Wake Up To Your Life

The Back Nine

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

I tell my friends that at my age, I'm on the back nine. More life is behind me than in front of me. It's not morbid... it's reality. And when we intentionally think about the fact our days are numbered, it informs us of how we want to LIVE. So no matter your age, this epsiode might help you think about what it is you want and why it's important you go for it. Then on a totally unrelated note... at 13:31 I share best pracitces for creating video content for social media. I know you th...

70. The Back Nine

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

I tell my friends that at my age, I'm on the back nine. More life is behind me than in front of me. It's not morbid... it's reality. And when we intentionally think about the fact our days are numbered, it informs us of how we want to LIVE. So no matter your age, this epsiode might help you think about what it is you want and why it's important you go for it. Then on a totally unrelated note... at 13:31 I share best pracitces for creating video content for social media. I know you thin...

69. Everything Does NOT Happen for a Reason

January 26, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36.4 MB

You've heard people say, "Everything happens for a reason." That makes me want to throw things. Telling someone who is hurting that this terrible thing he or she is going through is happening for a reason won't make the person feel better. In this episode I give you some other things to say that are far more helpful when it comes to showing empathy. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Email me: [email protected] Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com

68. You Can!

January 19, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

You are competent. You are capable. You are strong. You can do what needs to be done. In this episode I share why it's critical you remind yourself constantly just how capable you are. When my husband left me, I didn't think I could go on. There was obviously the emotional toll. There were also the logistics like... who's going to cut the grass? Who will help me when my computer isn't working? Reminding myself just how competent and capable I am got me through this. It can h...

67. Small Promises

January 12, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 43.5 MB

Resolutions don't work. Keeping small promises to yourself is what creates big changes over time. Listen as I share how to take a grandiose resolution and break it down into a smaller, actionable step that you can honor. On an unrelated note, I have a serious question for divorced people. Stay tuned until the end to hear what it is and then let me know what you think. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@WakeUptoYou...

66. In With The New

December 15, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 42.3 MB

I wanted to boycott Christmas. I didn't think I could stomach getting a tree and decorating in my new life as a single person. I thought it would be too hard, too sad, too triggering. But I did it. "In with the new" I told myself. Listen as I talk about the healing power of friendship and love, grieving and healing, and "cutting circles" (my new favorite phrase). Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@WakeUptoYourLif...

65. When the Holidays are Hard

November 24, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 46.1 MB

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But you're not feeling that. Maybe that's because it's your first holiday season after losing a loved one. Perhaps being around your extended family makes you want to hit your head against the wall. Or maybe you have expectations of whimsy and magic when your reality is credit card debt and cranky kids. I have dread this holiday season because I'm smack dab in the middle of getting a divorce. I'm trying to be thankful while...

64. Posture is Everything

November 03, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 60.1 MB

Straighten up. Shoulders back. Chin up. Your posture matters. It's connected to your confidence. Listen to my conversation with artist/entrepreneur kenT Youngstrom. He reminds you of all the reasons you can hold your head up high when you walk into a room. Follow kenT Youngstrom on Instagram: @kentyoungstrom kenT Youngstrom's website: www.kentyoungstrom.com Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected] ...

63. Catastrophic Thinking

October 27, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 52.7 MB

You tend to think the worst is going to happen. That catastrophic thinking is costing you. I know, I do it too. I'm getting a divorce. I have painted a bleak picture of my future. I'm assuming everything will always be awful and I'll be alone forever. Can I know that to be true for sure? Of course not. Listen as I share some ways you can get out of this thinking cycle and feel better. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: C...

62. The D-Word

October 13, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

Divorce sucks. Whether you want it or not, it blows. I'm getting one. My heart hurts. I'm learning to grieve and live. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

61. Roll With It

September 15, 2021 16:22 - 14 minutes - 34 MB

Your business didn't work out. You're not happy with your body. You thought you'd be married by now. You thought you'd have kids at this point. You didn't plan on getting divorced. When life doesn't go according to you plans, try out some of the things I suggest in this episode. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

60. Birthday Brain Dump

September 08, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 71.3 MB

I turned 51 last month. I spent some time thinking about things I wish I'd known a long time ago. Breathe. Use the good towels. Forgive. Not every thought you have is true. Stuff like that. I hope that my birthday brain dump reminds you to stop living on autopilot and wake up to your life. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

59. Hot or Cold

August 25, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 24.5 MB

Remember playing Hot/Cold when you were a kid? Someone would hide an object and you'd have to find it. If you were getting closer to it, he or she would say "warm, warmer, hot!" and if you were nowhere near it, you'd hear "cold". I want you to remember hot or cold as you go through your day. What experiences make you say "hot" and which ones leave you freezing? This little game can tell you a lot about yourself. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdega...

58. Self Compassion

August 18, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 39.4 MB

If you'd like to feel better, practice self compassion. Speak to yourself the way you would to a good friend. In this episode, learn more about why cultivating self compassion is so important and how you scan put it into practice. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegard.com Email me: [email protected]

57. Give More, Gain More

August 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

Being selfish can come very easily for many of us. What if we decided to be more giving... to think more about what we can give rather than what we can get? My friend Meghan Trainor is the most incredible fitness coach. She gives everything she can to the tens of thousands of people she trains online. Meghan told me about a book called The Go-Giver which reinforces her belief that the more you give of yourself authentically, the more you get. This conversation will get you to think about...

56. When People Are People-y

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 53.1 MB

When you feel irritated by your spouse, your co-workers, your kids, neighbors or anyone... it's easy to think, "if only they would stop doing what they're doing". Here's the deal... people are people-y and do people-y things. That includes you. I offer some thoughts on what you can do instead of being annoyed by everyone around you. A little bonus content: at the end of the episode, I have a conversation with my son Anthony who's about to begin his first year of college. Fol...

55. Wake Up Your Confidence

July 28, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MB

I had to give a speech on confidence recently to a group of business owners. Ironically, I didn't feel all that confident myself. When you are plagued with self doubt and insecurity, you can coach yourself out of that and into a place of confidence. Listen as I explain how to do this. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

54. Wake Up Your Creativity

July 21, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MB

If you've ever said that you're not a creative person, this conversation is for you. kenT Youngstrom is a successful artist whose work hangs in the home of THE Joanna Gaines. I also have his art in my house and it inspires me daily. kenT says getting in touch with your creativity can enhance all areas of your life. And I believe him. Follow kenT Youngstrom on Instagram: @kentyoungstrom Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email m...

53. Radical Acceptance

July 14, 2021 10:36 - 29 minutes - 69.2 MB

When you receive news you don't like, how do you handle it? Do you resist it, fight against it, get caught up in anger, and then turn to unhealthy and unhelpful behaviors to cope? That doesn't work. Radical Acceptance does help. Radical Acceptance is when you stop fighting reality, stop responding with impulsive or destructive behaviors when things aren't going the way you want them to, and let go of bitterness that may be keeping you trapped in a cycle of suffering. Listen ...

52. Finding Your Purpose

June 30, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MB

Isn't there more to life than THIS?! If you've ever had that thought, perhaps you're struggling to find your purpose. Discovering what your purpose is can bring fulfillment and fun to your day to day life. Pastor and Life Coach Rodney Gray says purpose can be found in: -Personality -Passion/Power -People Follow Rodney Gray on Instagram: @Rodney_Gray1 Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

51. No is a Complete Sentence

June 16, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 39.8 MB

If you find yourself constantly saying YES when you want to say NO, you probably feel resentful. Learning how to say "no" is good self-care. No is a complete sentence. You can say no without apology or over-explanation. This will make room for your "yes"! Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: [email protected]

50. Judgy McJudgerson

June 09, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 57.8 MB

What is she wearing?! I knew their marriage would never last... I mean do you hear how she talks to him? She hasn't aged well at all. Be honest. Do you say things like that? When we are being judgmental, it's usually because we are feeling bad about ourselves. Or maybe it's because we are so desensitized to it in this overly critical culture. Listen as I talk more about why we judge, why it's a problem, and we can let go of judgment to make way for compassion. Follow me on I...

49. Two Wolves

May 26, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 55.6 MB

This title tells you nothing about this episode. But trust me, the Native American parable of the Two Wolves is a good one. It reminds us that we have CHOICE over how we think. We all have a fight between two wolves going on inside of us. One is a wolf of evil, anger, bitterness, resentment and self pity. The other wolf is one of love, faith, truth, joy and peace. Which wolf are you feeding? I have been feeding the wrong one for a while. And it has cost me so much. In this episode I...

48. 5 Things to Tell Yourself

May 05, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 23.7 MB

I don't care if you think affirmations are hokey. They really work! I share some I practice on the daily. Remove the negative thoughts and tell yourself these five things until you believe them. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email: [email protected]

47. Responding Instead of Reacting When Triggered

April 28, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 80.7 MB

If you get triggered by something, what do you do? Do you REACT or RESPOND? Being reactive often means we're letting our emotions run our lives. There are ways to ground yourself and choose how to respond to any situation, no matter how difficult it might be. In this episode I talk with marriage and family therapist Lisa Ayala about how to do this work to improve relationships and ease your suffering. Side note: Lisa and I have been dear friends since we were 8 years old. We hav...

46. By Age 14

April 21, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MB

If talking to your teen or tween makes you crazy, you need to listen to this episode. Practicing this one technique will make all the difference with your child. It's called "Botox Brow". Parenting expert, author and speaker Michelle Icard talks about what tools you need in your toolbox to effectively talk with your children. And Michelle also shares what she calls common "conversation crashers". Follow Michelle Icard on Instagram: @michelleicard Michelle's website: www.Michell...

45. Your Questions Answered

April 14, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 88.2 MB

What do I do if I feel undervalued at my job? Why can't I lose weight? How do I say no without hurting someone's feelings? Should I chase my passion or a paycheck? In this episode, I answer real questions from listeners and clients. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaarad.com Email me: [email protected]

44. Overthinking

April 07, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

Overthinking is killing your dreams. Overthinking is keeping you from being productive, it's keeping you stuck, it's keeping you from taking action. Overthinking is a nice hiding place. You can tell yourself you're "planning" but really you're stalling. If you want to learn how to overcome overthinking, stop overthinking whether you should listen and hit play already! Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@WakeUptoYourLif...

43. Forgiveness

March 31, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB

If you find it hard to forgive people, you're in the right place. If holding a grudge is your jam, you need to listen. Being unforgiving hurts YOU. The person you aren't forgiving doesn't feel your pain. I have been a world class grudge holder in my life. And it was wrong. I want you to forgive other people and yourself. This frees you up in so many ways. In this episode, I offer some things you can do to help you let go of anger and resentment now. Follow me on Instagram: @C...

42. Powerful Questions

March 24, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MB

Life coaches ask a lot of questions. And for good reason. When you're asked a thought-provoking, powerful question, you come up with insightful answers. In this episode, I share some good questions to ask yourself to help you create changes in your life. Questions like: What am I thinking? What's the story I want to tell? Who do I want to be? What's the wise thing to do? Why aren't you listening to the Wake Up to Your Life podcast? Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaa...

41. I'll Be... With Edwin McCain

March 17, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MB

Singer/songwriter Edwin McCain recorded two of the most popular love songs in pop music history.... I'll Be and I Could Not Ask for More. He'd achieved so much success in the music industry and by all outward appearances, it would've been easy to believe that he could not ask for more (see what I did there?). But Edwin says he felt tremendous pressure at the height of his fame. His partying got out of control and he developed an alcohol addiction. In this episode, Edwin shares how father...

40. When Things Don't Go Your Way

March 10, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MB

You don't make the sale, you don't get the job, your boyfriend breaks up with you, you don't win the Emmy award. The last one just happened to me. And I was really bummed out about it. I was thinking that my work is no good and that I should just quit all of it. WHAT?! When things don't go your way, what do you make that mean? It's not that you're a loser destined for mediocrity. Far from it. Listen as I share where my mind went when I did't win an award that was important to me. It...

39. Frientimacy

March 03, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

If you want deeper and more meaningful friendships, you want "frientimacy". Shasta Nelson is a friendship expert who coined that word. She says to develop strong friendships, we need three things: consistency, vulnerability and positivity. Shasta is a TEDx speaker. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Steve Harvey Show. She's also the author of three books on friendship. Friendships Don’t Just Happen Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Hap...

38. Wake Up Your Money Mindset

February 24, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 87.5 MB

If you want to pay off debt, spend less than you make. That's not exactly breaking news. Bernadette Joy is a money expert. She says to really make a dent in your debt takes some serious soul searching. Bernadette believes a lot of our financial problems stem from us not loving ourselves well. Listen as she shares some ways you can wake up your money mindset. Follow Bernadette Joy on Instagram: @Bernadebtjoy Bernadette's Website: www.CrushYourMoneyGoals.com Follow Colleen on ...

37. Negativity Shmegativity

February 17, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 57.4 MB

If you find yourself getting caught in negative thinking, this episode is for you. When you spend a lot of time indulging negative thoughts, it's a real buzz kill. And that makes it difficult to ever take actions to change your life. Listen as I talk about how to interrupt the negative thinking loop. Learn how to notice your low vibe thoughts, separate from them, and challenge them. I also talk about why gratitude is the best weapon against negative thinking. There's bonus content at t...

36. Pushing Through Fear

February 10, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MB

You've got that thing you want to do. Change your career, write a book, public speaking, start your side hustle. But every time you think about it, fear shows up and ruins all the fun. In this episode I talk about ways you can take action toward your goal even when you feel fear. You're going to examine your thoughts, accept the fear, and remember what other people who are kicking butt do when they feel afraid. Make sure you stick around until the very end of the show for randomnes...

35. From Chaos to Connection

February 03, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MB

It's easy to put your marriage on autopilot. You're cruising along, busy with kids and work and chores and errands. Then you wonder why you feel so disconnected from your spouse. A great marriage doesn't just happen after you say "I do". It takes intention. Lori Epting is a couples counselor and author. In this episode, Lori talks about things you can do and say to improve your relationship right away. Get more from Lori Epting: www.LoriEpting.com Buy Lori's book: From Chaos ...

34. I Need Carbs

January 27, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MB

When your jeans are unforgiving and cutting off your circulation, do you ever think, "That's it. I'm doing a juice cleanse for the next three months"? I came so close recently to giving my hard earned American dollars to do a weight loss program that I only would've stuck to for 47 minutes. Cutting out major food groups isn't the answer for us. Listen as I offer another alternative. And this one includes carbs. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOd...

33. Owning Your Story

January 20, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MB

Are there parts of your past that you would rather not remember? My guest on this episode talks about the importance of owning your story. Roshanda Pratt is an author, speaker and visibility coach. Roshanda has learned how to accept her past but not be defined by it. She encourages you to do the same... and to use your story to help other people. On a personal note, Roshanda and I have been friends for 20 years. Even if we haven't talked for a few months, I can call her and we pic...

32. What the Tourette?

January 13, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 66.7 MB

I have Tourette Syndrome. And because of that, I spent much of my life thinking I was weird, unlovable and not as good as other people. In this episode I talk about my tics. And I also share the beauty that has come from living with this disorder. My hope in sharing this with you is that you'll take a look at false beliefs that are holding you back in your life and that you'll have more compassion for people who are different from you. At 25:46, my husband Mariano joins me for a mo...

