Andy's Chomping at the Bit

SEASON 3 FINALE!

An excellent opportunity to reflect and go back to the very first episode of "Andy's Chomping at the Bit!" I will miss sharing with you my journey and takes on various topics along th…

Is it a coincidence that the Labor Day released episode for a podcast typically on Fridays is about accountability? Not at all! Here's a very thorough take on accountability; the challenges it has pr…

Grief, emergencies, and trauma tend to cross paths from time to time... I discuss grief [and slide a bit into trauma as well] on today's episode, while also talking about a family emergency that occu…

Meditation has been an essential tool for me to stay grounded and continue to grow over the past two years, and the last several days are a perfect example. This was an interesting week for me, with …

There's no question that we are all aware of various stigmas out there, and the harm that they can cause. I discuss the issue with categorizing/judging people on a single commonality, as well as my s…

Far too often, people hear the word content, and confuse it with complacent. In this episode, I dive in and discuss both as they relate to my journey to help differentiate the two. *Spoiler* There's …

Shame is a topic I've frequently mentioned, as it played a significant role during the stretch of my darkest moments. It's time to discuss this toxic feeling, and address the consequences it carries.

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Sex is one of the least talked about addictions, and because of that, it's also one of the more misunderstood addictions (on top of the already existing stigmas addicts dealing with substances face).…

Today's episode is completely independent, and deviates away to some extent from the more traditional structure of previous Andy's Chomping at the Bit episodes.

Though based within a very heated topic…

This challenge stretches well beyond just the lives of people who are in recovery or live with a mental health diagnosis. Managing and tackling projects, especially the big ones, can very easily feel…

Lots of events are considered "next chapters," from graduation, retirement, starting a family, etc. This is my take, from experiences/moments of the past and present. This is episode is also a tribut…

Recalling and reflecting on the moment that changed my understanding and outlook on life, and opened the doors for me to discover what makes me, me.

A Big Andy Media presentation.

(Originally recorded/…

This ties in really well with fear and somewhat with ego (the lack of) as well. It's important to remember that learning and working to improve are a continuous part of the journey. The bar for poten…

This is a very sensitive subject, and it may be challenging for some of you to listen to, but I ask that if you are safely able, please take a moment to watch. I assure you, this one isn't comfortabl…

This has been one of my bigger challenges throughout my life, dating back to my teenage years. Discovering the reasons behind the challenge have helped me develop an understanding that has enabled me…

"There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path."

I know it's easy to get caught up looking ahead to the finish line for our goals and various journeys in life, but there's so much you can miss …

What better topic to discuss after a brief break than CHANGE?

A Big Andy Media presentation.

(Originally recorded/released as a video-cast)

If you enjoyed this episode, or any previous episodes, I encou…

There are lot of people out there that (in the eyes of society) have everything, yet they still aren't happy. Of course, I don't agree with society's perspective. This is my take on happiness, and an…

I have noticed that when discussing addiction and some of the ongoing challenges I face in recovery, people often get confused about what substituting addictions really is, and I feel that to some ex…

There's is A LOT covered in today's episode, including an explanation of what is considered an opportunity, with a balanced focus on its significance for opportunities of the past and present. There'…