all of the above

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?

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, take notes, and remember to never give away your power. Words to live by: If you don't think you're all that, never expect anyone else to think you're all that. What part of this is me? What part of this is someone else? Count yourself in

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.

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 currently looks like. Enjoy besties xx For your big butt girlie summer: https://carliepetraitis.com/product/building-ass-june-2024/

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.

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 a group fitness coach, bringing out the best of one another, doing your half of the bargain, how nice the tik tok girlies are, and grubnation. Food is life. Hope you giggle, hope you learn, hope you eat something soul fueling today. Carlie reflections: "I thought my life had to look a certain way to achieve happiness... only to get there, not be happy, and have to peel everything back and ask, well what is going to make me happy?" "This is you, this came out of you, this is what you want to say, wouldn't it be cool to meet someone that wants to celebrate that about you?" "What would life be if we weren't eating?" Iconic Liz words to live by: "I want to be a devil, too" "Sometimes the silence is loud... so I just turn up the music." "Let's plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner THEN we can think about in between."

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 in time, I had all my eggs in the lifting basket, but I realized I was operating from a place of over-idolized physique and strength equaling acceptance and love for self. I can't always be my strongest or leanest, so what happens then? Join me as I discuss what I define to be a female athlete and how I've developed a more meaningful relationship to my body and to movement.

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 discuss.

no hope to hope? hopefully

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.

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 Carlie, and I'm a 28 year old recovering people pleaser. Turns out you can make decisions for yourself, stand by them, and people will still respect you. In today's episode I journey you through how this has shown up for me, what I'm learning, and the direction I am taking to build my "living my truth" muscles. Creating my life was always going to be a "me" job, now it's time for me to finally show up to the workplace. Yippee!

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 cheers* Timestamps: 0:00-3:38 • intro coffee talk • mom chat 3:38-9:25 • return of the flip phone • AIM & FB stories • cool old phones • old cameras and “expensive” film developing 9:25-14:29 • things worth spending money on • clothes chat • sex shop story • food & drinks • flights 14:29-25:18 • thrifting chat • staple clothing items • Carlie reveals her “vagina is built different” • underwear chat • fashion pinterest board & trying on clothes to find self style • Austin event fashion inspo 25:18-28:55 • influencer chat • anyone can be an influencer • the negative connotations around “influencer” as a title • influencers are the big sisters of the world 28:55-41:05 • storytelling styles across forms of content & media • music videos • storytelling thru music • fitness is literally life • “Mastery” book • Storytelling book from JB • Audible kinda sux • Jon Barker hype up 41:05-47:40 • finding balance between various interests & goals • exploring new interests • frustrations w/ current fashion options • “practicing” different styles by shopping for fun • “go to the fucking mall, bitch” • manifesting air fryers 47:40-57:27 • boba chat • “fuck the label” • savory vs sweet snacks • oatmeal/mush chat • Elisabeth investing in own projects to free up mental capacity for creative pursuits 57:27-1:03:45 • appreciating the view • Car in the Car • good trusted feedback is good • “don't just gaslight me” • AOTA name hype 1:03:45- • wrap up

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 the internet. Buckle in (cuz we are in the car next to a Starbuck's Drive Thru after all) and enjoy. Today's nuggets: How you present yourself could be an open invitation for other people You being authentic encourages other people to be authentic Post so you don't have to cling to the idea anymore Bottom line is to believe in yourself

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, including the seasons of nothingness. I reveal what evidence I have of how change can be unfathomably better than all expectations, and why I need to be reminded of that right now.

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 break down some of the energy of my own birth chart, areas that I struggle with and will continue to work through in my lifetime, how the energy is shifting this year, and so much more. No matter if you're brand new to this, skeptical of it entirely, or a vault of astro knowledge yourself, I think there is much to gain by giving it a listen. Click here to get your 2023 forecast or check out more of SevenMoons Astrology: https://www.sevenmoonsastrology.com/on-the-horizon-the-2023-astrology-forecast/ Find Sarah on IG, Tik Tok, and Youtube: @SevenMoonsAstrology 00:00 - Which signs are the horniest? 02:30 - Explaining the zodiac 02:45 - Exploring the 2nd house 04:58 - How do natal charts reflect me if I am always changing? 06:17 - Should astrology be illegal? 07:23 - When Carlie knew she loved astrology 09:16 - Learning to be normal when you're anything but 10:37 - Practicing astrology mindfully 13:20 - The energizing thing about astrology 14:42 - The merciless hamster wheel of self-improvement 17:17 - Are you awkward or is it just Aquarius energy? 17:41 - How Mercury represents your mind 23:56 - Why do people fear Scorpio/8th house energy? 28:35 - Finding your purpose with the north node 30:37 - The natal chart is a literal map of the sky 32:01 - Working with oppositions, inconjunctions 37:56 - The fortunate 9th house 38:27 - Carlie's Sun in Pisces 40:48 - Our Saturn placements 45:51 - Astrology illuminates your private inner world 49:01 - The astrology of our current times (transits) 52:56 - The nodes are shifting, the nodes are shifting! 53:56 - What is a retrograde really? 1:00:33 - Carlie and Sarah's synastry relationship 1:08:44 - Outro

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 here, we're feeling like a 6 year old, and it is scary but it is rewarding, okay? We're liking it” 18:09 - “girl, you've been burying banana peels in your backyard since you were 10” 20:36 - “Dancing has been in ya bones since you came out the womb. So, just keep on dancing” 22:03 - “You just know that I be going to the ocean. And feeling all different sorts of emotions. Because me and the water just get along. BARS.”

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 feeling uncomfortable in our bodies negatively impacted our lives? How has our view of nourishing ourselves changed? What is our new drive for being in the gym? How the fuck do you approach this all in an INTENTIONAL WAY THAT ULTIMATELY SERVES YOU AND KEEPS YOU BEING ABLE TO SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF? Tune in, find out, and hopefully this conversation will leave you feeling lighter... as it did me. And remember, being hot doesn't make you a good person. Be a good person first, and then be hot too. Carlie's picks: "Is how you're thinking about your body right now contributing to joy in this moment?" "I forgot how good it makes me feel when I feel strong. It gets me out of my head, I just wish my correlation to how I look isn't so tied to it." "Do it from the intention that I deserve to feel good and I deserve to take care of myself."

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 going to be special to be able to reflect upon when I do in fact get to where I want to be going. I hope you're able to take something from this. Enjoy & remember to just flip the eggs.

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

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!

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 medical advice or guidance, simply a dialogue of my own experiences.

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.

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 career choices and how our partners careers have impacted how we may be perceived by others. We put words behind how our schooling impacted our self perception and confidence throughout our lives, and conclude that pursuing what makes you happy is the best output you can have in the world. I hope this is as profound for you as it was for us. Enjoy!

A catch up episode where I share my intentions for 2023, starting with how I am tackling the month ahead.

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.

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, closed the most shameful moments of my life, and how I presently have come to view it as the ultimate gift. Thank you for taking the time to listen.

In this episode I recount the before, during, and after of accidentally meeting my soul mate 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 stories of my lifetime and I hope you enjoy. #gocarlie #stillwaitingformarriage #coefficient #of #friction

In this episode I talk about four instances of life altering advice. #justnannying #thesunset #dontfeelspecial #cringe

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 brand new arena of my life. In the famous words to Troy Bolton, this is the start of something new.

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 viewed my body to somehow becoming a personal trainer who empowered other women to be strong... to completely burning out and losing any idea of who the hell I was anymore... everything else in between to now. I'm really eager to put this out and hear your thoughts. I hope you enjoy and are able to take something from it.

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. (I hope you are too. Everyone loves a communal glow up moment.) Chat VERY soon loves. This episode's most iconic moments: "It's chaos time baby." "I simply cannot afford to let the overwhelm stop me anymore"

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 that is really motivating me to remain true to myself despite how challenging that can be. I hope you enjoy!

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 this choke hold and how I'm approaching taking care of my body with a ~healthier~ mindset. Sprinkled in are the things that I am really into right now - from the thrill of attending a baseball game, Ted Lasso, eating ceviche on the beach, and swimming fully clothed. Buckle up for this joyride babes.

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). I'm grateful to have this outlet to be able to talk about her on and it truly felt good to share. My hope is that you feel her as you listen and are left with a warm heart. Talk soon xoxo

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!

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!