The Good Stuff

The Good Word, Co.
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The Good Stuff podcast is brought to you by The Good Word, Co. Host Caitlin Pigott leads conversations about the big and little things in life that we can all relate to. Listeners find themselves in her and her guests' stories and life experiences. New episodes are released every other Wednesday!

  1. 2d ago

    Let’s Talk About … Empowerment: Brandon Riggs & My Special World

    We are back with The Good Stuff’s second bonus episode! Bonus episodes are a chance for your host Caitlin to sit down with people who are deeply connected to a cause or organization. This time, she chats with Brandon Riggs, who founded My Special World, which, inspires communities to include everyone, championing the least restrictive environment in schools and beyond. In their own words, “My Special World® exists because Brandon lived it. He knows what it feels like to be counted out, and he knows what becomes possible when someone is included instead. Our advocacy work is about making that inclusion normal, everywhere.” This is a really powerful conversation that starts with Caitlin sharing why this message is deeply personal to her as well. We hope you enjoy this special episode of The Good Stuff with our new friend Brandon. P.s. Caitlin started a Substack. Go subscribe here! Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to The Good Stuff 0:14 Caitlin's background with the disability community 5:27 "If I can do this, so can anyone else" 6:32 Why this episode is personal for Caitlin 10:32 Meet Brandon Riggs of My Special World 12:25 Brandon's story: from resource class to advocate 14:49 Why people underestimate resource kids 16:55 Running for student council and winning twice 18:16 Doing this for kids and families 20:08 Why Brandon started My Special World 21:39 How Brandon wants people to feel 23:57 The shy kid and the limousine ride 26:43 It's okay to make mistakes 27:49 Is the world becoming more accepting? 28:57 There's no ceiling on empowerment 29:22 Wheelchair basketball, blind surfers, and what's possible 31:33 Advice for parents 35:22 How to support My Special World 37:57 Outro Links Visit My Special World Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ Subscribe to Caitlin’s Substack! ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  2. Sep 23

    Let’s Talk About … Letting Go: The difference between getting over and getting through something hard, with my mom

    Everyone’s favorite guest is back – my mom! With two hours of preparation, after a day at the horse show, Caitlin and Alison decided to have one of the most serious conversations on The Good Stuff yet. They talk about the nuances of having to let things go. Sometimes that means you can get right over it, and sometimes it means you have to go through it, which usually means you get a little dirty and might have something that leaves a mark. Although everyone’s hard things look different, the lessons learned can be universal. Caitlin and Alison use their different experiences with personal, professional, familial, and romantic conflict to develop and articulate their advice. They take a hard look at Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory,” Caitlin complains about rude drivers in the rain, and – for the first time – Caitlin talks about stuff she never thought she’d share on here. Come for the interesting conversation and stay for the metaphors about books and mud. Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Cold open: Californians can't drive in the rain 00:44 Welcome back + Mom's on the pod again 02:49 Caitlin's good stuff: horse show in Scottsdale 03:43 Mom's good stuff: Coop's first show, a Hammer & Clay sink + a secret project 07:37 Today's topic: getting over vs. getting through 09:23 Flash flood chaos & the electrician truck 14:15 The mud analogy: build a bridge or walk through it 18:00 Getting over a breakup vs. getting through grief 21:49 Sponsors: Hammer & Clay and Kind Heart Co. 23:15 The children's sermon: holding the stack of books 29:43 How little things pile up and cost you your joy 32:58 Losing Grandpa while carrying too much 34:43 Apologizing for things that aren't yours to own 37:57 Sometimes you have to read the book and be done 39:08 Grace in long relationships (44 years of marriage) 41:34 It takes both people to let something go 46:00 Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory and the "Let Me" half 50:50 Forced proximity and relationships you can't leave 52:05 Changing your expectations of people 54:04 Letting go is hard, but it frees your hands 57:28 Final takeaway: more room for the good stuff Links Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ Subscribe to Caitlin’s Substack! ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  3. Sep 9

    Let’s Talk About … Being a Business Owner: Five Lessons to Celebrate Five Years of The Good Word, Co.

