Welcome to the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

In this episode, we have a part two of a conversation with Hunter Wallace. There is so much good in a fun conversation with a dear friend. So we head directly to discussing the importance of relationships an how intimate relationships are impacted by self, by experiences. We delve into how to support others in their relationships and how we can enter and maintain healthy relationships. We wrap by discussing that we need to focus on the positive of relationships versus a negative view of relationships. 

Timestamps:

• [1:51] Let's get spicy - talking about sex and relationships.
• [2:42] Dating can be a mindfuck.
• [6:04] Life feels vulnerable enough - why get vulnerable in a relationship?
• [10:04] Navigating friendships when you're dating.
• [13:55] Dating is awkward...
• [20:08] Reflection doesn't have to be negative. 

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/qEoMNNHudjHZHx_EJ9rDaB46ZRw

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

To engage with the guest, visit Hunter's instagram via @hunter__leon

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

On this week’s episode of the Your Good News Podcast, I build on Episode 45 with Hunter Wallace where we talk about self-growth.

Katherine delves into the idea of the perception of self-growth, self-discovery from two angles - the perception of self growth for self an the perception of self-growth in others. Both have pitfalls and have new ways to consider the concept.

Timestamps:

• [0:55] Katherine's good news - running another race.
• [3:04] How do we perceive self growth in ourselves?
• [5:15] Self growth is not quick.
• [7:23] Self growth being hard is just a perception we have, although it does have tough moments.
• [7:48] How do we perceive self growth in others?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4aeJCzmxKU5pmtlVljJon-trQZc

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

Welcome to the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

In this episode, I am joined by the incomparable Hunter Wallace. We delve into self-discovery and the impact of anxiety and depression on that self-discovery. We also touch on how fitness can aid in self-growth. We also touch on the importance of listening to our bodies and not to overdo the fitness aspect of self-growth.

Timestamps:

• [2:44] Hunter's good news.
• [6:34] People pleasing.
• [12:14] Self work and its importance. 
• [13:14] Times when you didn't want to improve on yourself.
• [17:48] Finding things that ground you.
• [20:19] How does fitness play into anxiety and depression?
• [30:22] Positive self talk. 

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/2kB294ItA2R4r-AHSynJ6hpgOiQ

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

To engage with the guest, visit Hunter's instagram via @hunter__leon

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast! As Mentorship Month wraps on the Your Good News Podcast, Katherine wraps up with some tips from the perspective of a mentor towards a mentee.

Katherine discusses what patience can mean and it’s importance in a mentorship relationship.

Katherine delves into taking off our own bias, our own lenses can improve your mentorship. Mentees need a place to grow, to be challenged in their views but ultimately be supported too.

Timestamps:

• [0:46] Katherine's good news for the week.
• [2:10] As a mentor, what thoughts should be in the back of your mind?
• [4:24] The importance of patience. 
• [5:54] Allowing a mentee to chart their own path.

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/lmX6GW9bxQ_VqVxNyc0pZ8XaUmI

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

On this week's episode, Katherine is joined by Mark Williams, a seasoned, dynamic, and high-energy government affairs professional.

As we continue on mentorship month, Mark offers up his mantra of "work hard, be nice." He explains how this has been a north star for his career and personal life. We discuss the importance of not being rigid in plans - allowing yourself to explore interests and not get stuck on one exact path. We also discuss motion over momentum - how actions can cause activity but not be pulling you forward.

Timestamps:

• [1:30] Mark's good news.
• [3:27] Mark's background and how he got into politics.
• [7:18] How did you find mentorship in DC?
• [9:42] Have you received advice that you weren't so sure about?
• [12:48] Dealing with a dissatisfying job.
• [17:12] How do you continue to show up authentically?
• [20:21] What has been your "north star?"

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/SoX2lJuOA-715UzqRYo0b22widM

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

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Welcome back to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

In this solo episode of Mentorship month - Katherine talks about two key features in a mentor/mentee relationship from the view of the mentee.

