LET IT OUT

This is part two of my conversation with herbalist and writer Rachelle Robinett, recorded live in LA in a very intimate room full of friends while talking about her book Naturally. In this part, we get into our favorite themes from her book: pleasure, pain,  transformation, grief, and the ways creative expression helps us process. We also talk about sleep hygiene, the connection between slowing down and self-awareness, why knowing the state you’re trying to shift matters before reaching for anything, and how herbalism can help when you know what you’re actually seeking. Toward the end, we open it up to questions about adaptogens, nervines, kava, tinctures, fresh versus dried herbs, and what daily life looks like now that Rachelle lives in Costa Rica, where she says she’s practicing herbalism less like a system and more like a way of living.   Show Notes / Resources / Mentions: Learn more about Rachelle Robinett on her website: https://www.rachellerobinett.com/ Follow Rachelle Robinett on IG @rachellerobinett Grab her book Naturally on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MOTEVS Find Katie: Katie's Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout | Zine shop is here! My Creative Clinic. Book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling   If you liked this episode, try this one from the archive: Desire, Dopamine, and Anticipation: Rachelle Robinett on Herbalism, Evolution and Redefining Ambition

Katie Dalebout, podcaster and author known for journaling and wellness work, opens up like never before in a candid interview swap with Sophie Ragir. They trace her podcast origins, early momentum, burnout, grief, and the pivots that followed. Conversations touch on reinvention, creativity as service, marketing shifts, and plans for comeback-focused series.

Rachelle Robinett, herbalist and author of Naturally, blends herbal wisdom with nervous-system support and aesthetic sensibility. She explores dopamine as anticipation, how cravings reveal the state we actually want, using kava as an alcohol alternative, and redefining ambition away from hustle toward living well. Short, curious, and practical conversations about desire, novelty, and choosing different paths.

Savala Nolan, attorney and writer known for personal essays and cultural commentary, discusses her essay collection Good Woman. She talks about writing urgency at midlife, sequencing essays like an album, motherhood as invisible labor and spiritual work, reclaiming appetite for creativity and body, and the risks and ethics of writing about divorce and sexual assault.

This week, I’m joined again by emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson. This time, we explore the intricate connection between emotional eating and romantic relationships. We talk about how emotional responsibility includes becoming aware of the ways food struggles can impact intimacy and communication in relationships.We also discuss how isolation can intensify emotional eating, why connection and honesty are essential to healing, and the underlying reasons food becomes a coping mechanism. Tricia shares practical ways she has helped people shift these deep-rooted patterns, including how processing, expressing, and communicating how we’re feeling is essential to changing compulsive eating behaviors. It’s an honest conversation about how long-term struggles with food can affect the people in our lives, with practical advice for how to feel and connect with others instead of numb and avoid with food.If you liked this episode, here's my first episode with her: Why We Eat Our Feelings (and What to Do Instead)—Tricia Nelson ExplainsShow Notes | Resources | Mentions:The Substack I wrote about this most recently...Instagram: @tricianelson_Website: healyourhunger.comEmotional Eating Free QuizBook: Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating NowPodcast: Heal Your Hunger Show on Apple PodcastsFind Katie:Katie's Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout  | Zine shop is here!My Creative Clinic. Book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling

My close friend Christine came over on New Year’s Day and we caught up on what’s ahead. We talk about friendship, big life transitions, and the constant evolution we all experience. She’s candid about how she’s changed creatively, professionally, and personally, including navigating freelance work amid uncertainty, and her excitement about becoming a parent and how pregnancy has unexpectedly fueled her productivity. We reflect on our last interviews, what she’s learned since, and the importance of staying adaptable. She’s quietly shown me how to move through change with poise and loved getting to have a time capsule conversation of this time in her life. It's a warm, reflective conversation about staying adaptable, new beginnings and staying on nodding terms with past versions of ourselves. Let us know if you listen!Find Chrissstttiiine on Instagram | YouTube | Watch a video version of this here: https://youtu.be/1UKPcKN0Pe0 Katie's Substack | IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout  | Zine shop is here!  Creative ClinicIf you liked this episode, try this one from the archive: EPISODE 485- Christine Nguyen on Film, Freelance, YouTube, Style, Breakups, and more! (RERUN of Ep 193) Chrissstttiiine

*This episode originally aired in 2017. I made a new intro/ reaction to it. It's my first conversation ever with my now very dear friend. Look out for an updated conversation between us next week. January 2017Today's conversation is one of the rare occasions where I make a friend live on the podcast. This conversation exceeded my expectation of what Christine would be like live. She was every bit as thoughtful, earnest, and wise as she comes off in the hundreds of YouTube videos she's published. Christine went to film school and simultaneously began on YouTube when she was just 18 and has been uploading to her chanel ever since. Her videos range from home decor to film photography to make-up to design to music. We get into everything from a cultivating a career as a freelancer to recovering after a tough breakup to handling aging and body image and finding a community. We also talk about  style, religion, family,  travel and more. I loved meeting her and having this meandering conversation which I think you'll love too. Notes from the Show:-Find Chrissstttiiine on Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Tumblr | blog-My book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling  Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iBooks.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-the apartment and home tours she doesRecs from the show: -Badbutnotgood on Spotify-the Marco Polo tea she loves... you can also find it at Dean & Deluca in NYC (or other areas)-Book — anything by Haruki Murakami-Movie — This is England, The 400 Blows, Fight Club-TV - Freaks and Geeks, Vice News, Sex in the City-Podcast - The Daily

Tricia Nelson, an emotional-eating expert and author of 'Heal Your Hunger,' dives deep into the roots of emotional eating, sharing her personal journey from childhood traumas to using food as comfort. She discusses the importance of understanding buried feelings and stress patterns behind compulsive behaviors rather than relying on willpower. Tricia also highlights her Heal Your Hunger program, which focuses on community support and accountability for lasting change, emphasizing that true healing involves feeling rather than numbing.

Jessica Gill, Chief Content Officer at To Be Magnetic, dives deep into emotional processing and creativity. She discusses the importance of feeling emotions, especially during grief and career ruts, as essential for personal growth. Jessica explains how triggers reveal suppressed desires and details practical tools to raise self-worth. She also shares insights on overcoming rock bottoms and using 'opposite' medicine to generate momentum in life. Listeners will find her methods for reconnecting to authenticity and navigating life's transitions particularly enlightening.

In this discussion, Lacy Phillips, a celebrated manifestation coach and author, delves into the intricacies of authenticity and body image. She shares insightful perspectives on how childhood beliefs shape our realities and manifesting outcomes. Lacy emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition and offers practical exercises for reconnecting with it. She also discusses how personal style influences authenticity and reveals how to use envy as a guiding tool for uncovering desires. It's a heartfelt conversation that dives deep into the power of being truly oneself.