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Aspirations Over Hesitations

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by Alli Eldridge

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Aspirations Over Hesitations is the podcast for high-achieving women whose ambitions are bigger than their fears. Hosted by Alli Eldridge — mom, wife, and Fortune 500 retiree turned entrepreneur — this show dives into the real stories of women who are doing the “impossible.” From leaving corporate to lean into motherhood, to healing from chronic health challenges, to building businesses that align with their values, Alli and her guests explore what it takes to live an extraordinary, unconventional life. Each episode offers raw honesty, encouragement, and practical insights for women who want freedom, flexibility and fulfillment without ignoring the challenges of anxiety, fear or self-doubt. If you’re ready to say yes to your aspirations over hesitations, this podcast will inspire you to go after your biggest dreams. ✨ Subscribe today and join a community of women who are choosing courage, taking inspired actions and prioritizing excellence in pursuit of their higher purpose.

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December 17, 2025

I Put My Business on Credit Cards: Why One Mom Chose Family Time Over Financial Security

In this episode of Aspirations Over Hesitations, Alli Eldridge sits down with Dr. Cortney Kante, chiropractor and founder of Edge Rehab Chiropractic, to explore what it takes to walk away from financial security and build a brick-and-mortar business that prioritizes both family and purpose. Cortney shares her journey from feeling burnt out in a traditional healthcare job where she felt guilty for using PTO for her kids' appointments to opening her own practice with minimal savings, credit card debt and an unshakable conviction that there had to be a better way.They discuss the financial realities of entrepreneurship, from doing Instacart deliveries to depleting their savings. Cortney opens up about the physical breaking point that finally pushed her to make the leap—a shoulder injury and a burned hand that forced her out of practice and became the "God push" she needed to stop hesitating. She also shares how she built her patient base from scratch through genuine community connections, invested in business education to avoid costly mistakes and went from burnt out to booked out by working smarter instead of longer.This episode also dives deep into boundaries and what it really means to protect your time as a working mom. Cortney explains how she's refusing to miss bedtime, school drop-offs and pickups or class parties by scheduling her practice around moments that matter most. She shares her rehab-based chiropractic model that empowers patients through hour-long appointments and customized care plans instead of creating lifelong dependency. She offers practical advice on finding providers who truly listen, avoiding fear-based healthcare and building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.If you're ready to stop sacrificing family time for a paycheck that doesn't fulfill you, this episode is your permission slip to take the leap, set fierce boundaries and build something extraordinary on your own terms.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.Chapter Markers00:00 Pursuing Dreams: The Leap of Faith04:14 Navigating Motherhood and Career07:07 Financial Challenges and Solutions10:15 Building a Business from Scratch13:17 Setting Boundaries for Family and Work16:13 The Importance of Presence in Parenting26:24 Balancing Work and Motherhood28:32 The Importance of Hiring and Team Building30:08 Rehab Chiropractic Philosophy32:39 Finding the Right Chiropractor33:41 Nervous System Chiropractic Care35:57 Overcoming Fears in Entrepreneurship and Motherhood38:06 Insights from Current Reading40:08 Surprises in Entrepreneurship42:39 Social Media Strategies for Engagement45:35 Investing in Yourself and CommunityResources Mentioned:<ul><li>Work with Cortney Kante →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.edgerehabchiropractic.com/" target="_blank"> Edge Rehab Chiropractic</a></li><li>Instagram →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/edgerehabchiropractic" target="_blank"> @edgerehabchiropractic</a></li><li>Follow Alli →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alli.eldridge" target="_blank"> @alli.eldridge</a></li></ul>If this story resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review and share this episode.

December 2, 2025

Healing Without Band-Aids: Why One Nurse Practitioner Rebelled Against Traditional Healthcare

In this episode of Aspirations Over Hesitations, Alli Eldridge sits down with Jillian Tate, board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of the Rebel Institute of Health, to discuss why she walked away from traditional healthcare—and what she discovered about healing on the other side. Jillian shares the story that changed everything: her husband's type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 21, the doctors who dismissed her questions and the moment she realized the medical system was setting him up for a lifetime of unnecessary medications. Through a ketogenic diet and lifestyle changes, he reversed his diabetes completely, a transformation that would ignite Jillian's career in functional medicine.They dive into the realities of women's health today, exploring why so many high-achieving mothers are experiencing hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction and stubborn weight gain. Jillian explains how chronic stress, inadequate nourishment and the over-prescription of birth control are contributing to widespread infertility and metabolic issues. She emphasizes the importance of integrative medicine—combining the best of functional and traditional approaches—and shares her five pillars of lifestyle medicine: diet, exercise, stress management, relationships and sleep.This episode also explores the challenges of building a business while raising three children and the guilt that comes with leaving traditional medicine to practice in a way that aligns with your values. Jillian offers practical advice for being your own health advocate, finding providers who truly listen and doing your own research without falling prey to misinformation. Whether you're dealing with unexplained symptoms, feeling dismissed by doctors or simply wanting to optimize your wellness, this conversation will inspire you to rebel against the status quo and take charge of your health journey.If you're ready to stop settling for band-aid solutions and start healing at the root, this episode is your permission slip to question everything and demand better care, so you can show up fully for your biggest aspirations.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.Chapter Markers00:00 Jillian's Journey: From Personal Crisis to Health Advocate08:11 The Flaws in Traditional Healthcare15:23 Breaking Free: Jillian's Transition to Independent Practice20:54 Understanding Women's Health: Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility Challenges24:01 Understanding PCOS and Its Impact on Women's Health25:32 The Power of Lifestyle Changes28:53 Becoming Your Own Health Advocate34:36 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship39:17 Integrative Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health43:03 Empowering Future Practitioners in Functional MedicineResources Mentioned: <ul><li>Work with Jillian →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rebelinstituteofhealth.com" target="_blank"> Rebel Institute of Health</a></li><li>Instagram → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rebelinstituteofhealth/" target="_blank">@rebelinstituteofhealth</a></li><li>Institute for Functional Medicine →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ifm.org" target="_blank"> IFM Education</a></li><li>Follow Alli →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alli.eldridge" target="_blank"> @alli.eldridge</a></li></ul>If this story resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review and share this episode.

November 18, 2025

Ditching the Sunday Scaries — How a Marketing Mom Replaced Her Salary in 6 Months

In this episode of Aspirations Over Hesitations, Alli Eldridge sits down with healthcare marketing strategist Leecy Chiles to explore her journey from nearly a decade in corporate to launching Marae Marketing—a business helping health and wellness providers grow their practices. Leecy shares the raw reality of collecting her annual bonus and then walking away from corporate, not because she hated her job, but because the pandemic fundamentally shifted her perspective on motherhood, time and what she actually wanted from life. She opens up about the 18-month evolution from seed of an idea to resignation letter and how watching a friend take the freelance leap first gave her permission to believe it was possible.They discuss the practical side of leaving corporate—from mapping out a 90-day financial cushion to working Saturdays at Starbucks while her family was at home to building her business one small step at a time. Leecy breaks down how she replaced her corporate salary in six months through referrals and organic networking, why she limits herself to four retainer clients at a time and the mindset shift that helped her realize corporate income isn't actually as stable as it seems. She also gets honest about the decompression period after leaving, the weird guilt of not having back-to-back Zoom meetings and learning to give herself permission to live in the gray between working mom and stay-at-home mom.This episode offers actionable insights on corporate exit planning, overcoming self-doubt as a new business owner, the power of values-driven entrepreneurship and why choosing your hard matters more than avoiding challenges altogether. It's a candid conversation for women in marketing, communications or any corporate role who are feeling pulled toward something different but aren't sure how to make the leap without sacrificing financial stability or losing their identity in the process.Chapter Markers00:00 The Leap from Corporate to Entrepreneurship02:53 Navigating the Pandemic and Motherhood05:55 Finding Inspiration and Building Confidence09:04 Planning the Transition: From Corporate to Freelance12:02 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Corporate15:03 Embracing Flexibility and Freedom17:57 Adjusting to a New Work-Life Balance21:11 Values that Drive Business Decisions24:05 Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Entrepreneur26:49 Living in the Gray: Balancing Work and Family32:24 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change36:10 The Shift from Corporate to Entrepreneurship41:57 Finding Balance45:07 Building a Business: Initial Clients51:49 Childcare Challenges and Work-Life Integration58:15 Marketing Insights and Business OfferingsTakeaways<ul><li>Leecy transitioned from corporate healthcare marketing to entrepreneurship after becoming a mother.</li><li>The pandemic significantly shifted her perspective on work and family.</li><li>Having a financial cushion is critical before making the leap to entrepreneurship.</li><li>Setting a resignation date helped Leecy create a timeline for her exit from corporate.</li><li>Small steps lead to significant changes over time.</li><li>Flexibility in work allows for better family time.</li></ul>Resources Mentioned:<ul><li>Work with Leecy →<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maraemarketing.com/" target="_blank"> Marae Marketing</a></li><li>Instagram → @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/maraemarketing" target="_blank">maraemarketing</a></li><li>Follow Alli → @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alli.eldridge" target="_blank">alli.eldridge</a></li></ul>If this story resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review and share this episode.

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What is Aspirations Over Hesitations?: Aspirations Over Hesitations is the podcast for high-achieving women whose ambitions are bigger than their fears.

Hosted by Alli Eldridge — mom, wife, and Fortune 500 retiree turned entrepreneur — this show dives into the real stories of women who are doing the “impossible.” From leaving corporate to lean into motherhood, to healing from chronic health challenges, to building businesses that align with their values, Alli and her guests explore what it takes to live an extraordinary, unconventional life.

Each episode offers raw honesty, encouragement, and practical insights for women who want freedom, flexibility and fulfillment without ignoring the challenges of anxiety, fear or self-doubt.

If you’re ready to say yes to your aspirations over hesitations, this podcast will inspire you to go after your biggest dreams.

✨ Subscribe today and join a community of women who are choosing courage, taking inspired actions and prioritizing excellence in pursuit of their higher purpose.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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