The Becoming Aligned podcast was created to explore and learn from amazing, “regular” people who create meaningful lives that align with their personal values.

Learn how they connect to their authentic truth and navigate the challenges of life. Discover what shaped their personal journeys and how they make time to stay connected and aligned to their values.

Becoming Aligned is currently on hiatus, but you can listen to past episodes below or on your favorite podcasting app.

Sue DeSanto: Creating Change
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Sue DeSanto: Creating Change

In this episode I talk to Sue DeSanto. She’s a therapist and a relationship coach based in Chicago…AT LEAST FOR A FEW MORE WEEKS.

She is preparing for a big move, a big change in her life. And we talk about what that looks like for her. And how she’s taking care of herself in the process.

I know change is something we can all relate to, so it was fun to dive into this with her and learn more about what’s she’s discovering through this process.

Something else we can all relate to is relationships.

I talk to Sue about what drew her to start Relationship Coaching for Singles. While she works with couples in her private therapy practice, She focuses on working with Singles in the coaching aspect of her business.

She helps Singles work through his/her blocks and build his/her foundation to being a happy single.

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Denis Buckley: Being Punk Rock
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Denis Buckley: Being Punk Rock

In this episode I interview Denis Buckley. The lead singer of a Punk Rock band called 88 Fingers Louie and an old grade school classmate and friend of mine.

We talk about the roots of his interest in music and how he became the lead singer of a punk rock band even though there were expectations and plans for him to become a fireman.

We also talk about how he’s changed and grown over the years. And what’s allowed him to manage his anger and become a better communicator.

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