Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Episode 327: Harnessing the Power of Womanly Arts with Mama Gena

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I sent out two episodes to help you cope through these uncertain times. You can find them here and here. I’ll be airing another one later ...

Episode 326: How to Cope in Uncertain Times, Part 2

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, first and foremost, I hope you are well, taking care of yourself, and taking care of your loved ones and community if you can. During these unce...

Episode 325: How to Cope in Uncertain Times

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally I had an interview set to go out to you today, but since the world had other plans, we’ve adjusted.  I want to start out by saying the h...

Episode 324: YKAL Coaching Sessions: Fear and Self-Doubt with Rebecca

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into another coaching episode, this time with a woman named Rebecca. She is a speech pathologist living in the NYC area. She has bee...

Episode 323: Real Experiences from Women Who Have Done the Work

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we’re hearing from podcast listeners! I know you like to hear stories from women in the YKAL community once in awhile, so I’...

Episode 322: Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Life Lessons from Challenging Times with Andrea and Nicole

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have another Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People for you. This week my friend, Nicole Whiting, joins me to talk about some...

Episode 321: The Fear of Shining Too Bright

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I turned the mic on after a moment of feeling inspired and riffed for about 30 minutes or so about the fear of shining too br...

Episode 320: You Are Not Too Much with Jeanette LeBlanc

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanette LeBlanc is back on the YKAL podcast! She is the author of You Are Not Too Much: Love Notes of Heartache, Redemption, and Reclamation. Throug...

Episode 319: YKAL Coaching Sessions: Money Mindset with Erica

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have another coaching episode for you, on the topic of money. A few months ago Melanie joined me for a two-part coaching session on money ...

Episode 318: Healing from Patriarchy Stress Disorder with Dr. Valerie Rein

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome Dr. Valerie Rein to the YKAL podcast. Dr. Valerie discovered Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD) and created the only science-backed ...

Episode 317: Decade in Review

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of 2019, Facebook memories told me I posted this 10 years ago... I found it so interesting that I’d posted this (I don’t at all rememb...

Episode 316: Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Anxiety and Depression

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a minute since I brought you an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. If you’ve been hanging on to t...

Episode 315: Happy Birthday To HTSFLS

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I sent out an email telling you all that January 2nd was the second birthday for How to Stop Feeling Like Shit. Over 170,000 copies sold and...

Episode 314: Goal Setting with Keith McArthur

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I am re-broadcasting my conversation with Keith McArthur because NEW YEAR NEW YOU, right? Keith is the author of the book, “...

Episode 313: Looking Ahead to 2020

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Announcement! Not Another Self-Help Podcast is coming! Amy and I need your personal development questions so hit us up here. Also, we’d be honored i...

Episode 312: Sexuality and Spiritual Awakening Jessica Graham

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As soon as I met this week’s guest, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. That is why I am thrilled to introduce you to Jessica Graham. She is a ...

Episode 311: Self-care + I got nothin’

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When life hands you a bunch of BIG things all at once, they tend to take up a lot of energy, time and capacity in your life. And that’s what I’ve ...

Episode 310: Turn Pain Into Power with Sydney Williams

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sydney Williams joins me on the show! Sydney is a former collegiate athlete and competitive skydiver (and it was news to me this is a compe...

Episode 309: Looking Back

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Where were you in November 2009?  This time ten years ago I had a two-year-old, a newborn, was finishing up my coach training certification and was i...

Episode 308: YKAL Coaching Sessions: Answering Your Soul’s Calling with Tracie

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am pumped to share today’s episode with you! Partly because it is a coaching session episode, partly because Tracie, the lovely lady I am coaching...

Episode 307: Showing Up and Living Life Unapologetically with Nicole Whiting

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome Nicole Whiting to the podcast. She is a “life pacer” who turned to running during a time of tremendous hardship. Instead of re...

Episode 306: Taking a Break

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Solo episode for you this week! Today I’m talking about taking breaks, introversion, and becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable. Recently a fri...

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

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 304: YKAL Coaching Sessions Priorities and Asking for Help with Corrina

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I have another coaching episode for you. Long-time YKAL community member and Patron, Corrina joins me. She is a working mom f...

Episode 303: Creating Inspired Action Through Movement with Erin Stutland

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

💥Special announcement, ass kickers! Amy Smith and I are starting a new podcast that will focus on hilarious stories, PLUS answering your burning qu...

