Awakened & Alive (After 40)

In this episode, we share our thoughts and insights on the impacts of consumerism on our economic system, culture, and emotional well-being, fostering a deeper understanding of how it influences our lives on both individual and collective levels. What do we truly seek when buying that latest gadget, trendy outfit, or shiny new car? Is it happiness, fulfillment, or something deeper? We invite you t...

In this episode, we share our thoughts and insights on what makes a truly happy life. Happiness is one of those beautiful terms that can carry very different meanings for each individual, and getting clear on your personal definition of happiness is a powerful first step you can take today to start experiencing a more enriching life. We invite you to join us in this conversation, where we share pe...

In this episode, we’re celebrating our journey to recording 50 episodes of the Awakened & Alive (after 40) podcast and sharing all the fears, lessons, and growth experienced along the way! We invite you to join us as we get candid about the journey toward following our hearts, bringing dreams to life, and learning to surrender to life and the creation process. We also chat about: How the idea...

In this episode, we’re talking about ways we can start to care a little less about what others may think of us. Now, caring about what others think of us is not a bad thing. It’s something we all desire to some extent because of the need to connect and belong, which is part of the beauty of being human. Learning to care less about what others think of us begins by first learning to see our own wor...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between identifying as Childless vs. Childfree. We invite you to join us in this conversation that is being shared with the intention of bringing greater awareness and compassion for the challenges many individuals in our society face around the decision to have or not have children. Key Takeaways: Defining what it means to be childfree or childless. The...

In this episode, we talk about the struggles many of us consciously and unconsciously face when it comes to putting our own needs first without the feeling of guilt or being selfish. We invite you to join us in another conversation that encourages and supports you in stepping outside the box and into a life that is Authentic and Aligned to YOU. Key Takeaways: How conditioning can lead to us compro...

In this episode, we talk about what it means to live through our personal intentions vs social intentions and how this idea – first heard about on IG from @philgoodlife – is something we can all benefit from examining a little more closely. How do we benefit from living through our personal intentions vs. societal ones? How does this impact our quality of life? Join us as we step outside the box w...

In this episode, we talk about the challenges many of us face when it comes to seeing value and worthiness within ourselves. Part of the human experience is learning to cultivate greater self-love and trust so that we can give to others from a place of enoughness, but our conditioning often leads to us putting our worth in the hands of others. This conversation provides an opportunity to take a st...

In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on what it means to be a spiritual person and what spirituality means to us. As many of us are seeking a better way to do life, a powerful avenue that more individuals are experimenting with is a spiritual practice of some sort. We invite you to join us as we share more about our journeys with identifying what spirituality means to us and ways to incorpo...

In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts and experiences on creating a greater balance between the masculine and feminine energies each of us carries. These energies have little to do with sex and gender but everything to do with the life force energy within us. Finding the balance between these energies allows us to take a powerful step toward cultivating greater physical, emotional, and menta...

In this episode, we're discussing and sharing our thoughts on the tradition of marriage and how this institution has evolved over the years. Insights we share: Why we decided to, or not to, get married. What marriage means to us. Is marriage really necessary? The deeper WHY when thinking about getting married. Join the conversation to learn more! >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on...

In this episode, we’re chatting about one of the 6 core human needs - Certainty - and how many of us can get lost in the illusion that we have the ability to control all aspects of our lives. A few topics we touch on in this episode are: How the negativity bias and patterns push us toward prioritizing certainty Healthy vs. unhealthy certainty Human Design Spleen Center and the fear gates Enneagram...

In this episode, we’re talking about the impact burnout has on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of most individuals in our society. How can we slow down to create more peace and presence within our busy schedules? How can we set better boundaries that honor our energetic needs? How can we learn to value ourselves more greatly to allow for more ease and flow within our days? Join the...

In this episode, we talk about all the rules we tend to create for ourselves when it comes to facing the shoulds and have tos in life. What shoulds and have tos have you been telling yourself? Are they true to your personal wants and desires, or do they come from outside sources? Join us as we share our thoughts and insights on identifying the rules that no longer serve you, the importance of gett...

In this episode, we share our thoughts and personal stories on navigating struggles with greater compassion and empathy for ourselves and others. Every single person you encounter today—your coworker, your boss, the guy standing next to you in line, the person you just passed on the street—is struggling with something. And more likely than not, they could all use a little reminder that they're not...

In this episode, we discuss the challenge most humans face with accepting and loving our bodies just as they are. It’s easy to let society’s messages about bodies, beauty, standards, expectations, and identity seep into your psyche, and it’s easier said than done to not care so much about what your body looks like and focus more on how you feel. But what if we flipped the switch on society and lea...

In this episode, we share our thoughts on who’s happiness we’re really responsible for. It’s easy to get lost in thinking that we can control or alter someone else's happiness or well-being when, in reality, we will never have the power to change anyone's internal state except our own. Yes, our actions will and do impact the lives of others to a certain extent. So, ultimately, when we learn to pri...

In this episode, we dive deeper into sharing our thoughts on how we can live our lives more from a place of love vs. fear. Through the power of better understanding the role our nervous system plays in our ability to take desired action and the way in which we are hardwired, we can cultivate greater compassion for the challenges many of us face. Through the lenses of Human Design and the Enneagram...

In this episode, we talk about the tendency many of us have to feel the need to agree with others when we may not agree at all. We also share some of our personal struggles with openly sharing our thoughts and ways we navigate conflict with grace and compassion. Through the lenses of Human Design and the Enneagram, we take a look into why we may hold ourselves back from fully expressing ourselves,...

In this episode, we have a powerful conversation about the struggle many of us face with embracing our “mistakes” and “failures” instead of seeing the process as exciting and necessary to grow and level up in life. Through the lenses of Human Design and the Enneagram, we also share insights into why we may struggle with the fear of failure and how to build greater awareness and courage to embrace...

In this episode, we share our thoughts and personal experiences with embracing minimalism and a more minimalistic lifestyle. From personal items to digital clutter, many of us tend to collect and hold on to stuff that can weigh us down and create a lot of unnecessary stress in our lives. Doing an energetic declutter within the home is a beautiful way for us to get clear on what truly matters in li...

In this episode, we share our insights and personal experiences on finding the courage to take full responsibility for creating the life we envisioned and desired. Creating your best life is one of the most fulfilling journeys one could ever experience and, at the same time, one of the most frightening. Confronting our limiting beliefs and stories head-on, and the meanings we give them, is no easy...

In this episode, we’re bringing the conversation about things we identify as real or not real as a collective and the importance we give these constructs within our lives. From borders and territory to the “rules” each one of us sets within our personal lives, there is much to examine with what we may deem important or valuable if we truly desire to create a more conscious world that is led from a...

In today’s episode, we share our thoughts and concerns around the use of AI in the world of coaching and content creation. Whether you’re a consumer or a creator of content in the field of coaching and personal development, the growing use of AI is already being seen as a topic of concern for many. Is AI a potential threat to how we, as entrepreneurs, show up with authenticity and integrity within...

In this episode, we talk about how it’s so easy for us to get caught up in adulting that we tend to forget that rest and play is equally, if not more important, than the physical work we do to create a life we love. Play is not only one of the best ways to tap into our creative and feminine energy, but it’s also one of the most beautiful ways to strengthen our connection to our true selves by bein...