Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
Katie Carson
87 episodes
5 days ago
Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
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Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
20 minutes
10 months ago
66: Toxic Positivity
Welcome to the first episode of Ditch the Ick in 2025! After taking a much-needed break, we’re kicking off the year by tackling an important and often misunderstood topic: toxic positivity.
We’re unpacking what toxic positivity really is and why the “good vibes only” mindset can do more harm than good. I also share my personal journey with embracing emotions—both good and bad—and how adopting a mindset of realistic optimism has helped me feel more grounded and confident. Plus, we touch on actionable tips for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and showing up for others in a healthy way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What toxic positivity is and why it’s so damaging.
- The subtle ways it can show up in daily life (e.g., “Just stay positive!”).
- Signs you might be experiencing or perpetuating toxic positivity.
- The benefits of realistic optimism and why it’s a better approach.
- Actionable phrases and habits to replace toxic positivity with authentic support.
Resources Mentioned:
- Why Toxic Positivity Can Be Harmful by Kendra Cherry, MSeD: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity
- Realistic Optimism by Chris Loper: https://becomingbetter.org/realistic-optimism/
- Submit your anonymous questions or storie https://www.ditchtheick.com/ask-us-anything
- Email: mailto:ditchtheickpod@gmail.com
- Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ladykatieabroad/
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Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
