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We begin our Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) month with a 2-part episode covering one of Canada's most infamous cases: Vincent Li, the man responsible for the shocking killing of Tim McLean aboard a Greyhound bus in 2008.In Part 1, after a quick but horrifying look at the crime itself, we rewind to Vincent Li's early life, immigration to Canada, struggles with employment, and the gradual decline of his mental health. We explore the warning signs, the events leading up to that night, and the devastating impact untreated psychosis can have.⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussion of graphic violence, homicide, mental illness, psychosis, and disturbing crime scene details. Listener discretion is strongly advised.🔎 What We CoverVincent Li's early life in ChinaImmigration to CanadaLi's gradual mental health declineThe diagnostic criteria and features listed for Schizophrenia and Schizo-Affective Disorders💬 Join the ConversationDo you think that Li's cultural upbringing had an affect on how late his Schizophrenia was diagnosed?Share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know your perspective while remembering to keep the discussion respectful for everyone affected by this case.📚 SourcesAssociated Press. (2017, February 10). Mentally ill man who beheaded bus passenger is freed from all supervision. The Guardian.Brink, J. (2014, March 26). Submission to the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Re: Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder). Canadian Psychiatric Association.British Columbia Review Board. (n.d.). British Columbia Review Board rules and procedures governing the Review Board process.Criminal Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46.Lacroix, R., O’Shaughnessy, R., McNiel, D. E., & Binder, R. L. (2017). Controversies concerning the Canadian Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 45(1), 44-51.Latimer, J., & Lawrence, A. (2006, January). The Review Board systems in Canada: An overview of results from the Mentally Disordered Accused Data Collection Study. Research and Statistics Division, Department of Justice Canada.Manitoba Review Board. (2010, June 11). In the matter of: Part XX.1 Criminal Code of Canada and in the matter of: Vince Weiguang Li. Murderpedia.Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, S.C. 2014, c. 6.Ontario Review Board. (2025). 2024-25 Annual report.Pedneault, C. I., Perley-Robertson, B., Mularczyk, K. P., & Prevost, H. (2023, January 16). Approaches to addressing serious mental illness in the Canadian criminal justice system. Public Safety Canada.Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick. (2024, May 3). Victims of crime: Not criminally responsible accused.Serena, K. (2025, April 20). The horrific crimes of Vince Li, the man who killed and cannibalized Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus in 2008. All That's Interesting.the fifth estate. (2011, September 16). Bus 1170: Vince Li and the Greyhound bus murder [Video]. YouTube. 26: -26:57.☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Check out our merch on Amazon!Like, follow, subscribe, share!Leave us a review on Apple!buymeacoffee.com/crimechats

In October 2008, aspiring filmmaker Mark Twitchell lured a stranger into a garage using a fake online dating profile. What happened next was far more disturbing than anyone expected.Inspired by his obsession with movies, storytelling, and the TV show, Dexter, Twitchell attempted to create his own real-life “crime story.” Investigators quickly uncovered that his carefully planned fantasy had become a horrifying reality.⚠️ Listener Discretion: This episode contains discussions of murder, violence, and disturbing crime scene details.🔎 What We CoverJohnny Altinger's background and how he met "Jen"Johnny's disappearance and the investigation that followedMark Twitchell's police interviews, interrogations, and the evidence foundTwitchell's arrest and time behind barsThe first-degree murder trialThe letters sent back and forth between Twitchell and the reporter writing a book about himThe problems with the Canadian prison system💬 Crime Chats DiscussionDo you think violent offenders should be free to lead full social lives while behind bars for their horrific acts? Is the Canadian prison system too lenient?Let us know your thoughts.📚 SourcesAmato, A. (2026, March 18). Family contact already met, victim's family trauma reasoning in Twitchell leave denial. CTV News Edmonton. https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/family-contact-already-met-victims-family-trauma-reasoning-in-twitchell-leave-denial/Bennett, D. (2011, April 12). Accused killer Twitchell played with victim's skull: court document. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/114056/accused-killer-twitchell-played-with-victims-skull-court-document/CBS News. (2024, August 14). "The Dexter Killer:" Inside the mind of a murderer. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-evidence-photos/Cinematic Psychopathy: A Forensic and Criminological Analysis of the Mark Twitchell Case. (n.d.). [Forensic Analysis Report].Venditti, A. (2024, August 18). Inside the mind of Mark Twitchell, "The Dexter Killer". CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-48-hours/Wikipedia contributors. (2026, July 10). Mark Twitchell. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twitchell☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nextbuymeacoffee.com/crimechatsCheck out our newsletter!

In March 2015, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn became the victims of a terrifying home invasion and kidnapping that would capture national attention. But not for the reasons it should have.After Denise disappeared from Aaron’s home, the investigation quickly took a shocking turn. Instead of being treated as victims, Denise and Aaron found themselves under intense scrutiny as authorities accused them of fabricating the entire story.The story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn is one of survival, resilience, enduring love, and the importance of listening to victims.🔎 What We Cover:The details of the home invasion and kidnappingThe immediate tunnel vision from police that led to Aaron Quinn being named the prime suspectDetails of Denise's horrifying ordeal at the hands of her captorThe detective work that finally brought the truth to lightThe arrest and confession of Matthew MullerHow Denise and Aaron rebuilt their lives and turned their experience into a mission to help others📚 SourcesBuckley, J. P. (2025, February 13). “American Nightmare” survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement. John E. Reid and Associates, Inc.Cleal-Bramley, E. (2024, January 26). What Netflix doesn't tell you in the American Nightmare documentary. The Tab.Criminally Obsessed. (n.d.). Netflix's 'American Nightmare': The couple police accused of faking a kidnapping [Video]. YouTube.End Violence Against Women International. (2026, February 5.). Evawi. Misty Carausu. https://evawintl.org/creating-change/misty-carausu/ Accessed 18 July 2026.Huskins v. City of Vallejo, No. 2:16-cv-00603-TLN-EFB (E.D. Cal. July 5, 2017).KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA. (n.d.). "American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their experience to retrain law enforce [Video]. YouTube.Musixmatch Podcasts. (n.d.). 48 Hours transcript - criminal. https://www.musixmatch.com/Savchuk, K. (2022, April). A crime beyond belief. The Atavist Magazine, (126). https://magazine.atavist.com/2022/a-crime-beyond-belief-vallejo-kidnapping-gone-girl-hoax. Accessed 18 July 2026.Smith, T. (n.d.). California attack survivors, who were not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper. CBS News.Wave Pod. (2025, September 2). True Crime Vault: Taken - 20/20 [Podcast notes]. https://pod.wave.co/podcast/2020/true-crime-vault-taken-aafa66c0YouTube. “Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn: Police Called Their Kidnapping a ‘Gone Girl’ Hoax —The Truth Is Darker - YouTube.” Www.Youtube.Com, 15 June 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tita9_fdijm&t=1453s. Accessed 21 July 2026. Criminally Obsessed Channel☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Buy our merch on Amazon!buymeacoffee.com/crimechats

