The Aligned Love Podcast

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E38: Valerie Gangas: How to Process Death and Grief Dec 11, 2019

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Valerie Gangas is a transformational speaker, life coach and author of Enlightenment Is Sexy: Every Woman’s Guide to a Magical Life. She specializes in helping people make radical shifts in their self-perception to gain a deeper understanding of who they are, Valerie received her bachelor’s degree in theology and women’s studies from DePaul University, and earned her master’s degree in transpersonal psychology and certification in leadership and life coaching at Sofia University in Palo Alto. The David Lynch Foundation hires Valerie to give talks about the benefits of meditation and developing consciousness within corporations. She eventually began working directly with Oprah Winfrey and her staff at Harpo Studios, and for two years she talked to groups of Oprah’s staff members about meditation and consciousness. Today, Valerie lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she is a transformational life coach to clients across the nation. Valerie sums up her philosophy for optimal living: “Once you’re regularly tuning in to your soul’s voice, through daily meditation, prayer, nature walks, whatever works for you, follow the signs, embrace the mystery, and trust the Universe.”

In this episode, Valerie speaks to:

-Why it is essential to grieve

- How to process life when you lose someone close to you

- Tools you can implement to process death

- The importance of not numbing your feelings

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Instagram: @@valeriegangas

Website: https://www.valeriegangas.com

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E37: Barbara Butler: How to Build a Business with Impact Dec 05, 2019

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Barbara Butler is the founder and CEO of Barbara Butler Artist-Builder Inc. She has

been designing and building extraordinary custom tree houses and play structures

for children for over 30 years, both residential and commercial, within the United

States and internationally. Her mom wanted her to be a lawyer, but she loved

working with her hands. School breaks were spent working for her brothers

learning bricklaying and construction. After graduate school, she gave up on the

idea of getting a real job and moved to San Francisco to be an artist. She started

painting, then building decks, then landed her first play structure job working for

Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry/Be Happy”). And that was it! Her passion! That

was 30 years ago, and she is still loving it, and still a kid at heart!

In this episode, Barbara speaks to:

-How she built a business with impact that she loves

-Why loving what you do is essential to your happiness

- What to do if you feel called to follow your dreams

- Her self care non-negotiables to stay balanced

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Instagram: @barbarabutlerbuilds

http://www.barbarabutler.com/

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Website: laurenzoeller.com

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E36: Heather Askinosie: Crystals De-Bunked! How to Use Crystals at Work and Home for Balance Nov 13, 2019

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Heather Askinosie is a leading influencer on the power of crystals, Feng Shui, and holistic healing. For over 28 years, she has had the privilege of studying with the best healers from all over the world, who have passed down ancient teachings on how to utilize energy technology. Heather did not always start out on the spiritual path, however. After graduating from Arizona State University with a BA in Communications and Business, Heather worked in real estate, selling high-end homes in Manhattan Beach. Although she was making a lot of money, she was not happy and fulfilled. When a client asked Heather for a home with good Feng Shui, she researched it, originally just to make a sale, but it ended up introducing her to the world of energies. Heather is a skeptic at heart and believes in producing results, which lead to her years of studying and research that backs Energy Muse today. Energy Muse’s debut book, Crystal Muse, Everyday Rituals to Tune into the Real You (Hay House, 10/17/17) explores how you can help transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth equipped with the right crystals and mindset. However, This year, Energy Muse’s new book, CRYSTAL365 is a full-color “instagrammable” guide to 52 crystals, including crystal combinations and rituals to elevate your everyday life. The book provides history and intentions for each crystal, then gives 30 combination to yield different outcomes in categories such as career, wealth, love, sleep, travel and even pets! Whether you’re a crystal fan or a newbie, CRYSTAL365 will serve as your go-to crystal guide — putting a modern and mainstream spin on the ancient history of crystals.

In this episode, Heather speaks to:

-How a crystal skeptic turned into an avid crystal healer

- Why crystals are vital to harmony and balance

- How to get started using crystals

- Recommend crystals to use and keep at home

- Recommend crystals to use and keep at work

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Instagram: @energymuse

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IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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E35: Tiffany Cruikshank: How Heal Your Mind Naturally Nov 07, 2019

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Tiffany Cruikshank is an internationally renowned yoga instructor, who has spent the past 20 years crafting a methodology for teaching and practicing yoga, wherein the practice is melded with Eastern and Western notions of medicine. Cruikshank’s teaching is held up by her work as a holistic health practitioner, acupuncturist, and sports medicine expert. Based in Seattle, Cruikshank teaches regularly for YogaGlo, and travels extensively around the world. She is also the author of Meditate Your Weight. Her approach has helped thousands of yogis around the world see their practice in a new light as a result of Cruikshank’s innovative thinking and dedication to the practice.

In this episode, Tiffany speaks to:

- How yoga medicine helped her on her journey to healing

- Tips to begin to heal your mind naturally

- The Placebo Effect

- Your innate power to heal yourself and how to tap in

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Instagram: @tiffanycruikshank

Website: yogamedicine.com

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E34: Julie Morgenstern: How to Maximize Time Management for You and Your Team Oct 31, 2019

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Show Notes:Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world—by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized.In this episode, Julie speaks to:- How to fall in love with time management- Tips for maximizing productivity for you and your team- What you need to do to beat “busy work”- The secret to a time blocked scheduleFollow Julie:Instagram: @juliemorgensternWebsite: juliemorgenstern.comFollow Lauren:IG: @laurenzoellerWebsite: laurenzoeller.comLove? Rate it, subscribe and leave a comment below!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealignedlovepodcast/support

E33: Vishesh (V.) Chachra: It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams Oct 23, 2019

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In the midst of a successful Wall Street career, Vishesh dropped everything to pursue his lifelong passion as a film and television actor. In the past five years, he has appeared in 13 TV shows and 3 studio films amongst other projects. He will appear in the upcoming Warner Bros comedy film SUPERINTELLIGENCE starring Melissa McCarthy and is currently a recurring character in the sitcom "Bob Hearts Abishola" on CBS. Vishesh was educated in engineering and finance at Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt. He studies acting with Aaron Speiser and comedy at Actors Comedy Studio and lives in Los Angeles alongside his wife and beautiful daughter.

In this episode, V speaks to:

- How he followed his dream to become an actor in his 30’s

- Where to begin if you have a dream you want to follow

- How to shift failure to success

- The importance of finding daily creativity

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Instagram: @v_chachra

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IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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E32: Melissa Mayo: How to Manifest Everything You Desire Oct 15, 2019

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Melissa Mayo is a realist who expects miracles. She is a Food Network chef, mother, author and inspirational speaker who currently has four cookbooks in print. In her fifth book, which is currently in the works, shares all of the tools she used to manifest miracles, including her gorgeous home in Italy. Melissa was born in South Africa and now splits her time between Los Angeles and Italy. In the summers she offers international cooking experiences and wellness retreats at her pool, to food lovers who want to create mouthwatering dishes, under the Tuscan sun. She believes that a healthy body needs a healthy soul, so a mediation and spiritual practice is essential. Melissa aims to EAT THE RAINBOW and does not believe in crazy diets or restrictions. She believes that the secret to achieving your dream body, is to make healthy, clean and delicious home cooked meals that fall in line with the life you love for yourself!In this episode, Melissa speaks to:- Her story on how she manifested the life of her dreams- What is manifestation?- How to harness the power to manifest whatever you want for yourself- Her secrets to staying grounded in work and life- How to begin a manifestation practice for yourselfFollow Melissa:Instagram: @themelissamayoWebsite: https://www.melissamayo.com/Follow Lauren:IG: @laurenzoellerWebsite: laurenzoeller.comLove? Rate it, subscribe and leave a comment below!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealignedlovepodcast/support

