#14: Allie Huye, Anxiety Health Coach
15 Feb 2021 · 37 min
In this episode of the Aligned Coach interview series, host Lindsey Badillo talks with Allie Huey, a health coach who specializes in helping women manage anxiety. Allie shares her personal story of battling anxiety for over a decade, the crisis point when panic attacks made driving impossible, and how she sought help from a life coach. She describes the shift from therapy to holistic life coaching, her brief use of lorazepam, and the realization that she had been living from ego rather than intuition. After a six‑week life‑coaching stint, she pursued a health‑coaching certification through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, launched the "Align with Allie" Instagram page, and built a small but growing business. The conversation covers the differences between coaching and therapy, the importance of action‑oriented coaching, setting boundaries on social media, maintaining a full‑time job while building a brand, and practical steps for aspiring coaches (finding a niche, sharing personal story, posting daily, networking, and using multiple platforms). Allie emphasizes mindset, authenticity, community support, and the value of gradual, joy‑driven progress rather than pressure‑filled milestones. Listeners are invited to connect with her via Instagram @alignwithallie.
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You still want to be like exposed to what other people are teaching about and doing and saying because you can learn from it. But you really do have to set that boundary so that you're not like constantly comparing.
Woohoo! Welcome back everyone to the Aligned Coach interview series. I have an amazing guest here today. We are newfound friends. Allie Huey. She is a health coach with women, right? Or people, women who are wanting to overcome their anxiety. And I am so excited to dive into this conversation, this interview with you, Allie. So thank you.
Thank you. This is such a neat idea and I'm so honored to be a part of it.
Yeah, you're so welcome. Yeah, it was really cool how this actually happened. We were just talking about, you know, like Kelly, right? And about how she helps us like listen to our intuition and like listen to the things that we want, you know? And this was one of those things. So it was like coming into December, I was just like, you know what, I want to do something totally different, something I've never done before. Like, I just want to talk to people, go live and do it. So that was how the Align Coach Interview Series was born. And then of course the Align Coach podcast that will be born from this. So yeah, thank you. Yeah, awesome. So I like to start these off, Ali, by just like opening up the mic and just letting you introduce yourself, letting you give us your story, your background, like anything that you want to share with us. Um, let us know where you're from, who you help. Give us, give us all the details, all the juice.
Okay. So my name is Allie Huey and I run the Align with Allie Instagram page, which was born in July. So it's not that old. I think, what is that, like maybe 6 months?
Yep.
And basically my story is that I had struggled with anxiety for over 10 years. For me, it started my senior year of high school. And all throughout college and my, my whole corporate adventure, anxiety was a big, big, big part of my life and it really held me back. It caused me a lot of just exhaust and worry and eventually it, it kind of peaked into a place where I just was forced to do something about it or otherwise I would like lose my ability to drive and just kind of lose like all of the freedoms that I was having trouble with. And so anyways, eventually it peaked and that's when I really started to— I worked with a coach and I started to really get to know who I was. And I really learned a lot through that process. Probably like the overarching theme that I learned was that I hadn't been living my life through my soul or through my truth. I had been making decisions and living through my ego, and that took me to a place where I was super unfulfilled and not happy. And I think that is why my anxiety peaked. So I've been on this whole self-discovery journey where I've been learning to nourish like my physical body so that, you know, everything can be right, like hormones, neurotransmitters, gut, everything like that. But also to nourish my soul, um, and trust my intuition and really follow my passions, not just like what I thought was going to make me a lot of money or make me successful or, you know, whatever society thinks that you should be doing. And it led me to become a health coach and start my health coaching business. So I now work with people who struggle with anxiety as well and want to just improve their physical health but also their mental health.
Wow. I am just like in awe of what you do and in what you overcame. Like, I was like, as you were speaking, I was just really thinking what it would be like to first of all like live with anxiety to a point that it would like literally hinder, like you said, like your ability to drive or other like day-to-day things just to function, you know. And then to not only overcome that, but then to use it as your force to help others. So now you help others overcome the same thing. So I just want to commend you for that. Yes, yes. And just recognize it because that really is such a beautiful mission that you're on and just your story.
