Everything in life was made up by someone... so why do we let these arbitrary rules stop us from being happy? Welcome to, “It’s All Made Up, Anyway,” where anything is possible, the rules are made up, and the points don’t matter. My name is Whitney Catalano, a self-sabotage, accountability, and alignment coach, and I'm here to help you heal your shit, discover what you really want, reprogram the fear holding you back, and become the person you've always dreamed of being. Join me as I share m ...
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Burnt out Healers: Stop Trying to Prove Yourself
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This is for a very specific audience: neurodivergent healers who want to help people and want to work for themselves but feel like you have to PUSH and prove that you can be successful Sign up for the Do The Damn Thing waitlist: stan.store/whitneycatalano --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support…
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Nervous System Regulation & What IG Gets Wrong
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rene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has…
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The Era of LinkedIn Influencers with Courtney Johnson
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If you get frustrated trying to showcase your skills and value in resumes and cover letters, it's time to start building your personal brand on LinkedIn. I wish I was kidding but I'm being SO SERIOUS. Don't miss this episode Courtney Johnson is a social media strategy consultant, content creator, and entrepreneur focusing on people-first social med…
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The Necessary Mindset of Entrepreneurship with Whitney Eckis
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In this Episode, it's a little different than usual because it's an interview that I did with Whitney Eckis for her podcast, Under the Influence Podcast! We talk about: My story of starting my first business and pivoting in 2020 Why entrepreneurship is the biggest personal development journey you'll ever go on Why people overcomplicate getting star…
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Healing & Hard Conversations with Scott & Shaté Hayes of The Love Haze Podcast
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You can learn more about Scott and Shaté here: https://instagram.com/thelovehaze Website: www.thelovehaze.co Free Resource: How to Have Hard Convos (www.thelovehaze.co/useyourwords) Links to Resources: If you’re ready to go all in and upgrade your business or your life, visit https://programs.whitneycatalano.com/coaching-application to learn more …
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Facing Financial Anxiety with Shannon McLay (CEO of Financial Gym)
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Shannon McLay, a financial planner who left a "traditional" financial services firm 7 years ago to start her own company, The Financial Gym because she felt traditional financial services firms did not have the tools or resources for this generation. Links to Resources: To finally start facing your money anxiety…
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This is the full story of filing for bankruptcy last year and talking about how I got into debt, the factors that I think contributed to my getting into debt, and the process for facing my finances and deciding to file. In the end, I also address the misconceptions and criticisms I've received since publicly discussing bankruptcy. Join 5 Days to Fa…
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ADHD shutdown -- what to do when your brain just isn't working
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Today’s episode talks about: What happens to me during an executive dysfunction shutdown My protocol for navigating days when my brain just isn't working Why it's important to honor your body more consistently Links to Resources: If you’re ready to go all in and upgrade your business or your life, visit https://whitneycatalano.com/coaching/ to lear…
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Everything you need to know about cold exposure (from someone who hates the cold)
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If you've ever said cold exposure is crazy I could never do it Then this is the episode for you! Today's guest is why I started with cold exposure and now consider this one of the best health, mindfulness and productivity tools. We chat all about the benefits of cold exposure (aka why you should give a f*ck) how to do cold plunges/what is considere…
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This is an emotional episode where I talk about my journey of learning how to take care of myself and finally getting to a place I always wondered whether it would even be possible for me to get to. Links to Resources: Join the waitlist for my new membership site, Creator Co-Op: https://whitneycatalano.com/join Sign up for Path of Least Resistance …
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Losing Motivation After Burnout (why it happens & what to do)
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I’m too lazy to write out a whole little paragraph about the episode, so just read the title! Topics Covered: How to start giving yourself permission to slow down if you’re burnt out Why it’s so hard to slow down when you’re burnt out Why we lose motivation and have a hard time re-initiating our goals after healing from burnout What to do to naviga…
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Alignment = Getting Honest AF with Yourself
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In today's episode, I'm talking about... How the beliefs that dominate our culture can really limit us Why it is so difficult to question the beliefs we were raised with Why the belief we can control how people see us is a myth Why language is really important in explaining ourselves and our experiences, and why “can’t” can limit you more than is n…
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Welcome to the new podcast, It's All Made Up, Anyway! In today's episode, I'm talking about: Building my first business, including all of the coaches I've invested in over the years Why mindset ended up being the key to my initial success Dealing with imposter syndrome in my first business and getting stuck in a cycle of overworking Burning out in …
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Working 90% less and making the same amount of money with Samatha Ste-Marie
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My guest today went from full-time business owner to full-time mom (with a business on the side), thereby forcing her to reduce her schedule by 90%. The most impressive is the fact that she decided to do this and still earn the same amount as she was before. In this episode, we went over: How she prepared for this huge transition How she prepared h…
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Alignment, money, human design and ditching the "should's" with Whitney Catalano
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This week I got to interview Whitney Catalano, intuitive success and alignment coach. I was so glad she could come on the show as she's a no BS, don't do what society tells you if it doesn't work for you coach which really resonates with me and is a perfect fit for this podcast. Together, we chatted about How she got started as a dietician and her …
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Doing "unproductive things" to be more productive
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When talking about being more productive, most people focus on how to focus better, how to get into focus faster, how to get more done and how to do it faster. Except as it turns out, the most productive things you can do are the complete opposite of this, some might even consider them to be "unproductive". In today's episode, I talk about how to c…
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Multi-passionate as your superpower, creating an aligned personal brand and content creation with Sigute Zitikyte
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Sigute is a project manager and coach for multi-passionate professionals. She worked for Mindvalley and Shopify before transitioning into her business full-time. She disagrees with niching down and limiting what we do to fit in boxes - in our career, businesses and personal lives - and she has built her business wearing the multi-passionate label p…
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What productivity strategy is right for you?
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There are 5 key productivity profiles that each translate to their optimal strategy. Finding out your profile and what strategy is right for you is a great way to boost your productivity! In this episode, I cover what these 5 profiles are, how you can find out which is your main profile and the optimal productivity strategy for each. Resources Chec…
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Why my job as a productivity strategist isn't to help you cross off your entire to-do list
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...or beat procrastination. At least - not right off the bat. I believe procrastination is actually a tool we can use to determine what isn't a priority for you and where we need to facilitate your work so your time and energy have a bigger impact on your work, your clients and your community. In this episode, I cover what your procrastination is t…
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7 Templates you need in your business to save time
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Templates are one of my favourite tools to save time in your business! They're so easy to use and can have a HUGE impact on your time and schedule. In this episode, I go over 7 templates every service-based business needs + tips to create each of them in your own business! Want to be more productive and create structure that doesn't make you feel s…
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Am I getting a stand up desk + other ways I'm optimizing my workspace for better productivity
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You can't dive into productivity tips and strategies without hearing about standing desks. Some swear by them, others hate them so I thought I would try it out for 1 week. That was back in February and now that I've moved, I'm taking the time to see how I should set up my new workspace for maximum productivity. I go over the results of my experimen…
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If you often say "I don't have enough time", this is the episode for you! I recently found myself having to make time for house projects since I recently moved and there's a lot I want to do around the house! This was impossible to do with my current schedule. In this episode, I break down the 3 steps I used to find time in my day/my week for these…
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Why I chose ClickUp over other task management programs
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If you've been debating if ClickUp was worth diving into or if it would be a good fit for you, this is the perfect episode for you! I've used my fair share of task management programs over the years and ClickUp is the only one I've stuck to. In this episode, I go over all the features ClickUp has that make it perfect for my brain, how I've been abl…
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How I organize my personal life with ADHD
