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The Aligned Life PodcastALP: How to Shift Your Mindset and Elevate Your EnergySend us a textIn this weeks' episode we're talking about the connection between your mindset and your energy - and how to shift both to feel more positive and in control of your life.You'll learn:what it really means to shift your mindset and how to catch thoughts that are draining, unhelpful, negative etcthe conscious and subconscious mindwhat it means to elevate your energy and how to do it mentally and physicallyabout belief systems and what's really "true"some daily rituals for better energyWhether you're feeling stuck, low on motivation...2025-06-0443 minThe Aligned Life PodcastALP: Step into Your Full PotentialSend us a textNext week is the start of the Full Potential Challenge happening in my new membership: Daily Practice. While I don't actually believe we'll ever reach our Full Potential, I love the idea of striving towards it because we will accomplish so much more that way.I believe that we are forever a work in progress and that we are meant to evolve and grow. It's by working towards or reaching a goal, that we start to see how much more is available to us. Listen to this week's episode to h...2025-05-2634 minThe Aligned Life PodcastFull Potential ChallengeSend us a textThe Align membership has had a re-brand and is now Daily Practice.The idea behind Daily Practice is that you create results based on what you do daily, the habits, practices, rituals or autopilot behaviours, and that change can happen easily (or easier) by focusing on a few key things:Self Concept workSelf belief/CertaintyRepetitionInside the membership you'll learn how to make these a part of your daily routine so that you can begin to create a life that you enjoy and that's aligned to you.2025-05-1221 minThe Aligned Life PodcastHow to Create Better Mental HealthSend us a textThis week i'm sharing 6 ways you can create better mental health and have a rock solid mindset.A few things I really want to emphasize are:We are not meant to "feel good" all the time, because we don't! Life is both "positive" and "negative" and so nothing has gone wrong when we are experiencing negative emotions. And as you have probably heard me say on other episodes, the negative emotions are always guiding us to what we do want, so learn to listen to the message.Another important point...2024-06-0532 minThe Aligned Life PodcastMarathon RecapSend us a textYesterday was my full marathon and on this episode I'm sharing the details of what went well for my training and on the run, and what didn't go well or what I would do differently for my next marathon.If you are a runner or have a race coming up, I hope this episode will be helpful for you!.Follow me on instagram @megan.schmidt.coaching.Visit my website www.meganschmidt.com.Join me inside my Align membership: Mind, Body and Soul - learn how to...2024-06-0350 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: The One with the QuotesSend us a textI love quotes and always screenshot them to save to my phone so this week I thought it would be fun to do a podcast episode sharing some of the quotes I had saved in a little cluster on my phone.I'd love to hear which quote from today's episode is your favourite? Screenshot today's episode and tag me on Instagram (@Megan.schmidt.coaching) to let me know which one resonated most!Ps. The doors to the Align membership are currently closed, but you can join the waitlist here2023-05-0831 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: When You Care What People ThinkSend us a textThe truth is, we all care what people think to some degree or another. But the problem comes when we care so much about what people think that it stops us from living life how we really want to. You deserve to be, do, and have what you want in life and not hold yourself back because of other people's opinions.This episode is for you, if you struggle with worrying about what other people think.Share this episode with a friend who would also enjoy this content.2023-02-2024 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 6 Things Women Need to KnowSend us a textBONUS Episode!The Aligned Life Mastermind is quickly approaching and I'll be sharing a few Bonus Episodes before October 4 (the start of the Mastermind) to give you more of a taste of what to expect in the 9 month program.The Aligned Life Mastermind teaches you how to get into Alignment in each area of your life: Health, Relationships + Purpose. One of the most important pieces of growth is your environment. When you surround yourself with other women who are doing the work to create peak health, raise their standards, clean up...2022-09-2332 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Thoughts Are Not Truth PT 2Send us a textBack in March of 2020 I recorded the original episode "Thoughts are not Truth" and today's episode is the part 2.A few weeks ago I read a post about how your toothpaste shouldn't foam. I thought about the people who might read that and think "that's not true" and then I started to think about how we just think about things being "true" based on if we were taught that or raised that way.Everything in life that we believe to be true is based on what we were taught or if...2022-03-2833 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Doing Things Your Own WaySend us a textHow many times have you held yourself back because you worried about what other people would think or you thought you "should" or "shouldn't" do something?There really isn't one "right" way to live. There isn't one "right" way to do things. It all comes down to you living in alignment and following your pull.Time at a job or in a relationship doesn't determine success. Your sense of fulfillment and happiness does. You are the one who determines what is right or "wrong" for you, and you following your heart...2022-03-2118 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Things Your Brain Wants to do (That isn't always for your highest good)Send us a textIn today's episode I share 4 things your brain naturally wants to do that is not for your highest good or very helpful.Remember, your brain is motivated to seek pleasure, avoid pain and conserve energy. Your brain's job is to just keep you alive, even if that means at your own expense of what your soul really wants. It's up to us to be aware of these things so we can overcome them. As you've heard me share: We want to be all that we can be.Ps. Self Care C...2022-03-0724 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self Care CodesSend us a textToday's episode is all about self care codes because true self care has the potential to make the biggest change in your life: your health, energy, fulfillment and more!I share some codes with you around self worth and self care, time, ownership, boundaries, being deliberate and seeing yourself as disciplined.As I share in the podcast I have a 5 week program starting on March 12 where we will be going deeper into these topics and coaching you to shift beliefs, hold higher standards, learn how to "pass tests" as you...2022-02-2827 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: It's Done Energy + The Universe Wants What's Best for YouSend us a textToday's episode is a riff on