Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen Andrea Owen

I’ve often talked to you about doing the bare minimum or “bare mins” when life gets a little or a lot overwhelming. 
As I move into my new place after separating, I’m in that place. 
I’ve recorded a minisode for you today on how to navigate when life is upside down, you have too many big things happening, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. 
Listen in to this short episode where I reveal three things that I hope will help when you find yourself in a similar situation. 
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
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This week I have a coaching session episode for you! Sydney, a life coach, joins me as we explore her feelings of being stuck about what she wants in the bigger picture of her life and how she is motivated to build towards something meaningful but isn't quite sure what that looks like yet.
One key theme we uncover is the concept of coming home to yourself. At one point during our session, I suggested a possible reframe: “Coming home to yourself, it’s about those pivotal moments where we fully accept every part of who we are—peace, trust, stability, anger, rage—recognizing that every facet is breathtakingly beautiful.” We also explore understanding that, maybe, we can be our own anchor in the storms of life.
You’ll hear us talk about:

Craving clarity and the desire for connection, seeking an anchor in life. (8:17)

Processing emotions: What if being oversensitive isn't a flaw but a human experience? (24:33)

Reframing how we look at our emotions, especially Sydney's journey with anger and the inner work involved in understanding and working through it. (31:59)


Resources:
Private Coaching with Andrea
Subscribe for free to my Therapy Journey podcast series
Minisode 561: Off-loading emotions 
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
MSN is supported by:
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Hunter Clarke-Fields, a mindful parenting expert, joins me to explore the nuanced journey of parenting, mindfulness, and self-care. Hunter hosts the Mindful Parenting Podcast and is a global speaker and bestselling author of "Raising Good Humans" and "Raising Good Humans Every Day." Together, we talk about her personal experiences and insights on integrating mindfulness practices into daily life.
In this episode, we also discuss strategies for parents struggling with overwhelm and the broader applications of reparenting and mindfulness for all adults. Whether you are a parent or not, this episode promises to be insightful and transformative.
You’ll hear:

How Hunter began integrating mindfulness practices into her life. (8:00)

Ways to practice self-awareness and mindfulness. (10:36)

Hunter’s take on whether we focus on our children too much or overparent. (18:27)

How exploring our history and upbringing can help us understand and reparent ourselves. (28:25)


Resources:
Private Coaching with Andrea
Subscribe for free to my Therapy Journey podcast series
Hunter’s website
Hunter on Instagram @mindfulmamamentor
Mindful Parenting Podcast
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
MSN is supported by:
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Episode link:
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This week, we're diving into attachment styles and how they impact our lives professionally and personally. Kerra Bolten joins me for this conversation about shit that matters. For those new to this type of episode, it’s a conversation I have with friends or associates who aren’t necessarily experts on the topic but wish to share thoughts and insights. Kerra and I connected on LinkedIn and bonded over the topic of anxious attachment styles after I shared a post about it. Now you get to enjoy the conversation that culminated from our connection!
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of anxious attachment styles and share our personal stories, the dynamics of anxious versus avoidant attachment, and how cultural and familial influences shape our relationship patterns. We also discuss the journey of self-awareness, personal growth beyond codependency, and strategies for fostering healthier relationships. 
You’ll hear:

Anxious Attachment - what is it anyway? (5:22)

We both share some of our experiences being someone who’s “anxiously attached.” (7:34)

Relationships and attachment styles - what kind of partner do you tend to be attracted to? (17:10)

We explore some personal strategies or solutions for overcoming attachment styles that might be outside of what you actually want. (51:22)


Resources:
Private Coaching with Andrea
Subscribe for free to my Therapy Journey podcast series
The Science Behind Unhealthy Attraction (medium article Kerra mentioned)
Episode 418: Transforming fear and pain into purpose with Kerra Bolton
Attached, Amir Levine, Rachel Heller
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, Harville Hendrix
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
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Kerra Bolton is a creative entrepreneur. She sees a problem and then builds a business to fix it. Over the past 30 years, Kerra has been a journalist, television and film producer, creative director, essayist, political operative, director, and foodie. Kerra recently launched Woodbine Ventures, helping individuals and companies navigate career transitions and employee downsizing with clarity and grace. Underneath Kerra's "ventures" is her core purpose to help others live soulfully, disrupt generational patterns, and embrace joy.
Episode link:
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A friend and I recently were having a back and forth about love and relationships and our quest to learn and grow from them. I said to him, “All the men I’ve loved and cared about in my life have disappointed me and left me in some way or another. Family members included. Every one.” 
My friend pushed back and said, “You may not like what I’m about to say, but I think that’s a limiting belief.” 
Ugh. 
And recently, I stumbled upon a listener question…Colleen M. asks, “How do we actually get rid of limiting beliefs? I know you have covered this before but dig deeper to not just recognize them but banishing them.”
In this short minisode, you’ll hear my reaction to my friend's opinion of my own limiting belief and my answer to Colleen’s question. 
Resources from this episode: 
My psychedelic therapy journey
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
MSN is supported by:
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Episode link:
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This week, we are exploring the fascinating realm of brain science and behavior patterns with our special guest, Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH. Dr. Bobinet has dedicated a significant portion of her career to studying the intricacies of the human brain and how it influences our behavior. 
At the heart of our discussion lies the habenula, a crucial brain region implicated in fear, motivation, and behavior control. Dr. Bobinet sheds light on how tapping into the power of the habenula can help us neutralize failure and unleash our inner wisdom and strength.
You’ll hear:

The habenula (a part of the brain) and its connection to fear, motivation, and the most powerful behavior controller that we face. (6:10)

The solution to chronic anxiety of failing and negativity bias (16:08)

How standard methods like tracking, dieting, and goal-setting often backfire by triggering the habenula’s “failure detection” (28:22)

Iteration is the solution. “Everything is performative; we need to make it iteration.” (32:16)


Resources:
Private Coaching with Andrea
Subscribe for free to my Therapy Journey podcast series
Dr. Kyra Bodinet’s website
Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience That Frees Us from Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change 
Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!  
MSN is supported by:
We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/
Episode link:
http://andreaowen.com/601
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