Courageously Authentic

Ep. 28 | Making Life You’re Medicine with Dr. Kayla Clarke

Summary:

Travel, life, and shared experiences. In this episode of Courageously Authentic, Dr. Kayla Clarke and I have a down to earth chat on what it means to make life your medicine, recognizing our lessons with humility and getting back to our roots through our connection with nature and our lineage.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Kayla brings forth elements of neuroscience, modern medicine, and technology with ancient knowledge, tradition, and culture in her pursuit of helping modern humans connect with their health, thrive in their worlds, and execute their purpose.

This week on Courageously Authentic:

Discernment; understanding what it is and how to connect with it
Finding freedom in free-flowing
Schumann Resonances; what is it and how does it impact our physical bodies?
Understanding thyself
How our digital and physical inputs change our DNA
What is an adaptation period and why is it a necessary step in our evolution?
Adapting to this new and ever changing world
Dorsal vagal trauma response; Kayla explains what it is and how apparent it has become as we move through huge energetics individually and as a collective
ReWilding our physiology to earth, it’s power and simplicity
Moving out of your head and into your heart
Re-envisioning life as a feeling versus a thought

Key takeaways:

Learning to go with the flow and embrace spontaneity in life
Trust yourself and the world, and recognize that everything will be okay
Be aware of collective energy and discern what is yours versus what is not
Taking ownership and responsibility for your own journey and find your purpose
Bridging the gap between science and soul to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and the world

Quote:

… “Wherever you're at, whatever you're going through, this is your medicine; own it, take responsibility for it and ultimately ask yourself, how do I transmute it and serve?” - Dr. Kayla Clarke

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**Ep. 27 | Re-envisioning with Astrology with Kamila Lizis

Kamila Lizis is a Consulting Astrologer based in Co. Wicklow in Ireland. She practices and lives deeply immersive psycho-spiritual Western astrology and often uses sound, music and embodiment in her practice. She holds a Masters degree in Philosophy and Literary/Art Translations from Trinity College Dublin, and a postgraduate degree specializing in sound within the science-fiction genre. She is a performing musician for 20 years. Trained and mentored in the Blue Rose School of Astrology in Ireland, Kamila has been encouraged to develop a unique mantic approach to astrology which has opened up her consciousness to an abundance of immersive practices and advanced astrological techniques. Kamila is a Co-Editor of Cosmic Intelligence Agency’s TimeLords online magazine available worldwide.**

In this episode, Kamila joins us to share some of the key themes and energetics of 2024, expressing how, and what **it means to co-create with the energy as we re-envision life for ourselves and the collective.

This time on Courageously Authentic:**

Taking your power back into your own hands
Decolonizing the mind
Connecting with your truth versus the truth of the world around
Thinking for ourselves
Doing our own research when it comes to the decisions were making
Not being led or cluttered by the media
Moving through deep shifts and redistribution of power
The interconnection of astrology and creativity
Connecting with intuition
The shifts in 2024
Pluto in Aquarius
Transition from Capricorn to Aquarius
Clarity and re-envisioning
Sharing from the heart
Setting intentions and re-envisioning reality for ourselves and the collective
Moving forward in a mature way
Overcoming fear and trusting your intuition
Ecstatic awareness and illumination
Believing in your vision
Trusting your inner voice and simplifying life

Key Takeaways:

Trust your intuition and speak up from your authentic voice.
Re-envision reality and believe in your vision.
Overcome fear and trust the process of transformation.
Be the light and show others what's possible.

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Published Work
Timelords Magazine

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Thank you for listening to Courageously Authentic ; the show that embraces self-exploration and redefines traditional expectations of success, happiness, and prosperity. If you loved this episode, be sure to give us a follow, rating, and review. Not only will your support assist me in building my dreams, it also helps get this information into the hands of more listeners like us and those seeking the aligned and awakened path.

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Ep. 26 | How to be Intentional in the Year of Abundance and Success with Ximena Cardenas!

Today, we give a warm welcome back to my friend, guide, keynote speaker, coach and numerologist, Ximena Cardenas, where we explore the significance of the number 8 in numerology, and the importance of being intentional in the year of abundance and success!

This time on Courageously Authentic:

03:26 Numerology and the Number 8 Year

07:26 Integrating the Number 8 Vibration

10:23 Importance of Money and Success

13:21 Balancing Goals and Boundaries

21:17 Achieving the Goal of Becoming a Keynote Speaker

27:42 Conscious Entrepreneurship and Comparison

35:42 The Power of Clearly Defined Values and Mission

43:55 The Challenges of Running a Business

47:13 Being Authentic at Work

47:38 Future Vision and Goals

Connect with Ximena:

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Aligned & Abundant membership

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Ep. 25 | I am who I’m Meant to Be with Serial Entrepreneur Nancy Corcoran and Sister Jayne Nagy - Co-founder and Author behind We Love Joy Inc.

Summary:

“...About three years ago, our lives changed drastically…” When Nancy’s granddaughter Ayla suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury during her birth, the course of her family's lives changed forever. Today, Nancy joins us to share her story and the story of so many others whose families are impacted by children living with special needs.

Alongside Nancy, her sister Jayne joins us in the conversation, sharing her personal story of grief and their shared mission to “use their grief for good.” Their stories embody the definition of what goes around comes around, and I am honored to share their journeys with all of you.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

This week on Courageously Authentic:

The evolution of Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat
How Camp Moonlight was born
How to use your grief for good
The difference between doing something you're good at versus doing something you love!
The story behind We Love Joy Inc. Publishing
How to process grief using creative outlets that naturally appeal to you
How Jayne uses writing to transmute her grief into messages that serve those around her in a simple, yet impactful way
Using your God given gifts in service with significance.But first, how do you know what your God given gifts are?
Why it's important to be your greatest advocate
The power of great networking
What can happen when you put yourself out there and share your story with others?
Self publishing: The pros, cons and what to expect?
Planting the seeds and allowing others to carry your message
How do you know when something is right for you?

Quotes:

“Go forward in love … Everyone’s living a life that no one knows about, and if you can just make a difference in a small way, that could change their life…” - Nancy
“Whatever you do, do with excellence. Big or small, people will notice”- Jayne

Connect:

Website: We Love Joy Inc.
Instagram: We Love Joy Inc.
Website:Camp Moonlight
Website: Whispering Springs
Instagram: Whispering Springs

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Camp Moonlight! How can you get involved? To apply or make a donation, click here!

Interested in purchasing a book!? Click here! Remember, $2.00 from every book purchased goes directly to the Jennifer Ashley Children's Charity OR Noah's Book Club

Personal Shout Out:

Norm Clements, founder of the Jennifer Ashley Childrens Charity, has raised more than $80 million to date to support sick kids and their families in Ontario. Driven by the loss of two grandchildren diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Norm is on a mission to help and support others impacted by children with special needs. Nancy and Jayne express immense gratitude for his mentorship, as they continue to set fire to their own mission and in serving their greater community.

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Ep. 24 | That Ain't Your Ish! With Alana Capesky

Summary:

You changing will likely make others feel uncomfortable and ruffle some feathers, especially if the changes threaten someone's agenda or triggers their ego, but that aint your ish! And this is your reminder!

This week on Courageously Authentic:

How we unintentionally reinforce poor behavior patterns
What happens when we stop taking responsibility over other people’s ish!?
The impacts of breaking cycles that no longer serve
My experience stepping out of a disempowered state into an empowered one - what shifted and changed?
Finding your voice and changing the narratives that support your well-being

Key takeaway:

"What you aren't changing, you're choosing." In order to have a different outcome - a different choice is required. Not everyone will get it, agree with it or understand it - but ultimately YOU have to live with it. So the question becomes, what are you willing to live with and what are you willing to change?

Quote:

“Its not your job to take responsibility over other peoples insecuirites"

Alana

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Ep. 23 | Loving and Letting Go with Alana Capesky

Summary:

If I've learned anything about love and life, it's learning when to let go. While some may perceive this as a selfish act, I am here to tell you otherwise. Having the courage to let something or someone go is a selfless act. One that takes great courage and strength, and that's what today's episode is all about.

This week on Courageously Authentic:

Giving yourself permission to move on
Not everyone can meet us where we're at; and why that's more than okay
Defining love
The impacts of living out of alignment
How foreshadowing my future gave me the courage to make a change (more than once)
Why nobody wins when you play the roles others want and need you to play at the expense of yourself

Key takeaway:

In honoring yourself, you honor those around you - not the other way around.

Quote:

“The greatest act of love onto oneself and another is sometimes just knowing when to let go”

Alana

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Ep. 22 | Permission Granted! Taking Inspired Action with Debi Wilcox

Summary:

Been there, done that! Not just another coach....as a Certified Life + Leadership Coach, Debi Wilcox is on a mission to empower women to fully express themselves as a leader personally and professionally. She has spent more than 30 years as a senior executive and supported countless women in achieving their goals.

As a single mother, Debi raised two incredible young men, all while working her way up the corporate ladder, completing two master’s programs and countless other certifications along the way.

Debi has directed teams upward of 200 and has trained thousands (yep… that number is correct) but she has always kept the focus on her team and bringing the best out of everyone.

After a successful transition into her “2nd” act, Debi founded the Breaking Glass Leadership coaching program and the EmpowerUP! Life + Leadership coaching programs. If that's not enough, Debi is also the author of ‘Breaking Glass - The Leadership Kit,’ which builds on her step by step methods to create an ideal personal leadership development plan.

This week on Courageously Authentic:

How loving and letting go is a necessary part of evolution
Discerning for yourself: When to show up, and when to walk away
Why do we struggle to make empowered decisions for ourselves?
Permission granted: Why it's okay to have a bad day and put yourself first!
The importance of keeping your own counsel and having strong relationships around you
Liberate yourself! Three things you can do to jump start this process
The biggest challenges women in leadership face and how to overcome them
Debi’s recipe to becoming a confident leader
Being a Heart Centered Leader: The blessings and challenges
How to overcome the naysayers and lead with confidence
How to establish a clear value system and develop your personal brand!

Key takeaways:

Be kind
Have integrity
Keep your own counsel
Practice active listening
Build strong relationships
Look for the good in others, and others will see the good in you

Quote:

“Be real, be messy, be you!”

“Its progress not perfectionism”

Debi Wilcox

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Ep. 21 | What's my purpose? Stop asking and do this instead! With Alana Capesky

This week on Courageously Authentic:

Getting to know yourself
Life mission… How do I know? How do I find it?
How to tap into our innate gifts in order to crystallize our callings
Exploring the mutually inclusive relationship between how we show up in our work and how we show up in our personal lives

Key takeaway:

How the world changes when we begin to connect our purpose and mission with business and success…

Quote:

“Follow the breadcrumbs, they’ll lead to something brighter. Trust yourself, you have all the answers.”

Alana

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Redefining our purpose | with former Pro Athlete and owner of Are You Game Conditioning Club - Kim Mcphail

Summary:

As one door closes another door opens. Redefining our purpose as we grow and evolve is something we are all met with. Stepping into a new identity as we shed the layers of our past takes courage. In the process of recognizing what once served but is now inhibiting us from fully embracing the new, it's important to remember the lessons, give thanks for the gifts and experiences we gained along the way, and let go of the rest that keeps us stagnate in the containers of our past.

In this episode of Courageously Authentic, I have the absolute privilege to speak with former pro athlete, mother, wife, entrepreneur and professional, Kim Mcphail. Here, we explore what it takes to level up in life and in our experiences, or “simply” realign ourselves to the person we are today and what it means to let go of the comforts of our past in order to expand beyond old limitations.

This week on Courageously Authentic:

Using the nature of competition to propel your life forward
Meeting the best parts of yourself in the face of adversity
Overcoming perfectionism
Using competitive sport as a means to cope with the imbalances of life
The light and dark side to training at an elite level
Shifting back into balance after competing
How the context of things shift as we get older
The aftermath: Kim gives insight into what she would do differently knowing what she knows today as former professional athlete
Transitioning from professional athlete into motherhood, entrepreneurship, business professional life, and more
Not taking things for granted
Redefining our purpose as we grow and evolve
The upside to being uncomfortable and knowing when to ask for help
Grieving the loss of external accolades linked to your identity as a successful… fill in the blank
Who we become in the processing of unbecoming

How to connect with Kim:
Instagram

Website

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Why I say go for it with Alana Capesky

Summary:

Thinking about starting your own business? Trying something new? Applying for your dream job or asking that person you like out!? Whatever it is for you; if there is a desire and pull to take action, but you haven't, YET, what's stopping you?

In this short episode, I share from my personal experience of why I say go for it!

This week on Courageously Authentic:

What's the worst that can happen?
What do we gain when we practice moving past our fear?
What do we gain in the face of adversity or rejection?
How we free up space to redirect our energy in the process of taking action
How inaction guarantees stagnation
What do we lose when we don't just go for it?

Key takeaway:

When we practice the Law of Detachment - we detach ourselves from the results and outcome in order to allow what is in service for the highest and best to manifest.

When we have done our part (taken aligned action), we must then learn to let go of the outcome in order for things to materialize. Only when we let go will things emerge and take new form for the greatest good of all.

Quotes:

“While the outcome may not be in alignment with your ego, the higher self knows a greater purpose is unfolding.”

Alana

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Thank you for listening to the Courageously Authentic podcast – the show that embraces self-exploration and redefines traditional expectations of success, happiness, and prosperity.

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Why conscious relationships seem boring with Samantha Charan

Summary:

This week on Courageously Authentic, I speak with Samantha Charan, a clinical therapist of nearly seven years with a background in working with homeless youth, as well as children and families impacted by mental health.

As a counselor and therapist, Sam draws from a broad range of education and life experience, ultimately lending to the holistic approach she takes in treating her clients, not just their symptoms. As a result, Sam's clients walk away with the tools they need to experience sustainable change and, ultimately, call in more of their heart's desires.

Changing the narratives that inhibit us from living and leading our most authentic lives is what this episode is all about! Sam comes fully equipped to the conversation with the knowledge, tools and the heart to lead the perspective to support us in tapping into our personal power, taking aligned action and, ultimately, creating a life that mirrors our internal yearnings.

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Becoming emotional detectives
Learning how to self regulate in prolonged periods of stress
Fixing versus reflecting
Unpacking our past in order to gain insight into our future
Why therapist have therapist too; the power of community, connection and humility at every age and every stage of life
The benefits of having clearly defined morals and values
The impacts of habit stacking, structuring your day and learning to say no with confidence
What stops people from enforcing their own boundaries?
Manifestation & Narrative Based Therapy; are they different?
Navigating unhealthy relationship with people we love
Why conscious relationships seem boring
How do you know when you've broken a cycle that no longer serves?
Defining passion in a conscious relationship versus an unconscious or toxic relationship
Navigating complex moral dilemmas and religion

Key takeaway:

“There's no experience like a lived experience; don't allow external factors, titles, degrees, and accolades stop you from sharing your innate gifts with the world. You are worthy, you are powerful; nothing outside of you determines that.”

