The Adventure Paradox

You know that feeling when you're doing something for the very first time? Maybe it’s hosting your first summit or picking up the mic for your first podcast interview, or even saddling up for your ac…

"When you speak your truth to live, you step into the life you were always meant to live."

This solo episode is a special one—recorded straight from my dream horse trailer (yes, the one I manifested).…

A Mother’s Day walk full of giggles, farting rainbows, wild kid rumors (lightning strikes?! flipped cars?!), bathroom humor, marshmallows, and lollipops. Just a silly, semi-professional stroll & hors…

In this special minisode, Cat honors National Teacher Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day by sharing heartfelt reflections on the impact teachers and students have on our personal growth. 🌱📚

From her ex…

In this episode of the podcast, Cat dives into the importance of truly listening — not just to the outside world, but to our own thoughts and beliefs. She explains how our brains operate in seasons a…

This episode dives into how we speak to ourselves, especially when negative self-talk arises, and how humor can be a powerful tool to shift our mindset, build compassion, and reconnect with others. O…

In this minisode, I talk about how we can shift negative self-talk by learning to "talk to our brains" with kindness and humor. I share a story I saw online about someone who named her brain "Becky" …

In this episode, I reflect on the power of humor—especially in the messiness of parenting and real life. I kick things off with a live stream moment when I discovered toothpaste on my hairbrush durin…

 In this live minisode, I reflect on the often-overlooked power of the pause—those moments when life invites us to slow down, listen, and just be. Whether it’s an unexpected snowstorm, a literal stop…

In this short and humorous minisode, I dive into the theme: “Yeah, but does it turn you on?” — not in a risqué way, but in the sense of what lights you up in life. I reflect on a technical hiccup (be…

Welcome to our April Fool's Series leading up to our podcasting summit... no kidding! These will be short minisodes with a few surprise interviews in there (or is that a joke? We'll see;) Our theme t…

In this episode, I reflect on the power of listening to yourself and the importance of both what you say and what you don’t say. I share how replaying our own words—whether through podcasting or voic…

This episode is an oldie but a goodie from 1 year ago!

This episode is a deeply personal and transformative call to action centered around one simple but powerful question: "What did you just say?" I …

In this minisode, I reflect on my recent ski trip to Italy and my practice of identifying a “story of the day” throughout the journey. I share five key stories from the trip:

Day 1 – The Injury & Pers…

Have you ever felt weighed down—literally and figuratively—by all the “stuff” we carry? Whether it’s an overpacked suitcase, emotional baggage, or the simple overwhelm of daily life, sometimes less r…

In this minisode, I explore the theme of disappointment—how it shows up in life and how I’ve learned to handle it with resilience (and a little bit of humor). 

From losing my favorite hat to facing we…

In this episode, I do a deep dive into what paradoxes are—and what they are not—as well as why I chose this word as the title for my book and podcast. 

The Adventure Paradox is more than just a name; …

In this minisode, I dive into the idea of introductions, reintroductions, and how we present ourselves to the world. I explore my own journey of introducing and reintroducing myself, recognizing that…

Recording from a chalet in Arabba, Italy, I reflect on my Italian skiing journey, the importance of self-care, and the emotional shifts that come with travel and transitions. Waking up to church bell…

What if the challenges in your life were actually stepping stones to something greater? What if every setback was just a setup for your next breakthrough?

I have the honor of speaking with Cathy Helle…