How Not To Be a Karen

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 out what a golden birthday is and what are the 28 life lessons she has learned.

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 should just go for it and do it the for the plot! Thank you all for listening! Follow the pod here !

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 pod here !

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 intentional one. Listen to hear what Karen's 11 Intentions are for this brand new year and as always, rate and follow the pod anywhere you get your podcasts!

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, specifically today as today happens to be a Sunday. And yes, it involves a lot of self-care and solo time. It's the best way to recharge! As always, be sure to follow Karen Giselle here and the How Not to Be a Karen pod HERE. Thank you all for listening !

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 listen if you're queasy and if you're not this episode is perfect for you! Even if you are, do not worry because we don't go that deep. And don't forget to follow the pod here !! Stay healthy 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 not. Because instead of just surviving the holiday season, why not thrive?! As always, follow the pod here and happy holidays!!

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 affect you and your productive or overall wellbeing. This episode was inspired by James Clear's Atomic Habits - never too to late to take a peak or read this book! Follow the pod HERE & yours truly here.

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 did she do while she was gone?! She also dives into her favorite pop culture subject: people's infatuation with certain people's dating lives, particularly - Taylor Swift's. She gives her possibly controversial opinion and why people should focus less on who Taylor is dating and more on her accomplishments and the fact she's doing a 3.5 hr show EVERY weekend? Just some thoughts... Subscribe, follow, RATE, and SHARE.

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 on your favorite podcast platform to find out what all 13 intentions she has for this year and how she's planning on following them through. As always, follow the HNTBK pod on Instagram @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and Karen here . Thank you so much for listening and here's to a healthy, prosperous, and vibrant 2023!!!

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, influence, Easter eggs, theories, the Eras Tour, the Swifties, and how Vinoj came to be a fan and now a very prominent Australian Swiftie on Swiftok. We also discuss the craziest theory Vinoj has ever heard on TikTok as well as what it's like being noticed by Taylor and Taylor knowing who you are. Kinda INSANE. Meet us at midnight and listen everywhere you get your podcasts! Happy birthday, Taylor!!! We love you forevermore.

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 but glowing review of the recent film, why she loved it, and the biggest lesson we can all take from the beloved book and now motion picture. MY POLICEMAN follows the fictional story of Tom and Marion and Patrick who suddenly comes back into their lives. Thank you all so much for listening! Happy Holidays and safe travels out there! ENJOY! Find Karen here. Follow the pod here.

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 tools like human design, manifestation. Today, Leah dives into her journey from a draining 9-5 job to a purposeful and fulfilling life. She describes feeling lost and how she found human design. She also talks about how it helped her step into the person she is supposed to be as well as lead a truly aligned life and how you can, too! Leah dives into what the different types of human design are, what the differences between astrology and human design are, and much more ! Before sitting down with Leah, Karen talks all things Midnights and what her current favorites off of Taylor's 10th studio album are. Follow and connect with Leah here & here ! Book a reading with Leah here. Find out what your human design is ! Connect with Karen online here ! And follow the HNTBK podcast here

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 her current fall routine and things she has been loving doing and why. She also reveals her all time favorite song to listen to during this season. Listen to find out more and for recommendations on things to do this fall season that is upon us all! Happy listening and happy fall everyone! Follow Karen here Follow HNTBK pod here Thank you for listening and be sure to rate/follow the pod here !!

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 film and does not hold anything back. Did she even enjoy it? Did it live to her expectations? Did it feel like a movie?! All jokes aside, she really dives into the biggest takeaways, her favorite and least favorite scenes, lessons we can all learn from the movie and the controversy that surrounded the movie and why she feels it's relatable. Listen on all major platforms. Enjoy!! Follow Karen HERE Follow the pod HERE Please review the podcast here. It would mean the world!!! *SPOILER ALERT: Do not listen if you have not watched the film, yet or are planning to watch it. If you don't care...by all means listen bc it's a juicy episode.

