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Welcome to "Live & Lead with Heart", the podcast where we help entrepreneurs and leaders shift out of your head and connect with the intelligence of your heart. Join us for short, weekly episodes packed with practical insights and inspiring stories designed to ignite your passion, renew your energy, navigate the hard stuff and reconnect you with your purpose. It's time to lead with empathy, cultivate compassion, especially for ourselves, and live with heart. Tune in weekly to transform your ...
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EP 270 From Lip Service to Heartfelt: Practicing Genuine Gratitude Daily
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In this episode, we reflect on the theme of gratitude following Thanksgiving in the U.S. Dr. Alex shares personal insights about the varying perspectives on gratitude, particularly from her step-sons aged 19 to 22, who seem to approach the concept with skepticism. She emphasizes the tendency for gratitude to become superficial, often reduced to mer…
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EP 269 Rooted in Worth: Rewriting Our Conditional Worth Stories With Paulina Równy
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming my dear friend Paulina Równy, a burnout coach originally from Poland, now living in Edinburgh. We shared our personal journeys of healing and self-discovery, particularly focusing on the theme of rewriting our stories of worthiness. Paulina opened up about her experience with burnout in the corporate…
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EP 268 Finding Balance: How to Manage Multiple Commitments Without Burnout
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In this episode, I share some exciting personal updates and invite you to reflect on your own life changes. After starting a master's program in positive psychology and reactivating my chiropractic license, I’m thrilled to return to practice part-time. This journey has been transformative, especially after experiencing burnout in my previous decade…
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EP 267 How to Unlock Resilience & Strengthen Immunity
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In this episode, Dr. Alex delves into her recent journey of starting a master's program in positive psychology, a field she has been passionate about for years. She shares insights from her studies, particularly focusing on the significance of positive emotions such as love, gratitude, and joy, and their impact on our overall well-being. Dr. Alex h…
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EP 266 Navigating Life with Adult ADHD-Trauma, Triumph & Post-Traumatic Growth With Lou O'Connell
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In this episode, we welcome Lou O'Connell, a HeartMath practitioner and author, who shares her profound journey with adult ADHD and the impact of bereavement on her life. Lou opens up about her childhood experiences, including the loss of her brother at a young age and the passing of her mother when she was just 13. She also discusses the heart-wre…
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EP 265 Burnout to Bliss: Reignite Your Passion
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In this episode, Dr. Alex explores the transformative power of heart-focused living and the concept of coherence — the alignment of the heart, head, and nervous system. She discusses how most people operate under constant stress and emphasizes the importance of cultivating renewing emotions such as gratitude, love, compassion, joy, and appreciation…
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EP 264 Breaking Down Walls: The Importance of Feedback and Connection
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In this episode of "Live and Lead with Heart," Dr. Alex invites listeners on a personal journey of healing and vulnerability. She shares insights from her recent experiences, highlighting the importance of being open to receiving feedback, praise, and criticism. Despite hosting over 260 episodes and connecting with a global audience, Dr. Alex refle…
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EP 263 Unlocking Your Vibrational Energy in Leadership With Valerie Hope
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In this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her unders…
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EP 262 The Power of Flow: How to Find Joy and Purpose in Your Work With Diane Allen
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In this episode, Alex welcomes Diane Allen, an international speaker, violinist, and author with expertise in the flow state. Diane shares her insights on achieving peak performance through her three-step flow strategy system, designed to help individuals tap into their genius and find joy in their work. The conversation dives into their shared exp…
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EP 261 Escape the Stress & Anxiety Loop...
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In this episode, Dr. Alex explores the importance of bodily awareness and emotional recognition. She reflects on her personal journey with anxiety, revealing how she has become more attuned to the physical sensations associated with it, such as tight shoulders and chest discomfort. Dr. Alex discusses the role of tools like the Oura ring in monitori…
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EP 260 From Rock Bottom to Radiance-Learning how to Follow your intuition with Andrea Bezak-White
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Tune in to this episode where host Alex delves into the power of intuition with HeartMath practitioner, Andrea Bezak-White. Together, they explore the journey of listening to one's inner voice amidst the chaos of everyday life. Discover how Andrea's experiences since 2016 have shaped her connection to intuition and learn valuable insights on follow…
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of leadership and what it truly means to be a leader. This topic was inspired by a recent conversation with a client who was grappling with the traditional, often patriarchal, notions of leadership. Many of us have a stereotypical image of a leader as an assertive, authoritative figure, often embodied by a …
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In this episode, I delve into the importance of tuning into our emotions and connecting with our hearts. I share my personal journey of realizing how disconnected I was from my feelings and how this disconnection manifested as anxiety and physical symptoms like heartburn. I discuss my recent commitment to a 30-day challenge inspired by HeartMath re…
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EP 257 Unlock Freedom from Guilt, Shame, and Blame...
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Today's episode delves into the concept of emotional vanity, exploring how it relates to our sense of self and true essence. Dr. Alex discusses the idea of over-identity with our perceived worth and the impact of societal influences on our self-perception. By connecting to the heart, we can cut through these false identities. The focus shifts to de…
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EP 256 Finding Balance: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul with Catalina Milan
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Exploring the transition from physical to emotional healing, hosts Alex and guest Catalina Milan share their journeys of moving from traditional massage therapy to inner world work focused on the heart. Catalina emphasizes the importance of somatic healing and recognizing emotional pain in the body, while both guests highlight the power of working …
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Exploring the theme of feeling like an imposter and not truly believing in oneself, this episode delves into the disconnect between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally. Dr. Alex shares a personal epiphany about never feeling "enough" and the impact it has had on her achievements. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on w…
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It Isn't Illness, It's an Upper LImit Problem
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In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and high…
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EP 253 Unlocking Surrender: How To Stop Forcing
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In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow. 00:00:00 - Introd…
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