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Master It

By Ali McGregor

Welcome to Master It — a supportive space to have honest and real conversations to help individuals transform their lives for the better!

This community strives to “master” all areas of their life. The goal isn’t about perfection, but rather progress and knowing the journey will be a bit messy along the way. We lean into the discomfort of change and growth knowing we will be better humans coming out of it.

Every Monday, Ali brings you a new meditation -- short, sweet and right to the point! Enjoy!

Let's connect on IG: @alimcg_
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Master It Feb 17, 2020

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Master It Meditation - Strength (10 minutes - no music)
Aug 15, 202211:45
Master It Meditation - Visualization (10 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Visualization (10 minutes - no music)

Visualize your highest self and then start showing up as her with this simple guided medi! 

Aug 01, 202210:38
Master It Meditation - Day In Review Medi (7 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Day In Review Medi (7 minutes - no music)

Visualize your day from start to finish allowing it to unfold with ease, flow & abundance!

Jul 18, 202207:20
Master It Meditation - Breathe (7 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Breathe (7 minutes - no music)

Ground into the present moment with this simple guided breathing meditation.

Jul 11, 202207:07
Master It Meditation - Manifesting (10 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Manifesting (10 minutes - no music)

Bring your manifestations from a dream into reality with this visualization medi!

Jul 04, 202210:52
Master It Meditation - Inner Child (9 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Inner Child (9 minutes - no music)

Let your younger self know they are valued, loved + safe.

Jun 27, 202209:44
Master It Meditation - Calm Your Inner Critic (11 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Calm Your Inner Critic (11 minutes - no music)

When the voice in your head starts to run wild, maybe even telling yourself stories that are over-exaggerated or possibly even untrue -- quiet the mind and come back to yourself with this guided medi!

Jun 20, 202211:12
Master It Meditation - Affirming (7 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Affirming (7 minutes - no music)

Cultivate self-love + innate confidence with this affirmation guided medi!

Jun 13, 202207:18
Master It Meditation - For Busy Minds (11 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - For Busy Minds (11 minutes - no music)

Calm + observe an overstimulated mind with this guided medi so you can be the master of your mind (and not the other way around!)

Jun 06, 202211:39
Master It Meditation - Winning (3 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Winning (3 minutes - no music)

A new perspective to winning -- enjoy!

May 31, 202202:44
Master It Meditation - Boundaries (11 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Boundaries (11 minutes - no music)

Improve setting + upholding healthy boundaries with yourself + others.

May 23, 202211:04
Master It Meditation - Self Love (10 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Self Love (10 minutes - no music)

Improve your relationship with your body + inner self.

May 16, 202210:47
Master It Meditation - Acceptance (6 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Acceptance (6 minutes - no music)

You are exactly where you need to be! Feeling a warm, loving energy + full body acceptance for where you're at in life!

May 09, 202206:20
Master It Meditation - Wealth (2 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Wealth (2 minutes - no music)

Tune into the frequency of freedom + abundance.

May 02, 202202:06
Master It Meditation - Release (8 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Release (8 minutes - no music)

Open your eyes to the possibility of being free + setting down what's no longer yours to carry

Apr 25, 202208:03
Master It Meditation - Abundance (4 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Abundance (4 minutes - no music)

Attune to the frequency of prosperity + abundance.

Apr 18, 202203:41
Master It Meditation - Allowing (10 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Allowing (10 minutes - no music)

Accept + fully allow for emotions, feelings + situations to surface without judgement.

Apr 11, 202209:49
Master It Meditation - Higher Self Energy (8 minutes - no music)

Master It Meditation - Higher Self Energy (8 minutes - no music)

Your best self is always in reach.

Apr 04, 202207:57
Master It Meditation - Get Grounded + Focused for the Day (7 minutes)

Master It Meditation - Get Grounded + Focused for the Day (7 minutes)

This morning boost will help prime your mind to be its most productive self today.

Mar 28, 202206:59
Solocast: A hearty mercury retrograde reflection + learning lessons, current faves & what's next for Life Simplified!

Solocast: A hearty mercury retrograde reflection + learning lessons, current faves & what's next for Life Simplified!

