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Harvesting Her WayUnsensoring Your IntuitionIn episode 76 of 'Harvesting Her Way', I, your host Dawn Marie, discuss the theme of embracing one's intuition & shedding societal ‘shoulds’. Societal pressures often make us do things we 'should' do, rather than the things that we 'could' do and want to do. Referencing the book 'Find Your F*ck Yeah', by Alexis Rockley, I emphasize the importance of intrinsically driven motivations and re-evaluating responsibilities that may be causing unnecessary stress.
Also covered are the different expectations and tasks we take on: roles as mothers and wives. There is so much importance in delegating tasks, identifying internal vs e...
2023-12-2620 min
Do You Ever Feel Like?The Weird One in the meeting with Alexis RockleyIntroducing our first guest back from Summer break, Alexis Rockley!Alexis chats about her practice, the personal growth industrial complex, capitalism and self care, and how to stay true to yourself and your purpose inside of a world that makes that hard. We chat: practicing unmasking - who gets to show up authentically in a space? reimagining a new world for all idea seeds - art and creativity for change branding ourselves on the internet OTHER FUN TIDBITS: SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE WORST! BUTTERFLIES! SCIENCE! BEING CRINGE-Y!--Alexis Rockl...
2023-09-271h 15
Scenic Route through Midlife— Mindset, Society & Mental HealthBalancing Business & Chronic Illness: Jeanne Carlier's Inspiring Story of ResilienceToday, we are privileged to chat with Jeanne Carlier, the founder and chief designer at Spark & Bloom Studio. Jeanne has had an incredible journey throughout her career, and she shares with us how her experiences have shaped her into the woman she is today. We delve into the topic of working with chronic illnesses and the misconceptions surrounding them, shedding light on how Jeanne has managed to navigate the challenges of running a business while dealing with a chronic illness.As a successful business owner, Jeanne has learned valuable lessons about operating as a business owner and...
2023-03-2852 min
Medium WellHow to be an anti-capitalist rich bitchOf course this title is a little tongue-in-cheek, but the question remains: how do we be anti-capitalist and also thrive within the capitalist structure we exist under? I don’t have the answer, but in this episode, I break down how I am thinking about this question which I am asking and you might be too. In this episode, I discuss: Questions I am asking myself as I explore existing as an anti-capitalist in my daily life Considering your “enough” point Rethinking your pricing if you’re an entrepreneur Explorin...
2021-10-1115 min
The Emily Osmond ShowLacking motivation right now? You are not alone!Are you feeling tired, sluggish and unmotivated? Are you experiencing isolation brain fog and struggling to concentrate on anything right now?
Lockdowns have a significant effect on our mental health. Here in Melbourne, we’re going into our 6th lockdown and sometimes it can feel as if it’s never-ending.
I wanted to share with you some articles that I read about the impact that lockdowns have on our motivation, which may help to explain why you’re feeling the way you are. If your energy levels are low and you’re finding...
2021-08-1210 minMedium Well78: 2021 Update: I launched a new business! + My journey back to social justice workWell hi! It’s been a while. Today I am sharing about my journey towards determining that I was out of alignment with my deep values and passion in social justice work, and my journey back, including launching a new business! If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a bit, you know I started it to figure out what I wanted to do after closing my ethical fashion business, and I am so excited to share my new business, one that feels so right for my interest, passions, and the community I seek to build and be a pa...
2021-06-2330 min
Making Good: Small Business Marketing PodcastHow to Use Instagram to Grow Your Business (and Do Good!) with Chris Emmer of Sweaty Wisdom | 5Social media strategist Chris Emmer of Sweaty Wisdom is my guest on the podcast today, and boy is this a good one. Chris has such a refreshing take on social media and how we can use it to grow our business and make an impact in a way that feels true and good to us. In this episode, we talk about: Growing your audience with social media What metrics to pay attention to How to get to know your ideal customer (and why!) Creating content for Instagram and 4 different types Chris recommends Social media, mental...
2020-05-261h 01
It's Fun! with Maceo & PunoAlexis Rockley — "Optimism according to Science"Ever read a self-help book and wonder: what the f*ck do I do now? Alexis Rockley https://www.alexisrockley.com/ decided to cut the bullshit and provide actionable advice in her new book, "Find Your F*ck Yeah." Puno and Maceo sit down with Rockley to explain why words like "joy" and "passion" are so heavy for creatives, and why forging a path to self-actualization requires not doing that sh*t alone! As a bonus, Puno shares her experience with stand-up classes, and the whole crew tries to figure out their ideal fun-to-work ratio.
2020-04-2829 min
Call Me When You Get This23. Gut Health & Mental Health w/ Integrative Nutritionist, MS, CS, RD, Miriam JacobsonOoooo, very-special-episode-alert!
Today’s guest expert human is Miriam Jacobson (She/Her), an integrative nutritionist who uses functional medicine to help people resolve underlying reasons for their 'mystery symptoms' like indigestion, bloating, bowel abnormalities, fatigue, low energy levels and irritability.
[Don’t know what “integrative nutritionist” or “functional medicine” mean? Don’t worry, neither did I…we cover it in this episode!]
She's smart, dedicated (aka 2 degrees! 3 certifications!) and easy to talk to (has a v. California millennial sound) and SO helpful.
Across a mildly-decent-internet connection, we cover: why gut health affects our mental...
2020-03-281h 13
Call Me When You Get This22. Your fav psychology nerd FOUND SOMETHING 4 U!Are you mildly stressed? On Quarantine Lite™️? Tired of people giving you advice on social media? ME TOO!
I did some nerd-digging and found 30+ scientific studies with ONE, EASY mental health strategy that, drumroll plz...
Improved study subject's:
happiness.
life satisfaction.
mood.
ability to sleep.
interest in exercise.
well-being.
AND reduced symptoms of anxiety + depression?!
Oh and it’s FREE, and anyone of any ability can do it.
Also—I do a very weird thing in a car.
Listen to find out what both (the science thing and the weird thing) are. 👋
2020-03-2117 minCall Me When You Get This21. Having a lowkey existential crisis? Here's why & what to do about it.Is mercury in gatorade? Why did I seriously consider learning that viral (omg pun inception) coronavirus dance on TikTok? Why am I so irritable? Why am I reevaluating every single one of my life choices right now?
It’s not you, it’s your brain on stress—and a very special kind of socially-triggered stress.
In this 15 min voicemail, I breakdown the science behind:
>> Why you’re suddenly itching for change, irritated, and questioning all your life / career choices
>> What’s happening in your brain and how it’s tied to the 24/7 neg...
2020-03-1119 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 75: "Purpose" but Without the Eye-RollingAlexis Rockley, author of Find Your F*ckyeah, sat down with me this week to talk about how you can help your teen find their groove, their vibe, their f*ckyeah--the things that gets them popping out of bed in the morning, ready to take on the world. It’s sort of like “purpose” but will cause a lot less eyerolls…Full show notesI’m sure you remember going to high school, but do you remember how it felt? The crushing pressure to define yourself, the need to fit in with your classmates, and the stress...
2020-03-0829 min
The Corporate DropoutGet Out of Your Own Way and Find Your F*ckyeahDo you roll your eyes when you see another self-help book being promoted all over Instagram? Then you’ll love today’s guest. Alexis Rockley is author of Find Your F*ckyeah: Stop Censoring Who You Are and Discover What You Really Want, host of the voicemail-style podcast Call Me When You Get This, speaker and career coach. Alexis spent 11 years in the corporate world managing $55+ million dollars in annual business - but at the top of her game, she burned out. Sifting through self-help books and Google (like any Millennial would), Alexis found her mission: to disru...
2020-01-0843 minCall Me When You Get This20. Don't make the mistake of setting goals in THIS mental state (PLUS: 3 steps to bouncing back from a creative block + sh*tty mood)Woooah boy, did I have a Britney-circa-2007 kind of meltdown this week! When my mild creative block became a dark + twisty mood and then spiraled into intense self-loathing, I did a few things right to get out of that mess—and a few things wrong, too.
And now? I'm going to save you from making those mistakes...and the depths of the self-loathing pit.
In this episode, I walk you through 3 easy steps to bouncing back from creative block, PLUS breakdown why we should NEVER try to set goals in one particular set of circumstances and...
2019-12-0526 minCall Me When You Get This19. Nothing to sell—just an "I love you"Not sure when you'll get this, but...it's a holiday week in the U.S. and we're about to be bombarded with marketing emails, gimmicky commercials, and pitch-heavy people telling us time is running out to buy, buy, buy.
I have none of that to say.
No Black Friday deals, no ticking clock promos, no special discounts, no sales pitch: just a love note.
If you have 2:42 seconds to spare and could use some sunshine in your earholes, this voicemail is for you.
TL;DR: I F***ING LOVE YOU AND DON...
2019-11-2702 minCall Me When You Get This18. Feeling Stuck? Change the subject for your brain.Hi! Two things:
1) You know what Tuesday needs? A pep talk. Mondays are rough, sure—but we've psyched ourselves up for it. Tuesdays, however, sneak right up and smack you in the face with their Tuesday-ness. Everyone could use a Tuesday pick-me-up, and since I can't come to your place of work and bring you an actual coffee, I figured I could leave you a quick voicemail instead. So if you aren't subscribed, jump on it—cuz I know you could use the sunshine in your ear-holes, and especially on Tuesdays.
2) You know what your brain...
2019-11-1907 min
Call Me When You Get This17. Hi, So. . .You're a Plant (Vitamin D)I'm back with more on that whole "your brain is a body" thing—and this time I'm calling you from a folding chair perched in the sliver of sunlight behind my building. Today's important takeaway? Your physical health affects your mental health—and you need Vitamin D to be healthy.
In this quick (15 min) episode, we cover why Vitamin D is NOT a late night infomercial sketchy supplement, why you're probably deficient in it and why every cell in your body needs it, how to "get that D" (I've been waiting years to say use that as a pun...
2019-10-2916 min
Call Me When You Get This16. Drink Some Water, You Beautiful + Capable but Dehydrated B*tchSure, we're getting better at talking about our mental health with each other, especially on social media—but this new, constant focus on "how do I feel?" makes it easy to forget that the Brain we rely on to make our choices, plan our days and create our moods *is* a Body.
On today's twice-recorded voicemail (long story) we discuss why your weird mood likely isn't about poor life choices (honestly, stop being so hard on yourself!) but it *might* mean you're dehydrated.
YEP—did you know that even mild dehydration can mess with your mental...
2019-10-1515 minCall Me When You Get This15. We're Back! (Also, you have more than one brain and they rarely agree.)Oh haaaaaayyyyyyyyyy, we're back! ("Wait, you went somewhere?") Yep. Apple Podcasts accidentally banned CMWYGT for 2+ months because their system thought we didn't warn anyone that I occasionally curse like a sailor, even though we did. Thanks to some dedicated customer service reps at Apple and Anchor and a lot of expletive tags, we're back!
During the past few months where I metaphorically I lost your number:
My hardcover and audiobook (Find Your F*ckyeah) officially launched! Thanks Chronicle Prism, ILY. You can learn bout it + order it HERE.
I went on a CA book tour! Laguna Bea...
2019-10-0222 minCall Me When You Get This14. How to Deal with Overwhelm [listener question!]Oh hey there. Pre-coffee Alexis here, inserting herself into your life and voice-mailbox to talk in a gravely voice about overwhelm—thanks to a brilliant listener question from @toandfrofam.
When we're making moves in our lives and work, learning new stuff, taking risks—how do we keep from getting overwhelmed or paralyzed from all the new information? I had a hunch science would be able to help us answer this, and boy did science come through for us! In this episode I break down the three kinds of overwhelm that love to punch us in the guts durin...
