The Alicia Ortman Podcast
For the woman who looks fine on the outside, but knows there’s more going on underneath.
The Alicia Ortman Podcast is a space for honest conversations about self-discovery, intentional living, personal growth, and the things women quietly carry while continuing to show up for everyone and everything around them.
Because sometimes you don’t need another productivity hack or five-step plan.
You need a question that makes you stop long enough to tell yourself the truth.
This podcast is about what’s underneath the goal.
I’ve always believed that it’s never really about the goal. It’s about who you become in pursuit of it.
And lately, I’ve become even more interested in the woman underneath all those goals, responsibilities, expectations, and roles.
What does she want?
What is she tired of carrying?
Where has she outgrown the way she’s been living?
What feels off, even when she can’t quite explain why?
What does she need more of?
What does she need to finally put down?
And who is she becoming now?
Those are the conversations we’re having here.
Some episodes will teach.
Some will tell stories.
Some will feel like sitting across the table from a friend having the conversation you didn’t realize you needed.
And many will leave you with a question.
Not because I have all the answers for your life, but because I want to help you ask better questions of yourself.
This is for you if…
You’re ambitious, capable, and used to figuring things out.
You’re probably the person other people count on.
Your life may even look pretty good from the outside.
You just know something feels off.
Come here.
We can get curious about it together.
New episodes drop every Tuesday morning.
Episodes
24 episodes
Making a Decision is Easy. Sticking With It Is The Hard Part
We dig into why making a decision feels easy while sticking with it feels heavy, especially when you are a woman entrepreneur juggling real life and business growth. We sort the struggle into capacity vs. conviction so we can stop g...
You Know What You Want, So Why Aren’t You Doing It?
We dig into the real reasons women entrepreneurs don’t take action even when we know exactly what to do next. We name what’s often hiding under “I’m too busy” and we offer simple ways to choose progress without reliving burnout.
The Dream You Are Quietly Carrying
We use the late and beautiful Dolly Parton’s legacy as a mirror to name the dreams we’re quietly carrying and the identity shifts required to pursue them. We challenge the "being busy" trap, talk honestly about time and capacity, an...
Feeling Disconnected in a Digital World
Let's talk about why it’s possible to be “connected” online all day and still feel lonely, unseen, and hungry for real community. I share what digital life can’t replace and give three concrete steps to create deeper in-person relationships wit...
Getting Ready Before You’re Ready
We stop waiting for the “right time” and get honest about what we can actually hold in this season of life. We talk through how to build a flexible weekly rhythm, why structure can protect freedom, and the questions that help you decide what to...
You Know You Are Healing When Fun Returns
I use homemade hamburger buns to show how “fun” is a real sign of emotional capacity and a stronger foundation. We move from hustle and burnout toward small, doable ways to create joy so we can show up better in every role we carry.
How Is Your Foundation, Really?
We talk about why goals do not fix your life if you are building on exhaustion, avoidance, and burnout, and how a simple return to the basics strengthens your foundation. We also dig into the ripple effects of how you lead yourself, especially ...
Motherhood Wounds That Quietly Linger
We hold space for the grief that can surface after Mother’s Day when you’re the mother you wish you had, yet you still feel the quiet heaviness of what you didn’t receive. I share what helps me move through motherhood wounds with ho...
Mother’s Day Experience Gifts
I’m sharing Mother’s Day gifts that feel like real relief, not more clutter, by focusing on experiences and thoughtful effort. The goal is to help you feel seen and celebrated by taking decisions and planning off your plate.• why the...
How High-Achieving Women Can Find Real Connection
I share the quiet desire I have carried for years to find deeper, real-life conversations with high-achieving women. I tell the story of one coffee chat that led to a bold ask, a surprising response, and a new space for women who want to do the...
You're Not Burnout, You're Misaligned
We talk about burnout as a sign of misalignment, not just a sign of being too busy. We unpack avoidance, resentment, and control so you can lead your life with more ease, joy, and follow-through. • burnout as doing the wrong thi...
Build A Business In The Margins Of Motherhood: Growth
Apply for the Focused Women Collective here!We wrap the final part of our miniseries on building a business in the margins of motherhood by getting honest about what real growt...
Building A Business In The Margins Of Motherhood: Implementation
I’m continuing part two of my mini-series on building your business in the margins of motherhood, and I’m bringing some tough love about implementation. We don’t need more hustle or more platforms, we need focused action that fits our real capa...
Building A Business In The Margins Of Motherhood
We kick off a foundation mini series on building a business in the margins of motherhood and name the real reason so many moms feel stuck. We reframe “not doing enough” into a season of building and share two questions that help you...
The Power Of The Pivot
Loss and grief reshape how I see my time, my relationships, and the way I have been building my work. I share why I’m pivoting away from hustle culture and toward intentional living that prioritizes peace, presence, and purpose. • griev...
What Would You Do if You Let Go of Perfection?
We explore how “do it ugly” can free you from perfection so you can be present, stop chasing approval, and grow your business with simple action. • conference spark and the “do it ugly” theme • presence as the top desire a...
Getting Out of the Comparison Trap
We trace the hidden cost of comparison, trade scarcity for abundance, and map simple steps to protect attention and ship the work that matters. Clear tactics help you audit inputs, reset expectations, and act before doubt grows roots.• ...
What Waiting for Confidence is Costing You
We dig into why ambitious women feel “not confident” and reframe confidence as the result of aligned action and self-trust. We share a personal story about fear of being seen, the cost of waiting, and practical steps to move forward without per...
Boundaries Without The Guilt
We challenge the myth that boundaries are mean, and show how clarity protects your energy, values and relationships. We outline two camps of people, simple scripts for saying no, and how to manage anxiety when others push back.• definin...
Legacy Starts With You
We explore legacy as the emotional imprint we leave through daily choices, from breaking cycles to building simple systems that make care repeatable. A personal story guides practical tools to live with intention, heal patterns, and help others...
Mini Habits to Support Your Intention For the Year
Big goals don’t fail because you’re lazy; they fail because the plan demands a brand-new you by Friday. We dig into practical examples for health and business. These micro-moves are tiny by design, but they compound into meaningful ...
How To Turn One Clear Intention Into Systems You Can Actually Follow
What if you swapped a dozen scattered goals for one clear intention that quietly organizes your entire year? We walk through a practical framework that turns a single intention into a plan you can live with: aligned goals, a monthly map, weekly...
Set an Intention for the New Year, Not Another Goal
New year hype is loud, but the truth is quieter—and more powerful: one clear intention can reshape your entire year without the burnout of a bloated goal list. We explore how to move from chasing outcomes to becoming the kind of per...