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In this episode, Kathy Love sits down with Scott McGregor, publisher of Outlier Magazine, founder of The Outlier Project and Something New, and a four-time author. Together, they explore how building deep, meaningful relationships has shaped Scott's success and personal growth. Through their conversation, they highlight how relationship-building is a form of self-care, fostering both personal fulfillment and professional success. Tune in for insights into how cultivating genuine connections can elevate your life and business.

Show Notes:

• Scott McGregor shares his journey of building lasting relationships, from his early days of sending personalized notes to today’s global impact through the Outlier Project.
• The episode delves into how Scott's intentional approach to relationship-building has contributed to his entrepreneurial success and personal development.
• Kathy and Scott discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, hold you accountable, and push you to reach new heights.
• Highlights include Scott’s perspective on how these relationships shape his business ventures and the Outlier Project community’s transformative impact.

Key Takeaways:

1. Intentional Relationship Building: Scott explains how being intentional about connecting with others has been a key factor in his personal and professional success.
2. Personalized Care: The power of thoughtful, personalized gestures to strengthen bonds and show people they are seen and valued.
3. The Ripple Effect: Surrounding yourself with high-caliber individuals elevates your standards and sparks ideas, creating a ripple effect that influences every aspect of your life and business.

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In today’s episode, Kathy Love discusses a subtle but telling sign of codependency: the automatic negative thoughts that arise when others reach out to you. Kathy shares a few personal examples of how these split-second thoughts can reveal deeper patterns of insecurity and self-doubt. She also offers tips for recognizing these thoughts and shifting your perspective to break free from codependent behavior. Tune in for insights on how to catch yourself in the act of codependency and take control of your emotional response.

Show Notes:

• Kathy explores the automatic negative thoughts that can arise when someone reaches out to you, and how they may be tied to codependency.
• She shares personal stories of times when her first thoughts were assumptions based on fear of rejection, rather than reality.
• Kathy emphasizes how to spot these automatic thoughts and learn to laugh at them, reframe them, and heal the underlying codependent behaviors.
• The episode includes practical advice on improving emotional resilience and self-worth, particularly when dealing with work, friendships, and intimate relationships.

Key Points:

1. Recognizing the first thought: A codependent mindset often triggers negative assumptions about others' intentions (e.g., thinking you’re being fired or rejected without cause).
2. The healing process: Learn to spot these automatic thoughts, laugh at them, and reframe them quickly as part of the healing journey.
3. Building emotional resilience: Over time, developing a stronger sense of self allows you to stop overthinking and confidently trust your worth in all areas of life.

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Trigger Warning: This episode may include discussions of emotional distress and suicidal ideation. If you’re in crisis, please reach out for support—call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

In this powerful solo episode, Kathy Love opens her journal from April 2016 and reads two deeply personal entries—one written on a day filled with pain and fear, and the next on a day filled with questions and hope. She reflects on how even in her darkest moments, she was planting the seeds for healing. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or unsure of your path, this episode offers comfort, reflection, and a reminder that healing often begins before we realize it.

Show Notes:

• Kathy shares journal entries from April 2016, a particularly painful and uncertain time in her life.
• She reflects on the emotional toll of chronic stress and the quiet strength behind asking the right questions.
• This episode introduces a new theme for the podcast: revisiting past writing to witness growth and healing over time.
• Kathy invites listeners to recognize their own glimmers of joy and stay connected to what truly brings them peace.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Your Past Self Was Already Seeking Healing: Even in the hardest moments, you may have already been asking the right questions or holding on to what brings you joy—your healing started there.
2. The Questions Matter More Than the Answers: Growth doesn’t always begin with solutions. It begins with asking better questions, ones that guide you back to yourself.
3. Healing Takes Time—but It’s Happening: The transformation may be slow, but your awareness, your effort, and your desire to live more fully are the evidence that you’re on the right path.

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