
102 episodes

Thick & Thin Katy Bellotte
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- Personal Journals
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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The spoken diary of Katy Bellotte, a self-employed graphic designer living in Los Angeles. Each Thursday, Katy blends her personal experiences with stories from history, offering advice, laughs & some major epiphanies. She chats about living in full color, through the thick & the thin (with a dirty martini in hand).
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The real reason why we pair wine & cheese
I hope you’re not hungry, because on this episode of Thick & Thin we’re talking all things wine and cheese. Where did wine come from? What makes the two a perfect pair? Plus, I share my favorite wines and best tips for building a charcuterie board. So, sit down, grab a glass of wine, and let’s chat! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte //
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Sources:
Early Neolithic wine of Georgia | PNAS
(Book) Strong Wine Red as Blood by Robert Daley
Fascinating Facts about Red Wine | Newsweek
Facts You Never Knew about Red Wine | Amazing Spaces
The Real Reason Wine and Cheese Go Together | IB Times
Persian Wine Stories
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Art attacks & the new year
On this episode of Thick & Thin we are exploring the mysterious Stendhal Syndrome, AKA an “Art Attack” brought on from being exposed to objects, artworks, or phenomena of great beauty. Plus, I talk about what’s been going on in my life recently; a flooded apartment, a new foster pet, and my outlook on 2021. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/katybellotte //
SOURCES:
Stendhal Syndrome | Medical News Today
Having an Art Attack | Pyschology Today
Overdosing on Beautiful Art | Mentalfloss
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Tough love & seasons of retreat (A Thick & Thin Classic)
Hey guys! I'll be taking a quick break from the podcast this week due to some reasons I explain. In this throwback episode of Thick & Thin I welcome 2020 by chatting through my resolutions and the ways I hope to grow this year (and years to come!). I chat about subjects like tough love, seasons of retreat, Lyme disease, moving apartments and more. // Follow me on IG: @katybellotte
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Goal diggers & the diamond rush
This episode of Thick & Thin is by far the most dazzling one yet- cause we’re talking diamonds! We’re going to explore the history of the diamond industry and find out why women everywhere love this gem. Does the phrase “a diamond is a girl’s best friend” ring true? Or is this just another result of the magic of marketing? Plus, we’ll have a chat about why you shouldn’t be scared of your goals and the possibility of your dreams. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte //
SOURCES:
The Surprisingly Recent History of the Engagement Ring | Racked
The History of DeBeers | Britannica
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring | The Knot
Diamonds, Explained | Netflix Documentary
Blood Diamond Definition | Britannica
How to buy an Ethical Diamond | TIME
Diamond Trade Still Fuels Human Suffering
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The truth & myth of the white wedding
In this episode of Thick & Thin, we're tracing back tradition and unpacking the history of the wedding industry. I explore the origins behind modern marriage practices and discover that the meaning of the white wedding dress goes much deeper than the long-spun western tale of purity and virginity.// Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte/
SOURCES:
A Natural History of the Wedding Dress | JSTOR
Ancient Roman Bridal Fashion
Chinese Wedding Attire Basics | THE KNOT
Lives of the Queens of Scotland and English Princesses
History of White Wedding Dresses | CNN
And the Bride Wore | MONTANA WOMENS HISTORY
The Meaning of Something Old | THE KNOT
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Bathtub gin, speakeasies & the american right to drink
In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re going back in time to the 1920’s prohibition in America to uncover secrets and intriguing parallels found between that era and modern times. I also discuss underground parties, gangsters, risky alcohol allegedly made in bathtubs, and just how far people will go to maintain a sense of normalcy. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte /
SOURCES:
https://www.thecut.com/2020/11/nyc-underground-nightlife-covid-19.html
https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/unintended-consequences/
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-prohibition
“Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" by Daniel Okrent (a book)
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Customer Reviews
Message to the person i admire
The concept thick and thin + your videos have become the most bitter sweet decorations/self care parts in my life/daily routine. everytime i hop into the shower its become a daily routine to listen to one of ur podcasts Ive binge listened to all of them and as a senior in highschool it opened my mind in into different aspects that i love in life such as art,design,poetry and most importantly love. each podcast has new topic and a new entry that manages to summon the positivity in me everyday or if i had a rough day your podcasts manages to make me feel better and motivated so thank you so much katy , your truly an inspiration to me.
Xx with love haya 💕
Brightens my mood
This podcast is amazing, it brightens my mood and it make me feel happy, motivated and positive. 🥰💜💜