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This Is Too Good Not To Share8. Is it okay to ask God for signs? (bonus episode)Hey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! In today's episode we're asking the question, are "God winks" the same as asking for a sign? As a Christian, is it okay to ask for signs from God? Alyssa looks to scripture for guidance on this debated topic. And as a heads up, we will be back to our regular Exodus study next week as we had some technical difficulties with the episode that was originally planned to go out - apologies for the inconvenience! Now, grab your Bi...2025-06-0114 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share7. God never normalized burnout & the Sabbatical YearHey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! Hot take: God doesn’t normalize burnout. If you’ve battled burnout, adrenal fatigue or general exhaustion, then today’s episode will be especially convicting AND encouraging as it has to do with Sabbath - the practice of radically resting, reflecting, and delighting in God i.e. not working! In today’s episode, Alyssa breaks down the commandment of “Sabbath” in context with abundance. We also learn about The Law of the Sabbatical Year. Grab your Bible if you can and let...2025-05-2540 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share6. Did God really call you to that battle and what's your "banner?"Hey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! You know how they say choose your battles, so is God in every battle? And did He really ask you to fight this one? In this week's episode, Alyssa is scripturally busting the myth that Jesus promised rainbows and butterflies. Our breakdown of Exodus chapter 17 will make that evident while also speaking the good news of what He ACTUALLY promised us in life's difficulties and how to navigate what's yours to fight or not. We also examine the role o...2025-05-1830 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share5. Tests, trust, and do you have a Manna Money Mindset?Hey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! In this week's episode, we continue to look at the ancient Israelites in Exodus as an example of humanity's struggle to trust God and how He does in fact test our faith. Do you struggle to trust that God will provide for your finances? Are you constantly doubting His plan? Alyssa shares what she calls the "manna mindset" and why this is an integral step before the Promise Land. Grab your Bible if you can and let's steep!2025-05-1131 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share4. This is taking forever & trusting God knows betterHey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! Ever wonder why it seems like God has you going the long way or something feels like it's taking foreverrrrr? In this week's episode, we're continuing our Bible Breakdown with ahas from Exodus 14 as Alyssa shows proof that God sometimes likes to take you on the long way (for good reason). Alyssa ties this into and breaks down the well known Psalm 46 "be still and know" and what it REALLY means. Grab your Bible if you can and let's...2025-05-0420 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share1. This Is Too Good Not To ShareEver sent a bestie a voice memo with the thought, "This is too good not to share!" In this intro episode, Alyssa shares the premise behind her new Jesus-based podcast show and how God confirmed not once, but TWICE in one day that this was the day she needed to record her first episode and STOP dragging her feet in fear!__________________________________If you feel called to financially support this ministry show, you can give here! PayPal alyssakuzins@gmail.comAlyssa’s Bible is the NLT translation and you can shop her "For the love of...2025-04-2617 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share2. Pick somebody else: beginning Exodus Bible breakdownHey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! In this week's episode, we're beginning our Bible Breakdown with ahas from Exodus chapters 3 and 4, as Alyssa talks about how her rare night at the clerb, had her praying to understand God's love and getting the SWEETEST God wink just 3 days later! Grab your Bible if you can and let's steep!"Then the Lord asked Moses, 'Who makes a person's mouth?...Is it not the Lord? Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and...2025-04-2626 minThis Is Too Good Not To Share3. Big G loves a soft heart, free will, and THE verse to pray over othersHey ya'll! Welcome back to another podcast Sunday with TITGNTS where we sip on Jesus Tea and serve God winks! In this week's episode, we're continuing our Bible Breakdown with ahas from Exodus chapters 4-11 as we discuss the 10 plagues and why God loves a soft heart. We also chat the hot topic of free will and Alyssa shares her favorite verse to pray over yourself or others when a softened heart is needed. Grab your Bible if you can and let's steep!"Then I sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth...2025-04-2630 min
Self Care Spotlight3. Meet Bestie Jodi: Sister Wound, Hot Girl Summer, Making Friends as an Adult & Platonic RomanceEnters bestie Jodi. In my first character introduction episode, you get to hear from bestie Jodi from Pittsburgh. She was the first bestie that I talked to in person about this guy named N after our next level first date. So we sat down together in our silk robes to talk all things sister wound, hot girl summer, making friends as an adult, being romanced by your friends and did she really think I should go on this date to begin with? Put on your robe and join us for this fun bff chat. SUBSTACK: Subscribe to th...2023-10-0454 min
Self Care SpotlightFull Spectrum Healing and Hindsight with Alyssa and Brad [Finale]For the season finale, I brought Brad onto the show to give you a life update, chat our biggest life perspective shifts, and talk about our healing journey as individuals and as a couple since his brain injury cycling accident. We talk about moving forward WITH the experience versus moving on FROM the experience. I ask Brad how it feels to have a second chance at life and how his perspective changed from feeling punished to feeling blessed. It's about time + consciousness, not just sitting around idly waiting for "time to heal all wound." Brad talks about his patience...2021-05-2549 min
Self Care SpotlightEmbracing Your Inner Artist, Imposter Syndrome, Joy and Self Love with Marcus AmakerEver thought about being a creative for a living or are in the midst of that path or are simply inspired by those whose presence oozes depth and art? Then you’re going to love this conversation! Marcus Amaker is the epitome of Artist as an award winning spoken word poet, graphic designer and musician and the Poet Laureate of Charleston.He addresses the stereotype of the “starving artist” narrative to overcome our fears around pursing our creativity for a living and gives 3 tips on imposter syndrome. He provides fascinating insight into the child versus adult mind based...2021-05-181h 17
Self Care SpotlightGirlhood to Womanhood and Owning Your Voice with Aija MayrockAija Mayrock was a young girl with a speech impediment who was bullied, even told to “kill herself,” but now she’s a 25 year old spoken word poet who has shared her words with over four million people. Aija is a humble soul who is sharing the experience of girlhood to womanhood and finding your voice with her latest book, Dear Girl. We talk about vulnerabilty breeding vulnerabilty, and about the power of not just having a voice, but using your voice. Writing became her outlet for safe expression when speaking up failed her, but as an adult, she’s taking...2021-05-111h 07
