Elevate Daily is the podcast where we explore the art of living and loving with intention, purpose, and radiant joy. Hosted by Alexia Usgaard, this show is your permission slip to unapologetically savor the beauty and richness of life. In each bi-weekly episode, we dive into modern rituals, self-leadership, and the transformative insights of the Gene Keys—designed to help you elevate your health, wealth, love, and leadership. Through a mix of solo episodes and interviews with thought leaders ...
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What if pain was a guide to make us look inside, and equip us with resilience? What tools would we need to master ourselves? This podcast is dedicated to interviewing wellbeing and holistic health professionals about their obstacles, how they overcame them and the bitesize, digestible tools that got them there. Making self care accessible for all. Empowering you to be your own guru.
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29. Ask Me Anything: Coffee Addiction, Taylor Swift, and Marriage Secrets
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37:02We’re celebrating one year of Elevate Daily with something a little different…my very first Ask Me Anything episode! ✨ In this anniversary special, I’m pulling back the curtain and answering your most curious, candid, and unexpected questions. From my guilty pleasures to my love of Taylor Swift, my long-standing coffee obsession, and the real talk …
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28. Feed Your Ancestors, Not the Algorithm with Caro Gómez
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1:30:59What if the secret to authentic creative expression isn’t about finding your niche, optimizing your funnel, or chasing the algorithm—but about honoring every facet of who you are while staying deeply rooted in where you come from? In this episode, I’m joined by Caro Gómez—a shapeshifting, award-winning artist, ancestral mentor, and shaman’s apprent…
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27. From Overwhelm to Integrity: The Power of Energetic Hygiene
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27:33Does your inner battery feel like it’s constantly running on low? Are you carrying invisible weight that makes everything feel heavier than it should? If you’re a sensitive, ambitious leader who’s tired of walking through mud while building your vision...this episode is your permission slip to exhale and reset. We explore the energetic root of thos…
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26. How to Create Aligned Wealth (Without Shame, Hustle, or Scarcity) with Kaitlyn Carlson
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1:21:10What if wealth could be rooted in clarity, freedom, and intentional stewardship, rather than shame, pressure, or over-efforting? In this episode, I'm joined by Kaitlyn Carlson, founder of Theory Planning Partners, for a soulful and grounded conversation on what it means to create aligned wealth, especially as a woman leader. We explore how to redef…
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25. Why I Choose Rituals Over Habits (And How It Changed My Life)
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29:44Have you ever felt like you're just trying to get through the day… even when it's filled with things that truly matter? In today's episode, I share a foundational distinction that changed the way I live, work, and lead: habits vs. rituals. → Habits are about automation. → Rituals are about joy, intention, and soul. Tune in to explore: • Why optimiz…
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24. The 10 Intuitive Abilities (And How to Find Yours) with Anna Gannon
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1:44:13What if your intuition isn't random…but actually your birthright and the key to truly having the courage to trust yourself? What if it actually follows clear, specific patterns you can learn to read? In this powerful episode, I'm joined by international psychic medium and intuitive development coach, Anna Gannon, who introduces her framework for un…
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23. Feeling Stuck or Unclear? You Might Be in a Sacred Season of Redirection
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28:23What if the stillness you’re resisting… is the space where your next chapter is being written? In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of navigating what I now call the Fertile Void — the sacred, often uncomfortable space between what was and what’s next. After stepping away from a path that was no longer aligned, I didn’t jump into quick …
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22. The Question That Changed Everything: Why I Walked Away From My Dream Job
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15:56What do you do when everything looks right—but deep down, something feels quietly off? In this episode, I share the deeper story behind why I walked away from what many would call a dream job in Silicon Valley. I was learning fast, working in powerful rooms with billionaires, futurists, and visionary founders — but something inside me knew it was t…
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21. Reclaiming My Enoughness: 3 Patterns I Unplugged From
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37:17In this intimate solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my journey to unplug from default patterns of over-efforting, external pressures, and mistrusting support. I’m sharing how I’m honoring the art of completion and constraints to cultivate enoughness in my body, refining simplicity in my business, leadership, and lifestyle design, and tru…
