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Have you explored family constellation therapy as part of your healing journey? You don’t want to miss this week’s episode of the Wake the F*ck Up podcast, as our host Alix sits down with Dayana Vanessa Lopez Moreno, a Family Constellation Therapist, healer, brain injury advocate, and most recently, a published author. Dayana kicks off the episode by sharing her personal journey of healing after surviving a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Her path to recovery led her to meditation, self-love, and ultimately becoming a family constellation therapist. Dayana explains how her healing journey has resonated with so many, attracting more than 92,000 followers on Instagram.
Later in the episode, Alix and Dayana dive into the practice of family constellations therapy, highlighting its power to break generational cycles, heal family wounds, and honor ancestral ties. If you are a frequent the Wake the F*ck Up podcast listener, you know that healing from generational trauma is one of our favorite topics to explore. Dayana shares practical healing exercises and insightful phrases to help address abandonment wounds and promote self-love. Dayana also touches on the importance of creating community through vulnerability and the role of meditation and inner wisdom in healing.
Alix and Dayana both share their insights and expertise on how the significant impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and the power of setting boundaries to protect one's energy. Dayana also offers wisdom on blending families after loss and navigating personal transformation, symbolized by butterflies and diamonds.
We hope you enjoy this powerful conversation about healing, transformation, and the importance of self-acceptance. Dayana also shared some of her favorite resources for learning and healing, which we will link below.
Watch Another Self on Netflix to learn more about Family Constellations
Read Brain Rescue by Dr. Brody Miller or check out his Instagram
Follow Dayana on Instagram @dayanalopezfamilyconstellation
Visit Dayana’s website to book a session and claim your $100 discount for WAKE podcast listeners
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In this powerful episode of the Wake the F*ck Up podcast, Alix sits down with Carolyn Moor, the founder of the Modern Widows Club, to discuss her personal journey through widowhood and how she transformed her pain into purpose. After losing her husband in a car accident, Carolyn made three promises to him: to prioritize their daughters, honor his name, and find love again. But her healing didn’t stop there.
Carolyn shares her inspiring shift from focusing solely on her children to embracing personal growth and healing. Through the Modern Widows Club, she leads an organization that offers hope, support, and empowerment to widows at all stages of their journey—focusing on health, growth, and leadership rather than just grief. Carolyn explains how the club advocates for widows to be included in important research and federal initiatives, ensuring their needs are met and recognized.
We recorded this episode on February 6th, and with Valentine’s day coming up, we know that can be a touch day for those who have lost a spouse or romantic partner. Carolyn talks to Alix about how she has turned Valentine’s Day into a meaningful day of giving back, showing how love can heal even the deepest wounds. She encourages widows to embrace the future and look beyond what they thought was possible for their lives. We know our listeners will be inspired by this powerful conversation about the journey of healing and personal transformation after loss.
Tune in to hear about Carolyn’s vision for the Modern Widows Club, the importance of self-love, and the transformative power of focusing on the future. You’ll take away fresh insights, hope, and actionable advice for healing.
Learn more about the Modern Widow’s Club here: https://modernwidowsclub.org
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Turning grief into purpose is one of our favorite themes here at the Wake the F*ck Up podcast. This week, our host Alix sits down with motivational speakerTom Shaw to dive deep into his extraordinary journey of survival, healing, and growth.Tom opens up about the life-changing car accident at 16 that left him paralyzed. Tom shares how his mindset and visualization played a crucial role in his recovery. This episode is about both physical and emotional healing, including Tom’s battle with opioid addiction, and the path to recovery that eventually led him to write his book, The Ride to Victory: Surviving Trauma and Addiction.
Throughout the episode, Alix and Tom explore the importance of mindset, gratitude, and having a strong support system to navigate grief and loss. If you’re a regular podcast listener with us here at Wake the F*ck Up then you already have heard from many of our inspiring guests who have taken the grief of a tragic loss and trauma and used it to help others through coaching, motivational speaking, authoring books, and sharing their experience with the grief community. This episode is no different, as Alix and Tom’s raw and inspiring conversation reminds us that no matter what life throws our way, we have the power to choose our response, find healing, and help others in the process.
Jump by Steve Harvey.
Connect with Tom atemergencespeaking.com
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In this episode of the Wake the F*ck Up podcast, host Alix sits down with Adele Archer, the CEO and co-founder of Eterneva, to explore the deeply emotional and transformative journey behind her company, which turns the ashes or hair of loved ones into diamonds. The conversation kicks off with a personal story, as Adele reflects on how the inspiration for Eterneva came from her close friend Tracy, whose battle with cancer and subsequent passing led to her becoming the very first Eterneva diamond. Adele’s mission with Eterneva is to turn grief into something beautiful and lasting.
The discussion then delves into the meticulous process behind creating these memorial diamonds, which takes 7-9 months. Adele explains how Eterneva fosters a unique healing experience by offering customers regular updates throughout the process, with many customers reporting profound emotional growth and healing. As Adele explains to Alix, memorial diamonds offer grieving individuals an opportunity for storytelling and community-building, helping people celebrate the lives of their lost loved ones in a unique way.
Here at WAKE Wellness we are trying to open up the dialogue about death a grief, which is often seen as a taboo topic. Adele touches on how Eterneva is helping to shift cultural perspectives on death, particularly among younger generations. Adele’s company is normalizing and humanizing the experience of loss through its brand and social media presence, encouraging open conversations about end-of-life wishes.
Stick around for the end of this episode for a look toward future projects, including potential grief retreats and legacy initiatives. Adele and Alix share their insights on the importance of honoring the lives of loved ones after death, and finding ways to integrate grief into one's ongoing journey.
Stay Connected:
Follow Eterneva on Instagram: @Eterneva
Follow Adelle Archer on Instagram: @adellearcher
Learn more about memorial diamonds on the Eterneva website
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In this brand new episode of the Wake the F*ck Up podcast, our host Alix sits down with Laura Walton, a licensed marriage and family therapist, grief coach, yoga instructor, and author, to explore the deep and often taboo subject of grief. Laura shares her personal journey of profound loss, including the suicide of her father when she was just 21, and the overdose death of her boyfriend at 26. These experiences have shaped Laura’s mission to offer better support for those navigating grief, particularly those grieving “difficult” losses that carry stigma, such as suicide and drug overdose.
Throughout the conversation, Laura emphasizes the importance of allowing grief to be witnessed and giving space to the uncomfortable emotions that arise when we lose someone we love. Alix and Laura discuss how yoga and somatic practices—such as mindfulness, breathwork, and movement—can be powerful tools for healing, offering a safe space to process grief in both the body and mind. The discussion also delves into the challenges of grieving in a society that often doesn’t know how to handle such heavy emotions, particularly when it comes to “taboo” deaths that may be met with silence or judgment.
Later in the episode, Alix and Laura share their personal experiences with grief and relationships, both old and new. They touch on the difficulties of integrating past losses into present-day connections, especially when dating after loss, and the unique dynamics of blending families after multiple tragedies. Alix and Laura have a shared vision for redefining grief—not as something to get over, but as an ongoing journey that can coexist with joy and new growth.
As the episode wraps up, Laura introduces her upcoming book on yoga and grief, offering listeners an exciting glimpse into her work and inviting everyone to embrace their emotional experiences in whatever form they take. If you’re seeking new tools for emotional healing, you’re welcome to explore Laura’s website for widow resources. And we’ll be sure to post on our social channels when Laura’s book comes out, which promises to offer even more practical tools for those navigating the complexities of grief and loss.
Follow Laura Walton on Instagram @grief.on.purpose
Learn more about Grief On Purpose by visiting Laura’s website
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Welcome back to the Wake the F*ck up Podcast. Our team is busy this week recording some exciting new episodes with special guests joining Alix on the Podcast for the first time in 2025. You don't want to miss our upcoming episodes.
In the meantime, we wanted to reply one of our most popular podcasts, where we take you inside the WAKE Rebirth Retreat. If you're curious about what happens on the ultimate luxury wellness retreat for rebirth and healing, this episode will answer all your questions. We hope you enjoy the journey! See you back here next week.
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Happy New Year! 🎉 On this week’s episode, Alix Long joins Cally Skye and Dionne to reflect on the transformative experience of the Rebirth Retreat in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What truly sets apart the world’s finest retreats from the rest? It begins with leadership—leaders who intentionally live with the energetic alignment necessary to foster healing, connection, and vulnerability. These three wellness visionaries continuously invest in their education and personal growth, ensuring they can pour into others from a place of abundance and authenticity.
The creation of an exclusive luxury wellness retreat is an art form. From the thoughtful design of the retreat timeline to selecting a destination that inspires transformation, every detail is meticulously planned. The seamless execution of the experience and the dedication to long-term guest support are the cornerstones that elevate a retreat from memorable to world-class.
At the forefront of this innovation, we are proud to forge the leading edge of luxury destination wellness experiences. In a world inundated with noise and stress, we offer an oasis of intentionality, personal growth, and healing—a transformative journey that extends far beyond the retreat itself.
Together, they dive into what it means to show up as a leader and how to best prepare to give guests an optimal experience—one that allows them to go inward and reconnect with their true essence.
Holding space for others is an art, and while paradise provides a stunning backdrop, it takes immense thought and preparation to ensure every individual feels seen and their unique needs are met.
Alix shares her perspective on why retreats are such impactful, life-changing experiences and how intentionality shapes the entire process.
Cally opens up about the importance of vulnerability as a leader and how it fosters connection and trust.
Dionne highlights how even the smallest gestures can shift energy and create the perfect environment for personal transformation.
This episode also offers an inside look at what guests can expect from a wellness retreat, showcasing the magic, intentionality, and effort that go into creating these powerful experiences.
Whether you're considering attending a retreat or simply looking for inspiration to embrace the new year with renewed purpose, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice.
Listen now and start your year with intention.
Stay Connected:
Follow Wake on Instagram: @thewakewellness
Follow Alix Long on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
Follow Cally Skye on Instagram: @vesselhealing
Follow Dionne on Instagram: @dionneeleanor_
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Welcome back to the Wake the F*** Up podcast, as we delve into all that 2025 has to offer. Our hosts Alix and David kick off the episode by reflecting on their holiday experiences as a family. Familiar themes of grief, family dynamics, and the evolution of traditions after loss are woven through this discussion as we catch our listeners up on what Dalix and David have been up to during the holiday break. If you experienced challenging family dynamics during the holidays (who doesn’t?!) you'll relate to this conversation. Our hosts share personal stories about navigating grief within their families, highlighting how in a large blended family, each child copes differently, but there are still universal feelings of anxiety and grief that family members will have in common.
Alix and David discuss their experiences with changing holiday traditions, the emotional weight of ornaments, and the challenge of blending old traditions with new ones. The conversation also touches on therapy, particularly somatic experiencing and sound therapy, emphasizing the importance of processing difficult emotions and practicing self-love and acceptance.
As the New Year approaches, Alix and David remain focused on acknowledging struggles and setting compassionate resolutions. The key takeaway here: it’s ok to not be ok. Alix shares her commitment to allowing herself and others to not be okay, by simply recognizing and bearing witness to difficult emotions
We have a lot of exciting projects and retreats in store for the year ahead. Visit our website to discover resources for healing your nervous system, and waking to tour authentic self https://www.thewakewellness.com/
We’ll be announcing the date of our next retreat soon, but in the meantime you can check out our podcast episode sharing all the details of our Rebirth Retreat in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - [Stream it here]
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Welcome back to the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast. This week Alix and David are excited to share a brand new framework we have been working on around healing loss with self-love. Using self love as a tool for healing your grief is a guiding principle of our work here at Wake Wellness. Like the grief cycle this is sequential but not always linear. Alix sat down with Dr. David to walk through the steps in a live podcast recording session. We’re sharing this 90-minute conversation in two parts, so be sure to turn back in next week for the next half of our conversation.
We have received a ton of great feedback on our YouTube channel from listeners responding to David’s raw and unfiltered insights on male healing and this episode is no different. Listen as Alix walks David through the five steps of healing from loss, from shattering to returning to love.
Step 1: Acute Onset of Shattering - David shares his experience of Betsy's sudden death. Alix and David share an insightful discussion about the different types of grief, from sudden loss to prolonged illness, and how they can impact people differently. You’ll also hear our hosts reflect on some of the more commonly known aspects of grief such as the shock and denial phases that often come immediately in the wake of major loss. David is sharing his grief process in these five steps but this framework can work for any of our listeners processing their grief and learning to heal with self love.
Step 2: Going Inside - Next in the five steps of healing, David shares his struggle with old coping strategies. Discovering the importance of introspection and mindfulness is a key turning point in David’s journey, and as he shares with Alix, is was this phase of grief that led to his realization of needing professional help.
Step 3: Trusting Yourself - David reflects on his experience with therapy and how it helped normalize his grief. David discusses the profound importance of professional help in his healing journey, and cites this as a critical tool for him to begin building self-trust, unlocking self-discovery and learning self-care.
As Alix shares throughout this episode, this framework can work for any of our listeners processing their grief and learning to heal with self love. There are still two more steps for Alix and David to talk through so be sure to tune in next week for part two of this episode. Warning: It gets even more raw and more real as David shares his unfiltered emotions in processing these five steps with Alix. We hope you’ll join us and continue to find these tools useful and helpful in your journey through loss and grief and into self love.
Loved this episode? Here are more resources to help you along your grief journey:
On Death and Dying - by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Scar Tissue - By Anthony Kiedis
The Surrender Experiment - By Michael A. Singer,
Death, Dying & Rebirth: A Look at the Second Birth of Humanity - By Dr. Zach Bush
Finding rebirth through grief - Alix’s blog
Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss - by Claire Bidwell Smith
A Message of Hope from the Angels - By Lorna Byrne
Open Path Collective - Resource for finding affordable therapy and counseling services
Suicide prevention resources:
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Call or text 988 to get help. The 988 Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. Or visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more resources.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website to find a local chapter, get immediate help, or find resources for survivors of suicide loss.
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Happy New Year! 🎉 On this week’s episode, Alix Long joins Cally Skye and Dionne to reflect on the transformative experience of the Rebirth Retreat in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What truly sets apart the world’s finest retreats from the rest? It begins with leadership—leaders who intentionally live with the energetic alignment necessary to foster healing, connection, and vulnerability. These three wellness visionaries continuously invest in their education and personal growth, ensuring they can pour into others from a place of abundance and authenticity.
The creation of an exclusive luxury wellness retreat is an art form. From the thoughtful design of the retreat timeline to selecting a destination that inspires transformation, every detail is meticulously planned. The seamless execution of the experience and the dedication to long-term guest support are the cornerstones that elevate a retreat from memorable to world-class.
At the forefront of this innovation, we are proud to forge the leading edge of luxury destination wellness experiences. In a world inundated with noise and stress, we offer an oasis of intentionality, personal growth, and healing—a transformative journey that extends far beyond the retreat itself.
Together, they dive into what it means to show up as a leader and how to best prepare to give guests an optimal experience—one that allows them to go inward and reconnect with their true essence.
Holding space for others is an art, and while paradise provides a stunning backdrop, it takes immense thought and preparation to ensure every individual feels seen and their unique needs are met.
Alix shares her perspective on why retreats are such impactful, life-changing experiences and how intentionality shapes the entire process.
Cally opens up about the importance of vulnerability as a leader and how it fosters connection and trust.
Dionne highlights how even the smallest gestures can shift energy and create the perfect environment for personal transformation.
This episode also offers an inside look at what guests can expect from a wellness retreat, showcasing the magic, intentionality, and effort that go into creating these powerful experiences.
Whether you're considering attending a retreat or simply looking for inspiration to embrace the new year with renewed purpose, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice.
Listen now and start your year with intention.
Stay Connected:
Follow Wake on Instagram: @thewakewellness
Follow Alix Long on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
Follow Cally Skye on Instagram: @vesselhealing
Follow Dionne on Instagram: @dionneeleanor_
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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This week on the Wake the F** Up Podcast*, Alix interviews David about their powerful and emotional birth story. From navigating a high-risk delivery to facing life-altering medical decisions, David shares his perspective on becoming a father again, healing from loss, and finding love after tragedy.
🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
David’s journey from being a young widower to becoming a new dad again. The emotional highs and lows of welcoming their daughter, Genevieve June Long. How love, resilience, and self-awareness helped them overcome life-altering challenges. Insights into building an authentic, peaceful life after profound loss.💡 Why This Episode Matters:
This heartfelt conversation explores how the darkest moments of loss can lead to the brightest opportunities for growth, healing, and connection. Whether you’ve faced grief or are searching for deeper meaning in life, this episode offers powerful lessons on resilience and the transformative power of love.🌿 Don’t Miss Out:
Tune in to hear David and Alix’s raw and inspiring journey. This is a story of healing, growth, and finding joy amidst the unexpected twists of life.Finding Rebirth Through Grief - Alix’s blog
From Mexico with Love- Cynthea Corfah
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Welcome back to another Wake the F*** Up episode, where we've long awaited the powerful story of Alix and Dr. David. Today, they join us to share their devastating yet fascinating journey—from a near-death experience to the birth and life of their final child, Genevieve. In this raw and heartfelt conversation, they reveal the profound challenges, triumphs, and emotional rollercoasters they faced along the way. Their story is a testament to resilience, love, and the incredible strength of the human spirit in the face of life's most difficult moments. Stay tuned for an inspiring and moving discussion about hope, healing, and the unbreakable bonds that keep us going.
Through a combination of wellness practices, mindfulness techniques, and grief mentoring, participants are supported in navigating their individual journeys toward healing, self-acceptance, and renewal.
If you’re ready to embark on your own healing journey and discover how grief can lead to personal growth, we invite you to read more about Cynthea Corfah’s transformative experience here from the rebrith retreat. Her story offers a deeper look into how reconnecting with ancestral roots can bring clarity, healing, and insight into the grieving process.
Finding Rebirth Through Grief - Alix’s blog
From Mexico with Love- Cynthea Corfah
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
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Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Cynthea on Instagram: @cyntheacorfah
Follow Cally on Instagram: @vesselhealing
Follow Dionne on Instagram: @dionneeleanor_More resources to help you along your grief journey & wellness retreat recaps:
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EAT, PRAY, LOVE—these words have resonated deeply with many of us, a timeless reminder of life’s cyclical nature, its trials, and the possibility for transformation. As Alix and Dr. David Long take time off on maternity leave, a new chapter is unfolding for them, one that intertwines the complexities of loss, love, and new beginnings. In their absence, Cally Skye, Dionne, and Katie have arrived in Mexico to lead the Rebirth Retreat, a transformative experience designed to help individuals navigate grief, rediscover personal wellness, and reconnect with their deeper selves.
It’s almost poetic, though entirely unintentional, that the circumstances surrounding the retreat mirror the very themes we explore here: life’s unpredictable nature, the paradox of joy and sorrow, and the beauty found in the process of healing. Alix and Dr. David Long, who both experienced the heart-wrenching loss of their previous spouses, are now embarking on a new chapter in their lives as not only a newly married couple but as parents for the sixth time. It’s a journey of profound resilience, as they blend together a blended family, much like the Brady Bunch, but through the lens of grief.
As we begin our exploration in Mexico, Katie Coffee, an experienced grief mentor and wellness coach, leads us on an extraordinary journey to Puerto Vallarta—a town rich in culture, natural beauty, and deep spiritual significance.
In this sacred space, participants in the Rebirth Retreat are encouraged to explore the complex layers of their grief, reclaim their personal power, and reconnect with their ancestral wisdom. Cynthia Corfah, a retreat participant, shares her deeply personal experience of how she connected with her ancestors during this journey, discovering not only the stories of those who came before her but also the strength and resilience that runs through her bloodline. Through guided meditation, nature immersion, and storytelling, she uncovered insights that have helped her heal and move forward in an empowered way.
The Rebirth Retreat focuses on the healing power of grief—an understanding that grief is not something to be fixed or avoided, but a natural and transformative process that can lead to personal growth. By embracing grief, we unlock the potential for deep emotional and spiritual healing, allowing us to fully embrace life once more. Through a combination of wellness practices, mindfulness techniques, and grief mentoring, participants are supported in navigating their individual journeys toward healing, self-acceptance, and renewal.
If you’re ready to embark on your own healing journey and discover how grief can lead to personal growth, we invite you to read more about Cynthia Corfah’s transformative experience here. Her story offers a deeper look into how reconnecting with ancestral roots can bring clarity, healing, and insight into the grieving process.
More resources to help you along your grief journey & wellness retreat recaps:
Finding Rebirth Through Grief - Alix’s blog
From Mexico with Love- Cynthea Corfah
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Cynthea on Instagram: @cyntheacorfah
Follow Cally on Instagram: @vesselhealing
Follow Dionne on Instagram: @dionneeleanor_
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Right now, the WAKE Wellness team is onsite at our 2024 Rebirth Retreat, November 2-9, in Mixto, Mexico. We're so glad to have the opportunity to help our community get out of life's autopilot and break free from factors that have held them back.
This week is all about embracing the opportunity to take back your power, gain practical tools, and leave with a newfound sense of purpose and authenticity.
We have some exciting podcast content in store in the coming weeks. For now, we wanted to re-share this incredible episode with friend-of-the-show Whitney Allen. We hope you enjoy hearing Whitney's insights about helping others with their grief journey through her own experience.
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This week on the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back listener favorite Whitney Allen. A successful author and widow, Whitney shares her deeply personal journey since the loss of her husband, Ryan, in April 2022. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her transition from practicing law to dedicating herself to helping others navigate their grief.
Whitney offers valuable insights on the importance of confronting emotions rather than avoiding them, emphasizing that truly facing our feelings is essential for healing. She also highlights the challenge of finding genuine guidance in a world filled with overwhelming noise, encouraging listeners to seek out authentic sources of support.
Throughout the episode, Whitney stresses that intentional actions and community support are vital for personal growth, even when that growth feels uncomfortable. She shares practical tips for effectively communicating with those who are grieving, urging listeners to validate their experiences and be present for others during their hardest moments.
In addition to these heartfelt insights, Whitney introduces her upcoming book, "What Must Be Carried," set to release in March 2025. We invite listeners to presave the link here to purchase the book. This essential resource for anyone coping with loss.
Join us for this inspiring conversation, and don’t forget to connect with Whitney through her website and social media for additional support and resources on grief. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand grief more deeply and help others through their journeys.
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Whitney on Instagram: @whitneylynallen
More resources to help you along your grief journey:
What must be Carried - Whitney Allen
On Death and Dying - by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Scar Tissue - By Anthony Kiedis
The Surrender Experiment - By Michael A. Singer,
Death, Dying & Rebirth: A Look at the Second Birth of Humanity - By Dr. Zach Bush
Finding rebirth through grief - Alix’s blog
Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss - by Claire Bidwell Smith
A Message of Hope from the Angels - By Lorna Byrne
Open Path Collective - Resource for finding affordable therapy and counseling services
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This week on the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back listener favorite Whitney Allen. A successful author and widow, Whitney shares her deeply personal journey since the loss of her husband, Ryan, in April 2022. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her transition from practicing law to dedicating herself to helping others navigate their grief.
Whitney offers valuable insights on the importance of confronting emotions rather than avoiding them, emphasizing that truly facing our feelings is essential for healing. She also highlights the challenge of finding genuine guidance in a world filled with overwhelming noise, encouraging listeners to seek out authentic sources of support.
Throughout the episode, Whitney stresses that intentional actions and community support are vital for personal growth, even when that growth feels uncomfortable. She shares practical tips for effectively communicating with those who are grieving, urging listeners to validate their experiences and be present for others during their hardest moments.
In addition to these heartfelt insights, Whitney introduces her upcoming book, "What Must Be Carried," set to release in March 2025. We invite listeners to presave the link here to purchase the book. This essential resource for anyone coping with loss.
Join us for this inspiring conversation, and don’t forget to connect with Whitney through her website and social media for additional support and resources on grief. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand grief more deeply and help others through their journeys.
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Whitney on Instagram: @whitneylynallen
More resources to help you along your grief journey:
What must be Carried - Whitney Allen
On Death and Dying - by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Scar Tissue - By Anthony Kiedis
The Surrender Experiment - By Michael A. Singer,
Death, Dying & Rebirth: A Look at the Second Birth of Humanity - By Dr. Zach Bush
Finding rebirth through grief - Alix’s blog
Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss - by Claire Bidwell Smith
A Message of Hope from the Angels - By Lorna Byrne
Open Path Collective - Resource for finding affordable therapy and counseling services
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We are excited to welcome a very special guest this week on the the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast. Dionne Eleanor is a relationship and empowerment mentor who creates transformative experiences that address the hidden barriers to well being. Dionne will be part of our WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, November 2-9. She joins Katy on the podcast this week to answer some important questions about what you can expect to get out of a wellness retreat, and how to know when you need a retreat to help support your inner healing. Dionne will be part of our team leading a variety of therapeutic activities carefully curated to help you heal grief and trauma and awake to your true self. Dionne specializes in intergenerational trauma, ancestral trauma, grief, heartbreak, burnout, and all of these things that are not really addressed in typical wellness programs. Dionne calls these struggles “the silent drainers” and she has been working on retreats for more than twelve years, leading with techniques and tools to help support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Dionne kicks off the podcast by sharing her diverse background and transformative journey from overcoming a spinal injury to becoming a mentor focused on sustainable wellness. Dionne and Katie discuss insights on wellness practices, including the importance of daily habits like meditation, reading, hydration, and yoga. Dionne’s advice: tap into your natural curiosity and invest in yourself every day.
Dionne also warns our listeners about the signs of fear-based decision making: overthinking, seeking validation, and the classic physical sensations of stress and anxiety. Dionne encourages our listeners to look out for these signs and embrace mindful decision-making, rather than operating from a place of fear.
Later in the podcast Katie and Dionne dive into what you can expect at this year’s Rebirth Retreat. Intention setting, meditation, movement (yoga, ecstatic dance) will all be part of your experience, tailored to help our guests reclaim lost parts of themselves. Workshops will focus on grief release, ancestral healing, limiting beliefs, voice and heart expansion.
Finally, we’re answering some important questions about packing essentials. Dionne gives her recommendations for what to wear, what shoes you might need, and essential items you’ll want to bring along to maximize your enjoyment of the retreat. Top of the list: SPF, sunglasses, your passport, and your favorite thermos or water bottle (hydration is key).
As we wrap up the podcast, you’re invited to reach out with any questions. We want this to be a safe, open-minded environment for everyone involved, and we are so excited to have Dionne leading some of our programming and bringing her expertise to our retreat.
There are only a few spots left on the Puerto Vallarta Rebirth Retreat (November 2-9). Follow the link here to reserve your spot: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Connect with us!
Learn more about WAKE Wellness
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
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Follow Dionne on Instagram @dionneeleanor_
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
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The team at WAKE Wellness is working hard to put the finishing touches on our WAKE Wellness Puerto Vallarta Rebirth Retreat coming up November 2-9. We wanted to re-share this interview with one of our amazing retreat team members Cally Skye, to help give you a better idea of what to expect on a wellness retreat. Our podcast team will be back soon with brand new content and lots of exciting updates from the WAKE team. Until then, enjoy this candid and insightful conversation between our guest host Katie Coffee and Cally Skye.
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If you’re curious about what to expect on a wellness retreat and what you might get out of it, you’re going to want to dive into this week’s episode of the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast. Guest host Katie Coffee welcomes special guest Cally Skye, our resident expert in breath work, yoga, trauma release and empowerment. Cally will be lending her skills and insights to our WAKE Wellness Puerto Vallarta Rebirth Retreat coming up in November. Today she joins us on the podcast to talk about all the experiences you can expect at the retreat.
To kick off the podcast, Katie and Cally dive into a little bit of background about Cally’s career journey, including past experiences with toxic relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and healing. Cally shares how she initially got into breath work and why she decided to pursue a career of helping people heal and take better care of their wellbeing, both physically and emotionally. Cally also shares her biggest takeaway from last year's WAKE retreat and the lasting impact that she has experienced.
Later in this episode, Katie and Cally explore questions about why it’s so hard for us to let down our walls around other people, and the impact that generational trauma can have on your psyche. Cally also shares her insights on how perfectionism is the enemy of authenticity and that by allowing yourself to be misunderstood you can stand in your truth and embrace your authentic self.
Cally says one of the ways people can benefit from a wellness retreat is by tuning out the noise so that you can really tune into yourself again. This is likely the most unplugged that you're going to be through the whole year, and this is an opportunity to give yourself that permission to say, “I don't need the outside world right now. It'll be there when I get back. It'll always be there. It'll always be loud.” Going on a retreat gives you the chance to examine what happens when you turn down the noise of the outside world and ask yourself “What do I hear when I'm quiet and when I'm still, like, what is actually true? What voice is mine, and what voice is an ex partner or, like, a bad friend, maybe? Whatever it might be.” We hope you’ll join us on the WAKE Rebirth Retreat to discover the answers to those questions.
You don’t want to miss the deep insights from Cally and Katie as they each discuss their own personal intentions for the retreat this year, and the emotional struggles they are hoping to release and heal from through this experience. Cally also shares how she will be bringing her musical talents to the retreat, playing flute as part of the relaxation and meditation ceremonies. Plus, Callie demonstrates a simple breath work technique and shares her approach to sound meditations during retreats. The key takeaway here is the importance of slowing down and being present
The WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat is just a few weeks away. We hope you’ll join us in Puerto Vallarta November 2-9. Have you secured your spot yet? Click here to learn more: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Cally on Instagram @callyskye
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Alix on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
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This week on the Wake the F*ck up Podcast we share a widow’s journey to healing. Amanda Kurtz sits down with Katie to share the story of how she lost her husband in April 2023 to Stage Four stomach cancer. They had been together for more than 11 years, and had just gotten married in January 2023. In this episode, Amanda shares her poignant journey of grief following her husband’s death so shortly after their wedding. She reflects on the profound impact this experience had on her mental health, her role as a parent to her 15-year-old son, and the importance of setting personal boundaries during such a challenging time. As you’ll hear in this episode, Amanda feels a strong calling to become a grief coach and help others who have been through her same journey.
