Is happiness something we need to create in our lives? Or does it occur naturally? And does searching for it actually get it the way of experiencing it? You can listen above, on your favorite podcast app, or watch on YouTube. Notes, links, resources and a full transcript are below. Show Notes Transcript of episode Hello explorers and… The post Q&A 14 – Searching for Happiness is BS. (And some follow-ups.) appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
May 15, 2023•17 min
Joe Bailey knows that life can be difficult. In addition to life’s ‘regular’ challenges, he’s had personal experiences with illness, including Lyme disease (more than once), and the effects of mould. He also knows that all human beings are in possession of an innate and trustworthy ‘compass of wisdom’. Our thoughts can be noisy but… The post Thriving in Difficult Times with Joseph Bailey appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
May 11, 2023•57 min
When we have problems and challenges in life, where can we turn for guidance? What if there was a source of pure, clear wisdom that was 100% reliable and could guide you under any circumstances? The good news is this source of answers is available and it’s within you. You can listen above, on your favorite… The post Q&A 13 – Where can I go for guidance? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
May 08, 2023•20 min
Our brains are designed to think and to solve problems. However, we ignore other innate tools available to us at our peril; things like our access to wisdom and peace of mind. Poet and coach Anne Gleeson went through an exceptionally difficult time in 2020, which included a cancer diagnosis. A lifelong explorer, she happened… The post Understanding Overthinking with Anne Gleeson appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
May 04, 2023•33 min
My mood sucks today. It took everything I had to get to my desk and record this episode. But I hope that by sharing what I see about low moods, it will help you when you encounter one. You can listen above, on your favorite podcast app, or watch on YouTube. Notes, links, resources and a full transcript… The post Q&A 12 – What does my low mood mean? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
May 01, 2023•11 min
Innocently, we can fall into a habit of resisting the experiences our lives bring us. We resist the challenges, the heartache, the struggle. But what if that’s where the juicy stuff is? Author and coach Phil Goddard joins me to talk about embracing all that life has to offer, even when it’s painful or challenging,… The post Loving Being Human with Phil Goddard appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 27, 2023•44 min
If you experience anxiety this podcast episode will help clarify where it comes from, what it is, and how simply knowing these two things will change your anxiety for the better. You can listen above, on your favorite podcast app, or watch on YouTube. Notes, links, resources, and a full transcript are below. Show Notes Resources mentioned in… The post Q&A 11 – What is anxiety? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 24, 2023•22 min
When we are struggling with an overeating habit, does that mean that we’re extra sensitive to the thinking that’s going on within us? This is the question I posed to my friend Jonelle Simms. We go deep into the source of our thinking, if we can in fact be ‘too’ sensitive to it, where our… The post Sensitivity to Our Thinking with Jonelle Simms appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 20, 2023•49 min
The present moment fascinates me. In the past I’ve been afraid of it. Or, at the very least, cautious about it. I’ve taken training with horses as my teachers to try to be more connected to it. Gradually, I’m beginning to see that there is nothing to fear in the present moment and that, in… The post Q&A 10 – What does the present moment have to do with resolving an unwanted habit? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 17, 2023•16 min
When it comes to resolving unwanted habits, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have become the most popular and widespread approach. In this conversation, Greg Suchy shares some of his experience with AA and how he transitioned to the 3 Principles approach for dealing with unwanted habits and addictions. Greg Suchy spent years in the… The post Resolving Alcoholism with Greg Suchy appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 13, 2023•54 min
What is depression really? Is it a problem? Is it a sign there’s something wrong with us and our psychology? Or is it something else? In this episode, Alexandra reflects on her personal experience with depression and what she saw about the role it plays in our divine design. You can listen above or on your… The post Q&A 9 – What is depression? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 10, 2023•25 min
Clare Assante knows whereof she speaks. For years she struggled with anxiety, which also created a binge eating habit. And like so many of us, she tried All. The. Things. to try to manage, control, and eliminate those struggles. Thankfully, Clare discovery the 3 Principles, which not only helped her with the anxiety and binge… The post Healing Anxiety and Binge Eating with Clare Assante appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 06, 2023•28 min
One of the misconceptions we innocently carry is that our happiness can only begin when we overcome our overeating habit and lose weight. Today I examine whether that’s true, and if not, what else might be true about our experience of an unwanted habit. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Transcript of the episode Hello, explorers… The post Q&A 8 – Will I be happy when I stop overeating? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Apr 03, 2023•16 min
When it comes to resolving a relationship with food, there are two factors involved: our bodies and our thoughts. These two brilliant systems work together and getting to know them both more intimately can help us find peace with unwanted habits. Becs Steel is both a registered nutritional therapist and a rewilding guide so we… The post Being Friends With Our Bodies with Becs Steele appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 30, 2023•36 min
When it comes to breaking unwanted habits we’re up to our eyeballs in understanding. Why then do we struggle to change? In this Q&A episode, Alexandra answers Carmen’s question about her habit, what she knows and understands, and what else there is to see. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the… The post Q&A 7 – I know it’s my thinking, so why can’t I stop overeating? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 27, 2023•20 min
In January 2023 I was delighted to spend two days in the hills above Malibu, California with Cassandra Ogier and three beautiful horses. Those two days were powerful; they taught me about my energetic boundaries, the easily accessible (but often overlooked) quality of presence about my being, and that when it comes to experiencing emotions… The post The Reflective Presence of Horses with Cassandra Ogier appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 23, 2023•46 min
The pressure that comes from cravings can feel almost unbearable. It can be so powerful that it distracts us from other areas of our life. Is there a way to handle this? In this Q&A episode, Alexandra addresses this concern, talks about why it exists and what we can do about it. You can listen… The post Q&A 6 – Why do my cravings feel like life or death? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 20, 2023•11 min
Innocently, when we are struggling with an overeating or binge eating habit, we can come to believe that peace of mind exists outside ourselves. We can believe that ‘if’ or ‘when’ certain scenarios happen – like, when we stop overeating or binge eating – only then we will feel peaceful and begin to love and… The post Coming Home to Ourselves with Beka Elle appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 16, 2023•35 min
Why are diets so hard to stick to? Why do we fail more often than we succeed? The answer comes down to the brilliant way we are designed and when we work with this design, instead of against it, that’s when our unwanted habits begin to fall away. Transcript of episode Hello explorers! Welcome to… The post Q&A 5 – I can only ever stay on a diet for 3 days. What’s wrong with me? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 13, 2023•13 min
Jason Shiers was my coach for several months in 2022. It was through our work together that I felt I reached a tipping point in my understanding of why my overeating habit existed and was then able to see it transform and release. Jason has been through it. He can share so deeply about the… The post Who We Are Beyond Our Thinking with Jason Shiers appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 09, 2023•42 min
The title of Alexandra Amor’s book about healing the drive to overeat is It’s Not About the Food. How is it possible that a ‘problem’ related to eating too much can not be about the food we consume? You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are… The post Q&A 4 – Why is overeating not about the food? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 06, 2023•11 min
It seems that in our present-day culture we have an attitude that our bodies are something to be conquered, mastered, and controlled. We object to the feelings in our bodies, often to the point that we mistrust everything about them. However, what my guest today, Tania Elfersy, points out is that our bodies are wise… The post The Innate Wisdom of Our Bodies with Tania Elfersy appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Mar 02, 2023•43 min
Traditionally, we think of our unwanted habits as problems. They need to be fixed and eliminated. They are a sign of a flawed character. What if that isn’t true? What if we are designed perfectly and our unwanted habits are pointing toward that innate health? Transcript of Episode Hello Explorers! Welcome back. This is episode… The post Q&A 3 – Why are unwanted habits part of our perfect design? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Feb 27, 2023•11 min
This is part two in our series about the book Addiction: One Cause, One Solution. My guest is Barbara Sarah Smith, who co-authored the book with my guest from Episode 1, Christian McNeill. Barbara shares about her connection to the subject of addiction recovery, why it matters to her, and how she sees addiction differently… The post Addiction: One Cause, One Solution with Barbara Sarah Smith appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Feb 23, 2023•43 min
When we have an unwanted habit, what action should we take to deal with it? The answer may surprise you. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Transcript of Episode Hello, explorers,… The post Q&A 2 – What should I do about my cravings? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Feb 20, 2023•13 min
Interview with Christian McNeill about addiction and its The post Addiction: One Cause, One Solution with Christian McNeill appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books .
Feb 16, 2023•45 min
What is the Inside-Out Understanding? When it comes to letting go of unwanted habits, how is it different than all the other techniques and strategies that we’ve tried? Answers are here in today’s Q&A episode of Unbroken. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the… The post Q&A 1 – How is this not another technique? appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Feb 13, 2023•12 min
In this first episode of Unbroken, Alexandra Amor introduces herself, shares about the path that brought her to the Inside-Out Understanding and how it helped her let go of a 30-year overeating habit. She also shares why she works with people to help them let go of their unwanted habits. Alexandra Amor is an author,… The post We Are All Unbroken with Alexandra Amor appeared first on Alexandra Amor Books ....
Feb 10, 2023•32 min