Uncommon Couch

If there's one thing I've learned as a business owner, it's that no matter what you do, someone will tell you you're doing it wrong. There's always one voice out there who doesn't believe, who thinks you're bound to fail. But the true test of a successful and courageous entrepreneur is breaking free of those people-pleasing patterns and doing what feels right for you, even if it means going against the status quo. In this episode, I'm talking about the "good girl" persona and how it can affect your business. I'm explaining the different people-pleasing patterns and habits that can form from this persona and how to disconnect from others' opinions of you. Plus, I'm sharing how to reconnect with your own sense of self and get in touch with your inner badass. What you'll find in this episode: The key traits of the "good girl" persona and how they can hurt your business How to identify resent or disappointment you might be feeling towards your work Why you shouldn't make your business decisions from guilt or obligation How to break free of the "good girl" patterns and take your own path How to reconnect with your sense of self and vision for your life How to disconnect from others' opinions (or imagined opinions) of you For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Sign up for Alyssa's email newsletter. The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Do you access divine guidance to help you in your life and business? As a spiritual business owner, I believe in using all the divine resources we have at our disposal to grow our businesses and ourselves. One of the most powerful of these resources is the Akashic Records, a vast library of all human experiences in the past, present, and future. In this episode, I'm chatting with intuitive healer, Akashic Records practitioner, and teacher Josephine Hardman about how you can use the Akashic Records in your business. She's sharing her story of finding her soul's path and turning it into her work. Plus, we're talking about what soul contracts can mean in your business and when to break old contracts. What you'll find in this episode: How Josephine first started working in the Akashic Records Questioning your purpose and finding a path you're aligned with What the Akashic Records are and how we access them How to start using the Akashic Records in your business How the Akashic Records help us disconnect from our egos How soul contracts carry on from lifetime to lifetime When you might need to break a soul contract, and how to do that work For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Sign up for Alyssa's email newsletter. The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

As you grow and evolve, you might come to realize that it's time to make a few changes in your business. Most of us aren't fans of change, but it's a necessary evolution process within your business. In this episode, we're talking about the moment when most business owners realize that it's time to make a change. Change is completely normal and a big part of being an entrepreneur so the sooner we get comfortable with it, the better off we'll be. Listen in as I share my own story of making changes within my business, the common pattern that entrepreneurs find themselves in before making change and some of the lessons I learned as I made needed changes to help my business grow. What you'll find in this episode: The burn it to the ground moment most business owners hit Why we need to normalize change as business owners My own fluctuating energy levels and burnout story The common pattern of burnout, push, rest Lessons that I've learned as I've started making changes in my business Reflection questions to drive an exploratory development for you For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Sign up for Alyssa's email newsletter. The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Ready to get in alignment? Want to live a life that is authentically true to yourself? Then you'll want to tune in and pay close attention as I am joined by the founder of HD School, Katie Irvine. Katie is a Human Design Advisor and Success Coach who found Human Design after a series of coincidences that led her to get a Human Design specialist certification. In this episode, she opens up about embracing your uniqueness and how you can learn about your own Human Design. Katie shares her insight into using Human Design for business and personal growth. She uncovers all of the ways that knowing your Human Design can benefit you including how to understand your personality, how to discover your inner authority and how to give yourself a strategy to make smart decisions. What you'll find in this episode: How Katie got introduced to Human Design What led her to the work she does now at the HD School How to start learning about Human Design Why you need to embrace your uniqueness How she uses Human Design for business growth How to get started learning more about your authority and design For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Is comparison causing you to feel overwhelmed, unsatisfied or burned out? In this episode, we'll be breaking down what to do (and what not to do) after you find yourself in the comparison trap. I'll share the 4 ways you can let go of comparison so you're better prepared next time you face it. You'll also hear why you should seek out what makes you unique from your competitors and how finding this out will help you avoid the comparison game for good. What you'll find in this episode: A reflection question for you How to explore what you do (and don't do) after you compare yourself to someone The 4 ways you can let go of comparison Why you need to discover your unique advantage A different way for thinking about success For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Have you ever felt a pull towards something totally different, a desire to shift your path in life? This is your soul speaking to you, guiding you closer to your purpose. Oftentimes, we get so caught up in running our businesses how we "should" that we don't listen when our souls guide us to do things differently. But the more aligned you are with your soul's purpose, the better you'll be able to use your gifts and serve your clients. Today I'm talking with Jennifer DePascale, Spiritual Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapist, about how to align with your soul's purpose and utilize your gifts in your business. We're discussing what it means to create a soul-based business and how to tap into your intuition when making business decisions. Plus, she's sharing her tips for bringing more YOU into your work. What you'll find in this episode: How Jennifer found her soul's purpose and learned to follow her own path Recognizing your spiritual wake-up call and starting to live in alignment Why you should find your own way to build your soul-based business Why spirituality can (and should!) be part of your business journey How to recognize your soul gifts and who you're meant to be in the world How to reconnect with your inner self when you're feeling burnt out or unaligned Honoring your feminine energy in life and business Trusting your intuition when making decisions in your business Why it's important to empower others in their own journeys For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

