Decide to Heal

Alejandra Crisafulli
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Hosted by Alejandra Crisafulli — award-winning Master Life Coach, 22 years in the industry, 6,000+ clients transformed, and creator of the faith-based 180 Method®. This show is for the woman who has done the therapy, the journaling, the self-help, the boundaries and is still waiting to feel free. Every week, real root-level conversations about what's actually keeping you stuck and what it looks like to heal from the inside out. No more managing. No more surviving. Just the woman you were always meant to be. New episodes every week. Follow Alejandra @decidetoheal.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 32 Boundaries Aren't the Answer (Here's What Is)

    Why do your boundaries keep failing—even when you're doing everything right? You've set the boundary. You waited before responding. You chose your words carefully. And somehow...you're still exhausted, resentful, and right back where you started. In this episode, I explain why a boundary isn't the real solution—and why it never could be. You'll discover: • Why boundaries alone don't create lasting change. • What's actually underneath the anger and resentment.• The one shift that changes how you show up in every relationship. • A simple exercise you can start using today. This conversation came straight from two women inside my Decide to Heal community who were facing completely different situations but the same hidden pattern underneath. Once you see it, you'll never think about boundaries the same way again. If today's episode resonated with you, there's a good chance you've discovered something bigger than a boundary issue. You've discovered what happens when you're trying to control, protect, or carry something God never asked you to carry. That's exactly why I'm creating the 40-Day Surrender Challenge. If you're tired of knowing you're supposed to trust God but still don't know how, join the waitlist today. You'll be the first to know when doors open, and I'll send you everything as soon as it's ready. You can join the waitlist through the link in the show notes. And if this episode encouraged you, would you do me one favor? Share it with someone who needs to hear it. You never know how one conversation can change someone's life. Links mentioned in this episode: Ready to Surrender? https://the180methodcoaching.com/join-the-waitlist Connect with Alejandra: Instagram: @decidetoheal Website: https://the180methodcoaching.com/main-page

  2. Jul 14

    Have You Noticed You're Getting Irritated by Things That Never Used to Bother You?

    Have you noticed you're getting irritated by things that never used to bother you? The small stuff is hitting differently. Your patience is shorter. You're snapping at people you love and you don't fully understand why. That is not a you problem. That is suppression — and it has been building for a long time. One of the women in my Decide to Heal community said something that stopped me. She said she was struggling with properly managing her anger and overwhelm. And that one word — managing — is exactly what we need to talk about. Because managing your anger is not the same as healing it. And if you have been doing one thinking it was the other, this episode is going to make a lot of things click. In this episode we talk about why we suppress our emotions in the first place, what it is actually costing you physically and emotionally, and what it looks like to stop managing and start expressing. Because you were not designed to hold it together forever. You were designed to feel and release. And there is a difference between those two things that nobody is talking about clearly enough. This one is for the woman who holds it all together so well she doesn't even realize what she's been carrying. Links mentioned in this episode: Ready to go deeper? Book a time here https://link.180methodgroup.com/widget/bookings/15-minutes-booking-call Connect with Alejandra: Instagram: @decidetoheal

  3. Jul 6

    Why Self-Help Isn't Healing

    The Difference Between Managing Yourself and Becoming Free You've read the books.You've gone to therapy.You've journaled.You've prayed.You've learned about boundaries, nervous system regulation, mindset, and personal growth. So why do you still feel stuck? In this episode, Alejandra challenges one of the biggest assumptions in the personal development world: What if you've been taught how to manage your pain...but never how to heal it? After more than 22 years of coaching and helping over 6,000 women experience lasting transformation, Alejandra shares the distinction that changed everything—not only in her own life, but in the lives of the women she has coached. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why managing your emotions isn't the same as healing them.The difference between treating symptoms and healing at the root.Why overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion are often symptoms—not the real problem.Why lasting transformation happens when you heal identity, not just behavior.How The 180 Method® helps women move beyond survival patterns and become the woman God created them to be.If you've ever caught yourself asking... "Why do I keep ending up here?" ...this episode was made for you. If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start healing at the root, I'd love to help you take the next step. Book your complimentary Decide to Heal Strategy Session here: https://link.180methodgroup.com/widget/bookings/alejandra-180-method-consultation If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with someone who needs to hear it? Every share helps another woman discover that she isn't broken... she's simply been trying to heal with tools that were never designed to take her to the root. And if you're enjoying the Decide to Heal Podcast, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps us reach more women who are ready for lasting transformation. If you've been doing everything you know to do... and you're still wondering why you keep ending up in the same place... I want you to know there is another way. Not by trying harder. Not by managing more. But by healing at the root. Thank you for being here. And as always... Keep deciding to heal.

