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Floating Rock

by Katelyn Chong

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Hi friends, it's Katelyn, and welcome to the Floating Rock podcast! If you're looking for good vibes, light-hearted and uplifting motivation, silly moments, interesting introspection, and satiating brain food, then you've come to the right place. Need a bestie to help you feel like and become the rockstar that you are? Then I'm right here! New episodes every Tuesday at 6am PST on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Happy listening! : )

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 109 The Reps Till Failure Mindset!! (you won't change until YOU want to change)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is about something I've been calling the "reps till failure mindset." A lot of what I talk about on this podcast and what many people talk about on other podcasts is- how to make positive change in your life, which is great! However, I feel like putting so much…

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  2. Ep. 108 You Feel Stuck Because You're Too Scared To Pivot (+ an announcement lol)

    Hi friends! I had a big realization last week and am excited to share it with you guys! I realized that with my goals of screenwriting (with a specific deadline in mind coming up) I have been giving the pod a little too much of my attention and energy, so I've decided to take a little step back…

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  3. Ep. 107 Your Fall Self Care Reminder!! (baking, clean spaces, hot girl walks, etc lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about reminding you to get some self care in this fall! From taking care of your actual health to pampering yourself, fall is a common time to lose sight of your self care habits but one of the best times to invest in them! In this episode I share a few ideas on...

  4. Ep. 106 How To Get Your Creative Spark Back!! (inspired by The Artist's Way lol)

    Hi friends! I recently started listening toThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron and it inspired this episode. I've recently been feeling a bit creatively stuck and I feel like many people I know have been too. What I heard in the book inspired some great mindset shifts for me internally about...

  5. Ep. 105 This Is Why You Feel Like You’re “Behind” (and you’re really not lol)

    Hi friends! This episode is absolutely no hate or shade at creators that make this kind of "cheat code" content -> sometimes myself included LOL. But a video I saw recently really opened my mind to the idea that we all internally feel so behind these days because of our constant comparison to...

  6. Ep. 104 Fall Reset!! (healthy habits, new routines, less scrolling, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is my personal fall reset of things that I have been doing/hope to do as the seasons change so I can start this next chapter off on a great foot! I can feel the fall vibes starting in my SOUL and I LOVE the motivational feelings it brings! From new phone rules, to...

  7. Ep. 103 Optimist's Guide To Feeling Like Shit! (from avoidance to acceptance lol)

    Hi friends! As you may know I love all things happy, positive, and joyful... but sometimes life happens and you feel like shit. I've been on a journey of learning how to process those negative feeling in ways other than avoiding/suppressing them, so I thought I'd come on here as your neighborhood...

  8. Ep. 102 What I Learned Writing & Directing My First Short Film!! (as a 23 y/o female filmmaker from Hawai'i lol)

    Hi friends! This past weekend I got to direct my first ever short film! If you remember, back in November I won a $10k local film grant to produce a short film that I wrote through an organization called 'Ohina. We started pre-production in January and for the last nearly 8 months Shop Local has...

  9. Ep. 101 Signs You MAY Be Better Than Everyone Else (morning routines, candid pics, flexibility, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is silly and short, but I hope you like it! I always find myself saying "you're better than everybody else" when I hear/see people doing things that are just so perfect/desirable- so I thought I'd make a funny little episode telling you guys some if those...

  10. Ep. 100 You Can Never Truly "Start Over" (and that's a good thing lol)

    Hi friends! Happy 100th episode!! If you've been a listener THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU. Anyway, when thinking about what to record for my 100th episode the idea of "what I would tell myself if I were to start this journey over" popped into my head, THEN an even more beautiful realization hit- I...

  11. Ep. 99 A Diva's Guide To Detachment (because you're happier + more successful when you dgaf lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about detachment! I saw a quote that "attachment is the root to suffering" and while "suffering" is a little bit of a harsh way to put it (lol) I lowkey agree! When you're attached to things and they don't go your way, or as expected, or just change in general…

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  12. Ep. 98 How to Stop Rushing Through Your Own Life!! (curing your destination addiction lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about what is called the "destination addiction" and how it makes us rush through our own lives. I came up with 6 tips that I am currently/want to use to make sure WE don't fall victim to that. Life is beautiful! Ambition is incredible! But when your ambition...

  13. Ep. 97 Start Treating Your Dream Like A FACT!! (hint- it all stems from confidence lol)

    Hi friends! This week's episode was inspired by a shower thought: everything that we consider to be true and "fact" in the world is only because of people's confidence. The top people at huge companies, scientists, the "greats"- they all move with so much confidence that we all believe what they...

