Floating Rock

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By: Katelyn Chong

Hi friends, it's Katelyn, and welcome to the Floating Rock podcast! If you're looking for good vibes, light-hearted and uplifting motivation, silly moments, interesting introspection, and satiating brain food, then you've come to the right place. Need a bestie to help you feel like and become the rockstar that you are? Then I'm right here! New episodes every Tuesday at 6am PST on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Happy listening! : ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 43 Katelyn's Korner, Ep. 3!! (cute drinks, starting over, pj sets, parenting, and more lol)
#43
Last Tuesday at 8:22 PM

Hi friends! Woohoo another Katelyn's Korner episode! I haven't done one of these in a while, but I was looking forward to just having some fun, stream of consciousness, girly chit chat today! I hope you guys enjoy some of the thing's I've been loving, as well as some of the things that have been on my mind lately. Happy listening!


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Ep. 42 "Openness"- A Conversation About One Of My New Favorite Affirmations!! (yes, a whole episode based off of one word lol)
#42
06/24/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I will be talking about my newest affirmation that I have added to my life, being "open!" It's definitely an art still in practice for me, so I came to today's episode sharing why I believe this is such an important affirmation, the benefits, how to apply it, plus a few fun stories lol. I hope you enjoy and it inspires you to bring more "open" energy to your life. Happy listening!


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Ep. 41 The Great Rebuilding!! (conquering the beast of rebuilding your life post-grad lol)
#41
06/17/2025

Hi friends! Today's episode is about what I am calling "the great rebuilding!" Life has FINALLY slowed down for me after graduation festivities, final projects, trips, and so on and not I get the opportunity (and probably you too if you just graduated) to start building the ground floor of what will be my "new adult life." I'm a big planner so I love stuff like this, but it can get overwhelming at times. In this episode I share some tips, techniques, and mindsets to take into this new era of life (that I'm still trying to implement myself...


Ep. 40 Thoughts On The "Backpacking Glow-up!!" (aka I went backpacking and want to tell you guys about it lol)
#40
06/12/2025

Hi friends! Sorry for being gone last week, I was off the grid on a backpacking trip! It was so much fun and I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you guys. Recently the "backpacking glow-up" has been trending on Tik Tok and I thought, "what a fun opportunity for the internet and my life experiences to line up like this, I should make an episode about it!" I hope you guys enjoy and maybe this episode will inspire your next summer camping trip/outdoor adventure! Happy listening!


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Ep. 39 College Seniors' Most Impactful Lessons Learned!! (pt. 2 lol)
#39
06/03/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I got to interview some of my friends here at Chapman right before graduation! I asked everyone the same question- "what is the most impactful lesson/growth you are taking away from the past 4 years?" I loved what they have to say and I hope you do too! This is part two, so if you haven't already, go listen to episode 1 (my answer to the question is in that one)! Today's episode features: Skylar Penland, Elisa Fong-Hirschfelder, Carsen Otto, Quillan Gee, and Nivi Madhan. Happy listening!


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Ep. 38 College Seniors' Most Impactful Lessons Learned!! (part 1 lol)
#38
05/30/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I got to interview some of my friends here at Chapman right before graduation! I asked everyone the same question- "what is the most impactful lesson/growth you are taking away from the past 4 years?" I loved what they have to say and I hope you do too! This is a two part episode, so next week I will be sharing the rest of the interviews! Today's episode features: Alyssa Angeles, Tavin McAllister, Ariana Rafael, and Kate McFarland. Happy listening!


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Ep. 37 Identifying Chapters In Your Life!! (trying to process moving on from college lol)
#37
05/21/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode we are talking about identifying chapters in your life!! I share a few of mine and encourage you to think about yours! I have found this to be a fun way to compile the memories and lessons form one era of life into one "chapter" to look back on. I tell you a little more about my post-grad thoughts and plans, and I hope you enjoy!! Happy listening!


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Ep. 36 Helping You Lock In!! (because you have shit to do lol)
#36
05/13/2025

Hi friends! GOD. I literally realized last week I missed a whole portion and meant to talk about locking in, so here's an episode about it today! I hope this episode gets you in the mood to get your stuff done and slay your day away, because you are a productive baddie. Happy listening!


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Ep. 35 Getting Out Of A Rut!! (plus some bday thoughts lol)
#35
05/06/2025

Hi friends! Today's episode is all about ruts the science behind them, how to get out of one, and reflecting on them. I've found myself in a bit of a rut recently and am just sharing the things I've been doing to try and get out of it! I hope you guys enjoy! Happy listening!


