Alison Lessard

STRIPPED

Education EN ↓ 23 episodes

STRIPPED is where I say the things you’re probably thinking - but out loud. It’s raw, real & unfiltered - we're talking love, power, sex, deep spiritual practice & more (through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism, irreverence & my own messy life lessons after 25 years in the spiritual trenches & over a decade mentoring people worldwide).If that’s your vibe...light a candle, grab a snack & let’s strip it all back. Email: info@alisonlessard.comWebsite: https://www.alisonlessard.comCurrent Offerings, including 1:1 mentorship for women + men: https://www.alisonlessard.com/links Follow me on YouTube: htt...

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Alison Lessard

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Education

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www.alisonlessard.com

Latest episode

Dec 22, 2025

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Episodes

EP 23: Be His Lover, Not His Mother 22.12.2025

When you start managing him, fixing him, teaching him, guiding him, mothering him - you kill the passionate chemistry + magnetic polarity that keeps attraction strong + desire hot in a partnership.  This episode dives into the difference between loving a man + raising a man[child]. Most women slip into caretaker mode without realizing it's actually rooted in fear, control, lack of trust or a...

EP 22: Being Wanted vs. Being Chosen: How to Stop Being an Option 08.12.2025

There’s a massive difference between being wanted + being actively + fully CHOSEN . This episode breaks down why validation isn’t the same as commitment, why attraction alone isn't enough + how to stop settling for breadcrumbs when what you desire is full devotion, presence + conscious partnership rooted in genuine commitment. ***************** WORK WITH ME → Book a 60-minute Intuitive Session: &n...

EP 21: The Gift That Keeps Haunting You (Choose Joy) 24.11.2025

Sometimes the thing you’re *naturally best at* is the thing you’ve spent years avoiding. 👀 Why? Because ease feels suspicious. Because joy feels “unserious" or "unprofessional". Because we’ve been conditioned to believe work (like using our gifts) has to feel like pain + struggle in order to be meaningful or worth something. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the gift that keeps circling back,...

EP 20: Dopamine vs. Devotion (*storytime*) 17.11.2025

Robyn dropped a new song (after a 7 year break) called "Dopamine" + it sent me into a very real reflection on how much of my life used to run on the chase - the high, the hit, the fantasy of “maybe this is it" (*the thing* that'll SAVE me from my pain/struggle/suffering...lol!). Ironically, the song dropped THE SAME DAY I was on my way to a ceremony in NYC to take deeper Buddhist commitments...

EP 19: The Art of Being "Too Much" 10.11.2025

This one’s for the creative women (or men) who refuses to shrink - who’s opinionated, loud, erotic, emotional, spiritual...and done apologizing for it. We’ll talk about how the fear of being “too much” makes edgy + talented Spiritual Creatives hide behind control, strategy + the obsession with being palatable - and how learning the art of being too much is actually the path to creative f...

EP 18: The Erotic Side of the Creative Void 03.11.2025

Here's Part 2 (continued from last week): After the death of an old identity comes THE CREATIVE VOID - that raw, in-between space where nothing’s clear + everything feels uncertain. But...instead of making it so scary, we can make it sexier!! 😜 This episode dives into the erotic side of the creative void for ambitious high-achievers (and how your fear of surrender in creativity mirrors your...

EP 17: R.I.P., Honey: When It's Time for an Old Identity to Die 26.10.2025

There comes a point when a certain version of you that once felt right… just doesn't resonate anymore. It might be your identity in business, in relationship, in your public persona - it starts to feel outdated, draining or just totally inauthentic. That’s not failure; it’s growth! Get excited - you're evolving. This episode dives into why it's so crucial to stop resuscitating what’s already dead...

EP 16: Stop Half-Assing It: The Karma of *ALL-IN* Commitment 19.10.2025

Baby...stop expecting miracles when you’re only half-in!  In this episode, we’re diving into the karma of commitment  - why nothing moves until you do. Whether it’s love, purpose or abundance, the universe only meets you at your exact level of current karma. ~You say you want sacred partnership, but keep settling for mediocre relationships or breadcrumbs. ~You want freedom, but cling to...

EP 15: "Mirror, Mirror..F*ck My Life?!" - When Relationships Show You What You Don't Wanna Face 20.07.2025

When your relationships (aka the ULTIMATE mirrors) stop being cute or sweet + start reflecting ALL the cringey, messy, painful sh*t you’d rather not see…here's what to do (besides run, lol 😂). P.S. Yes, this hits hardest in love - but everything in this episode applies to friendships, family + every other uncomfortable reflection life throws at you! Your triggers are your teachers. 🫶🏻...

EP 14: You’ve Outgrown Your *New Age Era*...Now What? 06.07.2025

Your crystals are collecting dust. You’ve out-journaled your trauma. And sage just isn’t cutting it anymore . If your growth has plateaued - not because you’re failing, but because you’re ready for more  - this one’s for you. We’re diving into what comes after the *New Age Era* …when your soul is being called into higher service + you're looking for depth + more advanced practices, but y...

EP 13: Why So Many Men Are Craving *Emotional Intimacy* (But Aren't Sure How to Get It) 29.06.2025

If you're craving deeper emotional intimacy with a woman - but keep getting friendzoned , attracting cold or emotionally unavailable love interests  or feeling stuck in a relationship with a woman who doesn’t meet your emotional needs ...this episode is for you. ( Hint: it’s not because you’re “too sensitive.” ) A lot of men confuse emotional intensity with real vulnerability + emotional inti...