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People who know me today know me as someone who is really organized - but that wasn't always the case! If anything, that's only been the reality for a few years now. It took some trial and error until I found exactly what helped me and how to apply it in everyday life. It's been a huge game-changer when it comes to feeling less overwhelmed and anxi…
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Those two words are sometimes used interchangeably but they couldn't be more different. One is an indicator of success while the other is a synonym to stress, overwhelm and scarcity. In this episode, I go over why I hate it when people measure success by how busy someone is, how you can differentiate if you are being busy or productive and what mig…
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Have you ever seen something you thought looked great on paper and then you really struggled to apply for yourself? That was time blocking for me. After months of experimenting with time blocks, I finally managed to tweak it for myself and it has become one of my favourite things to stay organized. One of the things I love is it gives every type of…
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Identifying and fixing your time, energy and money leaks
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In this week's episode, I cover the 3 types of time, energy (and ultimately money) leaks you might have in your business. Basically, our goal is to make sure your time and energy are put towards what matters to you - in or out of your business, because they make you happy or provide value to you, your clients, your community. Listen to find out whi…
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A lot can happen in the span of a year! The same is true for you and your business! That's why it's so important to revisit the foundation of your business AKA what you sell + how you sell them AT LEAST 1x a year. And what better time to do this than right now as part of your spring cleaning! In this episode, I cover the framework I use in my own b…
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Managing low-energy days in your business
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It's not sexy but we need to talk about it - what can you do when you hit ADHD burnout? Or when you have so little creativity, energy or motivation in your business? It's easy to be productive, feel confident and kick-ass when the wind is in your sails and you FEEL more motivated and have more capacity. In this episode, I go over what you can do wh…
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Taking time to reflect is crucial to take aligned action. That is action that will directly impact our progress towards our goals. In this episode, I cover exactly what my routine looks like from a daily, weekly and monthly perspective to reflect and plan my work. This is also a fantastic tool to help me weed out what I actually need to do and get …
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In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Steckler who's been a huge inspiration to my own work, mainly my productivity mindset and some of the strategies and frameworks she uses like her Brain Dumps. We talk about this and much more, including Notion, using paper planners with our tech tools, what being mindfully productive means, how to integrate …
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ClickUp is my favourite tool to organize and manage all the different areas of my business. From goal-setting to creating content, handling leads, working with clients and more. The challenging part though is how to set this all up in the first place so you can then leverage it. In this episode, I break down the structure I set up in my ClickUp acc…
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How I cut my workday by half - from 8h+ to now averaging 4 to 5h
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And no, it isn't because I suddenly accomplished less. If anything, I'm getting the same amount (if not more) done... in half the time. It personally took me about a year to make this transition but in this episode, I cover all the systems, frameworks and tips I used to a) make it happen and b) make sure it stays that way. I'd love to know which ti…
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One of my favourite frameworks to increase productivity - 3 levels of activity
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Have you ever heard "anything worth doing is worth doing poorly"? I absolutely love this quote because it highlights the fact that you don't need to do be doing everything at 120% intensity. Sometimes, it just makes sense to do things poorly - leaving you with more time and brainpower for what actually matters. In this episode, I break down how you…
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Defining productivity and what doing enough means in our business is crucial and challenging. It's a question that is heavily tinted with our past experiences and others' perceptions of what they deem are enough or productive. Except once you start your own business, you know have to define what that means for you and how to measure it on your own.…
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#37: Stop Trying To Fit In, You Have The Answers [Season Finale]
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Throughout your life, trauma can rear its ugly head in many different ways. How we cope with life’s traumas also comes in its own unique ways. Many people get caught between trying to conform and rebelling against conformity. That constant struggle to figure out who you really are can wear on the soul which can lead to its own coping and so on and …
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#36: People-Pleasers Need To Hear This
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Doing nice stuff for others brings inner satisfaction that can make us feel fulfilled with our lives, but some people overdo it in order to please others out of a feeling of necessity. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you are people-pleasing or you just like being nice to someone. Often times, this can come about in relation to dieting and can be an …
