<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:spotify="http://www.spotify.com/ns/rss"><channel><title><![CDATA[Radically YOU – Anxiety Relief, Nervous System Healing & Midlife Reinvention for Women 40+]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety Relief, Stress Recovery & Midlife Reinvention for Women 40+<br><br>Radically You is the go-to podcast for smart, sensitive women in midlife who are ready to heal anxiety, break the stress cycle, and reclaim their energy. If you’re tired of survival mode and craving radical alignment, purpose, and peace—you’re in the right place.<br><br>Hosted by Kate Garland, a midlife mentor specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and women’s reinvention, this show blends grounded science with soulful insight to guide your next-level transformation. With more than 30,000 hours immersed in stress physiology, energetics, and embodied healing, Kate brings practical tools, intuitive guidance, and midlife wisdom that helps you reclaim your life from the inside out.<br><br>Inside Each Episode:<br>– Nervous system and somatic tools for anxiety, stress & burnout<br>– Body-based practices for perimenopause, hormone shifts & emotional clarity<br>– Midlife reinvention strategies grounded in psychology + energetics<br>– Simple, science-backed ways to feel better now<br>– Real talk on relationships, boundaries & self-responsibility<br>– Breathwork, rituals & intuitive practices to come home to yourself<br><br>If you're ready to feel better, live deeper, and return to your aliveness—this isn’t about coping. It’s about healing, rewiring, and reinventing your life.<br><br>It’s time to stop surviving on stress—<br>and start living in fierce, full-spectrum alignment.<br>It’s time to BE. RADICALLY. YOU.]]></description><link>https://www.radicallykate.com</link><image><url>https://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/9f0a3e2c-fef5-4b69-b8d7-e64fa9bad816.jpg</url><title>Radically YOU – Anxiety Relief, Nervous System Healing &amp; Midlife Reinvention for Women 40+</title><link>https://www.radicallykate.com</link></image><generator>Podcast for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:53:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/65a650cc-42a4-4e80-8207-29f68f2b3f35/yoT4ZwSTzj" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[© 2026 Radically.Kate All Rights Reserved.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><itunes:author>Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist &amp; Midlife Transformation Coach</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Anxiety Relief, Stress Recovery &amp; Midlife Reinvention for Women 40+&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Radically You is the go-to podcast for smart, sensitive women in midlife who are ready to heal anxiety, break the stress cycle, and reclaim their energy. If you’re tired of survival mode and craving radical alignment, purpose, and peace—you’re in the right place.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hosted by Kate Garland, a midlife mentor specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and women’s reinvention, this show blends grounded science with soulful insight to guide your next-level transformation. With more than 30,000 hours immersed in stress physiology, energetics, and embodied healing, Kate brings practical tools, intuitive guidance, and midlife wisdom that helps you reclaim your life from the inside out.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Inside Each Episode:&lt;br&gt;– Nervous system and somatic tools for anxiety, stress &amp; burnout&lt;br&gt;– Body-based practices for perimenopause, hormone shifts &amp; emotional clarity&lt;br&gt;– Midlife reinvention strategies grounded in psychology + energetics&lt;br&gt;– Simple, science-backed ways to feel better now&lt;br&gt;– Real talk on relationships, boundaries &amp; self-responsibility&lt;br&gt;– Breathwork, rituals &amp; intuitive practices to come home to yourself&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you&apos;re ready to feel better, live deeper, and return to your aliveness—this isn’t about coping. It’s about healing, rewiring, and reinventing your life.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It’s time to stop surviving on stress—&lt;br&gt;and start living in fierce, full-spectrum alignment.&lt;br&gt;It’s time to BE. RADICALLY. YOU.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kate Garland</itunes:name><itunes:email>kate@radicallykate.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/9f0a3e2c-fef5-4b69-b8d7-e64fa9bad816.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[51.  3 Simple Shifts to Feel Good Again (Without Another Routine)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been trying to feel better in your body…</p><p>reduce anxiety…</p><p>get more energy…</p><p>sleep better…</p><p>and nothing seems to stick—</p><p>this might be why.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland—energy coach and guide for women navigating midlife, burnout, and the stress cycle—shares&nbsp;<strong>three simple shifts</strong>&nbsp;that support&nbsp;<strong>nervous system regulation in real life</strong>… not just during a morning routine you forget by Tuesday.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the truth is—</p><p>you don’t need more habits, more discipline, or another “perfect” wellness plan.</p><p>You need a way of living that your body actually agrees with.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the&nbsp;<strong>third and final episode in a powerful trilogy</strong>&nbsp;(go back to Episodes 49 and 50 if you want the full arc), where we’ve been gently dismantling the idea that routines are the answer—and replacing it with something far more sustainable:</p><p>A way to&nbsp;<strong>feel good without forcing it</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why most “healthy habits” don’t lead to lasting change</li><li>How to regulate your nervous system&nbsp;<em>in the middle of your actual day</em></li><li>The concept of&nbsp;<strong>invisible rhythms</strong>—and how they support energy, mood, and metabolism</li><li>Simple pattern interrupts that calm stress and anxiety naturally</li><li>Why your body trusts&nbsp;<strong>rhythm over intensity</strong>&nbsp;(and how to use that)</li><li>The impact of constant input on your nervous system—and how to come back to presence</li><li>How small, embodied shifts can support&nbsp;<strong>better sleep, more energy, and a deeper sense of calm</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is about&nbsp;<strong>embodied healing</strong>.</p><p>About stepping out of burnout and into a life that feels… steady, supported, and alive.</p><p>Not because you tried harder—</p><p>but because your life started working&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;your nervous system instead of against it.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>🔥 READY TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p>If this episode felt like a little exhale…</p><p>like something in your body went,&nbsp;<em>“yes… this is what I’ve been missing…”</em>—</p><p>Then don’t stop here.</p><p><br></p><h1>Inside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feeling Good</strong></a><strong>: </strong>A self-paced journey to ease anxiety, deepen rest, &amp; awaken aliveness, we take everything you just heard—</h1><p>nervous system regulation, daily rhythm, simple somatic tools, real-life energy shifts—</p><p>and we actually build it with you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is where&nbsp;<strong>anxiety starts to soften</strong>,</p><p>sleep begins to deepen,</p><p>your energy stabilizes…</p><p>and you start to feel like yourself again.</p><p><br></p><p>Through private podcast coaching that fits into your real life, you’ll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Reset your nervous system in minutes</li><li>Build sustainable daily habits for energy and calm</li><li>Support your body without overwhelm or restriction</li><li>Create a life that actually&nbsp;<em>feels good</em>&nbsp;to live</li></ul><p>No pressure.</p><p>No perfection.</p><p>No starting over every Monday.</p><p>Just simple, powerful shifts that change everything.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Right now, you can join for&nbsp;<strong>$99 (normally $222) until Sunday, April 19th.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start FEELING GOOD now</a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8d56874c-6619-40eb-8bbf-fb56cf9ca0fd_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:03:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/8d56874c-6619-40eb-8bbf-fb56cf9ca0fd.mp3" length="28941919" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been trying to feel better in your body…</p><p>reduce anxiety…</p><p>get more energy…</p><p>sleep better…</p><p>and nothing seems to stick—</p><p>this might be why.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland—energy coach and guide for women navigating midlife, burnout, and the stress cycle—shares&nbsp;<strong>three simple shifts</strong>&nbsp;that support&nbsp;<strong>nervous system regulation in real life</strong>… not just during a morning routine you forget by Tuesday.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the truth is—</p><p>you don’t need more habits, more discipline, or another “perfect” wellness plan.</p><p>You need a way of living that your body actually agrees with.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the&nbsp;<strong>third and final episode in a powerful trilogy</strong>&nbsp;(go back to Episodes 49 and 50 if you want the full arc), where we’ve been gently dismantling the idea that routines are the answer—and replacing it with something far more sustainable:</p><p>A way to&nbsp;<strong>feel good without forcing it</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why most “healthy habits” don’t lead to lasting change</li><li>How to regulate your nervous system&nbsp;<em>in the middle of your actual day</em></li><li>The concept of&nbsp;<strong>invisible rhythms</strong>—and how they support energy, mood, and metabolism</li><li>Simple pattern interrupts that calm stress and anxiety naturally</li><li>Why your body trusts&nbsp;<strong>rhythm over intensity</strong>&nbsp;(and how to use that)</li><li>The impact of constant input on your nervous system—and how to come back to presence</li><li>How small, embodied shifts can support&nbsp;<strong>better sleep, more energy, and a deeper sense of calm</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is about&nbsp;<strong>embodied healing</strong>.</p><p>About stepping out of burnout and into a life that feels… steady, supported, and alive.</p><p>Not because you tried harder—</p><p>but because your life started working&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;your nervous system instead of against it.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>🔥 READY TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p>If this episode felt like a little exhale…</p><p>like something in your body went,&nbsp;<em>“yes… this is what I’ve been missing…”</em>—</p><p>Then don’t stop here.</p><p><br></p><h1>Inside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feeling Good</strong></a><strong>: </strong>A self-paced journey to ease anxiety, deepen rest, &amp; awaken aliveness, we take everything you just heard—</h1><p>nervous system regulation, daily rhythm, simple somatic tools, real-life energy shifts—</p><p>and we actually build it with you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is where&nbsp;<strong>anxiety starts to soften</strong>,</p><p>sleep begins to deepen,</p><p>your energy stabilizes…</p><p>and you start to feel like yourself again.</p><p><br></p><p>Through private podcast coaching that fits into your real life, you’ll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Reset your nervous system in minutes</li><li>Build sustainable daily habits for energy and calm</li><li>Support your body without overwhelm or restriction</li><li>Create a life that actually&nbsp;<em>feels good</em>&nbsp;to live</li></ul><p>No pressure.</p><p>No perfection.</p><p>No starting over every Monday.</p><p>Just simple, powerful shifts that change everything.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Right now, you can join for&nbsp;<strong>$99 (normally $222) until Sunday, April 19th.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start FEELING GOOD now</a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been trying to feel better in your body…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;reduce anxiety…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;get more energy…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;sleep better…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and nothing seems to stick—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;this might be why.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland—energy coach and guide for women navigating midlife, burnout, and the stress cycle—shares&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;three simple shifts&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that support&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;nervous system regulation in real life&lt;/strong&gt;… not just during a morning routine you forget by Tuesday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the truth is—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;you don’t need more habits, more discipline, or another “perfect” wellness plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You need a way of living that your body actually agrees with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;third and final episode in a powerful trilogy&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(go back to Episodes 49 and 50 if you want the full arc), where we’ve been gently dismantling the idea that routines are the answer—and replacing it with something far more sustainable:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A way to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;feel good without forcing it&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside this episode, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why most “healthy habits” don’t lead to lasting change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to regulate your nervous system&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;in the middle of your actual day&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The concept of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;invisible rhythms&lt;/strong&gt;—and how they support energy, mood, and metabolism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple pattern interrupts that calm stress and anxiety naturally&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your body trusts&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;rhythm over intensity&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(and how to use that)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of constant input on your nervous system—and how to come back to presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How small, embodied shifts can support&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;better sleep, more energy, and a deeper sense of calm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is about&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;embodied healing&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About stepping out of burnout and into a life that feels… steady, supported, and alive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not because you tried harder—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;but because your life started working&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;with&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;your nervous system instead of against it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔥 READY TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode felt like a little exhale…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;like something in your body went,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“yes… this is what I’ve been missing…”&lt;/em&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then don’t stop here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;Inside&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;: &lt;/strong&gt;A self-paced journey to ease anxiety, deepen rest, &amp;amp; awaken aliveness, we take everything you just heard—&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;nervous system regulation, daily rhythm, simple somatic tools, real-life energy shifts—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and we actually build it with you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is where&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;anxiety starts to soften&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;sleep begins to deepen,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;your energy stabilizes…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and you start to feel like yourself again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through private podcast coaching that fits into your real life, you’ll learn how to:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reset your nervous system in minutes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build sustainable daily habits for energy and calm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support your body without overwhelm or restriction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Create a life that actually&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;feels good&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;to live&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;No pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No perfection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No starting over every Monday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just simple, powerful shifts that change everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Right now, you can join for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;$99 (normally $222) until Sunday, April 19th.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Start FEELING GOOD now&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:08</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[50. Your Life Is Stressing You Out (Not Your Lack of Self-Care) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you’re dealing with chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or feeling constantly “on”…</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">there’s a reason your routines aren’t fixing it—and it has nothing to do with willpower, consistency, or finding the “right” self-care practice.</span></p><p><br></p><p>You’re not failing your routines.</p><p>You’re trying to regulate yourself inside a life that your body can’t relax in.</p><p>And no amount of morning practices, green juices, or perfectly executed routines is going to fix that.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>Why most self-care routines don’t last (and why that’s not your fault)</li><li>The real reason you still feel stressed—even when you’re “doing all the right things”</li><li>How modern life quietly keeps your nervous system in overdrive</li><li>The difference between&nbsp;<em>supporting your life</em>&nbsp;vs. trying to&nbsp;<em>recover from it</em></li><li>What it actually looks like to live in a way your body can relax into</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>This is for you if:</h3><ul><li>You’ve tried routines, protocols, or practices that didn’t stick</li><li>You feel like you’re “doing everything right”… but still not feeling better</li><li>You’re tired of managing your life instead of actually living it</li><li>You want more presence, ease, and aliveness in your day-to-day experience</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h2>Ready to take this deeper?</h2><p>If this episode hit something real for you… this is exactly the work we do inside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FEELING GOOD</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>This is my self-paced audio program designed to help you:</p><ul><li>shift the&nbsp;<em>rhythm</em>&nbsp;of your day (not just add more to it)</li><li>feel better in your body—consistently</li><li>create more ease, flow, and presence in real life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>✨ 14 private podcast-style episodes</p><p>✨ simple, tangible shifts that actually stick</p><p>✨ designed to fit into your life (not take it over)</p><p><br></p><p>And right now, through April 19:</p><p>👉 You can join for&nbsp;<strong>$99</strong>&nbsp;(normally $222)</p><p>This is the easiest, most supportive way to begin working with me.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck…</p><p>if you’re ready for your life to actually feel different…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is your next step.</strong></p><p>👉 [<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Feeling Good here</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send Kate an email</a> if you have questions!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1cd785ae-7cf1-4173-b99d-285c48aacc28_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/1cd785ae-7cf1-4173-b99d-285c48aacc28.mp3" length="33792336" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you’re dealing with chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or feeling constantly “on”…</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">there’s a reason your routines aren’t fixing it—and it has nothing to do with willpower, consistency, or finding the “right” self-care practice.</span></p><p><br></p><p>You’re not failing your routines.</p><p>You’re trying to regulate yourself inside a life that your body can’t relax in.</p><p>And no amount of morning practices, green juices, or perfectly executed routines is going to fix that.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>Why most self-care routines don’t last (and why that’s not your fault)</li><li>The real reason you still feel stressed—even when you’re “doing all the right things”</li><li>How modern life quietly keeps your nervous system in overdrive</li><li>The difference between&nbsp;<em>supporting your life</em>&nbsp;vs. trying to&nbsp;<em>recover from it</em></li><li>What it actually looks like to live in a way your body can relax into</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>This is for you if:</h3><ul><li>You’ve tried routines, protocols, or practices that didn’t stick</li><li>You feel like you’re “doing everything right”… but still not feeling better</li><li>You’re tired of managing your life instead of actually living it</li><li>You want more presence, ease, and aliveness in your day-to-day experience</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h2>Ready to take this deeper?</h2><p>If this episode hit something real for you… this is exactly the work we do inside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FEELING GOOD</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>This is my self-paced audio program designed to help you:</p><ul><li>shift the&nbsp;<em>rhythm</em>&nbsp;of your day (not just add more to it)</li><li>feel better in your body—consistently</li><li>create more ease, flow, and presence in real life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>✨ 14 private podcast-style episodes</p><p>✨ simple, tangible shifts that actually stick</p><p>✨ designed to fit into your life (not take it over)</p><p><br></p><p>And right now, through April 19:</p><p>👉 You can join for&nbsp;<strong>$99</strong>&nbsp;(normally $222)</p><p>This is the easiest, most supportive way to begin working with me.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck…</p><p>if you’re ready for your life to actually feel different…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is your next step.</strong></p><p>👉 [<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Feeling Good here</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send Kate an email</a> if you have questions!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;If you’re dealing with chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or feeling constantly “on”…&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;there’s a reason your routines aren’t fixing it—and it has nothing to do with willpower, consistency, or finding the “right” self-care practice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not failing your routines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re trying to regulate yourself inside a life that your body can’t relax in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And no amount of morning practices, green juices, or perfectly executed routines is going to fix that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why most self-care routines don’t last (and why that’s not your fault)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real reason you still feel stressed—even when you’re “doing all the right things”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How modern life quietly keeps your nervous system in overdrive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;supporting your life&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;vs. trying to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;recover from it&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it actually looks like to live in a way your body can relax into&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;This is for you if:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’ve tried routines, protocols, or practices that didn’t stick&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel like you’re “doing everything right”… but still not feeling better&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re tired of managing your life instead of actually living it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You want more presence, ease, and aliveness in your day-to-day experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Ready to take this deeper?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode hit something real for you… this is exactly the work we do inside&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FEELING GOOD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is my self-paced audio program designed to help you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;shift the&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;rhythm&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;of your day (not just add more to it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;feel better in your body—consistently&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;create more ease, flow, and presence in real life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ 14 private podcast-style episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ simple, tangible shifts that actually stick&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ designed to fit into your life (not take it over)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And right now, through April 19:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 You can join for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;$99&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(normally $222)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the easiest, most supportive way to begin working with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling stuck…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;if you’re ready for your life to actually feel different…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is your next step.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 [&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join Feeling Good here&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Send Kate an email&lt;/a&gt; if you have questions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:12</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[49. Why Your Routine Isn’t Working (And What Your Body Actually Needs Instead)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>--&gt; <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Re-uploaded to correct a playback issue.</span></p><p><br></p><p>You don’t have a discipline problem.</p><p>And you don’t need a better routine.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever started a new habit—morning routine, workout plan, meditation practice—only to fall off a few days or weeks later… this episode will change how you see that completely.</p><p>Because the problem isn’t your consistency.</p><p>It’s the way you’ve been taught to relate to your body.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland shares why most routines fail (even the “perfect” ones), how nervous system capacity shapes what you can actually sustain, and why learning to&nbsp;<em>listen to your body</em>&nbsp;is more powerful than any plan you could follow.</p><p>If you’re tired of starting over, pushing through, or wondering why nothing sticks… this is the reframe you’ve been waiting for.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>What You’ll Learn</h3><ul><li>Why your routine isn’t working (and why it’s not your fault)</li><li>The real reason habits don’t stick—even when you’re motivated</li><li>How nervous system capacity impacts consistency</li><li>The difference between doing things&nbsp;<em>to</em>&nbsp;your body vs building with it</li><li>Why timing (sleep, stress, hormones, season of life) matters more than discipline</li><li>How to start checking in with your body before, during, and after a practice</li><li>A simple way to build routines that actually last</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d0c3189c-fc2e-4dae-98a1-b1532802d2d5_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:53:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/d0c3189c-fc2e-4dae-98a1-b1532802d2d5.mp3" length="29631552" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>--&gt; <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Re-uploaded to correct a playback issue.</span></p><p><br></p><p>You don’t have a discipline problem.</p><p>And you don’t need a better routine.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever started a new habit—morning routine, workout plan, meditation practice—only to fall off a few days or weeks later… this episode will change how you see that completely.</p><p>Because the problem isn’t your consistency.</p><p>It’s the way you’ve been taught to relate to your body.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland shares why most routines fail (even the “perfect” ones), how nervous system capacity shapes what you can actually sustain, and why learning to&nbsp;<em>listen to your body</em>&nbsp;is more powerful than any plan you could follow.</p><p>If you’re tired of starting over, pushing through, or wondering why nothing sticks… this is the reframe you’ve been waiting for.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>What You’ll Learn</h3><ul><li>Why your routine isn’t working (and why it’s not your fault)</li><li>The real reason habits don’t stick—even when you’re motivated</li><li>How nervous system capacity impacts consistency</li><li>The difference between doing things&nbsp;<em>to</em>&nbsp;your body vs building with it</li><li>Why timing (sleep, stress, hormones, season of life) matters more than discipline</li><li>How to start checking in with your body before, during, and after a practice</li><li>A simple way to build routines that actually last</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;--&amp;gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Re-uploaded to correct a playback issue.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t have a discipline problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you don’t need a better routine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever started a new habit—morning routine, workout plan, meditation practice—only to fall off a few days or weeks later… this episode will change how you see that completely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the problem isn’t your consistency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s the way you’ve been taught to relate to your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland shares why most routines fail (even the “perfect” ones), how nervous system capacity shapes what you can actually sustain, and why learning to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;listen to your body&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is more powerful than any plan you could follow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re tired of starting over, pushing through, or wondering why nothing sticks… this is the reframe you’ve been waiting for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your routine isn’t working (and why it’s not your fault)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real reason habits don’t stick—even when you’re motivated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How nervous system capacity impacts consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between doing things&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;to&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;your body vs building with it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why timing (sleep, stress, hormones, season of life) matters more than discipline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to start checking in with your body before, during, and after a practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A simple way to build routines that actually last&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:52</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[48. The Healing Skill No One Teaches: What Your Symptoms Are Trying to Tell You]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How do you listen to your body when something hurts, feels off, or doesn’t make sense?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, we explore the powerful mind-body connection and why physical symptoms may be signals your body—and your intuition—are trying to communicate.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Because what if your symptoms weren’t just problems to fix?</p><p>What if they were&nbsp;<strong>messages your body is trying to communicate?</strong></p><p>What if the most overlooked healing skill is <strong>learning how to listen to your body with curiosity instead of fear?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We will unpack  the difference between your&nbsp;<strong>Survival Voice</strong>—the urgent, fear-driven voice in the mind—and the quieter guidance of your&nbsp;<strong>intuition or Higher Self</strong>, which often communicates through subtle signals in the body.</p><p>And I'll share personal stories illustrating how symptoms and physical discomfort can sometimes appear during periods of emotional or spiritual transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>And best of all. . .  I'll guide you through a&nbsp;<strong>powerful embodied practice</strong>&nbsp;designed to help you begin a direct conversation with your body when something feels off. This simple but profound exercise can change the way you relate to pain, discomfort, anxiety, and illness—and open the door to a much deeper relationship with your intuition.</p><p><br></p><h2>In this episode, you’ll learn:</h2><p>• Why symptoms aren’t always a sign that something is “wrong”</p><p>• The difference between your&nbsp;<strong>Survival Voice and intuitive guidance</strong></p><p>• How the body often communicates through sensation and subtle signals</p><p>• Why many women believe they “aren’t intuitive” (and why that’s rarely true)</p><p>• The surprising connection between physical symptoms and deeper life transitions</p><p>• A&nbsp;<strong>simple but powerful body-listening practice</strong>&nbsp;you can use anytime discomfort arises</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Guided Practice Inside This Episode</h2><p>Toward the end of the episode, there is a&nbsp;<strong>short and powerful guided exercise</strong>&nbsp;designed to help you:</p><p>• slow down and reconnect with your body</p><p>• approach symptoms with curiosity instead of fear</p><p>• open a direct line of communication with your inner guidance</p><p>You can return to this practice&nbsp;<strong>any time you’re experiencing physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, or uncertainty about what your body is trying to tell you.</strong></p><h2><br></h2><p>READY FOR MORE?</p><p>If you’re ready to stop letting your Survival Voice run the show and start trusting your own inner guidance… or want to work through a body issue in a safe space in real time, </p><p><a href="mailto: kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send me an email</a>, visit my <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, or join my <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inner Circle</a> so we can keep in touch.</p><p>xx. k.</p><p><br></p><p>EPISODE RESOURCES:</p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/YWM0MjgyMWEtMmI5Mi00ODFkLTgyYmYtZWUyYjljMzEzMzI4X3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 26: Intuition Isn't Woo</a>: What Your 7 Clairs Speak to You</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">25d16b3a-8d1e-4c8f-9219-9d347c143107_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:05:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/25d16b3a-8d1e-4c8f-9219-9d347c143107.mp3" length="50580503" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How do you listen to your body when something hurts, feels off, or doesn’t make sense?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, we explore the powerful mind-body connection and why physical symptoms may be signals your body—and your intuition—are trying to communicate.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Because what if your symptoms weren’t just problems to fix?</p><p>What if they were&nbsp;<strong>messages your body is trying to communicate?</strong></p><p>What if the most overlooked healing skill is <strong>learning how to listen to your body with curiosity instead of fear?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We will unpack  the difference between your&nbsp;<strong>Survival Voice</strong>—the urgent, fear-driven voice in the mind—and the quieter guidance of your&nbsp;<strong>intuition or Higher Self</strong>, which often communicates through subtle signals in the body.</p><p>And I'll share personal stories illustrating how symptoms and physical discomfort can sometimes appear during periods of emotional or spiritual transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>And best of all. . .  I'll guide you through a&nbsp;<strong>powerful embodied practice</strong>&nbsp;designed to help you begin a direct conversation with your body when something feels off. This simple but profound exercise can change the way you relate to pain, discomfort, anxiety, and illness—and open the door to a much deeper relationship with your intuition.</p><p><br></p><h2>In this episode, you’ll learn:</h2><p>• Why symptoms aren’t always a sign that something is “wrong”</p><p>• The difference between your&nbsp;<strong>Survival Voice and intuitive guidance</strong></p><p>• How the body often communicates through sensation and subtle signals</p><p>• Why many women believe they “aren’t intuitive” (and why that’s rarely true)</p><p>• The surprising connection between physical symptoms and deeper life transitions</p><p>• A&nbsp;<strong>simple but powerful body-listening practice</strong>&nbsp;you can use anytime discomfort arises</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Guided Practice Inside This Episode</h2><p>Toward the end of the episode, there is a&nbsp;<strong>short and powerful guided exercise</strong>&nbsp;designed to help you:</p><p>• slow down and reconnect with your body</p><p>• approach symptoms with curiosity instead of fear</p><p>• open a direct line of communication with your inner guidance</p><p>You can return to this practice&nbsp;<strong>any time you’re experiencing physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, or uncertainty about what your body is trying to tell you.</strong></p><h2><br></h2><p>READY FOR MORE?</p><p>If you’re ready to stop letting your Survival Voice run the show and start trusting your own inner guidance… or want to work through a body issue in a safe space in real time, </p><p><a href="mailto: kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send me an email</a>, visit my <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, or join my <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inner Circle</a> so we can keep in touch.</p><p>xx. k.</p><p><br></p><p>EPISODE RESOURCES:</p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/YWM0MjgyMWEtMmI5Mi00ODFkLTgyYmYtZWUyYjljMzEzMzI4X3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 26: Intuition Isn't Woo</a>: What Your 7 Clairs Speak to You</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;How do you listen to your body when something hurts, feels off, or doesn’t make sense?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;In this episode, we explore the powerful mind-body connection and why physical symptoms may be signals your body—and your intuition—are trying to communicate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because what if your symptoms weren’t just problems to fix?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if they were&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;messages your body is trying to communicate?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the most overlooked healing skill is &lt;strong&gt;learning how to listen to your body with curiosity instead of fear?