Sometimes you have to say No to something in order to say Yes to something else. At least that's the approach I've taken in my life these past few years. And it's helped me to keep my sanity:-) In this week's solo episode, I share why I'm taking a break from podcasting for a few months. **Hint** It's so I can take some time to work on a project that has been on my heart and mind for years. I want to create an online sanctuary space that will help to empower nurturing people to make the care of t...
May 23, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk to Nitika Chopra. She is the founder of Chronicon which is dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. In this conversation, we talk about Nitika’s own personal journey and how that helped to shape Chronicon and allowed it to be a space that is real, loving and just incredibly supportive for people who may feel very alone because they may not know other people who are experiencing chronic illness. You can feel Nitika’s heart in everything she d...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In my solo podcast episode this week, I talk about how important it is to cultivate a relationship with your feelings. So that you can begin to identify and name your feelings. This simple step can provide you with so much information that can help you make choices and move forward in a way that addresses your needs and aligns with your values. This sounds simple…. But it’s not. We’ve been conditioned to not feel our feelings. And because of that...cultivating a relationship with our feelings is...
Apr 25, 2021•25 min
In this episode I talk to Cazzie Pantoja. She is a Truth Teller. And someone who is deeply rooted in her values. I so appreciate her sharing some of her experience growing up in NYC, navigating academia, dealing with grief and raising her 4 boys to know they had the roots and wings to flourish in their own unique ways. She has so many nuggets of wisdom to share and I’m so grateful that she took the time to share some of her story with us. I hope you enjoy our conversation. To learn more about th...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 20 min
I’m popping in for another solo episode. And I have a question for you. Do you ever feel like you’re failing at self-care? I’m curious... because I feel like so many of us struggle to integrate self-care into our lives. And then we feel guilty or bad about ourselves because it becomes another item on the todo list that we didn’t get to… Today, I want to explore why so many of us feel that way. And also offer some ideas on ways that we can begin to shift our perspective and relationship with care...
Mar 28, 2021•28 min
In this episode I talk to Bianca Bloomfield. She is someone who is creating and allowing space for people to be with and to move through their big feelings in a loving way. She does this work in a variety of ways. Primarily, by just BEING WHO SHE IS AND ALLOWING HER TRUE SELF TO SHINE THROUGH. Which is so often a journey in and of itself. And something we explore through this episode. She also facilitates Breathwork healing, works as a yoga instructor for kids and is a beautiful writer. One of t...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Has the pandemic helped you become more clear on what you really value and what you feel is essential? I know so many people are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted right now. The idea of doing one more thing seems impossible. Which is why I’m channeling Maxine Waters and encouraging you to reclaim your time . But let’s be realistic...this is easier said than done for so many of us. In this week’s episode, I share how time for rest, play and following your curiosity are some wonderful ways to beco...
Feb 28, 2021•30 min
In this episode I talk to Sara Shah. She is the founder of Mother Yin which is a holistic platform designed to help women find balance in their bodies, minds and lives. This is a passion for Sara that becomes even more evident as we learn about her own personal journey. It was so interesting to discover how her different areas of expertise come together and allow her to find balance in her own life. I also really appreciated our conversation about the work she is doing with Mother Yin and how th...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Becoming Aligned Podcast is back after an extended break. I jump back into podcasting with a longer solo episode where I share how I’ve been processing some of my feelings from the first few weeks of 2021. It’s been a lot...I thought it would be helpful to talk about because I really want to encourage and invite you to create space for your own feelings and your own reflections to come to the surface. I believe that learning to foster a relationship with our feelings is essential for healing...
Jan 31, 2021•30 min
In this week’s podcast episode I share why I’m choosing to honor my needs and carve out time for rest and recovery. I touch on why it can be so challenging for so many of us to set boundaries. I’ll share my twist on boundary setting and share why I think this is especially important for those of us who can slip into perfectionist and people-pleasing tendencies. I leave you with some guided reflection questions to help you set your vision for 2021. I share a few in this episode, but you see the r...
