Alter Your Life
Are you ready to alter your life? Then you're in the right place! Join host Alissa Alter (She/Her) aka “The Amy Poehler of Vaginas” as she explores the intersection of physical fitness and emotional fitness. In other words, our minds and bodies are SUPER connected and we can leverage what we know about building physical strength and agility to do the same with our feelings. Alissa DOES NOT believe in TMI and this is a 100% judgment free zone. Alissa DOES believe that if we spend as much time, energy, and discipline on our insides as we do our outsides, we will be unstoppable.
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Horizontal Abs: A Workout You Can Do Lying Down! Really!
01/30/2023
Horizontal Abs: A Workout You Can Do Lying Down! Really!
I had a client once who told me the reason she was drawn to Pilates was because it was a workout you can do lying down. And I’ll be honest (I always am) she’s not only person who feels that way! So in today’s MINI EPISODE I’m sharing a guided workout/movement practice that you can do lying down! Don’t be mistaken though, just because I also said “movement practice” and it’s done lying down doesn’t mean it’s easy! Give it a try and let me know how it goes! If it feels good and you’re looking for more, I have a ! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more about at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Boundaries, Eyelashes, & Pubic Hair Have This In Common: Being Picky Is Good
01/23/2023
Boundaries, Eyelashes, & Pubic Hair Have This In Common: Being Picky Is Good
Ready to Alter Your Life? Then you’re in the right place! Learn more about your host Alissa Alter and how she integrates her experiences as a professional Broadway performer, certified Pilates instructor, and coach to harness the physical and energetic powerhouse hidden between your legs aka your pelvic floor. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more about at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. In this episode… What boundaries, eyelashes, and pubic hair have in common A behind the scenes look at how my brain works (I think it’s fun!) Growing and evolving comes with leaving things behind and it’s ok to mourn that Less isn’t more and more isn’t always more either Connecting to “Why” something exists is the most powerful knowledge you can have Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A!
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Neuroplasticity & Creating New Physical and Emotional Patterns
01/16/2023
Neuroplasticity & Creating New Physical and Emotional Patterns
In this mini episode… Addressing the physical compensations of pregnancy and what my body clearly remembers from last time Reminding my body and myself that THIS pregnancy is THIS pregnancy and NOT my previous pregnancy Acknowledging my emotional growth during stressful times Moving past patterns of dissociation from my PTSD Physical and emotional presence Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Sex Work, Findom, Comedy OH MY! With Sex Worker & FinDomme Lane Kwederis
01/09/2023
Sex Work, Findom, Comedy OH MY! With Sex Worker & FinDomme Lane Kwederis
Let's dive into the niche world of Findom with FinDomme Lane Kwederis. In our culture sex workers are subject to stigma, shame, and judgment and you know this is a 100% judgment free zone. Lane and I met as teammates on a musical improv team where we made up musicals together for years before I knew what she did outside of the theater. Lane Kwederis is a comedian, sex worker, and the creator of the show Sex Job: A show that gives you an inside look into the life of a financial dominatrix. Lane can also be seen on shows like Broad City, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Master of None, and Netflix’s The Characters. Follow her at and In this episode… Sex work is a robust part of our culture, let’s learn about it before we judge After years of friendship, how Lane opened up about her work as a FinDom to her friends How she got into sex work and how not all sex work includes sexual intercourse What is FinDom and what is a FineDomme? How Lane’s experience as a performer, comedian, and dominatrix informs her self worth, sexuality, and confidence Her new show! A comedy show about life as a sex worker Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Bringing More Of ME to 2023
01/02/2023
Bringing More Of ME to 2023
Instead of focusing on making resolutions I’m focusing on bringing more of ME with me into 2023. In this mini episode… How starting dance classes again in 2022 reminded me more of who I am Exciting news about my NEW one woman show . Show info and tickets available How I’m integrating all of me into my work, my life, and everything I’m creating Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Silence, Fatphobia, & Suffering Out Loud: Thoughts From The First Trimester
12/26/2022
Silence, Fatphobia, & Suffering Out Loud: Thoughts From The First Trimester
This season is focusing on the things we don’t like to talk about. The true taboo topics. In this episode I cry and you can also expect to hear… Exciting news about my NEW one woman show . Show info and tickets available The courage it takes to walk back into the fire of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum NOT forgetting childbirth. Your body remembers everything Why suffering out loud is my way of showing up for myself in this pregnancy and this season of my life Body image and fatphobia beliefs we are all conditioned to carry, how it’s showing up for me now, and how I’m spending time with this conditioning in order to let it go The definition of silence and how it reminds me of Hanukkah a poem by and published in The New York on 12/5/22 Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Your Q My A! Giving Birth Again After A Fourth Degree Tear
