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
77 episodes
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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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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24:11
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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41:04
EP60: PART 2--My Toxic Boss Story [Personal & Career]
PART 2 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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36:47
EP59: PART 1--My Toxic Boss Story [Personal & Career]
PART 1 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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29:00
EP58: Finding Your Way Out of a Soul-Sucking Career [Conversation with Nicole Richards]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Nicole Richards, Personal Reinvention & Human Potential CoachNicole's story of being downsized from her corporate career--and how grateful sh...
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40:03
EP57: Clearing Your Space and Using Your Stuff to Create Abundance [Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Purging and clearing your space to create abundanceThe concept of the "law of use" and using what we haveGetting out of struggle mode and believing "nothing...
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13:46
EP56: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life [Conversation with Kimberly Jarman]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Kimberly Jarman, Mental Performance CoachAll things mindset including victim mindsetKimberly's personal story of deep pa...
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50:00
EP55: Burnout, Boundaries and Toxic Corporate Culture [Personal Growth & "Hammertime"]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:What really happens when you tell friends and family you have burnoutHow to navigate burnout and dig deep to recoverA list of 12 burnout signs from...
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23:56
EP54: 3 Ways I'm Setting Myself Up for Success in the New Year [Personal Growth & Tips]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:3 simple ways to set yourself up for success in 2025 (whatever success means to you)NOT falling into the trap that you have to accomplish a billion thing...
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14:56
EP53: Building a (Unique!) Career From Your Passions [Conversation with Licia Tobias]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Licia Tobias, owner of LVT Agency, a successful jewellery wholesale companyWhat wholesale actually is and how to build a business repres...
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47:07
EP52: Detaching from Rejection, Negative Feedback and Harsh Criticism [Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Navigating (often painful) moments of rejection and criticismPutting yourself "out there" even when it feels scaryThe fear of what people with think of us--...
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