Alvey and I got to know each other through Runga, a wellness retreat hosted a few times per year in Austin. At first glance, you wouldn't think that Alvey and I had a lot in common, but you'd be wrong! We have both lost a parent before we knew we were ready, and that rebuilding process can go one of two ways: make you or break you. In Alvey's case, losing his mother was hard but also forced deep self-reflection, prompting a journey that has transformed him into a deeply spiritual and effective health coach. I loved this conversation, as subtle shifts in the masculine can provide a great deal of healing to our feminine as well as to those energetic bodies of the men and women that we are for in this world.

[15:00] - Seeking external validation is equitable to giving your power over to somebody else

[22:00] - Love languages

[26:00] - The pain teacher cometh

[30:00] - Vulnerability precedes connection

[39:00] - What does "holistic" mean?

[47:00] - "Fitness" depends on your goals

[50:00] - Is humility always a virtue? (And some notes on self-love...)

References from the Show:

Alvey's website, Instagram, and book

My online store (discounts on many products mentioned in the show)

Find me on Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn and my practice at: www.BelovedHolistics.com

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Music by: Labrinth and Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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#64 - Alvey Thompson, Jr.: On Turning Loss into Life and Love