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Organizing Chaos: Decluttering Expert Tracy McCubbin on Collecting Experiences, Not Objects Feb 24, 2024

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This week I spoke with decluttering expert and author Tracy McCubbin on why filling our homes with stuff makes us feel empty, aging and how she both got married and started her business later in life, and why connection and being helpful to others prevents clutter. Tracy came to my apartment and in this you'll hear her help figure out what's been preventing me from making some necessary changes and how you can make them too. Let us know if you listen.

Show Notes:

- Find Tracy on the Web | Instagram | Books

- All of our self-study workshops: Let It Out Kits

- Inbox Organization course: code LETITOUT for 20% off

- Our Substack

- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here

- TALK KIT waitlist

- Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist

- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout

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Episode 425: Mindful Space Design: Anjie Cho Returns

Congrats On Your Breakup! Variety Show ft. Lacy Phillips, Mari Andrew, Yoke Lore, Rachelle Robinett, Robyn Kanner, Jon Marro, Kristin Hanggi & More! Feb 16, 2024

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In honor of Valentine’s Day it’s an episode about what I know best: romantic love… just kidding it’s about breakups! It's a variety show from 2019 where I compiled all of the times (up until then) I spoke with guests on how heartbreak, grief, and sadness can lead to growth. I play some of my favorite clips from my conversations with founder of To Be Magnetic, Lacy Phillips, herbalist and founder of Supernatural, Rachelle Robinett, author Sara Avant Stover, dancer and writer Cody Cook-Parrott, illustrator Mari Andrew, musician Yoke Lore, and more ... it sounds like a bummer of an episode but it was actually optimistic and even at times funny. Then I react to hearing their advice 5 years later, talk about if I took it and what has happened since…

Let me know if you listen : )

Show Notes:

- Breakups Kits

- My Substack

- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here

- Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist

- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout

Full episodes of guests in this episode:

Paradox & Purge with James McCrae, Author of The Art of You Feb 10, 2024

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This week, my friend James McCrae is back on the podcast. James is an author, poet, artist, and founder of Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity. He's the author of several books, his newest being The Art of You, which we talk about extensively here. Something I love about the book is the fascinating facts, anecdotes, and stories about James' life and the accumulated knowledge of different authors, musicians, filmmakers, spiritual teachers, and artists of all disciplines, from the Rolling Stones to Alan Ginsberg. Our conversation covers haikus, mistakes being portals, the id vs. ego, the role of criticism in pushing art forward, boundaries attracting people you love, and much more. Let us know if you listen!

Show notes:

- Inbox Organization course: code LETITOUT for 20% off

- Our Substack

- James: Web | Instagram | new book The Art of You

- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here

- TALK KIT waitlist

- Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist

- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout

- James' other books here & here

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Episode 421: Sorry for the Delayed Response: Digital Organizer Jésabel DC on Overwhelm, Sensitive Time & Prioritization

Madelynn De La Rosa Returns (Part 2 of 2): Art, Connection, Embodiment, etc. Jan 26, 2024

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This week's episode is Part 2 of my conversation with filmmaker and ceramicist Madelynn De La Rosa. It’s been 3 years since she came over to record last and this conversation centered around all she learned in the last year. Recorded just before the holidays, she talks about how some of the biggest changes she’s made in her life have begun as New Year’s resolutions. In this second half, we talk about: how internal work can lead to external life changes, fear of being ordinary, her film recs, q&a from listeners, and more. If you missed Part 1, we discussed shadow work, learning to be gentler on yourself, gene keys, Abraham Hicks, spiritual principles that have helped us, and learning to not be too dogmatic about any of it. Let us know if you listen!

Show notes:

- Listen to Part 1 with Maddie here

- A couple spots left in my one-on-one Creative Clinic: book a free half-hour session with me here to see if it's a good fit

- The TALK KIT is coming soon: sign up for the waitlist

- My annual New Years journaling workshop & all of the Let It Out Kits

- Learn more about Creative Underdogs/In Process here | sign up for the waitlist

- Find Madelynn on the Web | Instagram | YouTube | Substack

- Films mentioned:

- Subscribe to our Substack to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- Instagram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout

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Episode 325: Intentionality, Beauty, Film, and Change with Madelynn De La Rosa

Madelynn De La Rosa Returns (Part 1 of 2) Reinvention, Resolutions, Cinema, etc. Jan 12, 2024

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This week filmmaker and ceramicist Madelynn De La Rosa returns! It’s been 3 years since she came over to record last and this conversation centered around all she learned in the last year. Recorded just before the holidays, she talks about how some of the biggest changes she’s made in her life have begun as New Year’s resolutions. I’m breaking this into two parts: in this one we talk about shadow work, learning to be gentler on yourself, gene keys, Abraham Hicks, spiritual principles that have helped us, and learning to not be too dogmatic about any of it. Next week: how internal work can lead to external life changes, fear of being ordinary, her film recs and more. Let us know if you listen.

