Your Kick Ass Life Podcast

Rachel DeAlto returns to the show this week, as part of the 8-episode special series, to talk about communicating, even if it scares you. I’m convinced that life is a series of awkward conversations and situations after another. However, armed with strategies and knowledge, it can be a little bit less scary.  Rachel DeAlto is a relationship expert, coach, media personality, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You).” Rachel has also been featured on a multitude of media outlets including The TODAY Show, Access Hollywood Live, and Fox News. She has also given three TEDx talks including Being Authentic in a Filtered World which is featured on TED.com. In this episode you’ll hear: Rachel describes the difference between nervousness and social anxiety. [7:34] She shares some of what is wrong with the way we are communicating. [12:01] How you can begin to feel less socially awkward. [19:49] Some ways to approach building self-confidence. [21:46]

We’re halfway through the Make Some Noise special series! I’m speaking with some amazing women about how they make noise in their life. Sara Dean joins me this week to discuss our definitions of self-confidence, the importance of self-trust, and the role intuition plays in decision-making.  Sara is a friend and colleague; and I admire her self-confidence, tenacity, and resilience. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. She is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for almost 2 years now and is rapidly approaching one million downloads. In this episode you’ll hear:  Sara talks about confidence, how she defines it, and how she might instill confidence in another woman. (6:30) Self-trust is a big part of self-confidence. Sara shares how she determined self-trust was important to focus on. (24:15) The role intuition plays when making big decisions. (35:12) I talk about mindset in Make Some Noise, more specifi

I have a very special bonus episode for you today because today is the publication day (aka birthday) of my third book, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength.

When I decided to create a special series to celebrate my third book, Make Some Noise, I knew Jess King needed to be a part of it. And, y’all I had so many questions to ask Jess, based around topics in my book. Her answers did not disappoint! So yes, this week, Jess King, joins me to talk about asking for what you want, making pleasure a priority, and resilience. Jess is a charismatic Peloton instructor with boundless energy and a passion for movement. With a background in dance, performance and fitness, Jess grew up down South and moved to NYC to commit to a career in wellness. Jess’s self-proclaimed sassy and spicy personality make her Bike and Tread classes uplifting and full of exciting surprises. Jess is committed to helping people heal from the inside out, and she believes that this community is the perfect place to start that journey. Her focus is to partner with motivated individuals looking to transform their lives — and together, they burn. ✨ By the way, you can watch this episode on YouTube. Head o

Kat Kim joins me this week to talk about personal power and divine confidence, how to discover your secret desires, and how to reclaim your self-confidence. I am thrilled to have her as part of the Make Some Noise celebratory series! Kat is a Spiritual Teacher, Leadership Coach, and founder of The School of Divine Confidence, an online school that offers spiritual training and confidence coaching to rising women leaders and change-makers across the world.By the way, all eight episodes in this special series are on video too! Head on over to YouTube to watch my interview with Kat. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified when the next interview airs.  In this episode you’ll hear:  Kat shares her journey from a crack addict, convicted drug offender to spiritual teacher and leadership coach. Why Kat defines personal power as divine confidence. Advice for women who are struggling with self-confidence and spiritual work.  Internalized patriarchal myths about what it means to be a “good woman” and how Kat

Welcome to the first episode in a special Make Some Noise series where I speak with eight, handpicked women who are making noise in their lives, taking up space, and shining brightly. I created this series as a way to celebrate the release of my third book, Make Some Noise (coming out August 31st...BUT you can pre-order now!), and a celebration of women. I am ready to share these conversations with you to help empower you to make some noise in your life.   Susan Hyatt helps me kick off the series with a conversation about women’s empowerment through economic means, owning your power, and asking for what you want. Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life & Business Coach, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the queen of helping women create what they crave in life. In this episode you’ll hear: Susan answers the question, “Was there a time in your life where you realized you weren’t asking for what you wanted, and if so, how did you change that?” (9:54) What happens when women start to push back on the invis

I have a fun and fascinating topic this week: Cosmic Health. Jennifer Racioppi joins me to share her knowledge on this topic and share how the celestial cycles impact your ever-changing sense of self. Jennifer is a certified Duke Integrative Medicine Health Coach, a holistic health counselor, a Positive Psychology coach, and an astrologer. She is also the author of the book, aptly titled: Cosmic Health: Unlock Your Healing Magic with Astrology, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Wellness.  In this episode you’ll hear:  Jennifer’s personal health and wellness journey; which began with an endometrial cancer diagnosis at the age of nineteen and onset of parachute menopause shortly thereafter. (7:50) Being in sync with circadian, monthly, and annual rhythms is important for well-being. (23:57) Why rituals are an important part of cosmic health. (30:32) http://andreaowen.com/400   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I am talking about career transition and direction with Ashley Stahl. Ashley is a counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and she's on a mission to help you step into a career you’re excited about and aligned with.   We cover a wide range of topics relating to career, including why people get stuck or feel stuck in their jobs, the top ten career skill sets, and why you should do what you are, instead of what you love. Ashley ends our conversation with a mic drop quote, one of which we could all be reminded of, “Who you are, always wins.”  In this episode you’ll hear:  Why people get so stuck in their career and commonplace directive of “follow your passion” (8:59) What Ashley means when she says, “Don’t do what you love, do what you are.” (11:58) The importance of being adaptable in today’s workforce. The top 10 core skill sets and why you need to know which one you possess. (

Marc Brackett is on the show this week. I heard him on Brené Brown’s podcast, then devoured his work, and knew I needed to have him on the show. He is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and both academic and workplace performance. You are going to love this conversation and learn so much.  In this episode you’ll hear: Why it’s essential to focus on feelings. (7:02) The role emotions play in learning, decision making, and workplace performance. (9:46) What we should be teaching children about emotional intelligence. (15:29) The difference between emotional regulation and emotional intelligence. (23:05) The Mood Meter App: what it is and how it can be used. (28:32) http://andreaowen.com/398   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britt Frank is back! I received so much positive feedback from her first appearance on the show about healing from narcissistic and traumatic relationships, I knew we needed to continue the conversation. For those new to Britt, she is a trauma therapist, teacher, and speaker who specializes in the “Science of Stuck.” Britt's work empowers people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies.  I still had so many questions for Britt, so in this episode, we dive deeper into our conversation about narcissistic relationships, what trauma is and is not, and how to break free from narcissistic abuse or trauma.  In this episode you’ll hear: The difference between narcissism and a narcissist.  Once someone has identified they are in a relationship with a narcissist - Britt breaks down how to decide whether they should stay or go.  Narcissism is an attachment disorder and stems from childhood - the best way to prevent children from becoming narcissists is to pay attention to them.  Trauma is brain

This week Marc and Angel Chernoff join me on the podcast. They are professional coaches, full-time students of life, and admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs."  Marc and Angel are also the authors of two books that share over 1000 things people can do to live a happy and successful life. One of the things I love about their books (and our conversation) is that they take some really big topics and simplify them into practical and implementable things we can do in order to be better humans and make the world a better place.  In this episode you’ll hear: The inspiration behind Marc and Angel’s book, 1000+ Little Things Happy, Successful People Do. Why Marc and Angel say their route into personal development was out of necessity.  What made them decide to write a book about relationships.  Marc and Angel answer the question, “What do I do to get my partner to be interested in personal development as much as I am?”  Advi

Rae McDaniel is on the show and I’m really excited for you to listen to my conversation with them. We talked about how to be a better ally to the transgender and non-binary community. Plus, Rae has the most fascinating upbringing story which they shared during our time together.  Rae McDaniel is a non-binary gender and sex therapist-turned-coach who works with transgender/non-binary/questioning folks feeling lost while transitioning their gender identity. Our conversation was interesting and informative.  In this episode you’ll hear: Rae’s upbringing by parents who were Christian-missionary puppeteers (I had so many questions!). (4:17) Their experience coming out as queer in an unsupportive environment. (7:34) How the narrative that gender transition has to include suffering and anxiety is damaging to transgender and cisgender folks alike. (12:19) Rae’s perspective about anti-transgender and anti-nonbinary laws being pushed in legislation today. (16:54) What it means to be a good ally to the transgender