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Ep. 34 How To Be A Better Villager!! (ways you can be a better member of your community lol)
#34
04/29/2025

Hi friends! I LOVE this weeks episode, and I hope you do too! The self help stuff can feel a little self centered at times, so in this episode I dove into ways that you can work towards "being a better villager." You know the whole phrase "it takes a village," this is kind of based on that (and a Tik Tok I saw) about ways that you can show up better for the people around you and build your village. Happy listening!


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Ep. 33 Near Death Experience -> New Life Outlook!! (luc bragdon tells his tale and how he's living a fuller life because of it lol)
#33
04/22/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode we have special guest Luc Bragdon joining us! About a year ago he had a near death experience and is here to tell the tale along with what he learned from it. From focusing on deeper connections to being your most authentic self, Luc has some great takes on how you can look at life differently, after it flashes before your eyes. I hope everyone enjoys and feels motivated to love harder and live fuller. Happy listening!


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Ep. 32 What I've Learned From Having A Podcast!! (addressing the elephant in the room lol)
#32
04/16/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I'll be diving into what my experiences have been so far/what I heave learned from having a podcast for 9 months. I feel like it's changed everything from the way I reflect on my life to my work ethic. This has been such a fun journey and I can't wait for all of the episodes to come! If this is the first episode you've listened to, or you're an avid Floating Rockstar, I just wanted to say thank you for tuning in. It makes me so happy that I could possibly be spreading good...


Ep. 31 Gratitude & Affirmations To End Your Day On A High Note!! (it's like my "hype up" episode for night time lol)
#31
04/08/2025

Hi friends! Today's episode is similar to my Hype Up episode, but geared towards the end of your day! I give you some affirmations, we do some fun gratitude, and we reflect on the day you've had to have an even better tomorrow. I hope you guys enjoy and come back whenever you need it. Happy listening!


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Ep. 30 Working On The Art Of Letting Go!! (plus a little miami spring break update lol)
#30
04/01/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I give you a little Miami spring break update, and we talk about the art of letting go! We go though the many facets of life that you can work on letting go, as well as some way to actually tangibly work on it, and make letting go become more subconscious. I hope you guys enjoy! Happy listening!


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Ep. 29 Let's Get In The Mood For Spring!! (from cleaning to day drinking to journaling lol)
#29
03/25/2025

Hi friends! Guys todays episode is very much a personality episode HAH, a bit yappy, but that's ok. In this episode I'm sharing with you some things that I think will get you into the mood for spring! From ways to enjoy the weather, to things to can get for yourself (after you get rid of stuff), to ways to use this switch of seasons as an opportunity to reflect on the year you've had so far and set your intentions for the season ahead. I think this is a cute one and hope you guys enjoy. Happy listening!<...


Ep. 28 My Morning Routine!! (making one of these because i love other people's routines lol)
#28
03/18/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I'm sharing my perfect/ideal/exaggerated morning routine! I personally love content like this (podcast episode, youtube vids, tik toks, etc...) so I thought I'd make one for you guys! I hope you find her fun and entertaining! Happy listening!


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Ep. 27 My Favorite Daily Reminders, Affirmations, Manifestations, And Quotes!! (me telling you to put your goals where you can see them lol)
#27
03/11/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I will be sharing with you all of the things I have written down on my cork board above my desk. From affirmations to quotes to manifestations, I once heard that the only way be where you want to be is to constantly remind yourself, so I pinned it to my wall! I feel like this is a great episode similar to my Hyping You Up one full of good vibes, abundance, and affirmations for you! I hope that this episode inspires you and puts you in a good mood to conquer your day...


Ep. 26 How To Be Emotionally Intelligent And An Everyday Leader w/ Shelby Forlizzi !! (a convo with my leadership professor lol)
#26
03/04/2025

Hi friends! IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS EPISODE YALL. I absolutely adored Shelby's class on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership and I'm so excited to share some of that knowledge with you guys. I feel like being a leader is so much about looking inward, and you know we love to do that here on Floating Rock. We cover everything today from how you can be a leader in every day life, motivation vs. inspiration, the 4 quadrants of emotional intelligence and what they look like, empathy, a rapid fire fun fact round, and so so much more. Shelby is an...


Ep. 25 Confidence, Seeking Discomfort, And Growth!! (lots of lessons learned this weekend lol)
#25
02/25/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I am telling you about some of the lessons I've been learning in life recently as a 21 year old! I've been going and doing things alone, looking into who my "best self" is, and treating everyone like they are my best friends! I hope you guys like this episode and maybe take something away from it too! Happy listening!


