The Summit Effect

Alanna Crawford
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This podcast explores the space between physical anatomy and energetic intuition — where healing becomes something you actively participate in, not something done to you. Hosted by Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Reiki Master Teacher, Alanna Crawford, The Summit Effect teaches you how to understand your body, trust your intuition, and reclaim your power in your own health journey and beyond. This isn’t about being “more spiritual” or chasing perfection — it’s about learning to SHOW UP as the truest expression of yourself and letting the ripple of that change everything.

  1. 6h ago

    Baby Bye Bye Bye

    In this episode, we unpack the feeling of losing yourself and why “How do I find myself again?” might be the wrong question. We explore neuroplasticity, how life experiences and repeated choices shape the brain, and why the woman you were at 25 isn’t someone you need to get back to. This is a conversation about identity, the choices that build who you become, and how to stop looking in the rearview mirror and start casting votes for the woman you are becoming. In this episode: Why women feel like they’ve lost themselves during major life transitions Why “How do I find myself again?” might be the wrong question Neuroplasticity and the brain’s lifelong capacity to change How emotionally significant experiences can reshape the way we see ourselves and the world Why life events don’t automatically change us — and why our choices matter The difference between finding yourself and building yourself James Clear’s idea that every action is a vote for the person you want to become The solar plexus, identity, will, and personal power The sacral chakra, creation, joy, and following what pulls you Summit takeaway: “Start casting votes for the woman you are becoming.”

    19 min

  2. Jul 1

    Summer Energy

    In this episode, we explore what summer is actually asking of us. We unpack the science behind why we naturally feel different during the longer days, why our nervous systems crave more light, movement, and connection, and how working with the energy of the season can leave us feeling more alive instead of more exhausted. Through a personal story from a recent trip to Banff, we talk about the difference between productivity and presence—and why joy isn't something you earn. In this episode: Why every season has a different purpose and how nature offers a blueprint for our own livesHow longer daylight regulates your circadian rhythm and influences hormones, mood, energy, and sleepThe role of serotonin and why natural light supports emotional well-beingWhy humans are biologically wired to expand during the summer monthsSummer as the season of bloom: visibility, expression, joy, community, and connectionThe surprising lesson that came from leaving work behind and embracing an unplanned adventureWhy the "90s Summer" trend reflects our longing for presence, not just nostalgiaReflection questions to help you participate more fully in this season of lifeSummit takeaway: "You don't need to earn summer. Nature isn't asking you to accomplish more right now—it's inviting you to participate more. Summer isn't the season to force the harvest. It's the season to bloom, to be seen, and to experience the life you've been working so hard to build." If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you shared it with someone who needs permission to slow down this summer. Tag me on Instagram @alannacrawford_ and let me know what's on your summer bucket list—I genuinely love seeing how you're bringing these conversations into your everyday life. If you're enjoying The Summit Effect, leaving a rating and review on your streamer. It is a great way to support the show and help more people discover this community. Thank you for being here, and I'll see you next Wednesday.

    19 min

  3. Jun 25

    Its Never Just Yoga - With Aneta Pietruszko

    In this episode, we welcome the very first guest to The Summit Effect: my dear friend, Aneta Pietruszko, owner of Burlington Power Yoga Canada and co-owner of Soulfull Yoga and Wellness Retreats. Aneta's journey didn't begin in a yoga studio. It began in the corporate world, where anxiety and panic attacks became the breadcrumbs that ultimately led her toward a completely different life. Together, we explore how our bodies often speak long before our minds are ready to listen, why movement can become medicine, and how healing isn't always something that happens on a treatment table. This conversation is about the science of nervous system regulation, the spirituality of following your intuition, and the many forms that energy work can take. Whether you've ever rolled out a yoga mat or not, this episode is an invitation to notice the breadcrumbs your own life has been leaving for you. In this episode: The difference between success on paper and feeling aligned in your lifeHow yoga became more than exercise—it became a pathway back to herselfWhat it feels like to hold space for hundreds of people in a yoga classThe many ways people process emotion through movementHow teaching yoga is a form of energy workWhy Reiki helped expand—not create—Aneta's understanding of healingHow music, intention, and presence can change the energy of a roomThe art of creating playlists Community as medicineLearning to trust the breadcrumbs that continue to guide us throughout lifeSummit takeaway: Your life rarely changes because of one big moment. More often, it changes because you finally decide to follow the breadcrumbs your body has been leaving for you all along. You can find Aneta on instagram: @anetapie_ or @burlingtonpyc or @soulfullyogawellness

    48 min

  4. Jun 17

    What Happens During Reiki? Stories, Signs, and the Sessions That Stayed With Me

    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Reiki. What actually happens in a session? How does energy communicate? Why do some sessions feel deeply emotional while others create profound shifts in direction, purpose, and healing? I shares stories from real sessions that have stayed with me over the years, explore the role of free will in energy work, and explain why Reiki is less about being "read" and more about remembering how to listen to yourself again. This is a conversation about healing, intuition, grief, love, trust, and the limitless potential of reconnecting with your own energy.  In this episode: What Reiki actually is (and what it isn't)Why energy workers often don't remember sessions afterwardThe difference between "doing healing" and facilitating healingWhy participation and integration matter in energy workReiki, chakras, auras, and energetic communicationThe role of free will in intuitive and mediumship workEthical boundaries in energy work and spiritual practiceHow spirit communication can support healing when invitedThe importance of approaching energy work with humility, reverence, and curiositySummit takeaway: "Your guides can only lead you where you're willing to go." Reiki isn't about someone else having your answers. It's about clearing enough noise that you can hear your own. Resources & Links: Learn more about Reiki and Osteopathy at The Summit CollectiveFollow along on Instagram: @alannacrawford_Listen to previous episodes of The Summit EffectInterested in a Reiki session or training? Reach out through the clinic website www.thesummitcollective.caIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover the show and supports the mission of helping people reconnect with themselves through both science and soul.

    36 min

  5. Jun 10

    The Summit Method: The Question Beneath The Symptom

    In this episode, I introduce one of the foundational concepts behind The Summit Method: the idea that healing is not determined by what you choose, but by why you choose it. We explore the difference between operating from faith versus fear, how those two states influence every layer of healing, and why awareness may be the missing piece for so many people who feel stuck in cycles of symptoms, frustration, and uncertainty. In this episode: The question that changed how I think about healing Why most people focus on the "what" instead of the "why" The difference between faith, trust, and fear The four layers of The Summit Method How fear can disguise itself as healing Why awareness is often the first step toward transformation Perimenopause as an example of fear-driven versus faith-driven healing A simple 7-day practice to identify whether fear or trust is driving your decisions Summit takeaway: “Maybe you're not making the wrong choices. Maybe you're making the right choices from the wrong place.” If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need it. Continue the conversation on Instagram: @alannacrawford_

    20 min

  6. Jun 4

    How To Get To Where You Are Going When You Have No Idea Where To Start

    Have you ever felt like you know something needs to change, but you have absolutely no idea what that change is? Maybe you're feeling stuck, disconnected, frustrated, or simply aware that your current life no longer feels aligned—but every time you try to figure out your next step, you become overwhelmed by how big the change feels. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most common questions I hear in clinic: "I know I want something different... but I don't know where to start." We'll explore why your nervous system often keeps you searching for certainty, how overwhelm can lead to freeze and avoidance, and why clarity rarely arrives through more thinking. Instead, it comes through surrender. I also share one of my favourite practices from Marianne Williamson's A Return to Love—the Four Questions—a simple but powerful tool that has helped me navigate some of the biggest decisions of my life. In this episode, we discuss: Why feeling stuck is often a sign of disconnection, not failureThe difference between wanting change and knowing what change to makeHow overwhelm activates the nervous system and creates freeze responsesWhy we cannot jump from fear to gratitude overnightFinding relief and courage as the next emotional stepWhat surrender actually means (and what it doesn't)The physiology of surrender and nervous system regulationWhy intuition is easier to access when the body feels safeThe connection between stillness, creativity, and clarityMarianne Williamson's Four Questions practiceHow guidance actually arrives in everyday lifeThe role of trust, action, and co-creation in personal growthWhy fear keeps us attached to outcomes—and how to move through it Remember: You do not need to fix your entire life today. If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review the podcast. It helps more people discover the show and allows us to continue bringing meaningful conversations where science meets soul. Connect with me: Instagram: @alannacrawford_