If you are a frequent WAKE podcast listener then you already know we highly recommend therapy as a tool for healing from grief. Amanda shares how she started therapy two weeks after Eric’s passing, and took a mental health leave from work to prioritize her well-being and support her son. She emphasizes how crucial it is to allow yourself to feel all the emotions deeply and completely during your grief journey, and encourages listeners to monitor their loved ones for changes, particularly teenagers, as they navigate their own grief.
Later in the episode, Amanda discusses how living in a small community where her husband was well-known presented unique challenges, especially when it comes to the potential for dating again. Amanda shares her thoughtful approach to this delicate situation, including how she symbolically changed her jewelry to reflect her family's current dynamic. She speaks candidly about the complexities of introducing someone new to her son and the cautious optimism she feels about re-entering the dating world.
Professionally, Amanda works as a health record ambassador, a role that brings its own emotional burdens, particularly when dealing with do-not-resuscitate orders, or DNRs. A DNR order is a medical order written by a health care provider. It instructs providers not to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if a patient's breathing stops or if the patient's heart stops beating. These are complex and emotional topics, and they can be very hard to deal with in the moment of a health crisis. Amanda highlights the importance of having early discussions about end-of-life decisions, advocating for proactive conversations to ease the burden on families during difficult times.
As Amanda tells us, losing Eric helped her connect more deeply with her authentic self, and also helped her see more clearly the true nature of others around her. Looking ahead, Amanda shares her aspirations to become a grief coach and establish a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young widows and widowers.
Are you healing from loss or grief? Join us on the WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat in Puerto Vallarta November 2-9. This retreat is dedicated to guiding individuals out of life's autopilot by helping them break free from the wounds that have held them back. Embrace this opportunity to take back your power, gain practical tools, and leave with a newfound sense of purpose and authenticity. Experience heart-opening ceremonies like the cacao ceremony and breathwork sessions that will leave you feeling renewed and empowered. Spots are filling up fast. Click here to learn more: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Alix on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
More resources to help you along your grief journey:
On Death and Dying - by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Scar Tissue - By Anthony Kiedis
The Surrender Experiment - By Michael A. Singer,
Death, Dying & Rebirth: A Look at the Second Birth of Humanity - By Dr. Zach Bush
Finding rebirth through grief - Alix’s blog
Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss - by Claire Bidwell Smith
A Message of Hope from the Angels - By Lorna Byrne
Open Path Collective - Resource for finding affordable therapy and counseling services -
The WAKE team is busy working on some exciting new content for you! We can't wait to share updates from Alix and David, a preview of our upcoming Rebirth Retreat, and insights from special guest experts. That's all coming up soon on the Wake the F*ck up Podcast. While our team works behind the scenes on new episodes, we wanted to re-share this special episode from Alix and David - Five Years Without Carl: The Journey of Grief and Remembrance. We hope that this message connects with you as deeply as it has with all of us.
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Welcome back to a very special episode of the Wake the F*ck up Podcast. Our hosts Alix and David sat down to record this episode barely a week before Alix’s due date with their baby girl. It has been a very emotional month as they prepare to welcome this new life, while Alix also marks the five year anniversary of the death of her first husband Carl.
Throughout this episode Alix shares her personal experiences with grief. She kicks off the episode with an insightful metaphor comparing coffee to grief. The metaphor illustrates how much can unknowingly occur in loss, and how your routines and habits, both big and small, get completely disrupted after loss. As Alix points out, grief affects even the simplest daily activities.
Alix and David also share their experiences with the difficulties involved in making end-of-life decisions, and the guilt and regret that can come during the final days of a loved one’s life, and persist long after they are gone.
Later in the podcast Alix and David explore the topic of legacies left by loved ones, and the choice to live and rebuild life after loss. The idea of legacy is not just about your professional life or your work, but also about the influence you may have on your friends and family.
Every person’s grief experience is different. This podcast episode takes a deep look at grief as a complex journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of self-love. If you are a regular WAKE podcast listener then you know challenges like guilt and anger are common, and it’s incredibly important to seek out resources, self care, and support for your grief journey.
As Alix marks 5 years since Carl’s death, the key takeaway of this episode is that while grief evolves and integrates into life, honoring the memory of those we've lost remains a vital part of moving forward. Alix wraps up the episode by encouraging our podcast listeners to cherish every moment with the people you love.
