TW: sexual assault, death, trauma Today I am joined by activist, speaker, and trauma-informed healing coach Brittany Piper. Britt shares her story of loss & sexual assault and how it took a toll on her mental & physical health until she learned to live with her pain. She expertly takes me through the ways in which trauma lives in the body, somatic healing, triggers, how to navigate intimacy after assault, an overview of consent, and more. This episode is in some ways heavy and...

Today I am joined by Invisawear founder and CEO Rajia Abdelaziz. Rajia created Invisawear: a jewelry company that makes chic products that come with a discreet SOS button to alert emergency contacts and authorities of your whereabouts. She discusses her scary experience that inspired her to create the company, turning down a lucrative job at Google in order to pursue her passion for helping others, some stories of the lives she's helped save along the way, and so much more. Go to...

Today I take a step back from the normal order of the podcast and reflect on some things I want to do differently with the podcast and my guests moving forward. I also discuss how the New Year has brought about anxieties and negative self-chatter and 3 steps I've been using to  combat that. I finish with some tips from the listeners on things to do to self-soothe and give each day structure, routine and purpose. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share the episodes with a friend....

Today I am joined by comedian, actor, writer, and more Renée Willett. Renée and I chat in person about a variety of things, including her amazing projects-- both past and present with stars like Robert De Niro; her dating life; her obsession with chocolate chips; her undeniable confidence; and more. Follow Renée @reneewillett on IG and find her work to watch on IMDb at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5624753/mediaindex/?ref_=nm_mv_close. Follow me on all platforms @ckny1213 and the podcast...

Today I am joined by the amazingly talented creator of the Instagram doodle page @butlikemaybe, Arianna Margulis. Arianna and I start out by discussing how she pivoted from working as one of those “night elves” in the fashion world to being a full time artist, doodling about everything from dating in NYC, to anxiety, to her iconic doodle music videos. We also cover topics like how ridiculous our former “timelines” we gave ourselves were; her dating woes & how it inspired her book “But...

TW: loss, events of 9/11 Today I am joined by the creator of the Instagram meme page @overheardconnecticut (OHC) who we are referring to as “Drew.” Drew and I discuss everything from dating in his 20s, to the rise and fall of different social media platforms, to growing up in an all female household (even the pets). A bit further into the episode (we are both ADHD), we circle back and get more into the specifics of his starting OHC as well as into some deeper topics and how they pertain to...

TRIGGER WARNING: domestic violence Today I am joined by comedian, mother, and overall sage Onika McLean. This episode covers so much ground, including but not limited to energetic healing, motherhood, intergenerational trauma, the political nature of being a female and a black woman, domestic abuse, and so much more. Onika covers all of these topics, even the darkest, with such light and love and humor, that it is impossible to walk away from this conversation without feeling a little wiser,...

Today I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by Anne Sundell. Anne is a self-proclaimed "comedian, writer, and elder TikToker" at the very old age of 28. We discuss everything from the craziness of the TikTok algorithm, to her budding film writing career, to why dating in your 20s is like getting a vaccine-- you're more protected from the red flags, just never entirely. This episode is funny, fun, and thoughtful, just like Anne. Follow Anne at anne_sundell on IG and Twitter and...

Today I am joined by IG/Twitter sensation and very close friend Dylan Farella (@dfarella). We get into all sorts of nonsense in this in person, NSFW episode, including his sexual preferences, catfish experience, why he's enjoying being single at 30, and so much more. Check him out @dfarella and keep an eye out for more joint content from us both. Follow Caitlin @ckny1213 and the pod @wtfsuppod and please rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend! Happy holidays!  --- Support this...

Today I am joined by singer songwriter Leah Kate. Leah and I discuss how after moving back to her native LA and getting creative during the pandemic, she was able to hustle and get her song "F*ck Up The Friendship" to be used by some of the top TikTok creators in the game. She now boasts of 70 million plus streams and has a full EP out called "What Just Happened." The title of the episode (f*ck up the industry) refers to both her hit song and to how Leah trusted her gut and chose to be an...

Today I am joined by comedian and co-host of the OnlyFeehans podcast Jared Schwartz. We talk about a ton of shit, including but not limited to his comedy career, his new-ish ADHD diagnosis, dating when you live in Staten Island with your mom, open relationships, bar and bat mitzvahs, his voiceover work, and more. This episode is very silly and flows so well, as it is one of the few live recordings I've done this season, so enjoy it! Listen to OnlyFeehans wherever you get your podcasts and...

Today I am joined by the ladies who need no introduction-- Krista and Lindsey of the Almost 30 podcast. Almost 30 was one of the first podcasts I turned to when researching podcasts and the theme of navigating your 20s, so to have them on as guests is truly an honor. Together, we explore many themes, including but not limited to their journey with starting Almost 30; female friendships and what it's like running a business with your best friend; why the late 20s are such a confronting time;...

Today I am joined by comedian, actor, and co-host of "OOPS the Podcast" Giulio Gallarotti. Giulio and I discuss his journey to becoming a successful comedian and some of the ups and downs he's had along the way. Other themes include maintaining energy when your job starts at night, why a slow burn can make for a successful relationship, NYC gossip girl/money culture, and more. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the Dave Chapelle Netflix Special controversy, which I personally...

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Today I am joined by the Deputy Director of Social Media at BuzzFeed and expert on all things celebrity gossip, Emma Tyler. Emma and I chat about our time at Northwestern University together, including being part of the same sorority, debating whether or not sororities have aged well, Alabama rush TikTok compared to our rush experience, the types of people the school attracts, and so much more. Later, during the Quarter Life Qualms segment, Emma opens up about how she struggled with being...

Today I am joined by registered dietitian (RD) and certified life coach Allison Ruben Magier. Alli and I grew up knowing each other from our similar all-girl school, NYC backgrounds. After attending University of Pennsylvania and working at L’Oreal, Alli decided to go back to school to study to be an RD and life coach. We discuss how she decided on this change of path and why she is passionate about helping people (especially women) navigate eating and wellness. We get into a range of topics,...

Today I am joined by actor, comedian (in my opinion), and writer Charlie Hall. Charlie and I overlapped at Northwestern University, where he played for the D1 basketball team (Go Cats). Currently, Charlie is living in LA where he’s pursuing his acting and writing career. So far, he has made appearances in shows and films including “Dash & Lily”, “Veep” (alongside his mother), “Love, Victor”, “Sorry, Charlie” and Amy Poehler’s “Moxie.” Charlie and I discuss everything from his career path...

TW: suicidal thoughts In today's episode I am joined by professional "heart hacker" Amy Chan. Amy is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the author of the book "Breakup Bootcamp-- the Science of Rewiring Your Heart" and the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club-- an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust and desire. Amy and I discuss the science behind healing from a...

In today’s episode, I am joined by return guest Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At Acme podcast. Lindsey is recently engaged to her now fiancé Steven, and of course when I heard the news, I knew I had to get her on. We start out by discussing the poll questions I asked on the podcast IG @wtfsuppod, and Lindsey guesses the majority vote then gives her take on the questions and what she would do. Examples include “did you have an idea of when your significant other would pop the question,” “would...

Today I am joined by writer/director Jonah Feingold. Jonah recently premiered his first feature film "Dating & New York," which is available to watch in theaters and to stream now. Jonah and I start off by discussing how he and former guest Ilana Dunn ended up co-hosting the dating podcast "Seeing Other People." Afterwards, Jonah breaks down his new feature film and we discuss how he was able to push past the "nos" from Hollywood and forge his own path by making a movie without...

TW: depression, suicidal thoughts, drug use Today I am joined by sexual educator and mental health advocate Eileen Kelly. Eileen and I discuss everything from how she started her iconic blog Killer and a Sweet Thang (KAAST) in her early teens, to how she launched her current podcast Going Mental with Eileen Kelly. Eileen opens up about how as her brand success grew, her mental health began to deteriorate in turn, causing her to check into the famous mental health hospital McLean. Together we...

Today I am joined by writer and author Sarah Levy. Sarah's work focuses on the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity and has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, The Washington Post, and more. Her debut novel Drinking Games will be out in early 2023. Sarah and I discuss why Sarah decided to get sober despite not having a clear cut drinking problem. She gets into her life before vs. after quitting drinking and how difficult it was for her initially...

Today I am joined by “Seeing Other People” podcast host Ilana Dunn. We explore a range of topics together, starting with how Ilana’s time in the music industry and as Social Media Manager for Hinge prepared her for her current role as a dating podcaster. Next we get into Ilana’s dating life and how she realized that being open about her past dating experiences helped both her and the people taking in her content. Other themes we explore include how men and women approach dating differently;...

Today I am joined by the wonderful activist, actress, consultant, model, producer, speaker, and writer Corey Rae. Corey tells her wild ride of a story, from transitioning from male to female at a very young age, to "going stealth" in college (AKA not disclosing her trans status), to living in LA as a vocal and proud woman and trans activist today. In particular, she touches on the experience of dating and details how dating as a female of trans experience can make an already complicated world...

TW: mental health, suicidal ideations Today I am joined by the bubbly, brilliant, and brave actress and podcaster Alessandra Torresani. Alessandra is extremely vulnerable and opens up about a variety of experiences she’s had, including her longtime career in acting as well as her experiences living with bipolar disorder. We break down the meaning and intricacies of having bipolar disorder, as Caitlin is familiar with the condition, and discuss how mental health should be seen as existing on...