WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

Welcome to the WANTcast: The Women Against Talk Podcast — lessons in moving forward fearlessly and spreading the (good) word. In each episode, writer, speaker, coach and WANT founder Katie Horwitch unpacks tips, tools, motivation and inspiration to help you shift your self-talk: the internal narrative you have on loop 24/7 that tells you who you are and who you should be. Dive into topics such as confidence, fear, trust, body image, self-doubt, self-worth, relationships, career, friendships, social issues, and more - and walk away from each episode with actionable steps to shift your narrative from reactive to proactive (as well as inspiration to keep going when the going gets tough). You can't change the world until you change YOUR world, first - and shifting your self-talk is where it all begins. The goal isn't to change who you are - it's to BECOME who you know you're meant to be. New episodes every other Tuesday. Get the show notes + more at womenagainstnegativetalk.com

Going No Contact, Low Contact, and The Truth About LOW EFFORT FAMILIES with Dr. Sherrie Campbell 12/18/2025

Going No Contact, Low Contact, and The Truth About LOW EFFORT FAMILIES with Dr. Sherrie Campbell When family dynamics are painful, confusing, and chronically one-sided, the usual advice (“but it’s your parent” / “family is everything” / “just forgive and move on”) can make you feel even more trapped. In the season finale of the WANTcast, Dr. Sherrie Campbell — clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker — breaks down what actually separates everyday conflict from emotionally abusive family systems, why “no contact” is often misunderstood, and how to protect your peace without getting sucked back into the old roles. We talk about: What emotional abuse looks like (and what it’s not) No contact vs. low contact vs. “cordial contact” What actually qualifies someone as a "toxic family member" The cost of going no contact (and how to prepare for that reality) Boundary-setting tools, plus how to stay present while giving toxic people nothing to hook into How smear campaigns work, and why going no contact can mean losing more relationships than you expected Parenting with toxic grandparents in the mix Rebuilding trust after experiencing family trauma and so, so much more. ***CW: Discuss both of physical and emotional abuse, deep trauma, and sensitive subject matter that might hit close to home if you’re a survivor of abuse. If you need to bookmark this episode to come back to later, Dr Sherrie and I will be HERE for you when this conversation is something that feels supportive <3 ~~~ SHOW NOTES: Dr. Sherrie Campbell's website: Dr. Sherrie’s TEDx talk: Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties podcast: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: ~~ Join WANT on Substack: Follow Katie on Instagram: Get WANT YOUR SELF!: Learn more about Katie: Learn more about WANT: ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON’T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/39447790

MAKING FRIENDS: What is Modern Friendship + How To Make (and Keep) Real Friends with Anna Goldfarb (Best Of) 10/29/2025

MAKING FRIENDS: What is Modern Friendship + How To Make (and Keep) Real Friends with Anna Goldfarb (Best Of) How do you make friends as an adult — REAL-DEAL friends — and how do you nurture these valued connections? Today's guest is journalist, MODERN FRIENDSHIP author, and friendship researcher Anna Goldfarb, who has been called the "New York Times Friendship Correspondent." She's here with us to dig into the nuances of the #1 most-asked question throughout all of WANT's 10+ year history: how do I find my people? IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT... The main reasons why friendships naturally shift after 30 (why that’s more normal than you think, and what you can do to address it) Active vs memorial friendships, and how mixing them causes heartache How to categorize friends in a way that doesn't feel icky and actually HELPS you nurture friendships sans guilt or obligation Using Choice Theory to understand what keeps a friendship thriving How to nix the uncertainty in friendships that can cause animosity, guilt, or rifts Navigating common friendship challenges: long-distance friendships, introversion vs extroversion, and value differences without defaulting to a “friendship breakup" and SO MUCH MORE! ABOUT ANNA: Anna Goldfarb is a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called “the New York Times friendship correspondent” by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she’s written hundreds of articles that explore the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She lives in Philadelphia. Her first book, MODERN FRIENDSHIP: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is out today and available wherever books are sold. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: Follow Katie on Instagram: Get WANT YOUR SELF!: Learn more about Katie: Learn more about WANT: ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON’T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/38825750

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: How Nature Can Heal Stress, Burnout, and Anxiety with Jessica Murnane 10/22/2025

