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Welcome to the uglygrowth podcast - a place where we share vulnerable stories and reflections as an offering to help you with your own spiritual growth journey. This is a space where we challenge existing narratives and lean into discomfort as we get into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to evolve as a human.

Andrea Kauenhowen


    • Jan 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP 25: Empowered Entrepreneurship: How to Overcome Victim Mentality and Own Your Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 56:15


    Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels in your business, but nothing seems to change? In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really happening when you feel powerless and how to shift it. We're talking about the sneaky ways victim mentality shows up—like procrastination or self-sabotage—and why breaking out of it starts with taking responsibility for your role in the process. If you're ready to break the cycle of disempowerment and start leading like the creator you are, this episode is for you. Connect with Andrea on IG ⁠@andreakauen⁠ Apply to work with Andrea 1-1 (⁠click to apply⁠)

    EP 24: 2024 Wrapped: Where I Messed Up, Leveled Up, and What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 62:33


    In this episode, I'm wrapping up 2024 by reflecting on the biggest lessons, mistakes, and wins across three major areas of my life: business, personal growth, and health. I'm diving into: The mistakes I made with my offers and messaging (and what I'll do differently). The power of self-talk and redefining how I measure success. How I removed toxicity—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and showed up radically different for myself. This episode is all about the real, raw work required to create lasting change. If you're looking for inspiration (and some hard truths) as you head into 2025, this one's for you! Connect with Andrea on IG @andreakauen Make 2025 the year you go ALL in - apply to work with Andrea 1-1 (click to apply)

    EP 23: A Bioenergetic Approach to Healing w/ Jason Persaud, Holistic Health Practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 105:04


    Join me as I sit down with bioenergetic medicine practitioner Jason Persaud to explore his unique use of Bio Scans for uncovering the root causes of health issues. We discuss how this holistic approach stacks up against functional and naturopathic methods, share insights from our personal health journeys, and delve into the emotional and metaphysical causes of disease. Plus, we provide practical tips for boosting vitality, healing gut issues, and supporting overall well-being Connect with Andrea on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreakauen⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jason on IG: @jasonpersaud.bioenergetics And on his website: https://excitolife.co/

    EP 22: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building a Million-Dollar Brand in a Year—and Nearly Losing It All to Burnout w/ Cheryl Peng, Founder of Untamed Artistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 82:16


    In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Peng, the visionary founder of Untamed Artistry, who skyrocketed her brand to a million dollars in just one year—only to find herself in the depths of burnout and a three-year depression. Cheryl shares her raw and powerful story, taking us back to her roots, her journey into entrepreneurship, and the hard-earned wisdom she gained along the way. We explore the deep connection between business and self-development, why true growth isn't just about strategy, and how entrepreneurship can become a profound spiritual journey. If you've ever felt like your next level isn't just about doing more but about becoming more, this conversation is for you. Connect with Andrea on IG: ⁠⁠⁠@andreakauen⁠⁠⁠ Apply for Wild & Worthy (we start September 15!): ⁠⁠⁠https://kp2av9zmnun.typeform.com/to/idIUGlMl Claim a Virgo Szn 1-1 session (limited spots!): https://calendly.com/andrea-kauenhowen/virgo-szn Connect with Cheryl on IG: @untamed.artistry @agoodenoughhuman

    EP 21: The Power of Your Dark Side: A Guide to Shadow Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 46:40


    In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked aspect of personal growth: shadow work. We explore why so many of us have an aversion to our own darkness and what that means for our journey toward wholeness. You'll learn what shadow work truly is, how the shadow can subtly influence your everyday life, and the significant risks of avoiding this crucial inner work. I'll also share practical takeaways and actionable steps to help you start integrating your shadow, so you can live a more authentic, empowered life. Whether you're new to shadow work or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with insights to guide you on your path. Follow Andrea on IG: ⁠⁠@andreakauen⁠⁠ Apply for Wild & Worthy: ⁠⁠https://kp2av9zmnun.typeform.com/to/idIUGlMl

    EP 20: Beyond the Quick Fix: The True Path to Lasting Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 40:22


    If you've been trying to create change in your life, and the simple tips and affirmations you've been collecting off social media haven't gotten you anywhere - you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into the myth of the quick fix and uncovering the truth about lasting change. We'll explore why the internet's promise of instant transformation often falls short and why embracing the messy, sometimes uncomfortable process is where real growth happens. Tune in to discover how patience, small wins, and a shift in perspective can make all the difference on your journey. If you've ever felt frustrated by how long change takes, this episode will help you see the value in the journey beyond the quick fix. Follow Andrea on IG: ⁠@andreakauen⁠ Apply for Wild & Worthy: ⁠https://kp2av9zmnun.typeform.com/to/idIUGlMl

    EP 19: Healing the Feminine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 46:22


    Andrea's reflections on what it *really* means to heal the feminine based on takeaways from recent spiritual retreats. Hint: it's a lot more than just being "soft and receptive" Follow Andrea on IG: @andreakauen Apply for Wild & Worthy: https://kp2av9zmnun.typeform.com/to/idIUGlMl

    EP 18: From Feeling Directionless to Hitting her First $14k Month & Falling in Love: Client Experience w/ @honeysocialmediaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 72:36


    In this week's episode my client Bryna (@honeysocialmediaa) is joining us to talk about her experience of coming home to herself, and manifesting abundance in ALL areas of her life after joining my 6-month private coaching container. Not only did Bryna go from scrapping by to hitting her first $14k month in her biz, she also stopped attracting non-committal men and manifested her DREAM partner through learning how to be vulnerable, leaning into her feminine energy, and trusting herself. We're talking true, holistic growth as the WHOLE woman. Her story is one you'll want to listen to over and over again to remind you of what's possible when you go ALL IN on yourself and never give up. Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠Follow Andrea on Instagram⁠⁠ Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1

    EP 17: Reclaiming Pleasure, Releasing Shame, & Becoming a Multi-Orgasmic Woman w/ Samantha Stelk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 54:52


    In this episode Andrea is joined by trauma-informed, Self-Love and Sexual Empowerment Coach, Samantha Stelk. We dive into: Samantha's journey healing trauma through pleasure reclamation How she went from being completely disconnected to her body, to learning to receive pleasure and become a multi-orgasmic woman

    EP 16: Attachment Styles and Somatic Healing w/ Johanna Adriaansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 68:00


    In today's episode Andrea is joined by trauma-informed coach, Johanna Adriaansen We share tools and lessons related to: How to overcome people pleasing Why it's important to connect with your authentic self (and what that really means) What it's like to work with a somatic coach How to set boundaries and deal with negative reactions from friends/family Attachment styles - this is a big buzz word in the space right now - we discuss what they are and how Jo utilizes Attachment Theory as a coach  Johanna is trained in somatic therapy, parts work, trauma healing, and life coaching.  Her studies started with a degree in Human Nutritional Science but her interest evolved into the mental health space including specializing in nervous system regulation, shadow work, inner child work, and the use of attachment theory.  Above all she's devoted her offerings to support her clients on the path of personal growth, conscious communication, and cultivating deep self-trust. Connect with Andrea: ⁠Follow Andrea on Instagram⁠ ⁠Apply to work with Andrea 1:1⁠ Connect with Johanna: Apply for her program: The Inner Path Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok

    EP 15: How to Create Healthy Urgency & Take Aligned Action

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 40:25


    In today's solo episode, Andrea is talking about two main tools she's used over the last year and a half to take her from struggling as an entrepreneur, to lighting a fire of inspiration, creating momentum, and claiming a new identity as a successful business owner. This one will be useful for anyone who is working towards creating a new identity, but especially helpful for entrepreneurs in their first year or so of business and looking to step into a new level of momentum and income in their business. Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠

    EP 14: Trauma Needs a Rebrand w/ Liam Farquhar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 59:05


    In today's episode with Liam Farquhar we're getting into: His personal journey going from hustle culture in Big Four Management Consultancy to working as a trauma-informed psychedelic guide Issues with mind/body dualism and why practices like IFS and Somatic Experiencing are so transformative The definition of trauma and why it needs a rebrand  Liam is a legal psychedelic guide, and also offers psychedelic preparation & integration, men's group work, and therapeutic coaching. He combines psychedelics, mindfulness, Internal Family System, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian and Grofian psychology, and several other disciplines to help his clients safely return home to connection with the Self, body, relationships, and the world. Connect with Andrea: ⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠ ⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠ Connect with Liam: IG: @Liamfarquhar_brighter_pathways Link to essay discussed: ⁠Trauma Needs a Rebrand https://www.brighterpathways.co/

    EP: 13 BECOMING THE ONE: How to Manifest Your Dream Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 67:08


    In today's solo episode, Andrea is getting into her journey of manifesting partnership in 2022 - the exact steps she took, how masculine/feminine energetics play into it, the importance of claiming your desires, and how the same foundational principles apply to manifesting in other areas of your life.  This is a JUICY one for feminine beings who have been wanting to call in divine sacred union, spark deeper intimacy in their current relationship, or are simply looking to step into their next level identity Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠

    EP 12: Cultivating the Healthy Masculine w/ Alexander Om

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 61:21


    What does it mean to have healthy masculine energy? How did we become so disconnected from it? (PS it has NOTHING to do with gender!) Exploring the dynamics of the masculine with Alexander Om, an Intuitive Business Coach and founder of Black Sheep Masterminds which offers retreats, community, and training for conscious change-makers and industry leaders around the world. Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alexander @alexander.om.official  @blacksheepmasterminds

    EP 11: Healing Through Magic w/ Mandi Em

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 50:47


    Mandi Em is an author, humorist, and secular chaos witch. She's the author of Witchcraft Therapy and Happy Witch, and offers magical empowerment mentorship and wellness witchery guidance at Healing for Hot Messes In today's episode, Mandi shares her story about overcoming struggles with mental health and finding empowerment through humor and witchcraft.  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Mandi:  IG: @healingforhotmesses https://www.healingforhotmesses.com/

    EP 10: Alchemizing Every Hard Thing into Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 60:17


    Takeaways from a month of quantum expansion. Chatting about how I used my external circumstances as a mirror to see where I'd been out of alignment, and lessons on the topics of intimacy, pleasure, and money.  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠

    EP 9: Imagination as a Tool for Growth w/ Jen White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 54:53


    Today I'm connecting with Jen White, Founder of Modern Self. Jen believes that our imagination is a profound tool for influencing our well-being. With a background in hypnotherapy and NLP, she guides others through their subconscious using imagination to explore the foundations of their personality, behavior, and beliefs. Her journey into hypnotherapy began after years of confronting anxiety and panic episodes. Today she combines her passion for hypnosis, energy work, and imagination, to create a one-of-a-kind journey through mind and body towards more calm, curious, and confident living. Connect with Jen  on IG @modern_self https://modernself.online/ Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠ APPLY FOR WILD & WORTHY WOMAN  https://www.uglygrowth.com/wildworthywoman

    EP 8: Lessons Through Heartbreak w/ Jillian MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 88:20


    Today I'm connecting with Jillian MacDonald to discuss masculine and feminine polarity, money, relationships, and the most important lessons we've learned through heartbreak. So much wisdom in this one! Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jillian:  IG: Business IG Personal https://www.authenticyou.ca/

    EP 7: Huachuma Will Show You the "How"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 79:03


    Back today with Mags Tanev to discuss a recent, highly transformative journey with Huachuma medicine. Topics covered: unity consciousness, the source of LOVE, using discernment, and co-creating with the divine.  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Mags on Twitter and Instagram @MagsTanev Or via her website https://www.magstanev.com/

    EP 6: Beyond the Story of Not Enoughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 56:43


    In this episode, I'm discussing how and why I began my journey of working with psilocybin mushrooms, my first ego-death experience, the veil that lifted around my body image and self-worth, and how that was rooted in a much deeper story of inadequacy that I believe everyone can relate to.  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠

    EP 5: The Language of the Nervous System w/ Jenna Hamm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 74:31


    In this episode, I'm connecting with Jenna Hamm - a clinical social worker and yoga teacher from Manitoba, Canada. She is trained in Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems. Jenna also holds a certification in nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health. Her private practice is centered around empowerment through education and healing deep-rooted trauma of all kinds. What I love most about her is that she's not interested in providing symptom management but rather, complete healing and the reversal of internal suffering. Jenna has a thorough understanding of human biology, the autonomic nervous system, and how trauma is stored in the brain and body. We cover SO much in this episode - getting into the ups and downs of her own healing journey, how her personal experience has impacted her practice, what polyvagal theory is, and the important role our nervous system has to play in our overall healing.  Connect with Jenna over on Instagram @FeltSenseWpg Her private practice is waitlisted but you can find more information on her group offerings over on her website - www.jennahamm.com  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠

    EP 4: Embracing the Darkness: Ayahuasca & The Shadow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 57:14


    In this episode, I'm connecting with Mags Tanev, a free-lance writer, psychedelic enthusiast, and avid nature lover based in Medellin, Colombia (she also happens to be my best friend!)  We discuss how Ayahuasca has helped her find meaning, moving through the fear of losing control, the importance of embracing your shadow, and how you can cultivate your own meaning of spirituality. Connect with Mags on Twitter and Instagram @MagsTanev Or via her website https://www.magstanev.com/ Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠⁠ Book mentioned in the episode: The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine by Joseph Tafur MD

    EP 3: Grief, Death, & Dying w/ Amanda Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 59:50


    In this episode with Amanda Carson (RSW, RYT), we are discussing death and the grief process, and how we can navigate these often challenging experiences that are so inherent to being human. Amanda offers a holistic multi-modality approach including yoga and grief counseling through her private practice in Manitoba, Canada.  Amanda can be found on IG @shiftwpg or on her website (www.shiftwpg.com) Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠

    EP 2: Ego Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 39:34


    Lessons on how we can harness the power of self-awareness and compassion in order to dismantle the ego and form more authentic connections.  Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠

    EP 1: The Choice Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 42:10


    In this first introductory episode, Andrea describes the moments that led up to her decision to embark on a journey of healing and transformation, and some of the lessons she learned along the way Connect with Andrea: ⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply to Work with Andrea 1:1⁠⁠

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