When was the last time you received a compliment without brushing it off? How about GAVE a compliment that you really, really meant...without prefacing it with "I hope this isn't weird, but..." ??

In this episode of the WANTcast, we’re talking about something that seems simple on the surface but can have a huge impact on your self-talk, relationships, and confidence: COMPLIMENTS.

Whether you're great at giving them, awkward at receiving them, or somewhere in between, this episode breaks down WHY compliments actually matter a lot — and how to make compliments feel natural and meaningful (instead of weird or forced).

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Why we struggle with compliments in the first place
• The importance of compliments when it comes to shifting your negative self-talk + creating a more just, kind, and equitable world
• The anatomy of a great compliment: the three categories, and the Three "S" Equation
• How to take a compliment: EXACTLY what to say without deflecting or minimizing
• and more!

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SHOW NOTES:

Subscribe to WANT on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com

Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch

Get the book! Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along: http://wantyourself.com

Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com

Learn more about WANT at: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com

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Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wantcast-the-women-against-negative-talk-podcast/id1031793292

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/712oPDfF7ual3EsaerJeMz?si=f524aa9bb00a475c

As always, move forward fearlessly, spread the good word, and be the you you know you’re meant to be 💛

Today on the WANTcast, we're sitting down with sustainability expert, bestselling author, and award-winning changemaker Ashlee Piper to explore her latest movement and book: No New Things.

Ashlee — whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, CNN, and Good Morning America — breaks down how a personal challenge to stop buying new stuff became a lifestyle shift, viral movement, and 30-day guide to help you save money, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful impact.

This isn’t a no-buy challenge or a guilt trip: it's an invitation to investigate how your stuff makes you feel, how to reset your consumer habits, and how to reconnect with your values in a culture of overconsumption.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• The true meaning of "No New Things"
• How your stuff affects your time, money, and mental load
• What to do when you feel the urge to shop
• Reframing gift-giving, borrowing, and community care
• The psychology of consumption, and why shopping isn’t the self-care we think it is
• and more!!

Whether you're eco-conscious, overwhelmed by clutter, or just looking to live with more intention, this episode will empower you to take simple, meaningful steps starting now.

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SHOW NOTES:

Ready to try the challenge? Grab Ashlee’s book No New Things wherever books are sold, and follow her journey on Instagram @ashleepiper

The Ethical Edit on Substack

AshleePiper.com

Subscribe to WANT on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com

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Get the book! Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along: http://wantyourself.com

Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com

Learn more about WANT at: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com

IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO:

Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform! And share this episode with a friend who needs a motivation boost (or total reframe)

WHERE TO TUNE IN:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6UQ3hu0RtlI

Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wantcast-the-women-against-negative-talk-podcast/id1031793292

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03yZ3QHCksjm0HpEUldWrn?si=s6BhZwGwRAamGBag6lRtsw

As always, move forward fearlessly, spread the good word, and be the you you know you’re meant to be 💛

We ALL hit moments where motivation feels completely out of reach. Sometimes, it just...disappears. Whether you're struggling to start something new, feeling stuck in a rut, or just can’t seem to get going, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we're doing a no-bs deep dive into not just how to spark motivation when it’s barely there, but what to do when your drive to keep going is nowhere to be found (and nothing you see, hear, read, or think seems to change that).

We'll discuss:

• Why motivation isn’t always necessary to make progress
• How to spark motivation when you feel stuck
• The power of zooming out
• Why your feelings about motivation might actually be irrelevant (and what to focus on instead)

...and more!

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SHOW NOTES:

Subscribe to WANT on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com

Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch

Get the book! Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along: http://wantyourself.com

Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com

Learn more about WANT at: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com

IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO:

Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform! And share this episode with a friend who needs a motivation boost (or total reframe)

WHERE TO TUNE IN:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s8BM518rSNM

Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wantcast-the-women-against-negative-talk-podcast/id1031793292

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00F0QCsgrrYkioiehDY21x

As always, move forward fearlessly, spread the good word, and be the you you know you’re meant to be 💛

Big news: after nearly a decade of podcasting, we're finally taking the leap into video — and it’s TERRIFYING.

In this solo episode, Katie gets real about what’s held her back, why exactly comparison and (ironically) experience have been her biggest roadblocks, and how she's embracing beginner mode *publicly* to break free from perfectionism.

If you’ve ever felt stuck because you don’t have it all figured out, this episode is for you. We talk about:

• The hidden fears that keep us from starting something new
• Why “manageable” can sometimes stunt our growth
• How comparison sneaks in — even when we think we’re over it
• The power of taking imperfect action and leading your own life
• ...and more!

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SHOW NOTES:

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katiehorwitch

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wantcast-the-women-against-negative-talk-podcast/id1031793292

Subscribe to WANT on Substack: https://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiehorwitch/ and https://www.instagram.com/womenagainstnegativetalk/

Get Katie's book, WANT YOUR SELF: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth The Strength In Who You Were All Along: http://wantyourself.com

(Reading WYS for the new year in your book club? Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com and let us know!)