expanding on some recent instagram posts. I expand on "it's done" energy, what that means and why that's important. I talk about being "a match" for your desires and how what you want is ALREADY here. Of course I always love to share about embodied self worth, the importance and how you need to stop settling for less than you desire, speak your truth, and honour what you want.Lastly I share about the shifting of energy in the world, how it can feel a little...2022-02-2328 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Discernment + Letting GoSend us a textToday we are talking about discernment (the ability to judge well), and letting things go.I share a story about a yoga class I taught when I was in my early twenties and how I used discernment to not engage in an unhelpful conversation with another instructor.Right now the world could be considered very hostile (depending on your perspective ;)), and it's extremely important to be decisive and discerning about where your focus is, and to be letting things go that are not in alignment with your highest good.2022-02-0721 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Dr. Kayla Lucas: The Mindset of HealingSend us a textToday I have Dr. Kayla Lucas on the podcast! I am so excited for you to hear her inspiring story of healing and creating health in her own life, as a busy mom of 2 and a business owner.Dr. Lucas is a Chiropractor and co-owner of Thrive Family Chiropractic and Wellness in Brighton, Saskatoon. She is one of the most genuine and committed women I know, and she lives her life with integrity. You can follow her on Instagram and follow Thrive Chiro as well.If you want to...2022-01-3155 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Low Confidence to Embodied Self WorthSend us a textToday's episode is about moving from low confidence to embodied self worth. I share what that looks like, what needs to shift, and 3 beliefs that can help you.This episode was inspired from an Instagram post back in November. Feel free to find it on IG and save for the visual.P.s. The next three days I will be Live inside my Facebook group and on Instagram for "Stop Settling Masterclass". If you want to learn how to stop settling for less than you want and how to...2022-01-2419 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Anxiety + Self TrustSend us a textLast week I shared a Reel on Instagram that said, "If you feel anxious your work is Self Trust".More and more people are struggling with anxiety and, unfortunately, we have not been taught how to navigate our own mental and emotional wellbeing to know how to handle these emotions and not be overcome by them.One important thing to distinguish is that you are not anxious, you experience anxiety, just like you experience all of the other emotions. You are not your emotions, you are the feeler of them....2022-01-1718 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Why Convenience Can Be DangerousSend us a textConvenience has you thinking short term, but what I know my community is after is purpose and fulfillment, and that requires you to think long term.Convenience has you believing you should skip out on the "hard stuff" and that effort and hard work is wrong.Listen to today's episode to learn more.Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/megan.schmidt.coaching/Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignedlifesocietyC...2022-01-1028 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: The MindSend us a textToday's episode is on hypnosis and the 4 divisions of the mind: the Unconscious, Subconscious, Conscious and the Critical Factor.You will learn what each division of the mind is responsible for and how hypnosis taps into the Subconscious mind to create change quicker, and with more ease than Will Power from the Conscious Mind.Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/megan.schmidt.coaching/Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignedlifesocietyCheck out my website ht...2022-01-0325 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: What You Say You WantSend us a textThe Universe is always providing you with opportunities to grow and expand, whether you are aware of it or not. And your desires are guiding you towards your most authentic life if you listen.When you say you want to be a certain quality (confident, brave, loving, integral, etc) then you better be prepared to show up in those ways because the Universe is listening. A lot of times the people who are confident have had a lot of experience feeling insecure. The people who have been let down understand the importance...2021-10-2617 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Increase Your MagnetismSend us a textIn today's episode I share 4 ways you can easily increase your magnetism in your life.If your personal growth journey started with old school Law of Attraction teachings and believing that manifestation was about thinking positive thoughts, you will definitely enjoy today's episode!PS. My IG and website address has changed! Over the last year I have went through different iterations and landing on keeping it simple with my name - find me on Instagram @Megan.schmidt.coaching and my website is https://www.meganschmidt.comJoin my...2021-10-1831 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Intentional ThoughtsSend us a textWe all start off as pretty unconscious thinkers, but you do have the ability to direct your thoughts from one thing to another. You can stop thinking about one subject, and change your focus to something else entirely. This is really important to know because your thoughts create your emotions.A lot of time we feel so much more negative emotion than we really *need* to, because we are focused on things that are either not in our control to change (in which case we can develop acceptance), none of our business...2021-03-0822 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self EsteemSend us a textIn today's episode I share what self esteem is, one reason why I believe women struggle with low amounts of it, and practices to increase yours!The next Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series is coming up on Monday, March 29-Friday April 2.This 5 day free training teaches you how to gain control over your thinking, how to feel better deliberately + how to actually start getting results and reaching your goals.You can join us by registering at https://www.alignedlifesociety.com/registerMake sure you join the private Facebook...2021-03-0127 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: The 1 Reason You Haven't Reached Your GoalsSend us a textThere is one universal thing that is required for everyone when it comes to growth of any kind and in today's episode I share what that is.We all want the end result of the goal, but there are few that actually do what it takes to create those results for themselves.Be sure to listen to today's episode especially if you are:Working towards your own goals in lifeNew to personal growthNot seeing the progress that you would likeanywhere in-betweenScreen shot today's episode and tag me...2021-02-2232 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Making Yourself A PrioritySend us a textMany women feel guilty for taking time for themselves in their own life.Making