Alison Answers #MissionAwake
Alison Answers Podcast was created to be authentic and designed to call out the greatness in you. Host Alison has been successful in the mental health field for the last 30 years, offering a wealth a of experience. She is funny, real, dynamic, and driven. Alison's mission is to AWAKEN us all to the mediocrity that is wired into our brain from early childhood. She is personally offended by the mediocrity in our society and her mission is to stop the plague mentality of "just good enough." Join us as Alison and her industry leading guests discuss various cutting edge topics. This podcast offers a perfect blend of intelligence, humor and realness that is committed towards developing the excellence in you! The podcast is a perfect marriage between mental health and personal development!
Episodes
194 episodes
This Man Saved 200+ From Suicide | Kevin Briggs The Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge | Alison Answers Podcast
This man talked 200+ people back from the edge—and he never once said he "saved" them.Kevin Briggs isn't your typical hero. The "Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge" spent 23 years as a California Highway Patrol sergeant kneeling beside ...
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Episode 194
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1:41:10
How We Sit in the Pain and Win | Matt Berthot on Alison Answers
Ever doubt your spot in high-roller rooms after outworking everyone, heart whispering "fraud" while you fake the grin? Or watch your kid erupt in fury, choking back "stop it" knowing shutdown just fuels the fire? We've all toted those hidden ha...
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Episode 193
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44:36
Reframe Your Painful Childhood Memories with Matt Berthot | Alison Answers
Ever wake up sweating from those old nightmares—racing to lock doors in your childhood home that never felt safe, danger closing in no matter how fast you move? Or slump against a cold coliseum wall after your big win turns to dust, family up i...
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Episode 192
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29:26
Tools to End 2025 Strong and Own Your Peace
Ever feel like you're racing through the day, only to crash at night wondering "What did I even accomplish?" You're not alone. Alison gets it too. She shares her real struggles with feeling "all over the place," visionary overwhelm, and that na...
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Episode 191
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22:00
Why You're About to Quit (And How to Stop): The 3-Step Framework That Turns Pain Into Purpose | Matt Bethot
Most of us are one decision away from giving up. We're at the breaking point, questioning if we're qualified, if our pain has purpose, if it's even worth continuing. And in that moment—when you're about to quit—everything changes. Or nothing do...
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Episode 190
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1:16:08
Navigating Life After Suicide: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life After Loss
Most of us don't realize how deeply grief can reshape our identity. When someone we love dies by suicide, we often unconsciously believe that staying broken honors them—that abandoning our joy, our hobbies, our future is some kind of loyalty. B...
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Episode 189
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29:25
Stop Hating Yourself: How to REWIRE Your Brain & FIND Self-Worth (Science-Backed) with Matt Berthot
Most of us aren’t even aware how deeply our own voice and self-judgment shape every part of our lives. The negative thoughts we repeat day after day can convince us we’re worthless, keep us locked in cycles of shame, and even convince us that g...
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Episode 188
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59:44
The Suicide Mind: Why 91% of Your Thoughts Are Keeping You Trapped
Typically, people who want to die by suicide don't actually want to die—they want their pain to end. The suicide mind is a total eclipse of rational thinking, making temporary darkness feel permanent.In this deeply personal episode, men...
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Episode 187
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38:15
93% of Your Life is Running Without You: The Subconscious Reprogramming Breakthrough with Christine Peine
You're living a life controlled by beliefs you can't see. In this transformational episode, Alison Lager interviews Christine Peine, a subconscious reprogramming expert and health tech founder, about the one thing that will quantum leap your li...
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Episode 186
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1:13:02
Scientific Proof and Actionable Steps to Change Our Lives
You've felt it: that moment when someone walks into a room and shifts the entire energy. Or when you catch yourself in the same destructive pattern with different people. Or when you finally spoke a different truth about yourself and things sta...
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Episode 185
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30:17
How to Command Your Wealth: The 5 Principles to Transform Your Money Mindset
Do you ever feel like money slips through your fingers no matter how hard you work? Like there's an invisible cap on how much you're allowed to have—or deserve?You're not broken. You're not bad with money. You're just living out beliefs ...
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Episode 184
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57:51
The Power of Words: Building or Breaking Your Relationship Bridge
In this reflective solo episode, Alison Lager explores why the language we use with loved ones determines the strength—or slow unraveling—of our most important relationships. Through stories, science, and straight talk, Alison shows that connec...
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Episode 183
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39:49
Stop External Fixing: Patterns, Power & Personal Change
In this transformative solo episode, Alison Lager challenges the age-old habit of seeking solutions outside ourselves. Through raw storytelling and actionable wisdom, Alison takes listeners on a journey from external blame and fixing to radical...
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Episode 182
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37:32
Unlocking Authentic Influence: The Neuroscience of Persuasion with Alex Vonderhaar - Part 2
Resonance, not attention, is the true currency of our modern era. Welcome back for part 2 of this fascinating conversation with Alex Vonderhaar. Alex and Alison had a transformative conversation about how aligning with our nervous systems can r...
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Episode 181
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1:04:27
Unlocking Authentic Influence: The Neuroscience of Persuasion with Alex Vonderhaar - Part 1
Alex Vonderhaar is a leading expert in neuromarketing and the mind behind Hidden Falls Media, and in this episode of Alison Answers Mission Awake, he unravels the art of persuasion through the lens of neuroscience. Alex brings his profound insi...
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Episode 180
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1:07:43
From Addiction to Empowerment: Ivan Fredette's Journey of Resilience and Leadership
Ivan Fredette, a man who has truly redefined resilience and leadership, shares his inspiring journey from battling a 17-year alcohol addiction to becoming a beacon of strength for others. After facing the tragic suicide of his cousin, Ivan foun...
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Episode 179
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1:08:46
If You Are Doing This, Therapy Will Not Save You
What if the stories you tell yourself are the very things keeping you from true happiness and personal growth? Join me, Alison, as we challenge the narratives that bind us to cycles of fear and insecurity in this transformative episode of Aliso...
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Episode 178
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43:41
Crushing Mediocrity: Finding Clarity and Action in a Distracted World
Feeling like I'm constantly racing against time yet never truly arriving anywhere meaningful is something I've grappled with for years. Despite achieving outward success, I often find myself emotionally flat, trapped in a cycle of mediocrity. I...
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Episode 177
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50:09
From Narcissistic Trauma to Triumphant Change with Dana Diaz
Best-selling author and abuse recovery coach Dana Diaz joins Alison for a powerful conversation about the complexities of narcissistic abuse and the transformative journey towards self-empowerment. Dana shares her personal story of overcoming d...
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Episode 176
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1:36:52
We Are Not Biologically Designed to Struggle with Liam Naden
Transformative coach, speaker, and bestselling author Liam Naden joins Alison for a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of neuroscience, quantum physics, and personal success. Liam's extraordinary journey from affluence to homeles...
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Episode 175
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58:29
Finding Strength in the Face of Loss with Stephanie Jordan
What if you could transform your life's deepest tragedies into a triumphant story of healing and growth? In this episode, Alison introduces Stephanie Jordan, an author deeply affected by early trauma and the transformative journey of healing. T...
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Episode 174
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58:35
Understanding the Suicide Brain: A Journey from Darkness to Resilience
What if the beliefs you've held about yourself are nothing more than lies? Join me, Alison, on a journey that challenges the very foundation of self-perception and explores the transformative power of embracing one's intrinsic worth. This episo...
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Episode 173
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53:27
Trusting Your Inner Voice with Jenn Cohen
Intuitive consultant Jenn Cohen, with her rich entertainment industry background, joins Alison to illuminate the transformative role of intuition in personal growth and decision-making. She guides you through the art of embracing intuition to n...
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Episode 172
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58:58
The Neuroscience Behind Effective Decision Making
Unlock the secrets to transforming your decisions into results with this solo episode, where Alison promises you'll learn how to make your brain an ally in achieving your goals. Alison explores how the power of clear and decisive thinking can l...
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Episode 171
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24:04
Overcoming Invisible Barriers: What Belief is Running Your Life?
What if the key to transforming your life is hidden in the depths of your unconscious mind? Join Alison on an eye-opening journey as she unravels the powerful impact of our unconscious beliefs. With a staggering 95% of our actions fueled by the...
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Episode 170
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33:21