Aligned and Alive

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, murder, and women's safety are discussed. To view the full show notes visit:  www.alliowen.com/feeling-safe 

This episode is for anyone looking to make a career change, or feeling lost or not passionate about their current career. Listen to this episode to hear how to take the leap!  Full show notes: www.alliowen.com/allison-thome

Madison Hedlund: award winning life coach and all around inspiring human. We chat about: -What Madison would recommend for someone who is seeking out their purpose -What are boundaries and how to know if we have healthy ones -How do you navigate out of shame spirals -How Madison’s spiritual faith has evolved over the years And much, much MORE! To view the full show notes: www.alliowen.com/madison-hedlund

Anushri is a HIGH-VIBE person, but she hasn't always been that way. Listen to her story to aligning her life to do more of what makes her come alive, how she manifested her ideal job, and how her spirituality and faith has evolved through the years.  Full show notes click here.  Connect with Anushri:  Nourish Your Soul Radio on iTunes and Spotify Instagram

This week I turn the tables on my husband Matt and ask him all the things about relationships...some of the goodies include: How living in 60 sq feet has affected our relationships Distracting yourself with schedules and routines Do we fight more in the van or did we fight more when we lived in a house? Follow our adventures and money musings: YT: www.youtube.com/c/owenyourfuture IG: www.instagram.com/owenyourfuture www.owenyourfuture.com Other goodies in this episode: How we process our feelings differently, and how we learned to understand each other Why we think millennials are not staying in longer term relationships Expectation Hangovers- how to avoid them when dating Are we soulmates? Do soulmates exist? Are relationships hard? Whats the number one thing you should look for in a relationship? When did we know we were "the one" for each other... How to know if someone is ready for a relationship or not Where we would recommend finding a partner How we met Value of a long term relationship Open relationships and our thoughts on them Money and how to talk about it with your spouse Why talking about money is so hard How we plan to help people with get out of debt  

Emily's last few years have been stricken with unexplanable pain- with no answers in sight. Until last year, when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer, in her 30's, with a young child at home. We talk allll about how her attitude and perspective has changed before and after cancer, how has her relationship with her husband changed, what she would say to her pre-cancer self, parenting as a mother with metastatic cancer, finding support and community for parents with metastatic cancer with young kids, and how have they learned as a family to be more open about their needs  To connect with Emily: IG: @BeyondthePinkRibbon EmilyRGarnett.com

Katie and I talk all about her podcast that has been going 5 years strong, what she's learned interviewing 250 people on the topic of wellness, and what she would recommend to someone starting a podcast today. We also chat about overcoming fear, how journaling has been used in her toolkit to become more herself and more self-aware and how moving to NYC has changed her. To view the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/katie-dalebout To connect with Katie:  Website / Podcast Instagram Course

Robin’s personal story to becoming the “fertility deva” WHY we aren’t educated and empowered about our bodies Robin’s opinion on the birth control pills, IUD, and their side effects What to be aware of when you stop using the pill or want to go nonhormonal How someone can practice basic fertility awareness in a safe and effective way Method Robin typically works with her clients on- basal body temperature, ovulation tracking, basic fertility awareness What method she recommends for people who have fear of getting pregnant using natural methods Basic understanding of how our hormones work Estrogen levels rise during the beginning of cycle Cervical fluids Alisia Vitti- “Woman Code” HPV-- what it is, how gardasil works, what it protects against, how the virus works How we can protect ourselves against HPV Do condoms protect you against HPV?   Fertilitydeva.com HPVedu.com Webinar Discussed:  http://fertilitydeva.com/masteryourcycleoptin/  

