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Awesome with Alison

Hello! I'm Alison, this is my podcast! Feel a little more awesome each time you listen! It’s FUN, silly, and sometimes intense (like me) but with a focus on being able to see ourselves CLEARLY, In all our inherent wholeness and glory, the good AND the bad, the LIGHT and the DARK. Yummmm, let’s mush it all together! Because that’s where the TRUE power likes to nestle!
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Ep. 105: A QUICK pep talk for when you want to quit!

Oh hi, are things not working out the way you thought they would? Are you pretty sure it’s time to quit, give up or stop trying? Then I’m SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE--because I’ve BEEN THERE! And I have a QUICK, easy-to-listen to pep talk for you, I hope you come back to this one again and again because we need you champ! LISTEN UP! Want more tools like this QUICKLY and without any beginning or ending SHUTFF? You'll freaking LOVE Awesome On Demand: https://thealisonshow.com/awesomeondemand Awesome with...

Nov 13, 201926 min

Ep. 104: Are you a critic or a creator?

What is the purpose of LIFE? What is the meaning of existence? If you’re excited to talk about questions like these, then THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Haha, and even if you’re not in an existential type of mood--but want some ideas on how to find more joy and peace regardless of your circumstances right now--WE GOT YOU! We’re sharing the difference of what it means to be a critic or a creator in your life, and some easy, applicable ideas of how to create more of the life you want TODAY! Want a clear...

Oct 30, 201941 min

Ep. 103: A gratitude practice for loving your body!

Ok! I dipped into my vault of premium content and opened it up, to share with you one of my greatest treasures! This episode holds a POWERFUL gratitude practice for LOVING YOUR BODY! This practice is healing, empowering and so incredible! It’s already helped so many people tap into and love their body more--and I cannot WAIT for it to help you! Use it on a walk, while you’re folding laundry, on a drive, or ANY and EVERY time you need to realign with your gorgeous self. I’m so excited for you to ...

Oct 24, 201931 min

Ep. 102: I want to know what fun is!

This episode IS A PARTY!!! Are you ready to have some extra pep in your step? Vroom in your zoom? Zing in your swing? Pump in your hump?!! You’re gonna get all that and more because we’re getting back to the basics on having more fun in your life! I’m selling you on why fun needs to be a priority, and setting you up to be able to remember what’s fun for you! You learn how to create it in your life with more ease! And yes, it will be fun in the process too. HIGH KICK! Want the accompanying worksh...

Oct 16, 201940 min

Ep. 101: PUMP UP: Change can happen in an instant!

We can feel so drained and weighed down by the things we want to change--thinking it’s going to take more work than we have capcity for! But in this little PUMP UP I’m sharing with you different ways that change CAN happen in an instant. I’ve got examples from my own life, and a few thought shifts you can employ RIGHT THIS MINUTE, to find relief, calm, hope and more peace! So much love to you! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any...

Oct 09, 201924 min

Ep. 100: The BEST ideas for feeling more awesome than you did before!

Holy banana balls we've done 100 episodes!!! AND TO CELEBRATE (insert fog horn) we reached out to our Awesome Empire of listeners and asked, "What do you do when you need to feel more awesome?" We got dozens of incredible responses, with some voices and names you'll recognize and love! But most importantly this episode is full of serious inspiration for when you need a boost! I'm not kidding, I will be listening to this over and over! You guys are straight up geniuses! You're gonna freaking love...

Oct 02, 201947 min

Ep. 99: My Confidence Check List for FEELING LIKE A BOSS!

Ok, today I'm sharing every little tool, trick, and thought I use to help me feel confident like the complete and total boss that I am! It's a check-list of 10 things I say to myself, or say out loud, or think through when I need to STAND IN MY POWER! I get a little fiery in this one! Come back to it when you need to DOMINATE! Get the check list for your life! FREE DOWNLOAD JUST TEXT confidencechecklist to 31996 Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in t...

Sep 25, 201941 min

Ep. 98: The art of putting yourself OUT THERE! with Ellen Bennett!

If there was going to be a master’s course, in GOING FOR IT, Ellen Marie Bennett, founder of the super successful culinary brand Hedley and Bennett, would be the professor! In this episode you’ll be wildly inspired by how Ellen got her dream business (and life) off the ground, with no savings, little experience and a lot of enthusiasm! And we’ll dive into how YOU can do the same, by showing up for yourself and what you want! All that plus Ellen will give you solid tips on how to get your butt in...

Sep 18, 20191 hr 10 min

Ep. 97: Everything is figureoutable! With Marie Forleo

I’m bringing in the heavy hitters today! I’ve got the beautiful amazing thought-leader and author Marie Forleo FIRING US UP! And helping us see how EVERYTHING we want in this life, is truly figureoutable! Everything is Figureoutable is not only Marie’s life motto, but it’s also the title of her new book! She has a life-time track record of amazing accomplishments, like being called a “leader for the next generation” by Oprah. Yeah I said it, OPRAH! And she’s sharing with us how we can be brave, ...

Sep 11, 201959 min

Ep. 96: How to use writing to heal and reveal! With Ashmae!