yourself a priority first starts with you DECIDING you are a priority. Of course you get to live your life the way you want, doing what you want, and being who you want. Why would it be any other way?If you aren't living your life exactly the way you want I encourage you to give today's episode a listen and begin making yourself a priority.If you enjoy what you learn from T...2021-02-1722 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: SettlingSend us a textWe settle when we start compromising ourselves, our values and our own needs. Many people are settling in life, but they usually don't realize because they don't allow themselves to fully experience the discomfort that comes from settling. They are usually distracting themselves with food, tv, shopping, drinking, gossip, etc, so they don't have to sit with their pain.Somewhere along the way you stopped growing. Or stopped believing that more was possible for you. You settled and started to accept less than what you really desire for yourself.2021-02-1531 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: SupportedSend us a textOn today's episode I share my view on support and belief when it comes to our friends, family + spouses and it might not be what you think.I talk about what happens when we are attached to our expectations on how the people in our lives "should" support or believe in us. As I've shared in other episodes, it always comes back to you. You are 100% responsible for supporting yourself, believing in yourself, and having your own back. Tune in to today's episode to hear more and make sure yo...2021-02-1023 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Great OpportunitiesSend us a textAnytime you are wanting to "up level" in your life you are guaranteeing discomfort and a change of circumstances. If you desire *more* then you have to be able to handle *more* and that means the positive and the negative.I don't believe that the Universe is testing you. But I do think that it's always matching our vibration and offering "great opportunities" for us to show that we can handle more and that we can overcome challenging circumstances.Use these challenges as an opportunity to respond instead of react. And...2021-02-0825 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Protect Your EnergySend us a textProtecting your energy has always been important, but with everything going on right now, it's more important than ever before.Your energy is your most vital resource, along with time. When you are in control of your energy you feel better and you are so much more powerful in the world.You are 100% responsible for your energy, but your energy can be impacted or influenced by other people or things as well.In today's episode I share with you 5 quick tips on how to have control over your energy and...2021-02-0333 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Confirmation BiasSend us a textConfirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's prior beliefs or values. People tend to unconsciously select information that supports their views, but ignore non-supportive information.Every one of us have brains that naturally do this, but most people aren't aware this is happening. Learn why this happens, how to be more in control of it and more on today's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review if you have been...2021-02-0132 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: DistractionsSend us a textIn today's episode I share with you 6 distractions that are likely happening to you in your own life right now. Having awareness is always the first place to start. Once you see that you have been allowing yourself to be distracted, you can shift it if that is something you want to do.Screen shot this episode and let me know your biggest take-away or distraction and if you haven't left a review on iTunes yet, please consider leaving one!If you enjoy what you learn from The...2021-01-2734 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Thoughts About TimeSend us a textA lack of time or feeling guilty for "taking" time for yourself is something that comes up for a lot of women in my Facebook group. Today I talk about being in control of your time, being clear with what you say yes and no to, and phrases or other things we say that are not helpful when it comes to time.We all have the same amount of time in a day, and when you are in control of your energy, you can be much more powerful in those hours. Understanding...2021-01-2530 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: True Abundance Energy - Client Success Story with CristySend us a textToday I had the pleasure of interviewing Cristy, one of my Aligned Life clients who has produced massive success in her health + mindset, which she shares in the episode.We talk about her abundance energy she had coming into the program, how she was really open to the coaching + allowing things to have ease. She shares how she had made some major life changes before coming into the program, and how she wanted to keep that momentum going (which she certainly has!) in other areas.Cristy is solution focused...2021-01-2049 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: How You Limit Your AbundanceSend us a textToday's episode is not strictly about money or prosperity, it's about how we limit ourselves from an abundance of whatever it is we want.Many people speak in a way that keeps what they "want" from being present in their life to the degree they would like without even realizing it.They will talk about their reality, which is how they are experiencing a lack, and that focus on lack keeps them from experiencing abundance. This is one of the biggest ways you limit yourself.Give today's episode a listen...2021-01-1839 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Give Your Life MeaningSend us a textThe meaning of life is the meaning you give it. You get to decide what you stand for, you get to decide what your life is going to be about.From my own experience, when you follow your passions, you end up on the path of fulfillment. Your passions are a part of you, they are unique to you and they give your life purpose and fulfillment.This is your life, make sure you are doing things by CHOICE and not by conditioning. Fill it with all that you...2021-01-1137 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: From Weight Loss Goals to Total Mindset Transformation - Client Success StoriesSend us a textIn today's episode I chat with Donna and Janet, two of my 1:1 clients in The Aligned Life Program. We discuss their transformation over the last 9 months: where they were when they started the program, to where they are now. We talk about how their goals have changed, how their thoughts have completely changed, and what some of their biggest areas of growth + struggle have been so far.It's an honest discussion about growth, discomfort and giving yourself permission to create your life how you desire!2021-01-0651 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: ConfidenceSend us a textConfidence doesn’t come from accomplishment or success. It doesn’t even come from competence - it comes from how you think about yourself!If you want to become more confident you need to think about yourself differently, you need to change the