This week I’m coaching Hannah, a twenty-five year-old who recently transitioned from working in a non-profit to Corporate America. She came to me for some coaching and insight around issues of wrestling with perfectionism and her battles with negative self-talk. We talked through different scenarios and by the end of our time together, Hannah said our conversation was a “self-awareness wake up call”.  In this episode you’ll hear: Hannah describes her feeling of being stuck and lack of motivation.  We discuss the idea that the lack of motivation she may be feeling is due to burnout.  The importance of female friendships and how they can be a huge part of a path towards self-care. Recognizing there are seasons of your life where you simply aren’t motivated and that’s okay.  Encouragement to get curious when something is pushing you in a certain direction or belief. http://andreaowen.com/394   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I am exploring childhood trauma and how it is at the root of many of the issues that plague us in our adult lives. Riana Milne joins us; she’s a therapist who’s been helping individuals attract and keep emotionally healthy love for over 21 years.  Riana shares the top ten traumas we experience in childhood and how those traumas impact us. This episode is not about blaming or shaming-- instead, it’s about understanding why we’ve adopted certain coping behaviors and offer strategies towards healing. In this episode you’ll hear: Riana walks us through her Childhood Trauma Checklist - identifying 10 traumas experienced in our young lives. (5:17) How childhood trauma shows up in love relationships. (29:54) The typical timeline for getting trauma out of the brain and body. (37:57) Mindset for success - a two-part healing process. (37:59) Five things in an emotionally healthy, evolved, and conscientiously aware relationship. (42:05) I know you’ll find this episode enlightening and perhaps see some o

Erin King is here, y’all! Erin is a best-selling author, 3x entrepreneur, and the CEO of the Socialite Agency. She’s helped clients ranging from The Academy Awards in Hollywood to The United States Navy at the Pentagon communicate more compellingly using her award-winning PUB method. If you gravitate towards my energy and the things I teach about (thank you, by the way) - you are going to love Erin! In this episode we talk about her new book, You're Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up By Unlocking Your Audacity, and how to take bold action. We also talk about the role patriarchy plays in oppressing women’s confidence and how, instead, we can harness Big Deal Energy (the feminine version of Big ‘D’ Energy) to live an audacious life.  In this episode you’ll hear:  Erin shared her experience pitching her then company, PMS (a tampon delivery service) to a room full of men. (6:30) Leveling up in your personal and professional life takes much more than just confidence and courage… it takes something bigger, bolder and g

Gabrielle Bernstein is on the show this week. For over fifteen years, Gabrielle has been transforming lives—including her own. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned eight books including The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor and the latest, her first Audible Original, You Are the Guru. She joined me to discuss some of the tools and practices she uses to relieve anxiety and restore energy, including EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and cord-cutting meditation. I love it when conversations organically move in their own direction and this one did not disappoint.  In this episode you’ll hear:  Cord-cutting meditation - what it is and how it can be used to help someone get some closure. (6:10) Gabby walks people through the steps of judgment detox using a technique called Emotional Freedom Technique. (11:04) Methods or tools for relieving anxiety. (17:07) Postpartum depression, time and place for psychiatric support, and why you can’t spiritually override it. Get medicated suppor

Kute Blackson is back on the show this week. He joins me for a conversation about surrender, and as many of you may know, surrender is a favorite topic of mine. That is why when I learned about his new book, The Magic of Surrender, I knew I needed to have him back. Kute shares how to unravel human tendencies to control the outcome and instead, be willing to be open to life’s possibilities. He is author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development. I hope you enjoy our conversation. “The path of surrender, rather than trying to figure out life at every step, is to allow ourselves to be guided by life.” Kute Blackson In this episode you’ll hear: Why Kute wrote The Magic of Surrender and what he learned about surrendering through watching his mother battle and succumb to cancer. (6:38) Stay open and curious when things don’t work out - that is the beauty of surrender. (14:57) How can one be an activist, act from a pl

I am on cloud 9 this week because I am revealing the title of my third book, set to be released on August 31st, 2021. And while the book comes out in late August - the celebration starts now.

This 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 opened up about her difficulty making decisions and sticking to them. (7:46) What would happen if you embraced the ‘throw caution to the wind’ side of you and lived in the moment? (12:01) Tapping into Kylie’s younger self and her perspective on risk-taking. (17:00) Some ways to get the creative ideas out, accountability, and support. (29:02) We explore what happens when we create standards that feel unattainable. Andrea says, “Never wait for perfection or confidence to fall into your lap…” (

This week I explore the topics of diet culture, body image, and intersectional feminism with guest, Summer Innanen. Summer is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth, and confidence. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix and creator of You, On Fire – the online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame and live life on their own terms. She is also the host of Eat The Rules, a podcast dedicated to anti-dieting, body image, and intersectional feminism. Personally, I succumbed to diet culture for decades and have been going through a process of unlearning all of the internalized messages that never served me. Extricating oneself from diet culture is a unique journey for every woman. To echo Summer’s words, “Acceptance is not a destination, it’s an ongoing practice of meeting yourself where you are at and where you need to be.”  In this episode you’ll hear: A brief definition of diet culture and what it revolves around (various layers o