• Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X Women

  • By: Katie Carson
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Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X Women

By: Katie Carson
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  • Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less. Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms. So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
    2023-2025
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  • 67: I’m Not Codependent, Ew: Béa Victoria Albina on Emotional Outsourcing and Nervous System Regulation

    67: I’m Not Codependent, Ew: Béa Victoria Albina on Emotional Outsourcing and Nervous System Regulation
    Jan 17 2025
    This week’s episode is one I’ve been dying to bring you! I finally got to chat with the incredible Béa Victoria Albina, NP, MPH. She’s a somatic experiencing practitioner, feminist wellness coach, and all-around magical human being. We dove into her signature concept of emotional outsourcing—aka relying on other people for our sense of worth, safety, and belonging (yeah, ouch). We talked about EVERYTHING, from breaking free of codependency to staying grounded in your values—even in the messiest of situations. Béa also shared her genius tips for regulating your nervous system and letting yourself actually feel your feelings (not just shove them down or ignore them). Here’s What We Got Into: Codependency vs. Interdependence: What’s the difference? (Hint: interdependence is the vibe we’re going for). Emotional outsourcing: Béa breaks down how it sneaks into our lives and keeps us stuck. Nervous system regulation: What it really means, and why it’s not as simple as tapping your forehead and calling it a day. Sacred rage: Why anger is actually a good thing when it’s intentional and aligned with your values. The beauty of reciprocal relationships: How to stop keeping score and start building connections that energize you. Want More from Béa? She’s got some amazing gifts for you! Head to BeatriceAlbina.com/ditchtheick to grab her free meditations and nervous system exercises. Whether you’re dealing with a stressy day or diving into your healing journey, these are a must-have.Béa also has a book dropping in September 2025 called Emotional Outsourcing. Big Life Moves I’ve been hinting at a major life change, and here’s the deal: I’m working on my escape plan to move abroad! While I’m not on a plane just yet, I’m getting serious about making it happen, and I want to invite you along for the ride. That’s why I’m joining the Move Abroad Escape Plan Bootcamp with the Move Abroad Coach. It’s a 4-day LIVE virtual bootcamp from January 25th-28th at 11 AM Eastern (with replays available). This bootcamp is all about creating a step-by-step action plan to move abroad in a year or less. If moving abroad has been on your dream list, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for! You can join me by checking out all the details here: https://bit.ly/4gR6VXF Follow me on Instagram @ditchtheickpod for all the behind-the-scenes action. I’ll be sharing what I’m learning, the highs, the lows, and maybe a few tips to help YOU make bold moves, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 66: Toxic Positivity

    66: Toxic Positivity
    Jan 10 2025
    Welcome to the first episode of Ditch the Ick in 2025! After taking a much-needed break, we’re kicking off the year by tackling an important and often misunderstood topic: toxic positivity. We’re unpacking what toxic positivity really is and why the “good vibes only” mindset can do more harm than good. I also share my personal journey with embracing emotions—both good and bad—and how adopting a mindset of realistic optimism has helped me feel more grounded and confident. Plus, we touch on actionable tips for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and showing up for others in a healthy way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - What toxic positivity is and why it’s so damaging. - The subtle ways it can show up in daily life (e.g., “Just stay positive!”). - Signs you might be experiencing or perpetuating toxic positivity. - The benefits of realistic optimism and why it’s a better approach. - Actionable phrases and habits to replace toxic positivity with authentic support. Resources Mentioned: - Why Toxic Positivity Can Be Harmful by Kendra Cherry, MSeD: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity - Realistic Optimism by Chris Loper: https://becomingbetter.org/realistic-optimism/ - Submit your anonymous questions or storie https://www.ditchtheick.com/ask-us-anything - Email: mailto:ditchtheickpod@gmail.com - Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ditchtheickpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 65: It’s Now or Never: How Caitlin Moss Left Purity Culture Behind and Found Her Voice in Romance Novels

    65: It’s Now or Never: How Caitlin Moss Left Purity Culture Behind and Found Her Voice in Romance Novels
    Dec 27 2024
    Today’s episode of Ditch the Ick is one for the books—literally! 🎉 I’m sitting down with Amazon bestselling romance author Caitlin Moss to talk about her journey from purity culture to writing the spicy stories we all know and love. Caitlin dives deep into the unlearning of shame, the reclaiming of pleasure, and how books (yep, including the steamy ones) can empower us to understand our bodies, our desires, and ourselves. We’re unpacking: ✨ Growing up in purity culture and how it shaped our mindset (and icks) ✨ Why romance novels are more than just smut—they’re freeing, fun, and female-centered ✨ The shame, the rebellion, and the “now or never” moment that got Caitlin writing ✨ Toys, taboos, and the beauty of learning to embrace pleasure (yes, girl, we go there) If you’re ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe add a few books to your Kindle library, hit play and let’s ditch the ick together. ✨ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ditchtheick for more relatable content from the pod! Where to Find Caitlin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmossauthor TikTok: @caitlinmosswrites Books: Available on https://www.amazon.com/ (Kindle Unlimited included!) and through local indie bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins

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