Whoa to Go
Welcome to the 'Whoa to Go' podcast, with host, Karen AD – Empath, Coach, Counsellor, Business Owner, and Artist – your guide to getting out from under your circumstances!
Drawing from her work as a Coach & Counsellor, Karen AD delivers easy to understand bite sized episodes with insights & practical strategies to help you figure out what to do when you find yourself in some sort of life disruption. From time to time you’ll also hear soul-stirring interviews with regular people talking about their challenging moments, what helped them, and how they got through it.
The Whoa to go podcast is all about helping you step through the ‘whoa’ moments of life with resilience and grace so that you can ‘go’ live a happier life!
Together, let's discover the shifts you need, to transform your 'meh' into a life that truly lights you up!
You can connect with Karen AD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecounsellingstudio/
Or Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thekarenad
*Please note - the Whoa to Go podcast does not, will not, and cannot take the place of therapy. If you’re struggling, it’s time to call in reinforcements and get some professional help.
Episodes
22 episodes
The Power of NO
The Power of No: Breaking Free from People Pleasing and Embracing Your True Self. In this episode we dive into the complex world of saying ‘yes’ when you really mean ‘no.’ We explore the root causes of people-pleasing, the toll it ...
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Episode 21
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12:46
Why you can't stick to your goals
If you have been feeling like your wheels are spinning and you just can’t seem to make any progress on your goals, or if you have been self sabotaging, then this is the podcast for you. Think of this as your mid-year checkpoint. Where are you a...
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Episode 20
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15:12
Figuring out what you really, really want this year
Maybe you had good intentions about writing out your goals and making a plan at the start of this year, and here we are, time has gone on and you might feel like you’ve missed your chance. This is your reminder that you don’t need it to be the ...
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Episode 19
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13:29
Clearing the Slate!
You don't have to live life on repeat! Flipping over to a new date on your calendar is not enough to help you change! Before you can walk into a new year, or new season, you need to let go of the last one. This episode is all ...
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Episode 18
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12:15
When Life Sucks!
At some point in life we all go through sucky moments that bring us to the limit of ourselves. These tricky times can be defined as one of three types of experiences, languishing, life disruptions and lifequakes. In this episode, I unpack what ...
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Episode 17
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11:13
Helping you relax
It can be hard to relax, especially when life is ticking along at a rapid rate. In this episode, I talk you through a simple progressive muscle relaxation to help you release tension from your body and relax. This beautiful short exercise...
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Episode 16
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14:13
Flourish in spite of everything
I must say “take care” a gazillion times every day! But at the heart of that message is a call to action, to take of yourself. How do you go with that? Those who consistently take care of themselves live longer, happier, healthier lives!...
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12:22
Confessions of a burnt out therapist
Burnout sucks! It literally sucked all the energy and joy out of the work I love! I am a Counsellor and this is my story of what burnout looked like for me, what helped me to get through it, and how I’m making space for myself so that I can kee...
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Episode 14
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13:41
Choosing to live a good life!
Have you ever hit rock bottom and felt like giving up on life? My friend and colleague, Chrissy Gavin walked in for spinal fusion surgery five years ago and things went terribly wrong. She ended up in a wheelchair, unable to walk, unable to c...
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Episode 13
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50:59
Life as a human sponge
Are you a sensitive person? Do you seem to “catch” the feelings of others and take them into yourself, feeling them as though they are yours? Then this is the episode for you my friend. Talking about what it is like to l...
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Episode 12
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15:00
Being a bit more gritty
Breaking up from an unhealthy relationship can leave you feeling destroyed, pulled apart and broken. That was how Phil Walker felt after detaching himself from a destructive relationship and suffering through the year from hell. After coming to...
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Episode 11
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51:08
A Legacy of Heart & Soul
Mentoring, loss, legacy, and living from a place of heart and soul are the key themes of this interview with Psychotherapist, Coach and Trainer, Renee McDonald. All of us are touched by grief at some point in life. For Renee the loss of Sophie,...
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Episode 10
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42:37
Smoke Signals
Smoke signals, brown outs and full blown burnout are the warning signs of the over worked and over committed! Your brain and your body send up smoke signals when there’s an imbalance between your work life, and after work life! Danger, Danger W...
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Episode 9
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15:13
Kicking Depression's Butt!
Depression is not your identity, it's not who you are! Depression is something you experience! It steals your joy, snuffs out your spark and erodes your motivation. Did you catch that? Depression does this to you. There are some things...
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Episode 8
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14:35
IN courage
Do you know what it means when someone says "be gentle with yourself?" Part of it is how you speak to yourself when you mess up. I wonder... What does your inner voice sound like? Are you hard on yourself, beating yourself up and casti...
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Episode 7
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10:29
Look for the Gold!
Want to feel happier and more content in life? In this episode Karen AD will teach you how to reduce stress, anxiety and depression as well as improve your relationships and ability to cope, by making it an end of day habi...
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Episode 6
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9:06
Breast Cancer, God & Nudes
Pastor and artist, Jo-ellen Bouttell shares how her relationship with God helped her journey through breast cancer without fear, and how the experience set her onto a path of painting women nude!
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Episode 5
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44:20
My Everest to climb
Just imagine being strong, fit and healthy and taking good care of yourself, only to discover when you're sitting at your desk working one day, your watch starts sending alerts that your heart is racing…leading to the discovery of an 8 cm an...
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Episode 4
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53:20
An ISHYOU or an ISHME?
Ever wondered how to separate someone else's issues from your own?In this episode I'll teach you a great little question to ask so that you can figure it out."Is that an Ish you? or an ish me?"We need to t...
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Episode 3
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8:15
Manage the space inside you
When all you want to do is lose your biscuit, it can be really hard to calm yourself down!This episode gives you some practical tools to help you manage the space inside you, beginning with your headspace. It is possible to break out of...
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Episode 2
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11:33