The Own Your Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bre Klaas
A podcast about owning our shit, transforming from victim into victor, and the constant desire to #liveonpurpose. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bre-klaas/support
If you're in a season right now where you're being tested: your patience, your perseverance, your faith... I just want you to know that I'm right here with you.
This week I share how I'm moving through a season in my life and invite you to do some of the daily habits I'm currently practicing.
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Guys. I had my first internet troll!
I learned some things from Gare-Bear, though. I'm actually grateful for his comment!
I want to start a movement: #dontbeagary. As in... let's not "bleed on people who didn't cut us". As in... if something about someone else's lifestyle/beliefs/behavior is getting a rise out of you, it's an opportunity to ask yourself "why? Why does it bug me so much?" '
If you're so activated by someone else's post/content/story/etc that you're going to take the time to leave an unhelpful comment, then maybe don't. Maybe, instead, turn that energy back toward yourself. Transmute it. Focus more on your own healing than someone else's stuff that's getting you all riled up.
Triggers are clues.
Follow them.
XO
Bre
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Between 1-10, how would you rate the level of peace you feel inside?
What is your overall life satisfaction rating?
I sense that humanity is yearning for a deeper sense of fulfillment.
We're craving quality.
Quality connections.
Quality experiences.
Quality options.
Quality.
Of.
Life.
We want more meaningful connections.
We want more connection, period.
If we are to achieve a better quality of life, then ...
Healing is no longer an option.
What does that mean?
How do we do it?
Listen in and let's talk about it!
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Do you ever feel like it's all or nothing? If you can't ______ entirely, then it's not worth doing anything at all?
This "all-or-nothing" mentality is probably the reason you're not seeing forward motion in your life.
The opposite of "all-or-nothing" is the Compound Effect (Darren Hardy's principle). Little by little, it all adds up. It's all adding up without you thinking about it, which can be working against you. Your negative thoughts add up until they become your default way of thinking. An extra snack at bedtime adds up and can look like an additional weight gain at the end of the month or year. Conversely, just an extra 8 ounces of water at the end of a meal can add up to 1/3 or 1/2 of your water goal. An extra $10/wk in savings = $520 a year.
It's all always adding up. How about we make it ADD UP FOR US, rather than silently compounding and keeping us imprisoned? When we say YES to one thing, we say NO to another. Let's be intentional and stack our actions in a more helpful way, yes?
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"I don't know why I'm so lazy!"
"I know I should..."
"I know what to do, I just don't do it."
I want to offer you a thought. WHAT IF.... What if I told you that I don't think you're lazy at all? What if I could tell you how to motivate yourself?
*Heavily influenced by my own mentor, Andrea Crowder, this week's Wkly Wisdom Drop is going to blow your mind!
This concept is extracted from Regulate, a program that saved my ass in 2022. I couldn't eat, I felt like a lump was in my throat, I was sleeping for shit, I was at risk for making mistakes at work (as a nurse this is not ideal)... If you want to experience a mindset overhaul firsthand, I'd love to hook you up.
https://tinyurl.com/3ee6rutu
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We wouldn't expect a Tesla to get us from NYC to LA without stopping and recharging, would we? Why then, do we subscribe to the "Hustle and Grind" culture?
I'm starting a movement... REVOLUTION! Let's all nap when we need to. Saturday afternoon with a To Do list a mile long but your eyes are heavy and your body is screaming at you for a break? Rest.
Monday night and you promised Girl's Night but your legs are throbbing and you feel overstimulated? Rest.
Permission to listen to your body: GRANTED!
Rest is a right, not a privilege.
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Are you a human being or a human doing?
When was the last time you looked yourself in the eye and said "wow, I'm f*cking proud of me!"?
In this week's episode, I'm empowering you to Pause & Praise yourself. We look back only to marvel at how far we've come. Take a deep breath. Praise. Trust and believe that everything you've lived through and conquered has led you to where you are now. You're on your way. That got you to this and this is getting you to your next level.
XO
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Do you feel like you're on a hamster wheel and "it's always this way, I don't know why I try" or "Idk why I expect anything differently, I always choose losers to date" or .... "I never win" or "this never works for me"?
Are you getting moldy grapes but thought you ordered Chardonnay? Let me help you!
You're constantly placing an order with the Universe with the words you speak.
In this week's Weekly Wisdom Drop (WWD), I am going to teach you about time splicing and how to use it to your advantage. LFG!
Words are my medicine and I'm here to help you heal.
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A riff that began while my wheels were turning as I walked through my neighborhood ... don't mind the huffing and puffing.
It is my intention that you glean some nuggets from this:
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don't create problems that don't exist
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it's all adding up all the time
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nervous system regulation is your ticket to freedom
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we assign meaning to things
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The Compound Effect is always in play
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discern who you let speak 'truth' over your life -- your energy is precious!
