108 | Post Traumatic Growth - The Choice 2020 Offers Us..
For decades there's been a ocus on 'post-traumatic stress'', this episode I want to introduce you to the next phase that can come beyond that - post-traumatic GROWTH. It is very timely given how 2020 feels like it's been shattered to pieces. Now I want to show you what choice you have about what comes next...
91 | Rewriting The Story of Your Past
Many of us think we're struggling with past pain or victim to things that happened growing up - but what if that isn’t even true? Tune into this episode to discover why your past is just a story and you are the author with the power to choose how it’s told.
Victim vs. Victimhood - 073
I was recently criticized for victimizing victims because I believe in taking responsibility for why our lives are the way they are. So, this episode I’m explaining what I truly mean by this by revealing the difference between ‘’victim’’ and ‘’victimhood’’. And how one you don’t get a choice over – but the other you always do.
Holding The Space - 067
Life can sometimes be outright cruel to people that we love. How can we stay present and best support them during these moments? How do we not get uncomfortable or add to the pressure they're feeling? Tune in to find out about this skill of ‘’holding the space’’ for all emotions and how you can practice getting better at it.
Turning Bitter Into Bittersweet - 062
#GRATEFUL is definitely a buzzword on social media these days. But it’s also so much more than that. Tune in to find out why gratitude is the single most important thing to focus on when you least feel like it and a simple strategy you can use to help train your brain to do this.
Forgiving the Unforgivable & Loving the Unforgettable - 057
7 years ago this week, my sister was tragically killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand - with the driver who caused it never apologising nor being charged for his reckless actions. This episode I share how to not let such injustice make you bitter and what we can all learn from the kind of person my sister was so we keep giving life the best of us - even when it hurts.
When Friends Don’t Understand Your Grief - 048
Grief is complicated and painful enough as it is, let alone feeling like friends or people around us for judging how we feel. So this episode I get vulnerable about my personal experience with this since losing my sister. I share the 3 ways I've found helpful in handling friends who simply don't understand what you're going through so you no longer feel so alone and misunderstood.
Growing Resilience Through Spirituality - 039
Today's episode is a recording from a special interview with Human Potential Mentor, Jason French. Jason asks powerful questions that dive right into the spiritual journey I went on to keep my heart open to the world even when it was so broken, so you can learn what choices you can make so you can do the same.
The Dash - What Will Yours Stand For? - 038
In honour of my beautiful sister's 31st birthday, today's episode is all about the Dash. What's the Dash? Tune in to find out.
Hello Again From America - 032
This week is a live recording from North Carolina after the special honour of speaking at the ‘‘Hello Again’’ conference for grieving families in South Carolina. I’m joined by Rugby League in America podcast Host, Nate Gladdin, as we dive deep into grief, loss, love and laughter as we give each other’s accent a go!
Transforming Deep Pain Into Lessons Gained - 028
This past week my Pop unexpectedly passed away and I've been thrown right back into grief. Rather than trying to push past the pain, I'm inviting it into this episode to share with you everything it's teaching me about what matters most in life. I’m also drawing upon the love I have for my Pop and what he’s taught me about happiness..
Supporting A Friend Through Their First Month of Grief - 025
When someone's world is turned upside down, it's easy to feel helpless in how to best support them. What to say? What to not say? Should I send that text? Should I give them space? As a young person who's lost a sister, I'm sharing the advice and guidance I wish my friends had when I first lost her so you can cope better with your own grief and in supporting your friend with theirs.
Missing Someone at Christmas - 014
Christmas is such an exciting season, however for those who have lost a loved one it can also be a very challenging time. In this episode I speak openly about how I've learned to better handle grief and loss during the festive season so you can still show up and enjoy Christmas Day, whilst also healthily processing your pain.
Dealing with Survivors Guilt - 008
Today's is an AKA: "Ask Kate Anything'' episode - How do you deal with survivors guilt? A topic that's not discussed often enough, I dive into how to overcome the sense of guilt when you find happiness again after losing a loved one so you can move forward with greater peace and purpose - minus the self-judgement.
Blame vs. Response-ability - 002
The first thing we're tempted to do when something bad happens, is to blame - and it feels like we have no other choice. In this episode I teach you the 3 myths about blame that are keeping you stuck, and what you can do to take back power over your response-ability: your ability to choose your response and keep ownership over your life.