Cathy Speaks

In this episode I talk about feeling burnout vs overwhelm, how I'm experiencing it and what I'm doing to help myself. I share my personal self-care practices, how I move my body, the importance of routines and mindfulness, coping with the challenges of family dynamics including the aging narcissists you may have in your life and paying attention to the mind/body connection all while embracing impe...

In this episode I cover several topics from the importance of self-care, navigating personal challenges, the emotional load of caregiving, embracing simplicity and connection to remembering that life is happening for you while sharing my personal experiences in all topics discussed. It's a radical time to be alive and I am hopeful of what will unfold as we work our way through the heavy challe...

In this episode I talk about what I am currently experiencing with my Dad who is having health issues. I will explain what can cause anxiety, frustration and resentment while you are trying to balance wanting to help and also wanting to have your time. I show you how to start making choices instead of decisions and to stop judging yourself for wanting or not wanting to do what society says we have...

In this episode I explain the difference between masculine and feminine energy (Surprise!!! It has nothing to do with male or female in the way that you think). As a society, we operate primarily in our masculine energy and it is causing us stress and anxiety. I show you how to begin allowing yourself to be in your feminine energy which will help you get back in balance, feel more relaxed and be i...

Welcome 2024! In this episode I share with you what I've been doing to have a more intentional year. I give you ideas of how to start your day more centered and grounded. I also guide in focusing on what you want less of so you can create space for what you want more of. I hope you are inspired to be the feeling you want to feel in the world. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new...

This is this next episode in the Get Happy With Cathy series where I help you reclaim your energy and have more fun in your life in 5 minutes. I take you through a short meditation to use when you feel overwhelmed, confused or anxious. You can do this anywhere, anytime that will help you feel more relaxed, reset your nervous system and feel more connected to yourself and life. Sign up to receive a...

We are living in a very chaotic world. Stress seems to be a status symbol and peace seems out of reach, I am here to tell you that everything is okay. In this episode I give you 2 easy steps to find your "Inner Everything is Okay" so you can feel calmer, let go of stress and reconnect to yourself and life itself. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠https...

This is the first episode in the Get Happy With Cathy series where I help you reclaim your energy and have more fun in your life in 5 minutes. I explain what cutting energetic cords is, why it's important and how to do it. At the end, I take you through a 2 minute meditation to cut the energetic cord with someone in your life to free your energy from that person so you can feel refreshed and m...

Is there someone in your life that you want a better relationship with? Relationships can be tricky business. They can be our biggest energy booster or biggest energy drain. They even have direct impact on our overall health. In this episode I give you 5 actions steps that will help you make your relationships nourishing, exciting and fulfilling for you. The action steps can be applied to personal...

Have you ever paid attention to what you are saying to yourself?  The easiest form of Self-Care is to talk to yourself in a way that nurtures and supports you. You can give yourself more energy and also discover where you need to be nicer to you. It's a win win. This episode gives you 3 simple steps to do a mental cleanse that will change the way you think and give yourself some love. This is...

This is a follow up episode to Forgiving Yourself for Doing Too Much. A healthy daily routine can be a challenge. In this podcast I talk about my own struggles and how I am creating a daily routine that supports me and nourishes my soul. What you do every day can be a form of Self-Care. Learn easy steps to put into practice right now and within the next few weeks you will create a new daily routin...

How many times do you feel like you are just busy for the sake of being busy? Do you find yourself doing a relaxing activity and not feeling relaxed? Or maybe you feel like you are giving people 1/2 versions of yourself, including how you show up for you. It's important for you to find balance between doing things for yourself and doing things for others. It's also important that you are doing thi...

C’mon 2023. In this episode I start by honoring what we’ve been through the past few years as humans. Then take you through a short meditation using my 5 Key Principles system to kick off 2023 with a bang. You can do the meditation whether you are in a place where you can close your eyes or walking around doing your daily activity. Listen through to the end where I talk about a personalized Self-C...

If you are sick or were sick during the Holidays, this episode is for you. I found out I had covid last week and it derailed by Christmas plans. Listen in to find out what I did differently, what I was struggling with and how I am bringing what I learned from the experience into my every day life. If you would like to stay more connected, sign up for my newsletter using the following link: https:/...

What you feed yourself mentally is just as important as the food you feed your body. How many times do you feed your mind and your heart with negativity? It happens in very subtle ways so you may not even be aware of it. In this podcast I share what I did when I realized one of my daily activities was draining me and leaving no room to do a different activity that actually made me feel good. I was...

Everything is all planned out. Your day is going smoothly and then BAM!! Something happens and throws your day, week or even month(s) off track. Sometimes it's a health issue, a flat tire, a crisis at work or even an unexpected get together with someone who is in from out of town. What do you do? Don't worry, this podcast gives you tips on how to regroup, feel balanced and as calm as possible so y...

Sometimes being nice doesn't look "nice". We get programmed that nice means you have to be considerate of everybody else and never hurt other peoples feelings with the expectation that you ignore your feelings and needs. This actually drains our energy and is not very helpful to others or you. There are times when you need to be nice to yourself by being firm with others and it can be uncomfortabl...

It's been well over a year and I am back in the saddle and ready to help you find more ways to give yourself Self-Care and reconnect to yourself. I've taken care of myself and now I want to help you take care of you :).....watch out, I may swear a bit more in these podcasts. Passionate times call for passionate words and now is not the time to sugarcoat. The first step in self-care is being honest...

** 5 Minute Meditation at the end of this episode. In this episode I talk about how important it is to let go of stress that isn't yours. I also explain how to do this in very fast and easy way and include a 5 minute meditation to help you let go of what isn't yours and reclaim what is. It can be done standing, seated or laying down. I do not recommend if you are driving, operating machinery or do...

In this episode I talk about how using affirmations as a form of self-care can be easy and effective. I explain my history with affirmations and despite how I had gotten away from using them, they have been helpful to me in more recent months. I also talk about how you can feel both "negative" and "positive" at the same time which we often forget. Listen in to get a boost of love :). The links for...

In this episode I talk about how we can use everything that happened in 2020 to feel more excitement for 2021.  I share how 2020 began for me and how the challenges I experienced helped me reconnect to parts of myself that I am using to feel more excitement in 2021.  We all have different feelings as we embark on this new year and it may even be scary envisioning what's possible. I share...

In  this episode I talk about my theme for 2021...Integration, Fun and Love. I explain how the last half of 2020 became extra challenging for me and the health issues that I have been dealing with from chronic menopause induced headaches to getting Covid myself. I also talk about how we can all use whatever we experienced in 2020 as a learning experience and that the pandemic, social and poli...

In this episode I get real about how I am struggling.  The COVID situation as well as witnessing everything happening in the world is getting to me. I talk about what I am doing to help myself navigate through all of it and want to inspire you to do the same. This is hard on everybody and my heart goes out to everyone who has personally been affected by the virus as well as their families. I...

In this episode I talk about how to make self-care simple.  Self-care can end up being another thing on your to do list.  You can have the best intentions to do something special for yourself then end up frustrated if your plans don't go the way you want them to. You can also get down on yourself if you can't remain consistent.  With the stress that we are all facing in our everyday...

In this episode I talk about how you can change your focus from problem based thinking to solution based thinking.  We are experiencing a lot of chaos in the world and it's uncomfortable.  It's hard to feel all of your emotions, yet feeling your emotions is the first step in both self-help and self-care.  It allows you to pay attention to the positive change happening even when ever...