A suspicious hit-and-run. A custody battle. A missing 6 year old.When little Michael Hughes vanished in 1994, investigators could not have known the chaos that would unfold before them. Decades of deception, stolen identities, abuse, and murder...all leading back to one man: Franklin Delano Floyd.⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussions of murder, sexual abuse, and kidnapping. Listener discretion is advised.🔎 What We CoverThe mysterious hit-and-run that launched a sagaOne man's custody battle for a child that wasn't hisMichael Hughes' kidnappingThe truck, the photos, and the evidenceThe two trials of Franklin Delano FloydThe discovery of Suzanne's true identity💬 Join the ConversationLet us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear them.📚 SourcesBirkbeck, M. (2004). A Beautiful Child. Berkley/Penguin.Florida Supreme Court. (2002). Franklin Delano Floyd v. State of Florida [Oral argument transcript]. WFSU.The Doe Network. (n.d.). Case File 1061DMOK: Michael Anthony Hughes..United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit. (1996). United States of America v. Franklin Delano Floyd (No. 95-6305). GovInfo.Valente, D. (2022, July 19). Details of the Sharon Marshall case from Netflix's 'Girl in the Picture'. My Imperfect Life.Wikipedia. (2026, June 4). A Beautiful Child..Richards, A. (2022, July 22). What Happened to Sharon Marshall’s Brother From ‘Girl in the Picture’? Netflix Tudum.☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

In 2003, a pizza delivery driver named Brian Wells walked into a bank wearing what appeared to be a bomb locked around his neck. Later, he was surrounded by police on live television, insisting he had been forced to rob the bank. Then... the bomb exploded.What followed was one of the strangest criminal investigations in FBI history—a case involving scavenger hunts, homemade bombs, conspiracies, mental illness, greed, and a cast of characters so bizarre it feels fictional.💬 Join the ConversationDo you think Brian Wells knew what he was getting into, or was he manipulated?📚 SourcesMcLaughlin, Sean J. United States v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 20 Sept. 2010, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026/pdf/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026-7.pdf? Accessed 7 July 2026. case no: 1:07-cr-26-SJM-1McLaughlin, Sean J.. United States v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 8 Oct. 2010, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026/pdf/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026-8.pdf? Accessed 7 July 2026. Case No. 1:07-cr-26-SJM-1r/CantBeliveThatsReal. “In 2003 Pizza Delivery Driver Brian Wells Robbed.” Reddit.Com, 15 June 2026, https://www.reddit.com/r/cantbelievethatsreal/comments/1u6o6l1/in_2003_pizza_delivery_driver_brian_wells_robbed/#lightbox. Accessed 7 July 2026.Reddit. “In 2003, Pizza Delivery Driver Brian Wells Robbed a Bank with a Collar Bomb Locked around His Neck. He Told Police He Was Being Forced to Do It. Minutes Later, the Bomb Exploded, Killing Him and Exposing One of America’s Strangest Murder Conspiracies..” Reddit.Com, 2026, https://www.reddit.com/r/cantbelievethatsreal/comments/1u6o6l1/in_2003_pizza_delivery_driver_brian_wells_robbed/. Accessed 7 July 2026.Summers, Chris. “Truth about US Collar Bomb Robbery Remains Eelusive.” BBC News, 1 Nov. 2010, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-11098058. Accessed 6 July 2026.WIRED Staff. “The Incredible True Story of the Collar Bomb Heist.” Wired, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2010, https://www.wired.com/2010/12/ff-collarbomb/. Accessed 7 July 2026.☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

One bad date. One missing woman. Thousands of terrifying messages.When 37-year-old Cari Farver disappeared after spending the weekend with a man she'd just started dating, everyone believed she had simply become an obsessive ex-girlfriend. For years, friends, family, and investigators received bizarre texts, emails, and Facebook messages that appeared to come directly from Cari. She seemed determined to make everyone's lives miserable.But nothing was what it seemed.In this episode, we unravel one of the most unbelievable true crime cases in recent history—a story filled with deception, manipulation, digital evidence, and a killer who hid in plain sight. ⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussions of murder, stalking, domestic violence, arson, psychological abuse, and harassment.🕵️ What We Cover• The seemingly casual relationships that derailed out of control• The years of relentless texts and emails that convinced everyone Cari had become obsessed• The investigation that kept hitting dead ends• The digital forensic evidence that changed everything• The shocking truth investigators eventually uncovered• The trial and conviction that finally brought justice💬 Join the ConversationDo you think you would have figured out what was really happening before investigators did? Or did this case completely fool you?Let us know your thoughts—we'd love to hear them.📚 SourcesABC News. (2017, September 22). 2 women dating the same man cross paths, sparking a web of deceit and murder: Part 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OnC8sBAJP0Associated Press. (2017, August 15). Iowa woman gets life sentence in Omaha cold case killing. https://apnews.com/ef7c4e0f71f24efc89813337e2dca889Butterfield, M. (2024, February 16). 'Lover, Stalker, Killer': Disturbing love triangle turned deadly hits Netflix. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10297718/lover-stalker-killer-netflix-documentary-liz-golyar-dave-kroupa-cari-farver/Forensic Analysis of the Cari Farver Homicide: Digital Impersonation, Behavioral Pathology, and Cyber-Forensics. (n.d.). [Document].Rule, L. (2020). A Tangled Web: A cyberstalker, a deadly obsession, and the twisting path to justice. Citadel Press.State v. Golyar, No. S-17-955 (Neb. 2018). https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ne-supreme-court/1962008.html☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

