Cheers to the present! We will never be able to tell the future, so why spend the energy worrying about it? In this episode of Thick & Thin, my goal is to stop wasting my time trying to control the narrative, but sometimes the anticipatory anxiety and endless what-ifs, win. Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self Download the Zocdoc app for free at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://victoriaalbina.com/future-tripping-2/ https://ideas.ted.com/why-are-we-so-bad-at-predicting-what-will-happen-to-us-in-the-future/ https://nesslabs.com/end-of-history-illusion https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/04/science/study-in-science-shows-end-of-history-illusion.html#commentsContainer https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reality-play/201301/the-end-history-illusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sensitivity is not an overreaction. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I'm glad to reconnect with my sensitive side knowing that I genuinely give and care about other people to the best of my ability.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Thanks to our sponsors! Get a free 45-day extended trial at https://www.canva.me/thick Download the Zocdoc app for free at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick Sources: https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast44/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi4JOlMSWjo&t=318s https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Elaine-Aron/dp/0553062182/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1436144715&sr=8-1&keywords=the+highly+sensitive+person&linkCode=sl1&tag=simplluxur-20&linkId=1d7817b0044ac440969759c628aa183a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we go back to The Gilded Age to learn about the life and death of Isabella Stewart Gardner: a woman of elegance and culture who persevered through grief to become a trailblazer in the art world.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.netflix.com/title/81032570 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/isabella-stewart-gardner-nathaniel-silver/1141387862?ean=9780691973845 https://twitter.com/gardnermuseum/status/899721534755016704?lang=en https://www.gardnermuseum.org/blog/oh-you-red-sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine you finally meet your soulmate, only to find out they chew with their mouth open. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re talking about turn-offs, pet peeves, and how these annoying little traits can ruin a good thing or be the start of something even greater. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: Medium article about Pet-Peeves [http://Sara Blakely, Spanx founder]Sara Blakely, Spanx founder Jane Austen Quotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we all stop pretending to have life figured out. I sit down and answer your questions on the most confusing problems in your lives, while discussing my own. Breakups, careers, bad accidents- we’re tackling it all. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we take a look at the life of Hollywood’s once leading lady, Katharine Hepburn. Initially despised by many for her distinctive speech and quirky mannerisms, Katharine became known all over the world for her independence, sharp intelligence, and her three-decades-long, not-so-secret Hollywood love affair. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: [http://Katharine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy | Vintage News]Katharine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy | Vintage News The Philadelphia Story | BBC Katharine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy | The Rake Katharine Hepburn x Barbara Walters | Cheatsheet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Thick & Thin is a love letter to my fellow sensitive people. There is power in being an overthinker and where there is fear, there is opportunity. If you're someone who feels too much like me, this episode is for you. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCE: Why are some people more sensitive than others? | US NEWS Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code "thick" for 20% off. Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code "thick" to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring 2021 is upon us and love is in the air! Well, for some people. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I talk about the life, letters, and interesting mindset of American novelist, John Steinbeck. I also unpack what it means to find the right type of love and some of your frequently asked questions. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Link to my new product collection: https://katybellottedesigns.net/ SOURCES - John Steinbeck Feature | Independent John Steinbeck, on love | Brain Pickings Go to MySoulCycleBike.com/KATY, and use promo code KATY to get a complimentary pair of cycling shoes with the purchase of your SoulCycle at-home bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you look back at your happiest moments, you’ll find that even the best times in life are not without fear. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I’m retracing my steps to find the times I let fear write my story. We talk about fighting the fear of “what if”, what to do when you feel stuck, and how to use fear to your advantage. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: http://A Brief History of Fear | New America]A Brief History of Fear | New America http://Augustus Caesar's Fears | History Collection]Augustus Caesar's Fears | History Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Thick & Thin we’re talking about the unspoken societal pressure to decide your entire life plan at a young age. Why do we expect so much from children, yet stop having faith in someone’s ability to grow once they’ve hit a certain age? The truth of the matter is, you’re never done growing up. Plus, I open up and answer some of your questions about my life. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Siri Devlin Art https://instagram.com/siridevlinart?igshid=odytpf7d1qbv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re spilling some tea- or better yet, we're finding out just why tea is spilled in the first place. Take a journey with me through the social evolution and psychology behind rumors and gossip, starting with the Salem Witch Trials. Why do we crave to know the intimate details of other’s lives? How are conspiracies born? Can gossip be a good thing? Answers to all that and more on this week’s episode. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources --  Rumors & Gossip | American Psych Association Gossip is a social skill | NBC Conversion Disorder and Mass Hysteria | Huffpost Theories why hysteria ensued | Boston.com The Witches of Salem | Newyorker Salem Witch Trial Facts | Biography.com The Causes of the Salem Witch Trials | All That's Interesting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin I do a little heart spill as I talk about my recent decision to pack up my life and move back home across the country. I get candid about my recent struggle with anxiety and explain the reason behind my big move, while I discuss an article excerpt from James Baldwin for the New York Times called “As Much Truth As One Can Bear”. I also read a book excerpt from “Nobody Knows What They’re Doing” by Lee Crutchley. Two great pieces that gave me comfort during difficult times, and the peace of mind to make a big change. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Get your SoulCycle at-home bike today by visiting MySoulCycleBike.com/KATY, and use promo code KATY to get a free pair of at-home Select cycling shoes with your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Thick & Thin, Kayla Stokes is back and we are looking at the incredible story of Joanne Bland, who from the beginning of her childhood learned to fight for her rights in a country designed to be against her. Do to the concept of “adultification”, Joanne and many other Black children were forced to take on some of humanity’s greatest struggles. Joanne Bland is proof that you are never too young to make your voice head.// Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Listen to Kayla Stokes on Bias Bender: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bias-bender/id1526846528 instagram.com/biasbender SOURCES: The Soul of America Documentary Lansing State Journal Oklahoma Christian University Joanne Bland "Selma: Turning Point for the Church" Biography Why Won’t Society Let Black Girls Be Children? Ouzo Bay and Black children treated as adults iamjoannebland.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Valentine's Day approaching, this episode of Thick & Thin is all about love, with some history included, of course! Let's find out how the heart became the universal symbol of love and learn about the seven different types of love according to the ancient Greeks.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources:  The Sublime Engine: A Biography of the Human Heart. https://bigthink.com/health/why-heart-shape-symbolizes-love/ https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/love/12-fun-facts-about-love-and-how-it-can-affect-you/ https://www.elizabethrider.com/7-types-of-love-and-what-they-mean/ https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/titanic-stewards-letter-to-wife-revealing-near-miss-up-for-sale/38029730.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/titanic-love-letter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I’m partnering with Kayla Stokes, host of the Bias Bender Podcast, to share the life and legacy of Selma Burke. Selma Burke lived an incredible life. She pushed the limits of what art could be, played a unique role in American history, and better yet- she did it on her own. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Listen to Kayla Stokes on Bias Bender: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bias-bender/id1526846528 Go to HelloFresh.com/10katy and use code 10katy for 10 free meals, including free shipping! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Thick & Thin listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp,com/katy Research sources: Mooresville Wikipedia Page Best Cities to Live In Encyclopedia.com Atlanta Journal-Constitution Women Artists of the Harlem Renaissance New Pittsburgh Courier Obituary Atlas Obscura Our State HISTORY Southern Connecticut State University Humanities Texas Black Past The Long-Lasting Legacy of the Great Migration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Thick & Thin we're talking about the shared human experience of stress. Diving into the history of this once taboo emotion that still brings about shame, we look at how to cope with it, the stages of stress, and the beauty that would not be possible without it.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Thick & Thin listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/katy  Go to Prose.com/katy for your FREE in-depth hair quiz and 15% off. SOURCES: Bias Bender by Kayla Stokes Lauren Martin's article in Red Magazine General Adaptation Syndrome Definition | Healthline Hans Selye | TIME Michelangelo's David Story | Britannica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I tell you six stories from the past that are perfect examples of how powerful storytelling can be. From pirates who steal hats, to Tootsie Rolls that save lives- this episode is sure to bring a smile to your face and leave you feeling inspired. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: Did You Know History | Reddit page The Psychological Comforts of Storytelling | The Atlantic That Time Ben Franklin & John Adams Shared a Bed | Mental Floss Ronald McNair via Wikipedia The Counterfeit Queen of Soul | Smithsonian Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin we discuss why we subject ourselves to the pain and inconvenience that comes with wearing high heels. Is it really just in the name of high fashion, or is there a much more shocking origin to the trend? Plus, we’ll take a look at what created such strong barriers between men and women’s clothing. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES Harry Styles Vogue Feature The High Life: The History of Men in Heels | Arts & Culture History of High Heels | NYPost How Stuff Works: The Skinny on High Heels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I hope you’re not hungry, because on this episode of Thick & Thin we’re talking all things wine and cheese. Where did wine come from? What makes the two a perfect pair? Plus, I share my favorite wines and best tips for building a charcuterie board. So, sit down, grab a glass of wine, and let’s chat! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Go to Prose.com/katy for your FREE in-depth hair quiz and 15% off. Sources: Early Neolithic wine of Georgia | PNAS (Book) Strong Wine Red as Blood by Robert Daley Fascinating Facts about Red Wine | Newsweek Facts You Never Knew about Red Wine | Amazing Spaces The Real Reason Wine and Cheese Go Together | IB Times Persian Wine Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Thick & Thin we are exploring the mysterious Stendhal Syndrome, AKA an “Art Attack” brought on from being exposed to objects, artworks, or phenomena of great beauty. Plus, I talk about what’s been going on in my life recently; a flooded apartment, a new foster pet, and my outlook on 2021. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: Stendhal Syndrome | Medical News Today Having an Art Attack | Pyschology Today Overdosing on Beautiful Art | Mentalfloss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey guys! I'll be taking a quick break from the podcast this week due to some reasons I explain. In this throwback episode of Thick & Thin I welcome 2020 by chatting through my resolutions and the ways I hope to grow this year (and years to come!). I chat about subjects like tough love, seasons of retreat, Lyme disease, moving apartments and more. // Follow me on IG: @katybellotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Thick & Thin is by far the most dazzling one yet- cause we’re talking diamonds! We’re going to explore the history of the diamond industry and find out why women everywhere love this gem. Does the phrase “a diamond is a girl’s best friend” ring true? Or is this just another result of the magic of marketing? Plus, we’ll have a chat about why you shouldn’t be scared of your goals and the possibility of your dreams. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: The Surprisingly Recent History of the Engagement Ring | Racked The History of DeBeers | Britannica How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring | The Knot Diamonds, Explained | Netflix Documentary Blood Diamond Definition | Britannica How to buy an Ethical Diamond | TIME Diamond Trade Still Fuels Human Suffering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we're tracing back tradition and unpacking the history of the wedding industry. I explore the origins behind modern marriage practices and discover that the meaning of the white wedding dress goes much deeper than the long-spun western tale of purity and virginity.// Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte/ SOURCES: A Natural History of the Wedding Dress | JSTOR Ancient Roman Bridal Fashion Chinese Wedding Attire Basics | THE KNOT Lives of the Queens of Scotland and English Princesses History of White Wedding Dresses | CNN And the Bride Wore | MONTANA WOMENS HISTORY The Meaning of Something Old | THE KNOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re going back in time to the 1920’s prohibition in America to uncover secrets and intriguing parallels found between that era and modern times. I also discuss underground parties, gangsters, risky alcohol allegedly made in bathtubs, and just how far people will go to maintain a sense of normalcy. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte /  SOURCES: https://www.thecut.com/2020/11/nyc-underground-nightlife-covid-19.html https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/unintended-consequences/  https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-prohibition “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" by Daniel Okrent (a book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, let's add a chapter to our history books because this episode of Thick & Thin is dedicated to Elizebeth Smith Friedman –– America's first female cryptanalyst. As a literal codebreaker, she busted drug smugglers and helped derail Nazi spies but never got the recognition she deserved.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources:  https://www.nsa.gov/History/Cryptologic-History/Historical-Figures/Historical-Figures-View/Article/1623028/elizebeth-s-friedman/ https://www.europeana.eu/en/blog/francis-bacon-shakespeare-and-secret-societies https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/new-pbs-film-tells-story-wwii-codebreaker-elizabeth-friedman-180976759/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/elizebeth-smith-friedman https://time.com/5928583/elizebeth-friedman-codebreaker/ https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/april/mother-cryptology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin we discuss “crazy exes”, the danger in calling them that, and the potential good in being “crazy.” Lastly, I share the story of Martha Mitchell (AKA “The Mouth of the South”) and all the things history left out about her involvement in the Watergate scandal. // Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/katybellotte SOURCES: http://jfk.hood.edu/Collection/White%20Materials/Watergate/Watergate%20Items%2004357%20to%2004655/Watergate%2004358.pdf https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/watergate/timeline.html https://www.newsweek.com/2017/12/29/donald-trump-watergate-stephen-king-martha-mitchell-richard-nixon-john-744823.html https://www.necessarystorms.com/home/the-silencing-of-martha-mitchell http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,901629,00.html https://www.pbcommercial.com/article/20120616/NEWS/306169966 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Thick & Thin is a total heart spill. We chat about friend break-ups, long drives and the prickly, anxious fear that creeps in when the future feels unknown. I also answer listener questions in a "Dear Katy" segment. // Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/katybellotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we discuss an exciting new change for the podcast (!!!), along with falling trees, trusting your instincts & largely forgotten yet extremely influential American spy, Virginia Hall. Virginia was a one-legged spy who has been called America's greatest spy of World War II, although it’s fairly likely that you’ve never heard of her. We'll change that! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/18/711356336/a-woman-of-no-importance-finally-gets-her-due https://nypost.com/2018/01/13/she-was-a-post-columnist-and-a-heroic-wwii-spy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQSCJNsRJMQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Thick & Thin I discuss my product collection launch! // SHOP NOW: http://katybellottedesigns.net/ // Follow me on IG: http://instagram.com/katybellotte/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we discuss the butterfly effect & the concept of small things making a big difference (or not!). Can the flap of a butterfly's tiny wing in one part of the world create a hurricane in another? Listen and decide for yourself. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9UTjtxWWn8 https://www.americanscientist.org/article/understanding-the-butterfly-effect https://fs.blog/2017/08/the-butterfly-effect/ https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-chaos-theory-10620 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Thick & Thin, I recap my birthday, reread old journal entries and reflect on the past year. I then discuss "rebrand" goals of mine for this new year of my life, along with some new learnings I've discovered in "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. Lastly, I share the story of Maud Stevens Wagner, the first female tattoo artist in the United States. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Episode Sources: www.thevintagenews.com ( http://www.thevintagenews.com ) http://www.theheroinecollective.com/maud-wagner/ https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/womens-rights-movement/detailed-timeline/ https://reason.com/2014/03/08/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-new-york-city-t/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I share four of my newest reads, as well as the story of Martha Gellhorn. An author and war correspondent, Martha is largely known for her brief marriage to Ernest Hemingway, but is responsible for much greater things than just spending some time married to a now famous author. “Why should I be a footnote in someone else’s life?” She famously said in an interview. We give her story justice today in this episode of Thick & Thin. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // EPISODE SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/1998/02/17/arts/martha-gellhorn-daring-writer-dies-at-89.