Welcome to 2026 besties! It's been a long time, and part of that is my fault and the rest is thanks to Instagram (listen in to find out more). This year is time for us to keep going and keep becoming the version of ourselves that let's you experience the joy you deserve. Every month is going to explore a theme and to start the year off right January is all about self identify.

If you are ready to learn more about yourself, how to accept the current you, grow in who you are and enjoy the process of becoming let's get started.

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The year has caught up and I'm feeling it big time. When burn out comes knocking, and birthdays, final exams and Christmas are on the doorstep it feels impossible to find your spark and find the joy in the everyday chaos. In this weeks episode, I return from my unintentional month long yapping break to talk about the big feelings I've been having recently and how I am still finding the good and being grateful even when it's hard.

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Perfection looks different to all of us but the one thing that's the same is the way it distorts our reality. From chasing academic success, to friendships, to finding your feet online, the pressure to be perfect can be overwhelming. So let's sit back for a moment and chat about it because I know it's hard and you know it's hard so let's make it less hard — together.

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If your brain has been feeling like it is constantly screaming at you, running a million miles per hour and just making you feel yuck, then you're not alone. In this episode we take the time to talk about overthinking, my journey with it and some ways I've started to quiet the noise. It doesn't feel easy but when we take it one thought at a time we can do anything. So take a breathe, listen in and we can turn the volume down together.

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Life doesn't follow a set plan as much as I sometimes wish it did. In this weeks episode I sit down and chat about the pressure of timelines, finding your own pace, and why 5-year plans are stupid. Let's break free from needing to go at a certain pace and find the pace that fits in with our goals. As hard as it is, our lives are constantly changing so let's use it to our advantage.

This episode serves as a heart-to-heart reminder that your goals and dreams are valid, no matter how long they take — and that life isn’t a pass/fail test.

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It's that time of year when I age up a new year but this year brings an even scarier growing up change. I turned 20! This girl is no longer a teenager! So to honour this new season of my life I want to share with you 20 pieces of advice that I've gathered in my 20 years in the hopes that they help you like they helped me.

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You asked, I answered. In a season of boring Cate I thought we could get down and unpack some of your most wanted questions. From high school relationships, to the podcast, to bestie advice. This episode covers it all.

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Yardies, speeches, and all the 21st birthday energy — I’ve seen it all lately. From the funny, awkward, and chaotic moments to the pressure of these milestone parties, today we’re talking all things 21st birthdays (don’t worry, it’s not mine!). If you’ve got a 21st coming up, survived a few, or just love a good story time and bestie chat, this episode is your cozy debrief on the highs, the fails, and the reality of growing up.

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Let’s talk about the winter wearies. My least favourite time of year. The time where I am always tired, unmotivated and kinda blah feeling. Where everything feels like too much and not enough at the same time. If that sounds like you in this season of your life, let's settle down, get cozy and talk about it. In this episode, I’m chatting about how this season messes with us, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how we can take the pressure off while still showing up for ourselves (even just a little).

If you enjoyed this weeks chat and want more, follow along for more relatable and real girl talks. To know more about me and the podcast, check it out at itsagirlthingpodcast.com

This one’s a little different. I’m finally talking about my faith—my walk with God, where I’m at, and how it’s definitely not perfect (but still real). I went to a Christian conference this week that stirred something in me, and I felt like I had to share it with you. If you’ve ever felt unsure, unqualified, or like you’re figuring it out as you go… same. Let’s talk about it.

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