WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

We're back in action, baby!! I can't think of a better guest to kick off Season Three (which, by the way, will be 20 episodes and now run every other week instead of every three weeks) than author and host Katie Dalebout. In this episode, Katie and I talk about major transitions, navigating change (when you don't have a high threshold for change), moving across the country and what it's taught us, why constant growth and goal-chasing isn't always a good thing, the value in doing what doesn't feel like yourself, and so much more (including a topic I was really excited to dive into with her: INTERSECTIONAL WELLNESS). Katie is the host of the Let It Out Podcast and the author of Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling (Hay House 2016). Katie is a writer and podcast host focusing on self-care, self-awareness, and self-expression for the greater good. Through her speaking and writing, she aims to help people develop a positive image of their bodies by embracing their creativity and personality outside of their physicality. Show Notes: Katie Dalebout InstagramFacebook Let It Out podcast Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling The GOOD Fest The Dreams We Woke Up From: Navigating transitions on WANT Like this episode? I'm so glad! Sign up for The (Good) Word, WANT's weekly email group, at womenagainstnegativetalk.com, leave a review on iTunes (the more reviews and five-stars, the more our message is spread), share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram (and tag Katie and I so we can send you love!). Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself!

**SEASON TWO FINALE** Ending the year with some THINKING OUT LOUD. In this episode, we dive in and dig deep on: -Letting "WHY" be your guide and how it helped our wedding truly be the best day ever, -Instant gratification and breaking out of being a slave to the mirco moments instead of...well, the bigger picture, -The profound moment that helped me deal with other people's trauma, toxic people, hard conversations, and grief I didn't even know I was processing, -What it means to TRULY run toward something instead of away from something - PLUS, why I am going to "function under 'f*ck-it'" and ask myself this one pivotal, sort-of-scary question this year in everything I do. JOIN ME. The WANTcast will return in February with new episodes every other week. Happy Happy New Year, WANT peeps! I love you with all my heart and am SO happy you are on this crazy ride with me. Past episodes/posts referenced: Thinking Out Loud The Art Of The Planned Freak-Out Sarah Britton Down With The Day Job, Down With The Side Hustle Nathaniel V Dust Wellness + Activism The GOODfest Anne Hodder-Shipp

We're BACK! In episode 39 of the WANTcast, filmmaker Erin Bagwell and I discuss creative postpartum (aka what happens after you finish a project), setting goals after hitting a BIG goal, speaking up and making your voice heard in the workplace (and world), using your creativity to make a difference, making money and how that relates to feminism, and so much more. Plus, why I've been AWOL, and pick the Season Two finale of the WANTcast! SHOW NOTES: Dream, Girl Creative Money Feminist Wednesdays Komal Minhas on the WANTcast Like this episode? Shoot me a comment on womenagainstnegativetalk.com, leave a review on iTunes (the more reviews, the more Erin's message is spread), share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself!

In the FINALE of The Recovery Myth miniseries, we talk about what recovery REALLY means...plus we've got Katie Dalebout on, who talks all about sustaining, maintaining, body image, the perks and pitfalls of "self care" and "wellness," and how relationships come into play when it comes to a positive and proactive recovery journey. Like this episode? Shoot me a comment below, leave a review on iTunes, share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself! Show notes: The Recovery Myth Pt 4: What Does Recovery Mean To You? 7 Women on Living The New Normal The 7 biggest recovery myths Lynn Chen on The Recovery Myth Nathanie V Dust on The Recovery Myth Katie Dalebout

Possibly the longest episode title ever - and it doesn't even scratch the surface. Taking a wee pause from The Recovery Myth miniseries right now to do some Thinking Out Loud: -Wedding planning and how what people say it's like is actually NOT the case for me -Figuring out your limitations so you don't crash and burn -A Cheryl Strayed Q+A that changed the way I view the way I work -My theory about the social media landscape shift -Some real talk on the real wellness industry -Tiny tweaks, tricks, and tips to create structure and reclaim your day ...and more! SHOW NOTES: - THE GOOD WORD: WANT's weekly newsletter/love note - Cheryl Strayed: Love, Life and Lessons Learned in "Wild" - Another interview series I binged on over the weekend (spoiler: Brené Brown interviewing Oprah, Liz Gilbert, etc) - Instructor pal of mine whose classes I've been loving here in NYC: Gerren Liles, Andrew Slane, Mary Horne, Nikki Bucks, Sarah Girard- Do Not Disturb on iPhone and Android Like this episode? Leave a review on iTunes, share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself!

Today, I'm diving in and digging DEEP with Nathaniel V. Dust, healer and founder of Breathwork For Recovery. Nathaniel has worked as a professional healer for almost a decade, using the power of a person's breath as a catalyst for positive changes in clients' lives. Equipped with an arsenal of techniques – with a special focus on breathwork – Nathaniel has helped thousands of people process trauma, disarm negative thought patterns, and maintain healthy and happy relationships with themselves and loved ones. And while his specialty IS working with treatment centers, it's not just substance abusers or people with eating disorders who are changed by his work: Nathaniel's client base ranges from those seeking relief from everyday anxiety to people suffering from severe emotional and physical trauma who are desperate for help. Which is why I truly feel this episode is a MUST-LISTEN for everyone. Nathaniel will BLOW YOUR MIND with his dissection of trauma, his detailed account of his own recovery, and some alternative forms of therapy you might not have ever know existed (one word: HORSES). Also important: we talk about how to be acutely aware of your recovery journey, and if and when and HOW you can help others who are stuggling if you are still in the thick of it. If you feel unsettled trauma in your body...if you ever wondered if there was another way to heal...if you have ever been in a toxic relationship or known someone who has...then this is the episode you're meant to hear today. Show notes: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Breathwork For Recovery Equine therapy The 7 biggest recovery myths Lynn Chen on The Recovery Myth Like this episode? Shoot me a comment below, leave a review on iTunes, share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself! Know someone who might need this miniseries? Forward it along and let them know you care. Know someone who might be able to contribute something unique to the conversation? I'd LOVE to meet them. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS GONE THROUGH AN ED/ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE (**AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RECOVERED), OR ARE AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD, shoot me an email at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com and we can get to talking.