Thank you. I appreciate it. It's been such a wild ride. I literally can remember you know, just a few years ago, looking at other people doing similar, like, similar things, following their passions. And I would always think, like, you know, that looks so cool. Like, how do they have enough guts to do that? Or like, how do they get there? And I never, I never allowed it to be like my story until I really started doing the inner work. And it, it wasn't like a conscious decision even. It was just something that like started to happen, you know, when you follow your intuition. You trust it, it's like one thing after another just kind of snowballs into this like amazing situation. And I'm loving it.
Yeah, it's like there is no such thing as like the overnight success or like the overnight change. It's just like the series of like little decisions over time, you know, like the little things, the listening to your inner voice on this, like following your intuition on that, making that one decision, taking that leap. And then, and now like looking at where you are, you know, I'm sure that's so different from where you were 3 years ago.
Yeah, it's crazy, but I'm so happy about it.
Yeah, I love it. I love it. Um, are you hearing like some crackling on your end?
Um, just a tiny bit. Are you hearing it?
A little bit. I mean, it's okay though. I just want to make sure that like it was good on your end.
Yeah, no, it's not like prohibiting me from hearing you.
Okay, cool, cool. All right, so I just want to like, um, let's go back. Let's get back. Place where you were like figuring out like, holy crap, like I've got to do something, you know, um, I'm just going down this path, it's totally like— how do— like, how did you even know to work with a coach yourself, you know? Like, at what point were you like, okay, like something has to give, I cannot continue on this way? Did you know that like coaches were a thing? Like, did you say, oh, I gotta go find a health coach? Like, how did that happen for you?
So, um, It was probably like a 2-month period of time where I just started having like a ton of panic attacks. And they all happened to be like on the highway in the car by myself. So that's why I mentioned like driving. And I was in a really toxic work environment that was just like, I literally would wake up every day and tell my husband, like, I feel like I'm getting dressed to go to jail because it was just like not stimulating in a positive manner. Like it was so so negative and frustrating. And that, for some reason or another, is just like whenever everything started happening with my anxiety. Like, you know, I had lived with it and identified with it even, but this is like when it got out of control, um, to where it was like, you know, making it hard to drive and like making it hard to do my job. Like, I had to cancel meetings and stay home sick and that kind of thing. So at that point, I was just like, really desperate and I was like kind of feeling like my life was just like slipping between my fingers. And so I Googled, it wasn't even on Instagram that I found a coach. I just Googled, um, and it was a life, she was a life coach and she happened to be in New Orleans. And so, which is where I live.
Okay.
Um, and so I made an appointment with her and, um, I think I worked with her for about 6 6 weeks. Um, and she really just helped me like kind of reset. She, she like pulled me out of this like very deep hole that I was in and, um, just kind of like put me back on track. And then from there I just kept it up. Like I started learning, reading books, um, doing a lot of like my own meditation, um, journaling and just self-development. And, um, I would say like the biggest thing for was learning to trust my intuition, um, because I think that's how I ended up there in the first place, is not trusting myself.
Wow. And I'm just curious, Allie, because I, I have friends that, um, you know, live with anxiety and they've tried different, you know, means of like dealing— of coping with it and of, you know, like learning to get it under control. Have you ever tried like therapy for it?
Um, not really. I've I have been to a therapist before when I was a lot younger, before I had anxiety.
But so personal, I promise I'm just curious how you went, because most people would say, all right, well, let's go to a therapist. Let's try modern medicine or let's try Western medicine. Let's go that route. Most people would not think, all right, let me Google life coach. Let me Google a coach. You know what I mean? So I'm just curious what caused that.
Yeah, actually, now that I'm thinking about it though, I did during that time when I was working with a life coach, I did go see a psychologist to get anti-anxiety medicine. Cool. And so that was only like one visit though, which is why I didn't even remember that. Yeah. But, and he gave me, I think it's called lorazepam and I ended up taking it like one or two times. Um, but for me, like, I don't even like to take Advil, so it almost like gave me more anxiety to take it.
Yeah.
Um, but I wanted it just in case. It like, it kind of soothed my anxiety just to have it and know that like if something got too intense, like I had an out in a way.
Yeah. Yeah. I like that. So it's like you, you really combined the two, you know, like you took this approach of like self-discovery and, you know, like really diving deep, doing the inner work, like all the And you coupled it like with the medication. Okay, I have this just in case, you know, like this there.
Yeah, yeah. And around that same time I had a flight, um, like an overseas flight, and I don't like flying that much. So that was actually like the motive for getting it because I was like, on top of all this anxiety about work and like my life trajectory, I was like anticipating this overseas flight.
Yeah, I had to get on. How am I gonna do this?
Yeah, that helps.
Yeah, that's awesome. I think that sometimes people feel like— I mean, even myself, you feel like you have to, like, it has to be either or, right? Like, you have to either choose this path or this path, you know? But I feel like you, you made a beautiful way of, like, trying to— of blending both of them, you know, and saying, like, this is the way that works for me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. And I— that's I think that's one of the reasons I was more attracted to life coaching rather than like therapy is because it was, it was more, I mean, we didn't talk about nutrition that much, but it was more holistic. You know, we looked at like my personality type, we looked at my career, my relationships, like all the different aspects that make up your life rather than you know, I guess talk therapy. Like, it was more about like doing, like making changes.
Yep, absolutely. Sometimes people ask that. They'll say, well, like, what's the difference between like seeing a life coach or seeing a therapist? And I don't know, honestly, as a coach, I really don't know like the textbook definition, like, hey, this is the difference. In my opinion, I do feel like coaching is more like action-based. Like, it's like, you know, let's evaluate exactly what you're doing every day. Like, let's evaluate the people that you're spending your time time with. Like, let's look at where you go to work every single day, you know, um, rather than like kind of talking over and over on the past. And, and we do, we do go there sometimes, you know, but it's not like all, all there.
So yeah, yeah, I really liked that about working with a coach. It was like very action-oriented. And at the time, I was in a corporate sales position, and I was having regrets for not going to culinary school, which is what I wanted to do like 5 years prior. And my coach was like really active about helping me kind of like evaluate, you know, why do you want to go to culinary school? Like, why don't you trust yourself to make these decisions? And, and we would like really come up with like action plans, like, okay, next week I want you to go to the culinary school and like talk to the director and learn more, you know? So it's really like pushing you to get out there and do it.
Wow, that's interesting. Okay, so, and I'm just curious, what happened from that? Did you decide to like pursue culinary, or did you decide like this isn't exactly what I want? Like, what, what was the result of that?
Yeah, so, um, I still would love to go to culinary school one day, but I realized it wasn't right for me like now. Um, Basically, like, the action steps that I took, aside from like the inner work that I did consistently, was I got a new job in an environment that's like way more positive. I have a great boss. And, um, I got my health coaching certification, which kind of fulfilled that desire to learn about nutrition and just like health and fueling your body. And then from there I was like, well, Dang, I guess I got to start a health coaching business. So now I'm kind of like in this transitional phase where I'm building my health coaching business. Um, and for me, culinary school has become something that I would love to do like as a hobby. And I knew, I knew deep down that I didn't really want to be like a chef or like working in a kitchen per se. Um, which is kind of what was like confusing me about the whole thing. I was like, well, I want to go to culinary school, but I don't really want a career out of it. So now I'm just like, all right, this is my bucket list item. Once I've made it, I'm going to go to culinary school for 6 months and do it.
Yeah, that's so cool. So it was like, even from going through this self-exploration journey and all of this, you realize that culinary school is not the path right now for me. You realize instead of that being the end-all be-all, the only way to go, feeling stuck because you weren't going that path. Now you've realized that, wait a minute, I want to be a health coach first and foremost and help other women that were in a similar situation as me. And then I also get to cook and be this badass culinary person as a side hustle. That's the side gig.
