Awesome With Alison

I spent last week in the hospital with my dad who is recovering from a stem cell transplant. While chatting with him he shared an idea with me about service that I absolutely had to share with you! I'm also letting you guys know about his new podcast called Cancer With Craig: Managing Illness as a Project. The first episode is up on iTunes! I hope you check it out and I hope you feel a little more awesome. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Lonely Pocket Self" by New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you're awesome, but there's probably at least one area in your life where you'd like to boost your confidence! In this episode we are offering confidence building exercises, sharing where we think true confidence comes from, and going down and deep. You're going to love it, and we hope it helps you feel awesome. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Dream About" by his project Present as Lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been excited to start something or try a new venture, only to get bummed out by the lack of support from loved ones and friends? In this episode we're talking about not letting OPP's--other people's problems--keep you from doing what you know you should! Prepare yourself for a pungent visual. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Heart in the Rain" by his band New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to have a business or even be interested in branding to have these 3 principles totally make an impact in your life! Of course if you are interested in building something this will totally be a two for one! But either way these ideas are as true for brands as they are for humans! We hope you try them and feel awesome. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Good Camera" by his project OCEANEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok we are doing it. We're talking about how we make money, how we've made money, and how to figure out YOUR relationship with money so you can make more of it! Because it's not bad, it's awesome! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Stereo Sedation" by his band New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're sharing things we've noticed help us perform at our highest level, and keep us feeling awesome! And then we're giving you the how-to on creating a "Best Self" checklist of your own! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is his band New Shack's cover of 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're gonna love this! When you need validation, comfort, strength, or support, do you go to OUTSIDE sources? We're talking about why it can be better to look IN first, and sharing 5 ideas on how to do that. Prepare to get aware! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Lights Go Out" by his past project Pixel Pony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we're sharing some fun updates that we are excited about in our businesses, and reflecting back on how they would have never happened if we hadn't just gotten started! Hopefully you'll feel empowered to get a move on whatever it is you want to do! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Universe" by his project OCEANEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our anniversary!!! We're not pretending that we are marriage experts, but we have been happily married for 9 awesome years! And we do like each other enough to do a podcast together--so we're sharing a few things we've learned. We hope our experiences help you have a more awesome relationship with someone you love. Or you can just laugh at us. Either way, we hope you enjoy! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "A Million Pieces" by his band New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this quick lil episode we share some ideas for making sure the people you love the most aren't getting the worst of you, and what we do to unplug and live IN THE NOW. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing track is "Disassembly" by New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often we are rich in resources that we don't even realize because we can only see our obstacles and excuses. So to help free your mind a bit, I share the four types of resources I think you can feel depleted of, and also share some exercises you can do to expand your horizons (from the comfort of your living room) and find more resources around you. You're gonna feel RICH! Or at least rich in awesomeness. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "ABC" by New Shack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got special guest Melanie Day sharing her awesomeness and inspiration to live life to the fullest from the perspective of a cancer victim. Melanie has five years to live and isn't wasting any more time! She shares the habits she let go of with her diagnosis, her insight from doing chemo while pregnant--as well as giving us all tips for how to support a loved one with cancer, and divulges her plans for making every day exactly what she wants it to be! Find and support Melanie and her family of five at fiveyearstolive.org Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Love and Kindness" by Present as Lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been getting lots of questions about my recent weight loss, and like everything I do, I didn't want to say anything until I could say everything! So here you have it, my 20+ year struggle with my weight, and how I've finally found happiness and peace regardless of what I weigh. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Minus Yours" by Kissed Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I go through what I call "Yes!" phases, and "No!" phases. And I think it’s helpful to define what type of phase you’re in so you don’t feel depleted and discouraged, and you’re putting out the right type of energy. So I offer some questions to help you determine if you're grooving in a "yes" or "no" phase, and some ideas for what to do in each! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Send Your Mother My Best" by Present as Lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we introduce some new segments, and then chat about fear, and if it's possible to cultivate courage! SPOILER, we think it is, and we share some ideas for how! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song is "Blue Hot" by New Shack. Here is the link to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWh4dFvZl08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2016 happened, I learned some lessons, I shared them. Why one earth anyone cares I'll never know. But hopefully you find something helpful. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song: "The Finite," by OCEANEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to feel awesome when things don't go the way you want them to. So in this episode we talk about things that went horribly wrong, or if not HORRIBLY wrong, at least not as we would have liked. We cover being excluded, people being mean, and not getting opportunities we thought we needed. Then we share why we're happy they happened and what we've learned. Hopefully it will help you see a not-so-fun thing happening in your life in a new way so you can start feeling a little bit more awesome! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song: "Little Boys" by New Shack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is having fun THAT important? Yes, yes it is! That's why Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked and Alison share some of their most fun memories, and give tips for reclaiming your sense of fun, even if you can't remember what that is. Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song: "It's the Alison" by the Alison Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder how we got started working for ourselves? We're gonna share the nitty gritty details of what creating two businesses with 3 kids looks like and the lessons we've learned! We also share our top piece of advice to help you get started on whatever your dream project is. Regardless of whether you're interested in becoming an entrepreneur, we've got some ideas on how to create the life you want! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song: "Dead Lips" by New Shack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, sure setting goals is cute, but what about actually accomplishing them? In this episode we share 5 tips on how to GET ER DONE. Brace yourself for a productivity boost! Awesome with Alison is supported by listeners LIKE YOU! If you have found value in this episode, or any others! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/awesomewithalison/ Eric's closing song: "Queen of Hearts" by New Shack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices