Outside The Litter Box
By Nicole Garbanzos
Daily guide on how to live your best life through some girl talk on relationships, modern-day dating, social issues, and everyday life as we know it.
Outside The Litter BoxMay 09, 2024
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No One Takes Care Of Things Like A Woman, Period
This episode talks about girl world and the wonderful things it brings. It discusses cherished friendships and an abundance of taking care of oneself.
May 09, 202429:02
When Working Hard Means Playing Harder
This episode talks about how to play hard as much as working hard. It discusses all the ways travel, concerts and retail therapy are all things you can do to maintain work ethic and experience less burnout.
Apr 19, 202444:26
What Really Happens When You Leave A Toxic Relationship
This episode talks about everything that happens when you leave a toxic relationship. It discusses how your days become easier and how you become more excited in life.
Apr 07, 202438:12
The Connection Between Fashion, Beauty + Relationships
This episode talks about how fashion and beauty and its connection to our relationships. It discusses self-esteem, self-confidence and how the people we surround with have the ability to impact our self-worth.
Apr 05, 202425:57
When Rejection Is Redirection + Protection
This episode talks about the things that don't work out in our lives. It discusses how it's the universe's way of protecting you from what could have been a worse outcome.
Mar 18, 202427:36
How Forest Bathing Teaches You To Slow Down Time
This episode talks about being more present with our time. It discusses all the way to become more present and intentional with what we notice in our surroundings.
Mar 16, 202430:08
Another Thing About Confidence 🌟
This episode is about confidence. It discusses all the ways of how we can gain more confidence through embracing our inevitable ways of being human.
Mar 14, 202441:02
How To Be Emotionally Invincible (The 4 Attachment Styles)
This episode is about the four attachment styles in how we conduct our relationships. It discusses how each one can make us more aware of how to get one step closer to our healthiest connections.
Mar 05, 202442:57
How Forest Bathing Made Me See Setbacks Differently
This episode talks about forest bathing. It discusses how the ancient Japanese practice teaches how to be more present and learn all the things nature offers us in mind, body and spirit.
Feb 23, 202444:21
Why The One For You Won't Be Anything Like The Rest
This episode talks about a core truth in dating. It discusses how every person we meet is going to be similar except the one who's for us.
Feb 18, 202416:30
The Connection Between Music + Relationships
This episode talks about how music can help us decifer whether our relationships and friendships are worthwhile. It discusses all the ways in paying attention to the lyrics you have and currently resonate with.
Feb 04, 202428:25
The Thing About Codependent + Isolating Relationships
This episode talks about codependency and isolation. It discusses and explores when relationships take a toxic turn and become dependent on each other rather than sharing that dependency and consideration.
Jan 13, 202426:50
When Grief Teaches You To Be Emotionally Well
This episode talks about grief and what it's taught me about emotional wellness. It discusses all the ways it has shown me all the coping techniques and lessons I've learned in being vulnerable.
Jan 06, 202438:06
What Oprah Taught Me About Planes And Positivity
This episode talks about the law of the universe. It discusses how above every single dark cloud is a bright sunny day.
Jan 04, 202415:39
How To Be BFFs With CEOs
This episode talks about the power of networking for career advancement. It discusses all the reasons and ways to network with the right people and why it's important to do for any career path.
Dec 06, 202330:50
When It Was A Carousel Relationship
This episode talks about carousel relationships. It discusses all the ways to notice when you've found yourself in one and when to leave it.
Nov 26, 202322:56
How To Love And Honour Another Person In The Best Way
This episode talks about interracial relationships. It discusses how to honour your potential or current partner's cultural differences in the best way possible.
Nov 11, 202316:10
How Hookups Could Negatively Affect Your Mental Health
This episode talks about casual relationships and friends with benefits. It discusses how having an insecure attachment style could affect you being in one trying not to get emotionally involved.
Nov 08, 202324:51
It's All About That Victor Mentality
This episode talks about victim vs. victor mentality. It discusses all the ways of how each mindset makes or breaks you in situations.
Nov 06, 202319:48
It's About Walking Away From Tables That Are No Longer In Service
This episode talks about the meaning behind disappointments. It discusses the ways to have enough guts to accept what isn't for us.
Oct 26, 202321:12
When Your Negative Thoughts Ain't Too Shabby
This episode talks abou the purpose of our negative thoughts and experiences. It discusses and goes the reason behind a negative thought and the wonder in an unpleasant situation.
Oct 14, 202333:57
When Compatibility Makes Chemistry Last Longer
This episode talks about the importance of compatibility in a relationship. It discusses the ways of how it can enhance a couple's connection, and how a lack could also break it.
Oct 04, 202332:25
Why You Shouldn't Ditch Your Friends For Your GF/BF
This episode talks about the importance of keeping your social circle while in a relationship. It discusses the secure attachment style and how vital they believe your friendships are what set up romantic relationships for success.
Sep 25, 202321:20
Whoever Makes Your Life Easier Loves You A LOT
This episode talks about the true purpose of being in a relationship. It discusses why constant conflict in a partnership may not be the right one.
Sep 21, 202318:04
How To Get Your Own 24/7 Bestie
This episode talks about our relationship with ourselves. It discusses its importance and how great it feels when our bodies get the hang of it.
Sep 11, 202323:03
Are Relationships Supposed To Make You THAT Miserable?
This episode talks about whether relationship norms are morally correct. It discusses whether the standard acceptance and dynamics truly contribute to a happy and health relationship.
Sep 11, 202328:17
We Love Someone Who's Good For Our Nervous System
This episode discusses what we also need to be mindful of in our romantic relationships. It talks about how being with someone good for our nervous system can also be a step towards long-lasting love.
Sep 04, 202323:20
When Your Therapist Is Your Hype Lady
This episode talks about the importance of overall wellness, mind, body, soul. It discusses all the ways why it's important, and what it could lead to if not taken mindfully.
Sep 02, 202345:06
When Your Mom's Hugs Are Better Than A Lamborghini
This episode talks about the real meaning of success. It discusses the false narratives of the material and superficial ideals, and highlights how true genuine connection can give us everything we've longed for.
Jul 09, 202336:54
To Any Bereaved Kid Who's Down And Out
This episode talks about grief and the future of those who experience it. It offers solace and hope for those who need it.
Jun 28, 202326:17
Why You Can't Just Nap When You're Tired
This episode talks about being well-rested and how to achieve it. It discusses the 7 types of rest, and how a nap isn't enough if you want to feel fully rejuvenated.
Jun 02, 202347:02
When Kindness Is No Joke
This episode discusses the importance of kindness. It talks about how crucial it is to express gratitude to the ones closest to us, and how more than necessary it is.
May 01, 202332:47
When You're The Friend Who Deserves The Frickin Galaxy
This episode discusses friendships. It explores one-sided friendships and how we can better set boundaries for ourselves when dealing with them.
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Mar 29, 202327:56
Why Older You Is Hotter, Wiser, And Richer
This episode talks about aging in a more positive context. It discusses the benefits of becoming older for our livelihoods, and why it'll be better for our mental health as well.
Mar 16, 202334:36
Why Failed Plans Rule
This episode talks about the art of surrender. It discusses all the ways into which it makes our lives better in the end.
Feb 27, 202333:28
How to Love People Who've Changed
This episode talks about the positives of change. It discusses how it can truly be for the better in relationships.
Feb 18, 202320:07
Don't Forget To Look Forward To Something Today
This episode is about how to give more hope and enthusiasm to ourselves in times of trouble. It discusses the reasons why it sparks our optimism more than we expect.
Jan 31, 202318:16
How To Have Thicker Skin Without Suppressing or Faking Anything
This episode talks about what's behind a tough exterior. It's an even wiser, more curious exterior that holds a different perspective on how they see conflict.
Jan 22, 202350:15
Why Actual Confidence Isn't Thinking You're The Sh*t
This episode talks about raw confidence. It discusses what's behind it, where it comes from, and how it's formed.
Nov 25, 202229:09
Why Your Mornings Matter A Lot
This episode talks about how important our mornings truly are. It discusses ways to better the foundations to our days with a good book or our favourite song.
Nov 24, 202226:00
Why Lovey-Dovey Relationships Don't Last
This episode talks about the fantasy and realities of relationships. It discusses how to decipher between the two, and understand the realities of a relationship aren't all that bad.
Oct 21, 202238:09
How To Keep Your Independence In Love
This episode discusses how to avoid codependency in relationships. It also talks about the ways of inserting more indepence into a dynamic union.
Oct 02, 202247:13
Actually, Setbacks Are Low-Key Opportunities
An episode about the true meaning of opportunity. It discusses the fact that it's everywhere, even in places you may not think to look.
Sep 18, 202216:42
You Kinda Need to Make Mistakes
This episode is about breaking the negative context that surrounds making mistakes. It not only discusses the beauty in blemish, but also the value it adds to everyday life.
Sep 10, 202221:59
Why Positive People Tend to Make More Money
This episode is about the principle of optimism, specifically towards the pursuance of financial prosperity and stability. It discusses why it's important to stay positive to stay the course towards the lump sum of our dreams.
Sep 03, 202219:48
Birthdays Are Sacred Period
This episode talks about the privilege of getting older. It also discusses how to handle the not-so-great things that happen during your birthday, and evidently come out on top.
Aug 14, 202221:53
When Conversation Starters Guarantee A New Bestie
This episode talks about a brand new set of convo starters. It discusses three techniques to try out when meeting new people.
Aug 08, 202223:44
How to Stay Unconventionally Motivated
This episode talks about becoming and staying motivated. It discusses unconventionally interesting ways on how much bullies may just be the biggest source of motivation for us to feed off of!
Aug 03, 202228:07
There's STILL Love in Heartache
This episode is about redefining what it means to be heartbroken or broken in general. Though it is true to feel sad and hopeless, pain also opens the path to healing and more beautiful moments in your life; if you let it.
Jul 16, 202224:55
You Have To Think It'll Work Out (An Episode On Bravery)
This episode is about optimism in the face of doubt, fear, and pessimism. It discusses how powerful it can be to hold onto the belief that everything will be okay.
Jul 03, 202229:21