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/in-times-of-love-and-war-1.399784 https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/king-tides-impeach-o-meter-frosty-at-50-lindy-west-k-pop-deaths-and-mental-health-martha-gellhorn-more-1.5384775/the-only-woman-at-d-day-what-martha-gellhorn-s-letters-reveal-about-the-trailblazing-war-correspondent-1.5384779 https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a22109842/martha-gellhorn-career-ernest-hemingway/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this heart spill episode of Thick & Thin, I talk about my inability to love myself without conditions. We unpack the words of Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle & others, and I discuss my thoughts on compassion, forgiveness and therapy. // Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/katybellotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I chat about 'ghosting' in relationships, diving into the psychology of why people ghost, we discuss listeners' spooky dating stories, as well as a real life ghost story. Also, I tell the haunting story of The Pink Lady of Grove Park Inn. // Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/valley-girl-brain/201507/the-strange-psychology-ghosting https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/smarter-living/why-people-ghost-and-how-to-get-over-it.html https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/omnis-haunted-hotels/ https://the-line-up.com/the-pink-lady http://instagram.com/cleowade // Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/katybellotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of Thick & Thin, we’ll be discussing self-sabotage, shattering life’s illusions, the power our bodies have, & a few more fun facts from reddit (couldn’t help myself). Let’s get out of our own heads so much & chat about some good stuff that will inspire us. // Sources: https://www.thefactsite.com/100-facts-about-your-body/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201710/why-do-we-self-sabotage & Reddit // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this smorgasbord episode of Thick & Thin, I start with a few confessed secrets from Reddit to tie in a story from Rutger Burman's book Humankind. An anecdote that reminds us that if we see something, then we should do something –– because helping others always goes a long way.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/KATY and get on your way to being your best self. Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/offmychest/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City https://www.amazon.com/Humankind-Hopeful-History-Rutger-Bregman/dp/0316418536 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bystander-effect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re going to chat about some fun facts that you’ve likely never heard about, courtesy of Reddit, and also learn about The Shopping Cart theory: what you do when no one is looking. Lastly, we’ll discuss a concept based on a quote by Surrealist painter, Rene Magritte, that says: “The purpose of art is mystery.” // SOURCES: https://medium.com/be-unique/the-curious-case-of-the-shopping-cart-theory-802909d93cff www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/07/what-do-we-really-mean-by-art/ https://artlistr.com/rene-magritte-7-interesting-facts/ https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/ // Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin we chat about all of the mindsets and psychological nuggets I’ve been toying with this week. Today we’ll be chatting about motivated reasoning - why you think you’re right when you’re actually wrong - how our brains can invent narratives and send us down a rabbit hole of overthinking, over-criticism & spirals of self-hatred. & finally, we’ll debunk the concept that really ambitious people have no need to prove themselves, because that’s just so false. Lots to chat about! // Watch the TED Talk I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4RLfVxTGH4 // Also, read "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we talk about the anxieties surrounding having control of your life (or the lack there of) and later, I’ll tell the story of *Josephine Baker,* a French-American dancer, entertainer, spy, activist + the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, among many other things. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // STORY SOURCES: https://womenshistorynetwork.org/josephine-baker-1906-1975/ ( https://womenshistorynetwork.org/josephine-baker-1906-1975/ ) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/josephine-baker ( https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/josephine-baker ) https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/new-african-american-identity-harlem-renaissance ( https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/new-african-american-identity-harlem-renaissance ) *BOOK MENTIONED: Creative Blindness & How To Cure It" by Dave Trott Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I go through my favorite podcasts to listen to, some other seasonal updates + tell a deeply scandalous story about socialite turned actress Lillie Langtry; the power of a little black dress, and a little determination. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://clickamericana.com/topics/celebrities-famous-people/lillie-langtry-the-scandalous-jersey-lily-1958 https://www.fembio.org/english/biography.php/woman/biography/lillie-langtry/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I give an update about my life in LA, now that I've been here for 1 month officially. I chat about the many changes I've been experiencing, especially in comparison to my previous life in NYC. Later in the episode, I tell the incredible story of Margaret Tobin Brown, aka "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," who was an American socialite, philanthropist, and Titanic survivor. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // episode sources: https://recollections.biz/blog/5-facts-about-margaret-tobin-brown-aka-the-unsinkable-molly-brown/ https://www.bustle.com/p/the-real-story-of-molly-brown-isnt-in-titanic-the-truth-changes-everything-7622726 https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpekPaut0Cg Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin I divulge my entertainment faves of the moment: tv shows, movies, books & songwriters. I then dive into the story of Kate Warne, a woman who so effortlessly saved Abraham Lincoln from assassination among other feats, aka the first female private detective in America. It's a good one! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin we discuss a few new goals of mine here in LA. We also chat about Shiny Object Syndrome, which is essentially the act of diving into a slew of different "shiny" projects, never quite finishing things, fear of commitment, being super scattered in your interests, etc. Then, I tell the tale of Grace O'Malley, aka the Pirate Queen of Ireland. She was a fearless pirate & skilled negotiator, married twice, divorced once, took a lover when she wanted, and gave birth to one of her sons on the deck of her own ship. Essentially a total bad**s and I'm so excited to share her story with you all. // Historical Sources: Granuaile ( https://www.amazon.com/Granuaile-Times-Grace-OMalley-1503-1603/dp/0863276318/?tag=mf-art-smart-shopping-20 ) : The Life and Times of Grace O'Malley ; Pirate Queen ( https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-OMalley-Judith-1-Sep-2004-Paperback/dp/B012HU5H0I/?tag=mf-art-smart-shopping-20 ) ; Anecdotes of the Aristocracy ( https://archive.org/details/cu31924088003086/page/n7?q=%252522grace+o%252527malley%252522 ) ; "The day the Virgin Queen bowed to the pirate queen," Times of London ( http://tinyurl.galegroup.com/tinyurl/773Fr3 ) ; A Forgotten Part of Ireland ( https://archive.org/details/forgottenpartofi00joycrich/page/n4?q=%252522grace+o%252527malley%252522 ) ; "Gráinne Mhaol, Pirate Queen of Connacht: Behind the Legend," History Ireland ( https://www.jstor.org/stable/27725236?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents ). // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin I discuss my recent move from NYC to LA! I answer your questions & discuss my goals and overall mindset surrounding my move. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I unpack Taylor Swift's new album, Folklore. We discuss the story of Rebekah Harkness, the subject of a few of Taylor's new songs. You know, the one who had a 'marvelous time ruining everything,' among other things.. I also chat about oversharing on social media, and the concept 'Essentialism' that I recently learned about. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin I discuss the "I don't know" period of life I'm in. I chat about starting over, taking time for ourselves & breaking away from past stereotypes.. ripping up the blue prints and going back to the drawing board on our lives. I read some words from Nelson Mandela + Maya Angelou, as well as two inspiring short stories & discuss. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we take a moment to appreciate the arts with two different stories. The first tale, recalls a man's unexpected discovery of artwork once showcased at The MET. While the second, accounts for a couple's accidental collaboration with an exhibition painting on display. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Thanks to our sponsors: Search for a top-rated doctor today and download the Zocdoc app for FREE at https://www.zocdoc.com/thick Sources:  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/400-year-old-dutch-masterpiece-found-iowa-storage-room-180968684/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2022/12/27/hoyt-sherman-place-celebrates-100-years-of-entertainment-in-des-moines/7964478001/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-andrew-perello-painting https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/world/asia/jonone-vandalism-south-korea-art.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the episode you've all been waiting for! The tea on my cross-country, 2-week road trip from NY to California. I went through my full itinerary and answered a lot of frequently asked questions! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I continue my "Dear Katy" questions series, touching on the influencer industry & FOGO (Fear of Going Out). I also tell some inspiring stories from the book, "Creative Blindness & How to Cure It" by Dave Trott. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Thick & Thin, I make a BIG announcement. I also answer some "Dear Katy" listener questions, chatting about everything from making the first move on dating apps, to decision fatigue and regrets. To be continued in next week's episode! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices