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Just As We Are

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

Welcome to "Just As We Are," the podcast where authenticity meets spirituality and personal development intersect. Join us for genuine conversations that explore the highs, lows, and everything in between as we navigate the journey of living authentically.

In each episode, we bring you real stories from real people who are navigating challenges, celebrating victories, and embracing the unique journey of living authentically. We dive deep into the heart of what it means to lead a life you absolutely love. Whether it's a one-off special or an interview-style show, our aim is to capture the essence of authentic living.

Get ready for a podcast that goes beyond the surface, offering insights, inspiration, and a sense of connection. Join us on "Just As We Are" as we explore the authentic essence of life through meaningful and heartfelt conversations.

Connect with Katrina over on IG @katrinaalelli
Go to her website for more information and goodies: www.katrinalelli.co

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91: Girls Weekends, Tattoos, and Unexpected Hope

May 03, 2021 05:30 - 12 minutes - 14 MB

Tap into today’s episode for your dose of inspiration, some are you kidding me moments and so much more! I share with you the magical weekend that was had and the unexpected that came from that weekend. You won’t want to miss this! Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook group, “Sober Mom...Now What” is for Mom’s who have at least 1 year of sobr...

90: There is Power in your Story with Alex Street

April 29, 2021 05:30 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MB

Everyone has a story to share, everyone is interesting, but how exactly do we find our way through the mess to share our story? On today’s episode, I interview your StoryTelling Alex Street. We talk about who Alex was as a little boy, how he went from actor to youth pastor to storytelling coach. Alex reflects on some of those big moments that shaped his story and shares with us that something was missing through it all, until the most impactful conversation with his Mother just before she pa...

89: Find Joy in Every Day

April 26, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MB

How do you find joy in every day and what exactly is joy? I share some quick tips on how to find more joy in your life and to stop living in the future.   Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook group, “Sober Mom...Now What” is for Mom’s who have at least 1 year of sobriety or more. This is a positive, high vibe, growth minded community for Mo...

88: How to boost your confidence with your wardrobe with Stephanie Gilstrap

April 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MB

Girls, get your confidence boost through your wardrobe! I get to share with you today, Stephanie who is all about empowering and supporting women. She shows up in such a big way, that her energy is absolutely contagious. Starting out as a Frozen Yogurt shop owner with her husband and sister, through the journey she finds her passion and purpose in teaching women how to shine their own lights through the wardrobe. She is passionate about helping women feel amazing in their body, no matter you...

87: 3 Ways to let go of Mom Guilt

April 19, 2021 14:28 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MB

You’re still carrying around the Mom guilt and it seems to be piling up. You don’t have to keep holding onto all the things. It is possible to be Mom-Guilt free and I’m sharing with you a few tips on how to start letting that go. Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook group, “Sober Mom...Now What” is for Mom’s who have at least 1 year of sobrie...

86: I used to take us all out of the game

April 15, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Someone else’s response is not your responsibility. You are not responsible for how someone else reacts or doesn’t react to a situation. What you are responsible for is how you decide to react to it. I share about our camping trip for my birthday weekend and how five years ago I would have taken us all out of the game.    Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 ...

85: Unpopular Opinion Alert

April 12, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 9.86 MB

You can’t journal your way into the life that you want. You can’t journal your way out of the person you are being. So how do you get the life you want? How do you start showing up as the person you want to be? Tune in to find out how.   Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook group, “Sober Mom...Now What” is for Mom’s who have at least 1 year...

83: Personal Client Testimony - What can Coaching do for you?

April 08, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

Have you wondered what it would actually be like to work with a coach? I invited one of my past clients to be on today’s episode and you are going to hear firsthand how working with a coach as transformed her life, business, and relationships with her husband and kids. Kinsey was overwhelmed, in panic mode often, snappy with the kids and had sales going down in her business on the regular. She said she found herself crying herself to sleep at night. After coaching with me, she found herself ...

84: Tweens, Parenthood & Friendships

April 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 21 MB

If you are on the tween struggle bus, this is the episode for you. I share with you a recent experience with my daughter and how murky the waters of parenthood are right now. I bring you some insight on navigating this murky road and find the lessons in our own life - where is there a mirror here? You can also hear how teaching our own children about friendships and where in your own life are you holding onto a friendship that maybe isn’t serving you anymore. It’s a great time for some learn...

82: How to have more Peace in your life

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MB

You have been loud and clear about wanting more peace in your life. So, today we talk all about how to have more peace in your life. I share 5 ways to have more peace in your life. By starting these quick tips and implementing them into your life, you can quickly shift into a more peaceful state.    Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook grou...

81: Happy, Purposeful & Free

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MB

We are back with all new episodes, a makeover, uplift and uplevel of the new podcast.  On today's episode I share about what this vision is for this podcast and discuss what purpose is really all about.   Also, did you know there are THREE ways you can connect with me outside of the show? #1 - Over on my fave social media platform - Instagram @katrinalelli    #2 - My FREE Facebook group, “Sober Mom...Now What” is for Mom’s who have at least 1 year of sobriety or more. This is a...

80: It's not good bye, it's see ya soon

December 30, 2020 05:30 - 22 minutes - 23.3 MB

The last episode (for now) of the Just As We Are podcast. Katrina shares about how to close out your 2020 and what to look forward to in the coming year. She also shares about the transition that is taking and place and while this may be the last episode of this podcast with this name, it's not the final podcast you will hear from her. Stay tuned to stay up to date on the return of a new and improved podcast from Katrina!   Follow her over on IG @katrinalelli

79: Bringing Consciousness to Relationships with Jess Hendrick

December 23, 2020 05:30 - 47 minutes - 42.2 MB

Katrina and Jess sit down to talk about relationships. Jess shares her own story of how she was in a toxic relationship and what brought her to her knees, saying that enough is enough. They talk about the relationships we have with our partners, identifying how we are showing up and that we truly are operating from a place of our own limiting beliefs. They identify that we are all operating from a place of wanting to be loved, seen, and heard. Jess and Katrina go on to share all about how we...

78: Quickie Motivation: Tune into the Energy for 12-21

December 21, 2020 05:30 - 7 minutes - 9.47 MB

Katrina gives some breathe life into you quick motivation around setting your intention, manifesting and really tuning into the energies that are happening today. What do you want to create? What path are you going to choose to take? She also shares an update on the podcast, what's happening and how to stay connected for the reboot. Follow her over on Instagram @katrinalelli or go to katrinalelli.co and subscribe

77 : Being Set Free from Alcohol with Michelle Porterfield

December 16, 2020 05:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Katrina gets to talk with a fellow sober-sister in today’s episode. Michelle talks about what it was like for her, when she first started drinking and shares how she just felt it relaxed her and she wasn’t so insecure. She then goes on to share what looked like for her - it’s not the typical story you may think, she had seasons of drinking so for awhile did not think it was a problem. Michelle goes on to share her “moment” which she lovingly calls her “bathtub moment” where a higher power in...

75: Pivot, Change, Uplevel and the Roller Coaster

December 09, 2020 06:30 - 19 minutes - 21 MB

Katrina talks about the changes she is being pulled to make, the ups and downs of owning your own business and how change is needed.  She shares about the pull for a shift in the Podcast, what life has been like lately, wanting more in your life and continuing to show up. Recorded with her eyes closed, she shares what's on her heart to share.

74: Quickie Motivation - Get out of the safe camp

December 07, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.93 MB

Today's quote is brought to you by Jordan Lee Dooley -  "I’d rather stand in the tension of the middle and have some not understand than to stay safely in one camp and not have the impact I know that I was born to have." Katrina challenges you to think bigger, dream bigger, get out of the safe camp and start stepping out to a bigger life. How can you create more in 2021?  

73: Empowering women from the couch to confidence with Lauren Glick

December 02, 2020 05:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Katrina talks with Lauren about becoming a firefighter and what it was like for a woman to come into that space when it was still uncommon. Lauren shares how she was received and what it was like working in the man’s world. After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other diseases, she found herself on her couch not able to move. Her mindset though, was quickly flipped around and she told herself, you can either lie here or you can get up and move. The only way to move forward was t...

72: Quickie Motivation - Beauty Begins the Moment You Decide to Be Yourself

November 30, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MB

"Beauty Begins the Moment You Decide to Be Yourself" - Coco Chanel Another quick inspirational quote to kick off your week with Katrina.  Follow her on IG: @katrinaelli Visit: katrinalelli.co for more inspiration

71: Stress-Free, Happy, Joyous & Sane thru the Holidays

November 25, 2020 05:30 - 18 minutes - 20 MB

Katrina shares with you her tips on remaining stress-free, happy, joyous and sane thru the holidays! We know this time of year has not been easy and well the holidays often add more chaos. Well Katrina is here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way no matter what is going on around you! So tune in, to hear how you can have a stress-free holiday! You can also grab a copy of her printed guided at  https://katrinalelli.co/holidayguide/ Go Follow her over on instagram @KatrinaLelli for...

70: Quickie Motivation - Life is Like a roller coaster

November 23, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MB

"Life is like a roller coaster, you can either scream every time there is a bump or you can throw your hands up and enjoy the ride" - Ben Busco Another quick motivation to start off your week with Katrina! How do you want to experience life? What do you want to do today and how do you want to feel about it?  Follow over on IG @Katrinalelli or subscribe to the blog at katrinalelli.co

69: Are you in grave spiritual danger?

November 18, 2020 05:30 - 15 minutes - 23 MB

Katrina shares about a new book she is reading - The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. She found a particular point that just had to be shared with you. Many of have stopped living out of imagination and are living out of memory. When we stop creating the future, we are putting ourselves in grave spiritual danger. Have you stopped going after your dreams? Are you allowing yourself to truly imagine and live the life you desire?  Katrina also encourages you to share your own stories, share whe...

68: Quickie Motivation: Gratitude Turns what We have Into Enough

November 16, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 6.07 MB

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough"  - Melody Beattie Quick inspiration to start off your week, sharing what it means to live life with an attitude of gratitude.  For more inspiration - follow Katrina on IG @KatrinaLelli or head on over to katrinalelli.co

67: Finding the Strength to leave a toxic Marriage with Victoria Aguilar

November 11, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MB

Vicky shares with us how she found her passion of taxes and that numbers are actually really sexy. In this episode you will hear Vicky share about her own story, growing up watching abuse and not having very good role models as parents who divorced when she was young. She found her self married for 15 years, in a very toxic relationship with a husband who practiced infidelity, gaslighting and financial control. Everything looked perfect on the outside she says, but on the inside she felt lik...

66: Quickie Motivation: Overthinkers, Perfectionists, Overcomplicators

November 09, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MB

"It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action." - Honore De Balzac This is for you, the overthinkers, perfectionists, overcomplicators. Go take the action. Action is or seems difficult until you actually do it. The real magic is in the action, even if it's messy. You can do hard things!

65: What to do when the resistance shows up

November 04, 2020 06:04 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MB

Katrina gives you the tips on what to do when resistance shows up because it will show up any time you decide to grow. Ground Yourself by prayer, meditation, journaling or going for a walk. Allow 24 hour before making any decisions or deciding to move. This is the surrender and letting go process. Celebrate it, many people don’t understand that resistance is actually a sign you are on the right path. Find a person, you have to be surrounded by the people who are going to lift you up, support...

64: Quickie Inspiration - Sobriety was the greatest gift I ever gave myself

November 02, 2020 16:12 - 4 minutes - 5.99 MB

"Sobriety was the greatest gift I ever gave myself" - Rob Lowe What are you overconsuming, that you're ready to let go of. The very thing you know you're using to escape or numb out. 

63: You are meant for more with Stef Caldwell

October 28, 2020 04:30 - 46 minutes - 46.1 MB

Katrina talks with Chicago-Based Author Stef Caldwell of the book ManifestHer - the self love book of the year. Stef shares her story at the age of 16 attempting suicide and not succeeding, only for a year later to witness a man burn himself to death in his own suicide. She talks about that experience and waking up the next day to a voice telling her “you're meant for more”. In this episode you will hear Katrina and Stef talk about being the social chameleon, never feeling like you were the ...

62: Mini - On your deathbed, would you be satisfied?

