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Allana - Letting Go of Frustration and Self-Judgement While Shooting a Pumpkin!

Once on the farm, you’d think Gabe was born there. Smell didn’t bother him. Total natural with animals and climbing all over the barn in the hay. He was RIGHT in the pen with TONS of cows, in his rubber boots, guiding them into the milking station… they are HUGE animals and yet he had no fear! He loved the horses (Mr. Wilson came right over to nuzzle me when I went for a walk in the stunning acres over rolling hills…yum). Gabe also loved the dogs and one farm cat Kitan in particular. He even shot a bibi gun. So did I! And a bigger gun. And a Bigger one! Nearly knocked me off my feet. Way up in the hills. I hit a pumpkin. LOVED it! I’m officially a red neck. Justice was my 17 yr. old mentor who taught me the rules of respect for the guns. He told me he has no idea how I can live in a city. He prefers nature and animals to people. Yet he’s got a huge heart and I loved my lesson and appreciated his patience! It was such a metaphor for life, when I was timid and not grounded, I misse

Allana - How can husbands who are dads better communicate what they want from their wives?

Many moms are on empty, operating on fumes of giving too much and not taking Mom Time to replenish, unable to listen well, have healthy boundaries or ooze with confidence and sensuality. Thus Dads wanting to communicate and be heard by their wives need to support her in filling up. Watch the kids when she goes to yoga, and then hold her in bed and talk. Run her a bath while she’s putting the kids down and do the dishes while she soaks, then wrap your arms around her and talk. What is a man really thinking that he doesn’t say?  Most of my male Dad clients from around the globe are the same. They aren’t saying how unappreciated they feel. They have huge hearts, ashamed to reveal how hesitant and emasculated they feel, craving physical connection and timid to piss his wife off… again.  What is the need behind the man cave?  My male clients are go go go at work and once home are asked to go go go with the kids. (I know mom has been doing exactly the same!) He’s asking for transition t

Allana - Intimate Conversations with Rosalind Sedacca

Rosalind Sedacca, recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce and founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network, is BACK on the show after about a year! I am enthused to hear Rosalind’s new insights and advice, and I have so much more to share about my own journey with divorce. Speak up with YOUR challenges so we can all leave more empowered! Please sign up for this series at http://intimateconversationslive.com , and join us Thursday for this great call! The post Intimate Conversations with Rosalind Sedacca appeared first on Allana Pratt . via Allana Pratt http://allanapratt.com/intimate-conversations/intimate-conversations-rosalind-sedacca/

andrewp - Intimate Conversations – Highlights with Marni Kinrys

Marni Kinrys is the bomb. I KNEW I’d love her. She has amazing practical tools for men to meet women… and at the core we are aligned that it’s about being turned on by YOURSELF in life, its about knowing what you want. I revealed some small town Canadian experiences and how I’ve dissolved that to be more unspoken, great vulnerable sharing. Check out Marni’s insights into her marriage as well, really great tools for men to be authentic and confident. If you weren’t able to make this call, sign up for instant access to Intimate Conversations LIVE and your very own dashboard at http://www.IntimateConversationsLIVE.com . And for those of you who already have more intimate affection, delicious confidence & badass lives from being a part of Allana’s show, log into your dashboard to hear it at http://www.AllanaPratt.com/members . Marni Kinrys is the ultimate Wing Girl. A woman who puts her insider knowledge to good use for the betterment of all men by telling them what women REALLY wa

Allana - Not So Obvious Marriage Rules

After 15 yrs. as a relationship coach, two divorces and successfully sharing the do’s and don’ts on FOX, TLC, CBS, currently featured as the Intimacy Expert on The Ricki Lake Show and just booked for OWN’S Unfaithful docudrama… here are some unspoken marriage rules that are most successful when defined with clarity. 1. Flirting: Get clear on what flirting means to you both. Are you OK with him praising women in front of you? Does he have social media female friends that you don’t know that he flirts with? Does he have lunches or dinners with other women? What works and doesn’t work for each of you? What’s the deal? Be willing to ask, even if it’s uncomfortable. 2. In Law Issues: Again, what’s the deal upfront? Does family veto your vote or the other way around? Are you honored if you choose not to attend events or is he? Do you make decisions jointly or are you now expected to provide things you are not comfortable with? Unveil assumptions, ask questions, listen to your heart and w

