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This week I spoke with visual artist Camilla Engström. Our conversation flew by and we ended up talking for nearly 3 hours, so I decided to break this up into two parts. In this first half, you’ll hear about her her upbringing in a small town in Sweden, her parents meeting in China, her move to Shanghai, her unplanned move to NYC to study fashion, and how she ended up eventually becoming a painter. We move up to the present and talk about how moving to LA impacted her personally and professionally, and what her life is like now including her habits, routines, and creative process. She talks about her meditation and journaling practices, art influences, and her thoughts on spirituality, including what happens when we die. Show notes:- Connect with Camilla on The Web | Instagram- Apply for Creative Underdogs (semester 2 begins March 1st!)- Join me for my new weekly live show on Stereo every Thursday at noon PT!- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Book)- Georgia O'Keeffe (Artist)- Hilma af Klint (Artist) If you

This week I spoke with the very creative filmmaker & ceramicist Madelynn De La Rosa. Madelynn brings intentionality and beauty to all she makes. She is passionate about French cinema, sustainable fashion, and her dog Violet, and we spoke about all three in this conversation. We cover her upbringing of moving all over and changing schools, starting her YouTube channel, moving to LA, what she’s learned from breakups, being a freelancer, and the uncertainty that comes with freelancing. We also cover style and creating a space that feels authentic, film (she gives a bunch of recommendations), what she wants to do next creatively, and her creative process. She’s incredibly talented, sweet, and easy to talk to.  Show notes:- Connect with Madelynn on The Web | Instagram | YouTube- Creative Underdogs- Fire Walk With Me (Movie)- Twin Peaks (Show)- Fishtank (Movie)- American Honey (Movie)- Andrea Arnold (Director)- Letterboxd- The Criterion Channel- Tampopo (Movie)- Donkey Skin (Movie)- Hermit (Maddie's video)- Tra

This week I spoke to my close friend, chef, author, and writer Phoebe Lapine. She is one of the most creative and self-aware people I know, and I deeply admire her and her work. She was first on the podcast in 2017 when her first book The Wellness Project came out. She has a new book out now which I genuinely love and have been learning to cook from. We catch up in this episode about what the pandemic has taught her, procrastination and creativity, having to wear multiple hats as an artist, intimacy in relationships, being adult only children, and of course she came with her HAPPY THANK YOU MORE PLEASE.Show notes:- Phoebe's book SIBO Made Simple- Phoebe's earlier books The Wellness Project and In the Small Kitchen- Connect with Phoebe on The Web | Instagram | Facebook- Food Psych Podcast- The Great British Bake Off- Tik Tok- Creative Underdogs- Follow @letitouttt on Instagram- Katie's book- Let It Out Kits If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 180 with Phoebe new to *let it out* --> start with these lin

This week I spoke with Meena Harris, a Harvard-educated lawyer, best-selling children's book author, founder and CEO of Phenomenal, and mom. Meena's outstanding work in social change and empowerment is in her blood - she's the niece of vice president elect Kamala Harris and the daughter of Kamala's sister Maya Harris, a civil rights lawyer and public policy advocate, who once led the nation's largest ACLU affiliate. Meena's first book Kamala and Maya's Big Ideais based on her mom and aunt, and her second book Ambitious Girl was just published. We talk about the inspiration and process behind both books, as well as the need for inclusion within children's literature. We also spoke about community building, organizing, writing, motherhood, friendship, being an only child raised by successful powerful women, and more. Show notes:- Meena's books Kamala and Maya's Big Idea and Ambitious Girl- Phenomenal- Meena Harris, Building That Brand (Article)- Connect with Meena on Instagram- Creative Underdogs If you liked t

Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician with an active medical practice near Birmingham, Alabama. She is also an author and an international media resource who has been featured in Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, Redbook, self, and numerous other media outlets. In this episode, we talk about different types of rest, friendship, love, boundaries, mental refocusing, and more. Since this is a bit of a shorter episode, I also share some of the top lessons I learned in 2020. Show notes:- Creative Underdogs is starting again in March!- Dr. Saundra's website- Sacred Rest (Book)- ichoosemybestlife.com- restquiz.com- Codependent No More (Book)- Dr. Michelle Bengston- Be The Bridge (Book)- Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris (Book) If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 28 with Shawn Stevenson new to *let it out* --> start with these linkskatie's site: https://katiedalebout.com/our start here guide: https://letitouttt.com/general/start-here/++ LET IT OUT lett

