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Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 679: Trusting Yourself Enough to Stay, Go, or Redefine the Relationship with Sharon PopeI’m joined by Sharon Pope, Certified Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert, and we’re getting into why women often leave relationships emotionally way before they physically do, how to rebuild self-trust, and what it takes to get clarity when you’re stuck in the “should I stay or go?” spiral. We even discuss the topic of infidelity, and what it actually looks like to repair after betrayal.
Sharon works with people who are stuck in the “What the hell do I do with this relationship?” phase. Whether that means healing it, improving it, or walking away from it...2025-06-0459 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 652: Trauma, Surviving, and Living Well with Jessica GrahamI’m thrilled to welcome back Jessica Graham, an incredible author, trauma expert, and meditation teacher, to talk about their brand-new book, Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness, Childhood Trauma, and Living Well When Surviving is Hard. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trauma, chronic illness, or just navigating life in a challenging world, Jessica’s wisdom will resonate deeply.In this conversation, we explore the complexities of healing, mindfulness, and finding balance in a world that often feels overwhelming. After listening, my hope is that you’ll walk away with not only a better u...2025-01-151h 08Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 613: Your Inner Child, Personal Mastery, and Anger Release with Christine HasslerChristine Hassler, a Master coach, spiritual psychologist, facilitator, and speaker with 20 years of experience, joins me (again!) to explore how to identify patterns that hold you back, address conflicts, set boundaries, release anger, and foster personal growth to attract your ideal partner. We also explore the concept of personal mastery: what it is, why it matters, and how it can radically transform your life through self-awareness and acceptance.Christine is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What You Really Want, and is the...2024-07-1056 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 603: Kerra and Andrea on Anxious Attachment StylesThis week, we're diving into attachment styles and how they impact our lives professionally and personally. Kerra Bolten joins me for this conversation about shit that matters. For those new to this type of episode, it’s a conversation I have with friends or associates who aren’t necessarily experts on the topic but wish to share thoughts and insights. Kerra and I connected on LinkedIn and bonded over the topic of anxious attachment styles after I shared a post about it. Now you get to enjoy the conversation that culminated from our connection!In this episode, we d...2024-05-221h 02Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenMinisode 586: On what's next“Maybe you can’t see it yet, but you can feel it. You can sense it. Somewhere deep within, you know—something is happening that you can’t quite see. Energy that is working in your favor. Tiny synchronicities aligning in perfect timing. A shift happening in the universe that you can feel deep down in your bones.🤯 And your thinking mind may still have doubts, but your beating heart knows—this is real. What’s meant for you is coming. You are seen, and you are being taken care of in ways you can’t even imagine. You’re e...2024-03-0122 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 585: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaI'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Ramani Durvasula as we explore healing from narcissistic relationships. It’s been a minute since we covered this topic and my guest today has a plethora of insight. Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles and the author of her upcoming book, “It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People.” She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation."Narcissistic" has become a prevalent buzzword in today's social media landscape. In this episode, Dr. Ramani discusses common harmful behaviors in relationships, regardless of narcissistic traits...2024-02-2852 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 571: Habits, Resolutions, and Dry January with Casey McGuire DavidsonAre you hoping to start a new habit or even quit drinking in the coming year? This episode explores the transformative power of habits and the sober-curious lifestyle, featuring Casey McGuire Davidson, a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women.Casey, with her background in helping high-achieving women break free from alcohol's hold, shares insights applicable to any habit or behavior change. We discuss resolutions to positively impact health and explore best practices for sustaining motivation when that initial drive fades. Dry January takes center stage in o...2023-12-2049 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 569:Family Constellations and Ancestral Healing with Liza MironI'm thrilled to have you join us today as we dive into the fascinating world of Family Constellation Therapy. I've got an incredible expert with me, the insightful Liza Miron. With Family Constellations and Ancestral Healing, Liza helps you heal the hidden or limiting issues from your Family System that keep you blocked and repeating negative patterns so you can live your life with love, joy, abundance, health, and success.Liza sheds light on the profound healing potential of Family Constellations, a therapeutic approach that might not involve stars but unveils a galaxy of insights into our...2023-12-1351 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 566: Andrea and Brendan on Comedy, Self-Help, and Unexpected GrowthThis week I have for you a conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people. Yes, this special series is back! This episode features writer, actor, and podcast host of Spiritual Asshole, Brendan Fitzgibbons. Our conversation covers a range of personal experiences, humorous anecdotes, and reflections on the complexities of self-help and therapy. We also share some of our most awkward and unforgettable dating stories. If you are new to this series, these episodes are less of an interview with a guest about their expertise and more about personal experiences about a given topic. However, as you’ll h...2023-11-2955 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenMinisode 564: On just being a normal humanSometimes I record minisodes that I need to hear for my own personal or professional life, and this is definitely one of them! I know a lot of you who listen to the podcast probably consume a decent amount of personal growth podcasts, books, etc. and that’s a great thing! However, the thing to watch out for is perfectionism and/or high achievement in personal growth because that can be detrimental. Some questions to ask yourself to see if this might be you:
Are you consuming so much self help that you forget that...2023-11-1720 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 563: Radical JOY and Well-being with Erica LasanThis week, we are diving into the transformative world of RADICAL JOY with Erica Lasan, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, dedicated wife, and mother. Erica shares her personal JOYrney, unveiling pivotal moments that led her to understand the significance of navigating such a path in life, motherhood, and business. Erica shares her empowering three-step framework, the JOYrney™ Process, guiding individuals to Rediscover, Reconnect, and Recommit to Purpose and JOY in every facet of their lives. We also explore the distinction between the pursuit of happiness and the cultivation of enduring JOY. Finally, as the holiday season approaches, Erica imparts inva...2023-11-1551 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 562: Oppression's Influence on Mental Health Dr. Raquel MartinThis week, I am joined by Dr. Raquel Martin, a seasoned clinical psychologist. She helps examine the implications of oppression on mental health and sheds light on the myriad ways it manifests in our lives - for both adults and children. Dr. Martin is an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, devoted professor, acclaimed researcher, and scientist who believes deeply in the power of Black mental wealth. In this episode, Dr. Martin introduces the intriguing concept of "no capes" and redefines our understanding of societal expectations. She also offers insight on the crucial subject of "culturally incompetent care," providing in...2023-11-0858 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenMinisode 561: Off-loading emotionsToday’s topic is one that’s near and dear to my heart and probably yours– emotions. As someone who’s had quite a journey in this arena, I’m always looking for ways to better understand them, as well as allow emotions to run their course naturally. I’m talking more specifically about “off loading” emotions, a subject I learned more about in my Daring Way™ training. It comes specifically from Brené Brown’s book, Rising Strong, and in this episode, I’m breaking down all of the ways we avoid dealing with our emotions. At the end of the episo...2023-11-0341 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 560: The Joy-Healing Connection with Tanmeet SethiThis week we are exploring the distinction between joy and happiness and why joy is a critical practice, especially in the face of suffering. Tanmeet Sethi is my special guest, who is the author of “Joy is My Justice.” She is also a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The podcast explores the intriguing concepts from Tanmeet’s book, delves into joy as a path towards healing and even contributes to healing our ancestral wounds.Tanmeet spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the m...2023-11-0151 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 559: Mental Health Struggles with Dr. Nicole WashingtonTrigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about severe mental health and suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics, please take care. I'm joined by the compassionate and highly experienced Dr. Nicole Washington, a mental health advocate who aims to reduce the stigma surrounding psychiatric illness. In this episode, we discuss how to recognize the need for mental health help, explore some thoughts and ideas around solutions for mental health struggles, and address some of the stigmas around mental wellness. Dr. Nicole Washington has dedicated her career to caring for underserved communities, individuals with severe me...2023-10-2545 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 557: Reparenting and inner child work with Cybele BotranToday, I am joined by the wonderful Cybele Botran for a truly enlightening conversation that delves into reparenting and inner child work. Cybele is a SHE RECOVERS® and Holistic Recovery Coach, dedicated to empowering sober or sober-curious women. Cybele’s mission is to guide women in shedding the heavy burdens of people-pleasing and perfectionism, and instead, foster the growth of resilient boundaries while rediscovering the pure essence of their inner child.This episode is a captivating exploration of inner healing, reparenting, and the rekindling of your inner child. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and...2023-10-1855 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 556: Obsessive love and love addiction with Britt FrankOne of my favorite people, Britt Frank, returns to the podcast this week! We are exploring a topic suggested by a listener - obsessive love and love addiction. When I received this suggestion, I knew Britt was the perfect person to help me address things like what is obsessive love versus healthy love. Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP is a trauma therapist, teacher, and speaker who specializes in the "Science of Stuck." She works to empower people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies. When we know how things work, the capacity for CHOICE i...2023-10-1147 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 554: The effect of emotional labor on relationships, gender, and race with Rose HackmanRose Hackman is on the show this week! Rose is a journalist whose work on gender, race, labor, policing, housing, and the environment―published in The Guardian―has brought international attention to overlooked American policy issues, historically entrenched injustices, and complicated social mores. Rose’s book, Emotional Labor, is a journalistic deep dive in which she shares the stories of hundreds of women, tracing the history of emotional labor, exposing common manifestations of the phenomenon, and empowering us to forge pathways for evolution, justice, and change.Throughout our conversation, we often discussed emotional labor from the fem...2023-10-0451 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 553: How to Make Relationships Work with Carole CullenThis is the second of two archived episodes that I’ve pulled from last year, because, well, this one was one of my favorites! I hand picked Carole Cullen to come on and talk about what it means to be a Certified Gottman Method therapist and she delivered! Next week we’ll be back with all new interviews!We’re wrapping up the relationship theme this week with guest Carole Cullen. I specifically wanted to include a guest in this series who was trained from The Gottman Institute and Carole fit the bill and y’all— she is amazing...2023-09-2744 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenMinisode 552: Big Prize EnergyLast week I interviewed a journalist named Rose Hackman, who wrote a book called Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power, and it got me thinking about a few things. So much so that I turned on the mic right after I got off Zoom with her, and recorded this minisode for you. First, I muse on what emotional labor looks like at work, but more specifically, as I personally reflect on my past relationships, what it looks like in romantic partnerships. I know my experience isn’t uncommon, so you...2023-09-2027 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 551: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression with Dr. Ellen VoraThis week I’m bringing you an archived episode…Dr. Ellen Vora was one of my favorite guests and since I know so many of y’all struggle with anxiety, I knew exactly the episode I wanted to re-air! Enjoy her again and the very important message she shares. Dr. Ellen Vora is on the show this week to share several holistic approaches to the treatment of anxiety. Ellen is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root.In this...2023-09-1358 minMake Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 550: Using food to cope and what we really needDr. Adrienne Youdim is on the show today and has a very interesting story in her journey as a medical weight loss doctor. I’ll let you listen in as she talks about this journey in the first few minutes of the show, but in a nutshell, she wrote a book based on what she’s seen over and over again with her patients and in her own life. Which led her to write a book teaching women to reach a place of self-acceptance, purpose, and meaning.Dr. Adrienne’s mission is to transform our relationship with food...2023-09-0651 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenFunctional Nutrition and Autoimmunity with Andrea NakayamaWelcome, 2023! As we start the new year, we are continuing the Women's Health theme with a conversation about functional nutrition and the impact of a healthy diet on the body, autoimmunity, and Epigenetics. My guest is podcast host and functional nutrition counselor, Andrea Nakayama. Andrea is the host of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast and the founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Her aim is to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic by highlighting the importance of systems biology, root cause methodology, and therapeutic partnerships. She also helps historically underserved individuals reclaim ownership of their h...2023-01-0458 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenAsk Me Anything!The new and updated version of How to Stop Feeling Like Shit is officially OUT NOW! Get your copy (make sure you look for the YELLOW cover) and all your bonuses HERE! 