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Toss, Recycle, Elevate with Patti Minglin
When Cathy met Patti…lots of laughing occured. And this podcast episode is no different. Patti and Cathy discuss things in your life that you need to toss, recycle or elevate. Relationships, marriage, negative self talk, health, weight and lifting other women up are a few of the topics which are shared in a thoughtful and, of course, humorous way!
"I am not my hair" with Tish Thompson
Tish and Cathy have an authentic conversation about plugging into you, breaking through fear and getting out of your own way. Tish shares her amazing story of learning self confidence and self love in order to gain the strength to cut off her hair. She became a “lover of me” and walked out of that salon in all of her Bold Baldness. PS: You may need a few tissues as you listen to this inspiring story. Actually you WILL need a few tissues.
Finding Your Purpose with Stacy and Heather
Cathy is joined by the 2 women behind the naming and branding of Socket! Stacy and Heather of Klique Creative have been a part of Cathy's business and personal world for a number of years, and also the brains behind the branding of the popular moms network Cathy runs called The Branch. Cathy, Stacy and Heather talk about finding your purpose and living your passion.
Organizing to Increase Joy with Lorraine Herr
Lorraine and Cathy tackle the topic of organization and how it effects joy and happiness in your life. Cathy’s messy car showcased in The Journey of Motherhood project is probably the opposite of Lorraine’s super organized shoe closet with label maker stickers. Decreasing stress and plugging into peace and joy round out this week’s episode.
Women & Leadership with Anita Knotts
Anita and Cathy discuss women in leadership—the challenges they face, why they need a seat at the table and how we can lift young women up to embrace leadership roles of their own. Anita shares how she found her discovered her own voice and leadership style after coming to the U.S. as a young girl not speaking any English. Self-discovery, bullying and taking risks are all part of this conversation.
Am I Enough with Erica Lopez
Erica and Cathy tackle the tough topic of "Am I Enough?" Finding your own value and self-esteem is never an easy job as a woman, mom and even human. Body image, your role in life, job status, grades and self narrative can all play into the equation. Erica discusses the shift of sense of self as she went from a teacher to a SAHM and the role parenting has in helping raise confident kids.
Finding Confidence with Nicki Anderson
Cathy may, or may not, have tracked Nicki down and made her be her friend after seeing her give a talk at the Chamber of Commerce. A flourishing friendship and mentorship ensued. In this episode, we discuss where wisdom and confidence comes together, being yourself, expectations of relationships and beauty coming in all sizes.
The Alcohol Experiment with Meg Daly
Meg and Cathy have a powerful conversation about their journeys with alcohol and how it has affected their lives. From weight gain to tipsy accidents to anxiety, alcohol isn’t always what it is promised to be. Meg’s program, Sober Tranquility, encourages people to reduce or release if necessary. This approach is very similar to Socket’s philosophy of tossing or recycling, encouraging us to create inner calm.
Practicing Gratitude with Grace Boland
On this episode of The Socket Podcast, Grace and Cathy discuss practicing gratitude. Making a gratitude list, finding time to unplug, tapping into nature, building an emotional toolbox and mediation are discussed. Grace is both calming and hilarious all at the same time, which is a gift! Finding time to slow down, rest and giving your body breaks rounds out this lively conversation.