This one is for ALL of the mamas out there looking for a little more balance in their lives (fur babies included)!

Special guest, Stephanie Halley talks to us about work/life balance and what her day-to-day looks like as a Veterinarian, Master Fitness Instructor, wife and fur mom. How does one find time to practice medicine, perform surgery, connect w/ pet owners, create kick ass workouts AND still find time to rest and recover?! Stephanie manages to navigate the shit storms of life with grace and balance. We can all learn a lot from this conversation!

One thing she shares with us is the gift of being able to compartmentalize. She says, "find a way to focus on what you need do, handle it, ask yourself: is there anything you could have done differently? If not, then find peace with it and move on." Such great advice!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and during this interview we talk about the importance of self-care. Vet Medicine has a high rate of suicide and Stephanie bravely shares how to manage the heavy load of student loans, dealing with pet owners and removing emotion from her work. 

If you see Stephanie on social media, you might think: "oh, she's just one of those lucky people that's naturally fit. I could never look like her/do that/achieve those goals" but that's so far from the truth! Stephanie had to fight for everything she has, both with her health and career. She truly is the epitome of STRONG. You REALLY can do anything you put your mind to!

"Sometimes all it takes is 30 seconds of BRAVE to achieve our goals!" 

For both Stephanie and I, our fitness journey began with Billy Blanks!! (Mr. Blanks if you are out there- THANK YOU!:))

You can find Stephanie at:

To learn more about Strong Nation visit: https://strong.zumba.com/en-US/class

Animal Rescues mentioned:

** Shout Out to EkuBox.com - The PERFECT gift for Mother's Day or any special occasion.

If you want to witness the difference ONE person can make; meet Sarah Klein. Her remarkable COURAGE and story will astound you. 

Sarah Klein is an attorney, an advocate for victims of sexual abuse, and a former competitive gymnast. Sarah is also one of the first known victims of former Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Larry Nassar, and in July 2018, at the ESPYs, Sarah accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on behalf of herself and the hundreds of other survivors of Nassar’s sexual abuse. Prior recipients of the Ashe award include Nelson Mandela, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Robin Roberts.

Today, Sarah is a widely respected advocate for legal, cultural, and political change.

Her op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, “I lobbied to change the law after I was abused by Larry Nassar,” caught the attention of Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, and she has worked in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California and elsewhere for legal reform that will bring survivors healing and justice. Sarah believes that the time has come for the law to impose upon abusers and their enablers, both institutions and individuals, the legal consequences they deserve.

Sarah is an alumna of Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Global Entrepreneurship program. She sits on the Board of Directors of CHILD USAdvocacy, an organization committed to protecting children’s civil liberties and keeping children safe from abuse. She also sits on the Board of the Montgomery County Advocacy Project (MCAP), preventing child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy, and education.

Follow Sarah on Instagram at @SarahGKlein or on Twitter @SG_Klein

**Trigger Warning: Explicit language and sensitive topics re: sexual abuse. 

You guys... it's already been 6 months since Sunny Side Up launched! What?!?! So crazy. And so fun. My bucket is filled. As a special thank you and tribute to all of my guests, here is a compilation of the last 6 months since we hit the air waves. Aaaaand I also happened to find secret recordings that my KIDS did and they are sooooo funny! It this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. 

If one of these guest snippets peaks your interest, please go back and find the full episode and listen/like/subscribe/share. It is truly the greatest compliment to share the love. Thank you!

Have an amazing weekend and week ahead. 

Sunshine, love and light!

<3 Ali

February 2020 I spoke at an event called Speak Story Telling. This is the LIVE recording. It doesn't get anymore transparent, raw or real than this interview. My heart is wide open, sharing all of me. I hope that my story helps someone out there. 

"Sometimes we have to stop in order to feel. Pause. Reflect. Let the waves crash over us. Find our breath in the undertow. It’s essential for growth. And in a world that’s filled with Pinterest and perfect Instagram accounts, we need to remind one another what’s real. We need to be okay with sharing the grimy, crappy parts of life and allow others to be there for us. It’s impossible to connect with others if we can’t connect with our whole selves."

Visit AliMarieLong.com to book a fitness/yoga class, apply to be on Sunny Side Up Podcast or to connect. Collab and Speaking Opportunities also available- [email protected] 

LIVE Video Recording of Speak Storytelling HERE on YouTube.

#purpose #grit #mentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #writing #healing #health 

A heart attack almost stole the life they were building, but by the grace of God, Susie and Howard Dubin got 52 years together. This is their journey of life and love, told by Howard.

Susie passed on August 26, 2020 after living with a heart that only functioned at 17% for two decades! Considering her physical heart was delicate and weak, her spirit was larger than life and lit up every room she walked into.

After Susie's diagnosis, the Dubin's dedicated their lives to the American Heart Association, fundraising and donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to cardiovascular research.

Howard was the ultimate caretaker, on the front line every single day, driving his beloved soulmate to doctors appointments, making her feel fully seen and loved. THIS is what makes a marriage last for 50 years; unconditional love that shines bright in the darkest of places.

This interview will take your breath away.

Donate to Susie & Howard's Heart Walk team HERE

For more info on Ali Long visit: AliMarieLong.com 

I promise this chat w/ Shannon Murphy will bring a giant smile to your face (especially if you are a child of the 80's)! 

We talk about everything from motherhood, owning our mistakes and messes, and she shares a truth bomb: "children are our greatest teachers." Can I get an Amen for that?!

We totally geek out over quotes, boy bands, boom boxes and celebs. (i.e. Hanson, The Fray, New Kids on the Block, Terence Trent D'Arby, Huey Lewis and the News (we might actually both SING also ;-D).

Shannon tells us about her daily rituals of collecting joyful moments and reminds us that: "there's always light in the darkness; you just have to shift your perspective to find it."

We chat about yoga, fitness, guided meditation, favorite books, authors, expectations, attachment, coparenting and the importance of friendship! It's so so good! Grab a cup of cacao, find a cozy spot or go for your favorite drive and enjoy. xo

@alimarielong

@cupcakeshannon

@mojointhemorning

@yogawithadriene

@peloton

@mb.mannino 

@heartmathmeditation

@glennondoyle

@lysaterkeurst

@yunpueblo

This conversation w/ Rachel True is like a snowball that builds and builds and just gets better over time. It's a MUST LISTEN from beginning to end.

If you've ever struggled with sexuality, loss, trauma, grief or fought your way through the darkness, this interview is for you. Rachel is a Shamanic Practitioner, Divine Feminine Guide and Mentor, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Life Coach and Disabilities Advocate. She is in service to love and to the sacred and helping others has been her life long passion and dharma.

In the first half of the interview she shares her journey of losing a best friend, how it impacted her life and propelled her into a spiritual journey of healing.

In the second half of the interview we talk about yoni eggs, vaginas, feminine power and birthing the unseen into the seen. Get out of your comfort zone and listen--- it's so worth it!

You can learn more about Womxn and all services offered by Rachel and her husband, Justin True, at https://thealchemyhome.com/.

Instagram: @truewomxn

To learn more about Ali Long visit: AliMarieLong.com or on Instagram at @AliMarieLong