Cheers to the present! We will never be able to tell the future, so why spend the energy worrying about it? In this episode of Thick & Thin, my goal is to stop wasting my time trying to control the narrative, but sometimes the anticipatory anxiety and endless what-ifs, win. Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self Download the Zocdoc app for free at https://www.zoc...
May 11, 2023•34 min
Sensitivity is not an overreaction. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I'm glad to reconnect with my sensitive side knowing that I genuinely give and care about other people to the best of my ability. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Thanks to our sponsors! Get a free 45-day extended trial at https://www.canva.me/thick Download the Zocdoc app for free at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick Sources: https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast44/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi4JOl...
May 04, 2023•39 min
Is working hard genuinely worth all of the stress? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dig even deeper into our generation's obsession with the constant grind of work culture. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors! Get a free 45-day extended trial at https://www.canva.me/thick Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/26/business/against-hustle-culture-rise-and-grind-tgim.html http://www.lewislibbyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Icarus-Myth-Questions.pd...
Apr 27, 2023•49 min
We all hate being told what to do. It's a tale as old as time. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I try to discover why. Why is it human nature to crave what we can't have? Is it for thrills? For power? For knowledge? Or perhaps, all of the above. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsor! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self Sources: https://knowyourmem...
Apr 20, 2023•43 min
Hey guys, in this last episode of Thick & Thin, I tell the story of Pandora's Box, a powerful box that contains all of life's miseries yet can still bring hope. Thank you all for listening to this podcast, and I'll talk to you guys later; bye! Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self Download the Zocdoc app for free at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick // Follow me on I...
Mar 30, 2023•41 min
Everything can be misunderstood –– even sea anemones. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we see how a change in perspective can lead to newfound truths and discoveries; and how maybe not everything we learned from our history textbooks is true. Thanks to our sponsors! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to https://www.canva.me/thick // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/essextella-asherae-anemone-fossil https://en...
Mar 23, 2023•41 min
Foul play? A CIA coverup? Or just a bad trip? In this episode of Thick & Thin, we dig into an unresolved case from the 1950s to see how a man of science ended up dead on the streets of New York City. Thanks to our sponsors! Get 22% off @iherb with promo code THICK at https://iherb.com/?rcode=THICK ! #iherbpodcast // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/nyregion/hotel-pennsylvania-nyc.html?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20230312&inst...
Mar 16, 2023•55 min
Sometimes beauty is pain is a complete understatement. And maybe it's time we stop risking it all for the fit; because in this week's episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss fashion trends of the past that led to the death of thousands. Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self. Download the ZocDoc app for free at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick Visit https://www.indee...
Mar 09, 2023•40 min
This week we travel to Middle of Nowhere, Minnesota, to learn about the medical miracle of Jean Hilliard –– a woman frozen to ice but was thawed back to life. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/jean-hilliard https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/01/25/jean-hilliard-northern-minnesota-frozen-survived Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023•35 min
In this week's episode of Thick & Thin, I tell the story of the famed and mysterious femme fatale, Mata Hari: a woman in love who was wrongfully accused of espionage but stood tall in the face of death. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/thick and download the Zocdoc app for free Start hiring now at https://www.indeed.com/thick Get a 45-day extended free trial at https://www.canva.me/thick // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.history.com/th...
Feb 23, 2023•48 min
In this episode of Thick & Thin, we go back to The Gilded Age to learn about the life and death of Isabella Stewart Gardner: a woman of elegance and culture who persevered through grief to become a trailblazer in the art world. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.netflix.com/title/81032570 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/isabella-stewart-gardner-nathaniel-silver/1141387862?ean=9780691973845 https://twitter.com/gardnermuseum/status/899721534755016704?lang=e...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
With Valentine's Day approaching, this episode of Thick & Thin is all about love, with some history included, of course! Let's find out how the heart became the universal symbol of love and learn about the seven different types of love according to the ancient Greeks. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: The Sublime Engine: A Biography of the Human Heart. https://bigthink.com/health/why-heart-shape-symbolizes-love/ https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/love/12-fun-facts-abo...
Feb 09, 2023•44 min
This week, let's add a chapter to our history books because this episode of Thick & Thin is dedicated to Elizebeth Smith Friedman –– America's first female cryptanalyst. As a literal codebreaker, she busted drug smugglers and helped derail Nazi spies but never got the recognition she deserved. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nsa.gov/History/Cryptologic-History/Historical-Figures/Historical-Figures-View/Article/1623028/elizebeth-s-friedman/ https://www.e...
Feb 02, 2023•55 min
In this smorgasbord episode of Thick & Thin, I start with a few confessed secrets from Reddit to tie in a story from Rutger Burman's book Humankind. An anecdote that reminds us that if we see something, then we should do something –– because helping others always goes a long way. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best ...
Jan 26, 2023•52 min
In this episode of Thick & Thin, we take a moment to appreciate the arts with two different stories. The first tale, recalls a man's unexpected discovery of artwork once showcased at The MET. While the second, accounts for a couple's accidental collaboration with an exhibition painting on display. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: Search for a top-rated doctor today and download the Zocdoc app for FREE at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick Sources: https://w...
Jan 19, 2023•38 min
As we bring in the new year, let's remember that any day can be special. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I take inspiration from writer Erma Bombeck to live life to the fullest. So let's all conquer our daily scaries, leave anticipatory regret in the past, and finally enjoy the now. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: Search for a top-rated doctor today and download the Zocdoc app for FREE at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick This episode is sponsored by Bet...
Jan 12, 2023•42 min
Some people live for the thrill of the chase. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I go back to the early 1960s to reveal the master plan surrounding New York City's biggest jewel heist –– all attempted by a couple of stylish men from Miami. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: For a one-of-a-kind special financing program head to https://www.netsuite.com/thick Search for a top-rated doctor today and download the Zocdoc app for FREE at https://www.zocdoc.c...
Dec 22, 2022•47 min
Let's bring some Holiday cheer into this week's Thick & Thin and discuss some unsung heroes of the past –– The Nine Nanas. What started with a few pound cakes became something much more remarkable as this group of women dedicated their nights in secret to help make a difference. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: Get started with Curology with a free 30-day trial at https://www.curology.com/thick just pay $5 for shipping and handling For a one-of-a-kind...
Dec 15, 2022•38 min
Our memory can be fickle. Like do you remember anything from 8th-grade math class? Well, neither do I. But yet, I can recite my mom's license plate from her early 2000s mini-van, and I still know my friend's old landline number. So, why do some things stick while others don't? Let's find out. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss how positive and negative stressors affect our memories. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by...
Dec 08, 2022•38 min
Let's imagine –– if your dating profile was a movie trailer, what would it say? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I compare the history of movie trailers with today's current reliance on dating apps. Because in a world where putting your best foot forward is essential, a first impression can mean everything. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to https://www....
Dec 01, 2022•45 min
From porn towers to make-out canoes, let's talk about the affairs of the past. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we travel back to the Victorian Era to discuss various courtship and flirtation rituals. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/katy and get on your way to being your best self For a one-of-a-kind special financing program head to https://www.netsuite....
Nov 24, 2022•55 min
Today, we bow down to the Ticketmaster gods while waiting in line for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets. But as we make our way through the virtual queue, let's talk about the fans of the past. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I reveal the history of buying concert tickets and the start of the infamous Ticketmaster service charge. Cause, in the end, is the experience really worth the money? For Taylor, the answer is yes –– always yes! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks t...
Nov 17, 2022•34 min
The truth is: we are all selfish. Because sometimes, it's challenging to be a good person, as it's nearly impossible to be open-minded, kind, and considerate all the time. And honestly, that's okay –– as long as we try to become better. Of course, we'll never be perfect, but if we remind ourselves to look at different points of view and continue to learn and grow from each other, we can take the first step in closing the empathy gap. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to ou...
Nov 10, 2022•46 min
Let's all take a deep breath and stop obsessing over every aspect of our lives. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I relinquish my crown and title of "Queen of Control" and realize that perfectionism is not always the goal. Because if we learn to trust our instincts and follow our deepest needs, we might discover that doing a little less can lead to the same results. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://finalstraw.org/en/masanobu-fukuoka-and-natural-farming/ https...
Oct 27, 2022•52 min
In this episode of Thick & Thin, I put the words of Ted Mosby from How I Met Your Mother and science experiments from elementary school to the test to discover if opposites really attract. Well, turns out it may take more than the dislike of olives to be a perfect match. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.wellandgood.com/do-opposites-attract/ https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-and-why-do-magnets-stick-together-101899#:~:text=Unlike%2Dpoles%20attr...
Oct 20, 2022•37 min
We all tell stories. It's in our nature: from box-office hits to best-selling novels to just talking to a friend about your day; storytelling is all around us. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I tell a story about my most recent meet-cute and discuss how storytelling plays into our everyday lives. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/10/job-work-reality-editor-doctor-nurse/671657/ https://www.cinemaofchange.com/obsess...
Oct 13, 2022•41 min
We all make mistakes, but these missteps can help us grow and develop. However, when we watch our loved ones make similar mistakes –– especially avoidable ones –– it makes us angry. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the concept of loving anger, as it's probably time to stop projecting our emotions on others and start controlling our narcissistic behaviors. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/three-christs https://www.quora.co...
Oct 06, 2022•41 min
From the 5th century B.C. to the 1980s, bachelorette parties have taken a long time to develop into what they are like today. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the origins of bachelor and bachelorette parties as I prepare for my first one this weekend in Vegas. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/04/10/nyregion/star-studded-cast-for-carey-wedding.html https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/herbert-barnum-seeley-grandson-throws...
Sep 29, 2022•36 min
If you're feeling overwhelmed, here's your reminder to take a step back and change your perspective. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I urge you all, for a moment, to shed the negativity and focus on the positive. Stop concentrating on all the things you're afraid of, and instead, take a break to look for joy in the world. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ellipsis/ https://nautil.us/the-strange-brain-of-the-worlds-greatest-solo-climber...
Sep 22, 2022•55 min
Influence: it's a tale older than TikTok and Instagram. So, with Fashion Week in full swing, I decided to travel back to the Gilded Age to recall a story about NYC's most elite social circles. Because in the end, it's not about how many, but who you influence. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/history-of-new-york-high-society-socialites-astor-vanderbilt https://slate.com/culture/2022/02/gilded-age-hbo-nathan-lane-ward-mcallis...
Sep 15, 2022•42 min
