Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Are 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 our conversation, with Casey emphasizing that the act of abstaining from alcohol goes beyond a temporary trend – it's a gateway to understanding the difference one can feel.Listen to hear ideas that can be a catalyst for positive change in various aspects of your life.In this episode, you’ll hear about: Some resolutions that can improve your health (4:39) Best practices that can keep people going after the initial motivation fades (9:05) Dry January - it’s not just about quitting drinking. (15:07) Casey answers, “Why is quitting drinking a change more and more people are interested in making?” (21:54) “Once you stop drinking for a period of time, you can’t unknow the difference you feel.” (30:58) Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while holding on tightly to her love of wine, Casey’s passionate about helping busy women stop drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News and over 70 sobriety, motherhood, mental health and wellness podcasts and publications.Resources from this episode:1:1 Coaching with AndreaDaring Way™ Coaching with Andrea Casey’s websiteCasey on InstagramAtomic Habits, James ClearDopamine Nation, Dr. Anna LembkeBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/571 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get into it, I have ONE coaching spot open for the new year! Is it you? You can read more about it HERE. Have you ever seen or heard the quote, “How you do one thing is how you do everything”? Well, I’m here to tell you that, no, it’s not. In this minisode, I’m riffing on the notion that when someone is faced with a conflict, that it’s then you find out who they “really are”, their “true colors”, or their “true character”. It’s easy to jump to deciding that someone is terrible based on how someone acts and treats you during conflict. When we see someone acting out of character, we want a reason for it. It’s unusual, and we want to make sense of it. And maybe you’ve been that person! When I was going through a terrible divorce in 2006, I was not my best self. At times I was vindictive, mean, and I lashed out. Does that make me a mean, vindictive person? No, it makes me a normally kind human being who’d just been traumatized, didn’t have the coping skills to deal with what she was going through, was in a tremendous amount of pain and fear and often was acting from that place. That will happen to all of us. I also get into the topic of compassion, both for yourself when you’re in this place, and for other people. This is NOT to say you can let people treat you badly, but you can see where they’re coming from and set boundaries. Resources from this episode: Coaching with AndreaRe-parenting and inner-child work with Cybele BotranBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/570 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'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 lives. Don't miss out on this transformative conversation that might be the key to unlocking your path to healing and happiness.In this episode, you’ll hear about: Family Constellations: Liza explains what family constellations are. They have nothing to do with the stars; they are a healing method. (3:42) How Family System entanglements impact our relationships (7:36) How to heal entanglements and the trauma we unconsciously carry from the Family System (22:10) Liza answers, “Can someone do this mode of healing if they are adopted and don’t know anybody from their biological family?” (30:03) Resources from this episode:Get Coached by Andrea on the Podcast Buy a Signed Copy of Andrea’s book!Liza’s websiteEpisode 81: Family constellation therapy with Natalie BertholdBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/569 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cait Donovon returns to the podcast this week! Previously, she joined me for a conversation about burnout recovery and boundaries. In this episode we talk a little bit more about burnout, but mostly about what it means to achieve work-life balance. For those of you new to Cait, she is the host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast, a Keynote speaker, author of the book "The Bounce-back-ability Factor" and a burnout aficionado.  Cait helps us explore the evolving landscape of work-life balance, unraveling cultural shifts and emphasizing the importance of creating boundaries in a world where the lines between work and personal life have blurred.Whether you've experienced burnout or are seeking clarity on work-life equilibrium, this episode provides a roadmap to navigate burnout culture and reclaim a more harmonious life.  In this episode, you’ll hear about: Burnout culture: what it is and how it shows up. (5:14) Work-life balance: the cultural shift from the natural segmentation we had between life and work and how we must now make an effort to create boundaries between work and life. (14:40) “We're trying to get more life, but we don't have the energy to do it. We think we don't have the time to do it, but that's probably not true because most of us spend an hour a day on Instagram.” (19:15) Cait answers, “What does it mean to find work-life balance?” (29:01) Burnout recovery can be a long process for some, and Cait explains why. (35:56) Resources from this episode:Get Coached by Andrea on the Podcast Community SurveyCait’s websiteEpisode 528:Burnout Recovery, Boundaries, and Better Communication with Cait DonovanBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMABook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/568 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I don’t watch a lot of reality TV, but I’m hooked on Selling Sunset and Selling the OC on Netflix. Of course I get drawn into the drama (and the real estate and clothes too!) but I’m very interested in how they handle conflict. Lots of throwing daggers back and forth, jockeying for who has it harder/been through worse heartache, and shaming each other. Rarely, if ever, does someone apologize. I know these shows are edited, and I think the producers might choose parts of conversations to make people out to be “characters” of themselves without showing the ore normal and even kinder sides of