Awake Active Aligned

Jaci Strese

Awake Active Aligned is a podcast dedicated to helping you deepen your connection to a higher power, to the people in your life, & to yourself through personal stories and tools. Do you want more out of your life — more passion, more purpose, more depth in your relationships, & more understanding of what makes you YOU? This is the podcast for you. Find me on Instagram @jstreez @awakeactivealigned or my website jstreez.com

Episodes

  1. 01/08/2020

    011 - Relationship over Religion

    In this episode, I chat all things FAITH! 1. The difference between relationship & religion 2. My salvation story & how my faith has changed my life 3. What I believe to be true 4. Why I think certain things are considered sin 5. What my interpretation of God is  &&& SO MUCH MORE!! Reflection Questions: What do you believe? What do you value? What is your purpose for being on this planet? What is your definition of God/universe/spirit?

  2. 01/03/2020

    010 - Making Heart-Led Decisions

    In this episode, I talk about: 1. Why indecision is such a problem 2. How to get more in tune with making heart-led decisions 3. How to make decisions when multiple options feel right 4. How to decide when none of the options feel right 5. How to push past fear & just CHOOSE Reflection Questions: 1. Do you consider yourself a more logical decision maker or an intuitive decision maker? 2. Do you know what it feels like in your body when something is a "hell yes" vs. a "hell no"? 3. What is a decision that you have been trying to make lately? What's stopping you from making that decision? 4. Reflect on "good" & "bad" decisions you've made… are you okay after the fact? Insta: @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned

  3. 10/02/2019

    009 - A Story of Surrender pt. 2 w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis

    Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis join me again to continue our conversation from a few weeks back -- if you haven't listened to episode 4 yet, check it out & then come on back to this episode! We talk about... How quickly things can change (and how I'm living w/ 6 dudes & 3 dogs and also working for the company they founded, Blue Marble) What alignment feels like to us & how you can feel super at peace and also afraid at the same time How sometimes your decisions look crazy to others, but feel like they make perfect sense to you Non-circumstantial joy & conscious gratitude What it means to us to live a blue marble day The importance of starting your day in the right headspace How their journey to find purpose led them to make a documentary exploring the elusive topic of… LOVE Watch the trailer for Blue Marble Sky: https://youtu.be/Fz54F6kwcfg Find us on Instagram: Jaci - @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned Blue Marble Day - @bluemarbleday Fletch - @masterfletch Henry - @henrydalmon

  4. 09/25/2019

    008 - Happiness vs. Joy w/ Jack Steward

    Jack Steward, host of Emmy Award winning show Rock the Park (on ABC) & vlog 'The Pursuit is Happiness' joins me in this episode to talk about all kinds of thought-provoking topics. We talk about how… Indecision is a decision Saying "I'll be happy when…" is a huge thief of joy PLAY should be on your to-do list Self-reflection is KEY It's possible to wire your brain to search for gratitude in all situations Both happiness & joy are important Defining your values & beliefs can help you find your purpose & identity Show notes: jstreez.com/008 Follow Jack's YouTube channel - The Pursuit is Happiness / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJy1RypctP_ozyxaLTXlBg  Find us on Instagram: Jaci - https://www.instagram.com/jstreez/ Jack - https://www.instagram.com/jackfsteward/

  5. 09/18/2019

    007 - Comparison Creates Complacency

    I talk about how… Highlight reels are misleading Celebrating others is way more fulfilling than focusing on your lack Comparison can keep you complacent/stagnant You can rationalize your actions by comparing yourself to people you're "more holy" than

  6. 09/11/2019

    006 - Overcoming Blocks to Chasing Your Dreams w/ Gretta Morrissey

    Gretta Morrissey, biz owner, mentor, dream chaser, & all-around great human joins me on the pod today to talk about how... To get over what people think of you Having faith is a total game changer Knowing your WHY can help you persevere Chasing your dream impacts  more than just you You're the only one with your experience & perspective and that's powerful Our fear response is meant for survival, not the little things that cause it to come up now Leaving the comfort zone is the best way to grow your character Community/collaboration is better than competition Show notes & reflection questions at: jstreez.com/006 Find us on Insta at: Jaci // @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned Gretta // @gretta_em

  7. 08/28/2019

    005 - Attachment Styles

    In this episode, I walk you through my interpretation/summary/application of the book 'Attached' by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, which is all about the different types of attachment styles in romantic relationships. If you've been wondering why you always get attached so easily or why you always get the urge to run, this episode is for you. I talk about: What attachment style means & characteristics of each style How each attachment style can come to be Tips to date with each attachment style Find me on Insta @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned Show notes & Reflection questions: jstreez.com/005

  8. 08/21/2019

    004 - A Story of Surrender w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis

    Today on the Pod, Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis, founders of Blue Marble Day, join me to tell the incredible story of their journey, talk about surrender, & discuss making decisions. We talk about: The incredible story of their journey centered around love (an app, a zen palace, a school bus, a colonoscopy, a trip to Africa) How surrender isn't weak, but actually extremely strong & courageous How to know when to take action & when to surrender What it means to co-create with God How sometimes seemingly small decisions can actually be the big decisions How everyone is creative in their own way & how important it is to express yourself SHOW NOTES & REFLECTION Q's: www.jstreez.com/004 Find us on Instagram: Jaci - @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned Blue Marble Day - @bluemarbleday Fletch - @masterfletch Henry - @henrydalmon

  9. 08/14/2019

    003 - Perspective is Key

    In this episode of Awake Active Aligned, I talk about how important it is to be mindful of your perspective & thoughts and how to flip your perspective when you catch yourself being negative.  Main topics: How you can't change your circumstances, but you can change how you view them How you can see life as happening FOR you, not just TO you How to shift your perspective (notice your thoughts, figure out the thoughts that aren't serving you & why those thoughts exist, dig deep to change those limiting beliefs) Show notes w/ reflection questions: http://jstreez.com/003/ Find me on Instagram @jstreez & @awakeactivealigned

  10. 08/07/2019

    002 - Cultivating Meaningful Friendships with Shelby Kulzer

    Shelby Kulzer - spiritual life & biz coach, retreat leader, registered dietician, & all around wonderful human being - joins me today on the podcast to talk all about creating friendships with DEPTH.  We talk about: 1. How to find the right people to have these deep relationships with 2. How you can only get as deep with someone as you've gotten with yourself 3. How every relationship in your life serves a purpose or teaches you something 4. How to cultivate depth within your relationships & communicate your needs Find Shelby on Insta @shelby.set.free, & more info about her retreat: https://shelby-kulzer.mykajabi.com/retreat SHOW NOTES w/ reflection questions: https://jstreez.com/002

  11. 07/23/2019

    001 - My Story & The 3 Things That Have Helped Me Transform

    How did I (your host, Jaci Strese) go from borderline alcoholic/druggie with low self-esteem, no purpose, and a self-obsessed mindset to someone who loves who I'm becoming, cares about other people, and has a passion and purpose for life? In this inaugural episode, I'll share about my story and my testimony to how I've come to be who I am today. The 3 main pieces of my transformation are: 1. A connection to a Higher Power, 2. A connection to those in my life, & 3. A connection to myself. Thanks for tuning in!  SHOW NOTES (w/ reflection questions): www.jstreez.com/001 Find me on Insta: @jstreez @awakeactivealigned

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Awake Active Aligned is a podcast dedicated to helping you deepen your connection to a higher power, to the people in your life, & to yourself through personal stories and tools. Do you want more out of your life — more passion, more purpose, more depth in your relationships, & more understanding of what makes you YOU? This is the podcast for you. Find me on Instagram @jstreez @awakeactivealigned or my website jstreez.com

Information

  • Creator
    Jaci Strese
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jaci Strese