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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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In this episode, Kathy Love is joined by Jennifer Chapman, Founder of Just Commit Coaching, Coach, Speaker, Stroke Survivor who helps high-performing leaders break free from their limitations and lead from within. With a powerful personal story and a heart for helping others navigate change, Jennifer shares her insights on the power of adaptability. As someone who has faced major life changes, including surviving a stroke, Jennifer explains how adaptability can be cultivated and how it serves as a foundational element in building resilience and self-trust. Whether you're going through a personal transformation or simply looking for ways to thrive through life's inevitable changes, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

Key Takeaways:

1. Adaptability Can Be Learned: Jennifer shares how adaptability isn’t just something you’re born with—it can be developed by being open to change and willing to let go of what no longer serves you.
2. The Power of Self-Trust: Jennifer emphasizes the importance of building trust with yourself, especially during times of transition. Cultivating this internal trust helps you adapt more easily to life's challenges.
3. Embrace the Resistance: Resistance often stems from fear, but as Jennifer explains, facing and questioning that resistance is a crucial step in building adaptability. By embracing change rather than fighting it, you can move through life with greater ease and clarity.

Topics Discussed:

• Jennifer’s personal journey from stroke survivor to thriving leader
• How adaptability differs from resilience and why it’s an essential life skill
• Building trust with yourself during times of change
• Overcoming internal resistance and learning to embrace change
• The importance of self-awareness and self-care in building adaptability
• How letting go of old identities and roles can create space for new growth

Resources Mentioned:

• Jennifer's Website: Just Commit Coaching
• Jennifer's Community Newsletter: Subscribe for journal prompts, self-growth tips, and valuable coaching insights
• Jennifer's LinkedIn: Follow her for weekly "Friday Celebrations" and motivational posts

Quotes:

• "Adaptability is one of the most underrated forms of self-care."
• "The more you fight change, the harder it becomes. Leaning into adaptability feels empowering."
• "You can only build trust with yourself when you stop looking for it externally."

Thank you for listening to today’s episode! If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us inspire more people to lead with adaptability, resilience, and self-trust.

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Guest:
Jessica Dean, Nutrition Expert and Intuitive Eating Coach

Episode Overview:
In today’s episode, Kathy Love is joined by her long-time friend and nutrition expert, Jessica Dean, for an enlightening conversation about intuitive eating, self-care, and the powerful connection between food and healing. Jessica shares her personal journey of shifting from disordered eating patterns to embracing nourishment as self-care, and how she now helps others, particularly women, heal their relationships with food. Tune in for insights on how to listen to your body’s signals, break free from diet culture, and transform your approach to nutrition.

Topics Covered:

• Jessica’s personal story of healing her relationship with food and discovering intuitive eating.
• The role of intuitive eating in healing disordered eating patterns and fostering body connection.
• How nourishing your body with food can be an act of self-care and why it's important to treat food as a form of nourishment, not a source of stress.
• The challenges of shifting away from diet culture and learning to trust your body’s natural cues.
• How Jessica broke the cycle of food-related anxiety in her family and modeled healthy food relationships for her children.
• Practical steps to begin the journey of intuitive eating, including how to start small and gradually build self-trust.

Key Takeaways:

1. Healing Your Relationship with Food: Learn how intuitive eating can help break free from the cycle of dieting and guilt, allowing you to reconnect with your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues.
2. Self-Care Through Nutrition: Eating mindfully and intuitively is not just about food; it’s about honoring your body and treating nutrition as a form of self-care.
3. Breaking the Cycle: Discover how healing your relationship with food can empower you to break generational cycles and model healthier behaviors for your children.

Resources Mentioned:

• Intuitive Eating Book (by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch)
• Jessica’s website: Jessica D Nutrition
• Follow Jessica on Instagram for intuitive eating tips and meal prep ideas

Connect with Kathy:

• My Self Care Sht* Podcast Website: My Self Care Sh*t
• Instagram: @KathyLoveSelfCare

Quotes:

• “Self-care is the ultimate form of self-love, and food is the ultimate form of self-care.”
• “Once you learn to trust your body, food no longer has power over you.”
• “When we start healing from disordered eating, we start reconnecting with what our body really needs.”

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Description:
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Keri-Lynne (KL) Shaw, founder and CEO of The Salary Bump and a TOP Advisor at The Outlier Project. KL and I dive deep into the connection between salary negotiation and self-care, exploring how stepping into your power—whether in your career or your personal life—is a transformative act of self-love. We discuss how trust, self-worth, and intuition play a pivotal role in advocating for yourself, both at work and beyond.

