Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Episode 425: Trauma Informed Versus Able to Treat

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my first podcast minisode! I’ll be dropping these short episodes on the first and third Fridays of the month (in addition to the regular ...

Episode 424: How We Heal Ourselves: Complex PTSD and Familial Roles with Elizabeth Kupferman

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This show marks the kick-off of themed episodes, where we’re looking at the question, “How do we heal ourselves?” In the episodes coming up over...

Episode 423: From Heartbreak to Wholeness with Kristine Carlson

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Change is one of the most creative forces in our life.” This week, Kristine Carlson joins me to talk about moving through change and how it allow...

Episode 422: Starting Over, Being ‘Right on Time,’ and Practicing Resilience with Amber McCue

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about adventure, starting new things, and how to be the CEO of your own life. Amber McCue joins me for this lively conversati...

Episode 421: Confidence, Happiness, and Being Fabulous with Kyle Elliott

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for anyone who struggles with finding their strengths. With help from my guest, Kyle Elliott, we help you answer the question, “What...

Episode 420: Using Improv to Move Through Fear and Build Confidence with Judi Holler

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is one powerful emotion. This week’s episode focuses on how fear shows up in our lives (hello, there…imposter complex) and what we can do to ...

Episode 419: Personal Development and Practical Enlightenment with Kimberly Snyder

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are exploring the spiritual side of personal development. Kimberly Snyder joins me to talk about the various practices and teachings she ...

Episode 418: Transforming fear and pain into purpose with Kerra Bolton

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kerra Bolton joins me to discuss her intriguing story to learn to swim, dive, and map sunken slave ships and overcome her fear of swimming ...

Episode 417: Wonder, Creativity, and Connection with Andrea Scher

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word “wonder,” gets used a lot around the holiday season. But have you ever stopped to think about how wonder shows up in your everyday life? ...

Episode 416: Mind, Body, and Soul Alignment with Laura Gevanter

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am exploring a new modality for personal development with guest Laura Gevanter. Laura is a PSYCH-K® Facilitator, an Intuitive Alignment C...

Episode 415: Make Some Noise Listeners’ Stories: Boundaries and Breaking Family Patterns

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing the final two Make Some Noise listener stories, from Gail and Nancy. Their stories offer lessons around resilience, setting boundar...

Episode 414: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life with Laura McKowen

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura McKowen returns to the show! Laura says, “Much of recovery is about accepting the good and the bad, as well as accepting the contradictions.”...

Episode 413: Make Some Noise Listeners' Stories: Your worth and writing to heal

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a situation where you decided to make noise in your life; you speak up, you have a hard conversation, or you ...

Episode 412: Body Image Resilience with Dr. Lexie Kite and Dr. Lindsay Kite

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, twin sisters Dr. Lexie Kite and Dr. Lindsay Kite join me for a discussion on body image resilience. As women, we've been conditioned to car...

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

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s listener storytime! A few months ago I put out a call to share a personal story about making noise in your life. Several listeners answered the...

Episode 410: Betting on Yourself with Kacia Fitzgerald

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kacia Fitzgerald, host of the popular EmpowerHER podcast, joins me this week for a discussion about betting on yourself and going after whatever it is...

Episode 409: My 10-Year Soberversary Story

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode on September 27th, 2021. That day is of significance because it was my 10-year anniversary of sobriety. There’s a part of me...

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

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode closes out the eight-episode series where I speak with women making noise in their lives. My final guest is Angela Chee, who joined ...

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

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Returning to the show this week is Rachel Luna. We are talking all about what it means to have resilience, practicing self-compassion, and managing im...

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

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Sekeithia, and she is the epitome of “making noise.” I came to know her through TikTok and was immediately drawn to her way...

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

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel DeAlto returns to the show this week, as part of the 8-episode special series, to talk about communicating, even if it scares you. I’m convin...

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

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re halfway through the Make Some Noise special series! I’m speaking with some amazing women about how they make noise in their life. Sara Dean ...

403.5 Bonus Episode: Happy Birthday to Make Some Noise!

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have a very special bonus episode for you today because today is the publication day (aka birthday) of my third book, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mi...

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

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I decided to create a special series to celebrate my third book, Make Some Noise, I knew Jess King needed to be a part of it. And, y’all I had ...

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

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kat Kim joins me this week to talk about personal power and divine confidence, how to discover your secret desires, and how to reclaim your self-confi...

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

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode in a special Make Some Noise series where I speak with eight, handpicked women who are making noise in their lives, takin...

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

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have a fun and fascinating topic this week: Cosmic Health. Jennifer Racioppi joins me to share her knowledge on this topic and share how the celesti...

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

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am talking about career transition and direction with Ashley Stahl. Ashley is a counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and aut...