31. Making Decisions

January 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MB

Do you have a hard time making decisions? Do you catch yourself often saying "I don't know" or "I'm confused"? Maybe you don't trust yourself to make the "right" decision so instead you just never decide. Doing this is holding you back in your career, your business and your relationships. Decide to be more decisive! I talk about why it's important and how you can make decisions to move you closer to your goals. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdega...

30. Finding Your Swagger

December 30, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

People with swagger put themselves out there, they’re bold, they take risks. How would having just a little more swagger change your career, your love life, your relationships? My dance partner in this episode is business and life coach Lauren Widrick. I'm proud to say Lauren is my coach. She has a whole bunch of swagger. Listen as Lauren walks us through "Swagger Camp". In camp you learn to: -Get your mind right -Get your sh&*t tight -Know you'll be all right We also ...

29. Get Your Hopes Up

December 23, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 46.2 MB

If you've ever said, "I don't want to get my hopes up", listen to this episode. I think we SHOULD have hope. You dress rehearse disappointment so that you won't be bummed out if you don't get the job or if the person you're into doesn't call you back. But does that really work? NO! All you've done is prolong the time you feel disappointed. Getting your hope up can improve your mood and change the way you show up in your life. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: ...

28. Wake Up Wrap Up

December 16, 2020 09:00

I wrap up some of the big takeaways from this year's Wake Up To Your Life episodes and how they can help you stop living on autopilot. The importance of your thoughts, feeling your feelings, setting and achieving goals, getting out of your own way, what to do when you're stuck in comparison and showing up for other people are just some of the reminders. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email: [email protected]

28. Wake Up Wrap Up

December 16, 2020 09:00

I wrap up some of the big takeaways from this year's Wake Up To Your Life episodes and how they can help you stop living on autopilot. The importance of your thoughts, feeling your feelings, setting and achieving goals, getting out of your own way, what to do when you're stuck in comparison and showing up for other people are just some of the reminders. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email: [email protected]

27. Create Your Energy

December 09, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MB

If you get easily discouraged, you're feeling low-vibe, or experiencing a lot of negativity because of your circumstances, this episode is for you. Fitness Coach Meghan Trainor is a FIREBALL. Listen as Meghan shares three simple tips you can use to create and capture positive energy today. When you feel energized, you have more fun and take more chances in life! Follow Meghan Trainor on Instagram: @bodybytrainor Meghan's website: www.bodybytrainor.com Follow Colleen on Instagr...

26. Everyone Got Prollins

December 02, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MB

Prollins (prol-inz) -made up word, can be an adjective, can be a noun Something that is a problem, problematic, not to your liking. Can also be a state of mind. Prollins. We've all got them. Even that woman on Instagram who seems to have it all together has prollins. It's important for us to remember this. When we do, we find we are not alone in our suffering, it softens our hearts and we develop deeper connections with other people. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_O...

25. How to Enjoy the Holidays... for Real

November 25, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42.1 MB

Don't write off the holidays! I know things feel impossibly difficult right now. But you really can have more moments of enjoyment this season by doing some of the things I suggest in this episode. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com

24. The Comparison Trap

November 18, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MB

If you're scrolling on social media and find yourself thinking... she's so much prettier than me, I could never be as successful as her, her life is so much better than mine... you're caught in the comparison trap. Being stuck there makes you feel bad about yourself and it keeps you stuck on autopilot. Listen as I share ways to get out of comparison and feel good about YOU! Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com

23. Why Change is Hard

November 11, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MB

I'm making a big change in my life. I'm saying goodbye to my TV career after nearly three decades and I'm going all in with my coaching business. I'm excited and scared. In this episode I talk about how we can embrace change instead of resisting it. I also share some behind the scenes stories that really won't teach you anything... they're just kind of funny. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com

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