The Becoming Years with Alina Wilson

Ever feel like life keeps testing your patience and your joy? Today, Shannon Donahoe-Simpson is a TEDx speaker, cancer survivor, and joy enthusiast. She joins Alina to spill the tea on how she turned life's chaos into a pathway for awakening her inner happiness. Spoiler alert: it involves boundaries, bravery, and some awesome dance moves. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome to the Becoming Years: Fin...

Ever wonder what makes life worth living beyond the paycheck? Alina Wilson teams up with Andy Semotiuk, a Forbes columnist and international law expert, to tackle the heavyweight questions — Who am I? Why am I here? And how do we stay resilient when the world throws shade? Spoiler alert: It’s all about values, purpose, and a good dose of humor. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introducing Andy Semichuk: From E...

Ever wonder how someone can turn a life of adversity into a blueprint for success? Meet Terry Tucker—a former basketball star, SWAT negotiator, hospital admin, and cancer warrior—who's got lessons for us all. Fasten your seatbelt, because this episode is a rollercoaster of raw honesty, killer insights, and a whole lot of why not? Takeaways Resilience and determination in the face of adversity The...

Alina and Faye Inger, a novelist with a background in forensic psychology, discuss her journey, insights on intuition, and the dynamics of relationships. The conversation covers themes of forensic psychology's impact on her personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and the power of community. The discussion also emphasizes the significance of supportive relationships and the normalization of t...

Have you ever wondered why certain scents calm your nervous system and others don't? Aromatherapy expert Angela Sidlo answers this question and more! Her science-based approach focuses on the use of essential oils and aromatherapy for menopause and overall wellness. Takeaways Essential oils have a profound impact on the body and mind, triggering emotional and physiological responses. The use of es...

Just what is sensuality and why does it matter? In this episode, Alina explores the distinction between sensuality and sexuality, the impact of purity culture on women, the role of neuroscience in sensory experience, the process of reigniting sensuality, and the journey of overcoming shame. She shares personal insights on how these themes intersect and influence women's lives, offering a path to r...

Alina's conversation with Brianna Bass covers topics such as nourishment vs. self-care, emotional wellbeing, aging into perspective, intimacy, platonic relationships, barriers to vulnerability, and finding balance in relationships. Brianna discusses the impact of high-functioning codependency and the importance of building a life for sustained relevance. The over-functioning and under-functioning...

The conversation delves into the themes of midlife unraveling and reconstruction, the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and the process of restructuring and transformation. It explores the challenges and experiences of women navigating these transformative phases in their lives, offering insights and reflections on the journey of self-discovery and growth. It explores phases of change, r...

The Becoming Years podcast explores the challenges of ending friendships with grace and navigating betrayal in friendships. The conversation delves into the pain of ending friendships, recognizing signs of a friendship running its course, graceful endings, and allowing space in friendships. It also covers ending friendships with clarity and compassion, navigating betrayal, and rebuilding community...

Today I want to talk about beauty—not the kind we’re sold, but the kind we  feel . Most of us struggle with the belief that beauty conditional - that we must look a certain way to be accepted or feel worthy. So here are ten gentle, human things you can do to feel more beautiful—not because they change how you look, but because they change how you  relate to yourself . Resources: —Get My Free Thoug...

What if aging isn’t something to resist, but something to meet with intention? In this opening solo episode of  The Becoming Years , author and host Alina Wilson reflects on aging, choice, and the wisdom shaped through experience. Drawing from her life as a mother, grandmother, and listener to thousands of women across generations, Alina introduces a new kind of conversation—one that explores how...