Opting Out with Cait Flanders

Sometimes you don't know you're nearing the end, until you arrive there. It feels like that's what happened for me on Friday. When I was driving to the river where I recorded this episode, I just... knew it was going to be the last one. This podcast helped me come back to myself, in so many ways. It helped me connect with you in new ways. And it also helped me connect with someone who has become one of the most important people in my life. I feel so grateful for it all. I don't want to say goodbye, because I have plans to podcast again (and share a little about that towards the end). I trust we are going to reconnect. Until then, please take good care of yourself, friend. And thank you.

This is a concept I've only gotten more comfortable with in the past year, thanks to this podcast + a few relationships in my life. Now, I'm applying it to something new—and sharing it with you. :)

It's been a beautiful two weeks. There is so much to be grateful for right now. And, in the midst of it all, I seem to have developed a new practice that is helping me be more honest with myself—and others. Also: If you're interested in joining our next 4-week guided journalling series (April 10-May 1), visit the registration page for more info! And if you'd like to listen to Nicole's new podcast, search for The Pop-Up Pod in your favourite podcast app. Our ep will be out in early April!

After a month filled with insecurity and anxiety, I've set one intention for March—to practice being present. I also share: thoughts on self-trust, a phrase I've been holding onto all year that is finally making some sense, and a snippet from a wonderful conversation I had with a friend this week. PS - If you want to check out my friend Anthony Ongaro's work, you can find him on YouTube. :)

A question I've asked myself in many areas of my life in the past, except for one—until now. Plus a new prompt for you, if you'd like to record and submit something for the end of a future episode!

Hi friend! It feels so good to be back. And I'm here (in the UK!) with both an update on what the past two months have looked like for me, and some thoughts on the thing I'm feeling most grateful to myself for right now: the fact that I didn't self-sabotage what I wanted. (That's something I have some history with.) PS - If you want to listen to mine + Kayte's conversations on her show, search for Grow With Soul in your podcast app!

This week's episode is both a review of my new favourite self-help book (Set Boundaries, Find Peace by author Nedra Glover Tawwab) and a look at what I've learned from my experiences with setting and maintaining boundaries in 2021. This was one of my favourite episodes to record, perhaps because it felt so honest and freeing to speak more of my truth. I hope you enjoy it, friend. xx Two Instagram accounts mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/ https://www.instagram.com/_lisaolivera/

The sun is finally shining here again, and I'm feeling so much more energized this week! For these last few episodes of the year, I'd like to reflect on what I've loved about + learned in 2021. First, I'm sharing some of the *new* ways I took care of myself—past me, future me, and present me. :)

Historically, I have a pattern of not sharing when I'm struggling with something, until I have mostly worked through it. I'm trying to actively change that pattern—and this episode is an example of how and why. This one might be especially helpful for anyone who is going through a transition.

I'll be honest, friend: this episode is largely a reflection of some climate anxiety I'm experiencing and how it shows up for me. BC is in a state of emergency, and I'm thinking of everyone impacted by the recent floods. <3