The Adventure Paradox

What if getting dressed was less about impressing others and more about feeling good in our own skin?

I had so much fun catching up with my friend Mo Lang after we co-hosted our first cabi Fall Fashion Week event at the ranch. We talked about clothes that make us feel good, how our bodies change, and finding pieces that work for real life, from walking dogs to a board meeting.

Sometimes we're ready to wear red from head to toe. Other days, we want cozy clothes and nothing with a button. Both are perfectly...

What happens when life gives you something you never could have imagined, and you have to figure out how to keep living from there?

I had a really meaningful conversation with Steven Ferrara about grief, loss, spirituality, and the choices we still have when life completely changes.

Steven lost his 23-year-old son, Christopher, in a car accident. Years later, he lost his wife, Ally, after 38 years of marriage. After Christopher's death, Steven began journaling every day, eventually filling around 30 journals. Years later, when he finally read them back, he discovered the small shifts in perspective...

Have you ever woken up wanting to stay in your pajamas, only to find yourself wearing gold sparkle pants? That was me.

It's fall fashion week back at the ranch, and what started as a little fashion experiment turned into a conversation about identity, unexpected changes, horses, and those days when nothing seems to make sense.

I can be the cowgirl in my Carhartts, the businesswoman who dresses up, and the person who wants to change into something soft and comfortable and write for the afternoon. They're all me. And sometimes, life asks us to...

Sometimes the adventure begins when the life you've built no longer feels like it fits.

In this episode, I sit down with Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, international speaker, publisher, and 28-time #1 bestselling author. After a major life transition in her 50s, Cathy found herself called to share her story, eventually discovering a new mission in helping other women share theirs.

We talk about reinventing yourself in midlife, the courage it takes to share your story, and the imposter syndrome and fear of judgment that can keep us from stepping into the next version...

Life has a way of asking us to show up for everyone else, but what happens when we are the ones running on empty? Between family, animals, relationships, and all the unexpected things life throws our way, it is easy to keep pushing until we finally crash.

In this minisode, I’m sharing some real life moments, the small wins worth celebrating, and a question I think we all need to ask ourselves: Who takes care of me?

I’m exploring the balance between self care and community, recognizing the signs of burnout before we reac...

What happens when the thing you've always relied on to get through hard things stops working?

I loved getting to reconnect with Dr. Donald "Skip" Mondragon, who I first met at SpeakFest in Savannah. Skip is a retired Army colonel, physician, national wrestling champion, author, husband, dad, and grandfather. But in this conversation, he opened up about something much more personal: his experience with depression and learning that he couldn't simply "muscle through" it.

Skip shared the story of the day he found himself under his desk, finally realizing he needed help. We talked about...

October is here, and this month we’re talking about stories. The stories we tell ourselves. The stories we write. The stories we decide are finally ready to be shared.

There’s something I’ve noticed in talking with all of the authors coming to the podcast this month. So many of them had a moment that changed everything. Something happened that made them realize they had a story that needed to get out into the world.

And sometimes the story that feels the hardest to tell is the one someone else needs to hear.

I...

What if fear isn't something you're meant to avoid, but something that's pointing you toward the life you're meant to live?

In this episode, I sit down with Lynda Sunshine West for a heartfelt conversation about fear, healing, and the incredible power of sharing our stories.

Lynda opens up about growing up in an abusive home, how those early experiences shaped decades of people pleasing and self-doubt, and the life-changing decision she made at 51 to face one fear every single day for an entire year. That journey didn't just transform her relationship with fear. It...

Sometimes life has a way of changing the plan for us. In this episode, I sit down with Mo Lang, who spent more than 25 years in corporate sales and leadership before a cancer scare, multiple layoffs, and a major shift in perspective led her into a very different chapter.

Today, Mo lives in Teton Valley, Idaho, where she created Paws & Claws Concierge, a relationship-driven business centered around animals, nature, and connection.

And then there was Ash. A 100-pound rescue dog who showed up during one of the hardest seasons of Mo's life and became part...

What if your home has been speaking to you all along?

In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and feng shui practitioner Elizabeth Armistead to explore how the spaces we live in often mirror what's happening beneath the surface. While many people think feng shui is simply about furniture placement or decluttering, Elizabeth shares a much deeper perspective. Our homes can reveal where we're holding onto old stories, where energy has become stagnant, and where we're being invited into our next chapter.

