Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

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 worked to untangle them like “I have to be thin to be accepted.”  How Kat helps women find their secret, burning desires.  Shame can help you find self-confidence.  http://andreaowen.com/402  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 invisible workload. (15:09) We talk about money and power, including Susan’s definition of power, and how women can help themselves be more comfortable with their own power. (18:57) How women hold themselves back from making more money. (23:59) Susan has dealt with a lot of mean girls since she put herself out there so much, and we know this is due to women’s insecurities and internalized misogyny. Susan shares her thoughts on her experience and talks about what we can do to disrupt our own internalized sexism and misogyny. (33:49) Last, but certainly not least, we talk about pleasure, specifically what stands in the way the most for women to embrace their pleasure more. (42:53) http://andreaowen.com/401  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. (14:09) How to figure out your core values and why these values matter for your career. (16:14) Advice for people who are in careers they love, but the organization’s leadership is less than desirable. (27:58) Ashley shares her thoughts about the 9-5 work schedule seen in the U.S. and how it may not be in service for everyone. (34:02) The myths people buy into in their careers. (36:43) http://andreaowen.com/399  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 indigestion.  Britt Frank’s opinion on forgiveness. “Anytime we jump to forgiveness at the expense of our own truth, we gaslight ourselves.” Once you are aware of what is happening, Britt offers some ways to cope and break free from narcissistic abuse or trauma. ✨By the way, pre-orders for my next book, Make Some Noise, are open! Grab Your Free Bonuses - including a free webinar on self-confidence coming up on August 5th. Get all the details at AndreaOwen.com/noise ✨http://andreaowen.com/397  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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?”  Advice for someone who feels hopeless or helpless due to life’s circumstances.  Why their book, 1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships, is great for single people too.  Some strategies you can employ when you are feeling burnt out.  Practical ways you can get back to happy and simplify your life.  PS: We’re looking for your stories about how you’ve made noise in your life. It can be tangible stories like how you transitioned from one job to another or internal work - such as how your self-confidence grew over a number of years. Listeners, you are such a major part of this show and I want to honor your voices and stories. We need to hear more women’s stories. Head over to AndreaOwen.com/Talk to share yours with us.http://andreaowen.com/396  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and nonbinary community, plus trans-affirming language and the gender spectrum. (25:00) What to do (and not do) when someone comes out to you. (34:10) Advice for parents who suspect their child might be trans or nonbinary or their child has come out to them, and their feeling a bit lost. (36:15) http://andreaowen.com/395  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of yourself. If you want to dig further, Raina has a free ebook called Attract Healthy Love Now (also great if you’re already in a relationship!). http://andreaowen.com/393  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices