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The Higher Alignment Podcast
by Minh-Thu Lam
This podcast helps high achievers find more peace and fulfillment in their life and work.The Higher Alignment Podcast with Minh-Thu Lam invites you to explore all things related to executive self mastery. Whether that means excelling as a leader, growing your business, healing burnout or improving relationships...all roads lead to more freedom, more love and finding greater levels of mastery in life! Minh-Thu invites you to redefine success on your terms and explore your greatest potential by finding Higher Alignment.
Episodes
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3 Steps to Avoid End-of-Year Burnout | EP 101
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com Fall has a way of speeding everything up. Work ramps up, schedules fill, the end of the year starts looming, and before you know it, you're pushing through just to make it to the holidays. In this episode…
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You're Doing Better Than You Think: How to Actually See Your Growth | EP 100
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com 100 episodes. Almost two years. And a life that looks completely different from the one I was living when I first started this podcast. For this milestone episode, I'm taking a moment to look back—not just…
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I Planned the "Perfect" Wedding… Then Everything Went Wrong | EP 99
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com My wedding day did not go according to plan…and somehow, it was still the best day ever. After months of planning every detail myself, I thought being prepared was how I would create the perfect wedding....
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I'm FINALLY Taking My Own Advice | EP 98
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com I'm taking my own advice and stepping away from the podcast for a few weeks as I head into the final stretch before my wedding. As excited as I am to marry Thomas, this season has stretched my nervous system...
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What If Slowing Down Made You More Successful? With Christina Quach | EP 97
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com What if success isn't about pushing harder, but about nourishing yourself first? In this episode, I'm joined by my cousin, Christina Quach, for a conversation about business growth, nervous system…
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The Parenting Mistake High Achievers Keep Making with Laura Larios | EP96
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your child isn't better parenting, but a more regulated nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with nervous system coach Laura Larios to explore how our...
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If You Want to Feel More Calm, Do This First | EP 95
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com What if the goal of nervous system healing isn't to feel calm all the time? In this episode, I challenge one of the biggest misconceptions about healing and explain why true emotional resilience comes from...
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A CEO's Burnout Recovery: How He Took Back Control of His Life with Richard Milroy | EP 94
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com What happens when a successful CEO who's spent 35 years building his company suddenly finds himself visibly shaking during a meeting? In this episode, I sit down with my client Richard as he shares the…
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Why Being Celebrated Feels So Uncomfortable | EP 93
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com I thought wedding planning would be stressful because of the logistics, but I realized the hardest part had nothing to do with vendors or timelines. It was the vulnerability of being seen and allowing people...
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Before You Quit Your Job, Listen to This | EP 92
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com If you've been thinking about quitting your job because you're completely burnt out, I want to encourage you to pause first. In this episode, I share why I no longer tell people to simply quit when they're...
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How to Actually Enjoy Summer Without Falling Behind | EP 91
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I'm talking about how to actually enjoy your summer without letting work, deadlines, inboxes, and pressure steal the season from you. Summer has a completely different energy. It's playful,...
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My Dog Was Attacked. Here's What It Taught Me About Stress and Healing | EP 90
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I share a scary experience that happened when my dog Oscar and I were attacked by several off-leash dogs during a walk. While Oscar was okay, the event became…
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The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn't Growing (It's Not Your Strategy) | EP 89
In this episode, I share a powerful lesson about inner child healing, nervous system regulation, and self-worth after experiencing the slowest financial start to a year in over a decade. What initially felt like a business problem revealed itself to be something much deeper: unresolved beliefs...
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The 4 Nervous System States That Secretly Control Your Thoughts | EP 88
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm breaking down the four nervous system states and how they directly impact your thoughts, emotions, stress responses, and ability to feel safe. So many…
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Life Update: What's Changing in My Business, Relationship & Life | EP 87
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I'm sharing a personal life update and opening up about what healing actually looks like behind the scenes. We dive into nervous system regulation, grief, burnout recovery, wedding planning...
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The 3 Levers That Took Me From Burnout to Freedom | The High Performer Reset (Part 7) | EP 86
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this finale episode of the High Performer Reset Series, I'm bringing everything together and sharing the exact three levers that helped me heal burnout, regulate my nervous system, and create a life that...
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More Energy, Peaceful Mornings… This Is My Life After Burnout | The High Performer Reset (Part 6) | EP 85
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I'm sharing what my daily life looks like after healing from burnout. After years of living in survival mode, I've completely changed the way I structure my days. I talk about moving from…
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The Daily Habits That Were Secretly Burning Me Out | The High Performer Reset (Part 5) | EP 84
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm taking you inside what my day-to-day life actually looked like at the peak of my burnout. From snoozing multiple alarms, skipping breakfast, checking…
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I Healed My Burnout and My Relationships Changed Completely | The High Performer Reset (Part 4) | EP 83
In this episode of the High Performer Reset series, I'm sharing what changed in my relationships after healing my burnout. In the last episode, I talked about what my relationships looked like before: guarded, reactive, disconnected, and unable to fully receive support. This episode is the after....
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Burnout Turned Me Into the "Office B!ch" | The High Performer Reset (Part 3) | EP 82
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → http://higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, part of The High Performer Reset Series, I'm diving into how burnout impacted my relationships in one of the deepest ways possible. I share what life looked like when I was completely...
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How I Fixed My Relationship With Food | The High Performer Reset (Part 2) | EP 81
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I share what my relationship with food, energy, and my body looks like now after healing my burnout. If part one was about survival mode, this is about what happens when your body finally feels…
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I Thought It Was a Food Problem | The High Performer Reset (Part 1) | EP 80
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I open up about my relationship with food, sugar, stress, and burnout in a way I never really have before. I share what life looked like when I was working long hours in the luxury auto industry,...
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I'm Finally Ready to Share Our Miscarriage Story | EP 79
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I'm sharing something deeply personal that has shaped the past few months of my life. Thomas and I found out we were pregnant in October, and it was one of the most beautiful and unexpected moments...
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You're Creating Stress That Doesn't Exist | EP 78
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I share a recent experience where unexpected expenses triggered stress and scarcity, even though I was financially okay. I found myself overthinking, trying to control the situation, and creating...
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If You Keep Slipping Back Into Old Habits?…This Episode is for You | EP 77
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I'm breaking down a truth that most people don't talk about when it comes to nervous system regulation… it takes effort, every single day. If you've been doing the work and still finding yourself...
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Luxury Matchmaker Reveals Why Successful People Struggle in Dating with April Davis | EP 76
Take the High Performer Stress Assessment → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com In this episode, I sat down with luxury matchmaker April Davis to unpack one of the biggest questions high-achieving women face in dating: what's the difference between healthy standards and plain old pickiness? We...
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Why High Achievers Struggle to Change (Even When They Know Better) | EP 75
In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm breaking down why change can feel so hard, especially for high performers who know what they "should" be doing but still can't seem to follow through. I unpack the difference between capability and capacity, and why so many resilient, driven...
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I'm Finally Sharing My Burnout Story | EP 74
In this reintroduction episode, I share the story behind how I became a burnout and nervous system coach for high performers. After returning to Vietnam for the first time since I was 12 or 13, I felt called to reconnect with my roots and explain how my upbringing shaped my drive, resilience, and...
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The Dating App Strategy That Got Me Engaged in a Year | EP 73
In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm sharing something deeply personal….how I met my fiancé and the exact strategy that led me to him. After years of difficult relationships, heartbreak, and wondering if I'd ever find someone aligned with me, I decided to try Hinge again but this...
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Your "Discipline" Might Be Dysregulation with Dr. Derek Hrabovsky | EP 72
If your success is costing your health, your peace, or your relationships, something is off. In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I sat down with physician and executive coach Derek Hrabovsky to break down a game changing distinction that explains why so many high performers look...
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The Real Reason Your Relationships Feel So Hard | EP 71
In this episode, I get really raw about relationships and why they are one of the biggest sources of stress, burnout, and growth in our lives. While I am not a relationship coach, I have learned through my own experiences that the quality of our relationships is directly tied to our ability to...
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Why You're Afraid to Change (Even When You're Ready) | EP 70
In this episode, I break down why change can feel so terrifying, even when it is something we deeply want. Using a real client example, I explain how fear is not about logic or readiness, but about the nervous system being stuck in survival mode. When we are dysregulated, the body prioritizes...
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The Real Reason January Motivation Fades by Spring | EP 69
In this episode, I talk about the false sense of optimism that often shows up in January. A new year can feel motivating, but if your patterns and behaviors don't change, neither will your results. I break down how high-functioning burnout often goes unnoticed, why short breaks don't equal...
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Why "Having It All" Can Still Feel Like Nothing with Brittany Anger | EP 68
In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Anger to unpack what happens when you "have it all" on paper, but your body is quietly waving the white flag. Brittany shares what life looked like coming back from maternity leave into a fast-paced corporate banking role while recovering from thyroid...
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Before You Set Your 2026 Goals, Listen to This | EP 67
In this episode, I'm breaking down why most goals don't stick and it has nothing to do with discipline, motivation, or willpower. What I've seen again and again in my work is that we often chase external outcomes, thinking they'll make us feel a certain way, when what we're actually craving is an...
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2026 Numerology Forecast: What This New Cycle Is Asking of You with Meaghan Alton | EP 66
In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm joined by Meaghan Alton for our annual numerology forecast, this time to break down what 2026 holds and how to use it intentionally. We reflect on 2025's "nine year" energy as a cycle of endings, release, and pattern-breaking, and why that can...
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Want a Different 2026? Do These 5 Things | EP 65
In this New Year's episode, I walk you through the five things you need to hear to make sure 2026 doesn't become a repeat of 2025. Using December as your "report card," I break down why you ended the year either grounded and present or overwhelmed and crawling toward the finish line. We look at…
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The Productivity Myth That's Keeping You Burnt Out | EP 64
If you're a high achiever who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly behind, this episode will transform the way you think about productivity. I break down the nervous system science behind dysregulation, survival mode, and burnout and explain why optimizing for productivity actually…
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Feeling Guilty for Pulling Away? Here's What's Actually Going On | EP63
In this episode, I break down one of the most common stories I hear from high achievers in burnout: "I feel like a bad friend." You're canceling plans, avoiding connection, dreading social commitments, and disconnecting from the people you love and instead of understanding what's happening in…
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The High Performer's Guide to Letting Go of Control with Carly Bolin | EP 62
In this episode, I sit down with Carly Bolin to talk about what it's really like to live in fight or flight without realizing it. 2025 became the hardest year of her life after her stepson's cancer diagnosis, and it forced her to see how long she'd been operating on empty, both at work and at…
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The Skill That AI Can't Replace (And Why It Sets You Apart) | EP 61
In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu breaks down why self-regulation is becoming the most valuable skill in today's AI-driven world. With the rise of digital overwhelm, overstimulation, and artificial efficiency, humans are craving authenticity and real connection more than...
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If You Want to End 2025 in Peace, Start Here | EP 60
In this episode, I walk you through the exact year-end exercise I recently did with my clients to help them stop spiraling into Q4 chaos and actually land the year feeling grounded. I talk about why so many high performers wait until December to "deal with" their inner world, only to get…
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If You Can't Slow Down, Do This One Thing | EP59
In this solo episode, I share the truth about what happens when your nervous system finally starts to crave peace and why that can feel so uncomfortable at first. After years of pushing, achieving, and chasing stimulation, I never thought I'd end up living in a small town outside the city. But…
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Why "Loving Your Job" Still Isn't Fulfillment | EP 58
Fulfillment isn't a gold star you earn from the outside…it's a felt sense that comes from alignment. In this solo episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I unpack why early "wins" (titles, pay bumps, praise) can masquerade as fulfillment when what we're actually chasing is approval. I share how...
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The Missing Piece to True Work Life Balance- Ep 57
Episode Highlights: work-life balance, presence, high performers, nervous system, burnout, mindfulness, mental health, corporate wellness, personal development, self-care Summary: What if "work-life balance" isn't about splitting your time evenly—but about how present you actually feel? In this...
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Healing the Hustle: Finding Peace Through Inner Child Work- Ep 56
Episode Highlights: finding inner peace, inner child work, hustle culture, setting boundaries, healing, self-love, mental health, personal growth, nervous system, emotional healing, mindfulness, relationships, self-care Summary: Ever wonder why it's so hard to stay calm, even when life looks good...
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Less Is More w/The Hormone Queen: Becca Chilczenkowski - Ep 55
Episode Highlights: perimenopause, women's cycle, burnout, inflammation, women's health, hormones, cycle awareness, nutrition, self-care, hormone replacement therapy, stress management, body awareness Summary: In this episode Minh-Thu Lam sits down with The Hormone Queen: Becca Chilczenkowski for…
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Enjoy Life Before It's Too Late: The New Retirement Plan - Ep 54
Episode Highlights: retirement, happiness, burnout, connection, joy, work-life balance, corporate culture, personal growth, mental health, life lessons Summary: We've been sold the dream of "work hard now, enjoy life later"—but what if later never comes? In this episode, Minh-Thu Lam flips the...
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Choosing You, Self Trust & Life After Burnout w/Cheryl Lewis- Ep 53
Episode highlights: career transformation, burnout, self-care, personal growth, vulnerability, joy, rest, self-trust, leadership, work-life balance, burnout, self-compassion, communication, vulnerability, self-validation, personal growth, mental health, emotional labor, mindset, productivity...
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People pissing you off lately?! Listen to this ASAP - Ep 52
Episode Highlights: toxic work culture, workplace frustration, gossip, personal accountability, emotional regulation, self-reflection, workplace culture, mental health, professional relationships, triggers, self-awareness, burnout, nervous system, dyregulation Summary: In this episode, Minh-Thu…
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This podcast helps high achievers find more peace and fulfillment in their life and work.The Higher Alignment Podcast with Minh-Thu Lam invites you to explore all things related to executive self mastery. Whether that means excelling as a leader, growing your business, healing burnout or improving relationships...all roads lead to more freedom, more love and finding greater levels of mastery in life! Minh-Thu invites you to redefine success on your terms and explore your greatest potential by finding Higher Alignment.
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This podcast helps high achievers find more peace and fulfillment in their life and work.The Higher Alignment Podcast with Minh-Thu Lam invites you to explore all things related to executive self mastery. Whether that means excelling as a leader, growing your business, healing burnout or improving...
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