14 episodes
Am I Ready? Ali and Ellie
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The podcast that’s big on internal reflection to move through big life decisions. Join us, Ali and Ellie as we share our personal experiences and offer insights, tools and actionable steps to help you navigate normal life.
This is a space where you are accepted just as you are and encouraged to take control of your life through self-reflection and empowered decision-making. In each episode we get real on life, relationships, mindset and personal growth. Expand your thinking while having a laugh with us along the way. Together we’re putting the work in to take the pressure out. Are you ready?
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13. Am I ready for birth? With emerging Doula, Sara of Within Two Worlds on all things birth and support as Ellie hits 9 months pregnant
Recorded just one week before Ellie gave birth to her little bub! We welcome special guest Sara of Within Two Worlds (@within.two.worlds) to talk us through the emotional and spiritual preparation for the journey of birth. Sara is an emerging birth and postpartum Doula, as well as a yoga teacher and massage therapist combining all of these specialties in the services she offers.
We discuss fear release, hypnobirthing, postpartum care, and closing the bones ceremony. This episode is not just for mamas to be, but covers valuable advice to anyone supporting a new mother or just generally curious about the birth journey.
Sara sees doulas as a “birth sister”, and provides full spectrum packages throughout the entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum period as well as offers separate postnatal packages to support mamas and families through this tender transition.
Resources from this week’s episode:
BOOKS:
Expecting Better - Emily Oster
The First Forty Days - Heng Ou
Life After Birth - Jessica Prescott
The Motherhood Space - Gabrielle Nancarrow
PODCASTS:
The Great Birth Rebellion
EDUCATION:
The Naked Doula @thenakeddoulaofficial
Hypnobirthing with Shari Lyon @belly2birth
Dr Rachel Reed @dr.rachel.reed
Kara Thompson @karathebabynurse
CLINICIANS:
Naturopath - Tia Miers @tiamiers
Acupuncture - Dr Shimmy @nuwanaturalhealth
Check out our poddy producer Ry, AKA Robina: https://www.instagram.com/rizzonly/
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12. Am I ready to part ways with a friend? Cutting ties and moving on when the friendship has run its course
This is a raw one, with Ellie opening up about being on the receiving end of a “friend breakup”. Ali shares the challenges she’s facing at the moment with a tough decision of when to walk away from a friendship, and when do owe them an explanation?
What makes these situations so tricky to navigate is that we don’t have a rulebook or guidelines. We seem to know what heartbreak feels like, and how to get through a breakup from a romantic relationship - but friendship seems to be a different concept altogether.
We’ve also noticed that we can feel shame about a friendship dissolving, whether on mutual terms or after a blow up.
We’ve all been there, so let’s talk about and work through those big feelings - together.
Don't skip past this week's reflection section! And please let us know if you try any of our tools we shared.
Check out our poddy producer Ry, AKA Robina: https://www.instagram.com/rizzonly/
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11. Am I ready to be a better communicator? Personal, professional, conflict - tips for improved conversation
We are taking it back to basics in this ep, starting with understanding your own habits or preconceived ideas that may impact the way you communicate. We discuss the skill of listening and taking a moment to ask yourself what it is that you want out of the conversation before you enter into it and emotions that might come up for you.
For our professionals hoping to communicate better in a work/business setting - we’ve got you covered with not only talking, but INFLUENCING in your workplace for better outcomes and a more confident and intentional approach.
As always this episode is packed with tools and an introspective reflection section for you to journal and get clarity on communicating your wants and needs in any situation.
Resources from this week’s episode: Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman
Check out our poddy producer Ry, AKA Robina: https://www.instagram.com/rizzonly/
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10. Am I ready to face my relationship fears? Let’s talk relationship doubts and whether they’re normal
Is this enough? Are we happy? Is this going to last? Are they the one? Hello intrusive thoughts, you’re not alone if you have doubts in your relationship, even if things are great with your partner. Let’s talk about how our brains are wired and speak some of these fears out loud to release any guilt we may feel for thinking them in the first place.
If you feel restlessness on any level in your relationship, this isn’t necessarily a red flag to run the other way and never look back. You could have anxious tendencies, be facing limiting beliefs, or struggling with thought patterns you didn’t even know you have.
Hear us out, there is absolutely a time to tune into yourself and listen to your intuition - you know if you’re being mistreated or not feeling fulfilled and we need to call this out. But if you find yourself wondering why your brain sometimes creates scenarios and doubts in your mind, despite being in a happy and loving relationship, then this episode is for you.
Resources from this week’s episode:
@anxiouslovecoach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anxiouslovecoach/
@anxiousheartsguide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anxiousheartsguide/
Sarah Blondin on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/sarahblondin
Check out our poddy producer Ry, AKA Robina: https://www.instagram.com/rizzonly/
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9. Am I ready for the hot seat? Listener Q&A: Your questions answered by Ali and Ellie
You asked, we answered. Thanks for being absolute legends (and deep thinkers like us) and asking us some juicy questions that we got to sit down and answer on this week’s episode.
We didn’t want this episode to be yet another ‘wrap up of 2023’ style episode topped with bragging rights and the like. Why? Because this time of year is often one that draws out the hustle culture in us, and our philosophy has always been to not let that narrative drive our minds or our actions.
But instead this ep gave us a chance to reflect on the important things like why we started the pod, our values and aspirations with this passion project, and how much we enjoy connecting with you.
A few highlights include the challenges faced when sharing online and a long list of everything we’re fortunate enough to get out of Am I ready.
As always, we have our Reflection Section featuring carefully curated journal prompts to help you along this journey with us. This week’s prompts we hope will bring your awareness to how awesome you are and that you are enough; however you managed to make it through this year and (almost) out the other side.
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8. Am I ready to have a baby? The guy’s perspective: hearing from our partners on this big question and why they may or may not be ready
If you’re somewhere on this journey with your partner, this is the episode for you. We quizzed the boys on whether or not they feel ready for this next chapter and what specifically plays on their minds when weighing it up.
Speaking from our own experience, we are often quick to assume everything is about us and that our partners aren’t ready because of a list of reasons that might not be the case at all.
While this is the type of conversation usually had between a couple and generally behind closed doors, we hope we can offer some reassurance by bringing you this unfiltered perspective.
Plus an exciting pregnancy announcement!!
Listen with or send this to your partner, and please let us know if this is a relatable one for you.
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