Wake Up To Your Life
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -If you are tired of living your life on autopilot and are ready to take action, welcome to the Wake Up To Your Life podcast! TV personality and certified life coach Colleen Odegaard will help you wake up to your one precious life.
Colleen puts three decades of interview experience to work to bring you insightful conversation and honest talk. Each week, Colleen will unpack how to make the simple mindset shifts that will improve your relationships, career and life. Her humorous and raw look at life's struggles will remind you that you are not alone and guide you to more joy and less anxiety. Subscribe and press play today.
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22. What Is Your No Costing You?
November 04, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBWhen you repeatedly say no to your dreams, you shortchange yourself and those around you. What would happen if you said "yes" to what's in your heart? On this episode, I talk with success and business coach Brooke Thomas about what your "no" is costing you. She says you could be sacrificing joy, money and your self-esteem. Stop waiting to say "yes" to that nagging feeling in your heart and go for it! Follow Brooke Thomas on Instagram: @LiveOutLoudBrooke Brooke's website: www.Br...
21. Fear of Failure
October 28, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MBThe fear of failure can keep you from trying new things or ever really GOING FOR IT. As a life coach I see this with my clients. I also experience it myself. In this episode I talk about how you can reframe the way you view failures. You need to stop making failure mean that there's something wrong with you. A good dose of self-compassion will take you a lot further! Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com
20. She Flew the Coop
October 21, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBWhat brings me joy? What do I truly want? What brings me energy? What lights me up? Asking these questions really shook up Sarah Colon Harris. She realized that her job as a TV news reporter wasn't doing it for her. So she created a non-profit called "She Flew the Coop" to help women find their purpose and support each other every step of the way. If you feel stuck in a life that doesn't fit you, listen to this conversation for some inspiration. Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard...
19. Imposter Syndrome
October 14, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBYou doubt your skills. You think other people in the room are more qualified than you. You're worried everyone will think you're a fraud. Imposter Syndrome hits all of us. I have experienced this as a TV news anchor, as a life coach and in social situations. Imposter Syndrome can keep us small and prevent us from showing up in our lives. In this episode I talk about how we can move through it and take action even when our brain is telling us we don't got it! Instagram: @Colleen_...
18. How to Have Tough Conversations
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBNo one wants to have tough conversations. But avoiding them comes at a cost. Issues don't get resolved and resentments can build. But if a difficult conversation goes well, healing can take place. Leadership Coach Debb Corbett says getting comfortable, curious, vulnerable and clear can help us get through challenging conversations. Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Website: www.DebbCorbett.com
17. Keep Your Vibe High While Working on Goals
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBThings aren't happening as quickly as you'd like. You want your thinner body NOW! You want your business to be booming NOW! When you don't see immediate results, it's easy to get discouraged. But when you live from that place of discouragement, it can be difficult to keep taking action toward your goals. Listen to this episode to keep your vibe high while waiting. Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com
16. Taking Action Against Anxiety
September 23, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBI have lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Shallow breathing, tightness in the chest, sweaty pits... check. Over the years I have used food, wine, shopping and Netflix to cope. Guess what? All that got me was weight gain, a hangover, debt and deferred dreams. Maybe you feel anxious when you have a project deadline at work, when you have to have a difficult conversation, or you're worried about finances. In this episode, I talk with counselor Juliet Kuehnle from Sun Counse...
15. Get Out of Your Own Way
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBMany times we can be our own worst enemy. We get caught up in fear, comparison, low self-worth, etc. On this episode I talk with multi-millionaire entrepreneur and business coach Tiffany Carter. She's the founder of ProjectMe with Tiffany and the host of ProjectMe the podcast. Tiffany has coached thousands of people on getting over their limiting beliefs so they can go do what they're meant to do. In this conversation, Tiffany shares some things we can do now to get out of our own way ...
14. Getting Unstuck
September 09, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBI've been hearing from a lot people who tell me they're stuck. Stuck in a job they can't stand, stuck in a mediocre relationship, stuck in a life that doesn't excite them. I used to say those words quite often... I'm stuck. I would also say... I just don't know what to do. But that's not true. We aren't really stuck. More likely, we are scared to take action. In this episode, I talk about what's really going on when you feel stuck in some area of your life and what you can do to move ...
13. Marriage: Make it Last
September 02, 2020 10:41 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBAsk anyone who is married and they will tell you it's hard work. If they say it's not, they're lying. I talk with marriage therapist Mike Vaughn about some strategies we can use to improve our relationships. He talks about the importance of maintaining a friendship and how to get through an argument in a way that's honoring to your partner. Mike also tells us about the positivity/negativity ratio and the number positive interactions you need to have with your spouse to combat one negativ...
12. Wake Up to 50!
August 26, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 41 MBIt's a milestone birthday for me. I'm 50 years old. In this episode, I share how I've learned to be a better friend to myself, appreciate my body and make peace with having Tourette Syndrome. Being so hard on myself had me stuck on autopilot. But I'm awake much of the time now. And I want that for you, too. Please listen as I offer some nuggets of information that have helped me wake up to my life. Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: ColleenOdegaard.com
11. Kid Comparison
August 19, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBThis is for parents who've ever gotten caught up in comparing their children with other people’s children. It’s so easy for this to happen. You hear about high achieving kids and wonder… is my kid doing enough, are my kid’s grades where they should be, is my kid falling behind, is he/she normal? Doing this doesn’t bring out the best in our children. Beatrice Moise is a parenting coach who works with moms and dads to help them understand who their child really is and develop a healthy sen...
10. What Other People Think
August 12, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBMany of us spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think. Living this way is a snooze fest. It's sure to keep you from doing things you want to do. Listen as I share some reminders and tips on how to let go of other people's opinions and focus on the one that really matters... your own. Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: ColleenOdegaard.com email: [email protected]
9. Brag Better
August 05, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBIf you have a hard time sharing your accomplishments and your work with other people, join the club. It can feel uncomfortable. Maybe it feels like bragging. And that’s exactly what my guest on this episode wants you to do! Listen to this conversation with Meredith Fineman. Meredith is a speaker, trainer and author. Her book is called Brag Better. She says learning to promote yourself and what you do is critical for your career. www.Brag-Better.com www.ColleenOdegaard.com ...
8. Wake Up To Your Goals
July 29, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MBYou have the best of intentions. You say… I’m going to lose the weight, find a new job, write that book, improve my relationships, etc. And then you lose steam. In this episode I offer some things to consider when it comes to setting and reaching your goals, no matter how big or small they are. www.instagram.com/Colleen_Odegaard www.ColleenOdegaard.com
7. Lead with Love: A Conversation About Racial Equality
July 22, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBOhavia Phillips is an activist and the host of The Oh Show online. Her motto is "Lead with Love" when it comes to having conversations about racial injustice. In this episode, Ohavia shares some practical things we can do to come together in love and give a voice to those who have been marginalized. Follow Ohavia Phillips on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/OhaviaPhillips Follow Colleen on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com
6. Feel Your Feelings
July 15, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBMany of us will go to great lengths to avoid feeling unpleasant emotions. We try to stuff them down with food, alcohol, excessive shopping, staying busy, scrolling social media, etc. But here’s the deal… you have to FEEL to HEAL. Listen as I talk about why resisting our emotions doesn’t work for creating a life you love. And find out how mindfulness can help you feel your feelings without getting too wrapped up in them. Follow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Colleen_Odegaard C...
6. Feel Your Feelings
July 15, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBMany of us will go to great lengths to avoid feeling unpleasant emotions. We try to stuff them down with food, alcohol, excessive shopping, staying busy, scrolling social media, etc. But here’s the deal… you have to FEEL to HEAL. Listen as I talk about why resisting our emotions doesn’t work for creating a life you love. And find out how mindfulness can help you feel your feelings without getting too wrapped up in them. Follow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/Col...
5. Put Body Hatred to Bed
July 01, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBI had a belief that l had to lose ten pounds before I could launch a podcast and create a website. I also turned down invitations to go to the pool with a new friend because I didn’t want to be seen in a bathing suit. I believed I would be happier if only I could drop a few. If your beliefs about your body have ever kept you from doing something that you want to do, listen to this conversation with Ashley Moser. Ashley is a therapist and works with those who suffer from eating disor...
Wake Up to Showing Up
June 17, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MBJune 17, 2018 was the worst day of my life. My son Anthony suffered a life threatening brain injury. He was minutes away from death. In today's episode of Wake Up to Your Life, I talk about the traumatic experience and the ways in which people showed up for us. I share some insight about how we all can really show up for people in pain. Finally, we'll hear the words I think we should never say to someone who is hurting. Instagram: Colleen_Odegaard Facebook: Colleen Odegaard...
4. Wake Up to Showing Up
June 17, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MBJune 17, 2018 was the worst day of my life. My son Anthony suffered a life threatening brain injury. He was minutes away from death. In today's episode of Wake Up to Your Life, I talk about the traumatic experience and the ways in which people showed up for us. I share some insight about how we all can really show up for people in pain. Finally, we'll hear the words I think we should never say to someone who is hurting. Instagram: Colleen_Odegaard Facebook: Colleen Odegaard...
3. Wake Up To Unconscious Bias
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 38 MBOn today's episode of Wake Up to Your Life, I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with racism as an Asian woman. I’ve had disparaging language used against me. I’ve watched people mock my mother when they can’t understand what she’s saying because of her accent. Most of us have some unconscious bias in us. In this episode, I encourage us all to be honest and mindful about what beliefs we hold about people who look different from us. I also talk about some steps we can all ta...
Wake Up To Unconscious Bias
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 38 MBOn today's episode of Wake Up to Your Life, I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with racism as an Asian woman. I’ve had disparaging language used against me. I’ve watched people mock my mother when they can’t understand what she’s saying because of her accent. Most of us have some unconscious bias in us. In this episode, I encourage us all to be honest and mindful about what beliefs we hold about people who look different from us. I also talk about some steps we can all ta...
Better Thoughts
June 03, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 50.6 MBChanging your life begins with changing your mind. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected. In this episode, I share why it’s critical for you to get a clear look at your thoughts about yourself and the world around you. Find out how your thoughts are holding you back from creating the life you want. We’ll also talk about how you can release thoughts that don’t serve you and how you can dare to believe something better about yourself! Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Fac...
2. Better Thoughts
June 03, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 50.6 MBChanging your life begins with changing your mind. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected. In this episode, I share why it’s critical for you to get a clear look at your thoughts about yourself and the world around you. Find out how your thoughts are holding you back from creating the life you want. We’ll also talk about how you can release thoughts that don’t serve you and how you can dare to believe something better about yourself! Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Fac...
1. Welcome to Wake Up To Your Life with Colleen Odegaard
May 20, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBAfter a three year gestation period, I’ve finally given birth to the first episode of the Wake Up to Your Life podcast. I spent years living on auto-pilot, in the same habits and patterns. As a result, I wasn’t living the life that I imagined for myself. In this first episode I talk about why I was stuck and and how I began to “wake up” to another way of living. My hope is my personal stories and experience as a life coach and TV host will help you awaken to what it is you want more...
Welcome to Wake Up To Your Life with Colleen Odegaard
May 20, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBAfter a three year gestation period, I’ve finally given birth to the first episode of the Wake Up to Your Life podcast. I spent years living on auto-pilot, in the same habits and patterns. As a result, I wasn’t living the life that I imagined for myself. In this first episode I talk about why I was stuck and and how I began to “wake up” to another way of living. My hope is my personal stories and experience as a life coach and TV host will help you awaken to what it is you want more...
Coming Soon: The Wake Up To Your Life Podcast
February 01, 2020 17:00 - 6 seconds - 238 KBComing Soon: The Wake Up To Your Life Podcast