Best Alissa Alter Podcasts (2024)

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17. Disappointing People with Allie Lehman 48:02

2h ago48:02

48:02

Simi is joined by Allie Lehman as they explore: "Why do you think the idea of disappointing someone in a relationship we hold close, is something that feels so scary? I'm trying to work through this in therapy and am curious about your thoughts!" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Allie Lehman is the co-Founder of The Wonder Jam, Ma…

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16. Grief with Elizabeth Yassenoff 52:39

1h ago52:39

52:39

Simi is joined by Elizabeth Yassenoff as they explore: "I am navigating such intense grief in my life right now after the loss of my brother. It feels like I'll never be free from this. I don't want it to swallow my life whole. At the same time, I don't want to ignore how I feel or push it down. How do you process grief while still moving forward a…

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15. Binge Eating with Simi Botic 39:19

12d ago39:19

39:19

In this solo episode, Simi explores: “Simi, I am struggling so badly with binge eating. I read in your book Letting Go of Leo that you also used to struggle with binge eating as well. Can you share what helped you get past this? And are you truly past this or do you ever have a binge?” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of …

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14. Self Care in Motherhood with Regan Walsh 51:33

26d ago51:33

51:33

Simi is joined by Regan Walsh as they explore: “What are your favorite practical ways to practice self care in motherhood? Cozy ways to refuel & unwind?” Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Regan Walsh is an NYU certified executive coach and human development expert with a focus on helping people who are overprogrammed and underwhelm…

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13. Dressing with Confidence with Rebecca Allen 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

Simi is joined by Rebecca Allen as they explore: "I don't want to dread getting dressed everyday. Can changing the way that I think about dressing my body help me to feel more confident? If so, how?" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Rebecca Allen is a personal stylist with a passion for helping others define their personal style a…

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12. Confidently Navigating Imperfection with Whitney Abraham and Stephanie Hanna 51:51

2M ago51:51

51:51

Simi is joined by Whitney Abraham and Stephanie Hanna as they explore: "I have done some perfectionism self-work over the last several years, and am recently realizing deeper places where perfectionism still exists: particularly in decision-making. (The self-work never ends - a both/and of joy and weariness!) What are your thoughts on navigating ch…

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11. Loving Discipline with Simi Botic 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

In this solo episode, Simi explores: “How can I be disciplined in the way that I care for myself without it feeling controlling, rigid, or obsessive?” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of Unmeasured Virtual Barre Membership Subscribe to Simi’s weekly emails Learn more about Private Coaching & Mentorship with Simi Follow Si…

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10. Low-Impact Movement with Kelley Nemiro 50:45

3M ago50:45

50:45

Simi is joined by Kelley Nemiro as they explore: "I definitely have an unhealthy, somewhat obsessive relationship with working out. I push myself so hard -- running long distances, HIIT classes, and more. I freak out if I miss a day and worry about low impact workouts like barre or yoga or pilates not being enough. At the same time, I can feel that…

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9. Perfection in Parenting with Shelly Robinson 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

Simi is joined by Shelly Robinson as they explore: "I’ve overcome perfectionism as it relates to food/body/movement, but where I’m seeing it crop up in my life now is motherhood. I have 2 toddlers and I often find myself striving to be the Best. Mom. Ever. (from being a pro at handling tantrums to designing age-appropriate activities to nailing wha…

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8. Postpartum Body Changes with Alissa Alter 50:23

4M ago50:23

50:23

Simi is joined by Alissa Alter as they explore: "My body has changed so much in the last few years, from aging to pregnancy to postpartum. My kids are now a bit older and sometimes I look in the mirror and feel like I don't recognize myself. Any advice on making peace with body changes, or maybe even how to enjoy being in my body again? Thank you!"…

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7. Tempted to Diet with Simi Botic 51:07

5M ago51:07

51:07

In this solo episode, Simi explores: “I’ve done what feels like a million diets before and of course none worked long term. I finally found intuitive eating this past year and I want to be an intuitive eater, but I’m feeling really tempted to follow a diet in the new year. Any advice on how to not fall into old patterns?” Tune in to hear what she s…

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6. Mid-Life Aging with Amy Young 54:55

5M ago54:55

54:55

Simi is joined by Amy Young as they explore: "What are your thoughts on aging into mid ish life and what that looks like with everything from goals, how life changes, physically-all of it? I'd love a conversation on this!" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Amy Young didn't choose the path of Feminine Initiation...but wowza, did the…

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5. Personal Style with Nicci Hicks 36:28