    In this episode, Caitlin talks in detail about the last five years of owning her business The Good Word, Co. If you have listened to this podcast for a while, you know she loves a chance to reminisce and reflect. It’s probably why she always does an episode about her birthday and at the start of new year. In honor of five years of a successful business, she shares five lessons she has learned. She also does some honest reflecting about how she has grown – acknowledging the guts 25 year-old-her had, being honest about times other people might have quit, and overall just feeling proud of herself. There is an unexpected part where she talks about how she thinks being the youngest sibling impacted her confidence in business. And, she answers questions about starting this business that she has never talked about before. Who else is financially invested in The Good Word, Co.? Who gave her money for this podcast? Caitlin is honest in a way like never before during this sit down. Hope you enjoy! P.s. Caitlin started a Substack. Go subscribe here! Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro 00:14 — Starting a Business Was the Bravest Thing I’ve Ever Done 00:16 — I Had No Idea What I Was Doing 00:18 — Learning to Trust Yourself Without a Rulebook 00:22 — Being the Youngest Sibling Shaped How I Make Decisions 00:24 — Creating My Own Path 00:27 — Learning to Trust My Own Decisions 00:30 — 5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Owning a Business 00:30 — Lesson 1: Be Flexible 00:32 — Lesson 2: Never Stop Learning 00:34 — Lesson 3: Advocate for Yourself 00:35 — How AI Is Changing My Business 00:38 — AI Can’t Replace Human Emotion 00:40 — Knowing the Value of Your Work 00:41 — Lesson 4: Surround Yourself With People Smarter Than You 00:46 — Lesson 5: Work Harder Than You Think You Need To 00:48 — The Reality of How Hard It Is to Own a Business 00:50 — The Wins Are Bigger, But So Are the Losses 00:50 — I Can’t Imagine Working for Someone Else 00:53 — The Isolation of Owning a Business 00:54 — I Built This Business Myself 00:55 — I’ve Run a Profitable Business for Five Years 00:56 — What’s Driving Me Into the Next Five Years 00:57 — The Work I Do Is the Most Peaceful Part of My Life 00:58 — I’m Doing What I’m Meant to Do 00:59 — Looking Back on Five Years of Growth 01:00 — Here’s to the Next Five Years Links: Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ Subscribe to Caitlin’s Substack! ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  4. Aug 26

    Let’s Talk About … Reputation: It Matters What People Know About You

    Your reputation walks into every room with you. It’s a culmination of decisions you’ve made, actions you’ve taken, and honestly, people you have surrounded yourself with. It isn’t easily changed by one small action. So, it’s important to maintain a good one. This episode dives into the value of your reputation and why it matters so much. Caitlin defends her statement that it doesn’t matter what people think about you, as some people are just going to dislike you on face value. But, it does matter what people know about you. You can not like someone and still respect the person they are. Meaning you can still think they have a good reputation. Caitlin talks about two things she knows about her reputation based on recent events: she takes care of those around her and she is fiercely loyal. This episode also includes about an eight-minute rant about Gilmore Girls and the opening line to what would have been Caitlin’s senior thesis had she not had to do one within her major of political science – Ross is the worst character in Friends. This is a good episode that will have you critically thinking about what you are known for. P.s. Caitlin started a Substack. Go subscribe here! Timestamps: 00:00:00–00:00:13 — Ross is the worst character on Friends 00:06:47–00:07:48 — The accidental caffeinated coffee 00:12:24–00:13:28 — Finally getting annoyed with Gilmore Girls 00:17:00–00:19:06 — Why Lorelai calling Christopher makes no sense 00:26:19–00:28:04 — A good reputation gives you grace 00:30:29–00:31:49 — One mistake doesn't ruin your reputation 00:31:56–00:34:07 — Stop caring what everyone thinks of you 00:34:09–00:36:32 — You don't need everyone to like you 00:36:44–00:38:49 — What do people actually know about you? 00:43:15–00:46:10 — “You’re just really loyal” Links Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ Subscribe to Caitlin’s Substack! ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  5. Aug 12

    Let’s Talk About … Hard work with Raymond: Are you born with your work ethic?

