Jacqueline Buckingham

Today’s episode is about changing definitions, taking up space, and prioritizing women's health. We can't make social and cultural changes until we can talk about the thing that we're trying to change - and in this case, it’s the way our culture currently perceives and uses the word pussy. My guest is Jacqueline Buckingham, an actress, activist, and advocate for women's health.   She says, “I believe that embracing the word pussy, not just as women, as a culture, is the start of shifting the huge imbalance we have in our world.” Jacqueline is an impassioned voice for body positivity and mental health. We are so in alignment with the work that we both do in the world. I knew I had to have her on when the time was right. It is time for you to be introduced to this woman and her amazing work.Featured Topics:  Huge pussy is a movement to redefine the word pussy - an otherworldly, orgasmic, resilient, flexible, life-giving humanity vessel (4:26) What sparked Jacqueline to create a movement to change the association of the female body from shame to celebration and prioritize women's physical, mental, and sexual health (12:52) Jacqueline’s film The Pussy Papers (13:06) Jacqueline explains what she means when she says, “I want women to live huge pussy lives and have huge pussy energy.” (39:45)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about changing definitions, taking up space, and prioritizing women's health. We can't make social and cultural changes until we can talk about the thing that we're trying to change - and in this case, it’s the way our culture currently perceives and uses the word pussy. My guest is Jacqueline Buckingham, an actress, activist, and advocate for women's health.   She says, “I believe that embracing the word pussy, not just as women, as a culture, is the start of shifting the huge imbalance we have in our world.” Jacqueline is an impassioned voice for body positivity and mental health. We are so in alignment with the work that we both do in the world. I knew I had to have her on when the time was right. It is time for you to be introduced to this woman and her amazing work.Featured Topics: <ul> <li>Huge pussy is a movement to redefine the word pussy - an otherworldly, orgasmic, resilient, flexible, life-giving humanity vessel (4:26)</li> <li>What sparked Jacqueline to create a movement to change the association of the female body from shame to celebration and prioritize women's physical, mental, and sexual health (12:52)</li> <li>Jacqueline’s film The Pussy Papers (13:06)</li> <li>Jacqueline explains what she means when she says, “I want women to live huge pussy lives and have huge pussy energy.” (39:45)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 544: Huge Pussy Energy with Jacqueline Buckingham

Scrolling through Instagram the other day, I came across a reel from my friend and colleague, Christine Gutierrez. The message she gave in this short video (you'll hear the clip in the episode) gave me pause, and I watched it several times. I loved it so much I wanted to not only share it with you, as well as record my own thoughts as it pertains to my life and expand on how this could apply to you as well. I muse on… what might need to die, what needs to rest, what needs to be in stillness so that you can move to the next season that your life is calling you to be in. Perhaps it’s old identities, relationships, or how we look at certain relationships. Listen in as I expand on this amazing bit of wisdom and break it down around how it might apply to YOUR life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scrolling through Instagram the other day, I came across a reel from my friend and colleague, Christine Gutierrez. The message she gave in this short video (you'll hear the clip in the episode) gave me pause, and I watched it several times. I loved it so much I wanted to not only share it with you, as well as record my own thoughts as it pertains to my life and expand on how this could apply to you as well. I muse on… what might need to die, what needs to rest, what needs to be in stillness so that you can move to the next season that your life is calling you to be in. Perhaps it’s old identities, relationships, or how we look at certain relationships. Listen in as I expand on this amazing bit of wisdom and break it down around how it might apply to YOUR life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Minisode 543: Death and life cycles 

KC Baker is someone I have known for over a decade in the online spaces, and I have always admired her work. So I am thrilled to introduce you to her and her wisdom in this week’s episode! Together we discuss how to cultivate the internal safety and freedom to speak up authentically in your personal and professional lives. KC also shares several spiritual practices to help get connected (or re-connected) with oneself and the world in which we live. KC Baker is the founder of WomenSpeak and has been a pioneer for the last 14 years in bringing a feminine approach to public speaking and leadership training with her unique embodiment and nervous system rewiring practices. Featured Topics:  KC’s TED Talk Voice: A Love Story and how she came to do the work she does today (4:30) Tantra practices: what they are and how KC uses them in her work with women speakers. “Tantra it really is about exploring through living fully and fully being alive in the body.”  (11:24) What it means for women to connect with their Divine Love (14:47) Ecstatic dance and sensual movement for healing (17:19) The feminine Qi Gong practice (28:29)    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KC Baker is someone I have known for over a decade in the online spaces, and I have always admired her work. So I am thrilled to introduce you to her and her wisdom in this week’s episode! Together we discuss how to cultivate the internal safety and freedom to speak up authentically in your personal and professional lives. KC also shares several spiritual practices to help get connected (or re-connected) with oneself and the world in which we live. KC Baker is the founder of WomenSpeak and has been a pioneer for the last 14 years in bringing a feminine approach to public speaking and leadership training with her unique embodiment and nervous system rewiring practices. Featured Topics: <ul> <li>KC’s TED Talk Voice: A Love Story and how she came to do the work she does today (4:30)</li> <li>Tantra practices: what they are and how KC uses them in her work with women speakers. “Tantra it really is about exploring through living fully and fully being alive in the body.”  (11:24)</li> <li>What it means for women to connect with their Divine Love (14:47)</li> <li>Ecstatic dance and sensual movement for healing (17:19)</li> <li>The feminine Qi Gong practice (28:29)  </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 542: Spiritual Practices and Movement for Healing with KC Baker

Jody Carrington

“We are wired for connection, but kindness, empathy, and connection is a skill we must learn,” says guest Dr. Jody Carrington. Dr. Jody is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy, and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges.  Dr. Jody joins me for a conversation about connection, understanding the purpose and power in acknowledgment and feeling seen, and how to find our way back to self and each other. I believe in Dr. Jody’s work and hope you enjoy our conversation! In fact, I will leave you with another powerful statement from Dr. Jody, “We are wired to do the hard things, but we were never meant to do any of this alone.”Featured Topics:  Why connection and reconnection are so important in the world right now (5:16) Acknowledgment and feeling seen is the answer to everything (16:37) Emotions will not kill you, but not talking about them might (24:44) How to reconnect and find our way back to each other (33:32) Creating an emotional language with the people (38:36)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We are wired for connection, but kindness, empathy, and connection is a skill we must learn,” says guest Dr. Jody Carrington. Dr. Jody is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy, and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges.  Dr. Jody joins me for a conversation about connection, understanding the purpose and power in acknowledgment and feeling seen, and how to find our way back to self and each other. I believe in Dr. Jody’s work and hope you enjoy our conversation! In fact, I will leave you with another powerful statement from Dr. Jody, “We are wired to do the hard things, but we were never meant to do any of this alone.”Featured Topics: <ul> <li>Why connection and reconnection are so important in the world right now (5:16)</li> <li>Acknowledgment and feeling seen is the answer to everything (16:37)</li> <li>Emotions will not kill you, but not talking about them might (24:44)</li> <li>How to reconnect and find our way back to each other (33:32)</li> <li>Creating an emotional language with the people (38:36)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 541: Creating Connection and Feeling Seen with Dr. Jody Carrington 

This was a hard episode to record. As you probably know, I’ve been married to my second husband, Jason, for a long time, since 2008. And after ten months of committed therapy, in January of this year, we decided to end our nearly fifteen-year marriage. Out of respect to him and our children, I won’t disclose the details of the reasons we split, but will speak in vague ways and talk about my part… the things I acknowledge that contributed to the end. Listen in to this minisode as I share what I can, and share a message I have for any of you who are in a place where you’re wondering if you should stay or go in your own relationship. I share as much as I can, and I wish I could share more details with you. North Carolina divorce laws are weird, and at least for now I need to keep some things private. But, soon I’ll be able to tell you what the last seven or so months have brought me. There are already enormous learning lessons that I hope will be helpful for many of you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a hard episode to record. As you probably know, I’ve been married to my second husband, Jason, for a long time, since 2008. And after ten months of committed therapy, in January of this year, we decided to end our nearly fifteen-year marriage. Out of respect to him and our children, I won’t disclose the details of the reasons we split, but will speak in vague ways and talk about my part… the things I acknowledge that contributed to the end. Listen in to this minisode as I share what I can, and share a message I have for any of you who are in a place where you’re wondering if you should stay or go in your own relationship. I share as much as I can, and I wish I could share more details with you. North Carolina divorce laws are weird, and at least for now I need to keep some things private. But, soon I’ll be able to tell you what the last seven or so months have brought me. There are already enormous learning lessons that I hope will be helpful for many of you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Minisode 540: The end of my marriage

