Telling It Like It Is with Alysa

Does your life currently feel like one giant dumpster fire that you cannot put out? If so, know that you ARE NOT alone in feeling this. I am personally in a season of feeling like this, and I hope that the tips I shared in this episode help put things into perspective. Remember, hard times will pass, and asking for help is okay. Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠...

Allie Smith shares her story about the real life of being a military spouse. She talks about the ups and downs that come with it. It's not always easy, and there are many challenges, like long periods of being apart from loved ones and the stress of frequent moves. Allie highlights the strength and support needed to cope with these difficulties. She also emphasizes the strong bonds formed with...

This week, I am excited to sit down and chat with Steph Ness and talk all about having a morning routine. Creating a consistent morning routine starts with planning the night before. Set a regular wake-up time and stick to it, even on weekends. Avoid checking your phone first thing; instead, spend a few minutes focusing on yourself. You could read a few pages of a book or write in a journal. Keep...

The idea that everything happens for a reason can be comforting. It suggests that every experience, whether good or bad, helps us grow and learn. This belief means there is a hidden purpose behind the random events in our lives, encouraging us to find meaning in our challenges and successes. Thinking this way can help us stay strong and hopeful, seeing setbacks as chances to learn and improve. Whi...

Do you find yourself downplaying your success? If so, you are not alone! There's no better time than RIGHT NOW to recognize and celebrate your success. Acknowledging what you've accomplished boosts your confidence and shows others your true potential. You inspire yourself and others to keep striving for more by appreciating your hard work and progress. So, give yourself the credit you dese...

Genuine appreciation, often overlooked in daily life, has hidden benefits that can greatly impact our lives. When we take the time to recognize the efforts and qualities of others, it creates a positive environment where people feel valued and understood. This act of appreciation can improve emotional well-being, morale, and productivity. It builds trust and strengthens connections, fostering a su...

When an opportunity comes knocking, do you open the door? It's like when someone offers you a chance to do something new or exciting. Maybe it's a career change, a chance to learn a new skill, or even to make a new relationship. The thing is, sometimes, we get scared or unsure. We might hesitate because we're worried about what could go wrong or if we're good enough. But hey, when...

I cannot even believe it, but it has been 5 years since I graduated from La Roche University in 2019. Over the past 5 years, I have learned A LOT, and I am sharing it all in this week's episode. This episode, in particular, takes you on a journey through the ups and downs of life after graduation. I am chatting about the important stuff—like figuring out careers, keeping friendships alive, sta...

Getting unstuck is important for growing and feeling satisfied in life. Feeling stuck and unable to move forward stops us from progressing and reaching our best. Breaking free from this feeling helps us be more creative, deal with tough times, and accept changes. It lets us rethink our goals, beat challenges, and try new things with excitement. Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠...

This week on the podcast, I am excited to have Caroline Verploegen as the guest, talking about how to take charge of your life. Tune in as Caroline discusses practical strategies and stories to inspire listeners to take ownership of their lives and pursue their goals with determination. Don't miss this conversation for anyone looking to navigate life with purpose and confidence. Connect with C...

Are you finding yourself looking for life in dead places? If so, you are not alone. Life isn't about what's faded or what was; it's about what's happening now. Embracing the present opens up endless opportunities and the true essence of life. By leaving behind the past in lifeless places, we can fully dive into the energy of the present, where every moment brings the chance for som...

Wow, can you believe it's been a year since I started podcasting? It's been such an incredible journey filled with laughter, learning, interviewing amazing guests, and connecting with amazing listeners like you. Here's to celebrating one year of podcasting – thank you for tuning in every single week for a brand-new episode! Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on the podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my dad as my special guest, sharing his journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time to raise understanding about this disease. MS is a disease that affects the nervous system, causing various symptoms. Despite the obstacles that have been thrown my dad's way, he maintains hope and positivity, findi...

Cue the confetti because we have officially reached 50 episodes of the Telling It Like It Is with Alysa Podcast! As we approach 50 episodes, it's time to reflect on and celebrate what I have learned throughout my podcasting journey. But most importantly, THANK YOU for tuning in and being here! Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

When life throws you off balance, it can be tough to bounce back. But it's important to find ways to spring forward, even when things feel overwhelming. There are always going to be setbacks and roadblocks thrown your way, but it's up to you to decide how you will choose to move forward! Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a_gu...

It's easy to get caught up in a cycle of complaints, focusing on what's wrong rather than taking action to make things right. However, true progress and change only come when we stop complaining and start doing. Instead of dwelling on obstacles or setbacks, it's essential to channel that energy into productive action. By shifting our mindset from complaint to action, we empower ourselv...

In this episode, we talk about setbacks and how they can actually set you up for success. Setbacks are just temporary challenges that everyone faces in life. Instead of seeing setbacks as failures, I’ll show you how they can lead to POSITIVE changes. Visit My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alysagumto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Me on Instagram: ⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a_gumto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tellingitlikeitiswithaly...

Attending the Drake concert was eye-opening. It was a reminder that you never really know what someone is going through. Drake talked about this during the show, saying how important it is to understand others. He reminded us that there could be struggles we don't see behind every smile. When Drake gave $50,000 to a fan who beat cancer with his music, it hit home. It showed that we shouldn&#39...

One of my BIG goals in 2024 is to get 10 speaking engagements, and I can successfully say that I had the honor of speaking at 2 different conferences on February 10th. I had the honor of speaking at 2 different conferences today! I spent the morning speaking at Step Into Success 2024, the Duquesne and Point Park University’s District Conference. Then, I headed to Pitt for their AMA Regional Confer...

I am talking all about how positive affirmations can change your life. You might think I am crazy about how words affect your thoughts and actions and give simple ways to make affirmations work for you. You'll learn the importance of being clear and specific with your affirmations, repeating them regularly, and adding emotion and visualization to make them more effective. By the end of the epi...

Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to FINALLY get out of your own way? If so, then this episode is for YOU. I am addressing those invisible barriers that hold us back from reaching our full potential. Whether it's that nagging voice in your head saying "you can't do it" or the fear of failure that stops you in your tracks, we've all been there. But guess what? You don&#...

We are taking a walk down memory lane during today’s episode! I am reflecting on the last five years working for the same company which has been a journey filled with ups, downs, and lots of learning. From figuring out the ropes in the beginning to where I am now, each year brought its lessons and experiences. Work has been a place for testing myself and discovering my capabilities. I've learned t...

This week, I am interviewing my realtor, Ashley Schultz. Ashley and I talk about my home buying journey while I ask her questions related to all things real estate! Ashley is a full-time realtor in Pittsburgh who believes that working with clients is much more than buying or selling a house. She thrives on running an organized business and building lasting client relationships through her candid y...

My home-buying experience was quite the journey! Many problems and unexpected twists made me often question whether or not I was ever meant to have a place of my own. Two years later, I finally got the keys to my place. Walking through the door, it hit me - I did it. The struggles and setbacks that happened were all worth it. This house, now mine, symbolizes hard work and not giving in. Visit My W...

The concept of a "new you" or personal transformation doesn't have to be tied to a specific date or event, like the start of a new year. Change and growth are ongoing processes that can happen at any time. Setting goals, reflecting on your values, and making small, consistent efforts toward personal development can be done at any point in the year. The key is to focus on continuous i...