With Father’s Day just behind us, Caitlin thought this would be a good time to (re)introduce her dad, Jim, to the podcast. If you are an OG listener, you will remember him from “Let’s Talk About … Sacrifice.” Father’s Day can bring up a lot of different emotions for people. Some people no longer have their dads here with them, others have a strained relationship, and the lucky ones (what Caitlin considers herself to be) have a great figure who protects, guides, and supports them through life. She knows people who fall into every category of those relationships. In her personal life, she often “shares” Jim with others. He is the quintessential dad. So, she felt like it would be nice to share him with this audience as well. In the first part of this episode, Caitlin reflects on some of the life lessons her dad has taught her. Including the life lesson that resulted in her teenage self giving him the silent treatment for hours. The second half is a chit-chat between Caitlin and Jim where he talks through his best dad wisdom and even answers questionsthat some of you sent in. Jimbo is not being gate-kept any longer. Enjoy!

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When looking around her recent birthday party, Caitlin saw more than 30 of her friends mingling – some had known each other for years and some were meeting for the first time. But, all are people who she admires and is beyond grateful to have in her life. She was hurrying around, trying to make sure she was spending time with everyone when she realized they were all plenty content with each other. Everyone felt seen and was having a good time because the room was full of great people. It made her reflect on the type of friends that she has in her life. She has friendships that have lasted more than 20 years and some that have sparked in the last 12 months. In this episode, she talks about some of the lessons in friendships she has learned, like why it’s important to have a friend who you call when you need to cry. She also talks about what makes her friend group unique and how they maintain a drama-free dynamic. Enjoy this reflective chat with your grateful host!

In this special birthday episode, Caitlin celebrates turning 30 by sharing 30 life lessons she’s learned over the years. From personal growth and self-discovery to friendships, relationships, and career reflections, this episode is packed with honest insights, hard-earned wisdom, and a few lighthearted truths. Caitlin opens up about why heartbreak is necessary, how failure has shaped her, and why the shower is her favorite place to problem-solve. Whether you’re approaching your 30s, already there, or just love a good reflective conversation, this episode offers relatable takeaways and meaningful perspective. Get to know the woman behind the mic and enjoy this raw, real look at life at 30. 

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In honor of Mother’s Day (week), Caitlin has her mom back onthe podcast. They are recording from a trip to their family’s home in Montana. Alison (Caitlin’s mom) has always had a mantra about “showing up for your people.” In many ways, this was inspired and reinforced by the community of people that they have in Montana. So, it felt like the perfect topic to discuss between the two of them. Caitlin finally opens up about the major loss she first discussed in “Let’s Talk About … Support.” She details one of the hardest things she’s ever done, which is something related to that same loss while in Montana. They both tell other stories about times when they have felt like others showed up for them and they showed up for others. They also describe the feelings about others not showing up for them and how they handle that. This is a very emotional episode, including some near-tear moments. But, the most vulnerable moments are often where we can all feel most connected. Enjoy!

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Being back in places where you once lived or spent a lot oftime can do funny things to people. Caitlin lived in Los Angeles for four years and every time she is back in the city, something special happens to her. A longing for memories and could-have-beens flood her brain. In this episode, she talks about the complexities of her relationship with this place. In so many ways, this city shaped her. But, she still knew when it was time to leave. She wrestles with questions like “what does LA mean to me?” “why did I leave?” and “would I ever move back?’ At the end of the episode she interviews her 96-year-old grandfatherwho grew up in a rough part of Los Angeles. She asks him what this city meant to him then, and what it means to him now. Don’t hurry through this episode because grandpa gives us all some priceless wisdom that only someone who haslived as much life as him could behold. This episode is a bit different in style, but leaves you with the same familiar feel-good content you’re used to at The Good Stuff.

p.s. Grandpa is on oxygen 24/7, so that is the humming noiseyou hear.

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Change can make people feel a lot of ways. It can make you feel excited or scared or both. As they say, “change is the only constant.” Which means it is a universal experience for us all. In this episode, Caitlin talks about how change makes her feel. Sometimes, it brings up intense anxiety. Other times, she feels like she has looked back in the hypothetical rearview mirror of her life to see something major changed and she didn’t even know it. This is a personal episode for Caitlin. She talks about the two times in her life when she felt so anxious that her life felt out of control. She also reflects on massive changes she has made that didn’t feel so massive at the time, but shaped who she became. Like studying abroad, moving to a new state, starting her own business, and starting this podcast. The experiences are specific to her, but the feelings and reactions to her situation are very relatable. Whether you are gearing up for a big change or just want to be entertained by the journey this topic takes her on, this is an episode you will enjoy.

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The Good Stuff has a guest this week! One of Caitlin’s bestfriends Lauren joins her to talk about adventure. Lauren has visited 48 countries, resided in three different states, and lived abroad twice. Adventure has played a huge part of her adult life, especially in her relationship. She details meeting her now husband in a whirlwind, romantic way and how their lives stay full of adventure no matter where they are in the world. You will hear Caitlin and Lauren reflect on her journey. They compare how they each define adventure and seek it in their lives. Along with excitement and newness, Lauren’s story is also full of sacrifice, boldness, and missing out on family milestones. There is something for everyone in this episode, whether it's friendship dynamics, navigating big life changes, or just learning how to live in the moment. Enjoy!

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We all have different responsibilities in our lives. Whetherwe are talking about our actions, our loved ones, or our pasts and futures, our responsibilities teach us life-long lessons. In this episode, Caitlin unpacks some of the biggest takeaways she has from the responsibilities she has in her life. She talks a lot about what she has learned advocating and caring for her horses, the weight of running her own business, and being accountable for her own actions – good and bad. Caitlin reflects on a few different stories in her life that taught her lessons about responsibility, including one she is currently walking through and a previous one with a close friend. It is important to be responsible for the things we are to ourselves and for others. Caitlin highlights those facts in multiple ways. This is a very relatable episode that you don’t want to miss!

p.s. The audio of this episode is not as good as most others. It will be back to normal for future episodes!

Inspired by the results of “The Big Game” and being in herself-proclaimed “horse show bubble” for nearly two weeks, Caitlin dives into the word success. She talks about why it is important to set your definitions and parameters for success. Caitlin discusses the idea of success in your personal life and in a competitive setting. In her eyes, there one (or more) person doesn't have to lose for someone else to be successful. In fact, she sees that as a super easy way to be consistently disappointed. Listen in to learn why she got nervous for a class for the first time in years and much more. This is an episode full of hot takes that will help you feel more successful and fulfilled. Enjoy!

Being disciplined about her goals, priorities, personaltime, and many other things has paid Caitlin forward many times in life. A few weeks ago, she received a surprising compliment from a friend. She said she was impressed by her discipline. Reflecting on why that made her feel so good, she felt the best place to go with these feelings was here to the podcast. This episode gives an unexpected story time about starting her business The Good Word, Co. – namely about how that experience impacted her discipline. You will also hear about how Caitlin very proudly became a grad school dropout. The thesis here is that you will be disciplined about habits that help you reach your goals. But, we promise the rest of the episode is worth the listen as well.