12/19/2022
Your Q My A! Giving Birth Again After A Fourth Degree Tear
You asked and I’m answering! In this episode… Approaching pregnancy for the second time Considering childbirth after a traumatic fourth degree tear What I am available for and NOT available for Owning MY right decision which does not have to be yours. And vice versa :) Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Emotional Regulation and Addiction: How We Struggle In The Human Experience with Erin Khar
12/12/2022
Emotional Regulation and Addiction: How We Struggle In The Human Experience with Erin Khar
Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. If you haven’t read Erin’s memoir , it’s not too late! Erin paints the human picture of addiction and how our assumptions and judgment of addicts are influenced by you guess it, the patriarchy, and not humanity. In this episode… We are all learning from our mistakes, always. As children and as adults Addiction is tied to emotional regulation. The best thing we can do to help future generations avoid addiction is self-efficacy Addicts are human beings struggling with the human experience Boundaries vs tough love. We all need boundaries with everyone, but that doesn’t mean excommunication… Erin Khar is an author and advocate known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. Erin knows first-hand the challenges of addiction recovery. At just 13, she began a 15-year struggle with heroin addiction. With 19 years of recovery, she has established herself as a respected voice in the national conversation about the overdose epidemic. Erin's debut memoir, Strung Out , appeared on most anticipated lists from Apple Books, Goodreads, SELF, The Rumpus, Bitch Media, and others. Of the book, The New York Times writes, "Khar’s buoyant writing doesn’t get mired in her dark subject matter. There is an honesty here that can only come from, to put it in the language of 12-step programs, a 'searching and fearless moral inventory.' This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.” She writes the popular weekly advice column on Substack, , and her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Salon, The Times of London Sunday Magazine, HuffPost, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and others. She lives in New York City. Learn more at and on IG
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Stressed? Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? YOUR Self-Care Menu Will Save You From Burning Out
12/05/2022
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? YOUR Self-Care Menu Will Save You From Burning Out
I created a sample for you AND a template you can customize to save yourself from stress, burnout, overwhelm, and overstimulation this holiday season and every freaking day. This menu was born out of necessity because I find the overstimulation of motherhood crushing. This mini episode is something you're going to be seeing more of. Mini episodes will air every other week between full length episodes of interviews or deep dive solo episodes with me! In our first mini episode together you’ll learn… WTF a self-care menu is Why taking a moment to create one is the biggest gift you can give yourself right now and your future self How to use your menu and incorporate the people you live with When you take this time with, for, an by yourself, you are advocating for all women and creating a new narrative around what it means to “have it all.” ! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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The Physical & Energetic Powerhouse Hidden Between Your Legs
11/28/2022
The Physical & Energetic Powerhouse Hidden Between Your Legs
Kegels are the standard answer when more often than not we need to release tension, articulate muscles, and find movement. We need to find release and feel safe relaxing into our bodies. Into ourselves. We need this physically, mentally, and emotionally. I want you to use your breath in your daily life, your daily movements, and your daily practice. We’ve discussed how this works on a physical level to engage and stretch these muscles. This also provides benefits on an emotional and psychological level. This is part of the reason that meditation and yoga have so many mental health and emotional benefits. Because the way you breathe reflects and informs the state of your nervous system which dictates how you are experiencing your body and the world around you. We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. In this episode. Our brains react a lot like a toddler What your chakras have to do with your pelvic floor How to use your breath to reverse engineer your brain I created Pilates For Your Privates, online courses marrying pelvic health and the Pilates method because we deserve to know what’s going on in and with our bodies and how to leverage our power for our own benefit. I created these courses before my son was born (and tore me in two) and it is because of this work I made a full, uncomplicated recovery from my fourth degree tear. My OBGYN, physical therapist, and Urogynecologist confirmed this fact. Whether you are looking to start learning about your body and , you’re , or Pilates For Your Privates and I have your back, your front, and your undercarriage. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Where Is Your Vagina Pointing?
11/21/2022
Where Is Your Vagina Pointing?
