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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Aligned U Podcast! In today's conversation, Dr. M had the privilege of engaging in a heartfelt dialogue with the remarkable Dr. Anne Ring, an 81-year-old health sociologist and freelance writer whose life journey deeply resonated with her. Dr. Ring's insights and experiences shed light on the profound aspects of love, resilience, and the bea...

Dr. M is thrilled to share an exclusive sneak peek into our latest Aligned U Podcast episode, where we had the pleasure of hosting the insightful Tristan Bond, a remarkable entrepreneur and author. In this captivating episode, Dr. M takes us on a journey through the dynamic landscape of business success, personal growth, and fostering meaningful relationships. Tristan and Dr. M explore a multitude...

Welcome to the newest episode of the Aligned U Podcast, where we are thrilled to feature the insightful and empowering Faith Agugu. Join Dr. M and Faith in a conversation that delves into Faith's remarkable journey from the fashion industry to psychotherapy and coaching, illustrating how embracing change can lead to a fulfilling and aligned life. Faith shares her favorite quote from the iconi...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Aligned U Podcast! In today's conversation, Dr. M, engages in a captivating dialogue with the incredibly talented and resilient visual artist, Kim Leutwyler. Kim's artistic focus on celebrating beauty, gender, and queer identity has garnered international acclaim, with her pieces showcased around the globe. In this enriching episode, Kim opens...

Dr. M is absolutely delighted to give you a sneak peek into our latest Aligned U Podcast episode, where we had the pleasure of hosting Ere Perez, the brilliant mind behind Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics. In this episode, Dr. M takes us on a ride through the evolution of her natural beauty brand, reminiscing about the good old pre-online days and marveling at the incredible journey that has propelled...

Dr M is  very excited to share our first episode of our 3rd Aligned and Thriving Interview series. Dr M was thrilled to spend some time on the mics with the wonderful Karen Eck! Karen Eck specialises in putting brands and exceptional individuals in the spotlight. With her hallmark energy and enthusiasm, Karen has built her career on strategically positioning clever and extraordinary people, allowi...

Empowering Women's Health: Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause Dr M has a very special guest this week, Dr. Andrea Huddleston, in this episode they explore perimenopause complexities, symptoms, and the importance of the right practitioner. Highlights: Perimenopause Transition: 5 to 13-year bridge from fertile years to menopause. Explored Symptoms: Hormonal fluctuations, hot flushes, mood...

How do you Engage with Stress? In this episode, Dr. M discusses stress and the rules of engagement. She shares her personal experiences with stress and how it inspired her work. Dr. M explains the different parts of the nervous system and their impact on our overall health and well-being. She introduces the concept of hybrid states, where being in a relaxed and mobilized state can be beneficial. D...

Are you giving yourself Oxygen first? In this episode, Dr. M discusses the importance of giving yourself oxygen first and prioritizing self-care. She emphasizes the need to create time and space for self-care and surround yourself with supportive people. Dr. M also talks about the importance of regular self-care and the role it plays in personal growth and change. She highlights that self-care doe...

In this weeks episode, Dr. M dives into the importance of defining goals and experiences in various aspects of life, particularly in health and wellness.  She shares a personal experience of planning a hike and how it relates to setting clear expectations.  Dr. M emphasises the need for preparation, clarity, and communication in achieving desired outcomes. She also highlights the significance of e...

Happy 2024! Have you created an upgraded Rhythm as we have come into the New Year? In this weeks episode Dr M shares why our rhythm is important and the power of micro-decisions through out the day in shifting the course of your day, week, month and year! To do the Body Stress Score Quiz  Click this Link or Follow us on Insta or FB at aligned.u or drmariaz To see Dr M for Your Chiropractic Consult...

Have you ever done something you know that you should have known better than doing? Or is that just Dr M... In this weeks episode Dr M shares a big lesson that she learnt at a recent seminar she attended that left her with a very sore hand, in a sliding doors moment, or in this case a block of wood. Dr M dives deeper into the importance of the non- negotiables in your life design and how when you...

Are you wasting your Band Width with creating too many options in your day to day? In todays episode Dr M dives into the importance of automating the regular day to day activities to avoid decision fatigue and to free up your brains band width for things that may need more creativity or brain energy. Dr M revisits the importance of knowing your base lines with the Body Stress Score. To do the Body...

Wouldn't it be lovely is life went according to plan? In today's episode "Life isn't Linear" Dr M dives into why being unattached to your original plan is so important, so you can navigate the curve balls that get thrown along the way with more ease. Dr M shares the importance of having the right people in your corner to help you keep your momentum even when you are being...

Have you ever told yourself stories that are rubbish and don't serve you? In today's episode Dr M dives into the importance of stepping back and checking in on the stories that you've been telling yourself in 2023, and if they've been serving you. Dr M shares more about how now is the perfect time to be reflecting on your year, your wins and how they will shape the year ahead....

Are you living in Tone or in Tension? In today's episode Dr M dives into the importance of meeting life in tone vs meeting it in tension. Dr M shares how to identify how you are living, and the importance of having an awareness and the impact over all areas of life. To do the Body Stress Score Quiz  Click this Link or Follow us on Insta or FB at aligned.u or drmariaz To see Dr M for Your Chir...

It's that time of year again.... When some are starting to slow down for the year, and others are putting their foot firmly on the pedal to go to a new level for the last couple of months of 2023. In today's episode Dr M dives into why she's choosing to firmly keep her foot on the pedal to keep momentum flowing in the right direction.  If you've created great habits throughout...

Is your body giving you sign and signals that you're ignoring? or perhaps you can hear them and your choosing to ignore them for the time being? In this weeks episode Dr M dives into why it's important to pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you... and as we come into the end of the year why it's the perfect time to be checking in. To do the Body Stress Score Quiz  Clic...

When was the last time you pressed paused, and zoomed out to take a look at your Rhythm of life? Dr M is just back from the all new retreat  Unio, which she is running with her dear friend Pauline Nguyen and co-creator of Ziva Life Collective. Getting out of town was a great reminder of the power of the pause. Getting out of town so you can rest, recharge and recalibrate to check in if your rhythm...

Would you love more time in your week? In this weeks episode Dr M dives deep into one of her favourite topics... she dives into a powerful way to assess how much time you could redirect in your week to the actions and activities that are most important to you. Dr M also shares the power of working backwards with your calendar to maximise your time and to minimise any sense of overwhelm. To do the...

Have you ever felt like you've lost Rhythm? In today's episode Dr M dives  into the importance of maintaining consistency and rhythm in our lives. 3 key areas she covers: Don't Ignore the Signs: The episode begins by emphasizing the significance of recognizing and acknowledging when you've fallen out of rhythm in your life. Just as you wouldn't ignore warning signs on a da...

What the first thing you do when your alarm goes off in the morning? Instagram.... Facebook... email? Or pehaps a different order? In today's episode Dr M dives into the first part of her Rhythm and Consistency series, and one of her favourite topics, The Prime Real Estate of your day.... How do you set up the first and last hour of your day? Dr M shares the importance of owning the start of...

Do you think all stress if bad? In today's episode Dr M dives into the GOOD, BAD & UGLY of stress, what's the difference between the 3 types and how to figure out where you are right now, and the importance of understanding your baselines. Dr M shares more about our Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system and what role they play in our Nervous System Regulation and our adaptat...

Have you ever missed someone's birthday or an anniversary???? Dr M managed to miss the 200th episode party for Aligned U! (Insert headslap emoji) For a while now she'd been telling people there are about 198 episodes of Aligned U, and then in a moment last week she  thought  she better check! And low and behold today's episode is the 204th!!! So in today's episode, it's a...

Have you ever been told you're a stressed person? In today's episode Dr M dives into the difference of if you are stressed or if it's your system that's under stress. And she shares one of her all time favourite tools "the Worriometer" to help you shift the dial when your system is under the pump. To do the Body Stress Score Quiz  Click this Link or Follow us on Insta...