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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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)

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WHERE TO TUNE IN:

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_-N9mS0zU1kE_sgALl_6H_RU10BqIit

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

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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/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 💛