Hold onto your notepads! You are about to have your hearts opened, minds bent and awesomeness expanded with my girl Ashmae Hoiland @birdsofashmae! Ashmae is an author, artist, storyteller and writing instructor--as well as a beautiful human with deep wisdom! I wanted her to come and share all the tips, tricks, and magic that she has discovered from writing and sharing her own life and stories, as well as teaching and guiding others how to do it too! You’ll walk away from this episode with 3 tang...

Sep 04, 201947 min

Ep. 95: The thing that might be blocking you most of all!

Do you want more money, love, connection, time, space, peace, ideas? What?! What is it?! What if you already have it, or it’s already in your life in some way, but you’ve been blocking yourself off from it? Today we are diving into how to open yourself up to receive more of what you want! We’ve got actionable ideas and you will feel ready to accept all the help, guidance, and goodness that’s coming your way after you listen! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have fou...

Aug 28, 201933 min

Ep. 94: PEP TALK for when YOU FEEL LAZY!

It’s been a minute since I gave you an ol’ Alison PEP TALK! And I LOVE this one! I’m so excited for you to have it! I was feeling so good and in the flow, and I really think if you listen it will help raise your energy and vibes! In this short, fun ep I talk about what it can mean when we feel “lazy,” some ideas for what to do with the feeling, and how to really use it to direct you and guide you and help you see what you need! I hope you love it, share it, and come back to it time and time agai...

Aug 21, 201928 min

Ep. 93: Making and keeping friends as an adult with Ashley Rose Reeves!

Do you feel like nobody cares about you?! Do you feel like making friends is something you should have learned how to do in elementary school and now you are out of luck? Or maybe you're just looking to cultivate and deepen some awesome relationships you already have?! Good news! We're talking about all of it! How to find friends, make them, keep them, and when to let them go! And I know it's going to open your mind to how many awesome resources you have! But to talk about this I brought one of ...

Aug 14, 201959 min

Ep. 92: How I let Instagram ruin my life!

Whether you’re on social media for friends and family, using it to build a business, or have sworn off of it all together, social media affects all of us BIG TIME. There’s no denying it! So I wanted to share my story, and all I’ve learned about how to use Instagram in a way that enriches my life and business, rather than drains it. It’s been a long road! My life, of course, is not actually ruined, but for a while, I absolutely let my performance on Instagram determine my mood for the day, how I ...

Aug 07, 201959 min

Ep. 91: What to do when you don’t know what to do!

This is the PERFECT episode if there is any area of your life that has you saying, “I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT TO DO!” We’ve got questions to ask yourself, exercises to try, and some good ol’ THOUGHT WERK that will have you feeling better, more inspired and aligned! Really! I think you will come back to this episode again and again for ideas! And I hope you remember, that no matter what you do, only you can be you, and you’re already as awesome as you need to be! Awesome with Alison is supported by lis...

Jul 31, 201934 min

Ep. 90: How to be yourself MORE!

What does it EVEN MEAN to be yourself? It seems like something that should be effortless and easy right? But instead of it being more effortless to “be yourself” the older you get, sometimes it actually feels harder. Add having kids, relationships, school, work, or who you think you should be vs. who you want to be! And oh man! What is life?! But before you have a Zoolander-esque breakdown, (“WHO AM I?!”) in this episode we are going into what it even means to “be yourself”, why it’s easy to fee...

Jul 24, 201937 min

Ep. 89: How to be a life-long learner and why it will make your life richer with Marilyn Faulkner!

Ok, this is a pretty special episode! Prepare to have your mind blown and your appetite to learn whetted by MY MAMA! That’s right we’ve got Marilyn Faulkner in the house, talking about how to be a life-long learner, what that even means, and how it’s going to bring more joy into your life! She shares some freaking inspiring awesome stories about rejection, being brave, and how to create a learning package for yourself, regardless of your age or stage in life! You’ll be so inspired to be more cur...

Jul 15, 201957 min

Ep. 88: Creating spaces that enable better habits!

How often have you said, “I just need more discipline!” Or, “I just need more motivation!” When it comes to making or keeping better habits? What if INSTEAD you just need a more intentional nightstand set up? Or a little something in your car? In this episode I’m sharing how some simple environmental changes have led to big habit changes in my life! And of course we’re talking about how to do this for yourself! You’ll freaking love it and get awesome ideas! We are so excited to partner with Amaz...

Jul 10, 201937 min

Ep. 87: Faith transition, spirituality and adult development with Thomas McConkie

I am SO FREAKING excited for you to have this episode in your life! If you have been feeling lost, disconnected, or like you’re coming to a new place in your life...this will be SO HELPFUL! In this episode I talk to adult development, mindfulness and meditation expert Thomas McConkie. We’re not talking about religion, we are talking about faith, spirituality, and what happens when you’ve got tough questions! What happens in your brain, in your relationships, in your LIFE and how to navigate the ...

Jul 03, 20191 hr 14 min

Ep. 86: Inspired Action vs. Frantic Action!

We all know action is good...yes?! MORE ACTION PLEASE! But what I’m personally working on in my life is this idea of inspired action, or working with ease and working in the flow vs. frantic, stressful, action which is often fueled by scarcity and leads to anxiety and quitting! I’m checking in with you on how YOUR year is going, where you want to be 6 months from now, and offering you three things that taking more inspired action will require of you! You can do it, and you’ll love it! Want to em...

Jun 27, 201932 min

Ep. 85: Who's your cast of characters?

Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 201930 min

Ep. 84: The GIFTS of negative emotions & emotion coaching with Georgia Anderson!

“Your best opportunity for connection is when your emotions are negative.” When I heard parenting and relationship expert Georgia Anderson say that, I screamed, “I WILL GET HER ON THE PODCAST!” And boom baby I did! In this truly life-changing episode, I ask Georgia to use her 30 years of experience in relationship and parenting education to help us see how we can employ emotion coaching on ourselves when we FEEL LIKE CRAP! She shares HOW to use negative emotions to build stronger relationships a...

Jun 12, 201958 min

Ep. 83: Realizing you are More Than Enough with Miranda Anderson

What would happen if you stopped buying stuff for one full year? If you’re like me you might think, “Meh--who cares!” HAHA but if you’re like my amazing guest Miranda Anderson you might think, “What would that do for me and my family?! And could I find peace and abundance from that?” Spoiler alert--she did and has some amazing tips for us too! In this incredibly fun and entertaining interview you’ll be SO INSPIRED by Miranda, how she lives with full confidence, and how she used that confidence t...

Jun 05, 20191 hr

Ep. 82: Beware the curse of padded thoughts!!!

This is an exercise Eric took me through recently when I was trying to calm myself with “good thoughts”, but what I was actually doing was setting myself up to just need more and more validation and outside confirmation! Oh man! What are padded thoughts?! You’re about to find out! And I’ll tell you this, they always lead you thirsty! But we’re all having them all day, every day, and they’re like a house of cards! Building a reality and situations for yourself that you cannot sustain, and that wi...

May 29, 201939 min

Ep. 81: 3 magical ideas that have changed my life!

You are going to LOVE these ideas, or thought shifts, or NUGGETS so much! They have changed my life, how I think, and my relationships, all for the better! They all have to do with how we interact with other people--which is good because we have to interact with other people every single day yes? Yes! The next time you’re feeling anxious, nervous or crappy about an interaction--run through these 3 ideas and I know you’ll have more clarity in no time! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners...

May 22, 201932 min

Ep. 80: A million reasons why you can’t do what you feel called to do-and the ONE reason you should!

Watch out now! This extra special episode was captured when I was feeling ON FIRE and wanting to pass that FIRE on to you! We’ll talk about why you shouldn’t quit your day job--whatever that may be, and we’ll also dive into why HOW you do something matters way more than WHAT you are doing! If you feel called to do something--or want to get clearer about your life--listen up. We’ve got actionable prompts and exercises in here and I hope you do them so you can see the change you want! As always we...

May 16, 201948 min

EP. 79: Discovering your "Personal Legend" -- inspiration from The Alchemist

Are you trying to figure out your purpose? Your life’s work? Your reason for being? Or do you know what it is but seem to keep getting stopped up? Either way this is going to be a really inspiring episode for you! Regardless if you’ve read Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist or not, I know you'll learn something new that can help you RIGHHT NOW! I’m sharing some of my favorite advice and takeaways from what is considered one of the world’s top ten books. These principles and ideas have been a lifeline ...

May 08, 201945 min

Ep. 78: Are you limiting your happiness?

You want it, you’re looking for it, you’re working towards it...and yet? You’re very likely putting limits around it! What is that IT? "IT" could be your happiness, your dream, your relationship, your health! We strive and stretch for these things, but we also unintentionally set limits that make them almost impossible to achieve. How inconvenient is that?! We're hoping to help you uncover some imaginary walls, as well as giving you the tools to take them down! Limits be gone! We hope you listen...

May 01, 201936 min

Ep. 77: But who’s going to watch the kids? The great childcare debate!

This is a very special episode in which we are opening all the cans of all the worms on WHO IS SUPPOSED TO WATCH THESE KIDS?! Now in NO way is this a complete and comprehensive discussion of childcare in America, or the challenges that so many face! We are however sharing how this is a huge, prevalent problem for so many women, offering up a few solutions, as well as sharing tips and ideas for creating a system that works for you, and helps you live at your best level! I bring on my employee and...

Apr 24, 201958 min

Ep. 76: PUMP UP: Doing really hard things! YOU CAN DO IT!

Whether life has thrust something difficult in your direction, or you’re wondering how and IF you can do that really hard thing you want to do, this pump up IS FOR YOU! This your, “YOU CAN DO IT!” Moment, and further than that, your “Why you should!” and “This is HOW to do it!” moments too! I’m sharing 4 principles, you better believe they are universal, to deconstruct the mysteries that surround doing really hard things. Listen up, I’m doing hard crap all the time and I’m sharing everything tha...

Apr 17, 201941 min
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