How Not To Be a Karen
by Karen Giselle
How Not To Be a Karen is a Gen-Z podcast about navigating life in your 20’s hosted by Karen Giselle. Topics range from health & wellness, spirituality, astrology, self-help, pop culture, identity, beauty, and so on. No topic is off limits and inclusivity is everything! Follow, rate, and subscribe!Instagram: @how.nottobeakarenpodcast@karengiselle28
Episodes
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28 Things I've Learned In The Past 28 Years
Hello and welcome back to the How Not To Be a Karen podcast! So glad you're here and so glad we're celebrating another year of life! On this week's episode, Karen dives into what she's learned over the past 28 years, yes 28 and yes golden 28 years ! Don't know what that is? Well, listen to find…
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33. Why You Should Stir The Pot and Do It For the Plot
Hello and welcome back to the HNTBK podcast! This week's episode is short and sweet - all about recent experiences that led to Karen's epiphany about the importance of speaking your truth, whatever that may mean to you. She dives into specifically what this has meant in her life and why you…
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32. Why You Should Embrace Valentine's Day as a Single Person
In this week's episode, Karen goes into detail about why you should make plans for Valentine's/Galentine's Day. She even gives you ideas for things to do - single or not single, staying in or going out. What are your ideal Valentine's Day plans and do you like the holiday? Be sure to follow the…
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31. 11 Intentions For 2024
Hello and Happy New Year!!! Welcome back and welcome to 2024! In this week's first episode of 2024, your host Karen details and specifies what her intentions are for 2024. She starts off by reflecting on the 2023 and why she believes this year will truly be a good one to remember, but also an...
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30. My Exact Self-Care Sunday Routine
Hello and welcome back to the HNTBK podcast! Happy Sunday! This episode is solo episode on a Sunday all about Self-Care. One of our favorite topics being discussed on one of our favorite days. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode as Karen walks you through how she loves to spend her Sundays,...
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29. Why You Should Never Jump Into an Unknown Body of Water and What To Do To Prevent From Getting Sick This Season ft. Scientist Kilmar Martinez
Hello and welcome back to the HNTBK pod! This week's episode we sit down with scientist Kilmar Martinez and talk all things immunity, blood cells in our cardiovascular system, how to prevent from getting sick this winter season, what to do if you get sick, the best vaccine, and more! Be sure to...
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28. Solo Episode: 10 Things I'm Doing To Thrive This Holiday Season
On this week's episode, Karen is flying solo! She goes into detail on specific ways and things she's doing to take care of herself this holiday season but not just the holiday season, for LIFE. She gives tips and recommendations for how to achieve proper care, what has worked for her and what has...
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27. 7 Daily Habits That Have DRAMATICALLY Improved My Life This Year
Hello! Welcome back to today's Friday solo episode! In this episode, I talk about all things- habits that have an effect on your everyday life. Whether it's a small habit or a big habit that you need to nip, it's so important to be conscientious about the everyday small things that can truly…
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26. It's Me, Hi!!!
It's me, hi, I'm the problem, I know... In this week's episode, Karen dives in and gets candid about what's been really going on in her life including recent changes, the Eras Tour, life changing surgery, and more! She really gives in depths updates, including a timeline on wtf happened, and what...
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25. 13 Intentions for 2023
On today's Friday the 13th episode, Karen dives right into her 2023 intentions which happen to be 13 of them. She explains why she chose 13 and no it's not just because it's one of her and Taylor Swift's favorite numbers and not 12 intentions as well as where she has been this past month. Listen…
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24. What If I Told You I'm a Mastermind ft. Vinoj
Today's episode is a special one and features a very special guest, VINOJ !!! Today also happens to be Ms. Taylor Alison Swift's 33rd birthday so we are celebrating all day, maybe month? long! Vinoj and I virtually sit down to talk all about Taylor, her latest record, MIDNIGHTS, previous music,...
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23. It's Never Too Late To Become Who You Want To Be: A Significant Lesson from My Policeman
In this week's episode, we are reviewing one of Karen's favorite films of the year - My Policeman ! Before she gives her take on the film, she dives into a recent experience she had on the way to the airport and at LAX and why she loves people that do not gate-keep! Listen to Karen's unqualified...
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22. How Learning Your Human Design Can Transform Your Life and Help You Live To Your Fullest Potential ft. Leah McCloud of The Design Of You
On today's very special 11/11 episode, Karen is joined by Leah McCloud of The Design of You. Leah is a human design expert, manifestation coach and now resides in Southern California after finding her life's purpose: changing people's lives and helping them live an authentic life through powerful...
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21. These Are a Few of My Favorite FALL Things
In this week's solo episode, Karen dives into her favorite things not just about fall, but things to do especially during the fall season and it certainly does not involve haunted hay rides or Universal's Horror Nights. You will not catch her there. Instead, she gives a little about insight about...
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20. Bonus: Don't Worry Darling, I Got You
On this week's BONUS episode, yes, bonus Karen is flying solo! She extensively talks all about the film Don't Worry Darling (2022) directed by Olivia Wilde starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, Nick Kroll, and many more. She gives her brutal and honest opinion about the…
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19. How To Live a Mindful and Purposeful Life ft. Case Kenny of the New Mindset, Who Dis? Podcast
On today's episode, Karen is joined by Case Kenny, the host of the New Mindset, Who Dis? Podcast. Case Kenny is a writer, recording artist, and the creator of the New Mindset, Who Dis podcast all about how to live your best life and lead a mindful life. With over 8 million downloads, his podcast...
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18. August Slipped Away...and So Did My First Year of Podcasting?!
On today's episode, we are celebrating the first year of the HNTBK podcast!!! Karen discusses her journey, what she's learned, and the never before told story (unless you follow the pod on insta) behind the inspiration for the podcast. This week we're focusing on mental health and the inevitable...
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17. How I Overcame My Eating Disorder: My Mental Health and Wellness Journey
In this episode, Karen recounts her mental and body image journey and TRIGGER WARNING: her inevitable struggle with an eating disorder. She goes into detail without being too specific (for once) as numbers can be triggering for her and other people in active recovery. She begins by telling her...
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16. Why I Don't Want Kids.
In this week's solo episode, Karen talks about her ultimate and personal decision to not have children and gives her unsolicited opinion about why she doesn't want kids, like EVER. She begins the episode discussing the overturn of Roe v. Wade and how that decision has impacted her and how we can...
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15. Everyone is GAY ft. Kalli Greene/ Bad Boi Benvi Part 2
In this week's episode and for the first time ever, Karen is joined for the second time by one of her friends, adult content creator on Only Fans, and porn star, Aaron aka Kalli Green/Bad Boy Benvi!!! To commemorate the end of PRIDE Aaron gives us all the juicy life updates, whether or not…
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14. How Do You Know If You're Ready For a Relationship? ft. Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At ACME
This week's episode is all things dating - finally an episode on dating! Karen sits down with the host of the popular and NYC based dating podcast, We Met At ACME, Lindsey Metselaar. They discuss Lindsey's recent wedding, if Lindsey believes in the one, what 'The Rules' are, what 'situationships'...
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13. 26 Things I've Learned In The Past 26 Years
It's Karen's birthday week!!! In this week's solo episode of HNTBK, Karen dives into 26 lessons she's learned in her 26 years of human existence. Brace yourselves because she really does not sugar coat anything and goes in deep. She also gives tips on how to lead a more productive and peaceful…
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12. How To Tap Into Your Spirituality and Manifest Your Dream Life ft. The Gem Goddess
On today's episode, I am joined by Leanna Palmer, more notably known as The Gem Goddess on her very successful spirituality Youtube channel with over 780K subscribers and counting. Gem is a mystic and manifestation coach who teaches the law of attraction, spirituality and philosophy using...
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11. The Carousel Never Stops Turning
In this week's solo episode, Karen describes one of the most traumatic events in her life and what she learned from it. She dives deeper into how she is moving on, why she is not dwelling, and what she's turning her focus on. Find out what the "carousel never stops turning" means to Karen and why...
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10. How To Heal Your Period For Good ft. Krista King of Composed Nutrition
Today's episode is all about periods, hormones, fertility, nutrition, and holistic ways to help heal. Karen is joined by Krista King - founder and registered dietitian of the phenomenal practice Composed Nutrition and discuss hormone imbalances, the different cycles of a period, how you can heal...
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9. I'm Just An Arrogant Son of a B**** ft. Trinh
This week's episode is in honor of Harry Styles' 28th birthday. Harry Styles was born in Worcestershire, England on February 1, 1994 to Anne Twist and Desmond "Des" Styles. In this very special bonus episode of HNTBK, Karen and a special guest talk about their mutual admiration and love of the...
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8. If It's Not a F*** Yes, It's a No.
2022 is here and so is getting intentional with goals and the year! In this episode, Karen talks about her 10 intentions for the year and how she plans on accomplishing those in a very uncertain time that we are all living here, but do not fret, when there's a will, there's a way. As always, make...
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7. It's Okay To Be A Little Obsessed With Self-Care
In the final 2021 solo episode of HNTBK, Karen dives into her favorite self-care practices and why you should prioritize this as soon as possible this holiday season and why it is okay to be a little or very much into self-care, especially during the holidays. As always, subscribe and follow the...
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6. Best Tips When Traveling Solo and Navigating Dating ft. Marisol Jauregui
On this week's episode, Karen interviews her good friend Marisol on traveling by doing a Q&A. They dive into top safety tips when traveling alone, especially as a woman in one of the best cities in the world and one of Marisol and now Karen's favorites - Mexico City, Mexico. They also have a...
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5. What It's Like Being an Only Fans Creator and a Pisces ft. Kalli Greene
In this week's episode, Karen is joined by the insanely talented drag queen extraordinaire, Only Fans creator, and friend Aaron P. aka, Kalli Greene. They discuss Aaron's journey to becoming an Only Fans creator and fabulous drag queen and all the hardships it took to get there including...
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4. Are We Moving To NYC ? ft. Frida
In this episode, Karen chats with one of her college best friends about life in the east coast, college life, regrets, and their best college memories. Karen also dives into what made her go sober in the first place and where her decision originated from. The gals also go into what they've been…
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3. Benefits of Eating Plant Based ft. Elizabeth Coe of Plant Based Not Perfect
In this week's episode Karen dives sits down with Elizabeth Coe of the Plant Based Not Perfect Podcast. They discuss all things healthy plant based living from what foods to keep in your pantry or rather what foods not to keep, best foods for hormones, and how to start a plant based lifestyle....
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2. I Went To A Psychic For The First Time Ever And Told Me My Life Story
In this week's episode of How Not To Be A Karen, Karen is joined by herself. She recounts going home and her first ever experience getting her palm read by a psychic in San Francisco, and dives deeper into how this experience affected her. Was the psychic correct ? Was it legit? Did Karen enjoy…
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How Not To Be a Karen is a Gen-Z podcast about navigating life in your 20’s hosted by Karen Giselle. Topics range from health & wellness, spirituality, astrology, self-help, pop culture, identity, beauty, and so on. No topic is off limits and inclusivity is everything! Follow, rate, and subscribe!Instagram: @how.nottobeakarenpodcast@karengiselle28
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