Show notes:

- A couple spots left in my one-on-one Creative Clinic: book a free half-hour session with me here to see if it's a good fit

- My annual New Years journaling workshop & all of the Let It Out Kits

- Find Madelynn on the Web | Instagram | YouTube | Substack

- Films mentioned:

- Subscribe to our Substack to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- Instagram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout

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Episode 325: Intentionality, Beauty, Film, and Change with Madelynn De La Rosa

Molting and Slow Growth with Andrew Bird [REAIR] Dec 21, 2023

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’Tis the season for a repeat episode. I chose this interview with musician Andrew Bird from the archive because he always reminds me of the holidays. Before I play my 2019 conversation with Bird, I speak about how an episode he recorded in 2020 with Maron impacted me, including his perspective on ‘molting’. Despite the discomfort I felt revisiting something recorded nearly 4 years ago and judging my past self, what Bird shared with me in our conversation feels as relevant today as it did then.

We covered the slow growth he experienced coming up as a musician, discipline in building his career, and how his strict classical violin training required strict adherence to rules—rules he ended up breaking to create his own signature style. He’s extremely prolific: since this interview was released, he's put out 4 additional albums, including his HARK! which I talk about in the introduction.

In this interview, we focused on My Finest Work Yet, which had just come out. Like all his albums, it’s filled with smart lyrics and mythology (which we talk about in this episode) as well as fresh melodies and probing themes. Recorded in a crowded room at a music festival, the sound is different than usual. And you might notice some odd jumps from topic to topic as we made the best of the audio we had. You’ll hear us jump around from how he writes songs, to how he met his wife, how he spends his mornings, parents his son, and of course, how he began incorporating whistling. Happy Holidays!

Show Notes:

- A couple spots left in my one-on-one Creative Clinic: book a free half-hour session with me here to see if it's a good fit

- Find Andrew on the Web | Instagram | Spotify

- Andrew's 2020 Christmas album, HARK!

- Andrew's episode on Marc Maron's podcast

- My Finest Work Yet & the song "Sisyphus"

- Andrew's interview on Sam Jones' podcast

- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

- The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow

- Lester Young

- 2023 Holiday Workshops & all the Let It Out Kits

- The TALK KIT is coming soon: sign up for the waitlist

- Subscribe to our Substack to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: visit betterhelp.com/letitout to get 10% off your first month of online therapy

If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:

- Episode 424 with Sam Burton

- Episode 418 with Cale Tyson

Getting a Reset: Liz Tran Interviews Me Dec 01, 2023

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This episode is part of my interview as a guest on Liz Tran's podcast, Reset. Liz is an author, executive coach, and founder of Reset NYC. In addition to her fifteen years of tech and VC experience, Liz also coaches from her spiritual practice. She is a Buddhist and a trained meditation teacher. Her latest book, The Karma of Success, came out in July. I interviewed her around then where we spoke about the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, how to be assertive without being rude, how she works with founders, and more.

In this episode, Liz not only interviews me but gives me a coaching session on air. Among other things, we speak about the role of emotion in decision making, regret, feeling behind, moves and other transitions, whether everything happens for a reason, and the pressure to "keep up with the Jonses".

Show Notes:

- A couple spots left in my one-on-one Creative Clinic: book a free half-hour session with me here to see if it's a good fit

- The TALK KIT is coming soon: sign up for the waitlist

- Read my Laundromat Love Letter on Let It Out's Substack

- Episode 339 with Eva, Laura & Maria

- Find Liz on the Web | Instagram | Podcast

- Order Liz's book, The Karma of Success

- Instagram me: @letitouttt or I'm @katiedalebout

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Episode 413:Karma Success with Liz Tran, Founder of Reset NYC

Talking to Yourself: Katie Horwitch on How to Maintain Your Social Battery, Shift Negative Self-Talk & Plan a Freakout Nov 18, 2023

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This week, I talk to my good friend of nearly a decade, author Katie Horwitch. We reminisce about our years of friendship, both moving to New York, and the evolving nature of relationships with distance. Our conversation also delves into the celebration of her new book and exploring her writing process. With a background in theater, Katie has long been an advocate for helping women shift negative self-talk patterns, a theme central to her book. She emphasizes the importance of beginning with the "self" rather than the "talk" when trying to shift negative internal dialog. In this episode, we explore why developing a stronger sense of self is the initial step to shifting negative self-talk. Additionally, we touch on Katie's insights into loneliness, belonging, casual negativity, prioritization, coping with overwhelm, distilling a project down to a concise thesis, and energy management. Let us know if you listen!

Show Notes:

- Find Katie on the Web | Instagram | WANT: Women Against Negative Talk

- Katie's book, Want Your Self

- This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:

11/19 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET
11/21 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET
11/24 - Storylines Poetry Salon w/ Micah Greenberg 9am PT / 12pm ET
OR check the calendar for lots of other options!

- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- I have a couple spots left in the Creative Clinic: book a free half-hour session with me here to see if it's a good fit

- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist

- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedalebout

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Episode 180: Phoebe Lapine on The Wellness Project, Health vs. Hedonism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Only Childisms, Cooking + More!

Apologies & Authenticity: Shari Foos' Guide to Genuine Human Interaction Nov 04, 2023

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In this episode, I speak with Shari Foos, a marriage and family therapist and the visionary founder of The Narrative Method. We delve into the power of human connection, discussing concepts like the "cult of culture," the transformative impact of uninterrupted sharing, and the art of hosting salons. Shari shares her wisdom on managing overgiving, navigating friendships, and sustaining romantic relationships. We explore the nuances of self-work and its profound influence on our connections with others, what makes a genuine apology, feeling misunderstood, and effective communication techniques.

Join us as Shari reflects on her bold move to LA at 20, her experiences in acting and the music industry, returning to school to become a therapist, and relocating to NYC where she began her practice. Plus, we unravel the intricacies of neurodiversity and the challenges of managing intrusive thoughts, creativity, and the art of genuine human interaction.

Show Notes:

- Check out The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon with Shari below:

11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET
11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET
11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ET
OR check the calendar for lots of other options!

- My book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling

- Read about "soft stories" here

- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)

- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist

- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedalebout

Taylor Swift's Next Era? the Swiftologist Zachary Hourihane on pop culture, criticism, fandom, selective vulnerability, Taylormania vs. Beatlemania and more Oct 31, 2023

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This week I spoke with Zachary Hourihane, a journalist living in Singapore. After going to school in New York, he returned to Singapore and began his career working in journalism there. He now works in corporate advertising while simultaneously being a prolific pop culture creator. He delivers heavily researched video essays and his thoughtful perspective on pop culture on his channel Swiftologist. He has videos on everything from Lana Del Rey to Lorde to tk. Tk tk and he’s most known for chronicling the life and times of his favorite pop icon, Taylor Swift. He’s been part of the fandom for over a decade and for the last four years, he’s co-hosted the podcast The Evolution of a Snake where he and his co-host, Madeline Rubicam (writer of the Lizard Review), go through year by year and break down the catalog and career of Taylor Swift.

We cover the Beatles-esque mania of Taylor Swift and Zack’s take on where it’s going from here, as well as how he got into the fandom, the early Tumblr days, connecting with his co-host Madeline, how he got into American pop culture, selective vulnerability and self-mythologizing, and his process for making video essays and keeping up with the pace of media while working full time, including how he takes care of himself amidst the busyness. We recorded this on zoom a few months ago; it was late at night for him in Singapore and early in the morning for me. Let us know if you listen.

Show Notes:

- Find Zachary on Instagram | YouTube | Podcast

- This episode is sponsored by The Narrative Method: sign up for a free writing or conversation Salon below:

11/12 - Sunday morning write w/ Shari Foos 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET
11/14 - Tuesday night write w/ Dana Reynolds 4pm PT / 7pm ET
11/15 - Wednesday conversation salon w/ Shari Foos 5pm PT / 8pm ET
OR check the calendar for lots of other options!

- Subscribe to our newsletter to get show notes + essays, etc. sent to your inbox

- A few spots open in the Creative Clinic: more info here or email me (katie@letitouttt.com)

- Check out the Let It Out Kits: self-study workshops for personal growth | sign up for the Talk Kit waitlist

- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram. I'm @katiedalebout

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Episode 383: The 1 a.m. Conversation: New York Times Columnist Kyle Buchanan on Writing, Togetherness, Mad Max & More

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