EP 12: How to Be in Your Power (without being an A$$hole) 22.06.2025

What if reclaiming your power didn’t mean ghosting everyone to avoid conflict or swinging to the other extreme - being unnecessarily loud or aggressive? In this episode, we unpack *the messy middle way* between people-pleasing + ego-fueled power trips - and how to embody strength without closing your heart. 🔥 Tired of watering yourself down to fit in? Come find your people inside The Underground...

EP 11: What I Learned Living with My Parents *at 40* 15.06.2025

Yup, you read that right...and I didn’t move in with my parents at 40 - I had to move back home in my mid-30s... and was STILL THERE 5 years later! 😭😂 In this episode, I’m sharing what that season taught me about shame, power, compassion, devotion + the kind of spiritual initiation that's not sexy at all  - but is a necessary catalyst. Especially when it looks like listening...

EP 10: Okay, So...Maybe Love *IS* the Legacy 08.06.2025

Something cracked open this week...holding my newborn nephew, watching men in my life healing + transforming (after years of pain) through the power of someone's unconditional presence (without all the expectations or judgments)... And I thought: maybe love is the legacy. Maybe your highest "purpose" isn't the hustle. Or the grind. Or what you're achieving on paper.  But just… to love . And b...

EP 09: Bless the Hot Mess (*storytime*) 01.06.2025

Let’s take a little walk down memory lane…😂. This one’s about my own trainwreck rock-bottom moment (hint: Miami Beach...need I say more, lol?!) - and what happens when you finally start getting your shit together. Spoiler: it’s peaceful…but also weirdly lonely + boring sometimes. Let’s talk: spiritual AND sexual awakening (happening simultaneously), identity death, losing “friends,” [emotional +...

EP 08: "Compliments Don't Pay Your Bills": Own Your Worth + Power 04.05.2025

You teach people how to treat you! You set the tone. So, if you’ve been over-giving, over-explaining yourself, dimming your light, playing small or undercharging to prove your value (or feel "safe") - this episode is your reminder: Compliments don’t pay your bills , baby. This is a metaphor for LIFE, not just business. In relationships. With your time. With your body. With your self-expressio...

EP 07: Pleasure as Medicine (Especially When Life Gets Hard) 27.04.2025

When life gets heavy or you're in pain, most of us disconnect from pleasure -  right when we need it most . In today’s episode, I share how pleasure can be a form of medicine : a way to anchor into your body, soften & stay present through grief, heartbreak & uncertainty. And let's be clear: this  isn't  about numbing out or escaping reality (aka: NOT harmful, destr...

EP 06: You *Already* Know. You’re Just Scared to Trust It. 20.04.2025

You’re not confused. You’re just scared to trust what you already know. In this episode, we’re talking about the illusion of “not knowing,” why your intuition isn’t the problem & how avoidance often masquerades as indecision . If you've been overthinking a choice you feel in your bones—this one’s for you. 🔥 Get on the *Secret Waitlist* for what's next! You missed the 30-Day Buddhist Meditatio...

EP 05: If It Hurts...Why Can't You Let It Go? 13.04.2025

If you’re stuck in an addiction or painful habit - chasing the dopamine hit, obsessive thoughts, texting the ex, getting sucking back into cravings you swore you were done with - this one’s for you. I break down why we keep running back to the exact thing that hurts us (hint: it’s deeper than “bad habits”)... and share the Buddhist lens on how to break this cycle at the root. You’re not broken or...

EP 04: It’s Never Going To Be "The Perfect Time" - So What Are You Waiting For? 30.03.2025

You keep saying you’re “waiting for the right time”...but what if that perfect moment never comes? In this quick episode, I’m spilling the truth about how we stay stuck in jobs, relationships or situations we’ve already outgrown—just because we’re too scared to get uncomfortable, face the unknown or make the final call. If you’ve been in analysis paralysis, hoping it’ll "magically feel perfect" to...

EP 03: Being *Turned On By Your Own Life* IS the Key to Attraction 26.03.2025

You don’t attract when you chase—you attract when you’re turned on by what lights you the f*ck up! This short episode is your reminder to stop grasping, stop spiraling & come back to your own JOY. Whether you’re craving love, money, clarity or creative flow—your magnetism starts when you feel good. If you’ve been stuck in your head, this is the reset you didn’t know you needed. 👉 Book a Clari...

EP 02: I Built a Business *That Felt Like Work*- Big Mistake 23.03.2025

I built a business that looked good on paper. I was making money, working with great clients & doing something I was good at… but it never TRULY lit me up or felt sustainable in the long-run. And ignoring that? Big mistake. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why forcing what’s “practical” or "logical" over what brings you JOY will burn you out The wake-up call that made me rethink everything...

EP 01: I Have No Idea Where This Is Going (And That’s Kinda the Point) 23.03.2025

Right now, I’m in a bit of a biz pivot—playing, experimenting & figuring it out as I go. No rigid plans, no over-explaining, just following what feels good. In this episode, we’re talking about making space for joy, letting yourself evolve without needing all the answers & why FUN might be the missing piece in your transformation. 👉 Book a 60-minute Clarity Session: www.alisonlessard.com/...

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