It's All Made Up, Anyway

Whitney Catalano

Everything in life was made up by someone... so why do we let these arbitrary rules stop us from being happy? Welcome to, “It’s All Made Up, Anyway,” where anything is possible, the rules are made up, and the points don’t matter. My name is Whitney Catalano, a self-sabotage, accountability, and alignment coach, and I'm here to help you heal your shit, discover what you really want, reprogram the fear holding you back, and become the person you've always dreamed of being. Join me as I share my stories, talk to badass guests who went after their dreams, and teach you some things along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support read less
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Facing Financial Anxiety with Shannon McLay (CEO of Financial Gym)
Feb 15 2023
Facing Financial Anxiety with Shannon McLay (CEO of Financial Gym)
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Shannon McLay, a financial planner who left a "traditional" financial services firm 7 years ago to start her own company, The Financial Gym because she felt traditional financial services firms did not have the tools or resources for this generation. Links to Resources: To finally start facing your money anxiety and money avoidance, get my 5 Days to Face Your Finances mini-course for only $27: https://whitneycatalano.com/5days/If you want to book a free consult call with the financial gym, head to https://financialgym.com/ and use code WHITNEY15 to get 15% off any services you use.If you’re ready to go all in and upgrade your business or your life, visit https://whitneycatalano.com/coaching/ to learn more about 1:1 coaching & apply for a free Clarity Call.Download my FREE 5 Days of Scripting exercise: https://programs.whitneycatalano.com/scriptingShop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/whitneycatalano Connect with Shannon & The Financial Gym: Listen to Shannon's Podcast, Martinis and Your Money: https://martinisandyourmoney.com/Check out her book, Train Your Way to Financial Fitness: https://amzn.to/3f62du6 Follow Whitney: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/whitneycatalanoTwitter: https://Twitter.com/whitneycatalanoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneycatalano?_t=8VbZ6jbXUGh&_r=1YouTube: https://bit.ly/whitneycatalano For all media, speaking, and interview inquiries: https://programs.whitneycatalano.com/speakerinfo If you’d like to sponsor this podcast, you can email me at info@whitneycatalano.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
Burning Down My Old Business & Life
Oct 5 2022
Burning Down My Old Business & Life
Welcome to the new podcast, It's All Made Up, Anyway!  In today's episode, I'm talking about: Building my first business, including all of the coaches I've invested in over the yearsWhy mindset ended up being the key to my initial successDealing with imposter syndrome in my first business and getting stuck in a cycle of overworkingBurning out in my first business and not understanding why when I thought I loved itComplicated feelings about loving some parts of my business while feeling drained by othersDiscovering I’m a multi-passionate person and need to have a business that reflects thatQuitting a book deal and having a spiritual awakeningReflections on burning my business down, what I would do differently, and what I learned from the whole experienceDealing with my own self-sabotage throughout the pivoting process like avoiding committing to one thing and avoiding boredomFinally committing and settling in my new business, which led to me being ready to re-launch the podcastDealing with hate and criticism from family during the pivoting process, which ultimately affirmed I was making the right decision Links to Resources: Join the Creator Co-Op: https://whitneycatalano.com/joinIf you’re ready to go all in and upgrade your business or your life, visit https://whitneycatalano.com/coaching/ to learn more about 1:1 coaching & apply for a free Clarity Call. Follow Whitney: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/whitneycatalanoTwitter: https://Twitter.com/whitneycatalanoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneycatalano?_t=8VbZ6jbXUGh&_r=1YouTube: https://bit.ly/whitneycatalano For all media, speaking, and interview inquiries: https://programs.whitneycatalano.com/speakerinfo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#37: Stop Trying To Fit In, You Have The Answers [Season Finale]
Jan 28 2020
#37: Stop Trying To Fit In, You Have The Answers [Season Finale]
Throughout your life, trauma can rear its ugly head in many different ways. How we cope with life’s traumas also comes in its own unique ways. Many people get caught between trying to conform and rebelling against conformity. That constant struggle to figure out who you really are can wear on the soul which can lead to its own coping and so on and so forth. Unless you find a way to break out of that struggle and trust yourself, then you’ll always be in that same place! Stop trying to fit in; you have the answers. It’s the season finale so stay tuned and listen for some great advice before Whitney takes a break to write her book!   Whitney shares: Various types of trauma that can lead to an eating disorderHow people use dieting as a tool to numbKnowing that you are meant for a unique pathUnknowingly feeding your shadow companionFacing the connection between your relationships with food and lifeProperly filling the void that the diet culture leftThe lose-lose situation according to the shadow companionStepping into a new level of self-acceptanceImportance of allowing yourself to have funCombining your intuition with your knowledgeGive yourself permission to not know what’s going onThe trap that we put ourselves intoWhy we need to sit in the discomfort of not knowing     Links to Resources: Join Club TYB today at www.whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb - join for 6 months and you get 1 month free!   Go to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program!   For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge   New clients can book coaching services at www.whitneycatalano.com/book   5 Pillars of Food Freedom: WhitneyCatalano.com/pillars   If you are ready to heal your relationship with food, break free from binge eating, and step into your authentic power, learn more about coaching with me at: www.w --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#36: People-Pleasers Need To Hear This