Episode 398: Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Brackett is on the show this week. I heard him on Brené Brown’s podcast, then devoured his work, and knew I needed to have him on the show. H...

Episode 397: Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, and Healing with Britt Frank

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Frank is back! I received so much positive feedback from her first appearance on the show about healing from narcissistic and traumatic relation...

Episode 396: Habits of Happy, Successful People with Marc and Angel Chernoff

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marc and Angel Chernoff join me on the podcast. They are professional coaches, full-time students of life, and admirers of the human spirit,...

Episode 395: Transgender and Non-binary Allyship with Rae McDaniel

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rae McDaniel is on the show and I’m really excited for you to listen to my conversation with them. We talked about how to be a better ally to the tr...

Episode 394: Make Some Noise Coaching Session on Motivation and Burnout

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m coaching Hannah, a twenty-five year-old who recently transitioned from working in a non-profit to Corporate America. She came to me fo...

Episode 393: Love, Trauma, & Recovery with Riana Milne

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I am exploring childhood trauma and how it is at the root of many of the issues that plague us in our adult lives. Riana Milne joins us; sh...

Episode 392: Harnessing Your Big Deal Energy with Erin King

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erin King is here, y’all! Erin is a best-selling author, 3x entrepreneur, and the CEO of the Socialite Agency. She’s helped clients ranging from ...

Episode 391: Relieving Anxiety Through EFT and Meditation with Gabrielle Bernstein

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gabrielle Bernstein is on the show this week. For over fifteen years, Gabrielle has been transforming lives—including her own. She is a #1 New York ...

Episode 390: The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kute Blackson is back on the show this week. He joins me for a conversation about surrender, and as many of you may know, surrender is a favorite topi...

Episode 389: Introducing: Make Some Noise

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am on cloud 9 this week because I am revealing the title of my third book, set to be released on August 31st, 2021. And while the book comes out in ...

Episode 388: Make Some Noise Coaching Session with Kylie

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have another coaching session episode. Kylie, a Canadian living in the Netherlands, joins me to explore procrastination around decision ma...

Episode 387: Diet Culture and Reframing Your Body Image with Summer Innanen

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I explore the topics of diet culture, body image, and intersectional feminism with guest, Summer Innanen. Summer is a professionally trained...

Episode 386: Sacred Leadership and Embracing Your Shadow Side with Julie Parker

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Parker is back on the show! We jump right into the deep end and talk about embracing the parts of yourself you don’t necessarily like, aka you...

Episode 385: How to Be a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terri Cole is back on the show! Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and global leading expert in female empowerment. And, has experience in many topic...

Episode 384: Introducing MAKE SOME NOISE PODCAST w/ Andrea Owen

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People evolve and change, right? Well, guess what...this podcast is evolving and changing too! Your Kick-Ass Life has been my baby since 2010, and the...

Episode 383: Vulnerability and the Will to Change with Andrea J. Lee

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have one of the OG’s of the coaching industry on the show, Andrea J. Lee. Andrea joins me to discuss verbal abuse from the perspective o...

Bonus Episode 382.5: My thoughts on Rachel Hollis and women’s empowerment

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may or may not have seen the latest incident on social media from mega influencer, Rachel Hollis. I made a video talking about my thoughts; mostly...

Episode 382: Asking for What You Want and Betting on Yourself with Melissa

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching sessions are back! This week I am coaching Melissa, a production company owner from Southern California, about boundaries within her personal...

Episode 381: CASTMWUP: Andrea Owen and Amy E. Smith talk about Mental Health, Getting Support, and Friendship

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me to discuss mental health, as well as, my journey through somatic therapy is my dearest friend, Amy Smith. This isn’t an expert-on-expert ...

Episode 380: The intersection between mental health and social justice with Mia Hemstad

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mia Hemstad, mental health advocate and social justice activist, joins me for a discussion about major depressive disorder, the intersection...

Episode 379: The Power of Legacy with Chelsea Stevenson

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do henna, legacy, and living unapologetically all have in common? They are just some of the facets that make up Chelsea Stevenson’s work. Chels...

Episode 378: Imposter Complex and Taking Bold Action with Amy Ahlers

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🎉✍ Join Amy Ahlers and I live on Wednesday, March 16th, for a free writing workshop: Top 10 Kick-Ass Tips to Get Your Writing Project Started and...

Episode 377: Worthiness, Guilt, and Emotional Regulation with Heather Chauvin

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Chauvin is back on the show! Our conversation answers the question, “What is worth your time and energy?” Heather is a leadership coach wh...

Episode 376: Disappointments, Transformation, and Productivity with Sam Bennett

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have one of my favorite people back on the show, Samantha Bennett! Sam is an artist, writer, poet, actress, and creativity/productivity, specialist....

