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Just As We Are

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

Welcome to "Just As We Are," the podcast where authenticity meets spirituality and personal development intersect. Join us for genuine conversations that explore the highs, lows, and everything in between as we navigate the journey of living authentically.

In each episode, we bring you real stories from real people who are navigating challenges, celebrating victories, and embracing the unique journey of living authentically. We dive deep into the heart of what it means to lead a life you absolutely love. Whether it's a one-off special or an interview-style show, our aim is to capture the essence of authentic living.

Get ready for a podcast that goes beyond the surface, offering insights, inspiration, and a sense of connection. Join us on "Just As We Are" as we explore the authentic essence of life through meaningful and heartfelt conversations.

Connect with Katrina over on IG @katrinaalelli
Go to her website for more information and goodies: www.katrinalelli.co

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190: A peak into Inner Child: Healing Relationships & Resilience

March 12, 2024 11:15 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Katrina's laying down some serious wisdom on how to patch up those relationships, especially the ones with our parents. But here's the twist—she's not saying we need to dig through every painful memory. Nope, it's all about dealing with what's happening right here, right now. Think meditation, visualizing, or even just reconnecting with our inner child. Katrina reminds us that progress isn't always pretty, but hey, it's progress nonetheless! But here's the kicker: resilience. Katrina's big...

EP189 Embracing Discomfort: Living in the Culture of Fun, Fast & Easy with Melanie Tingey

February 27, 2024 12:13 - 51 minutes - 38 MB

Today, we're diving into a juicy topic inspired by none other than the fabulous Brene Brown reel that's been making the rounds on Instagram. Joining Katrina is the wonderful Melanie Tingey, a leadership and personal development coach and host of the Embodied and Empowered Podcast. They're unpacking the idea that we're living in a culture of "fun, fast, and easy," where discomfort seems to be the last thing on anyone's agenda. They kick things off by exploring why it's so darn tempting for ...

188: Embracing Authenticity: Self-Care and Connection

February 16, 2024 20:33 - 19 minutes - 23.5 MB

Join Katrina as she explores the transformative power of self-connection and self-care. Drawing from her own experiences, Katrina underscores the importance of shedding physical and emotional baggage to nurture a deep sense of fulfillment and connection with oneself. In a candid conversation, Katrina examines the delicate balance between external success and internal satisfaction, urging women to prioritize their well-being amidst life's hustle and bustle. Sharing practical advice on balanci...

187: Just As We Are: A Return to Authenticity

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, we take a bit of a walk down memory lane as Katrina shares about the journey of relaunching and rebranding as we return to the roots of the podcast, reclaiming its original name, "Just As We Are." She reflects on the evolution of the podcast since its inception, recalling pivotal moments, including an event in 2019 that marked the beginning of this venture. As Katrina immersed herself in personal and professional growth over the years, there was a tendency to veer off cour...

186: Personal Growth and Flow: Embracing Small Steps and Adaptability

November 29, 2023 12:47 - 27 minutes - 28.3 MB

Katrina discussed the process of personal growth and self-improvement. She emphasized that progress often comes from small, steady steps rather than big leaps, and that it's important to ask for help when needed. Katrina also touched on the concept of flow, suggesting that balance in life is not a static state, but rather a dynamic flow that requires adaptability and flexibility. She encouraged others to embrace the ups and downs as part of the journey and to focus on making consistent, smal...

185: Trusting Intuition in Creation: You Are The Magic Book Journey

November 22, 2023 20:35 - 23 minutes - 25.2 MB

Katrina discussed her struggles with comparison and self-doubt in her work, and the process of writing her book. She emphasized the importance of trusting one's intuition and creating without comparison. Katrina noted that the book was a testament to her ability to do hard things and that the process of creation had been a deeply fulfilling experience for her. She also stressed the importance of tuning in to the self and listening to one's intuition for clarity and confidence.   Connect ...

184: The Discipline of Self-Love: Nurturing Trust, Habits , and Resilience

November 08, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 32.4 MB

In today’s episode we embark on a transformative journey exploring the deep connection between discipline, self-love, and personal growth. Our exploration reveals that discipline is the highest form of self-love, nurturing trust within ourselves and laying the foundation for profound change. We will unravel the link between discipline and self-trust. Through real-life experiences and insights we unveil how consistency and unwavering commitment are the pillars of self-trust. We also explore a...

183: Rediscovering My Purpose and Creativity: A Journey from Purposeless to Empowered

November 01, 2023 16:13 - 31 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this heartfelt episode, we journey through self-discovery, transformation, and empowerment. Katrina shares her personal story, a journey of taking time off from a business to focus on family. She reveals the initial feelings of dissatisfaction and the quest for something more, feelings of frustration and self-doubt, and even the contemplation of giving up. The decision to take a summer break to be with her children and nurture her family becomes a pivotal moment. She reflects on the cha...

182: This is see you later

September 01, 2022 15:03 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MB

The final episode of The Magic Within Podcast. Katrina shares about her decision to end the podcast and why it’s not in alignment anymore. She shares how important it is to sometimes let things go to create more space in our lives. She also shares ways to stay connected! Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinaalelli    #2 - Want more inspiration dropped to you throughout the...

179: How to build a healthy relationships with Andre Paradis

August 22, 2022 11:25 - 57 minutes - 37.3 MB

On the show today we have a relationship coach Andre Paradis. He is breaking the beliefs people have around relationships and what it takes to actually build a relationship that is fulfilling and lasting. He shares how to build a healthy, fulfilling, long-term love relationship and how our cultural beliefs make love relationships harder than ever. Andre answers those questions, Why are love relationships seem so difficult now?Why do people get into push/pull relationships?What makes a love r...

178: Coming home to yourself with Amanda Upton

August 15, 2022 11:18 - 33 minutes - 24.6 MB

On today’s episode, we talk with Spiritual Coach Amanda Upton. Amanda’s shares about her own childhood trauma making an impact on her life leading her into practicing mindfulness to go deeper. She shares about safety, vulnerability and the fear and self-doubt so many of us experience. She felt lost and knew at the same time she was made for more. After doing the work on herself, she began to come home to herself and in turn started helping others do the same. Amanda was considered successf...

177: Leading with your intuition with Kim Romain

August 01, 2022 23:39 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Katrina got to sit down with Intuitive Leadership Coach Kim Romain on today’s show talking about how to tune into your own intuition, taking radical responsibility in your life and how to come from a place of abundance, joy and ease. Kim shares her story about being multi-passionate, changing several jobs in her own life and how she has brought some of her passions into what she does now. We talk about feminine leadership, changes in our lives, leading with kindness and psychological safety ...

176: Find the magic in your fertility journey with Cassie Huneke

July 26, 2022 11:14 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

  Today Katrina talks with Fertility Coach Cassie Huneke answering some incredibly important questions around fertility. She shares what a fertility coach is and how she helps women get pregnant. We go over the challenges that are sometimes unseen that her clients face and how to feel empowered in your fertility journey. She shares some key ways to cope with stress and setbacks to find the magic in your own fertility story. Cassie Huneke (pronounced like hun-eh-key) is a mind-body fertil...

175: Reclaiming yourself with Kim Coffin

July 18, 2022 11:17 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MB

Kim Coffin a Trauma Informed Somatic Sex, Love & Relationship coach, shares her story on today’s show about when she was violated and how that showed up in her own life. She talks about growing up in her 20s always being the good girl, the good daughter until she came to this place of reclaiming her own self. She started the work on reclaiming herself, her truth, her boundaries, and healing the sister and mother wounds. We go deep into talking about the power of reclamation of oneself, ident...

174: Inviting a Sober Person to your party

July 12, 2022 03:09 - 20 minutes - 20.2 MB

This question and comments have come up several times over the last 12 years on my sobriety journey. Many people in my life who care, have wondered is it ok to drink around a sober person and can you still invite them to the party? Today I answer those questions and what can be helpful as a person who cares about a sober person to support them on their journey.   Are you looking for someone to guide you as you step deeper into your own purpose and spiritual journey? If you’ve been doing ...

173: Using a holistic lifestyle to overcome Fibromyalgia with Amanda Love

July 04, 2022 11:07 - 31 minutes - 20.8 MB

On today's show I talk with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Amanda Love. She shares her story, being born pre-maturely having a lot of illness growing up and eventually fighting the battle of fibromyalgia. We talk about her childhood, surviving having parents divorce and navigating the waters of a "not normal" childhood. Her grandmother was one of her number one supporters helping her fight to find her answers.  Amanda Elise Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who teaches women how...

172: You are Your Medicine

June 27, 2022 10:49 - 15 minutes - 18.5 MB

Your best medicine, solutions, answers already reside within you. You have everything you need within yourself and we’ve been taught that we are supposed to go look outside of ourselves for what we want. That we need other people, places, things to understand and help us. Sometimes we do need some outside support to help us on our journey, but finding someone who can help you unlock and unblock yourself to discover your own answers is the most powerful thing you can do. You are your own medi...