  14. Ep. 96 Katelyn's Korner Summer Edition!! (youtube girl summer, snack plates, summer bucket lists, etc lol)

    Hi friends! Today is the Katelyn's Korner summer edition episode! All about everything I'm loving this summer from fun drinks, to mindsets- "let's go now summer", and even a summer bucket list at the end! I hope you guys enjoy this episode and maybe take some good summer vibes or inspiration from...

  15. Ep. 95 How to Use Your Creative Cycle to See the Results You've Been Wanting!! (tapping into your "quality" and "quantity" creation eras lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is lots of fun and all about a thought I've been having recently about "quality" and "quantity" creation eras. I think we all have an internal creative cycle going from creating more quality work to more quantity work, and why these "quantity" eras aren't anything bad…

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  16. Ep. 94 Making Things Feel Less Heavy!! (cause tasks and emotions can weigh a diva DOWN lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about ideas and tactics to help make certain things in life feel less heavy! From tasks to emotions, life can really feel heavy at time and I had some realizations about these things recently and wanted to share! From starting small, to acceptance, to presence…

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  17. Ep. 93 You're Going To Win This Summer!! (shifts that will make you live, achieve, and attract more lol)

    Hi friends! Todays episode is all about how you're going to WIN this summer! Today I am just pouring out some of the good vibes and motivation that I've recently been feeling and I hope that they are contagious! Everything from your internal energy to presence to delusion LOL, I hope this episode...

  18. Ep. 92 Building Stay Golden Hawai'i, Identity, and Starting a Business | Aliya Chen

    Hi friends! Today's episode is super fun and exciting as I got to sit down with Aliya Chen, the founder and CEO of Stay Golden Hawai'i! Stay Golden is a local jewelry brand here in Hawai'i committed to making waterproof jewelry that LASTS. Their pieces are "inspired by the warmth of Hawai’i, the...

  19. Ep. 91 Growing Through Hibernation, Being a Creative in Hawai'i, and Being Seen | Ka'enaaloha Watson

    Hi friends Today's super exciting guest is none other than local actress, model, influencer, producer, singer, dancer, SHINING STAR- Ka'enaaloha Watson! You may know her from social media or recently on Fox's Rescue: HI-Surf as Ocean, but even if you don't, I think this girl is such an…

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  20. Ep. 90 Becoming an Artist in Hawai'i, Finding Community, and Social Media | Malia Anderson

    Hi friends! Today we have a SUPER exciting episode! If you've listened to almost any episode of Floating Rock I typically will mention "bestie girl Malia" and today she's on the pod! Not only is she my best friend- BUT she is also an incredible artist! After graduating art school from SCAD...

  21. Ep. 89 Your Self Care Reminder!! (getting you in the mood for your next self care moment lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about self care! I love consuming content like this so I hope you guys enjoy! I hope this is a good reminder of some ideas for your next self care moment- or the inspiration for it! Happy listening! Listen to Floating Rock on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and…

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  22. Ep. 88 Why You're Always Chasing Balance!! (and how to actually achieve it lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about balance! I've been trying out some methods and mindsets around it and feel like this one could stick! Balance is more long game than we think. Realistic balance in life is not those "my 5-9 after my 9-5" TikToks where they do a million things after or…

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  23. Ep. 87 Comparison, Community, Choices- One Year Post-Grad Lessons!! (graduation was not the end of the world lol)

    Hi friends! As graduation creeps up for college seniors it has me reminiscing on some of the things I wish I could tell senior year Katelyn. While these are not NEARLY all of the lessons I've learned this past year- these are a few that I feel like could really resonate with those about to...

  24. Ep. 86 Katelyn's Korner Spring Edition!! (body neutrality, making kombucha, gratitude mindsets, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Today we are back with another Katelyn's Korner episode! I talk about some of my favorite things that I am bringing into the spring with me! From physical things like rompers and nostalgic perfume, to lessons like gratitude mindsets and body neutrality! I feel like these episodes are...

  25. Ep. 85 Top 8 Lessons I've Learned From Being 22!! (yass bday episode lol)

    Hi friends! In honor of my birthday, this week's episode is a few lessons I feel like I've learned in my year of being 22! I love reflecting around my birthday time so this episode was fun to put together! Everything from emotional lessons to self confidence, I hope maybe some of these lessons...

  26. Ep. 84 The Secret To Having ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES!! (and how everything is a seed lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is about how to have endless opportunities come your way! I had a realization that it is all about the mindset you walk around life with, specifically if you see everything you do and everyone you meet as a seed. A seed that can grow! I think that thinking this way…

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  27. Ep. 83 You Can’t Choose How You Feel- But You Can Choose What You Do About It! (the surprising science behind why some feelings last longer than others lol)

    Hi friends! I had a more emotionally turbulent day today, but I learned SO MUCH from it and I'm excited to share it with you guys. Inspired by a quote about how we "only feel emotions for 90 seconds, how you feel after is a choice," I looked a little deeper into it as I was trying to choose...

  28. Ep. 82 The Key To DISCIPLINE is ENJOYMENT!! (and fear lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about discipline! I had a realization recently that the root of most things people are disciplined at in their lives, they have some strong level of enjoyment and/or fear attached. It's spring, the time of blooming into your best self, and I feel like discipline...

  29. Ep. 81 Good News: You're Lost!! (it's actually a sign you're growing lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about a realization that I had after a moment of allowing myself to feel lost. I realized that being lost doesn't actually have to be a bad thing, it's actually a sign that you've moved and grown enough to have lost direction again. You guys know I LOVE…

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  30. Ep. 80 The Health And Wellness Awards!! (a fun take on some of my health and fitness faves lol)

    Hi friend's! Today's episode was inspired by the recent awards season in the entertainment industry and The Basement Yard's "Yardie" awards episodes! While I am no health and wellness expert- I sure do love it, and I thought this would be such a fun format to share some of my faves with you guys!...

  31. Ep. 79 Practicing Impulsive Kindness!! (because the world needs it and so do you lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about what I am calling "impulsive kindness!" It's a short and sweet reminder to bring more kindness into your day, especially when you think something nice- and choose not to say or do it out of fear of... who knows! I share with you a few cute stories and…

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  32. Ep. 78 You're Stressed, Not Stuck!! (6 tips to feel in control again lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about when we are feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed in life- whether you're fully losing your mind or there's just this background stressful feeling. I feel like stress and overwhelm is really just a feeling of a loss of control, so I've put together 6...

  33. Ep. 77 Motivational Morning Message!! (some affirmations and mindsets to start your day with lol)

    Hi friends! Todays episode is short and sweet, but I hope it gets your day off to a motivational and positive start! From reminding you of some lessons that I've learned recently to some affirmations at the end I hope this episode gets you in the mindset to take full advantage of the day you have...

  34. Ep. 76 The Real Reason Women Expect ‘Princess Treatment’!! (and how it all comes back to our female friendships lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode was inspired by a post I saw by @hercircleofficial on Instagram all about where girlhood and our standards for romantic relationships intersect. This episode explores how we show up in our female friendships and how it really sets our standards for the men- especially...

  35. Ep. 75 The Year Of Making Shit Happen: The Year Of The Fire Horse!! (happy chinese new year lol)

    Hi friends! Happy Chinese New Year! Today's episode is all about this incoming year. It'd not just the year of the horse, it's the year of the fire horse! There is lots in store for this year, but the bottom line is- this year is about action, movement, and getting what you want. I am obviously…

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  36. Ep. 74 "Love Wifi" (how leading with love attracts the life you want lol)

    Hi friends! Happy Valentines Day episode! Today's episode is all about what I am calling "love wifi," this sort of wearing rose colored glasses and going through life exuding love. As we know the emotion of love is powerful, and I really do feel like we live so much more of a fulfilled and…

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  37. Ep. 73 You’re A Human, Not A Productivity Machine!! (prioritizing LIVING over productivity addiction lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is all about a disease I think many of us have... and that is a productivity addiction. Especially in our 20's there is so much LIFE TO LIVE and I feel like that can be bogged down at times with a guilt of not using that time to be productive. It's incredible to live a...

  38. Ep. 72 Katelyn's Korner Ep. 5!! (health queening out, "school night sleepovers", and more lol)

    Hi friends! WELCOME TO ANOTHER KATELYN'S KORNER! Unfortunately I have no deep life lessons for you guys today- but PLENTY of health queen drink recommendations LOL. From why you should be eating oatmeal for breakfast, having weeknight sleepovers with your best friend, and SURPRISE- music and…

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  39. Ep. 71 Putting An Ear To The Wall!! (how to use “listening to the universe” to your advantage lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is short, sweet, and a little all over the place lol. BUT- we are talking all about the power of listening to the universe- ESPECIALLY when it comes to decision making and ideation. I feel like there is so much power in silence and listening to what the universe is...

  40. Ep. 70 I Was In A Pageant!! (the inspiration, prep, experience, lessons learned, and what comes next lol)

    Hi friends! While it was VERY lightly teased in past episodes, today's episode is the HARD LAUNCH of the pageant I was in and my experiences and takeaways! Over the past couple months I participated in a Chinese culture pageant here in Hawai'i that consisted of a bunch of cultural classes…

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  41. Ep. 69 The Three B's of 2026!! (back to basics, big goals, & being a better villager lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is in celebration of every self help podcast's favorite holiday- New Years! I came up with what I'm calling the "three B's" of 2026, of three concepts that sort of start with "B" that I want to bring into the new year, and invite you to do so with me! From going back…

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  42. Ep. 68 Reframing Your "Winter Arc" Through Chinese Medicine!! (and how balance is the root of EVERYTHING lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is based off of some recent things I've been learning in Chinese medicine and history classes! I thought this approach to health was so interesting and really resonated with it's emphasis on yin and yang/balance. This made me re-think how to go about this "winter grind...

  43. Ep. 67 The Love Language Of Gift Giving!! (diving deeper into the love language of the season + gift ideas ofc lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is a fun deeper dive/convo into the love language of gift giving. With some research (but mostly fueled by my own pondering) I talk a little more about why people as a whole like gift giving, why certain people like ti more than others, a fun equation to finding a…

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  44. Ep. 66 Your December Reminders!! (abundance vs. lack mindset, relationships, christmas vibes, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is a short and sweet compilation of some recent life lessons that I thought we could all use a reminder of this fine December! Personally, life has been crazy busy lately, so I feel very lucky to have the pod as a place where I get to slow down, reflect, and synthesize...

  45. Ep. 65 I Was In A Screenwriting Fellowship!! (how i got there, my story, my takeaways, and more lol)

    Hi friends! As some of you may know I recently participated in my first screenwriting fellowship here in Hawai'i. This has been such a big goal of mine and it was so awesome to finally see it come to fruition! I talk about everything from how I ended up at the 'Ohina Labs fellowship, a little…

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  46. Ep. 64 Breaking The “Every Day Is the Same” Cycle!! (no more groundhog day for you girl lol)

    Hi friends! Based on some chatter I've heard about, today's episode is all about getting rid of that "every day feels the same" feeling. You don't deserve that, and you should get to feel excited about this life you get to live! I'm no expert on this, and everyone's situation is different, but...

  47. Ep. 63 Thoughts On- "Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" (independence, social media, society, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Today's episode is inspired by an article recently published in the British Vogue called- Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? I've been enjoying listening to other people's takes to this idea and the conversation that it has opened up, so I thought I'd join in! This was lots of…

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  48. Ep. 62 Reframing Getting Sick!! (flipping your perspective on being "down bad" lol)

    Hi friends! In light of the cold and flu season that is upon us, today's episode is all about reframing being sick. I feel like I learn something every time I get sick, so I thought I'd share my perspective shift with you guys. Take advantage of this mandatory reset, and get excited for getting...

  49. Ep. 61 Bringing More Gratitude Into Your Life!! (plus some fun questions at the end lol)

    Hi friends! In the spirit of November I thought I'd do an episode about gratitude! I share some of my thoughts, theories, and experiences around it, and I hope it inspires you to bring more gratitude into your everyday life! Plus at the end I have 5 journal prompt/reflection questions for you to...

  50. Ep. 60 Katelyn's Korner Halloween Edition!! (costumes, caffeine, bucket lists, and more lol)

    Hi friends! Happy Halloween episode! I hope you guys are having an incredible spooky season! Today I talk about what I'm dressing up as this year, healthy girl fall, making a night out bucket list, and more! Have fun, stay hydrated, and stay safe this Halloween Floating Rockstars! Happy…

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About this show

Hi friends, it's Katelyn, and welcome to the Floating Rock podcast! If you're looking for good vibes, light-hearted and uplifting motivation, silly moments, interesting introspection, and satiating brain food, then you've come to the right place. Need a bestie to help you feel like and become the rockstar that you are? Then I'm right here! New episodes every Tuesday at 6am PST on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Happy listening! : )

Hosted by

Katelyn Chong

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Floating Rock have?

Floating Rock has 108 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 3, 2026.

What is Floating Rock about?

Hi friends, it's Katelyn, and welcome to the Floating Rock podcast! If you're looking for good vibes, light-hearted and uplifting motivation, silly moments, interesting introspection, and satiating brain food, then you've come to the right place. Need a bestie to help you feel like and become the...

How often does Floating Rock release new episodes?

Floating Rock publishes weekly, based on its 108 episodes since August 2024.

Who hosts Floating Rock?

Floating Rock is created and hosted by Katelyn Chong.
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