Self Care SpotlightSuffering, Sobriety and the Intelligence of Poetry with Jon Lupin, The Poetry BanditNaked, powerful poetry and prose on heartbreak, love and sobriety - that’s what Jon Lupin, better known as @ThePoetryBandit to his almost 200k followers on Instagram, is all about. The sweetly humorous, Jon, rekindled his love of the creative arts after his ex wife bought a type writer and he began sharing writing in the early days of IG poets. He self published his first book, My Sober Little Moon, in 2014, and shared that he wrote much of it while still battling alcoholism. He said it reminds him and others why those chose sobriety. Jon is also staunchly ho...2021-05-041h 13
Self Care SpotlightNavigating changes and expressing vulnerability with poetry featuring Cassie Wood“My mental health wouldn’t be where it is today without poetry.”At the age of 19, Cassie Wood aka cm.writer, is the youngest guest I’ve had on my show. A Canadian poetess who has already written 3 poetry compilations, Cassie is most definitely going places! In this episode, we strongly focus on the ability of poetry to aid in our mental health and navigate the inevitable changes of life. Cassie shares her struggles as a teen with an old soul these days and how we have to have patience in the blossoming. We also discuss the Gen Z approach...2021-04-271h 01
Self Care SpotlightLust, motherhood and relating sensually with Sasha Nudel“Words turn you on.” I couldn’t agree more with Ukrainian poetess, Sasha Nudel, author of A Mouth Full of Lust, who emigrated to the US when she was 16. Sasha describes how, although, she never planned on becoming a mother, how motherhood awakened her to her sensuality and sexuality. She not only gave birth to a child, but finally to her creative passions and lust for life. She challenges the narrative and reminds us that motherhood does not equal martyrdom. Sasha also describes how this indescribable love helped her relate to others, not just lovers, sensually. We expand the arch o...2021-04-2042 min
Self Care SpotlightBONUS! A Summer of Love + Patreon with Alyssa and BradIn this special episode, join Alyssa as she introduces her husband and new Co-host, Brad, as they unveil their new spin-off show, A Self Care Summer of Love, as a part of Alyssa's first ever Patreon membership for the Self Care Spotlight podcast! So what are the perks of this membership, how exactly is Brad going to be involved, what juiciness are they going to talk about, and why did he push Alyssa to do this membership (even though she resisted it). + Alyssa will explain her vision for the very first group episode live reflection chat that gets YOU...2020-05-2449 min
Self Care SpotlightAdult Friendships, Loneliness and Communication Like a Grown Up with Jillian RichardsonFor the final installment of Season 5’s theme, relationships as self care, we’re talking adult friendships with The Joy List founder and author of Unlonely Planet, Jillian Richardson. During a global pandemic where seeing your friends isn’t an option, this conversation felt ironic and yet timely. Jillian told Alyssa she doesn’t really see herself as a friendship expert, but more like a communication expert, but isn’t that what we’re really talking about with mature friendships? From how friendship is like dating to how to communicate hurt feelings, Jillian provides beautiful, tangible communication techniques and wisdom. Beca...2020-05-051h 20
Self Care SpotlightFemale Sexuality and Embodiment as Medicine in the Time of Corona with Andrea NicholasTo some, embodiment, pleasure and sexuality might seem like frivolous topics during the global pandemic of Corona virus, but Alyssa and guest, Andrea, sacred sexuality and feminine embodiment coach, wholly disagree and share why. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of a devoted self-pleasure practice (and how it evolves), tuning into when you’re ready to be entered (by yourself or another) and how to let your partner know, de-armouring the cervix, crystal wands and yoni eggs, and the voice-yoni connection. If any of this sounds new or even scary, rest assured that Andrea and I break it d...2020-04-071h 22
Self Care SpotlightSecret Free Love, Marriage & Evolution with Laurie GerberIf I said the secret free diet, I wouldn’t be talking about food; I would be talking about a secret free love partnership. Season 5 is all about relationships as self care, so what about the ultimate committed relationship? Marriage. February’s guest is Ted Talk speaker and NYC’s top marriage + relationship coach, Laurie Gerber. I asked questions like, why are less young people getting married? How has marriage changed? Where does she see it going? Are people inherently good? Why do we lie? And how do you have the hard conversations, especially when they’re deal breakers? We have...2020-02-041h 12
Self Care SpotlightValidating Your Inner Child & Going to Therapy with Alyssa MancaoSeason 5 is all about relationships as self care. The intention? To strengthen and understand our most important relationships, starting with you and your inner child. Because self care might have the word “self” in there, but we all know that how we interact with others, has everything to do with our own self worth, joy and what we bring with us from our childhoods. Whether you had a wonderful or not so wonderful upbringing, our childhoods shape our lives deeply and we all have hurts. Alyssa Mancao, a psychotherapist with a specialty in EMDR and the inner child, sat down...2020-01-0754 min
Self Care SpotlightWounded to Radiant: A Femme Healing Journey with Jennifer WattSEASON 4 FINALE-- Wrapping up a season of inner healing, for the first time ever, Alyssa brought on a friend. Not an expert, an author or a coach, Jennifer Watt is simply a real woman doing the work. If Alyssa could pinpoint one person in her life who has done the work to heal trauma and personal wounds, it would be her dear friend and retreat assistant, Jen. Having been in therapy since she was 18, Jen, now 33, felt honored to share her healing journey and openly shares about foster care, finding out she was adopted, being raped, body image, mother...2019-12-031h 19
Self Care SpotlightWTF is Softening?Soft. Soften. Softening. You hear your yoga teacher use this language, and when you start talking about Feminine energetic qualities, you will undoubtedly start hearing about it too. But what is it? How do we get there in a hyper masculine culture that makes our soft edges feel rigid? And what about the notion of being soft AND fierce? Admittedly, it can feel quite esoteric, and after a client jokingly said to her, "Wtf is soft?" Alyssa realized that so many of us are struggling with this concept of soft that feels unreachable and unsustainable. Alyssa breaks down her...2019-11-051h 09
Self Care SpotlightThe Power of Vital Force Energy with Rajshree PatelWhat is it about some people that makes them feel magnetic? Why do some people comes across as so alive, while others are struggling to get by and constantly exhausted? According to meditation and mind expert, Rajshree Patel, it’s about Vital Force, i.e. life force energy. This book has changed the game for me; it has impacted how I go about my self care practices and how I teach. It all comes down to Energy Intelligence. We’ll talk about Rajshree’s former life as an LA prosecutor to how she is now one of the founding teache...2019-10-011h 33
Self Care SpotlightSomatic Experiencing and Healing Trauma with Reita JohnstonWelcome to the Fall 2019 season! This season, we're focusing on healing, and we begin with trauma. That might seem like a heavy topic for starting a season, but just like the leaves, fall is a season to let go. We face the dark to go towards the light. And speaking of trauma, we have all experienced it. Trauma is defined by something feeling unexpected, unprepared, and felt out of your control. But despite the fact that many of us deal with trauma and live in chronic low level stress in our daily lives, we're often not taught how to...2019-09-031h 12
