LET IT OUT

In this episode, I speak with Shari Foos, a marriage and family therapist and the visionary founder of The Narrative Method. We delve into the power of human connection, discussing concepts like the "cult of culture," the transformative impact of uninterrupted sharing, and the art of hosting salons. Shari shares her wisdom on managing overgiving, navigating friendships, and sustaining romantic relationships. We explore the nuances of self-work and its profound influence on our connections with others, what makes a genuine apology, feeling misunderstood, and effective communication techniques. Join us as Shari reflects on her bold move to LA at 20, her experiences in acting and the music industry, returning to school to become a therapist, and relocating to NYC where she began her practice. Plus, we unravel the intricacies of neurodiversity and the challenges of managing intrusive thoughts, creativity, and the art of genuine human interaction. Show Notes: - Check out The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon with Shari below:11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ETOR check the calendar for lots of other options!- My book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling- Read about "soft stories" here- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedalebout

This week I spoke with Zachary Hourihane, a journalist living in Singapore. After going to school in New York, he returned to Singapore and began his career working in journalism there. He now works in corporate advertising while simultaneously being a prolific pop culture creator. He delivers heavily researched video essays and his thoughtful perspective on pop culture on his channel Swiftologist. He has videos on everything from Lana Del Rey to Lorde to tk. Tk tk and he’s most known for chronicling the life and times of his favorite pop icon, Taylor Swift. He’s been part of the fandom for over a decade and for the last four years, he’s co-hosted the podcast The Evolution of a Snake where he and his co-host, Madeline Rubicam (writer of the Lizard Review), go through year by year and break down the catalog and career of Taylor Swift. We cover the Beatles-esque mania of Taylor Swift and Zack’s take on where it’s going from here, as well as how he got into the fandom, the early Tumblr days, connecting with his co-host Madeline, how he got into American pop culture, selective vulnerability and self-mythologizing, and his process for making video essays and keeping up with the pace of media while working full time, including how he takes care of himself amidst the busyness. We recorded this on zoom  a few months ago; it was late at night for him in Singapore and early in the morning for me. Let us know if you listen.  Show Notes:- Find Zachary on Instagram | YouTube | Podcast- This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ETOR check the calendar for lots of other options!- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedaleboutIf you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 383: The 1 a.m. Conversation: New York Times Columnist Kyle Buchanan on Writing, Togetherness, Mad Max & More

This week is not an interview, instead it’s two clips from the second show I co-host with Serena Wolf, called Spiraling. It's our fifth season and this season is a little bit in the "messy middle," which I'll explain in the first clip from episode two. In it Serena and I talk about how stress and being “in process” affect anxiety, feeling stagnant, worrying about being behind, and how perspective is the ultimate reframe. It’s a toast to your next existential crisis…Then I play a clip from an unreleased episode where we discuss how we’ve been learning that taking breaks actually improves our productivity, while also touching on the surprising difficulty of committing to rest. Let us know if you listen! Show Notes:- Listen to Spiraling on Apple Podcasts | Spotify- Find Serena on the Web | Instagram- This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ETOR check the calendar for lots of other options!- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedaleboutIf you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 411: We're Spiraling: Money Shame, Comparison, Marriage, Kids & Different Timelines

This week Cale Tyson returns. He’s a musician originally from Texas, now living in LA. He walked over the other day and we caught up about what’s happened since he was here last including his upcoming pop country album. We talk about his music trajectory from playing in emo bands in high school to beginning a music career in Nashville to touring as a classic country artist and now, making the shift to pop country. We also delve into our feelings around aging and entering what Richard Rohr calls, "the second half of life," bouncing between projects, attachment styles, dating, and learning to not take anything too seriously—especially yourself. Show Notes:- Find Cale on the Web | Instagram | Spotify | Book- Maddie's newsletter: Wait, Have You Read This? The specific Issue I read from: 06: Nice Guys- Listen to Cale's music and follow him on Spotify to find his new singles  - This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ETOR check the calendar for lots of other options!- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedaleboutIf you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 418: Cale remembers his thoughts: musician Cale Tyson on rehab, recovery & our neighborhood feeling like high school...