This is Part Two of THE RECOVERY MYTH: a new four-part miniseries by WANT sharing real-life stories, smashing open misconceptions, and shining a light on what recovery from an eating/body-related disorder or addiction REALLY looks like. I'll be talking to experts, healers, and real-life recoverees answering some of the top recurring questions I've gotten from you over the last few years. Not just questions about recovery itself, but about the befores, the durings, the afters, and all the in-betweens that can sometimes seem like you imagined them. To be clear: the point of The Recovery Myth is NOT to prescribe a roadmap or provide a neat-and-tidy picture of what recovery looks like. The point is to dispel myths surrounding recovery and gain multiple perspectives to provide a more inclusive, holistic, and ultimately helpful view of what it looks like to go from the darkness into the light. ~~~~ Today on the recovery myth I'm talking to Lynn Chen, actor, host, blogger, and body image activist. If you've been following along for a while you probably remember her from episode 4, where we talked about learning how to accept what is, and then moving forward from there. Today, obviously, we're talking Recovery, but we get into some pretty unexpected topics that I feel like people just don't talk about when they're talking about eating disorders.

I am so proud to bring you THE RECOVERY MYTH: a new four-part miniseries by WANT sharing real-life stories, smashing open misconceptions, and shining a light on what recovery from an eating/body-related disorder or addiction REALLY looks like. I'll be talking to experts, healers, and real-life recoverees answering some of the top recurring questions I've gotten from you over the last few years. Not just questions about recovery itself, but about the befores, the durings, the afters, and all the in-betweens that can sometimes seem like you imagined them. To be clear: the point of The Recovery Myth is NOT to prescribe a roadmap or provide a neat-and-tidy picture of what recovery looks like. The point is to dispel myths surrounding recovery and gain multiple perspectives to provide a more inclusive, holistic, and ultimately helpful view of what it looks like to go from the darkness into the light. So, where do we go? Where do we start? The myths themselves. Because it isn't so much about getting back to normal as it is about creating a new one.

Today's guest is Phoebe Lapine, food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness personality, culinary instructor, and speaker here in NYC. On her award-winning blog, Feed Me Phoebe, she shares recipes for healthy comfort food and insights about balanced lifestyle choices beyond what's on your plate. Her newly released book, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with Hashimotos Thyroiditis and how she finally found the middle ground between health and hedonism by making one lifestyle change, one month at a time. I have got to say that I was on a little reading freeze for a few months – I know – not ideal – and when I received Phoebe's book I literally read about 150 pages in one sitting. Not only is she such a personal, down-to-earth writer, but she truly makes each chapter, or wellness experiment, so accessible for anyone no matter where they are on their health and happiness journey. In this episode we talk about why getting a diagnosis by a doctor is only a small part of the equation, fighting for answers without blowing your entire paycheck, the "cool girl" trope in society, living up to other people's expectations of you and SO MUCH more. Phoebe and I met through a mutual friend a couple months ago, and I am so happy to be introducing you to her today. Show Notes: Feed Me Phoebe The Wellness Project Instagram Facebook Twitter The Wellness Project Tour The National Gourmet Institute Dinner (scroll down - get tickets!) All of Phoebe's Stews This week's WANTcast is sponsored by GOOD: A Wellness Festival. GOOD is an all-day event created to ignite your passion for wellness and inspire you to achieve your GOOD life. I'll be speaking at and MCing GOOD in Los Angeles on February 3rd, 2017 – use code WANT10 to snag $10 off your ticket. I can't wait to see you there!

On one hand... you've got creativity running through your bloodstream. You think outside the box and see the world as one big art project waiting to happen. Whether you're the kind of creative who writes, draws, sings, sews, photographs, or simply has a right-brained mind that just won't quit, you have a unique way of looking at life that serves you in any situation. On the other hand... a girl's gotta eat. Five (or more) days a week, you do the work to pay the bills, and have a job you're plugging away at – maybe even a full-blown career you're carving out for yourself. You're no stranger to the so-called daily grind: the traffic-jammed commute, the stressors of your job, the responsibilities that loom over your head as you hustle at work. Whether you are in love with your job or are just trying to get by, there's one thing most creative types have in common when it comes to the daily grind: do I have to give up my identity as an artist just to fit in? Just because you're a working girl doesn't mean that you have to squash your creative impulses. If you're not used to singing your own praises, this is a really good time to start: you have a special, visionary way of viewing the world that not only serves you, but serves all those around you. Whether your daily grind is in an artistic field or not, here are four ways to honor your creative work, your 9-5 work…and still end the day feeling like you can do it all, just as you are. Like this episode? Shoot me a comment below, leave a review on iTunes (the more reviews, the more these stories and lessons can be found by others who need them!), share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself!