#104: A Replay of You Are Not Your Emotions with Katie

The Commons with Karla

This week we are replaying my conversation with Katie from April of last year. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. We will be back next week in conversation with a new guest.

If you listened to episode 55 of the podcast, you heard Lisa, Katie’s mom, and I talk about adventures. Now, I am privileged to meet and speak with Katie for the first time. Katie values relationships with her friends and family, and loves to partake in deep conversations. As a psychiatrist, Katie works with patients who have severe mental health issues. She is skilled at skipping the small talk, and engaging in deep conversations with people in a short amount of time. Some pivotal moments from her childhood allow Katie to compartmentalize her emotions which is helpful in her work. Katie takes action to care for mental health, as well, doing things that restore her so she can show up fully for her patients. If you want to skip the small talk, and are craving deeper conversations, I hope this episode encourages you.

Katie’s Story:

● Being a wife and dog mama

● Moving and establishing a new life in Tucson, AZ

● Working in Psychiatric care

● How Katie incorporates self care

● Katie’s allergy to red dye 40

Going Deep:

● Learning to take care of yourself during busy seasons

● Mental health issues

● Pivotal moments in Katie’s life

● Storytelling as a form of connection

Learning:

● Want deeper connection?

• Be willing to be vulnerable first
• Give each other permission to skip the small talk
• Be intentional about when and where you start deep conversations
• Be a good storyteller AND a good listener

Final Questions:

● What are you reading? People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

● What are you watching? The Harry Potter series

● What are you loving? The wild flowers in bloom

● What would you do with an unexpected four hours? Jackie Lennox Chip Shop

● What is your superpower? Being able to look at creative solutions

● What are you looking forward to? Hiking/walking and a day off

Connect:

● Karla on IG @karla_osorno

● 10 Day Connection Challenge

● Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in

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