S*XY REBEL SPIRIT by House of Andrea

In this episode, I explore the quiet but radical act of being yourself - of releasing imitation and returning to the truth of your own energy. We talk about the ways we unconsciously shape-shift for acceptance, confuse other people’s desires for our own, and limit our potential out of fear. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to discern what’s truly yours, how to feel your own ener...

In this launch episode of the brand new name - House of Andrea - I share how the rebrand of this podcast nearly didn't happen - due to a failed video podcast recording. But what seemed like failure revealed something deeper: the need to overcome the pressure we put on ourselves to be visible, professional and “everywhere” online. We discuss ways self-worth becomes tangled with platforms, algorithm...

In this episode, Andrea Lee Matthies explores the threshold between endings and expansions, sharing how shifts in identity and creative expression can open new possibilities for growth. As she transitions her podcast into its new chapter under a new brand ( House of Andrea, launching next week! ) , Andrea reflects on the energetic containers we create for ourselves - how old containers can limit u...

In this deeply personal episode I share my journey with voice, creativity, and the long road from hiding to being seen. From the silence of bullying, eating disorders, and body shame, to the healing pathways of spirituality, podcasting, and creativity, this is the story of how I slowly reawakened my voice and stepped into visibility. I take you through the beginnings of my podcasting journey, the...

Have you ever found yourself in that strange in-between, no longer who you were, not yet who you’re becoming, and feeling lost? In this episode I share my own lifelong dance with “lostness” and how I’ve come to see it differently: not as failure, but as a powerful next transition. Together, we’ll explore how to reframe these transitional seasons with trust and creativity, and how to notice the res...

In this episode of  The Bold Brave Woman Project , I explore the weight of that pressure: how it seeps into our creativity, our identities, and even the ways we measure our own worth. I share my own wrestle with the belief that every project should lead somewhere “profitable,” and the breakthrough that helped me shift out of paralysis and into flow. This simple but powerful separation has per...

Some days it feels like nothing is shifting - your bank account looks the same, the room you wake up in hasn’t changed, and the brave steps you’ve taken don’t yet show in your outer world. But this doesn't mean things aren't changing. In this episode, I open up about those moments of doubt, the pull to return to what feels safe , and what it takes to keep going when everything feels like it's not...

Sometimes we wait until everything feels perfectly clear before making a move. But what if clarity only comes after the leap? In this deeply personal episode, I share what it’s been like to stand in the in-between: dismantling old boxes, feeling the pull of creativity, and learning to show up before I feel “ready.” I talk about moving beyond performance, letting go of perfection, and allowing crea...

What if being bold didn’t mean being busy? In this soulful episode, I unpack the deeply wired connection between productivity and self-worth - and how it can quietly sabotage our creativity, clarity, and joy. In this episode, I share personal stories from my upbringing, corporate life, and healing journey to explore how hustle culture seeps into our identities, even in the name of ambition. Togeth...

What happens when you stop trying to control the outcome and instead follow the flow of your becoming? In this deeply honest and soul-nourishing episode, I reflect on the unfolding process of identity, creativity, and trust as I move through one of the biggest midlife transformations of my life. I share what it’s been like to pour myself into creative expression without knowing exactly where it’s...

When the vision you were building your life around suddenly cracks… what then? This episode is your permission slip to be in the in-between, to not know, and to trust yourself anyway. I chat about: A powerful reframe to use when things fall apart:  “If this is for me… then now what?” Why the void—the in-between—isn’t empty, but deeply alive How fear of being “ordinary” might be keeping you fr...

In this episode of the Bold, Brave Woman Project, I reflect deeply on what it means to be a bold, brave woman in today's world, particularly in the context of my own life. I explore how I have allowed my career, relationships, and societal expectations to define me. After a recent event that left me questioning my path, I share my journey of realising that what I thought I wanted and needed might...

UPDATED EPISODE!! Make sure you tune back in for the latest release of this episode. In this episode, Andrea Lee Matthies reflects on her journey with her own voice. Originally starting with 'Body Diaries' and then 'Bold with Andi Matthies,' Andrea speaks candidly about her struggles with confidence, voice, and the sunk cost fallacy. She recounts transformative experiences, including an intensive...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Bold Brave Woman Project! In this episode, host Andrea Lee Matthies - writer, photographer, and clairvoyant medium - shares the journey of how this podcast came to be from the ashes of a failed YouTube Channel. She emphasises the importance of inner bravery and encourages listeners to embrace their own bold, brave selves while connecting through her stories...