ALIGNED & ALIVE with Chrissy May

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ALIGNED & ALIVE with Chrissy May

Are you ready to break free from limitations, step into deeper purpose, and rise into a life that feels clear, grounded, and fully alive?Aligned & Alive is the podcast for whole human evolution — where transformation meets faith, healing, and higher purpose.Each week, host Chrissy May—entrepreneur, transformational therapist, and retreat facilitator—shares the tools, perspectives, and high-level conversations that help you strengthen your mindset, elevate your emotional and spiritual maturity, and create a life rooted in clarity, integrity, and personal truth.Through honest, unfiltered storytelling and powerful interviews with leaders, visionaries, and experts, Chrissy brings forward the lessons, breakthroughs, and  insights that support lasting transformation in mind, body and spirit. You’ll learn practical steps to release old patterns, build internal safety and elevate your standards.And beg

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    The Truth About Alignment & Inner Power with Deidre Sirianni

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with Deidre Sirianni, founder of Radically Aligned, to talk about what it means to be out of alignment and why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in lives that look successful on the outside but feel empty on the inside. Deidre shares her story of hitting a breaking point, from building a successful wellness career to facing autoimmune disease, depression, and a relationship that disconnected her from herself. She also breaks down the framework for alignment, how to reconnect with your purpose, and how to recognize when you’re out of alignment. Get ready to shift your identity and step into a version of yourself that feels fully aligned and expressed.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Why your life can look successful but still feel misaligned.07:00 How your environment impacts your mental, emotional, and physical health.11:00 What does true alignment look like in real life?15:15 The 4 daily questions that bring you back into alignment.20:00 How storytelling builds trust and a deeper connection.27:00 Why authenticity creates more opportunities.31:00 What’s the danger of suppressing your emotions?36:45 Why beliefs, emotions, and results are all connected.39:00 How to start believing a new story for your future.44:00 What’s the difference between performing and being embodied?45:30 Why growth always comes with an initiation.50:45 How to turn pain into purpose and creative expression.56:00 Why you don’t have to fit into one identity to be successful.01:00:00 Why alignment is not always easy or comfortable.RESOURCES + LINKSListen to Deidre’s newest single “Touch My Skin” HERE!Learn more about Deidre Sirianni HERE!Check out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayDeidre: @iamdeidresirianniSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Fix a Broken Relationship with Keith and Jesse Yackey

    Is your relationship falling apart and you don’t know why? In this episode, I sit down with Keith Yackey and Jesse Joy, hosts of the Married Game Podcast to break down what really causes disconnection, resentment, and loss of desire in modern relationships. Keith shares how his marriage hit a breaking point and the moment he realized he was the common denominator. We also talk about the habits that destroy attraction and how to rebuild it through consistent action. Tune in to learn what it actually takes to rebuild a relationship that lasts.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Why attraction fades even in strong relationships.06:45 Are you unknowingly pushing your partner away?12:15 Why doing things for your partner can backfire.18:00 What Keith’s journey teaches you about relationships.23:00 Why success in business doesn’t guarantee a strong marriage.27:00 Why high-performing men struggle in relationships.32:45 Can a relationship recover after cheating?35:00 Why trust is built or broken in small moments.39:30 The #1 reason she stops respecting you.44:00 Why men lie to themselves and how it destroys connection.48:00 The habits that kill attraction.52:00 What does it take to become desirable again?56:00 Why happy women don’t leave a relationship.RESOURCES + LINKSListen to the Married Game Podcast HERE!Check out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayKeith Yackey: @keithyackeyJesse Yackey: @jessejoy1111Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Stop Overcommitting, Refocus & Create Real Momentum with Casey Strunk

    Are you stuck or just doing too much of what doesn’t matter? In this episode, I sit down with Casey Strunk, President of Strunk Insurance Group and founder of Rise & Ruck Phoenix, to break down why overcommitment is one of the biggest obstacles to growth. Casey shares how eliminating distractions and misaligned priorities can create clarity and momentum in both your life and leadership. We talk about the discipline of saying no, why most people fill their schedules instead of focusing on what matters, and how creating space leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and sustainable success. Get ready to rethink why doing more isn’t working.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Meet Casey Strunk, President of Strunk Insurance Group02:30 The leadership lessons passed down from Casey’s father.07:30 The trap of short-term pleasure and dissatisfaction.10:00 What does “committed advocacy” mean in leadership?13:00 Why deleting commitments creates massive life shifts.17:30 What does an authentic connection look like today?21:00 Why human connection will outlast AI in leadership.25:15 Can you have high standards without creating pressure at home?RESOURCES + LINKSCheck out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayCasey: @cjstrunkStrunk Insurance Group: http://www.Strunkgroup.comSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Think Clearly, Decide Faster & Stay Human in an AI World with Katharine Loucaidou