Are you healing from loss or grief? Join us on the WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat in Puerto Vallarta November 2-9. This retreat is dedicated to guiding individuals out of life's autopilot by helping them break free from the wounds that have held them back. Embrace this opportunity to take back your power, gain practical tools, and leave with a newfound sense of purpose and authenticity. Experience heart-opening ceremonies like the cacao ceremony and breathwork sessions that will leave you feeling renewed and empowered. Spots are filling up fast. Click here to learn more: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Alix on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
More resources:
On Coffee & Grief (article) by John Onwuchekwa
Grief Is Like a Cup of Coffee (article) by Kim Libertini
Stay for the Cup of Coffee: How to Support Others in Grief (book) by by Alan D. Wolfelt PhD
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Welcome back to a very special episode of the Wake the F*ck up Podcast. Our hosts Alix and David sat down to record this episode barely a week before Alix’s due date with their baby girl. It has been a very emotional month as they prepare to welcome this new life, while Alix also marks the five year anniversary of the death of her first husband Carl.
Throughout this episode Alix shares her personal experiences with grief. She kicks off the episode with an insightful metaphor comparing coffee to grief. The metaphor illustrates how much can unknowingly occur in loss, and how your routines and habits, both big and small, get completely disrupted after loss. As Alix points out, grief affects even the simplest daily activities.
Alix and David also share their experiences with the difficulties involved in making end-of-life decisions, and the guilt and regret that can come during the final days of a loved one’s life, and persist long after they are gone.
Later in the podcast Alix and David explore the topic of legacies left by loved ones, and the choice to live and rebuild life after loss. The idea of legacy is not just about your professional life or your work, but also about the influence you may have on your friends and family.
Every person’s grief experience is different. This podcast episode takes a deep look at grief as a complex journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of self-love. If you are a regular WAKE podcast listener then you know challenges like guilt and anger are common, and it’s incredibly important to seek out resources, self care, and support for your grief journey.
As Alix marks 5 years since Carl’s death, the key takeaway of this episode is that while grief evolves and integrates into life, honoring the memory of those we've lost remains a vital part of moving forward. Alix wraps up the episode by encouraging our podcast listeners to cherish every moment with the people you love.
Are you healing from loss or grief? Join us on the WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat in Puerto Vallarta November 2-9. This retreat is dedicated to guiding individuals out of life's autopilot by helping them break free from the wounds that have held them back. Embrace this opportunity to take back your power, gain practical tools, and leave with a newfound sense of purpose and authenticity. Experience heart-opening ceremonies like the cacao ceremony and breathwork sessions that will leave you feeling renewed and empowered. Spots are filling up fast. Click here to learn more: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Alix on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
More resources:
On Coffee & Grief (article) by John Onwuchekwa
Grief Is Like a Cup of Coffee (article) by Kim Libertini
Stay for the Cup of Coffee: How to Support Others in Grief (book) by by Alan D. Wolfelt PhD
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If you’re curious about what to expect on a wellness retreat and what you might get out of it, you’re going to want to dive into this week’s episode of the Wake the F*ck up Podcast. Guest host Katie Coffee welcomes special guest Cally Skye, our resident expert in breath work, yoga, trauma release and empowerment. Cally will be lending her skills and insights to our WAKE Wellness Puerto Vallarta Rebirth Retreat coming up in November. Today she joins us on the podcast to talk about all the experiences you can expect at the retreat.
To kick off the podcast, Katie and Cally dive into a little bit of background about Cally’s career journey, including past experiences with toxic relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and healing. Cally shares how she initially got into breath work and why she decided to pursue a career of helping people heal and take better care of their wellbeing, both physically and emotionally. Cally also shares her biggest takeaway from last year's WAKE retreat and the lasting impact that she has experienced.
Later in this episode, Katie and Cally explore questions about why it’s so hard for us to let down our walls around other people, and the impact that generational trauma can have on your psyche. Cally also shares her insights on how perfectionism is the enemy of authenticity and that by allowing yourself to be misunderstood you can stand in your truth and embrace your authentic self.
Cally says one of the ways people can benefit from a wellness retreat is by tuning out the noise so that you can really tune into yourself again. This is likely the most unplugged that you're going to be through the whole year, and this is an opportunity to give yourself that permission to say, “I don't need the outside world right now. It'll be there when I get back. It'll always be there. It'll always be loud.” Going on a retreat gives you the chance to examine what happens when you turn down the noise of the outside world and ask yourself “What do I hear when I'm quiet and when I'm still, like, what is actually true? What voice is mine, and what voice is an ex partner or, like, a bad friend, maybe? Whatever it might be.” We hope you’ll join us on the WAKE Rebirth Retreat to discover the answers to those questions.
You don’t want to miss the deep insights from Cally and Katie as they each discuss their own personal intentions for the retreat this year, and the emotional struggles they are hoping to release and heal from through this experience. Cally also shares how she will be bringing her musical talents to the retreat, playing flute as part of the relaxation and meditation ceremonies. Plus, Callie demonstrates a simple breath work technique and shares her approach to sound meditations during retreats. The key takeaway here is the importance of slowing down and being present
The WAKE Wellness Rebirth Retreat is 6 weeks away. We hope you’ll join us in Puerto Vallarta November 2-9. Have you secured your spot yet? Click here to learn more: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
Download the WAKE app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Follow WAKE on Instagram @thewakewellness
Follow Cally on Instagram @callyskye
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiecoffeephoto
Follow Alix on Instagram: @alixlongwinded
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