Mal, can I just say, you truly are such a great host. You've embodied the ability to be an amazing active listener, whilst being so charming. The reason your guests open up to you is because of how you are. Keep doing you, I look forward to every new episode.
I agree as well. It's a gift to have both empathy, communication skills and a positive attitude. It's making the whole podcast so authentic and enjoyable. Thank you for your work and that of your team ❤
Mal, I am from India. I must say, I feel your podcast as Therapy. In India,still there is stigma around queers. And therapy is again expensive. You are helping me with your podcast.
I’ve been reading a lot of Shere Hite recently, and there was something that hit me so hard and truly made me think. Women love differently. Women are more subtle in their cues to attraction but that these can be misinterpreted, and so women can walk away from an encounter not knowing that the other person found them attractive. So many women are missing out. I am grateful for your podcast, you can’t be it if you can’t see it. Time for women now to flourish, be themselves and be rid of oppression. So grateful to you and your guests, beautiful conversations that I feel with every breath I take xxxx
I’m a queer recovering heroin addict, and part of my recovery the last 6 years has realizing how damaged my mind body connection was by my addiction… I spent so long trying to escape feeling anything. Thank you for this! ❤❤❤
I truly love the way Alyson expresses themselves, and is now so conscious and aware of their experiences. And i loved that it felt like they did open up, contrary to how they said they used to do, which is a testament to how incredible this podcast is and the energy that Mal and Matilde bring ❤
I really connected with a lot that she described of conflicted feelings and disconnection of self. Especially when she was talking about church and self. She really put my feelings into words.
36:44 this! I grew up in a high demand religious group where this was a major component drilled in through my entire upbringing in every single facet of life. So much of your journey I resonate with including your energy overall. The way that feels so healing and empowering to witness you in sharing your story is beyond words. I’m so grateful ❤
My first ever girl crush! 11 year old me was so intrigued and so gay without knowing it yet. When Taylor Lautner put his arm around her in the CBTD movie theatre scene, my heart shattered 😂
And also NYE 2006 when Max kissed Zack on Suite Life in the basketball episode. This was very monumental in my life, remember it like it was yesterday lmao 😂
Wow, the way they echoed my own experience of queerness, my body, religion, comp het…is almost eerie. Helps me to trust my own experience more. Thanks so much for this ❤
Another great show. I always feel like I'm hanging out with friends and listening in to their lives & conversations. x Alyson was such a joy to listen too and I think a good reminder to myself to make sure I am listening to my body. Being trans there is the obvious disconnect I felt as a kid but listening to this episode I've maybe gained insight into just how wide and complicated my disconnection probably was. The poor memory hit home as I realise now that my mind wasn't interested or at least barriered off from a lot of what was happening around me. I think it important for people to understand that I came from a none religious, loving and very stable family and that doesn't rule you out or even protect you from how we can disconnect from ourselves. Watching this episode with Alyson has made me realise why it wasn't just the bad stuff I forgot but also a lot of what should have been good memories. Actually the bad stuff I would remember, probably as a way of justifying to myself my disconnection from life. I was trans with all the fear of being different keeping my silent, also without the vocabulary to talk about what I was going through. I would flip between anxiety & anger, then coldness just ticking off the days trying to feel nothing. It's no wonder I had so many health issues and no wonder my memory was like an unused muscle. This episode has me crying but in a healthy way. (also laughter). I'm going to have to start treating this as therapy with a cup of Tea and a box of tissues for all the tears. :) x
I was waiting for Alyson to be on this channel. I can totally relate when they were talking about how they would constantly move and felt like detaching themselves from others was completely normal and the way of life until they realized that it is much better to create deeper relationships with people and it is much easier when you finally embrace who you are.
Thank you Alyson for your words and gifting Movement Genius to us for a year! I’ve been wanting to check it out for a while and now I finally get to ❤ Alyson’s reflections remind me so much about what I’m learning for the first time as someone who has just started therapy this year, so it’s amazing to hear it from their perspective. Especially when it comes to queer identity, and how Alyson is someone who I’ve looked to in my own queer journey in recent years.