    Are you using AI or is it slowly starting to think for you? In this episode, I’m joined by Katharine Loucaidou, an expert in decision intelligence and AI, to talk about what’s happening as AI rapidly integrates into our lives and businesses. Katharine breaks down how to use AI as a thinking partner (not a replacement), how to eliminate overwhelm in a world of endless tools, and why decision intelligence is quickly becoming the most valuable skill you can develop. Get ready to rethink how you’re using AI.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 How AI is moving faster than human capacity.08:00 A system to prevent AI overload in your business and life.15:00 How to use AI without sounding like AI.19:30 Why decision-making is becoming harder.22:45 The AI tool that simulates your future decisions.31:15 How to stop AI from being a “yes machine”.35:00 How AI will soon run tasks, content, and even daily decisions for you.40:30 Can AI really speak for you?51:30 How to become sharper, calmer, and more self-aware.RESOURCES + LINKSJoin Katharine’s AI Skool HERE!Check out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayKatharine Loucaidou: @katharineloucaidouSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Break Free from Perfectionism, Fear & People Pleasing with Stacey Vanthuyne

    What would you do today if you weren’t afraid of being seen in the process of trying? In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Vanthuyne to talk about fear, perfectionism, and the hesitation to be seen. Stacey shares insights on courage, vulnerability, and identity from learning how to ask for help to breaking free from “checkbox living” and external validation. We also break down the fine line between healing and avoidance, why partial commitment keeps you stuck, and how to step fully into the version of you that’s ready for more. Get ready to stop hiding behind perfection and start taking action before you feel ready.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 The question that shows what’s really holding you back04:15 How the pressure to maintain a “perfect” image limits growth.12:00 What do you do when vulnerability has been used against you?15:30 Why partial commitment is keeping you from change.21:00 The question to ask yourself before your next bold move.RESOURCES + LINKSCheck out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayStacey: @staceyvanthuyneMore on Stacey: https://www.raiseyourresults.caSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Take Ownership of Your Health & Heal from Within with Justin Roethlingshoefer

    What if your body isn’t broken, but simply trying to communicate with you? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, performance coach, and founder of Own It Coaching and Holy Health, to talk about what it means to take ownership of your health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Justin shares his story of being told he may not live past 35, and how that moment became the catalyst for a complete transformation. We also dive into the science behind cellular health, the role of heart rate variability (HRV) as your body’s communication system, and why so many people feel “off” despite being told they’re healthy. Get ready to explore how your body is constantly communicating with you.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Meet Justin Roethlingshoefer, founder of Own It Coaching and Holy Health.07:00 How your body communicates through signals.12:30 What is the most overlooked health metric to understand?20:00 The shift most people avoid that’s keeping them stuck in stress.24:30 Stressors that are silently impacting your health every day.28:30 What are the 4 pillars of health?32:15 How faith, biology, and design all connect in the human body.39:00 How one small change eliminated years of pain in just weeks.44:00 The honest answers most people won’t say out loud.RESOURCES + LINKSLearn more about Justin Roethlingshoefer HERE!Check out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayJustin Roethlingshoefer: @justinroethSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    The Power of Shifting Seasons: How to Find Peace When Your Life Is Changing

    Every exit has a purpose. Every ending is a setup. In this solo episode, Chrissy gets real about the shifting seasons so many of us are experiencing right now — friendships fading, communities evolving, relationships and careers changing — and why all of it is working in your favor.If you are in the middle of a transition and it feels more like loss than liberation, this episode is for you.IN THIS EPISODE: Why your community is allowed to change and what it means when it doesHow to reframe the pain of losing friendships, relationships, and opportunitiesWhy the clearing is the blessingWhat next-level living actually looks and feels like in the in-betweenA simple 4-Step process to shift your perspective Closing mantra to carry with you into your next seasonWork with Chrissy:If you are ready to go deeper — with a speaking engagement, an immersion for your group or organization, a VIP 1:1 session, or one of our retreat and curated elevated experiences — Chrissy would love to connect. Reach out directly at: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Suit Up Before You Show Up With The Full Armor Of God

    In this Sunday Soul Drop, we're talking about what it actually means to armor up — not just as a Sunday concept, but as a daily practice before you step into the world.In this episode:Why this season is uniquely calling for people who are covered, grounded, and readyA piece-by-piece breakdown of the armor: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the WordA guided meditation moment to help you visualize putting on the armorA closing prayer to send you into the week fully coveredEnjoy! XOXO Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Reduce Stress, Heal Trauma & Calm Anxiety with Cary Ballou

    What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned with who you are? In this episode, I sit down with Cary Ballou, founder of Shanti Sound, to talk about the transformative power of sound healing and how it can help regulate the nervous system, release emotional stress, and support deeper healing. Cary shares what happens in the body during a sound bath, why unresolved stress and trauma can manifest physically, and how ancient healing modalities are finding new relevance in today’s wellness landscape. Tune in to learn how sound healing can help you reconnect with your body and deepen your inner awareness.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Meet Cary Ballou, Founder of Shanti Sound.07:15 What happens to your brain and nervous system during a sound bath?11:00 How often should you experience sound healing?15:45 How sound healing is expanding into corporate wellness programs.22:30 Why ancient healing modalities are becoming more relevant today.28:00 Are you unknowingly holding yourself hostage to your old story?37:30 The growing interest in intuitive healing and spiritual modalities.40:30 Cary’s message to anyone curious about trying sound healing.RESOURCES + LINKSLearn more about Shanti Sound HERE!Check out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayCary: @shantisoundusSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Releasing Shame and Unworthiness

    Shame is heavy. Unworthiness is loud. And for so many of us, we've been carrying a story about ourselves that was never true and certainly was never meant to stay.In this week's Sunday Soul Drop, I'm taking you to the ocean, because there is something powerful about the image of the tide taking what no longer belongs to you. With the Holy Spirit as our Comforter and Counselor, we release the shame, the unworthiness, and the old sentences that were spoken over us. And we receive, maybe for the first time in a long time, the truth of who we actually are.You are not what shame says you are. And today, we let it go.IN THIS EPISODE• A guided ocean meditation led by the Holy Spirit, your Comforter & Counselor• Releasing unworthiness, old stories, and false identity at the water's edge• Receiving the truth — that you are chosen, loved, forgiven, and free• A closing prayerSCRIPTURE REFERENCED"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." — Romans 8:1CONNECT WITH CHRISSY Work with Chrissy: chrissymay.com/mastery-immersionGrab Chrissy's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/63r93l6 Instagram: @TheChrissyMaySpeaking, retreats & coaching: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Paradise Valley Retreat Drop-in with Annalie Howling: What Are You Protecting That's Quietly Costing You Everything

    What if the very thing you’re protecting is quietly costing you everything?In this episode of Aligned & Alive, I’m joined by my dear friend Annalie Howling, a globally recognized performance coach who works with elite athletes, former UK Special Forces, high-net-worth leaders, and individuals navigating major life transitions. Get ready for a powerful conversation about the stories we carry, the beliefs that shape our identity, and how shame and outdated patterns can keep us stuck in versions of ourselves that we’ve already outgrown.We talk about what it really means to step into a new identity, how trauma and stress can impact even the most successful people, and why transformation doesn’t have to take years to begin. If you’ve ever felt that moment in life where you know you can’t stay where you are, but you’re not yet sure where you’re going, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you will learn:Why the stories we tell ourselves can quietly shape every area of our lives.How shame and limiting beliefs can lead to patterns of self-sabotage.Why high performers often struggle with asking for help.How life transitions can create anxiety, identity shifts, and powerful opportunities for growth.The difference between mindset work and true somatic healing.Why community and safe containers can accelerate transformation.How to identify the outdated beliefs that may be running your life.Why real transformation requires integration, not just inspiration.How reclaiming your power allows you to step into your next chapter with confidence.RESOURCES + LINKSApply for our upcoming Paradise Valley Elite Experience HERE!Want more info? Check our our website, DM me on Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected] out upcoming retreats + more: chrissymay.comWatch & Subscribe on YouTube!FOLLOWChrissy May: @thechrissymayAnnalie: @annaliehowlingSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Superwell Living: How to Reclaim Energy, Focus & Longevity with Lauren Pronger

    What does it really mean to live and lead at your highest level?In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Pronger, author of Superwell, to explore the intersection of performance, identity, and whole-human wellness. We dive into what sustainable success actually requires — beyond hustle, burnout, and surface-level habits. This conversation is about operating at an elite level without abandoning your nervous system, your values, or yourself.In This Episode• The true meaning behind Superwell• Why high achievers burn out — and how to recalibrate• Identity-driven performance• Building standards that support long-term success• Leading from alignment, not exhaustionConnect with LaurenWebsite: https://laurenpronger.comInstagram: @Lauren_ProngerOrder SUPERWELL Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09YTfkyOWork With Chrissy MayFor speaking engagements, retreats, workshops, or private coaching inquiries:[email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Preparing Your Heart For Miracles

    In this week’s Sunday Soul Drop, we explore what it really means to surrender — not as passivity, but as strength. When we release control over outcomes and stay open to the unfolding, we create space for miracles.You’ll be invited to:• Release the timeline• Quiet the internal pressure• Re-anchor in faith• Expect abundance, healing, restoration, and provisionScripture referenced:For speaking, retreats, workshops, or private coaching:[email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Deep Nervous System Regulation Practice

    Your body cannot expand when it feels unsafe.In this extended guided practice, I walk you through a powerful nervous system reset designed to signal safety to the body, calm stress responses, and bring you back into grounded presence.This is not mindset work.This is physiological recalibration.Inside this episode, we explore:How to move from fight-or-flight into parasympathetic regulationBreath patterns that communicate safety to the brainBody-based awareness to release stored tensionSimple anchoring techniques to create internal stabilityHow to build long-term resilience through repetition  If this practice supported you, share it with someone who needs it.For speaking engagements, retreats, workshops, or private coaching:[email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Before You Quit: The 90-Second Monday Reset

    Feeling stuck? Unmotivated? On the edge of wanting to quit?Before you change the plan — change your state.In today’s quick Monday reset, Chrissy shares one simple, science-backed shift you can use immediately to interrupt stagnation and create momentum in under 90 seconds.Stuck isn’t a circumstance.It’s a nervous system state.For collaborations, retreats, speaking, or to connect directly:[email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Calling You Out of the Noise

    In this gentle Sunday Soul Drop, Chrissy invites you to step away from the constant notifications, opinions, pressure, and mental spinning—and return to the only place clarity is actually found: stillness with God.Through guided breath, prayer, and reflection, you are led to:• Receive clarity instead of chasing it• Anchor your nervous system in peace instead of noise• Move into the week held, not hurriedThis is a short, sacred reset for your mind and spirit.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may need to come out of the noise this week.To connect directly, inquire about working together, retreats, or upcoming experiences: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Anchored and Protected

    In a season where division feels loud and culture feels unsettled, this Sunday Soul Drop is a reminder: we are not called to fear — we are called to stand.Today we anchor in Scripture, put on the full armor of God, guard our minds, and refuse to let the spirit of the age shape our spirit. Protection is not panic. It is alignment with Christ.If this message resonated and you’re seeking deeper spiritual grounding or discernment in this season, reach out to me directly: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Anchoring Into Confidence & Reclaiming Your Power

    In this episode, we explore what real confidence actually is and why so many people stay disconnected from their power despite doing “all the work.” True confidence comes from internal safety, self-trust, and alignment, not external validation or hustle.When you stop adapting to environments that shrink you and start anchoring into who you truly are, clarity sharpens, standards rise, and your decisions become cleaner and more grounded.This conversation is an invitation to reclaim your power from the inside out and lead your life from a place of steadiness and self-trust.Ready to go deeper?Applications are open for my upcoming in-person retreat this April in Paradise Valley, Arizona!  Email [email protected] Link Here for more information: Paradise Valley Elite Experience  Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Paradise Valley, Arizona Retreat: Your Next Level and Community is Calling

    In today’s episode, Chrissy shares an exciting update as applications officially open for the April retreat in Paradise Valley. She reflects on the powerful response, why people are craving depth and integrity, and how real transformation happens through intentional environments—not isolation or overconsumption.This episode is an invitation to discern whether you’re ready for deeper work and the right room to support your next level of becoming.April Retreat Details:📍 April 6–9, 2026Paradise Valley, ArizonaPrivate, application-only immersion with world-class facilitatorsApply:Paradise Valley Elite Experience Reach out on instagram or email [email protected] Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sleep Meditation with Soothing Music

    Tonight’s sleep meditation is an invitation to slow down, soften your body, and release the weight of the day.Through gentle breath, calming awareness, and a closing prayer, you’ll be guided into a state of deep rest—allowing your nervous system to settle and your mind to quiet.Let this be a safe place to land before sleep with soothing music. Sweet dreams! Connect with ChrissyFor 1:1 work, retreats, or speaking inquiries, [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Regulate Your Nervous System: A Guided Body Scan

    In this episode, Chrissy guides you through a slow, intentional body scan designed to regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of safety and steadiness in the body.This is not about forcing relaxation or trying to “calm your mind.”It’s about listening to your body, releasing held tension, and allowing your system to settle naturally.You can listen seated, lying down, or wherever your body feels supported.What You’ll Experience• A guided body scan to gently release stored tension• Nervous system regulation through sensation and awareness• A grounded return to safety, presence, and internal calmTo explore ways we might work together through retreats, workshops, or 1:1 support, feel free to [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Trust the Unfolding

    In today’s Sunday Soul Drop, Chrissy gently guides you into a space of stillness, peace, and deep connection with God.This episode is an invitation to slow down, release the pressure to have everything figured out, and trust the unfolding of what is to come. If you’re walking through a season of transition, uncertainty, or quiet waiting, this is a moment to be led rather than pushed.Through supportive scripture, spacious pauses, and a closing prayer, you’re guided into a place of surrender—where clarity doesn’t come from striving, but from resting in God’s presence.If you’re interested in retreats, 1:1 VIP work, workshops, or speaking engagements, you can connect with my team by emailing [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Proximity Over Information: Environments That Make You Rise

    This conversation unpacks why environment is the real catalyst for growth, how the right room collapses timelines, and why who you sit next to matters more than what you’re taking notes on.If you’ve felt stuck despite “doing the work,” this episode may reveal what’s actually been missing.In This EpisodeWhy information alone rarely creates lasting changeHow proximity influences identity, behavior, and self-imageThe nervous system impact of being around emotionally mature, disciplined peopleWhy growth accelerates in environments with higher standardsHow the right room interrupts old patterns and expands possibilityGrowth accelerates when you stop doing it alone. If you’re feeling called into a new room, connect to explore what’s available this season. Email [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    How to Choose the Right Mentor and Why It Can Change Your Life

    In this episode, Chrissy explores how choosing the right mentor, coach, or consultant can either accelerate your growth—or quietly keep you stuck. Drawing from over 30 years inside elite coaching environments, she breaks down the real difference between inspiration and embodied leadership, and why mentorship is about far more than motivation or credentials.This conversation is for anyone who’s done the work, invested in growth, and is ready for guidance rooted in integrity, lived experience, and real standards.In This Episode:The difference between a mentor, coach, and consultantWhy embodiment matters more than expertiseThe five non-negotiables to look for before you hireSubtle red flags that signal misalignmentHow environment and proximity shape transformationFor those ready for deeper mentorship through my April immersive retreat or private 1:1 VIP work, you can inquire directly at [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    When Things Don’t Go as Planned: Learning to Let Life Flow

    In today’s episode, Chrissy shares a real-life moment that didn’t go according to plan—and why that disruption became a powerful reminder about flow, trust, and letting go of perfection.✨ If this episode resonated and you’re feeling called to deepen your work—through retreats, immersive experiences, workshops, or speaking—connect with Chrissy directly at [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Stop Ghosting Your Goals, Start Dating Your Safety

    In this episode, we explore why self-sabotage isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline, but protection. Often rooted in fear of rejection and loss of safety, self-sabotage shows up right before growth, visibility, or deeper connection.This is a grounded conversation about self-trust, clarity, and leading yourself with compassion.In This Episode:Why self-sabotage is self-protection, not failureThe link between rejection, safety, and behaviorHow the nervous system influences decisionsSimple ways to begin healing the root of self-sabotageClosing emotional loops to create calm and clarityIf you’re interested in private immersions, retreats, workshops, or speaking experiences designed to support real, lasting change, reach out directly at [email protected] to explore what support might be right for you.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Why Slowing Down Makes You More Effective

    In today’s episode, Chrissy explores why real growth happens when you move with peace, privacy, and discernment — not urgency or noise. This is a grounded, reflective conversation about protecting your energy, being selective with your time and environment, and choosing where your attention truly belongs.If you’ve been feeling scattered, exposed, or stretched thin, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and realign, without force or overthinking.In This Episode, We Cover:Why slowing down actually makes you more effectiveHow discernment shapes what grows and what drains youWhere your time and attention may be quietly robbing your peaceSimple shifts to move through your week with more clarity and intentionTo explore booking Chrissy for speaking, curated retreats, or immersive workshops, contact [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Let Go and Let GOD

    God Is in Control | Sunday Soul DropThis Sunday Soul Drop is a calming, faith-centered meditation designed to help quiet the mind, release anxiety, and rest in the truth that God is in control of every detail of your life.Through gentle breathing and Scripture, listeners are invited to let go of overthinking and trust that nothing is random — not the delays, the closed doors, the seasons of silence, or the changes they didn’t plan.This episode is especially supportive if you are navigating uncertainty, feeling anxious about the future, or needing a quiet moment to surrender control and reconnect with trust.Connect: For speaking, retreats, or transformational work, email [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    A Gentle Guide To Deep, Restful Sleep

    This gentle sleep meditation is designed to help you unwind, quiet the mind, and ease naturally into rest.This episode is ideal for:• settling the mind before bed• releasing mental noise from the day• creating a sense of safety and calm• drifting into deep, uninterrupted sleepThe meditation closes with a short prayer, inviting peace, protection, and rest as you sleep.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  30. 170

    Emotional Safety, Loneliness and the Missing Piece of Connection

    In this episode, we explore how loneliness is being reframed by leading voices in personal development and mental health — not as a lack of connection, but as a lack of emotional safety. In this episode, we cover:Why loneliness exists even with a full social lifeThe difference between contact and true connectionHow self-editing and emotional guarding create disconnectionThis episode also introduces the intention behind Chrissy’s upcoming April retreat — a safe, grounded, in-person container designed for those ready to open up, drop the armor, and be fully themselves without performance or pressure.To inquire about the April retreat, immersive experiences, workshops, or speaking engagements, email [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  31. 169

    Nervous System Regulation: Calm Your Body and Mind

    Pause into Presence: A Nervous System ResetThis short episode is an invitation to pause and return to the present moment.If your mind has been racing, your body feels tense, or the noise of the day has been pulling you in too many directions, this is a moment to step away and reset.In this guided drop-in, you’ll be supported to:Pause without needing to “do” anythingGently regulate your nervous system through a unique breath rhythmRelease distraction, urgency, and mental noiseTo explore 3-Month Mastery Immersions, private retreats, workshops, or speaking engagements, please connect with us at [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  32. 168

    4 People to Forgive So You Can Rise

    In today’s episode, we unpack the four people you must forgive to move forward without dragging emotional weight behind you:This conversation is about traveling lighter, reclaiming your power, and refusing to let resentment become part of your identity.Because unforgiveness is emotional debt — and debt always costs more than you think.Ready for deeper work? Our April immersive experience in Paradise Valley is designed for men and women who are ready to release old narratives, raise their standards, and step into their next level with a high-integrity community.To reserve your space, email [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  33. 167

    Beyond Comfort: Choose The Life You Want

    This episode breaks down the real reason most people don’t have what they say they want: comfort. We explore why discomfort is the toll you pay for results, how environment shapes your evolution, and the subtle ways excuses, delayed decisions, and familiar circles keep you stuck. If you’re ready for more — this conversation will hit home.In This Episode: • Why discomfort is the bridge to everything you want • How excuses masquerade as logic • The role of environment in shaping your identity • How to recognize when you’ve outgrown rooms • The self-inquiry questions that will call you forward • A simple challenge to shift your trajectory this weekFor details and availability for our April retreat, reach out to: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  34. 166

    Evening Reflection for a Clearer Tomorrow

    This Monday episode drops in as the day closes instead of when it begins. It offers a grounded moment to integrate, release mental pressure, and give yourself a cleaner runway into the week. Instead of motivation or hustle, you’ll be guided through gentle reflection questions and a closing prayer to support peace, clarity, and rest.In This Episode You’ll HearA short teaching on why integration mattersHow endings influence the rest of your weekA simple reflection practice that relieves internal tensionThree powerful questions to close the day with intentionA nurturing prayer for peace, discernment, and restful sleepSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  35. 165

    Sunday Soul Drop: Connecting with the Holy Spirit

    This Sunday Soul Drop is a guided meditation centered on presence with God, intimacy with Jesus, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Rather than focusing on pace or productivity, this session creates space for communion — to be with the Father, acknowledge the Son, and welcome the Spirit who guides, comforts, and reveals truth according to Scripture.Listeners seeking deeper connection with God, spiritual maturity, clarity through the Holy Spirit, and a grounded way to begin their week with Christ at the center.Connect: For speaking, retreats, or transformational work, email: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  36. 164

    Guided Off-Load for Restful Sleep: Surrender the Day

    Tonight’s episode is a guided off-load for anyone listening in bed, unwinding from the day, or quietly trying to get their mind to slow down and ready for a sound nights sleep. In just a few minutes, we’ll move from mental noise into nervous system calm—without forcing breathwork, changing positions, or doing anything perfectly.This session blends three simple steps to support deep, restorative sleep.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  37. 163

