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
67 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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17:00
EP51: Creating an Authentic Life of Action, Adventure and Meaning [Interview with Amelia Ellenstein]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Amelia Ellenstein, Founder & CEO of ameliaellenstein.com and brand strategist, keynote speaker and adv...
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52:00
EP50: The Courage to Ditch Self-Sabotage [Personal Story & Inspo]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:That time in college (Ontario College of Art & Design) that I dug deep to create a "win" for myself--despite wanting to curl up in a ball and hide from the world forever<...
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31:06
EP49: Chronic Pain, High Cortisol and Low Patience [Personal Update & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:An update on my health journey to eliminate chronic knee/hip/back painHow I found out my cortisol was sky high and I'm officially in burnout modeIV therapy ...
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31:46
EP48: From Survival Mode to Thriving as a Creative Entrepreneur [Interview with Leah Yard]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Leah Yard, Owner/Designer behind the demi-fine jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in Vancouver, CanadaHow Leah worked minimum wage jobs for over t...
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EP47: Permission to Leave Your (Good or Bad) Job Granted! [Career Strategy & Stories]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Giving ourselves permission to leave a job that is no longer serving usWhen "should" you leave a job? {Spoiler Alert: whenever you want to}The craz...
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27:36
EP46: Overcoming Health Struggles and Imposter Syndrome as a Graphic Designer [Interview with Faron Dawe]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Faron Dawe, certified Graphic Designer and creative powerhouse in Moncton, New Brunswick, CanadaWork/life balance and the REAL impact it can have...
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57:22
EP45: "Nobody's Watching and Nobody Cares" [Life & Career Strategy]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:How the phrase "Nobody's watching and nobody cares" has had a huge impact on my life (thank you, Emily Williams!)How to push through the fear of doing/trying new thi...
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27:42
EP44: Vacation Drama, Ireland & How Declan Went From "Dazzling" to "Tire Blow-Out" [Personal Update & Stories]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Stories from my recent trip to Ireland (that I almost didn't make!)My resistance to taking vacation and my weird issues with it Growing up working <...
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33:02
EP43: Nervous System Nourishment for Healing Trauma & Anxiety [Interview with Sarah Kleiner]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Sarah Kleiner, a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) which focuses on trauma resolution in the nervous systemHow our nervous systems work an...
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