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We will unpack  the difference between your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Survival Voice&lt;/strong&gt;—the urgent, fear-driven voice in the mind—and the quieter guidance of your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;intuition or Higher Self&lt;/strong&gt;, which often communicates through subtle signals in the body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And I&apos;ll share personal stories illustrating how symptoms and physical discomfort can sometimes appear during periods of emotional or spiritual transformation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And best of all. . .  I&apos;ll guide you through a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;powerful embodied practice&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed to help you begin a direct conversation with your body when something feels off. This simple but profound exercise can change the way you relate to pain, discomfort, anxiety, and illness—and open the door to a much deeper relationship with your intuition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why symptoms aren’t always a sign that something is “wrong”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The difference between your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Survival Voice and intuitive guidance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How the body often communicates through sensation and subtle signals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why many women believe they “aren’t intuitive” (and why that’s rarely true)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The surprising connection between physical symptoms and deeper life transitions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• A&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;simple but powerful body-listening practice&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;you can use anytime discomfort arises&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Guided Practice Inside This Episode&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toward the end of the episode, there is a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;short and powerful guided exercise&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed to help you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• slow down and reconnect with your body&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• approach symptoms with curiosity instead of fear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• open a direct line of communication with your inner guidance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can return to this practice&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;any time you’re experiencing physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, or uncertainty about what your body is trying to tell you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;READY FOR MORE?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to stop letting your Survival Voice run the show and start trusting your own inner guidance… or want to work through a body issue in a safe space in real time, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto: kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Send me an email&lt;/a&gt;, visit my &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;, or join my &lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Inner Circle&lt;/a&gt; so we can keep in touch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx. k.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;EPISODE RESOURCES:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/YWM0MjgyMWEtMmI5Mi00ODFkLTgyYmYtZWUyYjljMzEzMzI4X3lvVDRad1NUemo&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Episode 26: Intuition Isn&apos;t Woo&lt;/a&gt;: What Your 7 Clairs Speak to You&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:41</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[47. You Can’t Out-Willpower an Under-Resourced Life (Nervous System Burnout, Overfunctioning & How to Actually Restore Your Energy) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been pushing through, holding everything together, and wondering why life suddenly feels harder than it used to… this episode will change how you understand your energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the problem isn’t your discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s your resources.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Kate explores the difference between&nbsp;<strong>will vs willpower</strong>, why high-functioning women often hit nervous system burnout in midlife, and how chronic overfunctioning leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, and loss of capacity — even for the most capable people.</p><p>You’ll learn what&nbsp;<strong>resourcing</strong>&nbsp;actually means (beyond money), how nervous system capacity expands through support rather than effort, and simple ways to restore energy from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re tired of relying on willpower to survive your life, this episode offers a new path.</p><p><br></p><h3>In This Episode</h3><ul><li>Why you cannot out-willpower an under-resourced life</li><li>The nervous system science behind burnout and overwhelm</li><li>The hidden cost of overfunctioning and chronic responsibility</li><li>The difference between healthy will and stress-driven willpower</li><li>Signs you are operating beyond your capacity</li><li>The concept of resourcing (physical, emotional, relational, environmental)</li><li>Simple ways to rebuild energy and nervous system regulation</li><li>How small shifts restore clarity, motivation, and resilience</li><li><br></li></ul><h3>This Episode Is Especially For You If</h3><ul><li>You feel overwhelmed even though you’re competent and capable</li><li>You’ve been pushing through stress for years</li><li>Midlife changes are affecting your energy and resilience</li><li>You struggle to slow down or ask for help</li><li>You want practical nervous system tools that actually work</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Resources &amp; Next Steps</h3><p>If this conversation resonates, here are ways to go deeper:</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Hearth</strong></a>&nbsp;— monthly nervous system support and community</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feeling Good</strong></a>&nbsp;— practical tools to restore energy and embodiment, in a self-paced, private podcast format!</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>&nbsp;— transformational midlife reinvention program - JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW!</p><p>✨<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;<strong>1:1 Coaching with Kate</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Inner Circle</a> and stay connected with Kate!</p><p><br></p><p>Please don't forget to Subscribe, Share with a Friend, and leave a review! 💫</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9ce88198-24f8-4523-a877-c45b6e3c05f4_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/9ce88198-24f8-4523-a877-c45b6e3c05f4.mp3" length="35049139" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been pushing through, holding everything together, and wondering why life suddenly feels harder than it used to… this episode will change how you understand your energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the problem isn’t your discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s your resources.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Kate explores the difference between&nbsp;<strong>will vs willpower</strong>, why high-functioning women often hit nervous system burnout in midlife, and how chronic overfunctioning leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, and loss of capacity — even for the most capable people.</p><p>You’ll learn what&nbsp;<strong>resourcing</strong>&nbsp;actually means (beyond money), how nervous system capacity expands through support rather than effort, and simple ways to restore energy from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re tired of relying on willpower to survive your life, this episode offers a new path.</p><p><br></p><h3>In This Episode</h3><ul><li>Why you cannot out-willpower an under-resourced life</li><li>The nervous system science behind burnout and overwhelm</li><li>The hidden cost of overfunctioning and chronic responsibility</li><li>The difference between healthy will and stress-driven willpower</li><li>Signs you are operating beyond your capacity</li><li>The concept of resourcing (physical, emotional, relational, environmental)</li><li>Simple ways to rebuild energy and nervous system regulation</li><li>How small shifts restore clarity, motivation, and resilience</li><li><br></li></ul><h3>This Episode Is Especially For You If</h3><ul><li>You feel overwhelmed even though you’re competent and capable</li><li>You’ve been pushing through stress for years</li><li>Midlife changes are affecting your energy and resilience</li><li>You struggle to slow down or ask for help</li><li>You want practical nervous system tools that actually work</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Resources &amp; Next Steps</h3><p>If this conversation resonates, here are ways to go deeper:</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Hearth</strong></a>&nbsp;— monthly nervous system support and community</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Feeling Good</strong></a>&nbsp;— practical tools to restore energy and embodiment, in a self-paced, private podcast format!</p><p>✨&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>&nbsp;— transformational midlife reinvention program - JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW!</p><p>✨<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;<strong>1:1 Coaching with Kate</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Inner Circle</a> and stay connected with Kate!</p><p><br></p><p>Please don't forget to Subscribe, Share with a Friend, and leave a review! 💫</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been pushing through, holding everything together, and wondering why life suddenly feels harder than it used to… this episode will change how you understand your energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the problem isn’t your discipline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s your resources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Kate explores the difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;will vs willpower&lt;/strong&gt;, why high-functioning women often hit nervous system burnout in midlife, and how chronic overfunctioning leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, and loss of capacity — even for the most capable people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn what&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;resourcing&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;actually means (beyond money), how nervous system capacity expands through support rather than effort, and simple ways to restore energy from the inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re tired of relying on willpower to survive your life, this episode offers a new path.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In This Episode&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you cannot out-willpower an under-resourced life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The nervous system science behind burnout and overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden cost of overfunctioning and chronic responsibility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between healthy will and stress-driven willpower&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Signs you are operating beyond your capacity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The concept of resourcing (physical, emotional, relational, environmental)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple ways to rebuild energy and nervous system regulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How small shifts restore clarity, motivation, and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;This Episode Is Especially For You If&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel overwhelmed even though you’re competent and capable&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’ve been pushing through stress for years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midlife changes are affecting your energy and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You struggle to slow down or ask for help&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You want practical nervous system tools that actually work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Resources &amp;amp; Next Steps&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this conversation resonates, here are ways to go deeper:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;— monthly nervous system support and community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;— practical tools to restore energy and embodiment, in a self-paced, private podcast format!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;— transformational midlife reinvention program - JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;1:1 Coaching with Kate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⭐️ &lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/innercircle&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join the Inner Circle&lt;/a&gt; and stay connected with Kate!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please don&apos;t forget to Subscribe, Share with a Friend, and leave a review! 💫&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:30</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[46. When Life Feels Intense- Why You Don’t Need More Clarity — You Need Containment]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you feel overwhelmed right now isn’t confusion… but capacity?</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Kate explores one of the most essential — and rarely taught — skills for navigating midlife, uncertainty, and emotional intensity:&nbsp;<strong>containment</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Through a personal story that begins with a perfectly planned day and a sudden emergency, she unpacks how nervous system capacity — not mindset or willpower — determines whether we react impulsively or respond with clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>Because most people don’t make bad decisions when life gets intense because they lack clarity.</p><p>They make them because they can’t tolerate the intensity they’re feeling.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn what containment actually is, how it works in the brain and body, and why it’s the missing piece for women navigating midlife transitions, relationship shifts, identity changes, and a rapidly changing world.</p><p><br></p><p>If life feels like a lot right now — personally or globally — this episode will help you understand why… and what actually helps.</p><p><br></p><h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>Why emotional intensity often gets mistaken for intuition or urgency</li><li>The nervous system science behind impulsive reactions and overwhelm</li><li>How containment allows you to pivot instead of panic</li><li>The difference between repression and true emotional capacity</li><li>Why midlife increases activation — and how to work with it</li><li>Practical nervous system tools you can use in under 60 seconds</li><li>How presence becomes leadership in uncertain times</li></ul><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><h3>Kate</h3><p><br></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bffc9cb3-34aa-4ab7-b552-bbf347416766_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:47:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/bffc9cb3-34aa-4ab7-b552-bbf347416766.mp3" length="31200989" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you feel overwhelmed right now isn’t confusion… but capacity?</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Kate explores one of the most essential — and rarely taught — skills for navigating midlife, uncertainty, and emotional intensity:&nbsp;<strong>containment</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Through a personal story that begins with a perfectly planned day and a sudden emergency, she unpacks how nervous system capacity — not mindset or willpower — determines whether we react impulsively or respond with clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>Because most people don’t make bad decisions when life gets intense because they lack clarity.</p><p>They make them because they can’t tolerate the intensity they’re feeling.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn what containment actually is, how it works in the brain and body, and why it’s the missing piece for women navigating midlife transitions, relationship shifts, identity changes, and a rapidly changing world.</p><p><br></p><p>If life feels like a lot right now — personally or globally — this episode will help you understand why… and what actually helps.</p><p><br></p><h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>Why emotional intensity often gets mistaken for intuition or urgency</li><li>The nervous system science behind impulsive reactions and overwhelm</li><li>How containment allows you to pivot instead of panic</li><li>The difference between repression and true emotional capacity</li><li>Why midlife increases activation — and how to work with it</li><li>Practical nervous system tools you can use in under 60 seconds</li><li>How presence becomes leadership in uncertain times</li></ul><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><h3>Kate</h3><p><br></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the reason you feel overwhelmed right now isn’t confusion… but capacity?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Kate explores one of the most essential — and rarely taught — skills for navigating midlife, uncertainty, and emotional intensity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;containment&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through a personal story that begins with a perfectly planned day and a sudden emergency, she unpacks how nervous system capacity — not mindset or willpower — determines whether we react impulsively or respond with clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because most people don’t make bad decisions when life gets intense because they lack clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They make them because they can’t tolerate the intensity they’re feeling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn what containment actually is, how it works in the brain and body, and why it’s the missing piece for women navigating midlife transitions, relationship shifts, identity changes, and a rapidly changing world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If life feels like a lot right now — personally or globally — this episode will help you understand why… and what actually helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why emotional intensity often gets mistaken for intuition or urgency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The nervous system science behind impulsive reactions and overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How containment allows you to pivot instead of panic&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between repression and true emotional capacity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife increases activation — and how to work with it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical nervous system tools you can use in under 60 seconds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How presence becomes leadership in uncertain times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Kate&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:30</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[45. Slowing Down Is the Work (Nervous System Healing, Midlife Burnout & Finding Presence in Uncertain Times)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if slowing down isn’t something you do&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;you fix your life — but the very thing that allows you to live it?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores why so many women feel stuck in constant urgency, overdrive, and emotional exhaustion — and why slowing down isn’t about doing less, opting out, or “calming down,” but about reclaiming presence, capacity, and aliveness in a world that no longer offers a clear map.</p><p><br></p><p>Blending lived experience, nervous system wisdom, midlife insight, and a few very human stories (including grief, sourdough, and rage-vacuuming), this episode reframes slowing down as the work — not a reward for getting everything right.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re navigating midlife, burnout, anxiety, or the sense that the old ways of pushing through just don’t work anymore, this conversation will meet you where you are.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>Why women speed up — emotional labor, overfunctioning, hypervigilance, and the pressure to be everything to everyone</li><li>How the nervous system calibrates to constant urgency — and why it becomes your “normal”</li><li>The difference between&nbsp;<em>pausing</em>&nbsp;and truly&nbsp;<em>slowing down</em></li><li>Why midlife forces a reckoning with speed, burnout, and capacity</li><li>How slowing down builds nervous system capacity instead of shrinking your life</li><li>Slowing down as quiet resistance and embodied leadership</li><li>Why presence — not productivity — is what helps us navigate uncertainty and no-map land</li><li>Simple, tangible ways to slow down without overhauling your life</li></ul><h3><br></h3><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><h3>Kate</h3><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">34c99e1f-dd07-4736-8ef2-2850feed5eb2_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:43:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/34c99e1f-dd07-4736-8ef2-2850feed5eb2.mp3" length="33768930" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if slowing down isn’t something you do&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;you fix your life — but the very thing that allows you to live it?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores why so many women feel stuck in constant urgency, overdrive, and emotional exhaustion — and why slowing down isn’t about doing less, opting out, or “calming down,” but about reclaiming presence, capacity, and aliveness in a world that no longer offers a clear map.</p><p><br></p><p>Blending lived experience, nervous system wisdom, midlife insight, and a few very human stories (including grief, sourdough, and rage-vacuuming), this episode reframes slowing down as the work — not a reward for getting everything right.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re navigating midlife, burnout, anxiety, or the sense that the old ways of pushing through just don’t work anymore, this conversation will meet you where you are.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>Why women speed up — emotional labor, overfunctioning, hypervigilance, and the pressure to be everything to everyone</li><li>How the nervous system calibrates to constant urgency — and why it becomes your “normal”</li><li>The difference between&nbsp;<em>pausing</em>&nbsp;and truly&nbsp;<em>slowing down</em></li><li>Why midlife forces a reckoning with speed, burnout, and capacity</li><li>How slowing down builds nervous system capacity instead of shrinking your life</li><li>Slowing down as quiet resistance and embodied leadership</li><li>Why presence — not productivity — is what helps us navigate uncertainty and no-map land</li><li>Simple, tangible ways to slow down without overhauling your life</li></ul><h3><br></h3><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><h3>Kate</h3><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if slowing down isn’t something you do&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;you fix your life — but the very thing that allows you to live it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland explores why so many women feel stuck in constant urgency, overdrive, and emotional exhaustion — and why slowing down isn’t about doing less, opting out, or “calming down,” but about reclaiming presence, capacity, and aliveness in a world that no longer offers a clear map.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blending lived experience, nervous system wisdom, midlife insight, and a few very human stories (including grief, sourdough, and rage-vacuuming), this episode reframes slowing down as the work — not a reward for getting everything right.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re navigating midlife, burnout, anxiety, or the sense that the old ways of pushing through just don’t work anymore, this conversation will meet you where you are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why women speed up — emotional labor, overfunctioning, hypervigilance, and the pressure to be everything to everyone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the nervous system calibrates to constant urgency — and why it becomes your “normal”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;pausing&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and truly&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;slowing down&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife forces a reckoning with speed, burnout, and capacity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How slowing down builds nervous system capacity instead of shrinking your life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Slowing down as quiet resistance and embodied leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why presence — not productivity — is what helps us navigate uncertainty and no-map land&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple, tangible ways to slow down without overhauling your life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Kate&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:10</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[44. How to Stay With Yourself When the World Feels Unstable]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>A conversation about nervous system safety, self-responsibility, and energetic sovereignty</em></p><p>When the world feels unpredictable, overwhelming, or strangely unmoored, the problem isn’t that you’re doing something wrong — it’s that we’re living in what I call&nbsp;<strong>no-map land</strong>.</p><p>Old systems no longer hold.</p><p>New ones aren’t fully formed.</p><p>And many sensitive, capable women are quietly carrying far more than they should.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I explore the concept of&nbsp;<strong>energetic sovereignty</strong>&nbsp;— not as a buzzword or spiritual bypass, but as a lived, embodied capacity to stay centered, grounded, and intact even when life feels chaotic.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why self-responsibility can quietly turn into self-sacrifice</li><li>The difference between being capable and being centered</li><li>How nervous system regulation, emotional literacy, and boundaries&nbsp;<em>only work</em>&nbsp;when they’re integrated</li><li>What it really means to stay with yourself — without fixing, bracing, or over-functioning</li><li>Why midlife is often the initiation point into true sovereignty</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is not about opting out of the world.</p><p>It’s about staying in it — without abandoning yourself.</p><p>If you’ve been doing “the work” but still feel tired, leaky, or subtly braced…</p><p>If you’re highly sensitive, deeply capable, and secretly exhausted…</p><p>If you sense that something deeper is being asked of you now…</p><p>This conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">da64350a-dbd1-4547-94d5-246dd2dc924a_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:14:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/da64350a-dbd1-4547-94d5-246dd2dc924a.mp3" length="46655866" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>A conversation about nervous system safety, self-responsibility, and energetic sovereignty</em></p><p>When the world feels unpredictable, overwhelming, or strangely unmoored, the problem isn’t that you’re doing something wrong — it’s that we’re living in what I call&nbsp;<strong>no-map land</strong>.</p><p>Old systems no longer hold.</p><p>New ones aren’t fully formed.</p><p>And many sensitive, capable women are quietly carrying far more than they should.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I explore the concept of&nbsp;<strong>energetic sovereignty</strong>&nbsp;— not as a buzzword or spiritual bypass, but as a lived, embodied capacity to stay centered, grounded, and intact even when life feels chaotic.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why self-responsibility can quietly turn into self-sacrifice</li><li>The difference between being capable and being centered</li><li>How nervous system regulation, emotional literacy, and boundaries&nbsp;<em>only work</em>&nbsp;when they’re integrated</li><li>What it really means to stay with yourself — without fixing, bracing, or over-functioning</li><li>Why midlife is often the initiation point into true sovereignty</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is not about opting out of the world.</p><p>It’s about staying in it — without abandoning yourself.</p><p>If you’ve been doing “the work” but still feel tired, leaky, or subtly braced…</p><p>If you’re highly sensitive, deeply capable, and secretly exhausted…</p><p>If you sense that something deeper is being asked of you now…</p><p>This conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;A conversation about nervous system safety, self-responsibility, and energetic sovereignty&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the world feels unpredictable, overwhelming, or strangely unmoored, the problem isn’t that you’re doing something wrong — it’s that we’re living in what I call&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;no-map land&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Old systems no longer hold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New ones aren’t fully formed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And many sensitive, capable women are quietly carrying far more than they should.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I explore the concept of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;energetic sovereignty&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— not as a buzzword or spiritual bypass, but as a lived, embodied capacity to stay centered, grounded, and intact even when life feels chaotic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why self-responsibility can quietly turn into self-sacrifice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between being capable and being centered&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How nervous system regulation, emotional literacy, and boundaries&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;only work&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;when they’re integrated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it really means to stay with yourself — without fixing, bracing, or over-functioning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife is often the initiation point into true sovereignty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not about opting out of the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about staying in it — without abandoning yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been doing “the work” but still feel tired, leaky, or subtly braced…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re highly sensitive, deeply capable, and secretly exhausted…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you sense that something deeper is being asked of you now…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:35</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[43. Sacred Witnessing in a World on Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How do you stay sane when the world feels like it’s falling apart?</p><p>Between ongoing violence, political unrest, climate extremes, and a constant stream of alarming news, many women are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, angry—or quietly numb. If you’ve been asking yourself&nbsp;<em>“How much more can my nervous system take?”</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>“Why does it feel like nothing I do actually helps?”</em>—this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this tender, grounded conversation, Kate Garland introduces the concept of&nbsp;<strong>sacred witnessing</strong>—a powerful alternative to burnout, fixing, and emotional collapse. This episode isn’t about bypassing reality or offering false comfort. It’s about learning how to stay present, regulated, and human when nothing can be solved quickly—and when forcing solutions only makes things worse.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from personal experience, somatic wisdom, and nervous system insight, Kate explores why&nbsp;<strong>presence itself is a form of service</strong>, and how being a regulated witness may be one of the most courageous acts available to us right now.</p><h3>In this episode, you’ll explore:</h3><ul><li>Why “fixing” isn’t always the medicine—and how competence can become a coping strategy</li><li>What&nbsp;<strong>sacred witnessing</strong>&nbsp;really means (and what it doesn’t)</li><li>How nervous system regulation supports resilience during collective crisis</li><li>A powerful reframe for staying human when the world feels unfixable</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a deeply personal reflection on learning sacred witnessing through her mother’s Alzheimer’s journey—revealing how presence, rather than action, became the true offering.</p><p>If you’re a capable, sensitive woman who is tired of panic, doom-scrolling, and emotional over-functioning—this episode offers a steadier path forward.</p><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5c6c1708-f62f-4fb1-acca-8c26dfb28505_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:26:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/5c6c1708-f62f-4fb1-acca-8c26dfb28505.mp3" length="18836502" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you stay sane when the world feels like it’s falling apart?</p><p>Between ongoing violence, political unrest, climate extremes, and a constant stream of alarming news, many women are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, angry—or quietly numb. If you’ve been asking yourself&nbsp;<em>“How much more can my nervous system take?”</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>“Why does it feel like nothing I do actually helps?”</em>—this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this tender, grounded conversation, Kate Garland introduces the concept of&nbsp;<strong>sacred witnessing</strong>—a powerful alternative to burnout, fixing, and emotional collapse. This episode isn’t about bypassing reality or offering false comfort. It’s about learning how to stay present, regulated, and human when nothing can be solved quickly—and when forcing solutions only makes things worse.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from personal experience, somatic wisdom, and nervous system insight, Kate explores why&nbsp;<strong>presence itself is a form of service</strong>, and how being a regulated witness may be one of the most courageous acts available to us right now.</p><h3>In this episode, you’ll explore:</h3><ul><li>Why “fixing” isn’t always the medicine—and how competence can become a coping strategy</li><li>What&nbsp;<strong>sacred witnessing</strong>&nbsp;really means (and what it doesn’t)</li><li>How nervous system regulation supports resilience during collective crisis</li><li>A powerful reframe for staying human when the world feels unfixable</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a deeply personal reflection on learning sacred witnessing through her mother’s Alzheimer’s journey—revealing how presence, rather than action, became the true offering.</p><p>If you’re a capable, sensitive woman who is tired of panic, doom-scrolling, and emotional over-functioning—this episode offers a steadier path forward.</p><p><br></p><p>* * *</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How do you stay sane when the world feels like it’s falling apart?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Between ongoing violence, political unrest, climate extremes, and a constant stream of alarming news, many women are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, angry—or quietly numb. If you’ve been asking yourself&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“How much more can my nervous system take?”&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“Why does it feel like nothing I do actually helps?”&lt;/em&gt;—this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this tender, grounded conversation, Kate Garland introduces the concept of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;sacred witnessing&lt;/strong&gt;—a powerful alternative to burnout, fixing, and emotional collapse. This episode isn’t about bypassing reality or offering false comfort. It’s about learning how to stay present, regulated, and human when nothing can be solved quickly—and when forcing solutions only makes things worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing from personal experience, somatic wisdom, and nervous system insight, Kate explores why&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;presence itself is a form of service&lt;/strong&gt;, and how being a regulated witness may be one of the most courageous acts available to us right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In this episode, you’ll explore:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “fixing” isn’t always the medicine—and how competence can become a coping strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;sacred witnessing&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;really means (and what it doesn’t)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How nervous system regulation supports resilience during collective crisis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A powerful reframe for staying human when the world feels unfixable&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate also shares a deeply personal reflection on learning sacred witnessing through her mother’s Alzheimer’s journey—revealing how presence, rather than action, became the true offering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a capable, sensitive woman who is tired of panic, doom-scrolling, and emotional over-functioning—this episode offers a steadier path forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:37</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[42. Overwhelm is a Choice (and How to Stop Choosing It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you actually overwhelmed — or have you just trained your nervous system to respond to life with stress, anxiety and panic?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores why overwhelm becomes a default state for so many women -- especially smart, capable, sensitive ones who carry a lot— and why we can become unconsciously&nbsp;<em>addicted</em>&nbsp;to the very state that’s burning us out.</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal story, nervous system insight, and a compassionate but honest lens, Kate breaks down the psychology of&nbsp;<strong>secondary gain</strong>, the stress-hormone loop of cortisol and adrenaline, and how overwhelm can quietly become an identity — even when it’s costing you your health, clarity, and joy.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode isn’t about time management or “calming down.”</p><p>It’s about reclaiming agency, interrupting old patterns, and learning how to meet your life without chaos running the show.</p><p>If you’re tired of feeling behind, stretched thin, or like everything is urgent — this conversation may change how you see overwhelm forever.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7453710c-0ef7-462b-81f2-352ff53fdb8f_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:31:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/7453710c-0ef7-462b-81f2-352ff53fdb8f.mp3" length="25470350" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you actually overwhelmed — or have you just trained your nervous system to respond to life with stress, anxiety and panic?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores why overwhelm becomes a default state for so many women -- especially smart, capable, sensitive ones who carry a lot— and why we can become unconsciously&nbsp;<em>addicted</em>&nbsp;to the very state that’s burning us out.</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal story, nervous system insight, and a compassionate but honest lens, Kate breaks down the psychology of&nbsp;<strong>secondary gain</strong>, the stress-hormone loop of cortisol and adrenaline, and how overwhelm can quietly become an identity — even when it’s costing you your health, clarity, and joy.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode isn’t about time management or “calming down.”</p><p>It’s about reclaiming agency, interrupting old patterns, and learning how to meet your life without chaos running the show.</p><p>If you’re tired of feeling behind, stretched thin, or like everything is urgent — this conversation may change how you see overwhelm forever.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Are you actually overwhelmed — or have you just trained your nervous system to respond to life with stress, anxiety and panic?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland explores why overwhelm becomes a default state for so many women -- especially smart, capable, sensitive ones who carry a lot— and why we can become unconsciously&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;addicted&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;to the very state that’s burning us out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through personal story, nervous system insight, and a compassionate but honest lens, Kate breaks down the psychology of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;secondary gain&lt;/strong&gt;, the stress-hormone loop of cortisol and adrenaline, and how overwhelm can quietly become an identity — even when it’s costing you your health, clarity, and joy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t about time management or “calming down.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about reclaiming agency, interrupting old patterns, and learning how to meet your life without chaos running the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re tired of feeling behind, stretched thin, or like everything is urgent — this conversation may change how you see overwhelm forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:31</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[41. Why More Information Isn’t the Answer Right Now (and what to do instead)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or quietly exhausted isn’t because you don’t know&nbsp;<em>enough</em>—but because you know <em>too much</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland speaks candidly about why&nbsp;<strong>information is failing us in 2026</strong>, why the instinct to sign up for&nbsp;<em>one more course</em>&nbsp;may actually be working against your nervous system, and what it really takes to stay steady in a rapidly changing world.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>In This Episode, We Explore:</strong></h3><ul><li>Why information overload is creating nervous system fatigue</li><li>The difference between being informed and being oriented</li><li>What’s subtly changing in 2026—and why your body already knows</li><li>Why steadiness matters more than transformation right now</li><li>How rhythm and community can regulate what content cannot</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been asking yourself:</p><ul><li><em>How do I stay grounded in a changing world?</em></li><li><em>Why does more information make me feel worse, not better?</em></li><li><em>How do I stop doom-scrolling without numbing out?</em></li><li><em>What actually helps when the world feels loud, fast, and uncertain?</em></li></ul><p>This conversation is for you.</p><p>And it may gently disrupt the way you think about growth, learning, and support in this season.</p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">784f4f8b-9995-4778-bf6c-28aac689e2be_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:25:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/784f4f8b-9995-4778-bf6c-28aac689e2be.mp3" length="34220326" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or quietly exhausted isn’t because you don’t know&nbsp;<em>enough</em>—but because you know <em>too much</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland speaks candidly about why&nbsp;<strong>information is failing us in 2026</strong>, why the instinct to sign up for&nbsp;<em>one more course</em>&nbsp;may actually be working against your nervous system, and what it really takes to stay steady in a rapidly changing world.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>In This Episode, We Explore:</strong></h3><ul><li>Why information overload is creating nervous system fatigue</li><li>The difference between being informed and being oriented</li><li>What’s subtly changing in 2026—and why your body already knows</li><li>Why steadiness matters more than transformation right now</li><li>How rhythm and community can regulate what content cannot</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been asking yourself:</p><ul><li><em>How do I stay grounded in a changing world?</em></li><li><em>Why does more information make me feel worse, not better?</em></li><li><em>How do I stop doom-scrolling without numbing out?</em></li><li><em>What actually helps when the world feels loud, fast, and uncertain?</em></li></ul><p>This conversation is for you.</p><p>And it may gently disrupt the way you think about growth, learning, and support in this season.</p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or quietly exhausted isn’t because you don’t know&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;enough&lt;/em&gt;—but because you know &lt;em&gt;too much&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland speaks candidly about why&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;information is failing us in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, why the instinct to sign up for&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;one more course&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;may actually be working against your nervous system, and what it really takes to stay steady in a rapidly changing world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In This Episode, We Explore:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why information overload is creating nervous system fatigue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between being informed and being oriented&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What’s subtly changing in 2026—and why your body already knows&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why steadiness matters more than transformation right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How rhythm and community can regulate what content cannot&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been asking yourself:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;How do I stay grounded in a changing world?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Why does more information make me feel worse, not better?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;How do I stop doom-scrolling without numbing out?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;What actually helps when the world feels loud, fast, and uncertain?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And it may gently disrupt the way you think about growth, learning, and support in this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:38</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[40. Orientation- The Only Nervous System Skill You’ll Need for 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, unusually tired, or unsure how to make even simple decisions lately, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>As we move toward 2026, many women are sensing a deeper shift — not just stress or busyness, but a feeling that old ways of coping, planning, and pushing through are no longer working. In this episode, Kate Garland introduces&nbsp;<strong>orientation</strong>: a nervous system skill that helps you stay grounded, clear, and connected to yourself when everything around you feels uncertain or in flux.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not about positive thinking, calming down, or fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to&nbsp;<strong>locate yourself internally before</strong> making decisions, consuming information, or reacting to the outside world — especially as we approach the end of a major collective cycle.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>What&nbsp;<em>orientation</em>&nbsp;actually is — and how it differs from regulation, mindset, or productivity</li><li>Why so many people feel disoriented right now (and why you’re not imagining it)</li><li>How over-consuming news, content, and conversations can quietly drain your nervous system</li><li>Why 2026 asks for presence and self-relationship more than strategy</li><li>Simple, body-based ways to return to yourself without effort or discipline</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode includes a gentle&nbsp;<strong>arrival and orientation practice</strong>&nbsp;to help you settle into your body, clarify where you are, and reconnect with your inner authority — right here, right now.</p><p>You don’t need to know where you’re going yet.</p><p>You just need to know where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d0834e9-ad20-452c-9d2f-21a0c4fc8aa6_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/7d0834e9-ad20-452c-9d2f-21a0c4fc8aa6.mp3" length="39665499" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, unusually tired, or unsure how to make even simple decisions lately, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>As we move toward 2026, many women are sensing a deeper shift — not just stress or busyness, but a feeling that old ways of coping, planning, and pushing through are no longer working. In this episode, Kate Garland introduces&nbsp;<strong>orientation</strong>: a nervous system skill that helps you stay grounded, clear, and connected to yourself when everything around you feels uncertain or in flux.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not about positive thinking, calming down, or fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to&nbsp;<strong>locate yourself internally before</strong> making decisions, consuming information, or reacting to the outside world — especially as we approach the end of a major collective cycle.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we explore:</h3><ul><li>What&nbsp;<em>orientation</em>&nbsp;actually is — and how it differs from regulation, mindset, or productivity</li><li>Why so many people feel disoriented right now (and why you’re not imagining it)</li><li>How over-consuming news, content, and conversations can quietly drain your nervous system</li><li>Why 2026 asks for presence and self-relationship more than strategy</li><li>Simple, body-based ways to return to yourself without effort or discipline</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode includes a gentle&nbsp;<strong>arrival and orientation practice</strong>&nbsp;to help you settle into your body, clarify where you are, and reconnect with your inner authority — right here, right now.</p><p>You don’t need to know where you’re going yet.</p><p>You just need to know where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, unusually tired, or unsure how to make even simple decisions lately, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As we move toward 2026, many women are sensing a deeper shift — not just stress or busyness, but a feeling that old ways of coping, planning, and pushing through are no longer working. In this episode, Kate Garland introduces&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;orientation&lt;/strong&gt;: a nervous system skill that helps you stay grounded, clear, and connected to yourself when everything around you feels uncertain or in flux.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not about positive thinking, calming down, or fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;locate yourself internally before&lt;/strong&gt; making decisions, consuming information, or reacting to the outside world — especially as we approach the end of a major collective cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;orientation&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;actually is — and how it differs from regulation, mindset, or productivity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why so many people feel disoriented right now (and why you’re not imagining it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How over-consuming news, content, and conversations can quietly drain your nervous system&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why 2026 asks for presence and self-relationship more than strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple, body-based ways to return to yourself without effort or discipline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode includes a gentle&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;arrival and orientation practice&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to help you settle into your body, clarify where you are, and reconnect with your inner authority — right here, right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t need to know where you’re going yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You just need to know where you are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:19</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest & Nervous System Healing (Holiday Reset)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re feeling tired in a way sleep hasn’t fixed…</p><p>If your nervous system feels loud, brittle, or overworked…</p><p>If you sense your body asking for rest—not collapse, not distraction, but&nbsp;<em>true restoration</em>—</p><p>This guided&nbsp;<strong>Yoga Nidra meditation</strong>&nbsp;is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Yoga Nidra is a powerful, evidence-based practice for&nbsp;<strong>deep rest and nervous system regulation</strong>, often described as “yogic sleep.” In this state, the body rests as if asleep while awareness remains gently awake—allowing stress patterns to unwind, the mind to quiet, and the system to restore itself from the inside out.</p><p>This episode&nbsp;<strong>begins immediately with the guided practice</strong>, so please take a moment to orient yourself before pressing play.</p><p><br></p><h4>Before you begin:</h4><ul><li>Choose a quiet, comfortable place where you can&nbsp;<strong>lie down and be still</strong></li><li>Download the episode and switch to&nbsp;<strong>airplane mode</strong></li><li>Use&nbsp;<strong>headphones</strong>&nbsp;if possible for a more immersive experience</li><li>Cover your eyes with an&nbsp;<strong>eye pillow or soft cloth</strong>&nbsp;to support inward focus</li></ul><p><br></p><p>In under 30 minutes, you’ll be guided into a profoundly restorative state that supports:</p><ul><li>Nervous system healing</li><li>Better sleep and deeper rest</li><li>Stress and anxiety relief</li><li>Emotional integration</li><li>Burnout recovery</li><li>Midlife and perimenopausal regulation</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f04dd0c1-7cfc-4244-8c4d-d9fd46bc998b_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/f04dd0c1-7cfc-4244-8c4d-d9fd46bc998b.mp3" length="26159983" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re feeling tired in a way sleep hasn’t fixed…</p><p>If your nervous system feels loud, brittle, or overworked…</p><p>If you sense your body asking for rest—not collapse, not distraction, but&nbsp;<em>true restoration</em>—</p><p>This guided&nbsp;<strong>Yoga Nidra meditation</strong>&nbsp;is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Yoga Nidra is a powerful, evidence-based practice for&nbsp;<strong>deep rest and nervous system regulation</strong>, often described as “yogic sleep.” In this state, the body rests as if asleep while awareness remains gently awake—allowing stress patterns to unwind, the mind to quiet, and the system to restore itself from the inside out.</p><p>This episode&nbsp;<strong>begins immediately with the guided practice</strong>, so please take a moment to orient yourself before pressing play.</p><p><br></p><h4>Before you begin:</h4><ul><li>Choose a quiet, comfortable place where you can&nbsp;<strong>lie down and be still</strong></li><li>Download the episode and switch to&nbsp;<strong>airplane mode</strong></li><li>Use&nbsp;<strong>headphones</strong>&nbsp;if possible for a more immersive experience</li><li>Cover your eyes with an&nbsp;<strong>eye pillow or soft cloth</strong>&nbsp;to support inward focus</li></ul><p><br></p><p>In under 30 minutes, you’ll be guided into a profoundly restorative state that supports:</p><ul><li>Nervous system healing</li><li>Better sleep and deeper rest</li><li>Stress and anxiety relief</li><li>Emotional integration</li><li>Burnout recovery</li><li>Midlife and perimenopausal regulation</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling tired in a way sleep hasn’t fixed…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your nervous system feels loud, brittle, or overworked…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you sense your body asking for rest—not collapse, not distraction, but&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;true restoration&lt;/em&gt;—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This guided&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Yoga Nidra meditation&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yoga Nidra is a powerful, evidence-based practice for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;deep rest and nervous system regulation&lt;/strong&gt;, often described as “yogic sleep.” In this state, the body rests as if asleep while awareness remains gently awake—allowing stress patterns to unwind, the mind to quiet, and the system to restore itself from the inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;begins immediately with the guided practice&lt;/strong&gt;, so please take a moment to orient yourself before pressing play.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Before you begin:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Choose a quiet, comfortable place where you can&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;lie down and be still&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Download the episode and switch to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;airplane mode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;headphones&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;if possible for a more immersive experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cover your eyes with an&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;eye pillow or soft cloth&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to support inward focus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In under 30 minutes, you’ll be guided into a profoundly restorative state that supports:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nervous system healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Better sleep and deeper rest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stress and anxiety relief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emotional integration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Burnout recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midlife and perimenopausal regulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:15</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[39.  Stress vs. Anxiety- Why You’re Using the Wrong Tools — and What Actually Works ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel anxious even when nothing is wrong?</p><p>Does your body feel tense, wired, or exhausted — but “relaxation” doesn’t help?</p><p>Have you tried breathwork, meditation, movement, or nervous system tools… only to feel worse?</p><p>You’re not broken.</p><p>You’re just using&nbsp;<strong>stress tools for anxiety — and anxiety tools for stress.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful, hour-long deep dive,&nbsp;<strong>Kate Garland</strong>, nervous system–informed coach and intuitive guide, explains the&nbsp;<strong>critical difference between stress, strain, and anxiety</strong>&nbsp;— a distinction almost no one is taught, and one that changes everything once you understand it.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for women who are:</p><p>• chronically stressed but can’t pinpoint why</p><p>• high-functioning yet secretly overwhelmed</p><p>• anxious without a clear trigger</p><p>• burned out, but unable to truly rest</p><p>• frustrated that “nervous system regulation” hasn’t worked the way it was promised</p><p><br></p><p>Blending neuroscience, endocrinology, somatic psychology, and lived experience, Kate offers a framework that replaces self-blame with clarity — and confusion with relief.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources &amp; Related Episodes</h2><p><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong</strong></a></p><p>A foundational episode on CO₂ tolerance, nervous system regulation, and why over-breathing fuels anxiety — essential listening alongside this conversation.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bbc63988-ea7c-40e5-9d0a-871664455d82_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/bbc63988-ea7c-40e5-9d0a-871664455d82.mp3" length="56024422" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel anxious even when nothing is wrong?</p><p>Does your body feel tense, wired, or exhausted — but “relaxation” doesn’t help?</p><p>Have you tried breathwork, meditation, movement, or nervous system tools… only to feel worse?</p><p>You’re not broken.</p><p>You’re just using&nbsp;<strong>stress tools for anxiety — and anxiety tools for stress.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful, hour-long deep dive,&nbsp;<strong>Kate Garland</strong>, nervous system–informed coach and intuitive guide, explains the&nbsp;<strong>critical difference between stress, strain, and anxiety</strong>&nbsp;— a distinction almost no one is taught, and one that changes everything once you understand it.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for women who are:</p><p>• chronically stressed but can’t pinpoint why</p><p>• high-functioning yet secretly overwhelmed</p><p>• anxious without a clear trigger</p><p>• burned out, but unable to truly rest</p><p>• frustrated that “nervous system regulation” hasn’t worked the way it was promised</p><p><br></p><p>Blending neuroscience, endocrinology, somatic psychology, and lived experience, Kate offers a framework that replaces self-blame with clarity — and confusion with relief.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources &amp; Related Episodes</h2><p><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong</strong></a></p><p>A foundational episode on CO₂ tolerance, nervous system regulation, and why over-breathing fuels anxiety — essential listening alongside this conversation.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Do you feel anxious even when nothing is wrong?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does your body feel tense, wired, or exhausted — but “relaxation” doesn’t help?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you tried breathwork, meditation, movement, or nervous system tools… only to feel worse?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not broken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re just using&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;stress tools for anxiety — and anxiety tools for stress.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful, hour-long deep dive,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Kate Garland&lt;/strong&gt;, nervous system–informed coach and intuitive guide, explains the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;critical difference between stress, strain, and anxiety&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— a distinction almost no one is taught, and one that changes everything once you understand it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for women who are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• chronically stressed but can’t pinpoint why&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• high-functioning yet secretly overwhelmed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• anxious without a clear trigger&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• burned out, but unable to truly rest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• frustrated that “nervous system regulation” hasn’t worked the way it was promised&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blending neuroscience, endocrinology, somatic psychology, and lived experience, Kate offers a framework that replaces self-blame with clarity — and confusion with relief.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Resources &amp;amp; Related Episodes&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A foundational episode on CO₂ tolerance, nervous system regulation, and why over-breathing fuels anxiety — essential listening alongside this conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:21</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[38.  The Big Burnout Lie: Why Rest Isn’t Working ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we blow up the most common myths about burnout and get honest about what’s&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;happening beneath the surface — especially for women in midlife who feel exhausted, foggy, emotionally flat, or quietly overwhelmed for “no logical reason.”</p><p><br></p><p>Kate reframes burnout not as a failure of willpower or self-care… but as a&nbsp;<strong>nervous system overload problem</strong>.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li>Why burnout isn’t fixed by sleep, vacations, or “trying harder”</li><li>What emotional load actually does to your nervous system</li><li>How your body experiences unfinished emotions as&nbsp;<em>background threat</em></li><li>Why midlife burnout feels different than exhaustion in your 20s and 30s</li><li>What capacity really is — and why “regulation” isn’t about being calm</li><li>The neuroscience of unresolved emotional loops</li><li>How clarity returns&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;through escape, but through completion</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation is for you if:</p><ul><li>You’re “technically fine” but deeply tired</li><li>You’ve rested, retreated, and recalibrated… and still feel off</li><li>You wonder why your body seems louder than it used to be</li><li>You’re craving relief but don’t want another wellness performance playbook</li><li>You suspect burnout is deeper than overwork — but haven’t had words for it</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is not a “burnout recovery checklist” episode.</p><p>It’s a perspective shift.</p><p>A nervous-system truth bomb.</p><p>And a compassionate invitation to stop carrying what your body can no longer hold.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll leave understanding:</p><p><strong>Burnout isn’t about doing too much.</strong></p><p><strong>It’s about holding too much open.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">df863f07-80f1-48f4-8b07-1c3f7ad2e804_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:01:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/df863f07-80f1-48f4-8b07-1c3f7ad2e804.mp3" length="23309083" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we blow up the most common myths about burnout and get honest about what’s&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;happening beneath the surface — especially for women in midlife who feel exhausted, foggy, emotionally flat, or quietly overwhelmed for “no logical reason.”</p><p><br></p><p>Kate reframes burnout not as a failure of willpower or self-care… but as a&nbsp;<strong>nervous system overload problem</strong>.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li>Why burnout isn’t fixed by sleep, vacations, or “trying harder”</li><li>What emotional load actually does to your nervous system</li><li>How your body experiences unfinished emotions as&nbsp;<em>background threat</em></li><li>Why midlife burnout feels different than exhaustion in your 20s and 30s</li><li>What capacity really is — and why “regulation” isn’t about being calm</li><li>The neuroscience of unresolved emotional loops</li><li>How clarity returns&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;through escape, but through completion</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation is for you if:</p><ul><li>You’re “technically fine” but deeply tired</li><li>You’ve rested, retreated, and recalibrated… and still feel off</li><li>You wonder why your body seems louder than it used to be</li><li>You’re craving relief but don’t want another wellness performance playbook</li><li>You suspect burnout is deeper than overwork — but haven’t had words for it</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is not a “burnout recovery checklist” episode.</p><p>It’s a perspective shift.</p><p>A nervous-system truth bomb.</p><p>And a compassionate invitation to stop carrying what your body can no longer hold.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll leave understanding:</p><p><strong>Burnout isn’t about doing too much.</strong></p><p><strong>It’s about holding too much open.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we blow up the most common myths about burnout and get honest about what’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;happening beneath the surface — especially for women in midlife who feel exhausted, foggy, emotionally flat, or quietly overwhelmed for “no logical reason.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate reframes burnout not as a failure of willpower or self-care… but as a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;nervous system overload problem&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why burnout isn’t fixed by sleep, vacations, or “trying harder”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What emotional load actually does to your nervous system&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your body experiences unfinished emotions as&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;background threat&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife burnout feels different than exhaustion in your 20s and 30s&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What capacity really is — and why “regulation” isn’t about being calm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The neuroscience of unresolved emotional loops&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How clarity returns&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;through escape, but through completion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is for you if:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re “technically fine” but deeply tired&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’ve rested, retreated, and recalibrated… and still feel off&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You wonder why your body seems louder than it used to be&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re craving relief but don’t want another wellness performance playbook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You suspect burnout is deeper than overwork — but haven’t had words for it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a “burnout recovery checklist” episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a perspective shift.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A nervous-system truth bomb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a compassionate invitation to stop carrying what your body can no longer hold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll leave understanding:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Burnout isn’t about doing too much.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s about holding too much open.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:16</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[37.  Tired But Wired- Understanding Your Midlife Sleep Patterns & Their Purpose ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re in your 40s or 50s, exhausted to your bones but still wide awake at 2:37am, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t the “newborn years” kind of tired.</p><p>This is the&nbsp;<em>my body literally will not let me sleep</em>&nbsp;kind of tired.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland unpacks why so many midlife women feel&nbsp;<strong>tired but wired</strong>&nbsp;— and why it’s&nbsp;<em>not because</em> you’re broken, weak, or “bad at self-care.” We’ll talk about what’s actually happening with your&nbsp;<strong>hormones, brain, and nervous system</strong>&nbsp;in perimenopause/menopause, and how your weird, fragmented sleep might have more&nbsp;<strong>purpose</strong>&nbsp;than you’ve been led to believe.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll walk away feeling less crazy, less alone, and with a few grounded tools you can start using&nbsp;<em>tonight</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why midlife insomnia isn’t “in your head” — and what’s really going on when your body is exhausted but your brain won’t stand down</li><li>How hormonal changes (estrogen, progesterone &amp; friends) quietly reshape your mood, stress response, and sleep architecture</li><li>The idea of&nbsp;<strong>three major initiations</strong>&nbsp;in a woman’s life — and why midlife hits so hard when the first two were rushed, numbed, or medicalized</li><li>How your brain actually&nbsp;<strong>reorganizes</strong>&nbsp;itself during the menopausal transition (and why that 3am life review might be part of the process)</li><li>A different way to see your “tired but wired” nights: not as a personal failure, but as a threshold your body is walking you through</li><li>Practical, doable tools to soften this season</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is for you if:</strong></p><ul><li>You’re a woman 40+ in perimenopause or menopause who feels utterly wiped out but can’t seem to get restorative sleep</li><li>You’re tired of being told to “just relax” or “take a pill” and want a deeper, more respectful explanation of what’s happening in your body</li><li>You’ve started to wonder if your midlife sleep changes have a deeper meaning or purpose (and you’d like that framed in a grounded, non-fluffy way)</li><li>You want both&nbsp;<strong>validation</strong>&nbsp;for how hard this is&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;<strong>concrete tools</strong>&nbsp;to make it more humane</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hit play when you can’t tell if you need a nap, a nervous system reset, or a completely new script for what midlife is supposed to feel like.</p><p>And if this episode lands for you, it would mean the world if you’d share it with a friend who’s also lying awake at 2:14am wondering if she’s losing it. She’s not. And neither are you. 💛</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eead7e8a-3489-44eb-b06a-d530b5bc4a0d_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/eead7e8a-3489-44eb-b06a-d530b5bc4a0d.mp3" length="34826785" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re in your 40s or 50s, exhausted to your bones but still wide awake at 2:37am, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t the “newborn years” kind of tired.</p><p>This is the&nbsp;<em>my body literally will not let me sleep</em>&nbsp;kind of tired.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland unpacks why so many midlife women feel&nbsp;<strong>tired but wired</strong>&nbsp;— and why it’s&nbsp;<em>not because</em> you’re broken, weak, or “bad at self-care.” We’ll talk about what’s actually happening with your&nbsp;<strong>hormones, brain, and nervous system</strong>&nbsp;in perimenopause/menopause, and how your weird, fragmented sleep might have more&nbsp;<strong>purpose</strong>&nbsp;than you’ve been led to believe.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll walk away feeling less crazy, less alone, and with a few grounded tools you can start using&nbsp;<em>tonight</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why midlife insomnia isn’t “in your head” — and what’s really going on when your body is exhausted but your brain won’t stand down</li><li>How hormonal changes (estrogen, progesterone &amp; friends) quietly reshape your mood, stress response, and sleep architecture</li><li>The idea of&nbsp;<strong>three major initiations</strong>&nbsp;in a woman’s life — and why midlife hits so hard when the first two were rushed, numbed, or medicalized</li><li>How your brain actually&nbsp;<strong>reorganizes</strong>&nbsp;itself during the menopausal transition (and why that 3am life review might be part of the process)</li><li>A different way to see your “tired but wired” nights: not as a personal failure, but as a threshold your body is walking you through</li><li>Practical, doable tools to soften this season</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is for you if:</strong></p><ul><li>You’re a woman 40+ in perimenopause or menopause who feels utterly wiped out but can’t seem to get restorative sleep</li><li>You’re tired of being told to “just relax” or “take a pill” and want a deeper, more respectful explanation of what’s happening in your body</li><li>You’ve started to wonder if your midlife sleep changes have a deeper meaning or purpose (and you’d like that framed in a grounded, non-fluffy way)</li><li>You want both&nbsp;<strong>validation</strong>&nbsp;for how hard this is&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;<strong>concrete tools</strong>&nbsp;to make it more humane</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hit play when you can’t tell if you need a nap, a nervous system reset, or a completely new script for what midlife is supposed to feel like.</p><p>And if this episode lands for you, it would mean the world if you’d share it with a friend who’s also lying awake at 2:14am wondering if she’s losing it. She’s not. And neither are you. 💛</p><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’re in your 40s or 50s, exhausted to your bones but still wide awake at 2:37am, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t the “newborn years” kind of tired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;my body literally will not let me sleep&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;kind of tired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland unpacks why so many midlife women feel&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;tired but wired&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— and why it’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;not because&lt;/em&gt; you’re broken, weak, or “bad at self-care.” We’ll talk about what’s actually happening with your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;hormones, brain, and nervous system&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in perimenopause/menopause, and how your weird, fragmented sleep might have more&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;purpose&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;than you’ve been led to believe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll walk away feeling less crazy, less alone, and with a few grounded tools you can start using&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;tonight&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife insomnia isn’t “in your head” — and what’s really going on when your body is exhausted but your brain won’t stand down&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How hormonal changes (estrogen, progesterone &amp;amp; friends) quietly reshape your mood, stress response, and sleep architecture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The idea of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;three major initiations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in a woman’s life — and why midlife hits so hard when the first two were rushed, numbed, or medicalized&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your brain actually&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;reorganizes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;itself during the menopausal transition (and why that 3am life review might be part of the process)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A different way to see your “tired but wired” nights: not as a personal failure, but as a threshold your body is walking you through&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical, doable tools to soften this season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This episode is for you if:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re a woman 40+ in perimenopause or menopause who feels utterly wiped out but can’t seem to get restorative sleep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re tired of being told to “just relax” or “take a pill” and want a deeper, more respectful explanation of what’s happening in your body&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’ve started to wonder if your midlife sleep changes have a deeper meaning or purpose (and you’d like that framed in a grounded, non-fluffy way)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You want both&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;validation&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for how hard this is&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;concrete tools&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to make it more humane&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play when you can’t tell if you need a nap, a nervous system reset, or a completely new script for what midlife is supposed to feel like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if this episode lands for you, it would mean the world if you’d share it with a friend who’s also lying awake at 2:14am wondering if she’s losing it. She’s not. And neither are you. 💛&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don&apos;t forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:16</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[36.  What Your Breath Says About You]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you think your breath is “just breathing,” this episode is going to blow the doors off everything you thought you understood about your body, your nervous system, and your emotional life.</p><p><br></p><p>Because your breath?</p><p>It’s not neutral.</p><p>It’s not random.</p><p>It’s not quiet.</p><p>It’s&nbsp;<em>revealing you.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Every inhale, every pause, every exhale you cut short — it’s all data.</p><p>It’s your subconscious speaking in Morse code.</p><p>And once you know how to read the signals, you’ll never see yourself the same way again.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, you’ll take what might be the&nbsp;<strong>most accurate personality assessment of your entire midlife</strong>, using nothing but the way you’re breathing&nbsp;<em>right now.</em></p><p>This isn’t a quiz.</p><p>It’s not a gimmick.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the map your body has been trying to hand you for years.</p><p><br></p><p>Get ready — this one’s light, fun, wildly illuminating, and just irreverent enough to feel like a cosmic mirror held up to your Monday morning.</p><p>And once you hear this?</p><p>You’ll never un-hear it.</p><p>You’ll discover exactly who you’ve been breathing as… and who you’re becoming.</p><p>This is the assessment of the decade — and it’s happening in your body, right now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Resources</em></strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong</em></strong></a></li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5d6eb06-c157-4156-be67-c09a0425060a_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/f5d6eb06-c157-4156-be67-c09a0425060a.mp3" length="25018537" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think your breath is “just breathing,” this episode is going to blow the doors off everything you thought you understood about your body, your nervous system, and your emotional life.</p><p><br></p><p>Because your breath?</p><p>It’s not neutral.</p><p>It’s not random.</p><p>It’s not quiet.</p><p>It’s&nbsp;<em>revealing you.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Every inhale, every pause, every exhale you cut short — it’s all data.</p><p>It’s your subconscious speaking in Morse code.</p><p>And once you know how to read the signals, you’ll never see yourself the same way again.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, you’ll take what might be the&nbsp;<strong>most accurate personality assessment of your entire midlife</strong>, using nothing but the way you’re breathing&nbsp;<em>right now.</em></p><p>This isn’t a quiz.</p><p>It’s not a gimmick.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the map your body has been trying to hand you for years.</p><p><br></p><p>Get ready — this one’s light, fun, wildly illuminating, and just irreverent enough to feel like a cosmic mirror held up to your Monday morning.</p><p>And once you hear this?</p><p>You’ll never un-hear it.</p><p>You’ll discover exactly who you’ve been breathing as… and who you’re becoming.</p><p>This is the assessment of the decade — and it’s happening in your body, right now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Resources</em></strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong</em></strong></a></li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you think your breath is “just breathing,” this episode is going to blow the doors off everything you thought you understood about your body, your nervous system, and your emotional life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because your breath?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not neutral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not random.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not quiet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;revealing you.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every inhale, every pause, every exhale you cut short — it’s all data.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s your subconscious speaking in Morse code.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And once you know how to read the signals, you’ll never see yourself the same way again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, you’ll take what might be the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;most accurate personality assessment of your entire midlife&lt;/strong&gt;, using nothing but the way you’re breathing&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;right now.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t a quiz.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not a gimmick.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the map your body has been trying to hand you for years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready — this one’s light, fun, wildly illuminating, and just irreverent enough to feel like a cosmic mirror held up to your Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And once you hear this?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll never un-hear it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll discover exactly who you’ve been breathing as… and who you’re becoming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the assessment of the decade — and it’s happening in your body, right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/Njc4ZDJjODItMmQyZS00MmQ5LWE4YTUtNGUxZGEwZDI5NDBkX3lvVDRad1NUemo&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:03</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[35.  Loving Without Losing Yourself: A Midlife Reckoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do so many smart, capable, deeply sensitive women find themselves overwhelmed, resentful, and exhausted — even when they genuinely love the people in their lives?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how&nbsp;<strong>caretaking</strong>&nbsp;quietly becomes a way of life for women, especially in midlife, and why what once felt generous or loving can suddenly feel unsustainable. We’ll look at how hormonal shifts, nervous system capacity, and decades of emotional labor converge in midlife — making many women far less willing (or able) to carry everyone else’s emotional weight.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about becoming less caring.</p><p>It’s about learning how to care&nbsp;<strong>without disappearing yourself</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>the crucial (and often misunderstood) difference between&nbsp;<strong>caring vs. caretaking</strong></li><li>why midlife naturally initiates a shift in how women relate to responsibility, boundaries, and emotional labor</li><li>how stress, family dynamics, and holiday expectations amplify caretaking patterns</li><li>practical, embodied ways to stay grounded and regulated when relational pressure spikes</li><li>simple tools to support the people you love&nbsp;<strong>without sacrificing your energy, health, or sense of self</strong></li></ul><p>This episode is especially relevant if you’re navigating midlife transitions, feeling stretched thin in relationships, or noticing that old patterns of over-functioning no longer work. It offers a compassionate reframe — and a more sustainable way forward — rooted in nervous system wisdom rather than guilt or self-improvement.</p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don't forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cd5c8727-09e5-425d-b422-c9dcc5424644_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:13:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/cd5c8727-09e5-425d-b422-c9dcc5424644.mp3" length="23378047" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do so many smart, capable, deeply sensitive women find themselves overwhelmed, resentful, and exhausted — even when they genuinely love the people in their lives?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how&nbsp;<strong>caretaking</strong>&nbsp;quietly becomes a way of life for women, especially in midlife, and why what once felt generous or loving can suddenly feel unsustainable. We’ll look at how hormonal shifts, nervous system capacity, and decades of emotional labor converge in midlife — making many women far less willing (or able) to carry everyone else’s emotional weight.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about becoming less caring.</p><p>It’s about learning how to care&nbsp;<strong>without disappearing yourself</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>the crucial (and often misunderstood) difference between&nbsp;<strong>caring vs. caretaking</strong></li><li>why midlife naturally initiates a shift in how women relate to responsibility, boundaries, and emotional labor</li><li>how stress, family dynamics, and holiday expectations amplify caretaking patterns</li><li>practical, embodied ways to stay grounded and regulated when relational pressure spikes</li><li>simple tools to support the people you love&nbsp;<strong>without sacrificing your energy, health, or sense of self</strong></li></ul><p>This episode is especially relevant if you’re navigating midlife transitions, feeling stretched thin in relationships, or noticing that old patterns of over-functioning no longer work. It offers a compassionate reframe — and a more sustainable way forward — rooted in nervous system wisdom rather than guilt or self-improvement.</p><h3><br></h3><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don't forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do so many smart, capable, deeply sensitive women find themselves overwhelmed, resentful, and exhausted — even when they genuinely love the people in their lives?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore how&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;caretaking&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;quietly becomes a way of life for women, especially in midlife, and why what once felt generous or loving can suddenly feel unsustainable. We’ll look at how hormonal shifts, nervous system capacity, and decades of emotional labor converge in midlife — making many women far less willing (or able) to carry everyone else’s emotional weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about becoming less caring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about learning how to care&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;without disappearing yourself&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;the crucial (and often misunderstood) difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;caring vs. caretaking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why midlife naturally initiates a shift in how women relate to responsibility, boundaries, and emotional labor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how stress, family dynamics, and holiday expectations amplify caretaking patterns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;practical, embodied ways to stay grounded and regulated when relational pressure spikes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;simple tools to support the people you love&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;without sacrificing your energy, health, or sense of self&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is especially relevant if you’re navigating midlife transitions, feeling stretched thin in relationships, or noticing that old patterns of over-functioning no longer work. It offers a compassionate reframe — and a more sustainable way forward — rooted in nervous system wisdom rather than guilt or self-improvement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don&apos;t forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:21</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[34.  Safety is an Inside Job: Creating a Felt Sense of Safety, Anywhere, Anytime]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety isn’t something the world gives you—it’s something you build inside your own body.</span></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate explores what&nbsp;safety&nbsp;means—and why we’ve been taught to search for it everywhere&nbsp;except<em> inside</em> ourselves.</p><p>Through her own story of chaos, control, and hurricanes, she reveals the deeper truth: safety isn’t the absence of danger, it’s the presence of trust—trust in your body, your breath, and your ability to meet the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your peace depends on keeping everyone else calm, this one will feel like a deep exhale.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></h3><ul><li>Why “staying safe” became a cultural obsession—and what it’s really costing us</li><li>The hidden difference between&nbsp;<em>protection</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>safety</em></li><li>How your nervous system actually determines whether you feel safe (hint: it’s not mental)</li><li>Why midlife is the perfect moment to reclaim internal safety and sovereignty</li><li>What happens in the body when we stop outsourcing safety—and start embodying it</li><li>The truth about “comfort vs. control,” and how to build real stability from within</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don't forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1109e888-39ab-4571-8cdd-228781d9d7b4_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/1109e888-39ab-4571-8cdd-228781d9d7b4.mp3" length="23711160" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety isn’t something the world gives you—it’s something you build inside your own body.</span></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate explores what&nbsp;safety&nbsp;means—and why we’ve been taught to search for it everywhere&nbsp;except<em> inside</em> ourselves.</p><p>Through her own story of chaos, control, and hurricanes, she reveals the deeper truth: safety isn’t the absence of danger, it’s the presence of trust—trust in your body, your breath, and your ability to meet the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your peace depends on keeping everyone else calm, this one will feel like a deep exhale.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></h3><ul><li>Why “staying safe” became a cultural obsession—and what it’s really costing us</li><li>The hidden difference between&nbsp;<em>protection</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>safety</em></li><li>How your nervous system actually determines whether you feel safe (hint: it’s not mental)</li><li>Why midlife is the perfect moment to reclaim internal safety and sovereignty</li><li>What happens in the body when we stop outsourcing safety—and start embodying it</li><li>The truth about “comfort vs. control,” and how to build real stability from within</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hi Love!</p><p>I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">come sit with us at&nbsp;<strong>The Hearth</strong></a>. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our waitlist for&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong></a>. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE 54321 <strong>Anxiety Reset</strong></a><strong> is a 7-minute,</strong> guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don't forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)</p><p>xx.</p><p>Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Safety isn’t something the world gives you—it’s something you build inside your own body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate explores what&amp;nbsp;safety&amp;nbsp;means—and why we’ve been taught to search for it everywhere&amp;nbsp;except&lt;em&gt; inside&lt;/em&gt; ourselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through her own story of chaos, control, and hurricanes, she reveals the deeper truth: safety isn’t the absence of danger, it’s the presence of trust—trust in your body, your breath, and your ability to meet the moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt like your peace depends on keeping everyone else calm, this one will feel like a deep exhale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “staying safe” became a cultural obsession—and what it’s really costing us&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;protection&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your nervous system actually determines whether you feel safe (hint: it’s not mental)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife is the perfect moment to reclaim internal safety and sovereignty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens in the body when we stop outsourcing safety—and start embodying it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about “comfort vs. control,” and how to build real stability from within&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi Love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;come sit with us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is!  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/sf-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join our waitlist for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My FREE 54321 &lt;strong&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is a 7-minute,&lt;/strong&gt; guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.  Don&apos;t forget to Subcribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;xx.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:42</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[33.  The True Meaning of  Halloween & Samhain]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Kate unearths the real origins of&nbsp;<strong>Samhain</strong>&nbsp;— the ancient Celtic festival that gave birth to Halloween — and explores how this season of darkness was never meant to be spooky. It was sacred. A time to honor endings, commune with mystery, and meet the parts of ourselves we’ve buried.</p><p>From the bonfires of ancient Ireland to the marigolds of&nbsp;<strong>Día de los Muertos</strong>, we trace how cultures around the world have danced with death, shadow, and renewal. And we ask the deeper question:</p><p>What if this season isn’t about fearing the dark… but&nbsp;<em>becoming friends with it</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear stories of ancient rituals (and one very modern Tampa pirate festival), how repression fuels the shadow we’re trying to avoid, and why integration — not denial — is the real alchemy of transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this conversation:</p><ul><li>🌑 The true Celtic meaning of&nbsp;<strong>Samhain</strong>&nbsp;</li><li>🎃 How Halloween became the sacred-silly hybrid we know today</li><li>💀 The parallel heartbeat between Samhain and&nbsp;<strong>Día de los Muertos</strong></li><li>⚡ Why our “dark costumes” might be medicine, not mischief</li><li>💋 How repression feeds the shadow — and how embodiment heals it</li><li>🔥 A candlelight practice for meeting your shadow self this season</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Because the veil that’s truly thinning isn’t just between the living and the dead — it’s between you and the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to meet.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🌙 Resources Mentioned</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-Unmask-Embrace-getting/dp/1578636477" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Existential Kink</em></a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>Carolyn Lovewell</strong>&nbsp;— a masterclass in shadow integration and liberation through self-awareness.</li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cc08b272-5584-4a12-9fc3-bbb27ec0c887_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:03:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/cc08b272-5584-4a12-9fc3-bbb27ec0c887.mp3" length="20144296" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Kate unearths the real origins of&nbsp;<strong>Samhain</strong>&nbsp;— the ancient Celtic festival that gave birth to Halloween — and explores how this season of darkness was never meant to be spooky. It was sacred. A time to honor endings, commune with mystery, and meet the parts of ourselves we’ve buried.</p><p>From the bonfires of ancient Ireland to the marigolds of&nbsp;<strong>Día de los Muertos</strong>, we trace how cultures around the world have danced with death, shadow, and renewal. And we ask the deeper question:</p><p>What if this season isn’t about fearing the dark… but&nbsp;<em>becoming friends with it</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear stories of ancient rituals (and one very modern Tampa pirate festival), how repression fuels the shadow we’re trying to avoid, and why integration — not denial — is the real alchemy of transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this conversation:</p><ul><li>🌑 The true Celtic meaning of&nbsp;<strong>Samhain</strong>&nbsp;</li><li>🎃 How Halloween became the sacred-silly hybrid we know today</li><li>💀 The parallel heartbeat between Samhain and&nbsp;<strong>Día de los Muertos</strong></li><li>⚡ Why our “dark costumes” might be medicine, not mischief</li><li>💋 How repression feeds the shadow — and how embodiment heals it</li><li>🔥 A candlelight practice for meeting your shadow self this season</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Because the veil that’s truly thinning isn’t just between the living and the dead — it’s between you and the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to meet.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🌙 Resources Mentioned</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-Unmask-Embrace-getting/dp/1578636477" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Existential Kink</em></a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>Carolyn Lovewell</strong>&nbsp;— a masterclass in shadow integration and liberation through self-awareness.</li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate unearths the real origins of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Samhain&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— the ancient Celtic festival that gave birth to Halloween — and explores how this season of darkness was never meant to be spooky. It was sacred. A time to honor endings, commune with mystery, and meet the parts of ourselves we’ve buried.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the bonfires of ancient Ireland to the marigolds of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Día de los Muertos&lt;/strong&gt;, we trace how cultures around the world have danced with death, shadow, and renewal. And we ask the deeper question:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if this season isn’t about fearing the dark… but&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;becoming friends with it&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear stories of ancient rituals (and one very modern Tampa pirate festival), how repression fuels the shadow we’re trying to avoid, and why integration — not denial — is the real alchemy of transformation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside this conversation:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌑 The true Celtic meaning of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Samhain&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎃 How Halloween became the sacred-silly hybrid we know today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💀 The parallel heartbeat between Samhain and&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Día de los Muertos&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;⚡ Why our “dark costumes” might be medicine, not mischief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💋 How repression feeds the shadow — and how embodiment heals it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🔥 A candlelight practice for meeting your shadow self this season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the veil that’s truly thinning isn’t just between the living and the dead — it’s between you and the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to meet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🌙 Resources Mentioned&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Kink-Unmask-Embrace-getting/dp/1578636477&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Existential Kink&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;by&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Carolyn Lovewell&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— a masterclass in shadow integration and liberation through self-awareness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:59</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[32.  The Science and Practice of Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hormones, Safety &amp; Enoughness in Midlife </strong></p><h3><br></h3><p>What does it&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;mean to have enough — and to&nbsp;<em>be</em>&nbsp;enough?</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply human episode, Kate Garland unpacks the biology and the soul of&nbsp;<em>enoughness</em>&nbsp;— how our hormones, brain chemistry, and nervous system shape our sense of satisfaction, safety, and self-worth, especially in midlife.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn why so many women feel restless or “flat” in their 40s and 50s even when life looks full on paper — and how the quiet decline of&nbsp;<strong>estrogen, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin</strong>&nbsp;changes the way we experience joy, motivation, and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>This is science through the lens of soul work: equal parts biology, story, and nervous-system wisdom.</p><p>Because&nbsp;<em>enough</em>&nbsp;isn’t a number or an affirmation —</p><p>it’s a state your body learns to regulate into.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Want to go deeper?</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Come Sit at The Hearth</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A steady place to land no matter what’s unfolding around you — an oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace for women moving through change.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Step Into The Second Firing</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">initiation</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to walk through. Join the waitlist to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>free</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.</span></p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Kate:</h3><p>Email <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a> or DM on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallyKate</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ca51c830-4286-46c1-bf0d-9a20ba861d47_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/ca51c830-4286-46c1-bf0d-9a20ba861d47.mp3" length="26635621" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hormones, Safety &amp; Enoughness in Midlife </strong></p><h3><br></h3><p>What does it&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;mean to have enough — and to&nbsp;<em>be</em>&nbsp;enough?</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply human episode, Kate Garland unpacks the biology and the soul of&nbsp;<em>enoughness</em>&nbsp;— how our hormones, brain chemistry, and nervous system shape our sense of satisfaction, safety, and self-worth, especially in midlife.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn why so many women feel restless or “flat” in their 40s and 50s even when life looks full on paper — and how the quiet decline of&nbsp;<strong>estrogen, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin</strong>&nbsp;changes the way we experience joy, motivation, and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>This is science through the lens of soul work: equal parts biology, story, and nervous-system wisdom.</p><p>Because&nbsp;<em>enough</em>&nbsp;isn’t a number or an affirmation —</p><p>it’s a state your body learns to regulate into.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Want to go deeper?</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Come Sit at The Hearth</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A steady place to land no matter what’s unfolding around you — an oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace for women moving through change.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Step Into The Second Firing</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">initiation</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to walk through. Join the waitlist to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>free</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.</span></p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Kate:</h3><p>Email <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a> or DM on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallyKate</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hormones, Safety &amp;amp; Enoughness in Midlife &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;mean to have enough — and to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;be&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;enough?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this deeply human episode, Kate Garland unpacks the biology and the soul of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;enoughness&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;— how our hormones, brain chemistry, and nervous system shape our sense of satisfaction, safety, and self-worth, especially in midlife.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn why so many women feel restless or “flat” in their 40s and 50s even when life looks full on paper — and how the quiet decline of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;estrogen, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;changes the way we experience joy, motivation, and connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is science through the lens of soul work: equal parts biology, story, and nervous-system wisdom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;enough&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;isn’t a number or an affirmation —&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;it’s a state your body learns to regulate into.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to go deeper?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come Sit at The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;A steady place to land no matter what’s unfolding around you — an oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace for women moving through change.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step Into The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;initiation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; to walk through. Join the waitlist to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;A &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;free&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Connect with Kate:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kate@radicallykate.com&lt;/a&gt; or DM on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallyKate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:44</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[31.  Everything You Know About Breathing Is Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If “just take a deep breath” has ever made you feel&nbsp;<em>worse</em>&nbsp;instead of better… this episode will explain exactly why.</p><p><br></p><p>Because what if the world’s oldest wellness advice — from yoga studios to therapy offices — has it&nbsp;<em>backward</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve been told to inhale more, fill up, expand, “breathe in the light.”</p><p>But calm doesn’t come from taking in more air — it comes from learning to&nbsp;<strong>breathe less, exhale better, and tolerate more CO₂.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this bold, myth-busting conversation, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and lifelong yoga therapist — unpacks the&nbsp;<em>real</em>&nbsp;science and spirituality of the breath: how&nbsp;<strong>carbon dioxide</strong>&nbsp;(yes, the thing we were taught to fear) is actually the mineral of your respiration — the key that lets oxygen unlock and nourish your cells.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn why:</p><ul><li>Over-breathing keeps you&nbsp;<em>anxious, inflamed, and exhausted</em></li><li>CO₂ is your body’s forgotten ally in calm, metabolism, and emotional regulation</li><li>“Exhale well = metabolize well” isn’t poetry — it’s biochemistry</li><li>Patrick McKeown’s&nbsp;<a href="https://oxygenadvantage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Oxygen Advantage</em></a>&nbsp;meets the feminine nervous system</li><li>Ancient pranayama wisdom (Rechaka Kumbhaka, Langhana Krama) already knew what modern science is finally proving</li><li>The true magic of your breath isn’t control — it’s surrender</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is yoga meets neuroscience.</p><p>Pranayama meets parasympathetic.</p><p>Patrick meets the Priestess.</p><p>And once you hear it, you’ll never “just take a deep breath” again.</p><p>_______________________________________________</p><p><br></p><h3>✨&nbsp;<strong>Feeling Good: A 45-Day Private Podcast Journey</strong></h3><p><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is a 14-module, self-paced&nbsp;<strong>private podcast course</strong>&nbsp;with Kate, designed to help you feel better in your body — gently, sustainably, and from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>Across 45 days, you’ll learn&nbsp;<strong>The Easy Breath</strong>&nbsp;and progressively build your&nbsp;<strong>CO₂ tolerance</strong>&nbsp;while exploring practical, energetic tools for real nervous system healing.</p><p>Each short audio lesson blends&nbsp;<strong>science, somatics, and spirit</strong>&nbsp;— guiding you to restore energy, improve sleep, balance hormones, and finally feel&nbsp;<em>at home</em>&nbsp;in your body again.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not a challenge. It’s a reset — one breath, one day at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more and begin anytime here</strong></a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">678d2c82-2d2e-42d9-a8a5-4e1da0d2940d_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/678d2c82-2d2e-42d9-a8a5-4e1da0d2940d.mp3" length="39427680" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If “just take a deep breath” has ever made you feel&nbsp;<em>worse</em>&nbsp;instead of better… this episode will explain exactly why.</p><p><br></p><p>Because what if the world’s oldest wellness advice — from yoga studios to therapy offices — has it&nbsp;<em>backward</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve been told to inhale more, fill up, expand, “breathe in the light.”</p><p>But calm doesn’t come from taking in more air — it comes from learning to&nbsp;<strong>breathe less, exhale better, and tolerate more CO₂.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this bold, myth-busting conversation, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and lifelong yoga therapist — unpacks the&nbsp;<em>real</em>&nbsp;science and spirituality of the breath: how&nbsp;<strong>carbon dioxide</strong>&nbsp;(yes, the thing we were taught to fear) is actually the mineral of your respiration — the key that lets oxygen unlock and nourish your cells.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn why:</p><ul><li>Over-breathing keeps you&nbsp;<em>anxious, inflamed, and exhausted</em></li><li>CO₂ is your body’s forgotten ally in calm, metabolism, and emotional regulation</li><li>“Exhale well = metabolize well” isn’t poetry — it’s biochemistry</li><li>Patrick McKeown’s&nbsp;<a href="https://oxygenadvantage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Oxygen Advantage</em></a>&nbsp;meets the feminine nervous system</li><li>Ancient pranayama wisdom (Rechaka Kumbhaka, Langhana Krama) already knew what modern science is finally proving</li><li>The true magic of your breath isn’t control — it’s surrender</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is yoga meets neuroscience.</p><p>Pranayama meets parasympathetic.</p><p>Patrick meets the Priestess.</p><p>And once you hear it, you’ll never “just take a deep breath” again.</p><p>_______________________________________________</p><p><br></p><h3>✨&nbsp;<strong>Feeling Good: A 45-Day Private Podcast Journey</strong></h3><p><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is a 14-module, self-paced&nbsp;<strong>private podcast course</strong>&nbsp;with Kate, designed to help you feel better in your body — gently, sustainably, and from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>Across 45 days, you’ll learn&nbsp;<strong>The Easy Breath</strong>&nbsp;and progressively build your&nbsp;<strong>CO₂ tolerance</strong>&nbsp;while exploring practical, energetic tools for real nervous system healing.</p><p>Each short audio lesson blends&nbsp;<strong>science, somatics, and spirit</strong>&nbsp;— guiding you to restore energy, improve sleep, balance hormones, and finally feel&nbsp;<em>at home</em>&nbsp;in your body again.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not a challenge. It’s a reset — one breath, one day at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more and begin anytime here</strong></a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If “just take a deep breath” has ever made you feel&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;worse&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;instead of better… this episode will explain exactly why.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because what if the world’s oldest wellness advice — from yoga studios to therapy offices — has it&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;backward&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ve been told to inhale more, fill up, expand, “breathe in the light.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But calm doesn’t come from taking in more air — it comes from learning to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;breathe less, exhale better, and tolerate more CO₂.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this bold, myth-busting conversation, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and lifelong yoga therapist — unpacks the&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;real&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;science and spirituality of the breath: how&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;carbon dioxide&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(yes, the thing we were taught to fear) is actually the mineral of your respiration — the key that lets oxygen unlock and nourish your cells.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn why:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Over-breathing keeps you&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;anxious, inflamed, and exhausted&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CO₂ is your body’s forgotten ally in calm, metabolism, and emotional regulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“Exhale well = metabolize well” isn’t poetry — it’s biochemistry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Patrick McKeown’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://oxygenadvantage.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Oxygen Advantage&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;meets the feminine nervous system&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ancient pranayama wisdom (Rechaka Kumbhaka, Langhana Krama) already knew what modern science is finally proving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The true magic of your breath isn’t control — it’s surrender&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is yoga meets neuroscience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pranayama meets parasympathetic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patrick meets the Priestess.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And once you hear it, you’ll never “just take a deep breath” again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_______________________________________________&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Feeling Good: A 45-Day Private Podcast Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is a 14-module, self-paced&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;private podcast course&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;with Kate, designed to help you feel better in your body — gently, sustainably, and from the inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across 45 days, you’ll learn&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Easy Breath&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and progressively build your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;CO₂ tolerance&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;while exploring practical, energetic tools for real nervous system healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each short audio lesson blends&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;science, somatics, and spirit&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— guiding you to restore energy, improve sleep, balance hormones, and finally feel&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;at home&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;in your body again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not a challenge. It’s a reset — one breath, one day at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more and begin anytime here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:04</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[30.  The Antidote to Affirmations]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h2><strong>How to Ask Better Questions for Real Change</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>We’ve all tried them —&nbsp;<em>affirmations.</em></p><p>“I am abundant.” “I am radiant.” “I am calm.”</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when those words just… don’t land? When your brain (and your body) roll their eyes and whisper,&nbsp;<em>“yeah, right.”</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and nervous system mentor — cracks open the science and soul behind why traditional affirmations often fail and introduces you to their powerful upgrade:&nbsp;<strong>afformations.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Afformations (coined by Noah St. John) flip the script — turning your&nbsp;<em>statements</em>&nbsp;into&nbsp;<em>questions</em>&nbsp;that work&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;your brain and body, not against them. The result? Less resistance, more curiosity, and a nervous system that finally says&nbsp;<em>yes.</em></p><p><br></p><h3>🌙 Inside this episode:</h3><ul><li>Why your subconscious doesn’t believe your affirmations — and what neuroscience reveals about self-talk, mirror neurons, and nervous system congruence</li><li>The hidden link between&nbsp;<em>manifestation</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>embodiment</em>&nbsp;(and why your body always tells the truth)</li><li>How a single word —&nbsp;<strong>afformations</strong>&nbsp;— pulled Kate out of a “deep existential funk” during eclipse season</li><li>The brain’s built-in search engine (your&nbsp;<strong>reticular activating system</strong>) and how to activate it with better questions</li><li>The ancient spiritual roots of inquiry in Yoga, Buddhism, Christianity, Sufism, Kabbalah, and Toltec wisdom — all pointing to one truth: transformation starts with curiosity</li><li>Why women in midlife especially need circles of safety, belonging, and shared inquiry to anchor real change</li><li>Five powerful “swap this for that” afformations you can try today</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email me</a> or send me a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DM on Instagram</a> and tell me how trying afformations landed for you!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc7b7821-e02e-445b-bbf1-bfa18b6d7b53_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/fc7b7821-e02e-445b-bbf1-bfa18b6d7b53.mp3" length="17457655" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>How to Ask Better Questions for Real Change</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>We’ve all tried them —&nbsp;<em>affirmations.</em></p><p>“I am abundant.” “I am radiant.” “I am calm.”</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when those words just… don’t land? When your brain (and your body) roll their eyes and whisper,&nbsp;<em>“yeah, right.”</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and nervous system mentor — cracks open the science and soul behind why traditional affirmations often fail and introduces you to their powerful upgrade:&nbsp;<strong>afformations.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Afformations (coined by Noah St. John) flip the script — turning your&nbsp;<em>statements</em>&nbsp;into&nbsp;<em>questions</em>&nbsp;that work&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;your brain and body, not against them. The result? Less resistance, more curiosity, and a nervous system that finally says&nbsp;<em>yes.</em></p><p><br></p><h3>🌙 Inside this episode:</h3><ul><li>Why your subconscious doesn’t believe your affirmations — and what neuroscience reveals about self-talk, mirror neurons, and nervous system congruence</li><li>The hidden link between&nbsp;<em>manifestation</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>embodiment</em>&nbsp;(and why your body always tells the truth)</li><li>How a single word —&nbsp;<strong>afformations</strong>&nbsp;— pulled Kate out of a “deep existential funk” during eclipse season</li><li>The brain’s built-in search engine (your&nbsp;<strong>reticular activating system</strong>) and how to activate it with better questions</li><li>The ancient spiritual roots of inquiry in Yoga, Buddhism, Christianity, Sufism, Kabbalah, and Toltec wisdom — all pointing to one truth: transformation starts with curiosity</li><li>Why women in midlife especially need circles of safety, belonging, and shared inquiry to anchor real change</li><li>Five powerful “swap this for that” afformations you can try today</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email me</a> or send me a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DM on Instagram</a> and tell me how trying afformations landed for you!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Ask Better Questions for Real Change&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ve all tried them —&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;affirmations.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“I am abundant.” “I am radiant.” “I am calm.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what happens when those words just… don’t land? When your brain (and your body) roll their eyes and whisper,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“yeah, right.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach, intuitive guide, and nervous system mentor — cracks open the science and soul behind why traditional affirmations often fail and introduces you to their powerful upgrade:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;afformations.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Afformations (coined by Noah St. John) flip the script — turning your&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;statements&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;into&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;questions&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;that work&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;with&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;your brain and body, not against them. The result? Less resistance, more curiosity, and a nervous system that finally says&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;yes.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🌙 Inside this episode:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your subconscious doesn’t believe your affirmations — and what neuroscience reveals about self-talk, mirror neurons, and nervous system congruence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden link between&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;manifestation&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;embodiment&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;(and why your body always tells the truth)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How a single word —&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;afformations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— pulled Kate out of a “deep existential funk” during eclipse season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The brain’s built-in search engine (your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;reticular activating system&lt;/strong&gt;) and how to activate it with better questions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The ancient spiritual roots of inquiry in Yoga, Buddhism, Christianity, Sufism, Kabbalah, and Toltec wisdom — all pointing to one truth: transformation starts with curiosity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why women in midlife especially need circles of safety, belonging, and shared inquiry to anchor real change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Five powerful “swap this for that” afformations you can try today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Email me&lt;/a&gt; or send me a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;DM on Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and tell me how trying afformations landed for you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:11</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[29.  Fire Wears Many Hats- Kilns, Campfires & Midlife Glow]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s initiation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this playful, soul-steadying episode, Kate Garland explores how&nbsp;<strong>fire</strong>&nbsp;shows up as&nbsp;<strong>alchemy</strong>&nbsp;in our 40s and 50s:</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>kiln</strong>&nbsp;that strengthens,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>forest fire</strong>&nbsp;that clears what’s choking you,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>campfire</strong>&nbsp;of belonging,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>kitchen fire</strong>&nbsp;that nourishes, and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔥 Listen now + follow the show</strong>&nbsp;so you don’t miss next week’s reveal of&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong>—my three-month transformation container for midlife women.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MY GIFT TO YOU 🎁</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Second Firing </em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Audio Series (all 4 episodes) </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">plus</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> a special Companion PDF -- </span><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>simply click here</strong></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">!</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ca8f2b91-f7e3-466c-a032-19b7ab302248_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/ca8f2b91-f7e3-466c-a032-19b7ab302248.mp3" length="12797410" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s initiation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this playful, soul-steadying episode, Kate Garland explores how&nbsp;<strong>fire</strong>&nbsp;shows up as&nbsp;<strong>alchemy</strong>&nbsp;in our 40s and 50s:</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>kiln</strong>&nbsp;that strengthens,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>forest fire</strong>&nbsp;that clears what’s choking you,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>campfire</strong>&nbsp;of belonging,</p><p>the&nbsp;<strong>kitchen fire</strong>&nbsp;that nourishes, and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔥 Listen now + follow the show</strong>&nbsp;so you don’t miss next week’s reveal of&nbsp;<strong>The Second Firing</strong>—my three-month transformation container for midlife women.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MY GIFT TO YOU 🎁</strong></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Second Firing </em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Audio Series (all 4 episodes) </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">plus</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> a special Companion PDF -- </span><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>simply click here</strong></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">!</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s initiation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this playful, soul-steadying episode, Kate Garland explores how&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;fire&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;shows up as&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;alchemy&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in our 40s and 50s:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;kiln&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that strengthens,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;forest fire&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that clears what’s choking you,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;campfire&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;of belonging,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;kitchen fire&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that nourishes, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🔥 Listen now + follow the show&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;so you don’t miss next week’s reveal of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;—my three-month transformation container for midlife women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MY GIFT TO YOU 🎁&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;The Second Firing &lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Audio Series (all 4 episodes) &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;plus&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; a special Companion PDF -- &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;simply click here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:20</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[28.  When the Old Ways Stop Working: Midlife as Initiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when the strategies that once carried you through life suddenly stop working?</p><p>The late nights you used to power through now wreck your sleep.</p><p>The workouts that once fueled you now leave your joints aching.</p><p>The people-pleasing that kept things smooth suddenly feels unbearable.</p><p><br></p><p>From the outside, it looks like you’re falling apart — body, mind, and soul coming undone. But what if it’s not collapse at all?</p><p><strong>What if midlife isn’t a breakdown, but an initiation </strong>— an upgrade into the most sovereign version of you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores the physical, neurological, and emotional shifts of midlife through both science and myth:</p><ul><li><strong>The Body:</strong>&nbsp;Why cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone shifts make old routines stop working.</li><li><strong>The Brain:</strong>&nbsp;How the salience network — the brain’s “truth detector” — reorganizes in midlife, sharpening clarity and refusing to subsidize the lie. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Coming-New-Science-Womens/dp/0525574934" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Upgrade</em>&nbsp;by Dr. Louann Brizendine</a>)</li><li><strong>The Heart:</strong>&nbsp;How relationships, moods, and boundaries transform when authenticity takes center stage.</li><li><strong>The Mythic:</strong>&nbsp;From Pele to Demeter to Inanna, what ancient stories teach us about initiation, unraveling, and rebirth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Midlife isn’t a malfunction. It’s the forge, the fire, the second firing.</p><p><br></p><h3>🌹 Go Deeper</h3><p>Listen to the full&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Second Firing</em> Collection</strong></a> - all four epic episodes in one place, with a companion PDF containing notes and guided reflection prompts.</p><p>My gift to you -- <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>simply click here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">28695a4c-1ffc-418b-b8c9-d43d0cf8d2cf_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/28695a4c-1ffc-418b-b8c9-d43d0cf8d2cf.mp3" length="21880081" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when the strategies that once carried you through life suddenly stop working?</p><p>The late nights you used to power through now wreck your sleep.</p><p>The workouts that once fueled you now leave your joints aching.</p><p>The people-pleasing that kept things smooth suddenly feels unbearable.</p><p><br></p><p>From the outside, it looks like you’re falling apart — body, mind, and soul coming undone. But what if it’s not collapse at all?</p><p><strong>What if midlife isn’t a breakdown, but an initiation </strong>— an upgrade into the most sovereign version of you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores the physical, neurological, and emotional shifts of midlife through both science and myth:</p><ul><li><strong>The Body:</strong>&nbsp;Why cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone shifts make old routines stop working.</li><li><strong>The Brain:</strong>&nbsp;How the salience network — the brain’s “truth detector” — reorganizes in midlife, sharpening clarity and refusing to subsidize the lie. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Coming-New-Science-Womens/dp/0525574934" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Upgrade</em>&nbsp;by Dr. Louann Brizendine</a>)</li><li><strong>The Heart:</strong>&nbsp;How relationships, moods, and boundaries transform when authenticity takes center stage.</li><li><strong>The Mythic:</strong>&nbsp;From Pele to Demeter to Inanna, what ancient stories teach us about initiation, unraveling, and rebirth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Midlife isn’t a malfunction. It’s the forge, the fire, the second firing.</p><p><br></p><h3>🌹 Go Deeper</h3><p>Listen to the full&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Second Firing</em> Collection</strong></a> - all four epic episodes in one place, with a companion PDF containing notes and guided reflection prompts.</p><p>My gift to you -- <a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>simply click here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when the strategies that once carried you through life suddenly stop working?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The late nights you used to power through now wreck your sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The workouts that once fueled you now leave your joints aching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The people-pleasing that kept things smooth suddenly feels unbearable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the outside, it looks like you’re falling apart — body, mind, and soul coming undone. But what if it’s not collapse at all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if midlife isn’t a breakdown, but an initiation &lt;/strong&gt;— an upgrade into the most sovereign version of you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland explores the physical, neurological, and emotional shifts of midlife through both science and myth:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Body:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Why cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone shifts make old routines stop working.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Brain:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;How the salience network — the brain’s “truth detector” — reorganizes in midlife, sharpening clarity and refusing to subsidize the lie. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Coming-New-Science-Womens/dp/0525574934&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Upgrade&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;by Dr. Louann Brizendine&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Heart:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;How relationships, moods, and boundaries transform when authenticity takes center stage.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Mythic:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;From Pele to Demeter to Inanna, what ancient stories teach us about initiation, unraveling, and rebirth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Midlife isn’t a malfunction. It’s the forge, the fire, the second firing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🌹 Go Deeper&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the full&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Second Firing&lt;/em&gt; Collection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - all four epic episodes in one place, with a companion PDF containing notes and guided reflection prompts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My gift to you -- &lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;simply click here&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:47</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[27.  The Silence of Midlife ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h3>Why Breaking the Midlife Silence Is Liberation</h3><h3><br></h3><p>So many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are living through the same reality — sleepless nights, shifting moods, bodies that don’t feel familiar anymore — and yet we rarely talk about it. Midlife has become one of the most silenced chapters of a woman’s life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Radically You</em>, Kate Garland explores why that silence exists, how it isolates us, and what it costs when we keep pretending everything is fine. From cultural conditioning that teaches us not to “complain,” to the shame woven into women’s bodies from menarche onward, Kate shares both personal stories and neuroscience on why hiding doesn’t heal — and why speaking our truth sets us free.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why so many women fall into the “complainer” or “silent soldier” trap in midlife.</li><li>The hidden cost of silence — on our nervous systems, our relationships, and our sense of self.</li><li>How shame around women’s bodies is passed down from generation to generation.</li><li>The liberating power of sacred witnessing: being seen and heard without judgment.</li></ul><p>Because ending the silence isn’t just relief — it’s liberation.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Resources &amp; Next Steps</h3><p>✨&nbsp;<strong>Free Gift:</strong>&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>54321 Reset</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>— a 7-minute guided meditation for anxiety and difficult emotions. Use it anytime you need to ground and return to yourself.</p><p>🔥&nbsp;<strong>Go Deeper:</strong>&nbsp;Explore&nbsp;<strong><em>The Second Firing</em></strong>&nbsp;— Kate’s 4-part audio series on midlife transformation. Whether you’ve listened to some episodes, all of them, or none at all, you can now get the entire series in one place, complete with supportive notes, journal prompts, and reflections.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to access your free audios + guide</a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">93b32a36-06fe-47b5-842a-2db9df5cedf0_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/93b32a36-06fe-47b5-842a-2db9df5cedf0.mp3" length="17362360" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Why Breaking the Midlife Silence Is Liberation</h3><h3><br></h3><p>So many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are living through the same reality — sleepless nights, shifting moods, bodies that don’t feel familiar anymore — and yet we rarely talk about it. Midlife has become one of the most silenced chapters of a woman’s life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Radically You</em>, Kate Garland explores why that silence exists, how it isolates us, and what it costs when we keep pretending everything is fine. From cultural conditioning that teaches us not to “complain,” to the shame woven into women’s bodies from menarche onward, Kate shares both personal stories and neuroscience on why hiding doesn’t heal — and why speaking our truth sets us free.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why so many women fall into the “complainer” or “silent soldier” trap in midlife.</li><li>The hidden cost of silence — on our nervous systems, our relationships, and our sense of self.</li><li>How shame around women’s bodies is passed down from generation to generation.</li><li>The liberating power of sacred witnessing: being seen and heard without judgment.</li></ul><p>Because ending the silence isn’t just relief — it’s liberation.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Resources &amp; Next Steps</h3><p>✨&nbsp;<strong>Free Gift:</strong>&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>54321 Reset</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>— a 7-minute guided meditation for anxiety and difficult emotions. Use it anytime you need to ground and return to yourself.</p><p>🔥&nbsp;<strong>Go Deeper:</strong>&nbsp;Explore&nbsp;<strong><em>The Second Firing</em></strong>&nbsp;— Kate’s 4-part audio series on midlife transformation. Whether you’ve listened to some episodes, all of them, or none at all, you can now get the entire series in one place, complete with supportive notes, journal prompts, and reflections.&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to access your free audios + guide</a>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;h3&gt;Why Breaking the Midlife Silence Is Liberation&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;So many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are living through the same reality — sleepless nights, shifting moods, bodies that don’t feel familiar anymore — and yet we rarely talk about it. Midlife has become one of the most silenced chapters of a woman’s life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Radically You&lt;/em&gt;, Kate Garland explores why that silence exists, how it isolates us, and what it costs when we keep pretending everything is fine. From cultural conditioning that teaches us not to “complain,” to the shame woven into women’s bodies from menarche onward, Kate shares both personal stories and neuroscience on why hiding doesn’t heal — and why speaking our truth sets us free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why so many women fall into the “complainer” or “silent soldier” trap in midlife.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden cost of silence — on our nervous systems, our relationships, and our sense of self.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How shame around women’s bodies is passed down from generation to generation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The liberating power of sacred witnessing: being seen and heard without judgment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because ending the silence isn’t just relief — it’s liberation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Resources &amp;amp; Next Steps&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Free Gift:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Download the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482 &quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;54321 Reset&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;— a 7-minute guided meditation for anxiety and difficult emotions. Use it anytime you need to ground and return to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Go Deeper:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Explore&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Second Firing&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— Kate’s 4-part audio series on midlife transformation. Whether you’ve listened to some episodes, all of them, or none at all, you can now get the entire series in one place, complete with supportive notes, journal prompts, and reflections.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/the-second-firing&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Click here to access your free audios + guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:05</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[26.  Intuition Isn’t Woo- How the 7 Clairs Actually Speak to You]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if your intuition wasn’t something mystical “out there”… but a built-in guidance system you’ve had all along?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on how intuition&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;speaks to you. Not in vague signs or fluffy platitudes, but through clear, recognizable channels that have been with you since childhood. Somewhere along the way, most of us were taught to shut them down—and with that, we lost access to a huge part of our power.</p><p><br></p><p>This is your invitation to remember. To reconnect with the ways your intuition has always been speaking, whether through flashes of insight, gut-level knowing, or that sense of “I just knew.”</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>Why intuition is less about magic tricks and more about remembering.</li><li>How to tell the difference between your thinking mind and your intuitive voice.</li><li>The most common (and messiest) way intuition shows up—and why it needs boundaries.</li><li>How to start recognizing your own unique “intuition pie chart.”</li></ul><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll see that intuition isn’t rare or reserved for “gifted” people. It’s your birthright. And the more you trust it, the more alive, clear, and grounded you feel.</p><p>✨ I’d love to hear from you: How did this land with you? Did something click? Do you want me to go deeper into a specific piece—like how to protect yourself when your sensitivity makes places like the DMV feel like an energetic torture chamber?</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>Reach out to me</strong>: email me <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a>, or DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> [@radically_kate].</p><p>I want to know what resonated, and what you’d like me to explore next.</p><p><br></p><p>Because your intuition isn’t just my language—it’s ours.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ac42821a-2b92-481d-82bf-ee2b9c313328_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/ac42821a-2b92-481d-82bf-ee2b9c313328.mp3" length="24662017" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if your intuition wasn’t something mystical “out there”… but a built-in guidance system you’ve had all along?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on how intuition&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;speaks to you. Not in vague signs or fluffy platitudes, but through clear, recognizable channels that have been with you since childhood. Somewhere along the way, most of us were taught to shut them down—and with that, we lost access to a huge part of our power.</p><p><br></p><p>This is your invitation to remember. To reconnect with the ways your intuition has always been speaking, whether through flashes of insight, gut-level knowing, or that sense of “I just knew.”</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>Why intuition is less about magic tricks and more about remembering.</li><li>How to tell the difference between your thinking mind and your intuitive voice.</li><li>The most common (and messiest) way intuition shows up—and why it needs boundaries.</li><li>How to start recognizing your own unique “intuition pie chart.”</li></ul><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll see that intuition isn’t rare or reserved for “gifted” people. It’s your birthright. And the more you trust it, the more alive, clear, and grounded you feel.</p><p>✨ I’d love to hear from you: How did this land with you? Did something click? Do you want me to go deeper into a specific piece—like how to protect yourself when your sensitivity makes places like the DMV feel like an energetic torture chamber?</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>Reach out to me</strong>: email me <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a>, or DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> [@radically_kate].</p><p>I want to know what resonated, and what you’d like me to explore next.</p><p><br></p><p>Because your intuition isn’t just my language—it’s ours.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if your intuition wasn’t something mystical “out there”… but a built-in guidance system you’ve had all along?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on how intuition&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;speaks to you. Not in vague signs or fluffy platitudes, but through clear, recognizable channels that have been with you since childhood. Somewhere along the way, most of us were taught to shut them down—and with that, we lost access to a huge part of our power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is your invitation to remember. To reconnect with the ways your intuition has always been speaking, whether through flashes of insight, gut-level knowing, or that sense of “I just knew.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why intuition is less about magic tricks and more about remembering.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to tell the difference between your thinking mind and your intuitive voice.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The most common (and messiest) way intuition shows up—and why it needs boundaries.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to start recognizing your own unique “intuition pie chart.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By the end, you’ll see that intuition isn’t rare or reserved for “gifted” people. It’s your birthright. And the more you trust it, the more alive, clear, and grounded you feel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ I’d love to hear from you: How did this land with you? Did something click? Do you want me to go deeper into a specific piece—like how to protect yourself when your sensitivity makes places like the DMV feel like an energetic torture chamber?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 &lt;strong&gt;Reach out to me&lt;/strong&gt;: email me &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kate@radicallykate.com&lt;/a&gt;, or DM me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; [@radically_kate].&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to know what resonated, and what you’d like me to explore next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because your intuition isn’t just my language—it’s ours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:41</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[25.  The Better You Feel, The More Magic You Attract]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the fastest path to the life you want isn’t more hustle, strategy, or self-improvement… but simply learning how to&nbsp;<strong>feel good</strong>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach and intuitive guide — breaks down the neuroscience and energetics of attraction. You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why your&nbsp;<strong>nervous system state</strong>&nbsp;is the secret to clarity, creativity, and connection</li><li>How your&nbsp;<strong>Reticular Activating System (RAS)</strong>&nbsp;filters opportunities in or out of your awareness</li><li>The surprising role of&nbsp;<strong>mirror neurons</strong>&nbsp;in shaping energy and relationships</li><li>Simple everyday practices that shift you from survival mode into what Kate calls&nbsp;<strong>magnetic mode</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Want to go deeper?</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Come Sit at The Hearth</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A steady place to land, no matter what’s unfolding around you — an </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for women moving through change.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Step Into The Second Firing</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">initiation</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to walk through. </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the waitlist</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>free</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.</span></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Connect with Kate:</strong></h3><p>Email <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a> </p><p>or DM on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallyKate</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa350b07-5953-4362-8781-4e02a9170aa0_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/aa350b07-5953-4362-8781-4e02a9170aa0.mp3" length="24828365" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the fastest path to the life you want isn’t more hustle, strategy, or self-improvement… but simply learning how to&nbsp;<strong>feel good</strong>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach and intuitive guide — breaks down the neuroscience and energetics of attraction. You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why your&nbsp;<strong>nervous system state</strong>&nbsp;is the secret to clarity, creativity, and connection</li><li>How your&nbsp;<strong>Reticular Activating System (RAS)</strong>&nbsp;filters opportunities in or out of your awareness</li><li>The surprising role of&nbsp;<strong>mirror neurons</strong>&nbsp;in shaping energy and relationships</li><li>Simple everyday practices that shift you from survival mode into what Kate calls&nbsp;<strong>magnetic mode</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Want to go deeper?</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Come Sit at The Hearth</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A steady place to land, no matter what’s unfolding around you — an </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for women moving through change.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Step Into The Second Firing</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">initiation</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to walk through. </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the waitlist</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>free</em></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.</span></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Connect with Kate:</strong></h3><p>Email <a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kate@radicallykate.com</a> </p><p>or DM on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallyKate</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the fastest path to the life you want isn’t more hustle, strategy, or self-improvement… but simply learning how to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;feel good&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland — midlife reinvention coach and intuitive guide — breaks down the neuroscience and energetics of attraction. You’ll discover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;nervous system state&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is the secret to clarity, creativity, and connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Reticular Activating System (RAS)&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;filters opportunities in or out of your awareness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising role of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mirror neurons&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in shaping energy and relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple everyday practices that shift you from survival mode into what Kate calls&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;magnetic mode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to go deeper?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/hearth-monthly&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come Sit at The Hearth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;A steady place to land, no matter what’s unfolding around you — an &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;oasis of grounding, gentleness, and grace&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; for women moving through change.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/second-fire-waitlist&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Step Into The Second Firing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Midlife isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;initiation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; to walk through. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Join the waitlist&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; to explore how challenge becomes transformation, and who you’re becoming on the other side.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;A &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;free&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;, guided practice to interrupt anxious spirals and shift your nervous system in real time — bringing you back into your body, breath, and presence.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Kate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kate@radicallykate.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;or DM on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallyKate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:51</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[24.  This Is What You’ve Been Craving All Along]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you in midlife, perimenopause, or menopause and wondering why you feel stuck, numb, or unsure what you really want?</p><p><br></p><p>You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or “too old to change.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the&nbsp;<em>real</em>&nbsp;reason so many smart, sensitive women in midlife feel <strong>disconnected from their desires </strong>— and why clarity, confidence, and aliveness are so hard to access when you’re stressed, overextended, or running on empty.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>The hidden hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause that change how women relate to desire, goals, and self-trust</li><li>How a lifetime of people-pleasing and self-abandonment starts (often between ages 11–13) and why it intensifies until midlife</li><li>Why feeling “stuck” or “indecisive” is often a nervous system survival strategy — not a personal flaw</li><li>How your body protects you from disappointment by shutting down desire (and how to gently reopen it)</li><li>Why chasing achievement won’t fulfill you if you skip the deeper work of&nbsp;<em>aliveness</em></li><li>The role dopamine plays in wanting vs. having — and how to use it to feel more alive right now</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot, stop waiting for the next big achievement to make you happy, and start reconnecting to a life that feels rich, vibrant, and aligned, this conversation is your roadmap.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Next Step: The 54321 Anxiety Reset (Free!)</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">👉&nbsp;</span><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to get your 54321 Anxiety Reset now</strong></a><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">&nbsp;and start feeling better in the time it takes to make a cup of tea.