Carmen Applegate

By The Moonlight

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

For the deep feelers, overthinkers, and recovering overachievers who’ve always been told they're “a little too much”. By The Moonlight is a cozy corner of the internet for the quietly ambitious creatives trying to figure it all out (without going crazy along the way).No five step plans. No hustle hype. Just soft conversations, honest reflections, and a little moon-brained magic (because why not?) from your host, Carmen Applegate. If you’ve ever been told to “calm down,” this one’s for you.

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Carmen Applegate

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do you actually want it or do you just want to be seen with it? 02.09.2025 39:03

Why does going after what you want feel dangerous for women? We’re chatting all about ambition, Tall Poppy Syndrome, and the aspiration trap, from how women are punished for success to the way social media fuels constant striving. Most importantly, we’ll explore how to tune out the noise and learn to want for yourself. Go Deeper: Women hate women who go for what they want. Tall Poppy Syndrome: Wh...

fun is self care (the productivity myth is lying to you) 26.08.2025 34:34

We’ve been taught to treat fun as a luxury, something you “earn” after the work is done. But what if fun isn’t optional? What if it’s the most overlooked form of self-care? In this episode, we're focusing on why rest alone isn’t enough to recharge us and how adding a little whimsy can shift everything. We’ll talk about: Why hustle culture dismisses fun as “frivolous” How joy and playfulness actual...

art is the antidote (so make yours) 19.08.2025 24:04

If you’ve been sitting on a creative idea (or you’re scared to start again) this is your sign. Starting something new is hard. Starting again can feel even scarier, especially when it’s vulnerable, risky, or doesn’t match your past “success.” I get it. I’ve been holding onto this podcast idea for over six months, stuck in the fear of being perceived, misunderstood, or judged. But here’s the truth:...

devotion over discipline 12.08.2025 24:15

What if staying consistent isn’t about motivation or strict discipline, but about devotion? Think: showing up for what you love like it’s an act of deep care. In this episode, we explore why the “just start” advice isn’t the whole story and how to sustain momentum in a way that feels gentle, not punishing. Carmen shares: Why motivation alone can’t carry you How reframing discipline into devotion c...

you don’t need to be better, you need to be more you 05.08.2025 23:16

What if the goal isn’t to keep chasing “better,” but to simply become more yourself ? In this episode, we untangle the pressure to optimize every corner of our lives and ask why we’ve been taught to perform, perfect, and make ourselves palatable just to belong. Carmen shares: The quiet ways we learn to shrink ourselves to keep others comfortable How wellness culture feeds the endless chase for “be...

welcome :) 29.07.2025 1:28

Welcome to By The Moonlight! The podcast for the deep feelers, overthinkers, and recovering overachievers. ⭐️ https://linktr.ee/bythemoonlightpodcast 💌 bythemoonlightpodcast@gmail.com