Ride Your Tide

Ride Your Tide

By Austen LeTourneauEducationSelf-Improvement
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Ride Your Tide episodes

  • #040: Set Yourself Free: Remembering Joy Beyond Dissociation

    When we’ve spent years surviving, dissociation can quietly become part of how we move through life—even long after the storms have passed. It doesn’t just affect the big things like relationships or careers; it seeps into the tiny moments too, robbing us of everyday joy.


    In this episode we’re exploring how to detect when we’re slipping into unconscious patterns and how to gently come back to ourselves through two powerful anchors: daily reflection and body awareness.


    We'll talk about how to recognize dissociation as it’s happening, reconnect with your real-time emotions, and reawaken the simple, beautiful experiences that make life feel full again—like feeling the sun on your skin, playing music while you cook, or laughing freely with someone you love.


    It’s the smallest moments that really make us feel alive… You CAN enjoy life.


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    26 min
  • #039: Write Yourself a Different Story: Rewiring Your Mind

    When we live in survival mode for long enough, the stories we tell ourselves can start to feel like the truth — even when they aren't really ours. In this episode, we're exploring how the mind holds onto old patterns, how those patterns shape our reality, and what it means to finally become aware of the story we've been carrying.


    You’ll hear how survival wiring impacts the way we think, feel, and move through life... and how, with gentle awareness, we can start to repattern our minds and reclaim our lives.


    This conversation is all about empowerment — about realizing that the pen is (and always has been) in your hands. It’s time to become the author of a story that actually feels like you.


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    ARTICLES REFERENCED:


    The Role of Brainwaves in Meditation


    Ed Mylett & Dr. Joe Dispenza - The Mind-Body Connection


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    20 min
  • #038: Are You On the Truth Track? 5 Questions to Return to Your Authentic Life

    Sometimes the life we’re living looks perfectly fine on the surface—but deep down, something feels… off. In this episode, we’re slowing things down and asking some important questions, one of which is:


    Are the decisions you’re making truly yours—or are they shaped by what others expect from you?


    Using the metaphor of a train quietly switching tracks, we explore how easy it is to unconsciously drift away from our authentic self—and how to gently course-correct when we realize it.


    You’ll walk away with 5 reflective questions to help you:

    - Recognize when you’re out of alignment
    - Reconnect with your truth beneath the noise
    - Shift from obligation to intention
    - Support yourself as you begin to live more honestly


    I also share a personal story about how people-pleasing led me off-track for years—and what it took to finally flip the switch back toward a more regulated, meaningful life.


    Your truth isn’t gone. It’s just waiting for you to remember.

    Let’s walk it back—together.


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    23 min
  • #037: Finally Turn Down the Volume on Anxiety

    Anxiety doesn’t just disappear after we become aware of it. Even when we know it’s there, it can still weigh us down, keeping us stuck in old patterns. But what if we could start reprogramming our minds and bodies—one small shift at a time?


    In this episode, we explore a simple yet powerful hack to loosen anxiety’s grip and lower its baseline impact on our daily lives. I’ll share a personal story about how my own anxiety used to hold me back and the exact steps I took to shift from reinforcement to reprogramming.


    Step into the version of yourself that isn’t ruled by old fears—the real you is waiting.


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    17 min
  • #036: The Pursuit of Self: Unlocking the Purest Love

    In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most crucial aspects of awakening: the pursuit of self. Whether you're in a relationship, seeking one, or healing from past patterns, understanding and honoring who you truly are is key to cultivating love that’s conscious, aligned, and sustainable.


    We explore how awakening can spark a desire to flourish in connection, but why it’s essential to first turn inward and understand ourselves before we can fully show up for others. By doing the inner work, we can stop repeating old patterns, stop sacrificing presence in our relationships, and begin building a life of conscious choice and truth.


    Join me as we explore some real-life examples, share actionable steps to hopefully spark inspiration for your journey of self-discovery, and discuss how to navigate healing in a few different relationship scenarios.