way you see yourself.Give today's episode a listen if you want to learn more about becoming confident in your life!Be sure to register for the upcoming Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series, January 18-22, to learn how to crea...2021-01-0434 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Making DecisionsSend us a textSome people see themselves as really decisive, and feel confident in their choices, others believe they aren't good at making decisions, and believe they need to outsource the decision to others in their life.In today's podcast, I am talking to those of you who believe you are indecisive, and going to share my insights on how to think about yourself, and how I make decisions. Spoiler alert: I make decisions from abundance energy, and I believe that I can't get it wrong - and this makes the decision making process so m...2020-12-3038 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: ProcrastinationSend us a textTo procrastinate means to postpone or delay action; to put off doing something. The reason you procrastinate is because you are trying to avoid feeling an emotion. The reason we do everything we do is because we want to move towards pleasure or away from pain. But procrastinating always leads to more negative emotion. Learning how to become someone who delays gratification and doesn't *need* instant gratification will help you tremendously when it comes to taking action, creating your desired results, and eliminating procrastination!Register NOW for...2020-12-2136 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self DoubtSend us a textSelf-doubt is when we lack confidence in ourselves or we feel that we are incapable of doing what we need to do.It's made up of irrational and exaggerated thoughts which basically all come down to: I'm not enough".In this episode I share where self doubt comes from, why it's unnecessary and what to have instead, what happens when you are in a self doubt spiral, and how to stop it.Share today's episode with a friend who also loves personal growth podcasts and be sure to leave...2020-12-1633 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Core AssumptionsSend us a textToday's episode is on the 12 Core Assumptions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behavior) all interact together. It promotes self-awareness and emotional intelligence and learning these Core Assumptions will help you understand yourself and improve the quality of your life.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! In our 12 months together you will...2020-09-2344 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Fitting OutSend us a textFitting out is exactly what it sounds like - the opposite of fitting in. It's about actually giving yourself permission to BE who you want to be, regardless of what others are doing or what is considered "normal", because when you actually look around, what's "normal" is not what is going to get you to living the life you desire!If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! In our 12 months together you will learn...2020-09-2130 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Why Are You Resisting Greatness?Send us a textWhat if you were actually risking MORE by staying in your comfort zone, being who you are, rather than showing up as your True Self or your Highest Self?When you have a desire for something (improved health, different career, more freedom + abundance) and you don't do something about it, you are resisting your greatness. When you have a vision about something you would like to do, and you don't take aligned action on it, you are resisting greatness. So ask yourself: Do I believe I can have what I...2020-09-1633 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: JudgementsSend us a textWe all judge others (and ourselves) from time to time, but when you see judgements from this perspective you will gain a better understanding of where that judgement is coming from, and what you can do to learn more about yourself.Judgements really are windows to our soul.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! In our 12 months together you will learn how to take complete control of your energy, thoughts + emotions...2020-09-1425 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Daily Inspirational AffirmationsSend us a textThis episode is one I hope you will come back to often if you need some inspiration or positivity.I share some thoughts (or affirmations) that I encourage you to start to believe for yourself.When you are changing beliefs, you might want to add "I'm in the process of..." to the beginning of the belief, so that it feels more believable to you. I have the affirmations worded a few different ways throughout this episode so you will see what I mean as you listen.Enjoy!2020-09-0918 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: ControlSend us a textWomen in my community are consistently asking questions relating to control, mostly, how to have more control over their mindset (check out Episode 65 - Being Mindful). So today's episode might be a reminder for some, on what is in our control, what is not, and what we can do about the control we do have.Make sure to share today's episode with a friend who needs to hear this message and please leave a review if you are enjoying the podcast!If you enjoy what you learn f...2020-09-0727 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Increase Your ThermostatSend us a textI shared this concept on an IGTV a while back, about how we need to start getting comfortable with things we don't currently have, for us to have them. Many times we might start to see results or success in a certain area but then it doesn't feel "normal" for us, so we find a way to get back to our comfort zone.We need to stop tolerating what we are tolerating in our life to be able to receive more!Learn more about increasing your thermostat on today's podcast...2020-09-0236 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: VisualizationSend us a textA meditation + visualization practice is one of the most beneficial habits to add to your routine because of the space it allows you to quiet your mind (which is usually focused on unhelpful thoughts) and imagine what you want to create.Imagination is something that is encouraged in young kids, but we stop using our mind creatively as we grow up. I love the quote: "If you are going to imagine a future, you might as well make it one you want to live!" which is exactly what a visualization...2020-08-3125 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: How To Create A Life You LoveSend us a textThis is my life's mission: Teaching women how to take control of their health, happiness + sense of fulfillment in their life.I want more and more women to know + believe it's possible for them, to create a life they truly love.You can do your own Fulfillment Wheel exercise, or schedule a discovery call to learn how The Aligned Life Program will help you create a purposeful and fulfilling life!If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check...2020-08-2635 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 3 Things That Are Making Your Life HarderSend us a textToday I am sharing 3 things that you might be doing that are making your life harder than it needs to be. We must develop self-awareness first to then be able to make changes, so tune in to today’s episode and see which of these three you might be participating in and making things harder on yourself unknowingly.