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The Alex Nye Show

Alexandra Nyeβ€’www.brainbodyalchemy.com
Welcome to The Alex Nye Show, an absolutely unhinged look inside my AuDHD brain. I show up unfiltered and unscripted, ready to chat about what it means to be human. Brace yourself. Madness is coming.
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Episodes

015: The Highs and Lows of Putting Yourself Out There

It's been exactly one month since I self-published my Poetry book, SEASONS, and it's been quite a journey. I figure now is a good time to check in and reflect on the experience, considering that May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and I have been very aware of mental health on this journey πŸ˜‚ For more ways to connect, check out πŸ‘‡πŸ» ~~~ SEASONS poetry book A striking collection of poems about life, love, and letting go. "Seasons" will take you on a journey through time with insightful and bea...

Jun 03, 2025β€’25 min

014: Seasons of Expansion

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about the release of my self-published poetry book, Seasons, and what I learned about my nervous system along the way. Some ideas I explore include: -healing trauma -what progression towards healing might look like -how to tell when you’ve made progress -what regulation feels like -sneaky ways dysregulation shows up For more ways to connect, check out πŸ‘‡πŸ» ~~~ SEASONS poetry book A striking collection of poems about life, love, and letting go. "Season...

May 05, 2025β€’23 min

013: Facing the Fear of Being Seen

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about how I’m facing my biggest fear of being seen and pErCeIvEd. Some ideas I explore include: -desperately wanting to belong and fit in -the fear of being judged and shamed -the relationship between fear and the nervous system -how writing has been helping me heal -why nervous system work matters For more ways to connect, check out πŸ‘‡πŸ» ~~~ Boken Trust, Healing Hearts (Navigating Healing After Toxic Relationships) is available on Amazon. This book i...

Apr 30, 2025β€’22 min

012: Self-Publishing a Poetry Book

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I geek out over the fact that I JUST ORDERED THE PROOF COPY OF MY POETRY BOOK!!! What else do I talk about, you ask? I don't really know... I was too excited to think straight, but I think I covered some of the following -the release date of my first poetry book, Seasons: The Art of Living, Loving, and Letting Go -what the best part about this journey has been -why I'm so excited to finally release this thing -how I'm staying sane during these unprecedented ...

Apr 14, 2025β€’10 min

011: Somatics: What TF is nervous system regulation and Why TF does it matter??

It's here! The episode that covers all things Somatics. In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about how the nervous system shapes our lives. Some ideas I explore include: -the mind/body connection -the role your autonomic nervous system plays in your daily life, both past and present -stress management -reducing physical pain and discomfort and improving posture -uncovering and healing trauma -what trauma is and how it impacts the body -coping mechanisms vs regulating resources -cognitive...

Mar 03, 2025β€’43 min

010: Writing a Book, Reflecting on my 20s, and Healing from Toxic Relationships

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show.... Wait. What do writing a book, being overly reflective, and healing from toxic relationships all have in common? Me. Because I'm writing a book, am overly reflective, and had to heal from toxic and narcissistic abuse in order to use my voice and express myself creatively. Here's some of what I talk about: -I'm in LA. But why? -The poetry book I'm releasing. I even share the release date!!!!!! -Abuse in the workplace -Somatic recalibration ~~~ Boken Trust, ...

Mar 01, 2025β€’32 min

009. Who Even Am I? On labels, identities, and containment

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I reflect on identity and labels. Labels are immensely helpful in understanding ourselves and the world around us, but what happens when they start to contain us and box us in? Some ideas I explore include: -What is identity? -How do we use identity in the real world? -Why are labels helpful? -When do labels turn into a cage? -What can we do to shift to a new label? ~~~ Let's hang out on Instagram: @alexandra.nye...

Feb 19, 2025β€’27 min

008. Mid-Month Check-In: a reflection on self-expression

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I have a little mid-month check-in. Some ideas I explore include: -revisiting my anchor (or word of the year) and how I'm putting it into practice -what self-expression means to me -where have I grown mentally and emotionally? -how can I be more compassionate and understanding of other people's situations and perspectives? -what intention do I have for myself moving forward? how is this connected to my anchor? ~~~ Let's hang out! Instagram (Lifestyle): @alex...