Srsly, do you know the answer? As a Pilates instructor for almost 20 years and a dancer for over 35, I know a thing or two about alignment. Knowing where your vagina is pointing is a one stop shop for all of your musculoskeletal alignment needs. It also happens to be the holy grail of your energetic and emotional alignment. If your pelvis is aligned with gravity, your spine and body will fall into place. When your vagina is aligned with gravity, your whole life aligns with the universe. We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. In this episode. A simple way to check on your alignment and figure out where YOUR vagina is pointing My favorite breathing exercise to activate these muscles and get to know your true core An exploration of the P-Hole, V-Hole, B-Hole, TP Line, and PR team of your undercarriage I created Pilates For Your Privates, online courses marrying pelvic health and the Pilates method because we deserve to know what’s going on in and with our bodies and how to leverage our power for our own benefit. I created these courses before my son was born (and tore me in two) and it is because of this work I made a full, uncomplicated recovery from my fourth degree tear. My OBGYN, physical therapist, and Urogynecologist confirmed this fact. Where you are looking to start learning about your body and , you’re , or Pilates For Your Privates and I have your back, your front, and your undercarriage. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Your Pelvic Floor Through The Ages: Adolscence, Matrescence, and Menopause
11/14/2022
Your Pelvic Floor Through The Ages: Adolscence, Matrescence, and Menopause
We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. This episode is part two and explores the different ways we can relate to, utilize, and care for our undercarriage from adolescence to matrescence all the way through menopause. In this episode. How hormone shifts and fluctuates affect muscle function in the pelvic floor Why I consider puberty the first adolescence, matrescence the second, and menopause the third we will experience in our lives Important things to consider in each stage of life Why we need to start talking about it all now I created Pilates For Your Privates, online courses marrying pelvic health and the Pilates method because we deserve to know what’s going on in and with our bodies and how to leverage our power for our own benefit. I created these courses before my son was born (and tore me in two) and it is because of this work I made a full, uncomplicated recovery from my fourth degree tear. My OBGYN, physical therapist, and Urogynecologist confirmed this fact. Where you are looking to start learning about your body and , you’re , or Pilates For Your Privates and I have your back, your front, and your undercarriage. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Introducing YOUR Pelvic Floor
11/07/2022
Introducing YOUR Pelvic Floor
We are kicking off season TWO with a four part deep dive all about YOUR pelvic floor: Why you have one, what you can expect at each stage of womanhood, how it works, and what this untapped physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs has to offer. Spoiler alert: She can teach you a LOT about yourself, your habits, and what you need to live the life you’re meant to live. I created Pilates For Your Privates, online courses marrying pelvic health and the Pilates method because we deserve to know what’s going on in and with our bodies and how to leverage our power for our own benefit. I created these courses before my son was born (and tore me in two) and it is because of this work I made a full, uncomplicated recovery from my fourth degree tear. My OBGYN, physical therapist, and Urogynecologist confirmed this fact. Where you are looking to start learning about your body and , you’re , or Pilates For Your Privates and I have your back, your front, and your undercarriage. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Season 1 Wrap Up + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
10/31/2022
Season 1 Wrap Up + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Big, huge, HUGE! (cue Julia Roberts walking out of that store on Rodeo Drive with SO MANY BAGS!) I’m not going to spoil the surprise here, you’ll have to listen to the episode for that, but I will share some of the other things discussed in the episode… Highlights from conversations through season one of Alter Your Life Reflections on how these interviews evolved leading us to the focus of season 2 A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and what that means for season 2 Why it’s time to let go of shame and start learning about the physical and energetic powerhouse between your legs…your pelvic floor. Yes, it launched last week, but you can still sign up for the and start your path to stronger muscles, better sex, and confident sneezes! and make your pelvic floor dreams come true! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! And if you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Turning Down The Volume of Self Criticism & Love Your Body When You Don't Like How It Looks with Meagan Fitzgerald
10/24/2022
Turning Down The Volume of Self Criticism & Love Your Body When You Don't Like How It Looks with Meagan Fitzgerald
Have you signed up for the yet? AH! Before reading further, sign up here! You’re only 5 days away from stronger muscles, better sex, & confident sneezes! As women, we are conditioned to exist for others. To please, to serve, to submit, and I call BS! No more! It’s time to reclaim what’s already ours! OUR BODY! We deserve to feel safe, at home, and knowledgeable in our bodies. So that’s what we’re going to do! to join the challenge!!! We talk about all of this today on the show with the incredible, magical, fiercely fierce Meagan Fitzgerald. Remember to follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. In this episode… Letting go of the internalized belief that when people look at us they should see something pleasing Flattering actually means small, so taking up space is unflattering How we can decide when to turn down the volume of our self criticism without turning to toxic positivity A very important question for all of us, who are you pleasing? Meagan is a Pilates and barre instructor determined to change how we approach movement, fitness, and ourselves. Using her expertise as a fitness instructor, her insight as a life coach, and fresh sense of humor she will guide you to step into your fullest self. She is the mother of three energetic girls (one of whom refuses to sleep) and lives happily and caffeinated in Massachusetts. Learn more about Meagan, her coaching, her online membership, workshops, and podcast (of which I was honored to be a ) at and follow on IG .
