Wake Your Dream

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore how to build a personal growth process that keeps you engaged every day, not just when motivation is high. Annaliese shares how seeing growth as a journey instead of an arrival can help you stay committed and supported along the way. You’ll Hear About: Internal vs. External Growth Goals: Shift your focus from chasing outcomes to prioritizing deeper, more...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan talk about navigating life’s tricky transitions—those times when moving, health challenges, or loved ones’ changes upend your routine. Transitions can feel overwhelming, but there are practical ways to manage the weight and complexity while staying grounded. You’ll Hear About: How transitions happen both externally and internally, reshaping our lives and our sen...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore how to practice gratitude in ways that feel genuine, helpful, and realistic—without turning it into just another “should.” Annaliese explains how gratitude can transform your perspective, especially during stress or struggle, by opening you up to see more of what’s already present in your life. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: -Making gratitude practical: Let yourself...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore how life-changing the habit of daily reflection is, especially for those who are always on the go. Annaliese shares how taking just a few minutes to reflect each day helps you recognize key insights from your experiences, decisions, and your overall quality of life. Slowing down lets you notice patterns and ultimately empowers you to make intentional cha...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the “beautiful lie” versus the “ugly truth”—why we often choose a comforting delusion over a hard reality, and how facing the truth can drive real growth. Annaliese explains that sometimes, the truth you most need is the one you’re avoiding. But learning to face it, even when it feels uncomfortable, is key to navigating life’s challenges with the resil...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan talk about what it feels like to grow personally and how it often takes more time than we expect. Annaliese highlights the importance of practicing patience and recognizing the person you're becoming along the way. Meaningful growth takes time, and it's important to remind yourself that you have that time to give! You'll learn that: - Growth, like anything benef...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore how stress and overwhelm can affect your relationship with yourself. When things start piling up in life, it’s easy for your brain to become harsh and critical, which directly impacts how you handle stress and solve problems. Annaliese emphasizes the importance of pausing and noticing your own experience—because your self-talk is making a bigger impact t...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan discuss how much influence others have on our personal goals and self-perception. Annaliese highlights the challenges of feeling unsupported by others, how this can impact our sense of progress in life, and how to help ourselves get more of what we need, no matter how other people are showing up. You’ll Hear About: -Noticing where you depend on others for valida...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan wrap up their Enneagram series by diving into the three Energy Stances: Assertive, Dependent, and Withdrawing. Each Enneagram Type fits into one of these stances, which deeply influences how they navigate life, make decisions, and interact with others. Annaliese explains what it feels like to be each Type, in each stance, and how these default patterns impact an...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore the Enneagram’s Head Triad (Types 5, 6, and 7), focusing on their similarities and differences. Annaliese shares key insights on each Type, including their core fear, desire, strengths, struggles, and the core messages they need to hear. You'll discover how understanding these Types—even if they aren't your own—can help you live more authentically and un...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore Enneagram Types 2, 3, and 4, focusing on their similarities and differences. Annaliese unpacks each Type’s core fear, desire, strengths, struggles, and the key message they need to hear. She explores how understanding these Types—even if they aren’t your own—can help you live more authentically as you, and build deeper connections with others. You’ll hea...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan start exploring the Enneagram Types, focusing on The Gut Triad, Types 8, 9, and 1. They talk through their similarities and differences, and Annaliese breaks down the core fear, core desire, top strengths, struggles, and essential messages that each Type needs to hear. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: - The 9 Enneagram Types each represent unique perspectives on life. For Typ...

IN THIS EPISODE: Annaliese and Alan introduce the Enneagram, a personality tool designed for personal growth, deeper self-awareness, and better interpersonal dynamics. Annaliese explains how she uses it in her life and coaching practice, offering insights for those interested in learning to use it in practical, helpful ways to grow and change in their lives, personally and professionally. YOU'LL H...

IN THIS EPISODE: Annaliese and Alan explore the common reasons we procrastinate and share actionable strategies to help us follow through on our commitments more consistently. Annaliese emphasizes the value of becoming aware of our personal procrastination patterns, recognizing why we avoid tasks, and reminding ourselves that we have what we need to take action and stop procrastinating. YOU'LL HEA...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into why we experience fear and how our responses to it shape our lives. Annaliese sheds light on the purpose of fear, what it shows us, and how tackling fear's “what if” questions with more curiosity and confidence empowers us to navigate challenges more effectively. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: - The importance of noticing your own fear triggers. Whether it’s facin...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into how to live a more fulfilled life by aligning your choices with what you truly value, rather than just sticking to what’s familiar. Annaliese emphasizes the importance of pausing to reflect on your routine decisions, helping you identify which choices drain you and which ones help you thrive. You'll Hear About: - Life is full of tradeoffs. What are you...

**In This Episode:** Annaliese and Alan delve into how your thoughts can either propel you forward or hold you back. Discover the power of taking intentional control over your mindset to make a more significant impact in your life. **You'll Hear About:** - **Differentiating Thoughts:** Learn to distinguish between automatic, emotion-driven thoughts and those you consciously choose based on your tr...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the practical side of personal growth. They share real-life examples of daily efforts and the tangible steps that lead to meaningful change. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: - Personal growth requires conscious, intentional steps and different actions. Shifting your focus helps you spot opportunities for change and encourages a growth mindset. - Growth means doing t...

Annaliese and Alan discuss how gaining more self-awareness can significantly improve your results on your growth journey. Annaliese highlights the importance of understanding your own experiences and motivations to better identify obstacles and find true support for your growth. You'll Hear About: - The difference between improvement and growth. Are you focusing on performance, or seeking healthie...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore why we tend to go into "answer mode" when we go through challenges in relationships, personal life, failures, goals, and uncertainties. Annaliese explores how to shift unhelpful ways we think about answers and control, and use our energy more effectively to achieve true satisfaction and security when life is unpredictable. You'll Hear About: -The Pitfall...

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the common misconception that self-care is selfish. They unpack how to differentiate between selfishness and genuine self-care, encouraging you to redefine your standards and give yourself permission to care for your well-being. You’ll Hear About: -Exploring "Selfish": Discover what "selfish" means to you and how this current perception influences how...

Annaliese and Alan talk about the idea of being satisfied and genuinely feeling like you’ve done “enough” in your life. Annaliese highlights the challenge and importance of giving yourself permission to let go of perfectionism and shows how to decide your efforts are sufficient. You’ll Hear About: - Identifying your own experience with not feeling satisfied or feeling like what you’ve done isn’t e...

Annaliese and Alan explore the concept of self-care, which often feels like a buzzword and inaccessible. They discuss practical ways to think about and use self-care more in your daily life, making it truly beneficial and not just another task to strive at. Annaliese emphasizes the importance of giving yourself permission to enjoy small self-care steps daily, fostering a sense of support and joy....

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the transformative power of honesty, especially when it feels risky. Annaliese shares her personal journey in embracing honesty and offers practical tips on how to let go of people-pleasing to become your true self across all areas of life. You'll Hear About: - The fear we each have of being more honest, and how facing it helps build your self-trust as...

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan explore a simple, important building block for making your growth lasting and real. Annaliese highlights the transformative power of building your growth on the foundation of self-compassion, which helps you thrive and trust yourself beyond just hitting goals. You’ll Hear About: -The myth of doing “more” or “enough” might be a reason change hasn’t stuck for you....