Episodes
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no one is guaranteed, besides yourself
you are what is guaranteed, you are the source all stems from you so what's the relationship to yourself look like? because how you take care of you will be reflected in every relationship you will ever have today we discuss: evolution, consciousness, leading with self and the imprint that you...
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not sitting on my own throat
act even if you don't have the organized plan... what would happen if you got in the boat and let the wind take you?
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Hey Niece! Unlocking Confidence w/ Jermell Brooks
Today I am joined by my Uncle, Jermell Brooks - a small town country boy living in a big city. My Uncle has always struck me as a highly confident person, so I wanted to get the tea on how to channel that myself. Where does it come from? Is it genetics, is it clothes, is it too late? Tune in…
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sexuality
Letting you in on more sides of me, happy pride y'all. *The Call Her Daddy interviews I reference were with Colton Underwood and Janelle Monáe.
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my first half marathon
I'm catching you all up on my half marathon journey: why I did it, how I trained, what the actual race was like, and more. I feel like running has really helped to reset my brain around fitness/exercise/how I take care of myself, getting me into a routine that is fueling, and I discuss what that...
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motherhood
Thoughts and feelings around motherhood have made permanent residency in my mind as soon as my clock hit 29, but it's still not time to clock in... let's talk about it.
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being the scientist of your own life w/ Elisabeth Bradley
Girl Talk Friday returns post grinding on the dance floor and we leave no topic off the table: logistics of sharing a car, reality TV love, twerking spurring feminine energy, staring at yourself in the mirror, the cervix, lessons from The Warner Wright Brothers, figuring it out on the way, being…
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what makes a female athlete?
I didn't call myself an athlete until I was 26, and I've been unpacking why ever since. Being uncomfortable with my physicality and stereotypes I was fed as a child resulted in a deep dissociation. Sickness, injury, and death put me face to face with how I nurture myself and my body. At one point...
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meeting more sides of myself by getting off social media
TikTok lacks originality, IG makes me feel dirty, and Pinterest is too repetitive. Why am I spending 2-5 hours a day consuming this? Do I even want this in my life? Let's take a break. Better yet, let's change my relationship to it. It's been a week and a day and I already feel more alive. Let's...
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decade of despair
no hope to hope? hopefully
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trials and tribulations of a muscle mamí
TRIGGER WARNING: I discuss struggles I've had with food and diet culture in this episode Today we sit down (in the middle of my hallway) to share raw, honest dialogue on my current relationship status to the gym and how I am nourishing myself.
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overcoming people pleasing
I have always felt like a pawn in everyone else's game of life, but I wasn't consciously aware of it until recently. It took dismantling my life down to the bones to realize that I don't know how to be in my own life, let alone create my own life, because I wasn't holding any value to it. Hi, I'm...
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influencing w/ Elisabeth Bradley
Buckle up, we're in the car again baby. Big E is back to discuss Pinterest underwear boards, how influencers are all around us, why I want to kiss Lizzo's brain, and not trusting oatmeal eaters (plus more ofc because we can't STFU around each other). It'll all make sense in the end. *flat white...
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being yourself w/ Elisabeth Bradley
In this episode, I am joined with the charismatic Elisabeth Bradley, fellow Glute Squad member who has always helped me to see myself. We discuss how we have been perceived by others, how TV shows have helped us to be more ourselves, and how we navigate staying true to ourselves in the world of…
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precipice of change
In today’s episode I discuss one of the many things having a podcast has taught me - I’m constantly going through seasons and there’s no predictability whether I will be into something for a month, a week, or a day. I discuss how this has led me to more deeply appreciate the seasons of life,...
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liberation through astrology w/ Sarah Kirby
Today I am joined by my best friend from the 6th grade, Sarah Kirby, who is the beautifully articulate and wildly intelligent Astrologer behind SevenMoons Astrology. One of my life's greatest pleasures is discussing astrology with her, so I thought, why not finally bring that to the public? We...
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1000 piece puzzle of me
There's a lot we can learn from our childhood selves, and that's what I dive into this episode. 4th grade Carlie was a peak Carlie era. I break down all the reasons why and how I can be a happier, more true adult version of myself with that wisdom in mind. Editor's picks: 7:25 - “So, we’re out...
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dissecting the female body w/ Haley Harkins
Haley Harkins is back and we get real, we get rough, and we get honest all about our ~*bodies baby*~ (Meg echoes bodyada in the background). We're soon going on a vacation together, and we discuss how that was the motivator to get us back in the gym. Did we have a healthy approach? How has…
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baby steps will eventually turn into miles
At the time of posting this, I have 31 days left of being 27. I reflect on what I expected my 27th year of life to be (I had BIG BIG visions), how it actually turned out (spent most of it at my parents), and where my heart is at with turning 28. One of my favorite episode's to date. I know it's...