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Stopping The War With Our Private Parts: Finding Safety Again After Painful Sex with OhNut Founder Emily Sauer
10/17/2022
Stopping The War With Our Private Parts: Finding Safety Again After Painful Sex with OhNut Founder Emily Sauer
Ever wonder what a penis would look like wearing a pink donut? Me too. Wonder no more because the OhNut is here! And no, it’s not just for decoration! It’s function is even hotter. The OhNut is a wearable silicone sleeve that works like a bumper to control and limit depth of penetration. It’s made up of stacking rings so you can decide what works best for you. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage I’ve been recommending OhNut to clients for years and everyone has been happy with the results. Because the OhNut allows you to relax, knowing that you are safe, and start to explore the possibility of pleasure between the sheets. Whether with a partner or flying solo. Emily has gracious shared a discount code ALISSA7 with us which you can use at for $7 off! When I reached out to Emily to be on the show, I was not prepared to meet someone so cool! She’s fun, she’s light, she’s bright, and she is changing the freaking world. She is educating and empowering women to reclaim their bodies, advocate for themselves, and find pleasure. Basically…I’m obsessed with her. Also I cry twice in this episode. In this episode… Options to heal painful sex and how the OhNut works to fascilitate that Finding a sense of safety and control in your body again Getting lost in the cracks of the medical system & creating a holistic approach to care in a divided system Take an active role in your solution to painful sex and include your partner Emily is a spritely entrepreneur who has always been passionate about creating catalysts that spark human connection. While developing Ohnut she co-founded the Lady Bits League, the Pain Perception Project, and Pelvic Gym to connect people and professionals from all over the pelvic health world, through education and story. Emily has redefined her life as a proud entrepreneur, maker, community leader, and patient advocate. Learn more at and follow on IG
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Breathe For Your Health: Finding Balance & Hope with Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA
10/10/2022
Breathe For Your Health: Finding Balance & Hope with Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA
Sometimes the solution is as easy as breathing. But that doesn’t mean one deep breath will change your life. It means you can change your life by starting with one breath. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. In this episode… We ALL have breathing dysfunction and the #1 thing we can do to change that Integrating more efficient breathing patterns changes our steady state and baseline which makes us healthier all around The importance of moving out of exercising skills to integrating them in order to live efficiently and optimally The #1 thing you can do BEFORE becoming pregnant to support your health What our diaphragm and Sebastain in The Little Mermaid have in common Why breathing into a paper bag (or mask) helps rebalance O2 and CO2 to regulate your nervous system and avoid a panic attack How you can use your breath to navigate and support anxiety and depression Other resources mentioned in the episode… Patricia’s book . Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA, has been practicing holistic physical therapy & performing injury prevention screenings since 1999. She is a behavioral breathing analyst and can help everyone optimize their breathing whether they are pregnant, in chronic pain or having performance issues. She is the author of The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth- an empowering book that gives you lifestyle medicine, exercises and breathing techniques for a smooth preconception-pregnancy and postpartum motherhood experience. She is the founder of WiseBody Physical Therapy and the co-founder of First 1000 Days of Wellness. She ‘s worked with professional dancers of ABT, Rockettes, and Broadway Shows and tennis professionals competing in the US Open since 2002, Wimbledon, Olympics. She appeared on NBC & CBS programs and published in Forbes, Vogue, ThriveGlobal, etc. Patricia aims to get to the root cause of someone's pain or performance issue to eliminate it for good. Patricia is a mother of 3 and has experienced all three births- vaginal birth without any medications, cesarean section, and a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Patricia specializes in treating the whole woman during her perinatal years to optimize her pregnancy and postpartum experience- including preventing and closing diastasis using real-time ultrasound. Patricia uses her extensive experience to connect with her patients on deeper levels. She helps bring out their innate wisdom for returning to doing what they love with ultimate success. Learn more at and follow on IG
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You Always Have The Potential To Create: Connecting To The Lunar Cycles + Cosmos with Transformational Astrologer Corina Crysler
10/03/2022
You Always Have The Potential To Create: Connecting To The Lunar Cycles + Cosmos with Transformational Astrologer Corina Crysler