Dec 13, 2020•24 min
In this episode I talk to Vincent Toro. He’s a Poet, Playwright and Theater Performer and Director. He’s a community builder who describes himself as a devout Educator, which I think is really beautiful. I found myself using the word beautiful repeatedly during our conversion. I find that artists have an ability to “see” things in this world and express “truths” in such a way that it offers the rest of us a new perspective and allows us to think differently and more deeply about the world around...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode I talk to Chelsea from the Wildflower Kitchen. She is on a mission to help the nurturers of the world learn to prioritize their own nourishment. We chat about how she cultivated her relationship with food and nourishment and how this informs the work she does with her clients. She tells us about her business, the Wildflower Kitchen and all of the wonderful ways she helps support her community which has expanded to include an online option. And she shares some of her meal planning...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This week, I'm trying something new. I’m stepping away from the regularly scheduled program to share a short solo episode that I’m calling, A Love Note to You. I want to help you return home to yourself when things become challenging. I hope this is something that you can return to again and again. And that these words provide you with some comfort. To learn more about this episode and any resources mentioned, please see the show notes . Stay Connected: Instagram MaureenRyan.co...
Nov 01, 2020•13 min
In this solo episode, I share the ways in which I have been intentionally trying to cultivate joy and allow time for celebration in my life and in my business. This has been a practice that has been really helpful…but it’s one that does not come naturally. I find that when I stretch myself or put myself out there in new ways, old limiting beliefs and feelings can bubble to the surface. Which is something that I experienced as I prepared to share the Becoming Aligned Online Course. But fortunatel...
Oct 18, 2020•26 min
In this episode I chat with Attorney turned Entrepreneur, Sam Vander Wielen . She helps online coaches and service providers legally protect and grow their own businesses. We cover a WIDE range of topics and chat about changing careers, starting your own business, navigating health issues and dealing with grief. I really appreciated her perspective and her insights. Especially when it came to examples on how she tries to lead with curiosity. Sam is so down to earth, honest and open about her exp...
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min
This is a short solo episode that shares the intention behind the Becoming Aligned Online Course and the ways I hope it can truly create deep, meaningful shifts. The Becoming Aligned Online Course is a Guided Self-Discovery Experience to help you release an All-or-Nothing Mindset. Learn to BEFRIEND your feelings and HONOR your needs as you create a life that Aligns with your Values. I’m so excited to share this Course and to have the opportunity to help facilitate self-discovery for as many driv...
Sep 20, 2020•18 min
In this episode I talk to Taylor Morrison. She’s the founder of a self-care company called Inner Workout which exists to help people build the skill of self-care. I love how she defines self-care. I think it’s a really beautiful way to approach the practice of self-care in our lives. During the course of our conversation, she shares her journey to creating her business. We get to see how her sense of curiosity and integrity really shaped her journey. And how it continues to do so. I really enjoy...
Sep 06, 2020•56 min
The Becoming Aligned Podcast is BACK! It's been a while. For anyone keeping track, it's been about 9 months. PHEW! Back in November of 2019, I shared that I was taking a break from podcasting to create an online course that had been in my heart and on my mind for many years. I thought I would be back in March 2020...but as you can see that didn't go quite as planned. That's ok. I know I'm not alone in that! In this episode, I share a little peak behind the scenes and tell you more about what to ...
Aug 23, 2020•16 min
In the last few episodes, I’ve shared what I had learned from all of the inner, reflective work I had been doing. Now it was time to put this new sense of knowing into practice. It was time to focus on Becoming Aligned. I began to shift my mindset in regards to how I managed my time, energy and resources. To allow space for my personal growth. And create a life that aligned with my values. I began to practice setting healthy boundaries. So uncomfortable at first...But so necessary. In this episo...
Nov 24, 2019•13 min
In this episode I share how I began to connect to my feelings and use the feedback and information my feelings provided as a guide to help me make decisions. I always thought of my feelings as a sign of weakness. Raise your hand if you’ve been told you’re too sensitive. Over time I began to bottle up my feelings and do my best to ignore them. They just seemed to get in the way. I thought that was the best way to keep on moving forward... But I found the opposite to be true. When I dismiss or ign...
Nov 10, 2019•16 min
In this episode I explore how I began to cultivate and develop a growth mindset in certain areas of my life. Through therapy I began to discover and become aware of some of my limiting beliefs and the behaviors that reinforced those beliefs. I would never have described myself as a perfectionist because I was sooooo far from being perfect, But the truth is, a fear of rejection and disapproval was driving my choices and impacting how I was showing up in the world. In this episode, I dive into per...
Oct 27, 2019•15 min
This is the second solo episode of a series in which I’m sharing a bit more about my story and my journey to Becoming Aligned. If you missed the last episode, please check it out before listening to this one. It will help things make more sense:-) In this episode, I begin to share some of the inner work that I did to help me create some positive shifts in my life. I was at a point in my life where I was putting more weight on the external expectations, the “shoulds” in my life and neglecting and...
Oct 13, 2019•16 min
I have something different planned for the next 5 episodes. I’m planning to release a series of short solo episodes where I’ll share more of my story and my journey to becoming aligned. It’s definitely been a process, but a worthwhile one. It’s a process I want to share with you in the hopes that it will help you along your journey and also give you a sense of what has informed my perspective and approach. In this episode, I’ll share a little more about my background. And I’ll tell you about a c...
Sep 29, 2019•13 min
In this episode I talk to Máire P. Walsh. Máire is one of my wonderful cousins. She’s originally from Ireland but has been living and working in San Francisco for over 15 years. She now considers both home. And is fortunate to work in a capacity that allows her to support Irish companies in Travel Technology while being based in SF. Máire was quick to point out that she’s at the beginning of her Becoming Aligned Journey. I might argue with her a bit... I am family after all;-) Because I can see ...
Sep 15, 2019•57 min
In this episode I talk to Theresa VanderMeer. She is the founder of Work+Shelter. An ethical factory in India that employs women in need. While this is now her full-time job, she started Work+Shelter as her passion project / side hustle 7 ½ years ago. They now employ almost 40 women! I was so impressed with Theresa for her vision and persistence. She believes business can be a vehicle for good and is actively working to make that true within her company. She is truly an Activist Entrepreneur. Bu...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr
In this episode I talk to Amelia Hruby. She is a writer, podcaster and a PhD candidate in Philosophy with an emphasis in Art and Feminist Theory. I just loved this conversation and wanted to soak in as much of Amelia’s knowledge as possible. She’s an academic who has this beautiful way of using language to distill and explain topics that can be so challenging for many of us to discuss. We talk about the value or really the necessity of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable for those of us...
Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this episode I talk to Rebecca Hamilton. She is a mom who homeschooled her child. A successful Real Estate Agent in FL and an Entrepreneur who is making a positive difference in the lives of her clients. But she has also experienced her share of life’s challenges. She grew up with a painful rash that covered her body from head to toe until high school. She was surrounded by drama and dropped out of High School. And her husband was sent to jail when her son was only 1 for a crime they say he d...
Aug 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode I talk to Sue DeSanto. She's a therapist and a relationship coach based in Chicago...AT LEAST FOR A FEW MORE WEEKS. She is preparing for a big move, a big change in her life. And we talk about what that looks like for her. And how she’s taking care of herself in the process. I know change is something we can all relate to , so it was fun to dive into this with her and learn more about what’s she’s discovering through this process. Something else we can all relate to is relationsh...
Jun 23, 2019•1 hr
In this episode I talk to Jason Brammer. Jason is a visual artist, painter and muralist based in Chicago. For those of you in Chicago you have probably seen his work! He has many street murals throughout the city and installations inside businesses like Dark Matter Coffee Shop. His art work has a way of drawing you in...And to me it feels like he has a true sense of who he is as an artist. So it was so interesting to learn more about his personal journey and get a better sense of what shapes him...
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode I talk to Cliff Lyles. He is such an example of what you can accomplish when you accept that failure is a part of life, learning and ultimately growth. He is someone who has built his sense of resilience because he’s not afraid to put himself out there and try new things. In this episode he shares more about his personal story, his experience as a chef and about an amazing adventure he’s preparing for that will take place in September. It’s something called the Eco-Challenge. The...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min
