Awesome with Alison

In this episode of Awesome with Alison, Alison and Eric dive into the empowering idea of taking up space—physically, emotionally, and vocally. Alison shares personal stories about overcoming societal pressures and embracing her true self, while Eric offers insights on the importance of expressing your beliefs and setting healthy boundaries. Together, they explore how taking up space isn’t about be...

In this episode of Awesome with Alison, we’re breaking down the MVP—or Minimum Viable Product—method to help you take real, actionable steps towards your goals without getting bogged down by perfectionism and overthinking. Alison and Eric dive into how this approach can streamline everything from creative projects and business ventures to personal growth and fitness goals. By focusing on the minim...

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/AWESOMEA and get 10% off your first month. Welcome, beautiful people, to another empowering episode of Awesome with Alison! Today, we dive into the power of values-based living and how it can lead to a life of greater fulfillment, resilience, and purpose. Alison shares insights from her recent keynote-workshop exp...

Welcome to Awesome with Alison, the podcast where creative dreams get a wake-up call! Hosted by Alison Faulkner and her husband Eric, this podcast dives into the heart of what makes creativity truly fulfilling and explores how to overcome the roadblocks that keep so many dreams from taking flight. Each episode tackles essential questions like, Are your dreams dead—or just taking a nap? With humor,...

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/AWESOMEA and get 10% off your first month. In this deeply inspiring episode, Alison sits down with Paralympian Lindi Marcuson to explore her remarkable journey from a devastating car accident to competing on the world stage. Lindi shares the raw reality of overcoming life-altering injuries, battling through setbac...

In this episode, Alison and Eric welcome the insightful couple Gabby and Ben Blair to discuss their new book The Kids Are Alright. The Blairs open up about the highs and lows of parenting, revealing how their experience raising six kids over 27 years shaped their unique approach to modern-day parenting challenges. They dive into societal pressures, debunk the myth of the "reliable path to success,...

In this episode of Awesome with Alison, Alison and Eric dive deep into the uncomfortable feelings that arise from avoiding and numbing our thoughts. Alison shares her personal experiences with anxiety and how she’s learned to recognize when she’s avoiding her own thoughts. Eric talks about how meditation helped him through similar struggles. Together, they explore the concept of "mental friction"...

In this powerful episode, Alison and Nakeia Homer dive deep into the realities of healing beyond social media trends. Nakeia shares insights from her new book Habits for Healing, shedding light on what it truly means to heal from life's traumas. The conversation challenges the concept of "hot girl healing" and emphasizes personalized self-care that starts with recognizing your own needs—whether it...

Dive into the world of stories with Alison and Eric as they explore the power of movies to teach, inspire, and transform. From life-altering lessons on love and parenting to the joy of storytelling, this podcast is your weekly dose of wisdom and fun. Whether it’s a deep dive into iconic films or reflections on everyday challenges, Alison reminds you that you’re already as awesome as you need to be...

In this episode, Alison and Eric dive into the power of letting go of the past and embracing the present with Alison’s life-changing mantra: "Used to is useless." Drawing on her own experiences, including marathon training and business growth, Alison shares three key ideas that can help you move beyond comparing yourself to who you used to be. Whether it’s personal development, relationships, or f...

Join Alison and Eric Robertson as they dive deep into the concept of availability in this insightful episode. They explore how our relationship with time impacts our lives, relationships, and personal growth. Through heartfelt stories, including reflections on family and community, they offer practical advice on becoming more present and intentional. Whether you're seeking to balance productivity...

Join Alison on a journey to make it through your days with a little more joy! These practices, meditations, pep talks and guided visualizations are all formatted to be a quick, painless ways to connect with yourself and feel awesome. For more of Eric's music check out: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wIVyftqAMROuBLxF5eGaK?si=FzoMu4YqRP6aNoYdFDgghA https://music.apple.com/us/album/mother-tree/15808...

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In this heartfelt and transformative episode, Alison and Eric Robertson dive into the journey of saving your life through three powerful principles: regulation, fun, and embracing the willingness to be an idiot. Alison opens up about her personal experiences, including a humbling rejection from a graduate program, and how she turned that moment into a pivotal point of self-discovery and empowermen...

Did you know art CHANGES YOUR BRAIN?! Guys just hang with me for a minute, even if the last time you picked up a crayon was decades ago! I’m talking to my new favorite friend Meri Cherry, owner of the wildly successful and fabulous process art studio in Hollywood, and self-appointed sticker spokesperson. We talk about burnout, tapping into your creativity to heal and deal, and MERI shares her heap...

Wham Bam thank you ma’am! This episode is all about continuing to truck on when it feels real hard! I **get** that a lot of my episodes seem to be about that, but can you blame me?! I mean, freaking life! It can get you down, and it’s easy to start believing that our dreams, or our hopes are silly, selfish, and will never come true. So I am sharing my major life shift, a key perspective that I hav...

In this episode we answer these listener questions & more! ** ”With the new year upon us, I have historically always fretted over setting goals and resolutions. I’ve found as that I have become more “me” and forgiving and loving of myself I have NO desire to set goals or resolutions this year. Do you grapple with this? Thoughts?” ** “I want to do ALL the things! How do I pick one to start with?” *...

I thought it would be fun to share a few things, all totally random, that I have bought over the past few years that I absolutely love and think you or someone you love would enjoy! Eric throws in his two cents too! And AND AND I answer my first Ask Alison question!!! It’s a good one so listen up! YAY! SHOP THE LIST HERE: https://amzn.to/3Roq8p2 **This episode is brought to you by ME!** On behalf...

“Though we can’t change what it is we are noticing. We can change our ability to notice.” - Rick Rubin In this quick episode, Eric and I are sharing a few ideas around changing what you notice! We talk about why that can be hard, but also how shifting out of a survival mode can propel you into your power as a creator! And it’s really fun and good! I talk about Rick Rubins “The Creative Act” https:...

Here’s the problem with being a human, we all have feelings, and big emotions, as well as small emotions—and most of us have no idea what to do with them! If you’re like me, you were raised by the baby boomer generation, who was taught that you shut down those feelings and shut up about them, and that didn’t really work, did it? Luckily, Alyssa has a fantastic new book that is going to help us not...

Holy freaking crap, you read that right, Eric and I get to talk to Bob and his daughter Erin Odenkirk about their new book of illustrated silly poetry: ZILOT! Bob, yes from Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and so many other incredible projects, shares his wisdom from a lifetime of creative work, and how to pivot and grow along the way. Erin drops truth bombs of wisdom and shares how she’s learned t...

Hello my lovers! I have missed you dearly! And I am so freaking excited to be BACK at the podcast with some new gusto! Did you notice the name change? The song update? OOOOH we are getting spicy! In this episode I’m sharing my new vision for the podcast going forward, and sharing some ideas about taking inspired action! Get on in here, we need you! *This episode is brought to you by ME, ALISON!* I...

You can declutter your junk drawer, you can declutter your refrigerator! But how do you declutter a role? Or a relationship? How do we declutter what’s in our head—so that what we really care about is easier to find? Good questions!!! And we’ve got the best woman for the job to help us answer! This week I’m talking to my friend Rachel Nielson from the popular podcast 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms! Sh...

No matter WHAT happens in this crazy world, we have access to our inner world! It can be a place of peace or panic. It can be somewhere we retreat and hide or a place of comfort! It can both or all or none! So the question is: what’s your inner world like? How are you doing IN THERE?! And also what does this even mean?! Eric and I are exploring this idea, what it means to us, and why cultivating a...