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The Life Experiment Coach
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Real experiments for your messy life
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Adults need fun too! 🎃

Somewhere along the way we stopped playing. We got busy, got serious, and forgot how good it feels to be loud, bold, and a little ridiculous. 

Play is one of the fastest ways to release stress and reconnect with yourself, and Halloween gives you full permission.

So put on the mask. Become the villain, the creature, the version of you nobody at work has met. 😈

Halloween Photo Shoot
📅 Saturday, Oct 24 • 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Studio 723, Mesa
📸 15 professionally edited photos + video
🎭 Bring your own costume, we bring the set
💀 Adults 18+ • Only 15 spots

$299/person or 2 for $499
Grab a friend and book through the link in bio 🔗

#AdultsNeedFunToo #HalloweenPhotoShoot #MesaAZ #PhoenixEvents #PlayIsSelfCare #StressRelief #HalloweenAZ #ArizonaPhotographer #CostumeShoot #ThingsToDoInPhoenix by @showuphappy
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3 days ago
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Wellness isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about creating habits that actually work for your life.

We’re excited to feature Alika Victor on the cover of Exeleon Magazine as one of our Practical Wellness Leaders to Watch in 2026. 🔥

Read her inspiring cover story through the link in our bio.

Contact natasha@exeleonmagazine.com for subscription, sponsorship, or media inquiries.

#ExeleonMagazine #AlikaVictor #CoverStory #PracticalWellness #Wellness Exeleon magazine Alika Victor Cover Page by @showuphappy
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2 months ago
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What is your wellness story?

You've likely been told how to "do" wellness by experts — by a lot of us coaches here on IG. 

But what about the breakthroughs you've discovered in your own kitchen, caring for your family, a share by a colleague, or on a morning walk?

The truth is, your lived experience belongs alongside any clinical study — not beneath it. Whether it's a tiny experiment that helped you find more calm or a micro-decision that changed your day, your story has the power to spark a ripple effect in others.

Consider sharing your story on a larger platform.

I'm building WellXchange because I believe wellness belongs to all of us, not just those with a platform. 

We're creating a space where your voice — no credentials required — stands side-by-side with experts, because the next big breakthrough won't come from a headline. It could come from someone like you.

Visit www.wellxchange.org to see how you can be part of the movement.

👇 Put YES in the comments to let us know you're interested.

#WellXchange #PracticalWellnessMethod #YourWellnessStory by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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Finding HAPPY in small ways today — even a 3‑minute parfait put together can shift your whole afternoon. 

Movement, nourishment, and tiny choices add up.

Ingredients:
Blueberries
Strawberries
Pecans
Light Nonfat Yogurt
Maple Syrup

#WellnessReset #MoveForYourMind #BetterEveryDay by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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Sometimes wellness looks like a spreadsheet. Sometimes it looks like five people, no script, and a bunch of chairs. 🪑

I'm thrilled to share the official trailer for The Chairs — an experimental, first-take improv short film I wrote, directed, and produced. No second takes, no safety net. Just presence, play, and discovering the story in real time.

It's a reminder I bring into every part of my work: creativity and play aren't extras — they're part of a whole, well person. The parts we leave in the car?

This is me picking them back up.

Watch the trailer 
🎥 Written, Directed & Produced by Alika Victor
📸 Video Assistance & Photography: Rick Pascale

Key Cast:
Alika Victor
Christian Peter
Pablo Alonzo
Liz Barcelo
Erisah Cruz

Production Assistants:
Clarice Seipp
Erisah Cruz

#PracticalWellness #ShowUpHappy #WholePersonWellness #TheChairs #ExperimentalFilm #ImprovFilm #FirstTake #CreativityIsWellness #PlayfulLiving #MovementArtist #WellnessCoach #IndieFilmmaker #RAVEProductions by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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I could use support today.

This is take 2 - because I'm so tired and depleted.

Keeping it real today. 💛

Helping care for community cats during the hours most people are sleeping has taken a bigger chunk out of me than I realized.

I love these cats. I believe in showing up for vulnerable beings who need care, consistency, and advocacy. And at the same time, I’m feeling depleted.

That’s the truth of doing something larger than yourself — sometimes you extend yourself because the need matters, even when your own energy is running low.

So today, I’m asking for a little love while I recharge. Encouragement. Kind words. A reminder that rest is allowed, too.

I’m going to take care of myself so I can keep caring from a place of steadiness, not depletion.

For anyone else carrying something meaningful that also takes a lot out of you: I see you. 💛

#CommunityCats #CaregiverHeart #RestAndRecharge by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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The most patriotic thing you can do? Move your body.

Nobody gets to tell you what that looks like.

Dance in your kitchen. Stretch on your patio. Lift. Swim. Shake it out in the parking lot.

Freedom means YOU choose the move.

👉 Tell me below — what movement is calling your name today? 👇 by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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Some days the win is simply showing up for yourself, even if its just 10 minutes.

Movement doesn’t have to be perfect to matter — it just has to be yours.

Your body remembers every small act of care.

Even ten minutes can shift your whole day when it’s done with intention.

Tell me one small thing you’re choosing for yourself today. 

#wellnessjourney #movementismedicine #startwhereyouare by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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The freedom to be ourselves is worth celebrating. ❤️💛💚

Today we honor Juneteenth — a day that recognizes freedom, resilience, and the strength of community.

As someone who works in wellness, I'm reminded that freedom shows up in many ways. The freedom to learn, grow, heal, contribute our gifts, and make choices that support our well-being and the lives we want to create.

May we continue building communities where people feel seen, valued, welcome, and free to be who they are.

❤️ If you're with me in celebrating freedom, resilience, community, and the freedom to be ourselves, give this post a like.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #CommunityWellness #Belonging #ThriveNowWellness by @showuphappy
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3 months ago
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You're not burned out from trying hard.

You're burned out from not being heard.

Most programs hand you a plan before they ever understand your life.

I listen first. Then we build something that actually fits yours.

That's the difference. 🎧

Drop a LIKE below if you've ever felt like no one's really listening.

Save this for the next time someone hands you a 30-day fix. by @showuphappy
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4 months ago
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Does work feel more confusing now than it did a few years ago?

Shifting priorities.

Changing expectations.

New AI tools.

More uncertainty.

Less clarity.

The reality is that ambiguity isn't going away.

The good news? We can learn how to navigate it.

Tomorrow, June 10, I'm hosting a practical 30-minute lunch-hour live session where I'll share 3 tools you can use right away to reduce overwhelm, make better decisions, and create momentum when the path isn't clear.

📩 DM me for the link.

#FutureOfWork #thriveatwork #WorkplaceWellness by @showuphappy
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4 months ago
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As we all prepare for the week ahead, here's three things I encourage people to reflect on while being live.

1) What's one thing at the end of the week you want to feel like when your week is done. Think ahead and co-create that with people around you this week. 

2)  What's one thing you've got coming up where you know it might be challenging or difficult. And tell yourself, hey self. Curious while we navigate this situation. 

3)  What's one thing you could use some extra support on this week. Now that you've identified it. Line up some resources to be there to support you. You got this. 

Here's hoping you have a successful, productive and happy week! 

#yougotthis #staycurious #bewell by @showuphappy
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4 months ago
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