Becoming Aligned
In need of a little inspiration? The Becoming Aligned podcast was created to explore and learn from amazing, “regular” people who create meaningful lives that align with their personal values. Learn how they connect to their authentic truth and navigate the challenges of life. Discover what shaped their personal journeys and how they make time to stay connected and aligned to their values. You may not recognize the names of the guests, but they all have so much wisdom to share! It’s how we manage the nitty-gritty of life that really shapes who we become. Becoming Aligned is hosted by Maureen Ryan. Her goal is to create a space for honest dialogue, reflection & growth. And remind us that we all have a story to share! New episodes shared occasionally...
Episodes
Sometimes you have to say No to something in order to say Yes to something else. At least that's the approach I've taken in my life these past few years. And it's helped me to keep my sanity:-)
In this week's solo episode, I share why I'm taking a break from podcasting for a few months.
**Hint** It's so I can take some time to work on a projec...
In this episode I talk to Nitika Chopra. She is the founder of Chronicon which is dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness.
In this conversation, we talk about Nitika’s own personal journey and how that helped to shape Chronicon and allowed it to be a space that is real, loving and just incredibly supportive for people who may feel very alone because they may not know other people who are experiencin...
In my solo podcast episode this week, I talk about how important it is to cultivate a relationship with your feelings. So that you can begin to identify and name your feelings.
This simple step can provide you with so much information that can help you make choices and move forward ...
In this episode I talk to Cazzie Pantoja. She is a Truth Teller. And someone who is deeply rooted in her values. I so appreciate her sharing some of her experience growing up in NYC, navigating academia, dealing with grief and raising her 4 boys to know they had the roots and wings to flourish in their own unique ways.
She has so many nuggets of wisdom to share and I’m so grateful that...
I’m popping in for another solo episode. And I have a question for you. Do you ever feel like you’re failing at self-care?
I’m curious... because I feel like so many of us struggle to integrate self-care into our lives. And then we feel guilty or bad about ourselves because it becomes another item on the todo list that we didn’t get to…
Toda...
In this episode I talk to Bianca Bloomfield. She is someone who is creating and allowing space for people to be with and to move through their big feelings in a loving way. She does this work in a variety of ways.
Primarily, by just BEING WHO SHE IS AND ALLOWING HER TRUE SELF TO SHINE THROUGH. Which is so often a journey in and of itself. And something we explo...
Has the pandemic helped you become more clear on what you really value and what you feel is essential?
I know so many people are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted right now. The idea of doing one more thing seems impossible.
Which is why I’m channeling Maxine Waters and encouraging you to Read more
In this episode I talk to Sara Shah. She is the founder of Mother Yin which is a holistic platform designed to help women find balance in their bodies, minds and lives.
This is a passion for Sara that becomes even more evident as we learn about her own personal journey. It was so interesting to discover how her different areas of expertise come together and allo...
The Becoming Aligned Podcast is back after an extended break. I jump back into podcasting with a longer solo episode where I share how I’ve been processing some of my feelings from the first few weeks of 2021.
It’s been a lot...I thought it would be helpful to talk about because I really want to encourage and invite you t...
In this week’s podcast episode I share why I’m choosing to honor my needs and carve out time for rest and recovery. I touch on why it can be so challenging for so many of us to set boundaries.
I’ll share my twist on boundary setting and share why I think this is especially important for those of us who can slip into perfect...
In this episode I talk to Vincent Toro. He’s a Poet, Playwright and Theater Performer and Director. He’s a community builder who describes himself as a devout Educator, which I think is really beautiful.
I found myself using the word beautiful repeatedly during our conversion. I find that artists have an ability to “see” things in this world and express “truths...
In this episode I talk to Chelsea from the Wildflower Kitchen. She is on a mission to help the nurturers of the world learn to prioritize their own nourishment.
We chat about how she cultivated her relationship with food and nourishment and how this informs the work she does with her clients.
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This week, I'm trying something new. I’m stepping away from the regularly scheduled program to share a short solo episode that I’m calling, A Love Note to You.
I want to help you return home to yourself when things become challenging.
I hope this is something that you can return to again and again. And that these words provide you with some co...
In this solo episode, I share the ways in which I have been intentionally trying to cultivate joy and allow time for celebration in my life and in my business.
This has been a practice that has been really helpful…but it’s one that does not come naturally. I find that when I stretch myself or put myself out there in new ways, old limiting beliefs and feelings can bubble to the surface.
Which is something that I experienced as I pre...
In this episode I chat with Attorney turned Entrepreneur, Sam Vander Wielen. She helps online coaches and service providers legally protect and grow their own businesses.
We cover a WIDE range of topics and chat about changing careers, starting your own business, navigating health iss...
This is a short solo episode that shares the intention behind the Becoming Aligned Online Course and the ways I hope it can truly create deep, meaningful shifts.
The Becoming Aligned Online Course is a Guided Self-Discovery Experience to help you release an All-or-Nothing Mindset. Learn to BEFRIEND your feelings and HONOR your needs as you create a life that Ali...
In this episode I talk to Taylor Morrison. She’s the founder of a self-care company called Inner Workout which exists to help people build the skill of self-care. I love how she defines self-care. I think it’s a really beautiful way to approach the practice of self-care in our lives.
During the course of our conversation, she shares her journey to creating her ...
The Becoming Aligned Podcast is BACK! It's been a while. For anyone keeping track, it's been about 9 months. PHEW!
Back in November of 2019, I shared that I was taking a break from podcasting to create an online course that had been in my heart and on my mind for many years.
I thought I would be back in March 2020...but as you can see that di...
In the last few episodes, I’ve shared what I had learned from all of the inner, reflective work I had been doing. Now it was time to put this new sense of knowing into practice.
It was time to focus on Becoming Aligned.
I began to shift my mindset in regards to how I managed my time, energy and resources. To allow space...
In this episode I share how I began to connect to my feelings and use the feedback and information my feelings provided as a guide to help me make decisions.
I always thought of my feelings as a sign of weakness. Raise your hand if you’ve been told you’re too sensitive.
Over time I began to bottle up my feelings and do...
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