Jan 20, 2025β€’22 min

007. Happy New Year! Here's to 2025

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, we get to celebrate the New Year together! I go over one of my favorite practices: identifying an anchor for the year and then developing a supportive mantra, affirmation, and/or quote. Join me and share your goals for the new year! ~~~ Broken Trust, Healing Hearts (Navigating Healing After Toxic Relationships) is now available on Amazon. Proceeds go to the Heartly House in Frederick, Maryland, with their mission being to provide free comprehensive services ...

Jan 02, 2025β€’14 min

006. Life is Good - also I had a panic attack

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I share my recent experience with a panic attack. This is not medical advice, I'm simply sharing my own experience and how it fits into my larger healing/personal development journey. Some ideas I explore include: -the duality of the good and bad -mental and physical health -impacts of C-PTSD ~~~ Let's hang out on Instagram: @alexandra.nye...

Dec 22, 2024β€’28 min

005. Catching Up - What the last 6 months have looked like professionally and creatively

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, we get to catch up! The past 6 months have been a whirlwind. My life has changed a lot, and I've been adapting to my 'new normal', if you will. Fortunately, it's all positive changes. This episode is a brief overview of what's been going on. As mentioned in the episode, Broken Trust, Healing Hearts is available on Amazon as an ebook. The physical copy will be available on December 6, 2024. -This book is a collection of women’s healing journeys from a variety...

Dec 05, 2024β€’20 min

004. An Example of Integrating 'Healing' In Real Time

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about what 'healing' from trauma can look like in real life. This is my personal experience with a traumatizing situation that left me with PTSD. Some ideas I explore include: -approaching healing from a cognitive perspective -approaching healing from a somatic perspective -what it's like to live, heal, and feel all at the very same time in real lif e ~~~ Let's hang out on Instagram: @alexandra.nye Join the newsletter: www.brainbodyalchemy.com Faceboo...

Oct 10, 2024β€’26 min

001. Hello. Again.

Welcome to another episode of The Alex Nye Show. Where Alex does what she wants with no rhyme or reason because she can. And also AuDHD. Please give me some direction by sending in a question or story prompt so that I have something to improvise next time. :)

Sep 07, 2024β€’19 min

S3. Ep.12: The Art of Healing and the Different Stages of Trauma

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about the nervous system's role in the various healing stages. Some ideas I explore include: -how shame makes it harder to move forward -the different stages of healing trauma/c-ptsd -the role the nervous system plays in healing -the key to healing ~~~ Let's hang out on Instagram: @alexandra.nye Join the newsletter: www.brainbodyalchemy.com Facebook group: Brain Body Alchemy...

Jun 24, 2024β€’22 min

S3. Ep.11: The Art of Health, Wellness, and Morality

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about how morality shows up in the personal development/health and wellness industries. Although this is something I'm still trying to understand for myself, it's been in my heart lately. I've found myself so upset at how self-betterment turns into a judgment of morality or a contest of virtue. Some ideas I explore include: -when the ego drives personal development -how we can choose transformation and evolution without judging or shaming others -lett...

May 26, 2024β€’23 min

S3.Ep.10: The Art of Being in 'The Void'

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I muse over the philosophical & psychological concept of being in 'the void,' where 'the void' is defined as "the presence of absence" and might feel like vast emptiness or nothingness. In other words, you've experienced a big change, and now you're feeling lost, confused, or on shaky grounds (because change is hard), and it's terrifying! Even though it sounds super serious (because when you're experiencing it, it is ), I don't take myself very seriously...

May 17, 2024β€’25 min

S3. Ep9.: The Art of Body Wisdom and Integrity with Coach Carah

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I sit down with Body Wisdom Coach Carah Elizabeth to discuss the art of body wisdom, integrity, and authenticity. Carah is a psychotherapist turned business coach and has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She highlights the important role of the body's innate wisdom in healing trauma and living the life of your dreams. Carah shares her expertise on the following: -psychotherapy vs coaching -red flags in the coaching industry -co...

