Be Alive with Kate Manser

Kate Manser
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There’s more to aliveness than just breathing. It’s a verb, an intention, a feeling. Kate Manser has spent the past decade studying life, death, consciousness, and transcendence. Be Alive with Kate Manser unveils profound insights on the art of being alive — how to be bold, creative, loving, and authentic. Join Kate and her guests to go beyond existing and hop on the ecstatic, fulfilling ride of being truly alive.

  1. 4D AGO

    The Life & Death Storyteller: Niki DiGaetano

    Niki is a death doula, writer, designer, and backpacker who came to death work following a career and existential crisis in 2019. By day, she works in design and copywriting. By night and by passion, she helps her clients tell the stories of their and their loved ones' lives. She also helps the bereaved navigate loss through individual grief support sessions. In her free time, she is working on a book that explores death's transformative call to live - and how that call once saved her life - all set against the story of her 900 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Additional information about her death doula practice and her upcoming book can be found at numbered-days.com Key takeaways 🪴Grief never just “goes away”—we grow around it, learning to hold loss over time. 👯‍♀️Support from others, including professionals and peer mentors, is invaluable in heavy times. 🌅There’s no set timeline for healing; everyone’s process is different and deserves respect. 🌊Expressing grief and seeking validation helps counter shame and unnecessary suffering. 🥾Embracing uncertainty and “wandering” is essential both in recovery and in everyday life. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction and Personal Reflections on Mortality (01:10) A Journey into Death Work (02:43) Early Life and Career Path (04:01) The Turning Point: Discovering a New Path (08:09) Volunteering and the Birth of a Death Doula (11:28) Blending Passions: Graphic Design and Storytelling (16:44) Personal Transformation and Overcoming Darkness (19:12) The Appalachian Trail Adventure (29:17) New Beginnings in Utah (30:52) Transition to Death Doula Work (31:26) Starting Grief Support (32:55) The Power of Letting Go (37:43) Lessons from Grief Work (45:31) Embracing the Wandering (53:38) The Importance of Pattern Disruption (57:34) Concluding Thoughts on Aliveness (01:02:29) Closing Remarks and Future Plans Engage with Niki Visit Niki's grief support website to learn more or book sessions: numbereddays.com Subscribe to Niki’s newsletter (writing + grief insights): https://nikielle.substack.com/ Connect with Niki on Instagram: @numbereddays.doula What are your top 3 topics & areas of expertise? - Grief work/support/education: no, you're not "crazy" for not being "over" the death of your loved one after 2.5 months. It's neuroscience. - Legacy and storytelling: how to document and capture your stories, your loved one's stories, and why it matters. - Death's call to Live: we are impermanent. Everything and everyone we love is impermanent and will die someday. Sound morbid? It's not. It's a way to laser-focus your priorities, get clear on priorities, and enhance your relationships. Connect with Kate Manser www.instagram.com/thealivekate www.katemanser.com Be immersed in living an alive life. Get Kate’s weekly text: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thanks for being alive with me ⚡️

    1h 4m

  2. 11/17/2025

    A Mouse Living in my Engine & Slowing Down for Winter | Stories [Solo Episode]

    A quick life update with some reflections on the year, a Kate versus Mouse story, and what's going on in my world for the rest of 2025. I hope it brings you a laugh and some reflections for your own life. As always, sending you lots of love with every episode. Coming up on 50 episodes of Be Alive with Kate Manser 🥳 Subscribe & share this show - let's spread the ALIVENESS in 2026 and beyond. ⚡️ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Life Update 01:09 Nomadic Lifestyle Reflections 03:56 2025 Personal Growth Project: Cutting Some Cords 07:17 Pajamas almost died but she is alive! 09:52 The Mouse was Living in my Engine 15:17 My Winter Experiment: Can I still be productive if I turn down my intensity? 20:03 Winter Travel Plans and Final Thoughts

    22 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Be Unshakeable - Haters, Confidence, & Resilience | Juls Bindi

    Juls Bindi is an entrepreneur on fire. Featured on one of the funniest episodes of Shark Tank, a former celebrity massage therapist, inventor, and author...Juls has been on the receiving end of a lot of haters throughout her journey. What do you do when you get death threats online, lawsuit threats, and people making fun of you? Listen to this episode to hear Juls' take on how to manage online and offline resistance to you, your business, invention, book, outfit - whatever. Juls Rule #1: Not everyone will like you or your product. In this episode, learn: ✅ How to make better decisions in business and in life ❤️‍🩹 The 1 essential element to emotional freedom and breaking generational trauma 🧒 How to build children’s emotional intelligence 🔁 How to see yourself as an evolving work of art rather so you can grow and realign over time. (01:08) Introducing Juls Bindi (03:02) My 1st Invention (04:48) Going Viral and Shark Tank Success (07:07) Handling Criticism and Death Threats (10:00) Personal Growth Through Adversity (15:22) Forgiveness and Childhood Trauma (23:04) Empathy and Breaking Generational Trauma (29:35) Empowering Children with EQ Kid Books (32:21) Discovering Life Lessons (33:52) A Life-Altering Divorce (34:46) The Birth of a Children's Author (36:34) Rebuilding a Business (42:37) Embracing Emotional Intelligence (44:12) The Power of Forgiveness (48:34) Living a Vibrant Life (57:38) Final Thoughts and Gratitude 🌐 Engage with Juls Attend Juls Bindi’s "Unshakeable" Zoom coaching sessions held first and third Thursday of each month, donation-based: www.eqkidbooks.com (under the "Unshakeable" section) Explore and purchase Juls’s children’s books, including My Body, My Rules and related activity/coloring books at www.eqkidbooks.com Instagram: @julsbindi Website: www.eqkidbooks.com ⚡️ Connect with Kate Manser www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ www.katemanser.com⁠ Be immersed in living an alive life. Get Kate’s weekly text: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thanks for being alive with me ⚡️

    1h 1m

  4. 10/12/2025

    You're overthinking your art | Monika Filipek, Artist & Gallerist

    I met Monika while walking the streets of Oxford on a trip in 2024. I was immediately enchanted by Monika, her art, and her story. I'm thrilled to bring her wisdom on artmaking, sustainability, and creativity to the show. In this episode of Be Alive with Kate Manser, Kate interviews Monika Filipek, an artist known for her unique upcycled cart gallery discovered in Oxford, UK. Monika shares her journey from Poland to the UK, detailing her passion for sustainable living, upcycling, and creating art from found objects. She discusses her artistic process, the importance of intuition, and the impact of embracing creative freedom. In this episode: 🫠How to overcome self-criticism 👁️ On following one's creative intuition 🗑️ Finding beauty in trash, sustainability, & everyday life 00:00 Introduction to Art Creation 00:59 Meet Monika Filipek 02:00 The Journey of the Cart Gallery 02:56 Sustainable Living and Upcycling 03:48 The Magic of Oxford 04:39 Creative Intuition and Process 20:04 Advice for Aspiring Artists 26:37 Embracing Artistic Possibilities 27:06 Dealing with Criticism and Haters 27:50 The Collective Project of Art 29:54 Observations on Humanity 36:11 The Decision to Move to the UK 43:33 The Influence of English Art and Culture 48:08 Conclusion and Future Plans About Monika Filipek, artist & founder of CArt Gallery I am a Polish artist living and working in the UK, with a focus on ecophilosophy and sustainability. Over the last six years, I have been connected to Oxford and London, where I’ve developed my creative practice, experimenting with sustainable art movements and initiatives rooted in the circular economy and sustainable development. As the founder of The CArt Gallery—a mobile art space—and active participant in other initiatives supporting sustainability, I actively engage in creating innovative projects that bridge art, ecology, and social movement. Connect with Monika: monikafilipek.com cartmobileartgallery.com @cart_gallery on Instagram Monika's answer to, "What does it mean to you to be alive?" To be alive means to me to create my own vision of reality, where even small steps and actions have a powerful impact on the rest of the world and can make a big change. I believe that we are all connected somehow, and only through our unique skills and individuality we can make a change. By sharing our unique gifts and ideas with the world we can grow all together as a society. I believe that even small actions and initiatives have the potential to change the world. For me, being alive is to be aware of your mission and what your skills are and follow this path without fear, even if it seems to be uncomfortable. By choosing trust over fear, risk over conformism, and, by seeing the results of this, you can really feel alive:) Connect with Kate Manser: www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ www.katemanser.com⁠ Be immersed in living an alive life. Get Kate’s weekly text: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thanks for being alive with me ⚡️