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! In our 12 months together you will learn how...2020-08-2423 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: What Do You Really Want?Send us a textWhat do you really want in your life, and most importantly, WHO do you need to become to achieve that.Don't allow yourself to slip into confusion - I dare you to answer this question, and then once you've answer it, go deeper.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! It’s the ultimate personal growth and life design program! Learn how to take complete control of your energy, thoughts + emotions and cr...2020-08-2315 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Eliminate StruggleSend us a textWhat is struggle even?Struggle is just unmanaged thoughts. A state of mind. It's really just a word we created to define an unmanaged mind. What if you could eliminate struggle in your life? What if it was a choice and you could choose ease MORE in your life?I really think it's possible - even while reaching your goals, practicing a hard pose, going for a long run, creating a new routine, parenting, etc.It's a decision that we can make as we transition to...2020-08-2133 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: The Power of DecidingSend us a textLiterally everything that you want is on the other side of a decision.Life is created by you, even if you haven't been conscious of that in the past, you are the creator of your life. All the results you have or don't have come from your thoughts and a decision is a thought.You have the power to decide to create NEW results for yourself in any moment.It requires responsibility, conscious thinking and a commitment to the decision.Excuses are a choice.Deciding is a c...2020-08-1930 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 3 Reasons You Aren't Getting ResultsSend us a textIn today's episode I share 3 common reasons you are not getting the results you want in your life - whatever the goal!We need to have awareness for us to make changes, so as your learn these 3 reasons, you can look at your own life and see what may be stopping you, without awareness there is no change!More episodes related to Energy:AWP 75: When Your Energy is Off - https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/post/awp-75AWP 60: What Most People Don't Know About Change...2020-08-1737 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: What Is The Cost?Send us a textThere are no huge negative consequences from 1 night in front of the t.v or 1 hamburger, or 1 can of coke, but if you continue with those habits for weeks, months and years, the compound effect will definitely be obvious.The same is true for the positive: 1 yoga class, 1 meditation practice, 1 green smoothie, it doesn't really matter or make an impact on your health, but when you continue with those habits for a week, month and year, you will see and feel the results. In today's bonus episode, I encourage y...2020-08-1427 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Benefits of YogaSend us a textI've been practicing yoga for over 15 years and I feel incredibly grateful to have this practice in my life and to have experienced all these benefits myself. There are so many different styles of yoga and variations in the poses to make this practice accessible and that is why I believe yoga is for everyone! Whether you are an experienced yogi, or completely new to the practice, this episode will shed light on some of the amazing benefits of this spiritual practice.Get yourself registered for the...2020-08-1231 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Health Promoting ThoughtsSend us a textYour thoughts are immensely powerful.If you don't have the health or happiness that you want it's because you are not thinking thoughts that produce health.If you believe thoughts such as:It's hard to be healthyI don't have timeI'm too tiredI just don't like cookingIt's not going to work for meI will in the fall/I will in the New YearEtcThen it's no wonder you are not where you want to be physically.2020-08-1045 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Right LivingSend us a textIn 2007 I learned about the Yama's and the Niyama's, which are the first 2 limbs of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. I always loved learning about this part of yoga and how the practice of yoga is so much more than the physical postures.The Yama's are described as social restraints and the Niyamas are self-disciplines. There are 5 Yama's1. Ahimsa (non-violence)2. Satya (truthfulness)3. Asteya (non-stealing)4. Brahmacharya (moderation of the senses)5. Aparigraha (non-greed)And 5 Niyama's1. Saucha (Cleanliness)2. Santosha (Contentment)3. Tapas (Self D...2020-08-0531 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: When Positive Expectations BackfireSend us a textI am all in when it comes to controlling your thoughts and emotions and being deliberate about feeling good, but, when you have positive expectations that things are going to go a certain way and then they don't, you may think something has gone wrong, or that maybe you are not capable of achieving what you want. Listen to today's episode to learn more about expectations and how they can backfire on us.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to h...2020-08-0324 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Freedom In StructureSend us a textA lot of people WANT to have more routine in their life but when it comes to actually implementing it, there is resistance. You might think, “It’s summer”, “I don’t know if that will work out”, “I’ll be tired”, etc. But I want you to see that there is so much freedom in creating structure and routine in your life and in today’s podcast I share a few areas of my life where this discipline has actually provided me with so much freedom.I also share my thoughts on...2020-07-2736 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Total ResponsibilitySend us a textTaking responsibility for yourself, your life, your results (or lack of results), is not about judgement or blaming yourself. Total responsibility is actually really empowering, because from that place you have an understanding that you can create a different outcome for the future.Blaming yourself for an outcome that wasn’t what you wanted is the result of a mismanaged mind. Remember, you get to decide what you make things mean.If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you ch...2020-07-2219 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Excuses or The TruthSend us a textIn the Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series I do a session on excuses and I always get some DM's about this topic. In life we have circumstance, and HOW you respond to those circumstances (and the meaning you give them) is what makes the difference. If you are someone who comes up with excuses that is all you will find. If you are determined to find solutions, that is a whole different vibration, and you will see solutions. The vibration of an excuse and the vibration of