Show Notes:
In this episode, Keri-Lynne (KL) Shaw shares her journey from working in corporate America to empowering others to negotiate salaries and step into their personal power. We discuss:

1. The Power of Self-Care in Salary Negotiation:
   KL explains how advocating for your worth at work is a profound act of self-care. She highlights how overcoming limiting beliefs about money and self-worth is essential for negotiating higher salaries and achieving career fulfillment.
2. Intuition and Trust in Yourself:
   A key theme in this episode is the importance of trusting yourself. Carrie Lynn discusses how leaning into intuition can help women make bold career decisions, from negotiating a raise to transitioning to a new role.
3. The Ripple Effect of Self-Care:
   We explore how doing the inner work to improve self-worth and confidence impacts not just your career but every aspect of your life. Carrie Lynn shares how the work she does with clients doesn’t just change their professional lives—it transforms their entire outlook on personal growth and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

1. Salary Negotiation is Self-Care: Standing up for your worth and asking for what you deserve in your career is an essential form of self-love and self-care.
2. Trust Your Intuition: True empowerment comes from trusting your gut and aligning your career choices with your authentic self, even if it feels scary.
3. The Power of Investing in Yourself: The more you invest in your personal growth—whether through coaching, mindset work, or self-reflection—the more you can confidently advocate for yourself in both your career and life.

Connect with Keri-Lynne (KL) Shaw on LinkedIn or Instagram, or schedule a coffee chat with her to learn more about salary negotiation and career empowerment.

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🎧 Description:

In this heartfelt episode, I share the inspiring story of my youngest client ever — a 13-year-old young woman on the cusp of high school. What started with her reading My Self Care Sht: The Workbook* turned into some of the deepest, most powerful conversations I've ever had as a coach.

Together, we explore how early experiences with friendship, bullying, people-pleasing, and boundary-setting shape us—and why healing from codependency isn't just adult work. It's essential for our kids too. This conversation reignited my passion to share these lessons far and wide, not just for adults doing the work, but for the next generation who deserve a more authentic, self-loving life from the very start.

If you've ever questioned whether the healing you're doing is making a difference, this episode will remind you: it absolutely is.

📝 Show Notes:

In this episode, I talk about:

• How my relationship with my youngest client, a 13-year-old girl, began through My Self Care Sht: The Workbook*.
• The powerful moment she shared her experience with toxic friendships — and how it reflected deep emotional wisdom at a young age.
• Why teaching self-love, boundaries, and emotional healing early can change the entire trajectory of a life.
• My own struggles with starting this podcast and how this young woman inspired me to finally hit "record."
• A reminder that healing is not just for us—it's for those who come after us, too.
• Why learning to protect, defend, and love yourself like you would a small child is one of the greatest acts of self-care.

Takeaway:
Whether you're doing the inner work as an adult or you're just beginning your journey as a young person, remember: the struggles, emotions, and healing paths we walk are universal—and we have so much to learn from each other.

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Sande Golgart opens up about his personal transformation, revealing the importance of releasing control, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating awareness. This conversation is a deep dive into how we can all learn to be more present, take better care of ourselves, and live more freely.

Show Notes:
Kathy Love chats with Sande Golgart, a coach and friend who has helped her take the leap in launching her podcast and in her personal growth. Sandy shares the profound journey he's been on, discovering how to balance his masculine energy—traditionally focused on achievement and doing—with the softer, more receptive aspects of his feminine energy. The conversation explores themes of self-care, awareness, and personal transformation.

3 Main Takeaways:

1. Masculine and Feminine Energy Balance: The importance of finding harmony between the driven, task-oriented masculine energy and the nurturing, receptive feminine energy. This balance can create a more holistic and fulfilling life.
2. The Power of Awareness and Vulnerability: Sandy emphasizes that personal growth is driven by cultivating awareness. By acknowledging and embracing vulnerabilities, we free ourselves from limiting stories and fears that prevent us from reaching our potential.
3. Living from a Place of 'Enough': True fulfillment comes from understanding that we are already enough as we are. By shedding societal pressures and limiting beliefs, we can approach life with gratitude and create meaningful experiences from a place of self-love.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their approach to life and self-care, unlocking their full potential by embracing both energies within themselves.

Schedule a free call with Sande Golgart at sandegolgart.com

Connect with Sande on LinkedIn and Instagram at @sandegolgart

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