What is Sustainable Psyche?
Sustainable Psyche essentially means Sustainable Soul. Life is a journey that takes us on many soul searching adventures that help us to understand who we are. My mission is to help people to rekindle the embers of this psyche that we tend to forget about in the bustle of daily life. How can I become a Sustainable Psyche? Here’s a few basic ideas that reoccur throughout this website.
- Going back to a simpler life.
- Learning to get our hands dirty by creating, cooking and producing.
- Divulging in a lifestyle that is genuine.
- Nourishing ourselves with wholesome real-time experiences that don’t involve social media.
And why the winged logo?
My name is Ali, and in Italian this directly translates to ‘wings‘. I have chosen wings to represent my journey to becoming a more sustainable soul because the rush we feel as we stand on the edge isn’t caused by the fear of falling, but rather the desire to take flight. Either you can stand and do nothing, or spread your wings, take the leap and and soar for that which you believe in. Who’s with me?
ABOUT ALI
I am a Wisconsin Badger Alumni, native of Sheboygan, living in Italy. My journey is typical yet one of a kind. I studied abroad, fell in love, moved overseas and loved it. This story sounds familiar and cliche’ but it was a turning point in my life and has sent me on a journey I could have never imagined.
After a summer spent in Florence, I graduated with a double major in Italian and Psychology and the only thought on my mind was how to get back to Italy. I was accepted into a Master’s program for Communication and Developmental Psychology in Milano at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. My studies and adventures here in Italy lead down an unexpected path.
It began with me tasting everything possible- from the typical Margherita pizza & pasta with pesto to super-aged mountain cheeses, octopus, Sicilian scacce, bottarga and everything that isn’t even on the menu back in the US. From here my passion for unique, locally produced, regional and most importantly delicious food began. From that point on, a snowball effect was put in motion down the slope towards more conscious buying and eco-awareness about the foods we buy and consume. Italy has changed my palate but also has also opened my mind and refined my ideas about health, diet & lifestyle.
I was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin but currently live in Milan, Italy. Italy has been my home for the last 8 years.
After having completed my Bachelor’s Degree at UW Madison in Psychology and Italian Language I made the big decision to move to Milan to continue my studies. I graduated from the Università del Sacro Cuore with a Masters in Communication & Wellness Psychology.
I have been happily working as an English Language Teacher to a bunch of Italian kiddos (& adults) since graduation.
Although I love my students, I still felt a calling to something more. And in spring of 2021 I completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training.
My time in Italy slowly opened my eyes and ignited passion about good quality food & sustainable living.
Through my studies in Psychology and Wellness, Yoga seemed to be the missing link.