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
103 episodes
EP102: Get Unstuck & Move Through Change with Confidence [Convo with Jyoti Pannu, Career Coach & Realtor]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Jyoti Pannu, Career Coach & RealtorJyoti is a Career & Transition Coach and Realtor® who helps women move through big life changes with c...
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EP101: Interview Red Flags & Running Away From the Cray [Job Interview Stories]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Interviewing at a beauty brand where there were tons of red flagsThe interviewer who had a 'streak of cray'Paying attention to red flags in interviewsKnow...
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18:15
EP100: Celebrating Episode 100--Podcasting, Intuition & Not Being Famous [Convo with Me & Sue Ruhe, My Producer]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle:We celebrate 100 episodes of Ditch the Struggle!This episode is a fun one: my podcast producer and editor Sue Ruhe interviews ME, so the tables are turnedIt's casual co...
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51:46
EP99: Career Clarity! When You Don't Know What You Want [Career & Manifesting]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:How to figure out what you want in a new job or career, even if you don't know what you wantMy go-to career "manifesting" exercise Why you need to writ...
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21:24
EP98: Quitting Lululemon & Building an Underwear Revolution [Convo with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder Revol Cares]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Sara Jonsdottir, the visionary Founder & CEO of Revol Cares, a company revolutionizing menstrual care with medically recognized, toxin-free leak proof...
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55:39
EP97: You're Not Failing--It's an "Ugly Art Day" [Personal Growth & Work Stories]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:The concept of "Ugly Art Day" – a term coined at my job as as Art Director at Harlequin BooksThe pressure we put on ourselves to always be perfect, especially as a h...
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17:01
EP96: How Understanding Toxic Relationships Helps Me Navigate Social Media [Personal Growth & Business]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My thoughts on social media--is it a toxic relationship at its core?How I became at peace with using it as a tool, but it still drives me nutsReflecting on ...
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30:00
EP95: You CAN Change Your Reality & Identity [Conversation with Daniel Cianci, Coach & Speaker]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Daniel Cianci, keynote speaker, coach and host of the Redefining Wisdom podcastKnown as a Reality Architect, Daniel helps high performers, entrep...
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53:39
EP94: The Moment You Realize You Ruined Your Life (or--Desk Jobs Suck) [Personal Growth & Health]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:One big way I have 'ruined my life'–and how I'm course correctingWhy being a graphic designer turns you into a pretzelHow I'm trying to stretch out my fasci...
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23:00
EP93: A Pawn Shop, Raisin Pie & Vibes Are Everything [Personal Stories & Energy]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Stories of experiencing intense energy in different locations - including a pawn shop, private school and a creepy basementHow energy is really everything and we are...
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30:22
EP92: Falling Apart & Rebuilding Yourself After a Toxic Boss [Convo with Jenn Verser, Life Coach]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Jenn Verser, Life CoachHow Jenn ended up with a toxic boss (retail corporate) and experienced devastating physical and emotional symptoms as a re...
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54:10
EP91: The Chicken Sticker & Podcast Updates [Career & Money]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:That time I had to design a $1 off chicken sticker for a large grocery retailerHow that project at a design studio turned into a 20-hr marathon of ridiculousness
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22:18
EP90: Stuck on a Big Decision? Try This [Life & Career Strategy]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A GREAT technique for helping you make decisions ie: say YES to a job offer or NO?We go beyond a pro/con listHow important it is to check in with how you FE...
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13:56
EP89: Celebrity Gossip, Fake Relationships & I Was Kinda an Idiot [Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My former obsession with celebrity gossipHow I gave my attention away to the media circus in my 30'sWhat I would now tell my younger selfREGRETS: seeing t...
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24:56
EP88: Was It Worth It? Reflecting on Work [Parting Words From Linds Redding]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Working like crazy, advertising agency life, and giving up everything for a career--is it worth it?I read part of a profound journal entry from the famous advertisin...
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22:00
EP87: Burn Away Job Pain & Grief--Literally [Career & Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:Letting go of the pain and trauma of previous jobs, even if they were 20 years agoHow it's ok and normal that stuff from a billion years ago still hurts or causes st...
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23:37
EP86: Why You Might Be Miserable in Your Job [Career & Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:The tiny things that can ruin a job experienceGetting clear on what your core values areWhy 'book club' isn't just 'book club'Reflecting on the sac...
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17:59
EP85: How to Transition From a Retail or Service Job to Corporate [Career & Personal Growth]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:How to transition from a service industry job such as retail salesperson or waiter to a corporate jobLinkedIn tipsThe mindset shift needed to move into corp...
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30:43
EP84: Magnetize Success and Reclaim Your Joy After Burnout [Convo with Michelle Niemeyer]
In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:A conversation with Michelle Niemeyer. She is a speaker, coach and former attorney who teaches professionals how to bend time so they can stay sharp, productive and profitabl...
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53:51
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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23:23
EP82: Be Bold, Take Terrified Action & Live a Story Worth Telling [Convo 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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50:55
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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19:01
EP79: Ditching Corporate Life, Self-Care & Taking Detours [Conversation with Rebecca Ogilvie, Founder The Detour Co.]
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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