Okay, Now What? - With Kate Gladdin

This episode is a fun and meaningful pep talk filled with all wisdom and advice I wish I knew and understood as a teen. The first part is thanks to the Sunscreen Song by Baz Luhrman - if you hadn't heard it yet, you should! So good! The second part are words of wisdom I wrote a few years ago filled with all the advice I would've liked to have given my 17 year old self - it's too late to go back an...

Given our brain's natural tendency to want to dwell on the 'bad things' about our day, journal prompts are a powerful way to redirect it more towards the things that uplift you and give you strength when you need it most. So in this episode I share with you my favourite journal prompts to cut through negative self talk and get your mind focused back on gratitude and your ability to make a differen...

Join me for a fun and insightful interview with a High School Senior, Alexis, as she shares her best advice on how to get through the college application process with less stress and overwhelm. She also shares tips on how to make your college application standout and be more organized so you're not frantically trying to throw something together last minute. Here's some words from Alexis herself: "...

"I wanna go to the gym but I'm scared everyone will judge me'' - if you've ever had this worry, I've recorded this episode just for you. Tune in to learn how to not let the fear of judgment hold you back and tips on how to become more comfortable exercising in a gym. Your physical and mental health will thank you for it! Here's free workout videos I've recorded for you: Intro to Lifting Weights Le...

High school is a rollercoaster experience full of highs and lows. With the stacks of homework and assignments to complete, it can be a stressful and difficult time. However, you can choose to make the most out of your high school experience by learning how to adapt to all your courses and extracurriculars. Tune in to this episode with Dani Kaur, a sophomore in high school, to learn tips on how to:...

Are you about to start at college and feel like a rollercoaster of emotions and anxiety? You're not alone! All freshmen students I'm coaching with feel the same. So in this I share some tips to help you get through these first few months of college with less overwhelm and meltdowns. I give advice on how to overcome the struggle of feeling like you don't fit in or not knowing what to say when meeti...

Are you struggling with a sense of emptiness in life? Like something is missing? Something that truly lights you up or that you feel passionate about? You're not alone. Today's guests once felt exactly like you - until they decided to leave behind the burden's of societal expectations and start off on an adventure that took them around the world. They've walked, hiked and hitchhiked thousands of k...

"Ugh! Compliments make me feel so awkward!" If this is you, then this episode will be a game changer! Learn the number one perspective shift you can make when someone compliments you to turn the awkward, squirmish feeling into one of a beautiful moment of gratitude, confidence and connection for you both!  Want to feel more confident and less stressed out? Learn more about my personalised teen coa...

Do you constantly put things off because it just feels too hard or overwhelming to get started? Then this episode is a must listen! Let me share with you my secrets to overcome your temptation to procrastinate and instead take action on making progress towards what matters most to you! Your future self will thank you for this. Want to feel more confident and less stressed out? Learn more about my...

Grief is something we'll universally experience as humans, yet a topic that isn't discussed enough - until now. Tune into this inspiring interview with Allie Turek, who shares her experience of losing both her parents by the age of 19. The resilience her and her brother have shown since then is truly inspiring and something I think we can each take something away from to better handle the tough st...

Today's amazing guest, Daniella Djan , is the epitome of all things resilience! Being diagnosed with Lupus at just 18 years old, Daniella's was left feeling helpless, scared and alone. But since then she's gone on to live a big and meaningful life that's given her a whole new way to contribute to the world. If you are someone who's living with a chronic illness or has been dealt a sucker punch by...

Sometimes in order to achieve goals or make new friends or have new experiences, life is going to demand for us to be uncomfortable along the way. To feel anxious while we make small talk with new people or feel bored as we try to do our math homework. Which means it's very easy to want to choose to escape the discomfort and avoid the situation entirely - to not go to the party or procrastinate on...

In this episode I share some of my favourite quotes and little pep talks I've given myself over the years to help fuel my resilience and build the confidence I need to achieve my goals, and now I'm sharing them with you so you can do the same! :) Want to feel more confident and less stressed every day? Learn more about my personalised teen coacing programs here:  www.kategladdin.com/coaching For d...

This episode I'm VERY excited to have loyal listeners, Daniella & Samantha, on the show to celebrate 200 episodes! Together we dive into their favourite lessons from the show, how they've been practicing them in their lives and also what they want to see more of on the show! Given that YOU guys are the reason why I do this show, it was really special to have some my listeners join me for an episod...

On the week of my sister's 34th birthday and the eve of my 30th birthday, here's a poem I think you should hear at least once in your life and think of daily to ensure you get the most of out of your precious time here on earth.

We've all heard about 'positive thinking', now let's dive into what we need to be aware of to ensure we make it work FOR us and have the positive impact it's meant to! Want to feel more confident and less stressed every day? Learn more about my personalised teen coacing programs here:  www.kategladdin.com/coaching For daily inspiration and tips, follow me on instagram:  @kategladdin

Today's episode is a chat with the awesome teen coach, Palmer Skudneski from Own Your Journey Coaching . Be inspired by his story of how he turned around his teenage struggle with depression and his Dad ending up in jail into something that now helps other young people.   You'll also learn practical tips on how to make progress on those big goals that feel super overwhelming. Palmer managed to imp...

This episode I bring financial expert, Chad Willardson, back on the show to let us know about an awesome new app he's launching - GravyStack . This app is a really cool way to not only learn more about money but earn more of it through games, quests and challenges! Want to feel more confident and less stressed every day? Learn more about my personalised teen coacing programs here:  www.kategladdin...

If you're feeling super overwhelmed trying to ''find balance'' while studying for finals or exam week, tune into this episode for a pep talk on how to reduce the pressure AND achieve your goal grades. Want to feel more confident and less stressed every day? Learn more about my personalised teen coacing programs here:  www.kategladdin.com/coaching For daily inspiration and tips, follow me on instag...

Perhaps you're unsure what to do once you finish school or you're considering joining the military but feel uncertain whether it's for you - if so tune into this episode with 21 year military veteran (and my wonderful fiance!), Nate Gladdin, as he answers typical questions people have about joining the military and whether it's the right fit for them. He talks about the benefits of joining the mil...

If you hate your photo being taken or posting photos online because you feel like you don't look "good enough", this is a pep talk for you.

Today's guest is award winning speaker, author and coach, Marcus Bales ! He's here to help you overcome self doubt and manage your social anxiety, no matter the situation! As someone for whom the mere thought of speaking to others—let alone speaking in public—provoked visceral dread, Marcus' journey from socially anxious child to award-winning professional speaker is testament to the effectiveness...

This episode is with my amazing friend and fellow coach, Angi Solley, as we dive into an issue we see many teens we coach struggling with - parents and grades! If you're feeling pressure from your parents to get particular grades or even stress a lot yourself about grades and school results, then be sure to check out this episode. We dive into different tips and ideas that you can practice to redu...

This is a short & sweet episode about how to get clarity on your direction in life, even when you're awaiting a big decision like which college you're getting into or getting accepted into a new job. Understanding this core concept is a massive way to relief stress in amongst uncertainty and change. Want to feel more confident and less stressed every day? Learn more about my personalised teen coac...

This episode is a candid chat about my journey with body image. Beginning with my eating disorder as a teen right through to now - as a 29 year old woman who just got weighed for the first time in years. I share what that experience was like for me and some tips on how I've helped beat the negative voice in my head that tells me 'my body isn't enough' 'you should be skinnier' 'you need to lose wei...