    24 min

  7. May 28

    Working With Astrology In Real Time

    In this episode, we unpack astrology in a way that feels far less overwhelming and a lot more human. Instead of treating every moon phase like a deadline or a 24-hour portal you can “miss,” we explore astrology as a slow unfolding pattern that moves through your life in seasons. We walk through the energetic progression from Aries season into Taurus season and now into Gemini season, and how each sign builds on the last emotionally, energetically, and practically. We also break down the difference between sun sign seasons, new moons, and full moons in a grounded and digestible way — including why the new moon is like the “final exam” of the season, and why full moons act more like flashlights illuminating what still needs attention. Plus, we dive into the upcoming Sagittarius full moon and why it may be bringing radical honesty to the surface. In this episode: Why astrology is meant to be worked with slowly, not perfectlyAries season, anger, shadow work, and the “fire” of springTaurus season and grounding big ideas into realityGemini season and how communication creates momentumThe difference between sun sign seasons, new moons, and full moonsWhy the new moon is like the “final exam” of the seasonHow astrology helps us recognize patterns and participate more consciously in our lives My summit takeaway: You are not behind. These seasons move through us slowly. Astrology is here to help you notice yourself more clearly.

    26 min

  8. May 14

    Shadow Work, Rage & The Liver: Why This Season Feels So Intense

    In this episode, we’re diving into shadow work: what the shadow actually is, why it forms, and how it quietly influences our reactions, relationships, triggers, and patterns behind the scenes. We talk about why shadow work is not about “fixing” yourself or locking away the messy parts of who you are. Instead, it’s about understanding the pieces of yourself that were buried, suppressed, or pushed out of awareness because at some point they didn’t feel safe to express. I also break down why I’m seeing so much anger and emotional reactivity in clinic right now through the lens of both shadow work and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  This episode explores: What the “shadow” actually meansHow childhood conditioning shapes the parts of ourselves we suppressWhy anger is often a protective emotion rather than the root emotionThe connection between triggers, projection, resentment, and the subconsciousHow shadow patterns become automatic behaviors over timeWhy not all shadows are “dark” (sometimes we suppress confidence, success, visibility, or power)How shadow work can help you understand recurring emotional patterns and self-sabotageJournal prompts and tools to begin your own shadow work practiceThis is a conversation about awareness, nervous system protection, emotional suppression, and the healing that happens when we stop abandoning the parts of ourselves we were taught to hide. Books/resources mentioned: Entering The Castle by Caroline MyssThe Wheel of EmotionsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)Acupuncture + seasonal healing practicesIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s been feeling emotionally reactive, stuck, or overwhelmed lately. And if you want to continue the conversation, you can find me on Instagram at @alannacrawford_.

    27 min
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This podcast explores the space between physical anatomy and energetic intuition — where healing becomes something you actively participate in, not something done to you. Hosted by Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Reiki Master Teacher, Alanna Crawford, The Summit Effect teaches you how to understand your body, trust your intuition, and reclaim your power in your own health journey and beyond. This isn’t about being “more spiritual” or chasing perfection — it’s about learning to SHOW UP as the truest expression of yourself and letting the ripple of that change everything.

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  • Creator
    Alanna Crawford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Summit Effect
  • Show Website
    The Summit Effect

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