Deeper Life
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -If you crave soul-filling conversations and long for a stronger connection to yourself and others, consider this your safe haven. Alexis Teichmiller is a life and career coach for growth minded millennial women.
It can be hard to embrace who we are, let alone share that with the rest of the world. The Deeper Life Podcast is a safe place to show up and hear conversations about relationships, emotional growth, and explore what it means to be vulnerable.
If you’re ready to dig deeper, I'm here to help you embrace who you are, reflect on your past, and connect with yourself. Welcome to a deeper life.
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Making confident career choices (& big news!!!)
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIf you're struggling with your career, feeling stuck or stagnate and questioning your next step, you need this listen to this episode. I break down big career changes I'm making in 2022 - why I'm doing it, how I did it, and what I hope to accomplish. Connect with me on IG!
Using imagination and manifestation to create your dream life with Madalaine McDaniel
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBManifestation. Imaging. Prayer. How are they connected? Do they work? In this episode, I'm joined by my mentor and dear friend Madalaine McDaniel to talk about the power of imagination, vision and manifestation. If you feel stuck in a rut, unmotivated or just exhausted from life, this episode will help bring a new perspective to the power you hold in your mind. Madalaine shares how she used imaging to overcome several personal hardships (financial debt, divorce, being a single parent), impr...
Setting goals & intentions for 2022
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSetting goals for a new year can be overwhelming. I feel you friend! In this episode, I break down how I set goals and how I stay motivated to actually make the changes I want in my life. Start by setting a goal in present tense. For example: "I prioritize my physical health and am intentional with my nutrition." Then write our your core "why" for that goal. Then write out what attaining this goal looks like in your daily, weekly or monthly life. Once you do this, write down a few barriers...
Dating, finding yourself, perception management, and social experiments with Blaire Ward
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBNavigating our love life isn't easy. Blaire Ward took a different approach and decided to document her experiences dating hundreds of men in LA over the course of a year. What started as a personal diary, turned into an online blog, then eventually turned into her new book, 10 Dudes. Blaire and I talk through her journey to self-love, healing, and working through perception management. Blaire shared her experiences dating, finding love, and the process of writing her (sold out!) book. Trig...
Home renovations, what we've learned in our second year of marriage, and end of year recap
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBMy husband Matthew joined me for a fun recap episode of 2021! We talk home renovations, investment properties, assumptions, budgeting, and what we've learned in our second year of marriage. Connect with me on IG!!
Working Through Self Sabotage with Ashley Beaudin
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBSelf sabotage can sneak up on us when we least expect it. How do we work through it and break the pattern? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Ashely Beaudin, Self-Sabotage Coach. We deep dive into self sabotage: how to be aware of it, how to work through it, and how it interacts with your inner child Connect with Ashley on IG! Connect with Alexis on IG!
End of year feels - goals, holiday blues, and navigating overwhelm
December 14, 2021 12:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe end of the year can bring up a lot of feelings. The holiday blues, the overwhelming social calendar, the pressure to have big goals for the new year. In this episode, I give practical advice on how to navigate this busy season with grace and patience. That includes prioritizing rest, our mental health, and physical health. We talk through one of my biggest lessons from 2022, my personal goals for the new year, and how to navigate a busy/overwhelming season of life. Connect with me on I...
How Am I Feeling Right Now? with Marlene Rose Shaw
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhy do emotions sometimes overwhelm us? How can we stop emotions overwhelming us? Why is it important to be in touch with our feelings? How can we become master of our feelings instead of them becoming master of us? How does the subconscious figure in feelings? This episode, our resident therapist Marlene Rose Shaw talks about one of the seven core questions that leads to more confidence, which is "How am I feeling right now?" Based on over 25 years of Marléne helping clients gain success...
Big decisions or big distractions? Navigating big life choices
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBNavigating big life changes can be overwhelming. But when a choice still needs to be made, what do we do to navigate the overwhelm while making the best decision for ourselves? In this solocast, Alexis shares the big decisions she's navigating in her life and business right now. Consider this a behind the scenes episode to help you as you navigate your own big choices. If you're ready to tackle 2022 with more clarity and confidence sign up for Deep Breakthrough with Alexis! Deep Breakthr...
7 questions highly confident people ask themselves with Marléne Rose Shaw
December 02, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHow do we measure confidence? Where does confidence really comes from? True and lasting confidence is found in that which remains a constant; it comes from within. Confidence doesn't come from what we do. It comes from how we 'be'. The key to confidence is found in self-knowledge and self-awareness. It's in becoming an observer of your own life and learning to ask yourself the right questions. In this episode, the Deeper Life Resident therapist Marléne Rose Shaw walks us through her ne...
Expectations - do they help us or harm us?
December 01, 2021 18:21 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat are your expectations? Are your expectations rooted in reality? Who influences your expectations? Are your expectations attainable? In this episode, Alexis breaks down how expectations impact our relationships and how we feel about our lives. Journal prompts: - What expectations of yourself are causing you more strife than value? - What expectations of other people could you let go of? - What are the non-negotiable standards you have in each area of your life? Yourself Career Re...
My ongoing relationship with my body - body neutrality
November 23, 2021 22:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, I share about my current relationship with my body. I was recently triggered with body dysmorphia and it reminded me that body neutrality and self-love is a journey. We all have layers to our healing. This is a super causal episode about spending the last 5 days in a swimsuit in Miami and how that made me feel. If you're interested in exploring coaching, I would love to support and encourage you through the season of life you're in. Wether you're trying to build awarenes...
Life Update: being robbed, home renovations, weight loss, self doubt, and what's next for Deeper Life
November 15, 2021 16:29 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIt's been a minute fam. I took a couple months off but the Deeper Life podcast is BACK! In this episode, I share our recent experience of being robbed in South Africa, updates on the home renovation, navigating self doubt, my movement and nutrition journey which led to weight loss, and what's next for Deeper Life. Connect with Alexis on Instagram! Join the Deeper Life Group Coaching Program Waitlist here!
Creating your dream schedule
August 12, 2021 16:14 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBGood intentions don't always result in real action or results. How do you want to spend your time? Does life seem to happen to you instead of you steering the ship? In this short episode, Alexis shares concrete tips on how to create your dream schedule for the day, week, and month. Questions that will help you begin to draft up your dream schedule: What would you like to do monthly? What would you like to do weekly? What would you like to daily? What do you want to do first thing in th...
Practicing patience in the "waiting" before making a life decision
July 20, 2021 18:36 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBI've made a decision, now what? If you've ever found yourself here, in the middle of a decision and taking action, this episode is for you. This episode focuses on strategic change that sometimes requires more time before you take action. How can we still make progress as we wait for the right timing? How do we keep ourselves from feeling stuck? When is the "right" time? We talk through making an action plan for the big changes in your life. If you're seeking clarity and want to make cha...
The 6 Stages of Change
July 14, 2021 19:17 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHave you ever subtly wanted something to change but felt scary to admit it? or you know it's going to take work, so you avoid it? We've all been there. Including me. In this episode, Alexis covers the 6 stages of change (the Transtheoretical Model) and how we can navigate each stage with compassion and awareness. We also talk through the core elements of change 1) readiness to change 2) barriers to change 3) likelihood of relapse or regression. Sources for this episode found here and here...
Forgiving Yourself with Marléne Rose Shaw
June 24, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWelcome back to another episode of Deeper Life. Today, resident therapist Marlene and I are talking about the act of forgiving ourselves. We dive into the seriousness of the topic as well as the graceful lightheartedness towards understanding our humanity. We really peel back the layers on what does it really look like and mean to forgive ourselves and how does it overlap with forgiving other people. We also talk through the role that shame plays in forgiving ourselves and the core shame ...
Deconstructing Faith, Church Hurt, and Navigating Doubts with Andrea Crisp
June 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBMy good friend Andrea Crisp is back on the podcast for another episode of Deeper Life! Andrea is a success and mindset coach and has worked with women all around the world to help them build confidence, hone their potential and use their voice in a powerful way. In this episode, we talk about faith deconstruction and the toxicity that can sometimes accompany a mega church. We also chat through church hurt, how to recover and how that can affect your relationship with God. We both share our...
Assumptions: How they create disconnection and the role they play in our growth
June 15, 2021 16:29 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAssumptions are accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof (conscious or sub-conscious). These assumptions develop as part and parcel of the learning process we undergo as our brain seeks to make sense of the world around us. What role do they play in our relationships? Our biases? Our personal development? Our choices? In this episode, Alexis shares the role assumptions play in disconnection and our personal growth. Sources for this episode: https://www.bayridgecounselling...
Gaining clarity on what you want and don't want in life
June 10, 2021 21:42 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMaybe you want.... more clarity, less confusion more confidence, less insecurity more intentional living, less more awareness, less avoidance It all comes down to our choices. Do our choices align with what we say we want? If you feel disconnected from yourself or need clarity in your life or career, join the 3-day Deep Discovery Challenge. It runs Tuesday, June 15 - Thursday, June 17th!
