You know, I think I had a pretty idyllic upbringing. While my mother passed away when I was young, my father quickly remarried and he and my stepmother (who I call "mom") were tremendous role models and parents. They were both executives and taught me that I could achieve anything I set my mind to. My mother was a testament to what women can achieve when they challenge societal norms. My siblings and I were close. However, there was a high bar set in the family. I grew up feeling that I had to be perfect in order to be acknowledged or loved, leaving me feeling like I was "not enough". As a result, I've carried the need for perfectionism, hustle, and "performance" into my adulthood. We all have our stories, don't we? Sometimes these stories prevent us from living the life we are meant to because they breed imposter syndrome, fear, uncertainty, and doubt that we are capable or that we are enough. 

Our guest today, Alicia Farricielli, is here today to help us understand new tools and techniques to let go of our own inhibitions and to follow our intuition to find our future. Alicia is a Certified Life and Health Coach specializing in intuitive healing and personal empowerment. Her philosophy focuses on intuition, holistic wellbeing, and life balance, helping clients overcome limiting beliefs, embrace change, and unlock their potential. Through her own experiences of overcoming adversity and mastering life's complexities, Alicia brings empathy and profound insight to her coaching, to aid individuals in their quest for self-discovery and freedom from insecurity, anxiety, and burnout. Committed to nurturing inner strength and equilibrium, Alicia stands as a pillar of support and motivation for those on the path to authenticity, growth, and a harmoniously empowered existence. Alicia is also the host of The Intuitive Revolution Podcast. 

As a holistic coach and healer, Alicia believes that within each of us lies an untapped wellspring of power, often hidden beneath layers of past hurts and self-doubt. Her mission is to help her clients peel back these layers. She guides her clients to gently explore their inner childhood wounds to release old patterns and reclaim the vibrant essence of who they truly are.

In today's episode, she helps us learn to reframe the perspectives that once held us back. What seem like insurmountable obstacles will become stepping stones on your path to growth. This journey isn't just mental; it's energetic and spiritual too. As a Reiki Master and energy practitioner, she channels universal life force to clear blockages, balance your energy centers, and amplify your innate healing abilities.

Alicia has come to discover that this work is her calling. She revels at the fact that she gets to witness her clients transform from feeling trapped by circumstances to becoming the architects of their dreams.

And, listen, ladies. If you're ready to transcend the ordinary and craft a life that's magically and uniquely yours, we are here to walk that path with you. We started the Dear Midlife podcast because we were feeling stuck and lost. If this is you...it is time to take the steps to turn your wildest dreams into your lived reality.

⁠In this episode, Alicia teaches us:

1. Two thousand years ago, we trusted our intuition. As society evolved, we were conditioned to seek guidance from others—like influencers, media, or evangelists—over our own instincts. To live fully, we need to balance logic with intuition.
2. When learning to cultivate your intuition, start with the little things. Follow your intuition when deciding which route to travel to your destination, or when you decide what to wear, or what to eat. Ask yourself "what do I want?" and then go with the first thing that pops into your mind.
3. When you follow your intuition, you are surrendering to the result, no matter what! It may not be the result you were expecting, but it is (typically) what you NEED to experience in order to grow.
4. Each one of us has an inner child, a playful child that spurs our creativity or a wounded child, who's trauma can create a mental narrative that makes it hard to break free and break through our own limiting beliefs. In order to heal from these childhood wounds, we have to go back to that time and look inside of ourselves. We can examine what happened, how did it make us feel, what is the resulting story that we've carried with us into adulthood and start to ask yourself if this story is true and start to forgive and release our victimization to that story. Then, and only then, can we heal our inner child to help them feel loved and safe again.
5. Embrace the messy parts of yourself and life. Life IS messy and you cannot avoid its ups and downs. It is in this space where growth happens. Use meditation and breath work to calm your nervous system to handle and gain clarity on life's challenges.

To find more of Alicia:

Website: https://www.aliciafarricielli.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alicia_farricielli/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ8Sol2nPin0bvP8D7T_nQ

Retreats: https://elevateoasisretreats.com

And listen, we're all about growth. We WANT to be there to support you through all the messiness of life on your journey to becoming the best version of you. We are striving to do this with toolkits that will empower you to heal and find yourself, with expert advice and a tribe of badass women to support you along the way. So, find us on Facebook and join us on Instagram. Let's do life together...right here in the middle.