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This episode is a behind-the-scenes reflection on my own journey of striving for more from a place of lack, which led to a deep spiritual awakening and rebirth - which paved the way to living from more divine feminine embodiment. The rest of the episode is a channeled conversation about co-creating with God, tapping into divine feminine desire, and making decisions from faith over control. This is not an episode about strategy. It’s a transmission about raw feminine desire, the frequency of readiness, trust, and the way the Divine meets us when we make decisions from a place of faith. The episode explores: -What it means to want more from abundance over scarcity -The ancestral and feminine wound behind women feeling like they’re “too much” -How divine feminine desire reveals the expansion your soul is craving -Making aligned decisions as evidence of readiness -Why nervous system regulation, boundaries, and nourishment matter for hearing divine guidance -Faith as the thread that carries every step of co-creation My desire is that this episode reminds you of the sacredness of your desires, your boundaries, and your decisions — and ignites the next leap of faith into the unknown that you are being called to step into. Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

“What every warrior needs most when returning home from war is a community to whom their experience matters.” This episode is completely different from any interview so far on The Alex Pursglove Show, and it is one of my heart’s favorites. When I relaunched the show, I immediately felt called to sit down with Sgt. Adam Hartswick, a former US Army combat medic, to try to understand what it was like for him to walk through unimaginable trauma and loss, and still choose love, laughter, and service in his life. He tells the story of a tragic day in Kilewal, Afghanistan, in which his unit walked into an IED minefield, and he and his brothers did all they could to save each other. The story is painful, and it is also a story of courage, brotherhood, devotion, and healing. In our conversation, I asked Adam why it matters to him to keep the names of his fallen brothers alive, and his answer went so much deeper than I expected. It affirmed my belief that when civilians listen to, understand, and grieve the experiences of our warriors, the tides of war will turn in our society. Also in this episode, Adam reveals the sacred lessons he’s learned about preparation, grief, resiliency, and how embracing your tribe can transform even the darkest moments into light. This episode is my invitation to be part of that community, the one to whom our warriors’ experience matters. And I invite you to say these names out loud as you start the episode: Sfc. Jefferey Baker Spc. Mitchell Daehling Spc. William Gilbert Spc. Cody “Doc” Towse This conversation offers a rare, intimate look into the realities of war, moral injury, and what it looks like to heal after combat. About Adam Hartswick Sergeant Adam Hartswick is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a Combat Medic with the First Armored Division, known as "Old Ironsides." A proud graduate of State College Area High School in 2009, Adam's military journey began with deployments to Iraq in 2011 and Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013. He trained at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, until his life changed on May 14, 2013, during a combat operation in Afghanistan. For his exceptional courage, Adam received the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal for Valor.  Medically retired in 2015, Adam turned his focus to a new mission: using his experiences to train others in life-saving battlefield medicine. Since his retirement, Adam has shared his knowledge and skills with tens of thousands. He currently works for Penn State and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), where he trains cadets at the Pennsylvania Sheriff's Academy. Through his work, Adam continues to inspire others with his resilience and dedication to service, ensuring that the lessons learned on the battlefield save lives in the future. Connect with Adam: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.hartswick.2025  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robodoc_hartswick/  Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

What does it look like to have your own back? I’m talking about having your own back with both the compassion and tenderness of a nurturing parent cuddling a little toddler and also a fierce lion that would claw the eyes out of any enemy that comes near. In this unscripted, unplanned solo episode, I invite you into my real-time exploration of self-trust, divine connection, and my ongoing dance between power and nurture. In real time, I reflect on how I’m learning to listen to my inner voices and integrate all the different parts of me… including the messy and the empowered. And how radical self-acceptance of all of your parts is the foundation of embodying your divinity. The episode covers: -The dance between your powerful, driven self and your nurturing, compassionate self -Re-parenting your inner child and learning to grieve what’s been hidden or lost -How to meet shame and judgment with fierce boundaries -Why knowing how to grieve is essential for personal freedom and expansion -The law of polarity and its role in experiencing more of the beauty that life offers This episode is both a reflection and a practice. My hope is that it invites you to speak your own truth out loud, to be seen in your messiness, and to remember that wholeness includes every part of you. Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

