Opting Out with Cait Flanders

Opting Out with Cait Flanders

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Opting Out with Cait Flanders episodes

  • Until the Next Adventure

    Sometimes you don't know you're nearing the end, until you arrive there. It feels like that's what happened for me on Friday. When I was driving to the river where I recorded this episode, I just... knew it was going to be the last one.

    This podcast helped me come back to myself, in so many ways. It helped me connect with you in new ways. And it also helped me connect with someone who has become one of the most important people in my life. I feel so grateful for it all.

    I don't want to say goodbye, because I have plans to podcast again (and share a little about that towards the end). I trust we are going to reconnect. Until then, please take good care of yourself, friend. And thank you. <3

    40 min
  • Every Conversation is a First

    This is a concept I've only gotten more comfortable with in the past year, thanks to this podcast + a few relationships in my life. Now, I'm applying it to something new—and sharing it with you. :)

    47 min
  • What Do You Really Want?

    A question I've asked myself in many areas of my life in the past, except for one—until now. Plus a new prompt for you, if you'd like to record and submit something for the end of a future episode!

    36 min
  • I Didn't Self-Sabotage This

    Hi friend! It feels so good to be back. And I'm here (in the UK!) with both an update on what the past two months have looked like for me, and some thoughts on the thing I'm feeling most grateful to myself for right now: the fact that I didn't self-sabotage what I wanted. (That's something I have some history with.)

    PS - If you want to listen to mine + Kayte's conversations on her show, search for Grow With Soul in your podcast app!

    58 min
  • Past, Future, and Present Self-Care
    The sun is finally shining here again, and I'm feeling so much more energized this week! For these last few episodes of the year, I'd like to reflect on what I've loved about + learned in 2021. First, I'm sharing some of the *new* ways I took care of myself—past me, future me, and present me. :)
    53 min
  • Naming Feelings (Early and Often)
    Historically, I have a pattern of not sharing when I'm struggling with something, until I have mostly worked through it. I'm trying to actively change that pattern—and this episode is an example of how and why. This one might be especially helpful for anyone who is going through a transition.
    43 min
  • Finding Calm After a Storm
    I'll be honest, friend: this episode is largely a reflection of some climate anxiety I'm experiencing and how it shows up for me. BC is in a state of emergency, and I'm thinking of everyone impacted by the recent floods. <3
    35 min
  • Big News (and a Few Tears)
    I'm back with some big news! If you've been listening to the show, you won't be surprised by it... but somehow, I am still experiencing some shock and awe. And, feeling a lot of feelings about what's happening. No apologies for the tears!

    As mentioned in this episode, I'm also going to restart my newsletter! If you want to read it, you can sign up on my website: https://www.caitflanders.com/

    And if you want to listen to mine + Kayte's conversations on her show, search for Grow With Soul in your podcast app!

    44 min
  • An Invitation
    Hi friend! Season 3 will begin on November 14th, and I would like to extend a formal invitation for you to be part of the podcast. If you're interested, here are simple instructions on how to record + send me an audio file. I can't wait to hear and share your voice. :)
    10 min
  • Invisible Growth
    It's the last episode of the season! And this feels like a great topic to end with. Over the years, growth has become one of my highest values. I share what that means to me, why I tend to call it "invisible growth" instead, and describe how it looks and feels in my body and mind. I'll see you back here on November 7th! Take good care, friend.
    52 min

About Opting Out with Cait Flanders

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This isn't a typical podcast. It's just a little show, recorded in the great outdoors. Hosted by Cait Flanders (author of Adventures in Opting Out + The Year of Less), each week we'll head outside and…