Wake Up Call Alicia Hopkins

I did a terrible job of telling you something this month. On February 8th the podcast celebrated its THIRD anniversary! Three years has gone by so fast, it's hard to believe. I appreciate each and every one of you for supporting this show.

As exciting as this anniversary is, I have to be honest - lately I'm noticing a feeling of being burned out. In the past, I would not have honored this feeling and would've kept pushing through. But as the saying goes, "when you know better, you do better" and I'm recognizing it's time to take a little break.

The podcast is not going away and in this episode I share more about the decision of taking a break. I wanted to acknowledge the break and give you the "why" behind it rather than doing what's known as a pod fade (going away without ever being heard from again).

This podcast has been an amazing outlet, allowing me to explore interests that lie outside of my 9-5. I'm excited to come back bringing the best energy I can rather than creating out of pressure that I put on myself (can you relate?!).

Thank you for supporting this show and I can't wait to be back with you again soon!

It can be an overwhelming feeling when a relationship has lost intimacy.  It can be even harder to figure out how to get it back. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not as simple as having a weekly date night or scheduled sex on the calendar.  We need to understand the type of intimacy we’re seeking (yes, there are different kinds of intimacy, not just sex) and be vulnerable to communicate those needs.  But why does that sound so daunting?  

In this episode my guest Daniela Stevens shares her insights on this vulnerable topic by helping us understand:  


What intimacy means and the different kinds of intimacy in relationships


The impact of busy, fast-paced lives on intimacy in relationships


How conditioning and society has shaped our view of what intimacy is “supposed” to look like


What a sex practice is and why it might be right for your relationship



Be sure to check out the special gift Daniela shared for listeners of the Wake Up Call podcast episode here: danielastevens.com/podcast



Daniela Stevens (she/they) is a trauma- and attachment-informed certified Sex and Intimacy Coach for couples and individuals of all bodies and all expressions. She supports people to experience deep sexual connection and intimacy with themselves and their partner name by addressing the intersections of personal experience with multiple systems of oppression and by guiding them to clarify, connect, communicate, heal, and co-create the sex they want and the intimacy they desire.



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I love personal development work and I'm guessing you do too (since you've found this podcast). Whether it's books, podcasts, and/or working with coaches, focusing on self-improvement can feel expansive and invite growth into your life.

But what happens when the excitement of personal development starts to fade? Your favorite podcast doesn't land anymore and you want nothing to do with yet another self-improvement book.

You know what I think this signals? You're building self-trust, which in my opinion, is the real goal of personal development work. To enter a phase of trusting yourself, your decisions, and your abilities.



In this shortie episode I talk about:


Maxing out on personal development work.


Taking a break is a great time to integrate the work you've been doing.


Podcasts, books, and coaches are great supportive resources NOT instruction guides on how to live your life.

Last year, the most listened to episode of the podcast was about how to calm yourself down when you are in an anxious state.  This really stuck with me. It shows me how many of us are still struggling with anxiety and want to know how to feel better.  

If you relate to this feeling, I want to let you know something - anxiety doesn’t have to control you.  

When I was at the height of my experience with anxiety, I used to think I would never feel ok again.  

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some things I want you to know if you find yourself in this uncomfortable place.    

Some things I unpack: 


Sitting with the feelings and sensation of anxiety is uncomfortable but also your secret weapon to changing the dynamic. 


Your body isn’t working against you by giving symptoms of anxiety.  When you learn to interpret the signals, you start to see anxiety through a different lens. 


Anxiety doesn’t “go away,” it will be with you in different seasons of life but how you relate to it makes all the difference.  



I hope this episode serves as a form of encouragement to let you know what’s possible when you start working with your anxiety, rather than fearing it.  

If you need support in calming yourself down if your anxiety is heightened, check out Episode 61.



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It’s the new year and with that comes the chatter around goals, resolutions, and making big change in your life.  

I don’t know about you, but the “new year, new you” vibe doesn’t resonate with me like it used to.  In fact, I think it’s a bunch of bullshit blocking us from one of the most powerful energies for change out there: self-acceptance.

In this episode, I’m chatting with dietitian Kim Tasker, about what self-acceptance means and how it helps to expand who we are as a person, so we can stop chasing the unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves. 

Some things we unpack in the episode:


The impact of perfectionism, fear, and judgment on your goals and how it leads to a forced, rigid mindset. 


What self-acceptance actually means (hint hint..it doesn’t mean giving up on yourself). 


The connection between extreme goals and overcompensating for areas of your life where you feel lack.


How the nervous system and chronic stress influence
goal setting. 

I hope this episode is a loving reminder that you don’t have to become a totally new person this year – the person you are is already enough.


Kim Tasker is an Intuitive Eating and Mindset Dietitian who is passionate about helping others build a relationship with themselves that is based in compassion, acceptance, and love. Kim’s takes a somatic approach to help women move from overwhelm to confident and clear-headed. 

 

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Check out Kim’s free body image training for WUC podcast listeners: Body image training

Transitions are an inevitable part of life. From excitement (buying a new home, yay!) to stress (moving is so much work!), transitions take us through a huge range of emotions, and the inbetween space can bring tons of uncertainty. Enter our guest, Ashley DuFresne, the CEO & Founder of Authentic Embodiment. In this episode, Ashley will walk us through how to handle life transitions with peace and grace so we can step into our next chapter feeling empowered.

 

Ashley DuFresne is a Paradigm Shifter; CEO and Founder of Authentic Embodiment. She is Master Channel and Energy Alchemist, and Soul-Led Business Mentor who supports visionary leaders in transition and guides them into the highest expression of their legacy. Ashley integrates Energetics and Channeling with Behavioral and Neuro- Psychology to initiate Quantum Rite of Passage™ experiences. Her method provides a systemic approach to change, healing, and growth that launches her clients to quantum leap into the timeline of their highest success— the one where they’re making the greatest impact while living in ease, pleasure, and prosperity.  

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:


Liminal space is the transition time between where you were and where you’re going next. It includes emotional, mental, and physical transitions and seasons of life, and it can hold a lot of uncertainty.


When we’re in the liminal space, we’re naturally attracted to what feels familiar and safe. We might venture back into relationships, habits, or environments we’ve outgrown just to feel some certainty.


High performers tend to rush through transition periods out of anxiety or fear because they want the “achievement” of getting through it. Instead, let yourself sit in the uncertainty and take your time moving through it.



 

Welcome to the Wake Up Call Podcast with Alicia Hopkins (that’s me!). My goal in this podcast is to share valuable and actionable tips on what I call the “Core Four” - mindfulness, movement, habits, and growth - so you can build a life that feels true to you. I will be interviewing people who have had a “wake up call” that their good-on-paper life wasn’t lighting them up, and what they did to change that. Join us every week for a new episode of the Wake Up Call Podcast with Alicia Hopkins!

 

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