

REAL, RAW, RELATABLE
Kat John
G'day, I'm Kat John, Authenticity Coach, Author and Keynote Speaker. Only real talk lives here - no highlight reels. Through sharing real guidance, raw truths and relatable stories, this podcast is here to help you navigate the ongoing dance between your real and true selves, one step at a time. New episodes are released fortnightly Monday's. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
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Apr 30, 2023 • 17min
Life Isn't Always "Good", And That's Okay
I've been pulling out the phrase, "this too shall pass", more and more recently, but different reasons. Typically I'd use this phrase when times are tough and less that ideal. Instead, I've been using this amidst an awesome moment that's full of connection, joy or celebration. And it's not because I'm being a Debbie Downer. It's been a habit of mine to live for the epic-ness and feel bummed when life returns back to "normal". I noticed myself being annoyed at the mundane-ness after something amazing took place either personally or professionally and felt the need to balance this out. I could see myself judging life, people or situations, looking for why it or they were not as good as yesterday.We often use the term, "this too shall pass", for tough times, but often when times are good, we cling onto the good feelings and feel underwhelmed when life returns to normal. I have been reminding myself that even the good times pass and it's to remind me that the beige-ness of life is okay. I hope you enjoy today's share.UPCOMING EVENTSZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!WORK WITH ME 1:1 - Coach with Kat.SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.Support the show - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. Support the show

Apr 23, 2023 • 31min
Kat & Steve - Relationships & Insecurity
If you've had those pangs of jealousy in your relationship that results in you being controlling, withholding of your love and distrustful, please, listen to today's episode. If you are in a relationship where your partner is insecure and acts out in controlling, withholding and distrustful ways, listen too. If you are single and are thinking, "shit, I think this was me in my last relationship", listen.Steve and I share two examples from our relationship where our security in self, the other and the relationship were challenged. We share how we handled those situations powerfully and with integrity, even though our ego's wanted to control the other in order to feel safe. We believe this share is important as many relationships end prematurely when one (or both) people are insecure in themself, therefore acting out and punishing the other. We hope you find this episode helpful for you and your relationship. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. UPCOMING EVENTSSunday Meds - 30th April, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here.ZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.Support the showSupport the show

Apr 16, 2023 • 22min
Step-parenting & Finding My Place
In today's episode, I share that after 6 years of navigating the complexities of blended families, I feel I have found my place and grown to be truly grateful for my step-daughters. Through this experience, I have discovered new depths to my heart that I never knew existed until I met these two beautiful girls. As I watch them shift from little girls to teenagers, I see them becoming their own humans in the world. I enjoy hanging out with them, chit-chatting and really feel that we can be ourselves with one another. It's a tough road blended families and I'm sure glad I didn't give up or give into the stories in my head, because deep down in my heart, I've always known that they are my people. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. UPCOMING EVENTSSunday Meds - 30th April, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here.ZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.The Letter - read here.Support the show

Apr 9, 2023 • 18min
Expect This When You Go After What You Desire
As you embark on the journey of pursuing your dreams and desires, it's important to remember that it's completely normal to self sabotage and cock-block yourself. In fact, it's often in the pursuit of our goals that we are forced to confront our deepest wounds, limiting stories, and ego-driven beliefs. This can be uncomfortable and even painful at times, but it's an essential part of the process. It's important to recognise that this is not a sign of failure, but rather an indication that you are growing and expanding beyond your current limitations. So, be kind and compassionate with yourself as you navigate old wounds and beliefs. Remember that you are not alone, and that this is a natural part of the journey towards fulfilling your next layer of potential. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. UPCOMING EVENTSSunday Meds - 30th April, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here.ZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.Support the show

Apr 2, 2023 • 26min
Finally, I'm Allowing Myself To Experience Pleasure
For the last three years of our relationship, I have been sexually inhibited and it's been an area of mine and Steve's relationship that has been strained. As I ventured in and sought professional guidance to help me, a new layer of healing and liberation unlocked. And with that, layers of pain released. In past relations, I gave my body but not my heart. With Steve, I gave my heart and withheld my body. Why? To feel a sense of control and safety. But, it started to take a toll on us, so it was time to look deeper. For the first time in 37 years, I feel sexually liberated, safe in my body AND with Steve, allowing myself to actually experience pleasure without the shame story shutting down my body. To finally be present in this area of my life without making it mean something is truly something I am celebrating. Today's episode shares the lessons I've learned, the healing that's taken place and the journey over the past three months that has been hard, but worth it.**Please note, today's episode makes mention of sexual abuse. If right now listening to this episode may be triggering, skip it or come back to it when the time feels right. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. UPCOMING EVENTSSunday Meds - 30th April, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here.ZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.EP: Feeling Safe In My Body Again. Listen here.Support the show.Support the show

