In this episode, Alycia Marks interviews Dawn, a holistic nutritionist and women's wellness coach. They discuss the importance of understanding your body and creating a personalized wellness plan. Dawn emphasizes the need to listen to your body and pay attention to any extreme symptoms or imbalances. They also talk about the significance of tracking your sleep, water intake, mood, and cycle to identify patterns and make informed decisions. Dawn advises starting with simple steps like spending less time in front of screens and going for a walk every day. They also discuss the concept of real food and the importance of reading ingredient labels and choosing foods with five or fewer ingredients. The conversation focused on the importance of simple habits for overall health and wellness.

In this episode, Alycia Marks interviews Jenny Patton, co-founder of Inspire Change Collective and a relationship coach. They discuss the evolution of Inspire Change Collective and the importance of mindset work in creating lasting change. Jenny emphasizes the power of words and the stories we tell ourselves, and how they shape our reality. She shares a process for self-reflection and self-awareness, which involves writing out our thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and take control of our lives. The conversation highlights the significance of being in alignment with ourselves and the importance of listening to our bodies. Jenny Patton discusses the importance of being in tune with our bodies and challenging the limitations we place on ourselves. She shares her journey of transitioning from a focus on weight loss and external validation to a focus on self-acceptance and self-love. Jenny emphasizes the need to question societal expectations and explore what truly makes us feel good in our bodies. She also highlights the power of compassionate curiosity and the importance of addressing the internal dialogue that holds us back. Jenny provides practical tools for grounding ourselves in the present moment and creating a sense of safety in our bodies.

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Inspire Change Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirechangeco?igsh=aTY2MG81ZnQwdm44

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In this episode, I share my experience going through a breakup after a three-year relationship due to infidelity. I discuss a play by play on how I found out and the challenges I've faced working through it, the lessons I learned, and the importance of self-worth in relationships.

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Summary

In this episode, Alycia Marks discusses the topics of people-pleasing and perfectionism. She shares her personal struggles with these issues and emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Alycia defines people-pleasing as prioritizing others' needs and approval over one's own, often at the expense of well-being and preferences. She explores the impact of people-pleasing on self-esteem, fear of rejection, and the lack of personal fulfillment. Alycia encourages listeners to listen to their internal voice, identify their values and interests, build their self-esteem, and stop hiding their gifts from the world.

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Summary

In this episode, Alycia Marks and Massey discuss the topics of self-love, authenticity, vulnerability, and codependency. They emphasize the importance of finding a supportive community and embracing one's own sensitivity and emotions. Massey shares her personal experience with codependency and how it manifested in her relationships. They also discuss the need for self-awareness, self-acceptance, and grace in the healing process. Codependency is about prioritizing others' emotions and needs over your own, often stemming from a lack of self-worth. It involves feeling uncomfortable when others are upset and wanting to fix their problems. Healing from codependency involves therapy, setting boundaries, and building self-worth. It's important to recognize when you feel frustrated, bitter, or resentful, as these are signs that something needs to change. Sitting with your emotions and allowing yourself to feel them is crucial for healing. Remember that life is a journey, and it's okay to not have everything figured out.

Takeaways

• Finding a supportive community is crucial for personal growth and self-acceptance.
• Embracing one's sensitivity and emotions is a strength, not a weakness.
• Codependency involves focusing on others' needs and trying to control their behavior to meet one's own emotional needs.
• Healing from codependency requires self-awareness, setting boundaries, and learning to ask for one's own needs.
• Self-acceptance and grace are important in the healing process, as coping mechanisms developed in childhood were survival strategies.
• Recognizing codependent behaviors and addressing them with love and understanding is key to breaking the cycle. Codependency involves prioritizing others' emotions and needs over your own.
• Healing from codependency requires therapy, setting boundaries, and building self-worth.
• Recognize signs of frustration, bitterness, and resentment as indicators that something needs to change.
• Allow yourself to sit with and feel your emotions.
• Remember that life is a journey, and it's okay to not have everything figured out.

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  Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

  03:00 Introducing Massey and her Passion for Authentic Living

  05:15 Navigating Sensitivity and Passionate Love

  10:06 Understanding Codependency and its Impact

  23:21 Grace and Self-Compassion in the Healing Journey

  28:18 Recognizing and Addressing Codependent Behaviors

  30:26 Embracing Discomfort and a Range of Emotions in Healing

  32:06 Healing from Codependency: Self-Reflection and Therapy

  41:02 Recognizing and Regulating Your Emotions

  46:22 Choosing Yourself: Making Difficult Decisions for Personal Happiness

  55:23 Conclusion

  
  

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In this conversation, Alycia Marks interviews Melanie Monaco, a self-love coach and owner of the self-love lifestyle certification program. They discuss Melanie's journey and the evolution of her business. They also touch on the role of a life coach and how to find a trustworthy one. In this conversation, Melanie and Alycia discuss the red flags to look out for when working with a life coach or wellness practitioner. They emphasize the importance of integrity, not centering oneself in the client's trauma, and not claiming to know someone better than they know themselves. They also discuss the need for a personal connection and resonance with the practitioner, as well as the importance of doing one's own healing work. They advise listeners to follow their passion and values when choosing a career path, and to consider the logistics and requirements of that path. They also highlight the value of having mentors and pursuing multiple passions.

The Life You Love podcast is about finding alignment within oneself and creating a life that you're in love with. The host, Alycia Marks, shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of trusting oneself and listening to one's intuition. The podcast aims to provide listeners with the information and inspiration they need to create an amazing life. Alycia introduces herself as a self-love coach and mentor, and shares her passion for speaking and helping others live in alignment with their truth. The podcast is dedicated to her great grandmother, who was a strong and loving woman.