Master It

Ashlyn recently graduated with her degree in justice studies from Arizona State University. She was introduced to mindfulness through one of her courses while completing her undergraduate degree which surprisingly gave her the tools that she needed to manage her mental health throughout college.

She has always had a passion for helping others and practicing mindfulness and has now merged the two together in her new business, Mindfully Ash!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What mindfulness is

- What mindfulness practices looks like

- How to craft a daily mindfulness practice

- The importance of consistently practicing mindfulness

- How practicing mindfulness can support one’s overall health and mental wellness

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Simple Habit App:

https://www.simplehabit.com/

A video on the 4-7-8 breathing technique:

https://youtu.be/YRPh_GaiL8s

Connect with Ashlyn on social here:

@MindfullyAsh

@AshlynCoronadoo

Her FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/mindfullyash

Her website:

https://mindfullyash.com/

Connect with me on social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

My FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/lifesimplifiedwithali

My website:

http://www.alimcg.com/#/

She’s back! Dr. Meghan Rhode is back to chat all about the pelvic floor! Meghan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with her Ph.D. in Sports Performance! Tune in as we take a deep dive through the issues that arise with women and their pelvic floor.

Throughout the life as a woman our body goes through many changes and sometimes our pelvic floor can start working against us whether that is from daily activities, from staying active, playing sports or from pregnancy and child birth. We’ll chat all about what pelvic floor issues look + feel like as well as how to take action so that pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t a life sentence!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) encompasses and how it’s caused

- What to do if you’re experiencing PFD side effects and how to take action to minimize and/or potentially eliminate all side effects

- How the “skinny culture” of always sucking in affects your pelvic floor

- When it’s a good time to see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

- How to handle PFD post pregnancy

- How pelvic floor PT can be used for postpartum care

- How to take advantage of HSA/FSA dollars that your job may offer to cover the cost of care

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Find a PT: Academy of Pelvic Health

https://ptl.womenshealthapta.org/

Her website:

https://www.fortismatrem.com/

Connect with Dr. Meghan Rohde on Social here:

@m_ro_dpt

@fortismatrem

@franklinpiercedpt_az

Connect with me on social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

My website:

http://www.alimcg.com/#/

Dr. Nili Azhar is an Internal Medicine Physician who focuses on treating adults with chronic medical issues like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, lung disease and liver issues. She combines evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach when working with her patients to achieve their health goals - which is how we got on the topic of Intermittent Fasting!

Today’s episode is all about Intermittent Fasting, also known as time restrictive eating, and how to have success with this style of feeding!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- The basics of Intermittent Fasting

- The science behind Intermittent Fasting

- Who Intermittent Fasting is good for

- The benefits of allowing your body to rest + digest

- How to have success with Intermittent Fasting for a lifetime

- Success strategies to assist during your fast

Resources from this episode:

The Obesity Cody: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss by Dr. Jason Fung

https://amzn.to/2PImi9T

Connect with me on social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

McKenzie is a long time friend and fellow coffee lover who has extensive industry experience brewing up the good stuff so I had to get her on the show to chat about my first love, coffee! She studied Communications at Portland State University so what a perfect combo of conversation over coffee!

Additionally, McKenzie and her father, Terry, are hosts for The Tuning In Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify). On their podcast they give each other weekly assignments to listen to a band/artist and report back the following week to discuss! It’s fun to learn more about the history of bands and hear their perspectives on music from each other’s generation!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- The difference in flavor of the coffee beans from different regions around the world

- The different types of roasts and what flavor you will get with each

- The notes you’ll get with each type of roasted bean

- How to pair your coffee with the perfect pastry

- How to create healthier swaps when it comes to ordering your daily coffee order

- How to ask the right questions to craft the perfect drink for your coffee needs!

Connect with Tuning In Podcast on IG here:

@tuning.in.podcast

Connect with me on IG here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@Alimcg_

Dayana is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach who believes that the mind, body and spirit are interconnected and by being connected to your body as a whole you’re able to flourish consistently in your everyday life! She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her formal studies paired with her personal mental health journey lead her to being introduced to yoga which ultimately has helped her step into this holistic health journey that she is now on!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How to become the best version of yourself with holistic health practices

- The importance of seeing the body systems as one interconnected being vs. separate systems

- How pain manifests in the body in different areas + how to release those low vibration emotions

- What Reiki is and what a Reiki Master does

- How to prepare for a Reiki session

Connect with Dayana on IG here:

@dayanacarmonacoach

Connect with me on IG here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Dani is a yoga instructor who recently graduated from yoga teacher training and is now practicing in the community! She is already teaching several types of yoga which includes hot yoga in the studio as well as yoga for a functional fitness gym!

During this episode you’ll hear Dani and I discuss chakras! We will take a deep dive into what chakras are, what you may experience with an unbalanced chakra, how to keep them balanced with yoga poses, crystals, stones and essential oils! When your chakras are balanced you feel aligned and more in tune with your body!

And before we jump into today’s episode I want to ask a HUGE favor from my audience! If you’re listening on Apple podcasts, please subscribe to the show and drop a review - it truly helps other like-minded individudals find us + connect!

without further ado - let’s get started! I’ll see you on the other side!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Identify each of the 7 chakra’s in the body + where they are located

- The color associated with each chakra

- Balance each chakra with a specific yoga pose

- Use crystals, stones and essential oils to help balance each chakra

- Use a pendulum

- Save a ton of money by making coffee at home (LOL)

Books for continuous education:

Purchase The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason here: https://amzn.to/338eQww

Connect with Dani on social here here:

IG: @daniiiiiismith

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3tB-WaN9ZI87SZVG-C2Bw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dsaunder-us?si=uNTWQggiQHSMvdSlwXoFog

Connect with me on social:

IG:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Alyssa is a former D1 collegiate softball player for Seattle University - turned softball coach for Central Washington University and recently completed her Master’s in Sports Administration. So to say that fitness and movement was in her blood is an understatement!

During this episode you’ll hear Alyssa’s amazing story with her education journey and finding a major that you’re absolutely passionate about. How fitness + nutrition have played a huge part in her life leading her to starting her own fitness page on IG to spread knowledge + tips with every post! This conversation is real, incredibly raw and uncut - tune in for an awesome episode!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Start your own fitness journey that is sustainable for long-term success

- Create healthy fitness + nutrition habits

- See if the Keto is the right diet for you

- Incorporate body positivity habits into your life

- Find a job that never feels like work

- Create structure amongst the chaos of your early twenties

- Find a education path that you’re truly passionate about + will spark you joy each and every day

Connect with Alyssa on IG here:

@lyss.reuble.fit

Connect with me on IG here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Adrian Hernandez has worked in public safety with the fire department for 18 years! Leaving corporate America to fulfill his dream job and serving others in a way that brought him joy with each and every shift! We connected in the functional fitness space back in 2013, which is an industry that often get has a bad stigma around it. Through hands on experience, he has been able to program functional fitness that is possible to use for longevity + safe for individuals at any fitness level!

During this episode you’ll hear how Adrian was first introduced into the functional fitness world, how he has taken the original functional fitness and created proven theories to improve an athlete’s skill, conditioning and strength overtime!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Have success if you’re new to the fitness world and looking to incorporate exercise into your daily routine

- How to set goals + stay accountable to achieving them

- What functional fitness is and how it can be scalable to everyone at any fitness level

- Support your health with daily supplements

- Leadership + development in any career setting

- The importance of having mentors in your leadership development journey

Connect with Adrian here:

http://www.hernandezperformance.com/

Or on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/adrian.hernandez.12

Connect with me here:

alimcg.com

IG:

@Thealimcgpodcast

@alimcg_

Dr. Shaun Hudson is a chiropractor who practices locally in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has been practicing since 1996 after graduating from Logan University of Health Sciences in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hudson had a personal sports injury that happened during his adolescent years which exposed him to chiropractic care and ultimately lead him to finding his dream career and how he could to help serve others!

During this episode you’ll hear Dr. Hudson and I chat about the basics of chiropractic care, how chiropractic care can benefit anyone from a child though elderly age, the stigma that comes with this type of this medical practice along with finding a consistent routine that best supports your overall wellness journey!

In this episode you’ll learn about:

- What is chiropractic care and the benefits of seeing a chiropractor regularly

- The difference between acute vs. wellness chiropractic care

- The different types of adjustments that can be performed

- The importance of being active vs. sedentary lifestyle and how it correlates to chiropractic care

- Proper ergonomic setup + posture when you’re working from home

- Supplements to support bone health + overall wellness

Connect with Dr. Hudson here:

https://drhudson.com/ or on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/docshaun/

Address: 5410 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite A-200, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Office Phone: 480-990-2663

Connect with me on social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

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Fredo Lopez is a performance coach who chooses to look at the mind, body and spirit as one interconnected being! He holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitave Science, a Bachelor degree in Excercise and Wellness along with holding a handful of certifications that include Rock Tape, Aerobic Capacity, Strength + Conditioning, USA Weightlifting and CrossFit.

During this episode you’ll hear Fredo’s incredible story about how he got to where he is today, how to find the career path that sparks you joy, how to trust your gut and intuition, how to be and feel like you are enough and how you can have a positive impact right now!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Find a form of fitness that sparks you joy

- Create successful exercise habits

- Implement nutrition habits that support your healthy lifestyle

- Master your mindset and apply it to your fitness + your day to day life

- Cultivate small wins in the gym that will transfer over in all aspects of your life

- What the Arete Method is and how apply it to your life!

Connect with Fredo here:

@aretecollectivemethod

@fredolopez21

Connect with me on social here:

@alimcg_

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@_lifesimplified

@AlisList

Visit my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/