  On this week’s episode we talk with Allison Villa who is a registered psychotherapist all about aligning your family values to your life, taking a family sabbatical, letting go of the “shoulds” we carry with us, and connecting with your spouse on a new level (get unstuck!). Check out her online course Couples' Tune-Up for 50% off here!  View full show notes at www.alliowen.com/allison Connect with Allison: IG: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhook/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/houseandhook/ Email: villa.allison@gmail.com, houseandhook@gmail.com Website: https://www.houseandhook.com/               http://www.allisonvilla.com/   Allison Villa is a Registered Psychotherapist, adventurous wife, and fiercely-loving mother. Her virtual therapy practice keeps her connected to clients worldwide. She and her husband, Arjan, are the co-creators of House and Hook, a website dedicated to keeping couples' thriving before (and throughout) parenthood. Together, they hope to inspire others to live with intention and to embrace family travel.  On August 1st, they are embarking on a 14 day family road trip from their home in Toronto, Canada to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, where they will be living for the year. Their online course Couples' Tune-Up launches in Fall 2018. Allison enjoys cycling to farmer's markets, having tea and talks with friends, enjoying day-dates with her husband, and busting out in family dance parties.   Taking a family sabbatical What happens when you don’t take time for couple in early parenthood… Downsizing, minimizing, letting go of the “shoulds” Family members who weren’t supportive of choices “If you’re living your life for other people, chances are, you aren’t going to  be living your fullest life.” How moving to a foreign country affected relationship with husband and kids Social media and the effects it can have on us Whether moving to Mexico was a slow burn or a sudden choice If you just keep taking steps towards where you visualize yourself, it’s going to happen Small Steps = Big Change When life throws you something hard, say thank you - Maya Angelou Marriage -- feeling in a funk-- how to get out of a funk SPending time together during the day instead of at night Make intentional sexy time-- nothing is ever really spontaneous ;)  

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In this conversation we unpack what it means to slow down, how to deal with negative thought patterns, simplifying your life, and journaling to discover your purpose with transformational coach Char Lekx. Full show notes Village Mama Podcast

Mackenzie Rosman was once a childhood actor on the popular TV show 7th heaven, and now she’s chasing her dreams to ride horses professionally. We chat about what it was like being a childhood actor, making friends while in the spotlight, expectations placed on herself to succeed. Mackenzie also shares about depression, anxiety, therapy, the reality of your mortality, and the paradox of choice. This episode goes deep and I know you will find it inspiring to blaze your own trails and live the life you’ve always imagined.   Full show notes: www.alliowen.com/mackenzie

How to make an online dating profile that is an authentic reflection of you What to do if you’re struggling with actually meeting people IRL from online dating Her favorite way to start a conversation with a new prospect How to change your mindset around dating What quality dealbreakers are and what they aren’t! How to get clear about what you want in your ideal partner-- free guide at http://www.amandaroseinc.com/ As you do the inner work and the outer work, your soulmate will line up Meetup.com and singles events Date yourself. You’re more likely to meet people when you’re by yourself Which apps she recommends specifically Her favorite and least favorite trends in dating  

What is reiki- how to experience it, what its origins are How to share your current spiritual journey with family members who may not be supportive Navigating the transition from child to adult with parental relationships What is Tarot card reading and where does it come from When we numb the pain, we numb the joy Trauma-conscious yoga Why Eryn stopped posting yoga pictures on the internet What it looks like combining spirituality and activism Eryn's Podcast: https://www.living-open.com/ 

On this episode, we talk about her own transformational journey, from numbing with drugs and alcohol to finding meditation and solving her problems internally instead of externally. We talk about going from the victim consciousness to the survivor to the thriver consciousness and what that looks like practically. We also talk about healthy coping mechanisms, healing from anxiety and depression naturally, and her top tips to start meditating. This episode is LOADED with goodness, so I know you will enjoy. View full show notes: www.alliowen.com/marian

Katie shares her story of health and wellness…celiac disease…autoimmune disease…anxiety…depression…autoimmune protocol…leaky gut…gut/brain access…AIP Food Journaling, switching macronutrient ratio to predominantly higher fats…consuming carbohydrates in the evening. Bioindividuality, Creating a Fat Burning Machine, Intermittent Fasting Lowfat Diets and how sad they make us…what things do they put in it to make it taste good? Fat is so important to absorb fat absorbing vitamins Eggs are the most perfect food Vegetable + Canola Oils + Margarine…No one should be eating these! Olive Oil is great for salads (do no heat), Avocado oil is great for heating Minimalism- Katie’s minimalism story Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Buying stuff on Craigslist and flipping it Mental Minimalism- Quality over Quantity Two favorite purchases from closet: Cuyana work satchel, Citizens of Humanity jeans Tip about downsizing: put it in a tote and stick it somewhere you can’t see it, reevaluate it after 30 days. Did you think about the item? Mental part of minimalism- Aparigraha How faith interworks into her business and how she gained the confidence to share her story Being healthy can help you connect deeper to God! How can you do business with me if you don’t really know who I am? Yoga and Christianity. Is yoga a religion?