Female Leadership in the Workplace with Laura Weldy
June 10, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBToday on the Deeper Life Podcast we have my dear friend, Laura Weldy. Laura is a leadership and career coach for professional women, helping them to become confident leaders and build sustainable success in their 9-5 jobs. In this episode, we talk through a lot of different topics regarding female leadership. We cover everything from challenges that women face when stepping into a leadership position to the barriers that keep women from even getting into leadership positions. We chat throug...
What's holding you back from the growth you seek?
June 09, 2021 15:56 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat's holding you back from the growth you're seeking? On this solocast, Alexis talks about how limiting beliefs, environment, community and mindset can play a role in keeping us from growing the ways we want. If you feel disconnected from yourself or need clarity in your life or career, join the 3-day Deep Discovery Challenge! The challenge runs Tuesday, June 15th - Thursday, June 17th!
Becoming who you want to become
June 08, 2021 16:16 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBBecoming who you've always wanted to be AKA - falling in love with the journey, not the destination! In this episode, Alexis shares her entrepreneurial journey, how she's reinventing herself, letting go of self doubt and building confidence. If you feel disconnected from yourself or need clarity in your life or career, join the 3-day Deep Discovery Challenge.
What I'm learning in therapy and the importance of curiousity
June 03, 2021 20:26 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this short solocast, Alexis dives into what she's learning in therapy, the importance curiosity plays in our growth, and how to find a path and pace that aligns with your values. Connect with Alexis on IG!
Friendship, Motherhood, and Being a Women in Tech with Haley Janicek
May 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBToday on the Deeper Life podcast, I have my very special friend and work-wife Haley Janicek with us. Haley is a long-time friend of mine that I had the honor of meeting while working at ConvertKit. With that, you will find that this is a very raw chat of just two close friends catching up and chatting about motherhood, friendship and what it’s like being a woman in the software space and a male-dominated industry. We talk about feminism, how she is raising her girls and all the things women ...
The Process of Forgiving Others with Marléne Rose Shaw
May 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIn this episode with Deeper Life resident therapist, Marléne Rose Shaw, we taking a deep dive into forgiveness. Marléne shares her wisdom on what forgiveness really means and what happens in the body when we are in the forgiveness process. We cover how to know when you are ready to forgive someone, common steps of the forgiveness journey, the difference between forgiving and forgetting and so much more! Stick around to the end of the episode where Marléne answers a few questions from listen...
The Power of The Enneagram and Energy Management with Teresa McCloy
April 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBTeresa McCloy is a Coach, Enneagram Professional, and the creator of the REALIFE Process®. If we have any enneagram fans out there - you will find this episode incredibly illuminating. Today on the Deeper Life Podcast, Teresa gives us a holistic outlook on the Enneagram and helps explain all the facets of knowing who we are and using the Enneagram as a tool to better understand how we operate. Teresa is a recovering workaholic and shares how she is navigating hustle culture daily. We also ...
Unlocking Your Purpose and Reviving Your Dreams with Andrea Crisp
April 22, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAndrea is a success and mindset coach and has worked with women all around the world to help them build confidence, hone their potential and use their voice in a powerful way. This episode is so enlightening as we take a deep dive into purpose. We cover how to unlock the power of your purpose at any stage of life. We discuss what happens when you’ve let a dream die and how to know when (or if) a dream needs to be resurrected. We also touch on how it is never too late to start over and beco...
Embracing Who You Are with Riley Pruemer
April 15, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBToday’s guest is my dear friend, Riley Pruemer. Riley is a serial entrepreneur who owns RP media, a videography company for weddings and brands and he is the co-owner of the Vagabond Eatery, a retro-inspired coffee and açaí bowl food truck. We get to talk through the different phases of his entrepreneurial journey that started when he was just 17 and his ability to execute his ideas as an entrepreneur. Riley and I grew up in the same small town with a population of less than 600 people. We ...
Self Acceptance, Self-Esteem and Growing Your Confidence with Marléne Rose Shaw
April 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode with deeper life resident therapist, Marléne Rose Shaw, we are covering all things self-acceptance, self-esteem and bridging the gap to confidence. We talk about the differences between them, as well as, how we can have self-acceptance while still holding space for growth and self-improvement. Stick around to the end of the episode where Marléne answers a few questions from listeners! To connect with Marléne Rose Shaw, visit stepintoyourbold.com To connect with Alexis, joi...
What and who influences your choices?
