The Aligned Life Podcast

I've been a vegetarian for over 16 years and while I don't think that just being a vegetarian makes you healthier, it led me down a path of learning about the food industry, learning about ingredients and food labels, and being conscious about what I feed myself and my family.
It can be paradigm shifting to learn that just because something is in the grocery store doesn't mean it should be consumed and this is especially true when it comes to the "food" products that are marketed to children.
I believe that the best way to improve your health is to eat a whole food diet as much as you can. You will eat approximately 3 meals a day (plus some snacks in there for some) and exercise only once a day, or for some people it might be 3 times a week or less. But many people have an emotional connection to certain food products or they turn to food when they are stressed, overwhelmed, or even happy. This can be why it's the hardest thing to change for people.
Knowledge can be power, so start researching what those ingredients are in your packaged food and look at the nutritional label as well. All of it will help you be more informed and empowered in creating peak health. 

This week we are talking about the importance of personal growth work and what "working on yourself" actually looks like.
This episode was inspired by the quote from Neville Goddard: "To seek on the outside for that which you do not feel you are is to seek in vain, for we never find that which we want; we find only that which we are." and 
Personal growth work benefits you and it benefits everyone around you. It's a win-win situation.
When we are all working towards our highest selves and coming from "clean energy" we change the world.

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It's been a minute since my last episode! After a couple months off I felt inspired today to share a back to the basics episode on the 4 components of an Aligned Life.
I really do believe that each of us has a responsibility to be all that we can be and living an Aligned Life isn't just a nice concept but something that we each deserve to create for ourselves.
By doing the work to manage your mind, create peak health, build fulfilling relationships and be on purpose you literally make the world a better place to be because you are elevating your own frequency and showing others what's possible in the world.
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This week i'm sharing 6 ways you can create better mental health and have a rock solid mindset.
A few things I really want to emphasize are:
We are not meant to "feel good" all the time, because we don't! Life is both "positive" and "negative" and so nothing has gone wrong when we are experiencing negative emotions. And as you have probably heard me say on other episodes, the negative emotions are always guiding us to what we do want, so learn to listen to the message.
Another important point is that putting in "work" or "effort" is really what creates those fulfilling feelings. We are meant to create and accomplish things, not just consume content. So if you find yourself feeling low or unhappy, do something helpful for someone else, create something, finish a project, get outside, workout, eat something nourishing, connect in real life with someone close, or get some rest.
Check out the full episode for more tips and details on creating better mental health.
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Yesterday was my full marathon and on this episode I'm sharing the details of what went well for my training and on the run, and what didn't go well or what I would do differently for my next marathon.
If you are a runner or have a race coming up, I hope this episode will be helpful for you!
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The marathon I've been training for since January is finally here (on Sunday) and I've been sick for the last 11 days. On this weeks' episode I share about my mindset and dealing with the disappointment of missing runs and adjusting my schedule and goal time.
I also talk about making meaning of circumstances and learning lessons during those difficult times.
One of the last things I share is that everyone should run a marathon (if you feel called to!) because of how it changes you. Physically you will get into the best shape, and mentally you will become so strong and determined and it will completely change your self concept.

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I'm currently training for a marathon, which is on May 26th, and the process has me thinking about the importance of doing hard things and creating a big vision for yourself.
The point of having a big goal is about the person you become in the process of working towards it. Even if you don't accomplish the goal (this time), you will have become so much "bigger" and improved yourself so much more, than if you set a smaller, more "realistic" goal. 

You’ll learn so much about yourself by working hard and holding a big vision.

You show yourself respect by doing what you know you need to do, even if you don’t always feel like it (and many times, you won’t).

Lean into discomfort because that’s the only way to expand your comfort zone and bring in anything that’s outside your comfort zone.

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If you want to create a life that's aligned and fulfilling you need to be clear on your values and what matters to you.

In this weeks' episode we talk about:
-how to know what's in alignment for you
-valuing what you want to value
-learning why something matters to make it a value
-the Universe wants you to be fulfilled just as much as you want it for yourself
-the ruthlessness that is needed for creating an aligned life
-effort creates long lasting fulfillment
-and more

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I've talked about Confidence a few times on the podcast but this week I'm sharing a few new perspectives about it that you might not have heard before.
As I share in this weeks' episode, confidence is not something that's outside of you, it comes from inside you, from how you think about yourself.
I also share how we need to have awareness on why we say something or do something. Is it coming from confidence or low confidence? Saying or doing something with the intention to get people to think a certain way about you is clearly not confident. This requires a lot of self awareness but is powerful self growth work.
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This week I'm sharing the 5 things I see as the biggest "blocks" that hold women back from creating better health and wellness for themselves AND how to overcome them.

I truly believe we all want to be our best, feel our best, and do our best, but wanting something isn’t always enough.

Especially as a mom, it takes a certain mindset and time management to prioritize your health.

Listen to this weeks’ episode if it’s your goal to create better health for yourself this year.

Ps. If you want to take this work and apply it then join me inside my upcoming online group program, A Path to Wellness.
You’ll learn how to have a better relationship with food, your body and exercise as well as create a self care routine that is aligned and works for you in your phase of life.

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