Thank you so much Alyson! Ur realizations and progress is something to strive for, I’m glad to have you as someone to look up to… will definitely be checking out Movement genius ❤
Such a good epsiode! Your podcast is literally one of my most favourite things in life right now. PLEASE NEVER STOP MAKING THESE. I look forward to it so much. My day began with this episode today and I feel so much better than before already. THANK YOU to everyone who spends their time and energy making this. Lots of love from India
The Icon The Legend Alyson Stoner!! Looking forward to this talk.😊 As sum1 who hasn't done therapy this podcast has been a really good precursor to be prepped for what to expect when I do decide to start therapy. So thanx Mal and company. Being shut off from your body is such an interesting point, and how it affects your mental and physical. I'm currently closeted and come to think of it some of the mental and physical issues could be correlated to that...wow just realizing this. This conversation was def needed. 28:34 literally just put the biggest smile on my face."uncover your queerness. Liberation is available and it looks like a 🌈"😂 Queer Community is sooo important. That's something I feel I need to work on cultivating in my neck of the woods in my country. I mean Jamaica is not that safe of a place but I need to find ways to create those safe places. Again, this convo is opening up my eyes a little more, so thank you.
I love how honest, gentle, and well-spoken Alyson was in this interview. Thank you for sharing your journey, and I’m happy you’ve been finding yourself
Mal this podcast is so healing and impactful. It’s encouraging me to stick to my dream of moving out of my southern hometown soon and pursuing my truest authenticity elsewhere
I love every single episode I have watched!! SERIOUSLY ♥️ from beginning to end, it's just awesome- the perfect combo of substance, humor, seriousness, etc. Just Frikn LOVE it all 4realz...I always look 4ward to uhaul/ghost and idk 🤷♂️ why, but I think it's really funny when I hear "every single person you know"!! Thas wassup 👭🤸♀️👍💕
The balance of this show is just amazing and keeps me coming back to not just learn about the lives of the the guests but feel like I'm hanging out with all involved. x
Im catching up on the episode this podcast is my happy place thank u mal ❤🌈 and im going through very difficult mental health issues this helps so much 🙏
I would love to try the movement genius offer but the code doesn't seem to work - could anyone explain how to do this? Really interesting and thoughtful episode ❤
Everything Allison describes, alexithymia, burn out, and masking (fake connection with people) sounds eerily similar to the experience of an (undiagnosed) autistic woman (or person), just FYI.
You podcast is so great, i 've been binge watching it for three days now. I am from Russia and I didn't understand the fashion in America for my whole life. You look great, but how are both of you are not sweating in those clothes, isn't it July? Or for example in different episode one of you was wearing the leather vest and another a 5-shirt with a straps😅
I feel like she only came out because no one was hiring her in Hollywood and this feels kinda like seeking attention and when that trend dies she’s going to be irrelevant again.
What a rude comment. To me this channel is about tolerance and kindness, both of which you lacked here. Btw Alyson seems to be a bright and very self aware person!
It seemed like she was talking like a soft spoken therapist, which in itself is inauthentic and somewhat manipulative, which I find off-putting. I believe Alison was saying very vulnerable experiences but her delivery and choice of phrasing prevented me from connecting to her, in fact it made me feel repelled. I don't think the problem is that she's trying to be genuine but rather be kind and what someone else has told her is the best/healthiest way to approach things. She's clearly on a healing journey and hopefully she finds a better balance soon.
Mal, can I just say, you truly are such a great host. You've embodied the ability to be an amazing active listener, whilst being so charming. The reason your guests open up to you is because of how you are. Keep doing you, I look forward to every new episode.
@@whodis2792 I could not agree more love this podcast
I agree 100%
I agree as well. It's a gift to have both empathy, communication skills and a positive attitude. It's making the whole podcast so authentic and enjoyable. Thank you for your work and that of your team ❤
my therapist recommended this podcast to me :) happy pride from a glass closeted lesbian ❤️😂
This is the definition of "the collab we never knew we needed".
Love Alyson so much 💓
Mal, I am from India. I must say, I feel your podcast as Therapy. In India,still there is stigma around queers. And therapy is again expensive. You are helping me with your podcast.
Still and forever my favorite not only queer podcast but podcast overall. Sending tons of love to you and Matilde, Mal. Great talk today!!
I’ve been reading a lot of Shere Hite recently, and there was something that hit me so hard and truly made me think. Women love differently. Women are more subtle in their cues to attraction but that these can be misinterpreted, and so women can walk away from an encounter not knowing that the other person found them attractive. So many women are missing out. I am grateful for your podcast, you can’t be it if you can’t see it. Time for women now to flourish, be themselves and be rid of oppression. So grateful to you and your guests, beautiful conversations that I feel with every breath I take xxxx
Wow. I didn’t know I was going to NEED this podcast this week. Thank you so much for having such impactful guests on your pod.
I’m a queer recovering heroin addict, and part of my recovery the last 6 years has realizing how damaged my mind body connection was by my addiction… I spent so long trying to escape feeling anything. Thank you for this!
