We never really know another human's story unless we ask. I have had many interactions with my guest this month on various virtual channels, yet had never fully heard her powerful story. Jennifer is a courageous hero who has transcended extreme trauma and is learning, moment-by-moment to unwind it from a lifetime of CPTSD. I was so deeply moved by her story and profound resilience, I know that you will be too.  It's moments like these when I know exactly what the purpose of this podcast...

My guest this month is Missy Toy Ozeas, an energy healer, guide, and teacher based in California. We had a beautiful and resonant conversation about energy healing and clearing, and how she works with clients. This episode will hopefully provide the inspiration to seek this level of work on oneself, especially if you have felt blocked in any arena of your life. I even got a little taste of her work as she gives me a mini-session!  ABOUT OUR GUEST: MISSY TOY OZEAS Missy Toy Ozeas is an...

Midlife does not need to be a time of crisis but rather can provide the platform for incredible awakening on many levels. There are so many layers of the midlife realm of evolving including: body changes, soul purpose and meaning, relationships, parenting teens and budding adults, grief and loss, self-acceptance ....   This month's episode is a solo one and is a deep dive into the waters of being a midlife woman and the opportunity to uncover that deep well of authentic power and aligned...

My guest this episode is Sara Fletcher, an incredible woman with a heroic story of healing and transformation from a brain tumor. Sara and I found each other through, yes, social media! I consider our connection to be very genuine and heart-full and was so thrilled to have the opportunity to drop in with her and hear her story.  I had chills through my body and tears in my eyes many times during our conversation. Sara is a force of nature and her story is incredibly inspiring. She is not...

My guest this month is Maggie Gentry, founder of Own Your Why, a woman on a mission to humanize the wild world of marketing for entrepreneurs.  She is a thought partner to her clients and works to craft sustainable marketing plans that honor their work and elevate their message.   This conversation was refreshing and humanizing in the realm of entrepreneurship and marketing from a place of authenticity and from the heart. I loved connecting with Maggie and she is truly one of those women...

After a short hiatus, I am thrilled to resume Embodied and Awake with a wonderful first guest: Stacey Lynn, a yoga and meditation teacher originally from New York, who relocated to the Boulder area in the height of COVID times.    Stacey shares a powerful story of dying from cardiac arrest while with her son and his girlfriend, and the impact that this near-death experience has had on her life. This is a heart-full, real, vulnerable, and inspiring conversation, brimming with much wisdom and...

Trusting who we are and our unique process of life is an empowering and growth enhancing way of living. Yet, so many find themselves disconnected from that truth, turning outward for approval or validation, and comparing oneself to those around them. This short and sweet episode is a deep dive into these rocky waters, providing opportunity to self-reflect and tools to create new pathways around truly trusting one's uniquely beautiful and divinely timed process of life.  PLEASE NOTE: Embodied...

My guest this month is Brandon Zirulnikoff, a 23-year old survivor. Brandon has an incredible story to share about his journey through years of depression and suicidal tendencies, into a true awakening to his true self and the essence of pure Universal Love. He is a light in this world and it is my deepest honor to hear his journey and share it widely. What the world needs more than ever are those who are transcending their limited belief systems and outdated storyline and are stepping into...

My guest this month is Casey Stevens, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Master Certified Consciousness Coach and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist based out of Seattle, Washington.    Casey and I crossed paths in the wild world of social media and I was immediately drawn to her grounded and authentic presence, her aligned and very clear wisdom, and her ability to articulate the human experience through her words. It was a privilege and honor to talk with her about many amazing topics including:...

My guest this month is Hedvika Ticha, a yoga teacher and embodiment facilitator from Berlin, Germany. She is the founder of UNDO YOGA and is passionate about helping people slow down and drop into their truest selves.  We dive into a beautiful conversation about undoing mainstream yoga, the benefits and magic of a restorative yoga practice, and how we can undo, unlearn, and deprogram societal pressures of busyness and distraction.     Hedvika and I found each other through the wild world...

This month’s guest is Charissa Sims: a healer, author, spiritual life coach, mom, teacher, and corporate consultant. Charissa shares, with great vulnerability, her journey through cancer and healing herself naturally. It is a profound and inspiring journey to hear and feel. We also dive into the realm of energy clearing and specific techniques to use in the manifestation and co-creation process of this precious life we are living. Charissa holds such beautiful space for others, and her...

My guest this month is Kate Heartsong, an author, coach, facilitator, speaker, and Reiki Master/Teacher with an empowering message to share with the world around this pivotal and transformative time of human evolution. It was a pleasure to dive in with her to discuss many important subjects including: the importance of doing our personal work during these times on behalf of the collective, raising our vibration, the power of our interconnection, and the change process in humans.  Kate is a...