This final chapter sees Ted Bundy coming unglued. His violence ramps up but, he also starts to make big mistakes. On this episode, we follow Ted from Chi Omega to the grave.📚 SourcesBundy v. State. (n.d.). Justia Law. Retrieved June 22, 2026, from https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1985/59128-0.htmlCarol DaRonch. (2022, July 11). Various clips Ted Bundy at Kimberly Leach trial. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh46-oodP8Crime Feed. (2015, June 18). 10 Dark and twisted confessions from Ted Bundy. The Lineup. https://the-line-up.com/10-dark-and-twisted-confessions-from-ted-bundyJeca Taudte, Gowen, G., & Francis, E. (2019, February 13). Chi Omega survivor of Ted Bundy murders: “I was asleep” when evil opened door “and attacked me.” ABC News. https://abcnews.com/US/chi-omega-survivor-ted-bundy-murders-asleep-evil/story?id=60894306Jenephyr, J. (2024). Ted Bundy | EBSCO. EBSCO Information Services, Inc. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/ted-bundyOrtman, K. (2021, November 9). Episode 84: Cheryl Thomas, Ted Bundy survivor. Nyu.edu. https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/you-matter--podcast/episodes/episode-84--cheryl-thomas--ted-bundy-survivor.html?challenge=d06e90d7-4d8f-4b88-9d8c-10b73beb60f1PhD, A. K. (2020, September 11). Dr. James Dobson’s apologia for Ted Bundy: How evangelical Christianity became a safe space for…. Medium. https://austinkocher.medium.com/dr-james-dobsons-apologia-for-ted-bundy-how-an-evangelical-christianity-became-a-safe-space-for-e68ab401285Ted Bundy: A Killer in the Archives. (2022, September 6). Ted Bundy’s closing statement in the Kimberly Leach trial; Feb. 12, 1980. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrkCVshzKEgVasilinda, M. (2019, July 26). Federal government resumes death penalty one day after the 40th anniversary of Ted Bundy’s sentencing. Https://Www.wjhg.com; WJHG. https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Federal-Government-Resumes-Death-Penalty-One-Day-After-the-40th-Anniversary-of-Ted-Bundys-Sentencing-513267771.html

In Part 3 of our Ted Bundy deep dive, we turn back the clock a bit to his time as a law student in Utah who enjoyed the occasional winter break trip to Colorado. We see him back at his old tricks, making women disappear, in a new locale. We'll discuss the murders in Colorado, how they were finally linked to the monster, how he was caught, and how he escaped justice TWICE. What should have been the end of one of America's most prolific serial killers instead became the beginning of a nationwide manhunt.🔎 What We CoverThe Colorado murdersTed Bundy's extradition from Utah to answer for his violent crimesHis first escape through a jail library windowHis second escape through a hole in the ceiling of his cellHis insistence on being his own defense team🧠 Key Discussion PointsHow, how, how was this man able to escape law enforcement's clutches two timesThe sad truth about adults that go missing📚 SourcesCaroline. (2019, March 26). “The very definition of heartless evil”: Ted Bundy in Colorado. Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives.Colorado Bureau of Investigation. (2026). Denise Lynn Oliverson (Agency Case #: 75-01585). Colorado Cold Case Files.Colorado Bureau of Investigation. (2026). Julie L. Cunningham (Agency Case #: 75-0806). Colorado Cold Case Files.Gnech, C. (2023, May 5). Serial killer Ted Bundy – Part 3: His first escape from prison. Gnech & Associates.Gnech, C. (2023, May). Serial killer Ted Bundy – Part 4: His second escape from prison. Gnech & Associates.Iversen, K. (2018, March 5). When death came to Golden. The American Scholar.Ott, T. (2021, August 12). Ted Bundy killings: A timeline of his twisted reign of terror. bio. (Biography).☕ Support the ShowIf you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

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Today's episode delves into the concept of emotional vanity, exploring how it relates to our sense of self and true essence. Dr. Alex discusses the idea of over-identity with our perceived worth and the impact of societal influences on our self-perception. By connecting to the heart, we can cut through these false identities. The focus shifts to desire vanity, a form of emotional vanity that affects how we seek approval and communicate. This thought-provoking discussion prompts deep introspection and personal growth.00:00:23 - Understanding Emotional Vanity00:00:55 - The Core Self vs. Shell Identities00:01:17 - Connecting to the Heart00:01:29 - Introduction to Desire Vanity00:02:00 - The Role of Desire in Our Lives00:02:31 - Consumerism and Ego Identities00:03:03 - Entitlement Vanity and Its Consequences00:03:14 - Balancing Desires with Heart's Intuition00:03:56 - Personal Reflections on Desire Vanity00:05:00 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations00:06:06 - Setting Up a New Office Space00:06:47 - Heart's Desire vs. Societal Expectations00:07:29 - Reflections on Past Business and Burnout00:08:00 - Emotional Impact of Business Failure00:08:42 - Reading from Overcoming Emotional Chaos00:09:06 - Hurt and Desire Vanity00:10:00 - Heart's Intelligence and Connection to God00:10:54 - Ego Hurt and Healing00:12:18 - Vanity and Emotional Pain00:13:01 - Guilt, Regret, and Moving Forward00:14:14 - Personal Journey of Guilt and Shame00:15:06 - Physical Manifestations of Emotional Pain00:16:17 - Compassion as a Key to Healing00:17:10 - Self-Compassion PracticeDownload the Self Compassion Practice: www.emergenthumans.co/links

Exploring the transition from physical to emotional healing, hosts Alex and guest Catalina Milan share their journeys of moving from traditional massage therapy to inner world work focused on the heart. Catalina emphasizes the importance of somatic healing and recognizing emotional pain in the body, while both guests highlight the power of working with the mind and heart. Join the conversation on leading and living from the heart in this insightful episode.Timestamps:[00:03:16] HeartMath for personal resilience.[00:06:27] Inner work and self-reliance.[00:08:38] Learning to slow down.[00:12:23] Physical manifestations of emotional pain.[00:19:03] Digestive health and SIBO.[00:20:23] Digestive issues and emotional trauma.[00:26:53] Heart and gut connection.[00:29:11] Accessing intuition for true health.[00:31:49] Following your inner knowingness.Connect with Catalina:www.mindbodysoulsynergy.comConnect with Alex:www.emergenthumans.co

Exploring the theme of feeling like an imposter and not truly believing in oneself, this episode delves into the disconnect between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally. Dr. Alex shares a personal epiphany about never feeling "enough" and the impact it has had on her achievements. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what truly drives them and consider the role of self-belief in their accomplishments.00:00:30 - Feeling Like an Imposter00:01:02 - Epiphany on Self-Worth00:01:22 - Achievements Driven by Lack00:02:03 - Cyclical Self-Doubt00:02:35 - Starting a New Business00:03:06 - Core Belief of Not Being Enough00:03:27 - Self-Sabotage Patterns00:03:48 - Upper Limit Problem00:03:59 - Attitude Breathing Technique00:04:20 - Breathing Confidence00:04:52 - Soccer Memory for Confidence00:06:06 - Finding Your Confidence Memory00:07:00 - Rebuilding Neural Pathways00:07:32 - Aligning Inner and Outer Self00:07:53 - Resources and ConclusionConnect with Dr. AlexEmail: [email protected] to get started: emergenthumans.co/links

In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and highlights the book's discussion on illness or accidents as a pattern to pay attention to. Tune in to learn how to overcome self-imposed limits and embrace transformative change.00:00:23 - The Concept of Upper Limit Problem00:00:54 - Integrating Heart into Personal Growth00:01:25 - Illness and Accidents as Subconscious Barriers00:02:09 - Personal Experience with Illness00:03:33 - Reflecting on the Cause of Illness00:04:14 - Processing Deep Emotions00:04:45 - Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress00:05:07 - Awareness of Avoidance Patterns00:05:39 - Heart-Focused Breathing Technique00:06:10 - Achieving Coherence for Better Decision Making00:06:42 - Recognizing Patterns of Self-Sabotage00:07:14 - Overcoming Anxiety and Fear of Change00:07:57 - Taking Action Despite Fear00:08:28 - Connecting with Your Heart for Guidance00:09:10 - Practical Steps to Avoid Self-Sabotage