🎉 We had our first ever, in the history of almost 500 episodes and 9 years of podcasting, a live AMA call recording! Emily, who’s been on team Your Kick-Ass Life/Andrea Owen for TEN YEARS, co-hosted with me, and we answered some listener questions and they did not disappoint! Cathryn asks about how to overcome the fear of success, Renee asks about any upcom...2022-12-2857 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenMinisode 473: On Self-Care🎉BOOK GIVEAWAY 🎉It’s my Book Baby’s birthday! Head on over to my Instagram to enter to win one of three personalized, signed copies of Make Some Noise, which came out ONE YEAR AGO! Since we’re on the theme of self-care, I thought it might be helpful to start with the basics. How is self-care defined? What does it actually mean and look like? I looked to the World Health Organization to help define it. After that, I talk about barriers to self-care; some of which pertain specifically to women. Lastly, I talk...2022-09-0227 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenYou Turn Podcast Host Ashley Stahl Talks With Andrea About How To Maximize Your ConfidenceToday I have a special bonus episode to share! Ashley Stahl has been a guest on the podcast and she was here we talked about how to get unstuck and uncover your career direction. As host of You Turn Podcast (spelled Y O U ), Ashley helps you elevate your confidence, both in work and love. She speaks often on how to get clarity and fulfillment on what path will truly light you up in your career.I am delighted to share my You Turn Podcast interview where we talked about money, power, and how to maximize your...2022-05-1346 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenHow We Heal Ourselves: Emotional Regulation and Boundaries with Eliah PrichardThis week I am talking about emotional regulation with Eliah Prichard. This was such an insightful conversation around boundary setting and more. Eliah is an educator, coach, and founder of The Rebound Way. We also talk about emotional empowerment, how to speak your truth, and regulate emotions rather than mirror those around you.Eliah helps people who are ready to feel epic in their bodies and confident in expressing their unique identity. Her hope is to equip people with the tools they need to adapt effectively to change in their lives. We talk about:
Se...2022-04-1354 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenWhen you lose a very good dogGiselle Owen, mascot of the podcast, lover of her Dirty Baby and popcorn, my right-hand girl, my soul dog passed away peacefully in my arms on Wednesday, February 16th. Part of this episode is a tribute to her. I open the podcast with a little follow up to episode 432– the episode on humiliation with Amy Smith. I had the biggest vulnerability hangover after airing that show, I couldn’t believe I released an episode that had me break down in tears for y’all to hear. However, that was my fear talking, saying I should pull the episode...2022-03-0424 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenAndrea and Amy on profound humiliation and its impactThis week I have a conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people to share with you. My bestie, Amy Green Smith, helps me unpack the emotional damage humiliation has caused me for so many years and let it be seen for what it is. I had been told by a well-meaning friend that humiliation wasn’t something I should feel. After all, the things that happened to me (my ex-husband cheating on me) weren't my fault. Together Amy and I unpack the weight of humiliation, shame, and self-worth. By the end of this episode, I finally sett...2022-02-231h 04
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenWonder, Creativity, and Connection with Andrea ScherThe word “wonder,” gets used a lot around the holiday season. But have you ever stopped to think about how wonder shows up in your everyday life? Andrea Scher joins me this week for a conversation about how to live a more vibrant life full of wonder, presence, and connection.Andrea is an artist, author, and life coach whose work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of creativity. She is also the author of Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy. After having this conversation with Andrea, I am look...2021-12-0147 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenMake Some Noise Coaching Session with KylieThis week I have another coaching session episode. Kylie, a Canadian living in the Netherlands, joins me to explore procrastination around decision making, embracing your sense of adventure even when it’s scary, and where to turn for accountability and support. My goal for these coaching episodes is that you, along with Kylie, will leave the session with lots of tools in your toolbox to grow, flourish, and be your best self; be proud of the woman you are and take that leap. In this episode you’ll hear:
Kylie o...2021-05-1259 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenIntroducing MAKE SOME NOISE PODCAST w/ Andrea OwenPeople evolve and change, right? Well, guess what...this podcast is evolving and changing too! Your Kick-Ass Life has been my baby since 2010, and the name of this podcast since 2013. Because a lot has transpired since that time, I felt it was time to make a change. In this episode, I wanted to share a little bit about what the new name, Make Some Noise, means and why I decided to make the shift. Making noise is about speaking up, shining bright, and asking for what you want. It’s about disrupting the narrative about the “box” of conf...2021-04-1512 min
Andrea OwenEpisode 384: Introducing MAKE SOME NOISE PODCAST w/ Andrea OwenPeople evolve and change, right? Well, guess what…this podcast is evolving and changing too! Your Kick-Ass Life has been my baby since 2010, and the name of this podcast since 2013. Because a lot has transpired since that time, I felt it was time to make a change. In this episode, I wanted to share […]
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Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenVulnerability and the Will to Change with Andrea J. LeeThis week I have one of the OG’s of the coaching industry on the show, Andrea J. Lee. Andrea joins me to discuss verbal abuse from the perspective of the abuser and being vulnerable enough to sit in that intensity in order to make a change. We also explore how to be bold and kind in a world full of injustice and misgivings. I am excited to share our conversation with you.Plus, after 8 years and almost 400 episodes, the podcast is getting a new name! The unveiling is coming tomorrow. So keep an eye on the po...2021-04-1450 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenCASTMWUP: Andrea Owen and Amy E. Smith talk about Mental Health, Getting Support, and FriendshipJoining me to discuss mental health, as well as, my journey through somatic therapy is my dearest friend, Amy Smith. This isn’t an expert-on-expert episode; instead, it’s two friends talking about a topic from a place of curiosity. Here’s some background as to why I wanted to bring you this episode: Last week, Mia Hemstad joined me on the podcast (episode 380). She vulnerably shared the story of her suicidal ideation and major depressive disorder. And, I shared a little bit about my journey too. I wanted to share more of my story, so I decided...2021-03-311h 28Andrea OwenEpisode 381: CASTMWUP: Andrea Owen and Amy E. Smith talk about Mental Health, Getting Support, and FriendshipJoining me to discuss mental health, as well as, my journey through somatic therapy is my dearest friend, Amy Smith. This isn’t an expert-on-expert episode; instead, it’s two friends talking about a topic from a place of curiosity. Here’s some background as to why I wanted to bring you this episode: Last week, Mia Hemstad […]
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Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenRebecca Ching Interviews Andrea Owen About Grief, Addiction, and RecoveryI am doing something I have never done in any podcast episode. For the first time, I am bringing you an interview I did on another podcast, where someone interviewed me. My dear friend Rebecca Ching has a podcast called The Unburdened Leader. It was such a fantastic conversation and I am so grateful that she said, “Yes,” when I asked her if I could air it for my listeners. We talked about a lot of hard things, including grief and addiction. On 9/27, I celebrated nine years of sobriety and recovery from alcoholism. It is something we talked about in th...2020-10-071h 11
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenCASTMWUP with Andrea and Liz on Aging and Mental HealthThis September is the 10th year anniversary of Your Kick-Ass Life! Over the years, the YKAL team has evolved and grown. In this episode, Liz Applegate, our lead coach here at YKAL, joins me for a conversation about shit that matters. We are talking about aging, perimenopause, and depression. One of the reasons I wanted to have a conversation about these topics was to shine a light on some of the ways they can show up in one’s life, especially in 2020, and the curveball we’ve been thrown this year. In this episode you’ll hear...2020-09-2354 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenHow to Be Resilient in Times of Uncertainty with Dr. Andrea PenningtonThis week on the YKAL podcast we’re talking about resilience and intuition. To help me unpack this topic is my guest, Dr. Andrea Pennington. She is an integrative physician, acupuncturist, meditation teacher, #1 international bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. Together Dr. Andrea and I discuss what it means to be resilient, how tolerating stress is not the same thing as being resilient, and how self-care plays a key role in resilience. Plus, she shares what it means to learn who you really are, how to share your personal story, and listening to your intuition. In this episode you’ll hear...2020-09-0949 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenCASTMWUP: Andrea and Jessica Talk About Diversity and InclusionToday I have a Conversation About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People (CASTMWUP as we call it over here). But, this time my guest/friend is qualified to talk about today’s topic on diversity and inclusion. CASTMWUP episodes are less interviews and more conversations between friends. I assume people who listen to my podcast are those willing to engage in this conversation about race. I am not a race educator, but Jessica Sharp is. She has a Master’s of Public Affairs from the University of Missouri and is currently a student at William James College where...2020-07-291h 26
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 340: Self-help and social activismBefore we jump into this week's episode, I want to direct your attention to what I mention in the first few minutes of the show. If you've followed me for some time, you know that I have a firm belief that as a white person, it's not okay to teach personal development and wellness without addressing and breaking down your own unconscious biases, as well as speaking up about it. No one is free until we are all free and we must use our privilege for good. I want to make it clear what I believe in both personally and...2020-06-1048 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 340: Self-help and social activismBefore we jump into this week's episode, I want to direct your attention to what I mention in the first few minutes of the show. If you've followed me for some time, you know that I have a firm belief that as a white person, it's not okay to teach personal development and wellness without addressing and breaking down your own unconscious biases, as well as speaking up about it. No one is free until we are all free and we must use our privilege for good. I want to make it clear what I believe in both personally and pro...2020-06-1043 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenBonus Episode for CoachesI don’t very often write about or talk on the podcast specifically to coaches. Personal development is my game, BUT, I know there is a decent amount of you that listen to the podcast as well as those of you who are interested in pursuing this profession. First, the world needs more great coaches. This pandemic has whispered in all of our ears how precious and fragile life is, that no one gets out of here alive, and the time to live our lives is NOW. Second, many newer coaches might be worried their busin...2020-05-0139 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 325: How to Cope in Uncertain TimesOriginally I had an interview set to go out to you today, but since the world had other plans, we’ve adjusted. I want to start out by saying the health and safety of you and your family is what’s MOST important right now. In this podcast episode, I’m going to be talking about how coronavirus is potentially impacting your life, so I just want to make sure you know in case you’re at your limit with what you can take in. Of course, my spin is always positive as I try to inspire you and g...2020-03-1824 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenHow to Cope in Uncertain TimesOriginally I had an interview set to go out to you today, but since the world had other plans, we’ve adjusted. I want to start out by saying the health and safety of you and your family is what’s MOST important right now. In this podcast episode, I’m going to be talking about how coronavirus is potentially impacting your life, so I just want to make sure you know in case you’re at your limit with what you can take in. Of course, my spin is always positive as I try to inspire you and g...2020-03-1827 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 322: Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Life Lessons from Challenging Times with Andrea and NicoleI have another Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People for you. This week my friend, Nicole Whiting, joins me to talk about some of the life lessons we’ve learned from challenging times (including divorce, suicide, and love addiction). By the way, Nicole is my lead facilitator for the next iteration of Mentorship Masterclass! I met Nicole last year and we became fast friends. During a road trip together, we opened up about some of our deepest, darkest secrets. Yeah, just your usual road trip conversational fare, right? 👀 After that conversation with Nicole, I reali...2020-02-2645 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenConversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Life Lessons from Challenging Times with Andrea and NicoleI have another Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People for you. This week my friend, Nicole Whiting, joins me to talk about some of the life lessons we’ve learned from challenging times (including divorce, suicide, and love addiction). By the way, Nicole is my lead facilitator for the next iteration of Mentorship Masterclass! I met Nicole last year and we became fast friends. During a road trip together, we opened up about some of our deepest, darkest secrets. Yeah, just your usual road trip conversational fare, right? 👀 After that conversation with Nicole, I reali...2020-02-2650 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 316: Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Anxiety and DepressionIt’s been a minute since I brought you an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. If you’ve been hanging on to the edge of your seat waiting for the next one to appear in your podcast feed, well, today is your lucky day. Conversations About Shit That Matters is back! If you are new to this series, it features candid conversations with my real-life friends about stuff that happens in everyday life. This is not an episode that offers expert advice, tools or tips. Instead, my friends (who may be experts in other fiel...2020-01-1558 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenConversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Anxiety and DepressionIt’s been a minute since I brought you an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. If you’ve been hanging on to the edge of your seat waiting for the next one to appear in your podcast feed, well, today is your lucky day. Conversations About Shit That Matters is back! If you are new to this series, it features candid conversations with my real-life friends about stuff that happens in everyday life. This is not an episode that offers expert advice, tools or tips. Instead, my friends (who may be experts in other fiel...2020-01-151h 03
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastConversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People - Andrea and Amy on MoneyI am delighted for this week’s episode; for two reasons. First, we are back with an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. And second, the unqualified person joining me is none other than my bestie, Amy E. Smith. If this your first time hearing her, I know you will love her. And if this isn’t the first time hearing Amy, well, welcome back! This week, we’re talking all about money. Everyone’s experience is different when it comes to money. Our stories vary, our circumstances might be different, but so many of us...2019-08-2859 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenConversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People - Andrea and Amy on MoneyI am delighted for this week’s episode; for two reasons. First, we are back with an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. And second, the unqualified person joining me is none other than my bestie, Amy E. Smith. If this your first time hearing her, I know you will love her. And if this isn’t the first time hearing Amy, well, welcome back! This week, we’re talking all about money. Everyone’s experience is different when it comes to money. Our stories vary, our circumstances might be different, but so many of us...2019-08-281h 02
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 272: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Ella on AgingThis week I bring to you another conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people. My good friend Ella returns to the podcast to join me in a candid talk about the aging process. Ella is an Inspirational Speaker, a Personal Development Coach and the host of the popular On Air with Ella – a podcast about living better, starting now. She’s also an “IRL” friend, who lives locally to me. Ella and I are in this awkward and uncomfortable mid-life time in our lives. We know we’re just beginning into this “tipping point” into the aging process...2019-03-1351 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenConversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Ella on AgingThis week I bring to you another conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people. My good friend Ella returns to the podcast to join me in a candid talk about the aging process. Ella is an Inspirational Speaker, a Personal Development Coach and the host of the popular On Air with Ella – a podcast about living better, starting now. She’s also an “IRL” friend, who lives locally to me.Ella and I are in this awkward and uncomfortable mid-life time in our lives. We know we’re just beginning into this “tipping point” into the aging process...2019-03-1356 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 254: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureThis week my dear friend Kate Anthony is back on the podcast. If you are new to the show, I’ve started a new series where I’ve been talking with close friends about shit that matters. During these candid conversations, we take a big topic where we are not experts and unpack our own stuff around it and begin to make sense of it all. In this episode, Kate and I continue our conversation on rape culture and sexual assault. I highly encourage you to listen to part one of our conversation, if you haven’t done so alread...2018-11-071h 15
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 254: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureThis week my dear friend Kate Anthony is back on the podcast. If you are new to the show, I’ve started a new series where I’ve been talking with close friends about shit that matters. During these candid conversations, we take a big topic where we are not experts and unpack our own stuff around it and begin to make sense of it all. In this episode, Kate and I continue our conversation on rape culture and sexual assault. I highly encourage you to listen to part one of our conversation, if you haven’t done so alread...2018-11-071h 18
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 254: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureThis week my dear friend Kate Anthony is back on the podcast. If you are new to the show, I’ve started a new series where I’ve been talking with close friends about shit that matters. During these candid conversations, we take a big topic where we are not experts and unpack our own stuff around it and begin to make sense of it all. In this episode, Kate and I continue our conversation on rape culture and sexual assault. I highly encourage you to listen to part one of our conversation, if you haven’t done so alread...2018-11-071h 15
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 253: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureHey ass kickers! I am bringing you another episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. My “unqualified person” this week is my friend Kate Anthony, who helped me kick off this series several months ago. For newcomers, here’s a brief introduction to Kate: Kate Anthony is a certified life coach who specializes in helping moms decide whether they should stay in or leave their marriages. This week, Kate and I are talking about rape culture. Kate is truly kick-ass, one of my dearest friends, and someone I feel totally comfortable with unpacking this sensitive topic. And, r...2018-10-311h 35
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 253: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureHey ass kickers! I am bringing you another episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. My “unqualified person” this week is my friend Kate Anthony, who helped me kick off this series several months ago. For newcomers, here’s a brief introduction to Kate: Kate Anthony is a certified life coach who specializes in helping moms decide whether they should stay in or leave their marriages. This week, Kate and I are talking about rape culture. Kate is truly kick-ass, one of my dearest friends, and someone I feel totally comfortable with unpacking this sensitive topic. And, r...2018-10-311h 35
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 253: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape CultureHey ass kickers! I am bringing you another episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. My “unqualified person” this week is my friend Kate Anthony, who helped me kick off this series several months ago. For newcomers, here’s a brief introduction to Kate: Kate Anthony is a certified life coach who specializes in helping moms decide whether they should stay in or leave their marriages. This week, Kate and I are talking about rape culture. Kate is truly kick-ass, one of my dearest friends, and someone I feel totally comfortable with unpacking this sensitive topic. And, r...2018-10-311h 38
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 250: Creating an Awareness Around Emotional Eating with Andrea OwenI have a rich and amazing conversation with Rachel Foy for you this week on the YKAL Podcast. Rachel is an author, motivational teacher and the founder of the Soul Fed Woman. Rachel helps women overcome things like emotional eating, binge eating, and weight obsession. She helps them wake up and reclaim their lives so they are no longer missing from it. I am excited to bring you this topic today. But first, one quick note before we get started.At the start of this episode, I briefly share that I am gathering my thoughts on sexual a...2018-10-1047 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 250: Creating an Awareness Around Emotional Eating with Andrea OwenI have a rich and amazing conversation with Rachel Foy for you this week on the YKAL Podcast. Rachel is an author, motivational teacher and the founder of the Soul Fed Woman. Rachel helps women overcome things like emotional eating, binge eating, and weight obsession. She helps them wake up and reclaim their lives so they are no longer missing from it. I am excited to bring you this topic today. But first, one quick note before we get started. At the start of this episode, I briefly share that I am gathering my thoughts on sexual a...2018-10-1044 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 250: Creating an Awareness Around Emotional Eating with Andrea OwenI have a rich and amazing conversation with Rachel Foy for you this week on the YKAL Podcast. Rachel is an author, motivational teacher and the founder of the Soul Fed Woman. Rachel helps women overcome things like emotional eating, binge eating, and weight obsession. She helps them wake up and reclaim their lives so they are no longer missing from it. I am excited to bring you this topic today. But first, one quick note before we get started. At the start of this episode, I briefly share that I am gathering my thoughts on sexual a...2018-10-1044 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 210: What are you tolerating?Last year I had a few clients who were dealing with some “man problems”. In a nutshell, dating men who were unavailable to them. One was having a relationship with a married man, the other was on again-off again dating someone who had made it clear to her he didn’t want to commit.Both were in a pickle. This is what they were used to, it was their pattern. Whether the men were physically unavailable for the long term (married), or emotionally unavailable, these women just kept picking the wrong partners.Much science has gone i...2018-02-1917 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 210: What are you tolerating?Last year I had a few clients who were dealing with some “man problems”. In a nutshell, dating men who were unavailable to them. One was having a relationship with a married man, the other was on again-off again dating someone who had made it clear to her he didn’t want to commit. Both were in a pickle. This is what they were used to, it was their pattern. Whether the men were physically unavailable for the long term (married), or emotionally unavailable, these women just kept picking the wrong partners. Much science has gone i...2018-02-1915 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 210: What are you tolerating?Last year I had a few clients who were dealing with some “man problems”. In a nutshell, dating men who were unavailable to them. One was having a relationship with a married man, the other was on again-off again dating someone who had made it clear to her he didn’t want to commit. Both were in a pickle. This is what they were used to, it was their pattern. Whether the men were physically unavailable for the long term (married), or emotionally unavailable, these women just kept picking the wrong partners. Much science has gone i...2018-02-1915 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 209: When I was told to “stop pussyfooting around”On Monday, episode 205 I talked about making peace with unfinished business. The old parts of ourselves that may still need something like healing, processing, something to help us move on. On Tuesday, it was about when I went to visit my boyfriend in rehab and his fake cancer, and him cheating on me with Debbie and mostly that episode was about finding your motivation. Your catalyst for change. That post and episode was quite a doozy! Wednesday was all about the stories we make up about other people that we think “have their shit together”. Peop...2018-02-1611 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 209: When I was told to “stop pussyfooting around”On Monday, episode 205 I talked about making peace with unfinished business. The old parts of ourselves that may still need something like healing, processing, something to help us move on. On Tuesday, it was about when I went to visit my boyfriend in rehab and his fake cancer, and him cheating on me with Debbie and mostly that episode was about finding your motivation. Your catalyst for change. That post and episode was quite a doozy! Wednesday was all about the stories we make up about other people that we think “have their shit together”. Peop...2018-02-1611 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 209: When I was told to “stop pussyfooting around”On Monday, episode 205 I talked about making peace with unfinished business. The old parts of ourselves that may still need something like healing, processing, something to help us move on.On Tuesday, it was about when I went to visit my boyfriend in rehab and his fake cancer, and him cheating on me with Debbie and mostly that episode was about finding your motivation. Your catalyst for change. That post and episode was quite a doozy!Wednesday was all about the stories we make up about other people that we think “have their shit together”. Peop...2018-02-1613 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 198: Recovery Series Season Finale With Andrea OwenThis week, I am rounding out the recovery series with one final episode. I have been so blessed to have nine amazing conversations with women in recovery. You can catch up on all of the episodes here.In this episode, I read two blog posts I wrote on the 2nd and 3rd anniversaries of my sobriety. Plus, I include some new insights along the way.From my 2 year sober anniversary on September 27th, 2013.I want to start this post by telling a story that is really hard for me to tell– and I te...2018-01-3020 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 198: Recovery Series Season Finale With Andrea OwenThis week, I am rounding out the recovery series with one final episode. I have been so blessed to have nine amazing conversations with women in recovery. You can catch up on all of the episodes here. In this episode, I read two blog posts I wrote on the 2nd and 3rd anniversaries of my sobriety. Plus, I include some new insights along the way. From my 2 year sober anniversary on September 27th, 2013. I want to start this post by telling a story that is really hard for me to tell– and I te...2018-01-3018 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 198: Recovery Series Season Finale With Andrea OwenThis week, I am rounding out the recovery series with one final episode. I have been so blessed to have nine amazing conversations with women in recovery. You can catch up on all of the episodes here. In this episode, I read two blog posts I wrote on the 2nd and 3rd anniversaries of my sobriety. Plus, I include some new insights along the way. From my 2 year sober anniversary on September 27th, 2013. I want to start this post by telling a story that is really hard for me to tell– and I te...2018-01-3018 min
The School of WonderCSP #26: How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t with Andrea Owen Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choosing courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life. She is the proud author of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life: BS Free Wisdom to Ignite Your Inner Badass and Live the Life You Deserve, (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster) and How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness (Seal Press/Hachette Books).2018-01-2944 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 183: You are magnificent and how to stop feeling like shitAss kickers!Today I’m bringing you two things:
I wrote you a poem and I perform it for you with sweaty palms on this podcast episode. It was VERY SCARY for me to do. I hope you like it. You can also read it below.
