Fearless Self-Love

Launching a heart-centered, community-oriented business is a cause that requires inner transformation. My guest, Kelsey Bryant Starr, owner of Numi Yoga in College Park, Maryland, seems to be a growth junkie, too. She's on for asking the hard questions, like "am I enough?" and answering them with "'yes I am , I showed up, I'm breathing, and I have something to offer." In this interview Kelsey and...

Do you notice you have a body when you are not in pain? So much of the time we treat our bodies as if they are simply a vessel to carry around our brains. In this episode, Regina @wolfmedicinemagic dives into her experience of feeling connected to her body and how she supports Yoga, Barre and Ayurveda students to connect to their bodies outside of when they are in pain. Join us to go behind the sc...

Are you asking yourself safe or dangerous questions? In this hot off the mic interview with Liam Bowler of The Body Awake podcast we dive deep into the process of curiosity and inquiry and how to know when it's time to act instead of freezing in analysis paralysis.  Listen in as I interview a fellow Montanan about his experience with practicing introspection as a pathway to self-love. This intervi...

This is not about relationship advice, or the mature loving relationship of many years. Nor is it about being in-lust. Rather it is about that in-love place, You can't wait to see that person again, your life is overflowing with feelings and emotions. We explore the connection of being in love with another to loving ourselves, as well as the revolutionary qualities of being in love, both the wonde...

Do you believe you are worth the love you give others? I don't mean do you think others should love you as much as I mean, do you believe you deserve your own love. Yes, you can pause here. Breathe. This is a big question. It's the question Melanie Redd and I explore in this wide-ranging interview in which she shares her story of self-love by way of parenthood at an early age, launching a fitness...

Listen in as I chat with Laura Munson about her journey of self-love through the written word, and how she discovered she actually is a writer. She reminds us that the path we are often often surprises us, and that we need to be the ones to see in ourselves what is already of value. We need to give ourselves permission to be who we are, have it be easy and enjoyable. In our conversation, Laura rec...

  Join me one Monday each month as I chat with Natha Campanella for a conversation about Ayurveda and Astrology!   NEW ON MONDAYS! Join Andrea and friends as they share 10-minute tidbits with you to start your week off with ease and joy. This week, Andrea speaks with Natha about Cancer Season and Pitta Dosha. How do you hit pause and nurture yourself? It's time to take a second and make sure you a...

In this interview with fellow Yoga Health Coach, Alexandra Epple, she gets real about her struggle with Anorexia and her journey to finding deep appreciation for who she is. Her passion for supporting women to love and care for themselves comes from her very real journey of learning to do so for herself. Listen as Alexandra not only reveals her personal trials, but also her triumphs. She offers pr...

This interview with fellow Yoga Health Coach Carly Banks grew out of our conversation in the surf on a Yoga Healer retreat in Mexico this past March. Carly is on for growth and embracing the changes that better her life. She is on for guiding others to do the same. In this conversation we talk about the impacts of prioritizing self-care on family life. As a mom, Carly's insights and personal trans...

  3 Bullet Points How to mother yourself as an adult Why knowing ourselves more enhances our self-love potential What is astrology and how can it help me   Links Mentioned in Your Episode: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer http://amandapalmer.net/theartofasking/ Show Highlights: 03:16 Easeful Living Practice: Invite your emotions to sit with you 07:00 Interview with Natha Campanella Perkins begin...

Your Monthly Astrology insight with Natha Campanella!  Join me one Monday each month as I chat with Natha Campanella for a conversation about Ayurveda and Astrology!   NEW ON MONDAYS! Join Andrea and friends as they share 10-minute tidbits with you to start your week off with ease and joy. This week, Andrea speaks with Natha to touch on Gemini and the quick, superficial energy that comes with it....

In this debut episode of Season 2, I speak with She Podcasts co-host, Elsie Escobar. Elsie shares her journey of finding her authentic voice, including her struggle to communicate as a young person and the ways in which uncovering her blind spots has informed and improved her communication with others interpersonally and as a podcast host. Tune in for insight into making podcasting not only an inc...

   NEW ON MONDAYS! Join Andrea and friends as they share 10-minute tidbits with you to start your week off with ease and joy. This week, Andrea shares 3 simple tools for motivation that will help you stay on track and committed throughout the week.   3 Bullet Points: Understanding the why behind what motivates you Setting resolutions at any given time Taking the opportunity to fall in love with yo...

Join me one Monday each month as I chat with Natha Campanella for a conversation about Ayurveda and Astrology!   NEW ON MONDAYS! Join Andrea and friends as they share 10-minute tidbits with you to start your week off with ease and joy. This week, Andrea walks you through three simple ways to boost your metabolism. You can put these practical tips to use today and feel the difference tomorrow! What...

NEW ON MONDAYS! Join Andrea and friends as they share 10-minute tidbits with you to start your week off with ease and joy. This week, Andrea walks you through three simple ways to boost your metabolism. You can put these practical tips to use today and feel the difference tomorrow! How to boost your metabolism today Why closing your kitchen after supper is key How to eat in a calming environment L...

If you've been following along with Season One of this podcast, or even if you just saw the name "Fearless Self-Love Podcast," it's pretty clear that we focus on topics of self-love and self-care. But it's important to acknowledge that we're all at different points in our self-love journeys, and sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where to start. I'm excited for you to join me in my conver...

Did you know you can have your own theme song? Seriously, you can and it's a great reminder for your life mission. Join in as we hear from Jamie Wyman, creative songwriter who writes heart-centered song for just about any occasion. Hear how she uses songwriting to share personal, transformative stories of people who are struggling to connect with their true self. It's a powerful episode and you ca...

How many of us, when times are tough, reach a point where we try to force ourselves into healing? If we can't fix a broken vase by hitting it with a baseball bat, why do we think we can heal by being hard on ourselves? We have to soften our approach in order to move forward. Join me as I talk with Tracey Duncan about the many facets of self-love, and how we can move into a space of unconditionally...

We all have multiple identifiers - maybe it's your profession, a hobby, a belief, or your relationship to others - that make up who we are. These identifiers are just part of what makes us wonderfully human. And self-loving self-care shows up in every one of these arenas. Join me as I talk with Michael Joseph - a therapist, musician, and athlete - as we talk about self-love on many levels, the imp...

It might surprise you that an artist's best work does not always turn out the way they planned. Opening yourself up to uncertainty can elicit unexpected and wonderful results. And while we may not all consider ourselves artists in the traditional sense, everyone is a creator in one way or another. Join me in my conversation with multidisciplinary artist Kylin O'Brien as we discuss the how comfort...

Have you thought about working with a life coach but find something's holding you back? When we're comfortable with the status quo, we have little incentive to pursue change. It's only when we view change as necessary that we're ready to reach out for guidance. Join me in my conversation with life coach, Shelly Smith, as we discuss the power of working with a coach, how shifting thought patterns c...

When life hands us lemons, we make lemonade. Or in Upasna Kakroo's case, use storytelling and art to make life's difficulties a little bit sweeter. Our stories are important and they create connection between us and our consumers. Being fearless and authentic in our life, art, and business requires self-love and compassion toward the truth of our lives and experiences. Join me as I interview doodl...

Valentine's Day, or National Singles Awareness Day, as some call it, can be a frustrating and lonely reminder of our relationship status or lack thereof. But who says being single has to be devoid of love? Fearless self-love reminds us that we need to spend just as much time building a relationship of love within ourselves. Join me as I interview Ayurveda student and writer, Lauren Gernady, who al...