5M ago36:28

36:28

Simi is joined by Nicci Hicks as they explore: "After years of riding the diet binge rollercoaster, I found intuitive eating and am in a much more peaceful place with food. Just as you promised, my body's weight stopped yo yo ing up and down and up and down and I have settled into a stable place. In some ways it feels hard to know the days of losin…

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4. Gentle Nutrition with Alexis Joseph 53:00

6M ago53:00

53:00

Simi is joined by Alexis Joseph as they explore: "Can I want to be an intuitive eater and want to be healthy? If so, how can I make being healthy a priority without it becoming an obsession? It almost feels like there are two camps: camp eat intuitively but don't care about health or camp care about health but become obsessed with every little deta…

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3. Self-Compassion with Simi Botic 36:28

6M ago36:28

36:28

In this solo episode, Simi explores: "My inner critic is horrible to me. She is so loud. Any tips for shutting down this mean girl voice inside?" Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of Unmeasured Virtual Barre Membership Subscribe to Simi’s weekly emails Learn more about Private Coaching & Mentorship with Simi Follow Simi on…

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2. Creating a Life You Love with Naomi Powell 53:27

7M ago53:27

53:27

Simi is joined by Naomi Powell as they explore: "I'm at a point in my life where I realize I've made a lot of decisions because I felt like it was how I should live my life, especially career. I'm finally ready to start to dream about what I actually want! I want to create a life that I love. I know it won't always be easy but I want to be intentio…

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1. Believing In Yourself with Katie Dalebout 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Simi is joined by Katie Dalebout as they explore: "What's something you realized you wrote-off for yourself? Why do you think you did? How did you open yourself and believe in this option for yourself?" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Katie Dalebout is a writer, interviewer, and host. Her weekly interview podcast, Let It Out bega…

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Welcome to the UnMeasured Podcast! 1:00

8M ago1:00

1:00

Join host Simi Botic for conversations about the human experience, where we'll explore the things that can’t be measured but make us who we are. Each episode focuses on a single question from a listener in the community. Through solo episodes and guest conversations, Simi explores these questions in depth, providing insights, stories, and wisdom. S…

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Horizontal Abs: A Workout You Can Do Lying Down! Really! 5:49

1+ y ago5:49

5:49

I had a client once who told me the reason she was drawn to Pilates was because it was a workout you can do lying down. And I’ll be honest (I always am) she’s not only person who feels that way! So in today’s MINI EPISODE I’m sharing a guided workout/movement practice that you can do lying down! Don’t be mistaken though, just because I also said “m…

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Boundaries, Eyelashes, & Pubic Hair Have This In Common: Being Picky Is Good 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

Ready to Alter Your Life? Then you’re in the right place! Learn more about your host Alissa Alter and how she integrates her experiences as a professional Broadway performer, certified Pilates instructor, and coach to harness the physical and energetic powerhouse hidden between your legs aka your pelvic floor. If you’re picking up what I’m laying d…

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Neuroplasticity & Creating New Physical and Emotional Patterns 16:40

1+ y ago16:40

16:40

In this mini episode… Addressing the physical compensations of pregnancy and what my body clearly remembers from last time Reminding my body and myself that THIS pregnancy is THIS pregnancy and NOT my previous pregnancy Acknowledging my emotional growth during stressful times Moving past patterns of dissociation from my PTSD Physical and emotional …

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Sex Work, Findom, Comedy OH MY! With Sex Worker & FinDomme Lane Kwederis 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Let's dive into the niche world of Findom with FinDomme Lane Kwederis. In our culture sex workers are subject to stigma, shame, and judgment and you know this is a 100% judgment free zone. Lane and I met as teammates on a musical improv team where we made up musicals together for years before I knew what she did outside of the theater. Lane Kwederi…

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Bringing More Of ME to 2023 8:56

1+ y ago8:56

8:56

Instead of focusing on making resolutions I’m focusing on bringing more of ME with me into 2023. In this mini episode… How starting dance classes again in 2022 reminded me more of who I am Exciting news about my NEW one woman show We Party #thisismotherhood. Show info and tickets available here How I’m integrating all of me into my work, my life, a…

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Silence, Fatphobia, & Suffering Out Loud: Thoughts From The First Trimester 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

This season is focusing on the things we don’t like to talk about. The true taboo topics. In this episode I cry and you can also expect to hear… Exciting news about my NEW one woman show We Party #thisismotherhood. Show info and tickets available here The courage it takes to walk back into the fire of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum NOT forge…

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Your Q My A! Giving Birth Again After A Fourth Degree Tear 6:08

1+ y ago6:08

6:08

You asked and I’m answering! In this episode… Approaching pregnancy for the second time Considering childbirth after a traumatic fourth degree tear What I am available for and NOT available for Owning MY right decision which does not have to be yours. And vice versa :) Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the …

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Emotional Regulation and Addiction: How We Struggle In The Human Experience with Erin Khar 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on YouTube! And don’t forget to check out my SubStack where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at www.alissaalter.com Follow along on IG @alissaalter As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, …

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Stressed? Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? YOUR Self-Care Menu Will Save You From Burning Out 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

I created a sample Self-Care Menu for you AND a Self- Care Menu template you can customize to save yourself from stress, burnout, overwhelm, and overstimulation this holiday season and every freaking day. This menu was born out of necessity because I find the overstimulation of motherhood crushing. This mini episode is something you're going to be …

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The Physical & Energetic Powerhouse Hidden Between Your Legs 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

Kegels are the standard answer when more often than not we need to release tension, articulate muscles, and find movement. We need to find release and feel safe relaxing into our bodies. Into ourselves. We need this physically, mentally, and emotionally. I want you to use your breath in your daily life, your daily movements, and your daily practice…

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Where Is Your Vagina Pointing? 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

Srsly, do you know the answer? As a Pilates instructor for almost 20 years and a dancer for over 35, I know a thing or two about alignment. Knowing where your vagina is pointing is a one stop shop for all of your musculoskeletal alignment needs. It also happens to be the holy grail of your energetic and emotional alignment. If your pelvis is aligne…

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Your Pelvic Floor Through The Ages: Adolscence, Matrescence, and Menopause 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

42:41

We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. This episode is part two and explores the different ways we can relate to, utilize, and care fo…

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Introducing YOUR Pelvic Floor 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

30:53

We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. Spoiler alert: She can teach you a LOT about yourself, your habits, and what you need to live t…

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Season 1 Wrap Up + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

Big, huge, HUGE! (cue Julia Roberts walking out of that store on Rodeo Drive with SO MANY BAGS!) I’m not going to spoil the surprise here, you’ll have to listen to the episode for that, but I will share some of the other things discussed in the episode… Highlights from conversations through season one of Alter Your Life Reflections on how these int…

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Turning Down The Volume of Self Criticism & Love Your Body When You Don't Like How It Looks with Meagan Fitzgerald 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

53:56

Have you signed up for the FREE 5-Day pelvic floor challenge yet? AH! Before reading further, sign up here! You’re only 5 days away from stronger muscles, better sex, & confident sneezes! As women, we are conditioned to exist for others. To please, to serve, to submit, and I call BS! No more! It’s time to reclaim what’s already ours! OUR BODY! We d…

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Stopping The War With Our Private Parts: Finding Safety Again After Painful Sex with OhNut Founder Emily Sauer 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

44:34

Ever wonder what a penis would look like wearing a pink donut? Me too. Wonder no more because the OhNut is here! And no, it’s not just for decoration! It’s function is even hotter. The OhNut is a wearable silicone sleeve that works like a bumper to control and limit depth of penetration. It’s made up of stacking rings so you can decide what works b…

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Breathe For Your Health: Finding Balance & Hope with Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Sometimes the solution is as easy as breathing. But that doesn’t mean one deep breath will change your life. It means you can change your life by starting with one breath. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on YouTube! And don’t for…

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You Always Have The Potential To Create: Connecting To The Lunar Cycles + Cosmos with Transformational Astrologer Corina Crysler 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

37:02

Meeting, talking to, and collaborating with Corina Crysler is a practice in knowing and trusting that there is so much going on beyond what our eyes can see. I first connected with Corina in Blair Bandenhop’s course Your Wellness Brand and knew immediately we were going to be friends. She’s fun, light, deep, and wise. She’s a real yin yang kind of …

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From Disordered To Empowered Eating & How To Give A Great BJ with Hiwa Alaghebandian 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

Something Hiwa and I have in common is that we are multi multi multi hyphenates. So it’s no surprise that this episode had a WIDE range of storytelling, wisdom, and insight. In this episode… Leaving behind perfectionism and a legal career for a life of creative flexibility Healing disordered eating and finding pride in empowered food choices Callin…

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Incontinence Is Common, Not Normal. Here's What You Need To Know with Urogynecologist Dr. Allison Polland 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

Despite what Billy Madison said, peeing your pants isn’t cool. And it certainly doesn’t make you Miles Davis. Now, unclench your butt because we are going there! In this episode we cover… What incontinence is and what you can do it about it! You have more options than you think when it comes to treatment and quality of life! What pelvic organ prola…

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Build For Tomorrow with Jason Feifer 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

Do you ever wonder what my name and Jason’s book have in common? Change. Change is not only important, it’s inevitable. Our brains need change in order to create memories and organize information and teach us how to navigate and handle life! Because…change is inevitable! In this episode we also discuss… Becoming a person who wears a watch with a re…

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Sex, Cults, and Puppeteering with Kayla Prestel Owner of Feel Good Pilates NYC 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

45:44

THIS EPISODE HAS EVERYTHING! Cults (in this case an evangelical church) and the impact of an us vs. them mentality. How Ariel’s song Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid is the feminist manifesto we need. Sex & Masturbation as avenues to reclaim power an autonomy of our physical and Energetic bodies. Puppets! Kayla straddled the world of the …

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Creating A Hospitable Environment For Pleasure with Sex Coach Danielle Savory 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

Pleasure doesn’t just show up. You need to invite her to the party. And if your party sucks, she’s gonna be a hard no. See what I did there? Let’s figure out what we need to let go of or leave behind in order to create a hospital environment for pleasure. Let’s plan a panty dropping party she can’t wait to get to. In this episode: How Danielle reco…

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Listen and Live With Your Whole Body with Broadway's Rachael Ferrera 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

Shhhh, don’t say anything, take a deep breath and notice what you hear. With your ears you hear my delicious, comforting, safe, hilarious voice, but what do you hear with your body? In this episode: Listening with our body is the KEY I mean it, the KEY to living your best life. Like literally YOUR best life. It's the key to knowing what it is YOU w…

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Even In Our Modern World, Health Takes Time with Stephanie Tan founder of Nooci 29:47

2y ago29:47

29:47

In this episode: How and why integrating TCM into our modern lives can help us find optimal health, balance, and energy. Stephanie’s persistent nasal allergies led to her founding the first company to modernize TCM and make the benefits of herbs accessible to women worldwide. Where the name Nooci comes from, hint: it’s really good ;) Stephanie Tan …

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The Choice Is Yours: This Question Changed Everything 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

In this unplanned BONUS solo episode, Alissa shares some recent thoughts and musings inspired by…you! In this episode: Response to a listener email about taking time for herself. Insights uncovered during my 8-week program MOVE like why scooping poop multiple times a day is something I willingly do and pay for parking in a garage in NYC. Reexaminin…

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Finding Pleasure At The Barre with Simi Botic 36:44

2y ago36:44

36:44

In this episode: From Bar Exam to Ballet Barre Simi not only changed careers, she healed her disordered relationship with her body and food by finding pleasure in movement at the barre. How her membership Movement Unmeasured was born from releasing her punishing approach to exercise and finding pleasure in movement. Not all pleasure is about sex! Y…

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Trusting Your Intuition When Society Tells You Not To with Ashley DeLeon 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

In this episode: During her fertility and pregnancy experiences Ashley was often met with a firm “No.” when advocating for herself and how that changed her relationship to her body and her providers. How meeting our own basic needs empowers us to self advocate and we cannot organize and make change until we can self advocate. Meeting our own basic …

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From Muggle To Magic with Connie Viglietti 34:11

2y ago34:11

34:11

In this episode: How Catholicism and Reiki are connected, I know. I’m Jewish, I’d never made this connection either. How our own perceptions and definitions of success and failure inform how we show up or don’t show up in the world. We can connect to and remember who we are by giving ourselves time and space to breathe and listen. Starting with 5 m…

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Finding A Sustainable Pace In Life & Business with Blair Badenhop 35:06

2y ago35:06

35:06

In this episode we discuss… Reevaluating our identity around work, our purpose, our value, and where we are investing our energy. Realizing you're approaching or have entered burnout and recovering by addressing our most basic needs. Saving some of our valuable energy for ourselves instead of giving it all away. The importance of snacks throughout …

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Your OWN Owner's Manual 18:07

2y ago18:07

18:07

You know that manual from your first vacuum cleaner with the extra parts all in a ziploc bag so you don’t lose any important parts that you never looked at or used? You have and hold onto owner’s manuals for appliances, vehicles, and whatever else comes with one, but when it comes to yourself? You struggle to remember to meet your own basic needs! …

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Dating Doesn't Have To Be Trash with Bronwyn Tarboton 40:35

2y ago40:35

40:35

Bronwyn is a NYC based performer, musician and lover of trash! Pre-pandemic Bronwyn was performing on Broadway in Disney's Frozen. When Broadway shut down she began finding more furniture and home decor being thrown out in her neighborhood than she could keep. She began re-imagining, selling, and sharing her "highly curated trash" on social media. …

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