Episode 38 – Andrea Owen: Defeating your inner gremlins and living an incredible life [PODCAST]

Andrea Owen is a no-compromise powerhouse of energy and confidence. But she hasn’t always been that way. She lived some very painful years including a spouse who cheated on her, the following divorce, another rocky relationship, and the pain of navigating what had gone wrong in her life. It was those situations that drove her to find find the answers that would set her on the path of becoming a life coach and the amazing person she is today. In this episode of Crank It Up with David T.S. Wood, you’ll meet Andrea and hear her story and advice on overcoming the hardships of life.

What is an “Inner Gremlin?”

It’s just one of the names Andrea gives to the negative voices we hear inside our own heads as we go through life. They may be self-critical thoughts, voices that compare you to other people, condemning, harsh assessments of yourself, all aimed at tearing you down and keeping you from accomplishing the great things you’ve been created to do. Andrea Owen has had a lot of experience battling her own “inner Gremlins” and has specialized in coming alongside other women who need help in overcoming theirs. This episode is packed with insights that you’ll find helpful and possibly even liberating. Be sure to give it a listen.

Every one of us can tap into the power of starting small.

It’s absolutely true that every journey begins with the first step. That’s the power of the idea that you can make massive changes by starting small. No matter where you are in life there are things you can do right now, today, to get you moving in a new and better direction. It starts by identifying the things you’ve believed that are holding you back. It doesn’t take much, just a pen and paper, and some time. But it’s the first step to moving you toward the grand things ahead. Listen in as David T.S. Wood chats with Andrea Owen about how she’s learned to walk women through the steps of empowerment that bring about life change.

Is your gremlin working against you even now, as you read this website?

It’s not only possible, it’s likely that even now you’re feeling resistance to the idea that you can make changes in the way your life is. THAT is the gremlin, the negative voices that strive to keep you in the comfortable place you’re at. But you can push those voices down and begin to take steps toward a new life. You can, if you believe you can. Listen in as Andrea Owen walks you through a sequence that can get you on that road today, in spite of what your particular gremlins might be saying to you.

What are you going to do? Will you take the next step?

Your life can only change if you take the steps to change it. Nobody will do it for you and nobody can keep you from doing it once you make the decision to get started. What are you waiting for? Listen to this episode to hear some very clear, systematic things you can do to overcome the limiting beliefs you’ve had all your life and begin living the life you were meant to live. It’s on this episode of Crank It Up with David T.S. Wood and his guest Andrea Owen.

Outline of this great episode

[1:45] David’s big “Thank You” to today’s guest Andrea Owen.

[2:30] Andrea’s explanation of what it means to become your “Bad Ass” self.

[3:59] How challenging is it to fall fiercely in love with yourself?

[5:08] Why women have to get over the “Gremlin” in their own heads.

[6:51] Where does a woman start on the journey of dealing with her inner voices of condemnation.

[9:46] The power of starting small.

[10:00] The most common things women hear about themselves.

[14:04] Fun exercises to help women identify their “inner critic.”

[16:10] Things to do when you need to step beyond the negatives you hear in your head.

[18:14] What if your “gremlin” is working against you as you listen to this conversation?

[20:17] The miracle begins to happen when you realize you have control of your thoughts.