What if your greatest liberation came not from doing more, but from remembering who you already are? In this wide-ranging conversation, Alex sits down with Garrain Jones — transformational coach, bestselling author, and founder of Artist Power — to explore how conscious language, the resonance of truth, and authentic expression unlock liberation. Garrain opens up about his journey from childhood wounds and cultural conditioning to reclaiming his voice, honoring women through safety, and discovering the power of sound as the original language of truth. Together, Alex and Garrain weave through weaponized language, multidimensionality, the colonization of God and religion, and the power of tuning to our gifts to reveal what it really means to live in alignment with truth and your highest self. You’ll hear Alex and Garrain dive deep into: -Why vibrational resonance is the original language of truth -How childhood conditioning shapes our ability to express and why most of us learn to “shut up” too soon -The hidden ways weaponized language and cultural constructs trap us in fear and disconnection -The importance of clarifying your own definition of success -The role of play and permission in your healing journey -How music and vibration bypass the mind to awaken truth in the body -What it means to live in resonance with God, beyond colonized constructs of faith and success About Garrain Jones Garrain Jones is a world-renowned personal development coach, international inspirational speaker, and bestselling author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. Once $250,000 in debt and living out of his car, Garrain transformed his life to become a multimillionaire and a guiding light for millions around the world. Named one of America’s top 25 personal development coaches, Garrain is devoted to helping others break free from limitation and awaken their creative essence. Through his coaching, speaking, retreats, and his company Artist Power, he teaches people to embody radical expression, tap into resonance, and live lives of freedom, devotion, and purpose. Connect with Garrain Website: https://artistpower.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/ Book: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

What if pleasure wasn’t the opposite of healing, but the very path to it? In this intimate and illuminating conversation, Alex sits down with Leola Watkins — Pleasure Priestess and best-selling author of Sacred Sex Ed — to explore how sexuality, spirituality, and embodiment weave together for liberation. Leola shares her journey of growing up in a conservative religious environment, navigating sexual trauma and shame, and ultimately discovering tantra and shamanic sexuality as gateways to healing, pleasure, and God within the body. You’ll hear Alex and Leola explore: -Why sex education in our culture often creates shame and trauma -How tantra and shamanic sexuality honor sex as a sacred practice of meeting God through the body -The importance of safety, boundaries, and communication in reclaiming pleasure -Why pleasure and play are essential for healing (not just shadow work) -The role of sex magic in manifestation — and how desire itself is sacred -Everyday ways to live as a “Pleasure Priestess”  -The experience of miscarriage and bringing pleasure into grief  About Leola Watkins Leola is a Pleasure Priestess and best-selling author of Sacred Sex Ed, devoted to integrating the sacred power of spirituality and sexuality. Through her signature teachings, she guides individuals on the path of embodied liberation; transforming shame into ecstasy, desire into devotion, and pleasure into a force for personal and collective awakening. Her work empowers women to step into the Pleasure Priestess archetype, reclaiming their bodies as temples and their sensuality as a conduit for deeper connection, creativity, and spiritual expansion. She leads retreats, workshops, and immersive experiences that weave tantra, feminine embodiment, and sex magic for manifestation. She is devoted to guiding others to be turned on by life itself, find the divine within their own skin, and seduce the world into a greater good. Connect with Leola: Website: https://talktantratome.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/talktantratome Book: Sacred Sex Ed on Amazon Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexpursglove Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos

What if the very grief that breaks you could also be the path to your deepest joy? In this moving conversation, Alex and her friend, Eric Farewell, discuss how loss, trauma, and even physical pain can become doorways to healing and alignment. Eric shares his journey from building high-performing companies to breaking his back, losing his brother, and eventually discovering somatic practices that changed everything. Together, they talk about the overlooked impact of childbirth on men, how grief and bliss are two sides of the same coin, why honoring biological cycles transforms how you work, and how business is always a mirror for who you are being. You’ll hear Alex and Eric explore: -The surprising link between grief and bliss -The hidden impact on men during childbirth and miscarriage -How nervous system healing and bodywork opened Eric to a whole new path of somatic coaching -Letting go of proving energy in sales -Why aligning with your natural cycles leads to more energy, presence, and profit -How your relationships and inner life are a mirror for your business — and why healing comes first Eric Farewell is an entrepreneur, author, and somatic business coach who built industry-shaping brands like Aviator Paramotor and National STOL. He's also a devoted husband and father of three whose journey through loss, injury, and burnout led him to redefine what success truly means. In his book Farewell to Normal and through his coaching, Eric helps founders grow their businesses while staying grounded in purpose, presence, and emotional resilience. Connect with Eric: Website: https://ericfarewell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericfarewell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericfarewell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-farewell-0386683/ Connect with Alex Pursglove: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexpursglove Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