</span></p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, numb, anxious, or out of alignment, my&nbsp;<em>54321 Anxiety Reset</em>&nbsp;will bring you back into your body — in just&nbsp;<strong>7 minutes</strong>.</p><p>This free, guided sensory experience will help you:</p><ul><li>Quiet a racing mind</li><li>Shift out of spiraling thoughts</li><li>Release tension you didn’t even realize you were holding</li><li>Feel grounded, calm, and present again</li></ul><p>You’ll get&nbsp;<strong>instant access</strong>&nbsp;to the audio right on your phone (no special app required), plus a&nbsp;<strong>beautiful one-page PDF</strong>&nbsp;you can keep for quick reference anytime life feels overwhelming.</p><p>It’s free, it’s fast, and it works — even if you’ve tried all the “mindset” tools before and nothing stuck.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>💛  FEELING GOOD</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">42113cbe-10e2-4828-818e-5a968bcd3532_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/42113cbe-10e2-4828-818e-5a968bcd3532.mp3" length="26683268" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you in midlife, perimenopause, or menopause and wondering why you feel stuck, numb, or unsure what you really want?</p><p><br></p><p>You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or “too old to change.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the&nbsp;<em>real</em>&nbsp;reason so many smart, sensitive women in midlife feel <strong>disconnected from their desires </strong>— and why clarity, confidence, and aliveness are so hard to access when you’re stressed, overextended, or running on empty.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>The hidden hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause that change how women relate to desire, goals, and self-trust</li><li>How a lifetime of people-pleasing and self-abandonment starts (often between ages 11–13) and why it intensifies until midlife</li><li>Why feeling “stuck” or “indecisive” is often a nervous system survival strategy — not a personal flaw</li><li>How your body protects you from disappointment by shutting down desire (and how to gently reopen it)</li><li>Why chasing achievement won’t fulfill you if you skip the deeper work of&nbsp;<em>aliveness</em></li><li>The role dopamine plays in wanting vs. having — and how to use it to feel more alive right now</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot, stop waiting for the next big achievement to make you happy, and start reconnecting to a life that feels rich, vibrant, and aligned, this conversation is your roadmap.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Next Step: The 54321 Anxiety Reset (Free!)</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">👉&nbsp;</span><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to get your 54321 Anxiety Reset now</strong></a><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">&nbsp;and start feeling better in the time it takes to make a cup of tea.</span></p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, numb, anxious, or out of alignment, my&nbsp;<em>54321 Anxiety Reset</em>&nbsp;will bring you back into your body — in just&nbsp;<strong>7 minutes</strong>.</p><p>This free, guided sensory experience will help you:</p><ul><li>Quiet a racing mind</li><li>Shift out of spiraling thoughts</li><li>Release tension you didn’t even realize you were holding</li><li>Feel grounded, calm, and present again</li></ul><p>You’ll get&nbsp;<strong>instant access</strong>&nbsp;to the audio right on your phone (no special app required), plus a&nbsp;<strong>beautiful one-page PDF</strong>&nbsp;you can keep for quick reference anytime life feels overwhelming.</p><p>It’s free, it’s fast, and it works — even if you’ve tried all the “mindset” tools before and nothing stuck.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>💛  FEELING GOOD</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Are you in midlife, perimenopause, or menopause and wondering why you feel stuck, numb, or unsure what you really want?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not alone — and it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or “too old to change.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;real&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;reason so many smart, sensitive women in midlife feel &lt;strong&gt;disconnected from their desires &lt;/strong&gt;— and why clarity, confidence, and aliveness are so hard to access when you’re stressed, overextended, or running on empty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause that change how women relate to desire, goals, and self-trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How a lifetime of people-pleasing and self-abandonment starts (often between ages 11–13) and why it intensifies until midlife&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why feeling “stuck” or “indecisive” is often a nervous system survival strategy — not a personal flaw&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your body protects you from disappointment by shutting down desire (and how to gently reopen it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why chasing achievement won’t fulfill you if you skip the deeper work of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;aliveness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role dopamine plays in wanting vs. having — and how to use it to feel more alive right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot, stop waiting for the next big achievement to make you happy, and start reconnecting to a life that feels rich, vibrant, and aligned, this conversation is your roadmap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Next Step: The 54321 Anxiety Reset (Free!)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt;👉&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click here to get your 54321 Anxiety Reset now&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;and start feeling better in the time it takes to make a cup of tea.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling stuck, numb, anxious, or out of alignment, my&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;54321 Anxiety Reset&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;will bring you back into your body — in just&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;7 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This free, guided sensory experience will help you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Quiet a racing mind&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shift out of spiraling thoughts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Release tension you didn’t even realize you were holding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Feel grounded, calm, and present again&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll get&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;instant access&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to the audio right on your phone (no special app required), plus a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;beautiful one-page PDF&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;you can keep for quick reference anytime life feels overwhelming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s free, it’s fast, and it works — even if you’ve tried all the “mindset” tools before and nothing stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;💛  FEELING GOOD&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is my audio-first reset:&lt;/strong&gt; simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through &lt;strong&gt;private&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;podcast&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside your &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;FEELING GOOD&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;14 private podcast modules&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Science-backed nervous system tools&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tiny, compounding upgrades&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;quiet, confident recalibration&lt;/strong&gt;—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engage at your own pace, knowing &lt;strong&gt;these recordings are yours to keep!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Craving more support?&amp;nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more + enroll&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:47</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[23.  Good Stress, Bad Stress, and the Anxiety Spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Not all stress is bad—but most of us are drowning in the wrong kind.</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful episode, Kate breaks down the difference between&nbsp;<em>good stress</em>&nbsp;(eustress),&nbsp;<em>chronic stress</em>, and&nbsp;<em>anxiety</em>, and why they’re not all created equal. You’ll learn how eustress actually expands your capacity, what happens when the stress cycle doesn’t complete, and how anxiety becomes a full-body SOS—not a mental failing.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been living in a constant state of urgency, feeling like you can’t calm down even when nothing’s “wrong,” this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌀 Ready to Calm Your Body in Just 7 Minutes?</strong></p><p>Download Kate’s free nervous system reset:</p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The 54321 Practice →</strong></a></p><p>This simple, science-backed practice works even when you’re overwhelmed and can’t think straight.</p><p>No special tools. No complicated breathwork. Just one powerful tool to help you stop the spiral and come back to yourself—fast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📎 Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Free 54321 Nervous System Reset:&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482</a></li><li>Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RadicallyKate.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🌿 Connect with Kate:</strong></p><p>Instagram (lightly used but DM me!):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radically_kate</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:hello@kateyoga.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@kateyoga.com</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">abb4f7ba-9a18-4c35-824e-cbaf184dc7d9_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/abb4f7ba-9a18-4c35-824e-cbaf184dc7d9.mp3" length="16156966" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not all stress is bad—but most of us are drowning in the wrong kind.</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful episode, Kate breaks down the difference between&nbsp;<em>good stress</em>&nbsp;(eustress),&nbsp;<em>chronic stress</em>, and&nbsp;<em>anxiety</em>, and why they’re not all created equal. You’ll learn how eustress actually expands your capacity, what happens when the stress cycle doesn’t complete, and how anxiety becomes a full-body SOS—not a mental failing.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been living in a constant state of urgency, feeling like you can’t calm down even when nothing’s “wrong,” this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌀 Ready to Calm Your Body in Just 7 Minutes?</strong></p><p>Download Kate’s free nervous system reset:</p><p><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The 54321 Practice →</strong></a></p><p>This simple, science-backed practice works even when you’re overwhelmed and can’t think straight.</p><p>No special tools. No complicated breathwork. Just one powerful tool to help you stop the spiral and come back to yourself—fast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📎 Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Free 54321 Nervous System Reset:&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482</a></li><li>Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RadicallyKate.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🌿 Connect with Kate:</strong></p><p>Instagram (lightly used but DM me!):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radically_kate</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:hello@kateyoga.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@kateyoga.com</a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Not all stress is bad—but most of us are drowning in the wrong kind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode, Kate breaks down the difference between&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;good stress&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;(eustress),&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;chronic stress&lt;/em&gt;, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;anxiety&lt;/em&gt;, and why they’re not all created equal. You’ll learn how eustress actually expands your capacity, what happens when the stress cycle doesn’t complete, and how anxiety becomes a full-body SOS—not a mental failing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been living in a constant state of urgency, feeling like you can’t calm down even when nothing’s “wrong,” this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🌀 Ready to Calm Your Body in Just 7 Minutes?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download Kate’s free nervous system reset:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 54321 Practice →&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This simple, science-backed practice works even when you’re overwhelmed and can’t think straight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No special tools. No complicated breathwork. Just one powerful tool to help you stop the spiral and come back to yourself—fast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;📎 Resources Mentioned:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free 54321 Nervous System Reset:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn more at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;RadicallyKate.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🌿 Connect with Kate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram (lightly used but DM me!):&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radically_kate&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radically_kate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:hello@kateyoga.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hello@kateyoga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:49</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[22.  Why Hearing “Calm Down” Makes You Feel Worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the <strong>worst</strong> thing you could say to someone in a meltdown is “calm down”?</p><p>What if is also the worst thing we can <em>hear</em>? Especially as women? Especially in mid-life?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind emotional overwhelm and why logic fails when your nervous system is under threat.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how hearing "calm down" unravels us even further in difficult moments, and <strong>what actually helps </strong>in moments of intensity— and how to reclaim your emotional power without silencing yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want help now?</strong></p><p>I made you a special gift!</p><p>Download my <strong>FREE 7-minute&nbsp;<em>Anxiety Reset</em></strong>—a nervous system tool you can use anytime, anywhere, to calm the storm without needing to move a single muscle.</p><p><strong>👉</strong><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Get it here</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">39b88d34-6773-4527-b8b8-50ab72b1bc21_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/39b88d34-6773-4527-b8b8-50ab72b1bc21.mp3" length="22498243" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the <strong>worst</strong> thing you could say to someone in a meltdown is “calm down”?</p><p>What if is also the worst thing we can <em>hear</em>? Especially as women? Especially in mid-life?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind emotional overwhelm and why logic fails when your nervous system is under threat.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how hearing "calm down" unravels us even further in difficult moments, and <strong>what actually helps </strong>in moments of intensity— and how to reclaim your emotional power without silencing yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want help now?</strong></p><p>I made you a special gift!</p><p>Download my <strong>FREE 7-minute&nbsp;<em>Anxiety Reset</em></strong>—a nervous system tool you can use anytime, anywhere, to calm the storm without needing to move a single muscle.</p><p><strong>👉</strong><a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Get it here</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the &lt;strong&gt;worst&lt;/strong&gt; thing you could say to someone in a meltdown is “calm down”?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if is also the worst thing we can &lt;em&gt;hear&lt;/em&gt;? Especially as women? Especially in mid-life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind emotional overwhelm and why logic fails when your nervous system is under threat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how hearing &quot;calm down&quot; unravels us even further in difficult moments, and &lt;strong&gt;what actually helps &lt;/strong&gt;in moments of intensity— and how to reclaim your emotional power without silencing yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want help now?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I made you a special gift!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download my &lt;strong&gt;FREE 7-minute&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Anxiety Reset&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;—a nervous system tool you can use anytime, anywhere, to calm the storm without needing to move a single muscle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👉&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Get it here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:26</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[21.  The Freedom No One Can Give You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>What if freedom isn’t something given or earned—but something practiced?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate explores the kind of freedom that doesn’t come from a government, paycheck, or relationship. It's the inner sovereignty that arises when you stop outsourcing your peace and start choosing how you respond—especially when life feels out of control.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're feeling burned out, stuck in overfunctioning, or just bone-tired of trying to keep everyone happy, this episode will remind you that true freedom begins inside your own nervous system. We’ll explore the connection between safety and sovereignty, how Polyvagal Theory unlocks access to choice, and what it really means to reclaim your power—one breath at a time.</p><h3><br></h3><p>This is for the woman who’s been holding it all together—and is ready to hold herself instead.</p><p><br></p><h3>💫 Sneak Peek:</h3><p><strong>Get Kate's free 7-minute audio practice for anxiety</strong></p><p>→&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to download 54321: The Reset for Spiraling Minds</a> for free!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">44fe3fae-d92a-4171-94bc-1842f5d87513_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/44fe3fae-d92a-4171-94bc-1842f5d87513.mp3" length="12844639" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What if freedom isn’t something given or earned—but something practiced?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate explores the kind of freedom that doesn’t come from a government, paycheck, or relationship. It's the inner sovereignty that arises when you stop outsourcing your peace and start choosing how you respond—especially when life feels out of control.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're feeling burned out, stuck in overfunctioning, or just bone-tired of trying to keep everyone happy, this episode will remind you that true freedom begins inside your own nervous system. We’ll explore the connection between safety and sovereignty, how Polyvagal Theory unlocks access to choice, and what it really means to reclaim your power—one breath at a time.</p><h3><br></h3><p>This is for the woman who’s been holding it all together—and is ready to hold herself instead.</p><p><br></p><h3>💫 Sneak Peek:</h3><p><strong>Get Kate's free 7-minute audio practice for anxiety</strong></p><p>→&nbsp;<a href="https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to download 54321: The Reset for Spiraling Minds</a> for free!</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if freedom isn’t something given or earned—but something practiced?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate explores the kind of freedom that doesn’t come from a government, paycheck, or relationship. It&apos;s the inner sovereignty that arises when you stop outsourcing your peace and start choosing how you respond—especially when life feels out of control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re feeling burned out, stuck in overfunctioning, or just bone-tired of trying to keep everyone happy, this episode will remind you that true freedom begins inside your own nervous system. We’ll explore the connection between safety and sovereignty, how Polyvagal Theory unlocks access to choice, and what it really means to reclaim your power—one breath at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is for the woman who’s been holding it all together—and is ready to hold herself instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;💫 Sneak Peek:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Kate&apos;s free 7-minute audio practice for anxiety&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;→&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://radicallykate.kit.com/a2207ff482&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Click here to download 54321: The Reset for Spiraling Minds&lt;/a&gt; for free!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:22</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[20.  You’re Not Too Much. . . You’re Just Carrying Too Much]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>The truth about overfunctioning, emotional labor, and how to finally come back to yourself.</em></p><p><br></p><p>From the outside, everything looks fine.</p><p>You’re doing all the right things—showing up, staying ahead, holding it all together.</p><p>But inside? You’re exhausted.</p><p>Not just physically, but energetically. Emotionally. Soulfully.</p><p><br></p><p>In this potent episode, Kate explores a hidden pattern that drains so many women:&nbsp;<strong>overfunctioning</strong>—the silent epidemic of doing too much, for too long, for too many. Drawing inspiration from&nbsp;<em>Too Much: Make Space for the Rested, Connected, and Confident You</em>&nbsp;by therapist and boundary expert&nbsp;<a href="https://www.terricole.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Terri Cole</a>, Kate shares real-life stories, somatic truths, and a gentle but honest wake-up call:</p><p><strong>You’re not broken. But you&nbsp;<em>are</em>&nbsp;carrying what isn’t yours.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The six-question quiz that might reveal&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;are an overfunctioner</li><li>How emotional and energetic entanglement shows up in your body</li><li>Why being "the capable one" is often a trauma response</li><li>The cost of invisibly holding the world together—and how to stop</li><li>What it takes to truly reset: not just mentally, but energetically</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Terri Cole’s book:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Breaking-High-Functioning-Codependency/dp/1649631863/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FBRP5JTXJFIL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G_490m1BH89j7VhIkhKNKsbOzGWcCkEdXfmL28ZAPbWmDvjO3REEDeItfbS_9X3lIqmiRKbRshV_CCWp_3zppMT-ROa2xFAmf7evMabgBtGG2nGXnLZLPlAzkCpj_-X5vCJu8B6jkfey1Bj5Nqmj5wfRmD9s7pcQNGWwUl8Ki6O_CTCu-2e-Z6mBZL7lA5mLZFAZLtGrmEXTtz7frZtdAN5dBA0aySZZQv6hiCwiZZQ.ydlOAXpw6Jj6ItkrDE9eT0mCpfHm4AUf6LDgLuLiBDM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=too+much+terri+cole&amp;qid=1750687312&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=too+much+terri+cole%2Cstripbooks%2C130&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Too Much</em></a></li><li>The Terri Cole Show <a href="https://www.terricole.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast, share with a friend who&nbsp;<em>does it all</em>, and remember—</strong></p><p>✨ You are not too much.</p><p>✨ You just need to put a few things down.</p><p>✨ You get to come back to&nbsp;<em>you</em>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">223e34bd-b6e5-4995-b49d-6d440cfebe82_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/223e34bd-b6e5-4995-b49d-6d440cfebe82.mp3" length="15840570" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>The truth about overfunctioning, emotional labor, and how to finally come back to yourself.</em></p><p><br></p><p>From the outside, everything looks fine.</p><p>You’re doing all the right things—showing up, staying ahead, holding it all together.</p><p>But inside? You’re exhausted.</p><p>Not just physically, but energetically. Emotionally. Soulfully.</p><p><br></p><p>In this potent episode, Kate explores a hidden pattern that drains so many women:&nbsp;<strong>overfunctioning</strong>—the silent epidemic of doing too much, for too long, for too many. Drawing inspiration from&nbsp;<em>Too Much: Make Space for the Rested, Connected, and Confident You</em>&nbsp;by therapist and boundary expert&nbsp;<a href="https://www.terricole.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Terri Cole</a>, Kate shares real-life stories, somatic truths, and a gentle but honest wake-up call:</p><p><strong>You’re not broken. But you&nbsp;<em>are</em>&nbsp;carrying what isn’t yours.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The six-question quiz that might reveal&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;are an overfunctioner</li><li>How emotional and energetic entanglement shows up in your body</li><li>Why being "the capable one" is often a trauma response</li><li>The cost of invisibly holding the world together—and how to stop</li><li>What it takes to truly reset: not just mentally, but energetically</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Terri Cole’s book:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Breaking-High-Functioning-Codependency/dp/1649631863/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FBRP5JTXJFIL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G_490m1BH89j7VhIkhKNKsbOzGWcCkEdXfmL28ZAPbWmDvjO3REEDeItfbS_9X3lIqmiRKbRshV_CCWp_3zppMT-ROa2xFAmf7evMabgBtGG2nGXnLZLPlAzkCpj_-X5vCJu8B6jkfey1Bj5Nqmj5wfRmD9s7pcQNGWwUl8Ki6O_CTCu-2e-Z6mBZL7lA5mLZFAZLtGrmEXTtz7frZtdAN5dBA0aySZZQv6hiCwiZZQ.ydlOAXpw6Jj6ItkrDE9eT0mCpfHm4AUf6LDgLuLiBDM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=too+much+terri+cole&amp;qid=1750687312&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=too+much+terri+cole%2Cstripbooks%2C130&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Too Much</em></a></li><li>The Terri Cole Show <a href="https://www.terricole.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast, share with a friend who&nbsp;<em>does it all</em>, and remember—</strong></p><p>✨ You are not too much.</p><p>✨ You just need to put a few things down.</p><p>✨ You get to come back to&nbsp;<em>you</em>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The truth about overfunctioning, emotional labor, and how to finally come back to yourself.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the outside, everything looks fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re doing all the right things—showing up, staying ahead, holding it all together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But inside? You’re exhausted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not just physically, but energetically. Emotionally. Soulfully.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this potent episode, Kate explores a hidden pattern that drains so many women:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;overfunctioning&lt;/strong&gt;—the silent epidemic of doing too much, for too long, for too many. Drawing inspiration from&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Too Much: Make Space for the Rested, Connected, and Confident You&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;by therapist and boundary expert&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.terricole.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Terri Cole&lt;/a&gt;, Kate shares real-life stories, somatic truths, and a gentle but honest wake-up call:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’re not broken. But you&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;are&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;carrying what isn’t yours.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The six-question quiz that might reveal&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;are an overfunctioner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How emotional and energetic entanglement shows up in your body&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why being &quot;the capable one&quot; is often a trauma response&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The cost of invisibly holding the world together—and how to stop&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it takes to truly reset: not just mentally, but energetically&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources Mentioned&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Terri Cole’s book:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Breaking-High-Functioning-Codependency/dp/1649631863/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FBRP5JTXJFIL&amp;amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G_490m1BH89j7VhIkhKNKsbOzGWcCkEdXfmL28ZAPbWmDvjO3REEDeItfbS_9X3lIqmiRKbRshV_CCWp_3zppMT-ROa2xFAmf7evMabgBtGG2nGXnLZLPlAzkCpj_-X5vCJu8B6jkfey1Bj5Nqmj5wfRmD9s7pcQNGWwUl8Ki6O_CTCu-2e-Z6mBZL7lA5mLZFAZLtGrmEXTtz7frZtdAN5dBA0aySZZQv6hiCwiZZQ.ydlOAXpw6Jj6ItkrDE9eT0mCpfHm4AUf6LDgLuLiBDM&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=too+much+terri+cole&amp;amp;qid=1750687312&amp;amp;s=books&amp;amp;sprefix=too+much+terri+cole%2Cstripbooks%2C130&amp;amp;sr=1-1&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Too Much&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Terri Cole Show &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.terricole.com/podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to the podcast, share with a friend who&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;does it all&lt;/em&gt;, and remember—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ You are not too much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ You just need to put a few things down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ You get to come back to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:30</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[19.  3 Summer Solstice Rituals You Didn’t Even Know You Needed ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Summer Solstice arrives this Friday, June 20th</strong>—the longest day of the year and a powerful seasonal threshold.</p><p>But you don’t need to wait for the “perfect moment” to honor it.</p><p>This entire week offers a portal to pause, reflect, and realign with the natural rhythm of life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Radically You</em>, I’m sharing three simple, soul-centered Summer Solstice rituals to help you reconnect—</p><p>✨ with your body</p><p>✨ with the Earth</p><p>✨ and with the ancient wisdom still living in your cells.</p><p>These aren’t long ceremonies or “woo-woo” performances—just grounded, nourishing ways to mark the light, find your center, and return to what truly matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><p>☀️ The deeper meaning behind the Summer Solstice (and why the sun appears to “stand still”)</p><p>🌍 How seasonal living helps regulate your nervous system, hormones, and energy</p><p>🌿 Three easy, science-backed rituals that bring more presence, peace, and vitality into your day</p><p><strong>This episode is perfect for you if:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅ You’ve been feeling scattered, fatigued, or stuck in overdrive</p><p>✅ You’re craving more connection to nature, your body, or the present moment</p><p>✅ You want to honor the Solstice without adding more to your to-do list</p><p><br></p><p>💌 I’d love to hear what lands for you.</p><p>What’s your favorite way to celebrate the summer season—or which of the rituals from today’s episode are you inspired to try?</p><p>Email me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>kate@radicallykate.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and share what you're remembering, reclaiming, or reimagining.</p><p>Your story might just spark someone else’s.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">feaf1753-7c93-4224-a3bf-7041940720d5_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:30:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/feaf1753-7c93-4224-a3bf-7041940720d5.mp3" length="16387679" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Summer Solstice arrives this Friday, June 20th</strong>—the longest day of the year and a powerful seasonal threshold.</p><p>But you don’t need to wait for the “perfect moment” to honor it.</p><p>This entire week offers a portal to pause, reflect, and realign with the natural rhythm of life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Radically You</em>, I’m sharing three simple, soul-centered Summer Solstice rituals to help you reconnect—</p><p>✨ with your body</p><p>✨ with the Earth</p><p>✨ and with the ancient wisdom still living in your cells.</p><p>These aren’t long ceremonies or “woo-woo” performances—just grounded, nourishing ways to mark the light, find your center, and return to what truly matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><p>☀️ The deeper meaning behind the Summer Solstice (and why the sun appears to “stand still”)</p><p>🌍 How seasonal living helps regulate your nervous system, hormones, and energy</p><p>🌿 Three easy, science-backed rituals that bring more presence, peace, and vitality into your day</p><p><strong>This episode is perfect for you if:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅ You’ve been feeling scattered, fatigued, or stuck in overdrive</p><p>✅ You’re craving more connection to nature, your body, or the present moment</p><p>✅ You want to honor the Solstice without adding more to your to-do list</p><p><br></p><p>💌 I’d love to hear what lands for you.</p><p>What’s your favorite way to celebrate the summer season—or which of the rituals from today’s episode are you inspired to try?</p><p>Email me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kate@radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>kate@radicallykate.com</strong></a><strong> </strong>and share what you're remembering, reclaiming, or reimagining.</p><p>Your story might just spark someone else’s.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Summer Solstice arrives this Friday, June 20th&lt;/strong&gt;—the longest day of the year and a powerful seasonal threshold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But you don’t need to wait for the “perfect moment” to honor it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This entire week offers a portal to pause, reflect, and realign with the natural rhythm of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Radically You&lt;/em&gt;, I’m sharing three simple, soul-centered Summer Solstice rituals to help you reconnect—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ with your body&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ with the Earth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ and with the ancient wisdom still living in your cells.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These aren’t long ceremonies or “woo-woo” performances—just grounded, nourishing ways to mark the light, find your center, and return to what truly matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;☀️ The deeper meaning behind the Summer Solstice (and why the sun appears to “stand still”)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌍 How seasonal living helps regulate your nervous system, hormones, and energy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌿 Three easy, science-backed rituals that bring more presence, peace, and vitality into your day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This episode is perfect for you if:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ You’ve been feeling scattered, fatigued, or stuck in overdrive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ You’re craving more connection to nature, your body, or the present moment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ You want to honor the Solstice without adding more to your to-do list&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💌 I’d love to hear what lands for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s your favorite way to celebrate the summer season—or which of the rituals from today’s episode are you inspired to try?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email me at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kate@radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;kate@radicallykate.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and share what you&apos;re remembering, reclaiming, or reimagining.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your story might just spark someone else’s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:04</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[18.  Alone, Angry, and Over It? Try This Instead.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like life dropped you into the wilderness without a map—or snacks?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores what happens when the popular “I get to” reframe stops working and real life gets&nbsp;<em>real hard</em>. Inspired by the latest season of&nbsp;<em>Alone: Australia</em>, Kate unpacks what survivalist reality TV can teach us about soul contracts, radical responsibility, and the spiritual strength it takes to stop asking&nbsp;<em>“Why me?”</em>&nbsp;and start wondering&nbsp;<em>“What if I chose this?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re navigating grief, uncertainty, emotional burnout, or the heavy weight of “this isn’t fair,” this episode is your invitation to shift—not into toxic positivity, but into empowered perspective.</p><h3><br></h3><p><strong>Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</strong>—it helps more women find the show and step into their power. ✨</p><p>Until next time, remember:</p><p>You are magic.</p><p>So be radically you.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c188c6e6-a5eb-4b73-82bc-4c4a7d94924c_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/c188c6e6-a5eb-4b73-82bc-4c4a7d94924c.mp3" length="9903878" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like life dropped you into the wilderness without a map—or snacks?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kate Garland explores what happens when the popular “I get to” reframe stops working and real life gets&nbsp;<em>real hard</em>. Inspired by the latest season of&nbsp;<em>Alone: Australia</em>, Kate unpacks what survivalist reality TV can teach us about soul contracts, radical responsibility, and the spiritual strength it takes to stop asking&nbsp;<em>“Why me?”</em>&nbsp;and start wondering&nbsp;<em>“What if I chose this?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re navigating grief, uncertainty, emotional burnout, or the heavy weight of “this isn’t fair,” this episode is your invitation to shift—not into toxic positivity, but into empowered perspective.</p><h3><br></h3><p><strong>Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</strong>—it helps more women find the show and step into their power. ✨</p><p>Until next time, remember:</p><p>You are magic.</p><p>So be radically you.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ever feel like life dropped you into the wilderness without a map—or snacks?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland explores what happens when the popular “I get to” reframe stops working and real life gets&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;real hard&lt;/em&gt;. Inspired by the latest season of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Alone: Australia&lt;/em&gt;, Kate unpacks what survivalist reality TV can teach us about soul contracts, radical responsibility, and the spiritual strength it takes to stop asking&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“Why me?”&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;and start wondering&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“What if I chose this?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re navigating grief, uncertainty, emotional burnout, or the heavy weight of “this isn’t fair,” this episode is your invitation to shift—not into toxic positivity, but into empowered perspective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify&lt;/strong&gt;—it helps more women find the show and step into their power. ✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until next time, remember:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are magic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So be radically you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:19</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[17.   The 3-Part Rescue Plan for When Life Falls Apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>When life feels like too much—when you’re hormonally hijacked, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted—it’s easy to think you need to&nbsp;<em>fix</em>&nbsp;everything. But what if the real solution isn’t solving the problem... but tending to&nbsp;<em>yourself</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this raw and deeply personal episode, Kate shares the exact 3-step process she uses when everything goes sideways. Whether you're navigating a hard day, a heavy week, or a full-on life unraveling, this practical and soulful ritual will help you feel again, soothe your system, and move forward with clarity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why midlife is such a uniquely intense season for women</li><li>What to do&nbsp;<em>first</em>&nbsp;when you're falling apart</li><li>The truth about crying, rage, and sacred emotional release</li><li>Why comfort isn't a luxury—it's nervous system medicine</li><li>Two&nbsp;<em>non-negotiables</em>&nbsp;for returning to your power</li><li>How to journal toward your future, not your past</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This 3-part reset can be done in a full day or in just one hour. It’s not about doing more—it’s about&nbsp;<em>making space to feel, heal, and re-enter your life with new capacity</em>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c68f6f46-b394-4df1-9967-614ad8ebfed7_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/c68f6f46-b394-4df1-9967-614ad8ebfed7.mp3" length="12820815" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When life feels like too much—when you’re hormonally hijacked, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted—it’s easy to think you need to&nbsp;<em>fix</em>&nbsp;everything. But what if the real solution isn’t solving the problem... but tending to&nbsp;<em>yourself</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this raw and deeply personal episode, Kate shares the exact 3-step process she uses when everything goes sideways. Whether you're navigating a hard day, a heavy week, or a full-on life unraveling, this practical and soulful ritual will help you feel again, soothe your system, and move forward with clarity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why midlife is such a uniquely intense season for women</li><li>What to do&nbsp;<em>first</em>&nbsp;when you're falling apart</li><li>The truth about crying, rage, and sacred emotional release</li><li>Why comfort isn't a luxury—it's nervous system medicine</li><li>Two&nbsp;<em>non-negotiables</em>&nbsp;for returning to your power</li><li>How to journal toward your future, not your past</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This 3-part reset can be done in a full day or in just one hour. It’s not about doing more—it’s about&nbsp;<em>making space to feel, heal, and re-enter your life with new capacity</em>.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When life feels like too much—when you’re hormonally hijacked, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted—it’s easy to think you need to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;fix&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;everything. But what if the real solution isn’t solving the problem... but tending to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;yourself&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this raw and deeply personal episode, Kate shares the exact 3-step process she uses when everything goes sideways. Whether you&apos;re navigating a hard day, a heavy week, or a full-on life unraveling, this practical and soulful ritual will help you feel again, soothe your system, and move forward with clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why midlife is such a uniquely intense season for women&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to do&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;first&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;when you&apos;re falling apart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about crying, rage, and sacred emotional release&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why comfort isn&apos;t a luxury—it&apos;s nervous system medicine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Two&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;non-negotiables&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;for returning to your power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to journal toward your future, not your past&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This 3-part reset can be done in a full day or in just one hour. It’s not about doing more—it’s about&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;making space to feel, heal, and re-enter your life with new capacity&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:21</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[16.  The 30-Second Tool to Calm Anxiety ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head? </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Kate Garland shares a simple 30-second practice to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body—using nothing but your own voice. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares:</p><p>🔹 Why the advice to “just take a deep breath” might actually be doing you harm</p><p>🔹 The physiological link between sound, breath, and emotional regulation</p><p>🔹 Research-backed benefits of humming and chanting on heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity</p><p>🔹 How to use humming discreetly in everyday life—even if using your voice feels awkward or vulnerable</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're new to nervous system work or deep in your healing journey, this episode offers a soft, accessible invitation:</p><p>Let your voice be medicine.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔗 Resources &amp; Links:</strong></h2><ul><li>Join Kate’s email list for weekly tools + updates:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Related studies mentioned:</li><li>Weitzberg &amp; Lundberg (2002) on nitric oxide and humming</li><li>Bernardi et al. (2001) on mantra and heart rate variability</li><li>Kalyani et al. (2011) on chanting and amygdala deactivation</li><li>Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">📣 </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Share this episode with a friend </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">who needs to remember that relief can be simple, gentle, and self-led.</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9a943593-5353-4e39-867c-90a2b0e3d390_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/9a943593-5353-4e39-867c-90a2b0e3d390.mp3" length="12083953" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head? </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Kate Garland shares a simple 30-second practice to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body—using nothing but your own voice. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares:</p><p>🔹 Why the advice to “just take a deep breath” might actually be doing you harm</p><p>🔹 The physiological link between sound, breath, and emotional regulation</p><p>🔹 Research-backed benefits of humming and chanting on heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity</p><p>🔹 How to use humming discreetly in everyday life—even if using your voice feels awkward or vulnerable</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're new to nervous system work or deep in your healing journey, this episode offers a soft, accessible invitation:</p><p>Let your voice be medicine.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔗 Resources &amp; Links:</strong></h2><ul><li>Join Kate’s email list for weekly tools + updates:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Related studies mentioned:</li><li>Weitzberg &amp; Lundberg (2002) on nitric oxide and humming</li><li>Bernardi et al. (2001) on mantra and heart rate variability</li><li>Kalyani et al. (2011) on chanting and amygdala deactivation</li><li>Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">📣 </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Share this episode with a friend </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">who needs to remember that relief can be simple, gentle, and self-led.</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;In this episode, Kate Garland shares a simple 30-second practice to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body—using nothing but your own voice. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate also shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔹 Why the advice to “just take a deep breath” might actually be doing you harm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔹 The physiological link between sound, breath, and emotional regulation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔹 Research-backed benefits of humming and chanting on heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔹 How to use humming discreetly in everyday life—even if using your voice feels awkward or vulnerable&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re new to nervous system work or deep in your healing journey, this episode offers a soft, accessible invitation:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let your voice be medicine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🔗 Resources &amp;amp; Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join Kate’s email list for weekly tools + updates:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;radicallykate.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Related studies mentioned:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Weitzberg &amp;amp; Lundberg (2002) on nitric oxide and humming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bernardi et al. (2001) on mantra and heart rate variability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kalyani et al. (2011) on chanting and amygdala deactivation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;📣 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Share this episode with a friend &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;who needs to remember that relief can be simple, gentle, and self-led.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:35</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[15.  What You Tend, Comes Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You are in relationship with EVERYTHING. In this soulful solo episode, Kate invites you into a completely different lens on healing—not as a fix or a force, but as a quiet act of <em>reconnection</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science, Kate explores the idea that&nbsp;<strong>our micro-relationships shape our macro experience</strong>. Through personal story, deep questions, and unexpected reflections you'll be gently guided to consider.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re craving a reset, navigating disconnection, or simply feeling flat in your body or energy—this episode will remind you that nothing is too small to matter.</p><p>And that aliveness is not something to chase... it's something to&nbsp;<em>return to</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dfaadaac-d652-45e2-ad3f-58ba31ee3820_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:26:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/dfaadaac-d652-45e2-ad3f-58ba31ee3820.mp3" length="11869958" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are in relationship with EVERYTHING. In this soulful solo episode, Kate invites you into a completely different lens on healing—not as a fix or a force, but as a quiet act of <em>reconnection</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science, Kate explores the idea that&nbsp;<strong>our micro-relationships shape our macro experience</strong>. Through personal story, deep questions, and unexpected reflections you'll be gently guided to consider.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re craving a reset, navigating disconnection, or simply feeling flat in your body or energy—this episode will remind you that nothing is too small to matter.</p><p>And that aliveness is not something to chase... it's something to&nbsp;<em>return to</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You are in relationship with EVERYTHING. In this soulful solo episode, Kate invites you into a completely different lens on healing—not as a fix or a force, but as a quiet act of &lt;em&gt;reconnection&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science, Kate explores the idea that&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;our micro-relationships shape our macro experience&lt;/strong&gt;. Through personal story, deep questions, and unexpected reflections you&apos;ll be gently guided to consider.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re craving a reset, navigating disconnection, or simply feeling flat in your body or energy—this episode will remind you that nothing is too small to matter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that aliveness is not something to chase... it&apos;s something to&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;return to&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is my audio-first reset:&lt;/strong&gt; simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through &lt;strong&gt;private&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;podcast&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside your &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;FEELING GOOD&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;14 private podcast modules&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Science-backed nervous system tools&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tiny, compounding upgrades&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;quiet, confident recalibration&lt;/strong&gt;—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engage at your own pace, knowing &lt;strong&gt;these recordings are yours to keep!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Craving more support?&amp;nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more + enroll&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:22</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[14.  The Lie at the Heart of Self-Help (and the Truth You’ve Been Waiting For)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>You’ve tried doing more. Pushing harder. Fixing what’s “wrong.”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>But what if the very way we’ve been taught to grow is what’s keeping us stuck?</p><p><br></p><p>In this refreshingly honest episode, Kate Garland shares why the traditional personal development model is due for an overhaul—and how her signature program,&nbsp;<em>Feeling Good</em>, offers a softer, more sustainable (and wildly effective) way forward.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this conversation, you’ll explore:</p><ul><li>Why “showing up for yourself” sometimes backfires</li><li>The secret ingredient to lasting change no one talks about</li><li>What your nervous system&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;needs to create momentum</li><li>Why micro-practices (in your pocket!) beat grand transformations</li><li>How sisterhood and being seen might be the medicine you didn’t know you needed</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is for the woman who’s&nbsp;<em>done the work</em>&nbsp;but still feels stuck.</p><p>The one who wants to feel better—without burning out or blowing up her life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨&nbsp;<strong>Enrollment for <em>FEELING GOOD</em> is now a self-paced journey!  </strong></p><p>Begin your transformation today with mystical and practical tools you can learn, practice and apply in the convenience of a private podcast!</p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LEARN MORE HERE!</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c18b6342-5328-40a9-ad56-84a411b341bf_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/c18b6342-5328-40a9-ad56-84a411b341bf.mp3" length="14366428" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>You’ve tried doing more. Pushing harder. Fixing what’s “wrong.”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>But what if the very way we’ve been taught to grow is what’s keeping us stuck?</p><p><br></p><p>In this refreshingly honest episode, Kate Garland shares why the traditional personal development model is due for an overhaul—and how her signature program,&nbsp;<em>Feeling Good</em>, offers a softer, more sustainable (and wildly effective) way forward.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this conversation, you’ll explore:</p><ul><li>Why “showing up for yourself” sometimes backfires</li><li>The secret ingredient to lasting change no one talks about</li><li>What your nervous system&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;needs to create momentum</li><li>Why micro-practices (in your pocket!) beat grand transformations</li><li>How sisterhood and being seen might be the medicine you didn’t know you needed</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is for the woman who’s&nbsp;<em>done the work</em>&nbsp;but still feels stuck.</p><p>The one who wants to feel better—without burning out or blowing up her life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨&nbsp;<strong>Enrollment for <em>FEELING GOOD</em> is now a self-paced journey!  </strong></p><p>Begin your transformation today with mystical and practical tools you can learn, practice and apply in the convenience of a private podcast!</p><p><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LEARN MORE HERE!</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ve tried doing more. Pushing harder. Fixing what’s “wrong.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what if the very way we’ve been taught to grow is what’s keeping us stuck?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this refreshingly honest episode, Kate Garland shares why the traditional personal development model is due for an overhaul—and how her signature program,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/em&gt;, offers a softer, more sustainable (and wildly effective) way forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside this conversation, you’ll explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “showing up for yourself” sometimes backfires&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The secret ingredient to lasting change no one talks about&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What your nervous system&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;needs to create momentum&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why micro-practices (in your pocket!) beat grand transformations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How sisterhood and being seen might be the medicine you didn’t know you needed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for the woman who’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;done the work&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;but still feels stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The one who wants to feel better—without burning out or blowing up her life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Enrollment for &lt;em&gt;FEELING GOOD&lt;/em&gt; is now a self-paced journey!  &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Begin your transformation today with mystical and practical tools you can learn, practice and apply in the convenience of a private podcast!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LEARN MORE HERE!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:58</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[13.  The Invisible Influence That’s Shaping You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if your energy isn’t just yours?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the quiet—yet powerful—ways other people shape your nervous system, your emotions, and your ability to heal and grow.</p><p>Through the lens of&nbsp;classical spiritual wisdom&nbsp;(like the chakra system and Kabbalah) and&nbsp;modern neuroscience(including Polyvagal Theory and mirror neurons), we unpack why the people around you might be the missing piece in your transformation.</p><p>✨</p><p>This isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing your energetic company more deliberately.</p><p>And if you’ve been craving a way to feel better in your body, reclaim your energy, and reconnect to yourself—you’ll want to stay through the end.</p><p>Your next chapter might not start with effort.</p><p>It might start with resonance.</p><p><br></p><p>✨</p><p>If this episode hits something tender—or true—you’re not alone.</p><p><strong><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f11ae953-29a1-4e11-8f04-231be3b4de1c_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/f11ae953-29a1-4e11-8f04-231be3b4de1c.mp3" length="14723366" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if your energy isn’t just yours?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the quiet—yet powerful—ways other people shape your nervous system, your emotions, and your ability to heal and grow.</p><p>Through the lens of&nbsp;classical spiritual wisdom&nbsp;(like the chakra system and Kabbalah) and&nbsp;modern neuroscience(including Polyvagal Theory and mirror neurons), we unpack why the people around you might be the missing piece in your transformation.</p><p>✨</p><p>This isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing your energetic company more deliberately.</p><p>And if you’ve been craving a way to feel better in your body, reclaim your energy, and reconnect to yourself—you’ll want to stay through the end.</p><p>Your next chapter might not start with effort.</p><p>It might start with resonance.</p><p><br></p><p>✨</p><p>If this episode hits something tender—or true—you’re not alone.</p><p><strong><em>Feeling Good</em>&nbsp;is my audio-first reset:</strong> simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through <strong>private</strong> <strong>podcast</strong>!</p><p><strong>→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inside your </strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>FEELING GOOD</em></strong></a><strong> journey:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>14 private podcast modules</strong>&nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!</li><li><strong>Science-backed nervous system tools</strong>&nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy</li><li><strong>Tiny, compounding upgrades</strong>&nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>quiet, confident recalibration</strong>—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm</li><li>Engage at your own pace, knowing <strong>these recordings are yours to keep!</strong></li><li><strong>Craving more support?&nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate</strong>&nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).</li></ul><p>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more + enroll</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if your energy isn’t just yours?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the quiet—yet powerful—ways other people shape your nervous system, your emotions, and your ability to heal and grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through the lens of&amp;nbsp;classical spiritual wisdom&amp;nbsp;(like the chakra system and Kabbalah) and&amp;nbsp;modern neuroscience(including Polyvagal Theory and mirror neurons), we unpack why the people around you might be the missing piece in your transformation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing your energetic company more deliberately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you’ve been craving a way to feel better in your body, reclaim your energy, and reconnect to yourself—you’ll want to stay through the end.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your next chapter might not start with effort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It might start with resonance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode hits something tender—or true—you’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is my audio-first reset:&lt;/strong&gt; simple, doable practices that calm your system, unlock energy, and make life feel lighter—fast. Listen at your own pace, all delivered through &lt;strong&gt;private&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;podcast&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;→ Start when you’re ready → Finish feeling brand new!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside your &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;FEELING GOOD&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;14 private podcast modules&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;A new episode drops every 3 days. Listen to anywhere, anytime. . . and listen again!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Science-backed nervous system tools&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to reduce stress + increase energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tiny, compounding upgrades&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to sleep, mood, movement, and boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;quiet, confident recalibration&lt;/strong&gt;—without diet rules, gym guilt, or overwhelm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engage at your own pace, knowing &lt;strong&gt;these recordings are yours to keep!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Craving more support?&amp;nbsp;Upgrade for a personalized experience with Kate&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(gentle accountability, tailored check-ins, and customized tweaks to fit your life).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/store/p/feeling-good-633ka&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more + enroll&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:20</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[12.  Yoga Nidra Practice: A special gift from Kate]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This guided Yoga Nidra meditation is more than rest—it's a radical act of nervous system healing, deep relaxation, and soul reconnection.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In less than 30 minutes, you’ll be gently led into a profoundly restorative state where the body sleeps, but awareness remains awake. This ancient practice is scientifically backed to support&nbsp;stress relief, better sleep, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity. It’s a powerful tool for&nbsp;women navigating burnout, anxiety, perimenopause, or just the demands of modern life.</p><p><br></p><p>Before you begin:</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Choose a quiet, comfortable space where you can&nbsp;<strong>lie down and be still</strong></p><p><strong>📥 Download the episode and switch to&nbsp;airplane mode</strong>&nbsp;to eliminate distractions</p><p>🎧 Wear&nbsp;<strong>headphones</strong>&nbsp;for the most immersive, body-centered experience</p><p>🌒 Cover your eyes with a soft cloth or eye pillow for deeper inward focus</p><p><br></p><p>This is a beautiful reset for your mind, body, and spirit.</p><p>You don’t need to push through. You don’t need to earn your rest.</p><p>Let this be your permission slip to&nbsp;<strong>come home to yourself</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">💡&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Curious where Yoga Nidra comes from and why it works so powerfully?</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/307502c9c349e30a6b8f91cc9c381595" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>My previous episode</strong></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> dives into the origins, science, and soul of this practice. It’s not required listening before you rest—but it’s always there if you’d like to go deeper.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RadicallyKate.com</a> to learn more, and share your feedback with Kate</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Share this with a friend who needs to rest.</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;It could be the most compassionate offering you make today.</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">167e03cb-69ab-4e21-84a8-8656628e4103_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 04:22:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/167e03cb-69ab-4e21-84a8-8656628e4103.mp3" length="26159983" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This guided Yoga Nidra meditation is more than rest—it's a radical act of nervous system healing, deep relaxation, and soul reconnection.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In less than 30 minutes, you’ll be gently led into a profoundly restorative state where the body sleeps, but awareness remains awake. This ancient practice is scientifically backed to support&nbsp;stress relief, better sleep, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity. It’s a powerful tool for&nbsp;women navigating burnout, anxiety, perimenopause, or just the demands of modern life.</p><p><br></p><p>Before you begin:</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Choose a quiet, comfortable space where you can&nbsp;<strong>lie down and be still</strong></p><p><strong>📥 Download the episode and switch to&nbsp;airplane mode</strong>&nbsp;to eliminate distractions</p><p>🎧 Wear&nbsp;<strong>headphones</strong>&nbsp;for the most immersive, body-centered experience</p><p>🌒 Cover your eyes with a soft cloth or eye pillow for deeper inward focus</p><p><br></p><p>This is a beautiful reset for your mind, body, and spirit.</p><p>You don’t need to push through. You don’t need to earn your rest.</p><p>Let this be your permission slip to&nbsp;<strong>come home to yourself</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">💡&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Curious where Yoga Nidra comes from and why it works so powerfully?</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/307502c9c349e30a6b8f91cc9c381595" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>My previous episode</strong></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> dives into the origins, science, and soul of this practice. It’s not required listening before you rest—but it’s always there if you’d like to go deeper.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RadicallyKate.com</a> to learn more, and share your feedback with Kate</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Share this with a friend who needs to rest.</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;It could be the most compassionate offering you make today.</span></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This guided Yoga Nidra meditation is more than rest—it&apos;s a radical act of nervous system healing, deep relaxation, and soul reconnection.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In less than 30 minutes, you’ll be gently led into a profoundly restorative state where the body sleeps, but awareness remains awake. This ancient practice is scientifically backed to support&amp;nbsp;stress relief, better sleep, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity. It’s a powerful tool for&amp;nbsp;women navigating burnout, anxiety, perimenopause, or just the demands of modern life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you begin:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧘‍♀️ Choose a quiet, comfortable space where you can&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;lie down and be still&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;📥 Download the episode and switch to&amp;nbsp;airplane mode&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to eliminate distractions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Wear&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;headphones&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for the most immersive, body-centered experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌒 Cover your eyes with a soft cloth or eye pillow for deeper inward focus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a beautiful reset for your mind, body, and spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t need to push through. You don’t need to earn your rest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let this be your permission slip to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;come home to yourself&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;💡&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Curious where Yoga Nidra comes from and why it works so powerfully?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pod.link/1805654094/episode/307502c9c349e30a6b8f91cc9c381595&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My previous episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; dives into the origins, science, and soul of this practice. It’s not required listening before you rest—but it’s always there if you’d like to go deeper.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;RadicallyKate.com&lt;/a&gt; to learn more, and share your feedback with Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;Share this with a friend who needs to rest.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;It could be the most compassionate offering you make today.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:15</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[11.  Unlocking the Healing Power of Deep Rest- What Yoga Nidra Really Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard of meditation. You’ve heard of sleep.</p><p>But what if there was a practice that gave you the deep healing benefits of both — without requiring you to “try” at all?</p><p><br></p><p>In this potent episode, Kate introduces&nbsp;<strong>Yoga Nidra</strong>&nbsp;— a profound, ancient practice of conscious rest that restores the nervous system, rewires the subconscious, and reconnects you to yourself on every level.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What Yoga Nidra&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;is (and what it’s not)</li><li>How it works with brainwaves, hormones, and deep sleep states</li><li>Why it’s considered a form of&nbsp;<strong>non-sleep deep rest (NSDR)</strong>&nbsp;by leading neuroscientists</li><li>The emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of practicing — especially in midlife</li><li>How Kate’s own healing journey with Yoga Nidra</li><li>What to look for (and&nbsp;<em>watch out for</em>) when choosing a recording or teacher</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💛 And don’t miss the announcement at the end — Kate will be releasing her&nbsp;<strong>own full-length Yoga Nidra recording</strong>&nbsp;in just a few days, so be sure to follow the podcast now to receive it the moment it drops.</p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 Resources Mentioned:</h3><p>🧠 Learn about Yoga Nidra and NSDR from Dr. Andrew Huberman</p><p>🎙&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/topics/nsdr-meditation-and-breathwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huberman Lab: NSDR, Meditation and Breathwork</a></p><p>(He specifically recommends Yoga Nidra as one of the most effective NSDR protocols.)</p><p><br></p><p>🌙 Explore the work of Kate’s longtime mentor</p><p>💻&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amindmatters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Hubler | Mind Matters Hypnotherapy</a></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated, please consider:</p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">✨ Subscribing so you don’t miss the upcoming Yoga Nidra recording</span></p><p>✨ Sharing it with a friend who’s holding too much</p><p>✨ Leaving a review or sending a message to Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c50760a9-3ab4-4d8b-b398-17e30c57e398_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/c50760a9-3ab4-4d8b-b398-17e30c57e398.mp3" length="11893782" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard of meditation. You’ve heard of sleep.</p><p>But what if there was a practice that gave you the deep healing benefits of both — without requiring you to “try” at all?</p><p><br></p><p>In this potent episode, Kate introduces&nbsp;<strong>Yoga Nidra</strong>&nbsp;— a profound, ancient practice of conscious rest that restores the nervous system, rewires the subconscious, and reconnects you to yourself on every level.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What Yoga Nidra&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;is (and what it’s not)</li><li>How it works with brainwaves, hormones, and deep sleep states</li><li>Why it’s considered a form of&nbsp;<strong>non-sleep deep rest (NSDR)</strong>&nbsp;by leading neuroscientists</li><li>The emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of practicing — especially in midlife</li><li>How Kate’s own healing journey with Yoga Nidra</li><li>What to look for (and&nbsp;<em>watch out for</em>) when choosing a recording or teacher</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💛 And don’t miss the announcement at the end — Kate will be releasing her&nbsp;<strong>own full-length Yoga Nidra recording</strong>&nbsp;in just a few days, so be sure to follow the podcast now to receive it the moment it drops.</p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 Resources Mentioned:</h3><p>🧠 Learn about Yoga Nidra and NSDR from Dr. Andrew Huberman</p><p>🎙&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/topics/nsdr-meditation-and-breathwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huberman Lab: NSDR, Meditation and Breathwork</a></p><p>(He specifically recommends Yoga Nidra as one of the most effective NSDR protocols.)</p><p><br></p><p>🌙 Explore the work of Kate’s longtime mentor</p><p>💻&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amindmatters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Hubler | Mind Matters Hypnotherapy</a></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated, please consider:</p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">✨ Subscribing so you don’t miss the upcoming Yoga Nidra recording</span></p><p>✨ Sharing it with a friend who’s holding too much</p><p>✨ Leaving a review or sending a message to Kate</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You’ve heard of meditation. You’ve heard of sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what if there was a practice that gave you the deep healing benefits of both — without requiring you to “try” at all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this potent episode, Kate introduces&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Yoga Nidra&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— a profound, ancient practice of conscious rest that restores the nervous system, rewires the subconscious, and reconnects you to yourself on every level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Yoga Nidra&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is (and what it’s not)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How it works with brainwaves, hormones, and deep sleep states&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why it’s considered a form of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;non-sleep deep rest (NSDR)&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;by leading neuroscientists&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits of practicing — especially in midlife&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Kate’s own healing journey with Yoga Nidra&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to look for (and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;watch out for&lt;/em&gt;) when choosing a recording or teacher&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💛 And don’t miss the announcement at the end — Kate will be releasing her&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;own full-length Yoga Nidra recording&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in just a few days, so be sure to follow the podcast now to receive it the moment it drops.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🔗 Resources Mentioned:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 Learn about Yoga Nidra and NSDR from Dr. Andrew Huberman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hubermanlab.com/topics/nsdr-meditation-and-breathwork&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Huberman Lab: NSDR, Meditation and Breathwork&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(He specifically recommends Yoga Nidra as one of the most effective NSDR protocols.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌙 Explore the work of Kate’s longtime mentor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💻&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amindmatters.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Lisa Hubler | Mind Matters Hypnotherapy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode resonated, please consider:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt;✨ Subscribing so you don’t miss the upcoming Yoga Nidra recording&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Sharing it with a friend who’s holding too much&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Leaving a review or sending a message to Kate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:23</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[10.  