Yolanda Russell

Own Your Era

Welcome to Own Your Era—the podcast for women ready to rewrite the rules and take charge of their lives. Hosted by Yolanda Russell, a former ICU RN on a mission to help women embrace living a life that is real, raw, and FREE AF. This is your space to step into your power, live unapologetically, and embrace where you are in life—even if it's not where you thought you'd be. From building better relationships to breaking free of societal pressures, we dive into the hard conversations that inspire you to grow, heal, and show up as your best self. Join us each week as we explore the journey of self...

Author

Yolanda Russell

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Education

Podcast website

realrawandfree.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Oct 3, 2025

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Episodes

19. 5 Ways To Create A New Reality (MINDSET HACK) 24.09.2019

Your mind is so freaking powerful. I want to do something with you to show you how. Dive in and let's make an imaginary lemon REAL LIFE. Girl, it's the same thing with your dreams and your mind. I'll give ya 5 simple steps to help you create a new reality and start getting what you want!  Join the FREE challenge here:

18. Evaluating Your Relationship With Alcohol 19.09.2019

TRIGGER WARNING: Have you stopped to evaluate your relationship with alcohol? Chances are it's something that you just do or take part in because it's just a thing. In this episode, I'll share my reflection of alcohol after ONE YEAR ALCOHOL FREE by choice! Come hang with me to evaluate: 1. Your evolution of alcohol over time. 2. Looking at HOW/WHEN you're using alcohol 3. Tips to help you begin yo...

17. A Special Message From The Universe 10.09.2019

If there is something that has been placed on your heart—remember it's there for A REASON. There is something that is bigger than you that wants you to excel and succeed! Tune in today for some woo woo sh*t, tapping into with The Universe, and your special message that came through in my dying daisies from Whole Foods this week. By the way—if you aren't buying yourself flowers at least once a mont...

16. 8 Ways You Are Adding to Career Burnout 03.09.2019

Let's have an open conversation about burnout. There is so much that you don't have control over when it comes to your profession. HOWEVER...life is always about OWNING what you can and taking RESPONSIBILITY for what you can. This is what ultimately EMPOWERS you! In this episode, let's chat about these 8 ways that you may be contributing to your burnout Not saying no Being married to one way Not h...

Bonus- Remember This on Your Worst Day 28.08.2019

You are not given anything you can't carry. Every problem is a gift. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. The gift of being able to pass on your lessons is so important. I personally don't need offspring to be able to do that. SOMEONE needs your message and light EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I will show up every day, in some way as a reminder. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. When you're feeling trapped remember: Every day that you WAK...

15. Climbing The Unmotivated Mountain 28.08.2019

I'm often asked how do I stay motivated. Like it's this magic secret, trick, or pill. Umm—-nooo. I like to think of lack of motivation as The Unmotivated Mountain...and guess whose battle it is to get up the mountain??? YOURS, duh. A coach can't make you do anything—they can simply keep you accountable and lead you through YOUR goals. So here's a tip: When you're feeling unmotivated—ya gotta put i...

14. Finding JOY When Your Soul Cries with Carly Thompson 20.08.2019

So excited for our first guest on the podcast that I met over 10 years ago!  Carly Thompson, an Intuitive Life Coach describes her "soul crying" in her experience with burnout and how she used that to fuel her purpose and passion in entrepreneurship.  In this episode get tips to help you navigate burnout as Carly shares how her own spiritual journey has given her guidance to punch fear, embrace ne...

13. Fatherless: Growing Up in a Single Parent Home 13.08.2019

In this episode I reveal the effects and importance of growing up without my father present.  Learn how in life certain relationships need to FUEL you and not keep you stuck. Resentment and hurt do not serve you in the long run.  Assess your relationships that may not be serving you--do you need to forgive and release someone in your own life?

12. Make The Morning Your Bee 06.08.2019

Ever found yourself saying you're not a morning person or wishing you could be more of a morning person? This is me! For years, I had convinced myself that I wasn't a morning person. Now, I'm waking up at 3:20 AM, exercising, and starting my day.  Retired Navy Seal, David Goggins is helping me push past my comfort zone and give an entirely new meaning to mornings and leveling up.  Goggins, is the...

11. The Day The Podcast Vanished and The Lesson That Presented 23.07.2019

When you make mistakes; you have two choices.  1. Throw your hands up in the air and accept defeat OR 2. See this obstacle as a mountain meant to climb.  I made a mistake with trying to switch out the podcast host and I temporarily the podcast had disappeared from Spotify and wasn't updating to Apple.  In this mistake, I chose to climb. Obstacles aren't meant to hold you back; they're given to you...