As our last episode of the year, I thought it would be fun to do a year in review of the music of 2020 with my friend James McCrae. Neither of us are music experts, but we do have similar taste in music and got a lot of comfort out of music this year. It’s been such a strange year and so hard for artists to not be able to tour, and as consumers we miss live shows so much. In this episode we each came with 3 albums we loved this year and talked about songs we listened to on repeat. We also talked about how art is always best when you "go with yourself," as Fiona Apple said in her 1997 speech. And in the vein of being yourself, we end the show with a conversation with Dr. Sophia Kogan about body image, vanity, how our hair defines us, and standards of beauty.Show notes:- LET IT OUT Holiday Workshops!- Connect with James on The Web | Instagram- James' Book- Fiona Apple- Charli XCX- Pitchfork's Albums of The Year Podcast- Waxahatchee- Lilacs by Waxahatchee (Music video feat. Marlee Grace)- Song Exploder episode a

This is the fourth episode of the HappyThankYouMorePlease series we started this year, where each guest comes with three cues:-something they’re happy about-something they’re grateful for-something they want more ofWhat’s great about this series is that I can bring back guests, which is what I got to do this week with my close friend Christine. We recorded this earlier this week at my kitchen table over wine and snacks. It’s a cool conversation with one of my favorite people who I’m constantly learning from. In this episode we talked about: skill & personality in work, creativity and productivity and what helps her with both, the uncertainty of being a freelancer, becoming more financially responsible, attachment theory and boundaries in relationships, learning new skills, change and not staying stagnant, friendship, and she recommends a few other things.Show notes:- Christine's Youtube channel- Christine's ceramics- Christine's safety razor tutorial video- The Four Agreements (Book)- Attached (Book)- Gur

This week I spoke with Whitney Kent Chamberlin. In this conversation we talk about how he was shaped by his tumultuous childhood, and his career that ranged from marketing to photography to starting a bunch of businesses. One of these was an event called Field Trip, which feels like a culmination of his interests, work, and experiences. We talk about navigating unexpected twists this year with covid, meditation, parenthood, relationships, slowing down, self-awareness, identities, being an introvert, and creativity. He also gives some really sage advice on friendship.  Show notes:- Connect with Whitney on The Web- Check out our 2020 gift guide and our home gift guide- Field Trip- Unconditional Love (Song)- Sinéad O'Connor - Thank You For Hearing Me (Song)- Guillame Wolf (Author)- Under the Skin (Movie)- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Movie)- Won't You Be My Neighbor (Documentary)- Soulmates (TV show)- Honey Mama's Chocolate If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 115 with Bob Roth- Episode 259 with T

This week's episode is the next installment in the series called HappyThankYouMorePlease, where we have guests talk about three things: something they're happy about, something they're craving more of, and something they are grateful for. This week I spoke with herbalist and author Erin Lovell Verinder (who you know from episode 297) and her husband Noah Checkle about their want for space, the movie Sister Act 2, persimmons, their home (which is an old church), friendship, and so much more. They are my dear friends and I hope you like this episode as much as we liked recording it.Show notes:- Erin's book- Sister Act 2 (Movie)- Practical Magic (Movie)- Big Thief (Music) If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 297 with Erin- Ella Wiznia's HappyThankYouMorePlease episode new to *let it out* --> start with these linkskatie's site: https://katiedalebout.com/our start here guide: https://letitouttt.com/general/start-here/++ LET IT OUT letter katie's bookLET IT OUT kits  Sponsors:This episode is supported by Hea

In this week's episode, I spoke with my pal Kelsey about where we are and where we've been in terms of meditation. We cover everything from how to start meditation, our full history with meditation, types of meditation we've tried (TM, Vedic, Kundalini...), getting too dogmatic with meditation, how meditation and journaling go together, and more.Show notes:- Connect with Kelsey on The Web | Instagram- Use the code HOLIDAY for 20% all kits, including The Write Kit, The Podcast Kit, and The Breakups Kits- Katie's IG Live with Filippa- The Broad Place- David Lynch Foundation- Noise Generator (App)- Sharon Salzberg If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 134 with Gabrielle Bernstein- Episode 115 with Bob Roth- Episode 259 with Thom Knoles Sponsors: This episode is supported by Headspace, your daily dose of mindfulness in the form of guided meditations in an easy-to-use app. I find it so helpful to have a guided meditation in my pocket, and they have meditations for every situation. So many of the people in my

