Sometimes life lessons come to us in bite size ways. They might be little lessons, but they can have a big impact! I haven't had much time lately to interview guests so I started recording little lessons on my phone to stay connected on Sunny Side Up. :) Just bite size, five minute or so rays of sunshine to get us through our day. The world is filled with a lot of crappy news; let's listen to be inspired instead. 

If you have a little life lesson you want to share on Sunny Side Up please record it w/ voice memo on your phone and email it to [email protected]. I will share your stories and it can be our own little story telling corner of the world. Thanks!

And DON'T WORRY! Full episodes are coming your way. I just need to carve out time to record. So many amazing guests in the hopper. Thanks for SUBSCRIBING on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever podcasts play. 

A warm Sunny Side Up welcome to Montana native, Robin Gardner, co-founder of Dancing Spirit Ranch, a sacred 400-acre property near Glacier National Park. She's been to over 40 countries and this ranch remains her favorite place in the world!

Carly Goidisik, Retreat Planner Extraordinaire and Mompreneur, also joined the conversation (for a second time). She has planned seven Women's Retreats and shares the perks, benefits and "must visit" destinations.

Together we cover nature, connection and the gratifying experience of going on a retreat. This conversation reminds me of the familiar phrase: "If you build it, they will come..."

Dancing Spirit Ranch is special for so many reasons. It has over 20 sacred stone sites on property and they have hosted over 100 retreats. Robin calls these retreats: "laid back luxury" and I love that because it feels like the best of both worlds. During this interview you will learn so much more!

Robin shares, "Our guests always leave with their cups full."

"More and more people are looking specifically for Wellness Travel/Experiences, not just travel. That's what Dancing Spirit Ranch offers."

Join Us!!

Magical Montana Women's Retreat

Embrace the Chill

Feb 24- 28, 2022

EVERYTHING included- food, drinks, yoga, fitness, massage, snowshoeing, Glacier National Park, sound bath and more! This introspective get away will be life changing. Sign up at: https://www.alimarielong.com/retreats

Mentioned: Shauna Niequist, author of Present over Perfect

This 20 minute episode is all about ASKING FOR HELP w/ the little things (& BIG things) in life! I share my experiences, what's on my heart and tangible tools to navigate the shit storms of what comes up when we ask for help (anger, pride, exhaustion, resentment, blessings--- all of it!)

After I recorded this episode I created Asking for Help Tools on my Instagram page (@alimarielong). Look for the icon that says "Asking for Help is a Power Move." I can also email them to you... just reach out. [email protected]

One love. Now GO ASK FOR HELP!!!! 

Have you ever had a near death experience that gave you a big dose of perspective? You will appreciate this story!

Meet Heart Transplant Survivor, Advocate, Speaker, Wife, Daughter, Sister and a walking/breathing/living miracle, Kristy Sidlar. Her story is INCREDIBLE! Your jaw will be on the floor. It's such an important reminder to never take our health for granted.

In 1999 she was diagnosed with a rare heart condition and made it her mission to educate others about heart disease and raise funds for the American Heart Association. Finally in 2021 she got a new heart. 

Kristy is also a soon-to-be self-published author and she shares on Sunny Side Up what she calls the Six Dimensions of Wellness.

Mentioned in this episode: @AmericanHeartAssociation @HenryFordHealthSystem @TheDetroitWritingRoom @TheMoth @ToastMasters @SriLanka @Singapore

Local Yogi, Free Spirit, Founder of Barefoot and Free Festival, Beth James is a bright light on this week's episode of Sunny Side Up. She is a {former} vegan that loves bacon, a mom of 2 girls and shares with us how she stumbles through life, love, divorce and what it takes to host a festival and international retreats.

Barefoot & Free Yoga Festival is about COMMUNITY & NATURE! It's a "magical canvas of yoga, music, play, nature, community, food, dance, meditation, healing vendors & more for an unforgettable soul freeing time!"

Join us August 6 – 8, 2021 at Proud Lake State Park, Michigan.

Purchase your tickets HERE

The 2nd half of the interview gets juicy talking about taking a leap of faith, listening to your inner voice, acknowledging your truths and walking through shame to find you are not alone.