Best Karsten Bush Podcasts (2024)

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30. Being a Twin, Defining Your Relationships, and Experiencing Separation 48:44

6h ago48:44

48:44

This is a very special twin edition of the podcast. Kristen Bush is an Engineer/Scientist II at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). She is passionate about helping disadvantaged communities and improving the energy infrastructure for all. She's also my twin sister and best friend! This episode touches on our relationship as twins and disc…

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29. Five Tips for Reframing Failure, Reflecting on the Past, and Trying Again 32:12

9d ago32:12

32:12

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss failure and what it truly means to fail. I also provide tips and tricks for reframing failure. Failure does not define us, but it's up to us to find the strength to try again. Articles on Cognitive Reframing: "How Cognitive Reframing Works" - Very Well Mind, Amy Morin, LCSW "What is Cognitive Reframing?" - …

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28. Our Desire for Belonging, Self-Discovery, Being Perceived and Misunderstood 33:15

24d ago33:15

33:15

Let's talk about finding ourselves! We all have a desire to belong and to be seen by the right people. We have to be careful to not find our value and worth only in what other people can do for us or say about us. Self-discovery is a lifelong journey and it's okay if there are some bumps in the road. In this episode I also talk about: Netflix and "…

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27. Waiting on Others, Navigating Uncertainty, and Building Self-Reliance 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

This episode is a dose of tough love from me to me, but it is a great opportunity to get real and ask ourselves how are we stopping our own growth and discovery by waiting on other people. In this episode I also talk about: My trip to Mexico Navigating uncertainty Trying new things Agency ------------------------------ The Words with Me Podcast is …

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26. Mental Health Awareness Month and My Experience with EMDR Therapy 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode I chat about my experience with EMDR therapy! I've been in EMDR therapy for months now and it has been such a unique experience. In this episode I also talk about: Misconceptions around therapy Understanding anxiety The mind-body connection Destigmatizing trauma Related Episode: "5. Starting Your Healing Journey, What to Expect, and…

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25. Finding Alignment, Overcoming Limited Thinking, and Ignoring the Noise 30:12

4M ago30:12

30:12

In this episode I have a good chat about what it means to come into alignment and how alignment can look different for all of us. Finding alignment is something that doesn't require us to overwork, but how can we get there? Let's talk about it. Related Episode: "10. Living in Fear, Limited Beliefs, and Stepping Out on Faith" How to Stop Overachievi…

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24. Maintaining Likability, Cliquey Behavior, and Amanda Seales 32:38

5M ago32:38

32:38

In this episode, I dive into what our desire for recognition means and how we can learn to appreciate our own value and authenticity for ourselves. Amanda Seales has been a topic of conversation following the release of this Essence Magazine article: "Op-Ed: It's Time to Admit That Being Liked is More Important Than Being Good at Your Job"I also di…

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23. Honoring Your Busy Seasons, Navigating Burnout, and Releasing Pressure 27:01

5M ago27:01

27:01

This episode is coming straight off of a work trip! I was in Louisiana for the week and didn't actually bring any of my equipment with me. Since I am working on disciplining myself, and sticking to my biweekly podcasting schedule, I recorded this episode to talk about Overachieving Learning how to prioritize the commitments in our lives Navigating …

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22. The Myth of Tough Skin, Owning Your Wins and Losses, and Feeling Your Feelings 25:43

6M ago25:43

25:43

In this episode I get a little introspective about some recent wins and losses. It's important to understand that just because the wins come it doesn't the losses can't and won't follow. I also get into Leaning into your softer side Finding safe spaces, and Being honest about your weaknesses I was also featured on some really cool podcasts and radi…

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21. Embracing Your Calling, Taking a Chance, and Being Okay with Disappointing Others 28:21

6M ago28:21

28:21

Life is about appreciating the journey and not getting caught up on the destination. Recently, I've been reflecting on how I've grown complacent with aspects of my life, my goals, and my professional career. In this episode I get into: Trusting the timing and calling over your life Getting comfortable with disappointing others Lessons from Victoria…

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20. Experiencing Grief, Learning to Surrender, and Growing Trust in Yourself 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

I wanted to take time to talk about my experience with grief and some of the revelations I've had since then. This was something that wasn't completely unexpected, but it was still sudden. I was able to spend time with loved ones and be reminded of the things that truly matter in my life.In this episode I also talk about what it means to truly surr…

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19. Glamorizing Celebrity Relationships, Simone Biles’ Husband, Femininity and Humility 20:51

7M ago20:51

20:51

If you haven't seen the interview with Johnathan Owens, you are in luck! I watched it so you don't have to and you already know I have thoughts. Jonathan Owens, who is Simone Biles’ husband, was interviewed on the Pivot Podcast, which focuses mainly on interviewing current and former football players to learn about their life lessons and experience…

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18. Confronting Perfectionism, Building Community, and Embracing Your Humanity (Words with Faith) 1:18:19

