Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Last week I received a DM on Instagram from someone I’d never communicated with before. This person compared not eating meat with addiction. I was perplexed, confused, and angry by this message. So, I replied. Check out this week’s minisode to hear what I said in response, what I think we can all learn from this person’s DM to me, and why this message rubbed me the wrong way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there somebody in your life who has really made an impact and you have not expressed that to them? If so, Gina Hamadey joins me to discuss her interesting take on expressing gratitude in a meaningful, yet easy way-- by writing thank you notes! Writing thank you notes to others can be an aspect of taking care of yourself as well as your relationships. Gina is the author of the book I Want to Thank You which depicts her year writing 365 thank-you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) Gratitude isn’t a new topic or conversation, but the way Gina talks about it, is unique and one I really wanted to share with you.   Some other topics we explore: What sparked Gina to write thank you cards every day of the year (9:12) Some small ways you can begin to write thank you notes or go on a gratitude journey of your own (20:48) There are mental blocks and excuses when you attempt to express gratitude, Gina shares ways she overcomes some of them (25:25) It’s never too late to express gratitude (25:52) We are built for connection and expressing gratitude is so important in today's world (35:01) http://andreaowen.com/482 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yasmine Cheyenne joins me for a conversation about self-healing, self-boundaries, and friendships. She is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. In this episode we also talk about the magic of community when it comes to self-care, the benefits of social media for the purpose of self-healing, and acknowledging that healing doesn’t make life perfect, it supplies us with what we need to have ease, peace, and joy even when it feels like the world is falling apart. Some other topics we explore: Why self-healing is an important part of self-care (6:31) Strategies to start your self-healing journey (10:57) How creating boundaries can help you heal (11:23) Self-healing is not something you have to do on your own, you can do self-healing with a therapist, coach, or safe confidant (25:24) What to do when a friendship is not reciprocated (35:11) http://andreaowen.com/481  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a great deal of studies that show the importance of rest. In Emily and Amelia Nagoski’s book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, the authors say we should try to spend about 42 percent of our time at rest. They continue, “We’re not saying you should take 42 percent of your time to rest; we’re saying if you don’t take the 42 percent, the 42 percent will take you. It will grab you by the face, shove you to the ground, put its foot on your chest, and declare itself the victor.”In this minisode, I talk about the problem– that we tend to not get enough rest; but also ask you two questions that will hopefully help you unpack the reasons you don’t prioritize rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Jia Kim is my guest this week! We are talking about radical self-love, the power that can be found in feminine energy, and self-care rituals. Angela is a former concert pianist and founder of Savor Beauty + Spa, a Manhattan-based skincare and spa brand inspired by Korean beauty rituals. She’s also the author of Radical Radiance: 12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals to Manifest Abundance, Beauty, and Joy. I really think you are going to love her work, and this conversation, as much as I did! Some other topics we explore: Awakening and connecting with your feminine energy (5:22) How divorce helped Angela deepen her self-love and embrace a healthy dating mindset in her 40s (13:25) Self-love starts with one small change like taking five minutes at night to wash your face (17:20) Tips for planning self-care sabbaticals, self-love adventures, and inspiration getaways that restore your skin and your soul (30:03) Angela discusses how she went from a solo concert pianist to founding Savor Beauty + Spa (38:16) http://andreaowen.com/479  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Ellen Vora is on the show this week to share several holistic approaches to the treatment of anxiety. Ellen is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root.In this episode, we talk about whether or not we are experiencing an anxiety epidemic, strategies for addressing anxiety, the difference between “false” and “true” anxiety, and so much more. I am beyond excited to introduce you to her. She is so smart and has a wealth of information. I had so many questions for her. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Some other topics we explore: The cause of the anxiety epidemic (10:15) Ellen talks about her approach to defining anxiety, “false anxiety” and some strategies for addressing it (13:43) The connection between hormones, birth control, and mood regulation (18:06) The role of psychedelics in treating anxiety and the mystical experience hypothesis (23:14) Ellen shares her controversial views on sunshine, why our bodies benefit from the sun, and some healthy ways to get sun exposure (31:00) How we can realistically improve our sleep and why is scrolling on our phones at night relevant to anxiety (42:42) Ellen’s hot-take on the effects of nutrient-dense diets on post-partum depression and anxiety (51:50) http://andreaowen.com/478  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know how I love exploring different modalities for self-care and healing, right? This week, Stephanie Kwong joins me to talk about the Rapid Rewire Method. Stephanie has worked as a Subconscious Rewiring coach, Hypnotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and teacher of Self-Love, and now she’s serving her divine calling as the Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method (RRM).Rapid Rewire is a method that helps you clear the issue you are facing, as opposed to simply learning how to cope with it. It answers the question, “How can we be more efficient with our healing process?” Stephanie and I also discuss the importance of self-love and how loving yourself can make a difference in your life. We talk about: We take a deep dive into the Rapid Re-Wire Method, including what it is and what makes it different from healing modalities (7:48) Why self-love is important and how loving yourself can make such a difference in your life (39:50) What self-love actually looks like. Plus, Stephanie shares the pillars of self-love (40:29) http://andreaowen.com/477  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s short minisode is about the thoughts I’ve had over the last couple of weeks as my salt and pepper hair continues to grow out. I know, it might sound trite and boring, but I do spend a decent amount of time thinking about the journey of aging in a culture that is obsessed with youth and beauty. In this minisode, I pose a question of curiosity for you. Not to tell you how you should age (dye your hair? Get botox?), but more importantly, getting clear on WHY you’re making the decisions you are. Enjoy! http://andreaowen.com/476  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far this year we’ve explored podcast themes on mental health, spirituality and creativity, and recently self-care. This week’s guest, Carmen Spagnola can speak on all three topics. She joins me for an enlightening conversation about spirituality, witchcraft, and developing intuition as forms of self-care.Carmen Spagnola is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef turned trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, and kitchen witch. She is the author of The Spirited Kitchen: Recipes & Rituals for the Wheel of the Year, host of The Numinous Podcast, and founder of The Numinous Network.We cover: The collective consciousness of witchcraft, being an animist, and what it means to be a feminist witch (7:55) Folk magic: how it is incorporated and ‘woven into everyday life’ (13:28) Nature-based spirituality, wilderness quests, and rites of passage (25:50) How to develop intuition from a trauma-informed attachment perspective (36:36) http://andreaowen.com/475  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moving on to this week’s show! We are continuing with our self-care theme and welcome guest Christy Tending. Together we talk about sustainable self-care (including what it is and how to practice it) and the decision to live a life of sobriety. Christy shares openly about her decision to stop drinking alcohol, its effects on her life, and the lessons she has learned (even about self-care) from the experience. Christy is an activist, educator, and writer. She teaches online courses about sustainable self-care to students all over the world, and hosts the podcast Tending Your Life. Her specialty is helping people dissolve overwhelm, heal burnout, and advocate for themselves.We cover: The art and practice of sustainable self-care, plus Christy shares her definition of personal self-care (5:27) Slowing down enough to actually hear your real needs (8:08) Christy shares about her activist journey and how it informs her work today (14:03) The difference between self-care and self-advocacy (23:25) How and why Christy decided abstinence from alcohol was better than moderating her drinking (30:43) http://andreaowen.com/474  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices