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Drea's Couch PodcastFaith, Food & FreedomShow Notes In today’s episode of Drea’s Couch, we explore the powerful connection between faith, food, and freedom, and how our everyday choices shape the lives we ultimately live. This conversation goes beyond aesthetics and body ideals. Instead, we focus on temperance, stewardship, and long-term wellbeing—rooted in both Scripture and scientific research.We discuss:* Why rising global obesity rates matter for our health and longevity* The biblical wisdom found in Proverbs about appetite, moderation, and self-control* What modern research reveals about chronic disease risks linked...
2025-12-0512 min
Drea's Couch PodcastApples of GoldIn this episode of Drea’s Couch, we explore why words matter — scientifically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn how affirming language activates the brain’s reward system, how communication builds trust, and how unprocessed pain shapes the way we speak. Featuring verified research by Christopher N. Cascio, Matthew Brook O’Donnell, Emily B. Falk, Samer H. Sharkiya, Lars König, Regina Jucks, and James W. Pennebaker. If this episode encouraged you, consider supporting my work by becoming a paid subscriber at dreascouch.substack.comDrea's Couch is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and...
2025-11-1407 min
Drea's Couch PodcastI Hate SugarEpisode SummarySugar comforts, rewards, and tempts us when we’re down. But what happens when that comfort begins to control us?In this episode of Drea’s Couch, Drea shares her personal love-hate relationship with sugar and explores a growing scientific debate: is sugar truly addictive, or have we simply underestimated its power?Through personal reflection and current research, she unpacks how sugar affects mood, brain chemistry, and long-term health—and asks the question we all need to face:Is our relationship with sugar worth the risk?Key Takeaw...
2025-10-1007 min
Drea's Couch PodcastRedefining StrengthIs strength really about being loud and tough? Or is it about patience, self-control, and gentleness? In this episode, Drea explores how true strength isn’t domination — it’s the quiet, steady power that transforms relationships, builds resilience, and nurtures peace.Drawing on biblical wisdom (Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 16:32) and psychological research, she shares why harshness often masks insecurity and offers practical ways to cultivate real strength in daily life.What You’ll Learn:* Why gentleness is a mark of real strength* How to turn harsh reactions into purposeful self-control* Simple h...
2025-10-0308 min
MUSIC IS OUR HERO!The Story Begins: Introducing Drea Young and the MUSIC IS OUR HERO! PodcastIntroducing Drea Young and The MUSIC IS OUR HERO! podcast: celebrating creativity, community, and the art of connection.Watch the MUSIC IS OUR HERO! full podcast interview on YouTube.Produced, edited, mixed, and artwork designed by Drea Young Theme song composed by Keith Moffett Don't miss out! Follow MUSIC IS OUR HERO! on all major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X) and listen to our podcast on your go-to streaming service. ✌🏼❤️🎶 #MUSICISOURHERO
2025-10-0102 min
Drea's Couch PodcastThe Power of Morning RoutinesWhat you do in the first hour of your day can transform the next 23. In this 9-minute episode of dreascouch.substack.com, Drea explores five research-backed pillars of an intentional morning routine — without the usual focus on yoga or mindfulness. Instead, you’ll discover how light, movement, hydration, predictability, and prayer or biblical grounding can help regulate your body’s natural rhythms, lower stress, and set a steady foundation for your day.We’ll talk about why your cortisol awakening response matters, how early morning light can reset your circadian clock, and why starting your day in S...
2025-09-2613 min
Drea's Couch PodcastEmotional ResilienceDrea’s Couch Podcast How do we bounce back when life doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of Drea’s Couch, we’re diving into the power of emotional resilience—what it means, why it matters, and how you can strengthen it in everyday life.Hear about: * The difference between emotional resilience and simply “being strong”* Practical ways to build resilience during stressful seasons* The role of self-compassion, faith, and community in overcoming setbacks* How small, daily practices can strengthen your inner toolkitWhether you’re...
2025-09-2412 min
Drea's Couch PodcastThe Fleeting Nature of Things- AudioIn this episode of Drea's Couch, Drea explores the theme, the fleeting nature of possessions and the enduring value of kindness and human connection. Through personal reflections and stories, Drea emphasizes the importance of choosing people over material things and living a life of purpose and clarity.Drea's Couch is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to Drea's Couch at dreascouch.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1209 min
Drea's Couch PodcastGrace at The Table AudioGrace at the Table: Why Etiquette Still MattersJoin Drea as she explores the timeless relevance of etiquette in today's casual world. Discover how grace and good manners can transform social interactions and make everyone feel valued.Key Takeaways:Drea shares her personal journey from feeling intimidated at formal dinners to embracing etiquette as a form of empathy and respect. Insights from Institut Villa Pirefour emphasize that etiquette is about making others feel comfortable, not about rigid rules. Practical tips include holding utensils correctly, matching dining pace, and engaging in meaningful conversation.
2025-09-0907 min
Drea's Couch PodcastWhen Love Feels HeavyIn this heartfelt episode of Drea's Couch, Drea explores the invisible burden of mental load and parental burnout. From the overwhelming love of a newborn to the challenges of raising teens, Drea shares insights on how to reclaim joy and well-being.Key Takeaways:The invisible burden of caregiving and mental load. Understanding parental burnout and its risks. Strategies for real self-care and setting boundaries. The importance of self-kindness and reclaiming personal interests. Encouragement for parents feeling alone or overwhelmed."Burnout is real and it's dangerous. Parental burnout is not just exhaustion." "Your healing...
2025-09-0506 min
Drea's Couch PodcastThe Search for Solitude - AudioIn this episode of Drea's Couch, we explore the profound need for solitude in our fast-paced world. Drea shares personal stories of finding peace in quiet moments and discusses the benefits of intentional solitude. Discover how solitude can enhance creativity, reduce stress, and foster personal growth.Key Points:Solitude as a child: Retreating into books and nature. The impact of technology on finding quiet. Solitude in the mind: Finding peace even in crowds. Scientific insights: Benefits of intentional solitude on mental health. Practical tips: How to incorporate solitude into daily life.Quotes:
2025-09-0207 min
Drea's Couch PodcastWhen Dysfunction Marries MisogynyIn this episode, Drea explores the complex intersection of dysfunction and misogyny within marriages. Through compelling stories of individuals like Ella, Carl, and Lisa, Drea delves into how intergenerational trauma and societal norms shape relationships. The episode offers insights into recognizing unhealthy patterns and provides guidance on healing and building healthier relationships.Key Takeaways:Ella's Story: A marriage mirroring her parents' silent dysfunction.Carl's Journey: The impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships. Lisa's Experience: Marrying into familiar patterns of control and neglect.Healing Tips: Recognizing...
2025-08-2909 min
Drea's Couch PodcastWorking Together to End Cervical CancerA Personal Call to ActionIn this heartfelt episode of Drea's Couch, Drea shares a poignant story about a dear friend who lost her battle with cervical cancer. Through this personal narrative, Dreya emphasizes the importance of regular health checks and the collective responsibility we all share in encouraging women to prioritize their health. She discusses the barriers to care, the stigma surrounding cervical cancer, and the critical need for awareness and early detection.Key Takeaways:The importance of regular Pap tests and HPV screenings. Barriers to healthcare access and the impact of...
2025-08-2614 min
Pardon My StashMustache Crafting CollectiveDrea takes us to a fantasy land where all different kinds of professions that could exist if reality would allow it. These professions are all well-paid, full of benefits, and takes care of any financial needs you may have. This eventually turns into a really large commercial building to house all of the different professions that the group comes up with. Tina wants on-site daycare so she can do yarn things in peace. Meg wants someone to inspect her hanks for knots before she winds them. Jess suggests a needle repair place, like a cobbler. Meg suggests a pattern...
2025-08-1443 min
'Drea Loves You Podcast40. Drea Hates LupusDrea welcomes her lovable and sweet husband, Eric to the show. The month of May is Lupus Awareness Month, and they discuss what it’s like living and living with someone who has lupus. Thanks for listening!!!
2025-05-3136 min
Pardon My StashYou Are So Confidently Wrong With Your AnswerDrea hosts an extra special episode of Nailed It! Yarn Edition with people who know nothing about the fiber arts. A frequent request, Frank and Patrick join for this episode and go through three rounds of ultimate tests - How Well Do You Know Your Partner, Guess That Acronym, and Price is Right: Fiber Edition! Meg and Jess have the answer cards and keep everyone honest during the contest. Drea and Tina learn a lot about their significant others and how well (or not so well) they know about their interests in the fiber arts and the fiber arts...
2025-05-291h 09
Pardon My Stash...And There's a List for ThatMeg opens up the floor after a bit of a hiatus from posting new episodes due to the state of the world, in particular for the cast considering they live in the United States. Drea's coping by making really delicious bread, learning crochet, and watching Frank play God of War while watching Star Gate. Tina relays that her father was also a giant Star Gate fan and they watched together when she was younger. Tina talks about how the internet is a hot mess due to the amount of small businesses closing up shop. Meg discusses how in times...
