Okay, Now What? - With Kate Gladdin

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with figuring out 'what next' after school? Then check out this interview with teacher of 20 years, Rich Napoli, where we chat about finding clarity about what you want to pursue after school and finding the courage to go after it! Want to speak in person at your school or college to help support your peers? Learn more about my resilience presentations for teens and...

Whether it's after being rejected by a person you like or simply feeling like you're not as smart as everyone else in the class, we've all had times where we feel like we're 'not good enough' the way we are. Struggling with self worth I think is something nearly every human on the planet can relate to, if you're having one of those days where you're right in the middle of this struggle, give this...

"I don't want to look stupid" - that's the number one reason I hear when I ask my coaching students why they don't raise their hand in class (even when they have a question or think they know the answer to one!). If you can relate to feeling the same way sometimes, and hold yourself back from answering or asking questions in class in fear of being judged or getting it wrong, here's the exact pep t...

Whether it's a quote on instagram, or something your parents have told you all your life, we're constantly bombarded with 'advice' and tips on how to live your best life & achieve your goals. In fact, that's exactly what this very show does itself! So it's not that I'm against offering tips and inspiration to others, I love it! But I do think that some common sayings/beliefs that, although are wel...

Ashamed. Angry. Helpless. These are just a few of the emotions someone whose parents are going through a divorce may feel. With so many changes to navigate and decisions to make, plus so many expectations and emotions flying around between Mum & Dad, it's easy to feel trapped between trying to please them both. That's why I brought on divorce and life coach, Melissa Kalil , onto the show to offer...

In a world of over 7 billion people where everything is fast paced and all about standing out from the crowd, it's easy to feel insignificant - like sometimes our hands our too small to make a difference. But tune into this inspiring interview with broadcoast legend, Joe Schmit, as he opens our eyes to how our biggest impressions are made when we're not trying to be impressive. By the end of this...

I'm SO excited to be back recording my podcast for you again after a month hiatus! This episode is for anyone out there who's feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by everything you 'have to do '. So many of us create schedules that feel like one long to-do list of obligations and expectations. If you can relate to what I'm saying, tune in to learn my best advice on how to give yourself the break you...

Learning how much your thinking influences how you feel and experience the world can be very empowering - until we begin to use it against ourselves. Tune into this episode to make sure you're not misusing your ability to change your thinking as a way to try to escape your feelings, judge your thoughts or invalidate your experiences - that will always cause you more harm than good. Want to feel le...

Do you sometimes feel like you're nothing more than a sidekick in the story of your own life? With so many things happening at once when you're growing up, it's easy to feel out of control and like you don't have what it takes to get through it all. That's why I love everything that my fellow teen coach, Joey Mascio, is teaching in his awesome new app Sidekick to Hero - tune in to learn how you ca...

This episode I'm excited to bring back teen coach, Sami, to explore all things anxiety - and what's REALLY causing you to feel so much of it. From this place of awareness, that's when you get your power back to begin to change how you feel for the better. Make sure you check out Sami's awesome new "Wreck Your Anxiety" course for teens - you get your own special discount code until 18th January 202...

As we welcome in the new year, this episode is the pep talk you need to make the most 2023 and all the time we've been gifted to achieve our goals! It's easy to talk about doing something, but what are the things you want to have accomplished by 31st December, 2023? Just talking about something won't get you there. Tune into this episode to find out what will! Want to not feel less anxious and bui...

Nate's joining me on the show for a quick recap on our wedding (Yaaay we're finally married!!) and our first Aussie Christmas together. If you wanted a "behind the scenes" of our last few weeks here in Australia, then this episode will be a fun listen for you! Hope you've all had an amazing Christmas too! :) 

Are you easily triggered when someone comments on how messy you are? Or completely shut down when someone tells you to just toughen up?  There's certain things that cause different levels of frustration or shame in us compared to someone else. And so often we think it's because it's 'just the way we are' or because there's 'something wrong with us'. But tune into this interview with Anna Lagnana,...

What does success mean to you? Or confidence? Or mental health? So often the answers to these questions come from how we were taught about these terms when we were kids or what we've seen online or in movies. And unfortunately, they're not always the most helpful definitions and end up causing even more stress and anxiety. So tune into this episode to learn how I've taken back control of the dicti...

Today's guest, Joey Brown, was once so anxious as a kid he would have panic attacks trying to go school each day. Since then he's gone onto become a fighter pilot capable of handling high stress situations that once felt impossible. How did he do it? Tune into this episode to find out! Connect with Joey online @not_another_avg_joe   Want to not feel so anxious and build up your confidence? Learn m...

This episode is a fun behind the scenes chat with one of my coaching students, Laina, who's had over 60 life coaching sessions with me over the last 18 months!   Laina came to coaching feeling hesitant about getting started, unsure about how it could help her and whether it was worth it. 60 sessions later we reflect on the amazing growth she's made and best lessons she's learned to find more confi...

Constantly sleeping through your alarm and then ending up late and behind on the rest of your day? Then tune into this episode for a good old pep talk filled with tips and strategies you can use to get out of bed on time even when you're feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated to do so. Because one thing I know for sure, is not getting up on time only leads to more overwhelm throughout your day, and yo...

Ever had an anxiety attack before? If so, I feel you! I know how frightening and uncomfortable the whole experience can be, and often the way we react when we feel the anxiety come on can often make it worse. In this episode, I share about my anxiety attack from last weekend - yes that's right, even as a life coach, I get anxiety attacks every so often! I wanted to open up about it on this podcast...

This is a mini episode filled with my favourite thoughts I remind myself to find strength, peace and inspiration when I need it most. They are my 'grounding thoughts' - thoughts that can stop my mind spiralling into a helpless place where I think I need to to 'control' the world and all of it's outcomes in order to feel ok. Instead, these thoughts remind me of my own personal power and ability to...

If all the positive thoughts and pep talks in the world aren't helping you feel confident enough to do something you want to do, then tune into this episode to find where you can ALWAYS find confidence to go and do it anyway! It's a simple shift but one that's changed everything for me, and can't wait for you to learn it so you can grow and achieve more of your goals too! Want some extra help to b...

Is your mind constantly racing with thoughts that are dwelling on the past or freaking out about the future? Then make sure you give this episode with the awesome licensed therapist, Monique Johnson, a listen! In this interview we chat about how to cut through the constant negative mind chatter to help bring yourself back to the present moment so you can find a greater sense of calm and confidence...

This episode is for all those moments when you're spiralling into that place of: "I can't believe my parents are being so unreasonable." "I don't get why they're being so rude." "I only said that because my teacher was being such a jerk." Judging is easy. Everyone does it. What is far more challenging yet powerful is to practice perspective taking and become curious rather than critical when someo...

What's something you really wanted to do but things aren't going to plan, so now you want to quit? Maybe you had a few bad games of volleyball and want to stop playing? Maybe you flunked a few exams so you want to drop out of college? Maybe you mindblanked in your singing exam or didn't place in your dance comp so now you want to stop doing lessons? The truth is we're ALL going to face 'bad days'...

Today's episode is dediated to my beloved pup of 16 years, Cooper Fitzsimons, who we sadly said goodbye to this week. For anyone who's struggling with grief and loss, and is need of some extra hope and strength to get you through it, this episode is also for you.

Despite what the highlight reels may show online, college in real life can be challenging. Overwhelming. Confusing. And somewhat lonely experience - even when you're surrounded by people. You've shed your identity of a high school student, yet still trying to figure out who you are in the world as a young adult. You are desperate to make your parents happy and prove your success through your grade...