April 06, 2021 18:34 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBSo many outside forces influence us - parents, government, friends, environment, relationships. In this solocast, join me as I dive into the factors that play a role in our decision making. I talk through the situational and dispositional influences on behavior and how can we take a more active role in the choices we make. Journal questions to help you go deeper: What or who are your biggest influences in life? Do those influences create tension or alignment with your core values? How d...
Long Distance Dating and Marriage with Chelsea Scott
April 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBChelsea Scott is the creator and extraordinary writer behind The Millennial Miss; a blog and community dedicated to the evolving woman. With each post, she breaks down all of life’s relationships and advice. TMM is a single source destination of inspirational yet relatable content. She was one of my very first internet friends and I am so happy to have her on the show today. From long distance dating to a long distance marriage, Chelsea and I host an honest conversation around the hard part...
What I'm healing right now
March 30, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBYou are not alone in your healing. No one is perfect and everyone is on their own path. Healing is such a journey. We go through seasons where we are focused on our healing and other seasons where we are resting from the work. I'm in a season of deep healing and I share my journey through different experiences that have lead me to where I am now. In this episode, I share a few core areas in my life that I'm walking through the healing process. _____________________________________________...
Creating safe spaces for our mind and body with Victoria Garrick
March 25, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBVictoria Garrick is a former Division I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker, Social Media Influencer, and Mental Health Advocate. Since delivering her TED Talk in 2017, Victoria has become a leader in the mental health and body-image advocacy space. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 2019, Victoria has traveled the country speaking on college campuses, hosts her hit podcast Real Pod, and creates daily content for her army of over 1.0M+ people who follow her messag...
Recognizing Your Patterns and Healing Your Past with Dr. Nicole LePera
March 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBI am so honored to have, the Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera on the podcast today. She has built an amazing community of individuals who are focused on healing themselves, understanding their past and recognizing their patterns. Dr. Nicole LePera’s teachings empower the individual to break free from trauma cycles and create who they want to become. This episode is so powerful as we dig into several deep topics surrounding psychotherapy, healing and more. We also talk about Dr. LePe...
The Power of Investing in Yourself
March 09, 2021 20:37 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAlexis shares the importance of investing in yourself, whether it be with your time, energy, or finances. It can be difficult to take a breath and see where we could be investing more into ourselves. We pour out so much energy into our relationships, career, and family. What happens when we have nothing left to give because we feel exhausted, burnt out, and disconnected from ourselves? If you're interested in gaining clarity on the areas of your life you feel disconnected in and want to...
Alexis and Marléne Rose Shaw on Fear of the Unknown, Failure/Success, and People's Opinions
March 03, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBOften times, fear gets in the way of our growth and potential more than we'd like it to. In this episode, Alexis is joined by the Deeper Life resident therapist Marléne Rose Shaw to talk through all things fear. In this episode, we cover four core areas of fear: Fear of the Unknown Fear of Failure Fear of Success Fear of People's Opinions To connect with Marléne Rose Shaw, visit stepintoyourbold.com To connect with Alexis, join her on Instagram!
Alexis on embracing playfulness and your inner child
February 17, 2021 19:06 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBDoing deep emotional work, building awareness and healing can be overwhelming and exhausting. That's why it's important to incorporate playfulness, intentional breaks, and fun into your everyday life. Giving ourselves the space to embrace our inner playful child is our chance to step away from the serious, focused, driven version of ourselves and tap into the playful, curious, open-minded version of our inner child. This episode was inspired by this graphic by @holisticallygrace. Connect...
Alexis on numbing mechanisms and social media breaks
January 28, 2021 16:40 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBNeeding a break from pretty much everything? You're not alone. In this episode, Alexis talks through the default reaction to overwhelm and stress is to turn towards our numbing mechanisms. Alcohol, shopping, isolation, social media, etc. There are so many ways we numb our real feelings. Alexis shares a very raw experience of what happened when she took a month long break from social media - she found herself in a deeper way. Access free self-connection journal prompts here! Connect with...
Alexis and Marléne Rose Shaw on the Holiday Blues
December 21, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Alexis is joined by the Deeper Life Resident Therapist, Marléne Rose Shaw, and they discuss how to manage and acknowledge all of the emotions that accompany the holiday season. They discuss tips on how to take care of your mental health, set healthy boundaries and exercise assertiveness during the holidays. Connect with Marlene on her website and check out her new book, How Kind People Get Tough. Resource: 52 Power Phrases for Tricky Conversations: http://52powerphrases....