OCD + SELF-TALK: The Truth About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder w/ Dr. Patrick McGrath 10/15/2025

OCD + SELF-TALK: The Truth About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder w/ Dr. Patrick McGrath Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) affects an estimated 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the U.S. — yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental health conditions. Too often portrayed as a “quirk” or a preference for cleanliness, OCD is actually a complex and often debilitating disorder rooted in anxiety and doubt. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, for a candid, deeply practical conversation about what OCD really is, how it shows up (far beyond stereotypes), and what actually helps. We dig into the “OCD × news cycle” spiral, break down flavors/subtypes and internal compulsions, and get specific about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): what it looks like, why the response prevention part matters most, and how to know if you’re getting the right care. You’ll also hear how to find a qualified clinician, what treatment “afters” feel like, and the empowering mindset of living the life you want — not the one OCD dictates. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT... The OCD–news cycle Venn diagram: why constant headlines can supercharge doubt and rumination What OCD actually is (and isn’t) and why logic alone won’t cut it Flavors, subtypes, and themes plus how themes can “double scoop.” ERP in real life: the safety behaviors to drop, and why response prevention is the unlock Getting help + what recovery feels like: how to vet specialists, levels of care, virtual options/insurance, and building a supportive “mental-health team” for long-term wins and more! Links Find care, learn about ERP, and explore resources: NOCD App (free) — Community + tools on iOS/Android: International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) — Education and “Find Help” directory: Postpartum OCD episode mentioned: Katie on Patrick’s podcast: ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: Follow Katie on Instagram: Get WANT YOUR SELF!: Learn more about Katie: Learn more about WANT: ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON’T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/38594345

INTENTIONAL AMATEURISM: In Defense Of Dabbling with Karen Walrond 10/08/2025

MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE: The Care And Keeping Of YOU with Lauren A. Tetenbaum 07/29/2025

MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE: The Care And Keeping Of YOU with Lauren A. Tetenbaum What if you had a guidebook for the next big hormonal transition...The Care and Keeping of You for grownup women? In today's episode, we’re talking about the next ~period~ of your life (literally and figuratively :)) with therapist and women’s health advocate Lauren Tetenbaum. Her new book MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE is part education, part empowerment, and full of real-talk about prepping for perimenopause. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: What makes this generation uniquely suited to talk about menopause and perimenopause Common early signs of perimenopause How to self-advocate with doctors, plus red flags to look out for The link between reproductive health, mental health, and burnout How trauma, privilege, and systemic bias play a role in menopause care Lauren’s top personal tips for preparing your mind and body NOW What she wants the next generation to say about how Millennials paved the way How to build body literacy and normalize the conversation, no matter your age and so much more! ~ ABOUT LAUREN: Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C is an advocate and therapist who supports millennial and young women through life transitions. She specializes in professional and personal identity shifts, including the perinatal period and perimenopause. Lauren is a go-to resource for women seeking counsel, empowerment, and connection. Her book, MILLENNIAL MENOPAUSE, is out now. ~ SHOW NOTES: Website: thecounselaur.com Millennial Menopause book: thecounselaur.com/millennialmenopausebook Alloy Health: Electra Health: Midi Health: Fuchsia Tent: Hot Pause Health: The Menopause Society: Subscribe to WANT on Substack: Follow Katie on Instagram: Get the book! Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along: Learn more about Katie: Learn more about WANT at: ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/37520980

COMPLIMENTS: How To Give and Receive Compliments (and Why It Matters More Than You Think) 05/30/2025

NO NEW THINGS: How to Rethink Your Relationship with Stuff with Ashlee Piper 05/14/2025

NO NEW THINGS: How to Rethink Your Relationship with Stuff with Ashlee Piper Today on the WANTcast, we're sitting down with sustainability expert, bestselling author, and award-winning changemaker Ashlee Piper to explore her latest movement and book: No New Things. Ashlee — whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, CNN, and Good Morning America — breaks down how a personal challenge to stop buying new stuff became a lifestyle shift, viral movement, and 30-day guide to help you save money, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful impact. This isn’t a no-buy challenge or a guilt trip: it's an invitation to investigate how your stuff makes you feel, how to reset your consumer habits, and how to reconnect with your values in a culture of overconsumption. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The true meaning of "No New Things" How your stuff affects your time, money, and mental load What to do when you feel the urge to shop Reframing gift-giving, borrowing, and community care The psychology of consumption, and why shopping isn’t the self-care we think it is and more!! Whether you're eco-conscious, overwhelmed by clutter, or just looking to live with more intention, this episode will empower you to take simple, meaningful steps starting now. ~ SHOW NOTES: Ready to try the challenge? Grab Ashlee’s book No New Things , and follow her journey on Instagram Subscribe to WANT on Substack: Follow Katie on Instagram: Get the book! Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along: Learn more about Katie: Learn more about WANT at: IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform! And share this episode with a friend who needs a motivation boost (or total reframe) WHERE TO TUNE IN: Watch on YouTube: Listen on iTunes: Listen on Spotify: As always, move forward fearlessly, spread the good word, and be the you you know you’re meant to be 💛 /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/36461490

WHERE DID MY MOTIVATION GO: What to Do When You Have ZERO Drive To Keep Going (or even start) 04/02/2025

FEAR OF STARTING: Why I Waited 10 Years to Start a Video Podcast (And What FINALLY Pushed Me Forward) 03/19/2025

EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Becoming A Better Leader with Christie Smith 02/19/2025

EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Becoming A Better Leader with Christie Smith What does it take to lead — REALLY lead — in today's world? What makes an excellent leader, and how can you become one? And in the midst of social, geopolitical, and economic crisis, what does leadership look like? Today's guest is Dr. Christie Smith, founder of The Humanity Studio and author of the new book, ESSENTIAL. In this episode we talk about: Building trust at work and beyond Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, and the future of A.I. at work Understanding the current state of DEI and what it means to live your values What is the difference between emotional intelligence and emotional maturity Why it's actually IMPORTANT to practice small talk (even if you say you hate it!!) How to be a leader in the middle of uncertainty and chaos How to be more human in an increasingly digital, fast-paced world and more! ABOUT CHRISTIE: Dr. Christie Smith is the founder of The Humanity Studio™, a multi-media leadership advisory company that works to improve the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work. She has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies, and has held global leadership positions at Deloitte, Apple, and Accenture as a highly respected expert in leadership, talent management, organizational design, workforce management, change management, and executive team performance. She is a highly sought-after speaker on business strategy, leadership and culture, DEI, people analytics, and the impact of workforce technologies and AI. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, and CNN; and she has been recognized as a Top 50 Diversity Leader and on Fast Company’s Queer 50 list. Christie received her doctorate in Clinical Social Work with a focus on leadership and culture from New York University. Her new book, ESSENTIAL: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership (with Kelly Monahan; Wiley, 2025) is out now. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ (Reading WYS for the new year in your book club? Email Katie at and let us know!) Follow Katie Love the WANTcast? We would be so grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW the pod on /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/35342150

CALLING IN: Making Change With People You'd Rather Cancel with Loretta J Ross 02/04/2025

CALLING IN: Making Change With People You'd Rather Cancel with Loretta J Ross How do you start to make change happen with people when you'd rather call them out or cancel them altogether? Are calling out or cancelling ever effective? And...is there a different way to actually make change happen (that minimizes the chances of burning out or losing your mind in the process)? Today on the WANTcast we are talking to LEGENDARY human rights activist Loretta J. Ross, author of the new book CALLING IN: How To Start Making Change With Those You'd Rather Cancel. In this groundbreaking conversation, we'll talk about: The 5-C continuum of Calling In, Calling Out, Calling On, Cancelling, and Calling it Off How to do better "threat assesments" Loretta's pivotal moment and first "calling in" experience with people who seemed the most unlikely to want to change How to turn potential conflict into conversation and more!! **CW: this conversation contains mention of rape **Want to read along? Check the "transcript" option in your podcast player! BIO: Loretta J. Ross is an activist, professor, and public intellectual. In her five decades in the human rights movement, she’s deprogramed white supremacists, taught convicted rapists the principles of feminism, and organized the second-largest march on Washington (surpassed only by the 2017 Women’s March). A cofounder of the National Center for Human Rights Education and the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, her many accolades and honors include a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship and a 2024 induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Today, Ross is an associate professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a partner with 14th Strategies Consultants, with which she runs “Calling In” training sessions at organizations around the country. Loretta has co-written three books on reproductive justice: Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice in 2004; Reproductive Justice: An Introduction in March 2017; and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique in October 2017. Her newest book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel is available TODAY, wherever books are sold. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ (Reading WYS for the new year in your book club? Email me at and let me know! Follow Katie Love the WANTcast? We would be so grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW the pod on /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/35154745