In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow.00:00:00 - Introduction to Allowing vs. Forcing00:00:12 - Personal Shift and Awareness00:00:23 - Connecting with the Heart00:00:34 - Story: 4th of July in Eagle, Alaska00:01:37 - Reflection on Forcing Outcomes00:01:57 - Inner Work and Somatic Exercises00:02:30 - The Cathartic Cry00:03:23 - Forcing vs. Allowing in Weight Loss00:04:05 - Emotional Weight and Stress00:04:26 - Inquiry into Forcing Outcomes00:04:48 - Heart-Centered Breathing Exercise00:05:10 - Identifying Areas of Force00:05:56 - Overachiever Mentality00:06:50 - Invitation to Reflect and Let GoConnect with Dr. Alex:[email protected] InstagramLearn more about The Shift: www.emergenthumans.co/shift

We all have moments of feeling stuck. Today we're unpacking what it looks like to approach getting unstuck from the heart instead of your head.Dr. Alex shares her recent journey and realizations with this process when following the suggestions of one of her own coaches before realizing adding heart added a lot more depth and a faster, deeper shift in the stuckness than just thinking through it. Connect with Dr. Alex:[email protected] Instagram

This week we're tuning into those moments in life when our gut/heart/intuition has spoken to us, but we've for some reason or another ignored it.Dr. Alex shares one of her earliest experiences of this from her career in a story about her first and only boss post chiropractic school that involves, guns, jail time and a hit man.While entertaining, this short episode is also an invitation to you to look for your own gut reactions and instinct calls in your history and start to explore what had you not trust them if you didn't follow their call .Have your own story?Share them with Dr. Alex via email or by connecting with her on social [email protected] Instagram

As we celebrate  our 250th episode we are exploring the theme of personal growth journeys. Sometimes in the process of our next level we outgrow certain aspects of our lives and have to clear space for change. With the milestone of the 250th episode, I have reached one of those pinnacles where it is time to leave my role of podcast host behind and instead lean into the mediums of writing and becoming a guest rather than a host. It is with a lot of gratitude, a little sadness and a whole lot of excitement that I share the final episode of this show.The existing 250 episodes will live on, we will just no longer be adding new episodes. Here's to the growth and changes each of us embraces when we truly lean into the guidance of our heart and allow ourselves to shift in the next version of who we're meant to be. The show may be ending, but I would love to stay connected with you! Find me on LinkedIn or visit www.emergentwomencoaching.com/links to subscribe to our new newsletter-The Heart of It.HeartConnect Thursdays will still be streamed live to LinkedIn and YouTube, so make sure you connect with us there.With love, appreciation and fond farewell,Dr. Alex

On this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by Lata Hamilton, a change leadership and confidence expert from Australia. Lotta shares her journey of transitioning from marketing to organizational change management, tripling her salary to nearly $200,000 in just three years. She discusses her work on global cultural transformations, operating model changes, and digital transformations that are reshaping the future of work. Tune in to learn more about Lotta's inspirational approach to leading successful change and how she is making a significant impact on how we work and approach life.[00:06:02] Shifting mindset in career choices.[00:09:36] Breaking away from traditional work.[00:10:40] A feminine approach to work.[00:15:06] Transition to day rate contracting.[00:17:12] Creating a fulfilling life.[00:22:45] Achieving work-life balance.[00:25:35] Separating time from income.[00:29:31] Value over quantity in work.[00:32:33] Valuing Yourself as a Woman.[00:36:03] Valuing expertise and experience.[00:38:54] Boosting career confidence. Connect with Lata: www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/www.latahamilton.com Connect with Dr. Alexhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexridley/www.emergentwomencoaching.com 

In this episode, we're diving into navigating deep-rooted patterns and behaviors that can lead to feelings of shame and self-judgment. Dr. Alex shares a technique called Cut-Thru from HeartMath to help cut through negative self-talk and make positive changes. We delve into personal experiences with identity crisis, business challenges, and body image issues, offering insights on overcoming emotional barriers and how to use Cut-Thru and connection with our heart to do so. [00:01:50] HeartMath technique called cut-through. [00:06:28] Identity crisis and self-discovery. [00:07:34] Asking your heart for guidance. Connect with Dr. Alex on LI or FB or send an email to [email protected]

In this episode, Alex and the guest discuss the power of technology in connecting women worldwide. The guest shares her journey as an Asian immigrant woman in Australia, highlighting her experiences as the daughter of a single mother in Malaysia. They delve into the significance of storytelling and how personal backgrounds shape careers and identities. Join the conversation on embracing diversity and overcoming challenges as a minority in different cultures.[00:00:40] Overcoming challenges as a minority.[00:05:29] Overcoming bankruptcy and growth.[00:09:24] Finding strength in challenging times.[00:15:23] Shifting narrative around self-story.[00:19:53] Reframing past experiences for growth.[00:23:49] Society's conditioning on compassion.[00:31:18] Embracing imperfection in perfection.[00:34:30] Finding fulfillment in everyday life.[00:36:47] Be, do, have.To connect with Irene follow her on LinkedInTo connect with Dr. Alex more follow her on LinkedIn

In this episode, Dr. Alex delves into the topic of connecting intuition with leading from the heart, even after experiencing betrayal or hurt. Drawing from personal experiences, she shares insights on how the heart's guidance may not always account for external circumstances. Reflecting on her first marriage, she discusses themes of naivety, codependency, and navigating relationships with individuals facing challenges like alcoholism. Tune in for a deep dive into trusting inner guidance amidst life's uncertainties. [00:01:47] Trusting intuition in relationships. [00:04:35] Healing from past shame. [00:07:56] Identifying internalized stories.   Connect with Dr. Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexridley/

Today's episode delves into the concept of shadow work and the internal conflict between how we present ourselves externally versus what is truly going on inside. Dr. Alex shares a personal experience that led to self-reflection and encourages listeners to explore their own internal struggles. The discussion emphasizes the idea that our internal state often manifests in our external behavior, highlighting the importance of authenticity and self-awareness. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on navigating the complexities of our inner and outer selves.[00:00:56] Shadow work and authenticity.[00:05:15] The impact of childhood experiences.[00:08:26] Balancing strength and vulnerability.[00:12:01] Embracing vulnerability in relationships.[00:15:12] LinkedIn for personal growth. Connect with Dr. Alexhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexridley/www.emergentwomencoaching.com Email: [email protected] 

In this episode of Heart Connect Thursday, Dr. Alex shares her recent struggles with identity challenges and feeling triggered. She discusses her past experiences of feeling emotional and vulnerable during such times. The host then introduces a brief technique to settle oneself in moments of stress - focusing on breathing ease and calm using a heart math technique. [00:01:36] A calming breathing technique. [00:06:33] Stepping into our power. [00:07:24] Commit to daily self-care.

On this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by Michelle DeKaiser, a mama empowerment coach, teacher, and speaker. They discuss the importance of connection and grace for moms at any stage of their parenting journey. Michelle's passion lies in helping mamas ignite their passions through genuine conversations and connections. Tune in to explore the significance of authentic connections and how to cultivate them in your life as a parent.[00:02:45] Motherhood and finding connection.[00:05:11] About the journey.[00:08:42] Building a positive circle of influence.[00:11:07] Real connection challenges for moms.[00:14:59] Permission to not be okay.[00:17:24] Discovering personal interests.[00:21:43] Entrepreneurial mindset in parenting.[00:25:18] Motherhood and emotional upbringing.[00:26:29] Modeling behavior for our children.[00:31:22] Starting connections and compliments.[00:33:27] Stop hiding, embrace connections.Check out the free gift from Michelle for our listeners: https://dralexandraswenson_ridley--connectingmamas.thrivecart.com/free-mama-mini-check-in-course/This free mini-course will be the place to start if you have been unsure of what you want or even what drives you anymore.  This mini-course will guide you towards making more genuine connections with others but also with yourself as you rediscover your passions.  What are you waiting for, click now! Connect with Michelle on Social:https://www.facebook.com/connectingmamasnowFb profile: michelle dekeyserIG: https://www.instagram.com/mama_connector/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectingmamas Connect with Dr. Alex on LI or FBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexridley/https://www.facebook.com/alexswensonridleyGet Dr. Alex's Book-Unearthing Selfless Syndrome

Ever have those moments when you just feel off or like you can't settle? I've been going through one of these this week. What I've learned is that these moments are often triggered by a part of ourselves feeling unsafe about something, especially when we're going through some level of growth. On today's Heart -Connect Thursday we're talking about how to bring yourself back to a state of ease when you're feeling triggered in a moment of growth or big change. Let's connect! Find me on LinkedIn or Facebook

Do you feel the pressure to always present a perfect image on social media and in life even when facing challenges? Today Dr. Alex candidly shares her own struggles with feeling off, being sick, and dealing with hail, technology issues while recording and yelling at her son while thinking she should wait on recording this episode until "everything is perfect". The message is about embracing the ups and downs of life without feeling the need to always have it together.[00:00:23] Presenting authentic selves-show up even in the mess.[00:04:16] Self-care routines and habits.[00:09:32] Permission to show up as you are.[00:11:59] Awareness of stress cues.

This episode explores the art of making decisions, big and small, and the impact they have on our lives. From major life choices like marriage to daily decisions, the podcast delves into the importance of making choices driven by intuition and guidance rather than reactivity. As we navigate through tough times, the episode emphasizes the significance of reshaping our lives through intentional decision-making for a better future. Tune in for a discussion on the power of connecting with our hearts and bodies to make grounded choices that lead to positive outcomes. <p data-pm-slice="1 1 ["aiblock",{"prompt":"","preview":false,"block":{"id":"blk_01HTN9FZX1J3Z792WQMV7Q5EHJ","status":"succeeded","type":"prompt","selected_variation":0,"variations":["00:00:01 - Decision-Making Challenges \n00:00:33 - Choices in Daily Life \n00:01:06 - Heart Connect Thursdays Introduction \n00:01:37 - The Importance of Choices \n00:02:09 - Breathing Ease Technique \n00:02:52 - Practicing Calm for Better Decisions \n00:03:34 - Personal Experience with Heart Coherence \n00:04:28 - Business Decisions and Authenticity \n00:05:51 - Connecting with the Heart in Decision-Making \n00:06:54 - Heart Connect Thursdays Purpose \n00:07:57 - Encouragement to Lead with Inner Calm \n00:08:10 - Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback"],"configuration":{"id":"blk_cfg_01HJ2S1K9KH22V1SP4C823PDN6","type":"prompt","name":"Timestamps","description":null,"markdown_value":null,"prompt_value":"For each topic covered in this transcript create a timestamp chapter with a short title\n00:00:00 - Descriptive title that talks about section\n00:05:30 - Another title that talks about this...

Today's guest on the show is Kara Zebrowski, a wellness coach, retreat leader, and educator with a remarkable journey. Born into a cult in rural East Texas, she broke free at 17, reinvented herself in her early 40s, and battled depression at 45. Dedicated to helping women break free from societal norms, Kara inspires confidence, self-worth, and healthy boundaries. She shares her story of overcoming challenges and living authentically, enjoying adventures, pickleball, wine, and delicious food. Tune in to hear about Kara's transformation and empowering work. [00:00:32] Breaking free from societal norms. [00:04:15] Leaving religious upbringing. [00:09:44] Support for midlife women. [00:15:19] Creating deep connections at retreats. [00:19:39] Women in medical research. [00:21:51] Overcoming depression and isolation. [00:26:30] Self-care practices for well-being. [00:31:32] Boundary setting for personal growth. [00:33:54] Boundary setting and intuition listening. [00:36:44] Retreats in Sedona and Colorado. &nbsp; To learn about Kara and her...

Discover the power of a simple morning routine in this episode. Learn how to create a three-minute routine to connect with yourself and set a positive tone for the day. Explore the importance of genuine feelings like appreciation and gratitude in starting your day right. Embrace the idea that a morning routine doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming to be effective. Tune in for practical tips and insights to help high-achieving women reset and prioritize self-care in the mornings.[00:01:36] The importance of morning routines.[00:03:44] Challenging mornings and stress.[00:07:42] Rebooting for stress relief.Never miss a Heart Connect Thursday! In addition to their release here they are streamed live on every Thursday on Youtube, l IG, FB, LI&nbsp;

In this episode, we're diving into the key concepts discussed in the book "The Gap and the Gain" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. We explore the importance of shifting our definition of success and avoiding the trap of comparing ourselves to others. The discussion highlights how high achievers, especially women, tend to judge their success based on external factors like appearance, career success, and family life. The "gap" is defined as comparing oneself to an ideal, while the "gain" involves grounding oneself in appreciation and gratitude. Tune in to discover how to apply these insights in your own life.[00:01:16] Comparing oneself to an ideal.[00:05:14] A new definition of trauma.[00:10:16] Transforming past experiences.[00:13:27] Managing stress for health benefits.[00:17:19] Finding gains in hard experiences.[00:01:28] Life and following your heart.&nbsp;Resources from this episdoe:Check out the book The Gap & The GainGonnect with Dr. Alex- www.emergentwomencoaching.com or follow me on social IG, FB, LI).

