Best Alexandra Wyman Podcasts (2024)

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There Is No Such Thing As Good, Bad and Ugly 16:31

2h ago16:31

16:31

This week, Alexandra explains her discomfort with the idea of the good, bad and ugly. We are all good and have parts or pieces of ourselves that others perceive to be negative. Those parts and pieces come from us as kids to protect us and keep us safe. We are all good inside. Links: Episode 295: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-2…

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Scars Are Not Always Visible 21:15

8d ago21:15

21:15

This week, Alexandra shares how easy it is to assume what someone else has going on. Not everything we, ourselves, have going on is obvious to others. We are called to be more compassionate with others because we don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Also, we all have something we need to maintain our mental and emotional wholeness. No o…

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FTJ Turns 50! 22:23

6d ago22:23

22:23

This week, Alexandra celebrates Forward to Joy turning 50. Such an accomplishment and exciting as the podcast morphs and changes along the way. Alexandra also share the things she has learned since doing this podcast and during the journey of rebuilding her life. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexa…

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Yes, Rock the Boat 23:54

12d ago23:54

23:54

This week Alexandra encourages all her listeners to rock the boat. As we heal, grow and become more grounded in our authenticity, we shift dynamics with those around us and that can be challenging to those relationships. Everyone we are around are mirrors for us. We are also mirrors and we show each other what we need to work on. It's easy to not w…

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Author and Podcaster Brooke Carlock 1:11:36

15d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

In this episode I talk with Author and fellow grief podcaster, Brooke Carlock! After a two year span in which she lost both her parents, her stepmother AND her 10 year old daugher Libby, Brooke has found a miriad of ways to process her grief, as well as help others through thier own. Her podcast, "Mourning Coffee" is an open and honest discussion a…

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Chat with Nutritionist and Fitness Expert Sabrina Miller 47:33

27d ago47:33

47:33

This week, Alexandra and Sabrina Miller have a raw, authentic chat about the importance of nutrition and movement when working through the grief process. Additionally, to really make gains and be able to feel the impact of good nutrition and working, it is essential to evaluate the messages and conditions we ascribe to as children. The experiences …

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What's In Your Basement? 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

Recently, Alexandra was debating to finish the basement in her house and found that she was paralyzed by the decision. Mentioning it in therapy brought on a huge emotional reaction indicating that there were feelings around items in her basement, that she would have to clean up. Simultaneously, coming out of winter hibernation, Alexandra did some s…

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Ego vs Humility 18:30

1M ago18:30

18:30

This week, Alexandra talks about the different characteristics of ego and humility. Ego can absolutely have a healthy and necessary perspective. It does not always have to be considered a negative thing. Ego is protective and attempts to keep us self. The more we are our authentic selves and in our self worth, the more we can be aware of how our eg…

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Heartmath with Jacque Timple 50:03

2M ago50:03

50:03

This week, Alexandra has the honor to speak with Certified HeartMath Coach, Jacque Timple. Something as simple as breathing, which sometimes can seem so hard, is actually a fantastic way to benefit us all in multiple ways. Just doing some intentional breathing can help the aging process, bring down our energy (in a good way), help others with their…

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Comedian John Moses 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

In this episode I talk to my good friend comedian John Moses! John's father Ken managed to live for 18 months after being given a terminal diagnosis that was much shorter. Now a year after his passing, John is starting to process his relationship with his dad, and finding ways to let his new perspective make him a better man and father. We also tal…

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Rediscovering the Self 20:40

2M ago20:40

20:40

This week, Alexandra shares about her own experience with working through childhood pattern and messages. There are so many ideas and tips out there for self-discovery and personal healing that some will say they are the ultimate resource, a guru. Alexandra cautions against following gurus because there are always others that we are learning from. …

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Award-Winning Podcast Host Rebecca Johnson 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

This week, Alexandra chats with Rebecca Johnson, host of the Love Is Not Dead Just My Husband podcast. Widow to widow, their conversation covers so much from finding ways to move forward to questioning how to even tackle dating. Rebecca shares her wisdom, which is a treat for all. Ways to connect with Rebecca: Instagram- @Loveisnotdead_justmyhusban…

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Oh Those Impostors 11:22

2M ago11:22

11:22

This week, Alexandra chats about impostor syndrome. It is so easy to feel like an impostor when we step out of our comfort zone. Stepping out of our comfort zone is where the most growth can happen and yet feeling like an impostor can lead to self-doubt and not trusting ourselves. Alexandra encourages everyone to keep going even with impostor syndr…