Self Care SpotlightWounded Feminine: Being Seen and Giving Yourself PermissionHave you ever felt like you were too much? Have you every felt scared to put the real you out there and be seen? Have you ever felt shameful about your self expression, your sensuality or worried about looking egotistical? Are you afraid of changing because of what others may think or say? This is wounded Feminine energy. She often lives underneath wounded Masculine energy. We all have both energies inside of us and yet we struggle to embrace our wholeness because we often feel fear, shame, and guilt around releasing our femininity and sensuality: i.e. being seen...2019-08-0645 min
Self Care SpotlightProvence to Paris: Fighting for Your Joy and HealingBonjour! Summer is the season of vacations, and even if you love what you do, we all need space. Every now and again you need a vacation to step back into your center, have ZERO to-do lists (not even a self care agenda) and reset. I went to France with my husband on a delayed honeymoon/1 year anniversary from June 15-25, 2019, and I didn’t open my computer once in 2 weeks! It was lovely. In this episode, I share on how we almost didn't go (it’s a CRAZY story), my thoughts on self care while vacationing, social media anxi...2019-07-021h 15
Self Care SpotlightDance as Embodiment, Expression and Empowerment with The Strut ClubWhy does dancing feel so cathartic, how is it a spiritual practice, how does dance or a dance class differ from the experience of yoga, how can we get over the fear of being seen and owning our sensuality, femininity, and body, and why is this SO life-affirming not only for you, but for EVERYONE, especially right now? The right of a woman to have a say in what happens to her own body is being debated as we speak in the US, and India Dania, creator of the empowered embodiment dance class, The Strut Club, and I, were...2019-06-041h 21
Self Care SpotlightUnapologetic Courageous Living and Rejection with Kate Swoboda“Fearing rejection from others, we reject ourselves.” That’s the kind of wisdom you can expect in this episode with author of The Courage Habit and Director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification, Kate Swoboda, who has also been featured in MindBodyGreen and Forbes. Kate proclaimed that she was feeling feisty during this interview and her realness truly shines on issues like fear of rejection and how the life coaching/self help industry can be seen as not a real career or naive. This was a wise, deep conversation. I know you’ll feel fired up like I did and read...2019-05-071h 21
Self Care SpotlightLuna’s Lessons: Grief, Joy, Purpose and the Gift of Life with Alyssa and BradWhy don’t we talk about grief? Sadness? After losing our 3.5 year old goldendoodle, Luna, to kidney disease at the beginning of March 2019, my husband Brad and I felt ourselves in the clutches of grief, and I have come to believe that grief is a part of your self care toolkit when you’re hurting. Just as much as meditation or prayer or yoga, grief is a tool, a process that you have to allow space for, otherwise it will swallow you or become a ticking time bomb. In today’s special episode, I invited Brad to come ba...2019-04-021h 21
Self Care SpotlightSelf Care as Self-Less and Going Deeper with Aly RaymerWhere is the intersection of self care and self-less? How deep does your self care go? How much of your feelings should you share with others or keep to yourself? One of Boston's most recommended fitness professionals as the Director of Talent at B/SPOKE Studios, a lululemon ambassador and yoga instructor, this month’s guest, Aly Raymer, is over the notion that getting your nails done and taking photos of bubble baths on Instagram sums up the self care department, but is now learning and sharing what deep self care is all about. We also talk abo...2019-03-051h 09
Self Care Spotlight#77 Slow Living: How to Practically Embrace Simplicity and Live Fuller in a Frantic World with Brooke McAlaryHow do you live “slow” in a fast-paced world? How can you possibly keep up if you’re moving slow? What would a good minimalist do? In one of my favorite conversations to date, I sit down with Brooke McAlary, author of SLOW: Simple Living for a Frantic World and The Slow Home Podcast host, to discuss what slow living actually looks in modern society. We talk about key simple living topics, such as decluttering, going small, and even using the body as an entry point for this lifestyle (think yoga). We also discuss common concerns that often c...2019-02-051h 15
Self Care Spotlight#76 Welcome to Season 3: Hitting Reset, Holding Yourself Back, and ElevationWelcome to Season 3 of the Self Care Spotlight! I'm officially back from winter break and have some exciting changes and updates to share with you. In this episode, I share about a very real-talk conversation I had with my husband and a good friend back in December about how I'm holding my business back. Although this was hard to hear and it's vulnerable to share, I know that authenticity is always the way to go, and I hope that it will help you to get out of your own way too. In this conversation, I talk about...2019-01-0833 min
Self Care Spotlight#75 Season Finale: Creating a Spacious Holiday SeasonWe started Season 2 with space, and we’re ending it there as well. Another holiday season is upon us, and even though I love this time of year, the holidays can feel quite stuffy, and I'm not just talking about eating too much food. One of the biggest things I hear from folks is, "The holidays stress me out" or, "I feel like I lose my self care during this time of year." In today’s episode, I share 3 of my best tips for creating a spacious holiday season and avoiding the overwhelm. I even share how doin...2018-11-2740 min
Self Care Spotlight#74 Soulful Science: Human Flourishing and Whole Living with LaShaun Middlebrooks CollierAs a part of our new mini series, Soulful Science, we’re talking with former MIT research assistant, LaShaun Middlebrooks Collier of Whole and Well Co, who fell into a deep love affair with the concept, eudaimonia, or “human flourishing,” while doing research; thus beginning her fascination and desire to share how soul and science can merge to live your best life. LaShaun loves to “nerd out” as she calls it and is chalk full of wisdom, yet she oozes soul. With her emphasis on whole living, she’s sure to make any skeptic a little softer and convince any hippie h...2018-11-2059 min
Self Care Spotlight#73 Crystal RX with Colleen McCannLove crystals? Curious or skeptical about them? This episode and Colleen's new book, Crystal RX, has you covered! We have yet to have an entire episode dedicated to crystals so it's about time! Crystal care. Choosing your crystal. Crystal shape meanings. Your must-have crystals. A crystal encyclopedia. Crystal healing. The science of crystals. We break it all down with Colleen's expert advice and down-to-earth vibes. Not your average shaman in heels, Colleen knew she was special from a young age, picking winning lottery numbers and being her moms's "creative" child, she hid that part of her and...2018-11-131h 12
Self Care Spotlight#72 Cultivating Spacious GratitudeGratitude. Yes, it might feel like a cliché topic for this time of year, but this chaotic world could always use more people who are emanating with gratitude, and not just any gratitude, spacious gratitude.Gratitude with depth and mindfulness. We will jam on how you can shift into this gratitude mindset and recognize it as a way of BEING and not a way of DOING. How in the hustle and bustle of life, feeling grateful can often be the first thing to fall by the wayside, but using Alyssa’s 3 simple steps; awareness, alignment, then gratitude, you’ll be ab...2018-11-0635 min
Self Care Spotlight#71 Witch 101: Waking of the Modern Witch with Leslie McAllisterWelcome to the 2018 Halloween episode! As we move out of patriarchal systems, every where you look it seems that there is a rise of folks identifying with witch and spirituality that takes on more of a Pagan tradition. Today’s guest witch, Leslie McAllister, chatted with me about “the waking of the witch.” She is the owner of the metaphysical lifestyle shop, Juju, where she is also the in-house tarot reader. We begin with a discussion of what is the connection between Halloween and the Pagan holiday, Samhain, and the conversation quickly dives into all things...2018-10-3059 min
