Alive & Awake with Alicia

Alicia Kay
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The Alive and Awake podcast is hosted by Alicia Kay, who is described as a self-motivating hero, holistic ambassador, and expert in the field of trauma. The podcast aims to help listeners question their beliefs about themselves, the world, and what is possible by working through their wounds, reclaiming their worth, and awakening to the truth of their divinity. Each week the podcast takes listeners on a journey to understanding oneself by diving deep into the practical, spiritual, and mystical ways to save oneself from the misconceptions of this modern world, in a deep, expansive, soul-fulfilling way. Her motto: You were born worthy enough to receive all of your heart’s desires, now let’s remove what’s in the way of you believing it.

  1. 6d ago

    #48 I Was Being Prepared for Sacred Union (God Answered My Prayer)

    Have you ever wondered why the same patterns, triggers, or challenges keep showing up in your life? What if they aren't here to punish you... but to prepare you? In this deeply personal episode, I share the profound shifts that unfolded during this year's Lion's Gate Portal and how what felt like old wounds resurfacing was actually my soul preparing me for one of the biggest blessings of my life: stepping into sacred partnership with my fiancé. For years, I believed changing my circumstances would finally bring me peace. Instead, I discovered that true transformation begins within. As I healed old wounds, released limiting beliefs, and learned to extend grace to myself, my outer reality began to reflect the inner work I had been doing all along. If you've been feeling triggered, stretched, or like life is asking more of you than ever before, this episode is an invitation to see your challenges through a different lens. Your nervous system, your soul, and your heart may be preparing you for a reality greater than you can currently imagine. In this episode, we explore: Why life's biggest challenges are often initiations into your next level of growth.How your inner world creates your outer reality.The connection between healing, nervous system regulation, and manifestation.Why your triggers reveal what is ready to be healed, not what is wrong with you.How self-compassion, forgiveness, and surrender create space for profound transformation.The power of aligning your beliefs with the reality you're ready to create. Your outer reality isn't created by luck or circumstance. It begins with the relationship you have with yourself. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear what landed most. Share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on social media so we can continue awakening together. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Why Your Reality Isn't Changing 1:48 Lion's Gate & The Wake-Up Call 4:12 My Nervous System Was Preparing Me 7:05 Healing Before the Blessing 10:41 The Stories We Tell Ourselves 14:26 Giving Yourself Grace 18:10 Triggers Are Invitations 21:47 Your Identity Creates Your Reality 25:33 Becoming the Version of You That Can Receive 29:12 Final Reflections Connect with Alicia: Be a guest on the show: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and tips! Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl” https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  2. Aug 4

    #47 She Thought She Was Unlovable... Until This Breakthrough | Awaken with Alicia

    What if the belief that you've carried your entire life... simply isn't true? In this powerful Awaken with Alicia coaching session, I sit down with Sonya as we uncover the childhood wounds that left her believing she was unlovable, unworthy, invisible, and alone. Raised by an alcoholic mother, Sonya became the parent long before she was ever allowed to be a child. Together, we explore how parentification, childhood trauma, and a dysregulated nervous system can quietly shape our relationships, identity, and sense of self well into adulthood. Through inner child work, nervous system regulation, and compassionate inquiry, Sonya experiences a profound breakthrough when she realizes that the very fact she has continued showing up for herself through every hardship is evidence that she has loved herself all along. This episode is a beautiful reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been beneath the survival strategies. In this episode, we explore: How parentification creates lifelong feelings of unworthinessWhy childhood trauma becomes stored in the nervous systemHealing the wounded seven-year-old who still feels aloneThe hidden identity behind "I'm unlovable"Why familiar beliefs feel safe, even when they keep us stuckMoving from survival mode into conscious self-leadershipHow to begin reparenting yourself with compassionWhy self-love is often already present; you simply haven't recognized it yet If you've spent years believing you weren't enough, constantly living in survival mode, or feeling like you're carrying emotional burdens that don't make sense, I hope this conversation reminds you that your childhood may explain your story, but it never has to define your future. Resources Mentioned: • Box Breathing for nervous system regulation • Inner Child Meditation (mentioned during the episode) ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Meet Sonya & Her Worthiness Wound 2:48 Growing Up as the Parentified Child 8:18 Living with a Dysregulated Nervous System 13:45 Meeting Her Seven-Year-Old Self 22:14 Bringing Safety Back to the Inner Child 31:48 Why Survival Became Her Identity 40:52 Becoming the Creator of Your Life 50:33 The Fear of Letting Go of "I'm Unlovable" 58:24 The Breakthrough That Changed Everything 1:05:02 Reparenting Yourself with Love 1:10:36 Final Reflections & Next Steps Connect with Alicia Be a guest on an Awaken with Alicia episode: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and inspiration! Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song "Howl" https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  3. Jul 16

