Latest Colleenodegaard Podcast Episodes
118. Ten Days on Match
Wake Up To Your Life - March 15, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutesI said I would NEVER do online dating. Then my stupid friends talked me into it. Spoiler alert: I didn't like it. In this episode I share why I believe it's possilbe for us singles who don't like online dating to find a romantic partner organically out in the wild. I also provide ...
117. Conscious Communication
Wake Up To Your Life - March 10, 2023 19:47 - 30 minutesWe're told that happy couples have great communication. But what exactly does that mean? In part, it's being able to listen with the intent of understanding your partner... even when he or she is saying something you don't agree with or like. My default used to be defensiveness. I bet ...
116. I Don't Know What to Call this Episode
Wake Up To Your Life - March 07, 2023 23:29 - 8 minutesIn this episode I share a hard truth for me to accept. The state officially says I'm no longer a married person. For some reason, this makes me feel incredibly sad. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@WakeUptoYourLif...
116. I don't know what to call this episode
Wake Up To Your Life - March 01, 2023 09:12 - 8 minutesIn this episode I share a hard truth for me to accept. The state officially says I'm no longer a married person. For some reason, this makes me feel incredibly sad. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@WakeUptoYourLif...
115. The Blame Game
Wake Up To Your Life - February 22, 2023 09:13 - 11 minutesDo you blame your parents, your spouse, your stupid boss, the weather, your HOA president, slow drivers, etc. for all your problems? It's hard to build a life you love on a foundation of blame. We need to take personal responsibilty for many of the things we're complaning about. Soun...
114. Start Where You Are. Use What You've Got.
Wake Up To Your Life - February 15, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesIf you feel stuck in some area of your life, this episode is for you. Perhaps you're coming up with all kinds of reasons as to why you're stuck. But I contend you can start where you are and use what you've got. These words have helped many of my clients get unstuck. Follow me on Instag...
113. Comparisonitis
Wake Up To Your Life - February 01, 2023 14:05 - 14 minutesIt happens to all of us. We compare ourselves to other people. And sometimes that leaves us feeling bad about ourselves. When you come down with a case of "comparisonitis", there are things you can do to improve your state of mind. -Stop scrolling -Take an action -Up your self-...
112. Love Your Body Without Losing a Pound
Wake Up To Your Life - January 25, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesPlease stop saying you're fat. Please stop hating your body. With care, compassion and practice you can learn how to love your as she is today. Don't believe me? Just listen. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email me: Colleen@Wak...
111. What to do When You're Emotionally Hijacked
Wake Up To Your Life - January 18, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesWhen your emotions take over and you're all worked up, you need to get grounded. In this episode I share a mindfulness technique as taught by the incomparable Tara Brach. She is a renown meditation teacher and psychologist. The technique is called RAIN. Recognize. Allow. Invest...
110. What to do if Your Resolutions or Goals go off Track
Wake Up To Your Life - January 12, 2023 09:22 - 12 minutesIf you're having a hard time sticking to your resolutions, practicing two things will help you get back on track: SELF-COMPASSION and BRAVERY Your inner critic has had a good run. And it doesn't help you achieve your goals. Listen to this quick episode to find out why self-com...
109. Dealing With Haters
Wake Up To Your Life - December 07, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutesHaters gonna hate. We know this. But it still hurts. In this episode I remind you of some things to think about when you find yourself ruminating on something a meanie has said about you. I'm rooting for you! Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: www.ColleenOde...
108. Junk Thoughts
Wake Up To Your Life - November 30, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesYour thoughts are driving your actions and your actions create your results. If you have junk thoughts, it's tough to create a life you love. In this episode I talk about recognizing your thoughts, replacing them, and practicing new ones. I'm rooting for you. Follow me ...
107. Dealing With Difficult Family Members
Wake Up To Your Life - November 23, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutesYou have at least one. Maybe you have several. Family members you love, but they still get under your skin. They insist on getting into political debates with you. They ask inappropriate questions. Maybe they tell you all the things they think you're doing wrong in your life. Thi...
106. Emotional Immaturity/Abandonment in Relationship with Jason VanRuler
Wake Up To Your Life - November 16, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutesHave you ever abandoned yourself in a relationship? It can look like sacrificing things that are really important to you in order to fit into someone else's life. This can be a relationship killer. So can emotional immaturity. When you don't deal with your past traumas, they can impact yo...
105. Your Questions Answered
Wake Up To Your Life - November 09, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode I answer listener questions. Questions like, how do I reconnect with my partner? How do I stay on track with my goals when there are so many distractionns? How do I form healthy habits? If you have a question you'd like me to address on the podcast let me know by sending ...
104. Wake Up to What's Important with Rabbi Steve Leder
Wake Up To Your Life - October 26, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutesWhat do you regret? When was a time you led with your heart? What is love? What is a good person? These are among the questions posed by Rabbi Steve Leder in his latest book, For You When I Am Gone. Rabbi Leder has twice been named one of the ten most influential rabbis in the ...
