
season 2 begins on April Fools, with a new question: AM I A FOOL TO DO THIS DIRTY (PARTY) WORK? Is being a "party coach" meaningful or counterproductive? Does investing this kind of energy into our social lives make matters worse or better?
To interrogate this question, I'm joined by fellow PARTY COACH (and DJ/Digital Entrepreneur/Detroiter/Multi-Hyphinate) Alyssa Alvarez, as we discuss her transformation from finding me on TikTok last summer in a dark place, to finding a sustainable approach to social life, and eventually becoming a "party coach" and co-hosting habit challenges in our community, KNOWFUN.
We debate the importance of daily habits, the role of coaching, and the spectrum of sober living, and redefining fun beyond substances.
Alyssa shares her journey from feeling out of place high school to becoming a DJ and a coach, highlighting the impact of letting go, asking for help, and more.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of implementing "healthy" habits, with a focus on a tech-free bedtime routine and the significance of REAL daily communication in feeling connected.
ALYSSA'S LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/awakening.alyssa
0:00 INTRO TO SEASON 2:
ALYSSA ALVAREZ // PARTY COACH PODCAST
4:16 Kicking Off Season Two: Meet Your Party Coaches
04:25 Alyssa's Weekend: A Blend of Work, Rest, and Play
06:36 Unpacking Multifaceted Lives and Party Coaching Insights
07:33 Exploring Identity: From Awkward in High School to Entrepreneurship
16:23 The Power of the Party: Beyond Socioeconomic Boundaries
19:47 Finding Confidence and Purpose Through Coaching
22:26 Navigating the Coaching Industry: Authenticity vs. Expertise
28:09 A Journey that's Never Over
29:29 The Dark Side of Festivals and Substance Use
30:20 Finding Beauty in Darkness and Self-Awareness
32:16 The Journey to Sobriety & the Spectrum of Substances
33:59 Embracing Sober Party Culture and Identity
37:19 The Power of Music and Social Connections
39:57 Redefining Party: From Consumption to Creation
43:05 The Challenge of Building New Habits
46:32 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Directions
51:30 Closing Thoughts: Embracing Change and Self-Love