Write Your Story with Ally Fallon

Do you have an artist in you that you’ve tucked away because… Obligations and responsibilities took precedence over art?  You were shamed or ridiculed for being “unrealistic” or having your “head in the clouds”? You’ve forgotten what it felt like to be creative? You got hurt and had to close your heart to survive?  You were told you’re “not very creative”?  Something you made was criticized or rejected? You think you need to be the best at something and you can’t just do it for the joy?    In today’s episode, I invite you to come back to your inner artist. Not only for the sake of your own healing, but for the healing of your community and the world.  Never have we been in such dire need of creative ideas, creative solutions and open, creative hearts to shape and shift the path in front of us.  Tune in today for some nourishing, easy ideas to bring back the artist in you.  I promise it will be worth it.  Sign up for class for free on the MindBody app.  Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a cultural obsession recently with optimizing your life, your health, your body and more. And while optimization can provide support and scaffolding, there’s a hidden danger of focusing too much on optimization.  I’ll unpack that silent drawback in today’s episode.  I’ll also share an update from my most recent trip to Montana and the status of my yoga teacher training program.  You won’t want to miss this great episode! Sign up for class for free on the MindBody app.  Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, I share a metaphor I’ve been using in my yoga classes lately that has served me in the rest of my life, too.   If you’re new here, or if you missed it, I’m teaching yoga! For now it’s one each week at Hot Yoga of East Nashville, a free / donation based 60 minute flow class on Fridays at 4:30. If you’re in Nashville or if you come to visit, come see me at the studio! Sign up for class for free on the MindBody app.  I’m learning so much from returning to my yoga practice and from teaching. I’m reminded that my relationship to one thing is my relationship to everything, and so the lessons I learn in practice carry over to my life off the mat.  I’m sharing one of those lessons in today’s episode. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human beings have a primal need that we don’t often talk about.  It’s not food or water or love, although we need those things too.  It’s the human need that drives you to watch Netflix, scroll Instagram, gasp at a text message that says, “you’ll never guess what happened!?” and even binge a great audiobook (the three I mention in the episode are in the notes below).   And yet unlike food, water and love, this primal need often gets overlooked.  No wonder we’re depressed or bored or dysregulated or overwhelmed. We’re treating a basic need we have like it’s secondary; and that oversight is costing us.  I invite you to find ways to bring back this “lost” art so we can rediscover meaning, clarity and connection in our lives.  Check out THE TELL HERE! Check out The Anxious Generation HERE! Check out The Secret Lives of Mama Love HERE! Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This discussion dives into the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for creativity. It highlights the importance of personal narrative and self-expression in an age of technology. The speaker shares insights on the joy of creative journeys versus the ease of AI tools, emphasizing that true fulfillment stems from personal investment. The role of storytelling in healing and understanding oneself is showcased, along with a critical view on tech anxiety. Ultimately, it urges listeners to engage intentionally with their creativity in a world increasingly influenced by AI.

If we’re all a sort of “hero” in our own personal narrative, it begs an obvious question: who is narrating the story?  I watched Harold and the Purple Crayon on Netflix with my kids over the weekend, a children's book turned movie where the main character of a book goes searching for the narrator of his story so that he can better understand his purpose in life.  My kids thought the movie was hilarious. I found it deeply thought-provoking.  Who is narrating my story? Who is narrating your story?  This is a question (and an answer) I explore in today’s episode. I hope you enjoy and I’d love to hear what you think. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common questions I’ve been asked in the past ten years is if I would talk about my evolving process with the Christian faith of my childhood.  I even recorded an episode called, “Are you still a Christian?” here:  Finally, after years of avoiding and evading the question, after nearly a decade of processing and evolving privately, I’m ready to share parts of my experience.  The concept of deconstruction can be feared and even demonized but the reality is that the deconstruction of a story is a natural and healthy part of the creative process. We are constantly deconstructing and reconstructing the narratives in our lives — and for good reason! As you listen, consider what you might be deconstructing in your life.  If nothing comes to mind, ask yourself: what story that I’m currently telling might need to be deconstructed and looked at from a new angle? Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the intriguing dynamics of villains in storytelling and how they drive the hero's transformation. Discover tips on writing about painful relationships with honesty, while also maintaining respect for others. Delve into the duality of villains, learning how they can facilitate personal growth and healing. Understand the complexity of perspectives in narratives and how to embrace your inner hero. This discussion unpacks the fine line between personal truth and societal narratives, all while navigating the challenges of storytelling.

Research shows that a daily practice of gratitude can make you happier but have you had a time in life when “gratitude” felt impossible? Have you ever felt like “staying positive” might be blocking you from feeling what was true for you that day?  What is the line between “being grateful” and pretending things are different than they actually are? Is it healthy to pretend you feel differently than you actually do? If you’ve ever wished you felt grateful but instead you felt sad, depressed, anxious, worried, or even despair, this episode is for you. We’ll dive into the nuance of this topic and I’ll share how I am learning (slowly) to move past positivity and find true joy. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is a love letter to anyone who feels like they are fumbling and stumbling their way through something right now. Whether it’s work or working out or parenting or creativity, if you feel like a beginner or like you don’t know exactly what to do next, you’re normal, you’re doing great, and this episode is for you.  Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.