Unpack With Cat
By Catherine Volcy
Unpack With Cat Jun 05, 2021
Check In With God First
hiii y'all, another day another faith-based episode! In today's episode we unpack the importance of checking in with God before taking action. I walk through the importance of checking in with God before proceeding, sharing, or reacting to a situation. In my eyes this message is timeless and can apply to every crevice of our life. Highly recommend tuning in! (:
Resources to support Palestine:
https://afsc.org/news/5-ways-you-can-support-palestinians-gaza
https://www.anera.org/where-we-work/palestine/gaza/
https://linktr.ee/stopusfunding2israel?fbclid=PAAaYL8wPYtskTtOIoLUpAZrVUiygcxWpo8AVkF485-Yv0vpoEd9-lemTVrCE_aem_AbVcD0gLt11CELT4vvLWuXt_rDKSUuL3GI_osJeX-d7iL-h0AnKTq2BPvzvXu-wK2Hs
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Sync Your Life To Your Menstrual Cycle: Help Your Body Balance Your Hormones
In today's episode I unpack the value of syncing your life to your menstrual cycle! I believe that society is made with a very masculine focus. We live in systems that often don't honor the cyclical nature of women. Many of us are unaware that our menstrual cycle has four different phases with different hormone levels in each one. Syncing your life to your menstrual cycle helps your body work with and not against your body in each phase. This topic is so important because many of the health issues women experience is linked to hormonal imbalance. Tune in to hear all about it!
Resources for the people of Palestine:
https://afsc.org/news/5-ways-you-can-support-palestinians-gaza
https://linktr.ee/stopusfunding2israel?fbclid=PAAaYL8wPYtskTtOIoLUpAZrVUiygcxWpo8AVkF485-Yv0vpoEd9-lemTVrCE_aem_AbVcD0gLt11CELT4vvLWuXt_rDKSUuL3GI_osJeX-d7iL-h0AnKTq2BPvzvXu-wK2Hs
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23 Lessons I've Learned Before Turning 23
hiii y'all! In today's episode I unpack 23 lessons I've learned before turning 23! My birthday is this Monday so I felt this was the perfect episode to bring in this week! Tune in to hear insightful advice on a variety of topics! (:
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Release Judgement Value Compassion
hiii everybody! In today’s episode I discuss the importance of releasing judgement and valuing compassion. I believe throughout life we are surrounded by judgmental commentary far too often and we don’t recognize the immense impact this can have on our subconscious thought patterns. I unpack what approaching a variety of situations with compassion instead of judgement looks like. Tune in to hear more! (:
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God Is Working While You're Waiting
Hiii y’alll! In today’s episode I discuss the importance of remembering God is always working while we’re waiting. I unpack what the waiting season can look like, what can take place, and all the ways a waiting season is working in our favor. I give lots of encouragement surrounding the way we can shift our perspective and actions within the waiting season. Definitely tune in if you believe in God! (:
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Don't Self-Sabotage: Allow Yourself To Experience Greater
Fill Your Life With Ease
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of filling your life with ease! For many of us a life of ease is not familiar to us. Therefore, a question that usually arises is, what does making room for ease in my life even look like? I walk through this and much more. I highly recommend tuning in! (:
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Faith Without Works Is Dead: Build Systems For Consistency
In today's episode I discuss the fact that faith without works is dead. Understanding + valuing your faith in knowing things will fall into place favorably is great, but it's equally important to understand and acknowledge the work you have to put in. We hear often that our success lies in our daily routine. Creating systems where you address and prioritize your daily actions is very powerful. Let's talk about how to increase the consistency surrounding it!
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Utilize God's Peace During a Storm
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Strengthen Your Digital Boundaries
In today's episode I discuss the importance of strengthening your digital boundaries! In my eyes digital spaces are a double-edged sword. On the one hand there can be so many benefits such as impact, support, love and community. On the other hand, it can alter your mood, impact your motivation, shift your sense of self and confidence. Digital spaces have power and require the proper boundaries. Tune in to discuss what this looks like!
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Do Not Remain Hostage To an Identity
In today's episode I discuss the importance of not remaining hostage to an identity. Identity can be defined as, the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, and distinguishing character of an individual. I reflect on the fact that the woman I am today would not exist if I kept myself hostage to past versions of myself. I emphasize the importance of understanding you do not need to hold onto habits, attitudes, mindsets, values, mannerisms, and more if they no longer serve who you are now or who you want to become. Tune in to hear more!
