WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsWelcome to the WANTcast: The Women Against Talk Podcast -lessons in moving forward fearlessly, and spreading the (good) word. In each episode, writer, speaker, coach and WANT founder Katie Horwitch unpacks tips, tools, motivation and inspiration to help you shift your self-talk: the internal narrative you have on loop 24/7 that tells you who you are and who you should be. You can't change the world until you change YOUR world, first - and shifting your self-talk is where it all begins. Dive into topics such as confidence, fear, trust, body image, self-doubt, self-worth, relationships, career, friendships, social issues, and more. Walk away from each episode with hyper-actionable steps to shift your self-talk from reactive to proactive, as well as inspiration to keep going when the going gets tough. The goal isn't to change who you are - it's to BECOME who you know you're meant to be.
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175: The MOTHERHOOD SPECTRUM + The Power Of Being CHILD-FREE with Ruby Warrington
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 45.9 MBToday we're talking to Ruby Warrington all about being a Woman Without Kids, being "a village person," and the nuances of being child-free (by choice or by circumstance). IN THIS EPISODE, we get extremely candid as we talk about: The ways the parenthood vs. non-parenthood discussion has evolved, and ways it hasn't The "motherhood spectrum" vs. the motherhood binary Other people's opinions and cultural expectations / "noise" around motherhood, and how that affects us Our inner "noise...
174: A Pragmatic Approach to Channeling, Intuition, and TAROT READING with Kate Van Horn
March 26, 2024 14:09 - 56 minutes - 45.7 MBSkeptical when you hear words like "channeling" or "psychic"...but also wondering what is and isn't the real deal? Whether you're a tarot skeptic, tarot-curious, or a literal card-carrying member of the club, I cannot stress this enough: this episode is for you. Today's guest is KATE VAN HORN: tarot reader, psychic, spiritual mentor, and author of THE INNER TAROT. IN THIS EPISODE, we discuss: What it means to have a "channelled experience" What people get wrong about intuition How...
173: What is PLEASURE: Building An Embodied Self-Care Practice That Actually Works with Anne Hodder-Shipp and Sarah Tomchesson of S3X Plus
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBNo, this isn't another stereotypical "self-care" conversation — we don't need any more of those. This is about PLEASURE: what it (actually) is, isn't, and why it's so freaking hard for so many of us to access it. In this conversation with Anne Hodder-Shipp and Sarah Tomchesson, S3X PLUS cofounders + facilitators of "Pleasure Attitudes: Building An Embodied Self-Care Practice That Really Works," we'll dive into: Pleasure as a euphamism vs. pleasure beyond sexuality, and why these two can ...
172: Building (OLD) HABITS to Achieve (NEW) GOALS
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is a little bit of a paradox...building old habits to achieve new goals? You read that right. In this solo episode of the WANTcast, we're talking all about how to avoid losing steam on what you've got your heart set on — AND how to build momentum for yourself in a way that's actually SUSTAINABLE. Which is the key word if you want to move forward. SHOW NOTES: 168: How To Figure Out What SUCCESS Means to You (Before You Get There!) 169: Motivation, Flexibility, and R...
171: How To Access Your AGENCY + UNfollow Your PASSION with Terri Trespicio
January 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBYou've probably been told to FOLLOW YOUR PASSION in order to find meaning, purpose, and joy in life. But what if that's...just not it? What if passion isn't what STARTS the journeys worth taking at all? In today's episode, we're talking to Terri Trespicio: award-winning writer, speaker, and the author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Imposter syndrome and how to "overcome" it (or maybe not?) Why passion often isn't the j...
170: Create Your IMPACT, Build a MOVEMENT, and Find Your NORTH STAR with Christen Brandt (encore!)
January 02, 2024 17:34 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBAre you someone who wants to make big changes happen in the world, but sometimes feel so overwhelmed with how to actually make that change HAPPEN? How do you take steps to make shift happen on a real level, in a real lasting and mindful way? Christen Brandt is an impact strategist and advisor dedicated to integrating impact across sectors. She is the co-founder of She’s the First, an international NGO dedicated to ensuring girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard, as well as th...
169: Motivation, Flexibility, and RETHINKING Your Relationship With FITNESS with Amanda Katz
December 12, 2023 16:02 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBThe best fitness advice isn't necessarily what you think it is. In a sea of tips, tricks, and programs telling you what to do, how do you figure out what's right for you, and maybe more tricky — how do you build a sustainably healthy relationship with exercise? Especially if you're someone who has a history with eating disorders or body image issues? Today's guest, NYC fitness professional Amanda Katz, is here to talk about: Why motivation and even discipline are smaller pieces of the puz...
168: How To Figure Out What SUCCESS Means to You (Before You Get There!)
November 28, 2023 21:40 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBYou've probably heard the phrase "you get to decide what success means to you"...but how do you LITERALLY do that? And how do you outline succeess for yourself as you're chasing your dreams or setting goals in the first place? In this episode, we're talking all about SUCCESS, and how to get clear on what it means to you so that you can achieve your goals in a meaningful way — and avoid the traps of comparison, scarcity, and the continuous hustle. SHOW NOTES: BUY WANT YOUR SELF on.....
167: How To (Radiantly) Rebel Against AGEISM with Karen Walrond
October 31, 2023 09:14 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBToday is the final celebration in our October Book Birthday party — and we are ending with a BANGER of an episode. Today’s guest is a longtime friend of the pod, and a true force to be reckoned with. Karen Walrond is an author, leadership coach, activist and attorney. An avid photographer and journaler, Walrond's writing and coaching have helped thousands of people around the world find meaning and purpose in their lives. Karen and her work have been featured on Brené Brown's Unlocking Us ...
166: Striving For More, Noticing The Glimmers, and CHANGING YOUR LIFE with Liz Moody
October 24, 2023 05:40 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MBChanging your life, living your best life...sure they're great goals, but how do you actually make change happen? And, moreover, LAST? How do you balance striving for more while also enjoying what's right in front of you? Today's guest is Liz Moody: the host of the top-rated 'The Liz Moody Podcast,' author of bestselling books 'Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships' and 'Glow Pops,' and content creator who has helped millions of people transform ...
165: FREEDOM FROM INFLUENCE in a World Where Everyone Wants Something From You with Jessica Elefante
October 13, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWith so many things influencing us every single moment, is it ever possible to be "free" from influence? Where do these influences even come from? And how do we begin to choose what's right for us in the midst of so many voices and factors that seem to be choosing it FOR us? And...sort of related...how do you LAUNCH A BOOK on your own terms, free from the influence of industry expectations? Today's incredibly timely guest is Jessica Elefante, and we're talking about ALL of this. Jess is ...
164: How The Heck To WANT YOUR SELF (Book Launch Episode!)
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBThe time has finally come: WANT YOUR SELF is here!! In this episode you're not only getting a behind-the-scenes look at what "pub day" (book publication day) brought, how it all transpired and how we got there — and where we go from here. Plus...you get a sneak peek at the very first words of the book with a WANTcast exculsive reading! SHOW NOTES: BUY THE BOOK: Amazon: https://bit.ly/wantyourselfamazon (don't forget to rate and review it here!) Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/48...
163: How The Heck To Find A Literary Agent (and get a book deal!)
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBTo get a book deal with a publishing house, you need to have a literary agent. But how do you find a literary agent? Where do you begin, and what should you look for? Is any agent better than no agent — and any deal a foot in the door of the publishing industry? In Part 2 of this 3-part behind-the-scenes book publishing series, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of the agent-finding process, the agent-partnering process, and ultimately securing a book deal with a publisher. We'll talk EX...
162: How The Heck To Start WRITING A BOOK
September 12, 2023 07:09 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MB81% of people say they want to write a book...but only 15% begin. So how do you become one of those people, and actually START writing the book you've been dreaming about? In this episode — part 1 of a 3-part behind-the-scenes book publishing series — we'll answer the biggest question Katie has gotten over the last few years about how to begin the book-writing process. We'll talk super-specific logistical steps, and also the essential mental and emotional work that goes into making sure yo...
161: From Burnt Out To Lit Up with Amanda Baudier + Rebecca Stump of Full Plate Full Cup
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBYou've probably heard (or used) the term "burnout" before...but what's actually going on when you're burnt out, and how can you turn it around? Or maybe even prevent it from happening in the first place? Do you need to hit certain marks for it to qualify as "burnout" vs. general blah-ness? Why are we all so spent??? Today’s guests are Amanda Baudier and Rebecca Stump, the co-founders of Full Plate Full Cup, an educational platform and boutique consultancy on a mission to help individuals ...
160: On FOMO, JOMO, and No MO (Season 8 Finale!)
July 04, 2023 14:05 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSummer is the time for sunshine, longer days, and...an oddly large amount of FOMO potential??? The idea of how we "should be" spending our time exists throughout the year...but between vacation pics on Instagram, social invites, and ideas instilled in us at a young age about what the "perfect summer" looks like, the feelings of FOMO — Fear Of Missing Out — might be bubbling up for you extra hard right now. In this episode, we talk about: Why summertime is a hotbed for comparison and neg...
159: Doing Hard Things
June 20, 2023 20:58 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen we do things that are hard...what are we REALLY doing? And how are we doing them? In this episode, we're diving head-first into the topic of DOING HARD THINGS, and how to keep yourself in check and focused on growth (versus unintentionally keeping yourself stuck and small). Katie shares a conversation she and Jeremy had recently about being courageous in their own lives, and how you can refresh your approach to hard things in your life too. ______________ SHOW NOTES PREORDER...
158: Being Unafraid To Celebrate (Big News!)
June 06, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBWhy is it that we have such a hard time celebrating ourselves out loud — even in the big moments that are worth celebrating? In this episode, we're saying BYE to that! You'll hear about: A huge, incredibly exciting moment Katie has been waiting for what seems like forever to share with you Why we hold ourselves back from going big with our big moments ALL (we mean ALL!) about...well, you'll have to listen ;) And how you can get involved in this big moment in time, both by helping ou...
157: Do You ACTUALLY Love It, Or Do You Just Love Being GOOD At It?
May 16, 2023 12:46 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIf you only derive joy and purpose from the things you do well — a job, an activity, a relationship — can you really say the joy and purpose is coming from those things? In this episode, we're talking all about how to determine what you love and why you love it — and why that's so important to get clear on NOW: How to make decisions now to avoid bitterness and resentment later down the line "Strengthening your weaknesses" vs. "making your weaknesses your strengths" Why Katie is opting...
156: Decoding DISINFORMATION + Rethinking WELLNESS with Christy Harrison
May 03, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB"Wellness" is 4.4-trillion-dollar global industry — but in many cases, it's not actually making us more well. In a society that's become increasingly distrustful of conventional medicine, how can we decipher what's fact vs. fiction, steer clear of The Wellness Trap, and reimagine what well-being CAN be? Today's guest is the phenomenal Christy Harrison, a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counselor. She’s the author of the brand new book The Wellness Trap: Bre...
155: Going Beyond BODY POSITIVITY + Toward BODY LIBERATION with Chrissy King
April 18, 2023 04:17 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBWhen you’re feeling down about your body, that feeling can take over — and turning it around can be a lot more complicated than just saying positive affirmations about the skin you're in. How do we move beyond our ideas of what positive body image (and even "body positivity") should look like, and work toward something greater and long-lasting? Today's guest is Chrissy King, author of THE BODY LIBERATION PROJECT: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Colle...
154: The Hidden Power Of Being A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON with Jenn Granneman
April 04, 2023 17:45 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBEveryone has a sensitive side, but nearly one in three people have the genes to be more sensitive than others, both physically and emotionally. They tend to be big hearted, creative, and wired to go deep. Yet society tells them to hide the very sensitivity that makes them this way. Today's guest is Jenn Granneman, author of the new book SENSITIVE: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World. In this episode, we will talk about: What it actually means to...
153: The Case For TRYING EASIER
March 21, 2023 23:25 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBWe usually equate the phrase “trying hard” to trying, PERIOD. If you didn’t “try hard,” did you even really try at all? In this episode we talk about: Is it possible to try easier, without trying LESS? The habits we work ourselves into around "trying," especially during times when we do need to give our all How to, logistically, shift your relationship with how you"try" ...and more! SHOW NOTES: Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast ...
152: The (18!) Modern Love Languages with Anne Hodder-Shipp
February 28, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBMaybe you've heard about the Five Love Languages, but maybe they've at times felt...kind of limiting? Confusing? Problematic, even? There's a reason for that, and you're not alone. That's why Anne Hodder-Shipp decided to reimagine some things: What "The Modern Love Languages" are and how they're different than what we might already be familiar with (it's not just that there are 18 of them!) How you can apply The Modern Love Languages in your life way beyond your romantic relationships...
151: LOVE IS A VERB with Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison and Holley M. Kholi-Murchison (*Best Of The WANTcast rebroadcast)
February 14, 2023 16:03 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTrue love, real love, "the one"... the way people describe love is pretty and aspirational, but ultimately super vague. What does love actually feel like? How do you know it's love and not just old habits or displaced desires? Is love even a noun at all, or is it an action? In this episode, I talk to partners in life, love, and business, Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison and Holley Kholi-Murchison) about: How to truly be in relationship and partnership with someone else....and also honor yoursel...
150: How Do You Cultivate INNER STRENGTH, For Real?
January 31, 2023 18:57 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBWe've all heard "it's what's on the inside that counts" — but what the heck does INNER STRENGTH actually mean, and how do you cultivate it beyond just knowing it's important? What this stage in the process of writing a book has been bringing up for Katie in the background The call with a friend that served as a metaphor for Katie's experience with STRENGTH Why some of the tangible qualities we choose to go after in our lives are important, but not enough How to turn your focus onto wh...
149: How To Free Yourself From The SHOULDs with Tricia Huffman
January 17, 2023 14:45 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBKnow what you want but struggle to untangle yourself from the feelings of obligation that somehow always seem to get in the way? Tricia Huffman believes that "should" is a word that is actually able to be nixed from our vocabulary altogether and replaced with something way more powerful and proactive. In this episode we talk about: Why and how Tricia decided to pay attention to this ONE word on such a granular level How to handle the "positive shoulds" and why Tricia believes there's ...
148: What Does It Really Mean To Be BRAVE?
January 03, 2023 18:03 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBPeople talk about being "more brave" in their lives...but what does that actually MEAN, and how do we do it?? In this episode, we talk about: Why Katie doesn't consider herself a naturally BRAVE person How we sometimes misuse the word BRAVE, and how it differs from fearlessness Katie's BRAVERY a-ha moment, and how she's defining bravery (and being brave!) in her life moving forward How to reverse-engineer however you hope to be by changing your perspective on yourself Why easy thi...
147: Shifting Your End-Of-Year Negative Self-Talk
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBThe negative self-talk struggle around the holidays and New Year is definitely A THING. You're not alone, and we're unpacking a lot in this episode. Including: Why the negative self-talk around THIS time of year is especially potent and important to be aware of Why the data around New Years Resolutions (80% of people let them go by February) is about waaaaaaay more than goal-setting strategies and might be a sign of something deeper going on way before New Years Day even hits Why the en...
146: Setting Boundaries With...YOURSELF
December 06, 2022 21:28 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBWell this is the boundary podcast episode you might not have heard before... You know how important it is to set boundaries with others (family, friends, coworkers, strangers on the internet). But what about setting boundaries with your SELF? Why it's so important to set boundaries with ourselves, and what happens when we don't FOUR areas to look at when you're setting boundaries with yourself The big myth about "balance" and how to think of it instead How self-directed boundaries c...
145: The New Year's Eve of Gratitude?
November 24, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNo matter what, whether you celebrate or you don't celebrate, you're probably getting a lot of messages around thankfulness and gratitude right now. In today's special Thursday episode, we're talking how to frame this day and this time of year as something a little bit different than in the past: Why you might feel a sense of burnout, anxiety, or longing the day of an emotion/expression-focused holiday like Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day How to cultivate a gratitude practice in as little...
144: The Gains And Pains of America's Exercise Obsession with Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
November 01, 2022 04:30 - 58 minutes - 107 MBAmerica is more obsessed with fitness than we've ever been...but somehow the unhealthiest we've ever been. How is this so, and how we can break the barriers that Fitness + Wellness Culture tells us we must subscribe to? Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, the author of FIT NATION, is here to answer these questions and more. For her, fitness is, as her new book describes, "a social justice issue. She argues that the fight for a more equitable exercise culture will be won only by revolutionizing fitne...
143: Getting Your Dreams Going, Finding Your People, and Enjoying The Process with Kara Cutruzzula
October 12, 2022 13:45 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBToday's guest is Kara Cutruzzula: a writer and editor, a playwright, a musical theater lyricist, and the author of both DO IT FOR YOURSELF and DO IT TODAY: An Encouragement Journal. Her long-running must-read newsletter Brass Ring Daily, about work and creativity, has been featured in Lifehacker, Inc., TIME, and Vanity Fair — which called it "a life coach in your inbox". Today we talk about: Kara's specific advice for actually "enjoying the process" and "trusting the journey" in your work...
142: Trends and Timelines and Yoga Pants, Oh My: Why "Doing Your Own Thing" Is So Hard But So Necessary
September 27, 2022 15:02 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MB"Doing your own thing" or "being yourself"...a lot of people will talk about it like it's this gold at the end of the rainbow, and it will feel so great when you get there. In this episode, we talk about... The reality of being yourself and "doing your own thing," and why so many of us are left thinking we're doing it wrong The email Katie received about yoga pants that gave her an unexpected blast from the past Trends, trendsetting, and how to mindfully navigate the ups and downs of what...
141: Do We Really Need To Get Back Into The Swing Of Things?
September 13, 2022 14:46 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MBSeason 8 of the WANTcast is here! 1. What we really mean when we're saying we need to "get back into the swing of things" 2. Four practices and ideas to help you move forward — without letting the negative self-talk spiral of "I should do this" or "I used to do this, so why can't I now" get in your way. 3. Why Katie is extremely allergic to hopping on bandwagons, why this maybe isn't the best thing, and how to think of it instead. and more! Love the WANTcast? Share it with a fr...
140: Reimagining Fitness As A Revolutionary Act with Danielle Friedman (S7 Finale)
June 01, 2022 14:36 - 59 minutes - 49.4 MBThis time of year can bring up a lot of negative cultural messaging — and therefore negative self-talk — around bodies and working out, and while things are changing for (hopefully) the better, we’ve GOT to know where we’ve come from and how we got here so that we can get to where we truly want to be. Danielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist and author of the critically acclaimed cultural history of women's fitness Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the...
139: Are We Okay?
May 10, 2022 20:17 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen life gets stressful, do you go MIA? Why a text from a friend inspired the podcast’s return, a conversation about why we shut down, and how to give yourself what you need without compromising everything else in the meantime. Also, how to support your loved ones who do this (without ignoring what you need, too). SHOW NOTES: We Can Do Hard Things on BURNOUT Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven't already!) Subscribe ...
138: Finding Control When There Feels Like None
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen you feel like nothing is in your control, how do you gain control? What do you do if your attempt to gain control backfires? Today on the WANTcast, we're talking uncertainty and control...plus, a life update! SHOW NOTES: Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven't already!) Subscribe to The (Good) Word, our monthly email digest filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk Join The WANT Commu...
137: Building A Legally Legit Business with Sam Vander Wielen
February 16, 2022 23:10 - 1 hour - 55 MBIf you’ve always associated attorneys with words like “shark,” “intense,” and “cutthroat,” you’re in for a down-to-earth breath of legal fresh air from Sam. Sam Vander Wielen is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and legal educator who helps coaches & service-providers legally protect and grow their online brands through her legal templates and signature program, the Ultimate Bundle™️. In this episode we talk about how to build a business that checks off all the right legal boxes, how to figure...
136: How To Find Direction When You Do Many Things
February 01, 2022 16:10 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBIf you've ever been told you "do too many things," been asked what you "REALLY" do, or that you need to focus on ONE thing, this episode is for you. Whether your career (and life!) take you in many directions or you're just looking to get clarity on what it is you're after, this solo episode can help you find your lane. SHOW NOTES: Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven't already!) Subscribe to The (Good) Word, our monthly ...
135: Love Is A Verb with Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison and Holley M. Kholi-Murchison
January 20, 2022 04:53 - 50 minutes - 42.3 MBTrue love, real love, "the one"... the way people describe love is pretty and aspirational, but ultimately super vague. What does love actually feel like? How do you know it's love and not just old habits or displaced desires? Is love even a noun at all, or is it an action? And HOW THE HECK do you separate your own self-love from the love you experience from someone else — especially if that person fills many roles in your life? In this episode, I talk to partners in life, love, and busi...