8M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Today's episode is a very special collaboration with Faith Clay! Faith is an author, poet, social media manager, podcaster, and a soon to be lifestyle coach to name a few. She is the host of Arlandria Speaks and her podcast is all about dropping the veil and unlocking all the parts of yourself that you are afraid of, changing your perspective on yo…

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17. My Renaissance Experience, Beyoncé's Mastery, and Working Your Way to the Top 27:31

10M ago27:31

27:31

Now this wouldn't be the Words with Me Podcast if we didn't make time for a little pop culture moment! Of all the things I've done since the previous episode of this podcast, having seen Beyonce, in the flesh, twice, has to be the biggest highlight ever. I owe it to myself to take a moment to stan but to also get into some life lessons and takeaway…

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16. A Midyear Update, Riding the Waves, and Making Space for Growth 28:06

1y ago28:06

28:06

Who's ready for a midyear update! This is mostly a brain dump so prepare for some serious reflections. We made it just in time for the middle of the year. I can say for myself that I've been having a great time, but I am definitely noticing a shift within myself. I know that I have plenty of things I would like to experience and I also know that I …

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15. Planting Assets, the Art of the Pivot, and Dealing with the Unexpected (Words with Kayla) 1:20:05

1+ y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Guess what? This is the very first interview episode for the Words with Me Podcast! I was so excited to have a transparent conversation and learn a bit more about pivoting, dealing with the unexpected, and how to trust your intuition and decision-making. In this episode, we are talking to Kayla Garrett of Planting Assets. Kayla Garrett helps indivi…

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14. Reality T.V. and Authenticity, Love is Blind Season 4, and Choosing Wrong 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

If you didn't already know, I do love some good reality T.V. and in this episode we are (mostly) talking about Love is Blind. If you've watched Season 4 I think all I have to say is Zack, Irina, and Bliss and you will know exactly what I'm talking about today... Reality T.V. is entertaining, but it also inadvertently becomes a weird sort of case st…

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13. Getting Comfortable with Your Journey, Entering the Late 20’s, and the Creeping 30’s 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

34:47

In Episode 13 of the podcast we have a little catch up, get into owning our journeys, and get real about what it means to be closer to thirty than twenty. Let's get a little uncomfortable shall we? It's now 2023 and your resident recovering perfectionist has entered the LATE TWENTIES. While a part of that freaks me out (I mean I am pretty close to …

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12. Dealing with Doubt, Running Your Race, and Blocking Your Blessings 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

*The audio is a little choppy at the beginning and towards the end, but we move!* "Self-doubt occurs when we lack confidence or feel incapable of doing things we need to do. People who doubt about themselves experience uncertainty around things they can’t control or worry about things not going according to plan." We ALLLL deal with doubt in one wa…

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11. Opening Yourself Up, Walking in Your Brilliance, and Reality Dating Shows 25:44

2+ y ago25:44

25:44

We all get to a point where we may realize we've been the thing that's been holding us back. Being open to life and staying open to our desires may cause us to encounter things that can be challenging, demanding or difficult. Being open can also cause us to see and experience things we've only dreamed of. In this episode of the podcast we get into …

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10. Living in Fear, Limiting Beliefs, and Stepping Out on Faith 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

22:52

I can think of so many things I've experienced when it comes to my own healing journey and mental health. I know that there is one constant I can think of... fear! We all know what fear feels like, but what exactly is fear? According to the Oxford Dictionary, fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous,…

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9. Celebrating Yourself, Getting Older, and Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself 17:53

2+ y ago17:53

17:53

When it comes to change it can be a struggle motivating ourselves to change and to do what we can to sustain that change. I know for myself change can be scary and that fear can keep us from outgrowing old versions of ourselves.In this episode of the podcast I get into Learning to celebrate yourself Overcoming old patterns, habits and beliefs Getti…

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8. Being a Late Bloomer, Scattered Remarks, and Looking Forward to the End of the Year 22:11

2+ y ago22:11

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So it's December and while I am preparing to mentally check out for the holidays, I am also looking ahead towards the end of the year. This time brings up so many emotions. There's the expectation of great things to come and also a little bit of anxiety about the unknowns of the year to come. My motto for 2022? "Choose you in 2022!" Looking back on…

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7. Quieting the Mind, Monitoring your Self-talk, and Gaslighting Yourself 21:50

3y ago21:50

21:50

Hey everyone and welcome back to the podcast! I know I've been away for a bit, but it's for a good reason. While I've been away I've actually passed 200 plays! In this episode I talk about quieting the mind, monitoring your self-talk and gaslighting yourself. It's easy for us to get in our heads and be our own worst critic. One of the books that ha…

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6. Juggling Social Media, Self-worth and Self-esteem 23:48

3y ago23:48

23:48

Social media is kind of a big deal now. We need to promote ourselves and our businesses. We use it to share life moments and connect. It can be good and just as bad. What does it mean when social media becomes too much? In this episode I get into managing your social media usage and cultivating confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem. In a world of…

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5. Starting your Healing Journey, What to Expect, and Lessons Learned from Therapy 26:52

3y ago26:52

26:52

So you want to get into therapy? First of all, congratulations on making that decision! It takes guts and determination to be able to say you need help and to go out and get it. Therapy has been such a blessing for me and in this episode of the podcast I get into some of the lessons learned from my own healing journey about: Doing things scared Und…

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4. Projecting Insecurities, Dealing with Difficult Personalities, and Lessons Learned from ANTM 27:34

3y ago27:34

27:34

One thing we have to do in life is learn how to work with difficult people. Whether it's a family member, friend, colleague, etc. we have to be able to make sure we can accomplish our goals and tasks. In my own personal experience there are certain people who will act harshly either because they don't care or they have nothing to lose. In other cas…

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3. Going Through a Quarter-life Crisis, Extending Grace to Yourself, and Coping 18:43

3y ago18:43

18:43

Let's talk about a quarter-life crisis. It's something that is real and we should normalize extending grace to ourselves and people who are in their mid 20's and early 30's. Life is hard and it's important to know how to cope when times are tough. We shouldn't be expected to know every detail of our lives and lets not even get into the economy. The…

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2. Flipping the Switch and Becoming the Main Character 13:26

3y ago13:26

13:26

One way to know that you are healing and changing for the better is examining the way you treat yourself. How have you been treating yourself lately? What do you think about the person you are becoming? Let’s talk about becoming the main character, overcoming self-sabotage and limiting beliefs and choosing ourselves. I can honestly say that I feel …

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1. Escaping the Pressures of Success and Finding Fulfillment 11:37

3y ago11:37

11:37

Success is such an interesting topic to discuss. Success can mean so many different things to each of us, but we are all striving for it in one way or another. Whether it’s success in work, life, relationship, our business ventures, etc. we still would like to be considered successful… So what does success actually mean? What does it even look like…

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Introducing the Words with Me Podcast 0:52

3y ago0:52

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Words with Me is a blog and podcast for thought and curiosity. This space is meant to encourage conversation on a range of topics including life, faith, and inspiration.Karsten Bush is an engineer and millennial who is finding her footing and becoming the highest version of herself.

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Karsten Bush Podcasts

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30. Being a Twin, Defining Your Relationships, and Experiencing Separation 48:44

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29. Five Tips for Reframing Failure, Reflecting on the Past, and Trying Again 32:12

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28. Our Desire for Belonging, Self-Discovery, Being Perceived and Misunderstood 33:15

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27. Waiting on Others, Navigating Uncertainty, and Building Self-Reliance 26:30

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26. Mental Health Awareness Month and My Experience with EMDR Therapy 34:41

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25. Finding Alignment, Overcoming Limited Thinking, and Ignoring the Noise 30:12

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24. Maintaining Likability, Cliquey Behavior, and Amanda Seales 32:38

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23. Honoring Your Busy Seasons, Navigating Burnout, and Releasing Pressure 27:01

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22. The Myth of Tough Skin, Owning Your Wins and Losses, and Feeling Your Feelings 25:43

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21. Embracing Your Calling, Taking a Chance, and Being Okay with Disappointing Others 28:21

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20. Experiencing Grief, Learning to Surrender, and Growing Trust in Yourself 27:00

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19. Glamorizing Celebrity Relationships, Simone Biles’ Husband, Femininity and Humility 20:51

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18. Confronting Perfectionism, Building Community, and Embracing Your Humanity (Words with Faith) 1:18:19

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17. My Renaissance Experience, Beyoncé's Mastery, and Working Your Way to the Top 27:31

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16. A Midyear Update, Riding the Waves, and Making Space for Growth 28:06

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15. Planting Assets, the Art of the Pivot, and Dealing with the Unexpected (Words with Kayla) 1:20:05

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14. Reality T.V. and Authenticity, Love is Blind Season 4, and Choosing Wrong 32:06

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13. Getting Comfortable with Your Journey, Entering the Late 20’s, and the Creeping 30’s 34:47

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12. Dealing with Doubt, Running Your Race, and Blocking Your Blessings 27:07

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11. Opening Yourself Up, Walking in Your Brilliance, and Reality Dating Shows 25:44

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10. Living in Fear, Limiting Beliefs, and Stepping Out on Faith 22:52

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9. Celebrating Yourself, Getting Older, and Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself 17:53

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8. Being a Late Bloomer, Scattered Remarks, and Looking Forward to the End of the Year 22:11

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7. Quieting the Mind, Monitoring your Self-talk, and Gaslighting Yourself 21:50

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6. Juggling Social Media, Self-worth and Self-esteem 23:48

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5. Starting your Healing Journey, What to Expect, and Lessons Learned from Therapy 26:52

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4. Projecting Insecurities, Dealing with Difficult Personalities, and Lessons Learned from ANTM 27:34

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3. Going Through a Quarter-life Crisis, Extending Grace to Yourself, and Coping 18:43

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2. Flipping the Switch and Becoming the Main Character 13:26

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1. Escaping the Pressures of Success and Finding Fulfillment 11:37

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Introducing the Words with Me Podcast 0:52

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