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Congratulations on your recovery! Highly recommend the Movement Genius membership for more mind-body connection classes!
I truly love the way Alyson expresses themselves, and is now so conscious and aware of their experiences. And i loved that it felt like they did open up, contrary to how they said they used to do, which is a testament to how incredible this podcast is and the energy that Mal and Matilde bring ❤
I believe Alyson’s pronouns are they/them but please someone correct me if I’m wrong
@@graceterry1582 Thanks, i made the corrections :)
Alyson is a girl.
I really connected with a lot that she described of conflicted feelings and disconnection of self. Especially when she was talking about church and self. She really put my feelings into words.
36:44 this! I grew up in a high demand religious group where this was a major component drilled in through my entire upbringing in every single facet of life. So much of your journey I resonate with including your energy overall. The way that feels so healing and empowering to witness you in sharing your story is beyond words. I’m so grateful ❤
My first ever girl crush! 11 year old me was so intrigued and so gay without knowing it yet. When Taylor Lautner put his arm around her in the CBTD movie theatre scene, my heart shattered 😂
And also NYE 2006 when Max kissed Zack on Suite Life in the basketball episode. This was very monumental in my life, remember it like it was yesterday lmao 😂
Alyson Stoner a childhood icon❤
Wow, the way they echoed my own experience of queerness, my body, religion, comp het…is almost eerie. Helps me to trust my own experience more. Thanks so much for this ❤
Another great show. I always feel like I'm hanging out with friends and listening in to their lives & conversations. x
Alyson was such a joy to listen too and I think a good reminder to myself to make sure I am listening to my body. Being trans there is the obvious disconnect I felt as a kid but listening to this episode I've maybe gained insight into just how wide and complicated my disconnection probably was.
The poor memory hit home as I realise now that my mind wasn't interested or at least barriered off from a lot of what was happening around me. I think it important for people to understand that I came from a none religious, loving and very stable family and that doesn't rule you out or even protect you from how we can disconnect from ourselves.
Watching this episode with Alyson has made me realise why it wasn't just the bad stuff I forgot but also a lot of what should have been good memories. Actually the bad stuff I would remember, probably as a way of justifying to myself my disconnection from life.
I was trans with all the fear of being different keeping my silent, also without the vocabulary to talk about what I was going through. I would flip between anxiety & anger, then coldness just ticking off the days trying to feel nothing. It's no wonder I had so many health issues and no wonder my memory was like an unused muscle.
This episode has me crying but in a healthy way. (also laughter). I'm going to have to start treating this as therapy with a cup of Tea and a box of tissues for all the tears. :) x
No such thing as a trans kid. That’s groomer talk.
I look forward to these podcasts. I’ve learned so much. Thank you.
I was waiting for Alyson to be on this channel. I can totally relate when they were talking about how they would constantly move and felt like detaching themselves from others was completely normal and the way of life until they realized that it is much better to create deeper relationships with people and it is much easier when you finally embrace who you are.
Thank you Alyson for your words and gifting Movement Genius to us for a year! I’ve been wanting to check it out for a while and now I finally get to ❤ Alyson’s reflections remind me so much about what I’m learning for the first time as someone who has just started therapy this year, so it’s amazing to hear it from their perspective. Especially when it comes to queer identity, and how Alyson is someone who I’ve looked to in my own queer journey in recent years.
Thank you so much Alyson! Ur realizations and progress is something to strive for, I’m glad to have you as someone to look up to… will definitely be checking out Movement genius ❤
Mal you are the best host really i listened to a lot of podcasts and you are the best
Such a good epsiode! Your podcast is literally one of my most favourite things in life right now. PLEASE NEVER STOP MAKING THESE. I look forward to it so much. My day began with this episode today and I feel so much better than before already. THANK YOU to everyone who spends their time and energy making this. Lots of love from India
thank you so much for the kind message!! really appreciate the encouragement and support!
The Icon The Legend Alyson Stoner!! Looking forward to this talk.😊 As sum1 who hasn't done therapy this podcast has been a really good precursor to be prepped for what to expect when I do decide to start therapy. So thanx Mal and company. Being shut off from your body is such an interesting point, and how it affects your mental and physical. I'm currently closeted and come to think of it some of the mental and physical issues could be correlated to that...wow just realizing this. This conversation was def needed. 28:34 literally just put the biggest smile on my face."uncover your queerness. Liberation is available and it looks like a 🌈"😂 Queer Community is sooo important. That's something I feel I need to work on cultivating in my neck of the woods in my country. I mean Jamaica is not that safe of a place but I need to find ways to create those safe places. Again, this convo is opening up my eyes a little more, so thank you.
I love how honest, gentle, and well-spoken Alyson was in this interview. Thank you for sharing your journey, and I’m happy you’ve been finding yourself
Mal this podcast is so healing and impactful. It’s encouraging me to stick to my dream of moving out of my southern hometown soon and pursuing my truest authenticity elsewhere
Whale music is enchanting!
I love every single episode I have watched!! SERIOUSLY ♥️ from beginning to end, it's just awesome- the perfect combo of substance, humor, seriousness, etc. Just Frikn LOVE it all 4realz...I always look 4ward to uhaul/ghost and idk 🤷♂️ why, but I think it's really funny when I hear "every single person you know"!! Thas wassup 👭🤸♀️👍💕
The balance of this show is just amazing and keeps me coming back to not just learn about the lives of the the guests but feel like I'm hanging out with all involved. x
Thank you so much for the free e-book and subscription to the platform. This is exactly what I am looking for! 🎉❤⭐️
I love Alyson Stoner and these episodes!!! please keep them coming!!
Happy pride month 🌈❤
Excited about this one!!!
Great episode! Who’s watching the Step Up franchise after seeing this?!
This is my life I lived in 7 different states before I was 15 and had a divorced family 😮
Im catching up on the episode this podcast is my happy place thank u mal ❤🌈 and im going through very difficult mental health issues this helps so much 🙏
Love them!!❤
AMAZING episode ❤️
Alyson was one of my crushes growing up
Wow I needed this??!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
2nd isn't bad, I always preferred silver.
This is only the second episode I've seen of your podcast, and like wow you got butch! Didn't see that coming, but like yeah right on✨
I would love to try the movement genius offer but the code doesn't seem to work - could anyone explain how to do this? Really interesting and thoughtful episode ❤
I haven't tried the code yet but I'm going to in a lil bit, I'll let you know if u want. Are u doing it from cell or laptop? Idk if that matters
Wait, that's so stupid of me!! Why would that matter??! Lol ok, jk 😜 sorry don't listen to me haha
same issue - is it linking to the right site? can't wait to sign up - great episode - thanks so much! and directly bought Feel it All too!
updated link!!!!! www.movementgenius.com/offers/TjqzD5an/checkout
@MadeItOutPodcast New link works!! Amazing thank you so much ❤️
Everything Allison describes, alexithymia, burn out, and masking (fake connection with people) sounds eerily similar to the experience of an (undiagnosed) autistic woman (or person), just FYI.
Yeah I thought the same thing. Also some things they said about social issues and how to present, neurodivergent vibes.
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You podcast is so great, i 've been binge watching it for three days now. I am from Russia and I didn't understand the fashion in America for my whole life. You look great, but how are both of you are not sweating in those clothes, isn't it July? Or for example in different episode one of you was wearing the leather vest and another a 5-shirt with a straps😅
This was fucking awesome!
How much do I owe her? This was therapy 😂
Ha, gabe!!!!
I was thinking they have a Christina Ricci look, then they brought up Casper! Lol
LIBERATION IS AVAILABLE lmao ! Hell of a gif!!!
I feel like she only came out because no one was hiring her in Hollywood and this feels kinda like seeking attention and when that trend dies she’s going to be irrelevant again.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
lmaooo this video is screaming saturn rx during cancer season
Whats wrong with american nationalism?
Take a leaf out of my book instead maybe
"The straight guide to just getting on with it and not being a baby"
Only listened to this one because Mal alway does a great interview. Hard pass on Alyson what a head case.
At least Alyson is some what self aware and obviously making an effort to get mental health treatment and get healthier.
What a rude comment. To me this channel is about tolerance and kindness, both of which you lacked here. Btw Alyson seems to be a bright and very self aware person!
she's so fake and annoying despite obviously trying so hard to seem genuine. sad because i loved alyson on disney channel for years.
It seemed like she was talking like a soft spoken therapist, which in itself is inauthentic and somewhat manipulative, which I find off-putting.
I believe Alison was saying very vulnerable experiences but her delivery and choice of phrasing prevented me from connecting to her, in fact it made me feel repelled. I don't think the problem is that she's trying to be genuine but rather be kind and what someone else has told her is the best/healthiest way to approach things. She's clearly on a healing journey and hopefully she finds a better balance soon.
I also can’t look at Kairi in Kingdom Hearts anymore without knowing that she’s voiced by a woman pretending she’s not a woman.