Lena Morgan

This week I am bringing you a guest whose work I find to be simply fascinating. Lena Morgan’s passion is to reunite people with their most powerful selves while healing old stories along the way. A midwife for over a decade, Lena shares insights on healing our life’s stories, unpacks six fight languages that keep us in conflict, and explains the importance of sacred partnerships. We also talk about intuition, including the difference between your intuitive voice and inherited voice (aka inner critic), and how to learn to trust your intuition.This episode is packed with new and interesting ways to understand yourself, make meaningful decisions, and, most importantly, heal. Lena has created a new path to better understanding ourselves and our partners. Her goal, as always, is to help you heal the stories and change your world.Feature topics:  Lena shares how her experiences as a midwife led her to create The Storyteller Collection and help others heal the stories that kept them in a specific version of themselves (3:37) The six different Fight Languages, how they keep you in conflict, and why depending on your wounds, they all have the potential to create incredible damage (6:24) Sacred Partnerships give you an opportunity to stretch and grow. An ideal sacred partnership is one where the other person is a safe space to have vulnerability with and try to show up in new ways and bring healing to old parts of you (28:21) Discerning between your intuitive voice versus your inherited voice (36:12) Lena shares the most common thing women struggle with, doubting themselves and trusting their intuition, and offers one way to help overcome this struggle (40:11)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am bringing you a guest whose work I find to be simply fascinating. Lena Morgan’s passion is to reunite people with their most powerful selves while healing old stories along the way. A midwife for over a decade, Lena shares insights on healing our life’s stories, unpacks six fight languages that keep us in conflict, and explains the importance of sacred partnerships. We also talk about intuition, including the difference between your intuitive voice and inherited voice (aka inner critic), and how to learn to trust your intuition.This episode is packed with new and interesting ways to understand yourself, make meaningful decisions, and, most importantly, heal. Lena has created a new path to better understanding ourselves and our partners. Her goal, as always, is to help you heal the stories and change your world.Feature topics: <ul> <li>Lena shares how her experiences as a midwife led her to create The Storyteller Collection and help others heal the stories that kept them in a specific version of themselves (3:37)</li> <li>The six different Fight Languages, how they keep you in conflict, and why depending on your wounds, they all have the potential to create incredible damage (6:24)</li> <li>Sacred Partnerships give you an opportunity to stretch and grow. An ideal sacred partnership is one where the other person is a safe space to have vulnerability with and try to show up in new ways and bring healing to old parts of you (28:21)</li> <li>Discerning between your intuitive voice versus your inherited voice (36:12)</li> <li>Lena shares the most common thing women struggle with, doubting themselves and trusting their intuition, and offers one way to help overcome this struggle (40:11)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 539: Understanding Conflict, Self-Healing, and Partnerships with Lena Morgan

This week’s episode is for anyone who struggles with anxiety, fear, and self-limiting beliefs (like, all of us?).  If you're like me, you like to live in your head a lot and have a little bit of an anxious brain. If so, you're in good company with me! You’re also going to love today's guest, Chris Cirak.   Chris Cirak is an author, speaker, and mediator passionate about making sophisticated topics accessible, meaningful, and inspiring experiences. With an extensive background and design, psychology, and tech, he breaks down traditional teachings to make ancient wisdom accessible and discoverable by modern audiences.Featured topics: Techniques to help quiet an overactive mind and reduce the exhaustion caused by it (3:29) How to overcome living in a place of anxiety and fear  (15:55) Ever wanted to try yoga or meditation but struggled with starting? Chris offers some thoughts and advice for those who find either practice too hard or boring (26:28) Strategies to connect with your authentic self and step into your power to live a life of love, peace, and abundance (30:33)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is for anyone who struggles with anxiety, fear, and self-limiting beliefs (like, all of us?).  If you're like me, you like to live in your head a lot and have a little bit of an anxious brain. If so, you're in good company with me! You’re also going to love today's guest, Chris Cirak.   Chris Cirak is an author, speaker, and mediator passionate about making sophisticated topics accessible, meaningful, and inspiring experiences. With an extensive background and design, psychology, and tech, he breaks down traditional teachings to make ancient wisdom accessible and discoverable by modern audiences.Featured topics:<ul> <li>Techniques to help quiet an overactive mind and reduce the exhaustion caused by it (3:29)</li> <li>How to overcome living in a place of anxiety and fear  (15:55)</li> <li>Ever wanted to try yoga or meditation but struggled with starting? Chris offers some thoughts and advice for those who find either practice too hard or boring (26:28)</li> <li>Strategies to connect with your authentic self and step into your power to live a life of love, peace, and abundance (30:33)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 538: Overcome Anxiety and Cultivate Inner Strength with Chris Cirak

Welcome to part two of 11 Things Happy Women Do, UPDATED! In 2014, I wrote an article that went viral. When I was brainstorming topics for minisodes I remembered this article and thought I Would just go through these 11 things and be done with it. However, when I read it, I shook my head, thinking how differently I would write this now, how I’ve changed, the challenges I’ve seen myself go through with some of these things, and if nothing else, the immense nuance that comes with each one. If you missed it, check out part one HERE. Please listen to the episode a I go into detail about each one, and include what I wrote in 2014 and how I would change that.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to part two of 11 Things Happy Women Do, UPDATED! In 2014, I <a href="https://andreaowen.com/coaching/11-things-happy-women-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrote an article</a> that went viral. When I was brainstorming topics for minisodes I remembered this article and thought I Would just go through these 11 things and be done with it. However, when I read it, I shook my head, thinking how differently I would write this now, how I’ve changed, the challenges I’ve seen myself go through with some of these things, and if nothing else, the immense nuance that comes with each one. If you missed it, check out part one <a href="http://andreaowen.com/podcast/533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Please listen to the episode a I go into detail about each one, and include what I wrote in 2014 and how I would change that.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Minisode 537: Things Happy Women Do, Part 2

Cyndie Spiegel

This week, we are talking about the intersection between loss and transformation. Whether you experience transformation in your career, or due to loss, or trauma - it has a profound effect. In fact, my guest, Cyndie Spiegel, talks about how loss can shift who we are and therefore, we must learn to understand our relationship to the world as the person we are today. In this episode, we also explore the concept of micro joys and positivity versus toxic positivity.Cyndie Spiegel is a born storyteller–turned–writer; she’s an aspirational voice and an igniter of powerful conversation around self-acceptance, integrity, and joy. She is the founder of Dear Grown Ass Women, an inclusive and highly relatable social community for women 35+, and she is also the author of A Year of Positive Thinking.Featured topics: Cyndie shares openly about compound grief and loss she experienced in 2020 and how it changed how she approaches her work and life (3:39) "Micro Joys," and how are they useful (11:33) Advice for women on the precipice of a big change (14:44) The line between helpful positivity and toxic positivity (28:09) "Dear Grown Ass Woman" for women 35+. (32:28) “You deserve to touch joy even when you are struggling.” (37:49)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are talking about the intersection between loss and transformation. Whether you experience transformation in your career, or due to loss, or trauma - it has a profound effect. In fact, my guest, Cyndie Spiegel, talks about how loss can shift who we are and therefore, we must learn to understand our relationship to the world as the person we are today. In this episode, we also explore the concept of micro joys and positivity versus toxic positivity.Cyndie Spiegel is a born storyteller–turned–writer; she’s an aspirational voice and an igniter of powerful conversation around self-acceptance, integrity, and joy. She is the founder of Dear Grown Ass Women, an inclusive and highly relatable social community for women 35+, and she is also the author of A Year of Positive Thinking.Featured topics:<ul> <li>Cyndie shares openly about compound grief and loss she experienced in 2020 and how it changed how she approaches her work and life (3:39)</li> <li>"Micro Joys," and how are they useful (11:33)</li> <li>Advice for women on the precipice of a big change (14:44)</li> <li>The line between helpful positivity and toxic positivity (28:09)</li> <li>"Dear Grown Ass Woman" for women 35+. (32:28)</li> <li>“You deserve to touch joy even when you are struggling.” (37:49)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 536: Loss, Change, and Transformation with Cyndie Spiegel

