We’re chatting with Alison Zamora, an experience designer, writer, and guided journaling facilitator. Alison's journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes, we have to completely shake things up in order to realign with our truest selves.

Alison shares her experience of walking away from her corporate job with no plan in sight—side note: required reading for this ep. is her Substack article, “Macrodosing On Gratitude,” go read that first and then come back and listen. She believed that quitting would solve all her problems. Been there, am I right?? But instead, she found herself in a whirlwind of emotions, questioning everything she thought she wanted in life. She talks openly about how uncomfortable it was to feel so misaligned, and how that discomfort eventually led her to uncover deeper clarity about who she truly is.

We dive into her reflections on how journaling became a lifeline for processing those tough moments, giving her the space to express what she couldn’t yet say out loud. Alison also shares how owning her "mistakes" and embracing the messy middle of her journey helped her step into a more authentic, aligned version of herself.

If you're feeling stuck or uncertain, this conversation is a must-listen, friends. It's all about giving yourself grace, trusting the process, and knowing that the discomfort you feel now might just be the catalyst for your next big breakthrough.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

05:24 If You Had A Magic Wand, What Would You Do?

11:33 Finding Your Authenticity When You're Misaligned

17:15 Embracing Uncomfortable Emotions

22:34 Untangling The Knots Of Our Identity

26:05 How To Start Journaling

28:59 The Pathless Path

LINKS

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