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Welcome to the Eight Pillars Podcast! My name is Kate Bilodeau and here we discuss a variety of topics that relate to my Eight Pillars of Wellness: Positive Mindsets, Supportive Relationships, Exercise & Healthy Eating, Gratitude & Reflection, Rest/Self-care/Pleasure, Discipline, Time Spent Alone, and a Balanced Relationship with Technology. I share my personal experiences and tips that have helped me with each of the Eight Pillars and so much more. I also touch on spirituality & manifesting ...
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In this long-overdue solo episode, I’m catching you up on everything I’ve been thinking about lately, including some major life "realizations." We’re diving into how to overcome fears you've held onto for years, why in your 20s life can feel "figured out" one moment and confusing the next, and what to do when you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or di…
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In episode 9 of the Found(H)er Files, I sit down with the lovely Rainy Saturdays girls, Brook and Caylie, two best friends turned business partners. We dive into the realities of working with your closest friend, the vulnerability of showing up authentically on social media, and the powerful lessons they’ve learned about themselves through building…
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In episode 8 of the Found(H)er Files series, I sit down with Hailey, the owner of Studio78 in Boston, where she leads mat Pilates and sculpt classes. We dive into her inspiring transition from the traditional 9-5 world to exploring life as a fitness instructor and eventually stepping into her power as a business owner. Hailey opens up about the hig…
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In episode 7 of the Found(H)er Files, I sit down with lovely Emily, the founder of Films By Em. She makes wedding films for people who don’t like wedding films, and she tries to focus on telling a couple’s story through showcasing their personalities and the wonderful people attending their wedding, rather than dramatizing the whole day. We get int…
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In this episode, I sit down with Maria, the owner of Aperitivo The Shop in Boston's North End and founder of The Aperitivo Society. We dive into her inspiring journey, from balancing a 9-5, running her own shop, and hosting unforgettable dinner parties, to ultimately reaching a breaking point. A few months ago, Maria realized the toll it was taking…
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In episode 5 of the Found(H)er Files series, I sit down with Amy from Buttercream Boston, a creative force behind the beloved cake company she runs with her sister, Kristin. We dive into Amy’s bold journey through her 20s, from testing out various entrepreneurial ventures to carving out a career path entirely her own. She shares how she navigated s…
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In episode 4 of the Found(H)er Files series, I sit down with my dear friend Sophie, the founder of Circe’s Secret, a clean skincare brand inspired by her travels around the world. Sophie shares how she transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship after realizing that traditional career paths didn’t align with her true passions. We delv…
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In episode 3 of the Found(H)er Files, I sit down with my roommate and best friend, Liv, the founder of The Homemade Market - a culinary passion project that brings people together through food, dinner parties, and intentional hosting. We dive into the messy yet rewarding journey of figuring things out as you go, overcoming self-doubt in entrepreneu…
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In episode 2 of the Found(H)er Files, I sit down with Shai and Leah, the powerhouse sisters behind Two Toned, a dynamic fitness brand redefining wellness. They've built a thriving fitness empire from leading high-energy HIIT boot camp classes at Equinox to offering personal training, launching their fitness app, and creating Sip & Strut. We dive de…
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To kick off the Found(H)er Files series highlighting female entrepreneurs in the Greater Boston area, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Madeleine, the owner of Madeleine’s Candy Shop in the South End of Boston. We dive into her unexpected journey, from working in the medical field to making a bold career 180 and opening a candy shop in a new …
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This week, we are discussing how to cultivate emotional security and build unshakable self-worth. We’ll dive into the habits that keep you stuck in cycles of overthinking and seeking validation, and I’ll share practical tools like journaling, affirmations, and solo dates, to help you feel whole and confident from within. If you’ve ever questioned y…
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This week, we are discussing how men and women take different paths to reach their highest selves. While traditional spiritual teachings emphasize dissolving the ego, this approach was largely designed for men, who naturally lean toward confidence, independence, and risk-taking. Women are often conditioned to be selfless and accommodating, making t…
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going along with the Winter Within series we are getting into attachment styles pertaining to romantic relationships. we cover what you need to know about anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles and how you can begin practicing healthier habits and reactions in your romantic relationship! we discuss my experience with shifting attachm…
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continuing on with my "winter within" series, this week we are discussing the shadow of the perfectionist. have you struggled being a perfectionist your whole life but had no idea where it might have come from? maybe you don't know where to begin healing this shadow so you can start experiencing more peace in your day-to-day life. this episode we w…
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this week my best friend and roommate Liv is back to talk about everything we have done and plan to do for 2025! we have sought a lot of inspiration in the weeks leading up to the new year and want to share everything we will be working toward to love our lives and ourselves a little bit more. we discuss getting out of our typical routines and seek…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I cannot believe this is my second new year since starting my podcast. this week we talk about what I will be doing to prepare for the new year and how I will be moving about some of my very needed reflection practices. then, we will get into all of the lessons I have learned this year. 2024 was one of those year…
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this week in my winter within series we are discussing the people pleaser shadow! I think as women, this is one we have probably all related to at one time or another. we discuss signs you have the people pleaser shadow and all the different parts of your upbringing that may have led to this in your adult life. at the end, I give you multiple journ…
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In this episode, we discuss a recent lesson I have been shown by the universe. We also discuss shadows so that you can begin identifying your shadows and use the winter within to do some shadow work to heal them. my winter within series will consist of lots of social media posts giving everyone tips on habits and rituals to incorporate into their r…
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this week, I’m joined by Emily Todd, a business mentor who empowers spiritual and healing entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by focusing on authentic marketing and connecting with their dream clients—rather than following social media trends. Emily shares her journey from leading a team in the tech start-up industry to launching her successful …
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I'm so excited for our second guest episode ever! this week we had on my best friend Liv and we thought, what better topic to discuss than female friendships and how much more beautiful and fulfilling they make our lives? we discuss our own friendship and eventually get into what makes a good friend to us. we also discuss some of the differences be…
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this episode we are discussing what I plan to make the theme of my life for the next year. we are talking about all the little ways you can feel your best and most confident each day and how you should begin considering how your life feels and looks to you, rather than worrying about how it looks to others. enjoy xxx Check me out on Socials! @eight…
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in this episode, we talk all about my recent move to Boston and my first time living on my own since college! we discuss the difference in energy between living on your own vs in your childhood home and how it can sometimes be hard not to revert back to your old ways. we also discuss how if you ever wonder whether or not you would enjoy something t…
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in this episode, we discuss how to build a manifestation trust muscle by practicing manifesting small things to prove to yourself that you are capable of manifesting. when you practice tapping into the relaxed, magnetic energy that makes you capable of receiving what you desire, you can then shift that energy into the areas you have a harder time v…
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this week we are discussing how to deal with being surrounded by negative people who don't think exactly like you. we can't completely remove negative people from our lives so it's more important to figure out how to separate ourselves mentally from hearing someone else's limiting mindset. we also discuss how as we get older; we can develop our own…
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in this episode we break down syliva plath's fig tree analogy. we discuss how many options we are presented with in our 20s and how it can be both exciting and crippling. we talk about how we often glamorize every choice that isn't what we currently have and how we will never be content if we continue. enjoy xxx Check me out on Socials! @eightpilla…
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in this episode, we talk about feeling stuck or unenergized by our lives. we talk about how it can be as simple as we are not trying enough new things or meeting enough new people to feel the excitement for life that we should be feeling, especially in our 20s. I discuss how the smallest moments of meeting new girlfriends or traveling to a new city…
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in this episode, we talk about a common reason your manifestations might be taking so long. we talk about how limiting beliefs like how much work it takes for you to be worthy of one of your manifestations, can be a factor in why it's taking you so long to get what you want. we talk about how you can reframe your mindset to begin feeling ready for …
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hello! this week's episode is so exciting because we are talking about the routine/challenge I will be following for July and sharing with all of you for FREE. I think we should all be feeling our best so that we can fully enjoy all that summer has to offer. follow my socials to keep up with my process and progress for the next month and make sure …
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this episode we discuss the stigma behind finding your "purpose." we discuss what it means to have a fulfilling life and how it is not always what you expect it to be. we talk about how else you can live a fulfilling life and how it doesn't always mean doing a job that your heart burns with passion for every day. "purpose" has a lot to do with the …
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in this episode, we talk about building an embarrassment callous or muscle. we discuss my experience with going from the most myself as a little girl, to progressively less as I became more exposed to outside opinions and criticism, back to becoming more myself every day! we discuss how the things we fear the most, may be signs of what our heart de…
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my first guest episode, finally! this week I am discussing some of the important lessons I have learned since my boyfriend Joe, and I started dating two years ago. we also introduce how we met and how our relationship came to be how it is now. we discuss topics like how relationships can be hard work, how we can learn from each other, how you have …
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in this episode we discuss how your thoughts might be impacting health issues that you can't seem to shake. whether they are minor or more sever, sometimes we begin to identify with something we have dealt with for a long time as part of us, when that could be the very reason we don't see improvements. I think we sometimes underestimate the impact …
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summer is coming very soon and I have been dying to have a true summer like when I was a little kid. this episode is meant to serve as inspiration for everyone to romanticize their summer and find small ways to lean into the season without breaking the bank. I don't know about anyone else, but coming out of eclipse season I am ready to move away fr…