Alana Capesky, inspired by Sam Charan and so many others.

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Igniting your Inner Goddess with Gabeh Sanchez

In this episode of Courageously Authentic, we welcome Intuitive Healer, Tantric Yoga Teacher, Highly Sensitive Empathic, Channel for Source/Divine, and Artist of many arts, Gabeh Sanchez! Her mission is to remind and awaken the collective through spiritual tools, unconditional love, discipline, tantra, sensual empowerment, the elements, laughter, ecstatic dance, breath-work, and meditation journeys. Guiding others “to remember who you are and live in alignment with your higher self” is the motivation behind her work.

Quote: “Remember who you are & embody the God/Goddess in you” Gabeh Sanchez

In this empowering conversation, we explore the following topics and more:

The mutually inclusive relationship between setting healthy boundaries and attracting your tribe
What is Shakti?
How Gabeh’s journey has influenced her personal brand and shaped her offerings today
How a scene in a movie triggered a suppressed memory that ultimately catapulted Gabeh into her spiritual awakening
EMDR, AKA Desalination Movement and Reprocessing Therapy; what is it? How it assisted Gebeh in her healing
What kept Gabeh motivated through some of her darkest moments
How yoga served as the gateway to transformation and deeper healing
Uncovering your true identity through self exploration
How Gabeh has alchemized her trauma and why she gives thanks for it today
Tantra! What is it? How can we utilize it to maximize our experience(s) and tap into a flow state in anything we apply it to?
Energetic orgasms!? Gabeh walks us through this practice and how she achieves this state with herself and her partner
Experiencing pleasure after trauma
How to discern if something is for you or not; specifically when it comes to exploring plant-based medicine.
Tapping into your innate gifts by becoming the observer of your own life
Healing the empath wound; how to discern whats yours and what's not

How to contact Gabeh:

Instagram: @cosmicshakti_
YouTube: @cosmicshaktiarts
Tiktok: @cosmicshakti_

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Alana

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Restore Your Vibe with Emily Steffen

Meet the owner of Restore Your Vibe, Emily Steffen. Her business was born out of a burning desire to share the tools that facilitated her own personal transformation. Emily’s mission is to support others along the path of alchemy; to realize that pain, trauma, and challenges contribute to our strength, understanding and growth in this lifetime. Most people feel at the mercy of life — unaware that every experience, whether positive or negative, holds a valuable lesson and keys to unlock their fullest potential. Through tools such as quantum healing, crystals and yoga; Emily is ready to guide you to break through the layers that have suppressed your most authentic expression in this lifetime.

In this uplifting conversation, we explore the following topics and more:

Why the right path is usually the hardest to walk
Where feelings of unworthiness and incompleteness come from
How Emily embraces the ebbs and flows of life by releasing the story of… “things will be good when…”
How to recognize that you are enough as you are right now and the benefits of this practice
How the most powerful teacher in life is experience itself
The impact of inner dialogue and how integral it is to forging a new path
How we are SO capable of breaking generational patterns and belief systems
Tools to self regulate in moments of inner turmoil
The highest potential timeline… What is it and how do we access it?
Honouring yourself even when those closest to you don’t understand
How we are mirrors for each other
The impacts of showing up aligned and abundantly in your own life
Vibrational resistance: what is it? How do you know if you are experiencing it?
Why Emily equates her entrepreneurial journey to the ultimate healing journey
Embracing fear; why it's important to listen and give space to it

How to contact Emily:

Instagram: @restoreyourvibe
Instagram: @restorewithemily
Website

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With so much love,

Alana

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Aligned and Abundant with Ximena Cardenas

Where forcing stops and flowing begins

Ximena Cardenas’ transformation began when she dared to redefine her definition of success. Only when Ximena realized that abundance is an inside job did she begin building what many would define as a too-good-to-be-true kind of life. Today, Ximena is here to remind us all that we have everything we need to call in our hearts’ desires and build the life of our dreams.

A life making money while doing work that fires up your soul is the theme for today’s episode.

In this inspirational and uplifting conversation, we explore the following topics and more:

Discovering our path through our trauma(s)
Experiencing life through a lens of abundance versus lack; how Ximena calls in more opportunities by focusing on the good
Forcing versus flowing
How to identify personal blocks inhibiting you from aligning with ALL of your hearts’ desires
Creating new pathways to obtain new results
How we grow when difficult things happen to us
The study of the subconscious mind; how Ximena uses Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) to help her clients attain new heights in life, career, money, finances, relationships, and beyond
Overcoming adversities when external forces are imposed upon us
Helping people understand their innate gifts through Numerology
Aligning your business pricing with your “why” and how that directly impacts the sales you make, the clients you attract, and the opportunities you cultivate

How to contact Ximena:

Instagram
Website
Aligned & Abundant membership

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With so much love,

Alana

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A Guided Meditation for Grounding and Protection

Do you ever feel like you're constantly making decisions throughout the day when your mind is thinking about a MILLION other things? Perhaps you suddenly feel anxious, overwhelmed or bombarded, when just minutes ago you were minding your own business and feeling completely fine…

What would it feel like to experience life from a place of feeling grounded, protected, present and whole? How would that impact you, your relationships and the outcomes and results of everything you do?

