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Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn
by Autumn Swain
On this show, I provide tools, inspiration, and practical tips to help guide you in leading a life of wholeness. Whether you hold a leadership role in an organization, corporation, or business, lead a team or initiative in your community, or serve as a leader within your family, this podcast is customized for you. My desire is to assist you in leading from a perspective of holistic well-being. Say peace out to the fatigue, fog and frustration of living in a place that lacks abundant well-being, and join me for a thorough exploration of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social, and economic well-being—all in one place! You can discover more at www.autumnswain.com. Thank you and be well!
Episodes
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Ep 35: I Understand It Now: Why You Don't Follow Through
You want to be a person of your word. So why do you keep saying "I'm going to…" and then not doing it? In this episode of Aligned Living, Dr. Autumn uses a viral basketball moment to reveal what really happens between intention and action, and why "try harder" isn't the answer. She breaks down…
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Ep 34: Good Intentions Aren't Enough: Build a Life That Supports What Matters
We all have good intentions—to eat healthier, exercise consistently, strengthen our relationships, spend more time with God, be more present, or finally pursue the things that matter most. So why is it often so difficult to follow through? In this episode of Aligned Living, Dr. Autumn explores…
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Ep 33: Who's in Your Corner?
What if the relationships in your life are shaping your health more than you realize? Dr. Autumn sits down with therapist, social worker, and doctoral researcher Heydie Orr to unpack relational resilience — our capacity to grow through healthy, mutually supportive relationships. They talk about…
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Ep 32: An Interruptible Life: Making Room for What Matters Most
What if the interruptions we work so hard to avoid are actually invitations to become more present, resilient, and fully human? In this episode, Dr. Autumn sits down with Chrissy Weeks, Executive Director of DC127, to explore what it means to live an interruptible life. In a culture that ties our...
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Ep 31. The Biology of Becoming: Why Spiritual Formation Is More Embodied Than We Think
Prayer and Scripture get most of the credit for spiritual growth, but Dr. Autumn unpacks a piece we usually skip: the body. This episode makes the case that sleep, emotional health, relationships, and daily rhythms aren't distractions from discipleship, they're part of how the Holy Spirit…
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Ep 30: What Narratives Shape Your Life?
Most of us know what we should do—so why don't we do it? Because beneath our choices are stories. Exhaustion is normal. My value comes from achievement. Busy means important.These narratives quietly shape our health, relationships, leadership, and well-being in ways we rarely examine. In this...
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Ep 29 You're Doing Everything Right. So Why Are You Still Exhausted?
You're sleeping. Eating well. Taking the supplements. And still — you're exhausted. In this episode, Dr. Autumn breaks down why energy isn't just physical, and why no amount of sleep will fix a nervous system that's overloaded, a mind full of clutter, or emotions you haven't had the chance to...
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Ep 28: You Can't Compartmentalize Wholeness with Guest Joshua Symonette
In this episode of Aligned Living, Dr. Autumn speaks with Joshua Symonette—pastor of Hopeville in Baltimore, nonprofit leader, husband of 23 years, and father of four—to explore the hidden cost of unprocessed emotions in leadership and everyday life. Joshua shares a vulnerable turning point when…
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Ep 27: Refined Through the Stretch: Trusting God in Hard Seasons
Ever whispered, “God… what is happening?” In this episode, Dr. Autumn speaks to the seasons that rattle your certainty — heartbreak, disappointment, unanswered prayers, emotional exhaustion — and shows you how to walk through them without losing your faith, your nervous system, or your integrity....
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Ep 26: The Thought That Changes Everything: A Series Finale on Aligned Living
In the series finale of Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn, we break down why making wise choices isn’t just about discipline or willpower. It’s about whether your mind and body feel regulated enough to support good decision-making. This episode explains how emotions provide important information…
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Ep 25: When Purpose Speaks: Reclaiming Voice and Wholeness
In this episode, Dr. Autumn sits down with spoken word artist Cookie B, who discovered her gift through a reluctant college assignment—and later had to fight to reclaim it. Together they explore what it means to walk in your God-given gifts, heal from what silences you, and find freedom in...
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Ep 24: The Body Remembers: Healing Trauma and Realigning with Your True Self
In this episode of Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn, Dr. Autumn talks with Cindy Lamb—trauma-transformation therapist and founder of the Human Liberation and Balance Institute—about how both childhood and adult traumas shape the brain and body. Together, they explore how healing happens when we...
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Ep 23 The Courage to Rethink Faith
What if wisdom—not certainty—is the key to a deeper, stronger faith? In this episode, Dr. Autumn unpacks why spiritual growth isn’t about rigid rules or black‑and‑white answers, but about holy curiosity, discernment, and courage. Through her own story of wrestling with tough decisions and...
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Ep 22 The Right Way to Train: Build Strength, Boost Brain Health, and Cultivate Longevity
What if your workout could sharpen your mind, regulate your emotions, and rewire your brain? Fitness expert Dylan Novak joins Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn to unpack how intentional movement—like dynamic stretching and progressive strength training—not only builds physical power but also boosts...
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Ep 21 Exclusive Preview: The Emotional Health Shift That Changes the Game
In this special episode of Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn, Coach Autumn invites you behind the scenes of her membership platform with a raw and impactful teaching on emotional health. What began as a course recording turned into a heartfelt message about why emotional regulation and maturity are...
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Ep 20: What Are You Listening To? How Music Shapes Our Minds, Moods & Moves
What if rest—not hustle—is the key to creativity? In this episode of the Aligned Living Podcast, Dr. Autumn sits down with Nashville-based artist Wes Harris to talk music, healing, and living with intention. From growing up as a pastor’s kid to using music as a tool for emotional and other forms…
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Ep 19: The Heart of Connection: Why Community Matters More Than Ever
In this episode of Aligned Living, Autumn Swain chats with Alexis Browning, a former healthcare professional turned nonprofit leader, on the power of authentic community. Inspired by a mission trip to Kenya, Alexis left medicine to foster meaningful connections. They dive into why social…
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Ep 18: The Truth About Motivation
Dr. Autumn challenges conventional wisdom about motivation, revealing that it's often a result of action rather than its catalyst. She explores how our decision-making is shaped by emotions, hormones, and physical states, offering practical strategies to align our choices with long-term goals. By...
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Ep 17: Aligning Passion with Purpose: A Conversation with Artist Lionel Daniels
In this episode, artist Lionel Daniels reveals the transformative power of aligning passion with purpose. By courageously leaving a six-figure job to pursue art full-time, he demonstrates how trusting one's intuition and maintaining a deep spiritual connection can unlock extraordinary personal…
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Ep 16: The Art of Asking: How Good Questions Fuel Growth
In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn explores the power of asking good questions, and its potential to transform our lives. She explains how the right questions can unlock personal and professional growth, while the wrong ones—or avoiding questions altogether—can keep us…
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Ep 15: Finding Your Strength in the Struggle
Ready to thrive, even when life gets tough? In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn reveals how to not just survive, but grow through challenges. She shares her powerful method of how to "sit in the suck”, but do it well—including preparing yourself holistically before life…
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Ep 14: A Blueprint for Holistic Leadership with Dr. Alex Gee
In this episode of Aligned Living, Dr. Reverend Alex Gee, a transformative community leader, CEO, pastor, podcast host, husband, and father, shares insights from his 40-year journey of integrating holistic wellness into his leadership. Dr. Gee opens up about the challenges and struggles he faced...
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Ep 13: Transforming the Emotional Rollercoaster to an Emotional Revolution
In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn unpacks the power of emotions and their impact on our lives, challenging the notion that they are just fleeting feelings. She reveals how emotions shape our decisions, influence our well-being, and why embracing them is an often overlooked...
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Ep 12: Battling the 'Me, Me, Me' Mindset: Embracing Community for True Wellbeing
In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Coach Autumn explores the role of social wellness on our journey to wholeness. She breaks down the difference between individualism and self-improvement, showing how a self-centered approach can have long-term negative effects. With insights from her...
