In this episode, I chat all things FAITH!
1. The difference between relationship & religion
2. My salvation story & how my faith has changed my life
3. What I believe to be true
4. Why I think certain things are considered sin
5. What my interpretation of God is  &&& SO MUCH MORE!!

Reflection Questions:

 What do you believe?
 What do you value?
  What is your purpose for being on this planet?
  What is your definition of God/universe/spirit?

011 - Relationship over Religion

In this episode, I talk about:
1. Why indecision is such a problem
2. How to get more in tune with making heart-led decisions
3. How to make decisions when multiple options feel right
4. How to decide when none of the options feel right
5. How to push past fear & just CHOOSE

Reflection Questions:
1. Do you consider yourself a more logical decision maker or an intuitive decision maker?
2. Do you know what it feels like in your body when something is a "hell yes" vs. a "hell no"?
3. What is a decision that you have been trying to make lately? What's stopping you from making that decision?
4. Reflect on "good" & "bad" decisions you've made… are you okay after the fact?

Insta: @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned

010 - Making Heart-Led Decisions

Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis join me again to continue our conversation from a few weeks back -- if you haven't listened to episode 4 yet, check it out & then come on back to this episode!
We talk about...

 How quickly things can change (and how I'm living w/ 6 dudes & 3 dogs and also working for the company they founded, Blue Marble)
 What alignment feels like to us & how you can feel super at peace and also afraid at the same time
  How sometimes your decisions look crazy to others, but feel like they make perfect sense to you
  Non-circumstantial joy & conscious gratitude
  What it means to us to live a blue marble day
  The importance of starting your day in the right headspace
  How their journey to find purpose led them to make a documentary exploring the elusive topic of… LOVE

Watch the trailer for Blue Marble Sky: https://youtu.be/Fz54F6kwcfg
Find us on Instagram: Jaci - @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned
Blue Marble Day - @bluemarbleday
Fletch - @masterfletch
Henry - @henrydalmon

009 - A Story of Surrender pt. 2 w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis

Jack Steward, host of Emmy Award winning show Rock the Park (on ABC) & vlog 'The Pursuit is Happiness' joins me in this episode to talk about all kinds of thought-provoking topics.
We talk about how…

 Indecision is a decision
 Saying "I'll be happy when…" is a huge thief of joy
  PLAY should be on your to-do list
  Self-reflection is KEY
  It's possible to wire your brain to search for gratitude in all situations
  Both happiness & joy are important
  Defining your values & beliefs can help you find your purpose & identity


Show notes: jstreez.com/008

Follow Jack's YouTube channel - The Pursuit is Happiness / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJy1RypctP_ozyxaLTXlBg 

Find us on Instagram:
Jaci - https://www.instagram.com/jstreez/
Jack - https://www.instagram.com/jackfsteward/

008 - Happiness vs. Joy w/ Jack Steward

I talk about how…

 Highlight reels are misleading
 Celebrating others is way more fulfilling than focusing on your lack
 Comparison can keep you complacent/stagnant
 You can rationalize your actions by comparing yourself to people you're "more holy" than

007 - Comparison Creates Complacency

Gretta Morrissey, biz owner, mentor, dream chaser, & all-around great human joins me on the pod today to talk about how...

 To get over what people think of you
 Having faith is a total game changer
  Knowing your WHY can help you persevere
  Chasing your dream impacts  more than just you
  You're the only one with your experience & perspective and that's powerful
  Our fear response is meant for survival, not the little things that cause it to come up now
  Leaving the comfort zone is the best way to grow your character
  Community/collaboration is better than competition


Show notes & reflection questions at: jstreez.com/006
Find us on Insta at:
Jaci // @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned
Gretta // @gretta_em

006 - Overcoming Blocks to Chasing Your Dreams w/ Gretta Morrissey

In this episode, I walk you through my interpretation/summary/application of the book 'Attached' by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, which is all about the different types of attachment styles in romantic relationships. If you've been wondering why you always get attached so easily or why you always get the urge to run, this episode is for you.
I talk about:

 What attachment style means & characteristics of each style
 How each attachment style can come to be
  Tips to date with each attachment style

Find me on Insta @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned
Show notes & Reflection questions: jstreez.com/005

005 - Attachment Styles

Today on the Pod, Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis, founders of Blue Marble Day, join me to tell the incredible story of their journey, talk about surrender, & discuss making decisions.

We talk about:

 The incredible story of their journey centered around love (an app, a zen palace, a school bus, a colonoscopy, a trip to Africa)
 How surrender isn't weak, but actually extremely strong & courageous
 How to know when to take action & when to surrender
 What it means to co-create with God
 How sometimes seemingly small decisions can actually be the big decisions
 How everyone is creative in their own way & how important it is to express yourself


SHOW NOTES & REFLECTION Q's: www.jstreez.com/004
Find us on Instagram:
Jaci - @jstreez / @awakeactivealigned
Blue Marble Day - @bluemarbleday
Fletch - @masterfletch
Henry - @henrydalmon

004 - A Story of Surrender w/ Fletcher Barnes & Henry Davis

In this episode of Awake Active Aligned, I talk about how important it is to be mindful of your perspective & thoughts and how to flip your perspective when you catch yourself being negative. 
Main topics:

 How you can't change your circumstances, but you can change how you view them
 How you can see life as happening FOR you, not just TO you
 How to shift your perspective (notice your thoughts, figure out the thoughts that aren't serving you & why those thoughts exist, dig deep to change those limiting beliefs)


Show notes w/ reflection questions: http://jstreez.com/003/
Find me on Instagram @jstreez & @awakeactivealigned

003 - Perspective is Key

Shelby Kulzer - spiritual life & biz coach, retreat leader, registered dietician, & all around wonderful human being - joins me today on the podcast to talk all about creating friendships with DEPTH. 

We talk about:
1. How to find the right people to have these deep relationships with
2. How you can only get as deep with someone as you've gotten with yourself
3. How every relationship in your life serves a purpose or teaches you something
4. How to cultivate depth within your relationships & communicate your needs

Find Shelby on Insta @shelby.set.free, & more info about her retreat: https://shelby-kulzer.mykajabi.com/retreat

SHOW NOTES w/ reflection questions: https://jstreez.com/002

002 - Cultivating Meaningful Friendships with Shelby Kulzer

How did I (your host, Jaci Strese) go from borderline alcoholic/druggie with low self-esteem, no purpose, and a self-obsessed mindset to someone who loves who I'm becoming, cares about other people, and has a passion and purpose for life? In this inaugural episode, I'll share about my story and my testimony to how I've come to be who I am today. The 3 main pieces of my transformation are: 1. A connection to a Higher Power, 2. A connection to those in my life, & 3. A connection to myself. Thanks for tuning in! 

SHOW NOTES (w/ reflection questions): www.jstreez.com/001
Find me on Insta: @jstreez @awakeactivealigned

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