The Modern Wellness Podcast

By Kat PollardBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement

The Modern Wellness Podcast episodes

July 02, 2025Ep. 17. Healing Isn’t Always Pretty—But It’s Always Worth It with Natalie Damiano
🎙️ Healing Isn’t Always Pretty—But It’s Always Worth It with Natalie Damiano
What if the real glow-up didn’t come from a vision board—but from hitting rock bottom and choosing to rebuild?
In this deeply resonant episode, Kat sits down with her business bestie and soulful powerhouse, Natalie Damiano. Natalie is a certified coach, speaker, host of the Part of the Solution podcast, and a woman who has walked through the fire of addiction and come out radiating alignment, honesty, and strength.
This one goes beyond the highlight reel. We dive into what it actually looks like to regulate your nervous system, integrate real-life healing tools, and build a life you don’t need to escape from. Think: breathwork, strength training, sobriety, and deep emotional honesty—all served with a dose of sarcasm and soul.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
Why healing gets messier—and more powerful—with age
How breathwork cracked Kat open (and what it unlocked)
The role of nervous system work in sustainable transformation
How to know when it’s time to evolve, rebrand, or start over
Why safe, soft friendships are the new standard
How to stop outsourcing your healing and start owning your growth
⚡ MAIN CHARACTER MOVE:

Ask yourself: “What would I regret not doing?” Then get radically honest about your next move—no fluff, no waiting.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
You don’t need permission to heal. You need honesty, action, and community.
Real growth is not aesthetic. It’s messy, daily, and deeply freeing.
If you’ve hit a rock bottom—it’s not the end. It’s a rebirth.
Safe friendships are soul fuel. Choose women who hold you, not compete with you.
Your life doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
✨ Follow Natalie → @nataliedamiano.co
✨ Natalie’s Website → www.nataliedamiano.com
✨ Listen to Part of the Solution Podcast:
→ Apple
→ Spotify
→ YouTube
✨ Follow Kat → @thekatherinemarie
✨ Follow the Podcast IG → @themodernwellnesspodcast
✨ Subscribe on YouTube → The Katherine Marie on YouTube
🎧 If this episode hit deep, hit follow and send it to the woman who needs this conversation in her bones. Main character energy only, from here on out. 💥
35 min
June 19, 2025EP. 16. Transform your Business Strategy using Human Design with Tiffini Jacobs
🎙️ Transform your Business Strategy using Human Design with Tiffini Jacobs
What if the reason your business feels off isn't your strategy... but your energy?
In this episode, Kat sits down with Tiffany Jacobs—Human Design + Gene Keys coach, Reiki Master, and future psychotherapist—who helps cycle-breaking women decode their energetic blueprint so they can lead, market, and live from a place of alignment, not burnout.
Tiffany shares how your Human Design impacts everything from your offers to your launch style to your communication—and how understanding your design is like getting a permission slip to stop forcing what isn’t you. Whether you're a Generator trying to do less or a Projector trying to do more, this convo will help you tune in, align your business to your energy, and unlock your next-level magnetism.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
What Human Design actually is—and how it applies to entrepreneurship
How each design type operates (and what burnout looks like for each)
Why most business owners are stuck in trauma-based “appeasement” patterns
The difference between your strategy, authority, and profile (and how to use them)
How to stop “giving your energy away for free” and attract aligned opportunities
Why your body—not your mind—is the best business strategist you’ve got
⚡ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Stop outsourcing your energy. Your body knows. Tune in and trust it.
Get intimate with your type, strategy, authority, and profile—it’s your personal blueprint.
Align your messaging with your energetic design, and watch the right people magnetize to you.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Human Design isn’t just insight—it’s strategy rooted in your soul.
You’ve been your design since birth. It’s time to start honoring it.
When you lead with energy over effort, you don’t just attract more—you receive with ease.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
🎟️ Book a Human Design Reading (Use code MODERN10 for 10% off!) → tiffinijacobs.com
🧬 Find Your Human Design Chart → Click here
📲 Follow Tiffini on Instagram → @tiffini.jacobs
🔗 CONNECT WITH KAT:
Instagram → @thekatherinemarie
Podcast Instagram → @themodernwellnesspodcast
YouTube → @the.katherinemarie
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a woman who’s ready to build a business that finally feels right. Main character energy only. 💥
49 min
June 11, 2025Ep. 15. How to Rewire Your Subconscious Identity & Build Success with Steve Nagib
🎙️How to Rewire Your Subconscious Identity & Build Success with Steve Nagib
What if the obstacle standing between your ambition and your joy isn’t lack of effort—but identity?
In this episode, Kat welcomes Steve Nagib—a former pro‑sports performance coach turned deep‑dive subconscious strategist. Steve works with high achievers who want to win big without losing themselves in the process.
Together, they go beneath the hustle to uncover subconscious stories that shape your life, business, relationships, and relationship with money.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
The myth that suffering equals success—and how to dissolve it
Why constantly saying "busy" could be your subconscious screaming for help
How your early identity scripts hijack your growth and keep you stuck
The trauma-based lessons you unknowingly replay—and how to rewrite them
The surprising link between subconscious loops and money resistance
⚡ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Start questioning every “I am” statement—because identity gives you permission, but also limits you.
Write a letter to your younger self—reassure and free that part of you to rewrite your narrative.
Replace “busy” with √ check-ins—let intentional rest and presence be your new badge of honor.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Hard work can—and should—feel fulfilling, not painful.
You are not your trauma—and you don’t have to live by those early lessons forever.
Freedom-rich living is anchored in your internal reality—not external validations.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
✨ Follow Steve → @stevenagib
✨ Discover Larry Yatch and his subconscious work → @larryyatch
✨ Follow Kat → @thekatherinemarie
🎧 If this episode cracked open something inside you, share it. Tag us on IG—and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss our next soul-shaking convo. We’re not here to survive—we’re here to thrive.
42 min
June 05, 2025Ep. 14. How Experiential Branding Transforms Your Business with Priscilla Sites
🎙️ How Experiential Branding Transforms Your Business Priscilla Sites
What if your brand was more than just a logo or color palette—and instead, a full-body experience that people feel before they buy?
In this episode, Kat sits down with her personal Creative Director and branding soul sister, Priscilla Sites—the visionary behind The Death of Playing Small, a global brand movement that's helping women shed outdated identities and rebirth as their boldest, most liberated selves.
Priscilla isn’t just designing brands—she’s building worlds. She’s helped scale hundreds of personal brands into 6- and 7-figure movements by turning identity into immersive, sensory-rich storytelling. This episode goes deep into the strategy, soul, and psychology behind standing out in a noisy, AI-driven marketplace.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
Why your brand identity is your biggest business asset
The difference between branding and marketing (and why most people confuse the two)
What experiential branding actually is—and how it can future-proof your business
The real cost of DIY Canva templates (and what it’s costing your positioning)
How to evolve and rebrand without losing yourself
What a Creative Director actually does—and how they elevate your entire market presence
⚡ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Get radically honest about what your current brand is really saying.
Write a daily devotional to your bigger vision. Anchor in the why before you dive into the what.
Upgrade your brand experience: Think beyond colors + fonts—how does your brand sound, smell, move, feel?
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Branding is not about being cute—it's about being clear.
Your evolution is not optional. It’s the assignment.
People don’t buy products. They buy identity. Make yours unforgettable.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
✨ Follow Priscilla → @priscillasites
✨ Explore her work → mindfularmorcreative.com
✨ Join The Death of Playing Small movement → @thedeathofplayingsmall
✨ Follow Kat → @thekatherinemarie
✨ Work with Kat → UNLTD Fix
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a woman who’s done playing small. Main character energy only from here on out. 💥
43 min
May 28, 2025Ep. 13. From Trauma to TED Talks: Andrea Merrill on Owning Your Story + Making Bank
🎙️ From Trauma to TED Talks: Andrea Merrill on Owning Your Story + Making Bank
Ever wonder how to turn your personal story into a magnetic brand tool that not only moves people — but makes you money?
In this episode, Kat sits down with the powerhouse Andrea Merrill, TED Talk strategist, behavioral psychology expert, and speaker coach, to unpack the real power of storytelling. Andrea shares her raw personal journey — from working as a trauma therapist to nearly losing her vision during pregnancy to building a thriving multi-six-figure business helping entrepreneurs, speakers, and thought leaders craft talks that captivate and convert.
Together, they dive into how your deepest experiences shape your messaging, how human design + behavioral strengths play into your brand voice, and why your story is one of your most untapped business assets.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
Why your personal story is your most powerful business tool
How Andrea went from $0 to $12.5K in 7 days (on her iPhone!)
