Constant Change: Look How Far You’ve Come with Katie Dalebout

We get different reactions whenever we look at old photos of ourselves. Some of us feel nostalgic, some feel embarrassed, and some are even in disbelief. It could be the old hairstyle, fashion choices, or even the way we posed for those pictures — all these remind us of our humble beginnings. 

They also remind us how things have changed. 

As many years passed, you’ve now embodied not just a different appearance but also varying views, opinions, and principles. This is the magic of change! Every person, challenge, and encounter contributes to our development as a person. As we go through new experiences every day, how can we fully embrace these changes?

In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday, Rosie welcomes Katie Dalebout once again on the Radically Loved podcast. Years after their last episode together, they catch up and talk about their transitional periods and the ways they have come to accept their present moments. Katie also shares her experience moving around the country and how she found herself at home in an unexpected place. 

Tune in to this episode and see the magic of accepting constant change into a new life.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 

  1. Find out how you can find your community wherever you go.

  2. Learn about the importance of change from Katie and Rosie’s experiences.

  3. Discover ways to be inspired in the present moment. 

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    Episode Highlights

    [1:53] Where is Katie Now

    • Katie moved from New Yorker to Los Angeles last 2020.

    • She has already been living there for two years, but the scenery in LA never fails to delight her. 

    • However, she hasn’t been able to experience much beyond her neighborhood.

    • Katie realizes that there’s always a community for you wherever you go.

    • Moving to LA during the pandemic taught her the importance of being rooted in a place and community.

    [12:08] On Moving Around Places

    • As a child, Katie often heard of New York through sensationalized media and hoped that she could experience living there one day.

    • Initially, she moved to Detroit for her job after college and found that the city was a great place for her.

    • Katie grew to accept and enjoy wherever she moved to. However, she continued to travel to different places.

    • Her plans to move to New York were well-thought-out and prepared for.

    • In contrast, it originally wasn’t her plan to stay long-term in Los Angeles, and she was unprepared. In time, she accepted where she is now and found it even better.

    [23:20] The Results of Change

    • Katie has drastically changed since 2017. 

    • Looking back, she could tell the choices she made before would have been different from now.

    • She’s glad she has grown and evolved from her past self. 

    [25:59] Evolution of Your Identity

    • Your core identity constantly pushes you to evolve.

    • One of Katie’s defining identities is being different from the others. She has also determined her signature moves.

    • Everyone’s identity is unique. People are influenced by the culture and environment around them.

    • Katie tried to diversify her knowledge and took inspiration from people in her life.

    • A trick to creativity is being present in what’s around you. Allow yourself to be inspired and experiment with different possibilities.

    [38:04] In Process

    • In Process is a group that Katie started during the pandemic.

    • It’s about creativity and facing things outside of your control.

    • The group changes themes every month and practices a creative cycle: creating space, gathering inspiration, deciding what sticks, and sharing with others.

    [40:36] Love and Support

    • Katie feels radically loved when she feels supported.

    • She allows herself to feel what she is feeling and finds support from the people around her.

    5 Powerful Quotes

    [11:08] “You just have to find the people who make you feel like you can be yourself around and grow and actually be honest with each other.” - Click Here to Tweet This

    [16:01] “You have to love where you are, for it to change. You have to accept it at the very least.”  - Click Here to Tweet This

    [24:54] “Wouldn't it be a bummer if I looked back on all that stuff and I was like, ‘exactly how I feel now.’ It's good that we evolve and change, hopefully, grow.” - Click Here to Tweet This

    [33:16] “That’s what I do on Let It Out, is try to understand [people’s habits and routines]... Just listening to the people around you and asking people what they did that day and then trying it out and treating everything as an experiment.” - Click Here to Tweet This

    [41:57] “I have been so fortunate to feel supported, even when, on paper, I feel like I'm floating and don't really have. I've had to create a lot of support myself. But that ‘it's gonna be okay’  feeling is the best way I can describe it.”  - Click Here to Tweet This

    About Katie Dalebout

    Katie Dalebout is the producer and host of the podcast, Let It Out. In 2013, she launched the first episode, and it now has over 300 episodes. The Let it Out podcast aims to talk about stories close to the heart and connection.

    In 2016, she published her first book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling. In addition, she writes weekly newsletters and continuously builds a connected community through her workshops and In Process, a digital group for creatives. In 2019, Katie launched a second podcast about anxiety, called Spiraling. 

    Learn more about Katie and create connections with her on Instagram and her website.

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    To feeling radically loved,

    Rosie

    Rosie AcostaLatinx, Meditation Teacher, BIPOC Meditation Teacher, Teacher, Mindfulness Teacher