Dope Ass Podcast
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWelcome to a land where the Dope Ass Mom helps grown-ups all over the world remember life is too short to take yourself too seriously. Ever feel like you have to fit inside a stuffy box? Well, Andrea Levoff is helping you break free with her opinionated wit and charm, in a show where nothing is off limits. She tackles changing diapers, spirituality and MILF bodies without skipping a beat.
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Self-Love + Manifestation Magic with The Basic Witches
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe Basic Witches, Leah Knauer and Rachel Laforest, join Andrea to share all of their magical tips and tricks for manifesting what you desire and practicing self-love. Today on Dope Ass Podcast: * What makes you a witch * How Leah & Rachel practice self-care * A daily reminder for Empaths during COVID * Techniques for manifesting * How to practice self-love * Letting go of the fear of death * Live card pull from the Basic Witches Follow the Basic Witches: * IG: @basicwitches ( https://www...
The Journey of Motherhood in Quarantine
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAndrea’s coming in hot from her podcast hiatus, sharing her thoughts on quarantining with her kids and her decision to send them back to school. Today on Dope Ass Podcast: * The overwhelm of parenting during quarantine * Why we need to stop judging other moms (but the one time it’s ok) * Andrea’s decision to send her kids back to school * Becoming your child’s personal assistant * Andrea’s biggest regret during home learning Follow Andrea: * Website: andrealevoff.com ( https://www.andreal...
How Do YOU Live a Dope Ass Life?
July 07, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBAndrea has talked to a lot of dope ass people this season on the Dope Ass Podcast. Each of them had a completely different answer to the question: how do you live a dope ass life? Our final episode of the season revisits some of Andrea’s favorite answers to that question. Listen to hear from Rachel Sobel, Kate Lemere, Kristin Giese, Sheila Kelley, Colleen Bordeaux, Jessica Zweig, and for the first time herself, Andrea! After you listen, ask yourself the same question. Write it down and send...
Awakening and Living Authentically with Jessica Zweig
June 23, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB“Are these lives that we've built really ours?” – Jessica Zweig The last few months have been HEAVY. But conversations about race, inequality, and just the overall grind of life in America are ones that we cannot shy away from. Jessica Zweig is a personal branding expert and owner of The SimplyBe. Agency. She joined Andrea for a frank discussion about the challenging times the world has been navigating. In order to live a dope ass life, it’s so important to get introspective. With the world...
Unleash Your Inner Artist with Colleen Bordeaux
May 27, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWhen it comes to making art, we leave it to children… and highbrow artists. But what about the rest of us? Art museums are community spaces – not stuffy buildings full of stereotypical art critics. Colleen Bordeaux is a writer and consultant for the Art Institute of Chicago who spends her time reimagining galleries to help engage everyone from art history majors to people who have never stepped into an art museum in their lives. Colleen encourages everyone to do some “art cardio,” where you ...
Dating Under Quarantine with Bela Gandhi
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBBela Gandhi’s parents were immigrants, and their cultural beliefs around relationships and marriage shaped how Bela approached dating. Dating apps are great to use, but no amount of dating will lead you to the right person before you’ve truly worked on yourself. Bela started the Smart Dating Academy and is our guest today on the Dope Ass Podcast. She talked to Andrea about some of the top questions she sees around dating. You’ll want to listen if: - You keep picking the same person...
The Keys to the Queendom with Sheila Kelley
April 28, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIf you’ve ever felt awkward and unsexy, Sheila Kelley has the keys to the Queendom. When preparing for an acting role, she found that she had no idea what it meant to channel her inner eroticism or sexuality. So, she founded the S Factor, classes that focus on movement and allow all women to unleash their inner sex goddess in a supportive environment. Andrea has been a fan of S Factor classes for many years and talked to Sheila about the spiritual journey she’s taken back to her body. Sheila...
How to Be a Brave Bitch with Kristin Giese
April 14, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBKristin Giese ( https://www.allmoxie.com/ ) does all the things. She’s a comedian who has worked as a talent manager and producer. She’s even written a book ( https://www.allmoxie.com/unverified-novel ) ! If you’re wondering how she’s done so many different things – things that open her up to criticism and rejection at that – it all comes down to taking every opportunity that comes her way and lots of laughter. You do not want to miss this episode of Dope Ass Podcast as Kristin not only take...
How to Conquer Quarantine with (Hopefully) a Few Laughs
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBI saw a meme that said 2020 has the same organizers as the Fyre Festival (LOL). And that right there is the key to surviving and thriving during this pandemic – finding the humor even when things are dark. Quarantine has got me feeling all sorts of feelings, but I’ve found that I can come back to my spiritual practice and a few tips I picked up during my studies to help keep myself grounded and moving forward. Today, for the first time, I’m opening up about the time that I studied spiritual ...
All the Ways We Mess Up Our Kids with Seth Jay King
March 17, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBParenting is a grind so any opportunity to make it more fun and creative is one you should take. Seth Jay King went viral a few years back with his hilarious @latenotes ( https://www.instagram.com/latenotes ) account on Instagram. On the account he posted photos of witty notes he wrote for his chronically late daughter. This week on the Dope Ass Podcast, Seth is talking to Andrea about what it’s like being a viral dad. Seth and Andrea discuss living with anxiety, how to avoid the comparison ...
If You Want It, Go Get It with Danielle Robay
March 03, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhatever the thing is – a career as a stand-up comedian, a job as a tv host, or even just a fancy Chanel bag – if you want it, you have to put yourself out there and get it. Danielle Robay is our guest on this week’s episode of the Dope Ass Podcast. She was the youngest tv host in Chicago during her time with The Jam and now she’s a correspondent for NBC Los Angeles. Danielle exudes a confident, put together image. But she shares a major secret: she didn’t wake up like this. Listen in as Dan...
Making Your Own Career with The Daily Tay, Taylor Wolfe
February 18, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat do you want to be when you grow up? We all heard that as a kid and you likely gave the same boring ass answers today’s guest did: doctor, fireman, or knife artist. Ok, you probably never gave that last one but that didn’t stop today’s guest from, shall we say, exploring her inner cookie dough salesman. Joining Andrea on today’s Dope Ass Podcast is none other than Taylor Wolfe aka @thedailytay ( https://twitter.com/TheDailyTay ) herself. Taylor and Andrea talk using Horrible Bosses as th...
Get That Side Hustle Off the Ground with Comedian Vik Pandya
February 04, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBStand up comedy is brutal. When you’re hustling and trying to make it as a comic, you can expect to wait hours upon hours for just four minutes up on the stage. Add on to that a full-time 9 to 5 job and you’ve got a recipe for stress. Not for the faint of heart! This week on the Dope Ass Podcast, Andrea is talking to Vik Pandya ( http://www.teamuscomedy.com/vik ) , a rising comic in the Chicago comedy scene. Part of why Vik is crushing it so hard right now is because his corporate job taught...
Training to Get That MILF Body with Wellness Consultant Joel
January 21, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWhether you’ve had a kid or you’re just getting older, metabolism slows all the way down and the tricks you used to do to look skinny no longer work. This is what wellness consultant and trainer to Chicago’s MILFS, Joel, calls “skinny bitch syndrome.” And Andrea found out she had SBS in spades. On today’s episode of the Dope Ass Podcast, Joel talks to Andrea about why sustainability and flexibility are the two most important factors of any wellness program. Whether his clients want to make s...
I Did the Sober Curious Challenge, Here’s How it Went
January 14, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAlcohol has always been an extra treat for Andrea. There’s nothing more fun than going out with your girlfriends and kicking back a few drinks. Even though it wasn’t frequent, there was something about her drinking habits that bothered her. But then Andrea read the book, Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington ( http://www.rubywarrington.com/i-am-an-author/sober-curious/ ) , and decided to take on the challenge: see what happens when you commit to no drinking for a month. On today’s episode of the ...