October 26, 2020 14:53 - 7 minutes - 8.41 MB

Katrina shares a quick inspirational message with you to kick off your day. You've been reading all the self development books but getting nowhere. Knowledge just isn't enough to go after our dreams, live a life that you are excited about. It's time to step up, get the accountability that you really need to change. You want to get in on her exclusive email list to hear all the details about her new program she has launching. Head on over to katrinalelli.co to get all the details.

61: Depressed, Suicidal and not ready to give up with Melissa Holmes

October 21, 2020 04:30 - 23 minutes - 25 MB

Katrina brings Melissa on the show and she opens up about her own journey with suicide and depression. Melissa shares her story about being on her mother’s couch depressed, in college trying to survive and figure out how to pay off the last payment for her classes. One day she wakes up and decides she is either going to fight for her life or die. Melissa is her today to share her heartwarming story from surviving to empowering other women to live life. Now, fast-forward 10 plus years and a l...

60: Mini Motivation - Sit Still Sister, Connect Connect Connect

October 19, 2020 04:30 - 3 minutes - 5.61 MB

Katrina shares the quote from Helen Keller - "The Best and Most Beautiful Things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the Heart"  

59: Being a Girl Mom, no thanks

October 14, 2020 04:30 - 19 minutes - 21.8 MB

Katrina opens up about her own reluctancy in being a Mom to a girl. When she grew up, she knew she wanted a boy, but because of her own experience with her own relationship with her mom, she was not confident in being a girl Mom. She shares her insight, how she has grown and the beautiful relationship that she has with her own daughter. How she broke through those limiting beliefs around having a daughter.

58: BONUS - Nourishing the Roots with Becca Duskin

October 13, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 18.8 MB

Today's BONUS episode is brought to with guest Becca Duskin. Katrina and Becca discuss their upcoming FREE Women's Virtual Event and how you can be a part of this awesome opportunity.

57: Quickie - Your Soul is Calling

October 12, 2020 15:04 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MB

We get so wrapped up in what we should do, what we think we can’t do because of our problems, what material goods we need, what kind of person we wish we were…but we never ask our soul what it wants, at the core of everything.” ― Kristin Rath, Meant for More: Create Your Dream Life, Plan Your Path, and Start Living It Now

56: Type 1 Diabetes doesn't have to control your life

October 07, 2020 04:30 - 36 minutes - 46.8 MB

You asked and we listened! Katrina brings back a fan favorite - her husband Josh Lelli. They share a quick update about this time, how the family has been handling the pandemic. Josh then shares his story about becoming a Type 1 Diabetic and what life looks like from his perspective. Bringing hope, inspiration and truth about what it's like to live with a disease. Nothing shared in this episode is bible or coming from a medical doctor's standpoint, all that is shared is from Josh's own exper...

55: Welcome to Mini Shorts - Quick Inspiration

October 05, 2020 04:30 - 4 minutes - 5.55 MB

It's October and we are celebrating all month long with prizes! Katrina is celebrating ONE YEAR on the podcast and she wants to show her love to you! New mini episodes will be dropped every Monday with a quick tip, inspiration or motivation. She today's quote is by Dr. Steve Maraboli. She is talking all about freeing ourselves from our own self-destructive nonsense

54: Femine Power - Use your cycle to to lead a life with energy & passion

September 30, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 44.5 MB

A powerful conversation with Nutritionist, female-centric health coach Dorit Palvanov. Katrina and Dorit talk about the struggle as women, Moms with balance and time and as Moms we put ourselves on the back burner. Dorit shares her story and how she became so passionate about helping the woman as a whole. They discuss, creating the ecosystem of our home, being afraid if someone knew who they really are. Also, Dorit discusses her real passion of teaching women to live a simple and sustainable...

53: Your Intuition is your superpower

September 23, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MB

Your intuition is your superpower! Are you your own worst enemy or your own best friend? Katrina talks all about learning to trust yourself, build that confidence and find your own worth. She shares about why we lose trust and a simple method of how to build that trust back up.

51: Stop Turning to your Spouse

September 16, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MB

Katrina shares how she thought being in a relationship, getting married, having kids, getting married was going to fix everything. She wanted so badly to just be happy and she thought this was the solution to all of her problems. She talks about testing, her addictions, placing expectations upon others and what do we need to do to stop the cycle.

51: Your Spouse is not your solution

September 16, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MB

Katrina shares how she thought being in a relationship, getting married, having kids, getting married was going to fix everything. She wanted so badly to just be happy and she thought this was the solution to all of her problems. She talks about testing, her addictions, placing expectations upon others and what do we need to do to stop the cycle.

52: The Strong(Her) Way with Alisha Carlson

September 16, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode, Katrina talks with Alisha about helping women feel better in their body through nutrition, movement and mindset work using a non-diet approach. You’ll hear them discuss - empowering women to make an impact, embracing our differences, belonging everywhere, wanting what we already have and how looking back blocks us from being present. Alisha shares her story and where the Strong(Her) way came from, how she was being a Mom and getting in her own way, idolizing her body and fee...

50: Achieve it Mama with Antonette Sheree

September 02, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 33.5 MB

Katrina talks with Antonette Sheree found of the Achieve it Mama Podcast. They talk about the Morning routine and her creation of the Morning Menu. Antonette opens about her own experience, what led her down a darker path and how she knew she needed to turn her life around. She shares her personal experiences and how Achieve it Mama was created. In this episode yo uwill find comparison, hopelessness, the importance of community and real talk about how life is messy. Antonette Sheree is the...

49: Growth Comes when you show up and Speak up

August 26, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 23.2 MB

Katrina shares briefly on where she's been for the past couple weeks. She also talks about putting yourself in the space that forces you to grow. You cannot just show up to the rooms to grow, you have to start speaking up.

48: How her Passion of Art turned her trauma into Healing with Brittnee Sylvester

August 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Katrina sits down with Brittnee Sylvester as she opens up about a story she’s never shared before. Brittnee is the beautiful example of how you can live a life of your dreams no matter what you’ve been through and what life brings to you. Brittnee shares about her hard childhood, growing up with a mother in an emotionally turmoil home, only to find out later everything really wasn’t as it seemed. In high school Brittany found her escape and her passion through art which later in life she was...

47: 8 Tips to help Parents and Kids Thrive in Online Schooling

July 29, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 27.1 MB

Katrina shares her 8 tips that will help parents during this time of Remote Schooling. Whether your child is going back to school part time or will be online full time to start out the school year, it doesn't have to be difficult or hard. These tips will help set yourself and your kids up for a successful start to the year.

46: Soulcation with Melody Miles

July 22, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 32 MB

Melody shares with Katrina her own experience of while living and working the successful life, she still felt something was off within. After her own breakdown, she discovered the importance of taking time for herself which eventually led her to founding her own company Soulcation. Katrina and Melody talk about identifying stress, the importance of naming it and the beauty in going inward in a fun and joyful way. Melody Miles is the emerging millennial leader on rest, self-care, and creati...

45: Do you believe in magic?

July 15, 2020 15:39 - 20 minutes - 21.6 MB

Katrina talks about her magical morning and when you are growing yourself, how it is a daily practice. Growth doesn't happen over night and often times it happens when we do not even notice.

44: God is great no matter what with Athena Avellanet

July 08, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MB

Katrina and Athena get right into it in this episode. They talk all things, being a Mom and how our children are our little mirrors. This conversation is just like two old friends sitting down having a cup of coffee, catching up and laughing with one another. Athena shares her powerful story of miscarriage and how her faith remained unwavering and strong. She shares her inspiration and love of being with the people in her church and what inspired her to start her own business creating person...

43: Acceptance

July 01, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 23.9 MB

Katrina shares all about practicing acceptance in everything you do. How do we accept people, places, things and the current world as it is? She quotes from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.

42: Is Love Blind - Empowering yourself with Kelly Chase

June 24, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Katrina sits down with Kelly and talks about her experience on the #1 Netflix reality show - Love is Blind. Kelly opens up about her experience on the show and how she navigated life afterwards. She shares the ups and downs of being on a reality show and how she handled the more difficult side, including people tearing her apart on social media. She shares about what first brought her into the personal development space and how she used those tools to navigate the rocky waters, including rea...