The truth about audience psychology — and what your clients really want to hear
How human design and CliftonStrengths unlock your unique storytelling style
Tangible tools like “story banking” and AI prompts to fuel your content
⚡ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Start story banking: Use your Notes app or Voxer to collect daily moments, thoughts, or lessons that can later fuel your marketing, content, or talks.
Play with AI: Don’t fear it — leverage it. Tools like ChatGPT and Prompt Perfect can help turn your raw stories into polished posts, pitches, and presentations.
Get clear on your ICA’s real pain points — not just demographics, but what’s keeping them up at night.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Authenticity comes from clarity: you can’t market what you don’t understand about yourself.
Your personal “mess” is often your most magnetic message.
Combining human design + behavioral insights creates next-level resonance in how you speak to your audience.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
✨ Follow Andrea on Instagram → @theandreamerrill
✨ Book Andrea → andreamerrill.co
✨ Check out Prompt Perfect (Andrea’s fave AI tool) → PromptPerfect
✨ Take the CliftonStrengths test → Gallup CliftonStrengths
🔥 If this episode lit you up, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to own their story and step into main character energy!
29 min
May 14, 2025Ep. 12. The Boss Babe Lie: Why Hustle Culture Is Blocking Your Feminine Power
🎙️ The Boss Babe Lie: Why Hustle Culture Is Blocking Your Feminine Power
You’ve been told that to succeed, you have to “do it all.” Grind harder. Stay strong. Don’t need anyone. But what if the very thing that got you this far is the exact thing holding you back?
In this episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, Kat pulls back the curtain on the toxic side of the Boss Babe era—and why it’s time to stop outworking your wounds and start receiving from your feminine power. This isn’t about being soft or submissive. It’s about reclaiming the part of you that’s magnetic, creative, and built to lead differently. If you’re stuck in hyper-independence, battling burnout, or feeling disconnected from your own success… this one’s for you.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
The real reason “doing it all” is draining your life, love, and leadership
What feminine energy actually is (and why it’s your secret weapon in business)
How control and burnout are keeping you from the very wealth and intimacy you crave
Why your capacity to RECEIVE is directly tied to your income, impact, and intimacy
The somatic truth behind how trauma blocks wealth (and how to clear it)
⚡️ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES
Track Your Hyper-Independence – Notice where you’re defaulting to “I’ll do it myself” and ask, “Where can I let myself be supported?”
Let Stillness Stretch You – Start nourishing your nervous system with intentional rest. Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a requirement.
Rewire Your Worth – Ask yourself, “Where do I feel like I still have to earn what I want?” Then rewrite it. You’re worthy because you exist, not because you produce.
Lead with Your Feminine – Say yes to help. Dance before your next Zoom call. Wear the outfit that makes you feel irresistible. Lead from energy, not effort.
Make Support Sexy – Start seeing support (from partners, clients, or the Universe) as strength—not weakness.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Your feminine energy is your wealth frequency. When you block it, you block your cashflow.
Hustle culture taught us to perform. Embodiment teaches us to receive.
You can be soft and savage, nurturing and powerful.
Resting isn’t lazy—it’s leadership.
Scaling your business requires scaling your nervous system, not just your to-do list.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
Follow me on Instagram – @thekatherinemarie | @themodernwellnesspodcast
Tag me in your stories using #modernwellness #maincharacterenergy
🔥 Loved this episode? Drop a review and share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Let’s burn the boss babe blueprint and build a new one—together.
14 min
May 08, 2025Ep. 11. How to Build a Brand That Feels Like You—and Sells for You
🎙️ How to Build a Brand That Feels Like You—and Sells for You
Giving “branding” a vibe check. Because your logo isn’t the problem—your brand identity gap is.
In this episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, we’re diving deep into the “M” in the Modern Wellness Method: Money—and more specifically, Magnetic Branding.
We’re talking about what most people get wrong when it comes to personal branding and why feeling stuck in your content, plateaued in your income, or burnt out in your business might not be a strategy issue—it might be an identity one. If you’ve ever wondered why someone with less skill and less experience is attracting aligned clients and cash flow while you’re still second-guessing your bio or Canva graphics… this episode is for you.
✨ Your brand is more than visuals—it’s a vibe. It’s how people feel when they land in your world. And when your brand finally catches up to your evolution? You stop selling from survival and start showing up in your main character energy.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why being “the most qualified” doesn’t guarantee being the most chosen
How your brand identity gap is costing you energy, leads, and income
Why consistency in your brand isn’t cosmetic—it’s currency
The real reason your content might not be converting (hint: it’s not the algorithm)
What Alex Hormozi, Chris Do, and Dan Martell are getting right—and how you can apply it, your way
The exact process we use inside Unlimited Fix when rebranding entrepreneurs for their next level
Why building a brand rooted in your story, energy, and values changes everything
⚡️ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Do a Brand Audit – Look at your content, website, and offers. Ask: Does this reflect who I am now—or who I used to be?
Write Your Brand Story – Your origin. Your beliefs. Your mission. Your future. Anchor your messaging in truth, not trend.
Clarify Your Brand Values – Choose 3–5 values that shape how you post, lead, and serve. Alignment creates magnetism.
Create a Brand Energy Ritual – Scent, soundtrack, outfit, lip gloss—whatever gets you in your zone. Main character energy is felt.
Start Showing Up Now – Not when the photoshoot’s done. Not when your IG grid is curated. Now. Progress over perfection.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
You don’t need to be everywhere. You need to be clear.
Your dream clients choose you based on how you make them feel.
Your brand is your shortcut. It should work harder than you do.
Burnout often comes from branding the wrong version of yourself.
You are the brand. And the more you own that, the more powerful you become.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
Work with me: Brand Check
Follow on Instagram – @thekatherinemarie | @themodernwellnesspodcast
Tag this episode using #modernwellness and #maincharacterenergy
Leave a review & share what resonated most—you never know who needs your reflection 💫
13 min
April 16, 2025Ep. 10. When Did Exhaustion Become the New Normal?
🎙️ When Did Exhaustion Become the New Normal?
If “busy” has become your default answer when someone asks how you're doing, this episode is for you. Because somewhere along the way, we started confusing burnout with ambition. Hustle became a badge of honor, and rest? That became something we felt like we had to earn.
In this powerful episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, Kat gets real about the moment her ambition almost cost her everything—her health, her marriage, and her sense of self. She shares how that breakdown led to a breakthrough—and the creation of The Modern Wellness Method: a holistic, subconscious reprogramming that’s helped her rebuild her life, her business, and her identity from the inside out.
If you’ve ever looked around at your “successful” life and still felt empty, this episode will hit home.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why “doing it all” is silently destroying your potential
The moment Kat realized her version of success was actually self-sabotage
What the 4 M’s really mean—and how they work together to create a perma-rich life
How to recognize when your ambition is rooted in fear
Why thriving requires rest, nervous system regulation, and conscious alignment
⚡️ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Audit your 4 M’s — Be brutally honest: Where are you thriving? Where are you just surviving?
Redefine rest — Schedule something this week that nourishes your soul and guard it like it’s a million-dollar meeting.
Move your body — Not to earn your worth, but to reconnect with your power.
Say no to performative hustle — Only say yes to what aligns with your actual vision.
Rewire your default — Ditch “busy.” Start saying: “I’m building a life that feels as good as it looks.”
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
You weren’t born to burn out.
Your wellness is your strategy.
The 4 M’s—Mindset, Movement, Money, and Marriage—aren’t just pillars. They’re a map.
You don’t need to earn rest. You just need to remember you’re already worthy of it.
Real success never costs you your well-being.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
→Download the Momentum Map
→ Follow on Instagram: @thekatherinemarie | @themodernwellnesspodcast
→ Tag your favorite takeaway using #modernwellnessmethod #maincharacterenergy
→ Leave a review if this episode gave you a reality check or a reset. Kat reads every one and don't forget to follow to never miss an episode.
13 min
March 21, 2025Ep. 9. Energy = Currency: How Moving Your Body Moves Your Money
🎙️ Energy = Currency: How Moving Your Body Moves Your Money
Ever feel drained, sluggish, or like your creativity just isn’t hitting? The problem might not be your workload—it’s your movement (or lack of it). If you’re stuck at a desk all day, skipping workouts, or just not prioritizing physical movement, you’re leaving money on the table. Your energy is your currency, and if you want to build long-term wealth—mentally, physically, and financially—it starts with taking care of your body.
In this episode of The Modern Wellness Podcast, we’re diving into the science-backed connection between movement, brain function, creativity, and financial success. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to boost your energy, sharpen your focus, and move your business forward—all by moving your body.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why movement isn’t just about fitness—it’s about fueling your success.
How sitting too long literally ages your body and slows your brain down.
The wild science behind movement and creativity (hint: Stanford says it boosts creativity by 60%!).
Why energy—not time—is your most valuable asset in business.
Simple ways to make movement a non-negotiable part of your routine.
⚡️ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Move with Intention Every Day – Set aside 15-30 minutes for movement (walks, yoga, stretching—it all counts). Science proves even 20 minutes a day can boost your mood and energy.
Break Up the Sitting – If you work at a desk, set a timer to stand up every hour. Even small movement breaks keep your brain sharp and your body younger (literally).
Fuel Your Brain – Next time you hit a mental block, skip the caffeine and get moving. A short walk can increase creativity by 60%—that’s your next million-dollar idea right there.
Track Your Energy – Pay attention to how you feel before and after moving. The more you see the difference, the easier it becomes to prioritize movement daily.
Make It Non-Negotiable – Schedule movement in your calendar like a business meeting. Your energy is your biggest business asset—treat it that way.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Movement is more than fitness—it’s the foundation of success.
Your energy = your currency. Take care of it, and your business (and bank account) will thank you.
Sitting too long literally accelerates aging and decreases productivity.
You don’t need a hardcore workout routine—small, consistent movement makes a massive difference.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
Follow me on Instagram – @thekatherinemarie | @themodernwellnesspodcast
Join the Modern Wellness Community – [Coming Soon!]
Tag me in your posts using #modernwellness #maincharacterenergy
🔥 If this episode hit home for you, leave a review and let me know how you’re making movement a non-negotiable! Your energy is your greatest wealth-building tool—so let’s get moving. 🚀💪
12 min
March 13, 2025Ep. 8. The 3 Biggest Lessons We’re Taking into 2025 to Build a Perma-Rich Life
🎙️ The 3 Biggest Lessons We’re Taking into 2025 to Build a Perma-Rich Life
Ever feel like you’re running in circles, grinding hard but not making real progress? Yeah, same. This past year taught us some hard but game-changing lessons, and in today’s episode, Cliff and I are breaking down the three biggest shifts we made in 2024—and how they’re setting us up to make 2025 our most undeniable year yet.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why neglecting your health is the fastest way to kill your success (and how we learned this the hard way)
The power of letting go of what no longer serves you (from people to systems to limiting beliefs)
How leaning into your strengths and defining your role is a game-changer in business and relationships
Why building a personal brand is no longer optional—it’s the key to growth in 2025
How to move faster, trust yourself more, and stop waiting for the perfect moment
If you’re ready to ditch the distractions, drop what’s not working, and step into your next level with clarity and confidence, this episode is your guide.
⚡️ MAIN CHARACTER MOVES:
Prioritize Your Health – Energy is currency. Take care of your body first so everything else thrives.
Audit Your Life & Business – What’s draining you? Let it go. Create space for what actually fuels you.
Own Your Strengths – Get clear on your role, lean into your zone of genius, and stop diluting your power.
Build Your Personal Brand – Visibility = Opportunity. It’s time to start showing up, unapologetically.
Trust Yourself More – You already have the answers—quit second-guessing yourself and move faster.
Take Faster Action – Perfection is the enemy of progress. Messy action always beats no action.
🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✨ Your health is your greatest asset—protect it.
✨ Letting go of what no longer serves you creates space for bigger opportunities.
✨ Your personal brand is your leverage in 2025. Visibility attracts the right people.
✨ You already know more than you think you do—trust yourself and take action.

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
Follow the Modern Wellness Podcast → @themodernwellnesspodcast
Follow me on Instagram – @thekatherinemarie | @modernwellnesspodcast
Follow Cliff on Instagram- @cliff.pollard
Join the Modern Wellness Community – [Coming Soon!]
Tag me in your posts using #modernwellnessmindset #maincharacterenergy
DM me your biggest takeaway—I want to hear from you!
If this episode hit home, leave a review and let me know what resonated most! Your next level is waiting—but it requires you to take action.
Let’s make 2025 the year you go all in.
20 min

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