It's time to get our shit together. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the importance of personal autonomy, as our decisions should stem from our morals and desires rather than societal pressure to look cool. Because if we can gain complete control of our actions, then maybe we can end the hustle to keep up with others and finally be content. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387 Learn more abo...
Sep 08, 2022•52 min
At our core, we are all the same. We all want to be seen, to be heard, and to be loved. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I stress our innate need for human connection. Because when we are void of those relationships, we are often left feeling crushed. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2022/02/the-birds-outsmarted-us-magpies-help-each-other-remove-scientists-tracking-devices/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Sep 01, 2022•52 min
Feeling stuck? It can be hard to get out of a rut. But, in this episode of Thick & Thin, I encourage you all to lean into the good and kick cynicism out of the driver's seat. Because if we do, then maybe we'll be able to manifest our goals and hope for the best. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/butterflies-and-bees-get-their-nutrient-fix-crocodile-tears-180951350/ https://www.livescience.com/63092-butterflies-drink-turtle-te...
Aug 25, 2022•43 min
Sometimes it's hard to live in the present. It can be easy to worry about the future or regret decisions from the past, but that will only hold us back. If we want to start feeling better, we need to change our perspective. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I look back at previous versions of myself and turn those low moments into significant turning points that got me to where I am today. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lessons-loving...
Aug 18, 2022•44 min
Friends come and go –– but these connections can be just as impactful as familial or romantic relationships. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I talk about the potential hardships of maintaining adult friendships when we are all navigating different phases in life. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/sentimentalinthecity3-sexandthecity-season3 https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/how-friendships-change-over-time-...
Aug 11, 2022•50 min
Maybe it's time to break the rules. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I decide to catch up with a guy from the past and hope to either uncover some answers or reignite the flame. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.damninteresting.com/curio/pushing-the-envelope/ https://www.damninteresting.com/curio/emphasis-mine/ https://www.damninteresting.com/curio/no-touching/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/30/thai-queen/ https://www.beaglestreet.com/life-insuranc...
Aug 04, 2022•45 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 / Sources: https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast44/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi4JOlMSWjo&t=318s https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Elaine-Aron/dp/0553062182/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1436144715&sr=8-1&keyw...
Jul 28, 2022•44 min
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. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://victoriaalbina.com/future-tripping-2/ https://ideas.ted.com/why-are-we-so-bad-at-predicting-what-will-happen-to-us-in-the-future/ https://nesslabs.com/end-o...
Jul 21, 2022•43 min
We all want to be well. But that doesn't mean we need to go to extreme lengths to do so. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the downsides of the wellness industry. Is it just a cash grab? Will celery juice really save us all? Let's find out. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments https://itsblossom.com/blog/2019/04/23/most-disturbing-beauty-trends/ https://www.theatlantic.com/h...
Jul 14, 2022•42 min
In this episode of Thick & Thin, I share two tales. The first describes a genuinely considerate man in love. While the latter details a woman's ability to cheat death, not once but twice in one day. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://historycollection.com/cheat-death-twice-betty-lou-oliver-survived-75-storey-elevator-crash-plane-crashed-building/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11687034/betty-lou-oliver-tells-of-1000-foot/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...
Jul 07, 2022•38 min
It's easy to get stuck in the mundane. But in this episode of Thick & Thin, I use the life story of chemist Marie Curie to reignite my desire to discover what I'm truly passionate about. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfKup_0Lh-V/ https://kenyonlyceum.wordpress.com/2019/12/14/the-half-life-of-marie-curie/ https://history.aip.org/exhibits/curie/resbr1.htm https://www.sciencealert.com/these-personal-effects-of-marie-curie-will-be-radioacti...
Jun 30, 2022•40 min
Let's be honest doing it all is not healthy. It's exhausting and nearly impossible to keep up. Plus, what's the point of constantly chasing the next thing if it leaves you feeling unwell? So, in this episode of Thick & Thin, I strain to stop the panic. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Source: https://tabooau.co/blogs/blog/a-comparison-of-the-female-vs-male-hormonal-cycle-spoiler-alert-women-have-it-worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2022•45 min
It's time to let loose! So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I decided to ease my tight grip on life to give in to the unpredictable. Because I think it's about time for a nice surprise. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/03/i-was-given-a-second-chance-six-amazing-people-describe-their-life-changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2022•43 min
Use this episode of Thick & Thin as your sign to take a walk outside right now to alleviate your current regrets and fears. Although our worries may protect us sometimes, we can't let our anxieties ultimately control our actions. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/202206/is-regret-ever-useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtBHF-WPpM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2022•47 min
Sometimes it is hard to be happy for others. But in this episode of Thick & Thin, I try to remember that not everything is a competition, and someone else's success does not negate my own – because we can't forget that comparison is the thief of joy. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Source: https://reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2022•46 min
It's essential to try to make the best out of every situation. But to what extent? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I contemplate the uncertainties about my current lifestyle to see if I'm truly happy. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.televisionofyore.com/recaps-of-sex-and-the-city/sex-and-the-city-season-6-episode-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2022•46 min
Our fears can be loud. But we must let our triumphs be even louder. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I acknowledge that I need to worry less and stop dwelling on my past mistakes; because growth should be motivated by desire rather than fear. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2022•44 min
True satisfaction can sometimes feel unattainable. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I contemplate all my decisions over the past four years to see if I could have done anything differently to feel happier. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // To get $25 off your first order of $150 or more and free shipping, visit yearandday.com/thick and use code THICK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2022•39 min
It is always easier to give advice rather than take it. But even the best advice turns hollow if you're not applying it to yourself. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I talk through my most recent epiphany about taking better care of myself. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // To get $25 off your first order of $150 or more and free shipping, visit yearandday.com/thick and use code THICK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 05, 2022•42 min
In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the concept of "justing." We often think that making one change in ourselves will completely transform our lifestyle – forcing us to follow the "if only..." mindset. But in the long run, the ticket to happiness is more than just one decision away. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com To get $25 off your first order of $150 or more and free shipping, visit yearandday.com/thick and use c...
Apr 28, 2022•47 min
We constantly focus on who we are in the present and who we want to be in the future, but it's important to remember who we were in the past and how that has helped us get to where we are and who we are today. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the many versions of myself and how all our individual journeys are more similar than we think. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/post/23536922667/sonder https://www.cbc.ca...
Apr 21, 2022•52 min
We all deserve to be treated well by others. But what's more important is to treat ourselves with love and respect. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I admit that it's time to stop bullying myself with the constant pressure and grind to work. Because in the contest of "Who Can Be the Most Miserable?" none of us win. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66650/12-outrageous-facts-about-octopuses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Apr 07, 2022•41 min
Humans will always crave attention and affirmation from others. However, these factors should only supplement our self-worth, not act as a foundational base. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I decide to stop wasting time digging for answers to "why?" and "what if?" But rather stay hopeful that we will get what we deserve if we remain optimistic. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias https://ourpresidents.tumblr.com/pos...
Mar 31, 2022•49 min
How are we supposed to know when enough is enough? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I agonize over life's uncertainty and fear that I may be on the wrong path. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/ambition-dating-men-turnoff.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2022•39 min
Our parents always warned us not to trust strangers online. But what about the friends we make on social media? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss my recent trip to Mexico and the truth about the close connections we all made. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2022•42 min
It's time we face our fears, break free from our comfort zones, and start taking things head-on. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I acknowledge the importance of persistence. Because in order to get to the top, we all must start at the bottom. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.thethings.com/the-truth-about-sarah-jessica-parkers-childhood/ https://www.vogue.com/article/sarah-jessica-parker-cover-december-2021 https://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/30/nyregion/act...
Mar 10, 2022•41 min
Have you ever felt mentally and physically exhausted after a Zoom call? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I research the psychology around our Zoom-induced anxiety and post-meeting fatigue. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/body-language https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/zoom-anxiety-is-more-common-than-you-think-heres-why#how-to-manage https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350899855_Nonverbal_Mechani...
Mar 03, 2022•49 min
We all hate feeling guilty. But, what if it's a good thing?. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I realize that a healthy dose of guilt may be just what we need to become our most authentic selves. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a31337853/how-to-stop-feeling-guilty/ https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/winchester-mystery-house https://www.winchesterguns.com/news/historical-timelin...
Feb 24, 2022•40 min
What's better than a good mystery? A man with emotional intelligence. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I give you all an update on my dating life and talk about the 11-day disappearance of the world-famous author, Agatha Christie. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/books/agatha-christie-vanished-11-days-1926.html https://www.agathachristie.com/about-christie https://ew.com/books/agatha-christie-disappearance-excerpt/ https://www.wash...
Feb 17, 2022•41 min
Let's agree to start being pickier when it comes to relationships. And stop blaming ourselves if the connection doesn't last. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I talk about the dating world; and discuss the story of the great and under-appreciated Rosalind Franklin. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/FemaleDatingStrategy/comments/slzhli/are_most_high_value_women_doomed/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contr...
Feb 10, 2022•50 min