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#35: Navigating Racism & Fatphobia in Nutrition with Dalia Kinsey, RD
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In today’s dietetic field, there is a painful lack of diversity amongst professionals. Whitney’s guest today, Dalia Kinsey, is a firm believer in the power of diversity and strongly encourages dialogue about cultural competence and inclusion in the dietetics profession. Dalia is a weight neutral Registered Dietitian and School Nutrition Specialist …
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#34: Reconnecting after Addiction & ED with Erin Geraghty
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Dissociating with emotions stems from many different sources throughout a person’s life, and it shows itself in many different ways, such as addiction and eating disorders. Whitney’s guest today, Erin Geraghty, has dealt with disconnection and numbing out from life, turning to drugs and excessive dieting at a young age. Now, Erin is a yoga therapis…
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#33: The Science of Binge Eating with Dr. Jake Linardon, PhD
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There are so many misconceptions as to what binge eating really is, and because of that, many people do not know how to battle this eating disorder. Whitney’s guest today, Dr. Jake Linardon, specializes in binge eating and body dissatisfaction. He is a Research Fellow and Psychology Lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. He has publ…
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#32: 5 Steps for Surviving Holiday Diet Talk & Food Stress
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What are the two best parts of the holiday season? If your answer is the food and the people, then you are in luck. It’s always great to see family and friends, especially if you don’t get to see them on a regular basis, and there is just so much good food. However, with all this food and people that you don’t see very often, diet talk and food str…
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#31: From Bariatrics to Health at Every Size (HAES) with Vincci Tsui, RDN
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Finding freedom in your relationship with food is the key to becoming confident with your body. Whitney’s guest today, Vincci Tsui, is on a mission to help people live life on their own terms by stepping away from diet culture. Vincci is a former bariatric dietitian turned Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, yoga teacher, and Health At Every Size…
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#30: Body Image Healing is For Men, Too with Aaron Flores, RDN
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There is a common misconception when it comes to having a negative body image that only women struggle with these insecurities. Aaron Flores is here today to tell you why that is very far from the truth. Aaron is a registered dietitian nutritionist based out of Los Angeles, California with over 10 years of experience working with eating disorders i…
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#29: Healing Infertility after ED with Shreen El Masry
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During pregnancy, women’s bodies will go through the most dramatic changes in their lives. What the world doesn’t see is the powerful mental and emotional hardships that women go through during this time. Today, Whitney’s guest, Shreen El Masry, is talking about body image during and after pregnancy as well as healing infertility after having an ea…
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#28: Unf*ck Your Brain & Body Image with Kara Loewentheil
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If you can change the way that you think about something then you can change the way that you feel about it. Today, Whitney is talking to Kara Loewetheil about how to take back control of your thoughts. Kara is a Master Certified Coach with a B.A. from Yale and J.D. from Harvard Law, as well as the host of the iTunes top-rated self-help podcast Unf…
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#27: The (many) problems with WW's Kurbo app with Lindsey Hall
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Recently, Weight Watchers has released their Kurbo app, which is geared towards dieting for children. This, of course, has plenty of concerned citizens expressing discontent with the problematic messages that this app is sending to the next generation. In the studio today, Whitney is talking to Lindsey Hall, who is here to talk about those problems…
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#26 From Trauma & Perfectionism to Embodiment & Healing with Ailey Jolie
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Experiencing trauma is an unfortunate aspect of life and can leave you feeling damaged with no healing in sight. Today, Whitney is talking to someone who has experienced major trauma and found a way to heal her relationship with her body. Ailey Jolie is the author of My Body, My Story, and assists individuals who have experienced trauma in their pr…
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#25: Are you burnt out? Emotional Burnout + an update on me
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Do you often get the feeling like there’s no gas left in the tank? There’s a good chance that you are experiencing emotional burnout or just burnout in general. If you are, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people in and out of the workforce experience burnout on a daily basis and the problem is that too many of those people ignore it. Emotional …
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