    Quiet Wins: Big Weekend Reset

    It’s Friday and before we sprint into the weekend, today’s episode slows you down just enough to recognize what this week actually held. Whether the last five days felt productive, chaotic, or quietly transformative, there’s meaning in it — but only if you pause long enough to see it.We’ll walk through three simple reflection prompts to help you recognize what went well, what you learned, and what you’re not taking with you into Saturday. This is less about metrics and more about the human side of your week — where growth actually happens.APRIL RETREAT! To join the growing waitlist, send an email to [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  38. 162

    Guided Evening Calm For Deep Sleep And A Softer Mind

    Tonight’s episode is designed to help you transition out of the noise of the day and into stillness. There’s nothing to analyze, nothing to revisit, nothing to fix—just space to breathe, soften, and settle.If you’ve been carrying mental tension, irritability, or restlessness into your evenings, this short nighttime reset will help your nervous system downshift and your body feel supported as you prepare for sleep.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  39. 161

    Regulate Your Nervous System, Reclaim Your Week

    This midweek guided drop-in helps you regulate your nervous system anywhere — without needing extra time, space, or perfection. If you’ve been feeling anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, or foggy, this short practice will bring your body out of stress and your mind back into clarity.Drop in & Drop the noise with me for a moment! Want to connect, book a session, or inquire about speaking? Reach out anytime at [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  40. 160

    Gratitude and Presence: Recognizing the Gifts

    In this light Transformation Tuesday episode, Chrissy invites you to pause and reflect on the simple, beautiful moments that make life feel meaningful. Through the lens of presence and gratitude, she explores how everyday details—morning light, warm coffee, laughter, clean water, a lingering hug—quietly shape the richness of our human experience. This is a gentle reminder to slow down, notice what’s already good, and sink into the kind of gratitude that softens the heart and anchors the mind. If you’re craving presence, appreciation, and simplicity, this episode will meet you there.If this episode resonated, email me at [email protected] and tell me the first thing that came to mind when I asked, “What are you grateful for today?”Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  41. 159

    Environment Always Wins: How Environment Shapes Identity and Why Standards Matter

    Today we’re talking about the quiet but undeniable force that shapes who you become: environment. We all want growth, clarity, alignment, confidence, and purpose, but those things don’t grow in isolation, and they certainly don’t flourish in misaligned spaces. In this episode, we explore why environments either accelerate your identity or erode it, why standards matter more than information, and how to discern the rooms that pull more of you forward from the ones that keep you shrinking.In This Episode• the hidden impact of environment on identity• how confidence grows in high-integrity rooms• the danger of subtle low-standard environments• the lemon metaphor (environment always wins)• the difference between connection and proximity• the Monday reflection question that reveals your next levelTo join the waitlist for our April transformative experience and receive first access, email: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Connection and Guidance

    This Sunday Soul Drop is a gentle space to pause, exhale, and reconnect. This episode invites you to lean into presence, open your heart to guidance, and remember you don’t have to carry everything on your own.A soft landing place after a full week of noise, distraction, and decision-makingAn invitation to move from overthinking into stillness and simple awareness with JesusA focus on deepening your connection to God’s presence and your own inner wisdomA reminder that you are seen, supported, and not walking this path aloneIf this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who could use a moment of calm and connection today.Have a question or topic request? Email me at [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  43. 157

    Mustard Seed Courage: How Small Steps Create Big Change

    In this episode, Chrissy explores why a “mustard seed” of courage is enough to interrupt patterns, shift identity, and build the internal evidence needed for transformation.You’ll hear fresh perspectives on:• Why micro-courage matters more than big leaps• How small decisions build self-trust and identity• The real relationship between fear and courage• What future-self decision making looks like• Simple questions that create immediate momentumTo submit a question for Monday episodes or share a breakthrough, email: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  44. 156

    Quick Mood Shifts For a Better Day

    In today’s quick Friday episode, we walk through a few simple ways to shift into a great mood without overthinking, over-analyzing, or trying to “fix” anything. From changing your environment to connecting with real people and doing something kind for someone else, these small shifts can change your entire state. We wrap with a closing prayer for peace, joy, and a weekend that feels lighter and more grounded.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  45. 155

    How to Change the Stories That Hold You Back

    This episode explores the quiet stories that shape how we love, lead, and take risks. From “I’ll never find someone who loves me that way again” to “I’m too old to start over,” we break down how these narratives form and how to replace them with grounded, believable truths that create possibility instead of shutting it down.In This Episode We Cover:Simple steps to move through limiting internal narrativesHow to shift old stories around love, timing, confidence, and worthExamples of how these narratives show up in real life What it looks like to build a healthier, more grounded internal dialogueEMAIL TO BE ADDED TO OUR SPRING TRANSFORMATIVE RETREAT: [email protected] the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

