Recalibrate

In this episode, I celebrate 26 trips around the sun by reflecting on the 26 lessons I've learned in the past year. This past year has been one of the most challenging, transformative, expansive, and incredible years yet and I wouldn't change any part of it. Thank you for being here and for letting me grow, evolve, + share every step of the way with you all! xx

TIME STAMPS

00:01 Introduction and Birthday Reflections

02:06 26 Things I've Learned This Year

03:18 Lessons on Time and Urgency

04:31 Understanding Self-Worth

06:03 Navigating Relationships and Friendships

08:05 Embracing Change and Trusting Timing

10:26 The Power of Honesty and Communication

12:00 Exploring Freedom and Control

16:43 The Importance of Consistent Action

17:42 The Value of Shared Human Experience

18:55 The Power of Saying Yes to Yourself

28:06 Finding Balance in Life

30:31 Conclusion and Looking Forward

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In this special live edition of the Recalibrate podcast, I explore the theme of passion projects with a series of guests, including David Nebinski, the host of the Portfolio Career Podcast. Each person shares the power and value of pursuing and cultivating a passion project for personal development and community building. Guests discuss their individual journeys and share their experiences in creating communities, public speaking, writing, and even hosting public journaling workshops. The episode emphasizes the importance of pushing past comfort zones and embracing the possibility of failure in the pursuit of personal growth. It also highlights the potential of passion projects to help individuals feel less alone and fostering a sense of connection among people.

In this episode of the Recalibrate Podcast, I share 20 practices that have made significant improvements to my physical and mental health over time. These practices cover a wide range from my favorite apps, products that have changed the game, mindset shifts and upgrades to my morning and nighttime routines. As always, these are personal changes that worked for me, and it's important to find what works for you.

TIMESTAMPS

01:52 Morning Routine Changes

03:17 How I Get All My Books for Free

04:32 Ditching Workout Tracking

05:58 Organizing Life with Software

07:33 Smart-home Gadgets

08:19 Maintaining Calm with Phone Settings

09:04 Phone Features that Bring me Joy

19:29 The Power of Therapy

20:19 Game-changing Work-from-Home Setup

21:52 Giving Up Alcohol

23:02 Embracing Anti-Fridays

24:15 Being anti-new year's resolutions

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In this episode of the Recalibrate Podcast, I share my personal journey of transitioning from a secure, corporate job at a big 4 in tech consulting to pursuing my passion for mental health at a startup as a product manager. For those of you who are interested in finding a new job but aren't sure how to get there, for those of you who feel unfulfilled or drained by your job or honestly just confused about what's next - this one's for you. In this episode I walk you through my journey of changing careers, how I got to where I'm at finding a job that feels fulfilling, and how you can do it too.

I dive into the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, explore the pros and cons of working at a Big Four corporation, and how to navigate the job search (read: how do I overcome the LinkedIn "black void"!!??)

Not happy but also not ready to leave your current role? I got you - I share tips on finding fulfillment in your CURRENT job if you're not ready to leave, encouraging you to use your job as a stepping stone toward your aspirations.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:11 Career Change: Leaving a Stable Job

02:22 The Journey of Changing Careers

03:10 The Struggle of Balancing Personal and Professional Life

04:05 Finding Fulfillment in Your Job

04:26 College and Early Career

06:34 The Pros and Cons of Working at a Big Four

08:19 The Decision to Leave and the Job Search

14:33 The Power of Networking in Job Search

17:27 Landing the Dream Job

19:06 Finding Fulfillment in Your Current Job

21:11 The Power of Choice and Mindset

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In this episode of the Recalibrate Podcast, I interview Amanda Beausoleil, founder of a mental health non-profit Self Injury Recovery and Awareness (SIRA). Amanda shares her intimate experiences of self-injury since she was 10 years old and her journey towards recovery. Understanding its impact on her life, Amanda shifted her mindset and now dedicates her life to help those struggling with self-injury. We also discuss the stigma around self-injury and the importance of creating safe spaces, having compassionate conversations, and understanding that recovery is tangible. Amanda emphasizes the need to separate self-injurious behavior from personal identity and to treat one's pain and suffering with acknowledgement and gratitude for the growth it brings.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast

00:54 Guest Introduction: Amanda's Journey

01:57 Amanda's Struggle with Self Injury

03:46 The Turning Point: Seeking Help

05:44 Establishing SIRA: A Mental Health Non-Profit

07:54 The Impact of Sharing Vulnerable Experiences

14:56 Understanding and Addressing Self-Hatred

15:51 The Importance of Recognizing and Meeting Needs

18:20 The Journey of Recovery: From Shame to Acceptance

22:34 Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy

23:12 The Changing Perception of Therapy

23:48 The Importance of Open Conversations about Self Injury

26:12 The Power of Empathy and Understanding in Recovery

31:01 The Role of Compassion in Healing

34:49 Separating Identity from Self-Injurious Behaviors

37:48 The Journey of Recovery and Self-Discovery

37:56 The Power of Sharing and Supporting Others in Their Journey

40:49 The Importance of Resources and Support in Recovery

41:26 Support SIRA: Fundraising in Expanding Support Services

ABOUT AMANDA:

Amanda Beausoleil is the Founder and Executive Director of SIRA, a nonprofit that helps people recover from self-injury through an effective and powerful peer-group support model. Amanda struggled with self-injury for 15 years. She found recovery through a self-injury peer support group in New York. In 2019 she left the corporate world and a longstanding career in fashion working for the industry’s most respected brands (Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch, and Coveteur) to take the peer support group and launch it into a full-fledged 501(c)3. She now brings her lived experience and professional expertise as Executive Director.

Donation Ask & Links: 

SIRA is fundraising for $1K this month to help keep our peer support meetings going. Whether you donate $1 or $100, every bit counts and is very much appreciated! Please see below on how you can donate. 

SIRA Website linked here. 

Email:If you would like to learn more about SIRA and/or attend meetings, please email us at [email protected]. 

SIRA's IG: @sirawareness

Amanda's IG: @amanda_soleil 

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In this episode of the Recalibrate podcast, I have a meaningful conversation with our guest, John Lifrieri, a.k.a. 'the king of gratitude.' John shares his personal journey towards embracing gratitude, particularly drawing from an undiagnosed spinal cord injury that drastically altered his life. Both John and I highlight the profound impact of daily gratitude practices on our lives, discussing tangible tips to cultivate your own gratitude practice, and hinting at an upcoming collaborative project we created to help you experience more gratitude in your every day life. We also emphasize the importance of being present, appreciating ordinary moments, and the relationships that support us in our gratitude journey.

TIME STAMPS:

Huge huge thank you to Josh Kale for helping with camera set up for this episode + allowing us to use his amazing space!!!

ABOUT JOHN: John cares about spreading joy, love and gratitude as far and as wide as possible. Aside from being one of my very best friends and a light to every single person he comes across, he also builds automated systems for solopreneurs to help elevate them beyond the boring, repetitive tasks in their business (and life). Read more about john here and connect with him on IG @ john_lif.

In this episode of Recalibrate, I have a conversation with Iman Sanj, a self liberation coach who designs experience that help you find home within yourself. Exploring topics from self-awareness to purpose-driven living, Iman touches on embracing uncertainty, reconnecting with one's intuition, learning to sit with emotions, and the benefits of adopting a values-based approach to life. Recounting her transformative journey, she stresses the importance of consistent compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance, while deconstructing societal pressures towards achievement-based living. Iman also shares tips on cultivating a safe space within oneself, broaches the topic of combating feelings of loss, and emphasizes the significance of playfulness in personal growth instead of relying on rigidity and control.

Key Takeaways:

1. 🧘‍♀️ Acceptance as an Active Process - The concept of acceptance is outlined as an active process. It involves sitting with emotions, gaining awareness, and building resiliency towards negative emotions. We mention key books like "Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle & "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach for their perspective on acceptance.

Time Stamps:

00:16 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:54 Discovering Tara Brock and Radical Acceptance

01:41 Understanding Acceptance and Its Misconceptions

04:11 Exploring the Concept of Sitting with Emotions

05:06 The Role of Acceptance in Dealing with Emotions

11:22 The Practice of Feeling and Sitting with Emotions

16:06 The Power of Playfulness in Emotional Healing

20:08 Cultivating a Relationship with Self

25:52 The Journey to Self-Liberation

31:20 The Power of Practice and Journey

31:28 Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Outcome

32:36 The Importance of Cultivating Integrity

33:16 Transitioning from a Goals-Based Life to a Values-Based Life

34:30 The Power of a Value-Based Approach to Life

35:48 The Role of Intuition in Decision Making

40:04 The Journey of Reconnecting with Intuition

41:24 The Illusion of Safety and the Reality of Uncertainty

47:28 The Role of Intuition in Navigating Uncertainty

53:48 The Power of Choosing How to Respond to Emotions

57:27 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of The Recalibrate Podcast, join Jacey and Sasha as they candidly discuss the decision to end their co-hosting journey and go their separate podcasting paths. Reflecting on the lessons learned and the impact on their friendship, they share the challenges of sharing a business endeavor with a close friend and the need to prioritize their individual creative energies. Explore how difficult conversations and trusting their intuition led them to this decision, and discover the importance of recalibrating relationships to maintain authenticity and alignment. Listen to hear more as Jacey embarks on a new chapter of recalibrate podcasting, and Sasha ventures into her own separate podcasting with Evolve!

ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Recalibrate Podcast, hosted by Jacey Adler and Sasha Andrianova, is a space where we explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human. Join us each Wednesday as we have honest conversations to normalize the human experience and help you feel less alone. We share different ways to connect with yourself and interview heart-forward guests who expand your belief of what’s possible for you. We’re the best friends you didn’t know you needed. Let's laugh, cry, ruminate and explore all of the things you think about but haven’t heard said out loud.

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