How to Get Unstuck and Recover from Burnout (Why Pushing Harder Doesn’t Work)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or exhausted from pushing harder with no results, this episode will show you another way. Instead of forcing yourself forward, we’ll explore how gentleness — yes, gentleness — can be a powerful, strategic way to get momentum back without draining your energy or your joy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why forcing growth can backfire and deepen burnout</li><li>How to get unstuck using softness and presence</li><li>The link between “soft power” and sustainable success</li><li>Simple ways to shift your energy without hustle or urgency</li><li>How emotional receptivity creates momentum in work, relationships, and healing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a personal story about manifesting a big desire without hustle, stress, or scarcity thinking — and how you can use the same principles to move forward in your own life.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to break the burnout cycle and move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence, this episode is your permission slip to stop gripping and start receiving.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">59e8ed2e-8da9-452b-96f4-80e0814a4ed8_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/59e8ed2e-8da9-452b-96f4-80e0814a4ed8.mp3" length="10680864" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or exhausted from pushing harder with no results, this episode will show you another way. Instead of forcing yourself forward, we’ll explore how gentleness — yes, gentleness — can be a powerful, strategic way to get momentum back without draining your energy or your joy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why forcing growth can backfire and deepen burnout</li><li>How to get unstuck using softness and presence</li><li>The link between “soft power” and sustainable success</li><li>Simple ways to shift your energy without hustle or urgency</li><li>How emotional receptivity creates momentum in work, relationships, and healing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a personal story about manifesting a big desire without hustle, stress, or scarcity thinking — and how you can use the same principles to move forward in your own life.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to break the burnout cycle and move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence, this episode is your permission slip to stop gripping and start receiving.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or exhausted from pushing harder with no results, this episode will show you another way. Instead of forcing yourself forward, we’ll explore how gentleness — yes, gentleness — can be a powerful, strategic way to get momentum back without draining your energy or your joy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why forcing growth can backfire and deepen burnout&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to get unstuck using softness and presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The link between “soft power” and sustainable success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple ways to shift your energy without hustle or urgency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How emotional receptivity creates momentum in work, relationships, and healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate also shares a personal story about manifesting a big desire without hustle, stress, or scarcity thinking — and how you can use the same principles to move forward in your own life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to break the burnout cycle and move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence, this episode is your permission slip to stop gripping and start receiving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:07</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[9.  The Invisible Burnout of Being ‘Fine’ All the Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Learn more at: https://www.radicallykate.com</p><p><br></p><p>You’re getting through the day.</p><p>You’re showing up. You’re functioning.</p><p>And yet… you’re so tired. Bone-deep tired.</p><p>Not because you’ve collapsed—but because you haven’t.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about a very real, very common,&nbsp;<em>very quiet</em>&nbsp;kind of burnout—one that hides behind the phrase “I’m fine.” It's not breakdown. It’s&nbsp;<strong>covert depletion</strong>—and it’s happening to more women than we realize.</p><p><br></p><p>In this intimate, soul-honest conversation, Kate Garland deconstructs the cultural conditioning that taught women to hide their emotions, pathologize their needs, and perform composure at all costs. You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why high-functioning women are often the most burned out</li><li>The emotional tightrope of being “enough, but not too much”</li><li>Signs you’re in invisible burnout—and how it leaks through your body</li><li>The true cost of pretending everything is okay</li><li>The one radical (but simple) act that begins the healing process</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that&nbsp;<strong>you don’t need to fall apart to know something’s wrong</strong>—and you don’t have to earn your rest with collapse.</p><p>🎧&nbsp;<em>If you’ve been holding it all together for too long, this is for you.</em></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2460e576-4fd5-400b-b548-344a774b1fa6_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/2460e576-4fd5-400b-b548-344a774b1fa6.mp3" length="14532776" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more at: https://www.radicallykate.com</p><p><br></p><p>You’re getting through the day.</p><p>You’re showing up. You’re functioning.</p><p>And yet… you’re so tired. Bone-deep tired.</p><p>Not because you’ve collapsed—but because you haven’t.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about a very real, very common,&nbsp;<em>very quiet</em>&nbsp;kind of burnout—one that hides behind the phrase “I’m fine.” It's not breakdown. It’s&nbsp;<strong>covert depletion</strong>—and it’s happening to more women than we realize.</p><p><br></p><p>In this intimate, soul-honest conversation, Kate Garland deconstructs the cultural conditioning that taught women to hide their emotions, pathologize their needs, and perform composure at all costs. You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why high-functioning women are often the most burned out</li><li>The emotional tightrope of being “enough, but not too much”</li><li>Signs you’re in invisible burnout—and how it leaks through your body</li><li>The true cost of pretending everything is okay</li><li>The one radical (but simple) act that begins the healing process</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that&nbsp;<strong>you don’t need to fall apart to know something’s wrong</strong>—and you don’t have to earn your rest with collapse.</p><p>🎧&nbsp;<em>If you’ve been holding it all together for too long, this is for you.</em></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Learn more at: https://www.radicallykate.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re getting through the day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re showing up. You’re functioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And yet… you’re so tired. Bone-deep tired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not because you’ve collapsed—but because you haven’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about a very real, very common,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;very quiet&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;kind of burnout—one that hides behind the phrase “I’m fine.” It&apos;s not breakdown. It’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;covert depletion&lt;/strong&gt;—and it’s happening to more women than we realize.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this intimate, soul-honest conversation, Kate Garland deconstructs the cultural conditioning that taught women to hide their emotions, pathologize their needs, and perform composure at all costs. You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why high-functioning women are often the most burned out&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The emotional tightrope of being “enough, but not too much”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Signs you’re in invisible burnout—and how it leaks through your body&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The true cost of pretending everything is okay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The one radical (but simple) act that begins the healing process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;you don’t need to fall apart to know something’s wrong&lt;/strong&gt;—and you don’t have to earn your rest with collapse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;If you’ve been holding it all together for too long, this is for you.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:08</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[8.  Tired But Wired? The 3 Mental States That Drain Your Focus and Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you ever feel “tired but wired” halfway through your day — drained but unable to switch off — your brain might be stuck in one of three mental states that quietly sabotage focus, energy, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot which state you’re in and the simple shifts to get your mind and body back into clarity and flow.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>The 3 mental states you cycle through every day — and which one keeps you stuck</li><li>Why you feel disconnected or distracted (even when nothing’s “wrong”)</li><li>How your nervous system and brain rhythm affect focus and creativity</li><li>Simple daily resets to boost mental clarity and cognitive energy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to break the cycle of feeling drained and distracted, this framework will help you shift gears — literally — and get back into your most powerful mental state.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4e8f7596-2374-403a-ad01-0a761c92be68_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/4e8f7596-2374-403a-ad01-0a761c92be68.mp3" length="17148365" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ever feel “tired but wired” halfway through your day — drained but unable to switch off — your brain might be stuck in one of three mental states that quietly sabotage focus, energy, and presence.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot which state you’re in and the simple shifts to get your mind and body back into clarity and flow.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>The 3 mental states you cycle through every day — and which one keeps you stuck</li><li>Why you feel disconnected or distracted (even when nothing’s “wrong”)</li><li>How your nervous system and brain rhythm affect focus and creativity</li><li>Simple daily resets to boost mental clarity and cognitive energy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to break the cycle of feeling drained and distracted, this framework will help you shift gears — literally — and get back into your most powerful mental state.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you ever feel “tired but wired” halfway through your day — drained but unable to switch off — your brain might be stuck in one of three mental states that quietly sabotage focus, energy, and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot which state you’re in and the simple shifts to get your mind and body back into clarity and flow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll discover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 3 mental states you cycle through every day — and which one keeps you stuck&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you feel disconnected or distracted (even when nothing’s “wrong”)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How your nervous system and brain rhythm affect focus and creativity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple daily resets to boost mental clarity and cognitive energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to break the cycle of feeling drained and distracted, this framework will help you shift gears — literally — and get back into your most powerful mental state.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:51</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[7.  The One Shift That Snaps You Out of a Spiral. . . FAST!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You know that feeling—when you’re not just having a hard day, but slipping into something heavier.</p><p>A low-grade spiral.</p><p>A story loop.</p><p>The subtle but relentless pull of “nothing is working” energy.</p><p><br></p><p>In this intimate solo episode, Kate opens the door to a personal moment where everything felt like&nbsp;<em>too much</em>&nbsp;— and how, in the middle of it all, one unexpected shift changed everything.</p><ul><li>It wasn’t a mindset trick.</li><li>It wasn’t breathwork.</li><li>It wasn’t a reframe.</li><li>It was something simpler.</li><li>Something accessible to all of us.</li><li>Something that works&nbsp;<em>faster than you’d think.</em></li><li><br></li></ul><h3>🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:</h3><ul><li>What to do when your nervous system feels hijacked</li><li>How to exit a “pity loop” without pretending everything’s fine</li><li>A tiny but powerful move that reconnects you to yourself (and others)</li><li>Why control isn’t the answer—and what is</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>💌&nbsp;<strong>Kate’s Invitation:</strong></h3><p>After listening, try it for yourself.</p><p>Then tell her what happened.</p><p>DM @radically_kate or email&nbsp;hello@radicallykate.com&nbsp;— she’d love to hear how you shifted your energy.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">295465a4-6ec0-4ff4-80e4-28f9a551fc22_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/295465a4-6ec0-4ff4-80e4-28f9a551fc22.mp3" length="14009909" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know that feeling—when you’re not just having a hard day, but slipping into something heavier.</p><p>A low-grade spiral.</p><p>A story loop.</p><p>The subtle but relentless pull of “nothing is working” energy.</p><p><br></p><p>In this intimate solo episode, Kate opens the door to a personal moment where everything felt like&nbsp;<em>too much</em>&nbsp;— and how, in the middle of it all, one unexpected shift changed everything.</p><ul><li>It wasn’t a mindset trick.</li><li>It wasn’t breathwork.</li><li>It wasn’t a reframe.</li><li>It was something simpler.</li><li>Something accessible to all of us.</li><li>Something that works&nbsp;<em>faster than you’d think.</em></li><li><br></li></ul><h3>🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:</h3><ul><li>What to do when your nervous system feels hijacked</li><li>How to exit a “pity loop” without pretending everything’s fine</li><li>A tiny but powerful move that reconnects you to yourself (and others)</li><li>Why control isn’t the answer—and what is</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>💌&nbsp;<strong>Kate’s Invitation:</strong></h3><p>After listening, try it for yourself.</p><p>Then tell her what happened.</p><p>DM @radically_kate or email&nbsp;hello@radicallykate.com&nbsp;— she’d love to hear how you shifted your energy.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You know that feeling—when you’re not just having a hard day, but slipping into something heavier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A low-grade spiral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A story loop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The subtle but relentless pull of “nothing is working” energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this intimate solo episode, Kate opens the door to a personal moment where everything felt like&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;too much&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;— and how, in the middle of it all, one unexpected shift changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;It wasn’t a mindset trick.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;It wasn’t breathwork.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;It wasn’t a reframe.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;It was something simpler.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Something accessible to all of us.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Something that works&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;faster than you’d think.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to do when your nervous system feels hijacked&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to exit a “pity loop” without pretending everything’s fine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A tiny but powerful move that reconnects you to yourself (and others)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why control isn’t the answer—and what is&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;💌&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Kate’s Invitation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;After listening, try it for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then tell her what happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;DM @radically_kate or email&amp;nbsp;hello@radicallykate.com&amp;nbsp;— she’d love to hear how you shifted your energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:35</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[6.  How to Be Happy Even When Life Is Hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been waiting for things to calm down, get better, or finally “be perfect” before you allow yourself to feel happy, you’re not alone — but you’re also giving away your power.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how to cultivate joy, peace, and enough-ness&nbsp;<em>right now</em>, even in the middle of stress, uncertainty, and messy seasons of life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Why “I’ll be happy when…” thinking keeps you stuck and stressed</li><li>How early conditioning wires us to seek external validation</li><li>The moment Kate’s energy coach shifted her set point for happiness</li><li>Why fixing, managing, or doing more rarely changes how you feel</li><li>How to find joy and peace even during life’s hardest chapters</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to stop waiting for perfect circumstances and start living with more ease, connection, and self-trust now, this conversation will show you how.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">db622b74-431f-4fe1-9731-3f352104de33_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/db622b74-431f-4fe1-9731-3f352104de33.mp3" length="11180325" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been waiting for things to calm down, get better, or finally “be perfect” before you allow yourself to feel happy, you’re not alone — but you’re also giving away your power.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how to cultivate joy, peace, and enough-ness&nbsp;<em>right now</em>, even in the middle of stress, uncertainty, and messy seasons of life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Why “I’ll be happy when…” thinking keeps you stuck and stressed</li><li>How early conditioning wires us to seek external validation</li><li>The moment Kate’s energy coach shifted her set point for happiness</li><li>Why fixing, managing, or doing more rarely changes how you feel</li><li>How to find joy and peace even during life’s hardest chapters</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to stop waiting for perfect circumstances and start living with more ease, connection, and self-trust now, this conversation will show you how.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been waiting for things to calm down, get better, or finally “be perfect” before you allow yourself to feel happy, you’re not alone — but you’re also giving away your power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore how to cultivate joy, peace, and enough-ness&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;right now&lt;/em&gt;, even in the middle of stress, uncertainty, and messy seasons of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll hear:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “I’ll be happy when…” thinking keeps you stuck and stressed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How early conditioning wires us to seek external validation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The moment Kate’s energy coach shifted her set point for happiness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why fixing, managing, or doing more rarely changes how you feel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to find joy and peace even during life’s hardest chapters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to stop waiting for perfect circumstances and start living with more ease, connection, and self-trust now, this conversation will show you how.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:38</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.  Why Feeling Good Feels Unsafe (and How to Break Your Upper Limit)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever pulled back just when things were going&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;well — in love, in your career, or in your own body — you might be hitting an&nbsp;<strong>upper limit problem</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack why joy, success, and feeling good can actually feel unsafe, and how to rewire your nervous system so you can expand into more of the life you want.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why your nervous system sometimes rejects joy and ease</li><li>How fear of success or happiness can show up as self-sabotage</li><li>The cultural wiring that bonds us over stress and self-sacrifice</li><li>What the “upper limit problem” is — and how to gently move past it</li><li>How small inner shifts can create big external results</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a personal story about a time she experienced so much goodness, she actually shrank herself to survive it — and the tools she used to rise again.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">24d799ae-2f7b-4a32-b560-30a296f3d410_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/24d799ae-2f7b-4a32-b560-30a296f3d410.mp3" length="13033974" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever pulled back just when things were going&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;well — in love, in your career, or in your own body — you might be hitting an&nbsp;<strong>upper limit problem</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack why joy, success, and feeling good can actually feel unsafe, and how to rewire your nervous system so you can expand into more of the life you want.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why your nervous system sometimes rejects joy and ease</li><li>How fear of success or happiness can show up as self-sabotage</li><li>The cultural wiring that bonds us over stress and self-sacrifice</li><li>What the “upper limit problem” is — and how to gently move past it</li><li>How small inner shifts can create big external results</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate also shares a personal story about a time she experienced so much goodness, she actually shrank herself to survive it — and the tools she used to rise again.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever pulled back just when things were going&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;well — in love, in your career, or in your own body — you might be hitting an&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;upper limit problem&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack why joy, success, and feeling good can actually feel unsafe, and how to rewire your nervous system so you can expand into more of the life you want.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll discover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your nervous system sometimes rejects joy and ease&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How fear of success or happiness can show up as self-sabotage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The cultural wiring that bonds us over stress and self-sacrifice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the “upper limit problem” is — and how to gently move past it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How small inner shifts can create big external results&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate also shares a personal story about a time she experienced so much goodness, she actually shrank herself to survive it — and the tools she used to rise again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:34</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[4.  What If You’re Too Tired to Transform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you&nbsp;<em>haven’t</em>&nbsp;made the big changes you crave isn’t because you’re stuck, unmotivated, or playing small?</p><p>What if the truth is simpler—and more compassionate?</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply honest episode, Kate shares why the deeper healing work—rewriting old stories, reconnecting with your intuition, healing emotional wounds—is almost impossible when your body feels like crap.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're exhausted, bloated, pained, overstimulated, and running on empty...</p><p>it's not a mindset issue.</p><p>It's a&nbsp;<strong>call from your body.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>And no amount of journaling, meditating, or vision boarding is going to stick until you feel safe in your own body again.</p><p>This is your gentle invitation back to the foundation—</p><p><br></p><p>Because feeling better&nbsp;<em>physically</em>&nbsp;is the key to unlocking transformation&nbsp;<em>energetically.</em></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">🌀 </span><em>pssst!</em><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);"> Join the </span><strong>Feeling Good</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);"> </span><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/waitlist-fg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>extra special waitlist here!</em></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c9ea0db7-98b4-4c52-bbe5-4425aec06f2d_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/c9ea0db7-98b4-4c52-bbe5-4425aec06f2d.mp3" length="12868463" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason you&nbsp;<em>haven’t</em>&nbsp;made the big changes you crave isn’t because you’re stuck, unmotivated, or playing small?</p><p>What if the truth is simpler—and more compassionate?</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply honest episode, Kate shares why the deeper healing work—rewriting old stories, reconnecting with your intuition, healing emotional wounds—is almost impossible when your body feels like crap.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're exhausted, bloated, pained, overstimulated, and running on empty...</p><p>it's not a mindset issue.</p><p>It's a&nbsp;<strong>call from your body.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>And no amount of journaling, meditating, or vision boarding is going to stick until you feel safe in your own body again.</p><p>This is your gentle invitation back to the foundation—</p><p><br></p><p>Because feeling better&nbsp;<em>physically</em>&nbsp;is the key to unlocking transformation&nbsp;<em>energetically.</em></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">🌀 </span><em>pssst!</em><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);"> Join the </span><strong>Feeling Good</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);"> </span><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/waitlist-fg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>extra special waitlist here!</em></a></p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the reason you&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;haven’t&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;made the big changes you crave isn’t because you’re stuck, unmotivated, or playing small?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the truth is simpler—and more compassionate?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this deeply honest episode, Kate shares why the deeper healing work—rewriting old stories, reconnecting with your intuition, healing emotional wounds—is almost impossible when your body feels like crap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re exhausted, bloated, pained, overstimulated, and running on empty...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;it&apos;s not a mindset issue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;call from your body.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And no amount of journaling, meditating, or vision boarding is going to stick until you feel safe in your own body again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is your gentle invitation back to the foundation—&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because feeling better&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;physically&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;is the key to unlocking transformation&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;energetically.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt;🌀 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;pssst!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt; Join the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feeling Good&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/waitlist-fg&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;extra special waitlist here!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:24</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[3.  How Tiny Habits Rewire Your Brain (and Your Nervous System)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve tried to overhaul your habits overnight and burned out (again), it’s not because you lack discipline — it’s because your nervous system isn’t on board.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how&nbsp;<strong>tiny, microdosed changes</strong>&nbsp;create massive transformation by building self-trust, boosting dopamine, and resetting your energy from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How to start tiny habits that actually stick</li><li>Why your nervous system controls your ability to change (and how to work with it)</li><li>How dopamine rewards tiny wins to rewire your brain</li><li>Why “doing less” is the fastest way to build consistency</li><li>The surprising link between healthy soil and sustainable healing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated that you “never follow through,” this episode will give you a whole new way to start — one that feels safe, doable, and powerful.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">78a52163-7a7c-47a7-b9c0-9df40cdccf6c_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/78a52163-7a7c-47a7-b9c0-9df40cdccf6c.mp3" length="11794725" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve tried to overhaul your habits overnight and burned out (again), it’s not because you lack discipline — it’s because your nervous system isn’t on board.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how&nbsp;<strong>tiny, microdosed changes</strong>&nbsp;create massive transformation by building self-trust, boosting dopamine, and resetting your energy from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How to start tiny habits that actually stick</li><li>Why your nervous system controls your ability to change (and how to work with it)</li><li>How dopamine rewards tiny wins to rewire your brain</li><li>Why “doing less” is the fastest way to build consistency</li><li>The surprising link between healthy soil and sustainable healing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated that you “never follow through,” this episode will give you a whole new way to start — one that feels safe, doable, and powerful.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve tried to overhaul your habits overnight and burned out (again), it’s not because you lack discipline — it’s because your nervous system isn’t on board.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore how&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;tiny, microdosed changes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;create massive transformation by building self-trust, boosting dopamine, and resetting your energy from the inside out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to start tiny habits that actually stick&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your nervous system controls your ability to change (and how to work with it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How dopamine rewards tiny wins to rewire your brain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “doing less” is the fastest way to build consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising link between healthy soil and sustainable healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or frustrated that you “never follow through,” this episode will give you a whole new way to start — one that feels safe, doable, and powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:17</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[2.  Why You Can’t Stick to New Habits (It’s Not About Willpower)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever wondered&nbsp;<em>“why can’t I stick to habits?”</em>&nbsp;— this episode will change how you think about motivation forever.</p><p><br></p><p>The truth is, it’s not about willpower. It’s about energy, nervous system regulation, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SEO Keyword Weave for Show Notes:</strong></p><p>In this episode, we’ll explore:</p><ul><li>Why willpower alone doesn’t work for habit change</li><li>How nervous system regulation is the missing piece in consistency</li><li>The neuroscience behind motivation and habit formation</li><li>How to build habits without burning out or relying on discipline alone</li><li>Tiny, sustainable steps to make habits last — even if you’ve failed before</li><li><br></li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7f3bf078-b007-4a99-aac2-b4e8ee338687_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/7f3bf078-b007-4a99-aac2-b4e8ee338687.mp3" length="20881576" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever wondered&nbsp;<em>“why can’t I stick to habits?”</em>&nbsp;— this episode will change how you think about motivation forever.</p><p><br></p><p>The truth is, it’s not about willpower. It’s about energy, nervous system regulation, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SEO Keyword Weave for Show Notes:</strong></p><p>In this episode, we’ll explore:</p><ul><li>Why willpower alone doesn’t work for habit change</li><li>How nervous system regulation is the missing piece in consistency</li><li>The neuroscience behind motivation and habit formation</li><li>How to build habits without burning out or relying on discipline alone</li><li>Tiny, sustainable steps to make habits last — even if you’ve failed before</li><li><br></li></ul><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;“why can’t I stick to habits?”&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;— this episode will change how you think about motivation forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth is, it’s not about willpower. It’s about energy, nervous system regulation, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEO Keyword Weave for Show Notes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’ll explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why willpower alone doesn’t work for habit change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How nervous system regulation is the missing piece in consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The neuroscience behind motivation and habit formation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to build habits without burning out or relying on discipline alone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tiny, sustainable steps to make habits last — even if you’ve failed before&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;GO DEEPER&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Second Firing Private Audio Journey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;→ &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WEBSITE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.radicallykate.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.radicallykate.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@radicallykate&lt;/a&gt; (Send me a DM!)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:45</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.  3 Things to Stop Doing If You’re Tired All the Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you feel exhausted no matter how much you rest, you’re not alone. In this quick and powerful audio, I’m sharing three everyday habits that might be&nbsp;<em>silently draining your energy</em>—and what to do instead.</p><p><br></p><p>These aren’t the usual tips you hear from your doctor (and that’s exactly the point). They’re simple. They’re free. And they work.</p><p>✨ You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The “healthy” habit that may be secretly keeping you tired</li><li>A midday shift that can dramatically reduce burnout</li><li>What to stop doing when your body is calling for rest (and what actually helps)</li></ul><p>This is the first step in returning to your natural vitality—no supplements, no overhauls, just you and a few game-changing shifts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Kate:</strong></p><p>Kate Garland is an energy coach and longtime yoga therapist helping women reconnect with their bodies, feel better in their skin, and create more ease, energy, and alignment in everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Want more? Subscribe to my emails at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.com</a>&nbsp;for simple, powerful tools to help you feel good—inside and out.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0a2ec762-5668-4187-9ca8-a9ad9a92f271_yoT4ZwSTzj</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Garland – Nervous System Specialist & Midlife Transformation Coach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:30:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/yoT4ZwSTzj/0a2ec762-5668-4187-9ca8-a9ad9a92f271.mp3" length="11917605" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you feel exhausted no matter how much you rest, you’re not alone. In this quick and powerful audio, I’m sharing three everyday habits that might be&nbsp;<em>silently draining your energy</em>—and what to do instead.</p><p><br></p><p>These aren’t the usual tips you hear from your doctor (and that’s exactly the point). They’re simple. They’re free. And they work.</p><p>✨ You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The “healthy” habit that may be secretly keeping you tired</li><li>A midday shift that can dramatically reduce burnout</li><li>What to stop doing when your body is calling for rest (and what actually helps)</li></ul><p>This is the first step in returning to your natural vitality—no supplements, no overhauls, just you and a few game-changing shifts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Kate:</strong></p><p>Kate Garland is an energy coach and longtime yoga therapist helping women reconnect with their bodies, feel better in their skin, and create more ease, energy, and alignment in everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Want more? Subscribe to my emails at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">radicallykate.com</a>&nbsp;for simple, powerful tools to help you feel good—inside and out.</p><p></p><h3>GO DEEPER</h3><ul><li><strong>FREE Reset Anxiety in 7 Minutes</strong>&nbsp;→ <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/stop-spiraling</a></li><li><strong>The Second Firing Private Audio Journey</strong>&nbsp;→ <a href="http://www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.radicallykate.com/sf-audio</a></li><li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.radicallykate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.radicallykate.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallykate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@radicallykate</a> (Send me a DM!)</li></ul>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you feel exhausted no matter how much you rest, you’re not alone. In this quick and powerful audio, I’m sharing three everyday habits that might be&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;silently draining your energy&lt;/em&gt;—and what to do instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These aren’t the usual tips you hear from your doctor (and that’s exactly the point). They’re simple. They’re free. And they work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The “healthy” habit that may be secretly keeping you tired&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A midday shift that can dramatically reduce burnout&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to stop doing when your body is calling for rest (and what actually helps)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the first step in returning to your natural vitality—no supplements, no overhauls, just you and a few game-changing shifts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Kate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate Garland is an energy coach and longtime yoga therapist helping women reconnect with their bodies, feel better in their skin, and create more ease, energy, and alignment in everyday life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Want more? 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