Uncommon Couch

In this episode, I'll share four neurological fitness exercises to help you elegantly shift nervous system states. We'll also talk about your baseline level of stress and how to work with your body to manage stress. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website.

In this episode, we'll talk about four of the most important things that your nervous system needs to thrive. Too often in medicine, physiological literature, or psychology, we assume the body is working optimally and has everything it needs as our baseline for discussing the functioning of the system. But, that is not usually the case. Let's talk about what your nervous system actually needs to function well so that nervous system regulation practicess can work. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website.  

Today, we're going to explore three ideas that will change your entire perspective on health. This episode is packed with information that might surprise you on your journey to understand how the body REALLY works. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website.

On today's episode, we're joined by somatic coach and enneagram typing expert, Melissa Englebright. We're chatting about how to use the enneagram as a tool for self-discovery, how to be sure you're "typed" correctly, and how to start your enneagram journey. We'll also share our personal experiences with the enneagram. Melissa is a ICF certified somatic enneagram coach, enneagram typing specialist, and core faculty member at Deep Coaching Institute. When she isn't obsessing about the enneagram, she can be found exploring the red rocks of Southern Utah, podcasting, and making sourdough for her husband and four boys. (Who will never not be hungry.) If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode! Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me at my website DrAlyssaAdams.com and join my email list to get podcast updates, special offers, and deep questions that make you think.

In today's episode, we explore three different ways to think about business "growth." If you're not interested in building an empire, but you're looking to get more clients and do more of what you love, then check out unique ways to grow your business. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Today, we're talking with Josephine Hardman about all things Akashic Records. We explore what the Akashic Records are, how to access them, and how they can be unqiuely helpful for healing, growth, and as a tool to understand yourself better. Akashic Records MIni Course (free for anyone who joins Josephine's email list): https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Akashic Records Certification Program:  https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-certification-program/ For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!  

In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of perfection. Is it really so terrible to strive for perfection? For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!  

In this episode, we discuss a process for asking better questions that is relevant for coaches, therapists, service based business owners, and leaders. We'll review three key areas to focus on to improve your question asking skills! For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In this episode, we dig into assumptions - how they shape our interactions with others and inhibit our ability to change. We explore how to notice when you're stuck in an assumption and how to change your perspective. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!  

As a business owner, it can be hard to know which decisions are the right ones and which directions we should follow on our business journeys. There are coaches and consultants out there who can provide advice, but what if you could turn inward and find guidance within yourself with the help of intuitive tools? It's a much more aligned way to make decisions and determine what ultimately feels right for you.  In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I welcome Josephine Hardman back to the show and we chat about incorporating intuitive tools into your business, how you can learn to trust those tools and their guidance, how your body can serve as a meter for intuitive information, and how to get started with Akashic Record readings. Josephine is a certified intuitive healer, Akashic Records practitioner, and teacher who focuses on helping clients and students awaken the healer within. What you'll find in this episode: [02:21] Josephine shares the 3 tools she turns to when making big decisions in business [09:11] How long it took Josephine to feel in sync with intuitive tools and trust their guidance [13:54] Why you should listen to those nudges from your intuition, and how your body serves as a meter for intuitive information [25:56] A few other intuitive tools for your arsenal  [34:24] How people can start their exploration into Akashic Record readings For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

What are some assumptions you have about your life and the world around you? Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not those assumptions are true? It could be a personal or a professional belief, but either way, have you taken the time to really examine why you believe it? I'd love to invite you to do so and begin challenging long-held assumptions. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I'm asking you 5 questions that I want you to ask yourself about the assumptions you hold in your life. Sometimes what we think is true really isn't true once we stop to investigate it and do our due diligence. I want you to really dig deep and question, among other things, what you believe, why you believe it, and who benefits from you believing it? I really think you'll be surprised by some of the conclusions you come to. What you'll find in this episode: [02:29] What did you learn in your professional training that you now know is bullsh*t? [08:02] Who benefits from your assumptions?  [09:58] How did you land on your beliefs and have you done your due diligence?  [13:30] How do you judge truth?  [15:06] Why does it feel dangerous to let go of this assumption?  For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Going out on your own with a business comes with a lot of trial and error. It can be easy to second guess your decision or know when to even take a leap. And if you don't have role models to help you see that it's possible, that makes it all the more difficult. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Caryn Seebach, a health psychologist with a specialization in holistic management of chronic disease. She transitioned from working in male-dominated clinics to carving her own path in the online health space. She shares about the burnout that led to creating her own path, why it's hard to pivot away from a career you've invested a lot of time into, and the importance of listening to her gut and opening herself up to a new path. Simply making the decision to make a change can cause a shift. Doors open. The universe responds. There is beauty in finding your own path. You can break the mold of what your career space looks like, little by little. You can become a role model for honoring yourself in your work. What you'll find in this episode: Caryn's journey from traditional work to creating her own path The burnout that led Caryn to realize it was time for a change How Caryn turned her expertise into her own business Why it can be hard to take a leap away from a career that isn't right for you The ripple effect of doing work that is aligned for you Setting boundaries and thinking outside the box when it comes to finding work you enjoy The importance of understanding that there isn't one way to start a new career path Choosing self-compassion and embracing discomfort throughout the process How freeing it is to use her expertise in a way that aligns with what she wants out of life How Caryn has been able to find balance and flexibility on her career path How your journey does not have to look like those before you For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Have you ever wondered what the difference between coaching and therapy is? There can be some overlap in terms of the issues our clients are facing, and how we approach those issues. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I chat with Catherine Hormats to talk about how to define coaching vs. therapy, the four key distinctions between the two, and how to maintain ethical boundaries when working with clients. Catherine is an executive coach, organizational psychologist, and psychotherapist who guides her clients to a place of wholeness, creativity, and self-expression.  What you'll find in this episode: [04:17] Catherine shares the similarities between coaching and therapy, plus four key areas of distinction [10:24] Despite the differences, you absolutely can do both therapy and coaching [13:09] How we can define the rich, broad field of therapy [18:42] How we can use therapeutic approaches in a different context and apply them to business coaching, while still maintaining ethical boundaries [33:54] Catherine shares when is the right time for people to seek out therapy and/or coaching For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Clarity and success go hand-in-hand for your business. You have to know who you are, what you offer, and how it will help your clients. But how do you even get clarity in these areas? And after you do, what's next?  In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I share the two types of clarity you need and my five stage model that will help you not only get the clarity you need in your business, but also how to use it to take action. Plus, I give you a few questions you should ask yourself to periodically check in with your business and assess your current level of clarity. This process isn't one and done and as you grow and change, so will your business. What you'll find in this episode: [02:06] The spectrum I see of business owners who wait to take action until they have 100% clarity and those who take action immediately and have 0% clarity, and why they both end up in dissatisfaction [05:04] I break down the five stage model of clarity and success in your business: stage one clarity, action, stage two clarity, pruning, and action again [17:15] Some questions to check in with yourself about clarity in your business For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Imposter syndrome is something that affects all business owners (even me!). It's so easy to fall into the comparison trap of being “less than” someone else who provides a similar service that you do. But what if we could retrain our brains to recognize what makes us unique and the strengths that we bring to the table?  In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I share a personal experience with imposter syndrome that happened to me recently, why you should pay attention to your automatic thoughts of self-doubt, and the questions you should ask yourself to shift your perspective away from doubt and into celebrating your success (and the success of others). You're not the only person who offers your service, but you're the only person who can offer it the exact, special way that you do. Remember that! What you'll find in this episode: [01:19] My personal experience with imposter syndrome that prompted this episode [03:47] Why noticing your first, automatic thoughts of self-doubt are so powerful, and how those thoughts impact your business [06:20] The next steps to take when trying to overcome imposter syndrome [10:40] Three questions to ask yourself to shift your perspective when doubt creeps in [19:43] How examining the undefined centers in your human design graph can help you to recognize the outside conditioning you've taken in from the world For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

As business owners, we all aim to succeed, right? We strive to achieve our goals, help our clients, bring in revenue, etc. But does checking those boxes mean that we are fulfilled and satisfied with our work? Not necessarily.  In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I talk about the ways you can thrive in your life and your business and how knowing your human design energy type can help you in this process. Here's to thriving, friends! What you'll find in this episode: [02:05] Success in your business doesn't always mean that you're thriving [03:58] The definition of thriving is different for every business owner and you have to define it for yourself [06:09] The human design energy types and how they each thrive differently [17:23] An exercise to examine how you're thriving in the domains of your life (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically) For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

A business goes through many iterations over the course of its life. As you grow, your business grows. As you change, your business changes. We often think that we have to do things a “certain” way to reach a specific kind of “success.” The truth is that your business should evolve, and success should be how you define it—in alignment with who you are and what you want. In today's episode, I'm chatting with intuitive healer and Akashic Records reader and teacher, Josephine Hardman. She's sharing how she is taking an important shift in her business that arose out of physical health issues that she had ignored for far too long. She's taking the time to reevaluate what is most important to her, how she can prosper in her business with ease (not everything has to be difficult), and the energy that comes with taking risks and making changes that feel aligned. What you'll find in this episode: [01:47] Where Josephine is right now with her business, what prompted the shift she is taking in her business, and how she's following her curiosity [11:41] How energy and underlying motivations can affect flow within your business and the importance of introspection and quiet moments to know what you truly desire and what motivates you [15:46] What sparked Josephine's need to reimagine her business, and how she's approaching what pieces to keep and what to let go of (what is serving her, and what isn't) [28:54] The energy that can come from taking worthwhile, calculated risks, and how not playing it safe can help you find alignment in your business [32:18] Not falling into the trap that work has to be hard or laborious or that you can't do work that you love and that feels effortless For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Sales can feel particularly uncomfortable for those of us in the helping and healing fields. But, as business owners it's important for us to explore our preconceived beliefs about sales. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I talk about the ways you can reframe sales. And maybe you'll even start to enjoy the sales part of your business! What you'll find in this episode: [02:35] Some things to ponder as you think about selling your services, such as what sales means to you, and why you might feel a resistance to it [05:01] Think about the opportunities you give people to connect with you and how to communicate what's unique and different about working with you [12:53] Why you should be very clear on the problem you're trying to solve for your clients as it is often intangible (think mindfulness or growth mindset, for example) [21:49] Why you should reframe your definition of sales in general For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Are you doing the inner work to show up as your best self? When you start a business, you can encounter a lot of mindset blocks: fear of judgment, feelings of inadequacy, and of course money insecurity. But in order to grow your business, you have to do the inner work to overcome these barriers and be the CEO your business needs. In this episode, I chat with Therapeutic Mindset Coach Zysha Smiley about doing mindset work as a growing entrepreneur. She shares the ways our bodies give us hints about the state of our inner selves, and she explains which mindset blocks keep us stuck. Plus, we explore how starting a business acts as a catalyst for personal growth. What you'll find in this episode: How Zysha started her business and created space for people undertaking career transitions Why personal growth is a vital part of the entrepreneurial journey What blocks you might be struggling with as you transition to entrepreneurship and grow your business How Zysha helps people through their mindset blocks and inner pains How to explore your life purpose and get clear on what you want out of life How your body gives you signs about the state of your mind, heart, and soul How to nourish your relationship with yourself For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!  

Wondering how you can embark on your shadow work journey? In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I sat down with Vidya Ananthanarayanan to talk about the concept of shadow work and how we can embrace it in order to be our most joyful, whole selves. Vidya is a Transformation Doula, life coach guiding deep personal transformation, healing, & expansion through shadow work. What you'll find in this episode: [01:51] What Vidya does as a Transformation Doula and how she got started in the business of guidance [07:28] What shadow work really is and the joy and playfulness that lives on the other side of it [14:21] The power of stepping into your truth and what it really means to be compassionate [18:47] What the shadow dance journey is  [25:36] The emotional maturity, resilience, and personal growth required to embark on this journey [34:42] Ways to get started embracing self-awareness and shadow work in your daily life For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about the four ways you can create a compelling service provider website. The main takeaway is to uncover how you're unique and lean into that strength to stand out in the sea of other service providers. Cookie cutter copy and jargon only serves to turn people off and that's not what I want to happen for you! What you'll find in this episode: [01:37] What a service provider is, and how the idea for this episode came about [03:54] It's OK to stand out on your website and not be a clone of what everyone else is doing [07:38] My advice on letting go of the jargon and keeping the layperson in mind when you write [13:38] Why less really is more when it comes to your website descriptions and fonts [17:16] Why it's so important to make it clear and easy how to get in touch with you [20:00] Why simple website templates really shine For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking with Kate Overton about how using sacral authority can guide your decision making and change your business. Kate shares her nonlinear path to pursuing her business, what human design helped her uncover about herself, and what it feels like to accept the ease and flow in our business. It's a great reminder that not everything has to be a hard won fight or something to overcome. What you'll find in this episode: [01:36] How Kate landed where she is now, doing the work she does in the wellness space, via a circuitous path  [04:00] Kate gives the inside scoop on her business, Helia Health & Beauty [05:57] Kate shares what human design helped her uncover about herself  [08:09] How Kate uses her sacral response for decision making and how it's affected the new direction of her business [14:36] How it feels to accept the ease and flow in our lives and businesses [18:59] How Kate has found clarity around her brand [23:36] How what we model in pursuing what's inside of us can impact our children and future generations For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking with Becca Daly and Juliana James about what it means to be a reflector with lunar authority. They share how their unique authority has affected their decision-making. They also share how to start doing the deep work that uncovers your innermost conditioning so you can make clearer, more aligned decisions. What you'll find in this episode: [02:07] What being a reflector means to Becca & Juliana and how they got started on their journey [6:16] How Becca & Juliana realized their authority was unique and changed their decision-making [10:10] What their process of discerning entails and how they rely on their intuition [14:48] What happens when they overcommit and have to extract themselves from a situation that doesn't feel right [21:08] Their advice on how to do deep inner work in order to excavate what's holding you back and how human design plays a role in this [36:06] Why integrity matters most in your business For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking with Viktoria Zaruches about what it's like to be a generator with a sacral authority and a lot of openness on her chart. She's sharing how she has learned to work with her sacral authority as well as advice for those learning how to do the same. It's all about getting in tune with listening to your body and what it feels like when something is a “heck yes” or a “heck no.”  What you'll find in this episode: [02:10] How Viktoria got comfortable working with her sacral authority and not letting her mind make decisions [05:17] How Viktoria knows what a “yes” and a “no” feels like when she's following her sacral authority [11:06] How to respond to your sacral authority, and what it's like for Viktoria to be a generator with a lot of openness in her chart  [14:03] What a “yes” sacral energy response feels like, and how different it feels when you push yourself to do something that is a “no” [20:16] How to prioritize alignment and not fall into the trap of expectations [23:41] Her advice for generators just getting started learning how to respond to their sacral authority For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

A business without a plan leaves you struggling to make progress towards your goals and the life that you want. Strategic planning and implementation is what will take your business to the next level.  And today's guest, Staci Hauschild, helps feminist entrepreneurs to prioritize and implement strategic planning in their businesses. She's sharing about why she got into strategic planning, how she supports her clients to achieve their vision, the importance of aligning your core values with your business, and how to stay the course with your strategic plan.  What you'll find in this episode: [03:15] How Staci transferred her innate abilities and past experience into strategic planning, and how she supports clients in mapping out and implementing their short- and long-term vision, values, and goals [12:51] How this work is beneficial for businesses of all development stages, and how Staci helps different kinds of business owners [17:19] How Staci helps her clients to stay on course with their plan, and the limiting beliefs that commonly pull people off course [23:17] All the many steps that go into implementing strategy and narrowing in on what works for you and your business For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Today's guest, Megan MacCutcheon, has a passion for helping moms and moms-to-be to find a sense of balance and self-care with both the birthing and postpartum experience. She's sharing how her personal journey as a mother has influenced her business, why she advocates for finding what you love and going all in, the services she offers to her clients, and the additional ongoing resources she plans to offer to mothers to focus on prioritizing self-care and avoiding burnout. What you'll find in this episode: [02:16] How Megan got started in perinatal work, and how her personal journey reflected the shift that she made in her practice to focus in on what she felt called to [10:44] Megan's advice for being curious and letting a niche find you, and understanding that when something isn't working, you can change it [14:21] The nature of Megan's work, what she provides to her clients, and her passion for helping moms navigate post-partum life and self-care [19:49] Megan's plans for expanding her business to continue including resources to prepare for birth as well as navigating well beyond the first year post giving birth (once you've given birth, you're always postpartum) For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking to Stephanie Rose, a splenic projector, about how to work with a splenic authority. She's sharing the ways in which her splenic responses nudge her toward decisions, how she's built a business that honors her splenic authority and open g center, and how she tunes into and develops trust in her unique authority. What you'll find in this episode: [01:50] How Stephanie first discovered human design [04:57] Stephanie's experience of making decisions through her splenic authority and why it's so important for her to follow her intuition in the moment [09:27] The subtle way that Stephanie's splenic authority speaks to her [15:24] Stephanie's experience of building a business with an open g center and how she was able to anchor her own identity [19:10] How Stephanie tunes into and develops trust in her splenic authority [25:10] The ways that people are drawn to Stephanie and open up to her because of her splenic authority For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking to Tammy Cho, a healer, coach, and face and body analysis expert. She's sharing how she defines face and body analysis, how she ended up going into this type of work, and how connecting with her own body has changed the course of her life.  What you'll find in this episode: [01:42] Tammy's background and the compelling story of how she began on her new healing path [06:40] How we can energetically block ourselves from self-love and self-care and how to create space to take care of ourselves [10:12] What face analysis is and how these features let us learn about ourselves [16:20] How the way we hold and move our body represents our past and present selves and can show whether or not a person is living in alignment with their purpose [21:04] How Tammy allows her body to communicate to herself and connect with deeper self-love [23:04] A short body connection exercise that Tammy walks us all through to feel more embodiment For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

On today's episode, I'm talking to Agi Szabo, a human design guide and mentor who also happens to have a rare ego projected authority! She's sharing how she learned to lean into her ego defined center, allowing for the rest that keeps her energy up instead of fighting it, and how she's learned to follow her energy to say “yes” to the right opportunities. What you'll find in this episode: [01:28] How Agi discovered human design and why it didn't resonate with her at first [03:24] How it feels for Agi to work in her ego projected authority [06:37] What it feels like when Agi's motor responds to a “yes” and how that gives her energy to work and feel excited about projects [11:25] The relationship between the ego defined center and rest and why it's so important to be tuned into your energy with this authority  [14:01] Why taking time for yourself and to be with yourself is crucial to staying in your energy as an ego projected center, and why you shouldn't feel like that's being selfish [17:31] Agi's advice for other ego projected centers for keeping up their energy, staying positive, and saying “yes” to the right opportunities For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm talking to Dr. Shyamala Kiru, a psychotherapist turned leadership mentor who focuses on the connection between human design, emotional intelligence, and alignment. She's sharing how learning about and practicing human design has helped her to build a more aligned business. What you'll find in this episode: [01:52] How human design has helped Shyamala journey to where she is now in her business, how she first learned about human design, and her personal journey in understanding her chart [10:59] How common the need is to decondition from what you're “expected to do” to what truly aligns with your human design [13:20] The internal shift that happened fro Shyamala to transition from traditional psychotherapy work to coaching with a human design emphasis, and how she came to the process of understanding what is and isn't a fit for her human design type [19:43] How she uses her human design to grow her business in an aligned way, and how she keeps up with her business while staying true to her design and honoring her authority [31:54] The journey from showing up as who you think you need to be or who other expect you to be and trading that for showing up as your true self with the help of human design For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Alex Danieli, a self-projected projector who works with other projectors to help them live their purpose and earn money doing work they love. We're talking about running your own business as a projector, how to check in with yourself when you're out of alignment, the importance of having a strong relationship with your G center, and so much more. I hope that this episode inspires you to get more in touch with your authority and find more alignment in your life. What you'll find in this episode: [01:18] How Alex discovered human design, her questions early on about how to be a projector, and her perspective on running a business as a projector [08:42] How Alex checks in with herself when she's out of alignment with her human design authority, and how she works with her self-projected authority [17:32] How visualizing, journaling and soundboarding can be helpful for projectors, and how to have a stronger relationship with your G center and how that can help you in your business as a projector [24:34] The importance of always checking back in with your authority if you have any undefined centers that can be influenced by others, and how to navigate an experience like that [27:52] How this authority needs varying amounts of time to make a decisions depending on the situation, and the importance of alone time and connecting with your energy solo For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Messaging can be one of the hardest things to nail down in business. You want to be authentic without being pushy, you want to make sure you attract the right people, and you want to push past the fear of putting yourself out there. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jillian Bright, a copywriter, brand voice consultant, and messaging strategist. She's here to share how she helps women business owners find their authentic voice, the importance of feeling comfortable in your messaging, how to get clear on your ideal client, and why you want to let your energy really shine through in your branding so people get to see the real you. What you'll find in this episode: [01:34] How Jillian found herself in the entrepreneurial space, how her work has evolved to helping women business owners to find their voice, and how she helps them tap into their self-expression and get past the fear [07:01] The benefits of shifting from a polarizing messaging approach to one with more nuance, and how to find a tone that feels comfortable for you [10:28] How Jillian helps people shape their message in an impactful and truthful way, being thoughtful about the types of clients you're drawing in, and how to get clarity on who your ideal client is [16:57] How to make your vibe and energy shine through when sharing your perspectives and beliefs and why it's about the nuances of sharing who you are over time in a consistent way [22:01] The importance of remembering that your marketing and messaging is a conversation For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

If you're a mental projector, like me, you're already a pretty rare human design type. All mental projectors have “environmental” authority. So in today's episode, I'm chatting with two fellow mental projectors. We're chatting about our personal experiences as mental projectors, how we've each learned to get out of our heads and into our bodies, and the challenges and nuances that we each experience with our decision-making authority. If you're a mental projector, I hope this episode resonates with you and encourages you to explore your authority further. What you'll find in this episode: [03:24] What it was like for each of us when we found out we were mental projectors, and what it's like being a mental projector and how it's different from other projector types [14:57] The differences and similarities in how we each individually approach our environmental authority, and the nuances in decision-making that exist for each mental projector [27:01] The challenges that can come with this authority, including finding people you trust to soundboard with, and the importance of continuing to use your authority, even when things don't always go according to “plan” [38:32] Where our strongest areas of conditioning show up for each of us For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

The reality of being a parent and running a business probably doesn't match the idealized vision we have before becoming parents. It's hard work, and there's a shift that happens in how you view and spend your time. Time becomes much more precious. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Derilyn Freeman, a financial planner and new mom, about how she got into financial planning, what it's like running a business with a new baby, and the importance of setting boundaries around your time. She's also sharing why it's important to have a financial planner when you run a business and making sure that you connect with that person when sharing something as personal as your finances. What you'll find in this episode: [02:27] How a surprising medical diagnosis in her family led Deri to her work in financial planning, and why she's in it for the long haul [06:19] What it was like to have a newborn while being a business owner [10:57] How the structure in her business changed now that she is a parent, the importance of setting really clear boundaries about how you spend your time, and things she has let go of [16:14] How Deri was surprised to find herself a more patient person in both her personal and professional life after having a baby [18:27] Why it's important to have a financial planner as a business owner and entrepreneur, Deri's advice for someone who is hesitant to work with a financial planner, and how to work with Deri For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!  

A defined emotional center in your human design chart comes with an emotional wave. This emotional wave comes with ups and downs and it's important to navigate your emotional experience when making decisions. If your emotional center is defined, it's automatically your decision making authority.  In today's episode, I'm chatting with Katie Irvine of Sort of Spiritual, who has an emotional authority. She's sharing what it's like to have emotional authority, how she has learned to make decisions with her authority, and her advice for how to experiment with this authority, especially if you're struggling to make decisions from a neutral place. What you'll find in this episode: [02:21] Why you need time for clarity (and not to let your emotions get in the way) when you have emotional authority, and what that clarity feels like  [06:46] The easiest way to start experimenting if you have this authority, and how Katie's decision-making has shifted since following her authority [13:32] The strong emotions that come with a defined emotional center, the importance of understanding your emotional waves, and how to take care of and process your emotions [24:40] Katie's advice for someone struggling to become neutral with their emotions (let the emotions settle, and sleep on it), and understanding that you need time to make aligned decisions [30:28] How emotional authority can show up for different energy types [37:10] How acknowledging people's emotions can help those with emotional authority (or anyone, really) feel validated and find clarity more easily For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

When it comes to branding, people often think their brand should appeal to their ideal clients. And while that is true, the way in which we approach branding should actually be about our own unique style and personality—that is, after all, what we want potential clients to connect with. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Gema Lynn Almilli, the Rebrand Stylist, who helps entrepreneurs bring energy back into their businesses with soul-aligned branding. She's sharing how she found her niche as a rebrand designer, the importance of listening to whispers when it comes to aligned work, how visual branding makes you stand out, and the signs that you need a rebrand.  What you'll find in this episode: [02:18] Gema's journey from leaving corporate to launching a Facebook ads business to realizing that there was a need that aligned with her interests and starting a business as a rebranding designer [11:41] How trauma from childhood affected her confidence, why she listened to the nudges that told her to take a risk and step outside her comfort zone, and how the process of live design energizes her [15:56] Why visual branding is important for businesses, why designing for your personality (as opposed to your ideal client) brings a more unique style to your brand, and how comparison to others is less and less because you are stepping into owning your uniqueness [23:41] How rebranding encompasses a lot of different aspects, how to know that it's time for a rebrand of your own, and how your brand is an evolution of who you are and how you change over time [29:30] How to work with Gema and details on her offerings For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Listen to your gut. Sleep on it. Trust your intuition. Talk to a friend. We've all heard these and more ways to go about making decisions, both big and small. But what if each of us has a specific approach that we are meant to take when it comes to decision making? In today's episode, I'm sharing a high-level overview of the seven authorities in human design, which inform how we make decisions. Everyone has a different authority, which means that listening to your gut works great for one person (or authority), and sleeping on it works great for another.  Learning about your authority and making use of it in your own life is important to being fully aligned in your decisions. What you'll find in this episode: [01:50] Understanding the human design authorities, and how they drive how we are meant to make decisions (it's different for everyone) [04:36] A high level look at the seven human design authorities and how they manifest as different decision-making processes [20:36] An invitation to come back and listen to the podcast when I interview different people with each of these authorities, and the importance of cultivating a relationship with your own decision-making authority For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

