Back in October of 2020, I got the chance to sit down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Cait Flanders, over Skype & discuss personal struggles, financial lessons, topics surrounding minimalism, mindful consumption, & overall: lessons on how to live life the way that you want, rather than living life on others’ terms. Cait is the author of one of my all-time favorite books, “The Year of Less”, where she talks all about her experience with taking a whole year to buy as little as possible, paying off almost $30,000 in debt because of all the money she’d been able to set-aside, & all that she learned about herself through that life-altering personal experiment-- including a new-found love for minimalism. Her book, “The Year of Less”, since its release in 2018 went on to become one of the most sold nonfiction books on Amazon in July of 2018… and later that same year was even listed on the Staff’s Top 5 of Powell’s City of Books. Cait’s story from the “Year of Less” has been shared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe & Mail, Oprah.com, Forbes, and so many more. This year, she’s released a new book called, “The Adventures in Opting Out: A Field Guide to Leading an Intentional Life”, where she discusses another year-long personal experiment where she left her home & comfort zone in Squamish, British Colombia to travel the world. She shares, in this book as well, ways that readers can not only do the same, but more importantly: shares ways on how her readers can live life on their own terms, free themselves from the bonds & restrictions of what our peers may think, & live life with personal intention. Again, I am so excited about today’s episode. I would like to put out a small notice: this entire episode was done over Skype, so the audio quality will be a bit spottier than what my listeners are used to. Thank you for your understanding! SHOW NOTES: MONQ Therapeutic Air Personal Diffusers 10% Off Link: https://monq.com/shop/ref/4291/ "The Year of Less" by Cait Flanders book link: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Less-Shopping-Belongings-Discovered/dp/1401953514/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+year+of+less&qid=1603988249&sr=8-1 "The Adventures in Opting Out: A Field Guide to Leading an Intentional Life" by Cait Flanders book link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083J17DYJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Cait's Book Recommendations:  -  -  SOCIAL MEDIA: To stay up-to-date on all things or to leave a review on my Blog and/or Podcast, Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties To read more about my thoughts on topics surrounding mental health, healthy living, minimalism, & more, visit my blog: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/. To follow me on Instagram, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

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Finding Your Purpose Through Intentional Living - Cait Flanders on Mental Health, Living Life on Your Terms, Her Latest Book, & More

    In today's episode, we're talking all about the five love languages; what your love language is, what your significant other's love language could be, what your friends' & familys' love languages are, and why it matters to be aware of them.     We go deep into discussion about how knowing the five love languages can greatly enhance your relationship with self and relationships with those around you. Did you know that everyone has a love language-- sometimes even multiple love languages? Even you! Let's dig deeper into self & find out more about the five love languages, what yours is, and how becoming well-educated in the languages of love can benefit you on your own journey of self & relational development with those around you.      Interested in knowing what your love language is? Follow this link to the most trusted Five Love Languages test: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/. (Select either singles, couples, teens, or children depending on your situation)     MONQ Therapeutic Air Personal Diffusers 10% Off Link: https://monq.com/shop/ref/4291/     MindBodyGreen 5 Love Languages article: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explained     To stay up-to-date on all things or to leave a review on my Blog and/or Podcast, Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties     To read more about my thoughts on topics surrounding mental health, healthy living, minimalism, & more, visit my blog: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/.     To follow me on Instagram, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

The 5 Love Languages: What Yours Is & Why It Matters

Wow, it's so good to be back! I'm so happy to be returning to the podcast this week. I've missed it terribly and am happy to share life updates, topics surrounding mental health, & the relevance of arguing on today's episode. Arguing, conflict, and debating, I feel, are largely viewed as scary or negative. In reality, discussing disagreements and areas of change within relationships is actually incredibly, undeniably necessary for there to be room for healthy growth within not only relationships but in personal development, as well. Through resolving conflict, we can learn who we truly are and who our friends and family are over time. Listen to today's episode on The Relevance of Arguing - Conflict Resolution, Growth, & Development to hear more. To stay up-to-date on all things or to leave a review on my Blog and/or Podcast, Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties To read more about my thoughts on topics surrounding mental health, healthy living, minimalism, & more, visit my blog: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/ I upload every Tuesday & Thursday. To follow me on Instagram, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

The Relevance of Arguing - Conflict Resolution, Growth, & Development in Relationships

  Today's episode is the first one that I've been able to sit down and record in a very long while. I'm a little embarrassed to say that it's been well-over a month since I've posted an episode onto my podcast. I'm happy to be back and discussing with my listeners a little bit about life and give you all an update on what's been going on in my mind and life.   Follow me on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

I Don't Know What I Want to Be When I Grow Up - Coming Back, Running a 5k, & Life Update

  This week, I felt like sharing a little bit about what's been going on in my mind, here lately; I've been in a constant state of reflection over the past few years-- seeing where I used to be in life and where I am, now.   I share, a lot, today about the frustrations I've had over the past few years, relationships gone bad, and the difficulty of losing someone that you love. There's beauty within the pain that comes along with living and life is all about the choice that we have to either "be bitter or better", when certain circumstances arise.   As always, thank you so much for listening. You guys are amazing and your support is awesome-- it means so much to me.   Leave a review and/or like my Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/   Email me, here: katiryan19@gmail.com   Follow me or Direct Message me on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/   Read my Blog through my website, here: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

The Middle of Getting Over It - Bad Relationships, Loss, and Moving On

  Welcome to a very, very special edition of "Let's Vent"! This week, we're celebrating Halloween by telling true, personal scary stories that I've experienced and some that I've been told while growing up.   I also want to apologize for being, now, two days late on my episode posting.. but this episode was extremely difficult to record, edit, and upload merely because I feel extremely awkward about the subjects that I'm going to share, today. It's difficult for me to finally tell the public all of the things that I've recently been experiencing, but with the support and help of some close friends, I decided that it was okay to post.   Follow my Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/   Like my Facebook page and leave my Podcast a review, here: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/   As always, thank you for listening! You guys are so incredibly appreciated and the reason why I record and upload every single week.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Halloween Spooktacular - Ouija Boards, Shadow Figures, & More

  For this week's episode, my brain is completely fried! I had an entire episode's-worth of topics and notes full of content completely lined-up and ready to record until I realized that I simply just wasn't feeling the topic anymore.. I didn't want to share something if it wasn't what I was feeling-- I always want to be real and up-front with my listeners.   With all of that being said, at the very last minute, I reached out on my Instagram story and asked for my podcast listeners to ask me questions to answer for this week's episode! I hate that my plans fell-through with what I had originally lined-up for this week's episode, but I truly had so much fun answering all of your questions, (you guys ask some super thought-provoking and interesting questions).   This week, I want to send out a H U G E "Thank You" to all of my wonderful listeners for all of the support and questions that were asked. If it weren't for you guys, I don't think I would have been able to record, edit, and post any type of episode this week at all. So, thank you so incredibly much; you all are amazing.   If you enjoyed this week's podcast episode, be sure to support the podcast by listening to my other episodes, 'like' my Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/), and be sure to stop-by my blog, here: (https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/). See you next Thursday for next week's episode! As always, thank you so much for listening, your support means the world to me and you are appreciated.   Follow my Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Embarrassing Moments & Special Talents - Q&A Episode

  On today's episode, I wanted to reiterate points that I made in my most recent blog post, ('Dealing with Toxic Behavior in Family and Friends'). I explain more about my own personal journey and understanding of the importance in setting boundaries for yourself when it comes to toxic people, I share more about taking time to reevaluate your inner circle and who you choose to spend the bulk of your energy and time with, and who you should never allow past arms length. If you struggle heavily with setting personal boundaries, today's episode is for you and to know that you are not alone in this, it's difficult, but not impossible.   As always, thank you so much for listening to and giving continual support to the podcast, it really means a lot to me! I hope that you'll follow me on Instagram, (@heyimkatiryan), and 'like' my Facebook page: (Impulsive Twenties: Blog and Let's Vent: Podcast), for all updates on my blog and podcast.   Thank you, see you next week! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Grudges Vs. Boundaries