On this episode of Heart Connect Thursday, we discuss the importance of shifting from a state of stress to a state of connection with your heart. Dr. Alex addresses common frustrations such as body image and financial struggles, and introduces a Heart Math practice called Attitude Breathing or Attitude Shifting. By using this practice, listeners can learn to shift their attitudes and connect to their creativity, intuition, and compassion for a more easeful life. Tune in to discover how to navigate challenging emotions and cultivate a more positive mindset. 00:00:56 - Addressing Frustration and Negative Attitudes00:02:01 - Heart Math Practice: Attitude Breathing00:04:39 - Integrating New Attitudes and Feelings00:05:11 - Personal Experience with Heart Connection Techniques00:06:25 - Invitation for Further Engagement and Support

Join us on the show as we chat with Kathy Batista, a coach specializing in guiding midlife women to find purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Kathy shares her personal journey and insights, offering inspiration to women navigating the changes and questions that come with midlife. Tune in to discover how to unlock your midlife magic through conscious healing and self-discovery.[00:03:35] Midlife shifts and questioning everything.[00:05:51] Creating space for self-reflection.[00:12:17] Exploring feelings after burnout.[00:14:08] Creating your next season of life.[00:17:02] Designing Your Space[00:22:00] Four energetic bodies.[00:27:40] Embracing support system in midlife.[00:31:48] Late ADHD diagnosis experiences.[00:12:06] Support and guidance.&nbsp;Links to Connect with KathyTeachings & Tangentshttps://www.youtube.com/@coachkathybatistaThe Learning Circle Membershiphttps://www.kathybatista.com/tlcwaitFree Quizhttps://www.kathybatista.com/take-the-3-pillar-quiz&nbsp;To connect with Dr. Alex&nbsp;www.emergentwomencoaching.com

In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal experience with self-compassion and self-talk. Through a guided practice on compassion, she uncovers feelings of judgment and shame towards herself, despite projecting a positive image externally. Exploring self-compassion allows her to acknowledge and sit with these emotions, stepping away from harsh self-judgment. Tune in to learn more about the power of self-compassion in navigating personal challenges and emotions.Timestamps00:00:01 - Self-Reflection and Self-Talk00:00:12 - HeartMath Techniques and Self-Compassion00:00:35 - Confronting Discomfort and Shame00:01:07 - Judgment and Personal Challenges00:01:49 - The Power of Self-Compassion00:02:11 - Women's Struggle with Self-Talk00:03:04 - Acknowledging Our Inner Struggles00:03:26 - Entrepreneurship and Self-Comparison00:03:58 - International Women's Day and Self-Compassion Practice00:04:50 - Resistance to Self-Compassion00:05:43 - Visualizing and Healing Inner Self00:06:35 - Exploring Self-Compassion00:07:39 - Breaking Cycles of Self-Sabotage00:08:21 - Connecting to Intuition and Creativity00:09:36 - Compassion Practice and Resistance00:10:19 - Growth Edge and Personal Healing00:11:01 - Tools for Inner Work and IntuitionResources From this EpisodeDownload the 8 Minute Self Compassion Practice Recording.

Today's episode features Nicole Trick-Steinbach, an international bravery coach who emphasizes that bravery is a skill that can be developed intentionally. She shares her journey from chasing on-paper success to creating a fulfilling life focused on connection, rest, and joy. Nicole coaches women to embrace bravery, let go of perfectionism, and pursue fulfillment. Tune in to learn how one shift in mindset can make a huge difference in life.International Bravery Coach Nicole Trick Steinbach teaches that bravery isn’t something people are born with or without; it’s a skill that must be intentionally built and refined so we can become what we yearn to be. Nicole chased the vision of “on-paper success” for 20 years before realizing that focusing on metrics over happiness had left her exhausted, burnt out, and lonely. Since then she has worked to create a wonderfully fulfilling life full of connection and appreciation, rest and joy, safety and wealth. Nicole now coaches other women to build their brave, let go of their perfectionism, put themselves first, and grow - as professionals and as people.Timestamps[00:02:21] Overcoming limitations.[00:04:28] Building bravery skills.[00:10:51-00:11:01] Bravery as a skill.[00:17:03] Thoughts, feelings, emotions distinction.[00:18:07] Overcoming challenges through effort.[00:25:13] Overcoming early decisions.[00:28:25] Redefining success.[00:31:27-00:31:48] Women's Entrepreneurial Pay Gap.[00:34:56] Authenticity in coaching industry.Resources From This EpisodeReimagined Interview With Kami Guildner: Episode 225Connect with Nicole: https://tricksteinbach.com/Nicoles Podcast: https://tricksteinbach.com/bravepodcast/Download the Woman Entrepreneurs Strength & Serenity Guide: www.emergentwomencoaching.com/links

By honing your intuition and trusting your inner guidance, you can reduce stress, increase creativity, and make more aligned decisions in life and business. Embracing intuition as a valuable tool for navigating challenges and opportunities can lead to greater fulfillment, authenticity, and success in various aspects of your life.In the podcast episode, Dr. Alex delves into the importance of listening to one's intuition and following one's true passion in business for impactful results.&nbsp;Time Stamps00:01:59 - Connecting to Our Inner Voice00:02:52 - Business Decisions and Gut Feelings00:04:05 - Reflecting on Coaching Investments00:05:08 - Reevaluating Business Practices00:07:09 - Following Intuition in Business00:08:03 - Client Success Story: Career Change00:09:17 - The Cost of Ignoring Intuition00:10:00 - The Heart's Role in Intuition00:11:44 - Cultivating Intuition00:13:09 - Introducing the Shift Mastermind00:14:57 - Heart-Focused Breathing Technique00:16:22 - Mastermind: Reinventing the Wheel00:18:50 - The Shift Mastermind's Vision00:20:58 - Clearing Uncertainty with Intuition00:21:51 - Aligning Passion with Business DecisionsConnect with Dr. Alex on Instagram or Facebook @dralexswensonridleyEmail [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by financial consultant Lisa Sakai to discuss the concept of bucket list acceleration and living life to the fullest. Lisa shares her journey and how she came to help clients achieve their dreams through financial planning. They explore the idea of enjoying life now instead of waiting until retirement and provide practical steps and exercises for listeners to take action on. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on making the most of your money and your life. [00:02:07] Finding purpose in career. [00:03:51] Impact of changing classrooms. [00:09:36] Changing career paths. [00:11:10] Taking our power back. [00:15:23] Insecurity with finance. [00:18:18] Money and capacity to hold it. [00:22:03] Living your best life. [00:26:31] Baby steps are powerful. [00:30:09] Money mindset and personal growth. [00:33:04] Finding what works for you. [00:36:22] A different take on money. [00:40:22] Thinking about your relationship with money. Lisa founded One Vision Retirement with two ideas in mind: a client-first approach and a focus on advice and planning.Her mission is simple: To cut through the noise and provide thoughtful, customized financial advice tailored for your personal situation. To connect with Lisa visit https://www.onevisionretire.com/ To connect with Dr. Alex visit www.jointherise.co or connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn.