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Healing My Relationship With Food & Movement
In today's episode I discuss how I'm healing my relationship with my body, food, and movement. My goal around addressing this topic is to provide insight, advice, and encouragement through sharing the changes I have made. My intention is never to trigger anyone or cause harm, but this topic is very sensitive so I'm providing a trigger warning!
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Allow Yourself To Be a Beginner
In today's episode I discuss the importance of allowing yourself to be a beginner. I believe as a society we underestimate the beauty of allowing ourselves to do something that brings us joy even if we're not necessarily "good". This can apply to many aspects of our lives. Tune in to hear me discuss the beauty of small and humble beginnings in spite of our fear, anxiety, or excuses!
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5 Gentle End of The Year Reminders
I'm so happy that this podcast is back up, I've really been looking forward to this moment! I briefly share what happened and then dive into my reminders for the end of the year. In my eyes the last chapter of the year is the perfect time to receive encouragement and advice. I highly recommend tuning in before the year finishes! (:
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5 Important Reminders You Should Hear
In today's episode I discuss five timeless important reminders that cover many aspects of life! I highly recommend tuning in to this one. (:
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Gratitude Unlocks Abundance
In today’s episode I discuss the role gratitude plays in unlocking abundance throughout our lives! I also touch on some important messages and reminders. Tune in!
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Nothing Is Too Good For You
In today's episode I discuss the importance of believing nothing is too good for you. Tune into hear why this message resonates with me, and how you can prioritize it in different areas of your life!
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Value Community Over Hyper-Independence
In today's episode I discuss the value in community and the harm that hyper-independence can bring. I provide some important reminders, advice, and personal experiences on this topic. Tune in to hear more!
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Let's Talk Dating
In today's episode I discuss my red and green flags for the early stages of dating. I also discuss different values I want to prioritize while dating. Tune in to hear all about it!
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A Miley Stewart Summer
In today’s episode I discuss the concept of a Miley Stewart summer and reconnecting/discovering what matters to you. I talk about what this may look like and the benefits it can provide. I also reiterate some important reminders for this season. Tune in to hear more!
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Value Gentle Self Accountability
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of understanding and valuing gentle self-accountability. I believe in this life there are many seasons that call for us to take an honest look at ourselves and asses the ways we're standing in our own way, creating a roadblock, repeating a cycle, and more. At times it can be easy for us to see how external factors contribute, but it can be difficult for us to verbalize our own contribution. Tune in to hear me discuss this in relation to all aspects of life, and why I find this to be important!
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Value Faith Over Fear
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of valuing faith over fear. In life we will go through many seasons, in some seasons we won’t know what’s next or what we’re doing. We’ll face harships, experience discomfort, loss, and more. Life comes with its highs + lows, and in our lows we can find ourselves clinging to fear. This isn’t beneficial because fear is unreliable, fear can arise from existent and non-existent threats. Our faith is a constant reliable source that we can turn to. Tune into hear what I have to say about this!
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Let's Talk Spring Reset
In today’s episode I discuss the benefits of spring and a spring reset. Spring is a time of growth, rebirth, and change within nature. I fully believe there’s a lot we can benefit and learn from aligning with nature at this time. Tune in to hear me discuss how we can reframe our mindset surrounding cleaning, decluttering + organizing, the different parts of a reset, and my advice surrounding it!
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Healing Your Nervous System
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of healing your nervous system. Your nervous system plays a vital role in your bodies ability to function, and trauma to the nervous system negatively impacts your body in all aspects. Living in a state of survival mode just isn’t sustainable… Tune in to hear about the systems we can create to help soothe, comfort, and heal our nervous system on a day to day basis!
Forgive Yourself
In today’s episode I discuss how important it is to forgive yourself. More times than we realize we hold guilt, resentment, and shame towards ourselves about past decisions and situations. We can hold onto this for days, months, and even years. It is one thing to hold ourselves accountable and it is another thing to never extend ourselves forgiveness. Tune in to hear me discuss this in more detail and the process of self forgiveness in my eyes!
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Value + Enjoy Your Own Company
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of valuing and enjoying your own company. I believe there are seasons of life that call for solitude and many people can find this uncomfortable and frightening. Tune in to hear how I found comfort & joy in my own company, what it taught me, the benefits, and my general advice surrounding this topic! (:
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Speak Up For Yourself
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of speaking up for yourself. Often people mistake being kind for being passive and I completely disagree. Speaking up for yourself does not take away from your kindness, empathy, character, and more. I believe this is such an important message to carry into the new year… tune in whenever you need this reminder!
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Value Progress Over Perfection
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of valuing progress over perfection. Perfection being the center of our lives is never beneficial. Perfection is unattainable, but progress is always possible and we can easily forget to celebrate our small wins and accomplishments. As we wrap up 2021 and approach 2022, I believe this message is so timely. Tune in!
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Guided Meditation For Anxiety Release
In today’s episode I recite a guided mediation to help alleviate and release anxiety. Anxiety is an emotion that involves feelings of worry, tension, fear and apprehension. Anxiety is typically experienced on a cognitive, emotional, and physical level. At this time of year many students have lot’s of work and final exams, other individuals may experience financial difficulties, loss, holiday anxiety, COVID-19 anxiety, and so much more. When prolonged regular anxiety can quickly develop into neurotic anxiety which is detrimental to overall health. Tune into this guided meditation whenever you need an anxiety release!
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Prioritizing Your Mental Health This Winter
In today’s episode I discuss how to prioritize your mental mental health during the winter. Many people feel a shift in their body as it reacts to less sunlight, less daylight, and colder temperatures. This reaction can include less energy, increased fatigue, less motivation, and more. I emphasize the fact that we are not machines, we are human beings, meaning it's normal to feel different when the season changes. Tune in to hear my recommendations for mental health and overall wellness throughout winter!
Value Authenticity Over Popularity
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of valuing authenticity over popularity. So many people learn to live life prioritizing how others view and feel about them. We are often conditioned on how to be, “like-able”, from a very early age. This truly can create inauthenticity in all aspects of our life. Living authentically and being true to yourself is such a very important lesson to learn and implement... tune in!
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Navigating Generational Childhood Abuse
In today’s episode I discuss navigating generations of childhood abuse. This is a very serious and heavy topic. I really unpack generational childhood abuse, but I’m not a therapist, nor do I have all the answers regarding healing. I’m simply sharing from my own experience and discussing various way to navigate this!
Inner-Child Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chat-with-cat/id1526738882?i=1000505482860
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Rest Is Required Not Earned
In today's episode I discuss the fact that rest is a requirement, meaning it isn't earned. I believe that both directly and indirectly a lot of individual's receive constant unhealthy messages surrounding rest throughout their life. Rest is too often associated with reward, and it's beyond problematic. Living a life with an absence of rest can lead to severe negative health issues, and so much more. Within this episode I rewrite a lot of the messages we were taught about rest, tune in! (:
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Managing Change + Transition
In today’s episode I discuss handling change & transition. August was incredibly hectic for me because I went through many changes and transitions in such a short period of time, and I recognize I’m not alone in that! While new environments and journeys can be exciting, they can also be incredibly overwhelming, and stressful. Two truths can coexist. Today I shared four aspects that have helped me adapt to change and transition, tune in!
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Embrace + Protect Your Feminine Energy
Today marks 1 year since the very first episode of this podcast so this episode is the beginning of season 2, so exciting!
In today’s episode I discuss embracing and protecting your feminine energy. Tune in to hear my definition of feminine energy, the difference between feminine & masculine energy, the different ways feminine energy can be rejected, wounded, or not welcomed, and how we can embrace + protect it across our relationships, work-life schedule, + daily activities.
Google form for season 2 topics + opinions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k97ZrEot8G-C-g9TKyvM-OeBbKx_aNaCJhu4-w6D8Uc/edit
Link to access app for zoom calls: https://www.joinmorning.club/
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Hyper-fixating on Self-Care Is Self-Harm
In today’s episode I discuss that a hyper-fixation with self-care is self-harm. I believe after the past year many people now place a higher value on self-care, self-improvement, mental health, and wellness as a whole. With that being said, I have observed an unhealthy obsession taking place in many cases. This topic is rather controversial, but a necessary conversation. Tune in to hear me cover what this hyper-fixation may look like, harmful trends, and how we can seek to change that hyper-fixation by implementing healthy balance!
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The Foundation For A Healthy Relationship
In today’s episode I discuss the aspects that encompass a healthy relationship. When I say the word relationship I’m not centering on romantic relationships, I'm focusing on all close relationships. I believe far too many people grow up in homes where healthy relationships are never displayed. In addition, many people don’t have good/healthy experiences in relationships, and have unlearning that needs to take place. This topic holds so much importance because the people we develop close relationships with have a large influence on our life. It’s important we actively seek and create healthy relationships. Tune in to hear me unpack the foundation for a healthy relationship!
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What Is Your Purpose?
In today’s episode I discuss our purpose. Purpose is a concept I’ve heard for a really long time. For some it's motivating to know they have a "purpose" and a reason for being here, but for others it can become quite overwhelming when they feel like they lack purpose. It can impact our sense of self worth and sense of self. Tune in to hear about my definition of purpose and the four aspects to it! (:
RSVP for the last morning zoom call of June: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh7x35ZrEftLx7SBgAPnAYfyN6Gus_DIx3MbTS8wdmKs9oRw/viewform
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Value Abundance Over Scarcity
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of valuing abundance over scarcity. This is a topic so many of us aren’t taught, but rather have to learn as time goes by. There is a real danger in living in a scarcity mindset. The feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, doubt often associate with scarcity. It can have a negative impact on our sense of self worth, security, value, and perception of life. Tune in to hear me speak on the mindset of abundance surrounding money, opportunities, and people!
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You Are On Your Own Path
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of remembering that each of us is on our own path. Right now is a time of celebration for many people, but not everyone.. and it is easy to step into a space of comparison. Forgetting you have your own path and timeline can be very harmful. Tune in to hear more about this and my advice!
Google form for June 1 morning zoom call: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg5coq0NjWBxolO9oC_136Yl2AmSdjZZtsoBrSsGjn94F2mg/viewform
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Control Your Ego, Listen To Your Intuition
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of controlling your ego and listening to your intuition. Our ego is valuable, but when our ego is in full control it can negatively impact many aspects of our life. That being said, our intuition is often overlooked as fear, overthinking, or anxiety. Yet, our intuition shouldn’t be ignored or corrected by our rationale, it holds many of the answers we search for. Tune in to hear about how to create space for all of this!
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Overcoming Insecurities
In today’s episode I discuss overcoming insecurities. I cover insecurities as a whole, which means we’re not just touching on appearance. We can also find ourselves feeling insecure about our value, skills and abilities. We can find ourselves feeling insecure in various relationships. We can find ourselves feeling insecure about our lifestyle and where we are in life. These feelings can negatively impact our vibration, energy, the way we communicate, the way we carry ourselves, the environments we stay in, and more. Sometimes people can even project their insecurities and hurt others. Tune in to hear my advice about overcoming these insecurities!
Also so happy to be back I missed recording so much!
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Guided Self-Love Meditation
In today's episode I recite a guided self-love meditation with positive affirmations. My hope is that you can return to this episode whenever you need to slow down, breathe, relax, and create a loving/supportive space for yourself. I encourage you to get comfortable, find a space with little distractions, and tune in! (:
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Growth Requires Discomfort
In today's episode I discuss growth requiring discomfort. Growth will be a consistent and constant part of our journey in life, yet there's still ways we can still block or slow down our growth. We find ourselves remaining in environments, friendships, relationships, while turning down new opportunities, connections, and places because they pose uncertainty and we are comfortable. That temporary discomfort we avoid is truly a requirement for growth. Tune in to hear my perspective and advice on this!
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Give Yourself Grace
In today’s episode I discuss giving yourself grace. This past year was filled with multiple unprecedented historical events. We are also approaching March, which makes it an entire year of living in a pandemic. Not enough people are acknowledging the grace we need to lend ourselves and others in this strange environment. Tune in to hear about what I mean by "giving yourself grace" and what that looks like on a daily basis.
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How To Raise Your Vibration
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Value Discipline Over Motivation
In today's episode I discuss the importance of valuing discipling over motivation. I'm often asked how i stay so motivated. Motivation comes and goes, relying on motivation alone is a recipe for disaster. Discipline creates consistency and it's something we have control over. Tune into hear about how you can achieve discipline within your own life to accomplish anything you set your mind to! (:
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Connecting With Your Inner Child
In today’s episode I discuss the importance of connecting with your inner child. Your inner child is defined as a part of your psyche that is characterized by wonder, joy, awe, playfulness, spontaneity, and creativity, but it’s also usually accompanied with anger, hurt, and fear caused by various childhood experiences. A lot of who we are today - our triggers, interests, love languages, and more - stem from parts our childhood. Our childhood plays a significant role in our life. Tune in to hear about why it’s important to connect with your inner child and how you can!
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Value Presence Over Productivity
In today's episode I discuss the importance of valuing presence over productivity. I watch many people, myself included, get so caught up in their to-do lists and tasks, that they become robot-like. Days pass by and we're here, but we aren't really here, we aren't present throughout the day. Tune in to hear about the importance of presence and ways we can increase it! (:
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Guided Self-Love Meditation
In today’s episode I recite a guided self-love meditation. My hope is that you can return to this episode whenever you need to create a loving space for yourself. So, I encourage you to get comfortable, find a space with little distractions, and tune in! (:
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