Melina Peterson, creative marketing agency owner, talks about the hidden effort behind appearing effortless, human design, astrology, leaving a full-time job, burnout, self-acceptance, and taking a career sabbatical. The speakers also discuss the concept of the 'cool girl' and its evolution, people pleasing, and the importance of finding alignment in career choices.

This is just a preview of Even the Royals....Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meghan. There are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. From Wondery comes the latest from Even the Rich co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams, Even the Royals. They’ll take you inside the cloistered world of royal families, past and present, where wealth and status often come at the expense of your freedom – and maybe even your life. This is just a preview of Even the Royals. You can listen to the full episode exclusively on Wondery+.https://wondery.app.link/ETR_LIO

This week I spoke with iconic musician Moby, who has recently ventured into podcasting with "MOBY POD" alongside sustainability expert Lindsay Hicks. I met them both for the first time when I went to Moby’s house to record this a few months ago. We talked for hours about everything from the sunk cost fallacy to attachment and aversion. He’s candid about getting sober and his experience with fame and how that has impacted his perspective. A thread that runs through this conversation is perspective, nostalgia, and storytelling as well as attachment, connection, and self-awareness. Let us know if you listened. Show Notes:- This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ETOR check the calendar for lots of other options!- Sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- All of our kits, including the Podcast Kit & Interview Kit- Find Moby on the Web | Instagram| Podcast- Find Lindsay on Instagram- Books recommended:AttachedA General Theory of LoveMoby's memoir: Porcelain- Our newsletter to get show notes + more- Instagram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 418: Cale remembers his thoughts: musician Cale Tyson on rehab, recovery & our neighborhood feeling like high school...

Author and founder of Reset NYC, Liz Tran, shares insights on self-worth, assertiveness, and resilience. She discusses the benefits of surrounding yourself with supportive people and specializes in family constellations. Liz's book, 'The Karma of Success', uses visuals to break down concepts and offers practical advice for personal growth.

Writer and podcast producer Amelia Hruby is back for part 2. Last time we  focused on how she left and the feelings that come with navigating using Instagram both personally and professionally. This time we focused on podcasting, including how we both have used it to build connections, how we’ve seen the medium evolve, and where she sees the future of the industry. We cover live dynamic conversations vs. monologues, deep listening,  the strengths and limitations of podcasting as a medium, the role of editing and more. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster, avid listener, or simply curious about the future of podcasts, this episode is an exploration of the medium's potential and its ongoing evolution. Show Notes:- Sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist- All of our kits, including the Podcast Kit & Interview Kit- Find Amelia's work & podcasts on the Web- Amelia's & my podcast app recs:GoodpodsOvercastSnipdListennotes- Judith Butler- Deep Listening by Pauline Oliveros- Our newsletter to get show notes + more.- Instagram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout- Photo credit: Linsey Huffaker If you liked this episode, try out:Episode #420: Collapsing Timelines with Holisticism's Michelle & Wallis

This week I had a conversation with Athena Monet, a former architect--she left both her job and the city to move near the ocean. It’s there where she became an author of the book Leave With Love and started her practice as a shaman helping people through life transitions. She’s also a mother of five, so in this conversation we covered her perspective around productivity which includes both permission and integration. As well as how she got into the work she does now after the death of her mother, why transitions like divorces, breakups, and moves are so fertile for personal growth, beauty and body image, and much more. Let us know if you listen.  Show Notes:- Our newsletter to get show notes + more.- Instgram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout- A few spots in the Creative Clinic: info here- Find Athena on the Web | Instagram- Order Athena's book, Leave With Love- SPONSOR: this episode is sponsored by Paleovalley--click here for 15% off your first order!- SPONSOR: this episode is also sponsored by Nutrafol--get $10 off by clicking here and using code letitout at checkout!- For book recs, our bookshelf here - and I made a shop  with recs ...with shelves for guests Thanks so much for listening to this podcast.