Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Boundaries, Burnout & the Brain-Heart Connection with Kate


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We’re kicking off Season 12 of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads with a deeply healing, no-fluff conversation featuring returning guest Kate King. This episode explores how to protect your peace through boundaries, reset your nervous system with intentional practices, and reconnect with joy, even when the world feels overwhelming.

Joining us once again, Kate shares accessible strategies for managing emotional burnout, practicing brain-heart coherence, and building habits that support authentic, sustainable mental wellness. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just tuning in this season opener is a reminder that you have more control over your mental health than you think.

We're proud to celebrate some incredible milestones with our community:

2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner – Health
2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner – Best Mental Health Podcast
With over 1.8 million downloads, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads continues to break the stigma by creating honest, relatable, and supportive conversations around mental health.

We’ve been nominated again for the 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards in TWO major categories:

  • Adam Curry Category
  • Health Category
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    Mental Health Quote from Kate:
    “Every cell in your body is listening to the words you say about yourself.”
    What This Episode Is About
    This episode centers on mental health resilience, as Kate King guides us through how to tune in to our bodies, protect our energy, and create practical shifts for emotional balance. We cover how to spot burnout, how to reinforce boundaries that actually stick, and why brain-heart coherence is one of the most effective (and simple) tools to ground yourself in gratitude and calm.
    Meet Our Guest – Kate King
    Kate King is the founder of The Radiant Life Project, a Radiant Life Coach, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, an award-winning author, and a former Licensed Professional Counselor with 17+ years of experience. Kate’s work blends neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and creative practice to help people live fuller, more meaningful lives.

    Her signature approach empowers people to access inner healing and joy through self-expression, conscious awareness, and daily rituals that foster a mind-body connection.

    Kate’s Work Includes:

    • The Radiant Life Project – a guide for cultivating creativity, healing, and authenticity
    • The Authentic Mother – a therapeutic companion for new parents
    • Ink & Wings Oracle Deck – a 46-card original art deck for intuitive reflection
    • Retreats, public speaking, coaching, and creative consulting
    • Connect with Kate:
      Website: https://TheRadiantLifeProject.com
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadiantLifeProject/
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxGCo2H8iWIReg8X6ADubg
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theradiantlifeproject/
      References
      • HeartMath Institute – Science-based research on brain-heart coherence
      • https://www.heartmath.org
      • Reasons to Be Cheerful – Positive news media alternative mentioned by Kate
      • https://reasonstobecheerful.world
      • The Radiant Life Project by Kate King – Available wherever books are sold
      • The Authentic Mother by Kate King – A guide for new parents
      • Ink & Wings Oracle Deck – Kate’s original artwork for intuitive reflection
      • Key Takeaways
        1. Boundaries protect your peace, not your relationships. They’re commitments you keep to yourself.
        2. Your nervous system needs support—small choices, such as media detox, movement, and mindful breathing, matter.
        3. Gratitude-centered practices, such as brain-heart coherence, can shift your emotional and physiological state in just a few minutes.
        4. Actionable Items
          1. Practice 3 minutes of brain-heart coherence daily — focus on your heart, breathe deeply, and hold a moment of gratitude.
          2. Create a few go-to responses for setting boundaries when emotions run high.
          3. Audit your inputs — follow accounts and consume content that uplifts and grounds you.
          4. Chapter Timestamps
            00:00 – Welcome to Season 12 + intro to Kate
            02:15 – Why joy is non-negotiable in difficult times
            05:01 – Nervous system fatigue, art therapy, and daily rituals
            10:26 – Protecting your peace by curating your media intake
            16:12 – The difference between requests and boundaries
            21:45 – Playfulness, laughter, and shifting your energy
            31:05 – Kate’s new book, Mend or Move On (out Jan 2026)
            33:20 – What is brain-heart coherence, and how to start
            36:40 – Positive self-talk, healing, and personal empowerment

             

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