Intimate Conversations

What Men Were Never Taught About Being a Man with Aleks Rybchinskiy of Eat Berski

Step into a grounded, masculine embodiment, soul-led conversation with Aleks Rybchinskiy, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health and founder of Berski, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Aleks is the walking embodiment of his message… deep presence, conscious masculinity, ancestral wisdom, and ethical entrepreneurship in a way that feels both ancient and urgently relevant. Aleks shares his journey from immigrating to the United States as a Ukrainian refugee to navigating insecurity, weight struggles, and identity through sport, movement, and eventually holistic health. His curiosity led him to question authority, follow what made sense in his body, and ultimately study under Paul Chek, where decades of neurosomatic, nutritional, and spiritual training shaped his life's work. We explore how embodiment, integrity, and nervous system regulation show up not just in health, but in marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and business. Aleks opens up about meeting his wife Sarah, stepping into instant fatherhood, earning trust through consistency, and becoming a man who does the right thing even when no one is watching.  The conversation moves into conscious business through the creation of Berski, a nutrient-dense, grass-fed, pasture-raised meat snack born from practicality, ethics, and a devotion to supporting farmers, land stewardship, and real nourishment. Aleks explains why sourcing matters, how food impacts mood, hormones, and regulation, and why business must be a win for people, planet, and future generations. We also talk about: -Growing up as a refugee and reclaiming trust in the body -Questioning authority and following embodied truth -Mentorship under Paul Chek and living "Say what you mean" integrity -Masculine presence, energetic leadership, and taking up space -Marriage, shadow vows and conscious communication -Nervous system regulation through food, movement and honesty -Ethical sourcing, regenerative farming and supporting local farmers -Liver, heart, and ancestral nutrition as real medicine -Teaching clients to heal so they no longer need a healer -Protecting personal space and communicating needs with reliability Honestly, Aleks is one of the most grounded, kind, integrous, generous and humble men I've met in a long time, deeply inspired by his mission and his down to earth life, marriage and family.  This episode is a glorious reminder that true health, love, and success are built from the inside out. It is an invitation to live from the soul, steward the body wisely, lead with integrity, and create businesses and relationships that uplift the whole. His living proof its possible.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Aleks:   Aleks Rybchinskiy is the co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, specializing in wellness education and primal integration to live well and founder of Berski a lifestyle company hosting the best quality snacks to aid you on your journey As a Master CHEK Practitioner, Neurosomatic & Holistic Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience working with celebrities, pro athletes, and all walks of life, Aleks guides clients and students globally to live in harmony with themselves and others - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.   Website: https://eatberski.com Facebook URL https://facebook.com/eatberski Instagram URL https://instagram.com/health.performance.engineer YouTube URL https://youtube.com/eatberski   Try Berski today at eatberski.com/allana and use the code ALLANA for 20% off your delicious order! Learn more about Aleks's clinical work at primalfusionhealth.com, and connect with him on Instagram at @health.performance.engineer. Book Your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with Allana https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

The Real Reason You're Not Fully Visible Yet With Deb Drummond

Step into an empowering, at times saucy, sacredly sassy and heart-centered conversation with Deb Drummond, accomplished entrepreneur, media strategist, and mother, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Deb brings decades of lived wisdom around leadership, visibility, creativity, and conscious success, all grounded in honesty, humor, and self-trust. Deb shares her journey of building multiple global businesses while raising two children as a single mother, and how transparency, inclusion, and resilience shaped both her family and her success. She reflects on dissolving guilt, teaching her children real-life skills, and allowing entrepreneurship to be something they grew up inside, rather than something that took her away. We explore what it truly means to be visible without burning out, including why so many leaders struggle to be seen, how accountability supports confidence, and how intentional media strategy creates alignment rather than pressure. Deb reveals why presence speaks louder than self-promotion, and how planning with clarity creates freedom. She walks her talk! We also talk about: -Integrating ambition with intimacy and family -Raising resilient, entrepreneurial children -Releasing guilt and redefining success -Visibility, media, and showing up authentically -Creativity as a leadership superpower -Nervous system care, laughter, and self-care rituals -Choosing fulfillment without apology This episode is a reminder that success does not have to cost you your soul. It is an invitation to lead with integrity, trust yourself deeply, and build a life and business that feel true, making you deeply grateful to be alive.  You can learn more about this amazing woman, Deb Drummond and her powerful work at debdrummond.com. ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Deb:   Deborah Drummond is an acclaimed entrepreneur, media coach, speaker, and podcast host recognized for her ability to launch successful ventures and empower others to amplify their voices. With a background that includes starting seven companies, launching a global women's media channel, and undertaking a world book tour, she specializes in guiding creators and professionals to build strong personal brands and media presence.   Website: https://debdrummond.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahldrummond FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DeborahLDrummond LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debdrummond/ I've done three 2 week Aryaa Detoxes and keep feeling lighter, clearer and my best self. When you join the Aryaa 14-Day Detox Experience, you will be gifted with their curated Aryaa Sensory Ritual Kit — featuring our rose-infused Aryaa Paan, a rejuvenating face mask, and sacred incense — designed to transform your reset into a full-body, full-sensory experience. This is an AMAZING gift for those of us committed to healthy thriving intimacy with Self, Body, Soul & Beloved.  Use the code ALLANA at checkout to receive the Sensory Ritual Kit as part of your experience. Explore Aryaa Organic, their detox programs, and ancestral offerings at https://aryaaorganic.com/pages/allana Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

From Ego Death to Sacred Partnership with Intimacy Mentor Allan McGrath Isbell

Step into a deeply inspiring conversation of what it is to live as human evolving and embodying the divine masculine with Allan McGrath-Isbell, master guide in polarity, intimacy, and conscious relationship, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Allan's presence alone is a transmission. His work supports men and women in breaking unconscious relational patterns and rediscovering devotion, trust, and authentic connection. We spent the first half hour talking about his wife! We explore Allan's life path into embodiment, beginning with early meditation practices, men's work, and decades of inner training that shaped his grounded, spacious way of being. Allan shares how his devotion to truth not strategy, became the foundation of both his relationships and his work in the world. For anyone committed to manifesting conscious partnership, you'll be inspired by the powerful thread of the conversation centering on meeting his beloved and how something awakened somatically and energetically in both of them. Allan describes how true partnership can activate dormant life force, strengthen the body, clarify purpose, and catalyze personal and professional growth. Through their relationship, both partners became more themselves, not less. YES! We dive into the sacred dance of polarity, including how masculine provision, responsibility, and presence create safety for feminine surrender, and how feminine trust and devotion awaken deeper leadership in men. Allan speaks candidly about navigating financial disparity, ego death, fear, conditioning around equality, and how choosing truth over comfort transformed both his relationship and his business 10x. We also explore how couples heal not by fixing each other, but by releasing blame, shame, and unconscious morality, and learning to relate from awareness instead. Allan shares stories from his retreats and client work, illustrating how subtle shifts in breath, touch, and presence can completely change relational dynamics. We also explore: -Polarity as a lived practice, not a concept -Awakening life force through conscious partnership -Masculine provision, leadership, and responsibility -Feminine surrender without self-abandonment -Releasing shame, blame, and unconscious "right and wrong" -Healing past relationships through ownership and compassion -Why deep embodiment creates effortless magnetism -Transmission over strategy in leadership and business -Men's work, co-ed polarity work, and relational artistry -Relationship as a sacred path of awakening This episode is epic! Allan's life and relationship is an inspiration. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, feel, and listen to what's true in your life and relationships. It reveals what becomes possible when two people meet from wholeness, trust truth over fear, and allow relationship to be a living initiation into more life, more love, and more soul-self. You can learn more about Allan's work, apply for one-on-one coaching, and explore his men's and co-ed polarity immersions at allanmcgrathisbell.com.   ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Allan:   Allan McGrath Isbell is an embodied intimacy mentor who works with men and women to truly live the teachings of sacred intimacy. He is a masterful guide in the realm of love, relationships, and deep intimacy. His work is a transformational journey for both men and women, helping them break free from the unconscious patterns that have kept them from experiencing true connection, trust, and devotion. At the core of Allan's work is the sacred dance of polarity - the magnetic force that draws men and women together in their most natural and powerful expression. He works with couples and individuals, guiding them through the challenges and helping them rediscover the passion, connection, and trust that may have been lost. His presence and insight open a pathway for couples to experience love at a level that feels not only healing but deeply aligned with their souls. Allan is the founder of Thirteen Pines and host of in-person Polarity and Intimacy Immersions in Boulder, CO.   Website: https://www.allanmcgrathisbell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allanmcgrathisbell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamallanmcgrath/   I've done three 2 week Aryaa Detoxes and keep feeling lighter, clearer and my best self. When you join the Aryaa 14-Day Detox Experience, you will be gifted with their curated Aryaa Sensory Ritual Kit — featuring our rose-infused Aryaa Paan, a rejuvenating face mask, and sacred incense — designed to transform your reset into a full-body, full-sensory experience. This is an AMAZING gift for those of us committed to healthy thriving intimacy with Self, Body, Soul & Beloved.  Use the code ALLANA at checkout to receive the Sensory Ritual Kit as part of your experience. Explore Aryaa Organic, their detox programs, and ancestral offerings at https://aryaaorganic.com/pages/allana Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

The Untold Story of Building E! With Larry Namer

Step into a riveting, entertaining and unexpectedly tender conversation with Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. From growing up in Coney Island to helping build one of the most influential media networks in the world, Larry shares the unlikely path that shaped his life, leadership, and legacy. Larry reflects on his early years as a scrappy Brooklyn kid, rising through the ranks of the cable industry by curiosity, confidence, and a refusal to follow the expected path. What began as a temporary summer job underground splicing cables turned into a meteoric rise, eventually leading him to Los Angeles and the bold vision that became E! Entertainment. We explore how E! was built not with massive funding or prestige, but with creativity, interns, borrowed equipment, and a willingness to ignore the rules of Hollywood. Larry shares the stories behind groundbreaking moments, sneaking onto red carpets, launching shows like Talk Soup, and recognizing that people wanted entertainment that felt real, playful, and unscripted. The conversation deepens as Larry opens up about the most transformative moment of his life– when his teenage son was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given months to live, everything shifted. Against all odds, his son survived and has now been cancer-free for over twenty years. That experience redefined Larry's priorities, teaching him that success means presence, perspective, and finding joy in the moment beyond achievement. We also talk about: -Growing up resilient and self-confident despite humble beginnings -Building E! Entertainment outside traditional media power structures -Creativity born from limitation and necessity -Leadership through intuition, humor, and risk-taking -Fatherhood, regret, and the cost of ambition -A near-miraculous healing that changed everything -Finding peace,  regulation and joy through cooking and creativity This episode is a reminder that the recipe for success does not come from perfection, prestige or permission, but from trusting yourself, staying curious, not being attached and keeping life in perspective. Larry's story shows that the greatest achievements mean little without love, presence, and the courage to live and love fully. ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Larry:   While I've interviewed actresses like Whoopi Goldberg, Musicians like Alan's Morissette, Quantum Physicists like Nassim Haramein, Coached Leeza Gibbons through Dancing with the Stars, and even met Joe Torres when I interned at Macy's Herald Square… never in a million years would I think I would meet let alone interview the founder of a huge TV network, one of my first internships in NYC after living in Japan, Larry Namer…  Today we have this industry veteran with over 50 years of entertainment experience on our show. He is best known as the founder of E! Entertainment Network, a network that continues to shape pop culture today and has launched the careers of many of today's pop culture superstars from Howard Stern to The Kardashians. While creating more shows that include a social conscious and enjoying cooking for his family including a new grandson, Larry has published Off Script- Recipes for Success. This memoire and cookbook can be found at Amazon.    Offscript: Recipes for Success https://www.amazon.com/Offscript-Recipes-Success-Larry-Namer/dp/B0DVNY8KH6 I've done three 2 week Aryaa Detoxes and keep feeling lighter, clearer and my best self. When you join the Aryaa 14-Day Detox Experience, you will be gifted with their curated Aryaa Sensory Ritual Kit — featuring our rose-infused Aryaa Paan, a rejuvenating face mask, and sacred incense — designed to transform your reset into a full-body, full-sensory experience. This is an AMAZING gift for those of us committed to healthy thriving intimacy with Self, Body, Soul & Beloved.  Use the code ALLANA at checkout to receive the Sensory Ritual Kit as part of your experience. Explore Aryaa Organic, their detox programs, and ancestral offerings at https://aryaaorganic.com/pages/allana Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

Heal Your Body, Reclaim Your Voice with Ann Marie Ziegler of Aryaa Organic

Step into a deeply nourishing conversation about feminine awakening, soul truth, deeper embodiment, and self-first devotion with Ann Marie Ziegler, co-founder of Aryaa Organic, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Ann Marie shares her journey from being the "good woman" who did everything right on the outside, while feeling disconnected and suffocated within, to bravely listening to her body's wisdom when it began speaking through illness, inflammation, and exhaustion. What followed was a profound dark night of the soul that initiated her spiritual awakening, reclamation of her voice, and devotion to living in alignment with truth. She opens up about the courage it took to speak honestly to her family, end a decades-long marriage with love, and model self-honoring for her children. We explore how opening her fifth chakra and releasing shame, guilt, and people-pleasing allowed her to step fully into her power, creativity, and feminine expression. Together, we dive into how ancient wisdom, Ayurveda, and ancestral foods became medicine not only for her body, but for her nervous system, clarity, and intuition. Ann Marie shares how the Aryaa detox supports emotional, mental, and physical release, and why healing happens when we stop controlling the process and allow the body to lead. We also talk about: -Disconnection from the body as a root cause of illness -The difference between Self-first and the selfish/selfless cycle  -Speaking truth with love and without apology -Releasing shame, guilt, and perfectionism -Healing through ancestral foods and ancient wisdom -Emotional and mental detox as pathways to clarity and peace -Conscious partnership, service, and giving back as a business devotion I love this woman. I love growing and evolving with her, the CEO Kamal Hans and their company Aryaa Organic. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we listen to the body, honor the soul's timing, and choose Soul alignment over approval. It's about letting go of the mind asking WHY? and instead listening to the quieter inner heart-nudges. It is an invitation to reclaim your voice, your intuition, and your right to live your best life guided from within.   ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Ann Marie:   Ann Marie Ziegler, co-founder of Aryaa, is guided by a deep commitment to self-realization and holistic healing. Her journey began with a desire to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and ancient traditions, leading her to explore integrative wellness practices from around the world. As Aryaa's Head and Architect of Wellness Products, Ann Marie blends her expertise in nutrition, design, and spirituality to create offerings that support healing, inspire transformation, and reconnect people to forgotten cultures, and to their own inner wisdom. Website: https://aryaaorganic.com Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086688168369 Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/aryaaorganic/ YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/@AryaaOrganic I've done three 2 week Aryaa Detoxes and keep feeling lighter, clearer and my best self. When you join the Aryaa 14-Day Detox Experience, you will be gifted with their curated Aryaa Sensory Ritual Kit — featuring our rose-infused Aryaa Paan, a rejuvenating face mask, and sacred incense — designed to transform your reset into a full-body, full-sensory experience. This is an AMAZING gift for those of us committed to healthy thriving intimacy with Self, Body, Soul & Beloved.  Use the code ALLANA at checkout to receive the Sensory Ritual Kit as part of your experience. Explore Aryaa Organic, their detox programs, and ancestral offerings at https://aryaaorganic.com/pages/allana Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]