A business goes through many iterations over the course of its life. As you grow, your business grows. As you change, your business changes. We often think that we have to do things a “certain” way to reach a specific kind of “success.” The truth is that your business should evolve, and success should be how you define it—in alignment with who you are and what you want. In today's episode, I'm chatting with intuitive healer and Akashic Records reader and teacher, Josephine Hardman. She's sharing how she is taking an important shift in her business that arose out of physical health issues that she had ignored for far too long. She's taking the time to reevaluate what is most important to her, how she can prosper in her business with ease (not everything has to be difficult), and the energy that comes with taking risks and making changes that feel aligned. What you'll find in this episode: [01:47] Where Josephine is right now with her business, what prompted the shift she is taking in her business, and how she's following her curiosity [11:41] How energy and underlying motivations can affect flow within your business and the importance of introspection and quiet moments to know what you truly desire and what motivates you [15:46] What sparked Josephine's need to reimagine her business, and how she's approaching what pieces to keep and what to let go of (what is serving her, and what isn't) [28:54] The energy that can come from taking worthwhile, calculated risks, and how not playing it safe can help you find alignment in your business [32:18] Not falling into the trap that work has to be hard or laborious or that you can't do work that you love and that feels effortless For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

Welcome back for season 5! It's a new year … and you want to invest in your business, but you may not know where to start. There's a lot of pressure at the beginning of the year when you're getting bombarded with emails and ads for a myriad of offers. It's great that you want to invest in your business, and it's also helpful to understand where you are in your business and what would be helpful for your growth. In today's episode, I'm talking about the three different types of business support—programs, coaching and courses—including what to look for and how to know when each option is right for you and your business. I'm also sharing about my experience with business support, and what I've found helpful and what hasn't worked for me. At the end of the day, it's best to follow your inner knowing and use a discerning eye when deciding what kind of support you need. What you'll find in this episode: [03:09] A reminder that not every investment in your business is going to pan out—you are taking risks, after all, and over time, you'll get better at identifying what you need [05:19] What to expect from a program, why it's a great option if there's a specific area you want to focus on in your business, and how to have a discerning eye when making your choice [14:01] Information about my program, Brand Therapy, that addresses branding for service-based businesses [16:06] What 1:1 coaching looks like, how styles can be different, and who is best suited for 1:1 coaching [20:02] What online or self-study courses address, what makes them successful/helpful, and the importance of finding a course that is very specific to your needs Register for my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Four Unexpected Branding Essentials for Service Based Businesses For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Instagram!

As a service-based business owner, how often do you take time to dive into shadow work for yourself and your business? This type of work involves uncovering and examining parts of ourselves that we often try to ignore, like feelings of jealousy or insecurity. It can be difficult, intimidating, and maybe even a little painful, but doing the shadow work is crucial to understanding and knowing yourself so that you can build a brand that feels authentic to you and help others in a way that will truly resonate.  In today's episode, I'm explaining why shadow work is so important for our businesses, some prompts and questions to get you started on your shadow work journey, and sharing how my own shadow work journey has led me to make some big changes in my podcast and business in this final episode of 2022! Thank you so much for joining me for season 4 of the podcast this year. Join me again in January as we kick off season 5! What you'll find in this episode: [02:09] Why shadow work is crucial for self-discovery and how that translates into building a deeper brand that resonates with your clients [04:59] The purpose of shadow work and why it may feel uncomfortable [06:55] Questions and prompts that can get you started on your shadow work journey [15:50] The new direction I'm developing for the Uncommon Couch podcast (I'm not going anywhere, but the format will be a little different!) [20:09] How doing my own shadow work has lead me to fill a gap I see in the coaching space with some new programs while simplifying my life to spend more time with my own family For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

The social media ads space is constantly evolving, and understanding how the algorithms arrange content into your feed can feel daunting. How do you get your content in front of your ideal clients? How do you know who your audience is? In today's episode, I'm chatting with Daria Kotenko, a Meta (FB & IG) ads coach supporting women in amplifying the impact of their businesses. She's sharing how to know when you're ready for ad campaigns, when it's the right time to hire an ads manager, and why you should always diversify how you market yourself and your business. It is possible to take control and launch ad campaigns for your business, and Daria has great advice for breaking out of that daunting feeling and into confidently running your own ads. What you'll find in this episode: [01:39] How Daria got into ads management and coaching and why she's passionate about this as her work helping others, especially women [08:52] Daria's take on when people are ready for ads and the types of ad campaigns that you can run on your own [14:25] How to find the right audience for you and current helpful trends in the social media ads space  [24:25] The importance of diversifying your marketing, and how paid and organic marketing can come together to support business growth  For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