If you're interested in booking a 1:1 session, now is the perfect time. It's always the perfect time to feel more relaxed, less intensity around real-life issues (ex-husband probs, parents overstepping boundaries, mom stress, money, friendships that may be crunchy) and I can help you feel lighter and more clear in 60 mins or less.
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PS - did you drink your water today?
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An uplifting riff (noun): an often brief audio or video clip with a motivational, inspirational, and/or empowering message.
"I'm really doing the damn thing!" I said as I left my son's school, midday. I have the freedom (4 out of 7 days of the week) to surprise him by dropping his shoes off at school (which I'd just done). I pulled into the garage and began unloading groceries and the words started pouring out of me... Intuition told me to record the words and well, here we are! I hope it resonates. And if not? There are many other episodes and at least one is sure to float your boat. xo
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I received an intuitive message (a reminder, really) that I want to share: when our wounds are revealed to us, we can heal them. (Obviously!)
What if we took an approach of being grateful for the challenges we face?
What if we embraced the "shit sandwiches" in our lives, trusting that it is all happening FOR US?
Listen to this week's wisdom drop to shift your perspective out of "why me" and into "thank you for this opportunity"!
Referenced in the episode-->
Regulate (program): https://tinyurl.com/3zw38jz2
WAP (program): https://tinyurl.com/2nrzzfap
Unrule/y podcast episode with Andrea Crowder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unrule-y-entrepreneur-by-andrea-crowder/id1639582208?i=1000593522448
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13 years ago today, I was pulled over while on my way to the public library to do my taxes. I was driving my son's dad's beat up Oldsmobile Cutlass and thought that was the reason for the flashing lights.
"Did you know you have a warrant out for your arrest?"
Uh.... if I did, do you think I'd be traveling in a conspicuous vehicle?
Listen in as I recount those events and discuss the last 3 years of my personal journey!
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When I woke up not feeling the fire in my belly, per se, but rather aloof. Just ... here. I wanted to feel jazzed up. I wanted the sunshine to ignite that feel-good fire. Then this question came through: "how can I use this energy to my advantage?"
Something I've been asking myself lately is "how can I transmute this energy?" I've also made that a prayer I've been praying: "God/Angels/Universe, please transmute this energy and help me turn it into something for my good."
I hope this episode speaks to you! And if it does, would you consider rating the Own Your Life podcast? Sharing with a friend or on social? I'd be forever grateful!
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Do you pause and appreciate just how far you've come? Just how much you've accomplished?
Do you find things "missing" in your world?
Eavesdrop on my gratitude/visualization/manifestation brain dump where I empower you to GIVE IT TO YOURSELF FIRST!
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Taken from a FB/IG Live in spring of 2022, I riff on what an elevated posture on social media looks like during a messy-ish breakup. This potent quickie also touches on the point of other people's opinions about you and what they are or are not. This blew my mind when I re-listened almost 10 months later! You're going to get a lot out of this one.
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What does every experience of your life have in common? Yep, it's you. If this kicks you in the gut a little, this episode may be for you. If reading that title made you roll your eyes or think "wtf does she know?!" then I'd invite you to consider a way of thinking for about 30 mins with me in this episode. Just try it on. Take it off at the end if it doesn't suit you, but have a listen!
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I'm kicking off season 3 with a question asked in my DM's: "how do you look at the bright side of everything with everything you've been through?". Tune in to this riff if you've been feeling like everything is going wrong, you can't seem to get ahead, and are just plain tired of being sick and tired. It's a new year... why not adopt a new perspective?
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My DM's and personal conversations are FULL of conversation around this topic.
"How do I tell people that gossiping just isn't who I am anymore?"
"My family doesn't respect my 'Me Time'."
"Should I tell people that I'm on a healing journey?"
I reference a couple things in this episode:
The "Know, Like, Trust" yourself is the Secret Weapon episode of Own Your Life -- season 2, ep 1 (published 5/4/22).
Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale -- https://tinyurl.com/2jpdeh6y
Thank you for listening! Would you mind taking a minute to leave a review or share?
XO
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On a cloudy and intermittently snowy day in November, 2022, I had an interesting realization. My fingernails and the care and choices I made with them has evolved over this year. It is my hope that you enjoy the overarching theme of examining a belief and choosing whether or not it still fits. Along with that, I feel this little riff also speaks to the ability to allow yourself space to change preferences and opinions as you continue to heal and evolve.
Enjoy! And if you feel so compelled, I'd love it if shared or rated the Own Your Life podcast. It is my joy and honor to be able to speak my truths with the intention of empowering and equipping you on your journey. For that, I thank you.
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In this week's podcast episode, I sit down with Ember, a connection I have in the online space. Tune in for a juicy discussion about healing, telling new stories, and even how to walk away from a relationship with dignity, grace, and love. It is our hope that you feel empowered to show up fully for yourself after listening to this chat!
Conscious Uncoupling book: www.consciousiuncoupling.com
Find Ember on social media!
IG: @lifewithemberlynn
Facebook: Ember Lynn
Hey U Human: www.heyuhuman.com
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This week is a quickie, but I want to challenge you to see things a bit differently... asking questions gets our brains to look for solutions rather than accepting things at face value. Ask yourself "where do I already have the resources?". Or, if you're feeling like you're not highly resourced around one matter or area of your life, look for other ways where you are highly resourced in a different area. This creates proof for the brain that you are able to make connections and come up with creative solutions. Simply shifting your focus and attention can free up mental space to be able to come up with something new and solve your problem. It's all about perspective, babe!
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This week I have a special treat for you! Listen in as I help you remember who you are, what the H*ll you've already overcame, and that you are more than capable of tackling your next challenge. Sometimes we just need to pause and remember what mountains we've already climbed so that we can dig deep and trek ahead to the next one we'll be triumphant over.
If this episode resonates, please consider sharing or rating; I'd be both grateful and honored.
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As more and more people make a conscious effort to heal and become their best selves, we are hearing more buzzwords around the topic. Things like "ascension" and "lower brain" and "holding space"... wtf do they mean? Ascension and lower brain are pretty obvi (I'll probably come up with better ones after this is published...) but what actually IS the ability to hold space? Listen to this week's episode as I explain my take on it!
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In this week's episode, I take you through a few easy-to-do action steps to promote a better mood, higher vibe, and more peace.
I want to also add that adding a note in your phone with links to hilarious YouTube videos, reels, or other things that make you wail with laughter is also a powerful hack.
I hope you enjoy this quickie of inspo! Let's go live on MF purpose!
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Trigger warning: wedding trauma! Have you been victimized by the brides in your life? Been passed over for Maid/Matron of Honor? Thought you were a part of the wedding party until the day before the actual wedding? No? Just me?! Listen to this week's episode as I share how I've come full circle with this tender point/huge Universal Assignment in my life.
I'm excited to share the story of how I let my intuition follow and the Universe lead me through this experience. A special congrats to my dear friend, Katesha, and her new husband, Garrett. Sending love, light, and blessings!
...spoiler alert: When the inside changes, the outside follows suit.
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WWW QUICKIE EDITION! Listen to this fast episode if you're ready to tackle anxious feelings from a different angle. {different actions yield different results, no?}
In the past 6-9 months I've been absorbing the energy and wisdom of Andrea Crowder. This profound anxiety hack has helped reshape my response to those sticky, dense feelings.
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zoom in // zoom out
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movement creates momentum
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who's your #1 person that holds space for you?
As always, take with you what resonates, leave what doesn't.
Here with you & for you,
Bre
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This is an episode you won't want to miss! Mackenzie, a young woman from Central Iowa, found herself with a life-altering injury in August, 2021. Listen in as she recalls the accident, the days and weeks following, and how she credits MINDSET with her recovery.
Mackenzie sustained a spinal cord injury on Aug. 5, 2021, and has had to adapt every facet of her life to accommodate her new set of wheels. I am so grateful for her willingness to take us on the journey of her recovery. She credits her support system and her mantras for her ability to adapt and overcome. Post-interview parting thoughts from Mackenzie include "your body responds to your words" and when she's feeling discouraged or hits a wall in therapy, she tells herself "this is where you get stronger". Thank you for blazing a trail for us, Mackenzie. Love and light to you now and always.
Referenced in this episode are various articles and a study by Japanese scientist Dr. Masuro Emoto. The study of the power of words on water molecules can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyQVu_8EFc.
The local news story about Mackenzie one year after the accident can be found here: https://www.kcci.com/article/step-by-step-how-one-central-iowa-woman-is-relearning-to-walk-before-her-wedding-conrad-ankeny/40822163?fbclid=IwAR01crTun-kmuIupnx479pcuQP9WesDs-qTotK_jhWzOQ7f7nZts-vYr2l0#
The local newspaper article can be found here: https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2021/11/challenge-accepted-nurses-heroic-journey-of-strength-optimism-and-resilience/?fbclid=IwAR0AYRI6rPcnNaWRm7dQYNy-y-vt0Zascf9PT8Il1YzBtyhbr1uxnZBxc8A
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Have you ever "dated down"? (...as derogatory as that term is)
Have you wondered why certain relationships leave you feeling just a little hollow?
