Episode 14 - Ctrl+Alt+Thrive: Embracing a New Chapter with Catherine Castillo - PART 1

Relatable Bitches Podcast: Where Every Episode Is A Relatable Mess Join us every week for unfiltered conversations about life, love, and everything in between. The hosts Marj & Heinna keep it real, fun, and unfiltered! 🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday! In this episode, we cover: 00:00 Introduction to Catherine Castillo 02:18 Navigating Toxic Relationships 05:18 Understanding Narcissism and Love Bombing 07:50 The Impact of Attachment Styles 10:53 The Role of Technology in Modern Dating 13:36 Recognizing Emotional Abuse 16:39 The Cycle of Narcissistic Relationships 25:27 Generational Perspectives on Love and Stability 27:23 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 29:11 Understanding Narcissistic Relationships 30:43 The Cycle of Emotional Abuse 38:51 Hollywood's Influence on Toxic Relationships 43:54 Transforming Negative Emotions into Positive Actions About Catherine Catherine Castillo is the Director at Codertal, Machine Ventures, Supertap, and mykuya, and also works as a care provider at Forenede Care. As a Global Ambassador of WomenTech Network, she promotes gender diversity in tech through talks, community publications, and mentorship programs that empower women in the industry. Catherine further mentors young women in IT for Youth Ghana, helping bridge the gender gap with guidance and resources. Locally, she co-leads Cooking for Integration in Ängelholm, Sweden, an initiative that fosters diversity and community integration through food. Recently, Catherine was named one of Digital Women’s 60 Women to Watch in 2024 and is a finalist in the Digital Women Awards for the Digital Woman for Good Category. These accolades highlight her dedication to driving positive change, advancing women’s empowerment, and enhancing community well-being. Follow Catherine’s Journey on social media: LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/catherineaec Instagram - www.instagram.com/caecastillo__ Threads - caecastillothreads.net Buy me a Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/caecastillo?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaacklp8UHhnBPWYLEs8dPv-tFQCWpgPZiUf1YS3zKPdtzbto-0mBBtdNME_aem_pGOVmp3jDLGHB-a0mXfjZg Buy her book on Amazon: Just Between You and Me: Encouraging Prompts for Teen Girls to Cultivate Self-Love and Confidence Kindle Edition https://www.amazon.com.au/Just-Between-You-Encouraging-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0CZ17TT2L?ref_=ast_author_dp Many people struggle with their mental health and well-being at some point in their lives, but support and treatment can help. Are you looking for mental health support but not sure where to start? Here are some links to get you started. To talk to someone now, call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 Australia: Health Direct https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-where-to-get-help USA: Crisis hotlines and resources - https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines Don't miss out on exclusive content: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/relatablebitchespodcast 📱 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @Relatablebitchespodcast Facebook: @RB Podcast TikTok: @Relatablebitchespodcast LinkedIn: @relatable-bitches-podcast Check out these episodes: • Episode 1 - Why RBP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLYpHRubnHg • Episode 12 - Landlord Nightmares and Agent Fails: The Untold Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ki98Pl2v4 • Episode 13 - ROCK BOTTOM TO NEW HEIGHTS: A chat with Sarah Proia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY6-_k6fSnA Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-bitches-podcast/id1772894940 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BYuCdd5vcWkpjTKdwmdx6 📻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RelatableBitchesPodcast #RelatableBitches #GirlTalk #Podcast #Entertainment #NewEpisode #Realtalk