Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Episode 525:Holistic Wealth and Financial Freedom with Keisha Blair

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are discussing one of my favorite topics ever - money. For most people, money is emotional; it’s not just about the money. We cannot h...

Minisode 524: What to do when you're handed a shit sandwich

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about shit sandwiches. Of course, not literal shit sandwiches, but metaphorically when life gets hard. Save this podcast for...

Episode 523: How to Be Alone with Nicole Antoinette

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“What do we find when we push ourselves further than we ever thought we could go?” That is just one question Nicole Antoinette explores in her new...

Episode 522: Permission to Offend with Rachel Luna

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Rachel Luna returns to the show! Rachel joins me to talk about some of the topics featured in her upcoming book, Permission to Offend: The ...

Minisode 521: How far you've come

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been thinking about confidence and I turned on the mic today to give you a reminder about it. Confidence can be that thing we think will come a...

Episode 520: Work/life Balance and Motivation with Amanda Walker

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about work/life balance, motivational strategies, and how to stop self-sabotaging. My guest this week is the amazing Amanda Walker. Ama...

Episode 519: Money Mindset, Investing, and Building a Financial Legacy with Chelsea Brennan

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“There’s no one right way to do money,” says Chelsea Brennan. That’s right, this week we are talking about how to improve your money mindset w...

Minisode 518: Where did your wildness go?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m bringing you an archived podcast episode from January, 2019. This particular episode was one of the sparks I had that ended up developing ...

Episode 517: Process Addictions and Recovery with Jean McCarthy

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jean McCarthy returns to the show to talk about her book, “Take Good Care”  which is a collection of encouragement, reflections, and inspiration ...

Episode 516: Boundaries, Sobriety, and Breaking Stigmas with Michelle Smith

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Smith joins me for a conversation about breaking the stigma of sobriety and recovery. Michelle is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, an...

Episode 515: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Annie Grace

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As I draw closer to the end of the theme on recovery, author Annie Grace joins me on the show! Annie is the author of “This Naked Mind: Control Alco...

Minisode 514: How to Cultivate Confidence

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s minisode episode, I’m bringing you the summary of a coaching session I had with a woman named Lisa (not her real name). She came to the...

Episode 513: Grit, Shame, and Quitting Alcohol with Amberly Lago

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amberly Lago, all around badass lady, is on the podcast this week! In this episode, she shares her incredible story of how she got into a terrible acc...

Episode 512: Anxiety, Healthy Coping Mechanisms, and Recovery with Brad Jensen

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sober Body Builder Brad Jensen is on the show this week! Brad is a former client of mine who has a tremendous redemption story. He is the founder ...

Episode 511: Women’s mental health and the Lindsay Clancy story

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warning, this episode contains talk of attempted suicide and harm to children.  The Lindsay Clancy story may not have made national news, but you’v...

Episode 510: A Life in Hiding with Laura Cathcart Robbins

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Cathcart Robbins returns to the podcast to share her story of addiction and recovery from prescription pills. Her forthcoming Atria/Simon & Schu...

Episode 509: Honesty, Healing, and Recovery with Laura McKowen

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura McKowen returns to the show! Laura opens up about the turning point that led her to sobriety and the underlying issues she had to confront. She ...

Minisode 508: On the Point of No Return

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve talked about what I refer to as “the point of no return” many times in my books and on the podcast, and I’m talking about it again today....

Episode 507: Benzos Addiction and Recovery with Melissa Bond

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have another thrilling and exciting interview for you today around recovery. Melissa Bond joins me to discuss her story of addiction and recovery f...

Episode 506: Overdrinking, Controlled Drinking, and Recovery with Sherry B. Price

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we explore how to stop overdrinking with special guest Sherry Price. Sherry helps women moderate their drinking and as someone who identifi...

Minisode 505: On following your dreams

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going back to my roots today and giving you a pep talk of sorts around following your dreams. I know, I know, follow my dreams? In this economy!...

Episode 504: Substance Addiction and Love Addiction with Betsy Byler

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks the introduction to the recovery theme of the podcast. Betsy Byler, LPC-SAS, ICS, LPCC, joins me to talk about substance addictio...

Episode 503: Mental Wellbeing, Fatigue, and Health Autonomy with Dr. Teralyn

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Teralyn joins me to discuss what she believes is the missing link for improving mental health. Together we also explore brain health an...

Minisode 502: On breaking generational curses

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Several days ago I came across THIS TikTok video by creator The Black Shea. She was commenting on the docuseries Harry and Meghan, saying that in her ...

Episode 501: Urinary Tract Infections and Reproductive Health with Dr. P

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have another conversation about women’s health, specifically about topics or issues we don’t always think to discuss with our healthca...

Episode 500: Somatic Experiences, Sexological Bodywork, And Motherhood With Kimberly Johnson

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve made it to Episode 500! This week I welcome Kimberly Johnson for a conversation about somatic experiences for healing, the practice of sexolog...

Minisode 499: Simple New Year ritual

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year 🥳 With the new year comes endless options for NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, am I right? It can feel a bit overwhelming, and then sometimes we m...

Episode 498: Functional Nutrition and Autoimmunity with Andrea Nakayama

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, 2023! As we start the new year, we are continuing the Women's Health theme with a conversation about functional nutrition and the impact of a...

Episode 497: Ask Me Anything!

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new and updated version of How to Stop Feeling Like Shit is officially OUT NOW! Get your copy (make sure you look for the YELLOW cover) and all yo...

Episode 496: The Path to Wellness and Finding the Root Cause with Dr. Efrat LaMandre

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do when you feel unwell, but all of your medical tests come back normal? According to Dr. Efrat LaMandre (known as Dr. E), if you are hea...

Minisode 495: On stepping outside of your comfort zone

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks ago, I was coaching a client. She said she had dove back into my first book. 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life and had been thinking ...

Episode 494: Hormones and Alternative Medicine with Margaret Romero

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**Before we jump in, I wanted to remind you that you’re invited to join me for a special Ask Me Anything Episode recording. It’s happening tomorro...

Episode 493: Sex Education, Culture, and Women’s Sexuality with Danielle Kramer

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before we jump in, you’re invited to join me for a special Ask Me Anything Episode recording on December 15th at 1pm ET (10 am PT)! All you have to ...

Minisode 492: On becoming the person you needed

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about having goals in personal development– such as kicking an addiction, digging into why we keep making the sam...

Episode 491: Intimacy, Sex, and Relationships with Whitni Miller

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sex educator and pleasure coach Whitni Miller joins me for a conversation about intimacy, relationships, and sex. When I decided to create a theme aro...

Episode 490: Periods, PMS, and Women’s Health with Dr. Saru Bala

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about periods and women’s health! Dr. Saru Bala joins me to talk about what’s normal when it comes to period pain, what ...

Minisode 489 with a Huge Announcement!

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi! So, I’ve been keeping a huge secret. And that secret is that How to Stop Feeling Like Shit has been updated and is being RE-RELEASED next month!...

Episode 488: Reduce Stress and Build Your Support Squad with Jadah Sellner

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am talking with author and business coach Jadah Sellner about detoxing from hustle culture, building and creating friendships, and reducin...

Episode 487: Pelvic Floor Health with Kim Vopni

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, joins me to talk about women’s pelvic health. Kim is a self-professed kegel maven and a certified fitness professional ...

Minisode 486: On aging and the place in-between

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been open and fully transparent about my journey with aging. It– like most things in personal growth– has not been linear, but a roller c...

Episode 485: Trauma Healing, Somatics, and Your Body with Liz Tenuto

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The women’s health theme continues this week with guest Liz Tenuto who specializes in somatic healing for women. She's helped many women recover fro...

Episode 484: Menopause, Aging, and Your Health with Dana LaVoie

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dana LaVoie joins me this week for a conversation on menopause, aging, and your health. Which is fitting since this episode marks the start of our wom...

Minisode 483: On the difference between not eating meat and addiction

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 482: Gratitude as a form of Self-care with Gina Hamadey

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 inte...

Episode 481: Self-Healing and Boundaries with Yasmine Cheyenne

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yasmine Cheyenne joins me for a conversation about self-healing, self-boundaries, and friendships. She is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, an...

Minisode 480: On Rest

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

Episode 479: Self-care series: Self-love, Feminine Energy, and Rituals with Angela Jia Kim

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. A...

Episode 478: Self-care series: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression with Dr. Ellen Vora

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ellen Vora is on the show this week to share several holistic approaches to the treatment of anxiety. Ellen is a holistic psychiatrist, acupunctur...

Episode 477: Self-care series: The Rapid Rewire Method and Self-Love with Stephanie Kwong

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Rewir...

Minisode 476: On Aging

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Episode 475: Self-care series: Feminism, Witchcraft, and Intuition with Carmen Spagnola

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So far this year we’ve explored podcast themes on mental health, spirituality and creativity, and recently self-care. This week’s guest, Carmen Sp...

Episode 474: Self-care series: Sustainable self-care and sobriety with Christy Tending

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Minisode 473: On Self-Care

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🎉BOOK GIVEAWAY 🎉It’s my Book Baby’s birthday!  Head on over to my Instagram to enter to win one of three personalized, signed copies of Mak...