As you know, I love systems that help us understand ourselves better. Enter Human Design. If you don't know what Human Design is, make sure you go back and listen to episode 59 where I give an overview of each of the Human Design types and what their strengths, challenges, traits, and strategies are. In this episode, I shared some of the adjustments I made to my launch approach to embrace my Projector style. I wanted to honor my human design type and launch in a way that was sustainable and didn't lead to overwhelm. You'll hear the 3 essentials that helped me launch as a Projector with more ease and less struggle. What you'll find in this episode: A brief review of Human Design and the types My new group coaching program and what I did to prepare for it Why I wanted to do my launch in a way that was sustainable The four motor centers and how they affect different types How I approached this most recent launch The 3 biggest essentials for your launch as a projector Why you need to get support Why you should maximize your most efficient times For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Register for Alyssa's Free Live Masterclass: Money Junk: Letting Go of Your Abundance Blocks https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-junk-letting-go-of-your-abundance-blocks-tickets-255208183547 The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Ever considered starting a podcast to support your business? A podcast can be a valuable resource to share your message with your audience and get into the ears of the right people. In this episode, I brought on none other than my own podcast editor, CEO of Wild Home Podcasting, Caroline Hull. Caroline breaks down how you can use a podcast to connect with your ideal clients and get in front of the people who need your services. You'll hear how having a podcast can support your marketing strategy and why you shouldn't hesitate on your gut feelings. We also get insight into how Caroline finds the rhythm of her days as she homeschools and cares for her children while stepping into the CEO role of her business. What you'll find in this episode: How Caroline came to be the owner and CEO of a podcast management agency How they set up their specific production style Her perspective on using your podcast to share your message and connect with your ideal clients How podcasting supports your business from a marketing perspective Her advice on what to consider if you want to start a podcast How she balances being a CEO while homeschooling Her biggest shift from solopreneur to cultivating a CEO mindset For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Register for Alyssa's Free Live Masterclass: Money Junk: Letting Go of Your Abundance Blocks https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-junk-letting-go-of-your-abundance-blocks-tickets-255208183547 The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Are your subconscious money blocks holding you back from a life of abundance? The money stories we tell ourselves, often rooted in what we pick up and learn during our childhood, tend to follow us around for our lifetime. This makes it critically important to review the stories you've always told yourself about money: are they fact or fiction? In this episode, I am revealing the 3 most common money blocks that I hear from the people that I work with. Now is the time to break free from the money blocks you have and the habits that are contributing to your money story. What you'll find in this episode: Why money and food can be such a sticky subject Frequent money stories people tell themselves The 3 most common money blocks I hear Habits you probably created from your internalized money blocks Why you need to explore your abundance blocks For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Register for Alyssa's Free Live Masterclass: Money Junk: Letting Go of Your Abundance Blocks https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-junk-letting-go-of-your-abundance-blocks-tickets-255208183547 The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!

Being an entrepreneur can be overwhelming. Juggling strategic planning and finances with the creativity and goals that you want to achieve. Knowing when to grow, and knowing when to walk away from an idea. Following your intuition and making strategic choices. Balancing your professional and personal life, sometimes from the same space (whether it's the couch or your home office). It's fun … and it's exhausting. It's easy to experience burnout and fatigue and to struggle with boundaries on the best of days. And the importance of taking time for you is more prevalent than ever. Today I'm talking with Marcia Sheehan, co-founder of HerHideaways, a self-care retreat space for high-achieving women looking to add a little spark back into their lives. We're chatting entrepreneurship, from surprising moments to difficult ones, and everything in between. And most importantly, discussing the importance of filling your cup: allowing yourself to be creative, to be in community with others, to take time for self-care, to cultivate fulfillment in your personal life. Find what brings you joy, and light the spark. What you'll find in this episode: How to possess faith and belief in the journey you're on Balance between control and surrender (control what you can and let go of the rest) Understanding how to deal with stress and how that can affect your business Balancing the professional and the personal when working from home (it's a state of mind) Why you shouldn't force something that isn't working The importance of taking time for personal fulfillment For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast Learn more or reserve your space for Quantum Manifestation Lab - a 6 week group coaching experience: https://www.dralyssaadams.com/sales-page-qml The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to transform how they think about business growth. It's a place to explore the evolving edge of business and consciousness and to dive into the psychological and energetic side of entrepreneurship. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website at https://www.dralyssaadams.com or by following along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams!