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Episode 692: Procrastination, Self-Sabotage, and Saying No with Elyssa Smith

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Trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith joins me to unpack procrastination, self-sabotage, reparenting, and the art of saying no, topics that shape how we show up every single day. Together we explore how these patterns are rooted in our nervous system from a young age, why they’re often survival strategies in disguise, and how compassion is the foundation for lasting change. As this conversation highlights, “There is another way of being, and I am going to be curious about it.”

Elyssa’s stories and strategies will give you permission to start small, with what I call “turtle steps”, and remind you that self-compassion is always the key. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Procrastination: why it’s more than just a “bad habit” and how it often stems from trauma (4:26)

  • Reparenting: practical and surprisingly simple ways we can support our own emotional healing (15:46)

  • Self-sabotage: how it shows up, the role shame plays, and the importance of gratitude and self-compassion when facing it (29:59)

  • Saying no: why choosing yourself is part of the healing process and how to start saying no without drowning in guilt (43:47)

Resources from this episode:

Elyssa’s Facebook Group: Stress Less Lounge

Elyssa’s website

ElyssaCSmith on Instagram

Existential Kink, Carolyn Elliot PhD (book)

✨Interested in a future Rythmia Ayahuasca retreat with me? I now have details! Drop a DM on Instagram @heyandreaowen or email support[at]andreaowen.com with the subject line “AYA Interested” and I’ll share more information with you.

Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!

MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/

https://andreaowen.com/podcast/692

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Content provided by Andrea Owen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrea Owen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith joins me to unpack procrastination, self-sabotage, reparenting, and the art of saying no, topics that shape how we show up every single day. Together we explore how these patterns are rooted in our nervous system from a young age, why they’re often survival strategies in disguise, and how compassion is the foundation for lasting change. As this conversation highlights, “There is another way of being, and I am going to be curious about it.”

Elyssa’s stories and strategies will give you permission to start small, with what I call “turtle steps”, and remind you that self-compassion is always the key. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Procrastination: why it’s more than just a “bad habit” and how it often stems from trauma (4:26)

  • Reparenting: practical and surprisingly simple ways we can support our own emotional healing (15:46)

  • Self-sabotage: how it shows up, the role shame plays, and the importance of gratitude and self-compassion when facing it (29:59)

  • Saying no: why choosing yourself is part of the healing process and how to start saying no without drowning in guilt (43:47)

Resources from this episode:

Elyssa’s Facebook Group: Stress Less Lounge

Elyssa’s website

ElyssaCSmith on Instagram

Existential Kink, Carolyn Elliot PhD (book)

✨Interested in a future Rythmia Ayahuasca retreat with me? I now have details! Drop a DM on Instagram @heyandreaowen or email support[at]andreaowen.com with the subject line “AYA Interested” and I’ll share more information with you.

Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!

MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/

https://andreaowen.com/podcast/692

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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