May 08, 2024β€’37 min

S3. Ep8.: The Art of Loving Yourself (my health journey)

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I talk about my personal health journey and my relationship with food and my body. While there are plenty of healthy, sustainable weight loss tips in this episode, I also want to list a trigger warning. I talk about weight, including loss + gain + specific numbers, eating disorders, disordered eating, disordered thoughts around food, mental health, body image, and thin privilege. If these are not healthy topics for you, please do not listen to this episode....

May 05, 2024β€’52 min

S3. Ep7.: The Art of Evolving with Ash Hamilton

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I sit down with mindset coach Ash Hamilton to discuss the ins and outs of deep, genuine transformation and what that looks like in our personal and professional lives. We talk about: -how fitness seems to be the gateway drug to personal development -ego deaths -mental transfromations -identity shifts -labels and beliefs -what it's like to show up publically in the midst of an evolution/healing journey You can follow Ash online at: IG: @ashhh_mindsetcoaching ...

Apr 17, 2024β€’34 min

S3. Ep6.: The Art of Athletic Training with Shannon Kane

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I sit down with athletic trainer and NPC bikini competitor Shannon Kane to talk about all things fitness and training. Shannon shares her expertise in: -sports medicine -competing -online coaching -personalized training techniques -gym etiquette -the mindset of working out in public -how to measure progress -the health-related conversations that she wishes parents were having with their kids You can find Shannon online at: IG: @shannon_bane IG: @cfulcher_tra...

Apr 10, 2024β€’43 min

S3. Ep5.: The Art of Raising Dogs

In this episode, I share my experience raising 2 Australian Shepherds, one of whom is a deaf double merle. Some things I talk about include: -raising an Aussie in an apartment -Aussie traits -raising a deaf dog vs a hearing dog -bringing home a puppy to a 6-year-old dog You can find more about my pups on Instagram at: @alexandra.nye @zeusthedeafaussie *Disclaimer: I am not a dog expert in any way shape or form. Just a woman owned by two Australian Shepherds....

Apr 09, 2024β€’32 min

S3. Ep4.: The Art of Detoxing with herbalist Lindsay Chestnut

In this episode of The Alex Nye Show, I sit down with herbalist Lindsay Chestnut and talk about all things detox. This conversation was incredibly powerful and enlightening to me, and I can't wait for you to hear what Lindsay has to say about: -What is a detox? -Can the body be toxin-free? -How do you know if or when a detox is needed? -What about the idea that your body is fully equipped to handle toxins and other unwanted substances? -How does herbalism play a role in detoxing? I hope that you...

Apr 03, 2024β€’31 min

S3. Ep1.: What Is Art?

I might start this thing up again and can't stop thinking about the question, "What is art?" So here we are.

Feb 16, 2024β€’18 min

THROWBACK- S1. E6.: Manifesting Your Dreams | with guest Beck Medina

Today, I sat down with young adult author Beck Medina to talk about how she has built her dream life for herself. Beck is an author, podcast host, health coach, social media content creator, and mental health advocate. You can find her online at: IG: @beckmedina Facebook: http://Facebook.com/becksinclair website: beckmedina.org and on podcast streaming services everywhere on the My Best Life Podcast. To purchase her latest novel, head to beckmedina.org/online-store

Feb 09, 2024β€’1 hr 12 minβ€’Season 1Ep. 7

THROWBACK- S2. E22.: Herbalism, Nature, and Plant Medicine | with Lindsay Chestnut

Lindsay is located in Guatemala and is a student and educator of nature. Her time is occupied with studying, practicing, and sharing the ancient and modern traditions of herbalism. Her love for plants and curiosity for ancient ways and natural systems have helped her find peace and hope in the same wild world that once made her feel crippling anxiety and pessimism. Follow and connect with Lindsay personally on Instagram @chindsaylestnut Find the medicines she makes, the courses she offers, and t...

Jan 14, 2023β€’1 hr 40 min
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