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Fridays with FletchEp.7 Do The Work"Whats it worth if you're loved by everyone in the world but it's not actually you." -Jaci StreseIn this episode, Fletch kicks it with Jaci Strese, a beloved friend and holistic health advocate. Jaci shares her outlook on "not feeling creative" and her first memory of trying out for the school talent show. The art of "doing the work" has taught her valuable lessons and have given her perspective on her past. Jaci's introspective deep dive has led to revelations about how creativity and spirituality have a unique tie and are interwoven together.
2021-04-0245 min
Awake Active Aligned011 - Relationship over ReligionIn this episode, I chat all things FAITH!
1. The difference between relationship & religion
2. My salvation story & how my faith has changed my life
3. What I believe to be true
4. Why I think certain things are considered sin
5. What my interpretation of God is &&& SO MUCH MORE!!
Reflection Questions:
What do you believe?
What do you value?
What is your purpose for being on this planet?
What is your definition of God/universe/spirit?
2020-01-0834 minAwake Active Aligned010 - Making Heart-Led DecisionsIn this episode, I talk about:
1. Why indecision is such a problem
2. How to get more in tune with making heart-led decisions
3. How to make decisions when multiple options feel right
4. How to decide when none of the options feel right
5. How to push past fear & just CHOOSE
Reflection Questions:
1. Do you consider yourself a more logical decision maker or an intuitive decision maker?
2. Do you know what it feels like in your body when something is a "hell yes"...
2020-01-0332 minAwake Active Aligned009 - A Story of Surrender pt. 2 w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry DavisFletcher Barnes & Henry Davis join me again to continue our conversation from a few weeks back -- if you haven't listened to episode 4 yet, check it out & then come on back to this episode!
We talk about...
How quickly things can change (and how I'm living w/ 6 dudes & 3 dogs and also working for the company they founded, Blue Marble)
What alignment feels like to us & how you can feel super at peace and also afraid at the same time
How sometimes your decisions look crazy to others, but feel like they make perfect sense to you
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2019-10-021h 00Awake Active Aligned008 - Happiness vs. Joy w/ Jack StewardJack Steward, host of Emmy Award winning show Rock the Park (on ABC) & vlog 'The Pursuit is Happiness' joins me in this episode to talk about all kinds of thought-provoking topics.
We talk about how…
Indecision is a decision
Saying "I'll be happy when…" is a huge thief of joy
PLAY should be on your to-do list
Self-reflection is KEY
It's possible to wire your brain to search for gratitude in all situations
Both happiness & joy are important
Defining your values & beliefs can help you find your purpose & identity
Show notes: jstreez.com...
2019-09-251h 03Awake Active Aligned007 - Comparison Creates ComplacencyI talk about how…
Highlight reels are misleading
Celebrating others is way more fulfilling than focusing on your lack
Comparison can keep you complacent/stagnant
You can rationalize your actions by comparing yourself to people you're "more holy" than
2019-09-1839 minAwake Active Aligned006 - Overcoming Blocks to Chasing Your Dreams w/ Gretta MorrisseyGretta Morrissey, biz owner, mentor, dream chaser, & all-around great human joins me on the pod today to talk about how...
To get over what people think of you
Having faith is a total game changer
Knowing your WHY can help you persevere
Chasing your dream impacts more than just you
You're the only one with your experience & perspective and that's powerful
Our fear response is meant for survival, not the little things that cause it to come up now
Leaving the comfort zone is the best way to grow your character
Community/collaboration is better than competition
2019-09-1156 minAwake Active Aligned005 - Attachment StylesIn this episode, I walk you through my interpretation/summary/application of the book 'Attached' by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, which is all about the different types of attachment styles in romantic relationships. If you've been wondering why you always get attached so easily or why you always get the urge to run, this episode is for you.
I talk about:
What attachment style means & characteristics of each style
How each attachment style can come to be
Tips to date with each attachment style
Find me on Insta @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned
Show notes & Reflection...
2019-08-2851 minAwake Active Aligned004 - A Story of Surrender w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry DavisToday on the Pod, Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis, founders of Blue Marble Day, join me to tell the incredible story of their journey, talk about surrender, & discuss making decisions.
We talk about:
The incredible story of their journey centered around love (an app, a zen palace, a school bus, a colonoscopy, a trip to Africa)
How surrender isn't weak, but actually extremely strong & courageous
How to know when to take action & when to surrender
What it means to co-create with God
How sometimes seemingly small decisions can actually be the big decisions
How everyone is creative in their own way...
2019-08-211h 07Awake Active Aligned003 - Perspective is KeyIn this episode of Awake Active Aligned, I talk about how important it is to be mindful of your perspective & thoughts and how to flip your perspective when you catch yourself being negative.
Main topics:
How you can't change your circumstances, but you can change how you view them
How you can see life as happening FOR you, not just TO you
How to shift your perspective (notice your thoughts, figure out the thoughts that aren't serving you & why those thoughts exist, dig deep to change those limiting beliefs)
Show notes w/ reflection questions: http://jstreez.com/003/
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2019-08-1428 minAwake Active Aligned002 - Cultivating Meaningful Friendships with Shelby KulzerShelby Kulzer - spiritual life & biz coach, retreat leader, registered dietician, & all around wonderful human being - joins me today on the podcast to talk all about creating friendships with DEPTH.
We talk about:
1. How to find the right people to have these deep relationships with
2. How you can only get as deep with someone as you've gotten with yourself
3. How every relationship in your life serves a purpose or teaches you something
4. How to cultivate depth within your relationships & communicate your needs
Find Shelby on Insta @shelby.set.free, & more info about her retreat: https://shelby-kulzer.mykajabi.com/retreat
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2019-08-0752 minAwake Active Aligned001 - My Story & The 3 Things That Have Helped Me TransformHow did I (your host, Jaci Strese) go from borderline alcoholic/druggie with low self-esteem, no purpose, and a self-obsessed mindset to someone who loves who I'm becoming, cares about other people, and has a passion and purpose for life? In this inaugural episode, I'll share about my story and my testimony to how I've come to be who I am today. The 3 main pieces of my transformation are: 1. A connection to a Higher Power, 2. A connection to those in my life, & 3. A connection to myself. Thanks for tuning in!
SHOW NOTES (w/ reflection q...
2019-07-2332 min