Kait Willett Podcast

On today’s episode, Josh and I join forces to answer listener submitted questions. We cover everything from toxic relationships to personality disorders. 

We talk about:

-leaving toxic relationships

-giving yourself grace

-signs of narcissism 

-trying to speak your peace and getting shut down

-being drawn to certain people 

-why do people stay?

Time Stamps: 

01:00 Introduction 

5:16 boundaries in relationships

17:00 you can’t know what you don’t know

27:00 narcissistic lecture

34:30 dinner story

39:47 borderline personality disorder and narcissist 

45:01 hyper fixating on your behavior

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On today’s solo episode, I want to talk about personal growth and motivation, especially how it relates to your fitness journey. I have been through a shit ton of shit in my life, so I hope to give you a different perspective on your struggles and setback, in the hopes of propelling you to taking that next step towards fulfillment. 

We talk about:

-thoughts drive feelings drive actions

-growth and comfort do not coexist

-what’s in your control

-being in an abusive relationship

-the easy thing versus the right thing

-intimacy and authenticity

-creating your own opportunities

-taking yourself seriously

Time Stamps: 

01:00 Introduction 

02:44 thoughts drive feelings drive actions

05:59 testing boundaries of comfort

10:30 interacting with your thoughts

14:45 ego and intimacy

21:01 circumstances and responsibilities

26:05 be yourself to be the best 

30:44 creating opportunities

33:50 questioning your beliefs

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On today’s episode, I share my interview with my friend, Ryan Kassim on his podcast. 

The conversation explores personal stories, self-identity, and changing patterns to create a more fulfilling life. We discuss the importance of recognizing and changing coping mechanisms, as well as the significance of communication and honesty in relationships. We dive deep into the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in relationships, emphasizing the need to show one's true self and communicate effectively. I share my personal experience of being in an abusive relationship and how it has affected her ability to be vulnerable. We also talk about the significance of reframing assumptions and practicing positive thinking to avoid negative spirals. We explore the understanding and utilization of personal behaviors and patterns, as well as the power of self-talk and creating positive environments. The conversation concludes with a discussion on appreciating little moments and personal growth.

We talk about:

-Recognize the patterns in your life and seek feedback from others to gain an objective perspective of yourself.

-Understand the emotions and triggers that lead to negative behaviors and develop alternative strategies to cope.

-Avoid replacing one coping mechanism with another and be aware of the intentions behind your behaviors.

-Face hard conversations and be honest with yourself and others to build trust and create healthier relationships. Vulnerability and authenticity are crucial in relationships, both with others and with oneself.

-Communicating past trauma and personal struggles is important for building understanding and trust in relationships.

-Reframing assumptions and practicing positive thinking can help avoid negative spirals and improve mental well-being.

-Understanding and utilizing personal behaviors and patterns can lead to personal growth and success.

-Self-talk plays a significant role in shaping one's mindset and creating positive environments.

-Appreciating little moments in life can bring joy and contribute to personal growth.

Time Stamps: 

01:00 Personal Stories about Nieces and Nephews

03:03 Journey from Sports to Psychology

09:41 Discovering Self-Identity

14:00 Creating Awareness and Changing Patterns

21:56 Recognizing and Changing Coping Mechanisms

32:21 Avoiding Hard Conversations and Facing the Truth

38:21 Replacing Coping Mechanisms and Taking Action

43:04 Importance of Communication and Honesty in Relationships

45:17 The Importance of Vulnerability and Authenticity

48:07 Communicating Past Trauma in Relationships

49:28 Reframing Assumptions and Positive Thinking

50:21 Understanding and Utilizing Personal Behaviors and Patterns

51:36 The Power of Self-Talk and Creating Positive Environments

52:59 Appreciating Little Moments and Personal Growth

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On today’s episode, I speak with frequent guest, Dr. Joshua Smith. Of course with the new year here, our conversation focuses on goal setting. It’s almost impossible to avoid retrospection on milestone dates like a new year or birthday. Join us as we discuss the positive impacts of goal setting, the struggles that you may encounter, and how to set yourself up for success.

We talk about:

-anchor points for goals

-finding what works for you

-base goals and push goals

-self-sabotage in goal setting

-chasing a feeling, not an outcome

-purpose behind the pursuit

-finding out what you want

Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

4:31 disappointment of the previous year

10:01 having flexible timelines

19:30 behavior and action based goals

26:40 baseline happiness

29:04 shifting focus after setting a goal

37:01 getting a sense of fulfillment

45:50 budgeting resources

58:10 avoiding the noise

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On today’s episode, I share a talk I did on for the Personal Development Summit with Kari Schwear, from Grey Tonic. I share my thoughts on imposter syndrome, productivity, and building a team for a long-term successful business.

