The Softcore Detachment Podcast

Your life didn't go the way you planned. That doesn't mean you're behind, it means you're in it. In this episode, we're talking about what actually happens when the plan falls apart: the identity you held onto that no longer fits, the trap of waiting to feel "ready" before you rebuild, and why grief and forward motion aren't mutually exclusive. You don't have...

Peptides are one of the fastest growing topics in fitness and wellness — and one of the most poorly explained. In this episode, Catalina breaks down the complete foundation: what peptides are, how they work biologically, the different classes used in fitness and wellness contexts, why they've surged in popularity, and how to navigate the grey area of an largely unregulated market responsibly....

Skinny is back, but it’s wearing a “wellness” filter. In this episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina breaks down why body-shrinking trends resurface during cultural stress, how GLP-1 medications and Hollywood aesthetics are influencing the current wave, and what isn’t being talked about when rapid weight loss becomes normalized. This isn’t an anti-weight-loss episode. It’s a pro-health one. We...

Forgiving yourself isn’t about pretending nothing happened — and it’s definitely not about letting yourself off the hook. In this episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina explores what real self-forgiveness actually looks like  after accountability. Why shame keeps so many people stuck, how guilt gets mistaken for growth, and the difference between taking responsibility and punishing yourself fo...

What if self-love isn’t something you’re born with, but something you  build ? In this episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina sits down with guest, Nige to talk about self-love and self-worth for people who didn’t grow up with either modeled for them. Together, they unpack how perspective shapes our reactions to life, how fear is meant to protect, not control you, and why setting boundaries is...

Season 2: Done Starting Over Season 2 of  Softcore Detachment  starts differently—on purpose. In this get-ready-with-me style episode, Catalina reintroduces the show, the shift, and the intention behind this next season. No extremes. No chaos. No motivational screaming. This season is for people who are done blowing everything up every time life gets hard—and are ready to build something that actu...

Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions — and every year, most of them quietly fade by February. In this Coach’s Corner / Get Ready With Me episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina breaks down  why  traditional New Year’s resolutions don’t work — and what actually does. This episode isn’t about hype, discipline, or “wanting it bad enough.” It’s about building  systems, habits,...

Conflict is inevitable — chaos is optional. In this episode, Catalina and Jonnie break down what it  really  means to “fight like an adult,” from regulating your nervous system to choosing clarity over defensiveness. We cover how to pause before reacting, how to communicate without spiraling, why tone and timing matter, and the subtle difference between holding boundaries and throwing emotional gr...

If you’ve ever walked into a supplement aisle and felt personally victimized by the wall of powders, gummies, and “fat burners,” this episode is your permission slip to stop wasting money and start fueling your body with what actually works. Catalina and Jonnie break down the science behind protein and creatine — why they’re the most researched, most effective, and most underrated tools for women...

You can do all the right things — hit your protein, take your creatine, train hard — but if you’re sleeping like a feral raccoon behind a dumpster fire of stress, you’re not recovering. In this episode, Catalina and Jonnie get real about why women (especially in midlife) are struggling with sleep and what you can do about it — from hormone shifts and hot flashes to caffeine, cortisol, and scrollin...

Tinsel, travel, and too many opinions at the dinner table — welcome to the most overstimulating time of the year. In this week’s episode, Catalina and Jonnie talk holiday boundaries, emotional hangovers, sober girl season, and how to stay consistent when everything feels off-routine. Expect laughter, real talk, and zero guilt.

Catalina and Jonnie share their unfiltered story of going on a GLP-1 — what worked, what went sideways, and how to do it the smart way. Learn the science behind these meds, how to protect your muscle and metabolism, and why mindset and habits matter more than hunger suppression. Real talk, no shame, just strategy. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and grab your free GLP-1 Support Checklist 🎧 Follow  Softcore D...

In this episode of Softcore Detachment, Catalina and Jonnie sit down with Chloe Michele to talk about one of the hardest — and most healing — skills to build: an unshakable sense of self. Together they dive into the messy middle of self-talk, awareness, and emotional well-being, breaking down how to catch your inner critic in the act and rewrite that mental script. From reframing embarrassment to...

Welcome to Episode 9: Confessions from the Editing Room Floor — where we prove that podcasting is  way less glamorous  than it looks on Instagram. Between the barking dogs, my squeaky chair, Jonnie freezing mid-sentence, and enough “ums” to summon a ghost, this episode is a love letter to chaos, caffeine, and the mute button.

Discipline is sexy — it’s the difference between who you say you are and who you actually become. In this episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina and Jonnie dive deep into the unglamorous truth about personal growth: motivation fades, discipline stays. 💅🔥 They unpack how real transformation happens  off camera  — through consistency, non-negotiables, and showing up even when it’s boring. You’...

You know that tight-chest, sweaty-palms panic that hits the moment you walk into a gym full of bros? Yeah — we’ve  been there.  In this episode of  Softcore Detachment , Catalina and Jonnie get real about  Gymtimidation  — the fear of being judged, not knowing what to do, or feeling like everyone’s watching you. Spoiler: they’re not. 💪 What we cover: ✨ Why gym anxiety is totally normal (and how...

💅 New nails, breakup bangs, contour sharp enough to slice through your abandonment issues… adorable. But let’s not kid ourselves, bestie—none of that is fixing your nervous system. In this gloriously unhinged episode, Catalina (recovering perfectionist + chaos gremlin) and Jonnie (professional glow-up baddie) take a glitter-covered scalpel to  glow-up culture . ✨ Sure, it feels like Beyoncé when...

Buckle Up Baby!! Hot flashes in Target. Crying at K-POP Demon Hunters. Forgetting your own damn words. ✨ Welcome to  Perimenopause Unhinged. ✨ Your body isn’t betraying you — she’s recalibrating. We’ve got the cheat sheet: fuel your body, lift the damn weights, and find your people. 👯‍♀️ Tag your messy raccoon bestie and share this with every woman in her 30s–50s who needs to know she’s not cra...

Ever block, unblock, and re-block… then stalk their Instagram at 2 a.m.? Same. In this episode, Catalina and Jonnie unpack why we keep going back to people who hurt us—and why slipping doesn’t erase your healing progress. 💔 Inside this episode: • The real reason we go back (hi, trauma bonds) • The brain chemistry that makes toxic people feel addictive • Why slipping up doesn’t undo your progress...

Boundaries aren’t punishment, they’re self-preservation—and babe, they’re not just for breakups. Catalina and Jonnie get real about setting limits without losing your softness, and why the discomfort you feel is actually proof you’re on the right track. 🔥 Inside this episode: • Boundaries as soul-preservation, not punishment • Why even people you love need your limits • Word-for-word scripts when...

We all know the drill—clipboard in hand, blazer on the outside, full-on panic attack on the inside. Catalina (recovering perfectionist + chaos gremlin) and Jonnie (professional glow-up baddie) get real about the fine art of faking it ’til you kinda make it. ✨ Inside this episode: • Why “faking it” works (and when it crashes) • Internal screaming scenarios you absolutely know too well • Coping hac...

Every brand has a birth story—ours just happens to involve a desert breakdown, canyon screams, and one sassy AI. Catalina and Jonnie pull back the curtain on how Softcore Detachment went from rock bottom to raccoon lore. 🎙 In this episode: ​ How a hotel-room meltdown turned into a movement ​ Catalina’s rock-bottom-to-raccoon moment (detox, desert hikes, airlifts—oh my) ​ Why healing isn’t linear,...