Meeting, talking to, and collaborating with Corina Crysler is a practice in knowing and trusting that there is so much going on beyond what our eyes can see. I first connected with Corina in Blair Bandenhop’s course Your Wellness Brand and knew immediately we were going to be friends. She’s fun, light, deep, and wise. She’s a real yin yang kind of person. Which you know I love! Thankfully, the feeling was mutual and we’ve been friends now for two years! And we’ve never met in person because she lives in Canada! Life is wild, friend. Absolutely Wild. And not only did we become fast friends, our friendship keeps growing and I am so excited to share that we are officially collaborating! More details to come for sure, which will be sent to my email list soon so make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our two day, no bs, no holds barred gathering of women reclaiming our divine wisdom. Because you know that I know that you know, that we know we are powerful. We know things. And we’ve been taught and conditioned to disconnect from our instincts, our guts, our innate knowing in favor of patriarchal systems that benefit and support other people. Not us. Not women. And as much as I love a flower crown, I’m not an idiot. Now isn’t the time for flower crowns and light breezes. The world is changing, women are protesting for our lives, it is time for us to take action. Which can feel HUGE. Which is why Corina, myself, Blair Badenhop and world renowned author Kathleen McGowan are coming together for a two day gathering to remind you where you came from, why you’re here, and wtf went wrong throughout history to rob us of our divine wisdom. Sound woo? That’s because there’s woo. AND take a breath, unclench your butt, because I’m also going to ground you in your physical body via the pelvic floor and the brain vagina connection. We are going to ease into the woo in a way that won’t leave you clenching your butt, but instead gliding into the fire of holy rage in order to advocate for yourself, all women, and make shit happen. Because that’s what we do. We make things happen. And that’s what Corina does too. Corina Crysler is a Transformational Astrologer and Feminine Cosmology Mentor who specializes in helping women heal and fully embody who they are by using the wisdom of the cosmos and the sacredness of the cosmic womb. Through group classes, Moon ceremonies, and as a contributing writer to Well+Good, she uses astrology and ancient feminine practices to activate clarity of purpose, self-understanding, and personal power in her clients and community. Prior to this, Corina was a leading expert in Nutricosmetics and natural health product formulation. She led a supplement company with global distribution and worked with some of the largest companies in the world. Learn more at and follow on instagram If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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From Disordered To Empowered Eating & How To Give A Great BJ with Hiwa Alaghebandian
09/26/2022
From Disordered To Empowered Eating & How To Give A Great BJ with Hiwa Alaghebandian
Something Hiwa and I have in common is that we are multi multi multi hyphenates. So it’s no surprise that this episode had a WIDE range of storytelling, wisdom, and insight. In this episode… Leaving behind perfectionism and a legal career for a life of creative flexibility Healing disordered eating and finding pride in empowered food choices Calling out her own BS in order to live the life she is meant to live #1 tip for great BJs, relationships, and career moves. Hiwa is a lawyer, vegan recipe creator & food stylist, and host of the Blush podcast. She is passionate about health & wellness from a holistic approach, and uses her podcast to talk about all things dating & relationships, including the most important relationship of all, the relationship we have with ourselves. Visit her at and on IG & If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Incontinence Is Common, Not Normal. Here's What You Need To Know with Urogynecologist Dr. Allison Polland
09/19/2022
Incontinence Is Common, Not Normal. Here's What You Need To Know with Urogynecologist Dr. Allison Polland
Despite what Billy Madison said, peeing your pants isn’t cool. And it certainly doesn’t make you Miles Davis. Now, unclench your butt because we are going there! In this episode we cover… What incontinence is and what you can do it about it! You have more options than you think when it comes to treatment and quality of life! What pelvic organ prolapse (aka POP) is and how to get the care you need. You may not need to drink as much water as you think! And other lifestyle and dietary modifications you can explore to support your pelvic health. This renowned Urogynecologists #1 tip on how to care, advocate, and embody your body! Hint: this is where I come in ;) Dr. Allison R. Polland, is board certified in both urology and urogynecology. She is director of the Maimonides Pelvic Floor Center. Dr. Polland completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Yale University before going on to medical school at Columbia University. She completed her general surgery internship and urology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, before going on to fellowship at Georgetown University. Dr. Polland is one of the few urologists in the country with cross-specialty training in a gynecology-based Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. She performs reconstructive urologic surgery for both women and men, and treats all urologic and urogynecologic issues, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urethral strictures, fistulas, hematuria and recurrent UTIs. Dr. Polland has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Polland has a strong research background with a special interest in women's sexual health. She has received grants from the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She has given lectures in this area of expertise at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Mount Sinai Hospital. She has also been recognized for her research on a national level with multiple presentations at national scientific meetings. . If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Build For Tomorrow with Jason Feifer