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shame and embarrassment
Hi loves, in today's episode I recount a moment in my young adult life that I carried a metric ass ton of shame around because I felt like I had messed up my entire future. After I come to terms with that, I go into something my ass did that I never owned up to.... until now. Enjoy xoxo
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i'm moving to a farm
At some point in my life. Maybe. You might be too after this episode. Join me today as I reflect on how my January goals are going, then dive into some 'would you rathers' that could change the course of your life. Enjoy babes!
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stopping birth control made me love being a woman
After being on the pill for ten years, curiosity prompted me to get off in July 2021. In today's Girl Talk Friday episode I share details into how I went about it, what I learned about my body and my cycle, and how my relationship to myself is deeper than it's ever been before. This is not…
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becoming a cat person
Today's episode is laid back. I recount how my January goals are going, then we cozy up for some sleepover vibes and I share with you the stories of how both my cats came to be. Snuggy up, grab your fun drink of choice (and furry friend if you got one), and enjoy.
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Confidence in Career Choices w/ Haley Harkins
We are back with another episode of Girl Talk Friday with my first ever guest and best friend of 20+ years, Haley Harkins! Woo! We discuss how we met, some of our early memories of school, and how being in honors classes have messed us up still to this day. We dive into our struggles in our…
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commit to the bit
A catch up episode where I share my intentions for 2023, starting with how I am tackling the month ahead.
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girl talk friday?
Trying something new with this one, let me know what you think. I do my hair as I fill you in on princess juice, becoming a Polly Pocket, sleepwalking for cosmic brownies, and how I found out that I went number 1 where I'm not supposed to.
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(ep 11) is there any good from death?
In today's episode I share my grief journey over the last seven months after losing my sister. I begin with how I handled death prior to this loss. I speak honestly on my internal experiences within the first 24 hours of the news to now. I open up on how it has altered every relationship I have,...
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(ep 10) meeting Jon
In this episode I recount the before, during, and after of accidentally meeting my lifelong boyfriend at 17 years old - the heartbreak where it started, the whisper that got me to a football game, 20 seconds of courage, and the physics tweet that drove it all home. This is one of my favorite...
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(ep 9) dont feel special
In this episode I talk about four instances of life altering advice. #justnannying #thesunset #dontfeelspecial #cringe
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(ep 8) fashionably stunted
I had a nervous blast recording this one for you guys. Fashion and personal expression is one of my core values and interests in this life… that I didn’t even know I had until recently. In this episode I share what has held me back in my fashion game and 6 steps I have taken to step into this…
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(ep 7) my fitness journey
This episode has been a long time coming but the timing finally felt right. Ride along as I reflect on where I've been and what I've overcome on this wild journey of moving my body - starting from my first gym membership at 12 years old and the influences I had growing up that impacted how I…
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(ep 6) the energy of the week
Enjoy this quick chat on being an intentional woman with silky goddess hair, a nice ass, and well moisturized skin because that's all I ever wanted, anyway. The intention AND the follow through is there so I guess you can say it's very much giving "glow up season" vibes and I am so here for that....
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(ep 5) living lit up
Today I dive into how I'm (attempting) to live a 'Lakehouse State Of Mind' summer, learning to live by my human design, and three mini adventures I went on as a result that left me feeling like my cup was allllll the way filled up. I finish off with some wisdom I've gathered since Erica's passing...
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(ep 4) perfectionism & things that are hot
Today I dive into identifying my struggles with perfectionism, which shows up the most in my relationship with my body, and how it impacts my life big and small from grabbing a meal with friends to pursuing my dreams. I discuss how uncovering my own beauty standard has started my liberation from...
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(ep 3) loss of my sister
Today's episode is a tender one after a long hiatus due to the sudden loss of my sister. I share with you four impactful stories of signs that I have received from her since her passing. I'll be posting videos and pictures of things I reference in the episode on my Instagram (@carliepetraitis).…
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(ep 2) breaking free of incessant self judgement
today we dive into the idea of experiencing puberty for the second time, no longer playing into outdated roles, how to break free of self judgement cycles, and why the podcast is named what it is. i really hope you are able to take something from this, enjoy!
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(ep 1) your PSA to go get art on your hands
it’s finally happening! i know the energy is on *-chaos-* mode but it honestly fits the vibe and i promise that it’ll get even BETTER. i chat about what i want out of this podcast, my social media history, how i’m living life now, subpar açaí bowls, and motivation for your next nail appt. enjoy!