At 33, Dr. Mary Grimberg was diagnosed with cancer despite “doing everything right.” That moment cracked open a profound awakening: real health is more than protocols. It comes from the alignment of mind, body, and soul. In this raw, grounded conversation, Mary and Alex talk about medical gaslighting, integrating Western and Eastern approaches, nervous-system dysregulation as a hidden driver of symptoms, and how perimenopause is  a rebirth rather than a decline.  They also explore shame, people-pleasing, receiving support, safe masculinity, and practical ways to regulate and heal. You’ll hear Alex and Mary talk about: -Why being diagnosed with cancer at 33 became a wake-up call that shifted everything for Mary -The hidden role of nervous system dysregulation in chronic illness and everyday health-Why Mary believes both Eastern and Western medicine can work together -How perimenopause can be a rebirth rather than an ending, and what men need to know to support the women in their lives -The danger of shame and victim identity in illness, and how to reframe toward healing Dr. Mary Grimberg is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist and owner of ResilientRx, a multi-clinician physical therapy and wellness practice, in Austin, TX. She also teaches health and movement professionals how to support clients in perimenopause through fascial mobility, nervous system regulation, and addressing the whole person from a mind-body-soul approach. She is also the host of the TMI Talk with Dr. Mary podcast.  Dr. Mary’s mission is to reshape women’s health by bridging science with practical, empowering tools that help both practitioners and clients move freely through life’s transitions. Connect with Mary: Website: ⁠Drmarygrimberg.com⁠  ResilientRx: ⁠resilient-rx.com⁠ Instagram: @drmarypt  TMI Talk with Dr. Mary Podcast: ⁠https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110107⁠ Connect with Alex: Instagram:⁠ @alexpursglove⁠ Website: ⁠www.alexpursglove.com⁠   Watch on YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos⁠ If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

Welcome to the relaunch of The Alex Pursglove Show! In this raw and unscripted solo episode, Alex opens up about what led her to pause her podcast for two years and why she’s finally returning to the mic, this time on her own terms. Alex shares her personal journey of grief, identity shifts, and spiritual awakening that reshaped both her life and business. She reflects on walking away from a well-established Christian coaching identity, rebuilding in Austin, and learning to create from true desire instead of pressure or “shoulds.” This episode isn’t polished or formula driven, it’s alive and in-the-moment truth-telling about what it really looks like to honor your humanity while awakening to your divinity. You’ll hear Alex talk about: Why she almost canceled recording this episode on the way to the studio Feeling liberated through letting go of the pressure to prove, perform, or get it “right” The importance of permission to desire, to create, to play, to tell the truth, to be human, and to connect with God on your terms Through this welcome-back episode, Alex invites you into her world of deep, unfiltered conversation in a space designed for courage, truth, and full expression. Connect with Alex: Instagram: @alexpursglove Website: www.alexpursglove.com   Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos  The Alex Pursglove Show is a space where being messy, vulnerable, playful, and powerful all get to coexist. Thank you for being here, and welcome to this new chapter. If you resonated with what you heard, be sure to follow and leave a review!

Welcome to The Alex Pursglove Show—a space for courageous humans committed to consciousness, truth, and full expression. This isn’t about highlight reels or pretending we have it all figured out. Here, being messy, vulnerable, playful, and powerful all get to coexist. In this trailer, Alex shares the heart behind relaunching her podcast and why she’s breaking the rules to do it her way. Expect raw, unfiltered conversations about business, money, God, sex, relationships, parenting, purpose, embodiment, and self-worth—without the formulas or pressure to “get it right.” This show is for you if you’re ready to: Explore what it really looks like to heal, grow, and lead authentically Go behind the scenes of transformation, not just the highlight reel Give yourself permission to be more of who you truly are Hit follow and join Alex for conversations that spark truth, depth, and permission to live fully expressed.

