Heartfelt Expressions with Katerra Speaks

You have reached a checkpoint. This mental health check-in allows you to reflect on where you are. Reminders that your feelings are valid and you’re worthy regardless are also included.

It's StoryTime! I felt like sharing a whole bunch of mini stories with ya'll today. Nothing too serious. Glimpses into this Episode: Unboxing Merch Fried Rice Story About This Podcast Self-Care Merch found on my website: katerraspeaks.com I hope ya'll enjoy.

How often do you let yourself vent? After depriving myself of self-expression, I wanted to get things off my chest. Here is an explicit venting session about emotions, poetry, and life. Ending on a good note, I announced that katerraspeaks.com has officially launched! The website has merch, links to the Spotify playlists, and other adventures. Woo!

Sometimes, endings can be filled with mixed emotions. Here is a glimpse into my thoughts and feelings. I also update ya’ll about changes in this podcast.

This is the first scripted episode of this podcast, jam-packed with coherent thoughts and stories. Let’s dive deep into the effects of expectations, particularly in my life.

Jeez… I retyped this description so many times, which is an accurate depiction of this episode. Frustration + Tinkering + Reflection = Meta Episode: Podcast Edition

Things may not always be what they seem. Assumptions can be false. This is a glimpse into the life of a princess and her people. A story about mental health, communication, and autonomy.

Ever since I was a kid, poetry has been an outlet for self-expression. It helped me during my darkest moments. I talk about self-esteem, worth, and external validation in this episode as well.

Mindfulness, gratitude, and wins celebrations. I now have some Spotify playlists that resonated with me during different periods of my life: Picture Perfect, Rock Bottom, and Self-Love Journey. You can just look up Katerra Speaks in Spotify to listen to the playlists.

After listening to the bonus episode multiple times, the words finally clicked. I decided to take my own advice. Here I reflected and shared my experience.

When you’re overwhelmed by life, I’m here to remind you that your feelings are valid, you’re worthy regardless, and already successful. Listen to this episode whenever you need to. Remember, you do love yourself because I love you, and I am you. I’m excited to see and hear from you soon. You’re always welcome here.

I shared a lot of emotions in this episode as I reflected on my life. I also updated ya’ll on my decisions for the podcast going forward. Heads up: this episode includes explicit language. You gotta listen to find out more.

I have been tinkering with the audio production of this podcast. Hopefully, it sounds better in the car. I also let ya’ll know more about my life during my little hiatus.

I shared an internal battle about how I felt and how I should’ve felt. Shame versus grateful. Vulnerability takes courage. I am more than just a [fill in the blank].

High expectations of self and others can lead to overwhelm, disappointment, and anxiety. So, I decide to give grace and honor my energy.

As I reflect on birthdays and yearly beginnings, I realized that life is meant to be cherished. So, plans shifted along with my priorities.

As I reflected on where I am now versus my expectations, I felt like a failure. When I compared myself to others and their expectations, I felt even worse. This episode is filled with stories, reflections, acknowledgement, and anxiety.

I introduce Season 2 and 2024 with mindfulness, reflections, and gratitude. Sounds simple enough.

Rebranding this podcast into a personal trilogy. Easter Eggs is scattered throughout the world of Heartfelt Expressions with Katerra Speaks. Release Schedule: Every Wednesday @ 4pm EST on Spotify, and 5pm EST on all other platforms

I compiled some bloopers from the archives for ya’ll. Just so ya’ll know, having a consistent voice for characters takes practice. Enjoy this short episode.

Here is a quick overview of my year. A benchmark of sorts. I talked about my highlights, relationships, mental health, and more.

I realized that the people I put on pedestals and considered my heroes are actually just people. Though, not all people are good for us. With this new knowing, I am able to show up as myself for ya’ll.

I used to feel hesitant to share that my family is mixed in culture and ethnicity, while being fully Asian. This was influenced by others’ perception. Now, I fully embrace my family dynamic.

Somehow I got into a meditative state working out and doing a word search. Here are thoughts that flooded my mind before the silence.

People influenced how I thought and felt about my body, and it negatively impacted me. This is a vulnerable share of my journey and what I realized.