{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Rebirth and Resilience: Andrea Owen on Navigating Life's Most Difficult Times","description":"I\u2019m excited to welcome back Andrea Owen! A lot has happened since her last visit in 2021, and she\u2019s here to share her powerful journey over the past few years. We dive into Andrea\u2019s experience during the pandemic and how \u2018pandemic time\u2019 reshaped her perspective on life and relationships. She opens up about navigating divorce, facing health challenges, and receiving an autoimmune diagnosis, all while maintaining her commitment to personal growth and self-discovery. Andrea also highlights the importance of advocating for yourself in medical situations and what she\u2019s learned along the way. We explore how Andrea has embraced sex and intimacy as a path to personal growth, the transformative role of psychedelics therapy, and her journey toward living authentically. This conversation is full of honesty, inspiration, and actionable insights for anyone navigating life\u2019s transitions. In this episode, we cover:  The last 4 or so years in Andrea's life, and how the pandemic, health issues, and divorce have shaped who she is today. Why we all need to slow down and take stock in life's difficulties, and not gloss over the hard stuff. Andrea's perspective on relationships and divorce. Challenges Andrea faced with her health and the impact of an autoimmune diagnosis. The importance of advocating for oneself in medical situations.  Resources: Read the full show notes on Jump Start Your Joy 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life: BS-Free Wisdom to Ignite Your Inner Badass and Live the Life You Deserve by Andrea Owen How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t by Andrea Owen Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength by Andrea Owen Join me for the next Compassion Quest retreat. Jump Start Your Joy&amp;nbsp;is lovingly curated to offer a refreshing pause from the daily grind, inviting you to step outside routine and intentionally engage with stories of resilience, joy, and possibility. Each episode creates a space for reflection and inspiration, encouraging you to reconnect with what brings meaning and magic to your life. It is hosted by Paula Jenkins, a labyrinth facilitator, retreat leader, and trained mindfulness mentor. You can learn more about the show at&amp;nbsp;jumpstartyourjoy.com To join in, find Jump Start Your Joy on&amp;nbsp;Instagram,&amp;nbsp;Facebook,&amp;nbsp;YouTube&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;wherever you listen to podcasts. ","author_name":"Jump Start Your Joy\u00ae","author_url":"http:\/\/jumpstartyourjoy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34560240\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182602920"}