2025-05-1546 min
Pardon My StashJess Does Not Need Any More EyesJess wants to know what's in everybody's notion bags! First, there's an enamel pin check, and then Jess dumps their bag out to compare to what everyone else has. Jess and Tina realize they are the only ones with random yarn scraps in their bags. How many scissors does Tina have? Drea has a plethora of row counters. Meg has adorable bird stitch markers Drea gave her as a holiday gift recently. Tina may have an entire needle store in her bags. For some reason the cast keeps thinking of different ways to use their notions as impromptu weapons...
2025-03-2053 min
Pardon My StashMeg & Drea Might Buy An Alpaca FarmTina says they have a lot to cover! First things first, a moment of silence for Joann's closing down - a U.S. based craft store retailer that has been in business for over 80 years. Don't worry, Meg's mom is buying her quilting fabric online now, so she's all good! Tina discusses the fake funny story how Michaels and Joann's were once a married couple, fought about what a craft store should be, and they got divorced and made their own stores. Jess reminisces about "cosplay" days to grab fabrics for different costumes. Drea mentions she is making out...
2025-03-061h 06
Pardon My StashThis or ThatWelcome to Season 5! For 2025, Drea asks our fiber loving crew for updates from when we were gone during our annual break in January. Drea announces she has a "banger" for an episode, and starts a game of This or That. After being confused about the only rule of the game for a moment, Drea starts with easy questions like knit or purl, and progressively gets harder and harder for everyone to answer. Jess keeps their answers to what they don't hate just yet - keyword, yet! Tina goes brioche "all day every day". Drea considers enterlac for a hat...
2025-02-0654 min
Pardon My StashRhinebeck 2024 Recap & Treat Yourself MakealongDrea leads the episode going over how New York Sheep & Wool in Rhinebeck, NY went for the cast. They discuss about the changes done to improve crowd flow and layout, as well as a general note to folks to be more mindful when walking around the festival for those using mobility devices. The meetup was a blast, and everyone talks about who they met and what stories really touched their hearts as well as the free swag they handed out! It was awesome to be able to meet everyone on a Saturday, but the conclusion was that the group...
2024-10-2855 min
Pardon My StashRoad to Rhinebeck 2024Meg alarms Drea and Tina because they forgot it's time to head to Rhinebeck! It's a special year because the cast will be attending on SATURDAY instead of Sunday this year! Join Pardon My Stash at the Grassy Knoll near Gate 1 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. It sounds like they might have some goodies to hand out, especially Drea and her shady sales (don't worry, nothing illegal!). Meg reminisces about NY Sheep and Wool and asks everyone what they are looking forward to. Tina is on a mission to find the perfect ivory wedding shawl for a beachy wedding for...
2024-10-1047 min
Pardon My StashCasting Off to SeaDrea leads the episode about taking the victory lap to the end - binding off your project when you're about to finish! She particularly likes two bind off styles, the traditional or the "old reliable" and a bind off she doesn't remember the name for, but creates a nice, finished look. Tina says her preferred bind off depends on the type of project she is working on, as each project has a bind off that makes more sense for what needs to be stretchy or taut. Drea talks about socks and the kitchener stitch. Meg prefers Jenny's Surprisingly Stretchy...
2024-09-0529 min
Get Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#34 - East Coast streets, drag dealer and legality of bike raffles ft. RallysharkGuest Info: RyanIG: @rallysharkIn this conversation, Drea and Rallyshark discuss the motorcycle scene in Connecticut and their experiences with stunt riding. Rallyshark talks about the growing scene in New Haven and the challenges of riding in the area. They also discuss the no chase law and its impact on thefts. Rallyshark shares his love for long-distance wheelies and his preference for riding on back roads. He talks about his experience with dierent Harley models and the modifications he has made. They also touch on the topic of taking criticism in the riding...
2024-08-231h 27
Pardon My StashCrafters' Creative HabitsDrea leads the episode while the cast discuss different habits they have adopted since becoming a part of the fiber arts community. Tina has confessions. Jess has borbs. Drea has CROCHET blankets, not knit blankets. Meg has a sweater on a coworker she would love to take a picture of (and it's NOT creepy!). Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode...
2024-06-1343 min
Pardon My StashExpressing YourselfMeg leads the episode with a quick segment regarding sponsorship for the podcast. Then, we dive into the main topic which is about expressing yourself and how you do so in your projects, creations, and ways you craft. Meg talks about how she knits often with blue colorways. Jess talks about their passion for dragons inside their crafting. Tina discusses how she doesn't keep most of her makes, and tends to create items for other people. Drea initially can't think a theme or trend that applies to her, but Tina suggests her love for texture. Drea reveals her history...
2024-05-0949 min
Pardon My StashYarn TragediesJess leads the episode talking about different various sad times during their yarn experiences, starting with when the pins gave up on life on their older yarn swift, retiring dramatically, as put by Meg. Tina talks about the swift that Drea now has inherited, and how the yarn swift completely dropped off the table with the yarn skein, throwing the swift and yarn on the ground. Drea talks about a time that the umbrella holding piece in the middle needs a binder butterfly clip to hold it up, and it decided to not do its job anymore becoming a...
2024-04-2644 minGet Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#20 - Handbrake vs Footbrake DEBATETrickbike TrentIG: @ trickbiketrent_Sammy StuntzIG: @ sammystuntzSamoan BruceIG: @ samoan_bruce_wccBrup StuntsIG: @ brupstuntsDrea StuntsIG: @ drea253stuntsIn this episode we hash out the handbrake footbrake debate - this is a heated topic in the Harley Stunt riding industry and I am on a mission to figure out why. Joined with me is a Trent from Kruesi Originals, Sammy Stuntz footbrake killer, Brup Stunts from Scrapecity and Samoan Bruce my...
2024-04-201h 14
Pardon My StashThe Fellowship of the StringMeg leads the episode discussing the journey of being a crafter - the beginning, the "aha!" moment, and where you plan to go with your passion for crafting. They begin with where they decided the fiber arts were for them; they remember their moment of realization that this is what they wanted to do. Drea discusses her kevlar Doctor Who scarf. Meg mentions that she finally let go of her sock yarn blanket. Drea tells Kevin to wear his battle bonnet. They also talk about leveling up and their next steps with crafting.The cast also reminds...
2024-03-1445 minGet Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#10 - JASON PULLEN Pioneer in Harley Freestyle Stunt RidingGet Vertical Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/getvertical.co/Harley Stunt Riders Get Vertical Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/harleystuntriders/Learn how to WHEELIE your Harleyhttp://www.getverticalcoaching.comSPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p2Y52A9zUpthjy7u2aWZG?si=df0b21bb9d144e08Apple PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-vertical-real-talk-with-drea-stunts/id1706601066Guest Instagram @jasonpullenstuntsIn this podcast interview, Jason Pullen discusses his journey as a stunt rider and the evolution of the...
2024-01-101h 32Get Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#8 - Who is HOOLIGAN STUNTS known for his Rolling BurnoutsWelcome to "Get Vertical - REAL TALK" with your host, Drea Stunts. In this podcast episode, Drea sits down with Hooligan Stunts, a professional Harley-Davidson rider renowned for his rolling burnouts.Join us as we delve into Hooligan Stunts' mindset and discover the secrets behind how he mastered his skills on his bike. We explore the how he balances between fatherhood and the lifestyle of stunt riding. Hooligan Stunts shares his experiences and insights, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of pursuing his passion while being a dedicated parent.Additionally, we dive into the...
2023-12-232h 13Get Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#5 - How to SET GOALS in Stunt Riding (interactive workbook)Welcome to Get Vertical REAL TALK, the podcast that explores the world of Harley stunt riding. Hosted by Drea Stunts, each episode provides practical tips and insights to enhance your stunt riding journey.In this episode, we dive into goal setting within stunt riding. Drea Stunts takes you through a step-by-step process using a free downloadable worksheet available at www.getverticalcoaching.com/resources. Learn how to break down a large macro goal into manageable micro goals, allowing you to tackle challenges with focus and determination.Join us on this episode of Get Vertical REAL TALK...
2023-10-1538 minGet Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#3 - Who is SAMOAN BRUCE - Interview with my Husband and Pro Harley Stunt RiderJoin Drea and Samoan Bruce as they discuss their relationship and how stunt riding has played a significant role in strengthening their bond. They share stories of how Samoan Bruce went from being an amateur rider to becoming a professional, highlighting the hard work and dedication it took to reach that level.In this relaxed and candid conversation, Samoan Bruce talks about the challenges of balancing his stunt riding career with being a father. Discover how he manages to fulfill his responsibilities as a loving dad while pursuing his passion for pushing the limits on his...
2023-09-2549 minGet Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#2 - Overcoming Fears in Stunt RidingDive deep into the world of stunt riding on Harley motorcycles with Get Vertical REAL TALK, hosted by the one and only Drea Stunts! In episode #2, Drea fearlessly explores the topic of overcoming fears within Harley stunt riding, providing valuable insights and practical tips.Join Drea as she sheds light on the common fears that stunt riders encounter on their journey and shares strategies and tactical advice to help you conquer these fears and unleash your true potential.In this podcast, Drea takes you on an informative ride, sharing relatable stories that offer a deeper...
2023-09-1827 minGet Vertical REAL TALK - with Drea Stunts#1 - Who is RYAN KRUESI - Interview with owner of Kruesi OriginalsGet ready for an episode of Get Vertical REAL TALK , where Drea Stunts sits down with the badass himself, Ryan Kruesi, owner of Kruesi Originals and a YouTube sensation. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Ryan takes us on a wild ride through his incredible journey from nobody to the top of the game.Hold on tight as Ryan drops some serious knowledge bombs on what it takes to become a sought-after sponsored stunt rider. As the owner of Kruesi Originals, he knows exactly what companies are looking for and dishes out invaluable advice to aspiring riders. He reveals...
2023-09-091h 08'Drea Loves You Podcast22. Drea LovEs EverythingToday we have a combined Drea Loves you and E Is 4 Everything episode with Andrea and Eric!!
2023-08-3143 min
Soul Savvy BusinessBe Abundant to Enjoy Abundance (Drea Brown)Welcome to Soul Savvy Business. This podcast aims to help entrepreneurs find balance and harmony at the intersection of business and spirituality.Host Katy Valentine is a soul-minded spiritual entrepreneur. She empowers other entrepreneurs to thrive, creating a global ripple effect. Grab your free meditation at SoulSavvyBusiness.com.“For so much of my life, actually, my entire life. I remember telling my parents like, I'm going to be a millionaire. I was so obsessed with money. I was so obsessed with success. And I got that success. And it was just no...
2023-06-0832 min
Do It 4 The ContentStop Making These Mistakes With Your ContentDo you ever create a post on Instagram or TikTok that you really love and then wonder what happened when it gets a lot less engagement than some of your other posts?
Well it may be because you may be making these mistakes. On this episode we cover common mistakes creators make, that when corrected can help increase your page engagement and overall improve your content quality!
Struggling to understand or grow on TikTok? My TikTok course is here to help! For in depth guide from A-Z of navigating Tiktok and growing your brand visit htt...
2022-08-0830 min
Healthy Black Love with Dr. DreaEp. 9 What Black Women Are Trying To Tell You: The Ciara, Russ, And Future DebacleIf you listened to Episode 8, you're probably ready for the female side of the conversation. What Black Women Are Trying To Tell You and What Black Men Are Trying To Tell You is an ongoing, 2-sided series Dr Drea is doing to help bridge the gap between the genders, to help us understand what each side may be attempting to say to the other. Remaining on the topic from the previous episode, Dr. Drea shares her views on what she believes many Black women are attempting to communicate to Black men during conversations around Channing Crowder's recent public criticisms...
2022-04-1441 min
Do It 4 The ContentTikTok Tips and Techniques For SuccessHey Family! Are you still confused on how to navigate TikTok? Are you posting and still not seeing engagement on your Tiktoks?
On this episode host Drea Okeke aka Drea KnowsBest with over 5 million followers on tiktok shares Tiktok tips on how to increase your page's engagement, build your community on tiktok and better your content. These tips are from what she used to grow and tactics she's seen people use that works.
Listen in and lets get you some traction to your page!
For in depth guide from A-Z of navigating Tiktok , my tik...
2022-02-1020 min
Y si un día nos vemos?Síndrome del ImpostorBienvenidos a un capítulo más de nuestro podcast: Y si un día nos vemos, donde intentamos descifrar los temas que agobian al mundo en la actualidad o al menos a nosotras dos, somos Drea y Liz y nuestro tema de hoy es El síndrome del Impostor que nos agobia a las personas creativas.. o bueno, a las personas en general. Cómo nos afecta? No lo sabemos.Por mucho tiempo, yo (Drea), he querido hablar al respecto, pero no ha sido posible. El síndrome del impostor, si bien no es un «trastorno mental»...
2021-08-1150 min
The Dream Book Podcast3. See Beyond Your Carnal Eye with UCantDrawJohnnyYoooo! Here’s another awesome conversation with my boy Johnny. We talk about meditation and go a lil crazy at the end. If you’re not ready to laugh thennnn you should stay away! Oh yeah, and the freestyle is popping fasho. Enjoy! Instagram Links The Dream Book: https://www.instagram.com/thedreambookpodcast/ Johnny: https://www.instagram.com/ucantdrawjohnny/ Drea: https://www.instagram.com/drea_theartist/ Purchase art from Drea: http://www.dreatheartist.com/shop-art-by-drea/
2021-05-1027 min
Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 26 - HISTORY CHANNEL'S "ALONE" STAR & WILDERNESS SURVIVALIST CARLEIGH FAIRCHILD SHARES HER PASSION FOR THE WILDCarleigh Fairchild lives her life as a journey, taking each adventure and living it to the fullest. She has studied survival skills since she was a teenager, and Niaszhii Healing over the last seven years. Carleigh is passionate about basket weaving, shelter building, fire making, edible and medicinal plants, and finding joyful connections wherever she goes. In 2016 Carleigh lived solo for 86 days and filmed herself as part of History Channel’s TV series Alone. Carleigh is a practitioner of Niaszhii (Nya Zee Yi) Healing, teaches survival skills, gives inspirational presentations, and is an ambassador for LT Wright Handcrafted Knives. Sh...