171: Quieting the noise and connecting with Rachel White

June 20, 2022 10:02 - 39 minutes - 29.9 MB

A beautifully packed episode with Rachel White, where we go to so many beautiful places talking about connection, quieting the noise, getting into the spiritual journey and her own story going from corporate career to a woman helping others to step into their own power. She is passionate about getting people into the doing and practice of. Rachel dives into how the doing helps build your confidence and opens your power. We talk about the art of learning in the experience of doing. She shares...

170: A Love Note for your Success

June 13, 2022 10:05 - 13 minutes - 16.2 MB

A love note from my heart was downloaded for you to hear in today's episode. I'm talking about the work and how we start integrating everything that you've learned and consumed. It's not enough to consume and know in our minds the information. Real change begins in the action we take on a daily basis in the small moments. Are you looking for someone to guide you as you step deeper into your own purpose and spiritual journey? If you’ve been doing all of the things and you're still feeling t...

169: The Art of Joy & Wealth with Amanda Neely

June 06, 2022 09:56 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MB

Today’s episode is an incredible conversation with financial professional Amanda Neely. Her mission and vision behind Grandma’s Wealth Wisdom is unlike any other financial service out there. Amanda shares her why behind starting this mission with her husband. She goes into the bite-sized simple tips on what you can do with your money to actually start making a difference. Amanda and I talk about bringing femininity into your wealth, her Still Method which will help you get started right away...

168: Being in hurry takes us out of the now

May 30, 2022 11:19 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MB

Today’s episode is a quick drop in with you about how you may be living in such a hurry, you’re missing out on what’s in the present moment. We get so wrapped up in trying to achieve and accomplish our goals or dreams. This can lead to burnout, frustration, overwhelm and most importantly takes us out of being able to live more in the now. I give you some insight into taking a look at why are you in such a hurry and where are you in a hurry to get to?   Are you looking for someone to guide yo...

167: The truth about living in alignment with Melissa Machat

May 23, 2022 09:40 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MB

Grab your notebook and pen, this episode is filled with so much goodness to understanding yourself and how to actually live in alignment. Melissa and I talk about her own journey having 5 jobs, always looking for that more. She shares how she found herself in the chase and shifted herself to living a more aligned life. She drops so many gold nuggets on what it actually looks like and means to be in alignment. There is no fluff here and we get straight to it. We talk about alignment, intentio...

Interview with Melissa Machat

May 23, 2022 09:40 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MB

166: The Awakening in Joshua Tree

May 16, 2022 11:34 - 25 minutes - 25.2 MB

In today's episode I’m giving you an inside look to some of the things I took away from my experience. I share more about the Nature Immersion that I took with my own coach and because of choosing to show up, set my intention, something truly beautiful emerged. Myself. I’m sharing with you what I learned and what it looks like in your own life and the power of our own journey. Are you looking for someone to guide you as you step deeper into your own purpose and spiritual journey? If you’ve ...

165: Embodying the feminine with Sophia Le Page

May 09, 2022 11:02 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MB

Interview with Sophia Le Page

May 09, 2022 11:02 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MB

164: Leading a Faith-Filled Life, Motherhood & Business with Gretchen Heinen

May 02, 2022 10:03 - 39 minutes - 30.7 MB

Gretchen shares her story about what it really looks like to be a Faith-led entrepreneur and successful nurse. On today’s show we go deep into what the entrepreneur experience has looked like for Gretchen. She is debunking the myth that you have to be an all or nothing entrepreneur. We dive into conversation about following what your led to do and what you’re passionate about. She shares what her journey has looked like and that it doesn’t have to be either/or. Gretchen goes into detail abou...

163: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience

April 25, 2022 10:23 - 21 minutes - 23.8 MB

Today is a quickie episode. I’m opening up about the new direction I’ve been living and bringing that into my own business and what I offer for my clients. I share what Spirituality is and how we can start being more open to what is available to us when we are open to more for ourselves.   Feeling Lost, Stuck, Tired and have a deeper knowing that there is more for you? Have you been doing all the things and yet have a deeper desire to truly tap into your purpose and live in alignment wit...

162: Doing what actually makes us happy with Tracey Pontarelli

April 18, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 30.9 MB

Former journalism major turned marketing and branding professional Tracey Pontarelli is on the podcast today talking about her transition from the corporate world to entrepreneur. She had a deep sense, a need still to provide for herself after hearing from her kids they wanted to spend more time with her. In this conversation we talk about the transition from corporate career to stay at home mom to finding her own purpose. As Eckhart Tolle says “We are not what we do, we are who we weave. We...

161: Enlightened and Recharged

April 11, 2022 08:31 - 30 minutes - 29.3 MB

New episodes are back! Today I share with you about where I’ve been for the past couple of months. How I was overwhelmed, burnout, feeling defeated and how taking a step back was the most powerful move I’ve made. Get the updates, insights and real truth about what it can be like to be in this space where we are forcing instead of allowing. I share with you an inside look of what was going on and how I’ve moved through with some pretty cool breakthroughs.   Also, did you know there are TH...

160: Here is your permission slip to REST

February 07, 2022 09:00

Today’s episode I’m talking about the need to pause, rest, take a step back or let go of something in your life or maybe all of the things. We are allowed to take a breather, grab a drink of water and get off the hamster wheel every now and again, without having to go inward to do more work. We get to reap our rewards and if it’s feeling like too much right now, take a breather. You’re allowed to let things fall as they are for a bit. It’s in the disconnect where we get reconnected. Feeling ...

159: Your disease is not your identity

February 03, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MB

Today I talk about the empowering mindset shift of a Virgin Margarita. We are told our disease(s) are who we are, and that doesn’t have to be your truth. After being told for many years that I am an alcoholic and always will be, I knew there was something more and different out there so I kept searching. Listen to today’s episode to hear the journey of the new found freedom and how you are not your disease.   Feeling Stuck? Like you’re not sure what direction to go or like you just can’t...

158: Quickie: The most powerful question to ask yourself right now

January 31, 2022 09:30 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MB

If we go within, if we ask ourselves the simplest yet deepest questions - what might that reveal about us? After listening to an episode with Oprah, hearing her shed some light I wanted to bring that forward into today’s episode. It’s the most powerful question you can ask yourself every day this week.   Feeling Stuck? Like you’re not sure what direction to go or like you just can’t seem to get past a certain point in your life or business? Go book one of my 60 minute Get Unstuck Deep D...

157: There is Power in following the Path with Michelle Corsden

January 27, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 31.8 MB

Taking the leap and following the breadcrumbs is what we are discussing on today’s episode with intuitive and clairvoyant coach Michelle Corsden. Michelle shares her story and journey from going to massage school and transitioning into her gifts and sharing them with her clients. We talk today about following the breadcrumbs on our path and tuning into the little nudges that direct us on our path. We dive into what it's really like making the investments into ourselves that support us on the...

156: Quickie: 3 Key Ingredients for a Success Day

January 24, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Are you over the morning routines that are out there or maybe yours has become a little stale. I see too often the morning routine having a lot of masculine emphasis on it. And my 3 key pieces to a successful morning routine allow more flexibility and flow into our days which as women, is exactly what we need.   Feeling Stuck? Like you’re not sure what direction to go or like you just can’t seem to get past a certain point in your life or business? Go book one of my 60 minute Get Unstuc...

155: Intentions and Manifestation with Risel Furtado

January 20, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.4 MB

This beautiful conversation with Risel is filled with love, light, joy and laughter. Risel spends her time traveling the world and building a business with her husband. We talk about setting the intention for your life, for your year, being on a spiritual journey and allowing yourself to be guided by God. Risel talks about how she has been stretched and she had had enough herself which set her on her next path of creating her own platform to support people who are ready for something differe...

154: Quickie: What if you only had 10 days to live?

January 17, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

How would you show up differently? What would your day look like today? Sharing some inspiration on today’s episode about the reality of our worlds and a shift in your perspective. Feeling Stuck? Like you’re not sure what direction to go or like you just can’t seem to get past a certain point in your life or business? Go book one of my 60 minute Get Unstuck Deep Dive Sessions   Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave s...

153: A Mom finding herself again with Holly Kuntz

January 13, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 34.7 MB

Grounded, fun, joy-filled, divinely led and packed with so many beautiful takeaways for fellow Mom’s. Holly and I had the most beautiful conversation, she opened up about her own healing journey, starting her own business. She talks about doing it scared and how as she kept showing up in the path that was laid out for her, the opportunities continued to open up. We share conversation around when to let things go, how God and the Universe lays out those messages and that when we aren’t willin...

152: Promises over Goals

January 10, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 13.6 MB

Does goal setting intimidate you? Or are you one of those who doesn’t set goals anymore because you have a story that anytime you set goals, it doesn’t work out anyway? Today I’ll share with you a couple tips on how to shift your mindset from goal setting to promises.   Apply for my 1:1 Exclusive Success Breakthrough Coaching Program.    Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @ka...

151: The Work is Hard and Worth

January 06, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 36.2 MB

Today’s episode is raw, real and vulnerable, opening up some of the losses of this past year and how I’m choosing to continue to grow even when it’s hard. The work is hard and there are days when I even want to give up, wondering if all of this is actually working. When we dive in and go inward to do the work, understanding we truly are worthy of all our desires and the vision that’s placed within our heart is the space where the magic happens. Listen for inspiration, motivation and truth on...

