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! Instagram: catherineevolcy TikTok:...

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! (: Instagram: catherineevolcy TikTok: catvolcy Discounts & Resources:...

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! Instagram: catherineevolcy TikTok: catvolcy  Discounts & Resources: msha.ke/catherineevolcy

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! TikTok: catvolcy Instagram: catherineevolcy  Discounts & Resources: https://msha.ke/catherineevolcy/ 

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...

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...

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! TikTok: catvolcy Discounts & Resources:...

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 Resources & Discounts: https://msha.ke/catherineevolcy/ TikTok:...

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!...

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! Website: catvolcy.com Tiktok: catvolcy  Discounts...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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 This is a free event....

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! Website:...

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...

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! (:  Website: catvolcy.com Tiktok: catvolcy  Instagram: catherineevolcy  Discount links: https://msha.ke/catherineevolcy/ 

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...

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. Tiktok: catvolcy  Website: catvolcy.com Instagram: catherineevolcy

In today’s episode I discuss how to raise your vibration. Working to raise my vibration has brought new habits, amazing people, and unexpected opportunities into my life. The law of vibration states that everything moves and vibrates, everything you see around you is vibrating at one speed or another. Nothing rests. However, our frequencies are different! “To receive or perceive the reality you wish to have you must be in energetic harmony with it, you have to match it’s vibrational...

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! (:  Website: catvolcy.com Tiktok: catvolcy  Instagram: catherineevolcy 

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...

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! (:  Website: catvolcy.com Tiktok: catvolcy  Instagram: catherineevolcy