134: Rethinking "Goals" When You're Feeling Burnt Out
January 11, 2022 17:52 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhether it's NEW YEAR NEW YOU season or not, setting goals and benchmarks when you're already feeling burnt out feels unrealistic at best, cruel at worst. If you're anything like me, you're starting the year feeling more than "meh." You might WANT to set plans into motion, but also might be feeling too defeated to even start. I'm with you. As someone who actually DOES want to look forward with excitement and possibility (and yes, maybe some goals too), I've begun to ask myself: How the...
133: The Power of Intuitive Business, Mental Health + Connecting The Dots In Your Life with Michelle Pellizzon of Holisticism
November 05, 2021 18:11 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis back-from-unexpected-hiatus (...I'll explain in the first 5 minutes) episode is JAM-PACKED with goodness right from the very start. From mental health and getting a diagnosis as an adult to "intuitive business" and the realities of making money to the way we live our lives online and how to be many things at once. I'm so thrilled to be able to introduce you to MICHELLE PELLIZZON, founder (and Head Witch In Charge) of Holisticism. Holisticism is a platform, and media company that help...
132: Building Actual Confidence: Should You "Fake It Till You Make It"?
September 17, 2021 23:32 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBBuilding confidence or "being more confident" is high on a lot of people's to-do list...so why is it so hard to actually DO the damn thing? In this episode, we break down what confidence is and isn't, why "fake it 'till you make it" might or might not work for you, and tangible ways to keep yourself accountable on your journey toward "more" confidence...whatever that looks like for YOU. SHOW NOTES: Holley M. Kholi-Murchison 092: Self-Love vs. Self-Like 128: Harnessing Your A...
131: How Do You Define Yourself?
August 29, 2021 21:24 - 14 minutes - 12 MBOne of the worst pieces advice I ever received actually led me to some of the best revelations about what I do and who I am. In this episode, we talk about how you define yourself to others — and yourself — and why it's an essential part of building self-confidence, self-trust, and proactive patterns. Plus, how to rethink and rework your self-definition on your own. SHOW NOTES: Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven't alread...
130: "Enoughness" And Feeling Like You're Not Enough
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 21.3 MBThe other day, I asked you what self-talk you’d help shifting. And the word ENOUGH appeared at least 15xs: not SMART enough, not COOL enough, not STRONG enough, not SUCCESSFUL enough... ...apparently, a whole lot of us are walking around telling ourselves “I’m not enough” in some way, shape or form. Here’s a guide to start to break down (and build up!) your “enoughness.” SHOW NOTES: Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven...
129: Giving Selective F***ks
July 09, 2021 16:58 - 12 minutes - 9.9 MBBrené Brown talks about "the people in the stands." Glennon Doyle talks about not "hiding your fire." How much not-caring is enough, and how much is TOO much? In this episode, we talk about how to hold both Brené and Glennon's words as truth at the same time if you've got fear of judgement, self-doubt, and a desire to not let other people's opinions get under your skin... ...and also don't want to be a jerk to the people you love. SHOW NOTES: Glennon Doyle's We Can Do Hard Things pod...
128: Harnessing Your Ability To Change with Nicole Sciacca
June 25, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis is an extra special episode, because it’s a conversation with one of the most extra-special people in my life: mobility expert, personal trainer, yoga teacher, dancer, and one of my dearest friends in the universe, Nicole Sciacca. Nicole is a WEALTH of information on any and all things having to do with how your body moves - and prides herself on nurturing her client’s sense of self while optimizing their performance, potential, and personal recovery. She’s also a rockstar mother, a ...
127: How To Motivate Yourself To Move Forward (When It's Super Tempting Not To)
June 11, 2021 15:32 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBIf you're feeling particularly...um...tested lately (by people, by work, by life being life), welcome to the club. Because you, along with pretty much everyone else, are in the middle of a transition. And moving forward might feel so hard — or annoying — that you feel like maybe it's not worth the energy to even try. In this solo episode, we're diving into how to move forward when it's really tempting not to (and why those temptations feel so freaking tempting. I hear you!)...and how to u...
126: Do You Have "Reopening Anxiety?"
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBYou're not the same as you were one year ago. And you shouldn’t be. But maybe you're struggling right now as things start to look eerily similar to how they "Once Were," and feeling the pressure of needing to replicate the UN-USEFUL parts of pre-2020 times in order to be successful, loved, or just get through the day (even though you've seen that the Once Were ways weren't working). In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts around what I call "reopening anxiety," and some things you can...