09/12/2022
Build For Tomorrow with Jason Feifer
Do you ever wonder what my name and Jason’s book have in common? Change. Change is not only important, it’s inevitable. Our brains need change in order to create memories and organize information and teach us how to navigate and handle life! Because…change is inevitable! In this episode we also discuss… Becoming a person who wears a watch with a reminder to move during the day and the correlations Jason has found with this data. The 4 phases of change and which seems to be the hardest. The question that helps clarify everything! Jason’s book! ! Buy it, read it, review it, share it with a friend!!! Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and author of the book Build For Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career. Learn more at and on IG If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Sex, Cults, and Puppeteering with Kayla Prestel Owner of Feel Good Pilates NYC
09/05/2022
Sex, Cults, and Puppeteering with Kayla Prestel Owner of Feel Good Pilates NYC
THIS EPISODE HAS EVERYTHING! Cults (in this case an evangelical church) and the impact of an us vs. them mentality. How Ariel’s song Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid is the feminist manifesto we need. Sex & Masturbation as avenues to reclaim power an autonomy of our physical and Energetic bodies. Puppets! Kayla straddled the world of the church and the world of theater for years. Being in the world and not OF the world and how that plays into her evolution out of the church and into herself. Kayla is the owner of Feel Good Pilates NYC where she teaches clients, hosts teacher training programs and workshops, and provides a supportive home to NYC fitness professionals. Kayla has also been a professional puppeteer and stage actor for over a decade! Learn more about Kayla at and on IG . This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oh Nut! Do you or someone you love experience pain with penetration? Meet Oh Nut! Soft, stretchy, and oh-so-comfy, Ohnut is a simple and convenient way to adjust when penetration feels too deep (eep!). Made of 4 interlocking rings, you can customize the depth—without sacrificing sensation. Explore adding and removing rings at any time with any position, so that both you and your partner can focus on what matters most—each other :) and use code ALISSA7 to save $7!
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Creating A Hospitable Environment For Pleasure with Sex Coach Danielle Savory
08/29/2022
Creating A Hospitable Environment For Pleasure with Sex Coach Danielle Savory
Pleasure doesn’t just show up. You need to invite her to the party. And if your party sucks, she’s gonna be a hard no. See what I did there? Let’s figure out what we need to let go of or leave behind in order to create a hospital environment for pleasure. Let’s plan a panty dropping party she can’t wait to get to. In this episode: How Danielle recovered from being so ill she was bedridden through healing her deep, inner emotional trauma to live the life she’s meant to live. Using movement to connect to physical sensations and how that translates to emotional sensations to cultivate safety in your body. Why we need to unwire learned experiences in order to rebuild with intention, safety, and pleasure. Danielle Savory is a Master-Certified coach and pleasure expert helping women use their largest sex organ—their brain—for better sex and a more pleasure-filled life. The host of the “It’s My Pleasure” podcast, Danielle weaves together her background in neuroscience, her expertise in mindfulness and skills as a coach to help women rewire their brains and connect with their bodies for an empowering approach to their sexuality. Learn more about Danielle and her online membership Turned On Woman . For more follow her on IG . This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oh Nut! You know how when you’re learning to bowl, you can choose a lane with bumpers. These create a physical boundary that help you learn to play the game. To improve whatever the term is for skillfully throwing the ball down the lane. That’s a lot like hat Oh Nut does but which penetration! These silicone donuts do! They are made of 4 interlocking rings, you can customize the depth—without sacrificing sensation.)!!! Ohnut is a simple and convenient way to adjust when penetration feels too deep (eep!). Explore adding and removing rings at any time with any position, so that both you and your partner can focus on what matters most—each other :) and use code ALISSA7 to save $7! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Listen and Live With Your Whole Body with Broadway's Rachael Ferrera
08/22/2022
Listen and Live With Your Whole Body with Broadway's Rachael Ferrera
Shhhh, don’t say anything, take a deep breath and notice what you hear. With your ears you hear my delicious, comforting, safe, hilarious voice, but what do you hear with your body? In this episode: Listening with our body is the KEY I mean it, the KEY to living your best life. Like literally YOUR best life. It's the key to knowing what it is YOU want, not what someone or something else wants you to want, but what you actually want. And ooooh once you hear your body’s sweet sweet voice, you’ll turn up the freaking volume. How to do this by harnessing the power of the chakra system and the energy centers in our body today with Rachael Ferrera. What chakras are and why you care about them. Using real words to make the woo accessible giving you tools to unfold into the person you are meant to be. Rachael Ferrera is a Broadway and TV actress, transformational speaker, spiritual teacher, and reiki master practitioner using her superpowers to bring energy healing to the masses and share messages of love and empowerment across the globe. She has a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Theater and Psychology. Rachael lives in sunny Los Angeles. Connect with Rachael at or on Instagram . I also want to share one of my legit favorite ways to connect to speak to and hear my body and that’s with my online membership to Movement Unmeasured. Yes, I too teach movement class and Yes, I LOVE having Simi Botic guide me through a workout that encourages me to listen to my body. I surrender to her voice and teaching so I can tune into myself with curiosity and compassion. She was recently on the show talking about and she’s offering a l to her membership! ! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Even In Our Modern World, Health Takes Time with Stephanie Tan founder of Nooci
08/15/2022
Even In Our Modern World, Health Takes Time with Stephanie Tan founder of Nooci
In this episode: How and why integrating TCM into our modern lives can help us find optimal health, balance, and energy. Stephanie’s persistent nasal allergies led to her founding the first company to modernize TCM and make the benefits of herbs accessible to women worldwide. Where the name Nooci comes from, hint: it’s really good ;) Stephanie Tan is on a mission to bring Traditional Chinese Medicine into the present. With the creation of NOOCI (noo-chee), a range of plant-based supplements steeped in centuries-old herbal wisdom, Stephanie is making TCM accessible to a new generation of women living fast paced modern lifestyles, who are seeking balance and optimal health. Learn more at and follow on IG . If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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The Choice Is Yours: This Question Changed Everything
08/11/2022
The Choice Is Yours: This Question Changed Everything
In this unplanned BONUS solo episode, Alissa shares some recent thoughts and musings inspired by…you! In this episode: Response to a listener email about taking time for herself. Insights uncovered during my 8-week program MOVE like why scooping poop multiple times a day is something I willingly do and pay for parking in a garage in NYC. Reexamining internalized ideas around marriage, marriage vows, and the promises we make The idea that completely changed my relationship with myself and others. Join host Alissa Alter (She/Her) aka “The Amy Poehler of Vaginas” as she explores the intersection of physical fitness and emotional fitness. In other words, our minds and bodies are SUPER connected and we can leverage what we know about building physical strength and agility to do the same with our feelings. Alissa DOES NOT believe in TMI and this is a 100% judgment free zone. Alissa DOES believe that if we spend as much time, energy, and discipline on our insides as we do our outsides, we will be unstoppable. Ready to Alter Your Life? Then you’re in the right place! Learn more about your host Alissa Alter and how she integrates her experiences as a professional Broadway performer, certified Pilates instructor, and coach to help you remember the life you were born to live! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Finding Pleasure At The Barre with Simi Botic
08/08/2022
Finding Pleasure At The Barre with Simi Botic
In this episode: From Bar Exam to Ballet Barre Simi not only changed careers, she healed her disordered relationship with her body and food by finding pleasure in movement at the barre. How her membership was born from releasing her punishing approach to exercise and finding pleasure in movement. Not all pleasure is about sex! You can find pleasure in a quad stretch, connecting with your breath, and luxuriating in a delicious, cozy meal. AND also during sexual intimacy ;) Finding safety in your body makes room for pleasure in and out of the bedroom. Simi Botic is an intuitive eating counselor, anti-diet health coach, the author of Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke Up With Perfection, and founder of UNMEASURED, the virtual monthly barre membership that celebrates your body with joy-filled, intuitive movement. She loves coffee, kitchen dance parties with her kiddos, and all things 90s. Follow her on IG and and ! This episode is brought to you in partnership with both Simi’s Movement Unmeasured AND Ave Lumi. is on a mission to improve the sustainability of the fashion industry. They offer beautiful merchandise at achievable price points that not only make a family's daily lives better, but consider the earth and maker in the process. We are a showcase for independent and emerging brands committed to sustainability or social causes and fulfilling dream. and take advantage of the Warehouse Sale which kicks off with a presale Thursday, August 11, 2022 (sign up for their emails to get early access). Founder Jenny Jackson was also a guest of Myth of Motherhood talking about finding our blind spots. ! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Trusting Your Intuition When Society Tells You Not To with Ashley DeLeon