10. Fear is a F'ing Lie 16.07.2019

In this episode, we talk about a few ways that fear can present itself—doubt, paralysis, and distractions. Tune in for tips to help you navigate fear!  Say YES before you have the opportunity to say NO. Start before you're ready.    Ask yourself the questions: What's the worst thing that can happen? What happens if you don't do it? Whose life will you change when you punch your fear in the face? W...

9. The Secret To Having A Good Day, EVERY Day 09.07.2019

Tune in to discover the mantra that I believe will set your day before your fit even hit the ground.  Today is a good day to have a good day. It is always your choice. I share my past experience of vibing lower and how self-awareness can be a GAME CHANGER in your life and your outlook!  Where we put our energy is what we create more of. I love helping you shift your mindset.  It's time to set posi...

Bonus: Rewire Your Mindset: Dealing With Negative People 08.07.2019

One of my listeners recently asked about how to deal with negativity! Tune in to learn how you can be like OPRAH giving out all the good gifts (energy) without letting a Negative Nancy F with your mindset. This is a MUST for anyone that is a people pleaser! Also--I have a new IG, make sure you follow: https://www.instagram.com/xo_yolandar/

8. Signs of Stepping Into Your Higher Self 02.07.2019

Growing pains are real AF—especially when you are stepping into a higher version of yourself! Dive into this episode for 5 signs that you are growing! Trust me, it can feel crazy when you're on this journey, but rest assured that if any of these 5 things are happening to you you need to lean ALL the way in and TRUST FULL with The Universe!  Signs of growth: 1. You question everything 2. You distan...

7. Ask Yo: How Did You Have The Guts To Leave Nursing 28.06.2019

In this bonus episode, I open up about how I accidentally left my profession as a Nurse. What started out as burnout from being in the ICU, and a freak accident on the job, I found myself crying in a bathroom wondering how I could keep going.  That has been a hard decision, but life is about choosing your hard...and we ALL have the power to choose our hard!  Grab your ILYSM shirt at: www.thekindaf...

6. Confidently Made For More 26.06.2019

In this episode, I share how my feelings of self-doubt and lack of confidence caused me to question my blessings. Learn how a 100 day commitment to myself has helped me step into believing that I am confidently made for more.   Apply to join the boot camp: www.thekindafitchick.com/podcast

5: What We Learn About Life Through Death 19.06.2019

This is a super raw episode. I did not do much to edit this--it was recorded on the day that my friend has passed away and I wanted to capture the emotion and lesson that I learned from my sweet friend Amanda.   Amanda, may you dance with the angels and make the massive impact that you were forever destined to make. ILYSM. https://www.thekindafitchick.com

4: Warrior vs Victim Mentality 18.06.2019

Every perceived PROBLEM is really your gift! It might not make sense now, but with this mindset shift you will start plowing through your problems and free TF out of yourself! Celebrate the mistakes. Celebrate what's hard. Celebrate the failures. I can't wait to help you work through your victim mindset and for you to start owning your shit like a BOSS BEE!  ILYSM https://www.thekindafitchick.com

3: Judgement Redefined 18.06.2019

In this episode I share how shifting your language can ultimately shift your life. In this episode I'll give you 5 ways to shift your language and viewpoint around judgement.  Judgement is BULL! What if it's actually just your EGO?! You know I'm all about taking ownership in your life. Tune in as I break down 5 ways to look at judgement.  I've got some easy ways for you to raise your vibe a little...

2. Embarking on a Spiritual Journey 18.06.2019

Come kick off this episode with the question: what's missing? Yolanda opens up about how freakish incidents sent her spiraling to find answers and connect with her higher power!   www.thekindafitchick.com

1. The Secret to Confidence 18.06.2019

In the very first episode of Real, Raw, + Free's Podcast, host Yolanda shares a simple formula to increasing your confidence. It's time to level up your confidence game with 5 easy tips for you to apply TODAY.  www.thekindafitchick.com

Time to Level Up 11.06.2019

Is this thing on? Official launch date: 6/18/19. I'm so excited to bring you this podcast to help you embrace The Kinda Fit Chick in YOU! It's time to get REAL, RAW, and FREE AF! Let's do this!  www.thekindafitchick.com XO

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