In this special, two-part series, we welcome back Holy Fire Reiki Master, level 2 decode practitioner and founder of Purple Moon Healing, Michelle Palma. In the second part of this series, Michelle walks us through a guided meditation for grounding and protection; explaining how to ground solidly in our bodies and why it's important.

In this guided meditation, Michelle explores the following topics:

How to ground solidly in your body
How to control your energy field
The importance of grounding
The impacts of being ungrounded
What it means to be in your body
The benefits to calling our soul fragments back to ourselves
What happens when we regulate our energy?
Why Michelle suggests avoiding your bed to meditate

How to contact Michelle:

Her website
Facebook
Instagram

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With so much love,

Alana

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Becoming UN FU*K withable with Michelle Palma

Today, we welcome back Holy Fire Reiki Master, level 2 decode practitioner and founder of Purple Moon Healing, my friend - Michelle Palma.

If you're not familiar with Michelle and the work she does, I invite you to tune in to episodes four and five of the podcast, where we explore the practice of cutting cords and collapsing contracts. Be it with a friend, partner, coworker or simply someone who cut you off in traffic; cutting cords is a great way to let go of any bunched up energy inhibiting you from stepping into the present and reclaiming your personal power; which is exactly what today's episode is all about!

In this empowering conversation, Michelle and I explore the following topics:

What is a decode practitioner?
How we heal mind, body and soul outside of commonly accepted medical practices
Breaking family cycles
Clearing family lines
The ripple effects of self love and healing; how it can impact seven generations behind and forward
Collapsing contracts, oaths, vows and agreements
Getting to the Point of Origin (POO)
Unplugging from social paradigms / grids that no longer serve individuals and the collective
Defining personal power; how to discern for yourself when you're standing in it versus giving it away
Healing versus bypassing
Exploring New Earth
Enabling versus supporting
Co-dependence and co-regulation explained
What to expect working with Michelle

How to contact Michelle:

Her website
Facebook
Instagram

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Alana

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Dispelling tarot, moving through trauma & becoming the CEO of your life with Holly

A Virgo. A Lover. A Vibe.

Today's guest has a well recognized energy when in her presence. Someone that has learned to recognize and use her intuition for purposes of entertainment, spiritual guidance, spiritual healing, and education. She is a feature of the ever-popular Toronto Meta Expo and has a client base from around the world.

In this uplifting conversation, we explore how my guest Holly, founder of Holly Golightlee, discovered gratitude through her darkness, light through her shadows, and ultimately, attributes who she is today as a result of her past, reminding us that we all have our struggles regardless of our history and how things may appear from the outside looking in. Today, we brush the surface of a variety of topics including how Holly uses tarot cards to support others in taking action from a place of personal power versus fear AND ultimately help others “see their amazingness within themselves.”

In this uplifting conversation, Holly and I explore the following topics:

The practice of self forgiveness
How Holly draws from a collection of certifications, modalities and personal experience to help others “see their amazingness within themselves”
The meaning of tough love
Being the receiver of unconditional love
What your 20s are made for!
The three L’s to live by: Listen, Lead & Love
Tarot with Holly: Her process, what to expect, how to prepare for a reading and why the death card is one of her favorite cards to pull!

If you want to explore new perspectives on tarot readings, as well as a compelling deep-dive into moving through trauma, then this is the episode for you!

How to contact Holly:

Her website
Instagram
Facebook

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With so much love,

Alana

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Sacred and Wild with Monica Hickey

“Beautiful Soul, I am here to tell you - living in pleasure is not a luxury. It is a birthright.”

Spoken from the founder of Sacred Wild Alchemy, Monica Hickey joins me in an energizing conversation, one which has inspired me and so many others to explore their sensuality and sexuality deeper.

In this intimate and educational conversation, Monica and I explore the following topics:

Intention behind Sacred Wild Alchemy
Navigating new levels of consciousness; while it can feel isolating, Monica shares an enlightening perspective as we move forward on our individual and collective path
Experiencing guilt free pleasure!
“Pain is virtuous, pleasure is bad.” How years of generational trauma inhibit women from experiencing pleasure fully
Numbing versus healing
Exploring practices outside of Western medicine to aid us in our healing
Birthing our manifestations from thought to form through embodiment
How we are the source of our own empowerment, embodiment, and healing
Coaching your partner in the bedroom! Why it’s not only okay, but how it can elevate your experiences and deepen your connections
Energetic orgasms and Orgasmic Breath Practice! How Monica activates orgasmic earth energy within the body to heighten her experiences sensually and sexually, with or without a partner
Three principles to experiencing GREATER PLEASURE!

Pleasure, passion, clarity, freedom… If you want to explore the power of your body and seek to “unlearn” ingrained or inherited thoughts blocking you from experiencing more pleasure, you won’t want to miss this episode!

