shares everything you need to know about the astrology of this solar month including...

• How to navigate the intense energy of Eclipse Season as a powerful portal of transformation
• The invitations of the Libra Full Moon Lunar Eclipse & Aries New Moon Total Solar Eclipse to become the version of yourself who can fulfill your big vision
• How to reimagine your relationships and release old patterns
• Why the April 8th Eclipse is the most significant lunation of the year
• The continued overarching theme of learning, healing & growing through taking action

Invitations to go deeper:

1. The Leap Intensive Special Offer: save $175 CAD on one month of private Astrological Coaching & Spiritual Mentorship until Mar 21st using the code LEAPYEAR24 to take a big leap into your most authentic life this Astro New Year!
2. Join the Sacred Days Community to enchant your life with the magic of the cosmos and connection with like-minded souls (all you have to do is purchase the 2024 Astrology Forecast & Sacred Days bundle to get access to cosmic guidance in your pocket ALL YEAR long for the price of a single moon circle!)
3. Demystifying Eclipses: everything you need to know to make the most of Eclipse Season every 6 months!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Welcome to another guest episode on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!

Today I'm interviewing Sonya MacCrimmon, who became one of my best friends as we went on our entrepreneurial journeys together over the past few years.  It was so fun to record this episode right at the end of her first pregnancy to document her journey thus far, before she officially crossed the threshold into motherhood!

In this episode, we discuss...

• How making the empowering decision to leave a relationship was the catalyst for Sonya's personal development and discovery journey
• The serendipitous story of how she met her husband
• How she followed her intuition to go from burnt out in a job, to starting her own coaching business, and then finding the perfect job for her now
• The importance of knowing your values and priorities in life and allowing them to change over time
• Her experience of navigating many transitions and learning to grieve past versions of self in order to fully embrace the new chapter
• What she loved about her pregnancy journey and her intentions as she makes the transition into motherhood
• And more!

Be sure to listen with an open heart and mind so that you can receive the guidance you need for the next step on your unique journey!

If you would like to connect with Sonya, you can find her on Instagram @mrsmac.mamalife!

Feel free to share your takeaways with me personally @authentically.alyssa or on your Instagram story so we can all continue supporting and inspiring each other!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

In honour of Leap Day 2024, I decided to bring The Leap Masterclass out of the vault and share it as a podcast episode!

Be prepared to be inspired to take the big leap you've been dreaming about!

Special Limited Time Offer: THE LEAP INTENSIVE

One month of 1:1 Astrological Coaching & Spiritual Mentorship for dreamers who are ready to take the big leap into their most aligned, fulfilling & authentic life!

Use the code LEAPYEAR24 to save $175 CAD until March 21st.

Follow @authentically.alyssa for more inspiring content!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Welcome to another guest episode on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!

Today I'm interviewing Jaffer Hussain, who was one of the yoga teachers I connected with during my teacher training.  I'm so grateful for all of the support he has provided me since before I even knew I was building a business!

Jaffer's journey began in his 20s when he was working in retail, lead him to working for Lululemon, getting into personal development, and eventually finding his calling as an amazing & authentic yoga teacher.  I can't wait for you to hear his inspiring story!

In this episode, we discuss...

• The 4 pillars Jaffer lives his life by that help him eliminate what is not aligned with his values
• The importance of aligning your life with your values instead of trying to achieve all the societal milestones
• The multiple pivots he made along his journey to end up in a soul-aligned career
• His very unique and authentic way of teaching yoga
• Advice on how to navigate the ending of a marriage
• The importance of taking your time to get clear on big decisions, there’s no rush
• How connecting with nature, specifically the lunar cycle, was such a pivotal part of his journey
• And more!

Be sure to listen with an open heart and mind so that you can receive the guidance you need for the next step on your unique journey!

If you would like to connect with Jaffer, you can find him on Instagram @jafferyoga and check out his yoga offerings at jafferyoga.com!

Feel free to share your takeaways with me personally @authentically.alyssa or on your Instagram story so we can all continue supporting and inspiring each other!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Pisces Season begins on February 18th, 2024 and marks the last month of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere!

In this episode, Alyssa shares everything you need to know about the astrology of this solar month including...

• How to embrace the expansion opportunities available this month
• The Sacred Union vibes of the Venus-Mars conjunction in Aquarius
• How to make the most of the bonus day we get this year
• The invitations of the Virgo Full Moon & Pisces Super New Moon to deepen your devotion and spirituality
• The overarching theme of healing through action

Invitations to go deeper:

1. Love Month Special Offer: save 30% on a Couples Birth Chart Exploration until Feb 24th using the code LOVEINTHEAIR24 (can be for you and any significant person in your life that you would love to get to know on a deeper soul-level)
2. DREAM WEAVER: A Co-Creation Activation Event on Feb 28th (sign up for a minimum donation of only $13 CAD before the live event)!
3. Join the Sacred Days Community to enchant your life with the magic of the cosmos and connection with like-minded souls (all you have to do is purchase the 2024 Astrology Forecast & Sacred Days bundle to get access to cosmic guidance in your pocket ALL YEAR long for the price of a single moon circle!)

Follow @authentically.alyssa for more astrological content!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Welcome to another guest episode on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!

Today I'm interviewing Jenna Davies, who is a friend and current client.  We have been walking our *similar but different* authentic paths along side each other since we met in a coaching program in 2020.

Jenna's journey involves leaving her corporate job to become a therapist, but then realizing that the Universe had other plans for her!  She became a mom and is now pursuing an entrepreneurial adventure to support women and other mothers, as well as Generational Healing Training.

In this episode, we discuss...

• Serendipitous connections and how the Universe is always supporting your journey
• The importance of feeling the fear but doing it anyway, from a place of alignment
• Getting comfortable disappointing others to avoid disappointing yourself, including your parents when choosing a different career path
• How to differentiate the voice of your ego from the voice of your soul
• Jenna's experience with Generational Healing and her decision to do the training
• How her original vision of what she would do when she left her corporate job shifted and changed along the way, guiding her to what she is doing now
• Moving through the guilt that came with realizing she has desires that go beyond motherhood
• Learning how to express anger in a healthy way
• And more!

Be sure to listen with an open heart and mind so that you can receive the guidance you need for the next step on your unique journey!

Feel free to share your takeaways with me personally @authentically.alyssa or on your Instagram story so we can all continue supporting and inspiring each other!

If you would like to connect with Jenna, you can find her on Instagram @mindfulandconsciousmama!

Other coaches, guides, and resources mentioned:

• Catie Fenn, Life Coach & Soul Guide
• Vanessa Faria, Soul Therapist & Generational Healer
• Book Recommendation: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

The beginning of February is a magical time on the Wheel of the Year known as Imbolc or Mid-Winter.  

In this episode, Alyssa shares all about the energy of this special time and how you can celebrate it!

Ways to work with Alyssa right now...

1. 2024 Astrology Forecast & Sacred Days Bundle [includes access to the Sacred Days Community]
2. The Catalyst Retreat [Feb 11th, 2024 in Oakville, Ontario]

Follow @authentically.alyssa for more inspiring content

Welcome to another guest interview on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!

Today I'm interviewing Kalina Butts, who I met at a one-day retreat in Toronto a couple years ago, and now we are hosting our own one-day retreat in Oakville on Sunday, February 11th!

In this episode, we discuss...

• The magic of a one-day retreat and more details about The Catalyst Retreat that we will be co-hosting in February!
• The decisions Kalina has made that are not what she expected her life to look like at this point in time but how she is fulfilled and grateful with her life as it is today.
• How choosing to pursue her most authentic life helped her heal from perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies.
• How her innate abilities and skills that initially lead her down the path of becoming a teacher are still being utilized in her business but in a way that feels way more aligned and fulfilling!
• The catalyst moment that propelled her into this whole new life path.
• The thought process she went through in figuring out what she wanted and where to go next in her career.
• The tests and temptations that come along when we are in the midst of making a big transition in our lives.
• The serendipitous moment that supported her in making the big decision to leave her teaching career.
• How her business expanded when she left her teaching career and claimed the identity of coach.
• The importance of prioritizing how it FEELS over how it LOOKS.
• The power of connecting with your future self and ways that you can embody your future self now.
• How she went from someone who couldn’t comprehend how a 9:30am Spin class exists, and now she’s the person who goes to the 9:30am Spin class!
• The shift from defining success by what other people think to connecting with herself and defining success on her own terms.
• Her experience of “walking alone” on this journey for a little bit and then finding people who are aligned with who she has become.
• The story of how she recently reclaimed her last name as part of her dedication to authenticity this year!
• And more!

Be sure to listen with an open heart and mind so that you can receive the guidance you need for the next step on your unique journey!

Feel free to share your takeaways with me personally @authentically.alyssa or on your Instagram story so we can all continue supporting and inspiring each other!

If you would like to connect or work with Kalina, you can find her on Instagram @kalinabutts!

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Thank you for listening!

Authentically,

Alyssa

Aquarius Season begins on January 20th, 2024 with a very exciting conjunction between the Sun & Pluto at the last degrees of Capricorn!

In this episode, Alyssa shares everything you need to know about the astrology of this solar month including...

• The last Sun-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn of our lifetime
• The transition from Pluto in Capricorn to Aquarius
• The invitations of the Leo Full Moon & Aquarius Super New Moon
• Uranus stationing direct and initiating a two month period of momentum (no retrogrades!)
• The personal planets all making conjunctions to Pluto

Invitations to go deeper:

1. The Catalyst Retreat (in-person in Oakville, Ontario on Feb 11th, 2024 - check out the details & reach out to Alyssa if interested!)
2. Join the Sacred Days Community to enchant your life with the magic of the cosmos and connection with like-minded souls (all you have to do is purchase the 2024 Astrology Forecast & Sacred Days bundle to get access to cosmic guidance in your pocket ALL YEAR long for the price of a single moon circle!)

Follow @authentically.alyssa for more astrological content