Welcome to the Eight Pillars Podcast! My name is Kate Bilodeau and here we discuss a variety of topics that relate to my Eight Pillars of Wellness: Positive Mindsets, Supportive Relationships, Exercise & Healthy Eating, Gratitude & Reflection, Rest/Self-care/Pleasure, Discipline, Time Spent Alone, and a Balanced Relationship with Technology. I share my personal experiences and tips that have helped me with each of the Eight Pillars and so much more. I also touch on spirituality & manifesting ...
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dealing with being surrounded by people with limiting beliefs
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this week we are discussing how to deal with being surrounded by negative people who don't think exactly like you. we can't completely remove negative people from our lives so it's more important to figure out how to separate ourselves mentally from hearing someone else's limiting mindset. we also discuss how as we get older; we can develop our own…
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dealing with choice overload in our 20s & sylvia plath's fig tree analogy
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in this episode we break down syliva plath's fig tree analogy. we discuss how many options we are presented with in our 20s and how it can be both exciting and crippling. we talk about how we often glamorize every choice that isn't what we currently have and how we will never be content if we continue. enjoy xxx @the8pillars ig: https://www.instagr…
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in this episode, we talk about feeling stuck or unenergized by our lives. we talk about how it can be as simple as we are not trying enough new things or meeting enough new people to feel the excitement for life that we should be feeling, especially in our 20s. I discuss how the smallest moments of meeting new girlfriends or traveling to a new city…
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in this episode, we talk about a common reason your manifestations might be taking so long. we talk about how limiting beliefs like how much work it takes for you to be worthy of one of your manifestations, can be a factor in why it's taking you so long to get what you want. we talk about how you can reframe your mindset to begin feeling ready for …
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hello! this week's episode is so exciting because we are talking about the routine/challenge I will be following for July and sharing with all of you for FREE. I think we should all be feeling our best so that we can fully enjoy all that summer has to offer. follow my socials to keep up with my process and progress for the next month and make sure …
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this episode we discuss the stigma behind finding your "purpose." we discuss what it means to have a fulfilling life and how it is not always what you expect it to be. we talk about how else you can live a fulfilling life and how it doesn't always mean doing a job that your heart burns with passion for every day. "purpose" has a lot to do with the …
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in this episode, we talk about building an embarrassment callous or muscle. we discuss my experience with going from the most myself as a little girl, to progressively less as I became more exposed to outside opinions and criticism, back to becoming more myself every day! we discuss how the things we fear the most, may be signs of what our heart de…
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lessons we have learned being in a healthy relationship ft. my BF Joe
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my first guest episode, finally! this week I am discussing some of the important lessons I have learned since my boyfriend Joe, and I started dating two years ago. we also introduce how we met and how our relationship came to be how it is now. we discuss topics like how relationships can be hard work, how we can learn from each other, how you have …
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how your thoughts could be impacting your health
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in this episode we discuss how your thoughts might be impacting health issues that you can't seem to shake. whether they are minor or more sever, sometimes we begin to identify with something we have dealt with for a long time as part of us, when that could be the very reason we don't see improvements. I think we sometimes underestimate the impact …
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summer is coming very soon and I have been dying to have a true summer like when I was a little kid. this episode is meant to serve as inspiration for everyone to romanticize their summer and find small ways to lean into the season without breaking the bank. I don't know about anyone else, but coming out of eclipse season I am ready to move away fr…
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one year of post-grad life... it's not as bad as they say
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in this episode, we talk about the bad rep post-grad life seems to have. I am officially one full year post-grad and have a very positive perspective on it and want to share how you can too. I discuss how post-grad can be the most beautiful time of your life to start being more selfish and start learning more about yourself and what YOU truly want,…
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being self-aware goes hand in hand with empathy. sometimes we can practice developing empathy and sometimes it just comes with age. in this episode we discuss how not being self-aware can cause so much suffering in our lives. we talk about practical tips to begin practicing becoming more self-aware. @the8pillars ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pi…
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tips to help with anxiety and regulating your nervous system
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in this episode, I share the different moments and ways I have experienced anxiety throughout my life. over the years I have come up with many simple ways to help calm me down and regulate my nervous system when I'm feeling anxious. I share all of my actionable tips that you can also use to help when you are experiencing an anxious moment. enjoy xx…
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in this episode, we discuss 4 ways to protect your energy! I don't think we always realize how oversharing or giving our energy to too many people who don't always value it can impact our peace. I wanted to share a few ways that help me protect my energy that I have learned throughout the years through a lot of trial and error with different relati…
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13 lessons I have learned in my 23 years of life
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this episode is a fun little late birthday episode. I wanted to summarize 13 lessons I have learned and think are important now that I'm 23. I picked 13 because 23 lessons just seemed like a little much lol. we discuss lessons I learned about college, friends, confidence, and many mindset tips. enjoy xxx @the8pillars ig: https://www.instagram.com/t…
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eclipse season, life path numbers, and learning what year cycle you are in
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this episode we discuss the eclipse that took place on April 8th and what we all might be feeling from it. I talk about what has been coming up for me during the eclipse and how I've been handling the heavier energy. I also tell everyone how to calculate your life path number and year cycle so you can all learn more about yourself based on your bir…
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in this episode, we discuss how to kick off the spring season with a spiritual reset. we talk about the spiritual meaning of spring and how you can use the energy of the season to support and energize you to become the best version of yourself. this is the best time for action and putting the inner work we did in the winter into effect. enjoy xxx @…
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seeking out contrast in our lives to find meaning in the low moments
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in this episode, we talk about finding appreciation in the low and mundane moments in our lives. we discuss an alternative way to view the not-so-great moments so that we can attribute hopeful meaning to them instead of allowing them to mean that life is all bad. this is a mindset shift that I have been using a lot lately to help me get out of my s…
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things I wish I knew before college & things I'm glad I did
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this episode is a fun one where I talk about some things, I wish I knew before going to college and a few things that I am happy I did while there. I've had 8 months to reflect on my college time and will be recapping these moments as more come to me over time. college taught me so much and I had so many great memories, so these are really just a f…
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let's talk body image - don't change yourself to appeal to other people's opinions of what is "desirable"
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definitely my most vulnerable episode so far! in this episode we discuss some of my experiences with body image and when I first became conscious of my body and how it looked compared to others. we discuss the many lessons I have learned so far from dealing with hearing other people's opinions and also just witnessing the "body trends" that we all …
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how to beat the winter blues and get out of a slump
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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 @the8pillars ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pillars/ @kateebilodeau ig:…
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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 in…
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embracing self-worth in the age of comparison
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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 o…
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if wellness is stressing you out, it's no longer wellness
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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 …
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why do you procrastinate? where it comes from and how to break free from it
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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 …
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learning not to shame ourselves for needing a break/understanding the ego vs. intuition
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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 …
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breaking old limiting beliefs to make space for our manifestations
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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 r…
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what I learned in 2023: graduating college, starting my 9-5, moving back home
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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 …
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my skin story: acne, accutane, and self-confidence
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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 …
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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…
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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 vis…
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the progression of female friendships in our 20s
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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 y…
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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 …
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things that have been making my life a better place, using each of the eight pillars of wellness
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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…
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healing from breakups: becoming your most whole self and getting clear on your boundaries in romantic relationships
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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 o…
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practicing positivity bias and finding the little miracles in your life
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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 …
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hosting monthly meetings with yourself to check in on your goals and growth using the eight pillars
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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…
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creating your own leadership constitution and assuming positive intent from others, my takeaways from "be where your feet are" by scott m. o'neil
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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 s…
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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 …
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trusting the timing of your manifestations and focusing on the "why" behind your goals
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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 discu…
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what the season of fall means spiritually
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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 ener…
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habit menus and getting started on our goals before the year ends
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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 …
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"if you aren't willing to look like a foolish beginner, you'll never become a graceful master"
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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 ou…
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how to start doing things for yourself out of love, not fear
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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 …
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surrendering to the idea that you can ever control something outside of yourself
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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 linke…
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tapping into your childhood to bring creativity and presence back to your life
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let's talk about how summer and all the holidays have not been the same since we reached a certain age. in this episode we talk about why that happens and how we can start bringing different parts of our childhood into our adult life so we can reap the benefits that those things used to bring us. you would be so surprised how much you forgot you lo…
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needing to be alone vs. needing to be around people to rejuvenate
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let's talk about if you are a person who usually gets their energy from having time alone, or if you are someone who gets your energy from other people. it's important to know which type of person you are so that you are able to create a healthy balance of alone time and time with others. just because you are one more than the other, doesn't mean y…
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why you should always show up with positive energy even when you don't feel like it
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happy first bonus episode! let's talk about how and why we should reframe our mindsets so that we go into everything in our lives like it's something we are excited about. we talk about how there's bad to find if you go looking for it, but there's also plenty of good to find if you want to find it. listen to hear all about how we can apply this out…
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let's talk about all the different benefits of making journaling a habit in your life. you don't have to have a million thoughts running wild in your head all the time. in this episode, we discuss all the different ways that I have used journaling over the years to help me in a variety of different areas of my life. I hope you enjoy! xxxx @the8pill…
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let's talk about anxiety. more specifically, let's discuss how we often jump to the most negative possible outcome of any situation and let that fuel our stress for that particular event. it doesn't have to be this way and there are ways to control it. listen to find out how. enjoy xxx @the8pillars ig: https://www.instagram.com/the8pillars/ @kateeb…
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