a solution are two c...2020-07-2035 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 3 Things To START Telling YourselfSend us a textNow let’s talk about the 3 affirmations I would encourage you to START telling yourself (plus more thoughts about getting results!)If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! It’s the ultimate personal growth and life design program! Learn how to take complete control of your energy, thoughts + emotions and create a life on your terms that is fulfilling and in alignment to YOU. Health, happiness, abundance + love is avai...2020-07-1522 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 5 Things To QUIT Telling YourselfSend us a textLearn the 5 phrases I suggest you quit saying or telling yourself if you want to live a more empowered, fulfilled life!I have said or thought all of these in the past, and I know it can be hard to make changes when your thought patterns are ingrained and have become habit, but once you have awareness around why these phrases are NOT helpful, you will notice how it is making you feel negative emotions, and begin to shift into more helpful thoughts + energy.2020-07-1322 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self-Control = EmpowermentSend us a textSome people see self-control as a negative thing, or that there is sacrifice in it, but self-control doesn’t mean “I can’t have what I want” it’s the exact opposite! Self control is exactly HOW you get whatever it is you want!Keep reminding yourself this, managing your mind + doing the work and your success will be inevitable.ResourcesIf you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out The Aligned Life Program! It’s the ultimate personal gro...2020-07-0833 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: People Pleasing + BoundariesSend us a textIf you describe yourself as a people pleaser you most definitely have poor boundaries and you likely experience some resentment, frustration, or self-pity because there is never time for you or your needs. Some people put themselves out or people please to *try to* make other people happy but happiness comes from within, not external circumstances, so you will never be able to control someone else's emotions. If you enjoy what you learn from The Align Wellness Podcast I would love to have you check out 2020-07-0620 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Good Enough?Send us a textI am constantly reminded of Don Miguel Ruiz's book, The Four Agreements, and when I hear the phrase, "good enough" I think of the fourth agreement which is: "Always do your best".Instead of asking yourself if something is "good enough" or if you are settling, check in with yourself and decide if you are doing your best, which changes from day to day. Ask more of yourself + work towards each area of your life with enthusiasm!If you enjoy what you learn from The...2020-07-0121 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: How To Know What You WantSend us a textAre you confused about what you want for certain areas of your life?Do you indulge in confusion, thinking you don't have the answer but that someone outside of you knows more?I think women who call themselves people pleasers or perfectionists might struggle with this more, because they are so busy focused on how to make other people happy or approve of them that they don't focus on what it is they want.If this sounds like you give today's episode a listen and find out how to discover...2020-06-2920 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Stress ManagementSend us a textI hear a lot of women say they want help "managing their stress" or "managing their overwhelm" and what I believe they mean is managing their thoughts.Stress/overwhelm/anxiety/etc are emotions, and your thoughts (many are unconscious) are creating your emotions.When you are learning to be more deliberate with your thoughts, it's helpful to just tune into HOW you are feeling, and when you notice negative emotion, check in with what thoughts are running in your mind, then choose where you want to place your focus intentionally.2020-06-2429 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: The Hardest PartSend us a textToday's episode is talking about the hardest part of change: when you are committed and doing the work, but the results have not yet manifested. A lot of people get stuck in doubt and believing that success won't be possible for them, and some will give up at this point, thinking, "See, I knew it wasn't going to work", when, if they would have stuck with it, they would have achieved success.Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series | June 22-28https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/register2020-06-2228 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Gratitude PracticeSend us a textToday we are talking about the importance of a gratitude practice, and how to begin a gratitude practice right now!The vibration of the emotion of gratitude is one of the highest of all emotions. When you spend time generating this emotion daily you get to feel good purposefully and you are raising your vibration which makes you a match for all the things you are working towards.Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series | June 22-28https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/register...2020-06-1725 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Body ThoughtsSend us a text“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.” BKS IyengarThis quote and some recent conversations with my clients are the inspiration behind today's episode. So many women are being hard on themselves and not taking care of their body properly, thinking that they can't fully love themselves UNTIL their body looks a certain way. As I say in today's episode, you will never get where you want to be by talking negatively to or about your body...2020-06-1529 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: When Your Energy Is OffSend us a textIn today's episode we talk about what it looks like when your energy is "off", what you can do to get back into alignment (steps + practices), and why this is so important in creating your Aligned Life. Make sure you register for the upcoming FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series which starts on June 22-28.This training is for you if you:are not taking the time for yourself want to feel + look great in your skinare "too" tired at the end of the day to do the things yo...2020-06-1039 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Day OneSend us a textEveryone starts from day one.You can't look to your past for examples as to what is possible because that is not what determines what is possible. You make a decision to begin. We all have to start as a beginner.There is discomfort in growth and in new, but there is also discomfort in stagnation. Choose the discomfort in growth EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.MANAGE YOUR MIND MASTERCLASS SERIESJune 22-28This 7 day FREE Masterclass will teach you how to use your mind to:Accomplish your...2020-06-0831 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Doing Hard ThingsSend us a textAll growth is uncomfortable. We want to grow but we feel resistant to it because growth is new and to the