Hi all, Ali here! Just me popping on for a short + sweet solocast! Does the energy feel a bit lighter to you too? Well you’re actually not too far off! Mercury has been in retrograde since early September so over the next week, you should start to feel the energy lift and lighten! (Bless TF up! Am I right?!) In today’s episode, I break down the common misconceptions of what happens while mercury is in retrograde, how to reframe your mindset during this intense astrological time, sharing a few of my current faves, the Life Simplified yoga class schedule and some juicy secrets that have never before been shared about what's coming next for YOU!! (Yes - I saved sharing the best secret for my most loyal listeners! 😉) Resources mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Get started with BetterHelp, customized online therapy here: http://betterhelp.com/masterit Yoga classes lead by yours truly: https://lifesimplified.shop/collections/yoga-classes Sahara Rose Yogic Path Oracle Deck & Guidebook: https://amzn.to/3aWsYf3 *the best* Jade citrus mint tea from Teavana: https://amzn.to/3AXVpDX Connect with me on social: @alimcg_ @_lifesimplified
Oct 21, 202117:34
Master Your Aligned Travel using Astrocartography with Alyssa of Nomad Astrology
Oct 14, 202134:43
Master The Hard Stuff | How to navigate your mental health, being sober curious & life in your twenties with Paige Boner
Oct 07, 202151:59
Master Your Purpose Through Creativity with Wes Harris
Sep 30, 202132:00
Solocast: Master It Season 3 - What to Expect, Juicy Life Updates, 2021 Learning Lessons & so much more!
Sep 23, 202125:54
Master Your Personal Best | How to maximize life after sport with Emily Coffman
Sep 16, 202126:19
Master Your Self Care Routine | How Millennials can plan + prioritize their self care with Meghan Bonhomme

Master Your Self Care Routine | How Millennials can plan + prioritize their self care with Meghan Bonhomme

Do you feel overwhelmed with life right now?
Does everything feel like a chore or a dreaded task when being asked to do something? Maybe you find yourself on edge and short with those close to you.
Is this sounding all too familiar?
Have no fear, these were the same thoughts and feelings I was going through when I wasn’t taking proper care of myself.
The best part? What you’re feeling isn’t permanent - you state can always shift and change.
Thanks to today’s guest Meghan Bonhomme, the self care queen, she is here to help us plan and prioritize your self care routine so you can start to slow down and enjoy every moment of this life!
Meghan is a long-time entrepreneur, lead cheerleader, tough love teacher, and accountability bff. She has a mission to help you plan + prioritize your self care so you can learn how to live your best life guilt-free! During the last decade as a college professor--and through her 8-week self care course Lovely Human School--Meghan's worked with thousands of students, and shares all the self care tips and tricks that have unleashed unlimited potential—both in herself and in the humans she's coached. She's organized a weekly #SelfCareClub so you can say bye-bye to overwhelm and hello to freedom! Connect with her on instagram @the.selfcarequeen or visit
lovelyhumanschool.com/audit to catch the next time she's doing a FREE Live session about personalizing your self care system.
In this episode you’ll learn how to:

Identify what self care means for you
Craft your own self care routine
Get creative and think out of the box when it comes to simple (yet effective) self care practices to fill your cup

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Shop Life Simplified yoga mats here: lifesimplified.shop/
Discount code: PODCAST
Connect with Ali on social:
@alimcg_
@_lifesimplified
Connect with Meghan on social:
@the.selfcarequeen
Sep 09, 202143:21
Master Your FCKN Trauma with Brenna Guinan, Licensed Clinical Therapist
Jul 27, 202149:29
Master Your Nutrition & Goal Setting with Pushpinder Dhindsa, Certified Nutritionist & Blogger

Master Your Nutrition & Goal Setting with Pushpinder Dhindsa, Certified Nutritionist & Blogger

Today’s guest is Pushpinder Dhindsa, a Portland State Alumni, who’s developed a passion for nutrition early in life. After seeing his family struggle with health complications, he knew he had to be at the forefront of paving a new path for a healthier lifestyle. He is a firm believer that we are all students of life and likes to create a community who idea can be shared at push-boundaries.com We dive into all things nutrition, how to create sustainable habits and break down goal setting into tangible bite size action steps! In today’s episode you’ll learn how to: Create and set achievable wellness goals Craft sustainable change with your nutrition Tips & tricks for goal setting & nutrition Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Shop Life Simplified yoga mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/ Discount code: PODCAST Shop Asutra products here: https://asutra.com/ Discout code: ALI15 Connect with Ali on social: @alimcg_ @_lifesimplified Connect with Push on social: @dhindsa.push https://www.push-boundaries.com/
Jul 06, 202146:28
Master Master Your Mind-Body-Spirit Connection | How to transform your mind & body in 20 minutes with Todd McCullogh
Jun 29, 202139:58
Master Master Intuitive Eating | How to ditch diets & find freedom with food with Kirsten Ackerman

Master Master Intuitive Eating | How to ditch diets & find freedom with food with Kirsten Ackerman

Today’s episode is all about anti-diets and intuitive eating! Kirsten Ackerman is an Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the Host of Intuitive Bites Podcast, a show dedicated to discussions of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size and body liberation. She also has a virtual private practice where she helps clients to heal their relationship to food and body. In this episode you’ll learn how to: Recognize diets (even the sneakiest ones that don’t look like a diet) Understand what hunger cues are and how to honor them Start incorporating intuitive eating practices into your daily life Tips & tricks for your intuitive eating journey Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Get the Intuitive Eating Workbook here: https://amzn.to/3vcDR4a Shop BTR Bar here: https://www.eatbtrbar.com/ Discount code: ALI (15% off first order) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Get started with BetterHelp, customized online therapy here: http://betterhelp.com/masterit Shop Life Simplified yoga mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/ Discount code: PODCAST Connect with me on social: @alimcg_ @_lifesimplified Connect with Kirsten Ackerman on social: @theintuitive_rd
Jun 15, 202145:41
Master Master Your Success Through Failure with Jon Egan, Host of Studying Failure Podcast
Jun 08, 202155:60
Master Master Your Communication with Your Healthcare Provider with Kathy Falco, MSN, RN
May 25, 202101:03:19
Master Your Mental Fitness with Liv Bowser, CEO & Founder of Liberate Studio

Master Your Mental Fitness with Liv Bowser, CEO & Founder of Liberate Studio

Today’s guest is Liv Bowser is the Founder and CEO of Liberate, the first mental fitness studio. As digital marketer and Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she ties together her deep knowledge of mind-body connection with her business acumen to build a movement around multidimensional health.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Register for Liberate’s Community Class (May 15ht, 2021 @ 9am PST) here: https://sutrapro.com/liberate/checkout/FTXVENnjQBLNaOC69Lk9

Discount code: MASTERIT

Get started with BetterHelp, customized online therapy here: http://betterhelp.com/masterit

Shop Asutra products here: https://asutra.com/

Discount code: ALI15

Connect with me on social:

@alimcg_

@_lifesimplified

Connect with Liv on social:

@liberatestudio

May 25, 202150:15
Master Your Active Self Care | How to create a self care routine that *actually* fills your cup with CEO & Owner of Asutra, Stephanie Morimoto

Master Your Active Self Care | How to create a self care routine that *actually* fills your cup with CEO & Owner of Asutra, Stephanie Morimoto

Have you ever felt guilty for taking some time for yourself so that you can feel like the best version of yourself?

You’re not alone!

Many of us give to others before we fill our own cup!

Today’s guest is Stephanie Morimoto, Owner & CEO of Asutra, helps us break down what self care looks like and take a glance at it from a new, non-selfish angle.

Stephanie is an enthusiastic board member of Equality Illinois, which advocates for LGBTQ rights, Naturally Chicago, which creates an ecosystem for natural product companies to thrive; Global Cosmetics Industry, which delivers forward-thinking insights for products and brand innovation; and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network. In her space time, she’s an avid urban gardener who grows everything from tomatoes to lilacs!

At Asutra, they are passionate about helping people take care of themselves on purpose so they can get the most out of life — they call this active self care. Asutra offers over 50 organic, natural remedies for pain relief, sleep and rejuvenation, so you can care for yourself!

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Shop BTR Bar here: https://www.eatbtrbar.com/

Discount code: ALI for 15% off your order

Shop Asutra products here: https://asutra.com/

Discount code: ALI for 15% off your order

Shop Life Simplified Yoga mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/

Discount code: PODCAST for 15% off your order

Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s episode. Try Online Therapy with BetterHelp here: https://www.betterhelp.com/masterit

Connect with Ali on social:

@alimcg_

@_lifesimplified

Connect with Asutra here on social:

@asutra.life

May 18, 202142:44
Master Your Joy Along the Journey with Sydney Weiss
May 11, 202101:10:27
Master Your Emotions | How to process grief & cope with death in a healthy way with Chelsea London Lloyd
Apr 27, 202142:26
Master Your Balance & Resilience through Yoga with Manjari Gopika
Apr 20, 202151:33
Master Your Twenties and Crush ~Adulting~ with Asia & Jareed, Done with Adulting Podcast Co-Hosts
Apr 13, 202101:05:11
Master Your Life | How to Create a Life You Love with CEO & Co-Founder of She Factor, Tori Ganahl
Apr 06, 202143:36
Master Your Morning Cereal Selection with CEO & Co-Founder, Margaret Wishingrad of Three Wishes Cereal
Mar 30, 202131:50
Master Your Female Empowerment with Melissa Herrera of Mimosa Sisterhood Podcast
Mar 23, 202101:03:04
Master Your Pursuit to Live Supernatural with Hume's Cosmetic Chemist, Melissa Christenson
Mar 16, 202142:59
Master Your Habits with Katey Sanders, Mindset Mentor

Master Your Habits with Katey Sanders, Mindset Mentor

There’s a science to creating unbreakable habits & today’s guest is here to break it all down for us so you can show up as the best version of yourself & truly live into your full potential!

Katey Sanders is a mindset and habit mentor focused on helping ambitious women break up with their self doubts, create better habits with ease and consistently live a life they love. After struggling with her health and self esteem for years, she was able to make lasting changes when she least expected to, and finally saw that she wasn’t living life the way she wanted - so she set out to change that and show others they could do the same.

She believes that we’re all capable of living with purpose and passion, and that intentional work  on our mindset and focusing on small, daily changes compounds into massive self growth. She works with her clients to break through all the noise in their life to get clear on what they want, and create a realistic, attainable path to make the changes they want.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

  • Create healthy habits that are sustainable
  • Habit stack for ultimate success when creating a life you love
  • Ditch limiting beliefs and combat imposter syndrome

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats: https://lifesimplified.shop/

Discount code: PODCAST

Shop Rodan + Fields Lash Boost here: https://amcgregor.myrandf.com/

(Sign up as a PC Perks member & save $$$)

Sign up for the Life Simplified Newsletter here: https://www.alimcg.com/

Connect with me on social here:

@alimcg_

@_lifesimplified

Connect with Katey here:

@katey_sanders

Get her Habit Hacker Quickstart here: https://msha.ke/kateysanderscoaching/#links

Mar 09, 202157:28
Master Your Strength with Sam Bowe and Sammy Evans of Drip by Sam
Mar 02, 202148:52
Master Your Superfood Snack Choice with Ashley Nickelsen, Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar

Master Your Superfood Snack Choice with Ashley Nickelsen, Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar

Typical protein bars are chalked full of sugar, preservatives and a laundry list of ingredients that you can’t pronounce. As a health coach, I’m always encouraging my clients to flip the bar over and read the ingredients list and if there’s a ton of ingredients that they can’t say, then it’s best to put the bar back.

My new friend Ashley Nickelsen, has been a serial snacker since birth and is the Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar. She has come to revolutionize the protein bar market with her bars that not only have clean ingredients as well as adaptogens & superfoods in them BUT they are so freakin' tasty!

Ashley started the company in honor of her parents, determined to pass on their legacy and inspire the world to be BOLD, TENACIOUS & RESILIENT. Five years ago, both of Ashley's parents were diagnosed with rare forms of cancer. As their caretaker, working full-time, Ashley was constantly on-the-go, inhaling so-called "better-for-you" bars and bites high in sugar with ingredients she couldn't pronounce. With a background in nutrition & food studies, Ashley craved a snack with a "BTR" ingredient profile that also served a functional purpose. And that's how B.T.R. Bar was born. 

As a former marathon runner and NASM personal trainer, Ashley, in her spare time, enjoys running (for fun, now), strength training, and going for long walks with her husband and dog, Bubba, along the San Francisco Bay.


Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Shop BTR Bar here: https://www.eatbtrbar.com/ 

Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/ 

Discount code: PODCAST

Sign up for the Master It Newsletter here: http://www.alimcg.com/masteritpodcast.html#/ 


Connect with Ashley on Social here:

@btr.bar

Connect with Ali on Social here:

@alimcg_

@_lifesimplified

Feb 23, 202152:22
Master Master Your Body Image with Ali Bonar, CEO & Founder of Kween