I am taking you to CHURCH this week! Listen in as I riff about why some relationships don't last, how you can attract higher quality friendships into your life (without cutting your current friends out), and how your self worth directly correlates with the company you keep.
**Remember: not everything I say is all-encompassing. If you have a specific issue or question, DM me and we can chat on a more personal level. Find me on Insta or Facebook!
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This week, I'm going to share with you how to a) parent your inner child and b) evolve into the parent you maybe wished you'd had. This one's another efficiently recorded episode; I promise I'll get back to my fancy recording equipment soon!
** Many journal prompts included - listen with a pen and paper handy!
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This week's episode comes from this message in my inbox:
"How can I flip the script on not letting my autoimmune disease hold me back?"
Dive in as I share tips on how to handle a chronic condition in a healthy way. I also share my experience with sustaining a trimalleolar fracture of my right ankle, and how I live with chronic pain. Since 2016 I've lived with bone-on-bone in that joint but that doesn't keep me from regular exercise and even going dancing!
*Nothing in this episode is intended to diminish or invalidate your experience. Listen to it like you would go thru a buffet: take what you want and leave what you don't.
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Remember "Dear Abby?" This is like that, except less dramatic and with more tangible/practical advice. This week, we explore sticky energy between a mother and a daughter. As I've worked to heal my wounds with my mother, I've received many questions about how to proceed in a strained relationship with a parent. Listen in to hear my advice to Kenzie; instead of just responding to and helping her, I decided to share and help many!
I'm experimenting with recording on the go; thank you for your patience with me as I adjust and improve this process. Can you hear the chickens? County Fair... Hashtag: Iowa.
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Announcing the waitlist for the book, my upcoming 2 page magazine feature in Goss Magazine, and a way that I can help you through sticky situations. The best part is, I'm going to do a riff on whatever situation you tell me you're going through and record it as a Weekly Wisdom Drop. Instead of helping one, I can help many at once!
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We have a secret weapon and so many of us are SNOOZING on it. Listen as I explain the correlation between a sales tactic and living in alignment! If you find this episode to be empowering or inspiring, please share it with someone you love!
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Feel stuck in a box with your religious practice? Christians, especially-- I get it! I felt the same way. Fear of judgment from family members kept me away from discovering my own spiritual path. I didn't want to disappoint, so I shut out the idea that there is a Universe and a rhythm to faith and knowing myself. Listen in if you, or someone you know, struggles with wanting to love God/Jesus/whatever you call it but wants to learn more about Law of Attraction, vibrations, visualization, and manifesting.
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"The trees are about to show us how beautiful it is to let things go." ~ Anonymous.
What if we let go of alllll the shit that no longer makes us happy?! Listen in as we dive into what we may be holding onto that is keeping us stuck.
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In this episode, we dive into self-love and also calling ourselves to a higher level. To Amanda Frances: "I accept myself as I am and allow myself to change as I go".
Tune in for some insight on how to be proud of yourself for doing your best in that moment, but then choosing again to elevate your life.
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I think I've found the secret to life! The best part? It's FREE! Listen to this episode to hear the one thing you need in order to succeed!
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More than a cutesy post on Instagram, Bloom Where You Are Planted is a concept I feel is imperative for life. Whether you're in a season of growth or hardship, you are meant to THRIVE. I 100% believe this. Listen to this episode to hear my ah-ha about my career and also my love for helping women get physically and financially FIT!
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During this global pandemic, watching and waiting for the end of COVID19's ravaging, you may be experiencing a barrage of emotions. Guess what? ME TOO. This week I'll share with you what you can to do feel more in control, how I've been feeling, and I've got a little challenge for you.
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Gabby Bernstein calls relationships Universal Assignments. After having been engaged and then leaving him in a fury some 6 years ago, I can agree! Listen in for advice about leaving someone who is not a good fit for you.
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In this episode, you will hear an open letter to the public which was composed by Jay (my son's father). It's another stepping stone on our journey, one that began in January of 2010, just two weeks before we found out we were going to become parents.
Please listen with an open heart and share this episode with everyone you know!
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What is metacognition?
How do we change our thinking?
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In this episode, I'm sharing how we can rise above our biggest mistake and use it as an opportunity to grow. I talk about owning your shit, gaining perspective, and stepping out of "I am __(insert mistake or negative identity here)__" and into "I made a bad choice, and I choose again". Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo. And as Maya Angelou says: "When we know better, we do better".
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Today we are debuting the Own Your Life podcast! I'll be sharing my story about how I went from broke, pregnant, arrested, and pretty much failing at life to having a clear idea of who I am, who I want to be, and how I want to #liveonpurpose. I'll be dropping gems this entire episode so if you're needing quick inspo, feeling stuck, or just genuinely curious about my story, buckle up!
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