MY SELF CARE SH*T with Kathy Love

Kathy Love
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Welcome to My Self-Care Sh*t, the unapologetically real podcast that explores self-care beyond bubble baths and green juice. I’m your host, Kathy Love: 2x TEDx speaker, author, coach, and self-care rebel, here to help you reclaim your time, your energy, and your worth. Each week, we flip the script on what self-care really means. Some episodes feature honest, inspiring conversations with guests who share why their thing whether it’s salary negotiation, breathwork, art, or pickleball is actually self-care. Other weeks, it’s just you and me, shorter solo episodes where I get real about boundaries, burnout, healing, and the messy magic of showing up for yourself. This is the self-care you didn’t know you needed, but won’t want to live without. Tune in, take a breath, and let’s get into some self-care sh*t that actually changes lives.

  1. Apr 6

    Fashion is True Self Care with Jessica Papineau

    What if true self-care isn’t just what you do internally, but how you choose to show up in the world? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Kathy Love sits down with Jessica Papineau to explore confidence, visibility, and the emotional connection between how we see ourselves and how we present ourselves. Jessica Papineau is the founder of CSJ Styling, a leading personal styling company dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs on a mission to change the world. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, she has helped thousands of women harness the power of style to serve their purpose, boost their confidence, and elevate their image. From seven-figure entrepreneurs and executives of billion-dollar global brands to influential creators and leaders in entertainment, sports, and music, Jessica’s expertise transforms wardrobes into a strategic tool for success. She understands that style is more than clothing—it’s a catalyst for confidence, visibility, and impact. By curating wardrobes that align with each client’s vision, Jessica helps high-achieving women step fully into their power, show up with clarity, and make a lasting impression in every aspect of their lives. A recognized thought leader in personal styling, Jessica has been featured on ABC News, She Means Business Magazine July 2025 Cover, Voice of Changes - Top 40 Speakers, spotlighted in top podcasts, and listed among MSN’s Top 10 Self-Made Women to Follow in 2025 and in top entrepreneurial publications such as LA Wire, Women's Journal, She Means Business, and NY Weekly. Jessica was featured in the book "Slaying Sarasota," and was a nominee for Sarasota Magazine’s ‘Women Who Roar’ Leadership Award. She continues to drive conversations about the intersection of style, confidence, and personal growth. Through CSJ Styling, she is redefining what it means to cultivate a wardrobe that not only looks extraordinary but serves as a tool for personal and professional transformation. IG: thejessicapapineau FB: CSJ Styling LinkedIn: Jessica Papineau Website: https://csjstyling.com/ Power Presence Quiz Becoming Magnetic Through AlignmentWhen women align how they feel internally with how they present externally, they naturally become more confident, visible, and open to new opportunities. Episode Sponsor: The Outlier ProjectThis episode is sponsored by TheOutlierProject.live a global community where growth, connection, and authentic leadership come together. Kathy Love is a self-care coach, speaker, author, and host of the Self-Care Sht* podcast. She helps people reconnect to themselves, build self-trust, and create lives rooted in purpose, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Podcast Website: myselfcareshit.com⭐ Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts — the most impactful way to support the show. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @myselfcareshitLinkedIn Share this episode with a friend especially someone ready to step into their confidence and be seen.

