Best GYST Podcasts (2024)

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Musing Moment #15 - Retired and Finding Yourself Unexcited by Life's Work? 9:46

2d ago9:46

9:46

I've been running this podcast now since 2017. It's been a fundamental catalyst in my own journey of self-expression and clarity of purpose. I did not know it was going to happen, I just started because it felt right and because deep down I knew I needed to do something to get what was in my head out. The original premise of the show was about unco…

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Musing Moment #14 - The Journey of Man is a Lonely One 5:08

1M ago5:08

5:08

The Journey of Men is a lonely one, even if we find ourselves surrounded by those we love. We are expected to carry the weight of life on our shoulders and be the rock everyone around us can lean on. I embrace that role whole heartedly. I strive to be the best man I can be for my son, for my daughter and for my wife. But embracing that role comes w…

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Musing Moment 13 - After Decades of Dedicated Service, It's Time to Fill the Void 5:19

2M ago5:19

5:19

You've invested 10,20,30 years into your profession and now you're standing there with an open calendar and a decision to make. There is a feeling of anticipation. The excitement for what's possible. The weight of previous responsibilities have lifted from your shoulders and this new found space to move and roam leaves you with a new focus. The sea…

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Musing Moment #12 - Are You at a Crossroads in Your Life? 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

If you find yourself at a cross roads of your life, whether its exploring retirement or transitioning into a new career or life focus, this message is for you. I never thought this idea of planning for retirement was a thing I needed to think about with any measure of intensity. But as I reflect on the last 15 years of my life, I am present to just…

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Musing Moment #11 - Your Voice is An Instrument 3:17

2M ago3:17

3:17

Last week I came across a fantastically contagious individual I didn't know I needed to hear, until I did. Truth be told, that while I was hopeful that the masterclass would reveal some unknowns to me as it relates to the world of speaking on stage, I wasn't expecting much. The inner critic was busy being critical. And thankfully the inner creative…

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Musing Moment #10 - In The Battle for Creativity, Creativity Becomes the Battle 5:26

4M ago5:26

5:26

Last year I had an interesting journey with my professional career and with my relationship to creativity. In some ways I really felt lost, a bit defeated and unsure of myself or my abilities to make decisions. It had me start to question why I even bother pursuing this idea of living a creative life. Wondering often, what that even means. I needed…

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The Big 50th Episode: Happy Holidays, Big Girls 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

In this 50th episode of Big Girls Gone Wild, Kat and Anne look back at 2023 in review. We talk about our favorite and least favorite episodes we recorded this year, what we learned from podcasting this year, and what we're most proud of achieving. Kat announces her upcoming move to Nashville, and Anne shares more about her newly launched business. …

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Another Chaos Episode: Hanging Out for the Holidays 46:36

4M ago46:36

46:36

In this episode, Kat & Anne let loose. All the topics are on the table. To Costco or not to Costco, whether or not to move to a farm and raise ducks, and why audiobooks are so good on cross-country drives. Grab a cup of cocoa, kick your feet up, and get ready to laugh with us. Stuff We Love in Episode 49: Abercrombie & Fitch blazer Madwell Harlow P…

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How To Make Your Yard a Sustainable Paradise with Kelly Bull 33:01

5M ago33:01

33:01

Join Anne and special guest Kelly Bull to talk about plants, the magic of gardening, sustainability, and making your yard a haven for you, the birds, and the animals. Kelly is a permaculture expert, professional horticulturist, educator, and nature lover. She specializes in designing low-maintenance, beautiful, and productive landscapes that enhanc…

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Declutter & GYST Before the New Year 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

Kat invites us along as she declutters her home and her wardrobe and gets her shit together before the New Year. She talks about how not to become overwhelmed by the process, how to decide what to keep and what to donate or gift, and why Marie Kondo's method doesn't work for everyone. She also shares how she has been reselling items from her wardro…

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How to Navigate Diet Culture Over the Holidays: The Thanksgiving Episode 40:50

5M ago40:50

40:50

Kat and Anne sit down for a nostalgic chit-chat about Thanksgiving traditions, what they're grateful for this year, and debate the best Thanksgiving foods. They also talk turkey about diet culture and how to navigate tricky conversations at holiday parties and family dinners. Join us in celebrating the season. Stuff We Love in Episode 45: Our liste…

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Fertility Awareness with Jordan Norman, Ivywild Women 36:43

5M ago36:43

36:43

Join us for an honest and in-depth discussion with and for people with uteruses about fertility and reproductive health. Certified fertility awareness coach Jordan Norman walks Kat and Anne through the method she teaches, and all three women share their personal reasons for selecting various forms of birth control and their experiences with reprodu…

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Join Us: The Big Girls 75 Soft Challenge 45:24

6M ago45:24

45:24

In this week's episode, Kat and Anne talk about what they are going to be doing for a Big Girls Gone Wild 75 Soft Challenge starting this month. If you want to join us, we're committing to 75 days of movement, reading, meditation, taking our supplements, staying hydrated, and taking care of our delicate skin. Launch yourself into a really amazing p…

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Trip Recap! Kat's Big Trip to Southeast Asia 42:15

6M ago42:15

42:15

In this week's episode, Kat recaps her big, wild, amazing trip to Southeast Asia. If you need to be inspired to book that trip you've always wanted to take, this is the episode for you. Kat talks fine dining in Singapore and visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand as well as spiritual experiences she had in Bali. Join for a little bit of travel …

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Happy Halloween! It's the Spooky Episode 40:10

6M ago40:10

40:10

We're back and just in time to celebrate the fall season. Join us us for a relaxed chit chat about our favorite fall beverages, all the best Halloween traditions, our winning past costumes, and which fall movies you should put on your list when you're ready to relax. We also share what we've been reading with a bent towards the witchy, and Kat dish…

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Musing Moment 9 - Are you a Magic Colour Maker? 7:36

6M ago7:36

7:36

In this Musing Moment episode, I share my journey of navigating the delicate balance between creativity and practicality. Writing down my realizations and discoveries has been a game-changer, helping me connect the dots in unexpected ways. Today's conversation is all about harmonizing creativity with the need to follow through. It's a challenge man…

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The Ritual Series - Are Rituals Essential or Ornamental? 4:48

6M ago4:48

4:48

Welcome! I have a new curiosity I am exploring, for the next little while I will be speaking about the often misunderstood world of rituals. This came about when I sat down and had a conversation with Tanya from Body Art Motion and Jai from Zephrym about the upcoming art and performance showcase they're hosting called Ritual Arts. It's a little iro…

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Greetings from Copenhagen & Paris: A Travel Episode 46:21

6M ago46:21

46:21

Anne shares what's new in the fashion world in Copenhagen and Paris, as well as what the cultural highlights of her trip were. Kat shares a PSA and reminds our fellow wild girls to hold on to their passports and her plans for her upcoming trip to Asia. Both agree that Delta Airlines is for the birds. Join us for this relaxed edition of Big Girls Go…

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Catch Up With Us: The Fast Food Showdown Episode 47:31

7M ago47:31

47:31

Kat and Anne talk about the books they've been enjoying before they throw down about which fast food chains are serving up the most delectable culinary options. The discussion about chicken nuggs (yay or nay), the superiority of the Whopper, and whether or not it's OK to like Qdoba gets heated. Plus, we share the surprising history of Taco Tuesday …

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Musing Moment #8 - Our Unseen Emotional Drivers 4:09

7M ago4:09

4:09

What happens when good intentions lead us down unpredictable paths? In today’s musing moment, a loss of a beloved 🐾 feline friend and a surprise adoption 🐱❤️ highlights the powerful connection between logic and passion.By David Schmeikal

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What Gives Us the Ick 42:12

7M ago42:12

42:12

In this week's episode, Kat & Anne talk about all the quirks that give them the ick. From tiny embroidered whales on shorts to dental hygiene, we recount our (unfortunate) encounters in the dating world that made us a little bit queasy. We also vote Ohio out of the Midwest and do a tarot reading for the month of September. Will Anne's luck be as ba…

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Catch Up With Us: The Chaos Episode 44:58

7M ago44:58

44:58

Join Kat & Anne for this week's chaotic and freewheeling catch-up with us episode, wherein we talk about life and death, living to 100, and our travel dreams. Live, laugh, and have deep thoughts about longevity with us while we cackle until we're out of breath. We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, …

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Let's Talk Plastic Surgery with Dr. Repta 51:04

7M ago51:04

51:04

Today we share with you a very special interview with Kat's very own plastic surgeon, Dr. Remus Repta. Dr. Repta spills the tea in this interview about why he went into plastic surgery, how he started working with plus-size patients, what his own approach to health and wellness is, and some of his most rewarding moments as a doctor. We asked your m…

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Musing Moment #7 - The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 10:50

8M ago10:50

10:50

🎨 The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 🌟 Humans seek freedom in their work, but often feel paralyzed. This stems from the interplay between control and integrity. 💡 Control: The Power to Influence Stability & Predictability Efficiency & Flexibility 🔍 Integrity: Honesty & Authenticity Authenticity & Connection Longevity & Meaning Finding balance c…

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The Entrepreneurship Episode 45:27

8M ago45:27

45:27

In this episode, Kat and Anne talk about how to start your own business. Kat talks about her adventures starting her own brand as an influencer and content creator. Anne talks about the new business she just launched and what some of the most important things she learned in the process were. Of course, as usual, we catch up and laugh along the way.…

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Musing Moment #6 - My 4 Characters 14:02

8M ago14:02

14:02

Picture this, you’re having a stroke The left side of your brain is turning off You’re leaving the linear external world Your identity is gone Your ability to communicate is gone All your past memories and your future aspirations, 3/4 of what defines you as a human being poof! And for 8 years you navigate pure bliss, free of morality, judgement and…

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Breaking Up with Bumble and Dating Yourself 47:49

8M ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, Kat tells us all about why Cher was right, why she has deleted all of her dating apps, and why she is dating herself for the foreseeable future. Anne talks about how and why to date yourself, even when you're in a committed partnership. We also get the latest on Kat's go-to Starbucks order, adjudicate whether or not Tom Cruise is h…

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Musing Moment #5 - The Art of Sensemaking 7:02

8M ago7:02

7:02

Some say we're spending about 82hrs per week consuming and collecting information. That's a staggering 69% of our waking hours. So many great ideas, yet so much missed meaning. So many really impactful moments I promised myself I would hold onto to be able to look back on, only to have it slip through my fingers. Not because it was no longer releva…

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Musing moment #4 - Know Thyself 4:57

8M ago4:57

4:57

If the objective is to live your life by your design, then you should consider asking yourself this question:Who do you want to be known as, and who do you know yourself to be?By David Schmeikal

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Books That Changed Our Lives 49:26

8M ago49:26

49:26

The Big Girls pod goes bookworm this week. Anne and Kat share the books they've been reading lately, as well as a handful of books that changed their lives. We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for t…

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Musing Moment #3 - Telling a Great Story 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

As an artist, I think the biggest opportunity for you and for me is to learn how to tell our story. To reveal who we really are The experiences we've gone through The struggles that have defined us and the awareness, or confusion that's brought. The seeds of doubt that have settled in The influences that directed our focus, the deeper restlessness …

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Musing Moment #2 - What’s true for you? 5:53

8M ago5:53

5:53

You say you're open, but you're really not.You're excited to share, but won't dare get caught.You've made discoveries, but stick with the familiar.what's true for you is not always aligned with your actions.As creatives, the opportunity for you is to lean in and put yourselves, your thoughts and your work out there for more people to interact with.…

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Musing Moments #1 - Unraveling What’s Next 10:16

8M ago10:16

10:16

To live a finite life in an infinite world... Defining who we are, what we do and the contribution we seek to provide in a constantly shifting world is a hard question to get absolutely clarity on because we ourselves are constantly evolving and changing. New discoveries, new priorities and new curiosities leave yesterday’s clarifying moment a dist…

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Let's Play the Newlyweds Game! (As Besties) 54:57

8M ago54:57

54:57

Kat & Anne win the Newlyweds Game (spoiler: no one goes home crying after the pod) in this fun episode where we quiz each other to test our friendship. We learn the backstory behind Kat's love of the smell of gasoline and Anne's desire to become a taster on a reality cooking show. We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and …

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Big Girls Go to the Barbie Movie Plus a Numerology Reading 50:40

8M ago50:40

50:40

In this episode, Anne & Kat share their thoughts on the Barbie movie (spoiler: we loved it), Kat shares a numerology reading she did recently, and both Anne & Kat share their upcoming travel plans. Join us for this chill chat. We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters o…

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The Fall Fashion Episode with a Bonus Tay Swift Scam Story 44:15

9M ago44:15

44:15

In this episode, Kat shares her hilarious and tragic story of getting scammed for Tay Swift tix, and then Anne & Kat review all the most fun fall trends and rate them. Spoiler alert: the no-pants trend is going to be a pass for this pod, but dark romance is a real win. If you're curious about what to wear this fall, check out this episode! We’re Bi…

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Getting Naked in the Wild & Getting Ghosted 46:33

9M ago46:33

46:33

In this episode, Kat shares her adventures of getting clothing optional in the great outdoors and dealing with being ghosted. Anne shares her recent outdoor adventures stargazing in the desert. Join us for this chit chat and catch up with us episode. We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls…

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Real Talk: Dieting as Anti-Diet Culture Babes 46:24

9M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Kat and Anne delve into dieting as anti-diet culture babes. Anne shares her decision to diet as part of her fertility journey, and Kat reflects on her prior experiences with dieting and how she's thinking about dieting post-tummy tuck. TW: Dieting, eating disorders We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and…

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What We're Manifesting This Summer 45:44

9M ago45:44

45:44

It's the middle of summer, and it's time to have fun and manifest our dreams. Catch up with us as we recount our recent adventures in Denver, what we're thinking of doing for our very own 75 Self Love challenge, and resting for creativity. Anne and Kat talk about wanting to limit phone usage, meditating daily, sleep hygiene, morning routines and al…

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Eat With Us: The Mukbang Episode 1:05:55

10M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Don't listen to this episode without a snack on hand! In this episode, Kat & Anne trade favorite snack foods. Kat brings the heat with nostalgic favorites like Flamin Hot Cheetos and classics like Chicken in a Biskit, and Anne offers Kat some favorites from her time spent living in China, like Sichuanese peanuts and fermented spicy tofu. We sample …

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Real Talk: Nutrition with Genevieve Sanders, RDN, and PCOS Expert 48:49

10M ago48:49

48:49

In this episode, we talk about nutrition, particularly nutrition for women. We interview Genevieve Sanders, Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), who has been coaching people around nutrition professionally for over 8 years. Gen specializes in helping people with hormonal balances, particularly PCOS, find a way to nourish their bodies that works…

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Catch Up With Us: Dating, Work-Life Balance, and Travel 48:50

10M ago48:50

48:50

Catch up with us! Kat talks about her love life, new morning routine, and creative projects. Anne shares her recent travels to Oregon and some great books she's read. Listen to the end to catch our fave summer Starbucks orders. Stuff We Love in Episode 25: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Birrieria PDX Tanaka The Twisted Croissant Doe's Donuts Pi…

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Finding Confidence Through Sensuality, Sexuality and Only Fans: An Interview with Joris Montijo 47:42

10M ago47:42

47:42

In this inspiring (and spicy!) interview with Joris Montijo, Kat, and Anne talk about finding confidence through sensuality and sexuality. Joris shares her experiences as a plus-size content creator and Only Fans creator, her wisdom around self-love, and how she cultivated unshakeable confidence through daily practice. Stuff We Love in Episode 24: …

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The Post Surgery Recap of Kat's Plus Size Tummy Tuck 52:09

11M ago52:09

52:09

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. In this episode, Kat shares her experience getting a plus size tummy tuck and bra line back lift. She talks about the lo…

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The Self Care Episode: Mental Health & Well Being 45:49

11M ago45:49

45:49

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. In this episode, Kat and Anne talk about what self care means to them, what self care strategies are "go to" strategies,…

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Real Talk: Adult Friendships 48:40

11M ago48:40

48:40

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. This week, Kat & Anne get real and talk about adult friendships - how to make friends, how to maintain friendships, and …

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Sexual Health & Pleasure with Okayso Founder, Elise Schuster 58:06

11M ago58:06

58:06

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. Today, Anne interviews Okayso Founder, Elise Schuster. Elise (they/them) is a sexuality educator with 15 years of experi…

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The Chill Episode: Chit Chat & Catch Up With Us 40:58

12M ago40:58

40:58

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. In our chillest episode yet, Kat and Anne talk about getting organized, who is hot and who is not on Love is Blind, Kat'…

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The Outdoors Episode 52:43

12M ago52:43

52:43

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. In this episode, we talk about our love of the outdoors. We talk about who belongs outdoors, how to get started being an…

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Spirituality and Embodied Living with Arielle Estoria 49:45

12M ago49:45

49:45

We’re Big Girls Gone Wild, a podcast for the wild at heart. Kat and Anne are creatives, curvy girls, and your big sisters on the internet. We talk life, love, and living confidently. Come for the confidence; stay for the stories. In this episode, we interview poet, author, actor, model, content creator, and curvy yoga teacher Arielle Estoria. Ariel…

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