Yeah, totally. And just as a hobby too, I love cooking and I would just love to know like all the, the cool techniques.
Yes, yes, that's so cool. That's how I look at like teaching for myself. Like, I still really enjoy working with kids, and I actually still tutor. Like, I still have one student that comes to me, um, once a week, and it's like now that gets to be the side gig, right? Like, that gets to be the hobby, just because I really enjoy like hanging out with them for an hour twice a week, you know? Like, I like that. I like to teach them to read. I like those things. But it doesn't have to be— it doesn't have to be me waking up every single day to go to an elementary school that, like, really makes me feel like I have shackles on my feet, you know? Like, I do it because I enjoy it.
Yeah, I love that. I, I feel like the whole world is, like, moving. I mean, you still have to have, like, institutions, like, you have to have people show up, but I really do feel like even this whole pandemic has kind of, like, jump-started this new movement of being able to be flexible and like work from home when you need to or want to. And I'm really excited about that.
I love seeing it. Like there, I have friends or family members that have, that had never used like Zoom before, or they didn't even know what it was. So like they didn't even realize like it was a thing. And now it's almost like normal. You know, everyone says like the new normal, but it is, it's like, it's normal. Oh yeah, we'll just do a video chat or FaceTime me. Like it's so much more just ingrained into like who we are now from the pandemic. From just having to do it this way. So it's cool to see that change happening.
Yeah, I'm all about it.
Yeah, I'm all about it. I'm all for it. Yes, I love it. I love it. So, Aly, I am curious. Okay, so you went into your coaching for yourself, and then at what point were you like, okay, well, I want to help others do this? Do you feel like that was a part of your self-exploration, your inner work, when you realized, hey, I want to help other women? Or how did it come about that you wanted to be the coach? You wanted to take on that authority role and you wanted to build the business.
Let's see. It was kind of another snowball situation. So when I first I found out that health coaching was even a thing was about 2 days before I enrolled in the program. So it was like— I'm sorry?
For which program?
The Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching.
Okay. Got it.
So I basically found the program on Instagram. Like I think it was an— oh no, it was another girl I follow who had done the program and she was talking about it and I I remember seeing her story talking about how she became a certified health coach and I was like, what? What is a health coach? Like, why am I not a health coach? Like, that's me. That's me to a T. Like, this is it. This is, this is what I'm supposed to do. And like in that moment, I just like binge read everything about the program and I got like super conflicted again because I was still working on trusting my intuition. And, you know, I talked to my dad, I talked to my husband and I slept on it. And then I was like, I'm doing it. I'm doing it. Like, I don't care. I'm doing it. And so I went through the program, the program was 6 months and about month 3, I was like, okay, like maybe I should start an Instagram. Like, let's just see how this goes, you know? And so I started the Instagram and I had like zero plan. I was just like, I should just start posting stuff and see what happens.
Oh my God.
And then through that Instagram, I started finding like other health coaches and other business coaches and VAs and like, I just was kind of exposed to this whole other world of Instagram, which I was totally unaware of it even existing. And then, you know, that's when I found Em, whose program I went through. And I would say that program really jumpstarted everything. I got clear on who I wanted to help and how I was going to do it. I created my offer, my program, a 3-month program. And I started learning how to network with people and how to work with other coaches and how to create posts that resonate with people. And so it was really just like this whole snowball thing that happened. Whereas like if I would've just consciously decided to do that all, like whenever I got my health coaching certification or whenever I enrolled, I would've been totally overwhelmed and not known how to start. Yep.
Totally. Sometimes you just have to like give yourself the permission and the space to say like, okay, I can take it slow. I don't have to figure out everything overnight. Like I don't have to have it all figured out. I don't have to have all the answers. Like I'm not going to build the 7-figure business in 7 days, you know, like you just have to give yourself like the space and the grace, really. Yeah.
