Welcome to an episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

On this episode, I am joined by Robert Peterpaul - an actor, writer and podcast host of the Art of Kindness podcast.

We discuss how he wanted to shine a line on the arts and the kindness shared. We delve into our vision of finding the good or sharing kindness in our daily lives.

Robert also touches on how he came to the realization we need more kindness and tips for incorporating this into our lives. We also delve into how vulnerability is a feature of kindness.
 
Timestamps:

• [2:25] Robert's good news.
• [3:54] Talking about kindness and creating human connection.
• [7:17] How did The Art of Kindness get started?
• [10:02] We always look for the negative - we have to shift our mindset to look for the positive.
• [13:32] Favorite lessons or surprises from the podcast?
• [16:32] At the end of the day, we all need love. 
• [19:49] The importance of being vulnerable.
• [24:08] Cooking, creating, and taking time for yourself.
• [25:38] Have you noticed a change in people's outlooks?
• [28:52] What do you hope people consider moving forward?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/TEPwNZ35H9QZlNH1dpY0LJUbyAA

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 Robert's instagram via @robpeterpaul or via his podcast @artofkindnesspod 

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Welcome to an episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

On this week's episode, Katherine delves back into the idea of patience.  Katherine discusses the value of not believing a false narrative that if it isn't happening it won't happen or isn't meant to be. She also touches on what has served her in navigating impatient moments.  Katherine also touches on techniques I have found that help me cultivate a more patient attitude - may that be with myself or a situation.

Timestamps:

• [0:53] Katherine's good news for the week.
• [1:40] Exploring patience when working towards a goal.
• [3:04] Shifting the perspective. 

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/K-bi-atpfX-P00fGd84uB3RV6D0

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 an episode of the Your Good News Podcast!

This week, I am joined by Katie Martin. She is a CEO and top communications aide. In this episode, we discuss finding your footing in a career and how to navigate a tough working environment. She provides tangible advice on ways to succeed - from her experience in politics. Katie provides ways to find your voice and how to share your value. She also touches on how to find your people - the people that will support, challenge and celebrate.

Timestamps:

• [1:29] Katie's good news.
• [3:42] Katie's experience working in politics.
• [5:53] Dealing with people must have made you tougher.
• [7:28] Lessons Katie has learned over the years.
• [10:22] What helped to guide you to where you are now?
• [12:29] How do you form those relationships with people you don't agree with?
• [13:52] How did you find your people?
• [16:22] Advice for people wanting to get into political communications?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/8v24wKIe_NeQOUARCH3kVEdLOGU

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 discusses the idea of disappointment. In a world of curated highs and no lows - Katherine discusses that while sometimes uncomfortable; there can be so much gained from the experience. She offers up a way to find perspective and hopefully find joy in the change.

Timestamps:

• [0:44] Katherine's good news for the week.
• [1:25] The importance of acknowledging disappointment.

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Togq90pKPCGg0N6P3pPFmzrnZFg

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!

This week, Katherine is joined by the incredible Raychel Epperson. Raychel is a Bay Area-based mom, trainer and your very own hype woman. ☺️

In this episode, we discuss finding a sustainable approach to health as well as all things strength and movement. 💪🏼

We discuss how both of these topics are daunting to try and that finding ways to fuel your body intuitively takes time. ⏰

"Take the leap" becomes a drumbeat throughout the episode - both on health journey and beyond.

Timestamps:

• [2:48] How did you get into a sustainable fitness mindset?
• [6:02] It can be daunting to get started in fitness - how Raychel overcame that feeling.
• [8:13] It doesn't need to be all or nothing.
• [9:53] Diet culture - it's not the end of the world if you have a cookie.
• [14:29] Health is a journey, you have to shop around to find what works for you.
• [17:25] Exercising and working out while juggling children.
• [23:58] Raychel's coaching.

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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!

On this week's episode, Katherine discusses how there is often a point slash somewhere along the line where failure in regards to a goal may feel inevitable if air quotes we fall off track or if we decide they want to change the path forward and adjust the goal. 

Katherine smashes these concepts and encourage a shift of how we view goals. Katherine also talks about how goals aren't a straight line of A to B rather a path that includes highs, lows, and plateaus.  Katherine describes the power in listening to self and realizing if or when a goal may not be serving you. 

Timestamps:

• [0:56] Katherine's good news for the week.
• [1:34] Goal setting in the new year. 
• [2:11] Falling off track.
• [3:58] Reevaluating and readjusting.
• [5:05] Does a goal put you into the best version of yourself?

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/fyd5t3oose5AXHwUEp32mkyrNs4

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 the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

On this week's episode of the Your Good News Podcast, I am joined by Victoria Brown, who is a Senior SoulCycle Instructor, Under Armour Athlete, Certified Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, Breathwork Coach, founder of the Very Best Self Project, and a Podcast Host.

In this episode, we discuss goal setting and the challenges we will all inevitably face. She offers fresh ideas or ideas that we may need to revisit so we can step into our highest self. We delve into her "up until now" mentality which helps her tap into understanding her story through the view that change is always possible.
 
Timestamps:

• [2:14] Victoria's good news.
• [2:40] The Very Best Self Project.
• [7:11] How did you find out what the right move was in starting the program?
• [9:14] How do you encourage people to get out of their own way?
• [14:02] How have you shifted your coaching to encourage people to write down their goals?
• [18:24] How do we break down our big goals?
• [24:43] How do we help to quiet those negative voices in our head?
• [31:54] Goal setting is not instant?
• [34:33] Fuck the how, let your "why" carry you through.

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Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/26XWrtnLC--sc5a447LJj9R0R2I

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 her Instagram via @VictoriaBrown and @VeryBestSelf as well as visit her podcast at Very Best Self Podcast.

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Welcome back to the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

This week's episode of the Your Good News Podcast has beginnings from an unlikely place. After seeing a post that featured the music of Dear Evan Hansen - Waving through a Window - Katherine discusses whether we don't leap out of fear of making mistakes. Katherine delves into the notion that we slam on the brake before growing into our fullest self. The episode covers whether there are dreams you haven’t said aloud that keeps calling on your mind and on your heart and encourages action.

Timestamps:

• [0:52] Katherine reconnecting with an old friend.
• [1:38] How Dear Evan Hansen inspired today's episode.
• [2:50] How often are we slamming on our own brakes?
• [3:43] Sometimes we get in our own way - step into the sun and make the hard choice.
• [4:28] Katherine's goal to run a ten miler, a half marathon, and a full marathon in 2022.

Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/hO9OtuvKb89XFCxzv2ru6QPmius

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

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

Please subscribe, rate, review and share this episode on Apple Podcasts! 

Welcome back to the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

Today's episode really highlights someone who takes their gifts, their passion to make this world better. Mona Lavinia Garcia, is a  native Washingtonian. She is also an endurance athlete, Rumble Boxing instructor, and founder of the Northeast Track Club among so much more. I invited her on to discuss her fitness journey - that started with the idea that she wanted to live a fuller life. We delve into the value of being uncomfortable of finding ways to move that you love of being curious. It is honestly hard as I type to capture all of the highlights because this episode is just that good.

Timestamps:

• [2:11] Mona's good news.
• [2:41] Mona's mantra, living a high performance life.
• [4:48] Did changing your "why" affect your workouts?
• [9:04] What Mona would say to people who want to re-frame their journey.
• [11:27] How to create consistent habits.
• [15:15] How COVID-19 has affected Mona's coaching.
• [19:20] You have potential because you showed up. 
• [20:32] How Mona got into boxing and running.
• [24:26] How to get through being uncomfortable.
• [29:16] Matthew McConaughey's advice, and what it means to Mona.

Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/7-6LCIqqqNxadeyrZv-PjjfuEyo

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 her Instagram via @MonaLavinia

Please subscribe, rate, review and share this episode on Apple Podcasts! 

Join us next Thursday for another episode of the Your Good News Podcast. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to the Your Good News Podcast with Katherine Getty!

This week's episode highlights the amazing guests from 2021 as well as lay out a vision for next year for the Your Good News Podcast. In 2021, the Your Good News Podcast interviewed guests who shined bright and found the good in the face of adversity. The podcast will continue to focus on finding a grateful heart. 

Timestamps:
[0:45] Understanding the value of rest.
[2:06] Looking back on guests from this year.
[2:44] Who in your life shines bright? Let them know.
[3:02] The podcast moving into 2022.

Links & Resources:
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/VHyWTLn07A9C_oql1VoonwcRQ0I

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

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

Please subscribe, rate, review and share this episode on Apple Podcasts!