The Key to a Dope Ass Life: Know Your Gifts with Beth Lapides
January 06, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhether it’s comedy, writing, acting, or being a boss lady, you have unique gifts that are just waiting to be cultivated. To really go for your dreams, it’s not enough just to want it, you also have to hone your skill set. In this episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Beth Lapides ( http://bethlapides.com/ ) talks to Andrea about her unique approach to writing and comedy as well as how to get honest with yourself about your own personal gifts. Beth is a creative force and legend in comedy so if that’...
Taking a Dope Ass Break
December 24, 2019 16:00 - 43 seconds - 684 KBHello everybody, it's Andrea Levoff here, on my show where I talk about dope ass shit, with dope ass people on my Dope Ass Podcast. With all that being said, you guys, I am taking a break. My intention for the next two weeks is to unplug a little bit, and be a little less available on Instagram. I will still be there; I'll still be posting things that inspire me, but not at the pace that I have been. So I'm just taking a break and I will see you guys back for the new year in a new show. And t...
Mind Your Mindfulness Over the Holidays
December 17, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDecember is a month of running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Not a good look. Instead of falling into the holiday stress trap, this year, opt for mindfulness, self-care, and serenity. On this week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Andrea offers up tips on how to make the most of December so that you can wake up on January 1st feeling recharged and motivated instead of like an extra from The Walking Dead. Listen to the episode for advice on saying no to all the extra things, creat...
How to Break into Comedy with Whitney Chitwood
December 10, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSometimes you just need a second to shoot the shit with a friend. When that friend happens to be a hilarious, rising star in comedy, you know you’re in for a good time. On this week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Whitney Chitwood joins Andrea in the recording closet for a hysterical conversation about breaking into comedy, strip clubs, and Instagram. Things get a little more serious when Andrea and Whitney talk about separating yourself from your work when you’re in the public eye. Listen an...
Dope Ass Workouts for Busy Moms with Kate Lemere
December 03, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBBefore becoming a mom, you worked out to look cute in your bikini during your beach vacation. Now you HAVE to work out, otherwise your weak pelvic floor might cause you to pee yourself. Kate Lemere is a mom and a trainer for Barry’s Bootcamp and Nike in addition to her own fitness brand, The Four Percent. On this week’s edition of Dope Ass Podcast, she joined Andrea for a discussion about the unique fitness needs of mothers. How do you set goals? How much cardio do you REALLY need? Kate answ...
What it REALLY Means to be a Mommy Blogger with Rachel Sobel
November 26, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBEven on a good day, motherhood is really hard. Case in point: for today’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, both Andrea and her special guest Rachel Sobel of Whine and Cheez(Its) ( https://whineandcheezits.com/ ) recorded in their closets. C’est la vie when you’re both a mom and a brand. Andrea and Rachel unpack the negative association they both have with the term “mommy blogger” and then launch into a candid conversation about everything from protecting kids on social media to coming to terms w...
The Dope Ass Origin Story
November 19, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of Dope Ass Podcast! Your host and Dope-Ass-Mom-In-Chief, Andrea Levoff, is here to be that best friend and hypeman you wish you had in your ear. On today’s episode, Andrea shares the Dope Ass Mom origin story and welcomes you to the Dope Ass tribe. Listen in to hear Andrea’s story of recovering from people pleasing, how stand-up comedy helped her cope with loneliness and find purpose (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel style!), and why she loves a bold lip, preferably Ch...
Introducing the Dope Ass Mom Podcast
November 05, 2019 03:27 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBHi, I’m Andrea Levoff, but most people know me as Dope Ass Mom. And now that I’m saying that out loud, unironically, locked in my closet to record a podcast (and hide from my pre-snack time kids) I can’t help but think, what the hell does that say about me?? Let me break it down for you. I’m a mom, yes, but that’s just one of the many hats I wear, along with having a masters in spiritual psychology, influencer, comedian, friend,...the list goes on, BUT that’s where the “Dope Ass” comes in. ...