Feminist Wellness

This week, I'm sharing 3 tools I’ve used to manage my inner critic. I’m showing you how your inner critic is just a human part that we all have, why we so often believe what it tells us, and how to begin discerning between your gremlin and your highest, most loving self.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/137 Mentioned in this episode: Join The Shift t...

In this replay episode, I’m showing you how a life filled with intention is so gratifying, and yes, it can be yours too. By no means is beginning to live life on your own terms easy, but I’m offering some guiding questions to help you get radically honest about what you want because, my love, you deserve it, and I know you’ve got this.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://...

This week I show you how to begin the practice of nervous system resourcing. This is a process all about learning to have your own back in moments of sympathetic and dorsal shutdown, or where you find your anxious or avoidant attachment systems getting activated, and instead come home to and anchor deeply in you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/135...

One pattern I see in all of my clients (and even myself in those moments where I’m not checking my thoughts) is the tendency to catastrophize. Tune in this week to discover how to reparent yourself with love and compassion, so you can break free from this cycle, find the middle path, and catch yourself when your brain tries to throw you back into catastrophe.   Get full show notes and more in...

If you currently believe the BS story that self-flagellation is the key to change, listen in. I’m showing you why this only leads to more perfectionism and codependency, and how to begin using “Of Course You Did” to tap into curiosity and compassion for yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/133 Mentioned in this episode: Join The Shift today! Yo...

Tune in this week as I show you how, while niceness is beautiful, being kind goes so much further. I’m showing you why being nice is rooted in codependency, how kindness goes hand in hand with doing this mindset and body-based work, and the power of committing to showing up in a way that feels real to you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/132 Mentioned in t...

Tune in this week to listen to my coaching call with Kelly. And if you want the same level of growth, expert coaching, and my full attention for six months, I invite you to check out Anchored and see how it’s the perfect place to begin releasing your codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing habits to live your life for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victo...

Discover what anxious relationship rushing looks like, why we feel the need to do this, and of course, the remedies. There is so much pleasure, ease, alignment, and intention available to you when you can slow your roll, and I’m guiding you through how to begin doing so this week.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/130 Mentioned in this episode: Join Th...

This week I give you an overview of the basics of attachment theory. I’m laying out the hallmarks of the style of attachment I see most often, why our attachment styles influence our relationships, and how to begin showing up in your relationships from a more secure, self-trusting place.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/129 Mentioned in this episode:...

There is nothing more beautiful than having a life that feels so much richer, fuller, and grounded than it currently does right now. So, join me this week as I share 6 myths about coaching that might be keeping you from investing in it, how I actually help you as your coach, as well as an important caveat that signifies coaching is not the right call for you.  Get full show notes and more inf...

Mara and I discuss the power of our thoughts and how to begin intentionally navigating our lives differently. I’m guiding you through all the steps of the thought work protocol and my favorite tools that you can incorporate into your life to start creating trust and safety in your mind, body, and spirit with confidence.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.co...

If, like so many of us, you find it challenging to pause and admit that you’ve been hurt in some way, it’s no surprise that boiling with resentment feels easier. But I’m taking you through the remedy today so you can start recognizing and releasing resentment to begin the healing process. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/126 Mentioned in this episode: Join...

I'm putting my coaching hat on and answering 3 brilliant questions from my clients. We’re covering topics that range from how to stop chasing external validation to becoming allies with different parts of ourselves, and I hope this episode provides insight into how you too can begin transforming your life when you join us inside Anchored. Get full show notes and more information here: https://vict...

I'm reminding you to be loving, kind, and patient with yourself as you begin the process of releasing codependence this week. This is a process of self-discovery and maturation, of trusting yourself to have your own back, and it’s by no means easy, but I’m sharing my best tips to help you start this journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/124 Mentioned in...

Whether this concept of codependent thinking is new to you, or whether you’ve been tuning in every single week, this episode is one that I know has led to the greatest growth and transformation for many. You’ll discover why codependency can be so damaging, some common thought errors that underlie codependence, and how to start shifting our thinking from unhealthy codependency to healthy interdepen...

I am beyond delighted to share a conversation I had with the remarkable and amazing Kylie McBeath on her podcast Zura Health. Kylie quizzes me on my journey through and away from codependency, and how I help folks do the same. We’re discussing why this work is as vital as it is profound, and where the best place is for you to start if you feel drawn to take it deeper. Get full show notes and more...

As always, my goal is to help you see that you can lovingly hit pause when you notice mean self-talk, and instead connect inward, ground yourself, and start creating a new narrative. There is so much to be gleaned from coming to understand the stories you’re using and why, and I’m offering simple steps that will help you free yourself from the negative self-talk patterns that aren’t serving you. G...

Join Andrea and me this week as we discuss trauma therapy and where it’s headed these days, the impact of the language we use in the context of trauma, and the difference between being triggered versus activated, just to name a few! Our conversation doesn’t just stop there though, so you don’t want to miss this episode! Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/120...

I'm offering you a more truthful and caring approach to experiencing your rich emotional landscape. Developing a thicker skin is the opposite of what you really need, and I’m showing you where to start if you’re struggling to detach yourself from other people’s thoughts and opinions about you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/119 Mentioned in this episode:...

Setting boundaries isn’t a particularly new concept and you’ve likely heard of them, but it’s possible you’re not using them in a way that serves you. You may believe that setting boundaries is about trying to control other people’s behaviors, but I want to show you how it’s actually a huge act of kindness for yourself and those you love. I challenge you to tune into your body and see why you migh...

Discover what’s going on in that beautiful brain of yours when you find yourself saying yes from obligation. I’m sharing why this habit of attempting to please others at your own expense is never sustainable, and what you can consciously decide to do instead to put yourself and your real desires first. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/117 Mentioned in this...

Tune in this week as we kick off with a replay of episode two from way back when! One of the most helpful ways to get anchored in yourself, to see how you can transform your thought patterns and somatic experience of life, is to keep coming back to these tools, to reconnect with these lessons, and to relate in a new and different way that helps you grow even more. Get full show notes and more info...

Lauren Cash and I discuss the roots of perfectionism, nature versus nurture, and the beauty of recognizing the complexity of our humanity when we’re doing thought work. Lauren also has a scientific background and knows how to bring the fun, so we’re nerding-out about psychology, physiology, and sharing our own stories of getting to the bottom of what’s going on in our brains and our bodies. Get fu...

Tune in this week to discover a more feminist, empowering way for you to think about yourself and the people you love. We’re all doing the best we can in any moment, and I love you and believe in you too much to ever think you’re defective, so neither should you. And when you start down this path, I promise you’ll see that there is nothing to gain from beating yourself up for being you. Get full s...

Join me this week as I share a super helpful tool that my sister and I came up with years ago to navigate the world together. It’s the most simple and easy concept to start implementing into your life, and it’s going to help you live in true acceptance of the people in your life exactly as they are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/113 Mentioned in this epi...