Mustaches, Orthotics, and Diets

Episode Summary: In this raw and relatable episode, Catherine opens up about the early insecurities that shaped her self-image — from mustache teasing in the cafeteria to size 11 orthotics and Weight Watchers at age ten. With humor, vulnerability, and heart, she explores how childhood experiences and cultural conditioning can twist our self-perception — and what it takes to finally wear our confidence right-side-out. 💬 What You’ll Hear The Mustache Chronicles: Cruel cafeteria comments, endless electrolysis, and finally embracing the razor with pride Big Feet, Big Problems: Size 10–11 shoes in fifth grade while friends wore ballet flats Diet Culture at 10: Growing up on Weight Watchers and learning to detach self-worth from the scale The Weigh-In Moment: A sixth-grade memory that shaped how she saw herself Missing Out on “Normal”: The ache of not fitting beauty standards or getting the “cute boyfriends” Reframing the Narrative: Turning “flaws” into features and finding power in difference Entertaining the What-Ifs: Practical ways to challenge the limiting beliefs we inherited about our bodies ✨ Takeaway “I spent years trying to fit into a world that told me I was too much, too big, too hairy — until I realized maybe the world just needed to learn to use razors.” :) ⚖️ Disclaimer These stories are mine — told through my eyes, my lens, and my lived experience. Each person moves through life in their own way. I own these stories, and I share them to inspire us all to live truthfully, freely, and as our most authentic selves. 🌿 Connect with Catherine If this episode made you laugh, cry, or see yourself a little differently, share it with someone who needs that reminder today. Follow Catherine on Instagram to keep following the story. Theme Song Written and Composed by Trevor Lynch and Michaela Dennis and recorded by Trevor Lynch in Chicago IL Photo: Baumgardner Studio Yakima, WA Production: Red Trux Productions Snohomish, WA