Inspired Grownups with Alana Banana

This week I'm sharing a short solo episode about a topic that's been on my mind recently. One way to help us live happier, more peaceful lives is to focus on the things we love about someone instead of what bugs or annoys us. Nobody is perfect and we all have things we're working on, right?  Usually when we judge others, we're also judging ourselves. A benefit of focusing on th...

Today I'm talking with a fellow Children's music artist, Miss Julieann! I'm so inspired by the music and message she's sharing with kids and families, especially those who have gone through or are going through a hard time. In this conversation we talk about the impact of trauma on the neurological system and how music can help, some of her own challenges and how she's got...

Have you heard of Heart Coherence? Today I'm talking with my friend, Mesha McKittrick, about what it is and how we're able to create more bliss, peace and joy in our lives when we're tapped in to it. We've all been in a state of heart coherence at some point or another. Mesha is offering a 6 week course, Heart Sync, starting at the end of October 2023 teaching us the science be...

Do you ever wish that your hobby could become a business and is there something that you enjoy for the fun of it that other people seem to be interested in buying from you?  If so, you'll definitely want to listen to this conversation today.  I'm talking with the founder of The Thrifty Handmade, Kelly Fowble. We talk about  starting her business at 39 weeks pregnant and how it's flo...

Today I'm talking with an incredible woman, musician, mom and fellow kid's artist, Molly Whuppie.  We discuss how she got her name, exposing kids to all the emotions through music and stories, how she got into music, being a mom and more.  Molly is a children's music performer in Hawai'i.  She has a special place in her heart for traditional folk songs and many of the songs she...

What if the only job you had was to follow what excites you? The big and small things...everyday.  We are capable of creating beautiful lives for ourselves. That can really start with following and doing what is exciting to us whether it's for ourselves or in service of others, or both!  This last episode in the CREATE series is all about EXCITEMENT. I also share our new music single for kids...

The most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Getting clear on what we want and trusting our inner knowing and deepest desires.  What kind of life do we want to create and can we trust ourselves to make the best choice? We get into this today. I also bring up something I talked about last year during my INSPIRED series; the difference between FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) and F...

We can always choose what kind of attitude we want to have no matter what is going on around us and in each moment we have a chance to start over.  Truly! With each breath can can decide how we want to feel and focus on that.  In this 4th episode of the CREATE series I'm talking about ATTITUDE.  I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in ho...

For the 3rd episode in my CREATE series I talk about allowing more EASE in our lives. I find the easiest way to do that is to follow the path of least resistance. Something we can remind ourselves multiple times throughout the day. What feels the best and what feels easy? We dive into it today.  I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we...

In this 2nd episode of the CREATE series, I'm talking about REST and how we can allow ourselves to enjoy more of it! What if...in life... we can't get it wrong and we'll never get it done? We dive into this today. I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives. For the next month I'll b...

I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives. For the next 6 weeks I'll be breaking down the word CREATE and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives. Today's episode is about CLARITY. Yes, it's important to get clear on what we want in...

In this short solo episode I ask, "can we follow our fun everyday in the little moments?" and "would we allow that for ourselves?"  If you're skeptical or want some inspiration around this...listen on! I mention two previous solo episodes that go hand in hand with this one: Ep 87 - The Power of Perspective Ep - 81 - Using Our Imagination to Create Anything We Want To conne...

If you have a toddler or preschooler this episode is for you. I brought back my friend Dinuka Ranasinghe to talk about how we can help our kids through their separation anxiety or even our own! There are so many great take aways from this conversation.  Dinuka is first and foremost the mother of 2 amazing boys ages 14 and 12. They have been her true teachers on this path of Conscious Parenting. Ha...

In this fourth Mama Tribe episode I was inspired to have a conversation about fostering independence in our kids since it's being released on America's Independence Day, July 4th (which also happens to be my sister's birthday!) I'm sharing this conversation with my friend's Rachael Blair and Dinuka Ranasinghe who are mama's of different aged kids & who have both b...

In this solo episode I share an experience I had while camping in Big Sur, CA last week and how powerful a change in perspective can be for our overall happiness and well being. We always have a choice, in any moment, of how we look at things and therefore how we experience our reality and feel in our lives. To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Gr...

How often do you follow your intuition or intuitive nudges? I loved diving deep with Orly in our conversation around all things intuition, how to follow it and strengthen our connection to it and then merging into talking about communicating with loved one's from the other side.  We met at an event here in LA and immediately connected over the loss of our father's and how we now communic...

In this short solo episode I talk about the energy that is brought upon ourselves when we orchestrate a surprise for someone.  I also reveal a big surprise I'm giving to my Mom on her birthday this year which happens to be the day this episode is released, 6/13. To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group .  For The Alana B...

In today's episode I'm talking with Sara Ann about what elemental design is and using the principles of Feng Shui and our intuition to guide us when it comes to our home. I was so inspired by our conversation that I started adjusting things in my own home right after our call. Sara is the founder of Jade Scott Design, an interior design studio based out of Pittsburgh, PA. She works along...

This solo episode was inspired by a talk Ram Dass gave about what it means to live on two planes of awareness. There's always going to be joy and happiness as well as suffering. Can we hold both at the same time? You can listen to the episode from Ram Dass, Here and Now HERE>>  To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Gr...

My guest today, Karen Stoteraux, took a big leap of faith when she moved across country with her 3 year old after a divorce. We talked about how she found the courage to make the move and then create a community and space for new parents after her twins were born.  Karen is the owner, founder, and CEO of The Family Room. Her passion for supporting women is tied to her own experience as a mother to...

In today's solo episode I'm talking about the power of our imagination and how we're already using it everyday for either our benefit or detriment.  I believe that no matter what, at any time of day, we can use our imagination to help us feel into anything we want! When we use it for our benefit, it becomes the most fun thing we can play around it no matter what is going on around u...

Maya Rogers is an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, educator, music therapist, and, most recently, a children’s book author who believes deeply in music's power to heal, uplift, and transform. The intention to create inspiring musical experiences lies at the heart of her work.   Maya's music is soulful, universal, and timeless. She released her most current solo project in 2019, The Ga...

As a parent, we might feel that worrying about our kids is our job but really where does that get us? This is an episode about how to create greater awareness, understanding, empowerment and even peace with why we worry so.  In this 3rd Mama Tribe episode with my friend's, Lara Plutte & Rachael Blair, we discuss different situations that can bring up real worry with our kids at different...

If you're curious about meditation or already have a practice this episode is for you. I've been meditating for over 2 decades but still love to hear about other peoples process, how it works for them and how it's changed their lives.  Today I'm talking with Masako Kozawa who says "you can't do it wrong!" which I love.  Masako Kozawa is a Japanese native and a lo...

Today's episode is an impromptu talk on going with the flow and not resisting what shows up in your life to change or cancel your plans. It happened to me this week and I know it's something we all can relate to. No matter what's happening can you make peace with it? Can you trust that everything will get done in it's right time? Take a listen. I'm now writing custom songs...