them. But I don’t think their behavior is that far off from reality. In this minisode I talk about some specific scenes, as well as what it might look like to circle back and clean up a “mess” that was made. If you’re ever in a similar situation– because let’s face it, we all make mistakes and behave poorly sometimes– this minisode will help. Or, if you want to hear me riff on these reality shows, tune in! Resources from this podcast: Take my quick, 2-question surveyApply to be coached on the showAny links you might needP.S. I’ve included the transcripts, click here to read them…Book recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/567/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 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 hear in this episode, Brendan pushes back on the notion that he is unqualified and makes a strong case debunking the title. As it were, the episode is full of funny, endearing, and insightful back-and-forth about self-help and dating.   In this episode, you’ll hear about: Brendan offers his unique perspective on the unexpected turns in the journey of personal growth. (7:17) Brendan answers the question, “Is it true that comedians tend to be the most fucked up people?” (22:31) We share the weirdest first dates we’ve been on - including Brendan’s experience on a reality TV dating show! (26:00) Tips for finding good coaches and healers that fit your needs and vibe (44:54) Resources from this episode:Get Coached by Andrea on the Podcast Community SurveyAndrea on Brendan’s podcast, Spiritual Asshole Brendan’s websiteBrendan on InstagramBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/566/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeannine Yoder is back on the show! Previously, she joined me for a conversation on healing parental wounds. This time, she joins me to explore themes of reinvention, the power of boredom, and self-mothering. For those new to Jeannine, she is a New York Times Featured Feminine Leadership & Business Coach, Healer, Mom, Broadway Artist, and Founder/CEO of Mentor Masterclass, an all-in-life coach training school for women.In this conversation, Jeannine candidly shares her transformative journey of "burning it all down" and the catalyst to her self-transformation. We also explore the intricacies of marriage, sex, and pleasure and the significance of bodywork. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Jeannine opens about how and why she “burned it all down” last year. She describes the catalyst and shares about what she is doing now. (3:33) Writing a memoir isn’t just about putting your life in story, it’s about finding the common thread (11:37) Navigating grief and how Jeannine’s relationship has changed with her mother, since her mother’s passing (42:07) Jeannine answers, “What does it mean to self-mother?” (47:29) Resources from this episode:Get Coached by Andrea on the Podcast Community SurveyEpisode 229: Healing From Parental Wounds, Making Peace and Moving Forward with Jeannine YoderJeannine’s websiteJeannine on InstagramSigns, Laura Lynne Jackson The Light Between Us, Laura Lynne JacksonBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/565 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes 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 it’s okay to be human? That life hurts and is hard sometimes?  Do you compare where you are to others, and feel bad that you’re not where you think you’re supposed to be?  Do you forget sometimes that it’s completely normal to feel like shit at times, to go through incredibly challenging seasons and not have ways to get out of it? Please remember that we don’t always have to be in a state of perpetual forward movement. Sometimes we move back, and sometimes we are still. It’s never linear. In addition, there will be times in your life where you have some or even a lot of negative self-talk. I close this minisode out with reading an excerpt from Make Some Noise about his topic, as well as a little pep talk at the end. Resources from this episode: Make Some Noise by Andrea OwenGetting Damn Good at Life by Andrea Owen (inner-critic audio program)Book recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/564 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 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 invaluable tips for managing stress, ensuring a season filled with fleeting happiness and enduring JOY. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Erica talks about what brought her to an understanding of a JOYrney and the need to have one in life, motherhood, and business. (3:29) Purpose does not need to be defined - “You don’t have to find what hasn’t been lost.” (13:44) How to find JOY and where to start: Erica’s three-step framework to help you Rediscover, Reconnect, and Recommit to Purpose and JOY in your life (23:49) The difference between happiness and JOY (28:02) Tips for managing stress during the holiday season (38:47) Resources from this episode:Join Andrea LIVE on TikTok TONIGHT, November 15th at 3pm PST / 6 pm EST @heyandreaowenErica Lasan’s websiteThe JOYGem QuizCassandra Speaks, Elizabeth LesserBook recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show link:http://andreaowen.com/563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 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 invaluable insights for professionals in the field. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The deep-seated links between oppression and mental health (6:52) Navigating the verbal minefield: the role of words in mental health conversations (28:12) The #burnthecape movement: redefining self-care with "no capes." (36:14) Empowering professionals for culturally sensitive support: understanding "culturally incompetent care." (46:15) Resources from this episode:Private coaching with AndreaDr. Raquel Martin’s websiteDr. Martin on TikTok and InstagramDr. Martin’s TEDxTalkDr. Martin on YouTubeJoin Andrea LIVE on TikTok on November 15th at 3pm PST / 6 pm EST @heyandreaowenSubmit your questions for this fun AMA-type TikTok live - email support (at) andreaowen.com with your questions. Book recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/Show notes link:http://andreaowen.com/562 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices