Inspired Grownups with Alana Banana

There's so much healing that can occur mentally and physically when we take a reset, whether big or small.  This is the sixth episode in my solo series where I'll be breaking down the word INSPIRED and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives. In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "R" representing &q...

How can you be an authentic parent? Of course by being real and that's just what my guest Kate Godfrey is.  Kate and her husband Nate who’ve been married for 17.5 years are the hosts of the podcast Authenticate and Nate. They are parenting coaches as well as help couples in their marriages.  Kate has a bachelors in social work and along with her husband, parent their two girls, Trinity, 13, a...

Here's a little bonus talk on some extra thoughts and inspiration around my previous episode "Our Evolving Identity".  The 5th episode in my INSPIRED series where I break down each letter in the word Inspired and create a topic around it.  Every other week there will be a new episode diving into the meaning of each remaining letter.  I -  I AM N- Nurture S - Spirit P - Presence I - ...

Are you attached to your identity or do you welcome life changes and are able to adapt easily?  This is the fifth episode in my solo series where I'll be breaking down the word INSPIRED and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives. In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "I" representing "IDENTITY&quot...

So much of our life experience comes down to how we process things and our perspective on it.  When we really take a look at our mindset it can change everything.  Today we’re talking with My friend Mesha, aka Mesha McKittrick.  We discuss her story of becoming pregnant at 15 and losing her child at 9 1/2 months. We talk about family and connecting with our loved ones once they've passed. Her...

We've all heard about the benefits of being present but as we know it's easier said than done. It takes practice and I think a lot of us avoid it when hard things are happening in our lives.  In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "P" representing "Presence" and  finding moments of being present whether things are going well for us or not.  Thi...

If you've ever thought of starting your own business but didn't have the funds or followers my conversation with Taqdees Razzaq will definitely inspire you.  Taqdees lives in Virginia and started her own business WowMeem in 2019, selling authentic branded clothing from Pakistan on Facebook. She is also a mother of two boys that are 4 & 6 yrs old. Her journey into entrepreneurship has...

What is Spirit to you and how do you connect with it? Is it within you, outside of yourself or both? In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "S" representing "Spirit".  This is the third episode in my solo series where I'll be breaking down the word INSPIRED and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own...

Teaching kids and grownups about the power of their words is so important. Our guest, Kristin Joy Davis, is doing just that.  Kristin is an educator and an Enlisted Level 3 Coach. It was while she was teaching that she learned about the power of her words. Once she discovered the magic she could create by using her words differently, she knew she needed to share the magic with others. Kristin foun...

When you think of the word Nurture, what comes to mind?  This is the second episode in my solo series where I'll be breaking down the word INSPIRED and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives. In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "N" representing "NURTURE". How do you nurture yourself and thos...

Have you ever been curious about the process of fostering or fostering to adopt? Our guest this week, Ivon Favela, has experience and perspective that will open your mind and heart. Ivon is the family engagement and training coordinator at Five Acres where she has worked for nearly 20 years. In that time she has trained and assisted over 1000 families in their journey toward foster parenthood. Whe...

This is the first episode in my solo series where I'll be breaking down the word INSPIRED and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.  In today's episode we'll be talking about the letter "I" representing "I AM". A simple yet powerful statement.  Every other week there will be a new episode diving into the m...

Jocey Wiitanen is a mum, podcaster of the show Make life Fun, and creator of Backroads Coaching helping conscious mums to say no confidently to allow for more heartfelt yes. She enjoys studying spirituality and spending her time in nature, writing, reading and creating magic in her life and the lives of her clients.  In today's episode we talk about life showing us hardships, Jocey's tim...

How do you feel about being in your kitchen? That can be a loaded question or something that changes for us day to day.  This week we’re talking with Jules Blain Davis about finding freedom, beauty and healing in the kitchen and in our day to day lives. The conversation is deep and thought provoking.  Jules is a kitchen healer, a TED speaker and one of Goop’s leading experts on women’s healing. Sh...

In this solo episode I talk about the many times regret turned into an opportunity in my life. We can learn so much from something that didn't work out as we had planned. Sometimes it turns out better than we had expected. When has this happened in your life? To connect with me follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group .  If you need a short break in your...

Have you ever been to a sound bath or been curious about them? Have you ever thought about the power your voice has, not just through your words but its vibration as it moves through you? This week we're talking with Helane Marie Anderson who explains the benefits so well.  Helane is a transformational voice coach, singer, energy & sound healer, author, composer, multi-instrumentalist and...

There are so many benefits to bringing music into your child's life and I've never known a child who doesn't love music.  In this episode we talk with Mary Arden Gorman (aka Miss Mary) who is the Founder and Creative Director of LoveBug & Me Music, voted “Best Music Program of Los Angeles” for young children and their grown-ups. Music has always been a big part of her life.  She...

Do you love to travel and want to explore the world with your family? Sometimes traveling with a kid can seem daunting but the outcome is an adventure you'll always remember. This week we're inspired by Karilyn Owen.  Karilyn, the founder of the popular family travel blog No Back Home, is a writer, photographer and influencer sharing her family’s adventures at home in Southern California...

We've all had adversity and challenges in life. What we learn and how we decide to move forward is up to us. In this episode we get real about these things. We talk about getting lost along the way, sobriety, pregnancy loss and ultimately stepping into our expansive selves and taking action on our dreams.  Mikela is a creative writer and a professor of Education, where she teaches about issue...

Because of a donor, Elliott Fletcher is thriving. He is a 6 year old who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 15 months. Elliott received his beautiful gift of a heart transplant just shy of turning 2. He's healthy, enjoys school, Cub Scouts, being outdoors, and ships. He's representing Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as being the Champion of Children's Miracle Netwo...

Have you ever wondered if acupuncture can really help? Do you have a gluten sensitivity and don’t think you can eat real bread? In today’s episode we talk with Mary Parr about these topics as well as a severe condition that can happen during pregnancy, Hyperemesis Gravidarum or HG. To learn more about it you can go to HER Foundation at https://www.hyperemesis.org/.   About Mary: Mary is an Acupunc...

How can you shed your self-doubt and strengthen your core confidence? Kate Eckman helps us get clear on ways to uncover what it is we really want in life and how to have the courage to be who we truly are. We talk about her book, The Full Spirit Workout, and how it can help transform your everyday life.  About Kate: Kate Eckman is the author of The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Yo...

In this solo episode Alana discusses her fertility journey; failed IVF cycles, questioning becoming a mother all together and eventually fostering a child. Please share with someone who you think could relate or would get something out of listening.   Links: Alana Banana on Instagram Our Youtube channel for kids Inspired Grownups Facebook Group Free "Feel Good Now" 45 min workshop - 1/23...

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