We talk about:

-imposter syndrome

-building a team

-productivity secrets

-consistent action

-defining success

-aligning with your core values

-opinions of others

Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

3:26 open loops and productivity

6:30 imposter syndrome

9:38 bridging the gap between intention and action

12:40 chasing money

14:20 defining success

18:01 facing your fears

21:50 feeling like you aren’t enough

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On today’s episode, I share a talk I did on leadership and building a successful business. I emphasizes the importance of defining leadership for oneself and understanding one's vision. I also highlights the significance of knowing and aligning with the strengths and weaknesses of team members. Effective communication, goal-oriented conversations, and learning from mistakes are key aspects of leadership that we explores. You need to be authentic, live by core values, and create opportunities for others. I also discusses the challenges and trade-offs of entrepreneurship and encourages individuals to play their own game.

We talk about:

-Define leadership for yourself and understand your vision.

-Know and align with the strengths and weaknesses of your team members.

-Communicate effectively and have goal-oriented conversations.

-Be authentic, live by core values, and create opportunities for others.

-Understand the challenges and trade-offs of entrepreneurship and play your own game.

Time Stamps: 

01:00 Understanding Your Vision

02:24 Knowing Your Team

03:23 Aligning Mission and Vision

04:19 Staying True to Yourself

05:16 Leading by Example

06:14 Effective Communication

07:07 Four-Step Communication Framework

08:32 Goal-Oriented Conversations

09:28 Learning from Mistakes

10:52 Listening and Understanding

11:50 Being Authentic

12:44 Separating Yourself from the Business

13:43 Chasing the Right Vision

14:39 Living by Core Values

16:05 Passion and Purpose

17:34 Creating Opportunity

20:24 The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship

22:23 Understanding Trade-Offs

24:29 Playing Your Own Game

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On today’s episode, Dr. Josh Smith returns to discuss the most wonderful time of the year, but also potentially the most challenging, the Hollidays. It’s common to encounter a disparity in who you are versus who you were when going home for the holidays. We talk about how our views of the holidays shift as we move form childhood into adulthood and how expectations change over time. 

We talk about:

-why people have a favorite holiday

-falling into old roles

-environment impacting behavior

-being a people pleaser

-being comfortable with saying no

-walking away from relationships

-highs and lows of relationships 

-sticking with something because it used to be good

-you don’t have to settle

-give yourself time to think about what you want

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

4:45 taking on responsibilities

12:06 health dynamics

18:17 being okay with saying no

25:01 gauging your response

33:09 learning to say no

48:05 gaining power from saying no

57:09 relationships and staying

63:45 intermittent reward systems

77:34 looking for the perfect relationship

85:19 changing the “genre” of a relationship

100:46 building a relationship with yourself

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CONNECT WITH Josh:

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On today’s solo episode, my goal is to dive into how you can structure a system for long term sustainability and achieve. Whether it’s a health and fitness goal, weight loss goal, performance, and even life goal, this will help you! There is so much noise on the internet, it can be overwhelming and frustrating. I’m here to break down he phases of a transformation and what you need to accept and acknowledge before you even start, so we can get ahead of the frustrations and set backs you’re likely to encounter on this journey. 

We talk about:

-breaking the cycle

-getting out of your own way

-seating realistic goals

-habit stacking

-taking action regardless of how you feel

-assessing your progress

-recognizing blind spots

-stacking skills over time

-letting go of control

-failure and learning

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:30 from ground zero to sustainability

7:52 predetermined frames of reference

17:01 building systems

 21:30 prioritizing and pivoting

23:35 building consistency

29:02 becoming problem aware

34:45 regulating self in high stress

37:27 facing plateaus

41:57 sustaining the transformation

48:31 failure and learning

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On today’s episode, one of my most popular guest returns! Dr. Joshua Smith is a psychologist who specializes in chronic illness, pain, relationships, boundaries, and communication. This conversation focuses on relationships, love, and break-ups. 

We talk about:

-internet free time

-personality styles

-affects of childhood on adulthood

-perception of relationships not working out

-divorce and commitment

-unrealistic life timelines

-gaining independence and finding yourself

-getting your own approval

-having a partner who pushes you

-life is about leverage

-being out of someone’s league

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

6:01 Do we need solitary confinement?

11:30 processing thought through movement

19:15 following a path you don’t desire

26:10 relationships not working

36:01 unrealistic timelines

49:50 biological factors

53:03 getting over heartbreak

59:30 the reward of uncertainty 

67:50 internal dialogue

75:05 afraid of feeling “great”

84:08 what we are looking for in relationships

97:10 sacrificing in a relationship

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On today’s episode, I talk with Gavin McHale, a personal development coach who helps high performers and business owners figure out what to do next when the hard work stops working.  

We talk about:

-when the hard work stops working

-a different kind of hard

-death of the old version of you

-patience as faith

-letting go of what doesn’t serve you

-useful feelings

-insecurity equals inexperience

-the success equation

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:20 When did you decide it had to be had?

12:23 the importance of patience

14:34 letting go of what doesn’t serve you

21:05 misleading emotions

25:00 angry at your own actions

27:55 insecurity equals inexperience

31:29 the gap between intention and action

35:48 the success equation

41:05 the belief concept

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