  This month's interview is with Dr. Jay Uecker, a healer, intuitive coach, and author. He specializes in transforming his clients' lives lives by meeting their pain and cycling it through their system. He has spent the past two decades in service to humanity through his body of work, BioSoul Integration.  It was a pleasure and honor to converse with Jay as we definitely speak the same language around the body-mind connection. Jay offers wisdom and inspiration in the realm of truly meeting...

This month's guest is Deb Rubin, a therapist based in Boulder, Colorado. I have known Deb for 19 years yet we have never had the opportunity to rap about our work in the world. We dive into all things SEX and offer vulnerable and real talk about many facets of this incredibly important topic, shedding light in the crevices around pleasure, low libido, orgasms, self-exploration, relationships, lifelong practices, the impacts of sexual trauma, and much more.   It is important to note that this...

These times have certainly shed light on what's important, what our priorities are, what we are grateful for, and who our tribe really is. This episode is a fun and uplifting chat with two wise women, Grace Ragan and Hope Kleist, who behind the scenes are beautifying and inspiring my business as well as several others. Coming from two different generational experiences in navigating this time of pandemic, while working, going to school, raising a young child, and showing up every day while...

As we round out another wild and tumultuous calendar year we have the opportunity to remember the power of working with the mind, to reflect on our journey, resource ourselves in our bodies and hearts, and to glean insight and inspiration moving into this year ahead. This episode is an invitation, an offering, and hopefully a respite of connection in this uncertain human terrain.  Alison opens up dialogue about the crucial nature of working with our minds, how to do so, and poses questions...

I loved my conversation with Pam Moore, a brilliant and inspiring woman. She brings so much juice, experience, authenticity, and humor to the world of women's empowerment. Pam is published author, health and fitness writer, podcast host, health coach, and mother of 2 girls. Our conversation is vast and rich, encompassing subjects of body image, food and diet, exercise, the world of female athletes and their struggles, how to take the leap and make a pitch for your writing, her journey through...

You know those people who simply emanate love? Those whom you can feel are absolutely living in their passion, their purpose, and their most authentic selves? Those women that you are drawn to and are juiced in their presence? My guest today is absolutely one of those women and shares her light so brightly in the world.   Tara Harbert, aka The Tender Hearted Healer, actress turned Spiritual Empowerment Coach and Tarot reader, is making waves in the world after just one year in business,...

When I started this podcast I really had no idea what direction I was moving in with my offering. All I knew was that I wanted to speak with guests who could inspire, enliven, and really shed light in the crevices of humanity during this time of being alive while navigating this pandemic.  I did not expect to love podcasting as much as I do. I am committed to continuously creating powerful episodes as I believe that more and more we need to be having conversations that are edgy, that...

Herbal medicine, or "the people's medicine," is an empowering and accessible way of profoundly treating our bodies and systems. My guest today, Rebecca Luna of Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary here in Boulder, Colorado, says working with the plants and their medicine is "everyone's birthright." Rebecca is kind of a famous one in our community and I have personally been a customer at her beautiful shop probably since she opened. If you have ever met Rebecca you can feel her warmth, kindness,...

You may recognize this beautiful face and voice from a previous episode. I invited Kate Kripke back onto the podcast to dive even deeper into some crucial subjects as the evolution of these wild times continues. I have infinite respect and admiration for Kate and her work in the world and value our connection immensely.   Kate shares immense wisdom in the realm of mothering, mental health, nervous system regulation, how to feel our feelings, the root causes of depression and anxiety, and...

Bridging the gap between men and women feels as though it is a mission of mine. Having conversations that are not necessarily comfortable about the wounding and dysfunction that so often shows up in intimate and romantic relationships is a topic that needs to be spoken about.  Today’s episode is a beautiful conversation about soul partnership, true love, the path of intimacy, the essentialness of individual inner connection, and the messy and less-than-sexy truth of enlightened...

I never imagined that I would ever record a podcast about the aftermath of a shooting, in my small, contained, and safe town of Boulder, Colorado. But, here we are. I felt moved to use this platform to connect. To perhaps support one person in resourcing themselves, in feeling less alone in this extreme trauma, grief, and utter shock.   This episode is a combination of a personal share relating my experiences surviving a shooting, to some guided meditation, to some palpable and embodied...

My guest today is Mari Reisberg, a therapist, performer, podcast host, and creativity cultivator. I initially connected with Mari through Instagram and immediately felt her creative spirit emanating from her being. Mari has lived a creative life beginning as a child. At 3 years of age, she entered trapeze school and never looked back! Mari believes that everyone is creative and that life is a lot more fun when we are tapped into our creativity. We dive into a lively and inspired...