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 has earned him a spot in the Apple Top 30 Podcasts, Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts. He also frequently collaborates with EDM artists like Griffin, Justin Caruso, and many more to create mindfulness mixes. On this episode, you will learn about what it means to live a purposeful and mindful life and what specific questions can guide you there. How can you truly live authentically? Is there such a thing as being "mentally fit?" What are some ways we can take care of our mental health? Be sure to listen to learn more about mindfulness and Case's journey to living a more mindful life! Check out Case Kenny's website. Follow Case Kenny on Instagram ! As always, you can follow the pod here and connect with yours truly, @karengiselle28. Thank you all so much for listening! Cheers!

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 sad girl fall. Karen is brutally honest about her recent struggles and slump that she recently went through the exact triggers/patterns she's seen in herself. She mainly gives ways to cope and get out of a funk. Hint: It involves listening to a lot of Taylor Swift. Be sure to listen if you have ever had a bad day, a mental/physical 'slump,' seasonal depression, or just want to hear more about how to improve your day-to-day. Thank you to all of you for listening to the podcast and supporting it this past year in every possible way you can. I am forever grateful.

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 story and how it all started at the young age of 12 years old, where she is now in her journey, and things she has stopped doing over the years for the sake of her mental health. She shares her current fitness routine and what is working for her currently as well as how she feels about this summer and why this summer is different than the rest. Thank you all so much for listening and as always, be sure to follow the pod @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and Karen herself @karengiselle28 !!! Stay golden and healthy this summer! If you or someone you know is struggling, please urge them to get help with a mental health professional. National Eating Disorder Hotline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

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 all support one another during this insane time. She later dives into all her reasons on why she does not plan on bearing a child. She also gets deeply personal on body image, the power of choice, how society and/or family loves to put "pressure" on women but not men to have children - the double standard, and the #1 question people should STOP asking women. Bet you can all guess! Donate to your local / national abortion fund here: https://abortionfunds.org https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/6iOI0_HnUUmPu_6_SRgayg2?sourceid=1006442&ms=4NALz2100K1N1A&gclid=CjwKCAjw_b6WBhAQEiwAp4HyIDKxDYqCO7Skb-w7vXyI3N_YLIBPHKnOYlibIOD2n-Y7op6bYBkqTBoC0mYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Follow the pod @how.nottobeakaren and Karen @karengiselle28 on insta and follow/rate/subscribe on any platform you listen. Thank you!

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 they're still sober, what they have been working in, their experience seeing Jojo LIVE and in person, substance abuse, and homophobia in the current HIV/blood shortage. Subscribe/follow anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow Aaron here: https://www.instagram.com/badboibenvi/ Follow the pod here: https://www.instagram.com/how.nottobeakarenpodcast/ Follow Karen here: https://www.instagram.com/karengiselle28

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' are and how to avoid one as well as the biggest advice Lindsey has for people currently dating in 2022 and of course, signs you may be ready for a relationship. They also rank the hottest zodiac signs and the worst zodiac signs to date, and of course, Taylor Swift's exes and her favorite songs/album of Swift's. At the end of the episode, Lindsey answers HNTBK listeners' questions! Before diving into the episode with Lindsey, Karen gives a life update and what she's been up to these past two months she's been MIA as well as why she disappeared. She also gives a tv show and music recommendation including a recent dating show she binged and dives into her favorite songs on Harry's House. Follow/rate anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-be-a-karen/id1584306428 https://www.instagram.com/how.nottobeakarenpodcast/?hl=en Follow Lindsey here: https://www.instagram.com/wemetatacme/ https://www.instagram.com/lindzmetz/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-met-at-acme/id1300757042 Check out her website here: https://www.wemetatacme.com

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 life and on your own terms. As always, subscribe/follow the pod anywhere you consume podcasts. Make sure to follow the pod on Instagram and Karen herself here and wish her and her birthday twin, Lady Gaga a happy birthday !

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 divination tools such as Tarot and Astrology to make personal and accurate predictions. We dive into Gem's journey to the Gem Goddess, her favorite videos to film as well as her favorite books and top travel recommendations. We also discuss all things spirituality, of course, manifestation, laws of attraction/assumption, crystals, Gem's high vibrational morning routine, and much more! Prepare to become your highest spiritual self after this insightful and magical episode! As always, follow the pod on Instagram / Karen Giselle and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you so much for listening and Happy March !!! Find The Gem Goddess here: Instagram YouTube The Gem Goddess LunaGem Jewelry Store

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 it's important to her in this week's episode. As always, follow the pod on Instagram @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and the host herself, @karengiselle28 Thank you all so much for listening and following the pod! Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, suicidal thoughts, or depression, please urge them to receive therapy or get help in whatever way possible.

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 your period naturally, use 'moon cycling' as a tool to help you track your period, and nutrition practices anyone can do to have a better period and lifestyle in general. Krista King is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, integrative, and functional certified nutrition practitioner as well as a holistic health expert. Through her online practice, Composed Nutrition, she provides virtual nutrition coaching, courses, and resources to naturally heal your hormones, digestion, and anxiety. With a strong passion to connect the dots to your health story and discover how the things we have gone through in life can show up in the body, Krista integrates evidence-based nutrition practices, intuitive eating philosophies, and spiritual and emotional tools to help you heal the root cause of imbalances driving your symptoms so you can feel at home in your body. Check out Composed Nutrition here: https://www.composednutrition.com and Krista King - @composednutrition on Instagram! If you're someone who suffers through any of these things this episode is for YOU! As always, subscribe/follow the HNTBK on Instagram @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and the host herself @karengiselle28

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 incredible, multi-talented musician, and actor. The gals talk about how they met, individually got into One Direction/Harry Styles, his solo music, and blossoming film career. Finally, they discuss their first Beachwood Cafe outing and what their perfect meet cute would be when meeting the one and only Harry Styles!  As always follow the pod on all podcast platforms and today's guest on Instagram @chaaatrinh ! @karengiselle28 / @how.nottobeakarenpodcast Make sure to check out the @orroapp and use KARENH for $5 off your first month!

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 sure to follow the pod on instagram: @how.nottobeakaren and Karen herself, @karengiselle28 Make sure to check out the @orroapp and use KARENH for a 7 day free trial ! And rate, review, subscribe/follow the pod here!

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 pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Instagram: how.nottobeakarenpodcast karengiselle28 Happy New Year and love you and so immensely grateful for you all! - K.G. See you in 2022!!

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 discussion about dating when traveling, what the best approach is when it comes to dating, and why the chances of you finding someone online or on a dating app is so fucking low. As always, subscribe and follow the podcast wherever you get your podcasts including Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Thank you so much for listening!

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 homelessness. They also discuss the toll it takes on their mental health, how they take care of their mental health. They discuss Kalli Greene's favorite places to do drag and RuPaul's Drag Race! Listen and follow on Spotify/Anchor. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and anywhere you listen!  Make sure to follow the pod @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and @karengiselle28.  For Sweats and The City, head on over to @sweatsandthecity and use Karen's promo code: KARENHSWS for $5 off your first month of Sweats With Sweats!  https://sweatsandcity.com/sweat-with-sweats/

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 up to in NYC, and if they'd ever move to NYC?!  In the beginning of the episode, Karen explains why she's excited for sad girl fall and what she is most looking forward to this fall. Spoiler alert: Taylor Swift's iconic rerecording of her fourth studio album RED (Taylor's Version). Subscribe on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts! As always, follow the pod @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and @karengiselle28 Thank you so much for listening and happy fall! For privacy and security reasons, we are keeping Frida's handles and last name private.

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. Remember, you do not need to be perfect! Enjoy! As always, follow the pod at how.nottobeakarenpodcast / karengiselle28 

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 her first psychic reading?  Find out on this week's episode.  Subscribe on Spotify!  Follow the pod on instagram: how.nottobeakarenpodcast !