Becoming Obsessed Podcast

30/09/2024

Have you ever dreamed of taking an entire month off from work?

Well, today's guest, Hannah Allen, made it happen—twice! In this episode, Hannah, owner of Hannah Allen Studios, shares how she strategically planned her time away while still managing a successful business.

We talk about the challenges of stepping away from client work, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to get your mind to stop thinking about work 24/7.

Hannah and I also dive into the realities of running a business that supports your life, rather than consumes it.

She even reveals her secret to easing back into work mode after a long break (hint: it’s all about giving yourself grace).

Whether you’re dreaming of your own sabbatical or just need tips on balancing business and life, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible.

Plus, don’t miss the fun rapid-fire segment where we find out what Hannah’s currently obsessed with—including her favorite food, TV shows, and why she scrolls Zillow like TikTok!

Listening link in comments!

What are your top tips for setting boundaries around your life-work balance?

20/09/2024

Talk about being OBSESSED!

Sami Hartong brought the HEAT on this week's episode of the Becoming Obsessed Podcast.

From 'quitting' the pre-med track to pursuing her DREAM job at Omaha Fashion Week and bringing sustainable fashion to the forefront of Omaha's fashion scene through Swap Omaha and ShowHaus - Sami shares her journey to living a life that feels authentic (and is truly worth OBSESSING over!)

I'll warn ya'll - this is the longest episode of BOP yet. Give it a listen wherever you love streaming podcasts.

Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-obsessed-living-an-authentic-fulfilling-life/id1703264082

Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6RHOzdxsWHtLGz1SDBjq0Y

17/05/2024

I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend, Prassède Kemp, founder of .creative 💃🏼 🪩 ✨

Prassède joined me on the Becoming Obsessed Pod to share insights from her decade-long experience in content creation, coaching, and mentoring over 200 entrepreneurs and business owners.

On this episode, she digs into the importance of choosing content platforms that align with your strengths and interests, and that make you feel good about the content that you’re putting out.

We chatted about the necessity of shedding ‘shoulds’, finding joy in content creation, and working with your strengths to foster genuine engagement and results.

Prassède also gave me an exclusive look at the four core pillars of her ‘Untapped Creator’ program, designed to help people overcome common barriers in content creation and marketing.

This was the perfect time to air her episode of BOP, because we just wrapped a business retreat together in Mexico!

Grab your Friday afternoon mocktail and come hangout with us. Find S2 Ep2 anywhere you stream podcasts 💕

10/05/2024

AND WE’RE LIVE

Season 2 is officially here ✨ ✨

Just search “Becoming Obsessed” anywhere you listen to podcasts from!

03/11/2023

Can you believe it?! Episode 10 of BOP is here - and I want to start with a huge thank you to all of YOU for listening and to all of my guests. You all have made this possible and I have loved every step of this podcasting journey.

To celebrate - I’ve got something special for you - my first solo episode! It was about time I share WHY I started the Becoming Obsessed Podcast - and a few things that have helped me build a life I love.

This episode is going to leave you with practical tips to start getting a little bit more obsessed with yourself because - take it from me - you’re amazing.

Go give it a listen anywhere you stream podcasts!

06/10/2023

Check out the latest episode of the Becoming Obsessed podcast featuring Sara Rothschild, a full-time digital nomad and graphic designer currently living in Bali.

We discuss the realities of long-term travel and the challenges of being your own boss.

If you want to hear a magic story about watching baby turtles crawl down the beach in Bali... go give episode 6. a listen!

Sara Rothschild is a graphic designer currently based in Bali. I know Sara from an incredible digital nomad retreat in Greece. I'm so excited to reconnect with Sara, as she shares what life is like working as a digital nomad and entrepreneur in Bali, and previously Thailand during COVID-19. We get r...

22/09/2023

Joel O’Rourke on creating a life you love.

“I always ask myself - did I live well today?

That doesn’t mean have the best day ever.

It’s a chance to reflect back and say:

Did I do something that made more worth it today?”

Listen to the full episode now!

Becoming Obsessed Podcast
Episode 4. Chasing your Curiosity with Joel O’Rourke

22/09/2023

New Episode Alert! 🎧🚨

In the latest episode of the 'Becoming Obsessed' podcast, my dear friend Joel O'Rourke joins me to discuss the unconventional path of intentional unemployment, chasing curiosity, and embarking on solo road trips. Tune in now to gain valuable insights on taking risks and finding fulfillment in life.

I had a wonderful time catching up with my dear friend Joel O'Rourke! We dive into the important conversation of self-care. We'll talk about successfully quitting things that are no longer serving you, checking in with yourself, setting intentions, and going on solo adventures. Joel shares his inspi...

15/09/2023

🎧🎙️ Exciting news! The latest episode of the Becoming Obsessed Podcast is out now! 🔥

In episode three, we sit down with photographer and creative Eric Guerrero to discuss the ins and outs of finding and living your creative passion. We delve into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the importance of having family by your side on the creative journey.

Tune in to the podcast to learn from Eric's experiences and gain valuable insights into the world of creativity and entrepreneurship. Listen now! 🎧

I had a great conversation with the wonderful Eric Guerrero. We dive into all things content creation, travel, and photography. Join us as we discuss what it means to live a passionate and beautiful life. Eric also goes into the pressures he feels having to support his family as an artist and conten...

14/09/2023

The most magical day of my life ✨

Came on the heels of ‘quitting’

I know, we all hate that dirty word

But maybe we shouldn’t 🫣

Each week I’m exploring what quitting means and looks like to the people in my life.

So far almost everyone has introduced a substitute word like “pivot” or “make a change”

As much as we hate to admit it - sometimes we do need to fill stop, and QUIT so we can pivot and move in a new direction.

But one things for sure: we don’t quit because things get hard. We quit when they aren’t aligned.

07/09/2023

~ Andrea Joy on the Becoming Obsessed Podcast

.joyful

05/09/2023

You don’t need to know more - you need to do more.

This is for you if you:
- continue to take course after course with no results
- read books and sign up for webinars on the same topic but never see results

Back in 2020 I read over 20 books - and I was amped at all I learned but I also realized, I need to slow down and start implementing what I was taking in so it would STICK

And don’t get me wrong - I LOVE learning.

But I’m learning (lol) when I’m learning for fun or when I’m trying to get results { and using learning as a way of procrastinating }

01/09/2023

I’m obsessed with Andrea Joy and I think you should be too ✨ 🪩 💃🏼

Meet .joyful

Here are 6 facts & favorites:

1. I pride myself on being a modern day renaissance person. I am obsessed with learning and trying new things.

2. I am obsessed with enjoying my LIFE - in the big and small moments

3. I am obsessed with advocating for mental health and emotional wellness

4. In addition to being a strategist, speaker, creative director, and host - a multidisciplinary artist. I am a sound healer , singer, and visual artist.

5. I ADORE making new friends!!

6. One of my favorite movies: Love and Basketball

OH- I am obsessed with myself and others feeling and showcasing Radical Self Love!

Connect with Andrea Joy

And listen to her on episode 1 of Becoming Obsessed!

31/08/2023

How I’m feeling knowing that we are less than 24 hours away from the very first episode of

BECOMING OBSESSED 🪩 💃🏼

📸: .steward

24/08/2023

When do you know it’s time to quit?

This is a hard one.

Quitting is a dirty word for most of us and even when our intuition is telling us it’s the right choice, our minds fight against it

✨ Story Time ✨

Last summer I was invited to facilitate two college students on a volunteer trip to Peru

I received the email invite on Sunday night and flew out Friday morning- so a very unexpected trip during one of the most turbulent times in my life.

But I said yes and packed my bags

Almost everything went wrong from the jump.

One student got turned away at immigration, and after a few days of getting sicker and sicker, the other student had to fly home for emergency surgery on her tonsils.

And honestly, I already wasn’t in the best mental space, and after being the “adult”, the emotional and moral support, and the one tasked with figuring out all the answers for a week - I was feeling this call that it was time to quit. (Not to mention the food poisoning 😅)

On paper, I should have stuck it out and kept volunteering through the end of the trip - especially since both students were gone.

But the more I tried to stay, the sicker my body felt and the clouded my mind was.

Finally, I called my mom crying, literally asking for permission to “quit”

And let me tell you what was on the other side of quitting:

Peace
Rest
And the #1 most incredible and magical day I have ever experienced

I’m not saying we should quit anything and everything once it gets hard.

But as they say “prayer is you talking to God and intuition is God talking back”

Listen to that intuition, listen to your body and soul. If it feels wrong to stay, if it’s negatively impacting your healthy and wellbeing- it’s probably time to quit.

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This question of quitting is one I ask every guest on the BOP.

✨ first full episode comes out a week from Friday! ✨

21/08/2023

Scrolling through my personal account feels like listening to my favorite song (currently anything by or )

I get hit with this overwhelming sense of nostalgia and pride.

"I did that!! I've been there!!"

Like most people, my personal IG is mostly a highlight reel. There's some hard moments in there but I tend to post the moments that lit a fire in my heart - and scrolling back through reignites that spark.

When I was in high school, I remember so many nights that I sat at home feeling sad and lonely that I didn't have plans "when everyone else did"

The thing is - I also remember having waaaay to much on my plate.

And I'm extremely lucky to have friendships that have stayed strong since high school.

But still, those 9pm fomo thoughts would find me and I didn't know how to deal with them in a healthy way.

(Anyone else remember staying up til the late hours of the morning scrolling and scrolling trying to fill the loneliness. Anyone still find themselves doing this?)

Honestly, I still find myself doing this.

Usually after a trip with friends or traveling. I go from being with people every night - to being alone and its like I forget how to put my phone down or forget how to fall asleep alone.

But now, instead of falling deeper into a freefall of despair, I can sit in the trees with the forest in mind.

Or in other words, I can feel the sadness and remember that it is fleeting.

3 tools that help me when I'm feeling down:

✔️ Identify the cause:
when it feels like everyone hates you - sleep.

When you feel like hating everyone - eat.

When you feel like hating yourself - shower.

✔️ Scroll my profile and relive moments with favorite people in my favorite places

✔️ DND - turn on Pride and Prejudice from , turn my phone on DND and go to sleeeeep

So often SM is a contributor to fomo, the comparison game, and loneliness - but it can also be a journal to dig you out of those moments:

A reminder that your life is one worth OBSESSING over

Pictures: some of the moments from the last year that make my heart swell ❤️‍🔥