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Breaking Free from Old Narratives with Alesia Galati

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  1. Breaking Free from Old Narratives with Alesia Galati Kim Romain & Louise Neil 51:58

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In this juicy episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, we explore the themes of community, trust, self-reclamation, and navigating life beyond restrictive beliefs. Our guest Alesia Galati, a podcast strategist and micro-agency founder, opens up about her powerful journey from growing up in a fundamentalist cult to rediscovering self-trust and personal empowerment. Together, we discuss breaking free from old narratives, the power of reading for empathy and Growth, and how intentional community and reflection transform lives.

We candidly unpack the difference between empowering oneself versus seeking external validation, how societal conditioning shapes our choices, and how to honor our evolving values while holding space for personal growth. With humor, vulnerability, and warmth, this conversation encourages listeners to embrace the “crunchy” parts of life, lean into community, and redefine self-trust and empowerment on their terms.

“Most of us have never seen an example of what it is we want to be. Give yourself grace and know that every little step toward that person matters.” – Alesia Galati

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The Power of Community: Leaning into genuine support networks can transform our ability to thrive.
  • Reclaiming Self-Trust: Personal growth starts with questioning inherited beliefs and giving ourselves grace to navigate uncertainty.
  • Reading for Growth: Literature, even fiction, holds immense potential to foster empathy and help us understand complex realities, breaking down barriers to personal insight.
  • Empowerment from Within: Empowerment isn’t bestowed by others; it arises from recognizing and embracing our inner authority.

KEY MOMENTS

[00:00] Celebrating Community and Support

[03:06] Diverse Voices in Literature

[06:12] The Power of Reading for Enjoyment

[18:14] The Impact of Stories on Personal Growth

[24:53] Storytelling in Self-Development

[27:19] Growing Up in a Cult: A Personal Journey

[33:43] Reclaiming Identity and Values

[36:36] Self-Trust and Empowerment

[40:26] Reparenting and Making Choices

[44:12] Redefining Empowerment

[46:22] Takeaways and Reflections

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Are you ready to reclaim your power and live (and work) with more ease? Discover your unique blueprint to do just that with Kim's Strengthscape Self-Mastery Profile.

Looking for something different and feeling lost about where to start? Rediscover your purpose and how to craft a career that makes sense. Check out Louise's Midlife Career Mastery program.

** Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. **

Louise Neil and Kim Romain have created a movement around finding and creating work that fits and feels good. It doesn’t matter if you work for yourself of someone else - the bottom line is what you do for a living doesn’t have to be work! It’s time to take back control of your work life. That is why we have created Your Kickass Career Podcast, live events, workshops, and collective.

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