Episode 472: Self-care series: Self-defense and the art of badassery with Jennifer Cassetta

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are for the very first time exploring the intersection between self-defense and personal development where Jennifer Cassetta joins me on ...

Episode 471: Self-care series: Joy in the Messy Middle with Paula Jenkins

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are switching gears on the podcast and entering our next theme all around self-care. This particular group of interviews is a mix of the many diffe...

Minisode 470: Thinking critically when it comes to our beliefs

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friend!  As we round out the theme of spirituality and creativity, I’ve recorded a quick minisode on what it means to think critically about ...

Episode 469: Spirituality and Creativity series: How to Live a Spiritual AF Life with Roxan McDonald

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roxan McDonald joins me to share how spirituality can help with creative writing and how to live what she calls, “Spiritual AF” life. Roxan is ano...

Episode 468: Spirituality and Creativity series: Self-care and the Enneagram with Sarajane Case

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

*Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to remind you that we have a few spots left for The Daring Way retreat and that registration closes Aug...

Minisode 467: Your creativity can be like hygiene

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue the podcast themed around spirituality and creativity, and I found myself moving furniture around in my living room, it made me think a...

Episode 466: Spirituality and Creativity series: Deconstruction, Dogma, and Spiritual Beliefs with David Hayward

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

*Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to remind you that we have a few spots left for The Daring Way retreat and that registration closes Aug...

Episode 465: Spirituality and creativity series: Bodywork, mental health, and healing with Shontae Cone

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week our previous series on mental health intersects with our current theme on spirituality. Shontae Cone, a mental health counselor, energy wor...

Episode 464: Spirituality and Creativity series: Psychedelic Experiences with Ana Verzone

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ana Verzone was on the show years ago and she is now back this week to talk about psychedelics and spirituality. We explore the differences between re...

Minisode 463: How to take care of yourself when things are scary

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think like several events that happen throughout our lifetimes, the morning of June 24th, 2022 will be a day you remember where you were when you he...

Episode 462: Spirituality and Creativity series: The Five Primal Wounds with Anna Stromquist and Kristina Wiltsee

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Anna Stromquist and Kristina Wiltsee from This Spiritual Fix join me on the show. What caught my attention about their work, on TikTok, of c...

Episode 461: Spirituality and Creativity series: Voice, Visibility, and Sacred Archetypes with Christina Dunbar

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off the spirituality and creativity theme of the podcast, whoop! Our first guest is Christina Dunbar, a storyteller, poet, producer, an...

Episode 460: Minisode on Friendships

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since we’re rounding out the theme of relationships, I’m hopping on a minisode talking about  friendships! In this episode, I go over three commo...

Episode 459: Relationship series: How to Make Relationships Work with Carole Cullen

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up the relationship theme this week with guest Carole Cullen. I specifically wanted to include a guest in this series who was trained...

Episode 458: Breakups, Emotions, and Healing with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is on the podcast this week! She’s a therapist who helps women maneuver through life’s toughest transitions. Most of us have ...

Minisode: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John and Julie Gottman are relationship experts that I often refer to. The Gottman's are famous for a term called The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ...

Episode 456: Relationship series: Healing from Traumatic Romantic Relationships with Britt Frank

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we round up the relationships theme here on the show, I wanted to re-air one of my most downloaded episodes of all time. It’s an interview with m...

Episode 455: Relationship series: Maintaining Meaningful Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about friendships on the show this week! We often focus on partners or familial relationships, so I knew I had to dedicate more than o...

Minisode: Walking through a broken heart

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In March of 2009 I wrote a blog post that over the years has popped up in people’s Google searches a lot. Apparently, many people are searching for ...

Episode 453: Relationship series: Self-compassion, Agency, and Your Dating Life with Lily Womble

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are deep in our theme of relationships and I didn’t want to forget about those of you who are single or dating. Lily Womble joins me to talk abou...

Episode 452: Relationships series: Healthy Friendships and Connection with Shasta Nelson

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we talk about relationships, we sometimes tend to leave out friendships. But friends are such an important aspect of our lives. Shasta Nelson is ...

451 Minisode: How to NOT communicate like a Kardashian

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love them or not, the Kardashians and their show are an impactful part of pop culture. You probably know they aren’t the most healthy family in term...

Episode 450: Relationship series: Relationships, Divorce, and the Patriarchy with Kate Anthony

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Anthony returns to the show this week! She joins me in a conversation on how women can best maneuver relationships in today’s world. We also di...

Bonus Episode 449: You Turn Podcast Host Ashley Stahl Talks With Andrea About How To Maximize Your Confidence

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a special bonus episode to share! Ashley Stahl has been a guest on the podcast and she was here we talked about how to get unstuck and un...

Episode 448: Relationship series: Difficult Conversations, Intimacy, and Healing with Dr. Akua Boateng

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In week two of our relationship theme, Dr. Akua Boateng joins me for a conversation about healing from breakups, overcoming co-dependency, and creatin...

Episode 447: Relationship series: The Division of Labor in Relationships with Laura Danger

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are moving into our relationship theme on the podcast, yahoo! In this series, we’ll be talking about romantic relationships, friendships - all ki...

Episode 446: A medley of minisode topics

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a bit of a random minisode– I ended up sick on my birthday (not Covid, but it still sucked), and on a positive note, we got a new puppy! Mo...

Episode 445: How We Heal Ourselves: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence Dr. Shyamala Kiru

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve come to the final episode in the series all about how we heal ourselves, next week we’ll begin a series on relationships, woohoo! But first,...

Episode 444: How We Heal Ourselves: Recovering from Diet Culture with Megan Hadley

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am so pumped for you to listen to my conversation with registered dietician Megan Hadley! We are talking all about how to recover from diet culture....

Episode 443: Words of wisdom on my birthday

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s my birthday! And I have some words of wisdom.    I racked my brain with what to share on this week’s minisode, and decided to bring you wha...

Episode 442: How We Heal Ourselves: Emotional Regulation and Boundaries with Eliah Prichard

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am talking about emotional regulation with Eliah Prichard. This was such an insightful conversation around boundary setting and more. Elia...

Episode 441: How We Heal Ourselves: Top-down and Bottom-Up Trauma Therapy with Christine Gibson

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest, Christine Gibson caught my attention on TikTok. In several of her videos, she talks about two types of therapy, top-down and bott...

Episode 440: How do you know when it's time to quit?

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I received an email from a woman, let’s call her Jennifer, who’d read How To Stop Feeling Like Shit and had a question; specifically abou...

Episode 439: How We Heal Ourselves: Narrative Exposure Therapy And Help For Victims Of Crime

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have talked about EMDR on the show previously as a treatment for trauma. This week, Vanessa Pezo joins me to discuss how EMDR can be used for the t...

Episode 438: How We Heal Ourselves: Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am talking to Bethany Webster about the mother wound. Bethany says, “When we are children and our mothers harm us, they are to blame. Th...

Episode 437: Codependency

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s minisode revolves around codependency. Many years ago, when I was in my 20s and in a difficult relationship, my therapist told me I was code...

Episode 436: How We Heal Ourselves: A New Perspective on Mental Health with Britt Frank

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Frank is back on the show! Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP is a trauma therapist, teacher, and speaker who specializes in the "Science of Stuck." S...

Episode 435: How We Heal Ourselves: Trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems with Simone Saunders

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love learning about different trauma therapies and giving you options to find specialists who can help you heal. TikTok is rife with mental health p...

Episode 434: When you lose a very good dog

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Giselle Owen, mascot of the podcast, lover of her Dirty Baby and popcorn, my right-hand girl, my soul dog passed away peacefully in my arms on Wednesd...

Episode 433: How We Heal Ourselves: Healing with Group Therapy with Christie Tate

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I first met this week’s guest, Christie Tate, at a book festival last year. I quickly realized that since we are on the theme of therapy and healing...

Episode 432: CASTMWUP: Andrea and Amy on profound humiliation and its impact

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have a conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people to share with you. My bestie, Amy Green Smith, helps me unpack the emo...

Episode 431: Breaking down the scar tissue

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Around 2013, I had a shoulder injury that turned into something called “Frozen Shoulder”, and later had to have surgery. I wanted to use this stor...

Episode 430: How We Heal Ourselves: ADHD Diagnoses, Transmagnetic Stimulation, and Genetic Testing with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been interested in learning about Transmagnetic Stimulation (TMS), genetic screening, and being diagnosed with ADHD - then you are in...

Episode 429: How We Heal Ourselves: How To Process Challenging Emotions With Sherianna Boyle

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing down our path answering the question, how do we heal. My friend, Sherianna Boyle is back on the show, this time to talk about emotio...

Episode 428: Do we ever truly heal?

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been hearing from some amazing therapists and experts in the field of inner work. We’ve heard about attachment styl...

Episode 427: How We Heal Ourselves: EMDR and Moving from Rigid to Secure Attachment Styles with Melissa Parks

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our conversation about healing ourselves with guest Melissa Parks! Melissa is a licensed therapist who specializes in Emotionally Focused ...

Episode 426: How We Heal Ourselves: Epigenetics and Attachment Styles with Sarah Peyton

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Healing ourselves from past trauma can be done through different avenues and modalities. As we continue the theme of healing, author and neuroscience ...