Woman of Your Own Dreams

We know that our thoughts create our feelings and that we can therefore feel any way we want to feel regardless of our circumstances. This is definitely true.  And - it's even easier to think intentionally when our environment aligns with how we want to feel.  In this episode I teach you why your surroundings matter and we look at 3 environmental upgrades you can make today to support the kin...

Do you want to live your year by default or create it with intention?  In today's episode, I teach you my fast forward process.  This is an amazing tool that will set you up for the year you want.  Take a listen and then send me a message and share your insights! Want to come to a pajama party with me? Yes, you do! I'm hosting a virtual pajama party on Feb 1, 2023!  I'll be teaching...

What's your intention for 2023?  What do you want to be anchored and inspired by? That's what I'm talking about on today's episode of the podcast. This is part three of three in my end of year/New Year process series: Instruct, Impress, Inspire. Take a listen, and then send me an email or DM and let me know your intention for 2023! You know I love to hear from you. xo, Allison...

Are you impressed with yourself? Do you take time to celebrate all the ways in which you've made yourself proud, and all of the things that were AMAZING during the past year? That's what I'm talking about on today's episode of the podcast. This is part two of three in my end of year/New Year process series: Instruct, Impress, Inspire. Take a listen, and then send me an email or...

How often do you reflect on the past year through the lens of the shortcomings, challenges and difficulties you experienced? Sounds super fun, right? Hear me out though. Every perceived failure or disappointment can be turned into a gift if you look at things that way. And that's exactly what I'm talking about on today's episode of the podcast. This is part one of three in my end of...

What stories do you tell yourself about how things *should* be?  Where do you think you're *stuck*? What if I told you that there's always another way to think about your career, your relationship, your life?  That all of the rules and paradigms and shoulds are just made up, and you get to question them and decide what you want to believe? That there's no such thing as being stuck?...

When’s the last time you went on a trip alone? Like all alone? Not to meet up with friends. Not to attend an event with a bunch of people you already know. Alone. On today’s episode of the podcast, my friend and queen of solo travel, Alessia, joins me to teach us: - how traveling solo can be an amazing way to connect to YOU - why she considers solo travel to be a form of self care - why everyone s...

I'm honored to share this interview with my friend and mastermind colleague, Dr. Amy Backos. Amy Backos, PhD, ATR-BC is the Founder and CEO of the Art Therapy Center of San Francisco. Her online personal development program, The Modern Creative Woman, empowers women to create a powerful personal presence, strong mindset and live out their purpose and values. Dr. Backos is published in the are...

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!  I love Thanksgiving for two big reasons: the focus on gathering with people we love and the emphasis on gratitude that the day can inspire. In today's episode of the Uplevel Your Relationships podcast, I'm telling you about eight things I'm grateful for that we don't always acknowledge. Take a listen, and then get in touch aqnd let me...

Equanimity - the ability to remain calm and composed, even in difficult situations. This is the KEY to making your marriage (or any relationship) magic.  When you can stay calm in the face of any storm, you spend less time recovering from the argument and open up more space for connection, intimacy and love. Read my article on this topic on Medium - click here - and don't forget to create an...

Often, our coaches tell us that we aren't allowed to say, "I don't know."  That teaching stems from the belief that saying we don't know what we want or how to do something blocks our inner wisdom. I agree with that to an extent. AND - for my fellow high-achievers, sometimes living in the "I don't know" is exactly what we need.  I go into why in this episode...

Have you heard of a "relationship bank account?" This is a concept described in many books and by many coaches.  The idea is that we make deposits and withdrawals from our relationship bank account by what we do and say.  Deposits are good, withdrawals can be detrimental. In today's episode, I go into detail about this concept and also teach you about the 3:1 ratio described in the...

Want to stop going through the motions and enjoy your life today? So often, we delay pleasure until we: - Get a vacation - Have more money - Lose weight - The kids get older - Someday when... This creates dissatisfaction, a low level of unhappiness and is a set up for burnout. You've worked FAR too hard and life is far too short to just rinse and repeat forever. In today's episode of the...

