Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley

Most women limit their earning potential by aiming merely to be able to pay their bills–which is a wonderful thing to be able to do, but it stops short of assuming full responsibility for ourselves, and leaves out the potential for things like saving, investing, and building true financial freedom (meaning, not being beholden to the next paycheck). Today’s guest, Jennifer Barrett, is on a mission...

With the “is it here yet?” recession and definitely here inflation, conversations about how much things cost and how much money you have or don’t have are even more pressing. Venting and talking out options is great, but if you tell yourself--or someone else–”I can’t afford that” or “I’m so broke” you’re basically putting energy in to this idea that you don’t have enough money. Come find out how t...

Some people are more empathetic and/or sensitive and so they get an intuitive read on other people’s energy without a lot of conscious effort. But everyone can get better at reading other people’s energy with a little practice. In this episode, I share four things to assess--because you deserve to be around people who make you feel good! This episode sponsored by:  NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER...

Your energy isn't set it and forget it. There are simple things you can do to raise it up. Here are my favorite 8 ways--which one will you try so you can conduct your own energy experiment? This episode sponsored by:  NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like your favorite streaming shows, I am taking a hiatus. In the meantime, I’m replaying some of my best stuff. Up this week–all about your energy. As in, your vibe.  Figuring out what raises your energy and what squashes it is a crucial part of being able to take care of yourself and your overall energy. I call it doing an energy audit, which sounds very official, doesn’t it? Like someone’s...

As I get ready to take the summer off from producing new episodes (although until I’m back I’ll be replaying some of my best stuff–not going to go totally dark on your like your favorite streaming show does!), I’m recognizing the things that this long-term project has taught me about productivity, creating a body of work, staying inspired, and consistency. Hey, maybe listening to this episode can...

What happens when you devote yourself to exploring all the many ways to be a better person? After producing over 900 episodes and writing a book with 401 ways to bring your best, I’ve got some takeaways to share.  After this episode, I’m replaying some of my best stuff while I take the summer off. I’ll be back in the fall with new episodes. Thanks for being here, for sticking around, and for any a...

This week I’m talking about taking a break, which is what I am doing with the podcast–after this week of episodes, I’m taking the summer off from producing new episodes. (But don’t worry, I will be replaying some of my best stuff while I’m away!) Think of this podcast like Ted Lasso or Game of Thrones–sometimes you just have to wait for it to come back. :) It’s sort of a funny story, how I decided...

Sure, there's plenty of things about perimenopause that suck. But as a post-menopausal person, I'm here to tell you about what you have to look forward to. (It's good news!) This episode sponsored by:  NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Ritual’s Essential for Women – Save 10% off your first three months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Today I’m talking with holistic health coach Jolinda Johnson, who specializes in helping women through the perimenopausal transition, about the many symptoms of perimenopause, many of which I think will surprise you, as well as easy but powerful things you can do for yourself that mitigate those symptoms. Jolinda knows her STUFF!! I learned a ton. Follow Jolinda on Instagram Check out Jolinda’s we...

Could your fatigue be related to perimenopause? Could your weight gain? What about your back pain? Because perimenopause can trigger a whole slew of seemingly disconnected symptoms, the probable answer is yes. Come learn some of the more surprising symptoms of perimenopause. This episode sponsored by:  NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Ritual’s Essential for...

Hand gestures are something that holds a lot of power that we don’t typically give much thought to. (In fact, in yoga, hand gestures are known as mudras and are used to channel the body’s energy in a specific way during meditation.) In our society, we use mudras a lot without giving much thought to exactly how powerful the are. I mean, the OK symbol? Flipping the bird? The peace sign? These are po...

This week on the podcast I’m talking about little things that make a big difference. And today’s little thing is microdosing.  I’m talking with Tracey Tee, a former stand-up comedian and serial entrepreneur who now runs Moms on Mushrooms, an online community for mothers who are either interested in or practicing microdosing on hallucinogenic mushrooms. I know what you’re probably thinking – what?...

Talking about little things this week, because who doesn’t love things that take a small amount of effort yet can pay big dividends!? We’re all looking for quick fixes and while I don’t really believe in quick fixes when it comes to personal development, there are easy, fast, painless things you can do that help you keep evolving and growing. Today’s quick fix? Teeny acts of kindness. Microkindnes...

Continuing on the theme of de-cluttering your life, today I’m talking about how to go about tackling something that most of us have and that causes a feeling of overwhelm, stress, and things left undone every time we check out email – and that is an overflowing inbox.  I’ll share the one strategy I’ve used to go from 26,000 emails down to about 4,000 without worrying that I’m deleting something I...

If you want more space in your life you’re going to have to let go of a few things. That’s where delegating comes in. It’s a fun idea and a crucial skill that’s not always so easy to implement.  Today we’ll cover how to figure out what to delegate, the key things to keep in mind when you’re delegating, and make a list of the lucky people you can delegate to. Prepare to offload some to-dos! This ep...

Today I’m answering a listener question from Kristin, who writes: “Lately I’ve been thinking about all I have to do as I lie in bed at night, and although I do manage to fall asleep, as soon as I wake up I already feel behind. I want to have more time to connect with friends, or putter around in the garden, or go to the beach, or just…read a book but I’m not sure how to get off this hamster wheel....

Today I’m talking about something that’s been near and dear to my heart for a long time now – sending a thank you note. (I actually wrote a book proposal in the late 90s for a book on writing thank you notes that included fill in the blank templates–it was a mash-up of Mad LIbs and how to. It did not end up selling to a publisher, which is a bummer, right?)  ANYWAY, whether it’s an actual handwrit...

We're headed back out there--conferences, networking events, even just going to the office and having in-person meetings. Some people have been waiting for this moment, but others of us have gotten real cozy at home, talking to the cats or the dogs. Even though we may be craving connection, there can still be some jitters, maybe even some fears. So let's get some tips from someone who's not only a...

This week I’m talking about how to get back out there and being social with people in real time without feeling rusty or awkward. Because, after three years of having most meetings and even a lot of work places happening online, we’re not really used to sharing space, navigating a group of people, and talking to one another.  I think we’re all a little socially awkward now. And yet we’re craving t...

When you’re going through tough times, it’s tempting to just hunker down and endure and do whatever it takes to get by. I ate a lot of cookies after my appendectomy which is not something I typically do and I swear, it was healing.  That being said, there are little things, sometimes even tiny things, that, if you can manage to do one or two of them here and there can have a big positive impact on...

Today I'm talking with Andrea Nakayama, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. For the last 20+ years, Andrea helped those with chronic and autoimmune illnesses identify the healing protocol that will help them finally feel better and become the expert that they’ve been looking for. Andrea was motivated to pursue this path because 25+ years ago, when she was pregnant, Andrea's husband was d...

Here’s a truth about tough times–they’re naturally a LOT tougher when you try to get through them on your own. And yet, receiving isn’t something we’re taught to do. I mean, the phrase, it’s better to give than to receive is excellent proof of that. We have to give up some stuff in order to be able to receive: namely, being too proud, being uncomfortable with accepting help, not wanting to be a bo...

If, as I shared in Monday’s episode, March is meh it’s a great time to simultaneously catch up on and get ahead on some adulting. Let’s take advantage of the last bits of winter’s hibernating energy to, as Elvis used to say, TCB (take care of business). I’ve got a handy dandy list of what needs your attention now, as well as tips on how to reframe the tedium and maybe even enjoy yourself.  This ep...

One of the things on my crazy mixed-up list of things giving me life are CBD supplements–they were my pain reliever of choice as I’ve recovered from having my appendix out. When I’ve been talking to friends and family members about how it’s been helping me (better than the oxy and Tylenol my doctor prescribed), they’ve had a lot of questions about it, so thought I’d put everything I know about CBD...