The defined (colored in) centers on your human design chart are your natural strengths—consistent, instinctual characteristics that come naturally to you. It's easy to be hard on ourselves, wondering why we don't have strengths that others have, while ignoring those that we do have. In today's episode, I'm talking through each of the nine defined centers and how to use these strengths to your advantage. Take a moment, pull up your human design chart, and look up your body graph to see which centers you have that are defined. You'll learn how to tap into your natural strengths and apply them to your business. What you'll find in this episode: [02:07] How defined centers are things that come naturally to you and how you communicate them to others [05:48] A high-level overview of how each of the centers work when defined [25:49] How to see and use your defined centers as strengths in your personal life and in your business For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Social media is a beneficial way to find your audience and connect with them. But, there are so many moving pieces to building a social media strategy for your business, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Which platform do I choose? How often do I post? What do I even say? If you've had any of these thoughts, you're not alone, and today's guest is here to help. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Shannon Giordano, who helps entrepreneurs build a social media strategy that works for them and their business. She's sharing how social media isn't as scary as it seems and the importance of patience, consistency, and authenticity in your approach. It doesn't have to be daunting. You just have to show up in a way that feels good for you and the right people will follow. What you'll find in this episode: [01:44] What it was like leaving her corporate job to start her own business helping entrepreneurs build a social media strategy, and the importance of routine for productivity and creativity [08:37] Tips for easing into social media, seeing the positive (and ignoring any judgment), and choosing the right platform for you [15:34] The importance of staying patient and consistent with whichever platform you choose,  focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to your followers, and keeping a confident mindset [22:47] How the way people show up on social media has shifted in recent years and how authenticity and empathy go a long way with followers [29:12] How sharing something lighthearted and casual is a nice snippet of insight into your personality For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

I had the privilege of chatting with Denise Correll on the Enlightened Empaths podcast. In this episode, we chat about how I stepped out of a very traditional role to create a new path of owning my own business and building a life centered around freedom, passion, and alignment. I also share how I help my clients do this very same thing on their own entrepreneurial journeys. Be sure to check out my new program, Unique Advantage School, which helps you find your authenticity so you can make that front-and-center in your business, so that you can bring in more money and work with clients that are aligned with your uniqueness.  What you'll find in this episode: [02:33] How I stepped out of the parameters of my training to build my own business that allows for more freedom and doing work that I truly love [07:31] What it was like stepping out of a traditional role and into the coaching realm and the importance of identifying what is the right space for you [14:51] How I incorporate human design into my offerings and how this work helps my client's identify their uniqueness [25:43] How my new program, Unique Advantage School, helps you identify what is your aligned expertise and how to apply it your business For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Infertility is an emotional and difficult experience for women. Trying to conceive comes with a myriad of things to understand about your body and your cycle.   In today's episode, I'm chatting with Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach, who turned her passion for helping women tune into their bodies and their cycles into a business. She's sharing how she became a coach, the importance of balancing mind, body, and spirit, and what it's like running a business with a family of her own.   What you'll find in this episode: [01:42] How Ashley became a holistic fertility coach and what it's like to work with her [04:31] How she integrates ayurveda into her approach [08:09] How she brings mind, body, and spirit into her work and why we need the balance of all three [11:02] Why she focuses on the nervous system to help her clients deal with stress [14:21] How she turned her passion into a business and how she integrates it with her personal life   For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Check out my new offering, Your Uncommon Brand VIP Day: https://www.dralyssaadams.com/vip-branding-experience If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

The undefined (or open) centers on your human design chart refer to how you absorb and amplify energy around you. And you can absolutely use the wisdom of these centers to your advantage in your business. In today's episode, I'm talking through each of the nine centers and the wisdom you can tap into if the centers are open/undefined for you. I'm also talking about the shadow side and how to move away from that and into your wisdom. Take a moment, pull up your human design chart, and look up your body graph to see which centers you have that are open. You'll learn some helpful tips for experimenting with ways that you can create more aligned messaging in your business. What you'll find in this episode: What the open/undefined centers on your human design chart mean What it means to be in a shadow state How to use your open centers to share your stories and experiences in your branding and messaging High level explanation of each center (both the wisdom and the shadow) For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Check out my new offering, Your Uncommon Brand VIP Day: https://www.dralyssaadams.com/vip-branding-experience If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Today's guest transitioned from corporate executive assistant to virtual assistant to owning her own virtual assistant agency in the span of two years. But it wasn't easy. And it didn't happen overnight. Have you ever seen those social media ads for entrepreneurs in the online space who talk about making $10,000/month working only 10 hours a week … and how you can do it, too? It isn't entirely untrue, but the reality is that it takes work to build your own business and get it to the level of success where you only have to work a few hours a week. In this episode, Sadie Prestridge shares her journey to a six-figure VA business—from putting in the work (even when it's not fun) to embracing support and growing a team, and the importance of accountability. She also talks about the responsibilities of a VA, how to know when you're ready to hire one, and how a VA can support solo entrepreneurs. What you'll find in this episode: [01:42] How Sadie landed in the world of virtual assistants and quickly grew to offering higher level executive support [04:56] What it was like building an agency so quickly after starting her solo entrepreneur business [07:06] What a VA can offer your business and take off your plate, and how to know if it's the right time to hire a VA [18:16] What is was like for Sadie as a new mom and a business owner, and how gaining success in your business doesn't happen overnight [26:20] How to avoid burning the candle at both ends and keep your personal boundaries, and why it's important to have support in your business   For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Check out my new offering, Your Uncommon Brand VIP Day: https://www.dralyssaadams.com/vip-branding-experience If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Branding is a powerful asset for your business. Looking at your business objectively can help you see what's working and what isn't when it comes to your marketing and your offerings. Being intentional about your branding allows you to build the business that you desire. In today's episode, I'm talking about how getting clear and creative with your marketing strategies can increase your potential client base. I'm also sharing advice on how to identify if your current branding is working and questions to ask yourself for fine-tuning it. It's not easy to analyze the inner workings of your business. It takes time, but it's worth it. Your brand is a reflection of you and it drives the growth and sustainability of your practice.   What you'll find in this episode: How my work at an integrative clinic in a hospital setting gave me some unexpected branding experience [01:23] How creative marketing strategies can bring more clients [08:26] Identifying the current state of your branding and marketing to see where it can be improved [13:20] Information about my new offering to help refine your brand [14:36]    For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Check out my new offering, Your Uncommon Brand VIP Day: https://www.dralyssaadams.com/vip-branding-experience If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Have you ever felt stuck in a business that might be financially successful but is still mentally and emotionally exhausting? This can happen when you build a business that's not aligned with your energy and inner magic.  Holly Maree understands this all too well. She worked successfully in multiple industries, from nursing to cafe ownership, with each industry becoming more painful than the last, before she finally figured out how she operated differently as a human design Manifestor. This realization allowed her to redesign her life and business in a way that was aligned with how her energy works.  In this episode, she tells the story of how she eventually found her calling by following her intuition as a Manifestor, how Manifestors need different advice and encouragement than other types (and how that's often lacking in the Human Design community) and why she focuses specifically on teaching Manifestors to build trust in themselves and explore their own magical gifts. What you'll find in this episode: [01:59] Holly's story of discovering her own Manifestor passions and why she's so enthusiastic about helping other Manifestors do the same [15:33] Why owning a business as a Manifestor looks so different than it does for other Human Design types and why it's okay to run a business your own way [24:26] How coming from a physiological background allows Holly to connect other Manifestors with their own bodies [28:58] Why your business is a mirror and how treating it as an entity unique to you allows you to find your most aligned space [34:26] How Manifestors often thrive by using different business strategies than other Human Design types and how they need to protect their energy in business [38:04] How Holly's business continues to evolve as she leans into her Manifestor strengths   For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Take the free quiz: Which core offer is right for your business? The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship.  If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

One of the most maddening, frustrating, and rewarding parts of building a business is the desire to create the perfect offer. There are about a million ways to package your genius. Whether it's a VIP day, a membership, a group program, or a one-on-one offer, it can be hard to decide which option will serve your clients best.  In this episode of The Uncommon Couch, I'm sharing the six things to consider when creating and selling your genius. We have to let go of the idea that there is a perfect way to do this  because that will really drive you crazy trying to figure it out. It's almost impossible to create the perfect offer and have it sell on the first try. Instead, we need to think about this experience as iterative and experimental.  I know how frustrating it is to put your time and energy into creating an offer that doesn't sell. Everyone has been there. The only difference between those that are successful and those that aren't is if you kept going or not. If you're committed to the idea of creating a unique offer, you have to keep trying.  What you'll find in this episode: The basics of what an offer is Packaging your offers in a way that feels good for you  Why you need to go beyond the modality and find your magic Focusing on the problem you solve and the results you achieve The importance of believing in your offer Creating freebies to get people on your email list  Getting in the flow of your genius What happens when your offer doesn't sell   For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Take the free quiz: Which core offer is right for your business? The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship.  If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Going out on your own with a business comes with a lot of trial and error. It can be easy to second guess your decision or know when to even take a leap. And if you don't have role models to help you see that it's possible, that makes it all the more difficult. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Caryn Seebach, a health psychologist with a specialization in holistic management of chronic disease. She transitioned from working in male-dominated clinics to carving her own path in the online health space. She shares about the burnout that led to creating her own path, why it's hard to pivot away from a career you've invested a lot of time into, and the importance of listening to her gut and opening herself up to a new path. Simply making the decision to make a change can cause a shift. Doors open. The universe responds. There is beauty in finding your own path. You can break the mold of what your career space looks like, little by little. You can become a role model for honoring yourself in your work. What you'll find in this episode: Caryn's journey from traditional work to creating her own path The burnout that led Caryn to realize it was time for a change How Caryn turned her expertise into her own business Why it can be hard to take a leap away from a career that isn't right for you The ripple effect of doing work that is aligned for you Setting boundaries and thinking outside the box when it comes to finding work you enjoy The importance of understanding that there isn't one way to start a new career path Choosing self-compassion and embracing discomfort throughout the process How freeing it is to use her expertise in a way that aligns with what she wants out of life How Caryn has been able to find balance and flexibility on her career path How your journey does not have to look like those before you   For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Book a Human Design reading with Alyssa! The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship.  If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!