Ditch the Struggle with Alana Ruoso
If you’ve ever felt lost and trapped in your career, frustrated with the life you’re living, stuck in a state of struggle and maybe even–like me–haunted by the fear of unfulfilled potential, then you’re definitely in the right place. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt and then burned it–a few times over.
Hi! I'm Alana. I'm a certified Career & Success Coach and Graphic Designer in Canada. I can’t wait to share stories from my deep dive into personal development work, careers, coaching, energy healing, waking up to toxic societal programming (yes, I’m going there) and the path back to my intuition, the place I desperately needed to be but, of course, resisted.
Episodes
84 episodes
EP83: Let's Get Our Digital Sh*t Together [Career & Business]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Broken digital links, broken dreams... I get so many emails from people where their profiles/links/websites do NOT workWe need to audit our online prof...
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EP82: Be Bold, Take Terrified Action & Live a Story Worth Telling [Conversation with Gregory Russell Benedikt]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Gregory Russell Benedikt, Life & Leadership Coach5 years ago Gregory lit his entire life on fire to ditch the struggle of working in co...
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EP81: Tragedy Strikes--Move Forward or Die? [Conversation with Kathryn Severns Avery]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Kathryn Severns Avery, Founder & Executive Director of Restoration Ranch ColoradoWhen tragedy strikes, you have a choice - move forward or di...
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EP80: I Got a PRP Knee Injection and It's Kinda a Funny Story [Personal Stories & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:I tried a Platelet-Rich Plasma injection in my knee for a torn meniscusFun signs from the universe that you are on the right pathRandom stories about bad co...
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EP79: Ditching Corporate Life, Self-Care & Taking Detours [Conversation with Rebecca Ogilvie]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Rebecca Ogilvie, CEO of The Detour CoWhy Rebecca left her corporate job in financeTravelling the world with her now husbandCrea...
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EP78: I Walked Every Day For 365 Days Straight [Personal Growth & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:How I walked 2km (1 mile) a day for 365 days straightWhat that taught me about consistency, commitment and disciplineHow I became much more fulfilled setting a SMA...
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EP77: Teapots, Hydration & Marie Kondo Can Sit Down [Personal Growth & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My simple but not-as-common way to stay hydratedWhy I think Marie Kondo needs to sit downSentimental teapots, family differences and perspective after your ...
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EP76: Not Being "Seen" at Work [Career & Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:The experience of not matter what you do or change, others don't see your progressHow this can seriously affect your job fulfillmentThat time my coworker ma...
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EP75: When You Still Can't Find the Root Cause of Your Pain [Personal & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:An update on all of the things I'm doing to help heal and transform my bodyI'm getting a PRP injection in my knee--I talk about what that's all aboutGetting...
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EP74: Career "Overload" & "Fragmentation"--It's Painful AF [Career & Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:The two most common themes I see with coaching clients: Overload and FragmentationThat client of mine who worked 6-days a week at his corporate job–REQUIRED, not opt...
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33:41
EP73: My Brief, Weird & Creepy Facilitator Job [Personal Story & Career]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:That time I took a coaching gig that, in the end, just made my stomach turnThere may or may not have been a weird hot tub from the 1970sWhen you just "know"...
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22:56
EP72: Healing From Panic Disorder and Building a Skin Care Empire [Conversation with Jeanne Retief]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Dr. Jeanne Retief, Founder of FIGGI BeautyHer brave journey with anxiety and panic disorderWhat it is like to have your life so affected...
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52:33
EP71: My Top 10 Tips for Graphic Designers [Career & Business Strategy]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My top 10 tips for graphic designersI've worked as a designer and creative for over 20 years and share the best of what I have learned
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35:32
EP70: Apparently I Have "Calmed Down"?!! [Personal & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Growing up in 'conflict and combat' and how that affected my nervous systemThe basics of the nervous system and why it is crucial we understand how our minds and bodies are...
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27:28
EP69: You are NOT Stuck--But Your Subconscious Mind Is [Conversation with Marsha Vanwynsberghe]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Marsha Vanwynsberghe, NLP Trainer, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Boutique PublisherHow Marsha realized she was living on the struggle bus - and fel...
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EP68: I (Almost) Regretted My Entire Design Career [Personal & Career]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:(Almost) regretting my entire career as a designer and creativeChoosing the "wrong" path in your careerHow frickin' hard it is to have a creative career
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EP67: No Regrets--From Successful Hairstylist to Superstar Entrepreneur [Conversation with Eliza Trendiak]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Eliza Trendiak, Owner/Founder of Lavoh faceclothsMaking the leaps from booked solid hairstylist to multiple salon-owner, to entrepreneur in a pro...
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54:05
EP66: 10 Products I Love! [Health & Lifestyle]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:• Products I love!Barre Def...
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25:20
EP65: PART 4--My Toxic Boss Story--Important Update! [Personal & Career Strategy]
An important follow up to my 3-part Toxic Boss Story series. Here I share exactly HOW I took leave from work and ways you can plan your own toxic job exit.In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:💄That time in 202...
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40:34
EP64: Let Yourself Be Seen & Reach Your Full Potential [Conversation with Lisa Jeffs]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Lisa Jeffs, Founder of Purpose Academy ProLisa's work as an intuitive life and career coach for business leaders and entrepreneursThe co...
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53:17
EP63: I Got a Spin Bike Despite the Internet Telling Me NOT To [Personal & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My new (second-hand) spin bike purchase and how that has affected my mental and physical healthWhy the internet told me NOT to do cardioWhy I decided NOT to...
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EP62: Thrive as a Freelancer with Confidence & Authenticity [Conversation with Georgie Darling]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Georgie Darling, Freelance Travel Writer & Business Strategy CoachWorking under tremendous pressure at her corporate job and not being able t...
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50:27
EP61: PART 3--My Toxic Boss Story [Personal & Career]
PART 3 of 3In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:💄That time in 2021 I left my job as a Creative & Graphics Manager at a cosmetics company after I got a new toxic boss who:🚩Was a covert narcissist...
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