150: Let 2022 be the year you choose you

January 03, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 19.3 MB

2022 is here, we’ve been in it for 3 days now and what if you haven’t set your goals or picked out your word? Don’t let the overwhelm and pressure of these things make you believe that you missed the bus on creating this year to be your year of success.  Apply for my 1:1 Exclusive Success Breakthrough Coaching Program.    Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinaalelli    ...

149: Leaning into your gifts with Jen Stumpf

December 30, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 30.4 MB

When your gifts come knocking at the front door and your path begins to pivot - we talk all about Jen’s abilities and how they showed up in her life. Jen shares how she started out as a dental hygienist, until her own spiritual awakening came knocking at her door. She shares the importance of expanding into awareness, being open to the possibilities and trusting the messages.     Jen Stumpf - Creator of Glow Spiritual Healing and Wellness is a Psychic Medium and Medical Intuitive who spe...

48: How to have your success breakthrough

December 27, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MB

You’ve been investing in and doing all the things, but you’re still feeling lost. And you’re pretty much over it, over the courses, the shiny coaches, feeling like no matter what you do it isn’t enough. There is still an emptiness inside and you’re confused. Today’s episode is about how you can breakthrough all the crap and get down to the nitty gritty of what it would mean for you to have all that you want - success and happiness.    Today’s the day my 1:1 Exclusive Success Breakthrough...

148: How to have your success breakthrough

December 27, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MB

You’ve been investing in and doing all the things, but you’re still feeling lost. And you’re pretty much over it, over the courses, the shiny coaches, feeling like no matter what you do it isn’t enough. There is still an emptiness inside and you’re confused. Today’s episode is about how you can breakthrough all the crap and get down to the nitty gritty of what it would mean for you to have all that you want - success and happiness.    Today’s the day my 1:1 Exclusive Success Breakthrough...

147: Embodying your Truth with Dr. Jenn Chrisman

December 23, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

Want to hear more about why all of the work you’ve been doing, might not yet be “taking”. I talk with Jenn Chrismann on today’s show about the importance of embodying the work, taking it down a layer deeper then the head level. As a former practicing psychologist, Jenn stepped into the coaching world to bring her knowledge and wisdom from her practice into the piece of really supporting women to step fully into their own truth and embody their highest self. She shares how talk therapy isn’t ...

146: Being Resourceful when you don’t have the resources

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MB

We are diving into questioning your Money Mindset. Taking a closer look at where your priorities and desires truly rely and how you can get resourceful to receive the resources. You deserve to do the darn thing and it is possible. It’s time to take a deeper look. I also give a small sneak peek into the new Exclusive Program I’m launching, so listen in to find out when you can get all of the details Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - O...

145: Why alignment is key with Amanda Monnier

December 16, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 37 MB

Today’s episode is all about the power of the healing work that we do, what it looks like and stepping fully into alignment with your soul-led self. Amanda shares her story of going from probation officer to Energy Healer, the transition for herself after her own spiritual awakening. We talk about avoidance being the most difficult place for people to usually go in this work rather than the actual place. Amanda shares the difference between being aligned versus having your ego or fear run th...

144: 8 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

December 13, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 17.3 MB

Grab your pen and paper for today’s episode where I’m sharing my 8 tips for a stress-free holiday season. You can incorporate these into any part of your day and begin to use them daily today to get you set up to have the most happy and purposeful holiday season yet!    If you’d like a hard copy of the holiday guided completed with affirmations to support you on your journey, you can get your copy here: Stress-Free Holiday Guide Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect w...

143: Breaking down the over glorification of Network Marketing

December 09, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 31.6 MB

I wanted to bring you an episode about a topic that’s been asked about - my experience with Network Marketing and Social Selling. So today, I will break down why it isn’t a great or bad industry. My personal experience is having come to accept that it’s just not for me after being a part of 5 different companies.Tune in to get a difference perspective on the industry and some of the myths behind it.   Get your stress-free holiday guide completed with affirmations to support you on your j...

142: The big sign I received from the Universe

December 06, 2021 09:30 - 11 minutes - 14.6 MB

Today’s episode is talking all about Wealth, Abundance and the Law of Attraction. How often do we ask for signs to indicate we are on the right path, to only believe they are supposed to look a certain way? What happens when we receive a big holy crap sign from the Universe. I share about my experience this past weekend with attracting exactly what I’ve been asked for and how can you show up more in this way for yourself. Get your stress-free holiday guide completed with affirmations to sup...