Welcome to 2025! This is the first episode of the new year and I am excited to reflect on 2024 and prep for the year ahead. In this episode I also get into goal setting and how to make sure our goals are realistic and specific.

Resources Mentioned:

The Year Compass

Let's Get it Done Worksheet

At the time of this episode there are wildfires spreading throughout Los Angeles. Many have lost their homes and lives. If you feel called to please feel free to look through these resources, give back, and donate where you can.

Volunteer and donation opportunities: https://secretlosangeles.com/how-you-can-help-la-wildfires/

GoFundMe Master List Submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqKbSJ_mQtpVqw6F-CNMudvS1_sWE1pA8lasw-SgTPMWP06A/viewform

Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network Fire & Wind Storm Resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?usp=sharing#

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How to Die Alone is a new show created by Natasha Rothwell that is now streaming on Hulu. It follows Mel on her journey to finding confidence in herself and discovering who she truly wants to be.

It's a great binge watch that is full of lessons for anyone trying to become the highest version of themself. It's also the most recent thing I haven't been able to stop yapping about.

In this episode I talk about:

• Understanding and dealing with loneliness
• Moving through fear and taking action
• Friendship breakups
• Why I love this how and lessons learned from watching it

Here is a great article from Very Well Mind that talks about the causes and consequences of loneliness by Kendra Cherry, MSEd.

Related Episode: "10. Living in Fear, Limiting Beliefs, and Stepping Out on Faith"

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The Words with Me Podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me Podcast!

Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. Join my mailing list and subscribe to my newsletter, the Open Invitation today! The Open Invitation is a newsletter that takes creating and cultivating community to a new level. Sign up today to be in the know and be the first to hear about new content and announcements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wordswithmepodcast.com/the-open-invitation/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Socials:

Podcast Instagram: @wordswithmepodcast

Personal Instagram: @karstenashleybush

Read the latest blog posts at www.wordswithmepodcast.com/all-posts/

Check out my second channel!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@karstenashleybush⁠

We tend to be our own worst enemy and sometimes setting unrealistic expectations is the way we get there. Let's chat about overachieving and how to be more present.

This podcast episode was inspired by a YouTube video that was previously posted on my second channel. You can see the full video here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Wxj3hg9hU1Y?si=X4J-RaQPgW-kcXxr⁠⁠

Here's a great podcast episode from the To My Sisters podcast that really spoke to where I'm at in this season of my life:⁠⁠ "Embracing Your Season: 5 Keys to Overcoming Comparison, Insecurity & Fear of the Future"⁠⁠

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The Words with Me Podcast is a space for thought and curiosity. It’s the mission of the podcast to connect people and cultivate community through insightful conversations on a range of hot topics including healing, growing and being a late bloomer. Life can be hard, so it’s important to surround yourself with things and people that affirm and encourage you. If you are looking to enter a space to become the highest version of yourself, check out the Words with Me Podcast!

Remember to share, rate and review the podcast. Join my mailing list and subscribe to my newsletter, the Open Invitation today! The Open Invitation is a newsletter that takes creating and cultivating community to a new level. Sign up today to be in the know and be the first to hear about new content and announcements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wordswithmepodcast.com/the-open-invitation/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Socials:

Podcast Instagram: @wordswithmepodcast

Personal Instagram: @karstenashleybush

Check out my second channel!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@karstenashleybush⁠