Yeah. And I still, still have to think like that too, you know. It's been 6 months, but that's so short in the grand scheme of this whole journey for me. Like, I, I know this is going to be a very long-term thing, and who knows how it will continue to snowball and what I'll end up doing. But I know it's going to be like in this field in health and helping and supporting other women.
Yes, yes, I love that. I love it. Like, there's an ultimate trust in it, you know? Just like, hold on to that trust.
Yeah.
And like, also, one thing just personally is like letting go of the expectations that like you have— like letting go of what you see everyone else doing. Like, all the expectations that you see on Instagram, that you see on social media, that you see other people giving, and like just staying in your own lane, right? Like, just like doing your own thing and like letting up everyone else's crap, you know? Like, yeah, on you.
Yeah, that's hard. Um, I know it's, it's so true, but it's like, I always say this, and even before I started my health coaching Instagram, I sometimes would be like, okay, I'm spending way too much time on Instagram, like maybe I should delete the app. But then I would always come back and say like, I can't delete Instagram because I learn so much from it. Like, I, I— if I didn't have Instagram in my life, I don't know who I would be at this point because, because I've just developed and learned so much from other people on Instagram. So it's hard. It's like, you don't want to— you still want to be like exposed to what other people are teaching about and doing and saying because you can learn from it, but you really do have to set that boundary so that you're not like constantly comparing and and letting it set you back.
Yep, the boundary. Absolutely. So, and I'm just curious, what are like practical boundaries that you set for yourself to help that? You know, I like to talk about the practical stuff, like, okay, what can we like actually do in our life? You know, um, so like what is something practical that like maybe a new coach, like aspiring coach, could do that you've done, um, you know, to help you like stay in your own lane and to help you say like, okay, like I can learn from others, but I also just need to like focus on myself on my own growth.
Yeah, for me it's like, um, mindset mostly, and really just staying consistent in that place of trust that whatever is meant to happen for me is gonna happen. Um, and then not forcing myself to do anything that doesn't feel like energy, um, giving rather than draining. Um, because I feel like there's a lot of coaches who post every single day, who have 20 stories at a time and always have like some offer they're throwing out there. They've got like 500 freebies and they've got a funnel and like all the things. And if I were to try and just like replicate that at the place that I'm at right now, I would hate it. And I, this is not something I want to hate. This is like my joy. This is my, my happy place during the day. So I just keep it very sacred and know that it'll develop in time. Oh, I love that.
I love that word. Keeping it sacred.
Yeah. Yeah. No, I do not want to hate this.
I do not want to hate this. This is my dream.
Yeah. This is my dream. We're not going to ruin it. Exactly.
That is so true. I did an interview this morning with a coach named Ola. And after we— after our interview, we got into like a conversation in like the back room or whatever, and we were talking about how like really the most important part of building your business, it's not in— it's really not even your program. Like it's really not even in the modules that you have or in like even in your content. Like it's in the relationships, you know, like it's in these connections, you know, it's in the conversations that you're having. It's like, it's literally like the energy that you have whenever you show up. So say if you're only showing up one time a week in your content, well, like, are you showing up your best energy, you know, with like being authentic, being yourself, like really speaking from your heart, you know, because like ultimately that's what people are going to respond to rather than like 20 posts a week on just bullcrap topics that you're just posting, just like check it off of a box, you know, check it off of a list or something, you know?
Yeah. Yeah. That's so true. And It's, it's interesting how people can truly like read that, like through a screen even. They're like, oh, she's, she's not showing up authentically, and it's like very obvious. So yeah, it's so important to be in a good place and to really just like love what you're doing. But, um, another thing that I was thinking too, um, some people are just brave enough, I guess, um, to just jump in and go all in with with their coaching business. Um, but I have personally found it very helpful to keep my full-time job.
Yeah.
Um, because it takes off a ton of pressure. Like, I don't have to do anything with this that way. And so I'm coming from a place of like want rather than have to. Um, so for any coaches that are, you know, thinking about building a business or already doing it, I would say if you have a full-time job, like love that full-time job and try not to resent it, even though it may be taking away from, you know, time that you could be spending doing what you're really passionate about. It's still there to support you so that you can show up from a place of authenticity and want and not like scarcity and need.
Oh my girl, that was— that's a mouthful. Like, I'm so glad you brought that up. 100%.
Yeah, no one's perfect, and I've I've definitely thought a lot about that because it's a struggle sometimes. Like, I'm like, oh, I really want to be working on my Instagram stuff, but instead I have to be doing this insurance stuff. But, you know, it's, it's there to support you.
Yep, absolutely. And I think that you'll know too, like, you'll know it's time. Like, I remember I— it felt like I said, like, it literally felt like shackles around my ankles, you know, walking into school and And so I could have, you know, I could have easily walked out in that moment. But no, like, I had to finish up the school year and like I finished out my contract and like, but I also knew that, okay, my business is in a place where I can walk away, right? Like, I, I'm here and so I can walk away and I have this comfort, you know, and it's not like completely putting our family, you know, I have two kids, right? So it was like quitting my job was a huge freaking deal. So I, you know, I couldn't drop it at the, you know, the first time I realized I wanted to be a coach. Like, it a process.
Yeah.
And I do think that like there can be this, um, this guilt maybe, or like this, I should be doing this, I should just go ahead and quit my job, I should just do this, I should do that. But it's like, you know what's best for you. Like, your journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's, you know. Um, and, and only you will know whenever it's time for you to make that leap, if you choose to make that leap, right? Like, I I actually have a really good friend, um, that she does her coaching and then she also doesn't want to quit her job. She's like, no, I actually like really like my job. Like, I don't think I want to quit. I don't know, maybe one day, but like no time soon, you know? And, and that's okay with her, right? It's like, once again, you don't have to do either or.
Yeah, totally. It has to be on like your terms and when you're comfortable, because if you try to like say, well, Lindsey, you know, it only took her 3 months or 6 months or 1 year, however long. So that's how long it should take me. And then you try to force it, you know, it's not ready for, it's not your time. Then that can really, that can really mess with your head, I think. Yep, absolutely.
And it does, it makes you show up in that I have to do this mentality, you know, like rather than the, oh, I get to do this. Oh, I get to show up and serve my community. Yeah, it's a total, total different energy.
Yeah, I know it's scary a little bit. You've got to, you've got to really be like in tune with your business and with your mindset and everything so that you can make smart choices so that this doesn't become, um, you know, and I have to.
Yep, absolutely. Which, which is why it's so, so important to have like the supportive community to have the accountability, to have like the women in your corner, you know, just that, that like network of people that like have your back, you know. Even if you're at a point you can't invest into a coach or you don't have like a mentor that you've technically paid for, quote unquote, like still like meet people, you know, talk with people, build the relationships, you know, ask someone for advice.
Yeah, yeah, definitely. And there's so many people, like I've said this before on one of my lives, but like myself included, there are so many people on Instagram who are just like waiting with open arms to support other people. So like if you, you know, are interested in starting a coaching business or you need to talk to somebody about your anxiety or your health or whatever it might be, like there's hundreds of people who just like are waiting for your DM. They want to be your friend. They want to support you. They want to help you for free, for free, like as just a community thing. So like tap into that.
Yep, absolutely. I freaking love— like, I, I don't, I don't know if you have like a Facebook group or anything, but I adore my Facebook group. Like, I do stuff on Instagram too, but like my Facebook group, like they're like my babies, you know? And that's totally free and I freaking love them. Like, I show up and just talk to them like randomly, you know, about whatever is going on. And yeah, I think it's so true, like to find those people, like find your people, you know, even—
yeah. Oh, I love that you said that. I'm thinking about starting a Facebook group. Yeah, yeah, I haven't yet, so that's inspiring.
That's inspiring. Awesome. Your next inspired action—
what'd you say?
Your next inspired action Yes.
Yeah.
Also, and I think I'm like hearing some crackling, but it's—
Yeah, I heard it a little bit.
It's okay. We're going to keep on going. No worries. So Ali, I am curious if you could tell someone who was thinking about starting their coaching business. I mean, honestly, we've covered like a lot of this already, but I'm just curious if there's anything else, someone else that was like thinking about this or like, well, I want to help people. I'm just not really sure where to start. What would you advise them? Like, what would you, what direction would you point them in?
For health coaching specifically?
Well, if they were thinking about like stepping into the coaching world and maybe becoming a coach or, you know, wanting to figure out how they can help people or they can serve others.
Yeah.
Like what? Just from your own journey. Yeah.
Yeah. So I would say First thing would be, if you don't know what kind of coach you want to be, but you know you want to be a coach, start to, uh, start to kind of recount your own story and the things that maybe you've learned or that you're particularly good at, or some sort of hardship that you've been through, um, and kind of come out on the other side better for, and use that as your um, niche or like what you coach on. Um, I have seen like the most interesting coaches on Instagram, like things that you would just never think about. Um, I think the most unique one I've seen is like how to co-parent, like a co-parenting coach. Like that's not a defined, like, you know, coaching niche, but someone went through it and mastered it and now they create courses and provide one-on-one support for people in that situation. So you could be a coach on anything. Think about what's unique to you and then just like start. Like you don't have to have, you know, don't quit your job. Do not do that. Start an Instagram, start posting, start connecting with people, start looking at what other people are doing and how they're, you know, gaining followers, collaborate with other people, um, and just do like one small thing every single day that will get you, um, towards your ultimate goal. But honestly, like, I don't even like goals that much because they put so much pressure on the whole situation. So really, I would just say start. Like, just start with no expectations and do it because it brings you joy. And if it doesn't bring you joy, then stop doing it and figure out what does. And the momentum will just kind of like carry itself and it will bring you to wherever you need to be.
Yep. I love that. Do it just because it brings—
yeah, yeah. Like, don't— it wouldn't be fun if you were just like, I have to do this, you know? Like, I have to post, I have to learn, I have to quit my job by X state, like, yep, talk about a buzzkill.
Yeah, yeah, totally, totally. And I would say that like some people are, um, intimidated by Instagram, but you actually don't have to go on Instagram, right? Like coaches on Facebook, just from a Google search, Simply, um, you know, I know there's a ton of like changes happening right now with social media, so I am in the process of kind of transitioning things to like its own website and like having its own setup, you know, so that it's not dependent on social media, you know? So like, if you're intimidated by that or if you're like, that's not your thing, like, there are definitely other ways to do it.
Yeah. Yeah, I totally agree with that. I talked to someone recently who could be an amazing coach, and, um, he was letting the whole Instagram thing like stop him because he's never used Instagram. He doesn't know how. He's like, I don't see how I could run a business on Instagram. I'm like, But dude, there's like 500 other platforms you could use. You know YouTube?
Great.
Use YouTube.
There you go. Exactly. Yeah. Awesome. Okay. So this has been so good, Allie. Thank you so much for all— I like, hopefully everyone was watching this and they had all their notepads. They're like, all right, I need to go back and listen to this part. We gave so many good, good tips in that, especially, you know, don't quit your day job yet. Do not put that pressure on yourself. Don't do that, girlfriend.
Yeah, don't do that. Don't do that till you're very, very ready.
Yes, this was so good, Allie. Thank you so much for coming on. If someone wanted to explore what it would be like to work with you as far as health coaching, um, as far as like managing their anxiety, learning to live from it, to overcome it, you know, to grow from it, how could they connect with you?
Um, so you can connect with me on Instagram. That's the best place. Um, and my handle is Align with Allie, A-L-L-I-E. Um, just send me a DM and I'd be happy to talk to you.
Hey, so good. Okay, so cool. Y'all can reach out on Instagram, Align with Allie. And yeah, we will see you all in the next interview. Thank you, Allie.
Thank you, Lindsay. This is so much fun.
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