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    32 min
  • #035: This Isn't That: Finding Calm Amidst Our Triggers

    In this episode, we dive into the complexities of emotional triggers and how they shape our reactions. We might think that awareness means we’ve removed our triggers, but the truth is, it’s not about eliminating them — it’s about learning to recognize and navigate them from a place of understanding.


    We explore how triggers — whether from finances, confrontation, emotional intimacy, or workplace dynamics — are rooted in survival instincts developed during our early years. But as adults, we now have new tools and awareness to face these triggers differently.


    Join me as I share practical tips on how to shift from reacting to responding, and how to remind ourselves that "This isn’t that.” These strategies will help to put situations into perspective and create space for emotional authenticity, ultimately leading to a more conscious and empowered life.


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    23 min
  • #034: Reclaim Your Voice: Redeveloping Your Point of View

    In today’s episode, we dive into the journey of rediscovering and reclaiming your unique perspective. For many of us, trauma and survival mode can create an unconscious disconnect from ourselves, leading to feelings of overwhelm, low self-esteem, anxiety, burnout, or even depression. One of the key aspects that often gets lost in this process is our point of view. Whether it's people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or simply neglecting our own needs, it’s easy to forget what we truly want or believe.


    Join me as we explore how to recognize a weakened point of view and as we walk through some steps you can take to rebuild and trust your own voice again. Through practical tips and personal stories, you’ll learn how to make decisions that align with your values, honor your gut feelings, and strengthen your confidence—one choice at a time.


    By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to walk away with a simple framework that will allow you to redevelop your perspective, stop second-guessing yourself, and start living authentically. YOUR. VOICE. MATTERS.


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    29 min
  • #033: Reigniting Connection: Overcoming Emotional Avoidance & Strengthening Your Relationships

    In this episode, we dive deep into emotional avoidance and its impact on relationships. Pulling away emotionally or distancing oneself from meaningful connections—whether it’s something you’ve experienced yourself or something you’ve noticed in a partner—this episode is for you.


    Emotional avoidance often stems from childhood traumas such as neglect, abuse, rejection, or inconsistent caregiving. Though the patterns may be unintentional, they can deeply affect not only ourselves but also those around us, sometimes causing significant pain. We’ll explore some signs of avoidant attachment, such as discomfort with emotional closeness, difficulty trusting others, and the tendency to resolve conflict alone.


    We discuss how we can begin to acknowledge our role, accept our circumstances, and commit to long-term change. By doing so, we not only improve our own lives but also nurture deeper, more meaningful connections with others.


    Whether you’re struggling with emotional avoidance yourself or experiencing it in a partner, this episode offers practical steps toward healing and building trust—both in yourself and in your relationships. Tune in to learn how you can take responsibility, embrace growth, and create the deep emotional connections you truly desire.


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    Article Mentioned: The Attachment Project


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    34 min
  • #032: Out of Trauma, Into Truth: Rediscovering Self After Unconscious Living

    In today’s episode, we’re diving into something deeply personal: rediscovering who you truly are after lifting the veil on past trauma or unconscious living. We all have experiences that shape us, but many of us are unknowingly guided by old patterns and past wounds. When that veil is finally lifted, it’s incredibly freeing... but it can also feel like you’re learning to live all over again.


    You might find yourself reevaluating everything: your likes and dislikes, your values, your boundaries. It can feel overwhelming trying to figure all of this out while navigating everyday life. So today, we walk through some gentle reminders to help you along the way as you navigate this process of self-rediscovery.


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    30 min
  • #031: Good Grief: The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Process Pain

    In this episode we explore the emotional depth of grief and why it's essential to fully allow ourselves to feel and process it. We discuss how avoiding grief or suppressing difficult emotions can keep us stuck in patterns that prevent us from moving forward.


    While grief is indeed painful and challenging, the goal is to process grief so that it no longer holds us back from living consciously and authentically. When we embrace grief and face it head-on, we don’t erase it, but we build the emotional strength and understanding to carry it in a way that allows us to continue living a life centered around active choice.


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    16 min

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Ride Your Tide® has evolved into The Everything Experiment®, a podcast exploring life after autopilot. You can find the new show on all major platforms.