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in this episode, we talk about the bad rep post-grad life seems to have. I am officially one full year post-grad and have a very positive perspective on it and want to share how you can too. I discuss how post-grad can be the most beautiful time of your life to start being more selfish and start learning more about yourself and what YOU truly want,…
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being self-aware goes hand in hand with empathy. sometimes we can practice developing empathy and sometimes it just comes with age. in this episode we discuss how not being self-aware can cause so much suffering in our lives. we talk about practical tips to begin practicing becoming more self-aware. Check me out on Socials! @eightpillarspodcast on …
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in this episode, I share the different moments and ways I have experienced anxiety throughout my life. over the years I have come up with many simple ways to help calm me down and regulate my nervous system when I'm feeling anxious. I share all of my actionable tips that you can also use to help when you are experiencing an anxious moment. enjoy xx…
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in this episode, we discuss 4 ways to protect your energy! I don't think we always realize how oversharing or giving our energy to too many people who don't always value it can impact our peace. I wanted to share a few ways that help me protect my energy that I have learned throughout the years through a lot of trial and error with different relati…
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this episode is a fun little late birthday episode. I wanted to summarize 13 lessons I have learned and think are important now that I'm 23. I picked 13 because 23 lessons just seemed like a little much lol. we discuss lessons I learned about college, friends, confidence, and many mindset tips. enjoy xxx Check me out on Socials! @eightpillarspodcas…
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this episode we discuss the eclipse that took place on April 8th and what we all might be feeling from it. I talk about what has been coming up for me during the eclipse and how I've been handling the heavier energy. I also tell everyone how to calculate your life path number and year cycle so you can all learn more about yourself based on your bir…
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in this episode, we discuss how to kick off the spring season with a spiritual reset. we talk about the spiritual meaning of spring and how you can use the energy of the season to support and energize you to become the best version of yourself. this is the best time for action and putting the inner work we did in the winter into effect. enjoy xxx C…
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in this episode, we talk about finding appreciation in the low and mundane moments in our lives. we discuss an alternative way to view the not-so-great moments so that we can attribute hopeful meaning to them instead of allowing them to mean that life is all bad. this is a mindset shift that I have been using a lot lately to help me get out of my s…
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this episode is a fun one where I talk about some things, I wish I knew before going to college and a few things that I am happy I did while there. I've had 8 months to reflect on my college time and will be recapping these moments as more come to me over time. college taught me so much and I had so many great memories, so these are really just a f…
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definitely my most vulnerable episode so far! in this episode we discuss some of my experiences with body image and when I first became conscious of my body and how it looked compared to others. we discuss the many lessons I have learned so far from dealing with hearing other people's opinions and also just witnessing the "body trends" that we all …
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lately I have been in a slump! it always happens this time of year and it's getting to me a lot more this year. in this episode we get into my tips for beating the winter blues and getting out of a slump where you don't feel as good and motivated as you usually do. enjoy xxx Check me out on Socials! @eightpillarspodcast on Instagram @kateebilodeau …
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in this episode, we discuss how easy it can be to follow the people we are surrounded by and lose sight of who we are and what we really value. we discuss my experience with coming into my authentic self and how much it impacts the quality of my life. this is a topic that we all can relate to at some point in our lives and the sooner we can come in…
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today we are talking all about comparison and how prevalent it is during our 20s, ESPECIALLY with social media. we discuss comparison in every category; looks, lifestyle, status, and so on. we talk about how to reframe our mindset when we catch ourselves comparing ourselves to others and how to begin embracing your authentic life and path instead o…
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in this episode, we are discussing how to tap into our feminine energy when creating our wellness habits and routines. there is such an oversaturation of wellness advice out there so it's really important to not feel pressured to do what everyone else says is right and be in tune with yourself to only do what feels right for you. we discuss how to …
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in today's episode we are discussing all things procrastination. procrastination is a bad habit that can be broken with understanding and action. the habit of procrastination does not just come out of nowhere. it is a habit that could come from something embedded into your subconscious mind which you are likely not aware of at all. in this episode …
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in this episode, we discuss how to tell the difference between the voice in your head which is the ego, and the voice that is your intuition. learning the difference can help us to better understand when we need to take a break and when we are just self-sabotaging. for people who especially experience toxic productivity, learning this will improve …
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this week we are discussing why you might not be seeing your manifestations come to reality and how to make it finally happen. we talk about breaking old limiting beliefs and the thought process that "I am not a person who...". we also go over some of what I've recently learned from Joe Dispenza's, "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself." I highly r…
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