The JOY Broadcast with Ali Mortimer
Episode: "The Joy of knowing YOU are a Master Manifester"
Date: November 17, 2025
Host: Ali Mortimer
Episode Overview
In this uplifting episode, Ali Mortimer, Life Consultant and Joy Coach, shares her insights and experiences about manifestation. The key purpose is to reignite listeners’ belief in their own capacity to manifest joy and success, whether they’re feeling stuck, new to manifestation, or seasoned in the practice. Drawing from her personal journey, the stories of her Love Club community, and actionable techniques, Ali empowers listeners to recognize themselves as “master manifesters”—people inherently capable of bringing their dreams into reality.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The Foundation: You’re Already Manifesting (03:10)
- Ali recounts her accidental discovery of manifestation years prior, realizing only in hindsight that her life had unfolded as per her own "manifesting blueprint."
- Everyone, knowingly or not, has been manifesting their life up to this point; this episode is about building confidence to co-create what's next.
2. The Power of Belief (07:50)
- Ali draws from "Ted Lasso," using the iconic “Believe” sign to symbolize manifesting confidence.
- Notable Quote:
“Believing you can do something is going to be the thing that gets you halfway there to actually having it in reality. The easy bit is the doing, it’s the getting your mind behind the belief.” (08:40)
- Introduces the idea that manifesters are “real forensic accountants of our own failures,” always dissecting what’s gone wrong.
- Notable Quote:
“We really are forensic accountants of our failures.” (09:17)
3. Embracing “Delusional Optimism” (10:30)
- Ali highlights a favorite quote:
- Notable Quote:
“A pattern I’ve noticed in successful people. They’re all a little bit delusional about their abilities. They’re not arrogant, just unreasonably optimistic about what they can figure out... Reasonable people don’t build unreasonable lives.” (10:45)
- Her word for 2025 is “delusional dreams,” embracing the need to be a “little bit bonkers” to create extraordinary results.
The Five Manifestation Reflection Questions (15:02)
1. Revisiting Childhood Dreams (15:40)
- Reflect on aspirations from youth; often, childhood dreams manifest in adulthood in unexpected forms.
- Stories from the Love Club: Teaching, artistry, writing, or simply bringing happiness to others.
- Ali:
“The revelation… was that many of us are living versions of those childhood dreams, but not necessarily in the way we expected.” (18:40)
2. Recognizing Dreams That Have Come True (21:08)
- Where in life are you now living what once felt impossible?
- Ali shares personal examples (happiness after heartbreak, motherhood, financial abundance) and Love Club stories of “impossible” personal achievements.
- Ali:
“You can manifest the impossible because you’ve already done it, so why can’t you do it again?” (24:05)
3. Unpacking the Manifestation Process (26:22)
- What was down to your own effort versus “magic” or synchronicity?
- Personal story: Meeting her future husband James through a snowy coincidence—was it fate, or following intuition?
- With her son, gratitude and visualization practices, paired with letting go of the “how or when,” brought her dream into reality.
- Ali:
“Half the equation is you—belief in action and attitude—and the other half is the magic. It’s the synchronicity. It’s divine timing.” (31:10)
4. Defining Your Dreams Now (36:45)
- Are your dreams currently specific or abstract?
- The importance of feeling into desires, not always needing detailed plans.
- Love Club dreams: Specific (retreats, publishing a book) and abstract (feelings of fulfillment, connection).
- Ali:
“That’s where the magic lies… it can be just a feeling.” (39:00)
5. Surprising Future Dreams (42:55)
- Recognizing that some future dreams haven’t even arrived yet.
- Stay open; dreams can surprise you as life unfolds.
- Ali:
“My future self has dreams that I can’t even imagine yet… that is truly a joyful, joyful thing to feel.” (44:14)
Key Takeaways and Wisdom
1. Belief as a Doorway (47:00)
- Belief doesn’t guarantee results, but it opens you to possibilities.
2. The Manifestation Formula: Faith + Action (48:40)
- Inspired action is essential—belief alone isn’t enough.
- Ali:
“You can’t just sit on your sofa visualizing and doing mantras and expecting the universe and everybody else to deliver what it wants. You need to take those inspired actions.” (50:20)
3. Detachment from the How (52:30)
- Let go of controlling the process and be open to manifestation in unexpected forms.
- Ali:
“Those who are certain of the outcome can wait, and they can wait without anxiety.” (Course in Miracles, 53:15)
4. Childlike Innocence & Delusional Optimism (54:00)
- Embrace childlike wonder; allow yourself to dream without limits or “realism.”
5. Receiving and Worthiness (56:10)
- Being open and ready to receive is a critical but sometimes overlooked aspect of manifesting.
6. Preparation & Resilience (59:00)
- Prepare for ups and downs, expect plot twists, and be ready to start over if needed.
7. The 5 A’s Manifestation Process (01:02:45)
Ali’s condensed, actionable system for daily manifestation:
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Ask: Clearly state what you want.
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Acknowledge: Notice and dissolve negative thoughts that might block your manifestation.
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Assume: Embody and act as if you already have what you desire.
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Act: Take inspired, practical steps towards your goal.
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Allow: Surrender the outcome and trust the universe (or your higher power) to deliver—often in surprising ways.
Ali’s Example (Apple Watch Story):
“I placed the order, assumed Apple would blow my mind, and acted as if it was already done. In the end, James brought home exactly what I wanted—even better than planned.” (01:03:20)
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Manifestation Mindset:
“Unreasonably optimistic—a little bit delusional, willing to keep on trying even when it doesn’t look like it’s working… That’s the true energy of manifestation.” (54:30)
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On Receiving:
“When opportunities come, say yes, receive it. You’re worthy—take it in, hold it, and believe that it’s yours.” (56:40)
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On Being Open to the Unexpected:
“The dream of being an artist doesn’t necessarily mean that you have paintbrushes and canvas… I am an artist because I’ve designed a life that’s unique and totally like me.” (57:55)
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On Starting Again:
“Sometimes the fastest way to get what you want is for everything to be swept away so you can rebuild from scratch. At the time, it was brutal, but it was necessary.” (59:45)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 03:10 — We’re already master manifesters
- 08:40 — Importance of belief (“Believe” sign, Ted Lasso)
- 10:45 — Unreasonably optimistic, “delusional dreams”
- 15:02 — The 5 Manifestation Questions
- 21:08 — Manifested “impossible” dreams
- 31:10 — Manifesting blueprint: Action vs Magic
- 39:00 — Feeling vs specifics in dreaming
- 44:14 — Future dreams you can’t yet imagine
- 50:20 — Action plus belief
- 53:15 — Detachment from outcome (“wait without anxiety”)
- 54:30 — Childlike manifesting energy
- 56:40 — Say yes, receive your dreams
- 59:45 — Learning from plot twists
- 01:02:45 — The 5 A’s Manifestation Process
- 01:03:20 — Apple Watch story as an example
Tone and Style
Ali’s approach is warm, encouraging, and peppered with personal anecdotes and community stories. She blends practical advice with humor and a dose of “delusional optimism,” making manifestation feel accessible, playful, and empowering.
Final Thought
Ali closes by inviting listeners to embrace their abilities as master manifesters. Whether through her Love Club or personal journaling, she urges everyone to raise their expectations, stay unreasonably optimistic, and pursue their deepest dreams—even if others call them delusional.
“The question is never about can I manifest? The question is: what do you want to manifest next?” (01:10:05)
To connect or join future manifestation sessions, Ali Mortimer invites you to join The Love Club or participate in her "Manifesting as if by Magic" program.