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20. Co-Regulation & Healing Hyper-Independence With Sarah Tacy (Part 2)
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42:15In this deeply nourishing part two of my conversation with somatic specialist and nervous system expert Sarah Tacy, we explore the healing power of co-regulation, sacred sisterhood, and the often invisible weight of hyper-independence…especially for high-performing women. If you’ve ever felt like you have to “hold it all together” alone, this episo…
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19. From Burnout to Sustainable Leadership — Resourcing Your Nervous System with Sarah Tacy (Part 1)
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1:29:17In today’s high-pressure world, sustainable leadership requires more than mindset…it demands a regulated and resourced nervous system. If you’re navigating a season of growth, uncertainty, visibility, or simply trying to lead without burning out… this episode is here to support you. I’m joined by nervous system expert and somatic healer Sarah Tacy …
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18. From Self-Care to Soul Care: Nurturing the Woman You’re Becoming
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28:42When I first welcomed a puppy into my life, I never imagined the profound impact it would have on my leadership and creativity. This experience, alongside my husband's running meditation, opened my eyes to the powerful ways personal soul alignments shape and enhance our life journeys. In this cozy episode, I invite you into my recent musings on the…
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17. Power & Intimacy: Redefining Leadership, Desire & Partnership with Aimee Batuski
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1:23:33Join us for a transformative deep dive into the world of vulnerability and leadership with our special guest, Aimee Batuski, a pioneer in helping women reclaim sisterhood, ignite polarity in relationships, and lead from their authentic feminine power. Through her decade-long work in transformational spaces, Aimee has supported women in healing sist…
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16. Decoding Feminine Icons with the Gene Keys: Beyoncé
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33:11Unlock your potential for excellence as we explore the extraordinary journey of Beyoncé through the transformative lens of Gene Keys. Witness how Beyoncé, a global icon, exemplifies feminine high-performance, powerfully living out her unique energetic blueprint to carve a legacy of immense impact. From the path of confusion to illumination, we high…
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15. Gene Keys Applied: Mission, Money, Meaning & Magnetism
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40:31The second part in our foundational Gene Key’s exploration, I am taking you on an in-depth journey into the integration of the Gene Key’s in your daily life, and how to experience my unique methodology. Whether you consider yourself a beginner or have experience with the Gene Keys, this episode will act as a timeless resource, going beyond simply c…
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14. The Gene Keys: Your Personal Blueprint for World-Class Success Without Over-Effort
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37:39This foundational episode lays the groundwork for visionary leaders ready to elevate how they create success. Instead of pushing harder, the Gene Keys invite you to lead from who you truly are—to align with your natural energetic design for clarity, ease, and sustainable impact. This isn’t theory. It’s a timeless framework you can return to again a…
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13. Creating Millions from Divine Power (Not Hustle) with Jenna Black
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1:23:36In a world obsessed with strategy-first business, Jenna Black invites us into a revolutionary paradigm—one where divine power creates millions, not endless hustle. In this paradigm-shifting episode, we explore how soul alignment creates wealth with ease rather than force. Through the lens of her Gene Keys, Jenna shares how her unique gifts have sha…
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12. The Weekly Ritual Tracker: Your One-Page Dashboard for Living as Your Highest Self
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21:40I'm sharing a tool that has transformed my life, business, and relationships for over 5 years: the Weekly Ritual Tracker. This simple one-page dashboard helps you live as your highest self, week by week. ✨Download your FREE WEEKLY RITUALS TRACKER template here✨ Whether you're desiring focus, clarity, simplicity, or alignment with your big visions, …
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11. Claim Your Elevated Identity for Extraordinary Results
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15:56What if the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn’t about what you do, but who you become? I’m sharing how shifting from hustle culture to intentional identity transformed my life, leadership, and results. Through personal stories and practical rituals, discover how claiming who you’re becoming creates natural, aligned momentum. Wh…
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10. Creating Your Intentional Vision (A Simple 5-Step Process)
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38:18Have you noticed how enthusiasm naturally flows when you have true clarity? In this special episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my personal five-step process—the exact framework that's helped me transform confusion into crystal-clear vision and overwhelm into aligned momentum when planning for my next chapter of life and business. What This Ep…
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9. Grieving Expectations to Receive What You Truly Want
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34:08As we approach the end of 2024, I know how heavy unmet expectations can feel—the goals you hoped to achieve, the relationships you thought would grow, or the visions of where you thought you’d be by now. That weight is real. In this episode, I’m exploring the power of grieving those expectations—not as a sign of failure, but as a way to make space …
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8. Feeling Misunderstood? How to Handle Projections This Holiday Season
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32:24Ever notice how the people closest to us can sometimes see us through their own lens, rather than who we truly are? Especially during the holidays... In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional challenges that surface during the holiday season: projections, misunderstandings, and family dynamics. As you continue to elevate and embrace your aut…
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7. Finding My Hell Yes Partner: Our Journey of Intentional Love & Rituals
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1:21:06In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I’m inviting you into a deeply personal conversation with my husband, Zunaid, as we share the story of our partnership—one that has been nurtured through intentional rituals, love, and a commitment to living our most elevated lives together. Join us on our comfy couch (with our sweet puppy, Bubbles!) as we…
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6. The Bold Move You're Avoiding That Will Change Everything
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34:55What's the bold move you've been avoiding that could change everything? You know the one—that whisper of a next-level step that keeps coming up, nudging you toward something bigger. In this episode, we're diving into the truth about bold moves. Whether it's a career pivot, creative pursuit, or something deeply personal, these moves are rarely about…
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5. Ritualizing Your Relationship With Your Body with Annette Müller
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1:08:58Are you ready to deepen your connection with your body and unlock the wisdom it holds? In this transformative episode, I sit down with Annette Müller, a facilitator, doula, wisdom keeper, and the founder of Wild Nettle. Annette’s mission is to help us reconnect with our bodies and the natural world, empowering us to trust in our own healing abiliti…
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4. Gene Keys: Getting Started With Your Life's Work
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34:39In today’s episode, we’re diving into the powerful world of the Gene Keys—my favorite system to help you unlock your unique success formula and access your fullest potential. This episode kicks off an 11-part Gene Keys series where I’ll be guiding you through each sphere of your Gene Keys profile, starting with the Life’s Work Gene Key. What You’ll…
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3. The Simple Ritual to Elevate Your Morning
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28:40In this episode of Elevate Daily, we’re unlocking the power of your mornings. I’m giving you the exact morning ritual I’ve followed for over 8 years to elevate my energy, mindset, and focus—all before breakfast. We’ll break down the difference between habits and rituals, and why those small, intentional actions set the tone for a successful, aligne…
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In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful paradigm of self-leadership—because when you lead yourself first, everything in your life changes. I’m guiding you through 3 practical strategies to elevate your life today by deepening into self-awareness, aligning with your core values, and choosing priorities that amplify your impact. This is about…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Elevate Daily! In this episode, I’m sharing the personal journey that led me to create this podcast. From navigating life’s ups and downs to embracing self-leadership, rituals, and the transformative power of the Gene Keys, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Elevate Daily was born. I also share with you …
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Welcome to Elevate Daily, the podcast where we explore the art of living and loving with intention, purpose, and radiant joy. I’m your host, Alexia Usgaard, and I’m thrilled to invite you on this journey of elevation—one intentional day at a time. Elevate Daily is your permission slip to unapologetically savor the beauty and richness of life. In ea…
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"Instead of Saying I Need To, I Have To, Say I Want To, I Choose To" - Nik Frey, Porn Addict and Breatheworker
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1:19:20Niklaus Frey worked as an HR Business Partner for the Trading Floor of an Investment Bank while secretly suffering from a porn addiction for 15 years. The addiction robbed him of the will to take care of his health and made him mentally and physically ill culminating in a herniated spinal disc that needed surgery as it paralysed his leg. He no long…