brain, "new" seems "hard". Remember to have perspective on what is actually hard. Nothing has gone wrong when things are uncomfortable or hard. That is exactly how it should be, because it is.MANAGE YOUR MIND MASTERCLASS SERIESJune 22-28This 7 day FREE Masterclass will teach you how to use your mind to:Accomplish your goals,Have better relationshipsFeel more fulfilled2020-06-0327 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Upgrade Your StandardsSend us a textStandards are basically what we are choosing to allow or tolerate in our life. We all have standards around our health, our body, our relationships, our home, etc, and it's basically like our identity or what we consider normal for us. If you want to make changes in one or many different areas of your life you will need to increase your standards around what you consider acceptable (or not acceptable). Schedule Your Breakthrough Call!If you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with your thoughts +...2020-06-0126 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self-loveSend us a textSelf love will provide you with motivation to make healthy choices in your life.The more self love you have the less likely you will need external validation or a false sense of happiness (from processed food, alcohol, t.v, etc)Self love is a process and an on-going practice. Begin by creating a zero tolerance for negative self talk. Listen to today's episode to learn more about loving yourself.Schedule Your Breakthrough Call!If you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with...2020-05-2723 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Unhelpful Thought PatternsSend us a textIn today’s episode I share 15 unhelpful thought patterns (or cognitive distortions) from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). As I go through these thought patterns you may notice that you have a few of these patterns yourself. Just like we talked about last week, we need to have awareness before we can begin to make any changes in our life. Then we can take responsibility and move onto change. Schedule Your Breakthrough Call!If you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or strug...2020-05-2530 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 5 Steps To ChangeSend us a textThe 5 steps to change are:Have Awareness + take responsibilityGet clear on what you wantGet clear on fears, obstacles + limiting beliefsCreate a plan + take action Have accountability or a support systemMake sure you take these steps for your next goal that you are setting out to accomplish! Schedule Your Breakthrough Call:If you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with your thoughts + em...2020-05-2027 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Human NeedsSend us a textThere are 6 human needs that Tony Robbins shares in this blog post that drive human behaviour. Learning more about these needs helps you understand yourself more, and what motivates you or what drives you to act the way you do. We have all of these needs in us, but there will be 1 or maybe two that stand out the most for you. Because there is a law of polarity, you can take any of these 6 too far. Having self-awareness is very beneficial in finding a happy m...2020-05-1824 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Being The BestSend us a textBeing the best is not about anyone but yourself.It does not mean being BETTER than someone, it means being better than yourself, and when that is your focus, personal growth, then you will live a more fulfilling life, with less judgement or scarcity thinking. Listen to today's bonus episode to learn more about being the best.Join the FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series - May 11- May 17 https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/registerIf you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or...2020-05-1530 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: How To Be HappySend us a textWhen we think about how to be happy it seems logical to think if we could just avoid pain, then we could be happy, but that’s not the truth. Happiness isn’t about avoiding pain, or negative emotions, it’s about allowing them, being curious in them, and discovering what that emotion is trying to tell you. Being happy is not only about thinking happy thoughts, it’s about BELIEVING the happy thoughts you are thinking. That’s how to change your energy, and emotions are energy in motion. Tune in to...2020-05-1341 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Being MindfulSend us a textMany women join my community and tell me they want to be more mindful.In today's episode we talk about what that even means, and how to become more aware and mindful in your life.Join the FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series - May 11- May 17 https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignwellnessyxe@manageyourmindmasterclassIf you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with your thoughts + emotions, then schedule your Schedule your free, 30 minute breakthrough call and l...2020-05-1121 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Your Future Self MeditationSend us a textThis bonus episode is a guided meditation, building on many of the topics we have covered so far on the podcast.Make sure you do this powerful meditation when you have time without interruptions and allow yourself another 10-15 minutes after the meditation to do some journaling as well.Make sure you join us inside the private facebook group for the upcoming Manage Your Mind Masterclass Serieshttps://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/registerResourcesIf you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with your thoughts +...2020-05-0615 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Who Are YouSend us a textHow do you think about yourself? Is it the person you want to be? If not, do you know you can change? Do you know how to change?Join me in episode 63 for a story and more! Resources:Join the FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series - May 11- May 17 https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/registerIf you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or struggling with your thoughts + emotions, then schedule your free, 30 minute breakthrough call and...2020-05-0430 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Your Comfort ZoneSend us a textYour comfort zone is your current identity. It’s the space where we spend majority of our time.Most people do not act outside of their comfort zone, but, if you are wanting change in your life, you will need to start getting comfortable being uncomfortable. You will need to start thinking new thoughts, and taking new action that is not part of your current identity or comfort zone. Join the FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series - May 11- May 17 https://www.facebook.com...2020-04-2724 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: WeightSend us a textWeight is such a loaded topic for most. Today I am sharing my take on weight (and weight loss) and what most people do not understand when it comes to the energy behind the action. Weight is neutral, and there is nothing "wrong" or "right" if you want to lose weight. Learn