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STRIPPED

by Alison Lessard

STRIPPED is where I say the things you’re probably thinking - but out loud.It’s raw, real & unfiltered - we're talking love, power, sex, deep spiritual practice & more (through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism, irreverence & my own messy life lessons after 25 years in the spiritual trenches & over a decade mentoring people worldwide).If that’s your vibe...light a candle, grab a snack & let’s strip it all back.Email: [email protected]: https://www.alisonlessard.comCurrent Offerings, including 1:1 mentorship for women + men: https://www.alisonlessard.com/links Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alisonlessardFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.lessard

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Episodes

  1. EP 25: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help When You’re the Powerful Woman Who’s Used to Leading + Having All the Answers

    What happens when being "capable" + "the strong one" that everyone comes to for answers or solutions becomes so central to your identity that asking for help + support (as well as letting go of control) starts to feel more risky + vulnerable than doing everything yourself? In this episode, I’m...

  2. EP 24: Why People Aren't Recognizing the Real Depth of Your Heart-Centered Work, Even Though You're Showing Up

    What happens when you're devoted to your spiritual mission + consistently showing up to lead your community through your heart-centered work, but people still don't seem to recognize the real depth of what you bring to the table? In this episode of STRIPPED, I'm exploring the difference between...

  3. EP 23: Be His Lover, Not His Mother

    When you start managing him, fixing him, teaching him, guiding him, mothering him - you kill the passionate chemistry + magnetic polarity that keeps attraction strong + desire hot in a partnership. This episode dives into the difference between loving a man + raising a man[child]. Most women slip...

  4. EP 22: Being Wanted vs. Being Chosen: How to Stop Being an Option

    There’s a massive difference between being wanted + being actively + fully CHOSEN. This episode breaks down why validation isn’t the same as commitment, why attraction alone isn't enough + how to stop settling for breadcrumbs when what you desire is full devotion, presence + conscious partnership...

  5. EP 21: The Gift That Keeps Haunting You (Choose Joy)

    Sometimes the thing you’re *naturally best at* is the thing you’ve spent years avoiding. 👀 Why? Because ease feels suspicious. Because joy feels “unserious" or "unprofessional". Because we’ve been conditioned to believe work (like using our gifts) has to feel like pain + struggle in order to be...

  6. EP 20: Dopamine vs. Devotion (*storytime*)

    Robyn dropped a new song (after a 7 year break) called "Dopamine" + it sent me into a very real reflection on how much of my life used to run on the chase - the high, the hit, the fantasy of “maybe this is it" (*the thing* that'll SAVE me from my pain/struggle/suffering...lol!). Ironically, the...

  7. EP 19: The Art of Being "Too Much"

    This one’s for the creative women (or men) who refuses to shrink - who’s opinionated, loud, erotic, emotional, spiritual...and done apologizing for it. We’ll talk about how the fear of being “too much” makes edgy + talented Spiritual Creatives hide behind control, strategy + the obsession with...

  8. EP 18: The Erotic Side of the Creative Void

    Here's Part 2 (continued from last week): After the death of an old identity comes THE CREATIVE VOID - that raw, in-between space where nothing’s clear + everything feels uncertain. But...instead of making it so scary, we can make it sexier!! 😜 This episode dives into the erotic side of the...

  9. EP 17: R.I.P., Honey: When It's Time for an Old Identity to Die

    There comes a point when a certain version of you that once felt right…just doesn't resonate anymore. It might be your identity in business, in relationship, in your public persona - it starts to feel outdated, draining or just totally inauthentic. That’s not failure; it’s growth! Get excited -...

  10. EP 16: Stop Half-Assing It: The Karma of *ALL-IN* Commitment

    Baby...stop expecting miracles when you’re only half-in! In this episode, we’re diving into the karma of commitment - why nothing moves until you do. Whether it’s love, purpose or abundance, the universe only meets you at your exact level of current karma. ~You say you want sacred partnership…

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  11. EP 15: "Mirror, Mirror..F*ck My Life?!" - When Relationships Show You What You Don't Wanna Face

    When your relationships (aka the ULTIMATE mirrors) stop being cute or sweet + start reflecting ALL the cringey, messy, painful sh*t you’d rather not see…here's what to do (besides run, lol 😂). P.S. Yes, this hits hardest in love - but everything in this episode applies to friendships, family +...

  12. EP 14: You’ve Outgrown Your *New Age Era*...Now What?

    Your crystals are collecting dust. You’ve out-journaled your trauma. And sage just isn’t cutting it anymore. If your growth has plateaued - not because you’re failing, but because you’re ready for more - this one’s for you. We’re diving into what comes after the *New Age Era*…when your soul is...

  13. EP 13: Why So Many Men Are Craving *Emotional Intimacy* (But Aren't Sure How to Get It)

    If you're craving deeper emotional intimacy with a woman - but keep getting friendzoned, attracting cold or emotionally unavailable love interests or feeling stuck in a relationship with a woman who doesn’t meet your emotional needs...this episode is for you. (Hint: it’s not because you’re “too...

  14. EP 12: How to Be in Your Power (without being an A$$hole)

    What if reclaiming your power didn’t mean ghosting everyone to avoid conflict or swinging to the other extreme - being unnecessarily loud or aggressive? In this episode, we unpack *the messy middle way* between people-pleasing + ego-fueled power trips - and how to embody strength without closing...

  15. EP 11: What I Learned Living with My Parents *at 40*

    Yup, you read that right...and I didn’t move in with my parents at 40 - I had to move back home in my mid-30s... and was STILL THERE 5 years later! 😭😂 In this episode, I’m sharing what that season taught me about shame, power, compassion, devotion + the kind of spiritual initiation that's not...

  16. EP 10: Okay, So...Maybe Love *IS* the Legacy

    Something cracked open this week...holding my newborn nephew, watching men in my life healing + transforming (after years of pain) through the power of someone's unconditional presence (without all the expectations or judgments)... And I thought: maybe love is the legacy. Maybe your highest...

  17. EP 09: Bless the Hot Mess (*storytime*)

    Let’s take a little walk down memory lane…😂. This one’s about my own trainwreck rock-bottom moment (hint: Miami Beach...need I say more, lol?!) - and what happens when you finally start getting your shit together. Spoiler: it’s peaceful…but also weirdly lonely + boring sometimes. Let’s talk:...

  18. EP 08: "Compliments Don't Pay Your Bills": Own Your Worth + Power

    You teach people how to treat you! You set the tone. So, if you’ve been over-giving, over-explaining yourself, dimming your light, playing small or undercharging to prove your value (or feel "safe") - this episode is your reminder: Compliments don’t pay your bills, baby. This is a metaphor for...

  19. EP 07: Pleasure as Medicine (Especially When Life Gets Hard)

    When life gets heavy or you're in pain, most of us disconnect from pleasure - right when we need it most. In today’s episode, I share how pleasure can be a form of medicine: a way to anchor into your body, soften & stay present through grief, heartbreak & uncertainty. And let's be clear: this…

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  20. EP 06: You *Already* Know. You’re Just Scared to Trust It.

    You’re not confused. You’re just scared to trust what you already know. In this episode, we’re talking about the illusion of “not knowing,” why your intuition isn’t the problem & how avoidance often masquerades as indecision. If you've been overthinking a choice you feel in your bones—this one’s...

  21. EP 05: If It Hurts...Why Can't You Let It Go?

    If you’re stuck in an addiction or painful habit - chasing the dopamine hit, obsessive thoughts, texting the ex, getting sucking back into cravings you swore you were done with - this one’s for you. I break down why we keep running back to the exact thing that hurts us (hint: it’s deeper than…

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  22. EP 04: It’s Never Going To Be "The Perfect Time" - So What Are You Waiting For?

    You keep saying you’re “waiting for the right time”...but what if that perfect moment never comes? In this quick episode, I’m spilling the truth about how we stay stuck in jobs, relationships or situations we’ve already outgrown—just because we’re too scared to get uncomfortable, face the unknown...

  23. EP 03: Being *Turned On By Your Own Life* IS the Key to Attraction

    You don’t attract when you chase—you attract when you’re turned on by what lights you the f*ck up! This short episode is your reminder to stop grasping, stop spiraling & come back to your own JOY. Whether you’re craving love, money, clarity or creative flow—your magnetism starts when you feel…

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  24. EP 02: I Built a Business *That Felt Like Work*- Big Mistake

    I built a business that looked good on paper. I was making money, working with great clients & doing something I was good at… but it never TRULY lit me up or felt sustainable in the long-run. And ignoring that? Big mistake. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why forcing what’s “practical” or...

  25. EP 01: I Have No Idea Where This Is Going (And That’s Kinda the Point)

    Right now, I’m in a bit of a biz pivot—playing, experimenting & figuring it out as I go. No rigid plans, no over-explaining, just following what feels good. In this episode, we’re talking about making space for joy, letting yourself evolve without needing all the answers & why FUN might be the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

STRIPPED is where I say the things you’re probably thinking - but out loud.It’s raw, real & unfiltered - we're talking love, power, sex, deep spiritual practice & more (through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism, irreverence & my own messy life lessons after 25 years in the spiritual trenches & over a decade mentoring people worldwide).If that’s your vibe...light a candle, grab a snack & let’s strip it all back.Email: [email protected]: https://www.alisonlessard.comCurrent Offerings, including 1:1 mentorship for women + men: https://www.alisonlessard.com/links Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alisonlessardFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.lessard

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