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Ep. 24 Wrong Decisions Don't Exist In Your 20's!! (trying to navigate the most confusing decade of life lol)
#24
02/18/2025

Hi friends! Recently post grad has been LOOMING over my head and freaking me out so I thought I'd make an episode about post grad and being in your 20's! I talk about everything from how nothing is permanent to figuring out your values when it comes to taking a job or moving. This was really nice to talk through for me so I hope you guys enjoy! Happy listening!


Values link: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/


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Ep. 23 Katelyn's Korner, Ep. 2!! (some of my february favorites lol)
#23
02/11/2025

Hi friends! Today's episode is the second episode of my Katelyn's Korner series! I have some super cute things to share like the book I'm reading right now, how to not get sick this flu season, health queen activities, and lots more cuteness! Happy listening!


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Ep. 22 Vlog Episode- Creative Ruts, Thrifting, & Family Heritage!! (my stream of consciousness on a walk lol)
#22
02/04/2025

Hi friends! Today, I wanted to be creative and try something new with this stream-of-consciousness/vlog episode! Come along with me as I take myself on a little adventure and have some fun conversations! I'm so sorry if the audio sucks, this idea is a work in progress, but I hope you guys enjoy! Happy listening!


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Ep. 21 Life Lessons From An 83 Year Old!! (introducing my kickass grandma lol)
#21
01/27/2025

Hi friends! In today's episode I have my first ever guest.... my grandma! The way she lives her life is so inspiring and I thought I would share some of her light with you all. And if you take nothing else from this episode- let it be inspiration to spend some more time with your parents and grandparents and get to know them better! Happy Listening!


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Ep. 20 How To Practice More Self Love!! (because you deserve it lol)
#20
01/21/2025

Hi friends! I'm not gonna lie this might be one of my favorite episodes yet. We are diving into some of my favorite ways to practice self love from talking to yourself to using your love languages to your advantage! I really hope that this inspires you to be mindful about how much love you are giving yourself, and hopefully inspires you to love yourself even more! Happy listening!


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Ep. 19 Things I Find Funny Pt. 2!! (the world we live in is so odd lol)
#19
01/14/2025

Hi friends! Today I am coming back at you guys with another Things I Find Funny Episode! Idk why but I really like these because I just get to riff lmao. From places where you're allowed to be naked to telling your kids to entertain you, theres a lot of fun in this episode and I hope you guys enjoy! Happy Listening!


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Ep. 18 To Grow Yourself, You Need To Know Yourself In 2025!! (how to get to know yourself better this year lol)
#18
01/07/2025

Hi friends! IM SO SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO IN THIS EPISODE WHY DO I KEEP HITTING THE MIC -> imma figure that out sorry y'all. Anyway in today's episode I'm going to be talking about a few ways that you can get to know yourself better this year, becasue as the title implies you can't grow into the person you want to be unless you know who you are right now, who you've been in the past, and who you want to become. I hope this year is full of growth for all of you and I hope this...


Ep. 17 You Have To Look Back To Move Forward!! (trying to change my mindset when it comes to new years lol)
#17
12/31/2024

Hi friends! IT"S THE LAST EPISODE OF 2024!!! And in light of that I wanted to take a different approach to new years- I wanted to stop and have us all reflect on the year we've had instead of just moving right on to the next. I talk about planting seeds in your life, seeds that have sprouted, seeds that are still rooting, and seeds you have yet to plant. I also talk about getting to know your self and looking back at this past year to do so. Lots of other fun reflect-y things and analogies that I think...


Ep. 16 Networking?! (sharing my advice and experiences lol)
#16
12/17/2024

Hi friends! In today's episode I talk all about my experiences and lessons I've learned about networking. From where to start, helpful tips and mindset shifts, and so much more! Happy listening!


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Ep. 15 Passion Projects!! (telling you about mine and why you should start yours lol)
#15
12/10/2024

Hi friends! This weekend I got the privilege to have a script of mine produced and in this episode I will be telling you all about that experience and what it meant to me. I also go into the benefits I feel like doing things you are passionate about provide and motivate you to take that risk and do it! This is a very passion filled episode lol. Happy listening!