In this episode, Dr. Alex shares her personal experience of dealing with a frozen well and being without water while her husband is out of town. She reflects on how she has learned to manage stress and regulate her emotions through a recent HeartMath certification in clinical stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. We dive into the possibility of resetting our stress baseline and capacity for dealing with day to day life well. Dr. Alex shares how she used to react to stressful situations compared to her current ability to handle them. Although she hasn't completely mastered it yet, she shares her progress in managing stress and not allowing it to overwhelm her and shares tips with the listener on how to start this journey for yourself. <p data-pm-slice="1 1 ["aiblock",{"prompt":"","preview":false,"block":{"id":"blk_01HPFG365ZGZJ7A4TGWRJMWYC2","status":"succeeded","type":"prompt","selected_variation":0,"variations":["00:00:02 - Water Troubles in Alaska \n00:00:44 - HeartMath Clinical Certification \n00:01:15 - Resetting Stress Baseline \n00:02:10 - Dealing with Well Issues \n00:03:03 - Capacity for Life's Challenges \n00:03:44 - Flexibility in Stress Response \n00:04:05 - Impact of Stress on Health \n00:04:59 - Personal Experience with Stress \n00:05:41 - Tracking Stress with Technology \n00:06:02 - Self-Regulation and Emotional Connection \n00:07:17 - Reconnecting to Your Body \n00:08:10 - Heart Focused Breathing Technique \n00:09:25 - Resetting Stress Baseline with Emotions \n00:10:06 - Personal Reflections on Stress \n00:11:00 - Heart Rate Variability and Health \n00:12:13 - Achieving Coherence in the Body \n00:13:18 - Personal and Family Stress Dynamics \n00:14:03 - Building Relationships Under Stress \n00:15:07 - The Shift: A New Program \n00:17:24 - Understanding Freeze Response \n00:18:17 - The Importance of Intentionality \n00:19:01 -...

In this episode, Dr. Alex welcomes Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach for women struggling with consistent sleep. Morgan shares her personal journey as a former insomniac and two-time breast cancer survivor, and how she found her passion for helping others improve their sleep quality. She discusses her experience with sleep onset insomnia and her reliance on prescription sleeping pills for almost a decade. Morgan emphasizes the importance of a good night's sleep for overall well-being and shares her holistic strategies for better sleep. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of insomnia and the potential solutions to improve sleep quality.Time Stamps&nbsp;[00:03:11] The consequences of sleep medication.[00:06:30] Recommended sleep duration.[00:08:04] Sleep Quality and Myths.[00:12:32] Sleep trackers and insomnia.[00:16:33] Bedtime consistency and chronotype.[00:21:44] School start times and chronotypes.[00:27:27] Sleep apnea in midlife women.[00:30:35] Early morning awakenings.[00:33:09] Importance of morning light exposure.Links from this Episode:To connect with Morgan and access more sleep tips visit www.morganadamswellness.comEngage in deeper connection and conversation with Dr. Alex in the RISE community-off social media. Visis www.jointherise.co to join us!

In this episode, we're diving into working mom guilt and stay-at-home mom shame. I'm sharing my personal experience with this dichotomy and how it's been evolving in the past few years. I share my journey of starting my chiropractic practice when my son was just six weeks old to now being at home far more and stepping into the role of "stay-at-home" mom and supportive spouse in a way I never thought I would since my husband took on a much bigger job 18 months ago. We're discussing the challenges of finding balance between motherhood and career and diving into how we can make choices as time and life evolves without shame, guilt and judgement. [00:00:01] Stay-at-home mom guilt. [00:04:29] The shame of being a stay-at-home mom. [00:08:18] Shifting gender roles in household. [00:12:20-00:12:31] Embracing the homemaker life and shifting perspectives on the role of a supportive spouse. &nbsp; I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on this episode. Join me in the RISE community at www.jointherise.co or find me on Facebook or IG.

The podcast features an interview with Brigitta Hoeferle, a successful business owner who runs two educational institutions. One is a Montessori school for children, and the other is a center for NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) for adults. The host discusses Brigitta's unique approach to education and her passion for making a difference in children's lives.00:05:45 Montessori education values individuality.00:10:12 Understanding and shaping human behavior.00:12:20 NLP helps improve communication and behavior.00:19:43 Flexibility and empathy in leadership.00:24:53 Language shapes our understanding.00:34:49 Reframe negative thoughts for empowerment.00:37:11 Reframe negative self-talk with positive affirmations.00:42:06 Language shapes our identity.&nbsp;To learn more about Brigitta's work visit: https://brigittahoeferle.com/To join us inside the RISE community and connect more deeply with Dr. Alex visit www.jointherise.co

In this episode, Dr. Alex reflects on her journey of healing from burnout and how her perspective on time and scheduling has changed. She discusses the concept of strategic days and shares her own approach to scheduling. Dr. Alex also talks about her previous experience with obsessive block scheduling and how it overwhelmed her and her clients. Tune in to gain insights on finding a healthier and more balanced approach to time management.[00:02:08] Embracing white space in schedules.[00:04:05-00:04:15] Creation and Connection Days.[00:08:10] Creating a productive schedule.[00:11:23] Strengthening your core essence.[00:16:08] Creating a different experience.[00:17:43] Private coaching availability.&nbsp;Have you joined us in the off social RISE community? Visit www.jointherise.co to join us!

In this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by Kami Guildner, a business coach for women entrepreneurs. Kami believes in the power of women's voices and helps her clients build businesses they love. They discuss the importance of doing business differently and bridging the gap between soul inspiration and mindful business strategies. Tune in to hear Amy's journey and how she helps her clients achieve success and make a worldly impact.Timestamps:00:01:14 - Kami's journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship00:04:04 - The importance of listening to our inner wisdom and making shifts in our lives00:05:49 - Overcoming challenges and shifting mindset in business00:07:55 - Creating time and wealth prosperity in business through intentional business models00:10:01 - Breaking free from the traditional mindset of working more to make more00:13:10 - The power of simplicity in business and marketing00:16:01 - The importance of creating white space and energetically moving between tasks00:17:20 - Building businesses that can withstand life's challenges and still thrive00:18:55 - Embracing breaks and pauses in business for self-care and rejuvenation00:20:00 - Challenging the notion of constantly working and being available00:21:33 - The need for sustainability and planning ahead in business00:23:56 - The significance of finding and using our voices as women entrepreneurs00:25:34 - Steps to start using our voices and sharing our truth00:27:12 - Building safety around using our voices and sharing our unique messages00:28:01 - The importance of clarity and storytelling in stepping into our voices00:32:04 - Finding the right platforms to share our voices and stories00:32:44 - Encouragement to do things differently and build businesses aligned with our values00:33:17 - The power of focusing on our state of being in business00:33:42 - How to connect with Kami Guildner and learn more about her workResources from this episode:Connect with Kami-https://www.kamiguildner.com/Join The Rise Community with Dr. Alex- www.jointherise.co&nbsp;

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Are you a heart centered woman leader, entrepreneur and visionary who has found yourself burnt out in pursuit of your dreams, achieving success on paper but still feeling unfulfilled, or realizing following all the should’s and supposed to’s of the business world has left you with a business and life you don’t really want or love? This is the podcast for you.&nbsp;I’m your host Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley, and I’m on a mission to help heart centered women leaders and entrepreneurs called to serve the world in a big way alter their experience from one of sacrifice and burnout to unadulterated joy and freedom.If we haven’t met yet, I’m a formerly burnt out chiropractor and 7 figure practice owner known for setting figurative fire to the business that at the height of it’s success became like a prison to me. I learned a lot of hard lessons in the process, including healing from an eventual bankruptcy with that practice as the universe tried to get me to pay attention, layers of trauma from the career and business I was supposed to love, and hitting a rock bottom that ultimately led me to embark on a deep healing journey.On the other side I found my ability to RISE into an even more powerful and connected version of myself.&nbsp;I also learned I am not alone in my experience, and Reimagined was born as the show to support other amazing women going through their own uncomfortable growth edges.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here we give you the inspiration and permission to break all the rules, tap into your intuition, zone of genius and creativity to give you the confidence to do things differently. You will learn tools and hear stories that will inspire you to rejuvenate your spirit, innovate how you lead and do business, strengthen your core identity and connect deeply to yourself so that you emerge as the next powerful version of you on the other side.&nbsp;Reimagined isn’t just a podcast, it’s also the launching point of a movement I refer to as the RISE. To support the women who listen to this show and who are committed to their own RISE, I host a&nbsp; free community of like minded women off of social media on Circle as a safe space to discuss and implement what you learn here, and most importantly not go it alone.&nbsp;You’re in the right place if you have the courage to confront what you’ve been told are the keys to success and challenge the status quo. Are you ready to Reimagine your life and business to create what you actually want? And join a community of other women leaders and entrepreneurs doing the same? Let’s dive in!

Today's conversation is one of those less talked about things in the world of leadership and business...how do we show up fully as ourselves in our roles, including our spiritual side?I'm joined by Lindsay Sutherland, a friend and fellow podcast lover who left a 6 figure career in a male dominated industry to follow her dreams. Today we're unpacking lessons learned from our previous careers and roles as leaders and managers in our organizations struggling to show up fully self expressed in our roles without having to stifle a part of ourselves.We also give some examples of powerful ways to start difficult conversations and dive into using DISC profiles as a tool to build and communicate with your team.To connect with Lindsay visit https://www.lindsaysutherland.com/To learn more about the work Dr. Alex does with chiropractors visit www.revitalizedc.com

Have you given yourself permission to succeed? It could be at anything. Business, your career, your health, in relationships.&nbsp;Personally I recently had a huge realization that I've been punishing myself for things that happened in the past in my business. And I'm finally ready and giving myself permission to stop living into my past and leave it where it belongs.Today's episode is a deep dive into hwo we start to do just that.&nbsp;

How do you pivot or leap out of career burnout? We all have our reasons for staying in a career or continuing to pursue a business that is not really serving our fulfillment and well being.Today's conversation with Suzanne Monroe is a deep dive into how you lead the change, whether it's in staying where you're at or pivoting to what's next, the change begins with each of us.The change is also required to not continually repeat the patterns of burnout that will inevitably follow if you haven't taken the time to identify them.This conversation is an absolute must listen, especially if you're feeling burned out in your career.Suzanne Monroe was working a high pressure job that didn’t align with her personal beliefs, where the corporate culture was to sleep under your desk instead of going home to rest and recharge that led her to experience career burnout. Simultaneously, a close loved one was diagnosed with a health crisis and every doctor told them there was nothing traditional medicine could do to help. This is where her holistic health journey began. She then poured herself into researching, reading, and ultimately helping her loved one turn the corner towards healing, sparking her passion for wellness and inspiring her to leave corporate America and traditional healthcare behind her.Suzanne, the formerly burnt out corporate America employee, is now doing what she loves as the Founder of The International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP), Director of the IAWP’s Holistic Wellness Coach Certification and Training Program, and author. She aims to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love, as well as live a healthy and happy lifestyle. Last year alone, she helped reach 11.5 Million people with the message of holistic wellness and living a life you love. She’s also the author of Live Well Dream Big: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self & Living Life On Your Own Terms and the podcast host of Live Well Dream Big.Superpower Quiz:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/superpower-quiz/&nbsp;Live Well Dream Big Guide:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide&nbsp;Suzanne’s Book:Live Well Dream Big: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self & Living Life On Your Own TermsSuzanne’s Podcast:Live Well Dream BigYou can find Suzanne on all social media platforms:*Facebook @InternationalAssociationOfWellnessProfessionalsInstagram @theiawpLinkedIn @International Association of Wellness ProfessionalsDr. Alex's Links:Join the Chiropractor's Healing Collective (specific to healing chiro burnout) Download the first two chapters of the Selfless Syndrome Book: www.selflesssyndrome.com&nbsp;

This is a deep dive into what it takes to get off the burnout train that says we need to be all things to all people at all times at both work and at home.I cover what it takes to break out of expectations we have both at work and at home, and how to do more of what we actually love and get joy and energy from both in our roles at work and at home.There's a lot to think about from this episode, and I would love to hear from YOU. Your thoughts, your challenges, or anything else. Feel free to email me at [email protected].

This is a deep dive into how you navigate the moment when you've achieved everything you ever thought you wanted...and are miserable and dying inside.&nbsp;I'm joined by Kara Nicole Bitar, who holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the Southeast.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kara now combines the dedication and commitment that it took to become a successful attorney, real-life training in what it takes to succeed at high-levels, and extensive research, experience and training in how to optimize our lives, to help individuals excel in their professional and creative endeavors, be energized and excited about life, and experience their full potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;She does this through Optimization Programs and Coaching she developed and teaching Kundalini Yoga. Kara is a KRI Certified Instructor of Kundalini Yoga, Reiki Master, Certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner and Certified SoulRealignment® Practitioner.To connect with Kara visit:&nbsp;https://www.karanicolebitar.com/@KaranicolebitarTo connect with Dr. Alex visit:www.iwl.show