  For today's episode, I finally sat down to record the second half of the "Why I Dropped Out of College, Twice" series. I delve deeper into how my college relationship ended poorly, how I met my (now-husband) Joey, and more importantly: the lesson that I learned in how to do what I knew was right for me, rather than following along with what I thought people expected me to do.   As always, thank you so much to all of my listeners who continue to support the podcast by listening every Thursday; your support truly does mean the world to me.   To stay more up-to-date on all things podcast and blog, 'like' my Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/   Here is my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/   My business email: katiryan19@gmail.com   Read the Blog, here: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Why I Dropped Out of College, Twice - Part 2

This week on "Let's Vent", I wanted to introduce to you, Nick and Rebecca, two of our closest friends and (basically) family. They've seen both Joey and I through some of our hardest times in life, we've shared so many funny memories together, and have known each other for years. As always, I hope that you guys enjoy this episode-- your listenership and support is always appreciated. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next week. To stay up-to-date on all things podcast and my blog, like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/ Follow my Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ Read my Blog, here: https://www.impulsivetwenties.com/ Email me at: katiryan19@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Meet Nick and Becca! A Story Time Episode

On today's episode, meet Luke! Luke is Joey's best friend, our former roommate, the best man in our wedding, and our (basically) un-related brother. I asked Joey and Luke your questions, (scary stories, life advice, and of course.. how they became friends after a year of 'hating' each other). We may or may not have been drinking quite a bit in this week's episode, (lol!). Sit-back and chill with us for a bit while Luke and Joey share their honest answers to my questions. Here is a link to stream today's episode and my other episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7boNU00QIZAyMk0O1Kjp5H Here is a link to stream today's episode and my other episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-vent/id1475113871 Read my blog, here: https://impulsivetwenties.blogspot.com/ To stay up-to-date on my podcast and blog, like my Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Drinking with Luke & Joey

This is part one of what will eventually become a two-part series. This week, I felt like introducing a bit more of myself to my listeners and delving into a time in my life that shaped me into who I am, today-- in a nutshell: I dropped out of college.. twice. A lot happened in-order for that to take place, of course, but I explain the 'how's' and 'why's' in this series. Join me as I begin to reminisce on the not-so-happy memories of early college years, ex-boyfriends, failing classes, horrible hair cuts, and more. Here is the link to my Facebook page if you're wanting to stay up-to-date on my Podcast and Blog: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/?ref=bookmarks Read the blog here: https://impulsivetwenties.blogspot.com/ Follow my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ As always, thank you so much for listening. Your support means the world to me, so thank you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Why I Dropped Out Of College, Twice - Part 1

Today, on the podcast, I wanted to talk about something that I deal heavily with on a daily basis, and that's anxiety. I talk about different coping mechanisms on how I'm able to deal with it, personally. Like my Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/impulsivetwenties/ Follow my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heyimkatiryan/ Read my blog here: https://impulsivetwenties.blogspot.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Ways That I'm Able To Cope With Anxiety

Today, on the podcast, I wanted to introduce you to Joey, my hard-working, pain-in-the-butt, often-blunt, but always kind-hearted-at-the-core husband. I asked him *your* questions and he answered all of them truthfully on today's episode. Joey and I may or may not also be under the influence of alcohol on this episode.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

Meet My Husband, Joey! My First Guest on the Podcast

This episode, I felt like talking more about what I'm currently going through. I'm finally married! I feel like nobody ever talks about what life is like freshly married and what goes on-- I'm here to weigh-in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kati-ryan/support

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