Kate Torode: Trapeze Artistry, Puppetry & Chicken Nugget Girl

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Kate Torode, a writer, humorist, and accidental philosopher who lives life at the intersection of chaos and comedy. Kate is a part-time trapeze artist and puppeteer whose journey is a masterclass in identity reclamation. After surviving burnout and midlife meltdowns, she turned her "questionable life choices" into the hilarious and relatable book, Chicken Nugget Girl and Other Midlife Traumas.We dive into the messy parts of Kate’s story, exploring how dangling from a trapeze and voicing a sarcastic puppet named Jasper the otter became her ultimate rebellion against shrinking. Kate opens up about the therapeutic power of comedy and art, sharing how these creative outlets helped her navigate and process periods of abuse, grief, and depression. This conversation is a testament to the idea that laughter isn't just medicine—it’s a radical act of radical self-love.This episode is your permission slip to pursue your "ridiculous" creative dreams, even if they don't make sense to anyone else. Julie May and Kate Torode even get into a live brainstorming session for a new children’s book series featuring Jasper the otter and his friend Randy! You’ll walk away inspired to let your healing get loud, embrace your inner introvert through creative play, and remember that you are the author of your own wild, witty story.Want to learn more about Kate Torode? Website: www.katetorode.com Instagram: @chickennuggetgirl75Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter? https://ridiculouslyyou.comReady to join the Ridiculous Women Society and stop shrinking? https://ridiculouslyyou.com/womenWant to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak? https://thejuliemay.com