2019-08-2620 min
Call Me When You Get This13. How to Reflect on Your Year (Without Having a Meltdown)Helloooo my love! (Is love too strong? That’s strong…) Hellooooo my platonic internet friend I send voicemails to! This week has got me reflecting: Partly because it’s the first week of July ( the beginning of the last half of the year), partly because Rihanna told me to, and partly because it’s my birthday week (WOOO!).
As both an ambitious and emotional person, I’ve learned there’s a right way and a wrong way to reflect on life—whether it’s your birthday, halfway through the year, New Years Eve, or Rihanna told you to. And by “right...
2019-07-1321 min
Call Me When You Get This12. NBD, Just a Big Announcement.Oh, helllllo there. Just popping in to share an exciting announcement...while also slurping coffee and rustling the covers of my bed. (What!? All big announcements should be made from the comfort of one's bed.)
Are you ready?
YOU can actually call ME now! That's right: the Call Me When You Get This hotline is open for business. Just Call: 510) 394 - 2104.
Say hey, crack a joke, share feedback, shower the podcast with compliments, or my favorite option—ask me a question. Y'all know how much I love nerding out on research, so if you'v...
2019-06-2603 min
Call Me When You Get This11. Don't let your inspiration go sour. (Here's how.)OOOOOooooo she’s back, she’s alive, she’s here! And she’s (okay let’s change grammatical tense here: I’m) doing a lap around my neighborhood with newfound coffee, no longer sick in bed. But that’s off topic.
You know that feeling when you’re totally inspired by something (like a friend, someone on social media, an idea, anything really) and because of this thing or person, you’re filled with motivation and energy to change your life? But then, suddenly, that inspiration turns on you—and instead of feeling motivated and inspired, you now feel like garbage...
2019-06-0614 min
Call Me When You Get This10. How to build confidence, even if you have low self-esteem (who doesn't!?)I’m about to release my book, Find Your F yeah: Stop Censoring Who You Are and Discover What You Really Want (via Chronicle Books, in September 2019!)—so naturally, I’ve been having a crisis of confidence, because, you know, sharing art is always terrifying.
So, today’s voicemail is as much for me as it is for you—because I’ve learned some stuff about confidence you just CAN’T UNSEE, stuff that will change your life. In this episode we talk about the difference between confidence and self-esteem, according to science (it turns out you only need to wo...
2019-04-1714 min
Call Me When You Get This9. You're not lazy, your brain is glitching. (How to avoid the scam of multitasking and still get things done.)Hi hello hey there hiiiiii! Today I'm calling to clarify (1) no, you're not lazy, (2) no, you're not bad at your job, and (3) your brain is glitching, because—drumroll please—it turns out "multitasking" is a scam.
In this voicemail, I breakdown the science behind why multitasking is actually "switch-tasking"—and what that's doing to your ability to focus + get anything done. (Hint: very bad things. Your brain needs a hug.) I also explain why your attention span is your only limited inner resource—and give practical tips for how to stay productive without giving into to the billions...
2019-04-0300 min
Call Me When You Get This8. "Mindfulness" for people already rolling their eyes.Hello! How the hell are ya? (hahaha! I’ve never said that in my life.) Today’s voicemail about mindfulness is for everyone rolling their eyes - because I don’t blame you. Meditation / mindfulness is uber trendy; it’s basically the “kale” of modern spirituality.
And there’s plenty of misinformation out there about mindfulness: is it a spiritual practice, or isn’t it? Are there any studies proving its effects on the body? Do you actually have to clear your mind to get the benefits? Or give up WiFi and move to a cave in the Adirondacks t...
2019-03-1510 min
Call Me When You Get This7. You are not an imposter, you are for real.Hello!!! Today I’m calling from my kitchen, where I’m chopping onions, prepping lunch, jamming to Solange’s new album (it’s so good) and thinking about… Imposter syndrome (something I’ve been personally dealing with this week).
Imposter syndrome is described as doubting your accomplishments and carrying a persistent fear that you’ll be exposed as a fraud; a feeling that you don’t belong. Today we’ll talk about weird ways imposter syndrome manifests itself (creative blocks, procrastination, self sabotage, perfectionism, workaholism, you name it) and most importantly, (5) easy ways to cancel that fraud feeling when it str...
2019-03-0512 min
Call Me When You Get This6. Stop trying to be productive all the time.Oh my gawd oh my gawdohmygawd hi!!! How does time work? Please explain. Somehow it’s been a month since I called, and for good reason—lots of new stuff happening in my professional life. But today I’m calling to talk about our societal obsession with “productivity,” why we need to knock it off—and at one point I compare you to a kind of fruit ( I swear the metaphor works, just listen in).
If you find yourself struggling with pressure to “produce” constantly, drop me a comment, DM, or email—I’m curious to know how you deal with it...
2019-02-2408 min
Call Me When You Get This5. Let's talk about privilege (and not freak out).Hi!!! How are you?? Today I’m calling to talk about something that makes me (and literally everyone) very uncomfortable: Privilege.
With new conversations about race, gender, sexual preference, ethnicity, faith, and poverty, etc. happening online and IRL, acknowledging privilege is making a lot of people…defensive. As if we need to prove how difficult our lives have been or how hard we’ve worked in order to be valued + heard. Here’s the thing…it’s a total waste of our time and energy.
In this episode I breakdown my definition of privilege (it has to do with...
2019-01-1709 min
Call Me When You Get This4. You're Right; you're not ready. Start anyway.Helloooo! Today I’m calling to tell you what I wish future Me could have time traveled to tell Past me: “You’re absolutely right, you’re not ready. Start anyway.” In this quick episode I explain
why you’re sure you’re not ready to try the thing you want to try,
how to overcome your lizard brain from paralyzing you with fear, and
a new approach to failure: think like a scientist.
Oh, and I came up with a killer bumper sticker idea: “Today’s ceiling is tomorrow’s floor.” TM, Copyright, blah blah blah, LMK if you need a logo tee...
2019-01-1009 min
Call Me When You Get This3. How to deal with borrredommm.Hey Babes! ...Weird, I've never called you babes before. Anyhow, today I'm calling to talk about boredom, apathy, and choice paralysis—and how to eliminate it right-quick (using science, of course). Whether you feel temporarily "stuck" in uninteresting circumstances or you're utterly bored of your life and work (an overwhelming feeling), there are two easy ways to get rid of boredom when it strikes.
P.S. Truck City, U.S.A. (It'll make sense after you hear the episode, I swear.)
For a deep dive into the hard science of happiness (translated for humans, of cou...
2018-12-2709 min
Call Me When You Get This2. "Gratitude" for people already rolling their eyes.Hey. Hello, Hi. Helloooo. I'm calling you on December 23rd, deep into the holiday season of 2018. The holidays can be great, but they can also be weird and difficult for some of us.
In this episode, I talk about the secret antidote to holiday depression, anxiety, and loneliness known as "gratitude"—and what I've learned about gratitude that keeps me from rolling my eyes the way I used to. I mention some scientific studies, tips + tricks on how to "count your blessings" if that phrase makes you cringe, and—BONUS—you get to hear my heavy breathing and the...
2018-12-2309 min
Call Me When You Get This1. Welcome to Call Me When You Get This!Welcome to the first ever episode of my new podcast, Call Me When You Get This!
Think of Call Me When You Get This as a daily voicemail pep talk from your new best friend–who knows she calls you WAY too often to ever expect you to call her back.
Why a voicemail? Because sometimes you need be reminded that you don’t suck. That the world is not a raging dumpster fire, 100% of the time. That someone out there loves you. And none of your friends are really doing that, are they? So, I wi...
2018-12-1407 min