Alexis and Marlene Rose Shaw on Gaining, Giving and Restoring Respect
November 30, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this episode, join Alexis and the Deeper Life Resident Therapist Marléne Rose Shaw in discussing gaining, giving, and restoring respect. They discuss how to build more self respect, the role respect plays in relationships and the workplace, how to use respect as a way to defuse conflict, and more! Connect with Marlene on her website and check out her new book, How Kind People Get Tough. Resource: 52 Power Phrases for Tricky Conversations: http://52powerphrases.com Download Marléne's f...
Alexis on the importance of knowing your value system
November 11, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBJoin Alexis as she dives into the importance of knowing and deeply understanding your value system. When things feel off in our lives, it's most likely a result of not acting in alignment with our value systems. We act in accordance with our character and values, but what if we don't know what our values are? Want to go deeper? Download 20 free journal questions to deepen your connection with yourself and others. Connect with Alexis on Instagram here :)
Alexis on the Toxicity of Gossip
October 29, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this solocast, Alexis discusses the negative effects of gossip, why we feel the need to gossip, the difference between gossip and venting, along with how to break the habit of gossiping. Connect with Alexis on Instagram! Looking to go deeper? These 20 journal prompts were gathered to help you embrace vulnerability, reflect on the past, and be honest about where you are in life and where you want to go. Download 20 journal prompts for self connection for FREE here.
Alexis and Houston Kraft on Deep Kindness and The Empathy Gap
October 21, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAlexis and Houston Kraft dig into all things accessing kindness. They discuss the gap between our belief in kindness and our ability to actually practice it and so much more. In this episode, they work through topics like the empathy gap, emotional regulation and the role kindness plays in conflict. I really feel like this episode will resonate with so many of the Deeper Life community members so I want to encourage you to pass it onto someone who you know is struggling to experience kindne...
Alexis and Marléne Rose Shaw on Conflict and Forgiveness in Relationships
October 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAlexis and our Deeper Life resident therapist, Marléne Rose Shaw, take a deep dive into navigating disagreements and forgiveness in relationships This episode is all about how to deal with opposing viewpoints in relationships and how to clearly communicate on your differences. We also touch on creating a safe environment together so that you both can feel comfortable enough to express what is true for you and recognize how your life experiences influence your perspectives. We also go throug...
Alexis and Jake Kelfer on Managing Your Energy and Time
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBAlexis and Jake Kelfer talk all things energy; the way you spend, give and hold space for it. We touch on morning rituals and daily habits that subsequently have an impact on your mental and physical energy levels. We are identifying what aspects of your life are giving you energy and what aspects are taking energy from your life. This conversation is filled with honesty and connection, and I hope you all enjoy. View my previous chat with Jake on my old podcast, The Laptop Lifestyle here. ...
Alexis and Gennean Woodall on Deepening Your Self-Connection With Solo Travel
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBAlexis and Gennean connect over the topic of solo travel, the self-connection that happens on a trip with yourself and the sacrifices that come with making the decision to just book the dang trip. We dig into solo travel, safety concerns with female solo travel, the sacrifices that travel encourages you to make and more. We talk about how if you have a desire to travel, what that looks like to prioritize that goal. We dig into what saving looks like and how to make conscious decisions with ...
Alexis and Thomas Westenholz on Attachment Styles, Rebuilding Broken Trust and Triggers in Relationships
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAlexis and Thomas talk through key attachment moments and attachment styles, rebuilding trust, meeting your individual and attachment style needs and all things healthy communication with your partner. Thomas is a relationship expert, author and podcast host who specializes in helping couples transform their conflicts into lasting love. In today’s episode Alexis and Thomas talk through key attachment moments and attachment styles. We also talk through breaking trust and what it looks like t...
Alexis on Emotional, Relational, and Physical Resistance and What it Can Teach Us
September 21, 2020 15:50 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJoin Alexis in conversation about resistance. Moments of extreme growth can usually be experienced after feelings of resistance. In this episode, Alexis breaks down emotional, relational, and physical resistance and what we can learn from it. Questions to explore about resistance: How often do you notice resistance? (especially emotional resistance in relationships, job, and your relationship with self) How often do you give yourself time and space to explore your emotional resistance? ...
Alexis and Marléne Rose Shaw on Kindness, Boundaries and Being Assertive
September 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBAlexis and our new Deeper Life resident therapist, Marléne Rose Shaw, host a conversation around assertiveness, kindness, boundaries and advocating for yourself. We not only cover how kindness and assertiveness can co-habitate, but we also talk about being consciously kind and the idea of misguided kindness. Another topic we dive into is making decisions with assertiveness and the stigmas that come with being assertive. We work through setting boundaries with the people closest to you and h...