The Aligned Life Podcast

Send a text I believe that a lot of fulfillment comes from accomplishing things that took some effort, dedication and a bit of discomfort along the way. All growth requires you to be uncomfortable because growth means that you are moving into new territory, and when something is new it’s definitely a bit uncomfortable because our body and mind likes for things to stay the same. If you are wanting...

Send a text Living with passion and purpose will create more happiness, fulfillment and health in your life. It's so much more enjoyable than just going through the motions, but many people forget that how they feel is in their control. Passion is a feeling, and we can change our feelings by changing our thoughts. Listen to this episode if you want to live a more passionate life, and learn ho...

Send a text The definition of personal development is: it covers activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.  Personal development is my jam and I truly believe that whole body health is a HUGE form of personal development. In tod...

Send a text In this episode I share with you why we, as women, need to start focusing on BETTER self-care.  I share with you the 5 ways you can practice better self-care today. They are: Plant-based eating Moving Your Body Meditating Learning Managing Your Mind  I truly believe when you add these 5 practices to your life you will bring a level of happiness, accomplishment, and contentment that you...

Send a text Making decisions is easy, it's the follow through that we get caught up in. Being decisive is a great skill to have and one that can be cultivated by continuing to make decisions and following through on them (the key!). When you are making new decisions you are creating new neural pathways in your brain, think of it like ruts on a path, it takes a while for them to be made in the...

Send a text Doubt is necessary for growth to happen. That means you have big goals and you are stepping outside of your comfort zone! Doubt is a feeling, and it happens because of the thoughts you are thinking. So, if you want to feel less doubt, you need to manage your thoughts and think thoughts that will produce a feeling you would rather feel. Listen to this episode to learn more about the fee...

Send a text Listen to this episode if you find yourself stuck in inaction or talking yourself out of things you say you want to do. I share exactly what it takes for you to take action - it’s a lot simpler than you probably imagine!  It’s all about managing your mind and using your mind to SEE yourself as you WANT to be.  Resources: Join me for a FREE 60 Minute Breakthrough Call to clear your bigg...

Send a text Overwhelm in motherhood is so common. It’s something that mothers bond over when they have coffee dates. There is a lot that is out of our control when you become a mom and that feeling of no control sometimes contributes to overwhelm or anxiety. Many people don’t realize that overwhelm is a choice and if you don’t want it to be running your life you can choose different thoughts. Lear...

Send a text Transitioning to a plant-based diet is going to have one of the most profound impacts on your physical health.  You will experience more energy, feel great, provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function optimally, and your body will find it’s ideal weight without the struggle. It doesn’t have to be complicated, and just because you have tried to “eat healthier” in the past...

Send a text Beliefs are repeated thoughts that we tell ourselves or that we have chosen to accept as truth. You can choose to believe things that are serving you well, or you can choose to believe things that are not serving you. The choice is yours but one way you will be enjoying life and feeling good, and the other way you will not feel as good, and not take the action that is going to even get...

Send a text Humans love to attach meaning to everything. Events or situations happen in our life and we instantly attach a posititve or negative meaning to it (our thoughts), and that causes us to feel a certain way about it. Most of us desire to feel good, but think that we can’t until everyone and everything in our life is a certain way. In this episode I show you that you can feel neutral or ev...

Send a text In today’s episode I share 6 things I am teaching my daughters about life. These are things that are not just for children, these are things I wish I would have known sooner, things that you might not even know right now, that could really benefit you to live a happier, healthier life.  Share with me on Instagram your biggest take-away and also, what things you are teaching your kids? ...

Send a text So many people want the end product of their goals and the growth without fully understanding that the process to reach those goals requires you to get uncomfortable. My favorite saying in yoga is get comfortable feeling uncomfortable. The reason we do something is because we think it will make us feel a certain way once it’s completed, but what about if you don’t complete it? Then mos...

Send a text In today's episode I talk about a thought I had while running in a half marathon over the weekend and how it relates to all of us in our life.  “Just run your own race Megan” and "It isn't you against them, it's you against you", were the two thoughts that kept coming into my mind as I was wanting to keep up to another runner or pass someone from a place of ego...

Send a text Do you believe you deserve more? I hope you do no matter what your situation is! We spend so much time focused externally that we forget (or maybe we don’t even know) that we have the ability we need to make any change - it all starts with your thoughts that control your emotions, which will inevitably drive your actions.  It really all comes down to managing your mind.  Manage Your Mi...

Send a text Today we are chatting about ethics and morals and what I want to suggest in this episode is that when we have really strong ethics and morals it makes things soo easy and clear. It makes the decision making process so simple. It also can make your life more enjoyable because they can go hand in hand with boundaries and when you combine that with passion it can bring more energy to your...

Send a text A re you intentional each day?  Are you intentionally creating your life?   Are you being intentional in your thoughts, feelings, words, actions?  Or are you letting situations control you and get the better of you?  Are you being true to yourself? Do you follow through on your goals?  Are you integral to who you are and who you want to become? If you haven't thought about these q...

Send a text It is our responsibility to look at our life and be sure we are acting from a sustainable place, in terms of motherhood and also with our Earth.  We all have so much power in us, and our actions DO make a difference. The time to make changes is now.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Join me for a FREE 60 Minute Breakthrough Call to clear your biggest obstacles that are stopping you...

Send a text In today's episode we are talking about the ego which is your small self (lower case s). It is the part of you that judges, holds yourself back by telling your higher Self (capital S) excuses that you might believe to be truths. Resources mentioned in this episode: Join me for a FREE 60 Minute Breakthrough Call to clear your biggest obstacles that are stopping you from becoming yo...

Send a text Commitment is the key to accomplishing your goals, not motivation. There are a lot of things we do in life that we may not want to, without having motivation, but when it comes to going after the things "we say" we want to accomplish, we back out and use lack of motivation as an excuse. Resources Mentioned: A Path to Wellness - 90 Day LIVE Digital Course for the health-focuse...

Send a text Most people have expectations on how other people should act and then get attached to their expectation. The majority of these expectations are unknown to the other person which can obviously cause some suffering and frustration between both parties. Listen in to learn why it's important to understand this concept. Music: Lights - Sappheiros Join me in this FREE 5 day Self-Care Ch...

Send a text We always encourage kids to “dream big” and work towards their goals, but then as some people get older and they get stronger limiting beliefs, they might stop reaching for bigger goals or “settle” in certain areas of life.  Setting big goals is a lot of fun and will help you become a bigger version of yourself in the process of moving towards your goals.  Music: Lights - Sappheiros Jo...

Send a text Today’s podcast episode is an empowering one - because once you learn WHY you should manage your emotions, it might make it a little easier to actually do it.  Pay attention at around 13:00 if you want to hear something really wild! Music: Lights - Sappheiros Resources Talked about in Today’s Episode Book: You are the Placebo - Dr. Joe Dispenza FREE 5 day Self-Care Challenge Starting J...

Send a text Learn my tips on how to manage your emotions even when you are home with kids and dealing with tantrums and frustrations.  Resources I recommend in this episode: Janet Lansbury  No bad kids, toddler discipline without shame  Elevating Child care Podcast: Unruffled,  Ross Greene Raising human beings  Gabor Mate Hold on to your kids   Apply for a FREE 60 Minute Self-care Breakthrough cal...

Send a text Delaying gratification is necessary in working towards your goals, and living the life you want to live.  Most good things in life come to us after some effort, some patience, and some commitment.  That isn't to say some things don't come easy or that we need to struggle in the meantime, quite the opposite. You are in charge of your emotions and how to feel in each moment.  L...