Episode 302: Mental Health, Spirituality, and Moving Forward with Chase Chewning

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome Chase Chewning to the YKAL podcast. Chase is the creator of the platform Ever Forward and host of the podcast Ever Forward Radio. ...

Episode 301: Radical Self-Love and Body Empowerment with Sonya Renee Taylor

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I have such a great episode for you this week with my guest Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya is an author, poet, spoken word artist, speaker, humanitarian, s...

Episode 300: Dear Fear

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As you may have heard (since I’ve been talking about it almost non-stop here), I’m still writing my book proposal for my third book. Book proposal...

Episode 299: How to Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Gilkey is back on the YKAL podcast this week, this time to talk about productivity with a twist. So many listeners offered such great feedback...

YKAL Coaching Sessions: Values, Triggers, and How to Have Hard Conversations with Marisa

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We like the idea of hiring a life coach, the idea of listening to all the podcasts, the idea of reading all the books and then, many times we don’t ...

Episode 297: How to Unf*ck Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is going to knock your socks off, y’all. Kara Loewentheil is Master Certified Coach who has pivoted her law career into a life c...

Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People - Andrea and Amy on Money

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted for this week’s episode; for two reasons. First, we are back with an episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualifie...

YKAL Coaching Sessions: Saying “No” and Putting Yourself First with Colleen

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you said yes to something you really didn’t want to do. And in doing so, you are saying no to something you actually WANT to do. ...

The Courage Habit with Kate Courageous

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Managing Your Inner Mean Girl with Amy Ahlers

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week with another archived episode that is from a long time ago. In it, my friend and associate Amy Ahlers, author of, Big Fat Lies W...

Managing the Motherload with Rebekah Borucki

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Ass Kickers! I hope you are having a happy summer. This week on the podcast, Rebekah “Bex” Borucki is back! For those of you who are new to Re...

Shame Shields and Making a Scene, with Susan Hyatt

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am sharing an archived episode, because ALL of us, including me, need to take a break every now and again. And I vowed to do just that thi...

YKAL Coaching Sessions: Self-Worth and Money Issues, Part 2 with Melanie

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are back with part two of my coaching session around money with Melanie. The last time we left Melanie, she was going to be diving into s...

YKAL Coaching Sessions: Self-Worth and Money Issues with Melanie

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Ass Kickers! We have another YKAL Coaching session episode this week. We received a lot of great feedback last month when I coached Rachel on the s...

This Messy and Beautiful Life with Danny-J

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I welcome, Danny-J, an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and storyteller. Danny-J's work can be heard...

How to change other people (hint: you can’t)

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast episode comes from a podcast listener. She asks:  I am wondering if you have any strategies for how to help move people to a place ...

YKAL Coaching Sessions: Upper Limit Problems with Rachel

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am especially pumped for today's episode because it is the first time I am coaching someone on the podcast. I am so excited! But, before I dive into...

What We Should Know About Social Justice with Dr. Tee Williams

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode has been a long time coming. It all started back in 2016, following the presidential election. At the time, I realized I needed ...

Episode 284: Let’s Talk About LOVE with Kira Sabin

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ass kickers! I'm happy to bring you today’s podcast episode with guest, Kira Sabin. Kira is a positive psychology practitioner and a certified l...

Episode 283: How to stop comparing your personal development journey to others

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi ass kickers! This solo episode comes from something one of my clients told me about, and it was something I’ve heard from many women in the YKAL ...

Episode 282: The Science of Happiness with Dr. Sasha Heinz

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Sasha Heinz is hanging out with me on the podcast. And as usual, I am super excited! I can’t help it, y’all-- I get excited when I g...

Episode 281: Taking Up Space with Kelly Covert

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am super excited to bring you this episode for three reasons! First, I have a fun confession at the top of the show. Second, I make an announcement ...

Episode 280: Unleash Your Story with Jeanette LeBlanc

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s May y’all, I just come alive in the springtime! I am equally excited to bring you my conversation with Jeanette LeBlanc, writer and author of...

Episode 279: 44 things I’ve learned in 44 years, Part 3

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi ass kicker! Happy birthday to Your Kick-Ass Life Podcast! She is SIX YEARS OLD! 🎉🎉🎉To celebrate, over the last few weeks I’ve been takin...

Episode 278: 44 things I’ve learned in 44 years, Part 2

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ass kickers! Continuing from last week I’ve written 44 Things I’ve Learned in 44 Years and am breaking it up into 3 parts! Part 1 was last w...

Episode 277: 44 things I’ve learned in 44 years, Part 1

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ass kickers! Guess what? It’s MY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🎉🎉 In celebration, you’re getting the podcast episode a couple days early AND we’re doi...

Episode 276: Be impractical

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well, hello there, ass kickers! I’m ESPECIALLY excited about today’s episode because it’s an episode that truly came from the fire in my heart. ...

Episode 275: Sometimes you have to just ride it out

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 situatio...

Episode 274: How to Be Resilient in the Face of Adversity Cornell Thomas

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Okay y'all, this week’s guest, Cornell Thomas, is my new best friend. Seriously. He is also the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. One we...

Episode 273: Living Your Own Truth with L’Erin Alta

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The first inkling of Spring is in the air and it’s got me pumped! You know what else has me pumped? Starting in April I’ll be rolling out somethin...

Episode 272: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Ella on Aging

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I bring to you another conversation about shit that matters with unqualified people. My good friend Ella returns to the podcast to join me i...

Episode 271: Energize and Expand Your Life with Susan Hyatt

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 270: My inner critic and how I manage it

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've read my books, you know I write about the inner critic a lot. In fact, you can't escape me talking about the inner critic in most of my wor...

Episode 269: Are you winning at goal setting? with Keith McArthur

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I am super pumped to share with you my conversation with Keith McArthur. Keith is the creator of My Instruction Manual, a we...

Episode 268: Real Experiences from Women Who Have Done the Work

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I have something a little different. I know you like to hear stories from women in the YKAL community once in awhile, so I’...

Episode 267: Consent, Emotional Intelligence and More with Karen B.K. Chan

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we are talking about consent and some other extremely vulnerable topics with guest, Karen B.K. Chan. Karen is an award-winnin...

Episode 266: Where did your wildness go?

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, ass kickers! Solo pod episode today, WHOOP! I start today’s show with a question from one of the amazing supporters over on Patreon (btw,...

Episode 265: Creating An Intimate Relationship with Yourself with Allana Pratt

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Allana Pratt, relationship intimacy expert, joins me on the podcast. She inspires open-hearted, unapologetic living. Allana and I go waaay ...

Episode 264: How to Give and Receive Love with Nicole Moore

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I have another great conversation this week, this time with love coach, Nicole Moore. Nicole helps powerful, amazing women find their ideal partner us...

Episode 263: Healing the Worthiness Wound with Thais Sky

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, ass kickers! This is the first interview episode of 2019 and I am super pumped to share my conversation with Thais Sky. Thais is a truth...

Episode 262: New Year New You (and you don't need no stinkin' morning routine)

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I’m about to say something that goes against what you might be hearing from other self-help/motivational speakers/cheerleaders/thought leaders. You ...

Episode 261: The Evangelist of Love with Kute Blackson

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is AH-mazing. During our conversation, I even referred to him as an evangelist for love. An evangelist. for. love, y’all. Yes, I’...

Episode 260: Let's Talk About Happiness with Rob Mack

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am ecstatic to introduce you to this week’s guest, Rob Mack. Rob is an ivy-league-educated Celebrity Happiness Coach, Positive Psychology Expert, ...

Episode 259: Challenging Cultural Beauty and Wellness Standards with Melissa Toller

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the last stretch of the year and it’s business as usual over here at Team YKAL with a brand new episode!. This week on the podcast, speake...

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

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 wel...

Episode 257: Comfort Zones: A Rant

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Not long ago, I got inspired, turned on the mic, and riffed about comfort zones. I think I started sweating even a little, not because I was nervous, ...

Episode 256: Holiday Gifts

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are upon us! If you’re like me, you love to get your shopping done early AND you love to get just the right gift for that special someo...

Episode 255: Personal Integrity and The Epidemic of Lying with Lauren Handel Zander

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome Lauren Handel Zander to the YKAL podcast. Lauren is the author of, Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life...

Episode 254: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape Culture

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week my dear friend Kate Anthony is back on the podcast. If you are new to the show, I’ve started a new series where I’ve been talking with c...

Episode 253: Conversations About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People: Andrea and Kate on Rape Culture

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ass kickers! I am bringing you another episode of Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. My “unqualified person” this ...

Episode 252: Processing and Healing from Sexual Trauma with Rebecca Bass-Ching

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With recent events that are happening in the news in the U.S. surrounding the U.S. Supreme court nomination of Brent Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blase...

