52 episodes

Aliveness is living and loving the fullest expression of yourself, with nothing left out — finding the pathway to all that you long for.

This podcast is for those who are ready to stop running through the motions, change old patterns you can’t seem to shake, and breakthrough healing plateaus to create a full, juicy life filled with aliveness.

Alison Crosthwait, a former licensed psychotherapist and microdosing guide, and her guests explore how we create lasting change and the role that plant medicine plays to accelerate healing.

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Aliveness: Earth Medicine and Deep Inner Work to Connect us With Who We Are Alison Crosthwait

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Aliveness is living and loving the fullest expression of yourself, with nothing left out — finding the pathway to all that you long for.

This podcast is for those who are ready to stop running through the motions, change old patterns you can’t seem to shake, and breakthrough healing plateaus to create a full, juicy life filled with aliveness.

Alison Crosthwait, a former licensed psychotherapist and microdosing guide, and her guests explore how we create lasting change and the role that plant medicine plays to accelerate healing.

www.alisoncrosthwait.com

    My Summer As A MILF: Sexual Liberation For Collective Change

    My Summer As A MILF: Sexual Liberation For Collective Change

    I dated younger men this summer and my experience was life-changing. Join me for a spicy and expansive conversation abut what happens when we follow desire and how important it is that each of us does this in our own way.
    Read the article. Read more about sexual healing. Join my email list.

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    Expand is a three month alchemical program to transform your current experience into a new chapter in your life.  
    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 45 min
    My Sexual Healing Journey Part II

    My Sexual Healing Journey Part II

    This is an update to Episode 29 - life has evolved and here we are! A personal context for my current work on sexuality.

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    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 18 min
    The Importance Of Sexuality

    The Importance Of Sexuality

    My recent Ayahuasca ceremonies prompted me to think and write more deeply about sexuality. Here is the result. More to come.
    Questions for reflection:
    What would your life look like if you were sexually free?
    What do you most desire?
    What does satisfaction mean to you?
    What enlivens your body?
    What are you creating?  What do you want to create?
    What do you long for?
    What does it look like for you to let go into the orgasmic nature of life?

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    Expand is a three month alchemical program to transform your current experience into a new chapter in your life.  
    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 16 min
    I have lost sight of the shore

    I have lost sight of the shore

    "In order to discover a new land we have to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." - André Gide
    I sound much more composed in this episode than I feel. Thanks for being along for the ride.

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    Expand is a three month alchemical program to transform your current experience into a new chapter in your life.  
    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 10 min
    Sex Has the Potential to Solve All the World's Problems

    Sex Has the Potential to Solve All the World's Problems

    aka Increasing Life Force Sexual Energy Through Targeted Inner Work
    This is a version of the talk I gave at the High Desert Human Design Conference in September 2023.

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    Expand is a three month alchemical program to transform your current experience into a new chapter in your life.  
    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 33 min
    The Wounded Healer with Alison James

    The Wounded Healer with Alison James

    Have you every wanted to hear how therapists talk behind the scenes? In this conversation two therapists talk about attachment styles, burn out, how much we care about our clients and so much more.
    Alison is a dear colleague, friend and former client and she brings her unique medicine to this conversation - she has a way of articulating inner work that is sensitive, nuanced and at the same time crystal clear.
    Alison James Bio:
    I hold a BAH from Queen’s University and an MA from Dalhousie University, completing the bulk of my training in psychotherapy at The Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy, the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, and the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. 
    In addition, I have received advanced instruction in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Structural Dissociation Theory and Parts Work, Polyvagal-Informed Nervous System Regulation, Mindfulness and Embodiment, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relational Somatic Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). I also regularly participate in short courses and workshops across a wide variety of topics. 
    I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy. I adhere to the codes of ethics mandated by both organizations. 
    For more personal notes on how she thinks and works visit her website or find her on Instagram.

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    APPLY FOR EXPAND TO STEP FULLY INTO THE LIFE YOU DESIRE
    Expand is a three month alchemical program to transform your current experience into a new chapter in your life.  
    In Expand you will engage in deep mental, emotional and somatic work in a structured process so that you can fully step into your life in every way you desire. You will also have the opportunity to experience one full microdosing cycle combined with the inner work if you choose.  
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    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Gigi_HC ,

Informative and uplifting

Alison’s podcast is a love letter to the potential of plant medicine for healing, growth and transformation. It’s particularly inspiring to hear her insights through the lens of her own journey. I recommend this podcast for those of us interested in deep inner work and accessing parts of ourselves that we might not otherwise be able to reach.

Frannie 💋 ,

Alison is a gift to the world.

This podcast is an incredible resource. Jam packed full of value in each juicy episode. I look forward to it every week. If you are drawn to this work, there is no one quite like Alison and her approach, compassion and guidance.

alliedun ,

Alison is a game changer

So grateful for Alison’s work and expertise out there on a podcast medium. Her work has completely transformed my life and I cannot recommend this pod enough. Can’t wait for each and every episode.

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