    #46 The Parts That You Reject Hold the Keys to Your Freedom

    What if the parts of yourself you've spent your entire life trying to hide are actually the parts that will set you free? From childhood, many of us learned to reject pieces of ourselves in order to be loved, accepted, and safe. The people-pleaser. The perfectionist. The performer. The protector. While these parts helped us survive, they were never meant to define who we are. In this deeply personal episode of Alive & Awake, I explore why true healing isn't about fixing yourself; it's about accepting every part of yourself with compassion. Through personal stories, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychology, and spiritual teachings, I share why self-acceptance is the path to inner peace and how embracing your humanity allows you to reconnect with your authentic self. In this episode, we explore: Why we create protector parts like the people-pleaser and perfectionistThe surprising reason these parts were never meant to stay foreverCarl Rogers' "Curious Paradox" and why acceptance creates lasting changeThe Gospel of Thomas and the wisdom of bringing your hidden parts into the lightMy personal story of perfectionism, fitting in, and learning to trust my authentic selfThe symbolism of the rose and what Mother Mary teaches about embracing both our beauty and our thornsWhy self-compassion, not self-improvement, is the path to freedomJournal prompts to help you begin accepting every part of yourself If you've ever felt like you had to earn love by being "good," hide pieces of yourself to be accepted, or constantly feel like you need to fix yourself before you're worthy of peace, this episode is for you. Because the moment you stop fighting yourself… is the moment you begin to find freedom. Timestamps: 0:00 The Parts You Reject Hold the Key to Your Freedom 0:39 Welcome to Alive & Awake 1:15 Why We Learn to Hide Parts of Ourselves 5:07 Carl Rogers & The Curious Paradox of Change 5:20 The Gospel of Thomas: Bringing Forth What Is Within You 6:23 My Akashic Records Reading & Learning to Trust Myself 7:13 Growing Up as "Punky Brewster" 13:00 Mother Mary, The Rose & Accepting Every Part of Yourself 23:38 Journal Prompts for Self-Acceptance Connect with Alicia ✨ Be a guest on Awaken with Alicia https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia 💌 Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and inspiration! Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul – Howl https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  4. Jul 2

    #45 Why Women Suppress Their Anger (And How It Leads to Self-Abandonment)

    What if your anger isn't the problem... but the years you've spent abandoning yourself every time you felt it are? In this episode of Alive & Awake with Alicia, we continue the conversation from my first Awaken with Alicia coaching session by exploring one of the most misunderstood emotions we experience: anger. For generations, we've been taught that anger is dangerous, unspiritual, unfeminine, or something to suppress. But what if anger isn't asking you to become more reactive? What if it's asking you to finally become more honest? In this episode, I unpack why so many women judge themselves for feeling anger, how that judgment turns into self-abandonment, and why reclaiming your righteous rage is often the first step toward reclaiming your voice, your boundaries, and your authentic power. Because every time you silence your anger... you're often silencing yourself. In this episode, we explore: • Why anger itself isn't the problem, self-abandonment is • How women are conditioned to suppress their anger to feel accepted and safe • The difference between destructive anger and righteous rage • Why suppressed anger keeps us stuck in people-pleasing and self-betrayal • How childhood experiences shape our relationship with anger • The connection between anger, boundaries, truth, and self-worth • The questions to ask yourself when anger arises instead of judging it • How embracing your anger can become a pathway back to your authentic power If you've ever felt guilty for being angry, swallowed your truth to keep the peace, or believed that expressing your needs would make you "too much," this episode will completely shift the way you see one of your most powerful emotions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Why We Were Taught to Fear Anger 1:06 Why This Conversation Matters Right Now 2:20 The Hidden Cost of Suppressing Anger 3:00 "What the F* Is Wrong With Me?" 4:15 Where Your Relationship With Anger Began 6:00 The Birth of Self-Abandonment 7:45 Anger as a Messenger, Not a Problem 9:45 Why Boundaries Feel So Hard 11:45 Self-Abandonment vs. Self-Protection 13:40 Reclaiming Righteous Rage 16:35 Questions to Ask When Anger Arises 17:25 Anger Is the Pathway to Power 18:15 An Invitation to Do This Work Together Connect with Alicia: ✨ Be a guest on Awaken with Alicia: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia 💌 Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and inspiration: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com 🌿 Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul – Howl https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  5. Jun 24

    #44 If People See All of Me, They'll Leave with Caitlin | Awaken with Alicia Coaching Session

    What if the parts of yourself you've spent your entire life hiding are the very parts asking to be loved? In this very first episode of Awaken with Alicia, I sit down with Caitlin for a live coaching session exploring a fear that so many women silently carry: the belief that if people saw the real us, our anger, our messiness, our needs, our vulnerability, they would leave. On the outside, Caitlin is calm, capable, and the person everyone depends on. But beneath the surface, she struggles with an angry inner voice that constantly asks, "What the f* is wrong with me?" Together, we explore how childhood experiences shape the stories we tell ourselves, why so many women learn to suppress their emotions to feel safe, and what happens when anger turns inward into self-judgment and self-criticism. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about learning to accept the parts of ourselves we've been taught to reject. In this episode, we explore: • Why so many women believe their anger is unacceptable • How childhood wounds shape our relationships and sense of self • The fear of being rejected for showing our true emotions • Why people-pleasing and perfectionism are often survival strategies • The connection between anger, boundaries, and self-worth • How the inner critic develops and why it becomes so loud • The difference between fixing yourself and accepting yourself • What it means to stop hiding and allow your full humanity to be seen If you've ever felt like you have to be the strong one, the calm one, the easy one—or if you've secretly wondered whether people would leave if they saw all of you, this episode is for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 "Everyone Thinks I'm Calm..." 1:58 The Parts of Ourselves We Hide 4:00 Learning to Be the "Easy" Child 7:00 Why Healing Isn't Just About Somatics 10:05 Waiting for Someone to Notice You 13:00 "What If I'm Broken?" 15:15 Looking for Validation Outside Yourself 18:10 The Anger We Judge and Reject 20:00 "This Isn't a Lovable Part" 22:15 Reclaiming Feminine Rage 26:20 The Father Wound and Fear of Anger 31:00 What Is Your Anger Trying to Show You? 35:00 "If People Saw This Part of Me, They'd Leave" 38:00 Drawing a Line in the Sand 40:00 Vulnerability Creates Real Intimacy 43:00 What Safety Actually Feels Like 46:00 Becoming Available for New Relationships 49:00 The Order Is Placed 50:00 What If Nothing Needs Fixing? 54:00 "My Fire Is Mine" Connect with Alicia: Be a guest on the show: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and tips! Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl” https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  6. Jun 17

    #43 My Mind Played Tricks on Me: How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Perception

    Sometimes our minds convince us that something is wrong when it isn't. In this deeply personal episode of Alive & Awake, I share a recent experience where I became convinced my partner was upset with me, only to discover that the story I had created wasn't true at all. What initially felt like rejection and judgment turned out to be an invitation to look at the old wounds and subconscious beliefs that were coloring my perception. This experience became a powerful reminder that healing isn't about never being triggered; it's about becoming aware of the stories we tell ourselves and learning how to confront our fears. In this episode, we explore: How childhood wounds can distort present-day realityWhy our minds often create stories to protect usThe difference between perception and truthHow father wounds and past experiences influence our relationshipsThe importance of communicating fears instead of making assumptionsWhy vulnerability creates connection, not separationLearning to question the stories in your head rather than automatically believing them If you've ever found yourself spiraling into fear, assuming someone was upset with you, or realizing that you're going into "protection mode," I hope this conversation reminds you that healing happens when we're willing to become curious instead of furious. Resources Mentioned: "The Way of Mastery, Pathway of Enlightenment: The Way of The Heart: The Christ Mind" By Jeshua Ben Joseph ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 My Perception Played Tricks on Me 0:57 The Story I Started Creating 2:59 When Parenting Triggered Old Wounds 5:31 Why I Couldn’t Hide My Feelings 8:17 What I Assumed My Partner Was Thinking 10:35 Projection, Fear & The Stories We Create 13:36 Understanding Where Our Fears Come From 17:05 Asking, “Is This Actually True?” 19:42 Ego, Identity & What Keeps Us Stuck 22:51 Why Healing Feels Uncomfortable 25:34 Changing Your Identity to Change Your Reality Connect with Alicia: Be a guest on the show: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and tips! Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl” https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  7. Jun 10

    #42 The Year I Got Honest with Myself (And How It Changed Everything)

    After more than a year away from podcasting, I'm back, and not because I forced myself to be. In this reintroduction episode of Alive & Awake, I share the unexpected transformation that happened when I stopped striving, stopped creating from pressure, and got radically honest with myself about what I truly wanted, believed, and felt called to create. Over the past year, I experienced a profound spiritual expansion that challenged my beliefs, deepened my relationship with God, and completely changed the way I view purpose, feminine leadership, healing, and personal growth. In this episode, we explore: What happened during my year-long pauseThe difference between creating from pressure vs. inspirationDeepening your relationship with God and trusting your own pathWhy rest is often preparation, not punishmentThe power of radical honesty and self-trustMy renewed vision for The Alive & Awake Podcast If you're in a season of transition, questioning your path, or feeling called toward something more aligned, I hope this conversation reminds you that the pause may be serving a purpose you can't yet see. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 A New Beginning & Radical Honesty 1:24 Why I Stepped Away from the Podcast 3:07 Rest, Integration & Feminine Creation 3:57 The Lions Gate Expansion That Changed Everything 5:04 Deepening My Relationship with God 8:25 What I Learned From Questioning My Beliefs 11:03 Trusting Your Own Spiritual Path 13:52 Releasing Fear and Finding Freedom 16:34 Why I Had to Get Honest With Myself 20:20 Discovering My True Purpose 21:02 The Difference Between Preparation and Punishment 22:02 Who This Channel Is For Moving Forward Connect with Alicia: Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and tips! Be a guest on the show: https://aliciakay.as.me/awakenwithalicia Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl” https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

  8. 04/29/2025

    #41 From Silence to Sovereignty: How Speaking Your Truth Sets You Free

    In this powerful episode, host Alicia Kay dives deep into the heart of why so many of us struggle to speak our truth and use our authentic voice, especially those of us who were taught to hide our feelings or conform to keep the peace. Drawing on her own personal journey and decades of experience in trauma work, Alicia unpacks the lingering fears and nervous system responses that keep us silent and reveals how our upbringing and collective conditioning play a role in making self-expression feel unsafe. Alicia shares candid moments from her early career and her own childhood, connecting the dots between past wounds and the barriers we face today in relationships, work, and self-worth. You'll discover the pitfalls of wishy-washy boundaries, the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic guilt, and why honest, heart-led communication is the most self-honoring choice we can make. Tune in and get ready to awaken your sacred voice, set boundaries that serve you, and step fully into your power as the divine being you are meant to be. Key Takeaways: Your fear of speaking up often comes from old wounds and conditioning, not from who you truly are.Setting and holding boundaries is essential for yourself and healthy relationships.Even when it’s uncomfortable, speaking your truth invites the right people into your life and weeds out dead-end relationships.The right communication tools can help you share your needs clearly and compassionately, leading to deeper, more authentic connections. Timestamps: 00:00 "Embrace Radical Honesty" 03:27 Fear of Being Heard 08:48 Surviving Chaos Through Conformity 10:00 "Ego vs. Adversarial Voice" 15:30 Authenticity and Boundaries in Relationships 19:56 "Authenticity in Relationships" 22:45 "Winning the War Within Launch" 27:45 "Validating Emotions for Authentic Relationships" 28:49 Navigating High-Conflict Relationships 32:23 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Guilt 35:55 Clarify Desires Before Speaking 41:37 Setting Boundaries Through Clear Communication 43:30 "Empowerment Course Invitation" Resources Mentioned: Winning the War Within: Alicia’s upcoming online course, with a whole module dedicated to reclaiming your voice and standing in your power. (Get on the waitlist for special pre-launch access!)Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg — The communication formula Alicia shares is based on this approach. Connect with Alicia: Sign up for my newsletter for monthly tools and tips! Download Module 1 Workbook - “Winning the War on Your Worth- Reclaim Your Feminine Power" for FREE on my website and get a taste of my online course: "Wake Up the Warrior Within." Website: https://www.aliciakaycoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciakaycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliciakaycoaching YouTube: www.youtube.com/@aliciakaycoaching Trailer Music Credit Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl” https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9

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The Alive and Awake podcast is hosted by Alicia Kay, who is described as a self-motivating hero, holistic ambassador, and expert in the field of trauma. The podcast aims to help listeners question their beliefs about themselves, the world, and what is possible by working through their wounds, reclaiming their worth, and awakening to the truth of their divinity. Each week the podcast takes listeners on a journey to understanding oneself by diving deep into the practical, spiritual, and mystical ways to save oneself from the misconceptions of this modern world, in a deep, expansive, soul-fulfilling way. Her motto: You were born worthy enough to receive all of your heart’s desires, now let’s remove what’s in the way of you believing it.

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  • Creator
    Alicia Kay
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Alicia Kay
  • Show Website
    Alive & Awake with Alicia