Language Alchemy Podcast

Language Alchemy Podcast

Hosted by: Alejandra Siroka

The language you use every day shapes your world and is your bridge to deeply connecting with yourself and others.Through the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra Siroka, a transformative communication teacher and...

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168. How Non-aggressive Is Your Communication? Part 2

Most of us don’t mean to hurt the people we care about. So why do certain conversations leave others feeling unseen, dismissed, or blamed? In this episode, Alejandra Siroka continues her series on aggressive...
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167. How Non-aggressive Is Your Communication? Part 1

Most of us say we want peace in our relationships. So why do we still use words that create tension, distance, or even hurt? In this episode, Alejandra Siroka invites us to take a closer look at the everyday language...
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166. From Silence to Bravery: Rowena Chiu’s Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Story

Rowena Chiu spent 20 years unable to speak about her sexual assault after signing an NDA. Now, she’s using her voice to challenge power and change how we talk about trauma, truth, and legacy. Joining Alejandra Siroka...
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165. Finding Your Voice After Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Survivor’s Journey Through the 4 Stages of Healing. Interview with Leila Reyes

Speaking up can feel impossible when shame has kept you silent for so long. But what if finding your voice was the key to healing? Alejandra Siroka sits down with Leila Reyes, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, to...
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164. Rekindling Self-Love in Uncertain Times: 6 Communication Practices for Emotional Resilience

Heartbreak with life is real, but the way back is through truth, presence, and radical love. When the world feels heavy, how do we hold onto love for life, for ourselves, and for each other? Alejandra Siroka breaks it...
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163. Stop Rehashing Conversations in Your Head. Do this 6-step Practice Instead

The way we communicate isn’t just about what we say. It’s about the courage to ask how our words land and the impact they leave behind. Alejandra Siroka explores the power of checking in on the impact of our words,...
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162. 312, A Useful Practice When You Get Reactive

ā€œIt takes really an amazing amount of sort of infusing the whole system of the self and the mindstream with compassion to actually be curious about the ways that we are in the world,ā€ says Kelly Blaser, a licensed...
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161. Safety and Connection: The Heart of Every Relationship

ā€œConnection is present in a relationship when we feel accepted as we are.ā€ What makes relationships thrive? In this episode, Alejandra Siroka shares the two values she believes are at the heart of every meaningful...
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160. 4 Essential Ingredients in Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships start with honest conversations, mutual respect, and the courage to share what matters most. In this episode, Alejandra Siroka shares four insights for healthier relationships, and offers tools...
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159. Key Communication Skills for a Happy Marriage

ā€œI think both of us have had moments where the angel on our shoulder, or our internal dialogue, is literally Alejandra’s voice. Like, ā€˜What would she want us to do in this scenario? What would she want me to do in...
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158. 7 Tips to Talk About Politics with Family During the Holidays

ā€œIf we keep avoiding difficult topics, how are we going to learn to address them?ā€ Alejandra Siroka poses this question with urgency and clarity. She reminds us that ā€œhaving different political views is not a problem....
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157. Transform Communication Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps

ā€œAnxiety is a common human experience,ā€ says Alejandra Siroka, as she shines a light on communication anxiety—something many of us face, especially during the holidays or in tense social situations. How can we speak...
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