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Backward Sweater
by Catherine Dennis
What happens when you realize you've been living your life with the sweater on backwards? Join Catherine, a 59-year-old mother of seven and gigi of three, as she shares her raw, honest journey of finding her authentic voice after decades of silence.This isn't just another self-help podcast - it's a deeply personal exploration of what it means to break free from the constructs that keep us small, to question the beliefs we never chose for ourselves, and to finally live authentically with "no itchy tag."Through messy, meaningful stories filled with pivots, pain, and profound transformation, Catherine creates a safe space where vulnerability meets courage. Whether you're navigating divorce, grief, financial struggles, or simply feeling like you're not living as your true self, you'll find connection, empathy, and hope in these conversations.Catherine's mission is simple: to speak to anyone who needs to hear that they have a voice, they have value, and it's never too late to turn you
Episodes
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The Messy Middle
Catherine closes out her personal series with an honest look at “the messy middle”—the in-between chapter that sits after the hardest seasons and before the next expansive one. She shares what it’s like to live alone in a new city for the first time, to come home to silence after years of chaos,...
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What I Need
In this episode, Catherine reflects on what it means to tell your story without turning someone else into the villain. As listeners ask for more “details” about her past, she explains why she chooses to share from a place of insight rather than exposure—especially when other people’s lives and...
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Mining Miracles
Catherine introduces “mining for miracles” as a daily practice of training your attention toward what’s good—especially in a world that can feel heavy, sarcastic, or stuck in complaint. She explains that after witnessing sudden loss (and remembering how quickly life can change), she refuses to...
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Revising the Story
Catherine dives into the power of “revising the story”—the internal narrative that quietly shapes what you believe is possible for your body, your money, your relationships, and your future. She starts by naming the old ticker-tape thoughts that used to run her life: scarcity, shame, religious...
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Regrets and Reflections
Catherine reflects on regret through a compassionate lens—less “what I should’ve done” and more “what I wish I could lovingly tell my younger self.” She shares a grounding quote about mountains (obstacles) and how the growth you earn while climbing them stays with you long after the hardship is...
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Children
Catherine answers the question people react to most—why she chose to have seven children while living in poverty. With humor and honesty, she walks through early motherhood, the chaos of raising four kids under five, and the reality of building a family without financial stability. A health scare...
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Policing Era
Catherine dives into her "policing era" - a time when she believed she was right about everything and everyone else was wrong. From picketing to lecturing friends about their life choices, she shares how her strict Catholic upbringing led her to judge others' bedrooms, politics, and personal...
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Love
Catherine opens up about love in its many forms - from the exhausting performance-based love of her past to the transformative power of being loved "just because." She vulnerably shares the profound loss of her partner David during COVID, how grief became a catalyst for change, and her journey to...
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God, Google, and My Newfound Faith
Episode Summary: In one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, Catherine opens up about questioning and ultimately transforming her deeply held religious beliefs. From her strict Catholic upbringing to searching the Bible for a way out of her marriage, she reveals how Google became her unexpected...
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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...
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The Sweater Metaphor
Episode Summary: In this deeply personal and powerful premiere episode, Catherine introduces herself and the profound metaphor that changed everything — realizing her sweater, and her life, had been on backwards. What started as a simple wardrobe moment in her closet became a revelation about...
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Backward Sweater Trailer!
Meet Catherine - a 59-year-old mother of seven and Gigi of three who spent decades feeling like something was just... off. Itchy. Uncomfortable. Wrong. Until she discovered her life's sweater had the tag in the front. In this powerful trailer, Catherine introduces the metaphor that changed...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What happens when you realize you've been living your life with the sweater on backwards? Join Catherine, a 59-year-old mother of seven and gigi of three, as she shares her raw, honest journey of finding her authentic voice after decades of silence.This isn't just another self-help podcast - it's a deeply personal exploration of what it means to break free from the constructs that keep us small, to question the beliefs we never chose for ourselves, and to finally live authentically with "no itchy tag."Through messy, meaningful stories filled with pivots, pain, and profound transformation, Catherine creates a safe space where vulnerability meets courage. Whether you're navigating divorce, grief, financial struggles, or simply feeling like you're not living as your true self, you'll find connection, empathy, and hope in these conversations.Catherine's mission is simple: to speak to anyone who needs to hear that they have a voice, they have value, and it's never too late to turn you
HOSTED BY
Catherine Dennis
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How many episodes does Backward Sweater have?
Backward Sweater currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Backward Sweater about?
What happens when you realize you've been living your life with the sweater on backwards? Join Catherine, a 59-year-old mother of seven and gigi of three, as she shares her raw, honest journey of finding her authentic voice after decades of silence.This isn't just another self-help podcast - it's a...
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Backward Sweater has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Backward Sweater?
Backward Sweater is created and hosted by Catherine Dennis.
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