Inspired Grownups with Alana Banana

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Inspired Grownups with Alana Banana

I'm Alana Gentry, aka Alana Banana (children’s music artist & content creator for The Alana Banana Show). I love hanging out with kids but I also really love connecting with you, the Grownups. We all want the best for our kids and so much of that starts with how we treat ourselves. When we give ourselves permission to find and do the things we love each day, even if it's for a short amount of time, we feel better. When we feel better that influences those around us, especially the little one's in our lives. With my short solo episodes or conversations with other grownups, I hope to give you a boost of inspiration for your day, a new perspective and a reminder that we can create anything we want in our lives for ourselves and for our family.  Subscribe for weekly doses of inspiration and follow on Instagram @TheAlanaBananaShow

  1. SEP 27

    Feeling It All - Fall Update

    I'm back with a solo episode about all the feels... how our feelings are the essential guideposts in our lives. Before I recorded this episode I thought about calling it "Feeling Fabulous this Fall" but the truth is that we don't always feel that way, right? So I share a little personal story around this. It starts with what are we focused on? How does that make us feel? How do we want to feel and moving forward from there. If you want some insight or inspiration around this, take a lis...

    14 min

  2. JUN 26

    Surrender the Schedule this Summer

    There's definitely a part of being human that requires some scheduling; work, school, appointments, etc. But, what would it look like if we surrendered the (over)scheduling this summer? What new, possibly very exciting, things could we end up making room for? Take a listen for some inspiration around this and to hear a short impromtu song! I mention my friend Taqdees Razzaq in this episode. She's definitely an inspiration. To learn more about her go to IG@taqdeesrazzaq The book I mention is L...

    11 min

  3. JUN 5

    How Would You Live Your Life Differently?

    This solo episode was inspired by a question asked around a campfire in the mountains with friend's last week, "if you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life differently?'. Lots of thoughts might come up surrounding this but ultimately all we have is right NOW so how do you want to live your life today? Take a listen and see what comes up for you...Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAla...

    11 min

  4. MAY 22

    Focusing on Solutions & Encouragement Rather Than Consequences with Alexis Gentry

    If you have young children this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with my sister-in-law Alexis Gentry about helping our kids create solutions to problems and building skills instead of giving consequences and focusing only on their behavior. We also talk about the difference between praise and encouragement. I got so much out of this conversation and I hope you do too!Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to m...

    47 min

  5. MAY 8

    Celebrating Your Life

    We usually think about celebrating our lives when it's our birthday or celebrating the life of someone we love who has passed on. Why not do something everyday to celebrate our life, big or small, by doing an activity or simply having a mental reframe or change of perspective on a current circumstance.This is what I'm talking about today in this solo episode. It was inspired by my best friend's birthday and a spontaneous trip as well as the anniversary of my Dad's passing. Follow t...

    19 min

  6. APR 17

    Time is Your Friend & Partner

    This solo episode is inspired by two passages from the book "Heart Steps" by Julia Cameron. We live in this time - space reality but we've also heard from Einstein and other physicists that "time is an illusion". Today I talk about how we can work with those ideas to take some pressure off of ourselves and enjoy our lives more. You can get the book Heart Steps on Amazon HERE >>Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, foll...

    13 min

  7. APR 4

    Give Yourself a Break

    We all need a break, probably more than we allow ourselves, mentally & physically. In a society that rewards "hard work" can we scale back when needed for our own health and therefore create more enjoyment in our lives? If you need a little boost of inspiration around this topic, take a listen to this short solo episode.To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherev...

    7 min

  8. MAR 20

    Significance & Belonging - The Keys to Understanding Children's Behavior with Alexis Gentry

    At our core, we all want to belong and feel significant. When we have this perspective regarding our children and their same needs, it can change the way we parent and deal with challenges. Today I'm talking about all of this with my sister-in-law, Alexis Gentry. There are so many great take aways from this episode. Take a listen!Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of pare...

    37 min
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I'm Alana Gentry, aka Alana Banana (children’s music artist & content creator for The Alana Banana Show). I love hanging out with kids but I also really love connecting with you, the Grownups. We all want the best for our kids and so much of that starts with how we treat ourselves. When we give ourselves permission to find and do the things we love each day, even if it's for a short amount of time, we feel better. When we feel better that influences those around us, especially the little one's in our lives. With my short solo episodes or conversations with other grownups, I hope to give you a boost of inspiration for your day, a new perspective and a reminder that we can create anything we want in our lives for ourselves and for our family.  Subscribe for weekly doses of inspiration and follow on Instagram @TheAlanaBananaShow

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