"I stopped following, bypassing my inner critic, knowing full well the
future of my total physical and mental health was not dependent on Ms.
Bendy Six Pack Von Instagram."

—Andrea Owen, How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t

Although it seems like the holidays should be nothing but rosy and bright,
filled with gratitude and good cheer, sometimes being back in our home of
origin (with family, longtime friends, and/or in-laws) can send us into a
personal growth regression machine. In past years I’ve caught myself
reverting to my worst habits—whether it’s using the tone of voice of a
high-schooler, layering on guilt for not being my best self, or not taking
care of myself in the ways I know that i need in order to recharge and stay
sane amidst the extraversion and people-immersion this time of year. 

So I purposefully scheduled this awesome episode with my good friend Andrea
Owen for this exact week. A time when, despite your best intentions, you
might find yourself falling into the familiar traps of perfectionism,
people-pleasing, controlling, and about 10+ others that get in our way and
make us feel like sh*t. I hope you enjoy this conversation and find as much
relief in it as I did!