How to contact Monica:

Her website
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook

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With so much love,

Alana

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Living Your Human Design with Steff Sullivan“Be careful what you wish for,” Steff Sullivan proclaimed. She needed a break, and that is precisely what happened. How literally breaking her arm (twice!) within the same year forced Steff “to sit at home and deal with her shit, ” which ultimately served as the “godsend” that catapulted Steff to where she is today.

Today, we explore all things Human Design and have the privilege to hear the story of someone who defied the odds..

From a young age, Steff had what many would consider the odds stacked against her. In this enlightening conversation, Steff shares from a place of personal power; giving thanks to the obstacles placed on her path and seeing them for the gifts that made her who she is.

Resources from this episode:

Discover your chart!
Learn more about Human Design in this Intro to HD class

In this intimate conversation, Steff and I explore the following topics:

Growing up with two bi-polar parents; how Steff’s childhood lends to her innate ability to tap into the needs of others
Embarking on a sober-curious journey following years of serving others as a means of personal avoidance
The wakeup call that got Steff’s attention. Surviving versus thriving; Steff expands on her personal journey of health issues resulting from living a life misaligned as a means of survival for years
Understanding your “Energetic Blueprint” through human design; how your energy moves through the world, how you make decisions, identifying YOUR unique gifts and connecting with yourself beyond conditioned or limiting beliefs
How having a human design reading can act as a permission slip to be your authentic self AND support you in taking risks in moments of hesitation or indecision

If you want to explore the importance of understanding your type of energy so you can live your most authentic self, then listen to this episode now!

Get in touch with Steff here:

Instagram
Website
TikTok

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Love always,

Alana

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Biofeedback and Beyond with Karrie-Ann Knox

"Every time we feel heavy, we are met with an opportunity to bring light to it – we can’t fix it but we can contribute to the collective consciousness that identifies that certain things are wrong and should not be happening,” an impactful quote from Karrie-Ann Knox.

Karrie-Ann, a certified biofeedback practitioner for 20+ years, joins me to discuss the science behind biofeedback and its benefits through a spiritual lense. We delve into how our bodies store memories and experiences, and how that can grant us insight into our mind, body and spirit presently.

As the saying goes, we cannot change what we don't acknowledge; Biofeedback is a tool and gateway to help us bridge the gap between our conscious self and unconscious or highest self. It is a means to help us heal, transform and transcend beyond current limitations and restrictions that keep us from ascending into all that we are meant to be and more.

Biofeedback in conjunction with Karrie-Ann's highly intuitive and spiritual nature is an experience like no other! You won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, Alana and Karrie-Ann have an enlightening conversation about:

What is biofeedback?
Why it's important to explore biofeedback with an open mind and heart
How biofeedback offers opportunities to show us where we are unbalanced
The power of our thoughts; how our physical bodies and energy are a mirror reflection of them
Biofeedback is a tool to communicate back to us what our bodies intuitively know

If you want to explore the importance of biofeedback and how it can strengthen your connection with your mind and body, take a listen now!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate and review, then head on over to the Courageously Authentic Instagram to share your comments on today’s episode. I look forward to hearing from you!

Love always,

Alana

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"My vision of possibility is that anyone, anywhere, anytime, under any circumstance who remembers enough to want to know why they are here and have some help in doing it, that there will be a way, a vehicle, and a person to help them with that,” according to Carissa Kazyss, co-founder of Caravan of Remembering, which offers a roadmap, a process, and people to help support those who want to remember why they are here.

Carissa has been a practitioner of Life Mission for over a decade and has hosted Caravan Conversation Clubs for the past 6 years. Carissa has a background in Integral Psychology (MA), and natural resources management (MRNM). Carissa is also interested in cultivating empowerment for Highly Sensitive People (HSP).

In this episode, Alana and Carissa have an impactful conversation about:

The power of setting clear intentions for YOURSELF.
Understanding the impact of life mission work and how we are each other’s remedies.
Telling your higher story from a life mission perspective. Understanding how your past holds the keys and clues to why you’re here and who you’re here to become.
How to identify when you’re living in alignment with your life mission versus when you’re not.
Connecting with your life mission through childhood experiences.

If you want to learn how to set clear intentions to become the you you’ve always wanted to be and discover your life mission, take a listen now!

To connect with Alana and Carissa:

Connect with Carissa
Where to find Alana!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate and review, then head on over to the Courageously Authentic Instagram to share your comments on today’s episode. I look forward to hearing from you!

Love always,

Alana

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Hormones and the Divine Feminine with Dr. Kayla Clarke

Hello and welcome to another episode of Courageously Authentic. My name is Alana Capesky and I am so excited about today’s episode which emanated from my personal curiosity and desire to better understand and deepen the relationship with my divinely feminine self. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kayla Clarke.

Kayla was born in Vancouver, BC and has spent her life amongst the forest, ocean, and mountains. After completing a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from SFU, she enrolled in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program which allowed her to answer her calling as a healer, but not within the realm of the dysfunctional western medical system. Dr. Kayla draws from values of connection and balance, and enjoys helping modern humans connect with their health, thrive in their worlds, and execute their purpose. In her practice, she often combines elements of neuroscience, modern medicine and technology with ancient knowledge, tradition, and culture.

WOW! This episode and conversation with Kayla really solidified why I started Courageously Authentic. I fundamentally believe that the world cannot heal until we heal ourselves first, and that our external world reflects what’s going on inside of us. From our thoughts and beliefs to our physical environments, relationships, daily habits and more – we are in the driver’s seat.

Love always,

Alana

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Recognizing the differences between western medical practices and those of a Naturopathic Doctor
Phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact your mood, libido, and physical body
Why tracking your cycle is important
Why westernized countries experience more intense PMS, menopause, and hormonal type symptoms in comparison to non-westernized countries
Brassicas! What are they and why are they vital to integrate into our diet
Let’s talk birth control! Kayla shares her personal experience with it, as well as her view on birth control today as a naturopathic doctor
Distinguishing the differences between birth controls
What happens when we disrupt the body’s natural rhythm and self-regulation process via birth control?
Birth control syndrome; what is it? How to minimize potential side effects
Conceiving post birth control - What to expect and things to look out for
Is age really a factor? Why aging shouldn’t always deter you from conceiving
What to expect from working with Dr. Kayla Clarke

Key takeaways:

The value of treating individuals according to their unique biochemistry
How birth control pills can deplete essential nutrients in the body
How to supplement and support yourself both on and off birth control
Suggested vitamins and supplements to support your body and immune system
How dysfunction in the western medical system drew Dr. Kayla Clarke to the philosophical approach of naturopathic practices
How to combat PMS - AKA premenstrual syndrome

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Kayla Clarke
Kayla’s Instagram
Where to find Alana

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A Guided Meditation For Cutting Chords

Hello and welcome to another episode of Courageously Authentic. As 2021 is coming to an end and a new year is on the horizon, I thought, “What better way to close out the year than by unpacking any baggage we may be holding on to?”

In this two-part episode, I speak with Holy Fire Reiki Master and the founder of Purple Moon Healing Group, Michelle Palma, where Michelle walks us through a guided meditation to help anyone who is unfamiliar with this practice or not quite sure where to begin.

Be it with a spouse, friend, boss, parent, or child – this is a practice that can be done by anyone and within the comforts of your own home.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate and review, then head on over to the Courageously Authentic Instagram to share your comments on today’s episode. I look forward to hearing from you!

Love always,

Alana

Resources:

Connect with Michelle
Michelle’s Facebook
Where to find Alana

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Cutting Chords and Collapsing Contracts with Michelle Palma

In this two-part episode, I speak with Holy Fire Reiki Master and the founder of Purple Moon Healing Group, Michelle Palma, where we explore the topic of cutting chords; a tool used to help us let go, release and clear any energy strands that may be hindering our ability to productively move forward.

Be it with a spouse, friend, boss, parent, or child – this is a practice that can be done by anyone and within the comforts of your own home. In part one of this episode, Michelle addresses the who, what, where, when, and why around this practice. In part two, Michelle will walk us through a guided meditation to help anyone who is unfamiliar with this practice or not quite sure where to begin.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate and review, then head on over to the Courageously Authentic Instagram to share your comments on today’s episode. I look forward to hearing from you!

Love always,

Alana

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Who can you cut cords with?
How cutting cords can support and foster healthier relationships
Defining soul contracts and agreements
In what areas of our lives does cutting cords serve us most?
Why cutting cords after committing vows can be so powerful – specifically if the relationship ends
How to cut cords
The importance of bringing gratitude into your practice
The meaning of forgiveness
Breaking free of imposter syndrome and living your authentic self
Who benefits from cutting cords?
Redefining our morals, values, and beliefs as our authentic selves and letting go of what no longer fits
The impacts of taking full ownership of our lives versus playing the victim
How playing the victim and mediocracy go hand in hand
What success and happiness means to Michelle

Resources:

Connect with Michelle
Michelle’s Facebook
Where to find Alana

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Intuition, Breathwork and Astrology with Jenny Miller

This week on Courageously Authentic, I speak with Jenny Miller, a highly sensitive intuitive guide, healer, space holder, and astrologer who found her greatest healing came from reconnecting with the parts of herself she dimmed down and suppressed until she came to a point in her life where she couldn’t ignore it any longer. Jenny now guides her clients in connecting with themselves in a deep way, helping them gain clarity in their life, careers, and relationships using the many modalities that she is trained in and that supported her on her own journey.

Jenny joins me to discuss intuition and the benefits to understanding it. We also talk about her work as an intuitive and the differences between an intuitive, a psychic, and a medium. We also discuss breathwork, astrology, relationship readings, and so much more! The key message of this episode: Stop limiting your thoughts which hold you back from real change. Listen to your intuition and don’t let fear stop you.

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Breaking free from limiting beliefs
Fear vs. intuition - how to distinguish between the two
Life as a highly sensitive person
Grounding and how to do it
Boundaries and surrounding yourself with people who make you happy
Can psychics really read minds?
Alana shares her personal experience with a psychic
Not all mediums/intuitives are the same and how they differ
Why Jenny never gives “absolute future readings”
The difference between intuitives, psychics, and mediums
Relationship readings - what they are and how they benefit you
Reclaiming your personal power and taking full ownership and responsibility for the roles you play
Jenny’s personal experience with breathwork and how she claims it healed her plantar fasciitis!
Astrology readings: a tool to connect with your authentic self, deepening your awareness and understanding of who you are and what you came here to do

Key takeaways:

Working through limiting beliefs will lessen your fear of change
Listen to your intuition
Visually ground yourself each morning
Take time to appreciate your surroundings
Healing yourself has a ripple effect in your life

Quotes:

“I think when you’re connected and you work on connecting with your own intuition, then you can really sense if you’re going down the right path and sense when you’re not.” - Alana Capesky
“We all need to have support sometimes, to work through things, and to have people see things within us that we’re not quite seeing ourselves, and for them to mirror that back to us.” - Jenny Miller

Resources:

Connect with Jenny
Jenny's Instagram
Jenny’s podcast
Where to find Alana

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Life and Meditation with Chanel Wolf

This week on Courageously Authentic, I speak with Chanel Wolf. “Officially” - Chanel is a certified yoga/meditation teacher and accountability coach. “Unofficially” - Chanel is one of the most down to earth, humble, and kind people I have met on my journey of self-discovery. Her ability to hold space without judgment is both enduring and sacred. In this intimate episode, Chanel keeps it real by sharing some of her personal adversities and what got her through to better times. From ending an abusive relationship, to major lifestyle changes that aligned with her present authentic self, there is undoubtedly something in this episode for everyone to discover for themselves!

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Working through strong emotions
Breaking the family cycle
Evolving through pregnancy
Making decisions that are right for you
Chanel’s current offerings
Spirituality as a child
Discovering the power of mediation
The relationship between yoga and meditation and its benefits
Meditating through transitions; tips, tools, and tricks to settle a busy mind
Letting go and defining forgiveness
Saying yes when you really mean no and the universal impacts of speaking your truth
What success and happiness means to Chanel in this season of her life

Key takeaways:

Relationships in the movies aren’t realistic
Listen to yourself and your body
It’s important to focus on the spiritual and physical aspects of yoga/meditation
Identify your intentions
Compassion and forgiveness can set you free
Don’t use meditation as an escape, but rather as an added tool in your toolbox

Quotes:

“Even the best relationships are hard.” – Chanel Wolf
…”Putting out what you want to get in and being the person you want someone to be for you, with no expectations.”
“Why wait?” “Start now.” – Alana Capesky

Resources:

Connect with Chanel
Chanel’s Instagram
Where to find Alana

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Empowered Sensitivity with Carissa Kazyss

This week on Courageously Authentic, I speak with Carissa Kazyss, a coach with Empowered Sensitivity and a passion for creating safe, kind, and enlivening spaces that support thriving for those with high sensitivity. Carissa brings a Master’s in Integral Psychology to the conversation as well as 10+ years as a practitioner with The Way of the Heart, a multi-pronged approach to inner awareness, energetic fieldwork, and life missions. Carissa has also published works in multiple fields, including education, mental health, and community development. Carissa is a highly sensitive person herself and is a mom to a highly sensitive son.

In this episode we explore what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person, otherwise known as an HSP. HSPs can easily be overwhelmed by things like bright lights and loud noises. While some may thrive during busy times, HSPs can often feel over-stimulated and consequently labeled as too shy or too sensitive. But is that really a bad thing? Research suggests that 20% of the population is highly sensitive, yet our environments and how we interact with HSPs rarely reflect this statistic.

As a highly sensitive person, learning how to manage overwhelm and advocate for your needs is an integral part to thriving with high sensitivity. When done effectively, the gifts of your sensitive nature - such as your increased empathy – will not only serve and support you for the best, but also help others see the benefits and added value in being an HSP as well.

This Week on Courageously Authentic:

Life as a highly sensitive person
How to communicate with people who are non-sensitive
Embracing your sensitivity rather than resisting or resenting it
Supporting yourself and others through triggering moments
How to advocate for your needs
How to avoid survival mode
How to teach highly sensitive children to communicate their needs
Learning how to self-regulate your stress and nervous system
Tips for grounding yourself
Setting yourself up for success in the workplace
What success means to Carissa

Key takeaways:

Recognize the benefits of sensitivity
Embrace the gifts of a sensitive nature and how to use them to your advantage
Discover what your triggers are to develop a management system that works for you
Understanding the needs of HSPs and HSP children
Tangible tools on how to regulate your stress as an HSP, like breathing techniques and exercise

Quotes:

“Feeling one’s own confidence in how sensitivity serves them and how they use it to serve others.” – Carissa Kazyss

Resources:

Connect with Carissa
Are you a highly sensitive person? Take the test!
Where to find Alana!

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