It’s listener storytime! A few months ago I put out a call to share a personal story about making noise in your life. Several listeners answered the call; I am so excited that the time has come to share their experiences with you! This episode focuses on the topic of drinking and sobriety, coping with loss, and upholding boundaries. Making noise is not necessarily about shouting from rooftops. It’s about pushing up against conditioning and social programming that tells you, you should not do something. You’ll hear how both Jill and Amy are making noise in their lives.  Jill shares how a 90-day sobriety challenge turned into two years of sobriety (and still going). Following her sobriety, her life saw many major shifts and has allowed her to make and uphold boundaries in her life. Later, Amy bravely opens up about using alcohol to cope with a stroke she suffered in 2019. Making noise is also about speaking courageously and vulnerably in order to make a change in your life, much like Amy does here. Her story is one that also brings up the question, “How can you keep rising when you have evidence that sometimes things don’t work out?” I share some of my thoughts and lessons from Dr. Brené Brown’s Rising Strong curriculum to help Amy work through some of the reasons for her coping mechanisms. http://andreaowen.com/411  

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Episode 411: Make Some Noise Listeners’ Stories: Grief, Sobriety, and Recovery

Kacia Fitzgerald, host of the popular EmpowerHER podcast, joins me this week for a discussion about betting on yourself and going after whatever it is you want in life.    Kacia is the Founder & CEO of She Goes company which is designed to empower women with the tools and community so they never have to GO alone.  In this episode, we also talk about trusting yourself, why it is important to show up for the, “why,” as opposed to getting caught up in the, “how,” and so much more. I love Kacia’s energy and know you will too.    “When you trust yourself enough, then you can hear other people’s feedback but still do what feels aligned.” Kacia Fitzgerald In this episode you’ll hear: The story behind Kacia’s Instagram post that said, “Worrying is literally betting against yourself.” (6:14) Why it’s important to not confuse inexperience with inability. (9:12) Some routines and rituals Kacia turns to in her daily life, which helps her to manage anxiety, reconnect, and decompress. (12:36) Kacia wants women to write their own damn permission slip. (21:49) Instead of getting stuck on the” how,”, show up for the, “why.”(39:26) http://andreaowen.com/410  

Episode 410: Betting on Yourself with Kacia Fitzgerald

I recorded this episode on September 27th, 2021. That day is of significance because it was my 10-year anniversary of sobriety. There’s a part of me that thinks, “I can't believe I've survived this long without drinking.” And another part of me that says, “Well, yes, it does feel like 10 years.” 10 years of clarity. 10 years of wisdom. 10 years of groundedness and feeling anchored in who I am.  So, I wanted to take this opportunity to share my recovery and sobriety story with you. While I’ve shared my story before, it’s now many years out; therefore, I'll probably tell it a little bit differently than I did when I was a year out, which was the first time I talked about it publicly. If you don't have a problem with alcohol maybe you have a loved one who does or maybe you are struggling with something else. I believe we all are recovering from something. Recovery is a lifelong journey. I hope you find some insight, clarity, support, or wisdom from this episode. http://andreaowen.com/409  

Episode 409: My 10-Year Soberversary Story

Today’s episode closes out the eight-episode series where I speak with women making noise in their lives. My final guest is Angela Chee, who joined me to talk about stepping into your power, owning your voice, and breaking through personal and professional barriers.  Angela is media/communication coach, keynote speaker/emcee, creator of  YOU, Amplified!®, and host of “The Power Of The Only" podcast. A former TV news anchor and reporter with more than 20 years of media experience, she now works with visionary leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who are ready to own their power and their voice and amplify their message and mission through speaking, video, and media. Remember - all eight episodes are available in both audio and video format. To watch today’s interview and/or the previously aired episodes, you can find them on YouTube. I really hope you enjoyed this series as much as I did create it for you! In this episode you’ll hear: What power means to Angela as a woman “Power is about owning all parts of you.”  (9:32) The biggest obstacle women face when they are stepping into their power. (11:19) Angela shares her experience in the power of being the only and the barriers she broke through in her career. (23:16) The importance of owning your voice. (30:00) How to speak up at work: Ask, “What value can I provide at this moment?” Then let the words come out. (36:04) Money is an expression of owning your voice and power. We talk about money and negotiating pay or raising rates. (43:34) http://andreaowen.com/408

Episode 408: Owning Your Power and Your Voice with Angela Chee

Returning to the show this week is Rachel Luna. We are talking all about what it means to have resilience, practicing self-compassion, and managing imposter syndrome. I asked Rachel to be a part of the Make Some Noise series because she is simply one of the best hype women I have in my corner and is an equally amazing life coach.  Rachel is a highly sought-after international speaker, Certified Master Neuroscience & Life Coach to 7 + 8-figure earning entrepreneurs, and host of the popular podcast, Permission to Offend which has listeners in over 90 countries around the world. In this episode you’ll hear: Rachel shares her perspective on what it means when a woman is taking up space. (6:51) Find out what Rachel thinks about confidence; plus why confidence always leads back to identity, and staying in integrity. (9:14) Self-confidence vs. confidence, and the biggest mistake people make when they are working on self-confidence. (10:59) Navigating imposter syndrome, “None of us are immune from imposter syndrome, it’s just something we learn to manage over time.” (16:27) Rachel shares her experience with breast cancer and how that led her to practice self-compassion. (24:39) Resilience: knowing and believing that you can get back up. “You can start over any second of the day.” (43:33) “Allowing oneself to make some noise helps us to get to the next level of understanding and growth with one another.” (55:37) http://andreaowen.com/407  

Episode 407: Resilience, Self-Compassion, and Imposter Complex with Rachel Luna

This week’s guest is Sekeithia, and she is the epitome of “making noise.” I came to know her through TikTok and was immediately drawn to her way of being herself on social media and encouraging others to do the same. She often shares openly about her mental health journey, sobriety, self-care, and is a motivator to her community of followers.   Making noise is about a lot of different things, and it is often about looking at life’s challenges as invitations to show up in your life. In this episode we discuss shining bright when others are trying to dim your light, mental health and self-care, and learning to trust yourself.  Be sure to follow Sekeithia over on TikTok. And remember, this episode (and all of the others in this series) are on video. Head over to YouTube to watch! In this episode you’ll hear: Sekeithia shares about her mental health journey with bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, and drug abuse. “Mental health was not a conversation we had around the dinner table.”  (4:20) What her mental health self-care looks like today. (10:21) Sekeithia shares about a time she ignored her intuition and had to learn a hard lesson, and how that changed going forward. “Intuition is about trusting yourself.” (14:30) How the question, “Why do you always feel the need to be the brightest in the room?,” dimmed her light and how she began to shine again. (24:35) How Sekeithia defines self-confidence. (29:10) We dive into shadow work: what it is and how it helps. (32:40) http://andreaowen.com/406  

Episode 406: Mental Health, Shadow Work, and Self-Care with Sekeithia

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] Rachel shares how she sees women making themselves small (figuratively, not literally). [28:16] http://andreaowen.com/405  

Episode 405: Social Anxiety, Communication, and Being Relatable with Rachel DeAlto

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 specifically about creating stories in our minds that serve us instead of narratives that bring us down. Sara shares the type of mindset work that has helped her. [44:04]  Using life's challenges as invitations to show up. [48:44] http://andreaowen.com/404  

Episode 404: Talking About Confidence, Self-Trust, and Intuition with Sara Dean

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. ? As my book is released to the world, I've been thinking a lot about legacy. As an author and with this book in particular, the dedication is to my daughter, Sydney and my mother and to her mother and her mother and her mother. I dedicated it to them because they are the most important women in my life and part of my legacy. And I’ve been thinking about what I am going to leave behind when I’m no longer earthside. The biggest, most important thing that we put meaning on is our own life. What's it all for? I think that the reason that we are here and the biggest part of our legacy is the relationships that we have with the people in our life. I've told you all the story about when my life completely fell apart in 2006. And it was the first time I had so much clarity amidst all the drama. And I thought, how did I get here? And then a realization that this was not where I was meant to be.  That was the moment I decided to change my life. It was not linear. It was not perfect. It was 15 years ago and there's been a lot of ups and downs. There's been a lot of hard conversations with myself and with other people. And I can tell you most definitely that I've truly never been more grateful for anything in my life because it takes intention and total consciousness to make changes. It is things like speaking your mind, owning your strength, making noise, speaking up for yourself.  It’s giving an opinion and learning how to set boundaries.  Making noise is understanding what your values are and acting on them.  It’s getting help for any addictions that you have. It’s going to therapy and getting really honest with yourself and your therapist.  Making noise is doing any kind of trauma therapy that you might need digging into your family of origin, looking at the habits and behaviors that you have, and getting really curious about them, instead of beating yourself up about them. I mostly talk to women and write books for them, so all of that is an act of making noise. Women's empowerment is an act of rebellion because we are pushing up against the cultural norms, standards, programming, and socialization that we've all received. Learning, growing, and the relationships we create along the way are part of the legacy we leave.  I am so excited to share the release of Make Some Noise with this wonderful community. It’s time to make some noise, speak your mind, and own your strength. 

Bonus Episode: Happy Birthday to Make Some Noise!

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 over here to check it out! Or if audio is your preference, listen on this page or on your favorite podcast listening app. I’d love to hear what you think about this series so far - let me know over on Instagram @heyandreaowen. In this episode you’ll hear: Asking for what you want as a woman, and Jess’s take on the topic. How Jess makes pleasure a priority in her life. (8:15) Self-confidence and the knowledge that you are not going to get what you want by being a “Yes,” person. (26:46) Jess shares her experience with being shamed by men in her life for her free and expressive behavior as a teenager in the South. (28:47) An exercise that will help women take up space physically. (41:38) http://andreaowen.com/403  

Episode 403: Asking for What You Want, Pleasure, and Resilience with Jess King

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  

Episode 402: Reclaiming Your Power and Self-Confidence with Kat Kim

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  

Episode 401: Power, Money, and Women’s Empowerment with Susan Hyatt

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  

Episode 400: Cosmic Health: Unlock Your Healing Magic with Jennifer Racioppi

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  

Episode 399: Get Unstuck and Uncover Your Career Direction with Ashley Stahl

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  

Episode 398: Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett

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