Allana - 5 Summer Secrets to Heal from Any Heartbreak

Heartbreak is heartbreak, whether death, divorce, losing a home, a job, a boyfriend, a pet… even turning 40 can feel like a loss of youth. Mix the emotions of the heartbreak with almost a societal pressure to be tanned, thin and hopelessly in love this summer…it can feel like too much to handle. Here are 5 secrets to heal from the heartbreak and be kind to yourself as you give yourself permission to be exactly where you are this summer. 1. Get Support Let’s say you have broken up with a lover, a boyfriend or have ended your marriage. This is huge. The person, who was normally there for you, isn’t. Thus it’s imperative you find a loving mentor, a coach, and a trusted unbiased friend, to support you, listen, get you, never fix you, and just hold space for you to be real. All too often we skip this step and get right back into another relationship before we’re healed and this rebound relationship rarely works out, leaving you even more heartbroken. 2. Release your Emotions Let’s say you

Allana - Bonding Conversations with my Son’s Broken Finger!

by Host of Intimate Conversations, Allana Pratt So I’m learning so much about how aware my body is, how alive and conscious it is…and how it’s even MORE magnificent than I ever imagined! It’s like if I ask my MIND a question I tend to spin, analyze or come off with rational. Yet if I ask my body, the answer seems too grounded, clear and aware. So my son broke his finger at baseball. I just got him back today for the week, so as we were driving home from school, I had this amazing conversation WITH HIS FINGER. After years of reading Louise Hay, Carolyn Myss and Access Consciousness, I know our bodies are talking to us when they hurt, break, get sick etc. So Finger…what are you trying to tell us that we didn’t get, that you had to break to get our attention? WHOA… it was truly revealing what was shared, feeling overwhelmed, wanting more attention, angry that he doesn’t have more downtime. I asked his finger what would a more nourishing structure for my son be? The finger knew!! Then

admin - What I’ve Learned About Great Leaders

The core qualities we’ve covered in my recent series of posts is not meant to be the be-all and end-all of leadership. Everyone has their own list, but I’ve found that when a person works to master these seven areas they are able to produce miraculous improvements in any enterprise or organization, regardless of its size or scope. But this list of qualities requires constant and never-ending improvement; we never arrive. We can always find a way to strengthen our energy or our emotional mastery, deepen our relationships, our sense of purpose, or become more effective in the use of time, money, or in our ability to honor and celebrate victories . Extraordinary leaders have one thing in common: they never settle. They know you get what you tolerate. And, the best leaders are constantly upping their game within themselves, which is what makes others feel passionate about working with them and performing with them at the highest level. I hope you found some of the simple ideas shared

Russell - Intimate Conversations with Randy Gage

Randy Gage is the real deal when it comes to success and how to teach t, because he stands in his truth, walks his talk, knows what he wants and how to get it. As proof, I have a bit of a teaser video here from our delicious conversation! Check out how Randy explains how safe is the new risky, and just what kind of man he is! Randy believes that we were all born to be rich and successful, that quiet confidence is sexy, and does his works because he believes in his clients. When he is not working with clients you will find him writing, conducting conventions, or driving a fast car. Please sign up for this series at http://intimateconversationslive.com , and join us Thursday for this great call! The post Intimate Conversations with Randy Gage appeared first on Allana Pratt . via Allana Pratt http://allanapratt.com/intimate-conversations/intimate-conversations-randy-gage-2/

admin - Leadership Secret Five: Honor Success and Celebrate Victory

In our last blog post we covered how enhancing an ownership of purpose and your financial mastery can enhance your ability to lead more effectively. In this post we’ll look at the next core quality of leadership: Honoring success and celebrating victory . Great leaders are constantly finding ways to honor their key people and celebrate their success. Extraordinary leaders understand that there’s only one thing that makes people happy long term and that’s progress. Progress equ als happiness . Even if you are not where you want to be, if you can begin to make an immediate improvement in your body, in your relationship, in your company, in your division—if you can do something physical, something real that people can see and measure—you’ll find that people will start to tap into the power of progress. The real question to answer is, do you tend to exclusively focus on what people fail to achieve? Or do you capture their victories and honor them publicly? We all know that great leaders

admin - Leadership Secret Four: Eliminate the Chokehold to Growth

Previously we discussed the quality of relationship mastery and how enhancing your capacity to connect on a very deep and personal level will enable you to break through limitations and give you the ability to lead to a new level. We also covered the value of time mastery, or understanding not only what’s most important to be done, but also when to get it done will produce the greatest impact. Today we’ll look at the additional core qualities of leadership, OWNERSHIP OF PURPOSE and FINANCIAL MASTERY . OWNERSHIP OF PURPOSE We’ve already talked about the importance of energy and emotional mastery. But what gives great leaders that fuel is that they understand that getting results is important, but purpose is stronger than outcome. WHY you want to do something is what gives you energy. I’ve found if you get a big enough “why,” you can figure out the how. Great leaders are purpose-driven. They know not only what to do, but why they are doing it and they are able to help other peopl

Allana - 5 Secrets to a Healthy Mother Daughter Relationship

By Intimacy Expert Allana Pratt Even though I have a son, I have experienced great breakthroughs with my own mother when she was alive that I have passed onto my clients and books… may these simple but profound tools allow you to have a connection beyond your dreams. 1. Stop Judging Her …whether you are the daughter or mother… notice that when our attention is on blaming the other, we create our own prison… letting no love out nor love in. I’m not saying pretend or avoid or deny… just choose awareness… see her… allow ALL of her… and as soon as you stop judging her… she will feel and something will shift. The dance of drama will cease. Something new is now possible. 2. Stop Judging Yourself …I find this one more challenging! I seem to find caring and compassion for others with more ease than for me… yet with practice this is changing. I used to think not judging myself meant being righteous and superior… yet that’s a lie. Not judging me is about extending great tenderness and care,

Allana - Intimate Conversations with Star Monroe

Star Monroe is here for one hot, sultry, sensual interview! This is a conversation that you are going to be talking about tomorrow, I promise. For me, the Goddess herself, Star Monroe really does have it all. Star has the drive, the ambition, the sensuality, the sexuality, everything! She is a true TOP showgirl that understands what it takes to harness the tips and techniques to make yourself feel more vibrant, more beautiful, and most of all more assured. I can’t wait to take the journey with you as Star Monroe teaches all of us how to embrace our own inner showgirl, accept our place as women in it’s fullet, and become the true Goddess within ourselves. I just know that during the conversation you are going to learn true intimacy from her adventures, her experience, and her special expertise. Star Monroe is a force to be admired and together we bring you the finest of all of our fabulous Intimate Conversations. I encourage you to invite all of your friends and colleagues for this in

Allana - Violated

A close friend wanted to say to her man what she really felt… yet every time they talked about it, they got into a fight. She thought if he could read a poem, hear a guided mediation… from a third party… it might go in. She asked for my help. Having supported her through this, I knew her heart, I know my heart, I know all women’s hearts…and I know men’s hearts, too…. So I wrote her this… With deep love sisters, Allana Violated By Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt Pummeled. Trust violated. Kicked in the gut, life yanked out of me. Can’t breathe, I’m in the underworld, I inhale fire. Lies dissolving my heart like acid on flesh. Trust is gone, I’ve been dropped… falling… falling… YOU, my hero, have violated our sacred bond of trust… I feel discarded, like garbage, into the realm of the valueless, has-beens, used, useless…. My spirit dulled from color to black and white, my future from a bright pathway of sunshine and possibilities… to a horrid massive creaking metal door slamming shut my dr