We also talk about navigating life transitions, honoring grief instead of...

What if getting organized isn't really about having a perfectly tidy home? What if it's about creating space for the life you're growing into? In this thoughtful conversation, Cat sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365, to explore how organization can help us move through life's transitions with more clarity, ease, and intention.

Together, they talk about why organization is a skill anyone can learn, how clutter often reflects the seasons we're still holding onto, and why letting go doesn't have to be rushed. Lisa also shares practical ways to build systems that work...

As we honor Labor Day and all the hard work and dedication it takes for each of us to show up to work, as individuals, as workers, and as members of our respective countries, we want to take a moment to honor one lady who shed light on "working 9 to 5" and so much more. Here's to Dolly, may she R.I.P.

Sometimes the people who touch our lives most deeply leave us with something that has nothing to do with what they accomplished, and everything to do with how they made us feel.

In...

What if life’s hardest transitions are not interruptions… but invitations?

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, Jenny Cornejo, founder of Wildflower Transformation, for a conversation that feels both grounding and expansive.

Jenny’s work began through organizing physical spaces, but over time she discovered that true transformation often starts beneath the surface. Together, we explore what happens when we stop trying to control the unknown and begin trusting ourselves through change.

We talk about life transitions, grief, community, nervous system awareness, ritual, women gathering in circle, and the quiet...

As a parent, mentor, or simply someone who cares about helping others grow, it's easy to wonder what truly shapes a person's future.

In this episode, I sit down with Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur, to talk about what she learned after interviewing entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Her biggest takeaway? Success isn't about perfect grades or following a traditional path. It's about having someone who believes in you, encourages your passions, and helps you learn from failure.

What I loved most about this conversation is that it isn't really about...

Sometimes the adventure is not about going somewhere new. Sometimes it is about being willing to see something differently.

This summer has brought me a lot of change, from moving to Wyoming and starting a new chapter with our animals and our new health barn, to simply noticing how much freedom can come from letting go of old identities. Even something as simple as cutting my hair became a reminder that we are allowed to try on something new, release what no longer fits, and make room for new growth.

In this episode, I also...

What if miracles aren't rare moments reserved for a lucky few? What if they're happening around us every day, simply waiting for someone willing to listen... and act?

In this heartfelt conversation, Cat sits down with motivational speaker, author, podcast host, and Children's Miracle Network leader Kelli Davis to explore what it truly means to become a miracle in someone else's life. Drawing from more than 30 years of connecting children facing life-threatening illnesses with celebrities and advocates, Kelli shares inspiring stories that reveal how small acts of courage, compassion, and presence can create life-changing ripple effects.

Some adventures do not shout. They invite. This conversation felt like that. A gentle reminder that travel can soften us, wake us up, and bring us back to what really matters. Azdean Elmoustaquim joins me from his lived experience between Morocco and the United States, sharing how culture, language, family roots, and intentional travel can reconnect us to ourselves right where we are.

Azdean is the founder and chief travel planner of Destinations Morocco. What began as a desire to help his son stay connected to his heritage became a calling to design deeply personal journeys through...

Children are naturally curious, creative, and willing to try things many adults hesitate to attempt. When we give them space to explore ideas, incredible things can happen.

In this conversation, I speak with Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit helping kids ages six to seventeen build confidence, leadership, and real world business skills through hands on entrepreneurship.

Inspired by her daughter starting a business at four, Leah created a program where children learn to spot problems, create solutions, and turn their ideas into real businesses. We also talk about her...

What does it really mean to take charge of your health before something goes wrong?

In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor and respiratory therapist Rachel Sinnott to talk about her journey from overcoming her own health challenges to helping others find natural, sustainable ways to support their well-being. We explore the value of prevention, the role of nutrition and herbs, and why understanding your body is one of the most empowering things you can do.

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What if your horse is responding less to what you say and more to who you are being?

In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Julia Carpenter, founder of The Two Step Way, to explore what becomes possible when we slow down enough to truly see the being in front of us.