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Ep. 14 Messing Up Means Moving Forward!! (me posting this episode is living proof of that lol)
#14
12/03/2024

Hi friends! In today's episode we talk about how messing up actually means that you are making progress. I had so much podcaster's block this week, so I thought I'd just be real and level with you guys and tell you that this happens to all of us, all the time. The more that you see this obstacles as doors, you will know that once you figure out how to unlock them, you will always come out better on the other side. Here's to persevering friends! Happy listening!


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Ep. 13 How To Rest This Holiday Season!! (just me telling you to get a coloring book lol)
#13
11/26/2024

Hi friends! The busiest time of the year is upon us, but it is also one of the most necessary times for rest. In this episode I give you some intentional resting ideas, talk about delegating, finding your bottom line for burn out, and give you a lil life update lolz. Happy listening!!


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Ep. 12 Hyping You Up!! (getting you excited to do today lol)
#12
11/19/2024

Hi friends! In today's short lil episode, I am just hyping you up to do whatever you are doing today! It's kind of like a little affirmations episode for you to listen to any day that you want to get yourself full of love and positive energy for that day! I hope this episode can make you feel good! Happy listening!


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Ep. 11 You Can Make A Difference In The World!! (even after a horrifying election lol)
#11
11/12/2024

Hi friends! In wake of the recent election- and as someone with anxiety over the state of the world, this episode is about what still is in your control, even after your vote has been cast. I am mostly talking about the environmental side of things (because that's the side I am the most knowledgable in and participate the most in). The main motif of today though is that you CAN make a change by BEING INTENTIONAL- specifically with your money, actions, and kindness.


Ep. 10 Katelyn's Korner, Ep. 1!! (a new, casual, silly series lol)
#10
11/05/2024

Hi friends! In this episode I introduce to you my new... Katelyn's Korner series!! I feel like I always end up giving you guys advice and learning life lessons with you in all of my past episodes, so I decided to start the Katelyn's Korner series where I will be a lot more casual and chit chatty. Think of it like a 2016 Youtuber's "Fall Favorites" video lol. I feel like these will be the perfect episodes to have on in the background of whatever you are doing, maybe have a laugh or two, and just keep you company! In...


Ep. 9 No Advice Is "Right"!! (a compilation of new ways I've learned to look at life recently lol)
#9
10/29/2024

Hi friends! In today's episode I talk about things I've been learning and realizing recently from how technically no advice is "right" to the "getting where you want to be" mentality to how you can live your dream life today to what luck is and so much more! Happy listening!!


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Ep. 8 Halloween Episode!! (my thoughts on fall, nostalgia, and spreading sustainability propaganda lol)
#8
10/22/2024

Hi friends! In this episode I talk about my new found love for fall, adding new things into your life to take care of yourself during this cozy season, nostalgia and time passing by too quickly, thoughts on Halloween costumes, and so much more! Happy listening and happy fall!!


Ep. 7 You Are Multidimensional!! (how people are like the moon and we only see the side that they choose to show lol)
#7
10/15/2024

Hi friends! In today's episode I talk about how you and I are multidimensional beings (not just one dimensional). From having multiple soul purposes to how you don't need to choose just one aesthetic to how this could be a completely different podcast if I brought a different part of my personality to the microphone, today I cover how you and everyone on this fine earth are so much more than what meets the eye! This is very much so a food for thought episode lol. Happy listening!


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Ep. 6 Methods to your Madness!! (some methods for you to figure out your own mind lol)
#6
10/08/2024

Hi friends! In today's episode I will be talking about some methods that you can use to help figure out some of the madness within your mind.


Ep. 5 Health, Wellness, and Fitness!! (basically my journey with it and my thoughts/advice lol)
#5
10/01/2024

Hi friends! Today I am talking all things health, wellness, and fitness! Some things I talk about are:

Some of the silly habitual things I have added into my life like kombucha and B-12 gummies. My journey from being a chocolate loving dancer and martial artist as a kid- to somehow literally still being a dancer and martial artist who loves sweets but who now eats healthy and goes to the gym.My thoughts and advice for anyone on their own health journey- and how it all starts with the mental.BEING KIND TO YOURSELF IS KING LADIES...


Ep. 4 Why Today Is—and Can Be—the BEST DAY EVER!! (and I end up getting very passionate lol)
#4
09/24/2024

Hi friends! In this episode I tell you why today has potential to be the best day ever- from your mindset, to getting exercise, to making yourself a silly treat, to how your mundane today will be nostalgic tomorrow, and so much more. I also read you some of my favorite quotes/advice that I have up in my room that I hope will propel you forward into an awesome day... because you deserve it! Happy listening!


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