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020 | Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood with Courtney from Nourished Psychology

Align with Alice

Release Date: 06/04/2025

022 | Postpartum Identity shifts, matrescence, motherhood and self-discovery with Ali Heppell show art 022 | Postpartum Identity shifts, matrescence, motherhood and self-discovery with Ali Heppell

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In today’s episode I’m joined by Ali Heppell - postpartum doula, matrescence educator and women's circle facilitator - for a deeply honest conversation about the emotional transformation of motherhood. We explore how the experience of matrescence shifts your identity, the power of postpartum support and why so many mothers feel lost in the early years. Ali shares her own story of navigating motherhood and how this has shaped the work she does today supporting mothers in their postpartum journey.  Whether you are pregnant, preparing for motherhood or in the midst of postpartum, if...

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021 | When Manifestation Stops Making Sense: An Unpopular Opinion on Manifestation (that you might be feeling too) show art 021 | When Manifestation Stops Making Sense: An Unpopular Opinion on Manifestation (that you might be feeling too)

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In today’s solo episode, I share my complicated thoughts and growing disillusionment with the manifestation space - not just the techniques or the teachings, but the culture around it. What happens when your desires don’t come true? When “thinking positive” feels like bypassing? When “trust the universe” starts to sound shallow? What if manifestation has become a commercialised illusion sold to the vulnerable? This is not a neat episode because I don’t have all the answers. But what I do have is honesty, curiosity and a growing sense of trust in something deeper and something...

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020 | Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood with Courtney from Nourished Psychology show art 020 | Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood with Courtney from Nourished Psychology

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In today’s episode I’m joined by psychologist and mother, Courtney from Nourished Psychology, to explore the deep identity shift that comes with becoming a mother. We dive into the real, raw and often unspoken experiences of motherhood, from rage and guilt to joy and transformation. Topics we cover... Courtney’s personal journey of motherhood and how this inspired her to work in perinatal and maternal mental health Why so many women feel like they lose themselves after having a baby and how to manage the deep identity shift of motherhood How to reconnect with who you are beyond the...

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019 |  Life & business updates, reflections and insights into gratitude, discomfort, letting go & uncertainty show art 019 | Life & business updates, reflections and insights into gratitude, discomfort, letting go & uncertainty

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In today’s episode I’m sharing a few insights, thoughts and reflections I’ve been having recently in life, business, in conversations I’m having with clients and what I’m seeing and hearing in the broader collective. Join me as I share some thoughts on gratitude, how discomfort leads to growth and evolution, letting go, making change and being in the messy middle. I also talk about the identity centre in Human Design and how this is such an incredible part of your chart to learn about your sense of identity, sense of self, purpose and direction. And how all of this has led to me...

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018 | Healing, Identity, Sobriety and the Power of EFT with Sophia Graniela show art 018 | Healing, Identity, Sobriety and the Power of EFT with Sophia Graniela

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In today’s episode I’m joined by Sophia Graniela, a women's identity and EFT tapping coach and host of the Her Journey Home podcast. Sophia shares her powerful story of growing up learning she had to earn love, dimming her light to fit in and getting to her late twenties feeling like she’d ticked all the boxes but feeling deeply unfulfilled.  We dive deep into her healing journey of sobriety, nervous system regulation and rediscovering her true self. Sophia explains how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) transformed her confidence, helped her rewire limiting beliefs and supported...

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017 | Surrender and let go hypnosis meditation to cultivate self-worth, self-love and self-compassion show art 017 | Surrender and let go hypnosis meditation to cultivate self-worth, self-love and self-compassion

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Is there something in your life that you so desperately want but no matter what you do, it forever seems just out of reach? Are you constantly striving but never feeling satisfied or fulfilled with the life you are living? Always waiting for the achievement of a goal or outcome to bring your happiness, joy, satisfaction, contentment and fulfilment?  If this sounds like you, today I wanted to share with you one of my favourite hypnotic meditation audios which will guide you to: Let go of the need to control outcomes. Reclaim your sense of worth, just as you are. Cultivate inner peace and...

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016 | Finding Love Over 30: How to Rewire Your Subconscious to Attract a Healthy Relationship show art 016 | Finding Love Over 30: How to Rewire Your Subconscious to Attract a Healthy Relationship

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In this episode, I’m joined by Emmie Morrissey, a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner who helps women break free from toxic relationship patterns and attract healthy, lasting love. We dive into why so many smart, successful women feel stuck in dating, the subconscious blocks that hold them back and how RTT can help rewire the mind for love, confidence and connection. Whether you're frustrated with modern dating, tired of attracting the wrong partners or starting to lose hope, this conversation will inspire you to approach love from a whole new perspective. Enjoy! Alice...

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015 | How to Navigate the Luteal Phase: Cycle Tracking, Symptoms, Emotions, Hormones and Cyclical Living show art 015 | How to Navigate the Luteal Phase: Cycle Tracking, Symptoms, Emotions, Hormones and Cyclical Living

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In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked luteal phase, the time between ovulation and your period. Whether you're trying to conceive, struggling with PMS or curious about cycle charting and cyclical living, this episode will help you understand what's really going on physically, hormonally, emotionally and energetically during this phase. Learn how to support your body with practical shifts through movement, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle and come to yourself with self-compassion in what many women find to be one of the most challenging times of their cycle.  Enjoy!  ...

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014 | Lessons from 014 | Lessons from "failing" at therapy and how I finally found healing through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)

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Today's episode is a bit more of a personal one where I share my lessons and reflections from "failing" at therapy... of course the reality is you can't fail therapy but at the time, this is often what my experience felt like. I'd love for you to join me as I share the ups and downs of the various therapies I've tried and how I finally found healing through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT).    Enjoy!   Alice x    If you would like to learn more you can… Interested in Rapid Transformational Therapy? Find out more about my Release & Reclaim 4 week RTT...

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013 | Finding Cycle Confidence: Sharing 5 Life-Changing Lessons About The Menstrual Cycle show art 013 | Finding Cycle Confidence: Sharing 5 Life-Changing Lessons About The Menstrual Cycle

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In today's episode I’m diving into all things cycle awareness, cyclical living and finding cycle confidence. Join me as I share five of my biggest learnings about the menstrual cycle and cycle awareness drawing on my background as a fertility nurse, my training in natural fertility education, my work as a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and also my personal journey in understanding my cycle.  Enjoy! Alice x  If you would like to learn more you can… Get in touch by emailing

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In today’s episode I’m joined by psychologist and mother, Courtney from Nourished Psychology, to explore the deep identity shift that comes with becoming a mother. We dive into the real, raw and often unspoken experiences of motherhood, from rage and guilt to joy and transformation.

Topics we cover...

  • Courtney’s personal journey of motherhood and how this inspired her to work in perinatal and maternal mental health

  • Why so many women feel like they lose themselves after having a baby and how to manage the deep identity shift of motherhood

  • How to reconnect with who you are beyond the role of mum

  • Practical tools to fill your cup, regulate big emotions including anger, manage comparison and set boundaries without guilt 

Whether you're a new mum, trying to conceive or years into parenting this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported and reminded that you're not alone in your journey.

If you would like to connect with Courtney you can…

  • Find Courtney on Instagram @nourished_psychology

  • Find out more about working with Courtney, including her walk and talk therapy, HERE 

If you would like to learn more about Alice you can…

  • Find Alice on Instagram @align.with.alice 

  • Find out more about working with Alice including RTT and hypnotherapy HERE 

  • Take the quiz to discover the hidden belief holding you back and receive your free PDF guide and hypnosis audio HERE

  • Watch my FREE Align workshop for creating your aligned life HERE