    51 min

  5. 08/18/2025

    ICU Nurse: What I Learned about Dying | Megan Titcomb

    What are the lessons about living and dying that stick with an ICU nurse for life? Megan Titcomb shares the challenges of navigating the survival-focused medical system, the importance of listening to one's intuition about when it’s time to "call it," and her own journey transitioning career paths. The episode highlights the beauty and courage in facing mortality honestly and using that awareness as a catalyst to experience life fully. ⚕️Why navigating the healthcare system requires understanding about its survival-driven mindset. ❤️‍🩹What to do to prepare for unexpected illness or death (for you and the people you love) 🌻How an ICU Nurse lives after being around illness & death for years 👉Key points (01:10) Introducing Megan Titcomb: A Journey from ICU Nurse to Life Coach (03:03) The Realities of Nursing and Burnout (04:41) Transitioning to Coaching: Finding New Purpose (05:44) Defining Holistic Nursing (07:44) Experiences in the ICU During COVID (09:16) The Importance of Accepting Mortality (12:35) Navigating the Medical System and End-of-Life Decisions (22:43) Living in Alignment: Coaching for a Fulfilled Life (30:25) Introduction to Dr. Irvin Yalom's Work (31:36) Transition to Physical Wellness Coaching (34:18) Personal Growth Through RV Renovation (35:15) Facing Fears and Building Confidence (40:55) The Nomadic Community Experience (43:59) Reflections on Alternative Lifestyles (49:10) Future Plans and Affirmations (54:55) Closing Remarks and Gratitude ⚡️Megan’s answer to: What does living your most alive life mean to you? It means living a life that is in line with my values and not a life of fear or hiding my true self. It means embracing the fact that one day I will die and I want to be prepared for that in both the logistical ways ("having affairs in order") and emotional and spiritual ways. I've had many experiences with death throughout my life, each shaping my beliefs around it. A few particularly profound moments during my time working in the hospital have stood out, offering me great comfort and deepening my understanding. About Megan Titcomb Megan is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga teacher, and Certified Critical Care nurse. For years, I've straddled the divide between conventional medicine and holistic healing. Unfortunately, these worlds often operate independently. My passion is bridging that gap. I'm dedicated to helping others navigate the complex world of Western medicine while uncovering their own inner compass, allowing them to make informed life (and end-of-life) choices. Thus empowering them to live a more purposeful life that honors them and their uniqueness. 🌐Follow Megan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flowstate_meg/ LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-titcomb-0749542b6 Connect with Kate Manser: www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ www.katemanser.com⁠ Be immersed in living an alive life. Get Kate’s weekly text: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thanks for being alive with me ⚡️

    56 min

  6. 08/11/2025

    Radical Accountability & Energy Alignment with Laura Morrice

    Laura Morris is a speaker and coach from Scotland who teaches chakra healing and radical accountability. I am a huge proponent of coaches and healers who blend energetic practices with tangible mindset work. Laura’s work blends chakra & energetic alignment with healing for body and mind. She teaches her clients to align their energy centers AND intentionally work on thought patterns and conditioning. In this episode, Laura begins with her story of going from being a heroin addict at 16 years old...to the awakening that led her to spiritual centering and radical accountability. Listen to this episode (and follow Laura lauramorrice_thechakracoach ) to cut the BS and align your body, mind, and soul. 👉Key points (01:21) Meet Laura Morrice: A Force of Nature (04:37) Laura's Early Life and Struggles (11:02) The Turning Point: Discovering 'The Secret' (13:27) Embracing Energy Healing and Chakras (31:43) Living in Alignment: Mind, Body, and Spirit (34:46) The Inner Voices: Navigating Daily Decisions (35:29) Choosing Love Over Negativity (38:01) Radical Responsibility and The Secret (39:34) Aligning with Love and Higher Self (44:17) Understanding Chakras and Emotional Healing (47:10) Leadership and Divine Feminine Power (57:17) Embracing Radical Responsibility and Personal Power (59:41) Daily Practices for a Joyful Life (01:03:09) Working with Laura Morris (01:06:37) Conclusion and Future Plans About Laura Morrice Laura Morrice is not just an energy healer and mindset coach – she's a catalyst for transformation, a beacon of light guiding you towards alignment with your truest self and your highest potential. With over two decades of experience in her arsenal, Laura has honed her craft to perfection, specializing in removing the blockages that hinder your path to greatness. Certified in an array of modalities including Reiki, Crystal Healing, EFT/TFT Tapping, Meditation, and Life Coaching, Laura seamlessly weaves together science-backed techniques with ancient wisdom to deliver profound results. Her approach is holistic, her methods are grounded, and her impact is undeniable. Through her guidance, clients embark on a journey of self-discovery, shedding limiting beliefs, and stepping into their authentic power. Laura's mission is clear: to empower women leaders, visionaries and entrapreneurs to lead from their true essence, making a profound impact in every facet of their lives and the world at large. Laura’s book: Signposts to Source Get it in the US: https://amzn.to/3YxznH3 Get it in the UK: https://amzn.to/3OTmnVC What does living your most alive life mean to you? For me, it's about doing everything from a place of energetic alignment. Everything is energy and everything has it's optimal vibrational frequency. I am passionate about living a life that is aligned with my highest purpose and potential. I envision a future where the children of tomorrow don't have to go through the same amount of trauma healing as we have, so that they can experience and begin to grow from a place of optimal alignment. I believe my work (and other healers’ work) to create aligned conscious leaders now will help to create the bright new future for all. Alignment = authority and we must all become the authors of our own life! 🌐Follow Laura IG https://www.instagram.com/laurajmorrice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lauramorriceenergyhealer Website https://www.lauramorrice.com/ *** Connect with your host, Kate Manser www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ www.katemanser.com⁠ Be immersed in living an alive life. Get Kate’s weekly text: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thanks for being alive with me ⚡️

    1h 8m

  7. 07/29/2025

    My Wife Died 6 Months Ago - What I Know So Far | Danny Lesslie

    This episode is a message from the edge of everything from Danny Lesslie, a girl dad of 2 whose wife died just 6 months ago. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who will go through a profound challenge in life -- so, it's for all of us. 📌Preorder Danny & Rafaella's book, Thank you, Cancer https://bluehatpublishing.com/products/thank-you-cancer-by-raffaella-dobles-and-danny-lesslie This episode will speak into your heart and help you: 🫶 Reawaken to the preciousness of the time with the people you love 🌊 Get a true look into what raw grief feels like and how to move through it 💔 Hear about what Danny is doing to take his broken heart and turn it into love and art 👉Key points (00:41) Reading Danny's Profound Instagram Post (04:36) Interview kicks off: Welcoming Danny Lesslie (05:25) Coping with Loss and Sharing the Journey (07:39) The Nature of Grief (11:11) Finding Balance Amidst Grief (26:53) The Role of Resilience (36:41) Exploring Grief and Individual Journeys (37:39) Practical Exercises for Coping: Weighted vest, memory wall & more (38:08) Memories and Honoring Loved Ones (41:05) Challenges of Moving and New Beginnings (42:30) Navigating Relationships and Avoiding Complacency (44:39) The Power of Writing a Death Letter (54:48) Finding Purpose Amidst Pain (01:00:03) Faith and Miracles in Difficult Times (01:06:53) Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans More About Danny Danny Lesslie is a Widower, Girldad, and Coach. He and his girls live in Texas. Follow Danny on Instagram: @momentumwithdanny https://www.instagram.com/momentumwithdanny What does living your most alive life mean to you? I think about swimming in the moments. After my wife passed I can't imagine moving through life without purpose. I lived the majority of my life pretty numb, in my marriage I found a depth of joy and love I had never known. In that feeling, I find that I feel alive. God lights my path. -Danny 👉Connect with your host Kate Manser: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Get free weekly heart messages when you need them most & 1:1 replies from Kate Kate on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ Kate’s website ⁠www.katemanser.com⁠ Thank you for being alive with me ⚡️

    1h 15m

  8. 07/14/2025

    The Art of Seeing: Marfa Models CEO Arianna Alexis

    👉What does it mean to see the world like an artist? This episode will inspire you to think differently, see opportunity where you thought there was none, and take risks in your art and your life. Arianna Alexis is a fashion designer, CEO of Marfa Models, and has a working art gallery in her laundry room. The message of this episode featuring this interesting human? Creativity is in you. Do the thing...and be who you are. In this episode, you'll hear: 🧺 How Arianna created an art gallery in her laundry room 🦵 Learn about pushing the edges of figure drawing to include all body types 👁️ How to see life with a creative, curious artist's eye 👉Key points (00:00) Intro to the Show (01:01) Meet Ariana Alexis: Artist and Founder (01:25) The Birth of Galerie Ego (02:06) The Unique Concept of Galerie Ego (04:32) Experiencing Galerie Ego (07:09) The Vision Behind Galerie Ego (19:17) Ariana's Journey in Fashion and Art (24:14) The Evolution of Mind Lines and Marfa Models (28:51) The Importance of Presence and Creativity (32:21) Generational Perspectives (33:25) Challenging the Status Quo (36:15) The Power of Art (45:55) Flow State and Meditation (53:20) Final Thoughts and Inspirations More About Arianna Alexis Arianna Alexis is a visual artist and filmmaker known for her multidisciplinary and performative work that exhibits and reflects the duality of the body as a model and mechanical being. Encouraging the alienation of self, her work hones to body image, idealization, self discipline and representation of labor within fashion. She received her MFA, at Parsons Paris where she resided for 5 years. Relocating to Marfa, TX she continues her artistic practice, where she has founded Marfa Models & galerie ego What does it mean to Arianna to feel alive? Being in tune with your true self and being honest with yourself which effects the path and purpose of living in alignment of authenticity, which to me equals to being most alive! 🌐Check out Arianna on the web www.marfamodels.agency www.galerieego.com Arianna's Instagram: @ariannaalexis https://www.instagram.com/ariannaalexis Connect with Kate Manser On Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/thealivekate⁠ Visit Kate’s website ⁠www.katemanser.com⁠ Get Kate’s free textspirations: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850 Thank you for being alive with me ~

    56 min
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There’s more to aliveness than just breathing. It’s a verb, an intention, a feeling. Kate Manser has spent the past decade studying life, death, consciousness, and transcendence. Be Alive with Kate Manser unveils profound insights on the art of being alive — how to be bold, creative, loving, and authentic. Join Kate and her guests to go beyond existing and hop on the ecstatic, fulfilling ride of being truly alive.

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  • Creator
    Kate Manser
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©Kate Manser and Highline House, 2024
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    Be Alive with Kate Manser