MEDICAL GASLIGHTING: How To Advocate For Yourself with Ilana Jaqueline 01/22/2025

REFLECTIONS AND PROJECTIONS: How To (Actually) Set Yourself Up For Success in 2025 01/08/2025

HOLIDAY MINDSET PREP: 4 Tools To Help Navigate Family Gatherings 12/17/2024

PRE-THINKING GOALS: 3 Impact-Focused Ways to Approach Your Goals (Especially If You’re Feeling Helpless or Defeated) 12/03/2024

THE LONG GAME: How To Keep Playing 11/12/2024

REVOLUTIONIZING SELF-ESTEEM: Jess Weiner On Challenging Cultural Norms + Driving Bold Change Within Brands Like Dove, Barbie, and Beyond 09/24/2024

TRANSITIONAL SEASONS: How To Set Future-You Up For Success 09/10/2024

FAILING SAFE: Strongman Competitor Alyssa Ages on Taking Up Space 06/18/2024

FAILING SAFE: Strongman Competitor Alyssa Ages on Taking Up Space What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, but how we manage life’s struggles? What if we've been told lies our whole life about what it means to truly TAKE UP SPACE? What if failing isn't the end of a goal, but helps you set the goal itself? Today's SEASON 9 FINALE episode is with the incredible Alyssa Ages — journalist, strongman competitor, and author of SECRETS OF GIANTS: A Journey To Uncover The True Meaning of Strength. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The importance of asking WHY, not HOW How endurance athletes frame FAILURE, and how to use this specific tactic in your own life way beyond achieving strength goals Why it's so hard for women especially to TAKE UP SPACE, the sneaky language to watch out for, and how to reframe your relationship with it The importance of using the word YET "BULK" (this is mind-blowing!) What Alyssa did when she realized the story she'd been telling herself for a DECADE was a lie Strength as we AGE and how to reverse hamful narratives even if we think "it's too late" and so much more! This is an episode you'll want to share with your friends, parents, grandparents, siblings, and more. Thank you for making Season 9 one of the best yet. See you in September for Season 10! ~ ABOUT ALYSSA: Alyssa Ages is the author of SECRETS OF GIANTS: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength (Avery/Penguin Random House) and a journalist whose work has appeared in ELLE, SELF, GQ, Slate, The Globe & Mail, and others. She is a mom, strongman competitor, endurance athlete (six marathons & an Ironman), rock climber, CrossFitter, and former member of the Jersey City Bridge & Pummel roller derby team. Her first book, Secrets of Giants (Avery/Penguin Random House, 9/23), is part personal narrative, part research mission, part midlife crisis odyssey into the world of strength to answer the question: What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, but how we manage life’s struggles. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ ~ ! Follow Katie of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) , and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/31789757

MODERN FRIENDSHIP: How To Make Real Friendships As An Adult (and KEEP them!) with Anna Goldfarb 06/04/2024

MODERN FRIENDSHIP: How To Make Real Friendships As An Adult (and KEEP them!) with Anna Goldfarb It's the mystery that eludes so many of us: How do you make friends as an adult — REAL-DEAL friends – and how do you nurture these valued connections? Today's guest has been called "The New York Times Friendship Correspondent" and is here with us to dig into the #1 asked question throughout all of WANT's 10 year history: how do I find my people? Author Anna Goldfarb's reporting has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, Vox, Vice, and more. Her book MODERN FRIENDSHIP (out TODAY, June 4th 2024), explores the nuances of navigating adult friendships. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT... The HUGE yet shockingly simple factor keeping us from making and maintaining friendships, especially as we get older Why making friends is more of a challenge now than it ever was for our parents or grandparents How to categorize friends in a way that doesn't feel icky and actually HELPS you nurture friendships sans guilt or obligation Men and friendship, plus different gender expectations as we get older Making friends as an introvert or someone who has trust issues and SO MUCH MORE!!!!! ABOUT ANNA: Anna Goldfarb is a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called “the New York Times friendship correspondent” by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she’s written hundreds of articles that explore the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She lives in Philadelphia. Her first book, MODERN FRIENDSHIP: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is out today and available wherever books are sold. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ ! Follow Katie of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) , and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/31600417

MODERN DATING: Revamp Your Dating Life + Find Love For Real with Lily Womble of Date Brazen 05/21/2024

MODERN DATING: Revamp Your Dating Life + Find Love For Real with Lily Womble of Date Brazen If you're fed up with ridiculous, patriarchal dating rules but don't know what you'd do instead...so feel like you just need to put up with sucky dates for who knows how long...our guest Lily Womble has got your back. This episode is about dating, of course, but it's really about building the most authentic relationships of your life — including the relationship with yourself. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Feeling like you're either too much or not enough How to ACTUALLY meet people The way dating apps are engineered and where they fit in your dating life's ecosystem How to find great dates in difficult situations (ie small towns, places with values or politics that don't align with yours, etc) and more! ABOUT LILY: Lily Womble is sparking a feminist revolution in the way we date and find love. She was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S., but after setting up hundreds of dates, Lily realized that the answer to finding love was much deeper than a setup, and that the way we are taught to date is still stuck in the patriarchal dark ages. She founded her company, Date Brazen, six years ago and has since helped hundreds of women create love lives that are epic, settle-proof, and joyful-as-hell with her intersectional feminist approach. She changes lives daily on TikTok, Top 4 Relationship Podcast- The Date Brazen Podcast , and sold-out coaching programs world-wide. Her debut nonfiction advice book, Thank You, More Please: A feminist guide to breaking dumb dating rules and finding love, comes out in June 2024 with Legacy Lit. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Chris. ~ SHOW NOTES: ~ ! Follow Katie of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) , and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/31402332

THE YOGA OF PARENTING: Rigorous Honesty + Conscious Human-ing with Sarah Ezrin 05/08/2024

THE YOGA OF PARENTING: Rigorous Honesty + Conscious Human-ing with Sarah Ezrin When we talk about parenting, are we just talking about the kids or are we actually talking about relationships? When we talk about yoga, are we just talking about the poses or are we actually talking about life? Sarah Ezrin would argue: YES. We can learn so much about ourselves and how we walk through the world through these two things. (CW: pregnancy loss, abortion; eating disorders; substance abuse) SARAH EZRIN is the author of the award-winning book The Yoga of Parenting. She is a highly-sought after yoga educator, content creator, and maternal mental health advocate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sarah lovingly supports people along their wellness and parenthood journeys. She is a regular contributor for Yoga Journal Magazine, Motherly, Yoga International, Healthline, and more, and her words, teachings, and social media are supportive, healing sources for people to feel seen and heard. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT... The delicate balance of being honest in your writing when other people are involved in your story What parenting lessons can teach us about ourselves What yoga can teach us beyond the poses Making big decisions in your best interests, even if they're heartbreaking The realities of parenthood, caregiving, and "the village" How to talk to kids when you're going through a tough time How to begin a yoga practice when you're intimidated How to navigate the parts of parenting you're avoiding or don't want to approach and SO MUCH MORE ~ SHOW NOTES: Buy For more information on Sarah, visit her , , or connect with her on and Subscribe to Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! Follow Katie of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) , and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/31189417

REGRET: Will You Or Won't You? 04/24/2024

THE MOTHERHOOD SPECTRUM: Ruby Warrington on The Power Of Being Child-Free 04/09/2024

