The Higher Alignment Podcast

Episode Highlights: setting boundaries, feeling selfish, guilt, self-care, personal growth, mental health, relationships, communication, emotional well-being, assertiveness, personal development Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu Lam explores the concept of boundaries, addressing the belief that setting them is selfish. She discusses how society and our childhood can lead to a lack of underst...

Episode Highlights: burnout, tiredness, mental health, stress management, high performance, executive coaching, work-life balance, emotional well-being, anxiety, productivity   Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu Lam explores the difference between feeling tired and experiencing burnout. She emphasizes that burnout is often misinterpreted as tiredness, leading people to deny their true state....

Episode Highlights: messy growth, feeling stuck, saying good bye to friends, outgrowing relationships, leaving careers, growth journey, self-healing, transition phase, letting go, personal development, inner work, self-discovery, empowerment, abundance, fulfillment Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu Lam discusses the messy side of personal growth and the challenges people will face during the...

Keywords: bad sleep, sleep routine, waking up in the middle of the night, bedtime routine, stress free mornings, stress, nervous system, sleep tips, morning routine, sleep environment, mental health, wellness, mindfulness, self-care   Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu Lam shares her personal journey with sleep struggles and the steps she took to improve her sleep quality. She discusses the i...

Episode Highlights:  nervous system regulation, stress management, burnout recovery, corporate burnout, stress relief tips, healing, mental health, emotional well-being, self-care, personal growth, mindfulness, resilience Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu Lam delves into the importance of understanding and regulating the nervous system. She shares her personal journey of healing and emphasiz...

Episode Highlights: emotional intelligence, high performing teams, auto immune disease, EQ vs IQ, top 1%, leadership, vulnerability, corporate world, connection, trust, authenticity, high performers, mental health, self-awareness Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) and its critical role in leadership and personal development. She emphasizes t...

Episode Highlights: shame and guilt, high performance tips, discipline, accountability, healing journey, emotional intelligence, shame, self-improvement, mental health, resilience, personal growth, human emotions Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the reality of being a high performer, discussing both the advantages and the challenges that come with it. She emphasizes the importance...

Episode Highlights: rough days,  mental strength, burnout, stress management, capacity building, personal growth, emotional regulation, vulnerability, relationships, nervous system, self-care, mental health, coaching Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu discusses the importance of managing stress and expanding one's capacity to handle life's challenges. She shares her personal experiences with...

Episode Highlights: money stories, money blocks, abundance blocks, overspending, scarcity mindset, career transitions, financial coaching, money mindset, emotional spending, wealth psychology, financial advisor, personal finance, success definition, lifestyle creep, money stories, high performers Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu and Billy Zorrillo delve into the i...

Episode Highlights: faith, fear, trusting the universe, the unknown, entrepreneurship, business growth, self-care, abundance mindset, overcoming fear, personal development, beauty industry, coaching, success, community support Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu interviews Heather Dick, the owner of Blush Artistry. They discuss Heather's journey from nursing school t...

Episode Highlights: mindset, nervous system, positive thoughts, emotional bypassing, personal growth, emotional regulation, success, resilience, self-awareness, mental health, stress management, healing Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the critical differences between mindset work and nervous system work, emphasizing that while mindset helps individuals recognize opportunities, it...

Episode Highlights: femininity in business, attracting opportunity, ability to receive, flow state, masculine energy, feminine energy, women in business, leadership, intuition, creativity, receiving, burnout,  Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu discusses the importance of embracing femininity in business while balancing masculine and feminine energies. She highlights the innate differences be...

Episode Highlights: saying no, setting and honouring boundaries, understanding self-worth, attracting opportunity, inner peace, enjoying life, stress management, burnout, empowerment, personal growth, people pleasing, alignment, decision making, universe, self-care   Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the power of saying no, emphasizing why it's more important saying yes. She discuss...

Episode Highlights: burnout, entrepreneurship, alcohol reliance, rediscovering joy, high performance sacrifices, slowing down to speed up, maximing time, time as a currency, inner child work, fatherhood, self-discovery, reflection, work-life balance, joy, presence, journaling, attunement, personal growth, coaching Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu and Sean Mills di...

Episode Highlights: perfectionism, men vs women, burnout, wasted energy, mental health, self-worth, societal expectations, healing, personal growth, women's roles, men's roles, insecurity and fear Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the concept of perfectionism, exploring how it manifests differently in men and women and adds to burnout. She discusses the societal pressures that contr...

Episode Highlights: how to assess risk, making career transitions, deciding which risk to take, wealth management, personal growth, online connections, support systems, life choices, happiness, mentorship Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu and Gilbert Bong discuss the importance of taking risks and choosing the right ones for you. They explore Gilbert's journey from...

Episode Highlights: Denying burnout, female executives, navigating guilt, asking for help, emotion health, physical health, mental health, self compassion, inner critic, motherhood vs being in business, Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu interviews Cheryl Lewis, a former executive director in health IT, who shares her journey of navigating motherhood, career challen...

Episode Highlights: leap of faith, inner circle, healthy relationships, career transition, personal growth, supportive relationships, negative bias, exposure leads to expansion, self-discovery, mindfulness, energy protection, mentorship, positive influences Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive circle during times of transition,...

Episode Highlights: self doubt, low self worth, imposter syndrome, negative self talk, celebrating the wins, welcoming in help and opportunity, physical stress, burnout, emotional intelligence, high performance  Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu interviews Mark Gummer, a real estate professional who shares his inspiring journey of going from burnt out and lost to i...

Episode Highlights: selfishness and self-care, healthy relationships, work life balance, growth minded partners, boundaries, personal growth, mental health, relationships, self-awareness, burnout, productivity, work-life balance, personal development Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the delicate balance between self-care and selfishness, emphasizing that taking care of oneself is e...

Episode Highlights: circadian rhythym, sleep cycle,  menstrual cycle, seasonal depression, winter blues, pattern recognition, bloom season, planting seeds, hormonal cycles, female vs male cycle, productivity, self-care, burnout, nature, well-being, energy management Summary: In this episode, Minh-Thu discusses the significance of understanding cycles, rhythms, and seasons in our lives and how it i...

Episode Highlights: Navigating relationship as an executive or high performer, setting boundaries, knowing when to leave, healthy communication, professional vs personal communication,  personal growth, relationships, communication, attachment theory, NLP, coaching, behavioral science, self-discovery Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu Lam interviews Katarina Polonsk...

Episode Highlights: the impact of guilt, the fine line between guilt and shame, projecting guilt, self-awareness, personal growth, mental health, relationships, boundaries, self-compassion, high performers Summary: In this conversation, Minh-Thu explores the relationship individuals have with guilt, emphasizing its impact on behavior and emotional well-being. She discusses how guilt can often lead...

Episode Highlights: letting go to grow, the heaviness that's holding you back, embracing the fall, growth isn't linear, self-improvement, personal development, mindset, overcoming fear, subconscious, relationships, resilience, 2025 energy Summary: In this episode, Minh-Thu discusses the importance of endings and the cyclical nature of growth. She discusses the importance of letting go of limiting...

Episode Highlights: Imposter Syndrome, Collecting Evidence, Inner Freedom, Self Deprecation, Asking the Right Questions, Improving Resilience, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindset, Inner Child, Victim Mentality, Personal Development, Self-Talk, Mental Health, Overcoming Challenges Summary: In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu and Jonathan Z Cohen delve into the complexities of impos...