why most people are not getting results when it comes to weight loss, and a simple (but not always easy) switch you can make to change that for yourself.Resources:Schedule your free, 30 minute b...2020-04-2049 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: What Most People Don't Know About ChangeSend us a textThis episode is CRUCIAL when it comes to creating change in your life. So many people are jumping into "change" at the wrong spot and not doing the foundational inner work first.Spend some time listening to this episode and doing the exercise if you are serious about making changes in your life. Schedule your free, 30 minute breakthrough call to get clear on your identity and learn how you can start living a purposeful, intentional + fulfilling life - it's available to everyone!https://www.alignwellnessyxe...2020-04-1325 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Law of Attraction StorySend us a textBonus Wednesday episode today is on my birth and law of attraction stories! Hope you enjoy!Resources:Are you feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or a loss of identity in motherhood? Do you feel unaligned in purpose and passion? Schedule your free, 30 minute breakthrough call and learn how to practice better boundaries and self-love + receive clarity and confidence in your direction of life. https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/servicesMusic: Lights - SappheirosOthers Ways to Connect with Megan:2020-04-0825 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Alignment is KINGSend us a textHaving clear values, and taking action from that place will help you to be in alignment throughout your day.Alignment is like confidence, it's something that you can feel. When you are doing things out of obligation, or because you think you "should" that takes you out of alignment. When things are flowing, easy, + joyful, that's when you are in alignment.When you are in alignment, you are in control. Things will come easier, you will experience more peace. When you are out of alignment things will...2020-04-0629 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: 8 Mama Mindset TrapsSend us a textIn today’s episode I share 8 detrimental mindset traps that you, as a mom, might find yourself believing. The 8 Mindset Traps are:I don’t have timeI’m not a good mom if I do this or if I don’t do thatThey need meI can’t nowI’m exhaustedI’m not enough/worthyI’m doing something wrong (is this it? I thought I would feel differently)It’s not possible...2020-04-0135 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Worry + TrustSend us a textWorrying is natural, your brain is trying to protect you. But it is the worst way to use your imagination. Even though your mind goes there very easily, that doesn’t mean that it’s beneficial for you to continue thinking those thoughts. Listen to this episode if you find yourself experiencing a lot of worry, stress, or overwhelm and learn how you can shift to trust. Resources:Join the FREE Manage Your Mind Masterclass Series - March 30 - April 4https://www.facebo...2020-03-3018 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Thoughts Are Not TruthSend us a textWe are so involved and attached to our way of thinking that we sometimes forget that our thoughts are not actual TRUTH. If you forget this, it can cause a lot of unnecessary suffering for you.You may think that other people should behave the way you expect and think is acceptable.That what you think about something or someone is 100% the truth, and that it can't be any other way. That everything going on in your head is real. These thoughts are harmful. Fortunately we...2020-03-2524 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Exactly Where You Need To BeSend us a textWhat if we believed we are exactly where we need to be?Everything is happening FOR us, not TO us. MANAGE YOUR MIND Masterclass Series - March 30-April 4Join Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignwellnessyxeResources:Are you feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed or needing clarity on your direction in life? Do you feel unaligned in purpose and passion? Please join me for a free, 30 minute breakthrough call to receive clarity and confidence, learn about whole body health and mental strength.2020-03-2317 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Why Coaching Gets You ResultsSend us a textIn today’s episode I share 3 reasons why having a coach will get you the results you desire, faster + with less “suffering” or struggle. Resources:Want personalized support to help you achieve your health goals?Join me for a free 30 minute breakthrough call to clear your biggest obstacles around buffering and emotional eating, feeling unfulfilled, or creating healthier habits and learn how to become your healthiest, happiest, and most fulfilled version of yourself. https://www.alignwellnessyxe.com/servicesMusic...2020-03-1825 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Women's Health + Cycles With Jenn PikeSend us a textToday we have guest Jenn Pike on the podcast. She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Women's Hormone Expert, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, Bestselling author and host of the podcast The Simplicity Sessions.We talk about the 4 phases of a women’s cycle and how to track your cycle so you can maximize when you are most energetic, and slow down when your body naturally wants to. Grab your pen and notebook and get ready for a fun and informational conversation with Jen...2020-03-1644 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Wanting Things To Be EasierSend us a textThere are many times when I have wanted things to be easier, but I believe that changing that thought, and deciding you would rather BECOME the person who can DO hard things, is a better way to approach life. Most times fulfillment comes from accomplishing hard things! The harder the task, the greater sense of accomplishment we usually feel. And changing the way you think is probably one of the hardest things you will ever do, because we have so many thoughts in a day, and because those th...2020-03-0934 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: Self-pitySend us a textThe definition of self pity is excessive, self-absorbed unhappiness over one’s own troubles. It's one of those emotions we would rather not feel, but when we are feeling it, it can be hard to stop. Nothing good comes from feeling self-pity, it's immobilizing and self-sabotaging. Just because you may think you are "justified" for feeling this way, doesn't mean you should or that any benefit will come from it. Tune into today's episode to hear more!Want personalized support around your emotional eating?2020-03-0226 minThe Aligned Life PodcastAWP: When You Feel UnfulfilledSend us a textMany people are going through the motions of their life without really taking the time to ask themselves: What do I want? Am I happy? What kind of career do I desire? How do I want to show up in my life? Do I feel healthy? But then they feel unfulfilled and look for happiness + joy in a box of cookies or by finishing a series on Netflix. That is not true happiness. That will not fulfill you in your life. And there is nothing wrong if you want to feel more...2020-02-2437 min