Also in this episode I’m talking about WHY I wrote this book, what it’s about, how it will change your life, what it all has to do with shame, and where you can come and see me this January so I can give you a giant hug and we’ll...2017-12-0637 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 174: Listener Q & A on should I stay or go? And learning to say noHi ass kickers! Welcome to another Listener Q & A episode! I have my friend Kate on again as we tackle two questions from the YKAL community. Here is question 1: Hi Andrea, I found your recovery series compelling and now I know why. I am involved in a long-term relationship with an alcoholic (or at least I think so). My question is this: I do not know whether I should stay or go. I try to do research on a book to read and to get more information and it is pretty...2017-10-1849 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 174: Listener Q & A on should I stay or go? And learning to say noHi ass kickers!Welcome to another Listener Q & A episode! I have my friend Kate on again as we tackle two questions from the YKAL community. Here is question 1:Hi Andrea,I found your recovery series compelling and now I know why. I am involved in a long-term relationship with an alcoholic (or at least I think so).My question is this: I do not know whether I should stay or go. I try to do research on a book to read and to get more information and it is pretty...2017-10-1852 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 174: Listener Q & A on should I stay or go? And learning to say noHi ass kickers! Welcome to another Listener Q & A episode! I have my friend Kate on again as we tackle two questions from the YKAL community. Here is question 1: Hi Andrea, I found your recovery series compelling and now I know why. I am involved in a long-term relationship with an alcoholic (or at least I think so). My question is this: I do not know whether I should stay or go. I try to do research on a book to read and to get more information and it is pretty...2017-10-1849 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 164: Changing The Way We Change with John KimHi. So, the way it works over here is that the weekly emails and podcast episodes get ready several days in advance. Saves everyone on the YKAL team some stress and what can I say— I like to be prepared. And then the events in Charlottesville, Virginia happened on Saturday. I’ve been sitting here at home with my kids sick over it, spending long moments staring off into space feeling worried, helpless, hopeless, angry, and afraid. (Which I know this is my privilege to do so). Wondering if I should halt all podcast episodes and other events I have going on. Seems ludi...2017-08-1631 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 164: Changing The Way We Change with John KimHi. So, the way it works over here is that the weekly emails and podcast episodes get ready several days in advance. Saves everyone on the YKAL team some stress and what can I say— I like to be prepared. And then the events in Charlottesville, Virginia happened on Saturday. I’ve been sitting here at home with my kids sick over it, spending long moments staring off into space feeling worried, helpless, hopeless, angry, and afraid. (Which I know this is my privilege to do so). Wondering if I should halt all podcast episodes and other events I have going on. Seems ludi...2017-08-1631 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 164: Changing The Way We Change with John KimHi. So, the way it works over here is that the weekly emails and podcast episodes get ready several days in advance. Saves everyone on the YKAL team some stress and what can I say— I like to be prepared. And then the events in Charlottesville, Virginia happened on Saturday. I’ve been sitting here at home with my kids sick over it, spending long moments staring off into space feeling worried, helpless, hopeless, angry, and afraid. (Which I know this is my privilege to do so). Wondering if I should halt all podcast episodes and other events I have going on. Seems...2017-08-1633 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 156: Self-help and social activismhttp://yourkickasslife.com/156 Hey Ass Kickers! Have you ever considered the deeper meaning behind personal development, and the self-help industry as a whole? This episode today with guest Andrea Ranae is guaranteed to get you thinking (and talking), and what she talks about affects everyone, not just coaches or someone in the self-help industry. Andrea is a coach herself who wrote a blog post last summer titled, Why the Self-Help Industry Isn’t Changing The World, which went viral and has been shared thousands of times since. She believes there is a disconnect be...2017-06-2139 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 156: Self-help and social activismhttp://yourkickasslife.com/156 Hey Ass Kickers! Have you ever considered the deeper meaning behind personal development, and the self-help industry as a whole? This episode today with guest Andrea Ranae is guaranteed to get you thinking (and talking), and what she talks about affects everyone, not just coaches or someone in the self-help industry. Andrea is a coach herself who wrote a blog post last summer titled, Why the Self-Help Industry Isn’t Changing The World, which went viral and has been shared thousands of times since. She believes there is a disconnect be...2017-06-2139 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 156: Self-help and social activismhttp://yourkickasslife.com/156Hey Ass Kickers!Have you ever considered the deeper meaning behind personal development, and the self-help industry as a whole? This episode today with guest Andrea Ranae is guaranteed to get you thinking (and talking), and what she talks about affects everyone, not just coaches or someone in the self-help industry. Andrea is a coach herself who wrote a blog post last summer titled, Why the Self-Help Industry Isn’t Changing The World, which went viral and has been shared thousands of times since. She believes there is a disconnect between our ow...2017-06-2141 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 153: Listener Q & A on anxiety and what to do about ithttp://yourkickasslife.com/153 Hi ass kickers,Today is a Listener Q & A day! Thank you so much to those of you who’ve submitted questions for the podcast. We have two today, so let’s get started:The first Q is from Stacey:Hi Andrea,I absolutely love your book and your podcast. As a 25 year old with loads of anxiety, I have gained a ton of knowledge and also a great sense of support with your community.I've been seeing a therapist for a year...2017-05-311h 00Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 153: Listener Q & A on anxiety and what to do about ithttp://yourkickasslife.com/153 Hi ass kickers, Today is a Listener Q & A day! Thank you so much to those of you who’ve submitted questions for the podcast. We have two today, so let’s get started: The first Q is from Stacey: Hi Andrea, I absolutely love your book and your podcast. As a 25 year old with loads of anxiety, I have gained a ton of knowledge and also a great sense of support with your community. I've been seeing a therapist for a year...2017-05-3157 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 153: Listener Q & A on anxiety and what to do about ithttp://yourkickasslife.com/153 Hi ass kickers, Today is a Listener Q & A day! Thank you so much to those of you who’ve submitted questions for the podcast. We have two today, so let’s get started: The first Q is from Stacey: Hi Andrea, I absolutely love your book and your podcast. As a 25 year old with loads of anxiety, I have gained a ton of knowledge and also a great sense of support with your community. I've been seeing a therapist for a