-How to manifest the love of your life -Taking a pleasure inventory -What self-love means and how to know if you need more of it in your life -How to raise your vibration and get out of the victim mindset -Why practicing gratitude is so important and some tools to make your practice consistent -How to practice more self-love in your social media feeds To view the full show notes: www.alliowen.com/sophie Make sure to hit subscribe, new episode drops every Tuesday! 

Anna Lundberg is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. Since leaving her corporate job in 2013, she's now reimagining what success looks like and she’s passionate about inspiring and supporting others to do the same.  On this episode we talk about: Internal and external negative voices and how to deal with them How to pivot in your career and feel what your intuition is saying Finding purpose in life- what steps should I be taking? To view the show notes visit www.alliowen.com/anna 

Stacey answers all our BURNING questions about BURNING MAN! What is it like? How does one get tickets? What's the point? She shares with us her journey to adding more adventure to her life and creating her own path to change her view of “Life is Hard” to “Life is Fun” by following advice to take herself out on adventures every Wednesday. Follow her @adventurewednesdays or www.adventurewednesdays.com 

Episode 17: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher On this week's episode, I turn the tables a little bit and chat with Matt, my husband, about what it's really like quitting our jobs, converting a sprinter van, and becoming fulltime entrepreneurs. We talk about the struggles that we've overcome, our new token phrase "everything is figure-out-able," and how we stay in love despite all the stress and upheaval. If you're interested in living an alternative lifestyle, or just improving your relationship during a stressful time, this is for you! We take off the rosy- Instagram glasses and paint the true portrait of the fear, self-doubt, and overwhelm! We talk about which tendencies we have to avoid taking responsibility and doing the work and we talk about what specific fears we are currently working on.  Comment on my latest Instagram post @alignwithalli to let me know you're listening in!  [comment-form] Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

On this week's episode we talk to Sera Snyder, founder of HealingU.org about: How healing escalates when we do it within community-- how to find that community How health challenges are open windows to the greatest emotional and spiritual healing of our lives Are physical health issues a manifestation of emotional health issues? Finding real, authentic community- how to find it and why its so important Numbing and distractions- why we do it, what this means What is rest? How to incorporate more rest into your life and why it's so important To visit the full show notes, www.alliowen.com/sera 

Rachel Denniston is an entrepreneur and co-founder of HFS Collective, an ethical and sustainable belt bag company produced locally in Los Angeles. She is also one of Alli's best friends from middle school, so that's kinda cool.  On this week's episode we chat all about: Fast fashion and what it's doing to our environment How to be ethical consumers of fashion What it's like being a fulltime entrepreneur right out of college and what it's like working with your mom How Rachel and her mom weave their values and ethics into HFS  AND MUCH MORE!!  To visit the full show notes, head on over to alliowen.com/rachel

Jessica Leigh Lyons is a life coach, writer, and facilitator in the Twin Cities area. As a former teacher with some improv + storytelling in her back pocket, she helps folks create an Internal Compass to navigate big and small life decisions. In addition, she created a sold out storytelling series called SoulSpeak, where women gathered to share their wisdom through story. On this episode we chat about:  -Coming home to self, and the collective -How to collect body data to know the next best decision to make -Finding a community in new cities  Jess shares heartfelt stories that really speak to your soul.  To connect with Jess, www.jessicaleighlyons.com www.instagram.com/jessicaleighlyons 

Episode 13: 28 Lessons in 28 Years Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Today's episode is a little different. In honor of her 28th birthday, Alli shares with us 28 lessons she's learned in the past 28 years. Things get deep, things get silly, you know, the usual. Enjoy!  To follow Alli on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alignwithalli  28 things I've learned in 28 years. You have a perfect body the day you look in the mirror and decide it's perfect Your parents might not know what's best for you. It's time to decide that on your own. You have full agency over your body. You don't need to eat that cake you don't like just because everyone in the office is. You don't need to 'act polite’ when someone crosses a.physical boundary. You definitely don't need to have mediocre sex with dudes out of obligation. Your real friends will love you even when you fuck up. Your circle will be smaller, but the roots deeper. People will pretend they are your friend to elevate their own social status. You will know this by how much they gossip about other people to your face. Hint: they are talking just as much shit about you behind your back. You will be asked to choose sides on really big issues. It's okay to not choose. It's okay to hold both. We need more people who can sit in the grey. The things we aren't sure if we can do - those are the things we need to do. There is never a perfect time. Now is always better than later. Respect yourself enough to wait for a  man who treats you as an equal partner. A man worthy of your love will ask you on a date -- like a real date. He won't just want to make out with you drunk. Forgive easily and quickly - but only to the chosen few. Guard your heart. Perspective is everything. What you consider stressful and hard now will look like a walk in the park in a few years. Unfollow everything and everyone that triggers you into negative thinking People who don't know you will judge you. Don't let their opinions stop you Most people spend their whole life trying to impress people they don't even like. Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you. Make time for play. Be silly. Embrace your goofy side. It's what makes life fun. There will always be ways to make money. Time is the truly scarce resource. As you get more successful, people will try to piggyback. Don't let them. Instead, teach them. Your voice will shake when you use it. Keep using it. Never make your appearance your  currency, youill get wrinkles on your eyes and around your forehead. You currency is your brilliance. School won't teach you everything and sometimes the answer isn't more school but just more bravery. More action. You don't need much money to be brilliantly happy. Above a certain threshold, more money doesnt improve your life. Everyone is just doing the best they can with the tools they've been given. Trust others freely but trust yourself the most. There is no shame in going to therapy. Call in the troops when you need em. Other people's expectations can no longer define your life. Live according to your own values. Time in nature, sex, and chocolate can cure most pain. If you're on the fence about it, it's a no. [comment-form] Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

Erica is an attorney by day and a health and wellness blogger and podcaster by night. She gives us some tips on how to switch over to a healthier, non-toxic lifestyle. She shares with us how networking in the blogger space and how that has affected her business.  Find the full show notes at www.alliowen.com/erica Find Erica at www.bringyourownkombucha.com  

Maggie’s catalyst for going into financial coaching Addressing mindset + psychology around money How to release shame + fear around money Practical tips for people who struggle with overspending Why is it so important for women to be empowered in their finances Favorite Budgeting Apps: Mint, Clarity Money, Old school spreadsheet, LearnVest, YNAB, Personal Capital Living in an Urban Area- how to save money Salary Negotiation - tips on how to negotiate your salary or ask for a raise The biggest thing that holds women back from reaching their financial goals To find the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/maggie To join our FB community: www.fb.com/groups/alignedandalive 

Episode 6: Embracing Failure, Practicing Self-Care, and Being a Feminist with Renee M. Powers Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Brittany Hoopes is a Podcaster and Qualitative Researcher whose work focuses on topics surrounding Goal Setting, Achievement and Identity. In this episode we talk about:  Identity & Goal Setting (How to Not Lose Touch of Who YOU Are When Chasing Your Dreams) Breaking Goals Down Into Manageable Moments What To Do When Your Dreams Change Finding Organization Systems that Support Your Soul and Goals Brittany's favorite goal setting apps and tools To view the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/brittany [comment-form] Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

In this episode we talk to Kashlee Kucheran about how her and her husband travel full time off their blog, her book, and side businesses. We talk about her journey as a minimalist, ditching her $200k per year salary. She gives us her top tips for full time travel and how they make health a priority while on the road. To find the full show notes visit: www.alliowen.com/podcast To join the Aligned and Alive FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive

In this week’s episode we talk to Nancy Jane Smith about her new book, “The Happier Approach” where we talk about quieting negative self-talk, or our “mongor” as she calls it. Nancy gives us tools on how to pull out of a situation where our negative self-talk is crowding out all other noise. We talk about how we dislike the phrases “love yourself” and “be grateful” and what we can say instead. We talk about busyness as a distraction from facing our feelings...you’ll hear me saying a lot of “ooh” and “ahh” in this one because the things Nancy say are just so true and inspiring and empowering and I hope you feel the same. Let me know your thoughts by joining our private facebook group. Facebook group- www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive Full show notes- www.alliowen.com/nancy   

Sheena Yap Chan is a podcaster who has interviewed over 500 woman on what it takes to be confident. She shares with us how to cultivate confidence in our lives, what confidence means to her, and the common thread that she's noticed has run through all 500 women she's interviewed. To connect with Sheena, visit her website www.thetaoofselfconfidence.com  To join the Aligned and Alive facebook community and participate in "Money March": www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive   