Episode 375: The Accidental Alpha Woman with Karen Wright

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to be something you didn’t intend to be? Maybe it was taking care of aging parents, or you were thru...

Episode 374: Burnout and Asking for Help with Joanna Denton

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve talked about burnout many times on this podcast and I’m no stranger to it. In fact, in 2020, I took an 8-month break from Instagram partly du...

Episode 373: How to Embrace Your “Too Muchness” with Leslie Lyons

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are women perceived (or misunderstood) as angry? And, what can we do about it? That's just one of the many topics covered during my conversation w...

Episode 372: How to Be Resilient In Tough Times with Fawn Germer

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hard conversations, resilience, and boundaries are some of the cornerstones of personal development. And, they happen to be some of the topics covered...

Episode 371: The Interconnection Between Race and Women’s Empowerment with Laura Cathcart Robbins

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Cathcart Robbins is back on the show this week! She joins me for an essential conversation about racism, how the lack of conversations about rac...

Episode 370: Perfectionism, Courage, and Personal Power with Martina Barnes

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Wednesday! It’s been a full week since we watched or listened in horror as rioters breached the U.S. Capitol. In this episode, I have a quick ...

Episode 369: Self-Help, Goals, and Productivity with Charlie Gilkey

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last year was a year where many had a lot to carry. As we enter 2021, all of that heaviness won’t magically go away. But, as the new year approached...

Episode 368: Discipline, Confidence, and Mental Toughness with Dre Baldwin

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many facets of personal development that can stand to adopt a level of discipline, similar to the discipline required by professional athlet...

Episode 367: The Only One In The Room with Laura Cathcart Robbins

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret we are living in complicated times. Sometimes going back to the basics to focus on the present can be incredibly helpful. This week, ...

Episode 366: Understanding Grief with Christina Rasmussen

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all experienced some form of grief over the last several months; grieving our life before COVID, people we’ve lost and more. Joining me for ...

Episode 365: Hypnotherapy and Your Subconscious Mind with Amy E. Smith

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few months, I’ve been exploring various personal development modalities with my guests. Another area that has been of interest to me i...

Episode 364: Internal Family Systems with Rebecca Ching

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are multiple ways to heal, and you know I love to give you many avenues. This week we are exploring the topic of internal family systems and how...

Episode 363: A Deep Dive Into Human Design with Erin Claire Jones

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can you have more tools to become the best version of yourself? Well, today we are going to find out how Human Design can help you get there. Erin...

Episode 362: How Energy Work Can Help You Heal from Trauma with Lara Riggio

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a woman who has trouble listening to their intuition and has unresolved trauma? This week, Lara Riggio joins me to discuss using energy work t...

Episode 361: Ancestral Healing with Ash Johns

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ancestors and ancestral healing is a topic I’ve been really curious about lately. And with many topics that pique my interest, I found an expert to ...

Episode 360: Finding Joy and Clarity Through Life’s Transitions with Liza Harper

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding joy when a difficult relationship ends is possible. This week, Liza Harper, a life redesigner, joins me to talk about finding joy and clarity ...

Episode 359: Tough Conversations 101 with Alexandra Jamieson

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that this year has been challenging and many have been put into situations where they need to have tough conversations. In fact, many...

Episode 358: Healing from Narcissistic and Traumatic Relationships with Britt Frank

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Narcissism” seems to be a buzzword these days and I wanted to have an expert on who can give us the low-down. According to trauma therapist, Brit...

Episode 357: Rebecca Ching Interviews Andrea Owen On Grief, Addiction, and Recovery

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am doing something I have never done in any podcast episode. For the first time, I am bringing you an interview I did on another podcast, where some...

Episode 356: What is Love Addiction? With Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexandra Katehakis is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Founder of Center for Healthy Sex and she joins me to discuss the topic of healing ...

Episode 355: CASTMWUP with Andrea and Liz on Aging and Mental Health

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This September is the 10th year anniversary of Your Kick-Ass Life! Over the years, the YKAL team has evolved and grown. In this episode, Liz Applegate...

Episode 354: Happiness Habits with Kim Strobel

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness. It’s 2020 and I have a feeling that many of us could use a dose of that. Right? Well, you’re in luck because Kim Strobel, happiness coa...

Episode 353: How to Be Resilient in Times of Uncertainty with Dr. Andrea Pennington

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the YKAL podcast we’re talking about resilience and intuition. To help me unpack this topic is my guest, Dr. Andrea Pennington. She is ...

Episode 352: What Holds Women Back in the Workplace with Sara Laschever

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Are you a woman who struggles with asking for what you want at work? This week we are talking about some of the things that hold women back in the ...

