Alison Answers #MissionAwake

Send us Fan Mail Going through traumatic events can sometimes come with a sense of shame that prevents us from letting others know about our pain and struggles. We may feel as though the trauma is our fault, or that it is just who we are, but that is not the truth. The truth is that although we can experience trauma in our life in the form of others hurting us, it is not who we are, and we have to...

Send us Fan Mail There is no tragedy or trauma that is too big or difficult to overcome. It might feel like you have pain that is insurmountable, and seeing past it seems impossible, but shifting the way we view our pain and adversity can change our entire lives. The guest in this episode is an amazing example of that and hearing her story of how she turned her adversity into her advantage, will h...

Send us Fan Mail We all have uniqueness and the ability to influence the world through adding value. The key is to realize that most of us are reacting to life and the things that happen instead of taking action to create the life we want. Having a growth mindset, knowing that we are in charge of our lives, and having the ability to take action toward whatever it is that we want, is essential. In...

Send us Fan Mail There is no denying that western medicine has its importance when it comes to dealing with major illnesses, but there is a huge disconnect in our world when it comes to taking care of ourselves in between doctor appointments. The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes continues to rise, and we need to take action of our health instead of relying on medication, w...

Send us Fan Mail We have often heard that our children don’t listen to the words we say, but instead, they watch and emulate what they see. In order to make a difference in how we are wiring our children’s brains, we need to be ultra-aware of what they are exposed to and how we are setting them up to be successful and confident people. Today’s guest is doing incredibly important work to help raise...

Send us Fan Mail In this special solo podcast, Alison packs so much value regarding how to cope with symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, and showing up in the world as your true authentic self. When we are walking around in a state of just trying to survive, we are not showing up as ourselves. We are defensive and afraid, and that is what we project outward. You can still be scared, but choose to be courag...

Send us Fan Mail One thing that Alison wants to tell the whole world, is to become aware of the mediocrity and automation that so many of us are living in. We have accepted the ideas and beliefs that have been planted in us from our childhood, and continue to embody them without ever questioning if we are actually living our truth. In this episode, Alison talks with Dalton Campbell, and he is a to...

Send us Fan Mail Does talking about money and going over the numbers in your budget make you feel uncomfortable? If so, you are not alone. So many of us are unaware that we have inherited a money mindset, and we may have heard that money and wealthy people are evil, or that money is hard to make. There are usually no classes in school that teach us how to build wealth, so we are left to figure it...

Send us Fan Mail Viewing our challenges as a blessing can be one of the most powerful mindset shifts we can make. Instead of viewing each occurrence that we perceive to be negative as something that happens to us and feeling like a victim, we can use that challenge, embrace it, and look deep to find the lesson it is meant to teach us and shape us.  Today's guest is a very inspiring woman that...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a very powerful discussion on a very real and difficult subject. A lot of people think that they would never allow themselves to be in a toxic relationship or be mistreated, yet it happens so often and leaves people feeling so isolated and hopeless. Alison’s guest today is Sarah Sawall and she is here to graciously share her story of bravery and awakening to the...

Send us Fan Mail We have all been in a room where we felt ourselves shrink and not own our space, but shrinking ourselves and diminishing our unique power is not going to lead to greatness. Today’s guest is passionate about empowering others to be the catalyst for their greatness and stop apologizing for being themselves. David Brier is a branding and rebranding expert with 320 international award...

Send us Fan Mail When we think back to our teenage years, a lot of us cringe looking back on the difficult, awkward, or totally misguided times that we went through. Without a mentor to guide youth on the right path, they can end up with the wrong crowd and make decisions that are not aligned with who they want to be. Today’s guest is a person of influence to many adolescents and is impacting the...

Send us Fan Mail There are 2 kinds of people in this world: People that are in need and don't know it, and people that are in need and know it. Everyone is struggling with something, and Alison’s goal for this episode is to tell others they are not alone. Our world is in desperate need of truth and vulnerability, and that is what you are going to get here. Most people are displaying their hig...

Send us Fan Mail In our world today, so many people are craving truth, realness, and vulnerability. This episode is a solo where Alison gives you exactly what everyone needs to hear right now, so you don’t want to miss it because it is most likely the quick wake-up call you need. Without realizing it, so many of us are constantly looking for outside validation, and walking around with our thoughts...

Send us Fan Mail Ken Joslin is a powerhouse man of passion, significance, and drive. He is the leader of the coaching community Grow Stack Drive, and he has spent 25 years as a pastor and church planter turned real estate investor and business builder. Ken spends his life helping other leaders grow, and is a true definition of a servant leader. In his coaching community, Ken focuses on the 3 spher...

Send us Fan Mail This very special episode of Alison Answers - Mission Awake is one of both vulnerability and incredible strength. Kayla Stoecklein lost her husband, Andrew—pastor of Inland Hills Church in Chino, California—to suicide. Being that Alison lost her husband in the same tragic way, Kayla and Alison feel compelled to awaken the world to the hidden shame that comes along with suicide. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Warnes is back on Alison Answers: Mission Awake, with another very important episode all about relationships, and how we can strengthen the relationships in our lives. Alison and Chris dive into the topic of dealing with someone in our life that often plays a victim, aims to make us feel guilty and at fault, and may be unaware of how to communicate more effectively. Relation...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode features the amazing Abbruzzese brothers, Nick and Anthony. They are members of the Arete Syndicate along with Alison, and they are exemplary examples of high-level gentlemen and healthy masculinity. Together, they own their own flooring company, Abbruzzese Floors, and they are intentional about using each of their strengths to run their business in harmony. With t...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest Patrick Robertson, is the owner and founder of Momentous Building, a construction company that is built on integrity, transparency, and communication. Patrick’s ability to create this successful business comes from his own ability to realize that it was his responsibility to make decisions, take action, and let go of everything that was no longer serving him. This re...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a must listen for everyone, as it is all about a very important topic that applies to us all - relationships. Whether it’s a relationship with a spouse, partner, your children, friends, family, or any one important to you, we have always heard that relationships are a two way street, but what does that mean exactly, and how do we apply that concept in our lives? In...

Send us Fan Mail Lauren Johnson is an athlete-turned mental performance coach and speaker. She helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best, regardless of their circumstances. Prior to opening her own consulting practice, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies prov...

Send us Fan Mail Casey Shultis is an entrepreneur that started a movement aimed at answering the question we have all heard: "What would Jesus do?” Casey was asked the meaning of this question by a friend, and from that moment, he knew he had to find the answer. Through his journey to answering this question, he realized that he was made for greatness, and wanted to spread the message that ea...

Send us Fan Mail Zachary Babcock is the host of Underdog Empowerment podcast, and is known for his ability to keep it real. He welcomes top individuals in their field onto his podcast, and he also helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and monetize their podcasts, taking all the stress and guesswork out of it.  In this episode, Zach sits down for an authentic conversation about going from being the und...

Send us Fan Mail We need to be mindful of the fact that each and every day that we are alive and well, is a gift that is not to be thrown away. We get to choose how we show up everyday, and be deliberate in how we interact with others, and the thoughts that we allow to dictate our day. If we continue to live in a state of being automated, and just reacting to what happens to us, we are not fully l...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Whatley is the author of the best-selling book Sidehustle Millionaire ,  and he coaches people in his 365 Driven Society, teaching all about how to have a successful business, while leading a well rounded life, focusing on the 4 cornerstones of health, wealth, mindset, and relationships. Tony is a motivational speaker and is incredibly generous with his time and knowledge, an...