Thick & Thin

The spoken diary of Katy Bellotte, a self-employed graphic designer living in New York. Each Thursday, Katy blends her personal experiences with stories from history, offering advice, laughs & some major epiphanies. She chats about living in full color, through the thick & the thin (with a dirty martini in hand).

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Personal Journals
History
Society & Culture
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Why "almost" relationships hurt more than real ...
47 min
152
Why it's hard for us to be alone & productive r...
47 min
153
Do I like them or am I just bored?
47 min
154
Be careful what you wish for...
45 min
155
When things don't go as planned
31 min
156
Contagious fear & repeating history
43 min
157
My unfiltered NYC dating life & story time
46 min
158
Doing more than one thing & my freelance career
48 min
159
Self-doubt is killing your dreams
50 min
160
The revenge dress
<p>In this extra special Valentine's Day special of Thick &amp; Thin I answer some light-hearted questions about love &amp; also discuss the story of Princess Diana's 1994 "revenge dress." Valentine's Day can really stir up our emotions so I hope this episode will leave everyone feeling confident and hopeful. // Try Gladskin: http://gladskin.com/ // Follow me on Instagram: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
44 min
161
The power of words, black history month & Toni ...
<p>This episode of Thick &amp; Thin is all about the power of WORDS, books &amp; written thought. I explore the life of Toni Morrison and the waves she made in literature, particularly in black American literature. We pay homage to Toni, her courage and her talent, as well as discussing my own personal experiences surrounding the power that books &amp; words have in our world. // My keynote talk in South Carolina details: https://allevents.in/columbia/usc-fashion-week-keynote-speaker-katy-bellotte/200018950288036 // Gladskin Eczema cream: http://us.gladskin.com/ // Follow me on Instagram: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
42 min
162
Let’s talk about the good stuff
<p>On this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I share some uplifting, positive stories submitted by listeners in hopes that it will brighten our week. 2020 has been quite rough so far and so I think it's very important to remember, and stay focused on, the "good stuff." So, I'm devoting this week's episode of Thick &amp; Thin to this concept. // Follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
37 min
163
An honest sexy time chat
<p>On this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I opened the floor for some juicy listener questions! Nothing was too invasive or off limits. I chat honestly about sex, dating apps, leaving my job, tattoos, etc. // Follow me on Instagram: @katybellotte&nbsp;</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
45 min
164
When we don’t know what we’re doing
<p>Today on Thick &amp; Thin I talk about the times when we admit to ourselves: "I don't know what I'm doing." I chat about the true power in not having all the answers and the room it truly makes for creativity &amp; growth. Also mentioned: Refinery29 founder, Piera Luisa Gelardi, and the story of Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood actress turned inventor. // Follow me on instagram: @katybellotte // shop my temporary tattoos: https://www.inkedbydani.com/collections/new-designs/products/kb&nbsp;</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
44 min
165
Ghosting & the SLOW FADE
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I once again discuss ghosting and dive into a new concept: the slow fade. I chat about how to cope with unrequited feelings and gaps in communication. // Check out my temporary tattoos, in partnership with Inked by Dani: https://www.inkedbydani.com/collections/new-designs/products/kb // Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katybellotte/&nbsp;</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
43 min
166
Tough love & seasons of retreat
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I welcome 2020 by chatting through my resolutions and the ways I hope to grow this year (and years to come!). I chat about subjects like tough love, seasons of retreat, Lyme disease, moving apartments and more. // Follow me on IG: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
43 min
167
Trying scary, new things & imposter syndrome
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss the anxiety surrounding trying scary, new things and how to carry on despite initial failure. Specifically I chat about my recent calligraphy class venture as well as a new photography gig. I also tell the stories of J.K. Rowling, among other greats with rough starts in their careers. // Follow me on Instagram: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
45 min
168
Work stress & date stories
<p>On tonight's episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss a recent date I went on, some fizzled-out flirtationships, some recent work stress and reflecting back on 'why I started.' I unearth a repressed memory from Elementary school and overall just share all the happenings from this month! // Follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
40 min
169
The truth about holiday stress
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss holiday stress &amp; anxiety! I attempt to crack WHY we feel it so profoundly during the holiday season, amongst our families and people from our past. I reflect on my high school reunion and New Year's Eve, among other things. // Follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
43 min
170
The truth about quitting my 9-5
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss my recent career change, quitting my 9-5 job to pursue my own brand, as well as answering listener questions. I get very raw and honest with my decision to not only quit my job but choose MYSELF - unearthing my innermost fears surrounding failure, people pleasing and financial insecurity. // Follow me on Insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
48 min
171
I 'like-like' him
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss the concept of 'like-liking' people and 'what that does to a person,' as the iconic Sex and the City quote goes. I chat about all of the anxieties surrounding crushes, flirtationships and situationships (a new word I discuss as well). No one teaches you how to combat the insecurities and terror surrounding new crushes in school, so here we are - talking about it on the pod! // follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
45 min
172
Truth or dare & juxtaposition
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss my upcoming trip to London, the games my friends and I play when we go out, AS WELL as more serious topics surrounding juxtaposition &amp; the highs + lows of life. I share my current insecurities surrounding a new romantic interest as well.. ;) // follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
42 min
173
Feeling hopeless & redefining yourself
<p>In tonight's episode of Thick &amp; Thin I reflect on my 24th birthday, discuss hopelessness and redefining who we are as we age. I offer some advice on how to feel less hopeless and find the courage to ask others for help in the process. We also chat about getting out of our own heads and accept that we are different now than we used to be, and that we eventually WILL be, down the road... // follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
45 min
174
People pleasing & life choices
<p>In this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss the concepts of people pleasing, instant gratification, &amp; how we rush through our lives when it comes to making choices. I also chat about my upcoming 24th birthday party and the ways I'm working on my stubbornness and obsessive planning tendencies in order to make moments more enjoyable! A lotta good stuff in this episode. // Follow me on insta: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
45 min
175
The loneliness epidemic
<p>On this episode of Thick &amp; Thin I discuss the loneliness epidemic; how and why the most connected humankind, in the realms of social media, can also be the most lonely. I talk about my own experiences (and internal battles) with loneliness and how I've learned to combat it - ultimately finding a home within myself and learning to give other people a chance. // Follow me on instagram: @katybellotte</p> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thick-and-thin/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
42 min