Today’s episode features a dynamic conversation with people-person, Pete Schramm. We dive into the impact of bringing together a team of personal advisors, the shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and grind, and exploring different definitions of ecstasy and what it takes to create more of it in business. Pete is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, who is passionate about connecting people and fostering sustainable and meaningful relationships in the workplace. He is the founder of Lattitude, an employee connection, mentorship, and survey software platform. In 2023, he joined the board of Statra to help bring the idea of KPIs and real time performance and accountability to companies of all sizes. Key points:  Building a personal board of advisors and mentors (5:00) You’re never going to get everything you need from just one person (11:00) How Pete coming back to himself changed the course of his business (16:30) Making fact-based decisions to support your growth (24:00) The shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and lessons learned from it (27:00) The importance of taking care of yourself in your calendar (34:30) Pete’s exploration of the definition and application of ecstasy in business (38:00) Connect with Pete Schramm: Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of Advisors Linked In Website Connect with Alex Pursglove: Expansive Visionaries Collective Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features a captivating conversation all about PR, media, taking a stand, and changing the stories we tell ourselves between me and my good friend, Beth Nydick. With a strong dose of “Jersey love”, Beth takes us inside her FAME Formula, sharing a plethora of tips and insights into increasing your visibility in a way that actually grows your sales. Then we get into the juicy details surrounding the role of mindset, stories, and anger in creating more success with more joy along the way. Beth knows a thing or two about getting in the spotlight. The founder of the Fame Formula, she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and confidently appear on TV & Media. Beth and her clients have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, GMA, The Drew Barrymore Show, Fast Company, Oprah, and more. You don’t want to miss this one! Key Points: Allowing the personal side of your brand to come through (5:30) The number one key to booking more media appearances that help you make money in your business (11:00) What to do differently if you aren’t bringing in sales from your podcast interviews (16:00) What’s your catchphrase so people know what you’re all about? (21:30) How to find aligned media opportunities to reach your ideal clients (25:00) Why PR needs to be part of your marketing strategy (31:00)  Creating more success while you’re actually enjoying the journey along the way (36:00)  The power of reframing the stories we tell ourselves about our mistakes or challenges (40:00) Getting really honest with yourself about your talents and what you want (48:30)  Letting your anger inform your passions (51:00) Connect with Beth Nydick: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Alex Pursglove: Expansive Visionaries Collective  Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I am joined by award-winning director, producer, Broadway performer, and speaker coach, Tricia Brouk. Tricia shares her stories and experiences about what it took to become a highly successful artist and now thriving business owner - including the journey to becoming a conscious competent, co-existing with fear, and living everyday like it's your last. Tune in for a motivating discussion on how to bring the kind of success into your life that makes you ecstatic to do what you do. Plus, pick up tips and strategies for growing your own speaking opportunities from a world-class expert. Key Points: Igniting ecstasy in the moment (2:30)Tricia’s journey from thriving as an artist to building a powerhouse business (5:00)Exploring what it means to unite humanity through speech (8:30) What’s possible when all voices are welcomed and heard (10:00)Why Tricia doesn’t have time to get stuck in fear and self-judgment (18:00) Owning the value of your gifts to create steady success that makes you ecstatic (23:30) The importance of co-existing with your fear (29:00)Why Tricia lives every day like its her last (31:00) Tips for growing your own speaking opportunities (42:00) Download Your Free Copy of the First Chapter of Tricia’s book - "The Influential Voice" here. Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She has put thousands of speakers onto big stages around the globe. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. Tricia’s book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Connect with Tricia Brouk:  The Influential Voice BookWebsite The Big Talk PodcastYouTube Channel FacebookInstagramLinkedIn Connect with Alex Pursglove: Expansive Visionaries CollectiveWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As entrepreneurs on a growth path, transitions are taking place all the time. In this episode, I welcome my new friend and incredible guest, Kristina DiPalo, to discuss how to navigate transitions and your purpose with more grace and ease.  