07/31/2022
Trusting Your Intuition When Society Tells You Not To with Ashley DeLeon
In this episode: During her fertility and pregnancy experiences Ashley was often met with a firm “No.” when advocating for herself and how that changed her relationship to her body and her providers. How meeting our own basic needs empowers us to self advocate and we cannot organize and make change until we can self advocate. Meeting our own basic needs is how we honor ourselves and creates a smoother path to meet your goals. In terms of exercise we don’t need to beat ourselves up on the mat in order to make progress. How Ashley uses cycle syncing to build trust with herself and connect to her intuition. Ashley DeLeon (she/her) is a pilates instructor, mother and wellness influencer in NYC. She has been a pilates instructor for over 16 years and specializes in teaching students how to reach their movement goals in a progressive, joyful and organic way. In 2020, Ashley closed her brick-and-mortar space and opened a virtual studio to create accessibility to her ever growing international community. She approaches her clients with excitement, empathy and true desire to share the many benefits of a fulfilling movement practice. Ashley shares her creative movement life and wellness tips on her instagram account, Ashley DeLeon Pilates, where she blends pilates, yoga and dance to create movement experiences that are referential and expressive. Learn more about Ashley on IG and her website . This week’s episode is brought to you in partnership with an incredible company (whose founder is an upcoming guest on the show!!!) committed to bringing TCM to the people. Sharing the power of herbs and holistic practicing in a way that is accessible and understandable! AND I have a code for YOU to try these incredible products. Hint: It’s ALISSA15 I use ReNoo for women’s longevity every morning! Either in hot water or I’ve even added it to my iced green tea. I’ve been working on less coffee. Ugh. I know. and use code ALISSA15 for 15% off your purchase! Let me know if you love it as much as I do! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… ALTER YOUR (in)BOX by and I’ll meet you there Monday morning :) Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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From Muggle To Magic with Connie Viglietti
07/25/2022
From Muggle To Magic with Connie Viglietti
In this episode: How Catholicism and Reiki are connected, I know. I’m Jewish, I’d never made this connection either. How our own perceptions and definitions of success and failure inform how we show up or don’t show up in the world. We can connect to and remember who we are by giving ourselves time and space to breathe and listen. Starting with 5 minutes a day we can begin to train our systems to be more patient and honor our own boundaries. Or maybe create some new ones. Connie Viglietti (She/Her) uses her creativity and power of presence to hold sacred space from which transformation and growth inspire all who work with her. Connie is an intuitive healer (Reiki Master + Thai Yoga) and sacred container creatrix with an extensive background in yoga and meditation, birth work and wellness coaching. Her previous work with Emaya (co-founder) and the Back to HER™ online program creatively mentored hundreds of women worldwide, connecting women with their purpose and voice using community, yoga, meditation, and coaching. Guiding people to their inner wisdom and watching them rise is what thrills her journey. Connie holds monthly women circles and workshops at Integrative Healing Montclair. She offers private intuitive healing sessions and wellness coaching sessions. Intuitive healing sessions combine reiki, sound and crystal healing, essential oils, and divination tools to release energy that feels heavy or stagnant to find balance. Learn more at and follow her on IG . If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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Finding A Sustainable Pace In Life & Business with Blair Badenhop
07/18/2022
Finding A Sustainable Pace In Life & Business with Blair Badenhop
In this episode we discuss… Reevaluating our identity around work, our purpose, our value, and where we are investing our energy. Realizing you're approaching or have entered burnout and recovering by addressing our most basic needs. Saving some of our valuable energy for ourselves instead of giving it all away. The importance of snacks throughout the day and taking care of yourself before everything else on the to do list. Blair Badenhop (she/her) is a global Brand & Messaging Strategist with over a decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her clients have included Emmy Award Winners, New York Times Best-Selling Authors, and hundreds of coaches and content creators from Australia to the Netherlands. She is the host of the Brand Yourself Podcast where she guides her listeners to lean into their authenticity and shares the journeys of renowned spiritual teachers, doctors, and wellness entrepreneurs alike. Formerly, she worked at Harper’s Bazaar, Dress for Success Worldwide, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Parsley Health. Learn more about Blair and her work at and follow on IG If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Download your to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
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