In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley shares her amazing story of going from Chiropractic School to opening a new practice in Alaska. She pinpoints the moment as a single mom when she had bought a 6,000 square foot building to house her thriving practice. Once she realized this was truly not what she really wanted along with the shock of her health which was deteriorating was such a defining moment for her and her family. Her description of her situation as a PRISON is heartfelt and inspiring especially with the pivot she has taken with her new role and passion. Dr. Alex is a formerly burnt out, and now retired, chiropractor and 7 figure practice owner known for setting figurative fire to the business that at the height of it’s success became like a prison to her. She learned a lot of hard lessons in the process, including healing from an eventual bankruptcy as the universe tried to get her to pay attention. On the other side of unearthing layers of trauma from the career and business she was supposed to love, but that led her to build a business and a quality of life she didn’t really want, she developed what she calls the RISE method-rejuvenate your body and spirit, innovate you business and leadership, strengthen your core identity and boundaries, and emerge as a more powerful version of you. She now helps other women heart-centered business owners and leaders work through their own RISE journey so that they can transform their experience from one of sacrifice and burnout, to unadulterated joy and passion. To reach out to Dr. Alex you may contact her on LinkedIn: Dr. Alexandra’s Profilelinkedin.com/in/dralexridley Websites emergentwomencoaching.com/links selflesssyndrome.show (Other) jointherise.co on Circle alexandraswinson-ridley on Facebook To reach out to Mike Beverly you can go to www.mikebeverly.life and while there click the podcast tab where you can listen to this episode and many other. Read a blog or two and if you desire to change your sedentary lifestyle download the free eBook, Optimize Your Overall Health and Wellness TODAY! No need for new fitness gear just implement these tips into you already busy schedule or replace them with some OLD HABITS. www.mikebeverly.life/optimize