    47 min

  2. Feb 15

    Leadership, Loss & Reinvention from Within with Lyndsay Dowd

    Send a text What happens when you leave a 100-year corporate legacy… and then get fired six months later? In this honest and energizing conversation, Kathy Love sits down with Lyndsay Dowd leadership expert, speaker, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire to unpack reinvention, resilience, shame, confidence, and the power of intentional community. This episode is for anyone navigating a career shift, recovering from a setback, or realizing that the circle you’re in may not be the only one available to you. Lyndsay Dowd is a leadership expert, speaker, author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire. After 23 years at IBM building high-performing teams and cultivating culture, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to help organizations develop emotionally intelligent, modern leaders. Lyndsay specializes in refining leadership behavior, elevating executive presence, and creating irresistible cultures that drive results. After 23 years at IBM and a 100+ year family legacy with the company, Lyndsay left on her own terms only to be fired six months later from her new role. She shares the emotional impact of shame, identity loss, and starting over. The Three Self-Care Questions That Changed Everything that became the foundation for her business and a roadmap for anyone navigating reinvention. From Shame to Power Losing her job initially felt humiliating — but it became the most relatable and powerful part of her story. We discuss how setbacks often become the very thing that makes us accessible and impactful. Can Bad Leaders Be Taught? Yes — and many of them are simply insecure or never shown another way. Lyndsay talks about “reformed assholes,” leadership awareness, emotional intelligence, and why good leadership is absolutely learnable. Building Your Personal Board of Advisors (PBA) Why surrounding yourself with people who believe in you, speak your name in rooms you’re not in, and remind you who you are is essential self-care. Community isn’t optional — it’s fuel. Visibility as a Skill If you struggle to be seen, start by celebrating others. Shouting out the people who inspire you builds confidence, connection, and authentic visibility. Reinvention Is Ongoing Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    42 min

  3. Feb 9

    Turning a Death Sentence Into a Life Sentence with Terry Tucker

    Send us a text What do you do when life hands you a death sentence, literally? In this profoundly moving episode, Kathy Love sits down with Terry Tucker, a former college athlete, police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, and cancer survivor who has been living with a rare and aggressive form of melanoma for nearly 14 years. What unfolds is a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, faith, mental endurance, and the quiet, life-changing impact of simply showing up. This episode isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about finding meaning in misery, making deep human connections, and understanding that your life exactly as it is right now matters more than you may realize. Terry shares his cancer diagnosis story and how he reframed a two-year prognosis into a lifelong commitment to meaning, connection, and contribution. Terry shares the four foundational truths that shape his philosophy: Control your mind or it will control youEmbrace pain and difficultyWhat you leave behind is what you weave into othersAs long as you don’t quit, you can never be defeatedEpisode Sponsor: The Outlier Project Motivational Check Website LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon Four Truths and a Lie, Ancient Wisdom for Living Your Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    30 min

  4. Feb 1

    Find your voice & speak with unshakable confidence with Karen Laos

    Send us a text Karen Laos is a keynote speaker, executive advisor and TEDx coach, who transforms how high-achieving women communicate in business. Fondly called The Confidence Cultivator, she has empowered professionals at NASA, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Sephora. Her mission: to silence self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them communication tools that drive tangible results in the boardroom and beyond, using her trademarked method, The Confidence Cocktail™. Karen's clients consistently report significant outcomes, securing promotions, winning negotiations, and attracting ideal clients. She’s a three-time bestselling author and podcast host in the top 3% globally (Ignite Your Confidence). Karen's books: Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication, Invisible No More: Stepping Into the Spotlight, and Unshakeable. Website: Freebie: 3 Strategies to Speak Up in Meetings Facebook  Instagram LinkedIn Karen’s Book PODCAST: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos Contact: karen@karenlaos.com Retreat: (Santa Fe, April 30 – May 3) . Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sh*t and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    35 min

  5. Jan 25

    The Power of Neutrality: The Pause That Changes Everything with Laura Brennan Ballet

    Send us a text What if your greatest self-care superpower isn’t doing more — but pausing? In this deeply reflective conversation, Kathy Love sits down with Laura Brennan Ballet to explore the concept of neutrality as a life skill — the pause between reaction and response that allows us to live, lead, and heal with intention. Together, they unpack generational self-care, emotional regulation, empowerment through awareness, and how learning to “see it through” can change everything. This episode is a reminder that self-care is not indulgence — it’s preparation for life Neutrality as a Self-Care Superpower Laura introduces neutrality as the pause that allows us to break patterns of reaction, judgment, and emotional overwhelm. Neutrality creates space for awareness, clarity, and choice. Resource: The Science of Empowerment The conversation explores how self-care is taught — not through words alone, but through behavior. Laura shares how her mother and grandmother modeled self-prioritization and how those lessons are now passed on to her daughters. Negative, positive, or neutral — learning to recognize emotional energy helps us respond instead of react. Neutrality becomes a learned skill that can be practiced at any stage of life. Self-care includes conscious decision-making. Laura discusses the importance of thinking ahead, understanding consequences, and choosing paths that serve both personal and collective well-being. Laura shares the personal story that led to her book — a life-altering injury that required mental, emotional, and energetic rehabilitation. The episode highlights how empowerment is built through accountability, critical thinking, and self-love. This episode is sponsored by The Outlier Project, a global community dedicated to personal growth, leadership, and meaningful connection. As the #1. International Bestselling Author of The Science of Empowerment, Thought Energy Mindset Transformational Coach and Speaker, and Mind Development & Human Awareness Activator, Laura’s skill set, gathered wisdom, and personal discipline to advance human potential is evident in her creative work. The care and consideration that supports her clients, attendees, and listeners around the globe, is evident at first greeting. High energy output and the feeling that all things are possible, begins the Co-creative relationship that she is sought after and known for. Instagram Facebook Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    45 min

  6. Jan 11

    Somatic Leadership & the Power of the Resilient Reset with Kimberly Arnold

    Send us a text In this deeply grounding and eye-opening episode, Kathy Love sits down with Kimberly Arnold, founder of Somatic Leadership, to explore what it actually means to bring the body into the conversation—especially in leadership, work, and everyday life. This conversation introduces somatic healing in a way that is accessible, practical, and immediately useful. Kimberly explains why thinking your way out of stress doesn’t work—and how simple, physical shifts in the body can quickly restore clarity, calm, and connection. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or stuck in fight-or-flight, this episode offers a powerful new lens—and real tools you can use right away. 🧠 Key Concepts  Somatic Awareness Somatic work intentionally brings the body into awareness.  The Nervous System Reality 80–90% of vagus nerve signals travel from the body to the brain.  Resilient Reset A Resilient Reset is a brief, physical micro-practice that helps you shift out of reactivity and back into clarity, presence, and resilience—often in under a minute. 💼 Somatics & Leadership Kimberly shares how she works with leaders and teams to build collective resilience.  Kimberly Arnold teaches leaders how to shift from adrenaline-driven execution to regulated, repeatable performance under pressure. Even self-described skeptics are surprised by how simple her Resilient Reset body-based practices are—many describe them as life-changing. Her approach helps leaders stay composed, credible, and human in crisis, rather than defaulting to burnout or reactivity, with 94% continuing to use the practices months later. Kimberly is an organizational resilience expert and a sought-after speaker, strategic advisor, executive coach, and corporate trainer, bringing decades of executive leadership at PwC, Salesforce, and Blue Shield of California, alongside deep somatic training rooted in Aikido, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais and conscious dance.  Learn more about Kimberly’s work at Resilient Reset: Science-backed practices for regulated, repeatable performance under pressure https://www.ResilientReset.com Try Resilient Reset practices on YouTube: Short, practical somatic tools you can use in real time https://www.youtube.com/@SomaticLeadership Join Kimberly’s biweekly newsletter: Simple insights and practices to stop running on adrenaline and lead with clarity https://tinyurl.com/ResilientReset Book a conversation with Kimberly: Explore how Resilient Reset supports leaders and teams under pressure https://t Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    32 min

  7. Jan 4

    Getting Out of Your Head with Brian Sacheta

    Send us a text In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Kathy Love sits down with Brian Sacheta, author of Get Out of Your Head, to talk about anxiety, looping thoughts, nervous system regulation, and what real self-care actually looks like when your mind won’t slow down. Brian doesn’t come at mental health from a clinical or textbook place. He comes from lived experience—years of panic attacks, OCD, overthinking, and learning how to function in a world that didn’t leave much room (especially for men) to talk about feelings. Together, Kathy and Brian unpack: Why anxiety loops happenHow our brains are wired for survival—not modern lifeWhy logic alone won’t calm an anxious nervous systemAnd how movement, compassion, and awareness can interrupt the spiralThis episode is honest, practical, and grounding—especially if you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just stop thinking like this?” ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why anxiety is a protective mechanism, not a personal failureHow the fight-or-flight response shows up in modern stress (hello, performance reviews 👀)What it really means to “get out of your head”Why movement and breath are often more effective than positive thinkingHow to recognize when you’re stuck in a mental loop—and how to gently interrupt itWhy talking to yourself like a trusted friend matters more than you think🧠 Brian’s Core Framework: The 10 Steps to Getting Out of Your Head Brian shares insights from his book, including: Moving your body or eyes to signal safety to your nervous systemUsing breath to bring your prefrontal cortex back onlineEvaluating all possible outcomes—not just the worst-case scenarioReconnecting with compassion instead of self-criticismThis isn’t about “fixing” yourself.  It’s about learning how to work with your brain instead of fighting it. 💬 A Moment That Really Landed “Your nervous system isn’t your enemy. It’s trying to protect you—just with outdated instructions.” 🤍 Who This Episode Is For Anyone living with anxiety, overthinking, or looping thoughtsMen who were never given language for emotional experiencesPeople who are tired of being told to “just calm down”Anyone ready to practice self-care that’s grounded, realistic, and humanContact Brian: Website Instagram Facebook My first book (on managing anxiety) Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    43 min

  8. 12/28/2025

    If You’re Confused, That’s a Sign with Dianne Harris

    Send us a text In this powerful and validating episode of My Self Care Sh*t, Kathy Love sits down with Dianne, a coach and author, for an honest conversation about emotional abuse, self-gaslighting, codependency, and rebuilding self-trust. Dianne shares her personal journey through two divorces, including an emotionally abusive marriage that left her deeply confused, disconnected from herself, and doubting her own reality. Together, Kathy and Dianne unpack why emotional abuse is so hard to recognize, why people stay, and how healing begins—not with answers, but with awareness. This episode is a reminder that confusion is not a personal failure. It’s a signal. And learning to trust yourself again is real self-care. ✨ What We Talk About Why confusion is one of the biggest red flags in unhealthy relationshipsEmotional abuse vs. physical abuse—and why emotional abuse is often minimizedSelf-gaslighting and how it slowly erodes self-trustThe fixer / helper identity and how it keeps people stuckShame, denial, and protecting a partner at your own expenseTrauma bonding, love bombing, and lack of pacing early in relationshipsRebuilding self-trust after emotional harmWhy self-love and self-care are the foundation of healingForgiving yourself for what you didn’t see soonerChoosing peace over appearances, money, or comfort🧠 Key Takeaways If you’re confused, something mattersYou can love yourself and still abandon yourselfEmotional abuse is real—even when it leaves no visible marksSelf-trust is usually the last thing to returnHealing is ongoing, not something you “arrive” atPeace is worth everything📖 About Diane Dianne Harris is a life coach who supports people healing from emotionally abusive relationships and rebuilding their sense of self. She is also the author of the upcoming memoir Love Bomb, a ten-year journey of love, denial, awakening, and choosing herself. Dianne works with both women and men and is passionate about bringing more awareness to the long-term impact of emotional abuse. 🎧 This Episode Is For You If: You feel constantly confused or second-guess yourselfYou don’t trust your instincts anymoreYou’ve been told “it’s not that bad”You stayed because you thought you could fix itYou’re rebuilding after emotional harmYou’re choosing peace—even if it costs you comfort💙 Final Reflection It’s amazing how little we’re willing to live with just to have our peace back. Take a breath. Pay attention to what your confusion is telling you. That awareness is self-care. Source transcript provided by the user Support the show If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review! Follow Kathy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Books on Amazon

    35 min
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Welcome to My Self-Care Sh*t, the unapologetically real podcast that explores self-care beyond bubble baths and green juice. I’m your host, Kathy Love: 2x TEDx speaker, author, coach, and self-care rebel, here to help you reclaim your time, your energy, and your worth. Each week, we flip the script on what self-care really means. Some episodes feature honest, inspiring conversations with guests who share why their thing whether it’s salary negotiation, breathwork, art, or pickleball is actually self-care. Other weeks, it’s just you and me, shorter solo episodes where I get real about boundaries, burnout, healing, and the messy magic of showing up for yourself. This is the self-care you didn’t know you needed, but won’t want to live without. Tune in, take a breath, and let’s get into some self-care sh*t that actually changes lives.

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