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What does it take to lead — REALLY lead — in today's world? What makes an excellent leader, and how can you become one? And in the midst of social, geopolitical, and economic crisis, what does leadership look like?

Today's guest is Dr. Christie Smith, founder of The Humanity Studio and author of the new book, ESSENTIAL.

In this episode we talk about:

• Building trust at work and beyond
• Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, and the future of A.I. at work
• Understanding the current state of DEI and what it means to live your values
• What is the difference between emotional intelligence and emotional maturity
• Why it's actually IMPORTANT to practice small talk (even if you say you hate it!!)
• How to be a leader in the middle of uncertainty and chaos
• How to be more human in an increasingly digital, fast-paced world
• and more!

ABOUT CHRISTIE:

Dr. Christie Smith is the founder of The Humanity Studio™, a multi-media leadership advisory company that works to improve the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work. She has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies, and has held global leadership positions at Deloitte, Apple, and Accenture as a highly respected expert in leadership, talent management, organizational design, workforce management, change management, and executive team performance. She is a highly sought-after speaker on business strategy, leadership and culture, DEI, people analytics, and the impact of workforce technologies and AI. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, and CNN; and she has been recognized as a Top 50 Diversity Leader and on Fast Company’s Queer 50 list. Christie received her doctorate in Clinical Social Work with a focus on leadership and culture from New York University. Her new book, ESSENTIAL: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership (with Kelly Monahan, Wiley, 2025)
is out now.

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SHOW NOTES:

The Humanity Studio

Read ESSENTIAL

LinkedIn

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How do you start to make change happen with people when you'd rather call them out or cancel them altogether? Are calling out or cancelling ever effective? And...is there a different way to actually make change happen (that minimizes the chances of burning out or losing your mind in the process)?

Today on the WANTcast we are talking to LEGENDARY human rights activist Loretta J. Ross, author of the new book CALLING IN: How To Start Making Change With Those You'd Rather Cancel. In this groundbreaking conversation, we'll talk about:

• The 5-C continuum of Calling In, Calling Out, Calling On, Cancelling, and Calling it Off
• How to do better "threat assesments"
• Loretta's pivotal moment and first "calling in" experience with people who seemed the most unlikely to want to change
• How to turn potential conflict into conversation

and more!!

**CW: this conversation contains mention of rape
**Want to read along? Check the "transcript" option in your podcast player!

BIO:

Loretta J. Ross is an activist, professor, and public intellectual. In her five decades in the human rights movement, she’s deprogramed white supremacists, taught convicted rapists the principles of feminism, and organized the second-largest march on Washington (surpassed only by the 2017 Women’s March). A cofounder of the National Center for Human Rights Education and the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, her many accolades and honors include a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship and a 2024 induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Today, Ross is an associate professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a partner with 14th Strategies Consultants, with which she runs “Calling In” training sessions at organizations around the country.

Loretta has co-written three books on reproductive justice: Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice in 2004; Reproductive Justice: An Introduction in March 2017; and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique in October 2017. Her newest book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel is available TODAY, wherever books are sold.

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SHOW NOTES:

Website

Loretta's TED Talk

Get your copy of CALLING IN

Calling In courses + education

Instagram

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"Medical gaslighting" is  the act of a healthcare provider dismissing or ignoring your concerns — and can lead to delayed or even missed diagnoses and opportunities for treatment. But what's the difference between medical gaslighting and a heathcare system not set up as effectively and efficiently as it could/should be? And more importantly: what can YOU do about it?

In this episode with Ilana Jaqueline, patient advocacy strategist and author of the new book MEDICAL GASLIGHTING: How to Get the Care You Deserve in a System that Makes You Fight for Your Life, we talk about:

• How to be a proactive patient
• The difference between medical gaslighting vs the American healthcare system
• Specific tools and strategies to bring with you to the doctor’s office
• Ilana's journey with chronic illness, from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment
• How to build trust with the medical community, especially if you’ve been burned before
• How to help your doctors check their biases (and you check yours!)
• What makes a great doctor, and what SPECIFICALLY you should look for
• What makes a great patent, and the SPECIFIC line-by-line script of how to be one
• Copay assistance programs and little-known financial tips

and more!

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SHOW NOTES:

Buy your copy of Medical Gaslighting here

IlanaJaqueline.com

Instagram

TikTok

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Want to have your "best year ever"? Of course. We all do. But it's a bit more nuanced than just simply setting goals or intentions.

Whether you're excited to hit the ground running this new year, are deep in hibernation mode, or are feeling hopeless and defeated or maybe even cynical about 2025, this episode's for you.

Get out a pen and a notebook: we're diving into Katie's FAVORITE exercise to do every single year to feel a sense of fulfillment — and ownership of your own unique story.

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SHOW NOTES:

How To Have A Planned Freak-Out

Subscribe to WANT on Substack

Join THE WANT COMMUNITY

Buy your copy of WANT YOUR SELF here

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