Weekends are supposed to the THE BEST, right? Something to look forward to, the time we get to kick back and enjoy? This is true for a lot of people, but if you're experiencing difficulties in your marriage, you might find yourself dreading the weekend.  Those 48+ hours of more time spent around your spouse, feeling awkward, disconnected, uncomfortable. If this sounds like you, I promise you...

Do you consider asking for help a sign of weakness? As women we are socialized to think that we have to "do it all." This is especially true for those of us in medicine - we have high-powered careers AND expect ourselves to do the work of a stay-at-home-mom at the same time. On today's episode of the podcast, I talk about why it's so hard for us to ask for help. I discuss 4 are...

What do you make it mean when someone has an opinion about you that you don't agree with? Do you get offended? Defensive? Insecure? Do you blow them off, or base 100% of your self-worth on what they said? In today's episode of the Uplevel Your Relationships podcast, I talk about letting people be wrong about you. You'll learn: why we put so much emphasis on the opinions of others ho...

You probably don't consider yourself a liar. But if you are showing up with perfectionistic and/or people pleasing tendencies - you're lying! Both to others and to yourself. I talk about both of these topics in today's episode of the podcast.  You'll learn: what perfectionism and people pleasing mean how to recognize when you're doing them what to do to stop I share a litt...

Assuming the best ​ Tell me if you can relate to these scenarios: ​ •Your husband is in a grumpy mood and you automatically assume that it’s about you. •Your partner doesn’t want to go to your work event and you assume that they are purposely trying to upset you or be difficult. •Your spouse didn’t help with the kids’ bedtime, again, and you assume that they just don’t care. ​ We often assume the...

Don't you wish all the people in your life would just comply with everything you want? Me too.  Unfortunately, that's not the way it works! Believe me, if I had a magical way to get the people on board with doing things your way, I would tell you immediately.  But - I have the next-best solution for you instead. In today's episode of the Uplevel Your Relationships podcast , I teach...

We don't get what we want.  We get what we tolerate. In today's episode of the podcast, you'll look at the words and behaviors that you're tolerating from yourself. {Don't worry, next week we will dive into what to do about other peoples' behaviors that you want to stop tolerating.} ​ You'll learn: - how to identify things you no longer want to tolerate from your...

Do you have a relationship with your future self? Do you intentionally get to know her and go to her for guidance? In today’s episode I talk about the purpose, benefit, and method of accessing your future self for wisdom about your life. If you have questions or want more info go to my website at http://allisonadersoncoaching.com or find me on social media at http://instagram.com/allisonandersonco...

Today's episode is all about dating!  I give you my 4 tips for dating at this stage of life: - Date yourself first - Get clear on what you want/your intentions - Embody the playful scientist - Enjoy the adventure! Contact me with any questions! Instagram Facebook Email - info@allisonandersoncoaching Check out my new website! allisonandersoncoaching.com Don't forget to check out my group...

In this week’s episode, I talk about relinquishing our need for and illusion of control and just riding the wave of our life. That’s one of my favorite mantras along with two others that I share with you. Today you will learn how to loosen your grasp on being certain so that you can be more present and enjoy your life to the fullest. Get in touch with any questions you have! http://instagram.com/a...

Do you take responsibility for your emotions? If you're like most of us, you probably outsource some {many?} of your emotions to people and things outside of you, at least some of the time. And that's normal! Our brains love to be lazy, and it SEEMS a lot easier for us to place the responsibility for how we feel on anyone else but us. The problem is, things don't actually work that...

Join me today for an amazing conversation about sleep, how it affects our relationships and how to get more of it with Dr. Audrey Wells.  Dr. Wells is a sleep medicine physician and certified mindset coach on a mission to help people sleep better so they can feel more awake and alive all day long.  She offers a group coaching program and private Facebook community for those struggling with sleep a...