Creating Ripples

Lindsey Ellyn is a storyteller, compassionate disrupter, and author. She is on a mission to elevate and challenge conversations across social groups around mental, sexual, and relational health by promoting courageous, countercultural ways of living. Her book the Shame Game just launched, where she shares real life experiences to help bring shame out of the dark and into the light. On todays episode: -shame and stigma -hook up culture -dating -Sexually transmitted infections - suicidal ideations -sexual health -HSV2 -telling your story -vulnerability -trauma -community -purpose -spiritual health and well being -Inner child -releasing shame -speaking your heart -giving yourself grace -community Resources: Order The Shame Game Lindsey Ellyn Website Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Meg Farley is an adventure coach on a mission to show others what they are capable of by bringing them out into the Great Outdoors. Meg was a teacher until 3 years ago when she felt stuck and went after the life she craved. Discussed on todays episode: -adventure coaching -curiosity -playing big -feeling stuck -manifesting & journalling -taking action -success looks different for all -authenticity -the power of nature -gaining confidence -you are enough -betting on yourself -you are made for more Resources: Megs Instagram Creating Ripples Instagram

Kelly Coghlin is a badass human living in California who is sharing her healing journey and personal path to sobriety that has worked for her. Kelly show that there are multiple paths that are available to you and your journey and its about exploring what is out there and finding what works for you. Discussed on todays episode: -Drinking and kelly relationship with alcohol -healing through psychedelics -getting curious about life without alcohol -rock bottoms -letting it go -loving yourself -psychedelics for mental health -meditation and journalling -discovering what brings you joy -appreciating the little things -exploring who you are -creativity -community -friendships -be yourself -values and expectations -shame spiral -sobriety -be different -no one path to sobriety Trigger Warning: We discuss Suicide and suicidal thoughts on this episode Resources: Kelly Coghlin on IG Creating Ripples on IG Alexandra Zauner on IG

Gabby Grahek is a badass, energetic, lively go-getter who shares her life experiences around navigating change, going after the life you want and what she has learned in the process. Discussed on todays episode: -being a listener -call of the wild -getting quiet -setting aside guilt, taking care of you -the power of nature -start to say yes to things -Let your wild side out -life is for living -permission to take up space -Prioritizing yourself -be creative and explore -going with the flow -getting out of our own way -learn from failure -leveling up -prioritizing time -holding yourself back -therapy -unmet expectations Resoures: Gabby Grahek on IG Gift of Gab Podcast

Daniel Patterson is an inspiring human, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and a human who is openly sharing his journey of sobriety to show others what is possible and how his life has changed. Discussed on todays episode: -leaning into sobriety -life is lifey -get out of your own way -the life sobriety provided -establishing the why -surrender -trying to moderate -fears not facts -sober curiosity -anxiety -using alcohol to cope -sharing sobriety on TikTok -caring about what others think -me vs me -sit in the soup of boredom -grief -contemplation stage of sobriety -Sober Tok -Being Willing to Try Sobriety -Release the idea for a perfect quit date -Voicing your needs Resources: Daniel Patterson on Instagram Daniel Patterson Website Creating Ripples Podcast Instagram

Todays Guest Meg Fee creator of You Dont Have to Drink on Instagram and the Podcast Host of More than Sobriety comes on the podcast to share her journey into sobriety. Megs journey began with curiosity back in 2020 and she has been exploring life without substances since. Discussed on todays episode: -sober curiosity -1000 hours dry -slips & relapses -TW: eating disorder -why you started the journey -sobriety is an inside job -boredom vs peacefulness and calm -sitting with yourself -life is going to be lifey -processing emotions -sitting in discomfort -letting go of the need to be liked -focusing on yourself -Speak your needs -communication Resources: You Dont Have to Drink IG Creating Ripples IG

Elizabeth Gascoine is the founder and genius behind Absence of Proof an event curation company offering boozeless take on a night out. Starting her business in early 2022, things have taken off as she shows the fun you can have with a night of from drinking. Elizabeth shares her sobriety story, as well as what the experience of starting a business has been like. Discussed on todays episode: -Sobriety -life transformations -radical honesty -dry January -social shifts -sober spaces -non alcoholic events -starting a business -being an entrepreneur -letting go of excuses -accountability -showing up -challenging your limits -building a business -being proud of your self -therapy -gratitude journalling -taking care of your health -removing alcohol is a life hack -absence of proof Resources: Absence of Proof Website Absence of Proof IG Creating Ripples Podcast

Chelsea Monroe of Mixed Without shares her sobriety journey, transition out of corporate America and the shifts she experienced through evaluating her relationship with alcohol. Discussed on todays episode: -Burn out -personal relationships changing after ditching alcohol -navigating alcohol in the workplace -taking back your power -pro informed consent when consuming alcohol -the evolution and growth as humans -communication and abandonment wounds -mourning old versions of us -being confident in your decisions -Inclusivity in the NA space -recalibrating Resources: Chelsea Monroe IG Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Kelsey is back to moonlight as a co host this month. We are talking all things: People pleasing. Friendships after sobriety. Quitting drinking at 24 Wrapped up in being carefree and our party girl titles. Clinging onto the old life and while being sober. Missing the people more Aligned. Values and being intentional. Shifts are uncomfortable. Life is so short. Best way to live life to the fullest. Spouses and sobriety.

Kelsey Erickson is a intuitive life coach, spiritual healer and human design expert. Kelsey has been on the podcast before sharing her expertise on human design, her life and moving into starting a business and now she is back to talk about life changes, loss, grief and the growth she has experienced.

On todays episode Grey Stone shares their personal journey of growth, perseverance, changes, and what they have learned along the way. Greys story is empowering as they work in the craft beer industry but recognized the impact alcohol had on their life and made a shift with their relationship with alcohol. Grey shares the changes they have made to get where they are today, the changes in the NA world of beverages, the personal growth and more. This episode is raw and really eye opening to show the various relationships one can have around alcohol. Discussed on todays episode: -drinking less -evolving relationship with alcohol -Impacts of alcohol -friendship loss -NA options -shifting friendships -FOMO -growth -reflection -mental health -living authentically -empowerment in life with less drinking -wanting more for self -depression & anxiety -alcohol is a depressant -fear -finding support -therapy -journalling -empowering others -the journey will not be perfect -starting a non profit: Queer San Diego -sober experiences -boundaries -alcohol is a mask -you have gifts to offer -explore sober gatherings and experiences Resources: Grey Stone on IG Creating Ripples on IG

Exciting News! Kelsey Sorensen is going to be guest co-hosting a monthly conversation on the Creating Ripples Podcast. Each month we will discuss topics you submitted, catch up on life and have real and vulnerable conversations between two best friends to remind you that we are all out here doing our best. Resources: Kelsey Sorensen on IG Kelsey Sorensen on TikTok Creating Ripples IG

Hilary Krueger is an electric badass women, who helps people show up as their authentic selves, through her experiences and knowledge. This episode is jam packed with Hilarys journey to getting to where she is today by not letting society try to box her into a certain way of living and instead being who she was meant to be and sharing it with the world. Discussed on todays episode: -Connection -Meant for more -Starting a business -Relationship building -Launching a business -Marketing matters -Online Courses -Opening a relationship -Be the brand -Motherhood -Society trying to box you in -Feeling lost -Societal norms -Shoulds & Shouldnts of life -Waiting for the perfect time -Work in progress -Living for yourself -Clarity -Mindset Work -Internal Motivation -Not being vanilla -taking a risk -trauma -own who you are and be confident in yourself -inner child work -step into growth opportunities even if they are riskier -20 seconds of courage -enjoy the journey Resources: Hilary Kruger IG Hilarys Website Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Carli Valentine is a Childrens Author who used her families story, and the experience to create a book to help empower other families who were going through similar experiences feel comforted, supported and less alone in what they were navigating. Carlis hope in sharing her story, and writing books is to show her readers and their families the Importance of sharing their magic. Discussed on todays episode: -ADHD -Tips to navigating an ADHD diagnosis -worrying/overthinking -breaking out of the box -embrace what makes you different -children's heart defect (CHD) -tools for families/friends -anger/frustration -feel the feelings -journalling -confidence -empathy -navigating challenges -gratitude -writing children's books -connection/community Resources: Carli Valentine Website Carlis Books Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Todays guest is Emmy Marie a Trauma Recovery Coach. Emmys mission is to help trauma survivors break cycles of shame, fear, and self-sabotage break out of the boxes that trauma put them in and find wholeness, joy, and radical self-acceptance. *Trigger warning: Trauma Discussed on todays episode: -relationships -childhood trauma -behavioral patterns -emotions -PTSD -healing -coming home to self -letting go of our masks -belonging to self -creating a safe place within ourselves -honoring our masks -curiosity -fear -emotional needs -intentions -trauma -breaking patterns -codependency -knowing your worth Resoureces: Emmy Marie IG Emmy Marie Creating Ripples Podcast

On todays episode Alex reflects on where she is today and the chances she's taken along the way. Catching you up on what's been happening in her life, q while reminding you fear is not a bad thing and to work with the fear.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

This weeks guest is Betsy Weiner, A Soul Coach, Nidra Teacher and a one of a kind human, who shares her experience, insight and wisdom on todays episode. We have a lovely discussion about life and more. Discussed on todays episode: -Yoga -Spiritual Seeker -Life Changes -Journey Back to Self -Yoga Nidra -Anxiety & Eating Disorder -Meditation -Inner conflict -Personal training for your soul -Living our lives through a screen -Cleansing your mind -Relationship with Self -Getting comfortable with discomfort -Your body keeps the score -Community -Therapy -Mistakes -Internal Family Systems -Parts Systems Therapy -Resilience -Loving yourself as you are -Courage and curious -Truth -Boundaries -Joy Resources: Betsy Weiner IG Creating RIpples IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

On todays episode Alex connects with Kaylee & Katy the hosts of the Dry Hard Pod to hear their stories of living life alcohol free. They discuss the contemplation phase, trying to find the perfect drunk and more. Discussed on todays episode: -sobriety -finding the word/label that works best for your journey -depression -Alcohol use disorder -anxiety -Journalling -social changes -identity shifts -community -personal growth -share your story -living in alignment Dry Hard Pod IG Katy Pelroy IG Kaylee Wolf IG Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Nadja is an illustrator of books, who suffered from a head concussion that left her feeling defeated. She shares her personal journey, what she learned about herself in the face of challenges and how she made a pivot through her healing journey. **Trigger warning** Eating disorder discussed Discussed in todays episode: -Self evaluation -depression and feeling defeated -therapy -emotional and mental well being -gratitude -making life pivots -carrying baggage -letting go of dreams -art therapy -moving through the fear -expressing yourself through art -reconnecting with yourself -developing self awareness Creating Ripples on IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Jordan Nolan is a life coach and breathwork facilitator who is a walking permission slip showing you it is possible to create the life you want for yourself--you have to be willing to show up and do the work. Discussed on todays episode: -Growth -Change -Asking yourself what do you really want? -Letting go of the why -RV Life -Navigating a divorce -Creating the life you want -Breathwork -Resilience -Mindset -Generational trauma -Survival Patterns -Community -We die in our comfort zones -Never settle -Reclaim your power -Empowerment -Mindfulness -Love yourself -The power of breathwork Resources: Jordan Nolan IG Jordan Nolan Website Creating Ripples IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

On this weeks episode Alex shares how every person creates ripples into the world. Take time to reflect on the changes you have made and in what ways you are bringing yourself closer to the life that you crave for yourself. Recognizing the changes and celebrating them is important it reminds us that we are doing it, we are building a life that feels true to us.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