  4. 11/11/2025

    Ep. 29 The Truth About Healing When Faith Alone Isn’t Enough

    Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047 What happens when your faith is strong but your soul is still breaking? In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with Priscilla Marie Lopez, a wife, mother, and content creator who went from burnout and emotional collapse to rediscovering herself through faith, courage, and deep inner healing. Priscilla opens up about the pain of childhood trauma, her father’s absence, the pressure of success, and the moment she realised she was “dealing” with her wounds, not healing them. We talk about what it takes to rebuild when everything feels lost, your peace, your marriage, your identity, and how true healing only begins when you surrender control and let God meet you in the mess. This isn’t just a story of struggle; it’s a testimony of redemption, motherhood, and spiritual renewal. If you’ve ever faced burnout, family wounds, or faith fatigue, this conversation will speak to your soul. Watch this episode to see how real healing begins. Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠ Key moments of this interview: 0:00 The Post That Changed Everything 3:13 My Journey From Pain to Purpose 6:02 How Childhood Trauma Shaped Everything 9:49 Finding God Again Through Motherhood 11:37 The Day My Family Fell Apart 14:17 When Suppressing Pain Stops Working 17:58 Physical Burnout Meets Emotional Collapse 22:14 Breaking the Christian Stigma Around Therapy 26:22 When Healing Feels Too Heavy to Continue 30:33 Speaking Truth That Heals Relationships 34:13 The Holy Spirit’s Role in Healing 37:39 The Awareness That Brings Emotional Freedom 41:20 His Words That Healed My Heart 45:54 Finding Joy After Letting Go 49:12 Learning to Slow Down and Breathe Again 52:07 My Message to Every Woman Still Hurting Social Media & Contact Information: Instagram: @theballercoach TikTok: @theballercoach LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli Websites: Discover more at https://www.theballercoach.com/ Connect with Priscilla Marie Lopez: Instagram: @priscillamarielopez TikTok: @pmarielopez

  5. 10/07/2025

    Ep. 28 Self-help Is ACTUALLY Keeping You From HEALING! Try This Instead

    Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047 Ever feel like you’ve tried every self-help tool, read every book, and still feel lost? In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with my dear friend and past client, Rochelle Pfeiffer, to share her incredible journey from self-help burnout to full surrender in Christ. Rochelle opens up about her struggles with perfectionism, her resistance to faith, and the powerful breakthrough she experienced through the 180 Method and a life-changing healing retreat. Here’s what we cover in this episode: Rochelle’s journey from New Age spirituality to a deep relationship with Jesus How perfectionism and self-reliance kept her stuck and how she broke free The life-changing moment at the retreat that transformed her faith What it looks like to surrender your business, relationships, and life to God How obedience and trust in God lead to true freedom and peace If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share so more people can experience the healing they’ve been searching for. Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠ Key moments of this interview: 0:36 Meet Rochelle Pfeiffer 5:20 When Self-Help Isn’t Enough 9:32 Misunderstanding Jesus 13:38 The 180 Method Explained 15:38 When Desperation Leads to Breakthrough 19:58 Boldly Speaking the Name of Jesus 24:16 The Power of Christ-Centered Healing 28:13 Breaking Free From Perfectionism 33:50 Building God’s Kingdom, Not Ours 38:44 Giving God the Provider Role 45:55 Choosing Abstinence Until Marriage 48:45 Living Fully for Christ Social Media & Contact Information: Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/) TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach) LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/) Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/) Connect with Rochelle Pfeiffer: Instagram: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.instagram.com/itsrochelleolivia/) TikTok: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrochelleolivia)

  6. 09/23/2025

    Ep. 27 Are You a Control Freak? This Will Break the Cycle for Good

    Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047 If you’ve ever wrestled with trust, struggled to let go of control, or felt scared to truly surrender, this episode is for you. I open up about why trust feels so hard, how control masquerades as safety, and why surrender is the key to lasting healing. Here’s what you’ll discover: ✨ Why trust and surrender must go hand-in-hand for true freedom✨ The surprising childhood moments that shaped your “trust muscle”✨ How control drains your peace, presence, and intimacy with God✨ Practical ways to release anxiety and loosen your grip on outcomes This conversation is raw, biblical, and deeply personal, an invitation to stop hiding, hand your fears to God, and step into real healing. If this episode speaks to you, like, comment, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a reminder that God is good and trustworthy.  Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠ Key moments of this interview: 00:00 Why Trust and Surrender Feel Impossible 02:48 The Hidden Moment Your Trust Was Broken 06:12 The Cycle of Self-Doubt That Follows You Into Adulthood 10:18 How Broken Trust Spills Into Marriage, Work, and Faith 14:15 Why Control Is a False Safety Net 18:04 The Generational Cycle of Distrust 22:53 Shame: The Emotion That Makes Us Hide 25:54 Trust Without Surrender = Anxiety in Disguise 28:55 A Powerful Picture of Letting Go 30:16 Your Invitation to Practice Trust and Surrender Social Media & Contact Information: Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/) TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach) LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/) Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

  7. 08/26/2025

    Ep. 26 This Nutritionist Cured “Incurable” Pain Without Meds! How Elsa Beat Autoimmune Disease Naturally

    Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047 At 48, I’ve felt the weight of hormone shifts, chronic fatigue, and the overwhelming noise of conflicting health advice. That’s why today’s conversation with Elsa Martin hit so close to home. Elsa isn’t just a functional nutritionist; she’s walked through fire. From being told she’d live with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis forever to completely transforming her health by healing the root cause, her story is one of fierce determination, faith, and freedom. In this episode, we talk about the silent suffering so many women carry, the power of food as medicine, and why blindly trusting a “normal” blood test result might be keeping you stuck. Elsa’s wisdom is deep, her spirit is contagious, and her story is the reminder we all need: you don’t have to settle. Healing is possible. Hope is real. And your story isn’t over yet. This one will stay with you.  Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠ Key moments of this interview: 0:00 Joined by Elsa Martin 1:48 God Uses Your Journey for Your Destiny 5:15 The Power of Food to Heal 9:24 Medication Isn’t Always the Only Option 12:52 Women Over 40: A Whole New Body 16:35 Every Bite Is a Choice: Fight or Feed Disease 22:50 Slay the Sugar Dragon 25:30 The Power of Mindset in Healing 30:12 Making It Simple for Busy Women 32:24 Where to Find Elsa Martin Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation. Social Media & Contact Information: Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/) TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach) LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/) Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

  8. 08/12/2025

    Ep. 25 I Almost Gave Up On Healing! Then I Had A Powerful Realization

    Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047 In this deeply raw and personal episode of Decide to Heal, I open up about a moment of vulnerability that nearly broke me, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I recently faced a health challenge that knocked me down, leaving me grieving the loss of the body I once knew and feeling the weight of not being able to show up for the people I love, especially my husband. But in that pain, I was reminded of a powerful truth: healing isn't passive. It requires participation, active engagement, and a willingness to face the discomfort that comes with growth. As I walk through this season of my own healing, I share the lessons I've learned along the way and invite you to join me in choosing healing, not just when we're at rock bottom, but as a lifestyle. If you're ready to stop surviving and start truly healing, this episode is for you. Let's walk through it together.  Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠ Key moments of this interview: 0:00 Purpose of Healing 4:06 Real Struggles with Physical Health 6:42 The Impact of Health on Relationships 9:58 Prioritizing Health Over Excuses 14:02 Healing is a Partnership with God 16:36 Understanding the Root Cause of Healing 19:12 The Decide to Heal Program 21:09 Final Words of Encouragement Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation. Social Media & Contact Information: Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/) TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach) LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/) Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

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Hosted by Alejandra Crisafulli — award-winning Master Life Coach, 22 years in the industry, 6,000+ clients transformed, and creator of the faith-based 180 Method®. This show is for the woman who has done the therapy, the journaling, the self-help, the boundaries and is still waiting to feel free. Every week, real root-level conversations about what's actually keeping you stuck and what it looks like to heal from the inside out. No more managing. No more surviving. Just the woman you were always meant to be. New episodes every week. Follow Alejandra @decidetoheal.

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  • Creator
    Alejandra Crisafulli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alejandra Crisafulli
  • Show Website
    Decide to Heal

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