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Author Deborah Kasdan 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

In this episode, I talk with Author Deborah Kasdan about her book, "Roll Back The World - a sister's memoir." After being diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult, Deborah's sister Rachel lived most of her life in and out of hospitals and institutions. Now 20 years since her death, Deborah felt the need to tell Rachel's story, to honer her mem…

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The Curse of Comparison-itis 14:16

2M ago14:16

14:16

This week, Alexandra talks about the slippery slope of comparision-itis. We all do it. It’s easy to do with how much access we have to seeing what others’ have going on in their lives. It’s easy to see what others are doing and wish we were doing the same. No one has had life turn out the way they thought it would. It’s a hard trap to avoid but als…

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What About Me? 12:50

3M ago12:50

12:50

This week, Alexandra talks about a perspective or block that some people have when their needs were not fully met as a child and are not currently met now. This is the “What About Me” perspective. It is hard for us to put others first or be able to meet others’ needs when we are relying on our needs to be met externally. The goal is to release othe…

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Self-Worth vs. Deservingness 18:28

3M ago18:28

18:28

This week, Alexandra continues laying the groundwork for becoming more aware of the messages and projections from childhood that impact us as adults. She touches on what is self-worth versus self-confidence. Self-worth is about how we feel about ourselves and self-confidence is about how we think about ourselves. Deservingness is about what kind of…

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Comedian Micah Walsh 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In this episode I talk with comedian and fellow grief podcaster Micah Walsh! After his father Kevin died, Micah found an outlet for his feelings in starting his own podcast with comedians talking about grief and loss, "I'll Greive You With This." We talk about how helpful it can be to talk about the hard topics with other people who understand, and…

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Quiet the Should’s and Shout Out the No’s 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

This week, Alexandra talks about how much Should’s and Supposed To’s can keep us from really being our truly authentic selves. Being caught up in what others are projecting onto us can prevent us from making decisions that are authentic. Thinking about the should’s and supposed to’s is more about the person who may be talking to us versus what is r…

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Blasts from the Past 16:37

3M ago16:37

16:37

This week, Alexandra talks about ancestral and familial patterns and how they can impact our lives. Not only do old patterns impact our lives but they can impact our grief process. This is a good starting point for recognizing what messages from our childhood contribute to how we make decisions as adults. How our caregivers and other important adul…

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You Have to Heal the Past to Heal the Present 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

Today Alexandra dives into the importance of healing past grief and trauma in order to truly face grief in the present. Certain blocks can arise when dealing with grief that can cause us all to end up stuck. When this happens, it is important to evaluate what might be causing these blocks and hurdles. Alexandra shares a process she created to reall…

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Hot Mess Mama Days 14:23

4M ago14:23

14:23

This week Alexandra shares how being a parent, single parent and a parent with grief is really hard. Children just know what hot buttons to push with their parents and it's all in a continued need to feel safe and secure. It seems the opposite of what we would all think, that it is an attempt to push us away and yet, it's really to connect with us.…

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The Dreaded But Very Necessary Chat with Kids 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

This week, Alexandra dives into the difficulty with talking to kids about grief and death. It is hard to figure out how to manage our own reactions, let alone our kids' reactions. It's important to be honest with children at an age-appropriate level and there are some resources to help. Alexandra offers a few suggestions for ways to allow kids to b…

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Comedian Ray Gootz RETURNS! 1:17:05

4M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Happy New Year! In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with my good friend and comedian Ray Gootz! Ray was one of my very early guests on the show (Episode 11), just one month after both his mother and Aunt died. He was among the first people I knew who was doing comedy material about his losses right away, and I was in awe of how open a…

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Phew, We Made It! 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

This week Alexandra talks about the plan for this year for The Widows Club and taking healing to the next level through examining the different areas of holistic wellness: emotional, mental, physical, nutritional, spiritual and cellular. This helps to understand the grief process more and how to make healthy decisions for how to approach all the ex…

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Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024. 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

This week, Alexandra chats about her end of year rituals and how she likes to bring in the new year. The focus is less about New Years resolutions or a manifestation list and more about internally, what she wants to leave behind and what she wants to embrace. Manifestation lists are great and she recommends checking out the To Be Magnetic community…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Have an End of Day Ritual 8:27

5M ago8:27

8:27

This week Alexandra chats about the importance of having an end of day ritual after a busy or stressful day. It could be a hot shower or a hot bath. It could be journaling or going to bed early. It could be exercising or moving. There are many options. Having an end of day ritual can help to release any inadvertent energy we take on from others and…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Be Open to Changing Traditions 9:06

