The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

What does Self Care look like to you? It's not a spa day, a massage or a workout. It's not a day off from work, or a bubble bath. It's so much more than the things we do, it's HOW we prioritize ourselves in general. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for two different editions of the Ultimate Journey of Self Care. Tuesday's show is a deeper dive into what self care can look like for you with conversations about fitness, mindset, energy eating and fuel for your body, spirituality, travel and leisure and more. On Thursdays we'll take a closer look at self care for your business, on the Business Edition, as an entrepreneur, with short bite sized episodes about growing and innovating in your business in a post pandemic world. Join me and we'll take a walk on the journey of self care together. Subscribe and Follow us so you don't miss an episode.

The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 401 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #400

  The Power of Being Strong with Javier Gutierrez

  Sep 1, 202628 min

  Alison talks with Javier Gutierrez, a former professional baseball player who now works with clients on strength training and overall fitness. The discuss his athletic background and how his own experience in sports shaped his approach to training and coaching. The conversation focuses on what getting stronger means over time and how strength is not only about appearance, but about supporting daily life, staying active, and maintaining quality of life as we age. They also discuss how training goals change with age, including recovery, movement quality, and preserving the ability to do the activities we want to keep doing. They also talk about the importance of balance, stability, coordination, endurance, and full-range movement. Javier shares examples from his clients, including older adults who want to keep hiking, traveling, and moving safely. Included, how strength can help with daily tasks such as getting in and out of cars, lifting luggage, and playing with grandchildren. Javier covers practical ways to stay consistent, including walking, adding small bouts of movement during the day, and not missing too many days in a row. He also explains his view that shorter workouts can still be effective, and that recovery, stress, sleep, and nutrition all matter for progress. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:16 What Strength Really Means 5:44 Strength Beyond the Gym 9:36 Recovery and Active Movement 14:58 Simple Consistency Wins 18:27 Staying Consistent Long Term 20:09 Online Coaching and Accountability 23:14 Health Is a Smart Investment connect with Javier website: https://www.javiergutierrez.net SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

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  Episode #399

  Gut Health 101 with Katie Kirklin

  Aug 25, 202634 min

  Alison welcomes Katie Kirklin, a registered nurse and certified functional nutrition counselor who is also training in nervous system regulation. The discussion focuses on digestive health and gut health, with an emphasis on both the science behind the topic and practical steps listeners can apply. Katie shares her personal health history and describes developing health problems in her teens and 20s, trying different diets and medications, and feeling that standard approaches did not address underlying causes. She then explains a major turning point in 2020 when an abnormal Pap smear and biopsy showed moderate cervical lesions. After choosing to make diet and lifestyle changes and working with a naturopath, she later received clear results, which led her to learn about functional nutrition and the idea of addressing root causes rather than isolated symptoms. The discussion moves to gut health and Katie explains that gut health affects nutrient absorption, the microbiome, and the gut lining. She describes leaky gut as increased permeability in the gut lining, which can allow proteins and pathogens into the bloodstream and contribute to inflammation. Katie identifies common inflammatory factors, including highly processed seed oils, ultra-processed foods, processed sugar, gluten for some people, and dairy for some people. She recommends reading ingredient lists rather than front labels and gradually increasing whole foods to crowd out processed foods. Alison and Katie also discuss the importance of individualized nutrition and reintroduction after elimination, since the gut microbiome benefits from diversity. Katie emphasizes that different people can respond differently to the same foods. They also cover the gut-brain connection. Katie describes the vagus nerve as a two-way communication pathway between the brain and gut and notes that most of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut. She says these connections help explain why digestion, mood, sleep, and overall health are linked. In her client work, Katie starts with blood sugar balance, sleep, digestion, hydration, movement, and fiber intake. She recommends tracking food, symptoms, and bowel movements, and suggests beginning with a nourishing whole-food breakfast to support stable energy and better choices throughout the day. HIGHLIGHTS: 4:03 Functional Nutrition Journey 7:29 What Gut Health Means 10:47 Gut Inflammation Triggers 14:58 Understanding Leaky Gut 18:59 Body Systems Connected 27:43 Start With Breakfast connect with Katie website: https://www.katiekirklin.com SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

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  Episode #398

  The Elements of Your Voice with Barbara McAfee

  Aug 18, 202622 min

  Barbara McAfee, a vocal coach and author, joins Alison to talk about the importance of using our voice and how voice connects to communication, self-expression, and wholeness. Their discussion focuses on why many people feel held back by their voice and what can help them speak with more clarity and confidence. They start with the layers that can shape how we use our voice, including family messages, cultural expectations, past criticism, trauma, secrecy, and perfectionism. They also talk about how people may feel their voice does not matter or that they are not ready to speak. Barbara shares her framework of four vocal qualities: earth, fire, water, metal, and air. She explains how different tones can be useful in different situations, such as setting boundaries, speaking with tenderness, projecting without strain, or telling stories and introducing new ideas. Alison and Barbara also cover voice as a form of self-care. Barbara suggests playful ways to open up the voice, including pretending to be characters, voicing yawns, reading children’s books aloud, and listening to a playlist of singers with different vocal styles. She explains that these practices can help people expand their range and feel more at ease using their voice. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:35 Stories Behind Our Voice 5:57 The Four Vocal Elements 10:25 Voice as Self-Care 12:51 Why We Hold Back 14:33 Simple Voice Exercises connect with Barbara website: https://www.barbaramcafee.com SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

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  Episode #397

  Capacity to Change: A Personal Story with George Rivera

  Aug 11, 202626 min

  Alison's guest, entrepreneur George Rivera, discusses how years of building businesses left him overworked and disconnected from his family, and how a comment from his dying father made him realize he was repeating the same pattern with his own son. He says the change did not happen immediately. Although he recognized the problem, it took about three years before he fully restructured his life. He was working long hours and became the main bottleneck in the business and describes realizing that he needed to stop doing tasks he did not like and focus on what he did best. Rivera says redesigning his business changed both his schedule and his family life. He reduced his workweek from about 90 hours to no more than 30, and says his income more than doubled. He also says he was able to keep his commitment to not missing his son’s games. George also describes creating spaces for men to talk about stress and family issues, and shares advice for founders to cut unnecessary work, automate repetitive tasks, and delegate outcomes. He says money can be made again, but time with children cannot be recovered. HIGHLIGHTS: 2:38 Legacy Sparks a Change 6:06 Redesigning for Freedom 11:05 The Come-to-Jesus Moment 18:47 Simple Steps to Freedom 21:08 Time Is Irreplaceable connect with George website: https://founderdadtables.com Before They Stop Asking (book): https://beforetheystopasking.com SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

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  Episode #396

  The 7 Key Areas to Prioritize in Your Life with Allan Draper

  Aug 4, 202628 min

  If work-life balance is something you strive for, you won't want to miss this special re-broadcast! Alison interviews entrepreneur Allan Draper, diving deep into the intricacies of work-life balance and the entrepreneurial mindset. Allan reflects on the essence of being an entrepreneur, emphasizing that it transcends mere professional identity; it's an integral part of who he is. He identifies the enthusiasm for business creation not merely as a job but as a passion that permeates his very soul. This passion, however, can bring challenges when managing the delicate balance of work and personal life. He challenges the usual notion of work-life "balance," arguing instead for a concept he terms "focused imbalance," where success requires intense concentration on particular priorities. Allan outlines the significance of recognizing and prioritizing time allocation in various areas of life shares that true success is not defined by a relentless pursuit of balance but instead by thoughtful sacrifices in the short term to ensure long-term fulfillment. Allan shares the seven key life areas crucial for achieving what he deems true success: spiritual, family, mental/emotional, physical, professional, financial, and social. He places a personal spin on this framework, encouraging listeners to adapt it to their individual values and circumstances. As the discussion wraps up, Allan provides actionable advice for entrepreneurs struggling to identify their focus areas, suggesting they begin with goal-setting and calendar review to evaluate their true priorities. HIGHLIGHTS: 6:41 The Balance Debate 10:22 Seven Key Areas of Focus 25:21 Defining Your Legacy connect with Allan website: https://allandraper.com SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

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