103. Dealing With Rejection
Wake Up To Your Life - October 19, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesWhen you experience rejection or criticism, what do you do? I've been known to get defensive, cry, take it personally, feel sick to my stomach, then eat chips and salsa. Can you relate? There are much better ways to deal with rejection. -Be honest with yourself and a trusted confid...
102. What To Do With Anger with Jennifer Fights
Wake Up To Your Life - October 12, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutesHolding onto anger isn't good for you. But if someone has really hurt you, it can be hard to let go of it. In this episode, Mental Health Counselor Jennifer Fights talks about healthy ways to work through anger, why holding on to it is so detrimental to your overall health, and how ...
101. One Skill to Change Your Life
Wake Up To Your Life - October 05, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesIt's a skill that can change your life. BRAVERY You can learn how to be brave. And once you do, you can apply the skill to your relationships, career, health and finances. To be brave, you need GOALS. Big, exciting, sexy goals. Listen for some ideas about how you can practic...
100. Wake Up in the Hot Seat
Wake Up To Your Life - September 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 100 brings you a special guest host. Avid listeners will recall Colonoscopy Nicole, who has since been renamed "Nicolonoscopy". (How could I have missed that?!) Nicolonoscopy is one of my best friends. She's asking ME the questions for this 100th episode. We recap some of the more...
99. Old Soundtracks, New Playlists with Jon Acuff
Wake Up To Your Life - September 21, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesWhat's an old soundtrack? Those broken, negative thought loops that run through your brain. The ones that say that you don't measure up, you're not good enough, you'll never lose weight, etc. Let's create a new playlist for you. Jon Acuff is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His eighth...
98. Don't Give Up on Yourself
Wake Up To Your Life - September 14, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutesYou are too important to give up on yourself. The world needs your brand of weirdness! If you're about to give up on your dreams, listen to this episode. It's a quick reminder of what to do when you're tired, burned out, and disheartened. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Websit...
97. Parenting Expectations and Disappointments with Dr. Chris McCarthy
Wake Up To Your Life - September 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourYour daughter doesn't get invited to the sleepover and she's upset. Do you call the girl's mom? Your son forgets to bring his homework to school. Do you drop what you're doing and bring it to him? (I totally did this) Your child's calendar is filled with activites every day. Yo...
96. Lessons at 52
Wake Up To Your Life - August 31, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutesLean into the ache... don't try to outrun it. Love is all that matters. Your relationships need to be nurtured. Make peace with your body. She's the only one you get. Forgiveness is mandatory. I know it sucks. But you have to learn how to do it. These are a few things I'm talking ...
95. Everyone Makes Mistakes with Eugene Robinson
Wake Up To Your Life - August 24, 2022 12:03 - 55 minutesTake a moment to think about big mistakes you've made. Now imagine having the world know about those mistakes. That's what happened to Eugene Robinson. Eugene played football in the NFL for 16 seasons. He played in three Superbowls. In that third one, he was arrested the night before t...
94. Mental Health Boundaries with Social Media
Wake Up To Your Life - August 17, 2022 13:31 - 19 minutesYou have someone you love to hate and keep looking at his or her social media. That's hate scrolling. I'm guilty! You read every depressing story you can find online. That's doom scrolling. I'm partial to every gruesome true crime story. You feel like a loser after you scroll. Mabe you...
93. Wake Up to an Empty Nest
Wake Up To Your Life - August 10, 2022 11:19 - 23 minutesSending your kids off to college is bittersweet. On the one hand, you're so proud! You wanted this to happen. It's the order of things. On the other hand, you feel sad. You're not sure what to do with yourself. I get it. Both of my kids are off to stupid college. In this e...
92. Toxic Positivity
Wake Up To Your Life - July 28, 2022 15:45 - 13 minutesLook on the bright side. It'll all work out. Everything happens for a reason. Things could be worse. #shutup Toxic positivity isn't helpful. It's actually harmful. It makes people feel guilty for what they're feeling. When your friends are hurting, they need empathy. ...
91. Stop Waking Up Hungover
Wake Up To Your Life - July 13, 2022 13:48 - 39 minutesDo ever say, "I've had a hard day. I deserve a drink." Do you believe that you need alcohol to have fun? Do you use it to ease your social anxiety? Do you drink it to escape from uncomfortable feelings? Molly Ruggere is an Alcohol Freedom Coach. She works with people who are interested...
90. Wake Up for Others
Wake Up To Your Life - July 06, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutesIf you're feeling down in the dumps, one sure fire way to feel better is to do something nice for someone else. I know, I know... you're thinking you can't do that becase your prollins (problems) are insurmountable. A crazy thing happens when you start being attuned to people around you... ...
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