THE MOTHERHOOD SPECTRUM: Ruby Warrington on The Power Of Being Child-Free Today we're talking to Ruby Warrington all about being a Woman Without Kids, being "a village person," and the nuances of being child-free (by choice or by circumstance). IN THIS EPISODE, we get extremely candid as we talk about: The ways the parenthood vs. non-parenthood discussion has evolved, and ways it hasn't The "motherhood spectrum" vs. the motherhood binary Other people's opinions and cultural expectations / "noise" around motherhood, and how that affects us Our inner "noise" around motherhood, and how that affects us A new spin on the conversations around love and regret Navigating grief when you wanted to be a parent but it wasn't in the cards (childfree by circumstance) How to create a movement that matters ...and SO much more! Ruby Warrington is a British-born author and editor, perhaps best known as the creator of the term “sober curious”. Her 2018 book and million-download podcast of the same title has helped to spearhead a global movement to reevaluate our relationship with alcohol. Her latest book, Women Without Kids, asks: “Instead of continuing to paint childfree women as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them as boldly forging a first-in-a-civilization vision for a fully autonomous womankind? What if being a woman without kids was in fact its own kind of legacy?” Ruby's other works include Material Girl, Mystical World, The Numinous Astro Deck, and The Sober Curious Reset. With more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of self-publishing imprint Numinous Books and is known as a true thought leader in the “Now Age” wellness space. ~ SHOW NOTES: Find Ruby at and on Instagram at Kripalu with Rachel Cargle ~ BUY WANT YOUR SELF on... (don't forget to rate and review it here!) ~ Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/30737213

INNER TAROT: A Pragmatic Approach to Channeling, Intuition, and Tarot Reading with Kate Van Horn 03/26/2024

PLEASURE: Building An Embodied Self-Care Practice That Actually Works with Anne Hodder-Shipp + Sarah Tomchesson of S3X Plus 03/12/2024

PLEASURE: Building An Embodied Self-Care Practice That Actually Works with Anne Hodder-Shipp + Sarah Tomchesson of S3X Plus No, this isn't another stereotypical "self-care" conversation — we don't need any more of those. This is about PLEASURE: what it (actually) is, isn't, and why it's so freaking hard for so many of us to access it. In this conversation with Anne Hodder-Shipp and Sarah Tomchesson, S3X PLUS cofounders + facilitators of "Pleasure Attitudes: Building An Embodied Self-Care Practice That Really Works," we'll dive into: Pleasure as a euphamism vs. pleasure beyond sexuality, and why these two can be so tough to separate for many of us A take on burnout you probably haven't heard before, and how pleasure fits into the mix "Pleasure role models" Hobbies and making friends as an adult and SO MUCH MORE ABOUT ANNE: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE (she/they) is an award-winning certified sex and relationship educator and coach dedicated to providing accurate, expansive, and compassionate care. They are the founder and lead educator at Everyone Deserves Sex Ed, a sex ed and professional development organization, and co-founder of S3X Plus, an online community that offers courses like Pleasure Attitudes: Building an Embodied Self-care Practice that Really Works. Anne works with people and couples to help build skills, knowledge, and confidence around identity, pleasure, relationships, and more. Most recently, Anne wrote the modern love language expansion, Speaking from the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love, and its accompanying guide, The Speaking from the Heart Workbook: A Practical Guide to the Modern Love Languages. (Listen to Anne on the WANTcast! and ) ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Tomchesson, C.S.E. (she/her) advocates for sexual liberation through her work as a sex educator, sex toy evangelist, and podcast host. Sarah has spent much of her career shaping legendary sex toy brands, including Pleasure Chest, Babeland, and, now, the iconic Magic Wand brand. She is a certified sexuality educator and has been developing, programming, and presenting pleasure-based sex education nationwide since 2007. She is co-founder of , an online community of curious people exploring the intersections of pleasure and healing, and co-host of the weekly feminist podcast, , which aims to disrupt harmful ideas about sexuality, intimate relationships, identity, parenthood, and more. Sarah is proud mama to a vivacious 8-year-old and honored to act as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of , the nation’s leading sex education policy non-profit. ~ SHOW NOTES: Anne's website: Anne on IG: Anne on TikTok: Sarah's website: Sarah on IG: F*ck Yeah Pod: ~ BUY WANT YOUR SELF on... (don't forget to rate and review it here!) ~ Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! /episode/index/show/womenagainstnegativetalk/id/30331918

HABITS + GOALS: Building (Old) Habits to Achieve (New) Goals 02/07/2024

UN-FOLLOW YOUR PASSION: How To Access Your AGENCY + Un-follow Your Passion with Terri Trespicio 01/16/2024

CREATING IMPACT: Build A Movement + Find Your North Star with Christen Brandt (encore!) 01/02/2024

WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

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