In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the transformative power of honesty, especially when it feels risky. Annaliese shares her personal journey in embracing honesty and offers practical tips on how to let go of people-pleasing to become your true self across all areas of life. You'll Hear About: - The fear we each have of being more honest…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan explore a simple, important building block for making your growth lasting and real. Annaliese highlights the transformative power of building your growth on the foundation of self-compassion, which helps you thrive and trust yourself beyond just hitting goals. You’ll Hear About: -The myth of doing “more” or “enou…

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan dive into the challenges of effective communication and explore how to have more productive conversations. Annaliese shares practical tips to enhance self-awareness and improve your interactions with others, leading to smoother and more meaningful exchanges. You’ll Hear About: - How misunderstandings happen witho…

Annaliese and Alan unpack their own experiences more, and talk through practical ways to check in with yourself when you feel your daily experience needs a shift. They share their personal steps and offer insights on how you can implement these practices to create meaningful changes in your life. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT Notice What Works for You: Give yo…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how to begin healthier habits by recognizing and understanding your daily experiences so you can make new choices that work better for you. Annaliese shares actionable tips on how to begin helpful change by choosing different little ways to handle your day. They emphasize that meaningful, proactive living begins with s…

Annaliese and Alan walk through idea of succeeding at the wrong things in life and what truly brings you satisfaction and fulfillment. Annaliese highlights the difference you feel when you focus on who you’re being and becoming, rather than just chasing external success. You’ll Hear About: - The myth of what you’re “supposed to” be doing and pursui…

In this uplifting episode, Annaliese and Alan delve deeper into the transformative power of Core Values, pointing out the freedom and clarity you gain when you use your Core Values to help you live a more purpose-driven life. You’ll Hear About: Alignment with Purpose: Discover how recognizing and embodying your Core Values leads to a profound sense…

Annaliese and Alan talk through how knowing your Core Values is so powerful for your life! Uncovering and embracing them more proactively helps you experience greater joy and satisfaction in your life. Discovering Your Core Values: When you identify and name your Core Values, you're essentially pinpointing what truly matters to you. These values re…

Annaliese and Alan talk more about the topic of self-awareness, sharing practical tips to understand your thoughts and take control in the moment. Annaliese shares one of her favorite phrases for this, "be on to yourself," highlighting the significance of viewing your thoughts as optional. This mindset helps you stay present and connected with your…

Annaliese and Alan explore both the frustration and freedom of making and communicating boundaries in relationships. Annaliese underlines the best things about boundaries: they're not barriers to keep people out but pathways and guideposts for your authentic self to thrive in your life and relationships. YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: -Boundaries Help You Grow…

Annaliese and Alan describe more about the personal experience of living from inner accountability and how it shapes our daily lives. Annaliese emphasizes the importance of practicing inner accountability in light of growing your own relationship with yourself, and getting to feel more authentic because of it's profound impact on personal growth an…

Annaliese and Alan discuss how and why our evening routines have such an impact on our emotional well-being. Annaliese brings up how to become more self-aware and navigate your emotions better at night so you can choose better ways to unwind that make you feel safe in that “everything’s done, now what?” part of your day. You'll Hear About: -Self-Aw…

Annaliese and Alan discuss the importance of inner accountability in achieving personal goals. They explore how relying solely on external factors can block your progress and how paying attention to your thoughts and desires along the way builds self-support and benefits your decision-making. You'll Hear About: -Your Relationship with Yourself: Ann…

Annaliese and Alan talk through some reasons we try to be perfect through life's twists and turns, and how it actually works against us. Annaliese brings up the importance of slowing down to reflect on our experiences and catching where we're holding unhelpful standards of perfectionism over ourselves instead of living more fully and freely as we a…

Join Annaliese and Alan in this episode as they uncover the hidden gems of relationship growth. They'll show you how simple, everyday actions can deepen connections in your life. You'll Hear About: -Noticing More: Learn to pay attention to how others experience you. By tuning in, you'll discover what truly builds connection and where to invest your…

Annaliese and Alan get real about the ups and downs of relationships, shining a light on behaviors that might be holding us back without us even realizing it. You’ll Hear About: Treating Relationship Issues Like Physical Issues: When we tackle relationship problems head-on, just like we would with any physical issue, we give ourselves a chance to h…

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore how much impact childhood experiences have on shaping our adult identities and the ways we think about ourselves and our lives. You'll Hear About: -Understanding Your Inner Narrative: Explore the stories from your past that influence how you currently think and behave. Recognizing which stories come from …

Annaliese and Alan delve into the relatable but unhelpful patterns of blame, uncovering why we do it and how it ultimately fails to provide the relief we're looking for. Blaming at first can feel like we're asserting power, but in reality, it strips away our choices and control. Annaliese highlights the importance of understanding our emotions and …

Annaliese and Alan dive into the sometimes frustrating journey of personal growth, inviting you to reflect on your own ups and downs, and see your experiences with new insights. Here's some of what you'll discover as you listen: Exploring Growth as a Process: - Reflect on how your personal growth journey is actualyl like you having a toolbox filled…

Annaliese and Alan discuss the importance of nurturing your marriage beyond society's stereotypes (and stereotypes you might have in your own mind), emphasizing that when you personalize and get more intentional about your actions, it strengthens the bond between you and your partner. You’ll Hear About: -Don't Outsource Solutions: Instead of turnin…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan dive deep into the transformative power of asking questions to gain more confidence in understanding and navigating your life situations and making better decisions, personally, professionally, and relationally. Unveiling Assumptions: We explore the idea that sometimes we get stuck because our minds are operating…

In This Episode: Join Annaliese and Alan in this enlightening episode as they delve into the challenges and unexpected advantages of facing your weaknesses head-on. Annaliese emphasizes the transformative power of self-compassion on the journey of personal growth, highlighting the profound impact it can have on your life. You'll Hear About: -Unders…

Annaliese and Alan delve into the experience of making and following through on commitments, and the essential role your thoughts and actions play in staying true to them. Annaliese emphasizes that your daily routines either help you engage with or avoid your commitment journey. Key Things You'll Hear: 1. Emotional Awareness in Commitments: Annalie…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan explore practical ways to people-please less and experience genuine change in your daily life. Annaliese emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and understanding that people-pleasing doesn't serve you. It's time to care for yourself just as much as you care for others. You'll Hear About: - The key to…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan unpack the common habit of people-pleasing, something so many of us do without realizing it. Annaliese highlights that even though we don't notice it sometimes, recognizing when we fall into this pattern and understanding its impact can guide us towards living more authentically and get better results personally,…

Join Annaliese and Alan in a down-to-earth conversation about the powerful role Christian faith plays as a foundation and anchor in our everyday lives. Annaliese opens up about her personal journey, navigating the ups and downs with God and life. This episode explores practical ways to integrate faith more naturally in your day as you let it shape …

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan talk through how it feels to handle negative feelings and life's problems. Annaliese sheds light on the idea that while your instinct might be to minimize or avoid negativity, if you acknowledge and learn from it in the moment, it paves the way for being your true self and moving forward in the direction you want…

Annaliese and Alan dig into the everyday challenges of living with anxiety, sharing insights that have helped them and others in handling anxious thoughts. As Annaliese experiences anxiety during this episode, she walks you through her real-time strategies for catching it, managing it, and staying empowered while you handle it for yourself differen…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how to help yourself stay present and embrace daily challenges and frustrations as you try to live intentionally. Annaliese shows you the significance of micromoments, those tiny pockets of time scattered throughout your day, and how you can use them to choose more acceptance and gain the peace you need. What You'll Di…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan dive into the intricacies of addressing your needs inside your marriage and relationships. Annaliese underlines the importance of trusting yourself, embracing honesty, and navigating growth openly—especially when it's different from your partner's path and experience. What You'll Hear About: - Discover the key to…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan talk about how your thoughts are creating a story in your head (all the time) to make sense and meaning of what you’re going through. Annaliese highlights the profound impact your thoughts have on creating a storyline in your head. This internal narrative is the main impact on whether you approach situations feel…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan dive into the powerful impact of the definitions we hold in our minds, often subconsciously, and how they're shaping what's important to us. Take a real look at your definitions of goal-pursuing words like "organization," "success," and "productivity." Are these definitions working for you or against you? Annalie…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan explore the profound impact of procrastination on your own confidence, and really show the significance of following through and living more from your core values. Learn how to live in more freedom from people-pleasing and start prioritizing yourself. You’ll Hear About: Procrastination's subtle yet negative effec…

Annaliese and Alan dive into the power of your words, and how they shape your personal growth journey. They emphasize the importance of the language you're using in your self-talk and how it impacts your ability to make progress. Annaliese highlights that the story you tell yourself can either empower you or stress you out. It's all about recognizi…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how when you’re working to make changes, it’s good to be aware that the ways you think about yourself make a huge impact on your new behavior, words, and thoughts, and your results. Annaliese brings up a mental tool that she’s created for herself and her clients called “Update Yourself”. This is the practice of thinkin…

Are you giving yourself credit for even your smallest, daily steps? Annaliese and Alan talk about how this helps your confidence because you know you're going where you're trying to go. When you don't credit your progress, you'll feel stuck more quickly, believing there's an obstacle to where you're going and who you want to be. Crediting each step…

Annaliese and Alan talk about getting caught up in the feelings of right now. Bring yourself back to feeling more present and give your day another chance. Annaliese brings up ways to practice emotional self-care, and how to face and handle the struggle throughout the day so your mind can work for you, not against you. You can act like you DO have …

Annaliese and Alan talk about finding your Why and how knowing your inner reasons for making change is what helps you follow through. Annaliese brings up how finding your Why connects you with your actual purpose, and owning what you care about underneath your goals and the decisions you’re trying to make makes you feel like you matter in your life…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how obstacles are a frustrating, but normal (and sometimes empowering) part of making changes in our life. Annaliese brings up how obstacles are challenging, but thinking new ways about them help you get better results than before. You’ll Hear About: Embracing Normal: Obstacles are a normal part of intentional living, …

Annaliese and Alan talk about making shifts to use your productivity to get more of what you want, even in the messy middle and uncertain circumstances. Annaliese brings up how daily productivity doesn’t have to feel so anxious! She shows how you can make shifts to a more peaceful and meaningful productivity. You’ll Hear About: -How to get things d…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how if you're going to make changes in your life and get better results, you're actually start with practicing thinking about and treating yourself differently. Annaliese brings up Radical Acceptance and Self-Compassion as Part 2 of mindset shifts that have helped her change and move forward from unhelpful past pattern…

Annaliese and Alan talk about the ways you intentionally (and unintentionally) show up in your life and how that impacts you. Annaliese brings up Extreme Ownership (taking full responsibility for the good stuff and the bad) as Part 1 of new mindset shifts that have helped her change how her life is going. It's helped her move from a victim mentalit…

Annaliese and Alan talk about how different personalities and needs impact relationship dynamics for the better. Annaliese brings up why showing up as who you really are matters the most in your relationships. You’ll Hear About: -Being honest and real is the best way to help your relationships in a long-term way (especially marriage!) -Your partner…

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan talk about relationships and the personal work and different ways of processing that belong in a healthy marriage. Annaliese brings up how being a healthy individual and focusing on personal growth is some of the most important work you'll do for a healthy marriage. You’ll Hear About: -It takes self-awareness to …

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan talk about what to do as you're noticing where you feel on track or off track in the changes you’re making in your life. Annaliese brings up how doubt shows up in the “confusion” or “stuckness” you feel when you’re trying to grow or do a new thing. That happens because your brain doesn’t like change so it creates…

In This Episode: Alan talks a bit about his own speaking and writing background and his view on helping people grow. Annaliese talks about what “Thought Work” is (taking charge of your thought life), and practical ways to start being more aware of your thoughts and your feelings on a daily basis so that you accept yourself and feel yourself moving …

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan talk about the 4 Zones of Growth (Comfort Zone, Fear Zone, Learning Zone, Growth Zone). Annaliese shares about how fear is involved in trying new things or making a change, and how to use our thoughts to stretch past that fear to grow like we want to. You’ll Hear About: -Notice your Comfort Zone and learn how to …

In This Episode: Annaliese introduces her husband Alan and the podcast! She shares how she created this podcast to talk about how waking up and paying attention to your experience helps you live life on purpose. The podcast will address the most common and practical topics she helps people with in their personal and professional goals as a Life Des…

Annaliese introduces her new podcast! She shares how she created this podcast to talk about how waking up and paying attention to your experience helps you live life on purpose. The podcast will address the most common and practical topics she helps people with in their personal and professional goals as a Life Design Coach.…