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The Ally Show

The Ally Show

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Welcome to "The Ally Show," your go-to podcast for inspiring stories of strength and mental health. Hosted by Ali, a former tech professional who has overcome significant mental health challenges during his personal and professional life, this podcast features compelling conversations with ordinary people with real stories. Our episodes dive deep into mental health topics like overcoming grief, therapy, wellness & self-care techniques, and personal growth.

Join our community where listeners aren't just passive participants but active members of a supportive network. We connect those who have faced mental health struggles with others who understand and support them, particularly within the tech and professional sectors. This podcast is a safe space for collective healing and connection.

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms to join a movement combating stigma and promoting empathy and understanding. Let's shift perspectives, discover hope, and support each other. Welcome to "The Ally Show," where stories and discoveries of ordinary people inspire transformation and healing.

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  • #20: Genevieve Conaty 🍒 — Plants Know How to Grow, So Do You: A Creative Path to Healing

    #20: Genevieve Conaty 🍒 — Plants Know How to Grow, So Do You: A Creative Path to Healing
    Feb 14 2025
    Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aliesiEpisode SummaryIn this conversation, Genevieve Conaty (She/Her) shares her journey from a first-generation immigrant background to becoming a VP of design. She discusses her early life, education, and the challenges she faced in her career, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Genevieve opens up about her health struggles, including chronic pain and PTSD, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of wellness. She emphasizes the importance of community support and shares her transformative experience with intensive outpatient programs for mental health recovery. In this conversation, Genevieve shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through the practices of Chi and Qigong. She discusses the significance of Chi as a vital energy and how it has transformed her mental and physical well-being. Genevieve emphasizes the importance of visualization techniques in Qigong and how they can enhance creativity and personal growth. Our AI Partner for this Episode: ElevenLabsAccountability Campaign: March MadnessWant to join Genevieve's March Madness campaign and start this spring differently? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/xvU1GNHnySceCawZ8Chapters00:00 Intro to the episode by Ali and his AI Twin03:33 Introduction and Background05:43 Heritage and Family History07:52 Early Life and Education09:23 Career Path and Design Journey11:53 Challenges and Health Struggles12:34 The Impact of COVID-1917:46 Trauma and Its Effects27:33 Path to Recovery and Healing37:00 Community Support and Programs39:45 Understanding Chi and Its Significance38:54 The Journey to Qigong Practice47:44The Impact of Qigong on Creativity and Wellness49:15 Visualization Techniques in Qigong56:20 Embracing Creativity and Personal Growth01:07:15 March Madness: A Challenge for Growth🍒 Genevieve’s bioGenevieve fell in love with the Stanford campus from a distance based on a photograph of the architecture in “the Quad.” After studying mathematical & computational science there, she realized she was most interested in pursuing computational science that involved working with human beings, so she pivoted to a master's degree in what was then called Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. She cut her teeth in UX research at Motorola Labs in the UK, worked for a wonderful London design agency where she met her now-wife, ran her own design agency for five years including a move from London to San Francisco, and helped build the design, product, and UX research team and culture at Indiegogo. She hired Ali at Course Hero where together they designed products to help college students graduate. Her newest mission is to help clients of her coaching practice with their job & career challenges so that they can find fulfillment. She has a bias towards entrepreneurship and fun. LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-red-coaching/Substack: http://cherryredcoaching.substack.comTEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/genevieve_conaty_how_to_empower_innovationSpotify Artist Profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OdBAFKql7Zm0GMCc9lU69?si=xMXquwHGTmiTEyKydWxzcwLa Cheim Behavioral Health Center (PHP/IOP): https://www.lacheim.org/behavioral-health-programsLuminous Ground Online Tai Chi and Qigong ClassesRegister: https://luminousground.com/2006-2/registration/Follow along with daily practice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@luminousgroundschooloftaij1500 (new posts daily)Courtney Moore - Acupuncture & Healing: https://courtneymoorewellness.com/Be part of the movement—support the show on Patreon! ⁠https://patreon.com/aliesi⁠
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  • #19: Phil Carter — The Hedonic Treadmill: Find Your Answers Within For a Balanced Life

    #19: Phil Carter — The Hedonic Treadmill: Find Your Answers Within For a Balanced Life
    Jan 2 2025

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    Episode SummaryIn this conversation, Phil Carter shares his journey from a Midwestern upbringing to becoming a successful product leader in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of family values, the challenges of work-life balance, and the impact of paternity leave on his relationship with his children. Phil reflects on his career shifts, the lessons learned from each chapter, and the decision to start his own consulting business for greater flexibility and autonomy.

    In this conversation, Phil Carter discusses the challenges of modern work culture, particularly in the tech industry, where constant connectivity and high expectations can lead to burnout. He emphasizes the importance of finding balance in life through routines, personal anchors, and prioritizing family and community. Phil also highlights the significance of self-awareness in navigating the pressures of societal expectations and the rat race, advocating for a focus on internal fulfillment rather than external validation. He concludes by sharing his wife's nonprofit, Daring Girls, which empowers young women in East Africa. Support Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/About PhilAfter starting his career at Bain and getting his MBA from Stanford GSB, Phil Carter has spent the last decade as a VC and product leader helping companies like Faire, Quizlet, and Ibotta build world-class products and accelerate their growth. Phil is now a growth advisor and angel investor who helps Seed - Series C consumer subscription businesses define their growth strategies, build their growth models, hire their growth teams, scale their growth processes, optimize their growth channels, and achieve their full potential. Phil also teaches a Maven course on Consumer Subscription Growth and has a Substack newsletter where he shares additional thoughts.Connect to Phil:Website: https://www.philgcarter.com/Maven Course: https://maven.com/philcarter/consumer-subscription-growthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/Substack: https://philgcarter.substack.com/X: https://x.com/philgcarterChapters00:00 Intro to the EpisodeChapters

    03:20 Introduction to Phil Carter

    06:12 Growing Up in the Midwest

    08:30 Family Values and Childhood Memories

    09:59 Navigating Work-Life Balance

    12:21 Career Shifts and Professional Growth

    16:54 The Impact of Paternity Leave

    22:44 Starting a New Chapter: Entrepreneurship

    24:48 The Pressure of Constant Connectivity

    27:11 The Dynamics of Tech Culture

    30:22 Navigating the Rat Race

    32:49 Finding Balance in Life

    35:41 Anchors of Stability

    39:03 Production vs. Production Capacity

    42:50 Empowering Young Women through Daring Girls


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    46 Min.
  • #18: Elshan Moradiabadi — The Curse and The Remedy: Journey of a Chess Grandmaster

    #18: Elshan Moradiabadi — The Curse and The Remedy: Journey of a Chess Grandmaster
    Oct 25 2024

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    Episode Summary

    In this conversation, Grandmaster Elshan Maradi Abadi shares his journey from being a young chess enthusiast in Iran to becoming a Grandmaster and immigrating to the United States. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the pain of losing, anxiety, and the pressure of high expectations. Elshan emphasizes the importance of mental health, personal growth, and the lessons learned from his experiences. He also highlights his passion for coaching the next generation of chess players and the significance of sharing one's struggles to help others.About GM ElshanElshan Moradiabadi is an Iranian-American Grandmaster known for his dynamic playing style and profound contributions to chess as a mentor and educator. With a career spanning over three decades, Elshan has consistently demonstrated his prowess as a well-rounded chess player by obtaining a B.Sc in chemical engineering from Sharif University and two master's degrees in the US. Elshan's chess career includes appearances in the Chess Olympiad and notable achievements in the U.S. chess scene. His expertise extends beyond the chessboard, as he is a prolific coach and mentor, inspiring students worldwide through his insightful teachings and strategic approaches. Elshan has coauthored two chess books and numerous educational articles and continuously seeks to improve his training method.Connect to Elshan on: https://gmelshan.com Elshan's 50 Push-ups CampaignElshan invites you to do 50 push-ups per day for 30 days. Use this link to join his campaign: https://forms.gle/fMmNe6awCzRBJwb48



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    47 Min.
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