Kristina shares her vulnerable stories of the impact of losing her father unexpectedly, evolving in her spirituality, and stepping into a new space in business later in life.  Tune in for an open and raw conversation on the mourning and growth that accompanies transitions, exploring your true desires, and the role of trust in navigating your purpose. Key Points: Get to know Jersey Girl turned Manhattan woman, Kristina DiPalo (2:00)The learning and growth found from mourning, including Kristina’s story of losing her father (7:00)“We kid ourselves that we control the transition, when in many ways, we just accompany the transition” (10:30)Alex’s story of transitioning programs in business and the importance of surrendering to the unknown (14:00)The role of spirituality in surrender and practicing open-mindedness (18:30)The inner work of connecting to your truth and purpose (23:00)Creating inner safety to be able to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (28:30)“What is it that you really like about what you do?” (33:30)A final note of hope and encouragement from Kristina (36:00) If you know that you are ready to take your business to the next level through building relationships with amazing entrepreneurs like Kristina DiPalo… Learn more and apply for our business-building mastermind community for impact-driven women entrepreneurs called the Expansive Visionaries Collective here: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective Connect with Kristina DiPalo: Website: www.kristinadipalo.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbh0fPkEcT4 Connect with Alex Pursglove: Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of all the transformations I have experienced, the one with the greatest impact has been making a quantum leap in intimacy with my husband, Adam Zaffuto. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we deepened our connection, addressed the fears of outgrowing your partner, and what it looks like to communicate your desires while honoring your partner’s response. Tune in for an unrehearsed, authentic conversation on replacing judgment with acceptance, security with happiness, and people-pleasing with true desires… Plus Adam’s honest reaction to my first six-figure investment in my own development. Key Points: What it was like for Adam when I made my first $100K investment in coaching  (4:45)Redefining safety and security to find more happiness (12:00)Thoughts regarding the fear of “outgrowing” your partner when you are evolving on a growth path (17:30)Adam’s perspective on how we increased our intimacy (26:00)A specific example of what made Adam feel more loved than ever before (28:00)The sentence I memorized to ask for what I wanted while removing criticism of Adam (31:00)Circling back to how to practically address growing at different speeds from your partner (40:00)Why “being the change” matters in your relationship (44:00) Connect with Adam Zaffuto: Blog: http://www.reengagepgh.com/blog  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.zaffuto  Connect with Alex Pursglove: Expansive Visionaries Collective: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to make a more than 6-figure leap in your revenue in a seemingly “illogical” amount of time? Join me and my incredible guest, Mollie Lo, as she shares her behind-the-scenes story of how she made a quantum leap in her business and self-confidence. Mollie, a cherished former client of mine, transitioned out of a high-powered corporate career in HR into growing a highly successful career coaching business in under 2 years. Now an expert at LinkedIn marketing and high-ticket sales, she’s pivoted to helping other career coaches grow their own businesses. Tune in for an inspiring story about grit, determination, and a willingness to get uncomfortable that created unbelievable new results. Plus, Mollie shares the top 3 things she started doing differently, and the challenges she overcame, to make her leap forward. Key Points: Fun facts about Mollie (2:00) What standing powerfully in what you really want looks like (8:00) The role of cultural influence in finding your authentic self, including Mollie’s story of growing up in a Mung family (13:00) The top 3 things Mollie implemented to quantum leap her revenue (24:00) How and where to find your greatest growth opportunities (31:30) What it took to transition from hating sales to loving sales (39:00) The most challenging belief Mollie overcame and the greatest gift she received during our work together (46:30) What Mollie is up to today (58:00) If you know that you are ready for a breakthrough in business while igniting more joy, passion, and empowerment in your life… Learn more and apply for my business-building mastermind community for women entrepreneurs, like Mollie Lo, called the Expansive Visionaries Collective. Learn more here: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective Connect with Mollie Lo: Website: - www.lotusmentoring.net LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotusmentoring/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lotusmentoring Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-tall-glass-of-sass/id1678637775 Connect with Alex: Expansive Visionaries Collective: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.