Self Care Spotlight#70 Grace: What Does It Mean and How to Channel ItGrace is one of those elusive words that gets tossed around a lot, but what exactly is it? Saving Grace, Grace under fire, God's Grace, Graceful. What does it all boil down to? I think you would get a different definition of Grace from nearly anyone you talked to, and I also think some people would have no idea how to describe it, and I think that's for valid reasons. Grace can feel like an elusive term that describes many things which really is describing one thing. And yet despite it's elusiveness, to be called Graceful or if someone...2018-10-2331 min
Self Care Spotlight#69 Reiki, Energy & Coming Back to Your Inner Rutz with Steph SchulerReiki is the practice of moving and releasing energy for physical, emotional and spiritual blocks to reestablish balance. We hear a lot about Reiki in the woo space, but it’s becoming more and more accepted in the medical sphere to help people heal from cancer patients to surgery, anxiety and more. And folks like Steph Schuler of Rutz skincare, have brought it into the product creation process. Using her skills as a Reiki Master, she believes her products have that extra special ingredient that you can’t see but can feel. I had NEVER done Reiki befor...2018-10-161h 05
Self Care Spotlight#68 Soulful Science: Life's Transitions & Why Uncertainty is So Hard to Deal WithThis episode is a part of an experiential new series on understanding the brain to live our best lives: Soulful Science! We often hear about rock bottom moments as those with the most life lessons to be had, but what about the times “in between?” The transitions of life. I believe that how we cope with the transitions of life, also says a lot about us individuals. I compare it to a yoga class; I often tell my students that your ability to show grace, strength and control throughout the transition says a lot about the maturity of yo...2018-10-0949 min
Self Care Spotlight#67 Course Correcting, Wake Up Calls & Getting Out of Your Head with Jenna FayeI am a big fan of course correcting. When it feels like a constant uphill battle or you get that feeling in the pit of your stomach that you ought to change direction, I usually listen to that intuitive voice, not to be confused with Fear. In this conversation, Jenna and I chat about her journey in course-correcting namely when she quit her corporate HR job (she got too good at firing people) to pursue entrepreneurship as a six figure digital nomad following several wake-up calls from the Universe. Getting out of the story in your head and making...2018-10-021h 03
Self Care Spotlight#66 Healing Soul Wounds & Suffering With Deneen Marlette JoynerWe have all experienced pain, and as humans, suffering is a part of the deal, but why do we suffer AND how is it connected to our Purpose, or as Deneen calls it, our "Holy Assignment?" With her Bachelors and Masters in Psychology along with her inherited Native American spiritual gifts, Deneen shares channeled "sacred revelations" that came while on her own healing journey after contemplating suicide. In discussing her new book, "Soul Wounds and Sacred Revelations," Deneen helps us better understand the point of our pain, how we can heal, and she invites us to look deeper at...2018-09-2556 min
Self Care Spotlight#65 Wedding Reflections & How Married Life Changes You with BradAfter 13 years, I finally married the love of my life! It's been two months since Brad and I got married, and I decided to bring him back on the show (as my husband!) to share details about our wedding, our glamping honeymoon adventure, and how life has changed since marriage. As a newlywed, you get asked the question, "Do you feel any different?" a lot, and when we sat down to think about it, we definitely felt there was a shift and we share about we we think that is on this week's episode. 13 years, 2 engagements and 1 wedding later...2018-09-1852 min
Self Care Spotlight#63 PART 1: I'm Back! Embodying Spaciousness and What's New For FallBack in January, I declared on the podcast that this would be the year of spaciousness. I felt like my life was too busy, too full, noisy, and overwhelming. Sound familiar? Despite the fact that I loved my work, I felt suffocated. I went on a mission to have more by doing less. Then in June, I stepped away from the podcast and much of my business to focus on getting married. The decision to pull back and commit to internal space creation led to so many incredible revelations and fresh ideas- all of which I share with you...2018-09-1143 min
Self Care Spotlight#64 PART 2: I'M BACK! EMBODYING SPACIOUSNESS AND WHAT'S NEW FOR FALLBack in January, I declared on the podcast that this would be the year of spaciousness. I felt like my life was too busy, too full, noisy, and overwhelming. Sound familiar? Despite the fact that I loved my work, I felt suffocated. I went on a mission to have more by doing less. Then in June, I stepped away from the podcast and much of my business to focus on getting married. The decision to pull back and commit to internal space creation led to so many incredible revelations and fresh ideas- all of which I share with you...2018-09-1129 min
Self Care Spotlight#62 I'm Taking a Break: Space and GraceSometimes in life we feel the overwhelming urge to blaze forward with passion and enthusiasm for what we’re most excited to pursue next, and other times we get the sense that we need to pull back. This is where I am at right now in my life and business as I prepare to get married next month at the end of July. I’m in a season of life where everything is telling me to pull back, enjoy where I am, and prioritize; especially within the home. In today’s episode I'm checking in on my word for 2018, spacio...2018-06-2646 min
Self Care Spotlight#61 Sustainable Relationships: Showing Up, Wholeness, and Meeting People Where They Are With My Fiance, BradHe's back for an encore! This week's episode is a special duo podcast with my fiance, Brad. Brad is an Ironman 70.3 Triathlete and a dad dog to Luna. Him and I differ in a lot of ways but share similar values; these similarities in the differences we believe are what make our relationship not only work, but keep things interesting and help us grow together ! He's a former Crossfitter and current swim, bike, runner, and I'm a meditating yoga teacher. Having dated since we were 15 and seeing each other through college only to get engaged, split up, and get...2018-06-191h 22
Self Care Spotlight#60 Get Out of Your Own Way: Alignment, Trust and Manifesting with Cassie Mendoza-JonesDoes the manifesting and non-attachment to goals process ever trip you up? Have you ever blamed yourself for manifesting something bad? Do you "should" on your self care or do you ever feel like you if you could just get out of your own way that something amazing would be lying on the other side for you? This week we're having a real talk conversation about the manifestation process and how we unknowingly take ourselves out of the alignment that we deeply seek. While on this spiritual journey, we all need to remember our own humanness and lighten up...2018-06-121h 01
Self Care Spotlight#59 ADORE YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND BE IN FLOW WITH YOUR LIFE WITH CLAIRE BAKERWhat if I told you that you could learn to love your period and even optimize your work flow according to it? For many women, adoring their period sounds ridiculous as it's been a source of pain, annoyance or inconvenience, but in this episode, we attempt to demystify our cycle and address listener questions about birth control effects on the body and cramps. Do we need a period? Are cramps normal? What happens to your body on birth control? Working with Claire's zone of genius, we also talk in depth about how to align your life and work with...2018-06-0546 min