5M ago9:06

9:06

This week, Alexandra talks about the possibility of changing traditions. She also mentions that it can be helpful to have a therapist or a friend available should any activating situations not be resolved with the strategies we already use. While changing traditions can impact others and they may react largely, we ultimately need to do what is best…

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Writer and Performer Colin Campbell 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

In this episode I got to talk with Writer and Performer Colin Campbell about his Book, "Finding the Words," as well as his solo show, "Grief: A One Man Sh*tshow." After both of his kids, Ruby and Hart were killed by a drunk driver, Colin had a deep need to express his grief, first by writing jokes about his grief and his loss, eventually turning it…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Plan Responses 8:28

5M ago8:28

8:28

This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of having planned responses for potential situations. This does not mean you are bringing about negative events. This is not a “What you think about you bring about” situation. This is an opportunity to feel prepared for what comes your way. This is a way to feel more secure and grounded, which will l…

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Author James G. Robinson 1:21:12

6M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

In this episode I talk to Author James G. Robinson about his book, "More Than We Expected - Five Years With A Remarkable Child." When his son Nadav was born with a congenital heart defect, James and his wife understood that thier lives would be more difficult than most. When Nadav died at 5 years old after complications from heart surgery, James ma…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Have Strategies Ready to Go 9:39

6M ago9:39

9:39

This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of having strategies ready to go. We all have tools and resources that can help us handle life and our grief. It’s important to know what these strategies are and feel prepared to use them when needed. What may work one day may not work the next, however, it is a good idea to have multiple resources r…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Only Own What is Yours 8:41

6M ago8:41

8:41

This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of just owning what is our own feelings and responses. When getting into the holiday season, it can be very easy to take on others’ emotions and feelings. This week’s tip is just own what is yours. We cannot be responsible for how others feel and react to what we do or situations we are involved in. It …

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Start Journaling 9:27

6M ago9:27

9:27

This week Alexandra chats about the importance of letting go of the energy we take on from others. When we don’t have a good outlet, holding onto negative energy or the energy of others can start to impact us physically. Journaling is a way to help release some of that energy. It gives us a place to be raw, vulnerable and uninhibited with our thoug…

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Comedian Kaytlin Bailey 1:11:52

6M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

In this episode, I talk with comedian and sex worker rights advocate Kaytlin Bailey about life after the death of her father just over a year ago. Already a performer and activist before her Father Joe developed dementia, and ultimately cancer, Kaytlin helped her father write his memiors about his life and career in the US Army, and spending as muc…

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Chat with You Do Woo Podcast Host Allison Cullen 57:06

6M ago57:06

57:06

This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun conversation with Allison Cullen. Allison Cullen is the host of The You Do Woo Podcast. She spent the past 15 years working as both a business manager in the music industry and a business coach in the health & wellness world. She also a background in counseling and certification in Human Design. She started h…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Set Boundaries 9:21

6M ago9:21

9:21

This week, Alexandra chats again about the importance of boundaries. They can be temporal, emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual, etc. Boundaries can be set for ourselves. They can be set with others. They can even be planned for when spending time with family and friends throughout the holiday season. They can also be planned for when we are out an…

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Author Alexandra Wyman 1:10:22

7M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

In this episode, I got to talk with Author Alexandra Wyman about her book, "The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death." We talk about the importance of community and the various ways we can find support and create connection outside our immediate families. Alexandra has become an advocate for suicide prevention, helping to ch…

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How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Set an Intention 10:30

7M ago10:30

10:30

This week, Alexandra jumps into tips that can help throughout the holiday season. It can be a stressful time and can activate grief. Even just being out and about can expose us to the frenzied energy of others around us. It can be exhausting, stressful and at the end of the day, not enjoyable. The first tip is to set an intention of the day. How wo…

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Chat with Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor Avery Rich 44:41

7M ago44:41

44:41

This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun chat with Advanced Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. A former lawyer, Avery continues to help people problem solve, only now her methods are on the yoga mat. Teaching into her second decade, Avery resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is a little far for Alexandra to attend Avery's classes. Luckily, Avery has a podc…

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Chat with Best-Selling Author and Grief Coach Crystal Partney 34:45

7M ago34:45

34:45

This week, Alexandra gets to talk with a fellow suicide survivor and best-selling author, Crystal Partney of the You Are Loved podcast. They chat about how to find ways to heal after such a loss as well as find meaning and purpose after someone dies. Crystal also created prevention and aftermath care boxes to help people find simple ways to care fo…

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