The Raw Self Podcast

Send us Fan Mail I rank 'sense of humor' as final number five, as part of my five Golden Rules. In this episode, I explain why nothing says true bond like the bond you have over inside jokes or the ability to use humor through heavy/dark life moments. Studies show that laughter and humor can reduce stress and anxiety - so why not? It's also a great reminder that life is too short an...

Send us Fan Mail I rank Intimacy as number four, as part of my Golden Rules. There is something about this word that can bring up so many different emotions and experiences for anyone - it can feel uncomfortable and delicate..almost naked, in a way. In todays episode, I share what my experience has been with intimacy and what I've learned and how I felt about it then versus now so it can hope...

Send us Fan Mail I rank Compromise at number three, as part of my Golden Rules. I believe without #1 (trust) and #2 (communication), compromising with your partner can feel like a job more than a gesture of a healthy relationship. In this episode I share with you a few real-life examples of my own experiences and what I've learned about compromising and what compromising may look and feel lik...

Send us Fan Mail I rank Communication under number two, as part of my golden rules, that I have learned to prioritize in my relationship. I believe the moment you loose the motivation to work on your communication is the moment you'll realize if it's worth watering it or moving on. Enjoyed this episode? We love your feedback! Subscribe, Rate and Share your review . Contact Info: Email |...

Send us Fan Mail At some point in your life, you may have sat down with your partner and had 'the talk' - what is important to you in a relationship, what aligns or doesn't align and so on. For many us it's not one size fits all - your beliefs on what normal relationships look like, can highly depend on your past experiences. In this Mini Series - I am breaking down all 5 Golde...

Send us Fan Mail Letting go of expectations does not mean "lower your standards" - it simply means to let go of the perfect idea or situation and release yourself from the pressure to have every little detail figured out. In this episode I share a recent reflection that truly opened my eyes to inviting opportunities with no expectations while still owning my standards and aspirations for...

Send us Fan Mail We all need our social media detoxes but I feel like now more than ever, there has been overconsumption fatigue and for me, this specific social disconnect hit different than the last and it felt like pure freedom.  Enjoyed this episode? We love your feedback! Subscribe, Rate and Share your review . Contact Info: Email | therawselfpodcast@gmail.com Want to start your own podcast?...

Send us Fan Mail Values are not fixed, your values can change depending what phase in life you're in and that’s okay. We've all heard that values are important tools to own and embody, but what if you have no clue what your values are? In this episode I share how I discovered my values, what I learned from them and how you can also find your own values to help you move through the world...

Send us Fan Mail I'm sure at some point, you’ve heard the phrase “Mind, Body, Soul” and maybe wondered - what does that actually mean? I am currently reading ‘Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself’ by Dr. Joe Dispenza and this book is completely shifting the way I view life and it’s challenging me to audit my own way of thinking. In todays episode I thought I’d share with you my perspective fr...

Send us Fan Mail While society might worship hustle culture, the sneaky secret they don't tell us is that -  trying to accomplish a million goals at once is the most disappointing outcome. In this episode, I am sharing a few goals I am focusing on this year to really FEEL different at the end of 2024. Because less is more and we are choosing quality over quantity all year long.  Let's ch...

Send us Fan Mail Choosing the right friendships is like selecting the ripest avocados – you want the ones that are mature, reliable, and add flavor to your life. Cultivating deeper connections is like caring for your garden – it takes time, effort, and occasionally weeding out the toxic weeds. Quality over quantity, girlfriend, because in the end, it's the genuine connections that make life f...

Send us Fan Mail Being independent to a fault is like proudly wearing a "Do Not Disturb" sign even at a party. Sure, you're self-sufficient and resilient, but you're also missing out on the dance floor. Letting yourself be loved means realizing that vulnerability isn't a sign of weakness, but a badge of courage. It's like finally letting someone in to rearrange the fu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt guilty for placing boundaries because, well, you finally just needed a moment for yourself? I think I can speak for many of us and say, we have all been there. Boundaries can look different to everyone. Many of us still struggle in creating boundaries, myself included, we are all a work-in-progress here.  In today's episode we break down 5 simple signs that will hel...

Send us Fan Mail It's January, it's the month where we hear people setting new years resolutions or what I like to call "setting intentions" for the new year. I was sad to read that by now, most people will have fallen off track on what they set out to do. Let's be real, we have ALL been there. Every year it's a chance to start fresh and try again. In this episode I b...

Send us Fan Mail S2Ep1: We are BACK! What better way to ring in the new year than to invite a fresh perspective. Let’s leave the limiting beliefs we constantly feed ourselves, in 2023,  where they belong, shall we? If you catch yourself often feeling behind and deeming your own light because of comparison - this episode is for you.  In this conversation we dive into some tools that can help us shi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I close out Season 1 of The Raw Self Podcast, sharing a few thoughts, reflections and takeaways we learned from our incredible guests and solo episodes.  It's the end of year and there is no better feeling knowing its a great opportunity to wipe the slate clean, set our intentions and invite new energy for the year ahead! 00:01 - Intro 01:10 - Take time to re...

Send us Fan Mail Has your relationship with food ever felt confusing or overwhelming? I know it has for me. With so much misinformation out there it's challenging to know who and where to turn to for us to better understand how nutrition best benefits our own internal body types. In this episode Dr. Mikki Williden takes us through some key elements to understand what our body needs to feel ou...

Send us Fan Mail Is your current job impacting your mental health? I know we've all been there - in a place where we have given a job role chance after chance yet we still feel drained, uninspired, and we longer believe that this job and work environment is aligning with where we want to go and who we want to be. Many of us may feel stuck, I know I did, and we feel because of years of hard wo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you were meant to approach life with everything YOU are without feeling out of place? In this episode we have an intimate conversation with Human Design expert and guide, Erin Claire Jones, her work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 190,000 people who turn to her teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper self-k...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered, why is it so difficult to just take that leap a faith and start that business, start that class, pivot that career? I have and I know many of you can relate. Often times, as we open and close different chapters in our life, we start to prioritize certain areas with great reason but we get caught up on, well, life. If there is one thing I've learned and...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself wanting to take that leap of faith, maybe switch careers or invite growth into your life? Then this episode is for you. In this conversation with entrepreneur and life coach, Suraj Patel, we dive deep into finding alignment between where you want to be and the journey to make it happen. Often times we have a vision and we crave change but it is so easy to stan...

Send us Fan Mail You are your best investment! Every year we go through new challenges and we grow a little more every time, we strive to eliminate those negative areas in our lives that no longer serve us so we can make space for those areas that allows us to evolve, to invite new habits and new ways of nurturing our growth. In this episode I share what happened after I completed 30 days of medit...

Send us Fan Mail The Attachment Style Theory, established by psychologists and psychoanalysts John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, is a framework to understanding our emotional bond and connection we've build with our caregivers in our early stages of infancy and young childhood. This framework can guide us to understanding why, how and who we are in the relationships we build throughout our lifet...

Send us Fan Mail There is a certain fear we feel when we think of letting go of someone or something when we are not yet emotionally ready. When someone says "Let It Go" or "It's Time to Let Go" these phrases can be fragile words to hear. In this episode I share my own personal journey and perspective on letting go. We will be breaking down those experiences, fears and bar...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation - features Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank, an NYU certified life coach, relationship coach, Reiki Master, meditation teacher, yoga instructor and writer for MindBodyGreen and The Chopra Center who is best known for her empathetic nature, non-judgmental approach and light-hearted humor. We dive into everything from self-discovery to tapping into our emotional triggers a...