Self Care Spotlight#58 UNSTUCK YOURSELF, HONORING YOUR PROCESS AND INNER LISTENING WITH CONNIE CHAPMANIn this deep conversation with Australian life coach, Connie Chapman, we dive into all things getting unstuck. Connie's approach and energy feels soft and yet powerful. Without feeling like a how-to guide, our discussion does just that; it's chalk full of wisdom on how to get unstuck and break through limiting beliefs that are holding your back from your best life. We talk about the ways that we get in our own way, such as comparison, lacking action, moving from fear, and defending our wounds as a part of our story. But Connie invites us to honor our individual...2018-05-291h 05
Self Care Spotlight#57 MAKING YOUR SOUL'S ART: CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, & COLLABORATION VS. COMPETITION WITH JESSICA YOUNGThe creative process is messy and beautiful, and after months of keeping our brand new product a secret, I am so excited to finally share with you our Companion Journal with cover art by today's guest, Jessica Young Intuitive Art! Aside from spilling all the details on the new product which releases May 25th for pre-orders until June 8th, I loved this raw conversation with Jessica on everything from mental health (she's a psycho therapist) to boundary practices, soulful side hustling (so you don't go crazy), art as self care, digital detoxing in a world that craves connection, and...2018-05-221h 03
Self Care Spotlight#56 ASTROLOGY TO DISCOVER YOUR IDEAL CAREER PATH WITH BIANCA FILOTEOIn this week's episode, Bianca uses astrology to give us a unique perspective on the age old question, "What should I do for a living?" She breaks down the 12 zodiac signs and the 4 corresponding element groups to help us better understand what careers might best suit us. What Signs are natural entrepreneurs? What Sign is good with money? Which Signs prefer more stability over risk? And how can you use this knowledge to even create a brand? Knowing your strengths and weaknesses based on the stars is quite fascinating and useful. Tune in to all the fun and start...2018-05-081h 09
Self Care Spotlight#55 UNCONSCIOUS SELF-HELP SABOTAGE: REFRAMING YOUR WORDS AND MINDSET FOR SUCCESSHow many times have you heard someone say, "Live your dreams" or us the term "transformational" when talking about personal development? What if your everyday language and the pervasive choice of words within the self help community are actually holding you back? In today's episode I explore the idea of how our language could be helping or hurting us when it comes living our Truth because of the powerful relationship between mindset and our ability or willingness to take action or even believe if something is possible for us. -How you shape your life through everyday language -Conscious and...2018-05-0122 min
Self Care Spotlight#54 PALM READINGS: DISCOVER YOURSELF IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS WITH HELENE SAUCEDOHave you ever wondered what career you're supposed to be in? Or maybe you've wondered why you keep hitting up against the same challenges? Or will you find love? Palm reading has been around for thousands of years, and Readers believe that the keys to who you really are lie in your palms and fingerprints. Mystical modalities are all the rage these days, and for good reason, but palm reading isn't something that I knew much about, and I was excited to sit down with my first palm and fingerprint reader, Helene, who used me as a "hands on"...2018-04-2456 min
Self Care Spotlight#53 CHAKRA SOUNDS, ALIGNMENT, AND MUSIC TO RAISE YOUR VIBRATION WITH CONSCIOUS POP MUSICIAN, RENAEDid you know that music can be tuned sonically to the 7 chakras? Conscious pop musician, Renae and her husband did just that by creating the concept album, Align, despite the lack of support from today's music industry. Their goal? To use conscious music to help raise your vibration and the vibration of the planet to align us with our Truth. In today's episode, you'll get to hear 4 sample tracks from her album! Renae has since taken her music a step further by creating a unique online course, Align Your Vibes, which we talk about in depth. THIS WEEK'S GIRL...2018-04-1753 min
Self Care Spotlight#52 A YEAR OF PODCASTING PART 2: THE BEAUTY OF BEGINNINGS, FLOW, LISTENING, TAKING A COMPLIMENT, AND CHOOSING EASE OVER EASYAs I approached our 1 year podcast anniversary, I realized that there were a lot of BIG life lessons that I learned along the way. I launched the podcast on April 4, 2017 and we only have had one week without an episode, which was the week I want to Madeira, Portugal. Despite the face that I had no intention of this being a continuing weekly podcast, I fell in love with the art of podcasting and connecting with all of you, and it's one of the best parts of my week! I'm sharing my thoughts on beginning without all the answers...2018-04-1049 min
Self Care Spotlight#51 A YEAR OF PODCASTING PART 1: REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF SELF CARE AND LEARNING TO BE YOURSELF WITH OUR FIRST EVER GUEST, VANESSA CHECCHIOI launched the podcast on April 4, 2017 and we only have had one week without an episode, which was the week I want to Madeira, Portugal and practiced self care by totally signing off social media and work for 8 blissful days. That means that next week, on April 10th, we will have our 1 year podcast anniversary!! In honor of that, this week we are doing Part 1 of 2 podcast reflection episodes. First up, this week I sit down with my friend and first Spotlight guest, Vanessa Checcio: a fitness gypsy and award winning personal trainer from Hoboken, NJ. In this episode...2018-04-0348 min
Self Care Spotlight#50 YOGA METAPHORS: HOW YOU DO YOUR YOGA IS HOW YOU DO YOUR LIFE WITH ANDREA MARCUMEnlightening and fresh, yet practical and wise. Andrea has been teaching yoga for nearly 20 years, which is more like a rare gem in this day-an-age of rapid yoga teacher trainings. Andrea's new book, "Close To Om: Stretching yoga from your mat to your life," with it's unique layout and thought out message speaks as both a yoga manual and a memoir. It breaks down poses and even esoteric yogic texts and relates them to real life. In the same manner, Andrea does this effortlessly on this week's podcast. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned yogi, you're sure to get...2018-03-271h 02
Self Care Spotlight#49 LIGHT DRAINS AND WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO "BE THE LIGHT"What does it mean to "be the light?" We whip that phrase around so much these days that I feel like Yogi Bhajan's words "travel light, live light, spread light, be the light" has perhaps gotten lost in its meaning. I'm not saying that I know exactly what he meant, but if I had to guess, he means something similar to what Rebecca Campbell pointed to in her book, "Light Is the New Black," which stopped me in my tracks. You cannot be someone else's light. You can only be your own and inspire others to find theirs. Being...2018-03-2020 min
Self Care Spotlight#48 CALLING BULLSH*T: INSTAGRAM YOGA, YOGA INJURIES, AND KEEPING IT REAL ON + OFF THE MAT WITH STEPHANIE BIRCHI have been wanting to have this conversation on the podcast for a while now, and I was waiting for the right person to have it with. When I saw Steph Birch aka @stephynow post about her hamstring yoga injury, I knew that I HAD to reach out and see if she would be interested in having a candid conversation about the taboo topic of yoga injuries, the shadow side of yoga on Instagram, having a healthy practice, and just overall keeping it real and authentic in an online world. She was game, and I'm stoked to share this...2018-03-131h 05
Self Care Spotlight#47 MEDITATION: ON BENDING TIME, YOUR BRAIN, AND SELF WORTH WITH DR. NIKKI STARRWe are all told that meditation is good for us, but yet many of us feel intimidated, don't know where to start, think we are doing it wrong, or can't stay committed. So why IS meditation really so good for us both mystically and scientifically? How does it impact our relationship with time? And what does it have to do with self worth? Hear more on this week's episode from guest expert, Dr. Nikki Starr who comes from a medical background and yet has also taken not one but two silence meditation retreats that's helped her teach people around...2018-03-0651 min
Self Care Spotlight#46 DEALING WITH YOUR INNER MEAN GIRL AND CRITICWe are our own biggest critic, and we can't deny that we judge others on the daily. I just finished reading the book Judgement Detox by Gabby Bernstein, so this week I am talking about just that: judgment and how to release it + my personal struggles with comparison and self doubt. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Your inner critic and the Virgo Full Moon on March 1st/2nd -Being our own BIGGEST critic and block and my personal struggles -Judging yourself as an entrepreneur -Ways we judge: comparison, judgment of others, play victim -5 ways to loosen and release judgements...2018-02-2742 min
Self Care Spotlight#45 SPIRITUALITY IN BUSINESS AND SPIRITUAL TOOLS WITH CASSIE UHL OF ZENNED OUT JEWELRYHave you ever noticed that I wear a tiny crescent moon necklace in all of my Instagram stories? Well, that's because I NEVER take off this Zenned Out Jewelry necklace! And since I not only love her products, but I also admire her as a business owner and spiritual seeker, I decided to invite the Owner and head Creatrix, Cassie, to the podcast! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -How she started Zenned Out Jewelry and made it full time -The paradox of infusing spirituality + business -How to make money without feeling gross -Her creative process -How she uses altars -Her...2018-02-2052 min
Self Care Spotlight#44 LOVE LESSONS LEARNED WITH MY FIANCE, BRADOn this Valentine's Day themed episode, I sat down to record for the first time with my fiancé, Brad, for a hysterical, yet honest episode all about relationships! Having been together for 12 years, and gotten engaged not once, but twice to one another, Brad and I break down some of our biggest love lessons learned and answer your burning questions with this relationship focused episode. It's part humor and part truth-talking, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording together! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Our steps on how to deal when things just aren't vibing...2018-02-1350 min
Self Care Spotlight#43 SELF CARE IS NOT SELFISH AND "LIGHT SHAMING"Today I am jamming with you on the notion that "self care is not selfish." I'm sure many of us have heard this clever phrase before, but today I felt the need to really investigate this quotation and go deeper behind the reason we feel the need to say it in the first place and why it's so relevant right now. I have three major reasons for why I believe this quote went viral, and I talk about something I call, "light shaming." This is where we shame others for looking to the light and accuse them of being n...2018-02-0623 min
Self Care Spotlight#42 AYURVEDA FOR TAILOR MADE HEALTH CARE WITH CARYN OHARASelf Care is the new health care, and the ancient practice of Ayurveda, often referred to as the sister of yoga, which focuses on nutrition and gut health, has made a well-deserved come back to the broader public awareness. I'm joined today by Ayurvedic health counselor and colon cancer survivor, Caryn Ohara. Be sure to grab a notebook and pen! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -What is Ayurveda? -Why practice it? -Developing your own health beliefs and toolkit -The 2 core principles of Ayurveda -The importance of Digestion -The synchronicity of her colon cancer -The 3 doshas (energies) -How to know your...2018-01-3057 min
Self Care Spotlight#41 HOW TO FIND YOUR BLISS + BOUNDARIES WITH LORI HARDERDespite being a 10x fitness cover model and TEDx speaker, since she was a child, Lori Harder struggled for years with self love. But now Lori is a leading expert for finding tribe and creating bliss on your OWN terms, and she shares just that in today's episode. With her first book coming out in May, sold out events, a top rated iTunes podcast, and a tribe that just keeps getting bigger, Lori has had to learn bliss boundaries, and in today's episode, she drops SO many words of wisdom to help you live your most authentic life and...2018-01-2346 min
Self Care Spotlight#40 AURA PHOTOGRAPHY: ENERGY SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS WITH EILEEN LEEHave you ever met someone and immediately clicked with them OR maybe you couldn't put your finger on why you didn't like them? Usually I chalk this up to their energy, or the vibes they were giving off. Well I had the opportunity to have my aura photographed by Eileen, and it was such a cool, eye-opening experience and this week she's on the show! In this week's interview, I lovingly grill Eileen on all of my burning questions about auras, energy, and what we can learn from them. We also use my aura photo as a guiena pig...2018-01-1643 min
Self Care Spotlight#39 THE ONE THING STRATEGY AND THE MYTH OF BALANCE AND MULTI-TASKINGWith JD Founder, Alyssa--You know when a book just speaks right to your soul? When it says everything that you need to hear? That's exactly what happened with the book The One Thing by Gary Keller, and on this week's podcast episode, I want to do a little faux book club share with how it's inspired me to rethink my strategy for an extraordinary 2018 and how YOU can too! What does realistic "balance" look like and is multi-tasking a good thing? Does it make you smarter or more successful? I've already started implementing the practices of The One Thing...2018-01-0934 min
Self Care Spotlight#38 FINDING THE FIRE AND FLOW FOR SUSTAINABLE JOY AND ACHIEVING FOCUS FOR THE MULTI-PASSIONATE SOUL WITH TAYLOR LOU DIXONWith Taylor Lou Dixon- What does it mean to find the fire and flow in your life or business for true happiness? Taylor Lou, a women's mindset and business coach, breaks it down along with a lot of other goodness on sustainability, balancing masculine/feminine energies, finding focus, and learning as self care in this week's refreshing + uplifting episode to start off the New Year! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Sustainability and balance for happiness -Honoring both the Fire masculine energy and the Flow feminine energy -Knowing your natural energy state to lead from -How she got clients before she...2018-01-0254 min
Self Care Spotlight#37 HOW TO TAKE BIG LEAPS IN 2018 AND HAVE MORE BY DOING LESSWith JD Founder, Alyssa--One of the biggest questions people ask me is, "How did you do it?" They are always referring to how I found the confidence and courage to take BIG leaps, such as creating a product, launching a podcast, leading a yoga retreat, leaving grad school, and now opening the Self Care Collective online membership. And when I sat down to really think about 2017, I realized that this year was full of big "leaps of faith," and it got me thinking, what is my recipe to leap? This week I break it down for you to take...2017-12-2638 min
Self Care Spotlight#36 DECEMBER'S POWERFUL NEW MOON, BIRTH CHARTING FOR LIFE EVENTS, & A YEAR OF SELF CAREWith Bianca Filoteo--The last New Moon of 2017 is upon us with the moon in Sagittarius, the Truth seeker, and Bianca is back one last time this year to chat with us about what it means! The Full Moon also lands exactly on January 1st, so this moon cycle is especially important! That's why Bianca and I are breaking down how to best approach your intention setting this month! And did you know events have birth charts too? We used the JD Self Care Collective as an example since it just launched yesterday for enrollment and begins January 1st! This...2017-12-1930 min
Self Care Spotlight#35 THE SEASON OF LIGHT: LEARNING FROM YULE + WINTER’S GIFT OF DARKNESS AND HOLIDAY BLUESWith JD Founder, Alyssa--What are the roots of modern day Christmas traditions? How can you deal with Winter's darkness and what can we learn from it, and how do you deal with holiday blues? This is my favorite time of the year, but for a lot of folks, they struggle with the holidays and winter, and also with the way of the world right now, it doesn't feel super jolly. I've been there. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Why I love Christmas (it's not the gifts) -Yule: The Pagan roots of Christmas traditions -The saddest Christmas of my life -How...2017-12-1223 min
Self Care Spotlight#34 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: TAKE LEAPS, BE TRUE, CHANGE YOUR MIND, & TAKE A SHOWERWith Hilary Johnson of @hatchtribe-- Hilary had it all. The six figure job working for a very well-known company in a high level position with all the perks and parties, but she was miserable. It took some time to "wake up," but once Hilary heard the message to leave corporate altogether, she did, and she started her own business. In this interview, Hilary is honest and upfront about her slower road to taking the big leap as she discovered who she was and what she really wanted, and she is chalk full of wisdom on what "being an entrepreneur"...2017-12-0551 min
Self Care Spotlight#33 SOCIAL MEDIA HATERS, YOGA STEREOTYPES, BODY POSITIVITY, & MENTAL HEALTHWith Joe Ray Phipps-- With over 125k followers on Instagram, my friend Joe Ray knows what it's like to experience the "the dark side" of social media. Butting against the stereotype of a thin, white, ultra bendy female practicing yoga, Joe Ray uses her platform to inspire others in body positivity and mental health awareness. She is always honest and raw with her experiences and opinions, and this conversation definitely got me thinking about the boxes we place ourselves in. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Joe's real life experiences with online haters -How she deals with haters -Yoga stereotypes that...2017-11-2854 min
Self Care Spotlight#32 THE SECRET SAUCE: GRATITUDE, AMERICAN CULTURE, & A GUIDED MEDITATIONWith JD Founder, Alyssa-- You've probably heard the saying, "It is not happy people who are grateful, it is grateful people who are happy," and maybe you have pondered it or maybe it was just a passing thought, but for me, this is one of those quotes that just rings so much truth and wisdom, and yet in the USA, I can't help but feel like we've got Thanksgiving wrong in several ways, which I explain in today's episode. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -Gratitude breeds happiness -Thanksgiving as a metaphor for American culture -How gratitude helped me heal -Gratitude...2017-11-2127 min
Self Care Spotlight#31 NOVEMBER ASTROLOGY & DAILY MOONS SIGNS TO PLAN YOUR DAYWith Bianca Filoteo-- Did you know that the Moon changes signs every 2-2.5 days? And that you can focus your energy on different life areas depending on which sign it is in? Crazy cool, right? Bianca and I break this down in a really easy to follow way, and I found this very illuminating as a holistic approach to plan your days, especially since the Moon is so connected to our emotions. THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -The Scorpio New Moon -Why Sagittarius is going to help you keep calm over the holidays -How to use daily moon signs to...2017-11-1441 min
Self Care Spotlight#30 LIVING WITH YOUR GHOSTS & A LESSON IN WITCHESWith @spiritsandsawdust-- Lauren, who has been a practicing witch for 20 years, offers practical magic for living with ghosts of all kinds, whether it's the spirit ghost giving you the creeps in your own home, your ex-boyfriend who you cannot seem to rid yourself of, or a block in your business. From magical herbalism to tarot and channeling, she offers her clients FREEDOM and EMPOWERMENT in their lives, homes, and businesses to clear negative energy and manifest the life they desire! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: -How she got into spirit work (it's a GREAT ghost story!) -How we are ALL li...2017-10-3155 min
Self Care Spotlight#29 UPDATE: SIGNS CONTINUEDWith JD Founder, Alyssa--Piggy-backing off of the fan favorite, episode 24: universal signs, on this week’s episode, I riff on the idea of what happens when you see a sign that is unsettling, isn't what you want to hear, or means you signifies that have to do something really hard. This weekend I saw a dead butterfly while walking on the beach with my boyfriend at sunrise AND I wasn’t sad…let me explain! THIS WEEK’S GIRL TALK: -Supportive partnerships -Why perspective is everything -Why I viewed this death as a good, not bad sign -How to deal wit...2017-10-2420 min
Self Care Spotlight#28 OCTOBER ASTROLOGICAL ENERGYWith Bianca Filoteo-- What's the overriding themes of October astrologically and energetically speaking? Bianca is back for our new monthly astro forecasts to clue you in on the energy happening and how this may be reflected in YOUR life, what you can learn from it, and how to flow with it. After all, even though our sun sign might not be in Scorpio or Libra, we each have these Signs somewhere in our charts... Which brings me to the fact that she not only clues us in on the duality of this month's energy, but she is also breaking...2017-10-1737 min
Self Care SpotlightTHE UNSUGAR & LIVING A PURE LIFEWith Blume Honey Water CEO-- Michele Burchfield started out in the craft beer industry in the original sales team of Sam Adams, and after 20 years of a thriving career in several beverage companies, she started Blume Honey Water in our hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. That was 15 months ago, and Blume has taken Western PA by storm and is now expanding rapidly into local health grocers near YOU! THIS WEEK'S GIRLTALK: -How she started at Sam Adams beer in the 80’s -How a boy’s wrestling team inspired her -The history and health benefits of honey -The Unsugar: how how hone...2017-10-1026 min
Self Care SpotlightMY FEMININE BUSINESS: WHY I DIDN'T USE KICKSTARTERSA Biz Riff with JD Founder, Alyssa--This week you're getting a behind-the-scenes look into why I didn't use Kickstarters to crowdfund even though it's the number 1 crowdfunding website AND an inside look into my feminine business mindset. This might not sound like a self care topic, but I assure you this decision came with a lot of headaches and ultimately taught me a lot about honoring myself and others. THIS WEEK'S GIRLTALK: -Course correction -Masculine versus Feminine business model/approaches -What is crowdfunding and how Kickstarters works versus Celery for pre-orders -Why no sale is small and "enoughness" -Reframing...2017-10-0327 min
Self Care SpotlightLIVING YOUR PURPOSE: BACK STAGE TO CENTER STAGEWith Dr. Stefanie Painter @theshakticenter-- Have you ever wondered what your Purpose is? For Stefanie, I'm pretty sure it's to dance and inspire others to embrace their best, most natural Self, but that doesn't always come easy, especially when you're trying to do what's expected. In this candid interview, Stefanie walks us through her awakening journey of people pleasing and "checking off all the boxes," only to arrive at a place where she was questioning her own happiness. She also shares her opinion on doing self care versus embodying true self care and self love, and she isn't afraid...2017-09-2647 min
Self Care SpotlightUNIVERSAL SIGNS AND HOW THE BODY TALKSWith JD Founder, Alyssa-- How many times have you heard someone say, "It's a sign," and if you're like me, you definitely believe in them! But sometimes it's easier than others to believe that the Universe is really listening to you, let alone talking to you. My hope for this episode is for you to start believing or simply rekindle your belief in Signs.
In this episode, I will share several very personal experiences with Signs from the Universe and my body, how they have helped me make HUGE and HARD decisions, and I'll even let you in on my own...2017-09-1937 min
Self Care SpotlightUNDERSTANDING MOON SIGNS AND WHY WE LOOK TO THE STARSWith Bianca Filoteo: Most of us know our horoscope, or our Sun sign, but many of us, me included until recently, are not aware of our Moon sign. What is it? What does it mean? How does it inform your personality, emotional state, and self care? It seems like everyone is obsessed with the feminine Moon these days, and by knowing your time of birth, birth day, and location, you can discover your Moon Sign. This week we dive deep and break down how you can best practice self care, health, and fitness based on whether your Moon is...2017-09-1255 min
Self Care SpotlightTAROT WITH ATTITUDE: SWEARING, SARCASM, & KEEPING IT REALWith Shannon Gomez @rebeldeck: Sometimes you need a swift smack on the face. A wake-up call. A "Get your sh*t together" pep talk from a friend, or in this case, a tarot deck. The Rebel Deck is an oracle card/tarot deck like no other. With its salty and in-your-face messages like "Your ass needs to go to yoga," you are sure to pull exactly what you need when soft, sweet, and magical isn't the inspiration you need that day! Life's all about paradoxes and balance, right? We even joked that the Journal Deck is your soft side...2017-09-0544 min
Self Care SpotlightUNIVERSAL TIMING AND DEEP HEALINGHave you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the luck? Why things just happen for them with ease? Well, I think my most recent guest, Kelley Knight aka @modernmystic_tarot, and I would have to agree that it's NOT luck, it's alignment. It's Truth. Kelley runs a successful "magic" shop in Atlanta, Georgia called Modern Mystic Shop, and I so enjoyed hearing about her swift road to success that includes Usher and Uma Thurman walking into her shop like nbd! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: The swift, synchronistic success of her Modern Mystic Shop, Universal timing and...2017-09-0142 min
Self Care SpotlightWHAT IS GRACE AND THE SOLAR ECLIPSEHow do you define Grace? What does it mean to you? Do you know what it means? After talking to other women about this subject and after discussing it on my recent yoga retreat, I realized that many people don't understand what Grace actually means. It seems like it's this esoteric concept of the past that I've only recently come to understand better after breaking off an engagement. So this week I jam on one of my favorite words, Grace, and how it relates to this week's special Solar Eclipse! THIS WEEK'S GIRL TALK: What is Grace, What does...2017-09-0122 min
Self Care SpotlightWANDER LOST TO WANDERLUSTI feel a straight up soul-sister connection with this lady, Carly Talbott, even though we have never met. I met her through my other gal pal, Allie (podcast episode #5), and it was an insta soul sister crush without a doubt! She's got so much heart and I know without a doubt you are going to love hearing her unique perspective on Self Care + she's a dedicated Journaler! Now a co-host of the popular Podcast, Truth and Dare, which I was interviewed on as well, Carly dives deep about subjects that many of us women shy away from. From periods...2017-09-0159 min
Self Care SpotlightBALANCING HORMONES, MOMMYHOOD, AND LIFEKate Markovitz is one of my go-to gal pals when I have a question about holistic health and clean eating. Kate has always been honest and real about her disordered past eating, getting her hormones balanced from pre-puberty levels, adrenal fatigue, and even gut health. She used to be a coaching client of mine, and I am so grateful to have continued our relationship as our lives have evolved and changed quite a bit- she is even a super new mom now! Kate is one of the sweetest people I know, and she really does want to educate others...2017-09-0153 min
Self Care SpotlightBECOMING BEST FRIENDS WITH MONEYMoney. Some people hate it, some people love it. The fact of the matter is that you can't escape a need for money in this world, BUT that doesn't make it a necessary evil; in fact, Kathrin Zenkina, coach, author, and manifesting expert of Manifestation Babe, seeks to help women in rewriting their relationship with money. Money as your best friend. Money as even your husband! These are the kinds of radical, thought-provoking conversations we had in this episode, and I think it is absolutely CRUCIAL for all women to hear! I myself struggled with my money story, so...2017-09-0156 min
Self Care SpotlightYOGA OFF THE MATMary Beth LaRue is one of those people who even though they teach hundreds, if not thousands at festivals like Wanderlust, still feels so down-to-earth. As I happened to walk past her at Wanderlust Snowshoe, I recognized her and thought, "There is no way she will remember me from 3 years ago and from Instagram." But sure enough, she stopped mid sentence and came over and gave me a hug! Is that legit or what? MB is a co-founder + coach over at Rock Your Bliss, in which you may remember that her counterpart Jacki Carr was on episode #9. Aside from...2017-08-2952 min
Self Care SpotlightMALAS, MANIFESTING, AND BEING GENTLE WITH YOURSELFThis week's episode is pretty cool because I interviewed the very woman who will be hand making ALL of the JD limited edition mala necklaces in the ultimate self care bundle which includes the deck + the mala at an insanely amazing deal! Listen in to hear the crystals we used and what they mean for you! I've know Hannah Skedsvold, the creator of Malabella Jewels, through Instagram for a while now, and as fellow girl bosses and free spirits, we totally get each other. So I knew that when it came time to decide who I wanted to collaborate...2017-08-2547 min
Self Care SpotlightSYNCHRONICTY, BIG MAGIC, AND SAYING YES TO YOUKiera Fogg was at home giving her baby boy a bath when the idea for Little Box of Rocks, basically flower bouquets but with crystals in a box, came to her. After only two months of opening, she was catapulted into being a full out girlboss from being a stay-at-home mom after Gwyneth Paltrow got ahold of her product! Wanna hear how? You gotta listen in! Her idea was novel, her passion palpable, and I instantly connected with her warm energy. In this week’s episode we talk about lightning bolt moments, wanting more outside of motherhood, synchronicity, and sa...2017-08-2544 min
Self Care SpotlightTHE PRIESTESS WAY: CREATING A BEAUTIFUL, INTENTIONAL LIFEHave you ever wondered what the heck a Priestess is? Or do you have a desire to do business differently than the typical business model? Do you crave beautiful things and love the simple art of say, arranging flowers? Do you believe that life is actually quite magical for those who wish to see it? I met Rachael Webb virtually about two years ago on Instagram and instantly was attracted to her mystical essence and ability to see magic in all things. It's this ability to live intentionally that really sets her a part from a lot of folks...2017-08-2555 min
Self Care SpotlightCONSCIOUS LIVINGThis woman, Allie, is one of my greatest inspirations right now as I pursue this Journal Deck endeavor. Why you may ask? Because she built a dedicated Live Your Journey community in just a few years that simply adores her (and for good reason), she gives before she receives, she brought over 500 people into her first paid online program the Body, Mind, Soul Detox, yet she's humble, and she did this all while holding down a corporate job, which she has since left to sail the world with her husband and continue to share her journey with you all...2017-08-2547 min
Self Care SpotlightBALANCE AND LIFE SHIFTSThis week is all about self care (duh!), but from a girlboss and mommy-to-be perspective. Nikki Aliseo is the owner and head creator of JIVA, an apparel brand built on the idea that what you wear should express how you want to feel and inspire adventure. What started as two sisters sewing yoga pants in their kitchen, has blossomed into a full-blown successful lifestyle brand, and I wanted to know how Co-founder Nikki does it all while taking care of herself and currently being pregnant with her first child. Hence, this interview covers all kinds of good stuff from...2017-08-2546 min
Self Care SpotlightLOVING YOURSELF TO HEALINGThis week we talk with the inspirational Julie Cerrone, a holistic health coach, auto immune and psoriatic arthritis warrior, patient empowerer, and health activist blogger of the Twitter award winning itsjustabadday.com. Despite being diagnosed with arthritis and avascular necrosis (deterioration of the femur) and being placed on disability for over 3 years at such a young age, Julie remains utterly VIBRANT and full of life! You cannot help but be inspired by her story. This week we chat about the highs and lows of life and overcoming deep challenges, saying Yes to you, taking your hands for granted and...2017-08-2547 min
Self Care SpotlightTUNING INTO YOUIn the second week of our show, I chat with soulful leadership + business coach, and my soul sister, Emily Cassel. As a full time coach to ambitious women, she is sure to inspire you in ALL things self care; I literally could not do a self care series without including this woman! This week's episode discusses the one internal self care tip that leads to all external self care practices, according to Emily. We also dive deep into her college days where "self care" looked a whole lot different and was a lot more taxing on the body, and...2017-08-2540 min
Self Care SpotlightHUSTLING WITH HEARTIn the very first weekly episode of The Self Care Spotlight, I chat with my dear friend, Vanessa Checchio, who also happens to be a BADASS personal trainer who was just fan voted by the Hoboken Girl Blog as the #1 personal trainer. She trains full time and is also a contributing author for The Tough Mudder. In this episode, this down-to-earth girlboss dives deep with me into the concept of, "Is self care selfish?" There's a lot of laughs in this one, but Vanessa also has a lot of wisdom to share after years of hustling with heart to...2017-08-2533 min