Kelli Thompson

This week’s episode explores power, purpose, and money, yessss! Especially how women can close the gender pay and wealth gap, learn to trust themselves, and ask for what they are worth. My guest is Kelli Thompson, author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential &amp; Your Paycheck. One question Kelli leaves us with at the end of the conversation and would be helpful to ask as you move through your personal development journey is this, “Is the next right step in alignment with the life you are trying to create?”Kelli is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love.Featured topics: How to define your power and purpose (3:52) What keeps women from not having what they want in their careers (10:20) The five money conversations every woman needs to have to close the gender pay gap AND the wealth gap (20:09) Negotiation tips! How to research salaries, prep your ask, and what you can do to eliminate systemic wage issues at work (30:20) How to learn to trust yourself with confidence and courage (37:02)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode explores power, purpose, and money, yessss! Especially how women can close the gender pay and wealth gap, learn to trust themselves, and ask for what they are worth. My guest is Kelli Thompson, author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential &amp; Your Paycheck. One question Kelli leaves us with at the end of the conversation and would be helpful to ask as you move through your personal development journey is this, “Is the next right step in alignment with the life you are trying to create?”Kelli is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love.Featured topics:<ul> <li>How to define your power and purpose (3:52)</li> <li>What keeps women from not having what they want in their careers (10:20)</li> <li>The five money conversations every woman needs to have to close the gender pay gap AND the wealth gap (20:09)</li> <li>Negotiation tips! How to research salaries, prep your ask, and what you can do to eliminate systemic wage issues at work (30:20)</li> <li>How to learn to trust yourself with confidence and courage (37:02)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 535: Power, Purpose, and Money with Kelli Thompson

Join Andrea Owen, life coach and author, as she serves up self help in a easy-to-digest way that is also practical and implementable. Andrea brings you guests as well as solo episodes on topics such as perfectionism, the inner-critic, courage, and more.

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Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Kate Courageous

To finish up the summer archived episodes run, I bring to you my conversation with Kate Courageous. This episode originally aired in May of last year - but the content is very much still applicable today! If you already heard it, it is worth listening to again. Kate is a dear friend of mine, as well, and I am thrilled that I can share this episode with you again, as it includes her thoughts on fear, courage, and the inner-critic.  Kate is also the author of The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life. I am so happy her book is available! Today, we cover the brain science behind courage habits, and identifying and then dealing with habits that are holding you back.  In this episode you’ll hear: Four fear patterns that get people stuck  Some ways we try to deal with fear  The more you go into the things you fear, the wider your comfort zone becomes  Reaching out and creating a community, courage-based values, and being vulnerable  Fear is a wound and needs understanding and how to strike a balance with fear  http://yourkickasslife.com/294  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To finish up the summer archived episodes run, I bring to you my conversation with Kate Courageous. This episode originally aired in May of last year - but the content is very much still applicable today! If you already heard it, it is worth listening to again. Kate is a dear friend of mine, as well, and I am thrilled that I can share this episode with you again, as it includes her thoughts on fear, courage, and the inner-critic.  Kate is also the author of The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life. I am so happy her book is available! Today, we cover the brain science behind courage habits, and identifying and then dealing with habits that are holding you back.  In this episode you’ll hear:<ul> <li>Four fear patterns that get people stuck </li> <li>Some ways we try to deal with fear </li> <li>The more you go into the things you fear, the wider your comfort zone becomes </li> <li>Reaching out and creating a community, courage-based values, and being vulnerable </li> <li>Fear is a wound and needs understanding and how to strike a balance with fear </li> </ul><a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/294" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/294</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Courage Habit with Kate Courageous

Jen Sincero

Hey Ass kickers!   Welcome to episode 71 of the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! Our amazing guest for this show is Jen Sincero, a New York Times best-selling author, renowned speaker and success coach.   From helping people find their soulmate to negotiating million dollar deals to writing best-selling books of their own, she’s helped people around the world transform their personal and professional lives.   On today’s edition we talk about the power of surrender, why creativity isn’t limited to just art, and powerful exercises to get clear on who you are and why you’re here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Ass kickers! Welcome to episode 71 of the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! Our amazing guest for this show is Jen Sincero, a New York Times best-selling author, renowned speaker and success coach. From helping people find their soulmate to negotiating million dollar deals to writing best-selling books of their own, she’s helped people around the world transform their personal and professional lives. On today’s edition we talk about the power of surrender, why creativity isn’t limited to just art, and powerful exercises to get clear on who you are and why you’re here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to be a bad-ass, with Jen Sincero

 Self sabotage. You know what that is, right? When you want to change really bad. And you know what needs to get done in order to change. But, instead of doing what needs to get done, you do the opposite. Or nothing at all.  Here’s an example: You find out there’s a position open at work that you’re qualified for and it would be a promotion. You need to reach out to your boss to tell her you want to be considered for this.You figure...you’ll do it tomorrow. Tomorrow comes and you’ll maybe send her an email at the end of the day. Next thing you know you’ve procrastinated all week and now it’s Friday, the last day to submit your interest.  So, why, why, why do we do this? I can’t tell you how many clients I’ve worked with that have had a homework assignment (that THEY have assigned to themself) and when I ask them about it later they sheepishly tell me they didn’t do it. When they had all the time and resources in the world to get it done.  WHY? Temporary insanity? Time stopped? Kidnapped by aliens?  Nope. It’s simply self sabotage. And maybe I shouldn’t say “simply”. Because sometimes it’s far from simple.  The bottom line is that self-sabotage is that it’s a way to feel safe. It happens A LOT when people realize where they are and they don’t like it, then they see what they could have if they change. Even though they want to change, the thought of going through the action of changing is too damn scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self sabotage. You know what that is, right? When you want to change really bad. And you know what needs to get done in order to change. But, instead of doing what needs to get done, you do the opposite. Or nothing at all. Here’s an example: You find out there’s a position open at work that you’re qualified for and it would be a promotion. You need to reach out to your boss to tell her you want to be considered for this.You figure...you’ll do it tomorrow. Tomorrow comes and you’ll maybe send her an email at the end of the day. Next thing you know you’ve procrastinated all week and now it’s Friday, the last day to submit your interest. So, why, why, why do we do this? I can’t tell you how many clients I’ve worked with that have had a homework assignment (that THEY have assigned to themself) and when I ask them about it later they sheepishly tell me they didn’t do it. When they had all the time and resources in the world to get it done. WHY? Temporary insanity? Time stopped? Kidnapped by aliens? Nope. It’s simply self sabotage. And maybe I shouldn’t say “simply”. Because sometimes it’s far from simple. The bottom line is that self-sabotage is that it’s a way to feel safe. It happens A LOT when people realize where they are and they don’t like it, then they see what they could have if they change. Even though they want to change, the thought of going through the action of changing is too damn scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 60: Why We Self Sabotage and How To Stop

Wonder

This week on the podcast, my guest is Amber Rae, author of the book Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential. And, y’all, you know I get really excited when I have a guest on the show to talk about their new book. I cannot wait to introduce Amber to you. Amber is also an artist and speaker whose work invites you to live your truth, befriend your emotions, and express your gifts. Today, Amber and I talk about playing small, how to move beyond fear and instead go all in. Plus, Amber shares her unique way of classifying wonder and worry, listening to your inner guide and how to turn life’s messy moments into something beautiful. In this episode you’ll hear:  How to distinguish when choosing small projects, how to say no, and to claim the life you really want (18:24) Classifying wonder &amp; worry in distinct ways (21:44)   Some ways we can be more in tune with our inner guide (27:37) How to turn something messy and fearful into something beautiful (32:52) The fear of rejection and what others think of you (38:24)  http://www.yourkickasslife.com/240   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, my guest is Amber Rae, author of the book Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential. And, y’all, you know I get really excited when I have a guest on the show to talk about their new book. I cannot wait to introduce Amber to you. Amber is also an artist and speaker whose work invites you to live your truth, befriend your emotions, and express your gifts. Today, Amber and I talk about playing small, how to move beyond fear and instead go all in. Plus, Amber shares her unique way of classifying wonder and worry, listening to your inner guide and how to turn life’s messy moments into something beautiful. In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>How to distinguish when choosing small projects, how to say no, and to claim the life you really want (18:24)</li> <li>Classifying wonder &amp; worry in distinct ways (21:44)  </li> <li>Some ways we can be more in tune with our inner guide (27:37)</li> <li>How to turn something messy and fearful into something beautiful (32:52)</li> <li>The fear of rejection and what others think of you (38:24)</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.yourkickasslife.com/240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yourkickasslife.com/240</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 240: Choosing Wonder Over Worry and Going All In with Amber Rae

Kate Anthony

My dear friend Kate Anthony joins me on the podcast this week. Kate is a certified life coach who helps women decide if they should stay in or leave their marriages and then guides them through the divorce process should they choose to leave. She is amazing at what she does! Prior to our podcast recording, we had planned on talking about a very specific topic. And then what unfolded was more akin to an open and honest conversation between two women, two friends, in their 40s talking about body image (trigger warning - we touch on eating disorders). We also discuss how our body image has changed and evolved over the years, the pitfalls we’ve experienced and more. This is not your typical episode which gets wrapped up with a pretty bow at the end. But neither does life, the journey is always evolving and changing. In this episode you’ll hear:  Two friends plan to dance like nobody's watching, while in workout clothes (11 minutes and 23 seconds) Body comparison, cellulite, and managing your inner-critic (21:06) Views on exercising, including some reasons why we push it away, plus body shaming in the self-help industry (27:33) Being deliberate with rejecting diet culture (30:01) Hitting rock bottom, Kate’s experience with an eating disorder and working through it (39:21) Being intentional with body image beliefs and behaviors in order to be a better role model for our children, body shaming and cultural taboos (46:07)  http://yourkickasslife.com/221   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dear friend Kate Anthony joins me on the podcast this week. Kate is a certified life coach who helps women decide if they should stay in or leave their marriages and then guides them through the divorce process should they choose to leave. She is amazing at what she does! Prior to our podcast recording, we had planned on talking about a very specific topic. And then what unfolded was more akin to an open and honest conversation between two women, two friends, in their 40s talking about body image (trigger warning - we touch on eating disorders). We also discuss how our body image has changed and evolved over the years, the pitfalls we’ve experienced and more. This is not your typical episode which gets wrapped up with a pretty bow at the end. But neither does life, the journey is always evolving and changing. In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>Two friends plan to dance like nobody's watching, while in workout clothes (11 minutes and 23 seconds)</li> <li>Body comparison, cellulite, and managing your inner-critic (21:06)</li> <li>Views on exercising, including some reasons why we push it away, plus body shaming in the self-help industry (27:33)</li> <li>Being deliberate with rejecting diet culture (30:01)</li> <li>Hitting rock bottom, Kate’s experience with an eating disorder and working through it (39:21)</li> <li>Being intentional with body image beliefs and behaviors in order to be a better role model for our children, body shaming and cultural taboos (46:07)</li> </ul> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/221</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 221: An Honest Conversation About Body Image with Kate Anthony

Terri Cole

Ok, I don’t even have a word to describe how much I’m looking forward to having you hear this episode. Terri Cole is a returning guest who appeared on the show way back on Episode 76, and this time I wanted to make sure we talked about codependency.Why codependency? If you’re a listener of this podcast, you’ll know codependency is something that I’ve struggled with and talk about often. In this episode we look at what it really is and how to deal with realizing that it may be part of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok, I don’t even have a word to describe how much I’m looking forward to having you hear this episode. Terri Cole is a returning guest who appeared on the show way back on <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/podcast/076/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 76</a>, and this time I wanted to make sure we talked about codependency.Why codependency? If you’re a listener of this podcast, you’ll know codependency is something that I’ve struggled with and talk about often. In this episode we look at what it really is and how to deal with realizing that it may be part of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 193:  High functioning codependency: What is it and how to heal with Terri Cole 

Corinne Zupko

Corinne Zupko is my guest this week on the podcast. She is the author of the best-selling book, From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach For Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasing Peace. And yes, today we are talking all about anxiety. In fact, anxiety focused episodes are the most popular episodes of the podcast. So, I know it’s what many of you want to hear about!  In today’s episode, we talk about Corrine’s book and her inspiration to write it on this topic. She shares openly about her personal experiences with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias; and how her introduction to a particular kind of spirituality helped her recover from her anxiety and panic disorder. Plus, I share some of my own experiences with panic attacks and anxiety. And, later, Corrinne shares her thoughts on meditation and a three-step recipe for healing. Even if you don’t struggle with clinical anxiety, this episode touches on topics and information that is helpful to all. In this episode you’ll hear:  Corinne’s inspiration to write a book on anxiety (5 minutes and 12 seconds) Corinne’s take on spirituality and her work with anxiety and healing (13:19) Distinguishing between the inner therapist voice (intuition) and the ego voice (inner critic) (19:30) A three-step recipe for healing (34:05)  Resources from this episode Corinne’s website Corinne’s book Episode 153: Listener Q &amp; A on anxiety and what to do about it Corinne’s podcast episode with John Mark Straud: Episode 8: “How to ‘hear’ guidance” ---- There are FOUR spots left for The Mentorship, which is a group program that incorporates The Daring Way™ and so much more. This is for women who are ready to take their personal development to the next level. I’ve decided to hop on a video call on August 28th at 3pm Eastern time (noon Pacific). No need to sign up for anything, just put this link in your calendar and join me at that date and time! Plus, it costs ZERO dollars! I’ll be covering:  The four main topics to study in your life that will help you IMMENSELY with your confidence, relationships with others, and your general well-being. What the process of shame resilience actually is. The BIG surprise I had in 2011 which made me change the course of my coaching practice and go in the direction I’ve stayed in all these years. Plus, any questions you have about The Mentorship!  I love doing these live videos with you (and yes, there will be a replay if you can’t be there live!) and sharing this work with you! Even if you don’t think The Mentorship is for you right now, you don’t want to miss this on the 28th! See you there!   http://yourkickasslife.com/242   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corinne Zupko is my guest this week on the podcast. She is the author of the best-selling book, From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach For Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasing Peace. And yes, today we are talking all about anxiety. In fact, anxiety focused episodes are the most popular episodes of the podcast. So, I know it’s what many of you want to hear about! In today’s episode, we talk about Corrine’s book and her inspiration to write it on this topic. She shares openly about her personal experiences with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias; and how her introduction to a particular kind of spirituality helped her recover from her anxiety and panic disorder. Plus, I share some of my own experiences with panic attacks and anxiety. And, later, Corrinne shares her thoughts on meditation and a three-step recipe for healing. Even if you don’t struggle with clinical anxiety, this episode touches on topics and information that is helpful to all. In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>Corinne’s inspiration to write a book on anxiety (5 minutes and 12 seconds)</li> <li>Corinne’s take on spirituality and her work with anxiety and healing (13:19)</li> <li>Distinguishing between the inner therapist voice (intuition) and the ego voice (inner critic) (19:30)</li> <li>A three-step recipe for healing (34:05)</li> </ul> Resources from this episode Corinne’s website Corinne’s <a href="https://fromanxietytolove.com/book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/podcast/153/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 153: Listener Q &amp; A on anxiety and what to do about it</a> Corinne’s podcast episode with John Mark Straud: <a href="https://fromanxietytolove.com/episode8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 8: “How to ‘hear’ guidance”</a> ---- There are FOUR spots left for <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/mentorship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mentorship</a>, which is a group program that incorporates The Daring Way™ and so much more. This is for women who are ready to take their personal development to the next level. I’ve decided to hop on a video call on August 28th at 3pm Eastern time (noon Pacific). No need to sign up for anything, just <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/meet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">put this link in your calendar</a> and join me at that date and time! Plus, it costs ZERO dollars! I’ll be covering: <ul> <li>The four main topics to study in your life that will help you IMMENSELY with your confidence, relationships with others, and your general well-being.</li> <li>What the process of shame resilience actually is.</li> <li>The BIG surprise I had in 2011 which made me change the course of my coaching practice and go in the direction I’ve stayed in all these years.</li> <li>Plus, any questions you have about The Mentorship!</li> </ul> I love doing these live videos with you (and yes, there will be a replay if you can’t be there live!) and sharing this work with you! Even if you don’t think The Mentorship is for you right now, you <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/meet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">don’t want to miss this on the 28th!</a> See you there! <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/242</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 242: Healing From Anxiety and Finding Lasting Peace with Corinne Zupko

Ass kickers! Today I’m bringing you two things:  I wrote you a poem and I perform it for you with sweaty palms on this podcast episode. It was VERY SCARY for me to do. I hope you like it. You can also read it below. Also in this episode I’m talking about WHY I wrote this book, what it’s about, how it will change your life, what it all has to do with shame, and where you can come and see me this January so I can give you a giant hug and we’ll take a selfie.  First, here is the poem I wrote you. (There’s a lot more context in the podcast episode, so even if you don’t regularly listen, you may want to tune in for this one…)  You are magnificent. You, woman with listening to these words, stop what you are doing and let that sink in. No matter what your inner-voice tells you. No matter what the magazines say. No matter what our cultures twists us to believe... you are magnificent.   When a woman finally realizes this it’s like seeing two lovers embracing each other at an airport. It being too unbearably long that they have converged. Your unembraced magnificence is waiting patiently for you. It will wait as long as it needs to, whispering quiet invitations to your life.   Will you stop and listen?   If you pause long enough you can hear it calling you. Breathless storms of light beckoning you home. Home being that place of magnificence. Your magnificence.   You, dear woman, hold more power than you know. Maybe you’ve caught glimpses of it and it scared you. Maybe you’ve let it out and someone else squashed it in their own fear. Maybe you can feel it but deny it. Maybe you’ve destroyed it before it could even rise up.   Please, I beg you. Walk towards it. It won’t hurt you. It IS you.   You are magnificent. (#raisehelliscoming)  -------------------- Second, I talk a lot about what’s in How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness including the two main solutions. I mention a lot of links in this episode, so here you go: Link to pre-order the book, as well as the place to claim your bonuses (use that same link if you’ve already pre-ordered but haven’t claimed your bonuses yet or signed up for the free book club!) Share the book trailer here on Facebook. If you know of a podcast you think I should be interviewed on, tell us here. NYC book signing will be on January 6th. We don’t have a bookstore yet (coming soon!), but please sign up here to be notified about where and what time. NYC workshop is here (space is VERY limited!)   Chicago book signing is here. Chicago workshop is here. San Diego book signing is here. Portland book signing is here. Greensboro, NC book signing is here. I hope to see you in one of those cities, if not, I hope to see you in the free book club! Hugs and ass kicking, Andrea http://yourkickasslife.com/183   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ass kickers! Today I’m bringing you two things: <ol> <li>I wrote you a poem and I perform it for you with sweaty palms on this podcast episode. It was VERY SCARY for me to do. I hope you like it. You can also read it below.</li> <li>Also in this episode I’m talking about WHY I wrote this book, what it’s about, how it will change your life, what it all has to do with shame, and where you can come and see me this January so I can give you a giant hug and we’ll take a selfie.</li> </ol> First, here is the poem I wrote you. (There’s a lot more context in the podcast episode, so even if you don’t regularly listen, you may want to tune in for this one…) You are magnificent. You, woman with listening to these words, stop what you are doing and let that sink in. No matter what your inner-voice tells you. No matter what the magazines say. No matter what our cultures twists us to believe... you are magnificent. When a woman finally realizes this it’s like seeing two lovers embracing each other at an airport. It being too unbearably long that they have converged. Your unembraced magnificence is waiting patiently for you. It will wait as long as it needs to, whispering quiet invitations to your life. Will you stop and listen? If you pause long enough you can hear it calling you. Breathless storms of light beckoning you home. Home being that place of magnificence. Your magnificence. You, dear woman, hold more power than you know. Maybe you’ve caught glimpses of it and it scared you. Maybe you’ve let it out and someone else squashed it in their own fear. Maybe you can feel it but deny it. Maybe you’ve destroyed it before it could even rise up. Please, I beg you. Walk towards it. It won’t hurt you. It IS you. You are magnificent. (#raisehelliscoming)  -------------------- Second, I talk a lot about what’s in How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness including the two main solutions. I mention a lot of links in this episode, so here you go: <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/HTSFLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to pre-order the book, as well as the place to claim your bonuses</a> (use that same link if you’ve already pre-ordered but haven’t claimed your bonuses yet or signed up for the free book club!) Share the book trailer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yourkickasslife/videos/1918850338154920/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on Facebook</a>. If you know of a podcast you think I should be interviewed on, <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tell us here.</a> NYC book signing will be on January 6th. We don’t have a bookstore yet (coming soon!), but please <a href="https://yourkickasslife.leadpages.co/leadbox/141c64a73f72a2%3A1702b1b47346dc/5647591547076608/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up here to be notified about where and what time.</a> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/book-tour-nyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NYC workshop is here</a> (space is VERY limited!)   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/409401089476928/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago book signing is here.</a> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/book-tour-chicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago workshop is here</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/135551820461920/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Diego book signing is here</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/525366527861950/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portland book signing is here</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/302515030250192/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greensboro, NC book signing is here</a>. I hope to see you in one of those cities, if not, I hope to see you in the <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/HTSFLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free book club!</a> Hugs and ass kicking, Andrea <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/183</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 183: You are magnificent and how to stop feeling like shit

Shannon Kaiser

Returning guest, Shannon Kaiser joins me this week on the YKAL podcast. She is the bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, including the #1 bestseller, The Self-Love Experiment and Adventures for Your Soul. Her new book, Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For, is available this week! It is always a pleasure to talk to this amazing lady. Today we talk about joy, spirituality, and authentic living. As you will hear, the underlying message to our conversation is, giving yourself permission to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. We talk about how women can work to trust and believe in themselves, how to live more authentically and how to speak your truth. As Shannon said so perfectly during our time together, “It all comes back to living your life from a place of integrity, a place of truth, and a place of honesty; that is the true joy.”In this episode you’ll hear: What led Shannon to write Joy Seeker and how her experiences appear throughout it (8:00) Ask yourself, “What have you always wanted to do but have not given yourself permission to do?” (9:00) How women can work to trust and believe in themselves and how we can follow our hearts and our dreams; plus ask yourself, “What dream keeps coming back to you?” (11:00) Being in gratitude and exploring gratitude practices (30:00) How losing what you love most can help you find what you need and honoring your grief (34:00) Letting go of who you think you're supposed to be so you can be who you’re meant to be (39:00) http://yourkickasslife.com/305  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning guest, Shannon Kaiser joins me this week on the YKAL podcast. She is the bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, including the #1 bestseller, The Self-Love Experiment and Adventures for Your Soul. Her new book, Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For, is available this week! It is always a pleasure to talk to this amazing lady. Today we talk about joy, spirituality, and authentic living. As you will hear, the underlying message to our conversation is, giving yourself permission to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. We talk about how women can work to trust and believe in themselves, how to live more authentically and how to speak your truth. As Shannon said so perfectly during our time together, “It all comes back to living your life from a place of integrity, a place of truth, and a place of honesty; that is the true joy.”In this episode you’ll hear:<ul> <li>What led Shannon to write Joy Seeker and how her experiences appear throughout it (8:00)</li> <li>Ask yourself, “What have you always wanted to do but have not given yourself permission to do?” (9:00)</li> <li>How women can work to trust and believe in themselves and how we can follow our hearts and our dreams; plus ask yourself, “What dream keeps coming back to you?” (11:00)</li> <li>Being in gratitude and exploring gratitude practices (30:00)</li> <li>How losing what you love most can help you find what you need and honoring your grief (34:00)</li> <li>Letting go of who you think you're supposed to be so you can be who you’re meant to be (39:00)</li> </ul><a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/305</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 305:  Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back with Shannon Kaiser

I’m so excited to bring you this interview today with my friend Heather Chauvin. With a professional background in mental health, Heather is now a leader in the space of parenting and women’s issues, and she brings her insight (and great energy!) to the show today.  A big part of what Heather does is inspiring others to take back control of how they want to lead, work, play and parent. Where does this all start? Heather shows us how you need to begin by taking action in order to create your own reality and take back control from the overwhelm of life. http://yourkickasslife.com/181   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to bring you this interview today with my friend Heather Chauvin. With a professional background in mental health, Heather is now a leader in the space of parenting and women’s issues, and she brings her insight (and great energy!) to the show today. A big part of what Heather does is inspiring others to take back control of how they want to lead, work, play and parent. Where does this all start? Heather shows us how you need to begin by taking action in order to create your own reality and take back control from the overwhelm of life. <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/181</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 181: Overwhelm, being in control, and more

You might be going through a really tough season in your life. You might be in that near desperate or full-on desperate place of wanting your situation to change.Maybe you’re going through a really hard break up. Or you hate your job. Or someone at work is a nightmare. Or your partner’s ex is making life hell for you.Many times, there’s no ANSWER or SOLUTION that will change how you feel or the situation you are in. You may know the tools, you may have the support, maybe you’ve done therapy and your year has just SUCKED. It’s continuing to suck and it feels like there’s no end in sight.The answer, the solution is that you have to just persevere.I have so much more to say on this, so if this is you or you know someone who is in this place (or you suspect you might be in this spot one day), this is for you.Also, I have two spots for 1:1 coaching right now, if you want to read about my longer package, you can click here, or a VIP Day is here.http://yourkickasslife.com/275  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might be going through a really tough season in your life. You might be in that near desperate or full-on desperate place of wanting your situation to change.Maybe you’re going through a really hard break up. Or you hate your job. Or someone at work is a nightmare. Or your partner’s ex is making life hell for you.Many times, there’s no ANSWER or SOLUTION that will change how you feel or the situation you are in. You may know the tools, you may have the support, maybe you’ve done therapy and your year has just SUCKED. It’s continuing to suck and it feels like there’s no end in sight.The answer, the solution is that you have to just persevere.I have so much more to say on this, so if this is you or you know someone who is in this place (or you suspect you might be in this spot one day), this is for you.Also, I have two spots for 1:1 coaching right now, if you want to read about my longer package, you can click <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, or a VIP Day is <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/VIP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a><a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/275" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/275</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 275: Sometimes you have to just ride it out

NITIKA CHOPRA

Happy December! It’s podcast day, y’all. And this week, I am excited to introduce you to my guest, Nitika Chopra. She has been a leader in the wellness industry since 2010, is known for her straightforward tone and intense vulnerability, and recently created a conversation about self-love in the chronic illness community. The energy she exudes is just so magnetic. She is someone I wanted to have on the podcast for a while and I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you. Nitika and I talk in-depth about self-love, specifically her journey to finding self-love after suffering debilitating psoriasis for many years and her thoughts and philosophy about self care. Plus, Nitika shares openly and honestly about how she repaired the hatred she had over her body for so many years.In this episode you’ll hear: Nitika’s humbling and eye-opening journey to self-love (9 minutes and 11 seconds) Why Nitika thinks self-help can sometimes be more harmful than helpful (15:22) Self-care was Nitika’s saving grace; she explains why, as well as, shares some of her own self- care practices and describes where she thinks self-care really starts (22:08) Nitika’s letter to her body and why she was driven to write it (28:49) Some ways you can begin to love yourself more, today (32:12) Also, I have ONE spot open for 1:1 coaching. Two options there: I take women privately through The Daring Way™ work, as well as do traditional life coaching where we basically get down to what you want, I help you get there (with a little hand holding and a lot of holding your feet to the fire) and VOILA! You have Your Kick-Ass Life.http://yourkickasslife.com/258   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy December! It’s podcast day, y’all. And this week, I am excited to introduce you to my guest, Nitika Chopra. She has been a leader in the wellness industry since 2010, is known for her straightforward tone and intense vulnerability, and recently created a conversation about self-love in the chronic illness community. The energy she exudes is just so magnetic. She is someone I wanted to have on the podcast for a while and I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you. Nitika and I talk in-depth about self-love, specifically her journey to finding self-love after suffering debilitating psoriasis for many years and her thoughts and philosophy about self care. Plus, Nitika shares openly and honestly about how she repaired the hatred she had over her body for so many years.In this episode you’ll hear:<ul> <li>Nitika’s humbling and eye-opening journey to self-love (9 minutes and 11 seconds)</li> <li>Why Nitika thinks self-help can sometimes be more harmful than helpful (15:22)</li> <li>Self-care was Nitika’s saving grace; she explains why, as well as, shares some of her own self- care practices and describes where she thinks self-care really starts (22:08)</li> <li>Nitika’s letter to her body and why she was driven to write it (28:49)</li> <li>Some ways you can begin to love yourself more, today (32:12)</li> </ul>Also, I have ONE spot open for 1:1 coaching. Two options there: I take women <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">privately through The Daring Way™ work</a>, as well as do traditional life coaching where we basically get down to what you want, I help you get there (with a little hand holding and a lot of holding your feet to the fire) and VOILA! You have Your Kick-Ass Life.<a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/258" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/258</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 258: Self-Love and Self-Care with Nitika Chopra

Brooke Castillo

Brooke Castillo is on the podcast today! I can’t believe it’s taken me 28 episodes to get her on here. Listen in and you’ll hear why I’m so happy to share her wisdom with y’all today. She’s an expert on changing your thoughts to create the life you want to live and you’ll LOVE her no-holds-barred way of thinking and sharing her gems of insight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Castillo is on the podcast today! I can’t believe it’s taken me 28 episodes to get her on here. Listen in and you’ll hear why I’m so happy to share her wisdom with y’all today. She’s an expert on changing your thoughts to create the life you want to live and you’ll LOVE her no-holds-barred way of thinking and sharing her gems of insight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 28: Letting Go of What Other People Think w/ Brooke Castillo

Susan Hyatt

This week on the YKAL podcast, I am especially excited to introduce you to my guest, Susan Hyatt. Susan is a Master Certified Life Coach, weight loss expert and creator of the Bare™ process. And if you ever wondered who coaches me to be my absolute best professionally and even personally - it’s Mrs. Susan Hyatt! She holds a special place in my heart, plus we go waaaay back.This week Susan joins me to discuss her new book, BARE, and the seven-step process she outlines to help transform your body, get more energy, feel amazing and become the bravest version of yourself. Yes, Susan, YES! I wholeheartedly agree with everything she has to say in her latest book and cannot wait for you to hear our conversation.  But wait, there’s more! You’ll hear, in this episode, how you can win a free copy of Susan’s book, BARE, plus another bonus giveaway.In this episode Susan and I talk about diet culture in today’s society and the need for appreciating your body. We also touch on the importance of eating with attentiveness, a new approach to exercise and how to look at clothing in a whole new way. Finally we talk about practicing self-love with bravery and grace and the power to embody who you are without fear or regret - own it!In this episode you’ll hear: About the diet culture that exists today and the need to appreciate the body you’re in (3:54) Susan’s experience with a coach and the question that changed things for her life (7:51) Power foods and pleasure foods and the importance of eating with attentiveness (14:17) The benefits of exercise and a new approach to exercise (21:47) How to take a new look at your closet and the effect your clothing has on you (26:19) How to detox your mind and talk to yourself with love (29:03) Why it’s hard to stay consistent with healthy habits (36:09) The importance of reshaping your mind and your life and harnessing your energy for things that impact your life (39:01) http://yourkickasslife.com/271  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the YKAL podcast, I am especially excited to introduce you to my guest, Susan Hyatt. Susan is a Master Certified Life Coach, weight loss expert and creator of the Bare™ process. And if you ever wondered who coaches me to be my absolute best professionally and even personally - it’s Mrs. Susan Hyatt! She holds a special place in my heart, plus we go waaaay back.This week Susan joins me to discuss her new book, BARE, and the seven-step process she outlines to help transform your body, get more energy, feel amazing and become the bravest version of yourself. Yes, Susan, YES! I wholeheartedly agree with everything she has to say in her latest book and cannot wait for you to hear our conversation.  But wait, there’s more! You’ll hear, in this episode, how you can win a free copy of Susan’s book, BARE, plus another bonus giveaway.In this episode Susan and I talk about diet culture in today’s society and the need for appreciating your body. We also touch on the importance of eating with attentiveness, a new approach to exercise and how to look at clothing in a whole new way. Finally we talk about practicing self-love with bravery and grace and the power to embody who you are without fear or regret - own it!In this episode you’ll hear:<ul> <li>About the diet culture that exists today and the need to appreciate the body you’re in (3:54)</li> <li>Susan’s experience with a coach and the question that changed things for her life (7:51)</li> <li>Power foods and pleasure foods and the importance of eating with attentiveness (14:17)</li> <li>The benefits of exercise and a new approach to exercise (21:47)</li> <li>How to take a new look at your closet and the effect your clothing has on you (26:19)</li> <li>How to detox your mind and talk to yourself with love (29:03)</li> <li>Why it’s hard to stay consistent with healthy habits (36:09)</li> <li>The importance of reshaping your mind and your life and harnessing your energy for things that impact your life (39:01)</li> </ul><a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/271" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/271</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 271: Energize and Expand Your Life with Susan Hyatt

Christina Dunbar

Christina Dunbar on the YKAL podcast again. I am so happy to bring her back on the podcast, because she just oozes creativity and has really dedicated her life to healing from a creative place. You can hear our first conversation about using the power of voice, here. Christina is a performing artist, poet, producer and mentor to creative women. She is also the playwright and star of Dirty Me Divine; a one-woman show about sexuality and soul, directed by husband Chaim Dunbar. In today’s episode Christina and I explore owning your feminine sexual energy, as well as, learning how to heal shame through creative expression. Plus, we answer the question, can you truly be shameless?  Before I began my conversation with Christina, in the intro of this episode, I do my own work by sharing my own experience with surrendering and making room for success of my latest book,  How To Stop Feeling Like Shit. In this episode you’ll hear:  Why is it important to own and trust your sexual energy (12 minutes and 47 seconds) The wounded female artist, defining an artist and dealing with art scars  (15:20) Healing shame through art, storytelling and creative expression (23:17) How to flex the muscle of the healing our inner artist (33:36) Christina’s surprising revelations in herself and her in work (44:43) Can we really be truly shameless? (47:22)  http://yourkickasslife.com/225 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Dunbar on the YKAL podcast again. I am so happy to bring her back on the podcast, because she just oozes creativity and has really dedicated her life to healing from a creative place. You can hear our first conversation about using the power of voice, <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/podcast/123/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Christina is a performing artist, poet, producer and mentor to creative women. She is also the playwright and star of Dirty Me Divine; a one-woman show about sexuality and soul, directed by husband Chaim Dunbar. In today’s episode Christina and I explore owning your feminine sexual energy, as well as, learning how to heal shame through creative expression. Plus, we answer the question, can you truly be shameless?  Before I began my conversation with Christina, in the intro of this episode, I do my own work by sharing my own experience with surrendering and making room for success of my latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Feeling-Like-Happiness/dp/1580056792/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523899271&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=how+to+stop+feeling+like+shit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How To Stop Feeling Like Shit</a>. In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>Why is it important to own and trust your sexual energy (12 minutes and 47 seconds)</li> <li>The wounded female artist, defining an artist and dealing with art scars  (15:20)</li> <li>Healing shame through art, storytelling and creative expression (23:17)</li> <li>How to flex the muscle of the healing our inner artist (33:36)</li> <li>Christina’s surprising revelations in herself and her in work (44:43)</li> <li>Can we really be truly shameless? (47:22)</li> </ul> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/225</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 225: Owning Your Sexual Energy and Healing with Christina Dunbar

MY BOOK IS OUT! To celebrate, I’m giving $10 to Best Buddies International for every Amazon review from now until January 9th. (Scroll down for instructions on how to do this). Best Buddies is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you haven’t purchased the book yet, it’s in bookstores NOW (front tables at Barnes &amp; Noble!) or you can purchase online. Once you’ve done that, don’t forget to join us for the free book study I’m hosting starting on January 22nd (click “claim bonuses’). *********** If confidence were easy, it would have been bottled a long time ago by Big Pharma and somebody would have more money than God right now. However, gaining confidence is not that easy. Years ago when I saw women with confidence, I thought a few things that turned out to NOT be true.  I thought they were born with it. I thought confidence was in their genes. And clearly, I wasn’t born with it. I thought  maybe I could fake it by acting like I was the shit when I really did NOT think I was the shit. All this did was make me feel like shit and a big ol’ phony. I thought I could just wait until I was old to finally get it. Because we all know how much confidence Blanche Deveraux had. However, I didn’t want to wait until I was a Golden Girl.  Confidence is not something you’re born with, or something you get just by faking it, or something you automatically gain when you turn 45. It’s something that’s built piece by piece over time. It’s something you try, mess up, try again and again until you see progress, and then keep practicing for the rest of your life. The way to gain confidence is by practicing courage. And courage can look like many different things. They don’t have to be big, sweeping events that shake you to your core with fear. Even practicing small acts of courage will likely evoke fear in you, but all of them add up to a courageous, confident YOU. I’ve broken it down into some steps for you… Step 1. Decide. And I don’t mean just decide you’re confident. You can certainly do that, but I think your brain will spike the bullshit alert and the whole “fake it til you make it” thing is tough with this one. When I say “decide” I mean decide you will start practicing courage. Decide you’re ready to step out of your comfortable ways of being and try something else, little by little. Step 2. Really dig into what practicing courage means to you. Start by thinking of the behaviors you currently do that are making you unhappy.  I’ll bet some of them are: isolating, people pleasing, perfecting, believing your inner-critic, numbing out, comparison, approval seeking, and control (Wait– did I just name your to-do list?) Then, think of the opposite.  If you’re an isolator, practicing courage would be reaching out for help and support.The opposite of people pleasing would be to simply stop before you immediately say yes to everything and practice saying no. If you’re a perfectionist, practicing courage would be to lean into “good enough” or start before you’re ready. I think you get the gist here. Step 3: Keep repeating steps 1 and 2. Over and over again. This will be scary, I can assure you. But, what’s scarier is looking back on your life and realizing you stayed in a place of fear. What’s scarier is realizing you allowed fear to drive your entire life. What’s possibly scarier than that is that you’ll look back and realize you modeled fear for the people you love. I’ll tell you something I know for sure. I am immensely proud of myself that I can practice courage in my life, but what makes me even more immensely proud, is that I model courage for my children. Marian Wright Edelman said, “You can’t be what you can’t see”. If you’re a parent, I KNOW you want your children to grow up learning how to practice courage. And if they see it in you, they’ll know how. http://www.yourkickasslife.com/191   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MY BOOK IS OUT! To celebrate, I’m giving $10 to Best Buddies International for every Amazon review from now until January 9th. (Scroll down for instructions on how to do this). Best Buddies is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you haven’t purchased the book yet, it’s in bookstores NOW (front tables at Barnes &amp; Noble!) or you can <a href="http://bit.ly/HTSFLS17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">purchase online</a>. Once you’ve done that, don’t forget to <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/HTSFLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us for the free book study I’m hosting starting on January 22nd</a> (click “claim bonuses’). *********** If confidence were easy, it would have been bottled a long time ago by Big Pharma and somebody would have more money than God right now. However, gaining confidence is not that easy. Years ago when I saw women with confidence, I thought a few things that turned out to NOT be true. <ol> <li>I thought they were born with it. I thought confidence was in their genes. And clearly, I wasn’t born with it.</li> <li>I thought <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/coaching/relationship-courage-part-problem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> maybe I could fake it</a> by acting like I was the shit when I really did NOT think I was the shit. All this did was make me feel like shit and a big ol’ phony.</li> <li>I thought I could just wait until I was old to finally get it. Because we all know how much confidence Blanche Deveraux had. However, I didn’t want to wait until I was a Golden Girl.</li> </ol> Confidence is not something you’re born with, or something you get just by faking it, or something you automatically gain when you turn 45. It’s something that’s built piece by piece over time. It’s something you try, mess up, try again and again until you see progress, and then keep practicing for the rest of your life. The way to gain confidence is by practicing courage. And courage can look like many different things. They don’t have to be big, sweeping events that shake you to your core with fear. Even practicing small acts of courage will likely evoke fear in you, but all of them add up to a courageous, confident YOU. I’ve broken it down into some steps for you… Step 1. Decide. And I don’t mean just decide you’re confident. You can certainly do that, but I think your brain will spike the bullshit alert and the whole “fake it til you make it” thing is tough with this one. When I say “decide” I mean decide you will start practicing courage. Decide you’re ready to step out of your comfortable ways of being and try something else, little by little. Step 2. Really dig into what practicing courage means to you. Start by thinking of the behaviors you currently do that are making you unhappy.  I’ll bet some of them are: isolating, people pleasing, perfecting, believing your inner-critic, numbing out, comparison, approval seeking, and control (Wait– did I just name your to-do list?) Then, think of the opposite. <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/coaching/overcome-isolation-why" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> If you’re an isolator, practicing courage would be reaching out for help and support.</a>The opposite of people pleasing would be to simply stop before you immediately say yes to everything and practice saying no. If you’re a perfectionist, practicing courage would be to lean into “good enough” or start before you’re ready. I think you get the gist here. Step 3: Keep repeating steps 1 and 2. Over and over again. This will be scary, I can assure you. But, what’s scarier is looking back on your life and realizing you stayed in a place of fear. What’s scarier is realizing you allowed fear to drive your entire life. What’s possibly scarier than that is that you’ll look back and realize you modeled fear for the people you love. I’ll tell you something I know for sure. I am immensely proud of myself that I can practice courage in my life, but what makes me even more immensely proud, is that I model courage for my children. Marian Wright Edelman said, “You can’t be what you can’t see”. If you’re a parent, I KNOW you want your children to grow up learning how to practice courage. And if they see it in you, they’ll know how. <a href="http://www.yourkickasslife.com/191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yourkickasslife.com/191</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 191: The Key To Confidence

Randi Buckley

 Welcome to another episode of the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! My friend Randi joins us to talk about the all-important topic of boundaries and how nice people set ‘em.  Randi is THE expert of experts! She’s a life coach, hard truth-talker and creative producer of products that encourage women to step into their truth, and transform their inner and interpersonal struggles. Trust me, I KNOW boundaries are difficult and we ALL struggle with them-- whether it’s family members, co-workers, or our neighbors, we could all use some help in this area, right?  On today’s show she shares with us how creating our own container of what we want in our lives sets our boundaries, what gardens have to do with boundaries and ultimately why we struggle with boundaries so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! My friend Randi joins us to talk about the all-important topic of boundaries and how nice people set ‘em. Randi is THE expert of experts! She’s a life coach, hard truth-talker and creative producer of products that encourage women to step into their truth, and transform their inner and interpersonal struggles. Trust me, I KNOW boundaries are difficult and we ALL struggle with them-- whether it’s family members, co-workers, or our neighbors, we could all use some help in this area, right? On today’s show she shares with us how creating our own container of what we want in our lives sets our boundaries, what gardens have to do with boundaries and ultimately why we struggle with boundaries so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 52: How Nice People Set Boundaries, with Randi Buckley

Amy Ahlers

 Hello there ass kicker!  Today’s guest on the YKAL podcast is waaaay overdue. Amy Ahlers, author of Big Fat Lies Women Tell Themselves is here to talk to us about all things inner mean girl!  We all love formulas and processes and Amy has come up with a 3-step process for transforming your inner mean girl, which she talks about in the episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello there ass kicker! Today’s guest on the YKAL podcast is waaaay overdue. Amy Ahlers, author of Big Fat Lies Women Tell Themselves is here to talk to us about all things inner mean girl! We all love formulas and processes and Amy has come up with a 3-step process for transforming your inner mean girl, which she talks about in the episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 56: Managing Your Inner Mean Girl in Three Steps with Amy Ahlers

Christine Gutierrez

Joining me on the podcast this week is leading Latina psychotherapist, Christine Gutierrez, LHMC. Christine is the founder of Christineg.tv, an online hub that features psychologically-savvy and soulful advice. Christine also specializes in love addiction which happens to be the topic of today’s episode. In this episode, we talked about healing from love addiction, Christine’s own experience with it and how she now helps clients move through the healing process. We also touched on codependency and love addiction red flags. It’s clear through my conversation with Christine that she has worked hard and tirelessly on learning how to trust in herself and lean into her biggest self. I’m happy to share our conversation with you. In this episode you’ll hear:  What love addiction is, how Christine’s early childhood experiences ultimately led to love addiction, and how she got on the path to healing (1 minute 47 seconds) The distinction between healthy, falling in love and love addiction (5:46) Some tips and tools for women struggling with love addiction (11:21) Christine’s journey to helping other women heal, the merging of the mundane and divine and what the word diosa means to her (17:43) How to experience more fierce love in your life (and what fierce love is, exactly) (25:32)  http://yourkickasslife.com/249   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me on the podcast this week is leading Latina psychotherapist, Christine Gutierrez, LHMC. Christine is the founder of <a href="http://Christineg.tv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christineg.tv</a>, an online hub that features psychologically-savvy and soulful advice. Christine also specializes in love addiction which happens to be the topic of today’s episode. In this episode, we talked about healing from love addiction, Christine’s own experience with it and how she now helps clients move through the healing process. We also touched on codependency and love addiction red flags. It’s clear through my conversation with Christine that she has worked hard and tirelessly on learning how to trust in herself and lean into her biggest self. I’m happy to share our conversation with you. In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>What love addiction is, how Christine’s early childhood experiences ultimately led to love addiction, and how she got on the path to healing (1 minute 47 seconds)</li> <li>The distinction between healthy, falling in love and love addiction (5:46)</li> <li>Some tips and tools for women struggling with love addiction (11:21)</li> <li>Christine’s journey to helping other women heal, the merging of the mundane and divine and what the word diosa means to her (17:43)</li> <li>How to experience more fierce love in your life (and what fierce love is, exactly) (25:32)</li> </ul> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourkickasslife.com/249</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 249: Healing from Codependency and Love Addiction with Christine Gutierrez

http://www.yourkickasslife.com/147   Today’s episode is about your personal development journey and what it looks like. More specifically, for people who maybe like to “hoard” or collect personal development tools, but not use them. Or people who join personal development classes, read books, and listen to podcasts, but take no action. And the reasons are plenty-- you’re just not ready. Maybe you’re scared it won’t work for you, scared of the uncomfortableness of the work or not committed enough to change. To be fair-- most people spend some time in that place of collecting personal growth ideas and tools and doing nothing with them. But...are you living there? This episode will help you see if you’re doing this, let you know you’re normal, as well as what personal development actually looks like. Because it’s one thing to say, “I want a kick-ass life!” But...what does that really mean? And of course, wherever you are is perfect for you! It’s the awareness that’s the win! I hope you enjoyed this week’s episode as much as I enjoyed recording it for you ;) Oh, and P.S...there’s an extra bit in the beginning about facing my birthday while grieving my father's death. I always try to give you a bit of real life. If you’re ready to JUMP IN to your personal development, I invite you to join us one last time as I guide you through The 30-Day Experience. We’ll look at your core belief system (the beliefs that are fueling your negative self-talk), your habits that are making you feel like shit (the perfectionism, people pleasing, numbing out, isolating, you know...good ol’ self-sabotage). Learn how to be kind to yourself, have more self-confidence and have better relationships with the people you care about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.yourkickasslife.com/147" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yourkickasslife.com/147</a> Today’s episode is about your personal development journey and what it looks like. More specifically, for people who maybe like to “hoard” or collect personal development tools, but not use them. Or people who join personal development classes, read books, and listen to podcasts, but take no action. And the reasons are plenty-- you’re just not ready. Maybe you’re scared it won’t work for you, scared of the uncomfortableness of the work or not committed enough to change. To be fair-- most people spend some time in that place of collecting personal growth ideas and tools and doing nothing with them. But...are you living there? This episode will help you see if you’re doing this, let you know you’re normal, as well as what personal development actually looks like. Because it’s one thing to say, “I want a kick-ass life!” But...what does that really mean? And of course, wherever you are is perfect for you! It’s the awareness that’s the win! I hope you enjoyed this week’s episode as much as I enjoyed recording it for you ;) Oh, and P.S...there’s an extra bit in the beginning about facing my birthday while grieving my father's death. I always try to give you a bit of real life. If you’re ready to JUMP IN to your personal development, I invite you to join us one last time as I guide you through <a href="http://30dayexperience.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 30-Day Experience</a>. We’ll look at your core belief system (the beliefs that are fueling your negative self-talk), your habits that are making you feel like shit (the perfectionism, people pleasing, numbing out, isolating, you know...good ol’ self-sabotage). Learn how to be kind to yourself, have more self-confidence and have better relationships with the people you care about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 147: Are you half-assing your personal development

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