Awesome with Alison

Successful people make better decisions. So how do you make better decisions? We’re diving in and showing you! Eric takes the lead this time (watch out he’ll rock your world) and shares 3 tips for making better decisions that he’s learned from some decision-making masters! Have something weighing on your mind? By the end of this episode you’ll be ready to nail that decision so hard people will start singing, “STOP! Hammer time!” when you walk by. This episode is brought to you by Pleasant Pictures Music Club with the closing song "All In" coming from the Year of Music. pleasantpictures.club

Trying to be your most awesome self can be a freaking rollercoaster! One minute you can be POSITIVE you’re a genius and your world domination is imminent, and then the next you can be struck with crippling self-doubt! So what do you do when you’re so full of doubt you feel paralyzed? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! We’re talking all about how to ward off that doubt in the first place, as well as what to do when you’re stuck right in the middle of it! Don’t doubt me on this, I’m an expert at doubting myself. HAHA Listen and enjoy! Eric's closing song is "Hungry for the Magic" from his pleasantpictures.club

Have you ever wanted more energy, passion, or just plain old motivation to do the things you want to do? Or maybe even to just get out of bed?! Then this episode is FOR YOU! We're talking about what "motivation" really means, and asking, "Is that really what you need?" Prepare to get pumped! Eric's closing song is "Up For Days" in the Triumph playlist of his pleasantpictures.club

It's been 10 freaking years of marriage and boy do we think we know a thing or two!! Ha! No, we know we know nothing, BUT! We are answering your super awesome questions on how we handle keeping the fiery flame of love burning, what to do if you're on a different growth path than your partner, and why I think we need to just all chillax. So grab your loved one and put on something unmentionable and buckle up for a wild episode! Closing song is "Seabird" from the "I Dream in Acoustic" playlist on Eric's pleasantpictures.club

In this episode I’m reflecting over the past two months, sharing all the positive, universal life lessons I’ve been able to take from this tough experience—and how I think they’re applicable for you too! I also share something from the ugly side of trauma, that I didn’t realize would happen, in an effort for us all to be more aware. And then we end this puppy with 3 useful tools that you can use when you get hit by any type of “car” in your life! My goal for this episode is that you’re able to look at something hard in your own life, and see aspects of it in a new light! This episode is sponsored by Alison’s Brand School and my Build an Awesome Brand Workshop. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for clarity, engagement and to build your business, I want to party with you on March 23. Learn more at alisonsbrandschool.com Music is by Pleasant Pictures Music Club. www.pleasantpictures.club Eric's closing song is "Cherry," a new single from his band New Shack.

On December 20, 2017 I was hit by a car while jogging. It’s been two months and I’m feeling well enough to share the details of what happened, and what that experience was like for me. As well as the insights and lessons I’m learning along the way. Being able to share what I’ve learned and what I’m still learning from this difficult experience helps make it more meaningful for me, and I sincerely hope it might help you with a difficult experience, or any type of “hit” that you might have had or are experiencing in your life! I basically needed every tool we’ve talked about on the podcast in the past year, and some new ones too! This episode is sponsored by Alison’s Brand School and my Build an Awesome Brand Workshop. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for clarity, engagement and to build your business, I want to party with you on March 23. Learn more at alisonsbrandschool.com Music is by my sexy husband and his Pleasant Pictures Music Club. Closing song is "You Take Me." pleasantpictures.club

RUH-ROH! It's the end of the year, and it felt like a really good time to dive deeper into the topic of forgiveness, and what it actually means and doesn't mean. In this episode we're looking at what you can do to forgive yourself and others even when you don't have an apology--and might never get one. Oh I know it sounds SO SERIOUS, but it's also a lot of fun, and can help you in your day-to-day life! We hope you'll forgive us if you don't love this episode as much as we do...HA! Kidding you're gonna love it. Eric's closing song is "Ocean Cliff" from his upcoming Pleasant Pictures Music Club.

It’s that time of the year! Or rather it’s always the time of year for stress and overwhelm! So we’re back with another negative emotion flip! We’re not talking about things you must DO to combat stress and overwhelm but rather better ways to think about them. Or in other words, we’re taking those negative emotions and flipping them on their head. This time we’re looking at how stress and that feeling of overall panic can give us some very helpful insight. And we’re also sharing some resources we’ve found for focusing our energy pulling our crap together! It’s gonna’ be awesome and we hope you love it. Eric's closing song is "A Walk in the Redwoods" from his upcoming Pleasant Pictures Music Club.

Now, in no way do we WANT you to be miserable, but we recently realized there’s lots of simple things we do, every single day, that contribute to unnecessary suffering. So, we are sharing 6 EASY ways that you can make yourself miserable, in the hopes that we can all try to stop doing those things! Or I mean, if you want to be miserable you can keep doing them I guess. Either way they will help you be more self-aware! This episode is sponsored by ME and my awesome new audio courses that will blow your mind. Learn more at alisonsbrandschool.com Eric's closing song is Heart in the Rain by his band New Shack.

If you’re not growing you’re dying! That’s why taking things to the next level is critical. So if you’ve got an area of your life that you’re looking to up your game in…get stoked! We’re sharing 7 ideas that will help you get one step closer to WHATEVER your goal is in absolutely any area of your life. They are concrete, awesome, and bound to help you do what you feel called to do. This episode is sponsored by ME and my ab fab new audio courses that will blow your mind. Learn more at alisonsbrandschool.com Closing song is "You Back" by Stuart Maxfield from the upcoming Pleasant Pictures Music Club.

Do you want to be the boss of your life? Of course you do. That’s why we’re sharing our definition of “ownership” and how it applies to creating a life you love. We also share 7 ways to own your life more fully and the benefits of ownership in your life. Then we throw some practical application tips at you so you can start reaping the awesomeness of more ownership in your life TODAY. We hope you love it. Eric's closing song is "Sixty" by his band New Shack.

Do you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing? Or that you’re overwhelmed with indecision about something?! Well we are unveiling the BIGGEST secret of adulthood—and it’s going to HELP YOU OUT! Click bait?! HARDLY! But we also spend a healthy amount of time sharing some television shows we are loving that have been helping us cope with adulthood too. And as always we offer a few actionable takeaways like 3 questions you can ask yourself when you’re feeling stuck or disillusioned, and we know that they will help you move to a place of action and more awesomeness! If you want to get a free download of any of the books we mention during this episode be sure to hit up audibletrial.com/awesomewithalison and get a free audio book PLUS a 30 day free trial. Invest your time in good books and you'll be rich with awesomeness! Eric's closing song is "Operation" by his band New Shack.

Things like hustle, achievement, and action get A LOT of praise, air time, and attention. But today we are singing praises to what we are calling an unsung strength: being a supporter! In this episode we want to hold up a mirror and help you see how AMAZING and needed your supportive qualities are, and show those of you who excel at this just how awesome you are. And for those of you who are like me, and rely heavily on supportive people, we are giving some pointers on how to be more of a cheerleader and appreciate the supportive people in your life. I think this episode is going to make you love yourself even more, and feel really awesome after, so we hope you enjoy! If you want to get a free download of any of the books we mention during this episode be sure to hit up audibletrial.com/awesomewithalison and get a free audio book PLUS a 30 day free trial. Invest your time in good books and you'll be rich with awesomeness! Eric's closing song is "Plastic Pool" by his band New Shack.

This is THE BEST EPISODE EVER! Or I mean, probably like the most helpful episode ever! We are looking at 3 very common, and seemingly negative emotions: jealously, sadness & hopelessness, and examining how these emotions can be used for our good! So we are totally FLIPPING these emotions on their head, and showing how they can help you get clear about the life you want, have more empathy and inspire you to do more of what you love. Yes! It's just that good. If you want to get a free download of any of the books we mention during this episode be sure to hit up audibletrial.com/awesomewithalison and get a free audio book PLUS a 30 day free trial. Invest your time in good books and you'll be rich with awesomeness! Eric's sad closing song is "Inside Out" by his band New Shack.

Today we are talking about the power of forgiving yourself—and not just from a touchy feely standpoint, but from an it will benefit the world type of view. Forgiving yourself is one of the best ways to stop being so self involved. Don't believe us? Listen up! We share personal experiences we've had from learning to forgive ourselves, and how it has helped us, as well as 3 actionable ways you can get better at forgiving yourself right now! Eric's closing song is "House of Frankenstein" by his band New Shack