Being Yourself Loudly

In this episode, Isabel talks about working with self-doubt in real time as she navigates big-picture planning and goal setting. Huge shoutout to Yael Shy at Mindfulness Consulting for teaching me these incredible tools. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins

This episode is about my experience seeing Taylor Swifts Era's Tour and all the big feelings it brought up for me. I talk about seeing myself in her music, the power of singing Love Story with 70 thousand people, and how I am recovering from a deep emotional hangover. This episode is for Taylor Swift and anybody else who has ever been told they are "too much." This podcast is proud to be a part of the Seattle Gay News Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by Alice Mushrooms, a functional mushroom chocolate brand on a mission to make mushrooms indulgent, joyful, and delicious. Their decadent bites combine the best organic, fruiting-body mushrooms with the most potent nootropics and herbal supplements. This union pairs the long-term benefits of mushrooms with the immediate effects of the nootropics to create an indulgent daily routine that's good for you and only gets better with time. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins

*Trigger Warning: this episode contains mature subject matter including sex, consent, and sexual assault. If you are triggered by these topics, please take caution before listening* This episode is about coming to terms with my sexual history and the shame I feel around it. I explore consent, power, and what it was like growing up in a world that sexualizes women from a very early age. I also explore how watching the Netflix film Luckiest Girl Alive changed my perspective on a few of my past experiences. I also discuss the importance of self-validation and offer a tool to help you sit with hard feelings, rather than push them away. This podcast is proud to be a part of the Seattle Gay News Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by Alice Mushrooms, a functional mushroom chocolate brand on a mission to make mushrooms indulgent, joyful, and delicious. Their decadent bites combine the best organic, fruiting-body mushrooms with the most potent nootropics and herbal supplements. This union pairs the long-term benefits of mushrooms with the immediate effects of the nootropics to create an indulgent daily routine that's good for you and only gets better with time. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins

In this episode, we talk all things mushrooms with Charlotte Cruz and Lindsay Goodstein, co-founders of Alice Mushrooms, a decadent, ready-to-eat chocolate, with real-life health benefits. We talk about the different types of mushrooms, culinary, functional, and my personal favorite, psychedelic, and how the perception of shrooms has changed over the last decade. This podcast is proud to be a part of the Seattle Gay News Podcast Network. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Show Notes: https://isabelmata.com/being-yourself-loudly

We all have go-to methods for dealing with a fierce inner critic, or the voice that tells us we are not good enough. In this episode, Isabel dives into the three steps it took to form a deeper relationship with her core narratives to begin living her most authentic life. Featuring tools from Mindfulness Consulting and Internal Family Systems, this episode is for anyone who has been told they are "too much" or "not enough." The goal of this episode is to leave you feeling inspired and eager to connect deeper with yourself and others. This podcast is proud to be a part of the Seattle Gay News Podcast Network. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Show Notes: https://isabelmata.com/being-yourself-loudly

In the first solo episode of 2023, Isabel talks about her New Year intention-setting rituals including mood boarding and visualization. This year, she used the SPIRE model from the Wholebeing Institute to set her goals and intentions. She also talks about how you can set your own intentions and make positive change in your life. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

Tune into this episode to hear Gerianne Perez, actress, and singer, currently playing Catherine of Aragon in the musical SIX, talk with Isabel about how she landed her dream role on Broadway and navigates fear and imposter syndrome. Gerianne discusses her struggles as well as her successes and how she stays grounded through mindfulness. Shout out to Elea Besse for the editing of this episode! Bio: Gerianne, a proud graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, has appeared on stages from New York City to Shanghai, and venues including 54 Below, Joe's Pub, Town Hall, the Beacon Theater, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. Gerianne made her Broadway debut as Kathy in Broadway's first a cappella musical, In Transit, at the Circle in the Square Theatre before warming hearts (and stomachs) across the country on the national tour of Waitress, the beloved Broadway musical with music by Sara Bareilles, as a member of the ensemble and Dawn Understudy. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this episode, Isabel discusses the intricacies of diet culture, where diet culture comes from, and how to resist it with Leah Kern, an intuitive eating counselor with her own private practice. Leah and Isabel talk about their own experiences with navigating food and offer resources and advice on how to nourish your unique body. Resources: “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach” Book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole “Anti Diet” Book by Christy Harrison “Shoulders Down” Podcast by Leah Kern Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this week's episode, Isabel is joined by University of San Francisco undergraduate student Eliza Roach to talk about the best advice for college students! They talk about love and relationships, trusting your intuition, and how to reframe your mindset when your insecurity is getting the best of you. For anyone currently in college or going soon, this one is for you! Show Notes: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/podcast/episode-7-advice-for-college-students Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this weeks episode Isabel catches her listeners up on the two week coastal road trip she went on that included a communal sound bath at the Integratron in Joshua Tree, an energy exchange in Idyllwild with sound healer Ellen Wong, and even a trip to Disneyland. She also talks about healing her inner child and responds to the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Show Notes: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/podcast/episode-6-connecting-with-your-inner-child Subscribe to my newsletter: https://isabelmata.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this weeks episode I am joined by mindfulness & meditation expert Yael Shy, CEO of Mindfulness Consulting and Founder of Mindful NYU to talk about how she went from having three panic attacks a week and being filled with nonstop anxiety and PTSD, to living mindfully. I also share the importance of meditation and mindfulness in my life. This episode is especially important given the recent Supreme Court decision and the amount of difficult emotions we are all experiencing. Show Notes: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/podcast/episode-5-mindfulness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this episode of Being Yourself Loudly, Isabel is joined by her very good friend Michelle Huang to talk about all things friendships. In this episode we discuss what it means to make friends as an adult, how to keep and nurture friendships when it's not convenient, the importance of intentionality in friendships, and what to do when a friendship is no longer serving you. We also talk about where to actually meet friends as an adult! This is an important conversation and one that Isabel hopes everyone can resonate with.  Show Notes: www.isabelmata.com/podcast/episode-4-adult-friendships Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_FT9Q7jCFBLQSplw66a4A/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this episode Isabel walks through her experience with hustle culture, burnout, and reclaiming her time. She also goes in depth into mindful hustling, a concept she discovered thanks to her coach. Show notes: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/podcast/episode-3-mindful-hustling Website: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this episode, Isabel is depressed and she shares how she moves through difficult emotions like anxiety, pain, stress, with mindfulness and DBT techniques, like dipping her face in a bowl of ice water. She also shares how naming her internal shame has helped her speak kinder to herself and unlearn negative thought patterns.  Show notes: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/podcast/episode-2-emotional-regulation-and-self-soothing Website: https://www.isabelcalkins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelcalkinsmata Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilcalkins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/isabelcalkinsmata/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelcalkins/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

In this episode, Isabel shares her story of letting her anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder rule her life and relationships before hitting rock bottom and moving across the country searching for healing. She also shares the biggest mindset tool that helped her reprogram her brain. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support

Hosted by queer mental health advocate and women's mag writer Isabel Mata, Being Yourself Loudly illuminates the beautiful and chaotic path of becoming the best, most badass, version of yourself, even if your brain is a bit chemically imbalanced. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isabel-mata8/support