UGLYGROWTH: Recent Episodes
Andrea Kauenhowen
Welcome to the uglygrowth podcast - a place where we share vulnerable stories and reflections as an offering to help you with your own spiritual growth journey. This is a space where we challenge existing narratives and lean into discomfort as we get into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to evolve as a human.
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In this week's episode my client Bryna (@honeysocialmediaa) is joining us to talk about her experience of coming home to herself, and manifesting abundance in ALL areas of her life after joining my 6-month private coaching container.
Not only did Bryna go from scrapping by to hitting her first $14k month in her biz, she also stopped attracting non-committal men and manifested her DREAM partner through learning how to be vulnerable, leaning into her feminine energy, and trusting herself.
We're talking true, holistic growth as the WHOLE woman.
Her story is one you'll want to listen to over and over again to remind you of what's possible when you go ALL IN on yourself and never give up.
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In this episode Andrea is joined by trauma-informed, Self-Love and Sexual Empowerment Coach, Samantha Stelk.
We dive into:
- Samantha's journey healing trauma through pleasure reclamation
- How she went from being completely disconnected to her body, to learning to receive pleasure and become a multi-orgasmic woman 🔥
- Creating sacred containers to release the shame held in our wombs
- Jade egg practice - what is it and how can we benefit from it?
- Self pleasure practices: Vibrator VS glass wand
- Answering the question: Do vibrators affect our ability to reach orgasm with a partner?
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- so much more
Samantha is a certified VITA Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach w/ the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality, as well as a certified Sacred Femininity & Tao Tantric Arts Teacher.
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In today's episode Andrea is joined by trauma-informed coach, Johanna Adriaansen
We share tools and lessons related to:
- How to overcome people pleasing
- Why it's important to connect with your authentic self (and what that really means)
- What it's like to work with a somatic coach
- How to set boundaries and deal with negative reactions from friends/family
- Attachment styles - this is a big buzz word in the space right now - we discuss what they are and how Jo utilizes Attachment Theory as a coach
Johanna is trained in somatic therapy, parts work, trauma healing, and life coaching.
Her studies started with a degree in Human Nutritional Science but her interest evolved into the mental health space including specializing in nervous system regulation, shadow work, inner child work, and the use of attachment theory.
Above all she’s devoted her offerings to support her clients on the path of personal growth, conscious communication, and cultivating deep self-trust.
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In today's solo episode, Andrea is talking about two main tools she's used over the last year and a half to take her from struggling as an entrepreneur, to lighting a fire of inspiration, creating momentum, and claiming a new identity as a successful business owner.
This one will be useful for anyone who is working towards creating a new identity, but especially helpful for entrepreneurs in their first year or so of business and looking to step into a new level of momentum and income in their business.
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In today's episode with Liam Farquhar we're getting into:
- His personal journey going from hustle culture in Big Four Management Consultancy to working as a trauma-informed psychedelic guide
- Issues with mind/body dualism and why practices like IFS and Somatic Experiencing are so transformative
- The definition of trauma and why it needs a rebrand
Liam is a legal psychedelic guide, and also offers psychedelic preparation & integration, men’s group work, and therapeutic coaching. He combines psychedelics, mindfulness, Internal Family System, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian and Grofian psychology, and several other disciplines to help his clients safely return home to connection with the Self, body, relationships, and the world.
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@Liamfarquhar_brighter_pathways
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Link to essay discussed: Trauma Needs a Rebrand
In today's solo episode, Andrea is getting into her journey of manifesting partnership in 2022 - the exact steps she took, how masculine/feminine energetics play into it, the importance of claiming your desires, and how the same foundational principles apply to manifesting in other areas of your life.
This is a JUICY one for feminine beings who have been wanting to call in divine sacred union, spark deeper intimacy in their current relationship, or are simply looking to step into their next level identity
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What does it mean to have healthy masculine energy? How did we become so disconnected from it?
Exploring the dynamics of the masculine with Alexander Om, an Intuitive Business Coach and founder of Black Sheep Masterminds which offers retreats, community, and training for conscious change-makers and industry leaders around the world.
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@alexander.om.official
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Mandi Em is an author, humorist, and secular chaos witch. She's the author of Witchcraft Therapy and Happy Witch, and offers magical empowerment mentorship and wellness witchery guidance at Healing for Hot Messes
In today's episode, Mandi shares her story about overcoming struggles with mental health and finding empowerment through humor and witchcraft.
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IG: @healingforhotmesses
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Takeaways from a month of quantum expansion. Chatting about how I used my external circumstances as a mirror to see where I'd been out of alignment, and lessons on the topics of intimacy, pleasure, and money.
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Today I'm connecting with Jen White, Founder of Modern Self.
Jen believes that our imagination is a profound tool for influencing our well-being.
With a background in hypnotherapy and NLP, she guides others through their subconscious using imagination to explore the foundations of their personality, behavior, and beliefs.
Her journey into hypnotherapy began after years of confronting anxiety and panic episodes. Today she combines her passion for hypnosis, energy work, and imagination, to create a one-of-a-kind journey through mind and body towards more calm, curious, and confident living.
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on IG @modern_self
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Today I'm connecting with Jillian MacDonald to discuss masculine and feminine polarity, money, relationships, and the most important lessons we've learned through heartbreak. So much wisdom in this one!
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IG: Business: @authenticyoufitness
IG Personal: @ji77ian7ouise
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Back today with my good friend Mags Tanev to discuss a recent, highly transformative journey with Huachuma medicine. Topics covered: unity consciousness, the source of LOVE, using discernment, and co-creating with the divine.
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In this episode, I'm discussing how and why I began my journey of working with psilocybin mushrooms, my first ego-death experience, the veil that lifted around my body image and self-worth, and how that was rooted in a much deeper story of inadequacy that I believe everyone can relate to.
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In this episode, I'm connecting with Jenna Hamm - a clinical social worker and yoga teacher from Manitoba, Canada. She is trained in Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems. Jenna also holds a certification in nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health. Her private practice is centered around empowerment through education and healing deep-rooted trauma of all kinds. What I love most about her is that she's not interested in providing symptom management but rather, complete healing and the reversal of internal suffering. Jenna has a thorough understanding of human biology, the autonomic nervous system, and how trauma is stored in the brain and body.
We cover SO much in this episode - getting into the ups and downs of her own healing journey, how her personal experience has impacted her practice, what polyvagal theory is, and the important role our nervous system has to play in our overall healing.
Connect with Jenna over on Instagram @FeltSenseWpg - her private practice is waitlisted but you can find more information on her group offerings over on her website - www.jennahamm.com
In this episode, I'm connecting with Mags Tanev, a free-lance writer, psychedelic enthusiast, and avid nature lover based in Medellin, Colombia (she also happens to be my best friend!)
We discuss how Ayahuasca has helped her find meaning, moving through the fear of losing control, the importance of embracing your shadow, and how you can cultivate your own meaning of spirituality.
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Book mentioned in the episode: The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine by Joseph Tafur MD
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with Amanda Carson, RSW, RYT
In this episode, we are discussing death and the grief process, and how we can navigate these often challenging experiences that are so inherent to being human.
Amanda offers a holistic multi-modality approach including yoga and grief counseling through her private practice in Manitoba, Canada.
Amanda can be found on IG @shiftwpg or on her website (www.shiftwpg.com)
How we can harness the power of self-awareness and compassion in order to dismantle the ego and form more authentic connections.
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In this first introductory episode, Andrea describes the moments that led up to her decision to embark on a journey of healing and transformation, and some of the lessons she learned along the way
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