The Inner Arena

Hey friends! We took a few weeks off to rest and reset, which was actually much harder than I expected it to be. Does anyone else sometimes struggle with rest?? I have had to put the recording of "self care is not selfish" on repeat in my head.  But we are back and better than ever! BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I am wanting to hear your story. I want to hear how YOU have given yourself the room you need to be who you are. Maybe you're still stuck in the hallway just staring at the room you want to enter. I get it. I've been there. Sometimes I'm still there. We will get there together. Let me help share your story, and show you just how much of a warrior you are.  I'm rooting for you.  Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

Lanie Christopher is my new friend whom I adore!! She is originally from Texas, now residing in sunny California. In this interview, Lanie and I talk about her walk from moving to NYC to pursue acting, to realizing she also loved the production side of entertainment, to losing everything from the pandemic. As we journey through her story, we bonded over mutual loss, and how to move forward when you aren't sure where to go. I KNOW you'll love my chat with my new friend! Follow Lanie: https://www.instagram.com/laniecchristopher/?hl=en

YOU ALL! You are not ready for this episode. Kyle Moss is an OUTSTANDING woman who I am so proud to call my new friend. She is a joyful mindset coach. We talk about all things joy, EVEN in the middle of a dark time, or a global pandemic! I know you are going to love this episode! Connect with Kyle: https://www.experts-together.com/

Stephanie Heller has a way of zeroing on your bull, showing you how you're creating it and then pulling a plan together to change. She does this daily for business owners to stop overthinking and make simple decisions so they can add revenue, experience possibility and feel better quickly. An early mid-life crisis / career change at 30 years old led her to move across the country from New York City to Scottsdale and enroll in Le Cordon Bleu culinary program. She started Ripe Personal Chef Services an in-home personal chef service cooking daily & weekly meals and boutique dinner parties for discerning guests. Growing the company to mid-six figures, 8 chefs and cooking for entire baseball teams was an epic experience and huge life learning. Enjoy my talk with Stephanie Heller! 

This episode is a little bit longer than most, but it's worth every single minute. Benedict Beaumont is a man like non other. He's been a teacher, writer, chalet manager, dad, husband and now he's leading others in the magic of breath work. Find a comfortable place to rest and listen to this soothing episode. We do a breath work activity, and I get vulnerable on what I experienced. I hope you find as much comfort and joy listening to this episode as I did recording it!  Follow breath work: https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/ Use the code: PODCAST50 to get 50% off Benedict's breath work courses! Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

Melissa Pyrch is a high school english teacher in New York who is taking her story into her own hands. This interview will be a breath of fresh air for someone who may not feel comfortable talking about fear or doubt. She helps encourage not just teens but humans of all ages that it's okay to live your story. It's okay to be exactly who you are, and to make your journey your own. Enjoy! Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyrchgetspublished/?hl=en Learn More About Melissa:https://melissapyrch.com/ Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

Sometimes in life, we get into situations or relationships / friendships with people who don't always show us the respect or treat us the way we deserve to be treated. In this episode, I give you the permission that you need to walk excuse yourself from that friendship table. 

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce a very good friend and mentor to you all. Rob Lott, brother of former podcast guest Tricia Lott Williford, is an actor, leader, director, podcaster, puppeteer, and all around fantastic creative human. In this episode we dive into all of the things. Literally, ALL of the things. From being a creative mind, to leadership, to the pandemic, to comedy, to growth, join us for a journey through Rob's career, success and losses. I am so proud to call this man my friend. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed recording it!  Follow the Blue Trumpet Creative: https://bluetrumpetcreative.com/ Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robalott/?hl=en The Leading Creative Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leading-creative-podcast/id1355261653 Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

This woman has been through it. She learned to give herself room at an early age, fighting for her own survival. Moving to the United States from Austria, she was thrown head first into a whirlwind marriage and the entertainment industry. When her world finally fell apart, she proved to herself just how strong she really was by leaving her very well paying job to become an expert in mindset and mindset coaching. Her story is not one you want to miss.  Connect with Simona: https://www.simonaksoll.com/ Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

This episode holds a special place in my heart, as I had the honor of interviewing my very dear friend Jenny Ornstein. Jenny has worked for the Walt Disney Company for 20 years. The last 6 or so years have also been spent performing and working at Universal Studios Orlando. Jenny has always been a professional performer, until Covid 19 changed everything. Jenny walks us through her life from pre covid to the last 9 months of losing her dream jobs. If you've wondered what it's like to be in professional entertainment during a global pandemic... this is your episode.   This will all turn around, until then we have each other to get through this chaotic time. Jenny is one of my close friends, and it's such an honor to walk through this with her.  Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkleminnie/?hl=en Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

Heather Rider is an anxiety specialist who helps high achievers suffering from anxiety and perfectionism find the peace and emotional balance they want and need, so they can live their life with confidence, stability and ease.  Heather walks us through her own journey with imposter syndrome and anxiety. She gives tangible tools for how to start a journey to understanding and working through your own anxiety. I really appreciated Heather's honesty and grit! Enjoy! Connect with Heather: https://www.theenergysynergist.com/ Follow Heather on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVc6lTp2JnIc0v5PWXI1gRQ Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/?hl=en Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

*Some curse words are said in this episode - Do Not Listen Around Children* I am beyond honored to share the story of Kim Lengling. She's an author, former military and a PTSD Survivor. Her story is one you don't want to miss. In this interview we dig into PTSD, how it works, and how to walk through it. We talk about hitting rock bottom and learning to stand up again. We embrace the gifts we were given, and walk through how to help others achieve their dreams.  Enjoy my chat with Kim Lengling! Learn more about Kim: https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com/ Follow Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/ Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

It's a new year. It's a new start. But one thing still remains... you. still. matter. Darryl Dzapasi is a poet, model, author and a child of that which creates everything. His energy will light up your whole world. From a childhood of physical and emotional abuse, to moving to America, to getting divorced, to finding his own voice, Darryl has a stillness and a light about him that I can only hope to have. This is not an episode that you want to miss.  Follow Darryl: https://www.instagram.com/darryldzapasi/?hl=en Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

Sammi Reyes is an entrepreneur, podcaster, influencer, undergrad and all around fantastic woman. In this episode she walks us through her journey of growing up in New York to moving to California to pursue her love of social media marketing, speaking and anything that sets her heart on fire. We dig into everything from her passions, to mental health to thinking she wanted to be a Rabbi! I hope you love Sammi as much as I do!  Keep up with Sammi: https://sammireyes.com/  Follow Sammi: https://www.instagram.com/sammibeatrice/?hl=en Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

We have a CROSSOVER EPISODE!!!! When I recorded this episode for the Leadership Advisor Podcast, I knew it would also fit in SO well with Give Yourself Room.  One of my dear friends joined me for this episode, and I couldn't be more grateful. Houston is a speaker, author, and all around really fantastic person that I am proud to call my friend. This interview is focused on the topic of being truly kind, not only to others but to ourselves.  I know you will love Houston as much as I do. Follow Houston: https://www.instagram.com/houstonkraft/?hl=en Learn More about Character Strong: https://characterstrong.com/ Get Deep Kindness: https://deepkindness.com/ Follow the Leadership Advisor Podcastt: https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipadvisorpodcast/ Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/kategarneslive/ Learn More about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com

Tricia Lott Williford is quite possibly one of my favorite humans to grace the Earth. Her story will captivate you, and steal your heart.  Tricia is a teacher by trade, and writer by love. After losing her first husband very quickly to flu like symptoms, she found her therapy and comfort in writing through her pain. That blog led her to become an author with several fantastic books. She is actually my very own writing coach, who had a hand in my first book, and is walking me through my second book. She is the big sister I never knew I needed.  Find a space to listen to this episode where you can be inspired by her story, and her intoxicating spirit. I promise, you won't regret it! Keep up with Tricia and get her books! : https://tricialottwilliford.com/ Follow Tricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricialottwilliford/?hl=en Follow Tricia's Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letstalksoonpodcast/?hl=en Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com  Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com  Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

We have started doing interviews to hear how others give themselves room in their lives!  Meet Tricia!! Tricia is the podcast host for the Wisdom with Trish Podcast. She walks us through her story of battling her body and negative thoughts about her weight, to finding help and freedom.  She helps us understand that we should embrace the space we take up in the world, whether it's our body, our voice, or our life. We should never apologize for being who we are! Enjoy our FIRST GUEST!! Follow Trish on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomwithtrish/?hl=en Follow Trish's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-with-trish/id1501720552 Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT

November is the month of gratitude. Where we give thanks for the good... and sometimes the bad of what has come into our lives. This episode is focused on helping you see even the small things to be grateful for in this crazy time we are in. Join me as we walk through the highs and lows of gratitude! 

Sometimes what brought us immense joy in the past, doesn't bring us joy now. It's okay to walk away from things that no longer bless your heart or make you smile. You are worth smiling, my sweet friend. 

It's Halloween, and that means scary stuff! What scares you? Is it zombies, ghosts or chainsaws? Or is it failing, disappointment, and doubt? Your fears matter. They can also be deceiving. Let's walk through your fears, and call them out. Let's get you to the other side of fear.  Follow Kate on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com Learn more about Kate: http://www.kategarnes.com Get Kate's book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0825LVFT9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_15ekFb0HZJ3KT