Ep 155. Beyond Normal

"Don't worry" sounds like good advice, but if you knew how to stop worrying, wouldn't you already do it? Worry is something we all experience. We worry about our families, our finances, our health, the world, and all the things that might happen in the future. But telling yoursel ...  Show more

Being authentic sounds like a simple goal, but the reality is much more complicated. Especially when you're building something, creating content, or putting yourself out there, there's a constant balance between being real and being intentional. In this episode, I'm joined by my ...  Show more

This week, Kat dives into the concept of "normal" and how certain behaviors or trends become normalized over time, even if they aren't always what's best for us. Why do we start wanting to wear or do something just because we see it everywhere? Kat unpacks the idea of fitting in ...  Show more

On this episode, we explore the question, “what makes an extraordinary life?” And consider the possibility that the mental health epidemic humanity is experiencing could be related to the existential feeling that comes from asking this question. As we approach a new year, let’s r ...  Show more

Today, a trailer from Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, a new TED Original podcast.​​Everyone wants to know if they're normal. Is my body normal, is my brain normal, are my feelings normal? When it comes to defining “normal,” data journalist Mona Chalabi isn’t interested in average ...  Show more

Send us Fan Mail“I want this but I’m not sure it’s reasonable to ask for it.”“Is it me or them?”“I want to be with them but I’m not getting what I want.”When we’ve learned to doubt what we want, and feel stuck in not having our needs met and constantly being pulled back into a co ...  Show more