On todays episode Alex talks about why gratitude matters, the importance of reflecting on the challenges we have overcome, the people we get to do life with, the joys of the finer things and how it allows us to appreciate all we have in life. Resources: Creating Ripples IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Beth Bowen is a therapist, sober coach, podcast host of sober stories and all around badass human. Beth Is a wealth of knowledge on life, passion, sobriety, and shares her personal experience of post-partum depression, post-partum anxiety and sobriety. Her lifes work and passion is to make waves in the sober space and beyond. Discussed on todays episode: -Substance use & addition -motherhood -self awareness -PPD & PPA -alcohol as a coping mechanism -Hip Sobriety with Holly Whitaker -Alcohol free living -sober curiousity -harm reduction -labels and conforming to boxes -Gen Z Drinking less -rejecting cultural norms -Informed consent around drinking -the neuroscience of alcohol and drinking -alcohol and mental health -withdrawal -"drink responsibly" -Theory of changes -Resilience -Community -Drinking slip-ups, relapses and shame -Authenticity & Vulnerability Resources: Beth Bowen on IG Sober Stories Podcast Creating Ripples Podcast on IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Alexis McCloskey is a Business Clarity coach who helps you unlock your potential. Through tough love and telling you how it is she educates you to see all that you are capable of and get to the root level.  Discussed on todays episode: - Asking well why? -Moving beyond your own pity party -Finding solutions -Being stuck in your own shit -Scarcity mindest -Business Clarity Coach -Not following the normal "rules" of life -Building a relationship with yourself  -Messy, imperfect and inconsistent -Habits & Routines -Information overload -Accountability -Implementation is key -Be present -Microshifts -All or Nothing Thinking -We choose our hard -Unwrapping limiting beliefs -Discipline -Imposter Syndrome -Action breeds confidence -Fight or Flight -ADHD -Choosing when to Change -Rock Bottom -Comfort Zone -Money and debt -Getting to the root cause -People Pleaser Recources: Alexis McCloskey on IG Creating Ripples on IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Today Alex is joined by returning guest Chelsey Larson as she shares her experience and insight around writing her book My Savage Truth. Chelsey shares her experience and knowledge around shame, trauma and the importance of not only loving yourself but understanding yourself. Trigger Warning in parts of the episode we talk about experiences with the following: shame, trauma, depression, sexual abuse and body image on todays episode Discussed on todays episode: -Writing a book -baring your savage truth -the feeling of releasing a book that tells all parts of her life -shame and truth -journalling -real and raw -depression -being misunderstood -therapy -childhood trauma -shame and trauma response -attachments -surface level -striving to be a good person -shame can be contagious -can tell savage truth and be compassionate and kind -accountability -issues are in the tissues -holding people accountable -self abandonment -the truth will set you free -proud of taking a chance -vulnerability -relationships Resources: Chelsey Larson IG Order the book My Savage Truth on Amazon Creating Ripples IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

On this weeks episode Alex has a conversation with intuitive healer and embodiment coach Aimee Strauss. Aimee shares her story of what led her on this journey through her own healing, inner child work and focus on embodiment. Discussed on this weeks episode: -a borrowed dream -your souls whisper -yoga for anxiety and depression -disconnected from self -working in the fashion industry -connecting back to self -passion -self awareness -fear based living -healing -relational work -connecting deeper to self -relating to the world around us -boundaries -evaluating relationships that don't feel good -manifesting -self love -finding safety within ourselves -somatic work, nervous system regulations, EMDR -power of choice -conscious awareness -present in the moment -quality over quantity -connect to younger self -the beauty of emotions -allowing ourselves to be seen Resources: Aimee Strauss IG Creating Ripples IG

On this weeks episode Alex has guest Elizabeth Dopp on to share her story of what led her to sobriety. Elizabeth shares her story on social media to show others what is possible when they remove alcohol form their lives--she is vulnerable in how she shows up and opens up about her experiences. Discussed on todays episode: -Sobriety -Relationships -Rock Bottom -Working with Alcohol -Tried to get sober multiple times - White knuckling -Sober Community -TikTok Community -Investing in yourself -Shame & Guilt -Sober Meet Ups -Sharing your story -Mental Health -Feel the feelings -Connection Resources: Elizabeth Dopp IG Creating Ripples IG

Macy Swaim is a professional dancer who followed her passion for her art to LA where she has now lived for 6 years. On this weeks episode Macy shares about her journey of following her passion, the lessons she has learned, the challenges she has navigated, loving your body as you are and more. ***trigger warning, we discuss eating disorders and body image Discussed on todays episode: -Masculine Energy -Body Image Moving to Vegas then LA -Connecting to people through art -Connections through movement -Challenges in the entertainment industry -being an entrepreneur -not judging others -Body image -Being a dancer and having to look a certain way -Journey of loving herself and body -Food is fuel -Mental vs physical -affirmations -love your body daily -body image is always changing -led by passion -believe in yourself -surround yourself with the right people -create a difference in someones life Resources: Macy Swaim IG Creating Ripples Podcast IG

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Alex shares how it feels to hit 200 episode on the podcast, and reflects on the steps that got her to this point, and how you do not know what you are capable of till you try. Alex also does a Q & A from questions you wrote in. This is a fun, uplifting episode, full of get to know you information, life advice and experiences, parenting, dating and more.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Alex shares this week the importance of taking the time to celebrate yourself--even if it feels a little odd-do it! Be proud of the things you have accomplished.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

Ripple Reading: A quick episode where Host Alexandra Zauner reads a quote, then gives her insight and take on how you can go out and live that knowledge and wisdom out in your own life. Leave feeling inspired, energized and ready to level up.

On todays episode Alex shares about her journey to exploring what is possible and being willing to fail, discover and uncover by beginning and becoming the person you want to be.