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Ep 11: Are You Using Your Workout Time Wisely?
Feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of health and fitness information available at your fingertips and struggling to know exactly what steps to take? Coach Autumn gets it! That's why in this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, she shares how you can take a holistic (less stressful!)…
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Ep 10: How to Get Out of a Spiritual Rut
In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Coach Autumn tackles overcoming plateaus in your spiritual journey. Drawing from her background as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, she explains how spiritual nourishment is a lot like a balanced diet, emphasizing the need for variety in...
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Ep 9: Aligning Mind, Body & Spirit for More Balanced Living with Dr. Ray Rumedi
In this episode, Coach Autumn chats with Dr. Ray Rumedi, a chiropractor known for his holistic health approach, merging exercise science and kinesiology. In addition to discovering practical tips on balancing your mental, physical, and nutritional health through daily practices like meditation,...
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Ep 8: Brain Power: Using Your Subconscious Mind for What Matters
In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Coach Autumn explores how our subconscious mind influences our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. Drawing on insight from various experts, Coach Autumn reveals how our thoughts shape who we are and encourages strategic, proactive thinking…
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Ep 7: Why You Should Chew Food Thoroughly (and Other Nutrition Hacks That Work) w/ Beth Malcook
In this episode of Aligned Living, Coach Autumn welcomes Beth Malcook, a certified holistic functional nutritional counselor, to chat about the often underestimated role of nutrition on overall wellness, and how you can holistically integrate mental, emotional, and physical health. Beth, with her...
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Ep 6: Finding Strength in Imperfection
In this episode, Coach Autumn examines the value of stress. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, she shows how embracing challenges can actually lead to growth and transformation. You'll get practical advice on managing stress, focusing on what can be controlled, and finding peace with what...
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Ep 5: Why Being Coachable Matters w/ Vanessa Blair-Lewis
In this episode, Coach Autumn is joined by Vanessa Blair-Lewis, head women’s basketball coach at George Mason University. Together, they dive into an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of being coachable while pursuing wholeness. Vanessa shares her remarkable journey from...
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Ep. 4: Why You Should Stop Compartmentalizing Yourself
Ever feel like you're juggling a million different things at once? In this episode of The Aligned Living Podcast, Coach Autumn examines the common practice of compartmentalizing life (aka juggling a million different things) in the pursuit of holistic well-being. Think about it – everything in…
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Ep. 3: Let the Beat Drop, Find Your Rhythm
In today's episode, Coach Autumn explains how marching to the beat of your own drum can be beneficial when it comes to adding shalom into your life. She stresses the importance of aligning our desires for wholeness with deliberate choices in our daily lives, honing in on the concept of…
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Ep. 2: Breathing Room: The Healing Power of Margin
In today's episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Coach Autumn shares her strategy for finding space when you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed. She introduces the idea of margin as a key element in living an aligned life, describing it as a sweet spot that allows for reflection, self-care, and...
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Ep. 1: How to Give Yourself the Gift of Honesty
In this episode of the Aligned Living Podcast, Coach Autumn takes us on a journey exploring the power of honesty in our pursuit of wholeness. Drawing from her own experiences, she shines a light on how being honest with ourselves is the key to kicking excuses to the curb and reaching our dreams....
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Welcome to the Aligned Living Podcast
In the inaugural episode of the "Aligned Living Podcast," Dr. Autumn (but you can call her Coach Autumn) explains what aligned living means and why it matters in our shared desire for peace, energy, and purpose. Aligned living, she says, involves showing some love to every aspect of ourselves –...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this show, I provide tools, inspiration, and practical tips to help guide you in leading a life of wholeness. Whether you hold a leadership role in an organization, corporation, or business, lead a team or initiative in your community, or serve as a leader within your family, this podcast is customized for you. My desire is to assist you in leading from a perspective of holistic well-being. Say peace out to the fatigue, fog and frustration of living in a place that lacks abundant well-being, and join me for a thorough exploration of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social, and economic well-being—all in one place! You can discover more at www.autumnswain.com. Thank you and be well!
HOSTED BY
Autumn Swain
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