  46. 154

    Midweek Check-In: A Moment of Reflection

    This short midweek episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself — right in the middle of life.In this episode, you’ll be guided through five deep reflection questions designed to bring clarity, integrity, and awareness into the rest of your week, followed by a grounding prayer to close.Whether you listen during a walk, a drive, or a quiet moment alone, this midweek check-in is meant to help you move forward with intention, honesty, and peace.Take a breath.Check in.And carry this awareness with you into the rest of your week.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Why Nothing Feels As Good Anymore: How Overstimulation Rewires the Brain

    In this episode of Aligned & Alive, Chrissy explores a powerful insight from neuroscience: addiction isn’t just about substances — it’s the gradual narrowing of what brings us pleasure. When our nervous system becomes accustomed to constant stimulation, everyday life can start to feel flat, restless, or unsatisfying. This conversation invites you to gently examine what your brain has been trained to need in order to feel good — and what might be getting drowned out in the process.In This Episode, We Explore• How high levels of stimulation recalibrate the brain’s reward system• Why silence, stillness, and simplicity can feel uncomfortable• How everyday pleasures lose impact when compared to intense dopamine hits• The concept of sensory adaptation and why “more” stops working• Gentle reflection questions to help you assess your own stimulation patternsSupport the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Minimize to Maximize: A Simpler Way to Start Your Week | Monday Mindset

    Monday Morning Mindset: Coffee with Chrissy!Overwhelm isn’t always a sign that you’re doing too much.More often, it’s a signal that too much of your time and energy is going toward what doesn’t actually matter.In this Monday Mindset episode, we slow things down and talk about how overwhelm builds quietly — through constant consumption, automatic scrolling, and giving your attention away before you’ve even checked in with yourself.This is a grounded, coffee-in-hand conversation about minimizing the unnecessary so you can maximize what truly matters.In this episode, we explore:Why most people feel drained before the day even beginsThe difference between doing more and doing what mattersSimple ways to protect your time, attention, and nervous systemSubmit Your QuestionsHave a question you’d like answered on an upcoming Monday Mindset episode?You can submit anything around personal development, spirituality, mindset, healing, or transformation.Email your question to [email protected] name only is perfectly fine — or you can remain anonymous.At the end of each month, everyone who submits a question will be entered into a draw to receive a free 2-hour transformational therapy session.Pour your coffee, take a breath, and let this be a softer start to your week.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Sunday Soul Drop: Let Go of the Weight and Trust God To Lead

    Welcome back to Aligned & Alive! Today’s Sunday Soul Drop is a sacred pause — an invitation to step out of the noise, release what you’ve been carrying, and begin your week rooted in stillness, trust, and faith.This episode is about surrender.Not striving for answers.Not revisiting the past.But placing every concern, every unanswered question, and every heavy thought into God’s hands — and allowing Jesus to gently lead you forward.Through guided stillness, breath, Scripture, and prayer, you’ll be invited to:• Release the weight of the last season• Stop trying to figure out the “how”• Rest in God’s mercy and guidance• Feel the presence of Jesus as light on your path• Be renewed and steadied by the Holy SpiritThis Soul Drop is a moment to soften, to trust, and to remember that you are not walking alone.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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    Self-Respect Over Approval: Live Your Values

    What if self-respect—not approval—became the standard you live by?In this episode of Aligned & Alive, Chrissy explores what self-respect actually looks like when it’s lived, not just talked about. This is a grounded, practical conversation about values, boundaries, environment, and the decisions that quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and others.This episode walks through three clear steps to self-respect—not as theory, but as lived practice—so you can move forward with self-trust, consistency, and integrity.Support the show1:1 Mastery Immersion with Chrissy!**GRAB MY BOOK ON AMAZON!**https://a.co/d/63r93l6Connect with Chrissy:InstagramWebsite for more informationYouTube

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you ready to break free from limitations, step into deeper purpose, and rise into a life that feels clear, grounded, and fully alive?Aligned & Alive is the podcast for whole human evolution — where transformation meets faith, healing, and higher purpose.Each week, host Chrissy May—entrepreneur, transformational therapist, and retreat facilitator—shares the tools, perspectives, and high-level conversations that help you strengthen your mindset, elevate your emotional and spiritual maturity, and create a life rooted in clarity, integrity, and personal truth.Through honest, unfiltered storytelling and powerful interviews with leaders, visionaries, and experts, Chrissy brings forward the lessons, breakthroughs, and  insights that support lasting transformation in mind, body and spirit. You’ll learn practical steps to release old patterns, build internal safety and elevate your standards.And beg

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