Julia shares how horses reflect our nervous systems, why presence matters more than performance, and how healing often begins not with fixing, but with noticing. We talk about somatic healing, trauma stored in the body, the relationship between science and spirituality, and...

What if the things we assume about health are only part of the story?

In this episode,, I sit down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of My Vital C, author, podcast host, and someone whose path into health and longevity started in a place he never expected.

We talk about the moment a research study changed everything, what mitochondria actually do, and why asking better questions may matter more than chasing quick answers.

This conversation moves between science and curiosity, from how supplements are regulated to the complexity of translating research...

I love conversations that remind me that feeling better does not have to mean changing your whole life. Sometimes it starts with paying attention, trying something new, or building something because you think there might be a better way. In this episode, I sat down with entrepreneur and founder Zac Curhan to talk about wellness, adventure, and what happened when a side project turned into something much bigger.

Zac grew up surrounded by health and movement and eventually created TruWild, a supplement brand designed for people who want to feel good and keep showing up for the...

The Fourth of July is here, and if you're anything like me, you might be tempted to squeeze every ounce of fun, celebration, and summer adventure into one weekend.

But what if the secret isn't doing more?

What if it's being a little less wrecked tomorrow by what you choose today?

In this minisode, I'm sharing a few of my favorite reminders for navigating busy seasons, from setting timers and taking naps to embracing the occasional "dead day." I talk about recovery, summer with kids, overcommitting, and why rest might be one of...

What if the thing meant for you arrives exactly when you’re ready to receive it?

This week, I’m joined in the studio by Lillie Lauterbach, founder of Jackson Hole Beadwork, creator of breathtaking hand-beaded statement pieces, and someone who reminds us that creativity has a way of finding us at exactly the right moment.

Lillie shares the winding path that brought her here, from years working as a massage therapist, solo adventures through India and Nepal, deep spiritual practice, heartbreak, reinvention, and eventually discovering beadwork during a season that changed everything.

We t...

There are conversations that deepen the way we relate to our horses, and this was absolutely one of them.

As someone who lives alongside horses every day, I’m always curious about the space where intuition, experience, and science meet. Sitting down with neuroscientist and horse trainer Janet Jones felt like stepping further into that understanding.

Janet is the author of the bestselling Horse Brain, Human Brain, a book that genuinely transformed the way I think about horse behavior, trust, fear, training, and the horse-human connection. In this conversation, we explore insights from her upcoming bo...

Some conversations slow time. They remind us that the adventure is not something we chase, but something we notice. Sitting with Kelly Wendorf felt like stepping back into that remembering.

Kelly is the founding CEO of EQUUS Inspired, a women run leadership and transformation organization rooted in nature based wisdom and horse human connection. Raised among archeological digs, Kelly shares how horses became her teachers in leadership, presence, and trust. We talk about power and partnership, the responsibility of working with horses with reverence, and why this moment in history is quietly asking us to...

The adventure is not somewhere out there. It is in the choices you are making right now.

In this conversation, I sit with Krystal Eicher and Wendy Guth, co-founders of Serendipitous Rebel, who help women build businesses that support the life they actually want to live. Their path moved through unexpected pivots, partnership changes, and moments that asked them to slow down and listen more deeply.

We explore what happens when you stop chasing what looks successful and start choosing what feels aligned. The kind of work that honors your real life, your relationships, and...

Sometimes the adventure we are seeking is the courage to finally turn inward and face the parts of ourselves we’ve been avoiding.

In this honest and deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with Kaira Pechtl, somatic psychotherapy practitioner and communication coach, to explore trauma healing, codependency, emotional resilience, and authentic connection.

We talk about childhood wounds, nervous system regulation, emotional triggers, relationships, boundaries, and why true healing starts with connection to self. We also explore the role of community, vulnerability, animals, and nature in helping us reconnect to presence and truth.

If yo...

What if asking for help is only the beginning?

In this mini-sode, I’m reflecting on the adventure of actually receiving support when it shows up. From travel and horses to mental health, wellness, and coming home after some big experiences lately, this episode is a reminder that we are not meant to carry everything alone.

I share stories from recent travels to the United Kingdom, competing in a speaking competition, discovering new wellness tools, and preparing for the Grand Butterfly March in Jackson Hole.

Maybe the real paradox is this: sometimes th...