Episode 6: Embracing Failure, Practicing Self-Care, and Being a Feminist with Renee M. Powers Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Renee M. Powers inspires us to embrace failure and let go of other's expectations. She teaches us how to prioritize self-care in the after affects of a traumatic experience. We talk about what feminism means to us, and if we think our husbands are feminists. To visit the show notes: www.alliowen.com/renee To join our community: www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive Both Renee and I are currently burning our entire lives down.. ”You Gotta Burn it To Build it Back up Again” -Alli Renee is withdrawing from PhD Program We talk about doing things for your parents, approval of others How to explain decisions to other people that they might not understand Prioritizing mental health [bctt tweet="When you’re vulnerable and you admit that this isn’t a healthy choice for me, people will come to your support. And the ones who don’t come to your support are the ones you didn’t need in the first place."] What feminism means to us [bctt tweet="Leaving the phd program was the feminist choice because it allows me to stretch my wings and work with women who I want to work with- Renee"] What to do if the word feminist scares you-- how to know if you identify as a feminist Share feminist resources: Feministing.com Everydayfeminist.com Xojane.com Bustle.com Bitchmagazine.com How to explain to men what feminism is….and talking about if we think our husbands are feminists Quotes from Belle Hookes - Ain’t I a woman, feminism is for everybody…. “Simply put, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. This was a definition of feminism I offered in Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center more than 10 years ago. It was my hope at the time that it would become a common definition everyone would use. I liked this definition because it did not imply that men were the enemy. By naming sexism as the problem it went directly to the heart of the matter. Practically, it is a definition which implies that all sexist thinking and action is the problem, whether those who perpetuate it are female or male, child or adult. It is also broad enough to include an understanding of systemic institutionalized sexism. As a definition it is open-ended. To understand feminism it implies one has to necessarily understand sexism.” Transwomen of color is the highest minority murder rate in this country [bctt tweet="The issue is not just equal pay and the #metoo movement, it’s life or death for a lot of people"] When those people feel safe in this world, everyone will feel safe in the world #METOO or #AMINEXT? Why self-care is so important- especially in times of “burning down your life” phases We have to be firing on all cylinders in order to bounce back from trauma Self-care is identifying your base needs and then prioritizing them. There is no shame in calling in your troops We rise by picking each other up How to find your chosen family Renee's favorite book: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keys Where to find Renee:  Website Instagram Facebook Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

In this episode, Alli breaks down what gossip does to relationships. She talks about how it feels in our bodies, gives us practical tips on how to stop gossipping less and how to shut down gossip when we see it happening. She opens up about her personal experiences with gossip and shares opinions of others whom she respects like Gabrielle Union and Aubrey Marcus.  To visit the full show notes: www.allio.co/gossip To join the facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive 

Episode 4: Faith through Divorce with Dr. Liz Blomstedt Dr. Liz Blomstedt is one of my very best friends who also happens to be brilliantly minded in faith, life, and love. In this episode we talk about: Liz’s story- divorce, faith, coming into her own, finishing a PhD program 4:45 Moving to a new city when you know no one and finding new friends and choosing your friend group intentionally 6:20 Would you recommend anyone move to a city that they know no one? Bravery [bctt tweet="Bravery is sometimes a conscious choice, and sometimes it's the only choice"] 9:30 Losing friends, finding your true tribe (even if they don’t agree with what you’re doing) 11:15 Backstory about Christianity- Alli admitting she is judgmental, some people may not think she’s a Christian 12:45 Maintaining Christian faith through a divorce - Liz had to define faith for herself for the first time 14:25 Confidence in seeking answers for self within faith [bctt tweet="Shame never teaches anyone anything...shame over sex before marriage...shame over divorce...recognizing that we’ve all fallen short and we all need grace + forgiveness"] [bctt tweet="Choices are right for you in the moment, and you learn something from them"] 19:00 Our mutual love of Glennon Doyle 23:00 Sarah Bessey- “Jesus Feminist” Churches should be made up of different people with different beliefs 24:00 how to find a church when you feel like you don’t fit in at any of them 25:00 Rachel Held Evans- Searching for Sunday - how to be a liberal christian 30:00 recommendations for someone considering a divorce. Cheryl Strayed advice column- “Tiny Beautiful Things”  33:00 Choosing to tell the story for yourself 34:30 Advice on how to know if your partner is the one 37:00 Getting married because that’s what everyone else is doing 41:30 when to know if you’re ready to get married 41:45 how can a friend support another friend through a divorce 44:30 how is the church treating women 46:30 Masculine energy from the church, anti-emotionality 48:00 So many instances of women being told to forgive being used as an excuse to not talk about larger issues 51:00 advice for someone struggling in their faith and disillusioned with the church [bctt tweet="God uses imperfect people including you and including people in churches that hurt you"] To view the full show notes visit, www.allio.co/episode4 To join the Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive/  Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

Episode 3: Sex After Trauma with Rachael Maddox Rachael Maddox is a trauma resolution educator, coach, and guide. In this episode we discuss: 1:30 Trauma as a violation hangover 430 Defining the range of trauma 7:30 Violation dysregulates our connection to the healthy thing [bctt tweet="Neglect dysregulates our connection to a sense of healthy worthiness - I am worthy of love and belonging…"] 8:30 So it creates a hyper or a hypo response 10:30 Using affirmations -- affirmations are something that flower after deep work has been done. You can’t start on the outside and force the change on the inside 11:30 Body based trauma work - asking your body what it needs to feel physically and emotionally safe 13:00 Boundaries and Belonging Game- [bctt tweet="The reason we don’t say no is because we think it’s going to kick us out of connection"] 18:00 How setting boundaries has changed her friendships 21:00 What happens if we don’t heal from trauma It’s ok to trust your sense of readiness or not readiness instead of forcing yourself to go into unsafe territory 24:00 How to help a friend or loved one who has gone through trauma [bctt tweet="Our bodies have a natural blueprint of health. People’s resistance in the world of trauma is trustworthy resistance."] 27:40 First steps to heal from trauma...tune in with your body. If my body were in charge of my healing, where would it take me? 29:40 Feeling safe enough to fall apart [bctt tweet="Sometimes trauma healing starts when it’s safe enough, sometimes it happens when its bad enough"] 32:00 Rachael’s thoughts on the #MeToo movement 33:00 Collective trauma, women are really investing in their healing...lots of healing to be had between the sexes 35:00 Tools for healing from collective trauma...self-regulation 36:45 Ecstatic dance - Five Rhythms Gabrielle Roth- flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness. Each rhythm you access a different part of yourself  40:00 Teaching consent in a group setting 45:00 how to teach consent to teenagers 48:30 Sex After Trauma book To view the full page show notes visit www.allio.co/episode3 Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignedandalive/ To connect with Rachael on Instagram: @rachaelmaddox To visit Rachael's website, www.rachaelmaddox.com. Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

Episode 2: The "Anti-Diet" Diet with Jocelyn Zahn "We can have positive and negative relationships with food. But a pizza for example is not inherently bad. From my perspective that is just giving the pizza so much power and i just feel that the power should be with the individual" -Jocelyn Zahn In this episode, we talk with holistic health coach Jocelyn Zahn on her journey from orthorexia and into self-love. She also shares her struggles with depression and how she manages her mental health holistically.  Some highlights include:  How to help a friend with orthorexia or how to start helping yourself if you think you may have it Why wellness and health looks different for everyone How to help another friend with depression How can someone who doesn’t have a mental illness  be an advocate for mental illness To find the full show notes visit www.allio.co/episode2 To take the alignment quiz visit www.allio.co  Listen and Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath

Episode 1: Tools for Improved Mindfulness and Increasing Joy Have you ever wondered if you are aligned in your life? In this episode, Alli vulnerably shares her journey to alignment and finally coming alive in her own. She shares parts of her story as well as some practical tools for you to takeaway with you. Alli appeared to have it all- the six figure job, the amazing partner, the house; but she felt off. She felt misaligned. It wasn't until she let go of society's expectations and came into her own was she able to finally reveal her purpose and come alive. Practicing the alignment muscle is a habit we will all continue to grow throughout our lives, and Alli shares so practical tools to do so. To take the alignment quiz, visit www.allio.co/quiz To visit the full show notes, head to www.allio.co/podcast/1 Please make sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share this episode with your friends if you loved it! Social Do you want to hear more from Alli? Subscribe below! Copyright ©2017 - All Rights Reserved - Allison Owen | Privacy Policy | Photography by Jake Heath