E31: Mary Susan McConnell: How to Balance Parenting While Following Your Dreams Oct 04, 2019

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Mary Susan is a native Tennessean who has been having a helluva good time since her arrival at Baptist Hospital in the late Spring of ‘84. She is the host of the popular Mama Bear Podcast - a space she created for fellow women raising kids with special needs. She is married to singer/songwriter Sean McConnell and is the mother to their 8 year old Ghanaian beauty, Abiella. As a former middle school teacher, she has her Master's in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and her Doctorate in Special Education. She recently delivered a “Becoming Statement” at the beginning of Michelle Obama’s final stop of her book tour at the Ryman Auditorium, and gave a keynote for the Diverse Learners Cooperative in Nashville, TN. In her spare time she likes to work in her pottery studio, stalk the Carter Family on Instagram, and dance like everybody's watching.

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks to:

- Her and Sean’s story of adopting a child with special needs

- Why you must live life to your fullest potential

- How she stays grounded while juggling her dreams and being a mom

- The importance of finding “play” in everyday life

- How she keeps her marriage strong

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Instagram: @marysusanmcconnell

Website: marysusanmcconnell.com

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IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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E30: Nealy Fischer: How to be a #Boss and Still Eat Healthy Sep 25, 2019

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Nealy Fischer is the founder of The Flexible Chef and author of the book, “Food You Want For The Life You Crave”. Nealy’s mission is to inspire people around the world to live their most vibrant and crave-worthy lives. THer book, Food You Want For The Life You Crave features over 100 fresh, gluten-free and flexible recipes that create craveable and energizing dishes—all while saving time and banishing meal prep stress. Nealy’s adaptable cooking system gives readers a simpler recipe for success, both in and out of the kitchen. The Flexible Chef brand grew from Nealy’s two decades teaching in the health and wellness space as a fitness/yoga instructor and a health coach. Nealy has designed and led immersive cooking events, sold-out luxury yoga retreats, and women’s wellness empowerment programs with renowned health professionals. In 2014, she founded MAYYA, a lifestyle movement that runs luxury wellness events across Asia featuring a broad network of health experts. In between Nealy’s entrepreneurial adventures, she grocery shops and cooks dinner every night for her husband, four children, puppy, and often a handful of surprise guests. The Fischer’s currently divide their time between Hong Kong, Israel, and their ranch in Montana.

In this episode, Nealy speaks to:

- Her favorite “go to” recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the fly

- How to find flexibility in the kitchen when you aren’t a “chef”

- The easy approach to meal preparation

- Her favorite grocery shopping hacks

- The key to working a high stress job and staying balanced

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Instagram: @theflexiblechef

Website: www.theflexiblechef.com/

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IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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E29: Danielle Laporte: LOVE - How to Lead Yourself and Others Sep 17, 2019

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Danielle LaPorte is a member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100,a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She is the creator of The Desire Map series, “A heart centered approach to finding your true power”. The book has been translated into ten languages, a day planner system, a multimedia course, a Top 10 iTunes app, and work shop and coaching programs with leaders in 15+ countries. She’s also the author of White Hot Truth: Clarity for keeping it real on your spiritual path, and The Fire Starter Sessions: A guide to creating success on your own terms, which also spun off into a coaching curriculum. She was a bartender, an apartment manager, a nanny, and eventually… she ran her own publicity agency, and a future-studies think tank studying trends for the likes of the Pentagon and the World Bank. Now, she writes poetry and speaks about conscious living. She’s also a mother to a teenage son. Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, over 5 million people a month visit DanielleLaPorte.com for her regular #Truthbombs and poetry, and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.” Marianne Williamson refers to Danielle “as a bright light in the modern priestesshood.” Eve Ensler calls her “a force field of energy, wonder, humour, and love.” Danielle’s charities of choice are VDay: a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls; and charity: water, setting out to bring safe drinking water to everyone in the world. She lives in Vancouver, Canada. You can find her on Instagram @daniellelaporte.