ALIGNED & ALIVE with Chrissy May

An impromptu, straight-from-the-heart episode recorded the morning after the 4th of July. Chrissy talks about what happens when you stop forcing outcomes and start trusting the process. The difference between ambition and grip, and how this season has been teaching her (and her upcoming book) the same lesson: surrender isn't giving up, it's making room for what's actually meant for...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you can to feel better, yet something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with holistic psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Nammi to talk about the different ways of thinking about mental health, the connection between gut health, trauma, chronic stress, and emotional well-being, and why true healing often starts by listening to what your body is tr...

Have you ever been told your blood work looks normal, yet you still know something feels off? In this episode, I sit down with licensed naturopathic doctor and cancer care expert Dr. Lori Bouchard to talk about the patterns behind chronic illness, inflammation, and cancer. She shares the early warning signs many people dismiss, functional testing, social media health trends, plant medicine, and th...

Episode 200!  A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 200 hundred episodes. 200 hundred conversations, breakthroughs, and moments of real talk.  In this special milestone episode, Chrissy May reflects on the journey that has become Aligned & Alive , a movement for those ready to evolve from the inside out. From the earliest episodes to where the show stands today, this is a celebration of every listene...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with Deidre Sirianni, founder of Radically Aligned, to talk about what it means to be out of alignment and why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in lives that look successful on the outside but feel empty on the inside. Deidre shares her story of hitting a breaking point, from b...

Is your relationship falling apart and you don’t know why? In this episode, I sit down with Keith Yackey and Jesse Joy, hosts of the Married Game Podcast to break down what really causes disconnection, resentment, and loss of desire in modern relationships. Keith shares how his marriage hit a breaking point and the moment he realized he was the common denominator. We also talk about the habits tha...

Are you stuck or just doing too much of what doesn’t matter? In this episode, I sit down with Casey Strunk, President of Strunk Insurance Group and founder of Rise & Ruck Phoenix, to break down why overcommitment is one of the biggest obstacles to growth. Casey shares how eliminating distractions and misaligned priorities can create clarity and momentum in both your life and leadership. We tal...

Are you using AI or is it slowly starting to think for you? In this episode, I’m joined by Katharine Loucaidou, an expert in decision intelligence and AI, to talk about what’s happening as AI rapidly integrates into our lives and businesses. Katharine breaks down how to use AI as a thinking partner (not a replacement), how to eliminate overwhelm in a world of endless tools, and why decision intell...

What would you do today if you weren’t afraid of being seen in the process of trying? In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Vanthuyne to talk about fear, perfectionism, and the hesitation to be seen. Stacey shares insights on courage, vulnerability, and identity from learning how to ask for help to breaking free from “checkbox living” and external validation. We also break down the fine line bet...

What if your body isn’t broken, but simply trying to communicate with you? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, performance coach, and founder of Own It Coaching and Holy Health, to talk about what it means to take ownership of your health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Justin shares his story of being told he may not live past 35, and how that moment became the cataly...

Every exit has a purpose. Every ending is a setup. In this solo episode, Chrissy gets real about the shifting seasons so many of us are experiencing right now — friendships fading, communities evolving, relationships and careers changing — and why all of it is working in your favor. If you are in the middle of a transition and it feels more like loss than liberation, this episode is for you. IN TH...

In this Sunday Soul Drop, we're talking about what it actually means to armor up — not just as a Sunday concept, but as a daily practice before you step into the world. In this episode: Why this season is uniquely calling for people who are covered, grounded, and ready A piece-by-piece breakdown of the armor: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word A guided meditation mome...

What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned with who you are? In this episode, I sit down with Cary Ballou, founder of Shanti Sound, to talk about the transformative power of sound healing and how it can help regulate the nervous system, release emotional stress, and support deeper healing. Cary shares what happens in the body during a sound bath, why unresolved stress and trau...

Shame is heavy. Unworthiness is loud. And for so many of us, we've been carrying a story about ourselves that was never true and certainly was never meant to stay. In this week's Sunday Soul Drop, I'm taking you to the ocean, because there is something powerful about the image of the tide taking what no longer belongs to you. With the Holy Spirit as our Comforter and Counselor, we r...

What if the very thing you’re protecting is quietly costing you everything? In this episode of Aligned & Alive , I’m joined by my dear friend Annalie Howling, a globally recognized performance coach who works with elite athletes, former UK Special Forces, high-net-worth leaders, and individuals navigating major life transitions. Get ready for a powerful conversation about the stories we carry,...

What does it really mean to live and lead at your highest level? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Pronger, author of Superwell, to explore the intersection of performance, identity, and whole-human wellness. We dive into what sustainable success actually requires — beyond hustle, burnout, and surface-level habits. This conversation is about operating at an elite level without abandoning you...

In this week’s Sunday Soul Drop, we explore what it really means to surrender — not as passivity, but as strength. When we release control over outcomes and stay open to the unfolding, we create space for miracles. You’ll be invited to: • Release the timeline • Quiet the internal pressure • Re-anchor in faith • Expect abundance, healing, restoration, and provisionScripture referenced: For speaking...

Your body cannot expand when it feels unsafe. In this extended guided practice, I walk you through a powerful nervous system reset designed to signal safety to the body, calm stress responses, and bring you back into grounded presence. This is not mindset work. This is physiological recalibration. Inside this episode, we explore: How to move from fight-or-flight into parasympathetic regulation Bre...

Feeling stuck? Unmotivated? On the edge of wanting to quit? Before you change the plan — change your state. In today’s quick Monday reset, Chrissy shares one simple, science-backed shift you can use immediately to interrupt stagnation and create momentum in under 90 seconds. Stuck isn’t a circumstance. It’s a nervous system state. For collaborations, retreats, speaking, or to connect directly: hel...

In this gentle Sunday Soul Drop, Chrissy invites you to step away from the constant notifications, opinions, pressure, and mental spinning—and return to the only place clarity is actually found: stillness with God. Through guided breath, prayer, and reflection, you are led to: • Receive clarity instead of chasing it • Anchor your nervous system in peace instead of noise • Move into the week held,...

In a season where division feels loud and culture feels unsettled, this Sunday Soul Drop is a reminder: we are not called to fear — we are called to stand. Today we anchor in Scripture, put on the full armor of God, guard our minds, and refuse to let the spirit of the age shape our spirit. Protection is not panic. It is alignment with Christ. If this message resonated and you’re seeking deeper spi...

In this episode, we explore what real confidence actually is and why so many people stay disconnected from their power despite doing “all the work.” True confidence comes from internal safety, self-trust, and alignment, not external validation or hustle. When you stop adapting to environments that shrink you and start anchoring into who you truly are, clarity sharpens, standards rise, and your dec...

In today’s episode, Chrissy shares an exciting update as applications officially open for the April retreat in Paradise Valley. She reflects on the powerful response, why people are craving depth and integrity, and how real transformation happens through intentional environments—not isolation or overconsumption. This episode is an invitation to discern whether you’re ready for deeper work and the...

Tonight’s sleep meditation is an invitation to slow down, soften your body, and release the weight of the day. Through gentle breath, calming awareness, and a closing prayer, you’ll be guided into a state of deep rest—allowing your nervous system to settle and your mind to quiet. Let this be a safe place to land before sleep with soothing music.  Sweet dreams!  Connect with Chrissy For 1:1 work, r...

In this episode, Chrissy guides you through a slow, intentional body scan designed to regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of safety and steadiness in the body. This is not about forcing relaxation or trying to “calm your mind.” It’s about listening to your body, releasing held tension, and allowing your system to settle naturally. You can listen seated, lying down, or wherever your bo...