    Caitlin welcomes back another guest to the podcast – her longtime friend Raymond. They do a little bit of catch up and reminiscing before getting into the topic of hard work. Raymond has worked for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for his entire professional career and recently was promoted to take on the lead for Christmas at the Princess, which is an iconic holiday experience generating 10,000+ attendees per day. This dedication to his career has come with long hours, sacrifice, missing holidays with his own family, and a lot of grit. He shares some of those lessons he has learned along the way, including how to be a good manager, what motivates a 17-year-old employee, and what a day off needs to look like.  He and Caitlin compare their experiences growing up that developed their strong work ethics. They also talk about why surrounding yourself with hard working people is motivating. This episode is the perfect mix of a catch up with friends and sharing important wisdoms. Hope you enjoy! P.s. Caitlin started a Substack. Go subscribe here! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Today's Topic: The Value of Hard Work 01:30 Good Stuff: Substack, Sedona & Time With Friends 05:05 Raymond's Career & His Role 08:21 Family, Vacation & Finding Time to Recharge 13:04 How We Became Friends 15:07 Where Does a Strong Work Ethic Come From? 18:58 Hard Work, Upbringing & Environment 21:07 Is Hard Work a Choice? 25:25 “You Can Do Whatever You Want” — But It Won't Be Easy 27:53 Managing People & Different Work Ethics 30:47 Leading by Example 32:47 Work Ethic vs. Work-Life Balance 34:39 The Work Behind the Wins 43:00 Staying Motivated When You Don't Feel Like Working 45:28 How to Improve Your Work Ethic 47:38 Why Great Leaders Work Alongside Their Teams 50:24 The Most Rewarding Part of the Job 52:54 You Never Know the Impact You Have on Someone 54:22 Final Thoughts: Nobody's Going to Do It for You Links Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ Subscribe to Caitlin’s Substack! ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  6. Jul 29

    Let’s Talk About … People Pleasing: What is the cost of being liked?

    People pleasing are words used with a similar frequency as the headline of our last episode, boundaries. We have generations of people who don’t know how to say no, when appropriate, so they find themselves in a cycle of exhaustion and resentment. Caitlin, someone who does not identify as a people pleaser, takes this episode as a chance to give her definition of this, state her misconceptions and hot takes about people pleasers, and tells her life story through a lens of a people pleaser. Spoiler alert, many of the most integral parts about her would be entirely different. If you have been listening for a while, you know that we always welcome nuance to The Good Stuff. So, she also talks about how being an enneagram 2 (“The Helper”) has some overlap of a people pleaser. But, there is a unique difference – Enneagram 2s do these things because they want to, not because they are worried about what other people think. Caitlin also explains why a few trusted people in her life might think she’s a people pleaser, because of the place they hold in her life. There’s always more than meets the eye during one of her chats. She rounds out the episode with some questions for people who find themselves in a people pleasing cycle to ask themselves. Stick with it. This is a good one! p.s. just because you aren’t a people pleaser, doesn’t mean you are a jerk. Timestamps: 00:00 The Faucet Story That Sparked This Episode 00:00:31 Today's Topic: Are You a People Pleaser? 00:01:24 Why So Many People Identify as People Pleasers 00:04:42 9 Years With My Rescue Dog 00:08:44 San Francisco Trip Recap & A Surprisingly Great Martini 00:12:28 New Faucets, AC Repairs & Being Overcharged 00:18:38 Horse Shows, Friendships & Weekend Plans 00:21:16 What Does It Really Mean to Be a People Pleaser? 00:24:09 Signs You Might Be a People Pleaser 00:25:13 Why I Don't Consider Myself a People Pleaser 00:32:59 Common Misconceptions About People Pleasing 00:39:57 My Biggest Hot Takes on People Pleasers 00:45:56 The Life Decisions I Made by Trusting Myself 00:51:26 Choosing a Different College Than My Family 00:59:11 Why I Moved Away From Home & Never Looked Back 01:08:37 The Freedom That Comes From Trusting Yourself 01:14:45 How to Stop People Pleasing (Practical Advice) 01:20:08 Final Thoughts: You Don't Need Everyone's Approval Links Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  7. Jul 15

    Let’s Talk About … Boundaries: Are They Making Us More Lonely?

    Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries. You don’t have to have sat through even one minute of therapy to have heard this word … probably one too many times. Caitlin spends this episode talking about the use, and overuse, of boundaries. She goes into (some) detail about experiences where she has had to set boundaries in order to protect herself. But, also gives a critical analysis of why she thinks her generation and those below her are overusing boundaries to a point of isolation. You know she loves a list, so in this episode you can look forward to a list of reason she sets a boundary and a list of ways she sees people using them unnecessarily. Caitlin makes the important distinction that boundaries not only keep people/things out, but they also keeps you in. That might not make sense just yet, but if you keep listening it’ll all click. Of course, before all of that, she shares some good stuff that’s been happening in her life lately. The theme of that segment this time is Taylor Swift and wedding bells. The funk is over and she is back people. Give it a watch/listen! Timestamps: 00:00 Taylor Swift, George Kittle & Love Story 00:52 Today's Topic: Let's Talk About Boundaries 02:29 Montana Memories, Family Time & a 5K 08:24 Taylor & Travis' Wedding Hot Takes 13:11 My Best Friend Found Her Wedding Dress 18:00 The Best Question to Ask During Dress Shopping 27:40 Why I Think We're Overusing Boundaries 30:32 The Hidden Cost of Setting Boundaries 33:56 When I Believe Boundaries Are Necessary 37:58 A Breakup Boundary That Changed Everything 41:27 Are You Avoiding an Uncomfortable Conversation? 44:24 Stop Building Walls Instead of Looking in the Mirror 47:10 Use Boundaries for Protection, Not Avoidance Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ ⁠Listen on Apple⁠ ⁠Hammer + Clay Website⁠ ⁠Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

  8. Jul 1

    Let's Talk About ... Balance: When Life Throws You Off Course

    Caitlin has not been feeling like herself lately. With so many things happening in her personal life, she has seen a shift in her ability to keep things feeling balanced. Normally, she has a system that works. But, we all know how it feels to get out of whack because life threw us a curveball (or two, or three). So, in this episode she talks about what she notices in herself when things get off balance, and what she does to try and get herself back on track. You hear about some recent anxious moments, tips (that work for her) to fight through them, and reminders she tells herself to feel better. Caitlin details how this lack of balance impacts her personally and professionally. She might not have it all buttoned up just yet, but in doing this podcast she has learned that these real moments are some of the best times to connect with her audience. Enjoy this episode as you head off to your holiday weekend plans! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Why I'm Suddenly Watching Soccer 00:00:43 Welcome Back & Feeling Like Myself Again 00:04:46 The Theme of Today's Episode: Finding Balance 00:07:59 California Trip & Quality Family Time 00:10:07 Why the World Cup Won Me Over 00:18:25 Craving Routine After Constant Travel 00:20:18 Building a Life With Healthy Work-Life Balance 00:22:31 When Life Becomes Overwhelming 00:30:44 Why It's Okay to Not Feel Like Yourself 00:36:30 5 Things That Help Me Regain Balance 00:42:43 Why Rest Is Actually Productive 00:47:07 Spend Time With People Who Make You Feel Safe 00:51:57 How Stress Showed Up in My Business 01:02:34 The Hidden Challenges of Going Through Hard Seasons Alone 01:08:34 Final Thoughts: Balance Is a Practice, Not Perfection Follow The Good Stuff on Instagram Follow the Good Word Co on Instagram Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Hammer + Clay Website Kind Heart Co. Etsy Store

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The Good Stuff podcast is brought to you by The Good Word, Co. Host Caitlin Pigott leads conversations about the big and little things in life that we can all relate to. Listeners find themselves in her and her guests' stories and life experiences. New episodes are released every other Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    The Good Word, Co.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Good Word, Co.
  • Show Website
    The Good Stuff

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