Episode 351: A Journey to Healing Deep with Christine Gutierrez

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to personal development, positivity and cheering people on is great. And…if we really want to support and love women, we have to also ...

Episode 350: Emotional Cleansing with Sherianna Boyle

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we are talking about emotions, which my guest, Sherianna Boyle, has a specific methodology to work through them. I was “emotio...

Episode 349: Friendships at Work with Shasta Nelson

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Work is the number one place we make friendships as adults, according to Shasta Nelson. So why not focus on friendships where we are most of the time?...

Episode 348: Defining Your Future with Leah Campbell Badertscher

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the YKAL podcast, my guest is Leah Campbell Badertscher. She is a former attorney turned artist and Master Life coach for world-class per...

347: CASTMWUP: Andrea and Jessica Talk About Diversity and Inclusion

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a Conversation About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People (CASTMWUP as we call it over here). But, this time my guest/friend is qual...

Episode 346: Self-Reflection and Unpacking Unconscious Biases with Leesa Renee Hall

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leesa Renee Hall has helped over 33,000 leaders explore their unconscious biases using her signature process called Explore Biases Now. Author of ten ...

Episode 345: YKAL Coaching Sessions: Coping with Perfectionism and Unwanted Identities with Katie

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I bring you a YKAL Coaching session. Katie is a proud introvert and physical therapist in Nevada. She came to me because she has a desire to re...

Episode 344: Whole Body Healing with Emily A. Francis

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I met this week’s guest, I knew I needed to have her on the show, just based on her enthusiasm alone. Emily Francis is the host of the radio sh...

Episode 343: The Enneagram and Personal Development with Jessica Denise Dickson

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does the enneagram relate to personal development? Well, today we find out. Jessica Denise Dickson is a life empowerment Enneagram coach (and Blac...

Episode 342: Are we all in this together? With Mike Robbins

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am sharing my conversation with Mike Robbins. Mike Robbins is a speaker and author of five books, including, Bring Your Whole Self to Work...

Episode 341: The Human Condition and Liberation with Makenna Held

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have an episode featuring Makenna Held. Makenna is someone who is wise beyond her years. She is a writer, educator, and serial entrepreneu...

Episode 340: Self-help and social activism

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before we jump into this week's episode, I want to direct your attention to what I mention in the first few minutes of the show. If you've followed me...

Episode 339: Living Healthy Doesn’t Have to Suck with Talia Pollock

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talia Pollock is on the show this week! Talia Pollock is the author of Party In Your Plants, speaker, storyteller, plant-based chef, TV personality, a...

Episode 338: Overcoming Overwhelm with Dr. Samantha Brody

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Samantha Brody, author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From the Inside Out, is on the show this week. And y’all, who doesn’t de...

Episode 337: Your Power, Your Voice with Alexia Vernon

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alexia Vernon is on the YKAL podcast this week! Alexia is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach to female (and male) executives, entrepreneurs,...

Episode 336: The Girl on Fire Manifesto with Cara Alwill Leyba

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have Cara Alwill Leyba on the show! Cara is a long overdue guest, and I am thrilled to introduce you to her. She is a New York City-based...

Episode 335: Bonus Episode for Coaches

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t very often write about or talk on the podcast specifically to coaches. Personal development is my game, BUT, I know there is a decent amount...

Episode 334: unHidden: An Episode for Men and Those Confused By Them with Robert Kandell

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have an interesting episode for you. When Robert Kandell approached me to be on my podcast, I was like, “Wait, whaatttt, who is this guy?”...

Episode 333: The Desire and Curiosity for What’s Next with Jennifer Louden

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Louden is a pioneer in the life coaching industry and author of the upcoming book, Why Bother?. I don’t know about you, but I think the tit...

Episode 332: Your Inner Mean Girl During Times of Crisis with Amy Ahlers

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Ahlers returns to the Your Kick-Ass Life podcast! She has been a life coach for many, many years and is a dear friend of mine. She is a master wom...

Episode 331: Breaking the “Good Girl Rules” with Liz Applegate

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is a certified life coach, Liz Applegate. I’ve been wanting to introduce you to Liz because she is my lead coach here at Your Ki...

Episode 330: Your Best Work Happens in the Dark

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a mixed bag of topics! First, I talk about how exhausted you might be, and not understand why. Most of us are emotionally and mentally...

Episode 329: Procrastination and Overwhelm: Small Changes Can Make a Difference with Sam Bennett

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve known Sam Bennet for many years now. She’s a writer, speaker, actor, and creativity-productivity specialist as well as the author of the best...

Episode 328: What do you want your behavior to be?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I want to start this episode by telling you about two resources you may or may not know about. The United Way Emergency Relief Fund is there to help, ...