In this episode, Terri talks with Alexis Unger, a writer, yoga and meditation instructor, and community connector based in Birmingham, Alabama. They discuss Alexis’s memoir, “Unreliable Narrator,” the healing power of creative expression, the importance of community, and the spiritual practice of restorative yoga. This conversation is a beautiful exploration of how we can navigate life’s complexities, including grief, by turning inward and embracing our creativity.

Guest: Alexis Unger

Alexis Ann Unger is a multi-passionate creative who helps people connect with their inner spirit through yoga, meditation, writing, and community. She is the author of the memoir “Unreliable Narrator” and is a beloved yoga and meditation instructor in Birmingham. Alexis is passionate about creating sober, conscious spaces for connection and creativity.

Key Topics Discussed

• Writing as a Spiritual Practice: Alexis shares her journey of writing her memoir and how writing can be a powerful tool for processing grief and understanding oneself.
• The Healing Power of Creative Arts: Terri and Alexis discuss how various creative modalities like writing, dance, and music can be healing and help us process emotions.
• Finding Your Creative Outlet: The importance of exploring different creative avenues to find what resonates with you and helps you connect with your inner voice.
• The Role of Community: The conversation highlights the significance of community spaces like the Chai House in Birmingham for fostering connection, creativity, and healing.
• Restorative Yoga: A deep dive into the practice of restorative yoga, its benefits for the mind and body, and how it differs from more active forms of yoga.
• Navigating the Winter Season: Terri and Alexis talk about embracing the energy of winter as a time for rest, reflection, and turning inward.

Memorable Quotes

“I think that the creative arts did heal me, right? My different modalities… I think that those things like heal us and then it’s really interesting and cool to be able to help others to figure out what those things are for them.” – Alexis Unger

“What am I here on earth to do? I’m here to love and be loved, you know, and it’s just a good reminder to myself and I think to the readers that that really is what we’re here to do.”

– Alexis Unger

“Just take the time to really get to know yourself and honor that this society may not always give you plenty of opportunity to do so, but you can find those spaces to do so in community.”

– Alexis Unger

Events and Offerings

Alexis Unger

• Processing 2025 Journaling Workshop at Cha House Fri, Dec 19 2-4p
  Miracle on 41st St: Winter SOULStice Ecstatic Dance at Cha House Sat, Dec 20 6-9p
  Envisioning 2026 Journaling Workshop at Cha House Sat, Dec 27 2-4p
  My Memoir: Unreliable Narrator
  My yoga schedule, where you can find me, etc. Linktree
• Book: “Unreliable Narrator” is available for purchase. Click here.

Connect with Alexis

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alexisannunger
• Instagram: @alexisannunger

Terri Ann Heiman

• Winter Solstice Meditation: Saturday at The Yoga Circle – Crystals, Color, Light and Sound.
• Past.. Present.. Future: The Akashic Timeline Healing Method – Begins January 13th
• Holiday bonus:  2026 Soul Alignment Session

Connect with Terri

• Website: https://www.terriannheiman.com/
• Instagram: @terriannheiman

 

It is a time to go deep within your Soul. Call in that energy to help you bring your intentions forward. Process the energy.  Then use the creative process to help you transmute the energy.

Thanks for listening.

Happy holidays!

To your Spirit,

Terri