Episode 251: Creating Huge Leaps of Self Awareness with Shanna Lee

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Shanna Lee joins me. She is founder of the platform The Soul Frequency and author of the book of the same name. And, guess wh...

Episode 250: Creating an Awareness Around Emotional Eating with Andrea Owen

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I have a rich and amazing conversation with Rachel Foy for you this week on the YKAL Podcast. Rachel is an author, motivational teacher and the founde...

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

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast this week is leading Latina psychotherapist, Christine Gutierrez, LHMC. Christine is the founder of Christineg.tv, an online...

Episode 248: Inner Critic vs. Intuition

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have an episode for you that was a suggested topic from one of our awesome listeners on Patreon. Patron members can suggest show topics, as we...

Episode 247: Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People: On White Supremacy and Unconscious Biases

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode officially kicks off a series I’m calling Conversations About Shit That Matters with Unqualified People. Today, my friend Elizabeth DiA...

Episode 246: An Important Conversation About Depression

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have the pleasure of introducing you all to the brilliant and kind, Dr. John Duffy. Dr. Duffy is the author of the number-one best-sellin...

Episode 245: When your family doesn't get your personal development journey

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another Listener Q & A episode! I plan to do these every quarter, and if you’re a member of Patreon, you can submit your questions...

Episode 244: Breaking the Patterns: Diet Culture & Body Acceptance with Ali Shapiro

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Diet culture and weight loss is really complicated. Following my episodes a few months ago on body image and diet culture with my good friend Kate Ant...

Episode 243: This is what you have control over

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I recently came across a video created by a young woman named Claire Wineman. Terminally ill with Cystic Fibrosis, she says that even though she’s ...

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

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Letti...

Episode 241: The Good, The Messy, and Magnificent with Geneen Roth

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited, on so many levels, to have Geneen Roth on the show with me this week. She is the author of ten books, including the just released This M...

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

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 239: The importance of taking small action

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably listened to hundreds of podcasts, read or listened to dozens of books, and have probably done a lot of work on yourself just from th...

Episode 238: Being More Productive and Combating Overwhelm with Charlie Gilkey

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Gilkey joins me on the podcast today. Charlie is known for his knowledge around the topic of productivity and who doesn’t want to be more pr...

Episode 237: What triathlon has taught me about life

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes in two parts. First, I’m joined by my friend Ella, who participated in a sprint triathlon with me last month. You’ll hear ...

Episode 236: Living a Bigger and Bolder Life with Sara Dean

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

lives. Plus, we talk all about the power in motherhood. This episode, is NOT just for moms! I know even if you don’t have kids, you’ll get a lot o...

Episode 235: Resolving Fear, Claiming Your Power, and Witchcraft Talk with Alionka Polanco

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Alionka Polanco joins me. She is an NYU-certified life and success coach, she is the founder The Big Vision Mastermind and au...

Episode 234: A Different Perspective on the Inner Critic with Laura Powers

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a great day because Laura Powers is back on the podcast! Laura is a celebrity psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ...

Episode 233: What I've learned from 10 years of blogging

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On June 12th, 2008, I published my first blog post. I had no idea I would go on to create the YKAL community I’ve since created, I just knew I loved...

Episode 232: Big Love, Forgiveness and Compassion with Scott Stabile

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome Scott Stabile to the podcast. He is the author of the book, Big Love. I’ve been watching him from afar for a while now. I heard ...

Episode 231: Living a More Courageous Life with Kate Courageous

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Courageous is back on the YKAL podcast, y’all! She was one of my first podcast guests, way back in 2013. She is a dear friend of mine, as well...

Episode 230: Favorite things I use everyday

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ass kickers! Well, after nearly 10 years of blogging, 5 years and 228 podcast episodes, I’m FINALLY doing a favorite things episode! I tried to ...

Episode 229: Healing From Parental Wounds, Making Peace and Moving Forward with Jeannine Yoder

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the YKAL podcast I am joined by Jeannine Yoder, a New York Times Featured Business & Feminine Leadership Coach For Coaches, Broadway Star...

Episode 228: Getting Real About Life, Motherhood and Sobriety with Janelle Hanchett

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I devoured Janelle Hanchett’s memoir, I’m Just Happy to Be Here, while I was in New York on my book tour. I could not put it down. Janelle is also...