Mar 26, 2023 • 29min
Kat & Steve - Relationships & Setting Agreed Intentions
Steve and I made an agreement at the start of our relationship. An agreement that we both contributed to in order to help us stay connected and move out of shitty states when in disagreement. We agreed that when one of us is acting up, talking with a sharp tone, being care-less with out words or cold shouldering, that the other would remind us of our true intentions and what mattered more than the need to be right or in control. As time has gone on in our relationship it's helped us shift out of holding grudges and death staring the other far more rapidly, because we both know the true feeling and intention that we predominantly want to be in. Today's episode shares a simple tool we used that has proved to serve us time and time again. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. UPCOMING EVENTSSunday Meds - 30th April, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here.ZEROFKS Dance Party - 23rd May, Melbourne, Australia. Sign up here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.Support the showSupport the show

Mar 19, 2023 • 23min
Life Is Not Just About The Before And Afters
Sharing the mess of life can be challenging and vulnerable, especially when we tend to celebrate the "before and afters". It's also incredibly brave and empowering. Social media and other forms of communication often present an idealised version of life, showcasing only the highlights and filtering out the messiness and struggles that are an inevitable part of the human experience.But when we have the courage to share the real and messy parts of our lives, we create space for authenticity, connection, and empathy. We show others that it's okay to struggle, to make mistakes, and to have imperfections. We give permission to others to be their authentic selves and to let go of the pressure to be perfect all the time.Sharing our vulnerabilities can be scary, but it can also be transformative. When we open up and share our struggles, we allow others to offer support and love, and we often find that we're not alone in our experiences. We can create deep connections with others and build relationships based on authenticity and empathy.So, while it can be challenging to share the mess of life, it's also incredibly brave and powerful. It's a way of showing up fully in the world and embracing all that life has to offer, both the highs and the lows.SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. 6 MONTH COACHING PROGRAM - The Legends - Last chance to sign up for 2023! We begin March 28th, '23.UPCOMING EVENTSZEROFKS Dance Party - 21st March, Melbourne Australia. Get your tickets here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.Support the show

Mar 12, 2023 • 21min
Consider This On Your Personal Development Journey
It's crucial to understand that personal growth and development is a continuous journey, and it's normal not to have all the answers and breakthroughs at once. We need space to process, to reflect, to integrate. We need to be patient with ourselves and our progress. Remember, the journey towards personal development is a process that requires time and effort, and there are bound to be twists, turns and setbacks along the way. Rushing to find quick solutions or trying to have all the answers at once can lead to frustration and burnout. Instead, focus on taking small, consistent steps towards where you want to go and trust that the breakthroughs will come in due time. In the end, the most important thing is to keep moving forward with patience, perseverance, and an open mind.SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. 6 MONTH COACHING PROGRAM - The Legends - Check it out here! We begin March 28th, '23.UPCOMING EVENTSZEROFKS Dance Party - 21st March, Melbourne Australia. Get your tickets here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.BOOK A 15-minute PHONE CHAT - If you are feeling the nudge to coach with me, speak at your workplace or high-school, or collaborate, make a time to chat with me.Support the show

Mar 5, 2023 • 16min
The True Meaning Behind Giving ZEROFKS
In my world, giving ZEROFKS isn't about sticking the bird up to the world with fake, cocky confidence. To me, that is egoic protection and contributes to separation and carelessness between humans. Giving ZEROFKS is about noticing and observing what thoughts, stories and beliefs are limiting you from expressing yourself, going after something you want or sharing with someone what's on your heart. What it's actually about is giving zero, or less, care, importance and airtime to what holds you back, so you can actually go after what matters. But first, you gotta look into the thought, belief and story, neutralise its power and then choose where you'd like to place your fks.In today's episode I share why giving ZEROFKS in this way is vital to our mental well-being and how it keeps us accountable for how we're living our lives. SUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. 6 MONTH COACHING PROGRAM - The Legends - Check it out here! We begin March 28th, '23.UPCOMING EVENTSZEROFKS Dance Party - 21st March, Melbourne Australia. Get your tickets here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.BOOK A 15-minute PHONE CHAT - If you are feeling the nudge to coach with me, speak at your workplace or high-school, or collaborate, make a time to chat with me.Support the show

Feb 26, 2023 • 31min
Kat & Steve - Relationships & Feeling Heard
Ooh we had a doozy of a disagreement a few days ago. I wanted to have a moment of whinging and complaining about aspects of my business to Steve without any kind of solution or answer. Steve on the other hand, wanted to provide a solution and answer to help me overcome my pity party. Well, that went down like a sack of potatoes hard and fast!In today's episode we go into why I cracked it, why Steve cracked it and what very simple tool we forgot to implement that led us to crack it at one another. We also go into how we moved out of this swiftly and powerful so we could refocus on loving one another and enjoying time together. We hope you enjoy this episode. Love Kat & Steve xSUPPORT THE PODCAST TO SHOW YOUR LOVE - Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards covering production costs and helping us to create even more valuable and impactful episodes. 6 MONTH COACHING PROGRAM - The Legends - Check it out here! 20 spaces for 20 women. We begin March 28th, '23.UPCOMING EVENTSZEROFKS Dance Party - 21st March, Melbourne Australia. Get your tickets here!SUBSCRIBE TO MY MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP - TAKE YOUR MEDS - Take Your Meds Meditation Membership - Join now.BOOK A 15-minute PHONE CHAT - If you are feeling the nudge to coach with me, speak at your workplace or high-school, or collaborate, make a time to chat with me.Support the show