2021-03-081h 20Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 25: TIPS, TRICKS & TASTY TREATS FROM A TRAVELING FOOD BLOGGER JULIUS MAYO JR.Julius Mayo Jr. is a photographer, digital marketer, and content creator. He travels for food and plans trips around the U.S. and abroad to discover local food and culture, sharing the experience through social media channels and his food blog, Droolius — food photos that make you drool. Starting the Droolius blog in 2010, he shared his travel and food experiences, helping people find good places to eat. He also used the website and photography to showcase local restaurants and food trucks, leading to a social media marketing business. The blogging experience led to presenting as a speaker at food blog co...
2021-02-251h 04Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 24: TRAVELING WITH KIDS IS POSSIBLE - DEBUNKING THE LIE THAT PARENTS CAN'T TRAVEL WHEN THEY HAVE CHILDREN WITH MARQUITA WRIGHTSpecial Guest: Marquita WrightHave you ever heard the phrase, "Once you have kids, you can't travel anymore" or "Once you have kids, kiss your traveling days goodbye?" Well, Marquita Wright, mother of twin toddlers debunks that lie that has been told to many expecting parents. In this episode, we hear about the journey to traveling with infants to toddlers, and some handy advice to take with you when you attempt to do what many people think... is the impossible. Marquita is The Traveling Twin Mama- traveling the world with her twin 2 year old boys. In their 2 years of life, they’ve...
2021-02-181h 02Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 22: THE CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWN - THE PCT, THE AT, & THE CDT WITH AUTHOR OF "FREE OUTSIDE" JEFF GARMIREJeff Garmire is only 30 years old but has already backpacked over 30,000 miles since 2011. It all began with a 55-pound backpack at the start of the Pacific Crest Trail and from there, he was hooked. His first thru-hike led to a second, shortly after college and then even when he began his career, he started looking for ways to explore nature and the world. A few notable achievements are 15-speed records on long-distance hiking trails, the calendar year triple crown, the great western loop, AND climbing all 58 of Colorado's 14,000' peaks. His book, Free Outside shares his journey...
2021-02-031h 03Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 21: HOW COVID AFFECTED COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOT AND FORMER HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER, RUBEN GARAYSpecial Guest: Ruben GarayRuben grew up in Sweden and made his way over to the US after publishing the world's largest music website at the age of 18, garnering 30 million unique visitors in 5 years, before getting acquired by Hollywood.com Since 1996, Ruben has been immersed in the evolution of the world wide web, building recognizable brands with loyal audiences.
His already successful career in the entertainment industry led to studying at New York Film Academy and Music Business at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood. He then went on to work as a concert video editor for Live Nation an...
2021-01-2827 minRoaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 20: WALKING ACROSS THE USA - WEST TO EAST & SOUTH TO NORTH - WITH MIKE CROWLEYSpecial Guest: Mike CrowleyAt the age of 11, Mike went on his first backpacking trip and the outdoor bug has been with him ever since. Taking time each month, he would explore the mountains and deserts of Southern California and take week long treks in the Sierra Nevadas. As it happens to most of us, life later got in the way and took over, but Mike always remembered the call of the wild.
Fast forward 30 years and Mike started making his way outdoors again. From exploring the Mojave Desert, to camping in Death Valley in August, bike packing across the Hawaiian...
2021-01-2156 minRoaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 19: THE HEALING JOURNEY, THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTION & #TRAVELINGWHILEBLACK WITH MARY CALLISTESpecial Guest: Mary CallisteMary's love for travel started at the age of 16 when she left the Spice Island of Grenada for an extended visit to the U.K. Mary has traveled to several countries since and has been sharing her travel and faith journey by way of story-telling with hopes to inspire, empower and equip others for moments in their own journey. Mary's life is filled with more little moments than big, more abundant with quiet moments than loud, and colored by more lessons than losses. Having to navigate and survive challenges at a young age, Mary is choosing daily...
2021-01-151h 13Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 18: THE ADVENTURES OF A NATIONAL PARK RANGER WITH DREW GILMOURSpecial Guest: Drew GilmourDrew Gilmour is 58 years old and is a retired U.S. National Park Service Chief Ranger with 32 years of service. During his Career in the NPS he worked in ten National Park as well as detailing to many other sites and other government agencies on law enforcement, wildland fire, Homeland Security and other risk assignments including the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and hurricanes on the gulf coast. He has traveled to 28 countries and all 50 States. He has a variety of interests including Travel, Bird watching, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, History, Aviation, Kayaking, SCUBA/Snorkeling, Dog Sledding and...
2021-01-061h 04Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 16: STARTING OVER, LEAVING CORPORATE & TAKING A GAP YEAR TO TRAVEL WITH MATT WILDMatt Wild is a lifelong adventurer who spends most of his free time outdoors... from hiking, backpacking and camping, to trail biking, all the way to kayaking, and even surfing. When it comes to travel his preference is always a good old fashioned road trip to somewhere new and exciting. His mission over the past decade has been to find the balance between managing the demands of day to day life with exploring the wild and to help others do so as well. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro to Matt - Matt reads an excerpt about the beginnings of his love for...
2020-12-151h 03Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 15 - BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS, HOW TO TRAVEL TO CUBA, PESTO IN ITALY & DRUGGED IN BUDAPEST WITH ALEXYSAlexys is a 27-year-old Los Angeles native who’s gotten really good at traveling on a budget, loves going outside of her comfort zone to experience new cultures, & says “yes” to any new type of food abroad. Within a 6 year period she had ventured to 50 countries, while going to school and then later working full time.
She started her instagram page and blog because she wanted to provide honest destination tips to show just how affordable travel can be, and help others to spend less time behind the computer screen trip-planning and more time out exploring."
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2020-12-0759 minRoaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 14: GARY ARNDT - NAMED TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 25 BLOGS & 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE WORLDGary Arndt is not your regular traveler - He is a photographer, a world renowned travel blogger, a podcast host for “Everything Everywhere” and he even owns an NFL Franchise. He embodies traveling and garners an impressive list of places he’s been to - including visiting all 7 continents of the world, 204 countries and territories, 50 US states and every US territory, 220 US national Park services, and 400 UNESCO heritage sites, and even explored the vast Canadian provinces. He began his traveling quest in March of 2007 when he sold his home and decided that he was going to live out of his su...
2020-12-011h 12Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 13 - GHOST HUNTING AROUND THE USA: THE VILLISCA AXE MURDER HOUSE, FORT MIFFLIN, & BRUSHY MOUNTAIN STATE PENITENTIARY WITH PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR, DR. KRISTY SUMNERSpecial Guest: Kristy Sumner In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, made up of Sumner, her two sisters and two friends. The investigators of Soul Sisters Paranormal travel to some of the most historic and, reportedly, haunted locations in the U.S. in an attempt to determine for themselves if spirit activity does exist and to highlight the rich history of each location. Individually, each member of the team is an accomplished professional in her respective field, and each holds a Masters, PhD or JD...
2020-11-231h 03Do It 4 The ContentWhy Knowing Your Worth As A Content Creator MattersA lot of things go wrong in your career as a creative when you don't know your worth. On this episode i have a chat with Digital Media Specialist Stepanny Johanna. Stepanny was able to navigate us through the importance of knowing your worth as an influencer. Her industry insight gave us a peek behind the scenes of what the selection process looks like when brands are selecting influencers.
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2020-11-1539 minDo It 4 The ContentEasy Ways To Grow on Instagram and Increase EngagementWe can all admit growing instagram followers is super hard. On this episode host Drea Okeke aka Drea KnowsBest with 115k followers shares tips to get followers on instagram as well as increase your page's engagement. These tips are from what she used to grow and tactics she's seen people use that works. Listen in and lets get you some traction to your page!
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2020-11-0723 minRoaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 10 - LIFE AFTER CANCER MEANS SUMMITING MT. WHITNEY & THE GRAND CANYON RIM TO RIM WITH ALEC SILLS-TRAUSCHAlec Sills-Trausch's love for the outdoors stems from his family. At a very young age, he was introduced into the world of adventure. From being dragged kicking and screaming as a kid, to now waking up before sunrise or staying up through the night to snag the perfect shot. He combines adventure travel and photography to inspire others to enjoy mother nature as much as he does. In November of 2018, he was diagnosed with Gray Zone Lymphoma but it did not stop him from enjoying the adventures of the outdoors. Through treatment, he was able to...
2020-11-0442 minRoaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 08 - HIKING THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL WITH TIM STROEKS - INJURIES, FINDING YOUR TRAM-ILY, PLANNING, AND MORESPECIAL GUEST: Tim Stroeks Tim is an avid thru hiker, adventurer, and outdoorsman who lives in the Netherlands. He comes from a family of Travel Enthusiasts who enjoys hiking, climbing and cycling. This wanderlust that runs through his blood, has been a prevalent theme throughout his life. Tim has cycled Southern Sweden, completed the coast to coast walk in England, hiked the King’s Trail in the Arctic Circle, Finished the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu, the W trek in Patagonia, to name a few. And finally, in 2019, his long-desired dream to hike the Pacific Crest Trail was fu...
2020-10-211h 06Roaming the Earth with Drea CastroEP 05: PHOTOGRAPHING THE REFUGEE CRISIS IN EAST AFRICA & THE PALO HORSE RACE, LIONS IN THE SERENGETI & MORE WITH TODD SNYDERTodd Snyder is the Founder / CEO of Lost Faces of Humanity Foundation, an NGO focusing on the refugee crisis in East Africa. Todd has traveled to over 90 countries as a businessman, trailblazing photographer, and father, whose socially conscious work sheds light on what many choose to ignore. His passion for capturing struggles and triumphs of the human spirit is the foundation of his unique artistic style. Todd leverages his relationships with over 20 years working in the international capital markets and finance to create pathways for significant change to assist the global refugee crisis while using his photography of over 5,000 refugees...
2020-09-2200 min
The Journey of Pursuit - Stories and Strategies to Empower Creative EntrepreneursIntro To The Journey of Pursuit Podcast by Drea LopezOn my first episode of my new Podcast, The Journey of Pursuit, I give you a little intro on what this new venture is all about! This is a new weekly Podcast about how starting small can get you to where you want to go and how you're never too young to do what you love! New episodes coming soon.
"Hey amigos! What’s up? I’m your host, Andrea. But everyone calls me Drea. I’m a 26 year-old living in LA on a journey to pursuing my dreams of connecting and inspiring young creatives. I’m so...
2020-09-2201 minDo It 4 The ContentQ&A: Optimizing Hashtags, Going Viral, Staying Authentic etcOn this episode, Drea answers your social media questions from how to optimize hashtags, creating content authentic to you, how to get your content to go viral and so much more! This season 2 theme is "Next Level Influence" and Drea is focusing on helping you take your influence to the next level. Super excited on whats to come!
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2020-08-1831 min
Cosmic Soul KitchenMake Your Own Hand SanitizerRunning low on sanitizer? Try this!
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2020-04-1710 minCosmic Soul KitchenNatural remedies for Anxiety - Part 2Continuation from the last episode
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2020-04-0907 minCosmic Soul KitchenNatural Remedies for Anxiety Part 1Anyone else having anxiety lately?? It's been extra hard bc of the pandemic: the bills are piling up, cabin fever is setting in, and the news keeps us on high alert. Listen for my top 3 effective remedies for easing anxiety naturally
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2020-04-0708 minCosmic Soul KitchenNatural Remedies for the cold/flu - Part 2Continuation of last episode
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2020-04-0212 minCosmic Soul KitchenNatural Remedies for the cold/flu - Part 1Things have been difficult since the pandemic outbreak here in California. Caught the flu. Listen for how I overcame it and how you can too.
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2020-03-3006 minCosmic Soul KitchenCosmic Soul Kitchen podcastTune in for info on healthy living beyond food - this is a podcast for the mind, body and soul.
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2020-01-1500 min
Do It 4 The ContentDo It 4 The Content TrailerTo become a successful content creator there is lots you have to do for the content. On this podcast host Drea Okeke will be sharing tips and strategies she has used to dominate her social media journey as well as having fun conversations with successful creators to discuss their creative process. The ultimate goal of Do It 4 The Content podcast is to inspire you to take those first steps into digital creation and help you grow as a creator and ultimately turn your passion into your paycheck! Ready ? Lets do it for the content!
2019-12-2501 minCosmic Soul KitchenFake it or Fail it?Should we really be faking it?
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2019-11-0611 minCosmic Soul KitchenTest YourselfLearn more about you and how it applies to your creative life and business
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2019-10-3007 minCosmic Soul KitchenIt was all a dream, I used to read word-up magazineNew podcast name and other ramblings.
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2019-09-1918 minCosmic Soul KitchenOut with the old?Episode 13
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2019-06-2710 min
RMN Young DreasRMN Young Drea - time being mastered( RMN Young Drea ) ( "Real Money Nations") ("Real Music Nations" )
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2019-03-0603 minCosmic Soul KitchenHandling clients in your Creative BusinessEpisode 12
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2019-01-3118 minCosmic Soul KitchenHappy New Year! Goals vs resolutions?Episode 11
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2019-01-0307 minCosmic Soul KitchenStimulate...but not too muchEpisode 10
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2019-01-0317 minCosmic Soul KitchenDo u know where you're going?Episode 9
Do you know where you're goin to? Do u like the things that life is showing you? 🎶
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2018-12-0308 minCosmic Soul KitchenU never know...Episode 8
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