This week I spoke with Aycee Brown, founder of @goodnightdarlingco and spiritual thought leader. In our conversation, she gives advice for sleep, romantic relationships, friendships, entrepreneurship, and more. She spoke about human design and how it fits with astrology, her trajectory to sharing the work she does now, and much more. Show notes:- Connect with Aycee on the Web | Instagram- Aycee's podcast, Is My Aura On Straight? (a few of my favorite episodes: Projectors Not Self, The Bitter Betties, The Insecurity of Growth, & Rising Sign Realness)- Goodnight Darling Co.- Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain (Book)- Find your Human Design aura type here- The first Happythankyoumoreplease episode with Josh Radnor If you liked this episode try out:- Habits, Growth, Doing our Best, Human Design, and Love with Erin Claire Jones- What's Your [De]sign? Making Human Design a Common Language & Connection with Erin Claire Jones- Human Design, Family, Connection, & Parenting with Jenna Zoë Favorites:- G

This week's episode will be comforting and nourishing. I spoke with Marlee Grace for the second time on LET IT OUT. She’s a dancer, radio show host, and writer. She's also the author of the books How to Not Always Be Working, which we spoke more about the last time, and the new book GETTING TO CENTER. She’s genuinely one of my favorite thinkers and people, and I loved both of our episodes together. This time we discuss crushes and big feelings, creativity and routines, catastrophic thinking, newness and moving, a lot about codependency, Instagram addiction, productivity, friendship, and of course, getting to center.   Show notes:- Connect with Marlee on the Web | Instagram- Friendship Village- Marlee's new book Getting to Center (+ the audiobook version)- 9 part podcast series about Dolly Parton- Get 20% off any Let It Out Kit with code "fall20" If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 248 with Marlee new to *let it out* --> start with these linkskatie's site: https://katiedalebout.com/our start here guide

this week i got to talk to my good friend Anjie Cho. Anjie and i met several years ago and for the entire time I was in NYC we would meet wednesdays to meditate together. Anjie has helped me with the feng shui of all of my apartments, and in this episode I spoke with her about my new space in LA. it's a real session where you'll hear me candidly speak about where I am and what i'm hoping for as she helps me with my space. we also talk about what we've learned from the pandemic, the connection between space and creativity, letting go of things, the connection between eating disorders and space, generosity, and more. Anjie also shares a space clearing meditation at the end that you can do along with us or fast forward. Show notes:- Connect with Anjie on the Web | Instagram- Anjie's online store and blog- Anjie's book- Myers Briggs personality test- it's the last week to join this semester of Creative Underdogs! If you liked this episode try out:- Episode 181 with Anjie- Episode 65 with Anjie new to *let it out*

You may have noticed there was no podcast the last two weeks...we took an impromptu break because I moved! I met today's guest Naomi through my friend Simi, and I'm so glad I did because this was one of my favorite conversations I've had. We talk about change, growth, our thoughts and beliefs, shifting low self worth, and so much more. It was a really illuminating conversation and I'm excited for you to hear it.Show notes:-Connect with Naomi on The Web | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter-Creative Underdogs starts today!-Danielle LaPorte on LET IT OUT-Do Less by Kate Northrup (book)-Dr. Joe Dispenza-Wayne Dyer If you liked this episode try out:Episode 136 with Simi Botic on Real Talk on Pregnancy, Self Care, Body Image, and More! new to *let it out* --> start with these linkskatie's site: https://katiedalebout.com/our start here guide: https://letitouttt.com/general/start-here/++ LET IT OUT letter katie's bookLET IT OUT kits  Sponsors:This episode is supported by Orgain, which has the best clean products to help

This week I'm talking to dancer, actress, model, interior designer, and podcast host Hannah Faust. Hannah bursts with confidence in a way I admire, and I loved this conversation with her. We talk about creating spaces and decorating, organization, becoming an organized person, recovery, becoming better at being yourself, confidence, dating during the pandemic, and more. In the intro, I share a few suggestions of items and content I've been into lately.Show notes:- Spiraling Podcast- Creative Underdogs- Hannah's Website- Hannah's Podcast- Sister Corita Kent's rules for art and Katie's post about them- John Cage- Joe Dispenza meditations Favorites- Goli apple cider vinegar gummies- The White Album by Joan Didion (Book)- RMS highlighter- When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron (Book)- On Being Episode with Devendra Banhart If you liked this episode try out:Episode 141 with Lynn Chen of The Actors Diet on love & balance with food, acting, blogging, & a bunch more! new to *let it out* --> start with these l

This week I’m airing a recent interview where I was a guest on the new podcast Back To You with Emily Schultz. Emily and I met years ago at my book launch in Columbus and kept in touch ever since. In this episode we have a candid catch up about change during a year of uncertainty and how the pandemic has impacted us. We get into how the last several months have been, podcasting, creativity, and change. Emily is an amazing host and I loved seeing where she took the conversation. She is an alum of our podcast kit and just launched her show Back to You this week. I also give a few favorites in the intro.Show notes:- The Podcast Kit- Emily's Podcast Back To You- Katie on the Indecisively Decisive Podcast- Simi Botic- Josh Radnor- Spiraling with Katie Dalebout & Serena Wolf If you liked this episode try out:Episode 261 with Simi Botic on Friendship as Adults, 90s Bonding, Clueless, & More Favorites:- Brooke and Mike's course- Simi's Unmeasured Membership- Kosas Lipstick in Stardust- Nalgene Water Bottle ne

This summer we decided to do our first let it out book club, and my friend Karolina told me she had the perfect book for us. We chose the new novel The House of Deep Water by today's guest Jeni McFarland. It's a unique story with deeply developed characters about family, trauma, and change, and it takes place in my home state of Michigan. This conversation covers trauma, therapy, mental health, Jeni's writing rituals, and how’s she taking care of herself in the pandemic. I loved speaking with Jeni. It’s a shorter conversation so I’m going to get back into the habit of something I used to do years ago which is sharing some of my "favorites."Show notes:- The House of Deep Water (Book)- Connect with Jeni on Instagram | The Web- Share your suggestions for our next book on the @letitouttt Instagram!- Christine's YouTube channel, Let It Out episode, & Instagram- Christine's ceramics shop- Plants for the People: A Modern Guide to Plant Medicine by Erin Lovell Verinder (Book)- Nettle & alfalfa infusions- Let

Welcome back to a new season of the podcast! This week I spoke with my friend Shanthony Exum who is a true life artist. She's one of the funniest people I know and talented at so many things. She is a writer, musician, and comedian who is hilarious, wise, and so supportive and kind, which you’ll hear in the funny story of how we met in Las Vegas. We talk about: moving and change,  being a performer during Covid, what happens after a big success, body image, DIY culture, defying traditional institutions, Intersectionality, improv, and what she's loving lately. Show notes:- Katie's live journaling workshop on September 3rd, 2020- Journaling 101 kit- The Podcast Starter Kit- Connect with Shanthony on Instagram | Twitter | YouTube- Shanthony's EP How It Is- Shanthony's NPR song- Thunder Thighs music video- Belly Bounce video- The Every Body Project- Bush for the Push video- Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist by Franchesca Ramsey (Book)- Shanthony's "How to properly wear a

I'm speaking to my friend Leah Clancy. Leah and I met in the most kismet circumstance and developed a bond around several things, including writing and creativity, which we focus on in this episode. Leah is a poet and writer who holds both a bachelor's from NYU and an MFA in writing from CAL Arts. We talk about process, habits, and routines around writing and beyond. We drank wine and giggled as we answered listener questions on writing. I hope you have as much fun eavesdropping as we did recording this.Show notes:- Connect with Leah on The Web | Instagram- The WRITE KIT (!!!)- Please join me in supporting The Loveland Foundation, which provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.If you liked this episode try out:Episode 303 with Stephanie DanlerShow notes:Instagram Twitter FacebookPeach MagCalamity MagPotluck MagThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (Book)Binders full of womenHeather Christle (Poet/Author)I Remember by Joe Brainard (Book)Bernadette Mayer (Poet) - Her list of journaling

This is the second episode of our new series: happy thank you more please. The title comes from Josh Radnor's 2010 film, and the series is based on the central theme of the movie: gratitude. Each guest comes with: something they're happy about, something they're grateful for, and something they're craving more of. It's a place to share art, quotes, places, food, and ideas. Above all, it’s a show about bonding over what we share and discovering. This second episode is with Ella, founder of The Series, a clothing line I love. We talk about intuition and eating disorder recovery, bond over our love for the film Frances Ha, and more.Show notes:- Dissect Podcast- Expanded Podcast (Katie was on episode 61)- Lady Bird (Movie)- Frances Ha (Movie)-My episode with Bob Roth on Transcendental Meditation - The Girl Who Cried Sorry (Article by Katie)- The Series on The Web | Instagram -quote by Martha Graham on intuition: "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action