year...2017-05-3157 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 138: YKAL grow and evolveshttp://yourkickasslife.com/138 There’s a conversation that’s been happening in these parts of town, aka my life coach friends, healers, those in the wellness industry who run online businesses. And the conversation is: Should we bring politics into our business? Should we talk about this to our audiences? Show of hands... who’s excited about talking about this more? Who’s excited about hearing about politics more? Probably not many of you. You come here for personal development. You come here to learn how to be a better woman, learn new tools, and hopefull...2017-02-2218 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 138: YKAL grow and evolveshttp://yourkickasslife.com/138There’s a conversation that’s been happening in these parts of town, aka my life coach friends, healers, those in the wellness industry who run online businesses. And the conversation is: Should we bring politics into our business? Should we talk about this to our audiences?Show of hands... who’s excited about talking about this more? Who’s excited about hearing about politics more? Probably not many of you. You come here for personal development. You come here to learn how to be a better woman, learn new tools, and hopefull...2017-02-2219 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 138: YKAL grow and evolveshttp://yourkickasslife.com/138 There’s a conversation that’s been happening in these parts of town, aka my life coach friends, healers, those in the wellness industry who run online businesses. And the conversation is: Should we bring politics into our business? Should we talk about this to our audiences? Show of hands... who’s excited about talking about this more? Who’s excited about hearing about politics more? Probably not many of you. You come here for personal development. You come here to learn how to be a better woman, learn new tools, and hopefull...2017-02-2218 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode R1: Confessionhttp://yourkickasslife.com/R1 Original post from September 27th, 2012. This is the first in a ten-part series I’ll be hosting on alcoholism and recovery. If you don’t want to miss the rest of the episodes, make sure you sign up here to be notified when a new one comes out. And stick around until the end where I’ll share a clip from next week’s recovery post! My stomach lurches as I begin this post. I considered not going public with this, but that damn intuition of mine had other...2016-09-2735 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode R1: Confessionhttp://yourkickasslife.com/R1Original post from September 27th, 2012.This is the first in a ten-part series I’ll be hosting on alcoholism and recovery. If you don’t want to miss the rest of the episodes, make sure you sign up here to be notified when a new one comes out.And stick around until the end where I’ll share a clip from next week’s recovery post!My stomach lurches as I begin this post. I considered not going public with this, but that damn intuition of mine had other...2016-09-2738 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode R1: Confessionhttp://yourkickasslife.com/R1 Original post from September 27th, 2012. This is the first in a ten-part series I’ll be hosting on alcoholism and recovery. If you don’t want to miss the rest of the episodes, make sure you sign up here to be notified when a new one comes out. And stick around until the end where I’ll share a clip from next week’s recovery post! My stomach lurches as I begin this post. I considered not going public with this, but that damn intuition of mine had other...2016-09-2735 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 114: On burnout, a book update, and morehttp://yourkickasslife.com/114 Burnout. So, I’m in a burn out phase. It happens. I used to beat myself up for getting to a place of burn out, feeling like I must have done something wrong along the way, that I must have not balanced right, must have not delegated enough, didn’t lean in at the right angle. But, nine years into raising babies, a business, and participating in a marriage, for me-- burn out is part of the game. And some self-help experts might gasp and tell me I’m doing it wro...2016-08-3128 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 114: On burnout, a book update, and morehttp://yourkickasslife.com/114 Burnout. So, I’m in a burn out phase. It happens. I used to beat myself up for getting to a place of burn out, feeling like I must have done something wrong along the way, that I must have not balanced right, must have not delegated enough, didn’t lean in at the right angle. But, nine years into raising babies, a business, and participating in a marriage, for me-- burn out is part of the game. And some self-help experts might gasp and tell me I’m doing it wro...2016-08-3128 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 104: you aren't doing life wrongA few weeks ago I hosted the 7-Day Courage Challenge, where hundreds of women come together. I open up a Facebook group and these brave women come in and share their answers to daily challenges and questions I send them. One challenger posted this in the group, and I felt inclined to write about it... “The thing that I beat myself up over is the fact that I can't seem to get any of it right! I feel dumb saying that, I live a relatively nice life it's not like I'm alone and destitute or anything. I ju...2016-06-2217 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 104: you aren't doing life wrongA few weeks ago I hosted the 7-Day Courage Challenge, where hundreds of women come together. I open up a Facebook group and these brave women come in and share their answers to daily challenges and questions I send them. One challenger posted this in the group, and I felt inclined to write about it... “The thing that I beat myself up over is the fact that I can't seem to get any of it right! I feel dumb saying that, I live a relatively nice life it's not like I'm alone and destitute or anything. I ju...2016-06-2217 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 102: Q&A on divorceHi ass kickers! Today I combine a solo episode and a listener question, plus some input from my good friend and colleague Kate Anthony. Here’s the question I received from Nikki, a member of the YKAL community:I would really like for Andrea to talk about life after divorce on the podcast. I know it is a really heavy topic, but Andrea is literally a picture to me of where I want to end up.I love that she is able to laugh with such joy, and I love that she managed to build a f...2016-06-0857 minYour Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 102: Q&A on divorceHi ass kickers! Today I combine a solo episode and a listener question, plus some input from my good friend and colleague Kate Anthony. Here’s the question I received from Nikki, a member of the YKAL community: I would really like for Andrea to talk about life after divorce on the podcast. I know it is a really heavy topic, but Andrea is literally a picture to me of where I want to end up. I love that she is able to laugh with such joy, and I love that she managed to build a f...2016-06-0854 min
Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 102: Q&A on divorceHi ass kickers! Today I combine a solo episode and a listener question, plus some input from my good friend and colleague Kate Anthony. Here’s the question I received from Nikki, a member of the YKAL community: I would really like for Andrea to talk about life after divorce on the podcast. I know it is a really heavy topic, but Andrea is literally a picture to me of where I want to end up. I love that she is able to laugh with such joy, and I love that she managed to build a f...2016-06-0854 min