She touches on how mentors are an untapped resource - the importance of sharing your dreams fully, honestly with your mentors.

Katherine also discusses the importance of listening to your gut - which really feeds your growth.

Timestamps:

• [0:51] Katherine completing a 10-miler race.
• [3:43] Good mentors are an untapped resource.
• [4:43] Listening to your gut is a key part of mentorship. 

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ezwwtwgCNEu7AmQV-5YI_O25aAI

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast.

On this week's episode, Katherine interviews Will Harrell. Will Harrell – was one of Katherine's first mentors at university. Will has a unique way of making each person in his life feel fully seen, valued, supported, the list goes on.

Katherine invited him on because she wanted to highlight someone who makes the world around him better through his friendship, his mentorship.

We delve into what mentorship means to him and how to navigate growth personally as well as professionally.

Timestamps:

• [1:58] Will's good news.
• [3:31] What does mentorship mean to you?
• [4:36] Is mentorship a two way street?
• [5:45] Values or traits that you learned from others that you want to give back?
• [9:18] Do you have to flat out ask people to be a mentor to you?
• [10:42] What were the moments of "I really enjoy mentoring?"
• [12:59] Biggest takeaways from mentorship?
• [16:10] Finding time.
• [20:32] Has there been feedback you've received that you knew was wrong?
• [22:18] Being comfortable with the uncomfortable.
• [23:44] Has advice you've taken ever ended in disaster?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/CK-6Wpmm73mVswJIbp-G901ghWU

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

In this episode, Katherine offers up the idea of doing what we can in our own world to help others. Based on feeling really overwhelmed, Katherine shares how small actions - how we can take them, how they build - how they can make a difference in our world.

She offers a call to action - may that be holding a door open, or saying hi to a stranger, walking a 5k for a cause, whatever speaks to you.

Timestamps:

• [1:12] Katherine's good news: trying to be more present. 
• [2:43] Life is not always good news - but it is important to acknowledge good things, no matter how small. 
• [5:25] What are things or ways in which you want to help out?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/0ftfxETmXe46GJGfpSmc5P1pcHQ

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

This week, I am thrilled to be joined by Rachel Malkusak with Girls on the Run DC.

Girls on the Run is a nonprofit aiming to "creat[e] a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams." This shows up in two different programs - one for girls in Grades 3-5 and one for girls in Grades 6-8.

The tools that these young girls are learning pays dividends; and in this episode, we run through how DC chapter aims to help young women.

Timestamps:

• [2:34] Rachel's good news - 16 years strong of Girls On the Run.
• [3:20] What happens in the program?
• [5:16] How have you seen the girls change over the course of the program?
• [6:57] Do the girls have to come in with an understanding of how to run?
• [8:47] Are there other aspects of goal setting other than the physical goals?
• [10:21] How the group is providing access to anyone who wants to participate.
• [11:44] How can people get involved and help out?
• [13:24] Has going virtual changed how you will work the program in the future?
• [18:31] Spring 5k and a fundraising event.

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/sL4OiiFk02ThTBgFClsndouBg6o

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

To engage with the guest, visit their Instagram via @GOTRDC or via their website at https://www.gotrdc.org/

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Welcome to an episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

On this week's episode, Katherine talks about not letting your "can'ts" define your "cans."  Katherine discusses the power of how we view a dream - letting your strengths determine how you approach rather than perceived weaknesses. She offers up a tangible examples and challenges listeners to the same.

Timestamps:

• [1:18] Katherine's good news of the week.
• [2:40] Don't let what you can't do, influence what you can do. 
• [3:38] Focus on the small actions and the little wins. 

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/C97MKoJf5RW6hKt9Gd4B_K9p3No

Let's Connect!
To engage with the host, visit her Instagram via @KatherineGetty

Check out her website at https://www.yourgoodnewspodcast.com/

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