Ditch the Struggle with Alana Ruoso | Career & Success Coaching for Personal Growth
If you’ve ever felt lost and trapped in your career, frustrated with the life you’re living, stuck in a state of struggle and maybe even–like me–haunted by the fear of unfulfilled potential, then you’re definitely in the right place. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt and then burned it–a few times over. Hi! I'm Alana. I'm an award-winning graphic designer and certified career & success coach in Toronto, Canada. I can’t wait to share personal stories from my deep dive into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going there), anxiety, self-esteem and confidence, self-sabotage, life coaching, mindset and healing modalities.
Episodes
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A mindset shift that made me look at self-compassion differently
- How can still be affected by our past experiences–even when we think we are 'older and wiser'
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going there), anxiety, self-este...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- How one thing my friend said changed my perspective on money forever
- Having a new article published on Addicted2Success
- Losing a chunk of money at the ATM and what I did (and didn't do!)
📕 My new article on Addicted2Success
🖋️ Dakota Nyght, Editor extraordinaire!
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, ...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- The story of Joe, who just left his (awful) corporate job unexpectedly
- How friends have lots to say when you 'take time off'
- Why you can take time to figure things out, even if society doesn't want you to
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I&r...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Mantras & affirmations-do they even do anything?
- Breaking destructive thought loops and catastrophic thinking
- How I personally use them and the benefits I've discovered
Check out the work of Louise Hay, as mentioned in this episode.
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Being terrified to promote yourself and/or business
- Whey it easier to promote other people's products or services
- It's time to BUY NOW--step up your game!
- How we question the value of what we have to offer
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I&r...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Taking a part-time retail job at J. Crew in 2013 (yes, a mall job!)
- The stories we tell ourselves when we "need to get more work"
- Going from a fancy art director job to working retail and serving a former co-worker
- 3 important lessons I learned from this experience!
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Ever found yourself saying, "Must be nice?" when someone has it easier than you?
- Realizing that not everyone is meant to have the same struggles as you–and that is ok.
- You don't need empathy from everyone. It's impossible.
- Not needing to be understood AND letting others have their own experience and learn the lessons they are here to learn.
The podc...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Is it judgment or intuition?
- When you know something is up with someone, but people assume you are being judgmental
- Work stories where my intuition was on point about some toxic colleagues
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going the...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A personal update
- Moving through the grief of losing our dog Dolly
- How it's affected podcast production and moving through life/work
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going there), anxiety, self-este...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A conversation with David Enloe, a Marin and San Francisco family photographer who traded the cockpit for the coastline
- After years in aviation — a career that looked adventurous from the outside but proved toxic on the inside — he walked away to build a practice rooted in presence, connection, and creativity
- How he summoned the courage to make such a ...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A conversation with Laura Morris, co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui school, co-host of the Holistic Spaces podcast and co-author of Mindful Living: a Guide to the Everyday Magic of Feng Shui
- The basics of Feng Shui - explained brilliantly
- How the art of placement deeply affects your space and surroundings
- Using the things you have to create harmony in your...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- The habit of working under high pressure/last minute deadlines
- Using cortisol to fuel your task completion
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going there), anxiety, self-esteem and confidence, self-sabotage, life coaching, mindset a...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A conversation with Jyoti Pannu, Career Coach & Realtor
- Jyoti is a Career & Transition Coach and Realtor® who helps women move through big life changes with clarity and confidence, whether it’s a new job, a fresh start, or a new home.
- After years in leadership within the healthcare sector, Jyoti saw firsthand how many women felt stuck in roles they h...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- Interviewing at a beauty brand where there were tons of red flags
- The interviewer who had a 'streak of cray'
- Paying attention to red flags in interviews
- Knowing when a role is just not right for you and walking away
The podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle:
- We celebrate 100 episodes of Ditch the Struggle!
- This episode is a fun one: my podcast producer and editor Sue Ruhe interviews ME, so the tables are turned
- It's casual convo about all things podcasting, struggle, intuition, not being famous and the grocery isle (love a random sidebar!)
- PS: we have a new (shorter!) Intro/Outro!
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- How to figure out what you want in a new job or career, even if you don't know what you want
- My go-to career "manifesting" exercise
- Why you need to write down what elements of a job/career are important to you--and be honest!
- Forget about job titles when exploring career options!
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A conversation with Sara Jonsdottir, the visionary Founder & CEO of Revol Cares, a company revolutionizing menstrual care with medically recognized, toxin-free leak proof underwear.
- The embarrassing work incident which led her sewing her own underwear... and then selling her handmade underwear–sometimes on the street in a ziploc bag!
- How Sara left her in...
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- The concept of "Ugly Art Day" – a term coined at my job as as Art Director at Harlequin Books
- The pressure we put on ourselves to always be perfect, especially as a high performer/high achiever
- Giving ourselves grace when we "fail" or simply don't deliver
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- My thoughts on social media--is it a toxic relationship at its core?
- How I became at peace with using it as a tool, but it still drives me nuts
- Reflecting on the relationship I want to have with it, and how it shapes my identity today
- I rant a little. Ok maybe a lot.
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
- A conversation with Daniel Cianci, keynote speaker, coach and host of the Redefining Wisdom podcast
- Known as a Reality Architect, Daniel helps high performers, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders break free from outdated identities and rewire the subconscious stories that keep them stuck.
- Having grown up with a stutter and the belief that his voice didn&rsquo...
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