Oh my friend...this decision wasn't taken lightly...but I have decided to take a break from recording my podcasts.  I have started a new amazing nursing job (today was day 7!), and my schedule is very different now than it used to be.  I have absolutely loved recording my episodes, and I had even more fun interviewing all of my guests!  A big thank you to all of my guests!!!  

It's not goodbye...it's a "see you later"...for now, this concludes Season 2 of "Thriving Joy with Katie Carroll".

XOXO,

Be well,  Katie

Hello sweet friend!

  It's just me and you again this week!  On this week's episode, I'm talking about the benefits of "diving deeper" into our lives and how we can actually get closer to all of our hopes, dreams and goals!

  Enjoy!   XOXO,

  Katie

Hello Friend!  Welcome back! It's just me and you again this week.  On today's episode, I'm talking about the "hard work" it takes before the "hard work".  And, I'm sharing a little bit about my "to-dream list" (think to-do list but way more exciting!  LOL!)

  Enjoy!

  XOXO,

  Katie

Hello Friend!   Welcome back!  This week it’s just me and you and we’re talking about food stores!  LOL!  Kidding, kind of! 

  I had an a-ha moment at an ACME store as I was buying a carton of milk.  I know…crazy, right? LOL!

  Of course, I find a way to tie everything to our hopes and dreams and goals, and this was no different. 

  If any part of this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear about it!  You can find me at katiecarrollcoaching on all the socials! 

    Until next week, I hope that you are thriving in this one, beautiful life that we have been gifted!

  XOXO,

  Katie

Hello Friend,

  You are in for a real treat today as I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and interview TJ Matton!  We recorded this episode in November of 2023, so don't mind us talking about the Fall weather as this is being released at the end of February 2024!  LOL!!

  TJ is a social worker, psychotherapist, and clinical coach focused on helping adults learn to liberate their mind and bodies through play!  Some of the topics that we cover are:  the vulnerability of play, attachment trauma, how women tend to outsource their joy, how to embody joy, how play is a "state" and not a "behavior", how play is actually a biological drive, how we're living in a play-deprived society, and so much more!!!  There is so much goodness in this episode, so sit back and enjoy the show!!

  You can find TJ here:

https://www.theplayfulrevolution.com/?r_done=1

https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulrevolution/

  Be well!!   XOXO,

  Katie

Hello sweet friend!  Recently, I was listening to a podcast (shocker!  LOL!), and the woman who was speaking was talking about changing the channel in our minds when the negative talk comes in.  I absolutely loved this idea of having the CHOICE to decide what we want to allow into our minds and our hearts.  

  We all spend way too much time scrolling and falling down the rabbit hole into the comparison game, self-shaming and ultimately feeling anxious, depressed and overall defeated.  And, we live in this cycle of repeat and it's not doing anyone any good!

  It's time that we took back control (think taking back the TV controller from the one who controls it in your house!  LOL!), and CHANGE THE CHANNEL!  It could very well change your life!

   Be well,

   Katie 

DO YOUR DREAMS SCARE YOU?  JUST A LITTLE?  IF NOT, THEN THEY'RE NOT BIG ENOUGH!

Ouch...this might hurt some ears, but the intention here is that YOU were meant for AMAZING things in this life.  When did we stop telling people what we wanted to be when we grew up?  When did we stop dreaming?  

My friend, this is your loving reminder that YOU were meant to dream BIG!!! Are you ready?  If you need support, please let me know and I'd love to help you craft your big dreams!!!

With so much love, as always,  Katie

As always, if you're a nurse and would like to join my FREE Facebook group, here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/335275428087050

And, here is the link to my website:

https://katiecarrollcoaching.com/

Hello friend! 

  It's just me and you this week!  Happy February!  I read an inspirational quote on 02/01/24 that read "Chapter 2 of 12", and I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that I didn't get it at first...duh, Katie, February is the 2nd of 12 months!  LOL!  Gotta laugh at ourselves, right?  

  That inspirational quote prompted me to record today's episode.  Life is not a race, and hopefully we have the gift of time to see our dreams come to fruition!  

  I hope that you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you have a minute to leave a rating and review, I'd be so thankful!  

  For my nurse friends out there, here is the link to my FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/335275428087050/

  And, as promised, here is the link to my website AND to my link for "YOUR VERY OWN SELF-CARE ROADMAP":

https://katiecarrollcoaching.com/

https://katiecarrollcoaching.com/work-with-me/ols/products/my-self-care-roadmap

  Be well my friend!   XOXO,

  Katie

Hello sweet friend!  This week's episode may be triggering for some women, as my guest and I talk about being a "childless woman".

  I found this amazing woman Laura Bignasco through our mutual Facebook Podcasters Group, and when I read about Laura I knew that I had to have her on my show.  Laura lives in Argentina and listening to her beautiful accent is quite soothing.  As a 47 year-old woman who always dreamed of having children, I am part of that "childless women's" group.     Laura talks so beautifully about living as "childless woman" and how she navigates the societal and cultural pressures on a daily basis.  

  Laura talks about "pronatalism", which is a term that I had never heard of, but I've definitely fallen victim to the meaning behind it in my life.

  We talk a lot about going outside of our comfort zones (which you know is a topic that I love talking about!), and we talk about the subjects of acceptance, feeling like a "whole woman" even without a child, and the grief process that comes with being a "childless woman" in today's world.

  You can find Laura on her IG page:  

https://www.instagram.com/lasnomama/

 Hearing Laura say her instagram's name in Spanish is so beautiful and really gives a visceral feeling to the contrast of the name and what it actually means. 

  I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it!

  As always, if you have 2 minutes to leave a rating a review, I'd be honored!

  Until next time my friend,

  Be well,

  XOXO,

  Katie

Hello sweet friend!  It's just me and you again this week!

I am FIRED UP about this topic and this episode!

Your future self is waiting for you!  Did you know that your future self already believes in the you of today?!?   So, if you feel like you're struggling right now, please know that there's an amazing person cheering you on...and she is you and you are her!  

For all my nurse peeps out there, please come join us in my free Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/335275428087050

And, I'd be honored if you left a rating and review!

Be well,

XOXO,

Katie