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"You're Your Own Guru" with Rebecca Pflaum, Kundalini Yoga Teacher
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54:46In this week's podcast, I sat down with the very charming, energetic, and joyous Rebecca Pflaum, a well-known kundalini teacher who discovered the practice when she encountered crippling pain in her back, hips, and neck. Kundalini yoga was the transformational and sacred gift she received to recover and reclaim her body, mind, and spirit. Rebecca’s…
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"Fear: What Are You Trying To Tell Me That I Care About?" with Alexia Usgaard, Female Leadership Coach
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1:09:22This week's podcast I sat down with the extremely raw, real, and incredibly open-hearted Alexia Usgaard, the founder of the FEARCE movement, whose life changed dramatically when her alcoholic father passed away in 2014. After quitting her job, she took a flight out to Bali and began a long and meaningful journey with grief. Alexia’s story is inspir…
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"What You Eat Effects Your Thoughts, and Your Thoughts Effect Your Actions, Words and Reality" with Sayuri Tanaka, Raw, Vegan and Macrobiotic Chef
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57:43This week's podcast I sat down with a very humble, lighthearted, and joyful raw, vegan & macrobiotic chef and teacher Sayuri Tanaka. Her previous life in the conventional food industry left her unsatisfied and questioning how can we live a healthy, balanced life? This took her on a journey through India which led her to meet fruitarians and breatha…
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"You Are What You Are Looking For" with Shiv Charan Singh, Founder of Karam Kriya and Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Trainer of Teachers
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1:49:54This week's podcast I sat down with Shiv Charan Singh, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and trainer of teachers, Founder of Karam Kriya, and wise teacher, whose life living on the streets of Amsterdam had him question the point of life. This led him to spend 90 days not eating to consciously make his way towards death so that he could process the entire e…
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"Your Body Know's How to Heal" with Aja Rose, Breathworker
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58:03This week's podcast is with the calm and serene Aja Rose, who suffered from chronic headaches from 6 to 22, leading her to drop out of University, and take 46 different drugs just to cope with the pain. She was told by countless doctors that the headaches were hereditary and she would just have to 'live with it'. When she hit rock bottom at age 20 …
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"There's Power in Your Story, You Can Use It for Gold, Rather Than Carrying Around Lead Your Whole Life" with Aren Bahia, Entrepreneur and Ex-Gangster
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57:18During this week's podcast I sat down with Aren Bahia, an incredibly really generous and kind human being, whose previous life as an ex-gangster, and drug abuser entangled in organised crime in Vancouver, Canada left him incredibly unfulfilled and hungry for a big life change. After years of a fast life filled with drugs, money and beautiful women,…
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"Addiction is a replacement for people" with Cole Chance, Yoga Teacher and Recovered Addict
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55:37During this week's podcast I spoke with Cole Chance, a globally well-known yoga teacher, founder of an online yoga platform OmYogaTribe and Emerge Recovery, a programme to support recovery from addiction. She is an ex-alcoholic and drug abuser who was in and out of rehabs, detox centres, hospitals, and 12 step programme rooms, throughout her 20’s u…
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"The Best Way to Start Self Caring is to Look In The Mirror and Like Yourself" with Danah Mor, Ayurvedic Physician, Certified Health Educator and Book Author
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44:25This week I sat down with Danah Mor, an Ayurvedic Physician, Certified health educator and book author of "Shine Brighter Every Day" . We spoke about how it's not so much about the food you eat, than the small steps you take towards gaining motivation to take care of yourself. In our interview we learn about how losing her eyesight made her an incr…
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"Even Though The Process Is A Lonely Process, The Mission Is Collective" with Maragaret Rosania, Health Coach
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47:21This week I spoke with Margaret Rosania, a certified health coach with specialisms in integrative and Ayurvedic nutrition, cosmo-biology, aromatherapy, homeopathy, and Mysore Ashtanga Yoga. She is also the founder of Siendo, an incredibly peaceful and nourishing boutique holistic health space in the heart of Lisbon. We spoke about how we are not al…
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Welcome to MyGuru where we interview wellbeing and holistic professionals who have overcome massive life obstacles, speak to them about how they overcame them and ask them to share bitesize, digestible tools that got them to where they are in themselves today. Making self care accessible for all. In this trailer episode, I share with you why I laun…
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