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Welcome to the The Alchemy Podcast, where we dig into the great stuff that can come out of failures, obstacles challenges, and fuck ups in business, wellness, relationships and life.

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What it's like to fall face first in front of everybody. Sep 07, 2018

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Even wonder what happens when you get your ass kicked in public? Spoiler alert: It’s not as bad as you think. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. “ - Theodore Roosevelt For coaching : thealchemycoaching.com

Steph Perotti - AKA Critter Sep 03, 2018

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Where do I even start with this one? Get ready for a force of human nature. Please welcome my friend Stephanie Perotti, which most people know as Critter, the founder of Critter Sitters in Chittenago, NY. You can them at crittersittercny.com. We go everywhere in this conversation from the way that Critter Sitters evolved from her vision of 'Disney Land for dogs on steriods', to her days as a Division III National Champhionship winning goal keeper, to her cross country road bike journey from California to Virgina where she raised over $24,000 for local charities to her discovery of her sexuality to how yoga has helped to shape her life. This human will make you question your limits and inspire you to uncover your potential. So excited to introduce you to one of my most favorite people on the planet. I hope her energy impacts you the way impacts me. Businesses and organizations highlighted: Breatheyoga.com Vyana@squarespace.com Helpinghoundsrescue.org Clearpath4vets.com

Check your expectations with guest Kim Boyle Aug 31, 2018

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Does life fail to match your blueprint sometimes? Do you feel like your own expectations make you their bitch? You are not alone. Get ready for a ton for truth bombs in this one. My best friend Kim Boyle returns with a subject matter that has needed to come out of her for quite some time and it's all about expectations. We talk about how expectations shape you and how, according to Kim, they can be the "root of all evil" if you're not careful. How to hone in on your internal guidance system and why being present and remembering that it's really not the situation that can make or break your experience but the way your handle it. Please enjow this conversation with my soul sister and come take of of her classes at www.empoweredyoga.com Movie Clip: from 'Say Anything'

The Incredible Power of Patterns Aug 25, 2018

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We all have 'em the thing is, we often don't think about how much power they have over us and our lives. Your patterns can dictate so many elements of your life, from relationships to body shape to business. When people come to me for help in a weight loss goal, the first few questions that come up are: "What do I need to eat, and how many days a week should I work out?" Those things certainly will help with working towards an intended outcome, but the problem is that their patterns of behavior don't line up with the new diet and workout protocol. The old patterns have more power, so therefore...without having a conversation about a person's patterns the oatmeal and burpees won't be nearly as effective. Have an intended outcome? What patterns would you need to adopt to make it happen? What patterns need to be eliminated? Who will help you in identifying both? That's what we're talking about today! Shoot an email to set up a free strategy session! www.thealchemycoaching.com

Dr. Andrew Kaufman - Can exercise be used to treat depression? Aug 20, 2018

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In today's episode I sit down with forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Kaufman and we dig into his experience with the modern protocols that work to treat mental health and their effectiveness. He began his medical profession in a traditional sense at Duke University, but after helping patients suffering from clinical depression and treating them with standard protocols like anti- depressants, he came to understand by way his own experience and reseach that this system broken. He began to explore how exercise and diet could be used to treat certain types of mental illnesses like depression and worked to test their effectivness over time. The results were surprisingly profound. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Kaufman on a particular project where we combined a prescribed three day per week exercise program with his treatment philosophy. As a result, the participants of the program who suffered from chronic clinical depression experienced a nearly 100% remission rate.

How to harness your power like Aretha and not give it away Aug 17, 2018

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Aretha was The Queen of Soul and she knew how to harness that God given power. She'll be our Muse this week as we explore when and how we give away our power. It might surprise you how it happens and when it happens. It does't just get sucked out in one event. I think it leaks out over time. Blame, victim-hood, gossip, drama storms, problems - The Greatest Hits of Power Suckers. All these things just take the shine off our penny, the spring out of our step and the sparkle out of our soul. Stop leaking your power. Stop giving it away. Make Aretha proud. She'll be our guardian angel this week. Be the badass superhero you know you are. "They say that it's a man's world, but you can't prove that by me." - Aretha Franklin

Your Vibe attracts your Tribe Aug 10, 2018

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Today we're talking about how your on energy and values atract your people. One quote of Oprah's that live by is "You are responsible for the energy you bring in to the room" and as my man Tony Robbins often says, "you get what you tolerate." To me, this is the foundation of setting up your vibe to surround yourself with the right tribe. It has to begin with you. Three things that I use to set the tone for my own vibe are 1) I want to listen to understand and have real connection with people 2) I will not, under any circumstances gossip...even if, and especially if it's about someone I don't particularly care for and 3) I will not engage for extended periods of time in "low-vibe" talk, like how much I weigh, what I look like or what I have. Once you set your vibe...watch how amazing your tribe gets. Interested in coaching? Visit Thealchemycoaching.com or reach out to schedule a strategy sesh. Wanna do yoga together? Check out one of my classes at http://www.vyanayoga.com

Candice Tetrault - Soulshining Spiritual Director Aug 05, 2018

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So many good nuggets from one of my most favorite people on the planet! My dear friend Candice Tetrault joins us on the Alchemy and walks us through what it means to be a spiritual director and hone in on one's purpose. You can find her on Instagram as _soulshine_ and I love tuning into teh the wisdom she hightlights. We go deep in this one and It's a great episode for those looking for a bit of clarity on their spiritual path. Cadince has always been a seeker and in her own words "was the 16 year old hanging out at the Deepak Chopra seminars." She takes us to the impact that her father's murder had on her at 12 years old and the impact it had on her spiritual journey. This one is packed with soulful goodness. I know you'll love it!

Too Much-ness Jul 26, 2018

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Ever been told you're "too much?" You'll love this one. I'll share my first experience wayyyyyyy back in 1983 with being too much and how it's been a reoccuring theme in my life. Also...is "too much" linked to feeling "not enough?" We'll talk about how Michael Jackson plays into my "too much" story, and how a sweet quote from Marianne Williamson can drop a serious truth bomb on us. Oh! And my dear friend Liz Vetrano wrote a thing! On this topic! You have to read it! Here's the link: http://www.whyistopped.com/censoring-myself/ . Last, I have two spaces open for the beginning of August for coaching. Just shoot me a message if you'd like to set up a free strategy session! www.thealchemycoaching.com

What happens when The Big 4 compound and some local love. Jul 21, 2018

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Here we talk a bit about what happens when we deal with more that one element of The Big 4 at once. Also we highlight a few great local businesses doing some pretty cool things! #lovewhereyoulive http://www.ironwoodpizza.com http://vyana.squarespace.com https://www.brianslanding.com http://www.maureenshope.org https://www.pyramidmg.com

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