Jan 21 2020
#36: People-Pleasers Need To Hear This
Doing nice stuff for others brings inner satisfaction that can make us feel fulfilled with our lives, but some people overdo it in order to please others out of a feeling of necessity. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you are people-pleasing or you just like being nice to someone. Often times, this can come about in relation to dieting and can be an act of self-protection. If you do find that you are a people-pleaser, then you may be compensating for something that you don’t really need to! The negative effects of this habit can show itself in many different parts of your life and start to affect your relationships with others and more importantly with yourself. Today, Whitney is going to tell you all about people-pleasing, what it looks like, and what to do if it is affecting you. People-pleasers need to hear this!   Whitney shares: Different ways that people-pleasing shows up in lifeKnowing the difference between being nice and people-pleasingGauging the levels of anxiety in your bodySources of people-pleasing that stem from different points in lifeKnowing what the shame response actually representsWays that unnecessary people-pleasing can hurt us and othersCreating space for new people to walk into your life10 detailed steps to take to stop your people-pleasing habitsEstablishing clear boundaries with consequencesWhat to expect when going through the long process of changeGoing through the pendulum swing phaseThe messiest part of this entire processContinuing to have an honest dialogue with yourself     Links to Resources: Join Club TYB today at www.whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb - join for 6 months and you get 1 month free!   Go to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program!   For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge   New clients can book coaching services at www.whitneycatalano.com/book   5 Pillars of Food Freedom: WhitneyCatalano.com/pillars   If you are ready to heal your --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#35: Navigating Racism & Fatphobia in Nutrition with Dalia Kinsey, RD
Jan 14 2020
#35: Navigating Racism & Fatphobia in Nutrition with Dalia Kinsey, RD
In today’s dietetic field, there is a painful lack of diversity amongst professionals. Whitney’s guest today, Dalia Kinsey, is a firm believer in the power of diversity and strongly encourages dialogue about cultural competence and inclusion in the dietetics profession. Dalia is a weight neutral Registered Dietitian and School Nutrition Specialist on a mission to make nutrition simple, accessible, and fun. She prides herself on using her new podcast School Nutrition Dietitian as a platform to strengthen K-12 nutrition through inclusion and a variety of perspectives. Openly discussing the intersection of weight and nutrition is the best way to change the profession.   Whitney shares: Dealing with the emotional and health effects of others’ microaggressionsFacing microaggressions when becoming a dietitianProblems with defining anyone by a physical characteristicBeing aware of the influence of someone’s environmentLooking at people as individuals and not part of a stereotypeCreating a false dichotomy when it comes to racismFeeling overly-welcomed from a predominantly white groupHow race and gender can affect someone’s medical diagnosisWhy everyone is racist in one way or anotherLetting other people’s racism be there problem so you can work on yourselfCorrectly responding to knowing that you did something wrong  Links to Resources:   Check out Dalia’s podcast School Nutrition Dietitian   Keep up with Dalia on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or at her website: www.schoolnutritiondietitian.com   Learn more about implicit biases and microaggressions here https://equity.ucla.edu/know/implicit-bias/   Join Club TYB today at www.whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb - join for 6 months and you get 1 month free!   Go to Whitney’s Instagram https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#34: Reconnecting after Addiction & ED with Erin Geraghty
Dec 10 2019
#34: Reconnecting after Addiction & ED with Erin Geraghty
Dissociating with emotions stems from many different sources throughout a person’s life, and it shows itself in many different ways, such as addiction and eating disorders. Whitney’s guest today, Erin Geraghty, has dealt with disconnection and numbing out from life, turning to drugs and excessive dieting at a young age. Now, Erin is a yoga therapist, recovery coach, and yoga studio owner. She’s the author of the book, “Thriving After Addiction” and the host of a podcast by the same name. Her goal is to help people reconnect with themselves after addiction and eating disorders, just like she helped herself!   Whitney shares: Erin’s life now and how she got to where she isGrowing up in a household that is focused around dieting and over-workingWhy addictions, EDs, and burnout all tend to go togetherLearning how to slow down and be with yourself when eating and drinkingTeaching people how to process emotions beyond telling your storyComprehending different aspects of life when it is fear-drivenPractical steps people can take to slow down and reconnect with themselvesReasons that it is so hard for people to let go of their coping mechanismsNavigating relationships with family or friends that are struggling with addiction     Links to Resources: Learn more about thriving after addiction: ThrivingAfterAddiction.com Check out Erin’s yoga services: ThriveYogaFit.com Follow Erin on Instagram! InsightTimer Join Club TYB today at www.whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb Go to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program! For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge New clients can book coaching services at www.whitneycatalano.com/book 5 Pillars of Food Freedom: WhitneyCatalano.com/pillars   If you are ready to heal your rela --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#33: The Science of Binge Eating with Dr. Jake Linardon, PhD
Dec 3 2019
#33: The Science of Binge Eating with Dr. Jake Linardon, PhD
There are so many misconceptions as to what binge eating really is, and because of that, many people do not know how to battle this eating disorder. Whitney’s guest today, Dr. Jake Linardon,  specializes in binge eating and body dissatisfaction. He is a Research Fellow and Psychology Lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed scientific research articles on eating disorders. Since completing his Ph.D. in 2017, he has continued to stay passionate in his research into more effective treatment approaches for eating disorders. Hopefully, this podcast can help clear up any questions that you may have in regard to binge eating!   Whitney shares: Dr. Jake’s story and how he got into his line of workAddressing the underlying problems behind binge eatingDistinguishing between binge eating and overeatingMisconceptions relating to eating disorders amongst different gendersDiving into the mindset and shame that comes with binge eatingWhy dieting causes some to develop eating disorders, but not allBinge eating being used as a trauma response or defense mechanismTaking the proper next step after a slip-upWhat research says about various strategies to counter binge eatingUnderstanding the limitations of research vs. real worldTargeting the factors that are fueling your binge eatingThe 4 different types of restrictions in eating disorders     Links to Resources: Learn More: https://breakbingeeating.com Follow Dr. Jake Linardon on Instagram for some great informative content! Join Club TYB today at www.whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb Go to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program! For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge New clients can book coaching services at www.whitneycatalano.com/book   If you are ready to heal your relationship with food, break free from binge eating, and step into your authent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#32: 5 Steps for Surviving Holiday Diet Talk & Food Stress
Nov 26 2019
#32: 5 Steps for Surviving Holiday Diet Talk & Food Stress
What are the two best parts of the holiday season? If your answer is the food and the people, then you are in luck. It’s always great to see family and friends, especially if you don’t get to see them on a regular basis, and there is just so much good food. However, with all this food and people that you don’t see very often, diet talk and food stress are inevitable. Changes in your body are much more noticeable to others that go long periods of time without seeing you; don’t let that ruin the season. Today, Whitney shares 5 steps to survive the holidays without all that food guilt in the presence of those people and massive meals. Don’t spend your holidays under fire. Enjoy every bit of them!   Whitney shares: Diving into Club TYB and what it can do for youIdentifying your sources of anxiety and overwhelmDifferent sources of anxiety that stem from the holidaysFiguring out what you can and cannot controlUsing the holidays as a learning opportunityPredicting the most ideal situation with the things you can controlPreparing in advance and what that actually looks likeContinuing to go about your life as normal before and after the mealNavigating guilt or shame in the moment, afterwardHow to get out of your own head   Join Club TYB, your food freedom family: whitneycatalano.com/club-tyb   Download the 5 Pillars of Food Freedom: whitneycatalano.com/pillars   Got to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program!   For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge   New clients can book coaching services at www.whitneycatalano.com/book   If you are ready to heal your relationship with food, break free from binge eating, and step into your authentic power, learn more about coaching with me at: www.whitneycatalano.com/food-freedom   For a chance to have your listener question answered on the podcast, or if I said something that needs correcting, you can email me at podcast@whitneycatalano.com   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support
#31: From Bariatrics to Health at Every Size (HAES) with Vincci Tsui, RDN
Nov 12 2019
#31: From Bariatrics to Health at Every Size (HAES) with Vincci Tsui, RDN
Finding freedom in your relationship with food is the key to becoming confident with your body. Whitney’s guest today, Vincci Tsui, is on a mission to help people live life on their own terms by stepping away from diet culture. Vincci is a former bariatric dietitian turned Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, yoga teacher, and Health At Every Size® advocate. She is the author of The Mindful Eating Workbook: Simple Practices for Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Food. Health At Every Size is not a statement on who is healthy or unhealthy, more simply, no matter what size you are you can pursue health! Whitney shares: Club TYB and coaching service updatesVincci’s bariatric career and how she got thereBeing a Health At Every Size advocate while also working in surgery clinicsTaking the leap into full Health At Every SizeStaying open to learning and being wrongGiving advice to someone who is having doubtsTouching on the topic of “Informed Consent”The biggest misconception around Health At Every SizeExplaining the difference between mindful eating and intuitive eatingDescribing intuition and when to listen to it   Links to Resources: Check out Vincci’s book The Mindful Eating Workbook Go to Vincci’s website: https://vinccitsui.com Follow Vincci on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 5 Popular Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Myths Busted  Mindful Eating or Intuitive Eating: Which Should I Choose? Got to Whitney’s Instagram to sign up for her group coaching program!   For the free binge meditation, go to www.whitneycatalano.com/binge   New clients c --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitney-catalano/support