Master Master Your Body Image with Ali Bonar, CEO & Founder of Kween

Today’s episode is all about working through eating disorders and body image issues to find a healthy and happy relationship with your body & food! Ali Bonar is CEO and founder of Kween, a food company on a mission to bring the fun & play back into eating. Kween's flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. After struggling with an eating disorder for over a decade, Ali has made it her mission to empower others to love themselves just the way they are. She lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and dog Squishy. Resources mentioned in this episode: Shop Kween & Co. Granola Butter here: https://kween.co?sca_ref=610411.3SIqU4eOzU&sca_source=podcast  Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/  Discount code: PODCAST Shop Rodan + Fields products here: https://amcgregor.myrandf.com/ Sign up for the monthly Master It newsletter here: http://www.alimcg.com/masteritpodcast.html#/  Connect with Ali Bonar on social: @avokween @kweenandco Connect with Ali McG on social: @alimcg_
Feb 16, 202156:38
Master Your Trust with Food | Simple Steps to Ditch Diets for Good with Gillean Barkyoumb
Feb 09, 202157:48
Master Your Focus, Holistic Health and Practical Self Care with Chelsea Glaser

Master Your Focus, Holistic Health and Practical Self Care with Chelsea Glaser

Are you looking for a natural way to enhance your focus without the jitters and afternoon crash that comes with a sugary coffee or energy drink?

Chelsea Glaser is here to share all about Focused by Fredi, which is a natural supplement that uses adaptogens to help you feel your best! We also get into the topic of approaching health from a holistic point of view as well as creating self care routines that truly fill your cup!

Chelsea is a brand strategist and serial founder. She is the Co-founder of Launch It Girl, a strategy-first brand & web design studio, as well as the Co-founder of Fredi, a wellness brand helping women put their wellness first so they can achieve more in their careers. Fredi launched a first product, Focused by Fredi, in April 2020, which is an all-natural daily supplement that helps you feel sharp, collected, and energized all day long. It is Chelsea's mission to help ambitious women understand and experience how capable they truly are, and help them break down the barriers between them and their goals.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shop Fredi here: https://wearefredi.com/

Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats here: https://lifesimplified.shop/

Discount code: PODCAST

Shop Orgain Clean Nutrition here: https://orgain.com/

Discount code: ALIMCG30

Connect with Chelsea here:

@wearefredi

@launchitgirls

@chelseaglaser

Connect with me here:

@masteritpodcast

@alimcg_

Visit my website here: http://www.alimcg.com/masteritpodcast.html#/

Feb 02, 202156:22
Master Your Cosmic Self Care with Ashley Sondergaard

Master Your Cosmic Self Care with Ashley Sondergaard

Have you been curious about how to get the most from your self-care practices?

On today’s episode I sit down with Ashley Sondergaard who is a yoga teacher, an entrepreneur and host of the Yoga Magic podcast. For 8 years, she has studied yoga, meditation, astrology and mindfulness practices that prioritize self-care and self-discovery.

After having her two girls, Ashley discovered the hard way that taking care of yourself first is the only way to take care of others. Today, she supports her students & clients in up leveling their everyday routines into magical self-care rituals. Learn more about Ashley at www.ashleysondergaard.com or on Instagram @ashleysondergaard.yoga and @yogamagicpodcast.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

  • Create a practical self-care routine that caters to your astrological sign
  • Honor what you need + find what feels good for YOU (not what society says is “self-care”)
  • Understand your astrological sign so you can show up as the best version of yourself!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shop Life Simplified here: https://lifesimplified.shop/

Discount code: PODCAST

Shop Orgain Clean Nutrition here: https://orgain.com/

Discount code: ALIMCG30

Join the Master It Secret FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteritpodcast

Visit my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/masteritpodcast.html#/

Connect with me here:

@alimcg_

Jan 26, 202156:09
Master Your Mind-Body-Soul Connection with Kelly Collins

Master Your Mind-Body-Soul Connection with Kelly Collins

Have you ever felt disconnected from your body? Like your mind wants one thing and your body is doing another? On today’s episode I sit down Kelly’s Collin’s who is a yoga, wellness and empowerment coach to learn more about the mind-body-soul connection!


This episode will give you the tools and resources to find your purpose and live a full and meaningful life!


In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Understand the mind-body-soul connection

- Get grounded, connected and aligned with simple practices when you’re feeling “off”

- Discover your souls purpose

- Use joy as a GPS

- Use mindfulness to cultivate self-awareness, heal limiting beliefs & consciously create a life you love

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shop Life Simplified here: https://lifesimplified.shop/

Discount code: PODCAST

Shop Orgain Clean Nutrition here: https://orgain.com/

Discount code: ALIMCG30

Join the Master It Secret FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteritpodcast


Connect with Kelly Collins here:

@kellycollinswellness

@thesoulsparkpodcast

Connect with me here:

@alimcg_

Visit my website here: http://www.alimcg.com/masteritpodcast.html#/

Jan 19, 202101:04:21