• Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X Women

  • By: Katie Carson
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Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X Women

By: Katie Carson
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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.
    2023-2025
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  • 66: Toxic Positivity

    66: Toxic Positivity
    Jan 10 2025
    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/ditchtheickpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 65: It’s Now or Never: How Caitlin Moss Left Purity Culture Behind and Found Her Voice in Romance Novels

    65: It’s Now or Never: How Caitlin Moss Left Purity Culture Behind and Found Her Voice in Romance Novels
    Dec 27 2024
    Today’s episode of Ditch the Ick is one for the books—literally! 🎉 I’m sitting down with Amazon bestselling romance author Caitlin Moss to talk about her journey from purity culture to writing the spicy stories we all know and love. Caitlin dives deep into the unlearning of shame, the reclaiming of pleasure, and how books (yep, including the steamy ones) can empower us to understand our bodies, our desires, and ourselves. We’re unpacking: ✨ Growing up in purity culture and how it shaped our mindset (and icks) ✨ Why romance novels are more than just smut—they’re freeing, fun, and female-centered ✨ The shame, the rebellion, and the “now or never” moment that got Caitlin writing ✨ Toys, taboos, and the beauty of learning to embrace pleasure (yes, girl, we go there) If you’re ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe add a few books to your Kindle library, hit play and let’s ditch the ick together. ✨ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ditchtheick for more relatable content from the pod! Where to Find Caitlin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmossauthor TikTok: @caitlinmosswrites Books: Available on https://www.amazon.com/ (Kindle Unlimited included!) and through local indie bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 64: Stay feral, my friends: A single woman's guide to navigating the holidays

    64: Stay feral, my friends: A single woman's guide to navigating the holidays
    Dec 20 2024
    The holidays are here, party people, and it’s time to lean ALL the way into your feral side. This week’s episode is your ultimate holiday survival guide, specifically for single, child-free women who are constantly fielding those unhinged questions from boomer family members. Whether it’s “Why are you still single?” or “When are you having kids?”, I’ve got you covered with both hilarious and practical comebacks to keep everyone on their toes. But at its core? This episode is about reclaiming the holiday. I also share some wild voice notes from a dear friend who lived through these exact scenarios—and let me tell you, the stories are bananas. In This Episode: Hilarious, wrong-answer-only responses to intrusive family questions. How to handle “Why are you still single?” without breaking a sweat. Wild intergenerational stories that will have you screaming, “Same, girl, same!” Practical tips for setting boundaries and surviving family gatherings. The importance of self-care and building new traditions for yourself. Love this episode? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform! Don’t forget to follow on Instagram @ditchtheickpod and slide into the DMs to share your unhinged holiday survival stories. Have a story to share? Email me at ditchtheickpod@gmail.com or visit ditchtheick.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins

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