lately I have been in a slump! it always happens this time of year and it's getting to me a lot more this year. in this episode we get into my tips for beating the winter blues and getting out of a slump where you don't feel as good and motivated as you usually do. enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pillars/ kate's ig: https://www.instagram.com/kateebilodeau/

in this episode, we discuss how easy it can be to follow the people we are surrounded by and lose sight of who we are and what we really value. we discuss my experience with coming into my authentic self and how much it impacts the quality of my life. this is a topic that we all can relate to at some point in our lives and the sooner we can come into our authenticity, the sooner we can start living! enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pillars/ kate's ig:...

today we are talking all about comparison and how prevalent it is during our 20s, ESPECIALLY with social media. we discuss comparison in every category; looks, lifestyle, status, and so on. we talk about how to reframe our mindset when we catch ourselves comparing ourselves to others and how to begin embracing your authentic life and path instead of looking to others for what is considered "ideal." enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pillars/ kate's ig:...

in this episode, we are discussing how to tap into our feminine energy when creating our wellness habits and routines. there is such an oversaturation of wellness advice out there so it's really important to not feel pressured to do what everyone else says is right and be in tune with yourself to only do what feels right for you. we discuss how to get out of the strict and structured masculine mode and begin tapping into our feminine to attract more ease, flow, and fun into our lives. enjoy...

in today's episode we are discussing all things procrastination. procrastination is a bad habit that can be broken with understanding and action. the habit of procrastination does not just come out of nowhere. it is a habit that could come from something embedded into your subconscious mind which you are likely not aware of at all. in this episode we discuss how to tackle procrastination first with the mind and then with action. enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig:...

in this episode, we discuss how to tell the difference between the voice in your head which is the ego, and the voice that is your intuition. learning the difference can help us to better understand when we need to take a break and when we are just self-sabotaging. for people who especially experience toxic productivity, learning this will improve your ability to learn your intuition and give yourself the rest you need so that you can avoid burn out. in turn, this will improve the results you...

this week we are discussing why you might not be seeing your manifestations come to reality and how to make it finally happen. we talk about breaking old limiting beliefs and the thought process that "I am not a person who...". we also go over some of what I've recently learned from Joe Dispenza's, "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself." I highly recommend everyone reads this book or listens to the audio book. enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/eightpillarspod/ kate's...

this year was a year of big transitions, and a lot of what I thought would feel like going backwards. this year ended up being a lot better than I had expected as you will hear. I learned so much about navigating the transition that comes with moving out of college and into the corporate world, away from a lot of my friends and with much less free time. I truly do think I have made the best out of these transitions and want to share all of my lessons with you if you find that you are having...

this ended up being the longest episode yet because as you will be able to tell, I could talk about this topic all day long. in this episode, we discuss all things skin issues. I go over my skin journey starting as early as middle school and all the confidence ups and downs it brought me along the way. I also give a lot of skincare recommendations after being a very seasoned dermatologist patient. then of course, we discuss my takeaways after achieving much better (not at all perfect) skin,...

in this episode, we talk all about the concept of "wanting what you can't have" and how it has become so normalized. we discuss how to flip that mindset to where inconsistency and lack of interest from a guy becomes a turn-off. we also discuss some tips to get your boundaries across early on in a relationship and stand by them throughout. enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/eightpillarspod/ kate's ig: https://www.instagram.com/kateebilodeau/

I've been sooo excited for this episode. this week we are talking all about why you should make your vision boards for the new year and all my tips to do it. I will be posting my vision boards on my instagram and tiktok so feel free to look at how mine came out after listening to this episode for some more inspo to make your own! we discuss how vision boards abide by the law of attraction and how to use that to your advantage to have your best year yet! enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig:...

in today's episode, we discuss all of the many uncomfortable changes we may face in our friendships during our 20s. we discuss the importance of our female friendships and different ways to navigate all of these changes so that we can keep our good friends and also protect our peace from those whom we may have outgrown. we go over a few reminders you may have needed to hear if you have felt like you have been too picky in your friendships. we also go over reminders for if you have been...

I'm back with another episode on my takeaways from the most recent audio book I listened to, The Courage to Be Disliked (Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga). we discuss how to learn to separate your tasks from others as a way to decrease the stress in your life by taking on problems that are not yours to take on. we also discuss how to not use your own misfortune as a way to feel special so that you can stop looking for all the ways your life is unfortunate and begin seeing how fortunate you...

this week we are doing the TikTok trend that is well over by the time this episode has come out lol. we are discussing everything that I have been loving lately and that has been improving my life. I discuss a variety of different things I have been loving under each category of the eight pillars. I hope that some of the things I mention might also be able to make your life a better place too!! enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/eightpillarspod/ kate's ig:...

this week we discuss my tips for anyone fresh out of a breakup or even just in a long single period in your life where you might keep having the same bad experience with guys. we discuss how to get crystal clear on what you WILL and WILL NOT accept in a future relationship. we also discuss how to build your confidence by creating an entire resume of what YOU bring to the table. all of these tips have helped me become so confident in what I bring to the table and not willing to settle for...

this episode we discuss eliminating the negativity bias that we all have even without realizing it. we talk about little ways you can flip your perspective each day to begin finding more of the blessings you have in your life rather than all the possible complaints. we all have negativity bias as a way to survive and a lot of time self-soothe, but it isn't the most enjoyable, to say the least. we discuss the different ways to control this bias and flip it so you can spend more time in the...

in this episode, we discuss how to organize a monthly meeting with yourself using the eight pillars! we go through a series of questions you can use to check in on yourself in relation to each pillar. by having these monthly meetings with ourselves, we can more easily determine what went wrong or what went right in the previous month and figure out what we need to do to improve the next month. this is a productive way to organize your feelings and ideas to assist in your growth. enjoy...

I recently listened to the FIRST CHAPTER of "Be Where Your Feet Are" by Scott M. O'Neil. yes, I made an entire episode on the first chapter. that is how much amazing new information I learned from this book. I give you a nice summary of what I took from this book, how I apply it to my life, and how I think you should. we discuss being present and sticking to the morals and values that you set for yourself in your leadership constitution. enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig:...

this week we discuss the dread that comes with doing something you know you need to do but don't want to, and the dread that comes with not doing what you need to do but having it in the back of your mind that you should have. I love this idea of "dread sprints" from Brooke Castillo's, The Life Coach Podcast. I love this concept and want to put my own spin on it so that not only can we be more motivated to be productive and move toward our goals, BUT we can work on changing the view we have...

in this episode, we discuss how to focus on the little details about each of your goals so that you can more effortlessly narrow in on how to get there. we talk about the importance of not obsessing over when something will happen in your life and how to focus more on your consistency in what you do in the present moment to get there. we also discuss how to release control from the timing of when your goals will manifest in your life since that is not something you can control.  enjoy...

this week we discuss the season of fall and what it means spiritually. understanding what energy, the season of fall springs can help us take advantage of that energy so that we can move through the goals we want to bring into the new year more effortlessly. this is a time for some deep reflection and being more selective with where we put our energy. listen until the end where I give a few journal prompts to begin doing your shadow work! enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig:...

in this episode, we discuss habit menus and how I would create them so that you can create a routine that works for you while also making it fun. I saw this idea from a girl on TikTok (Valerie Ribon) and I loved it, so I wanted to share some helpful tips for creating your own. This topic goes along with last week's theme of working toward the life you want for yourself RIGHT NOW. I hope you all enjoy! xx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/eightpillarspod/ kate's ig:...

this week we discuss new year's resolutions and the whole concept of waiting for a certain date to start a lifestyle change. we talk about why we often push things off and how to break that pattern so that you can get started working towards the life you dream of having ASAP. we also discuss why you should start right now because you will figure out the best way to do things as you go, not before you start. enjoy xxx quote episode title: Ed Latimore (Twitter) eight pillars pod ig:...

today we discuss how we so often do things like working out, eating healthy, spending time with certain people, out of a fearful place, or out of the prevention of something bad happening. in this episode, we discuss how to turn that around and start doing things for yourself as acts of self-love and out of care for your own well-being. I hope you enjoy xxx eight pillars pod ig: https://www.instagram.com/eightpillarspod/ kate's ig: https://www.instagram.com/kateebilodeau/

it says it all in the title. in this episode, we talk all about how to let everything outside of yourself be as it is. stop trying to control or decipher why people do what they do. I reference two podcast episodes that inspired this topic, and they are The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and the Call Her Daddy Episode with Shay Mitchell, both linked below. I combine my takeaways from those episodes and include my own perspectives on the two topics. enjoy xxx The Mel Robbins Podcast:...