The Candid Cara Podcast

The Candid Cara Podcast

by Cara Sullivan

Mental Health Personal Journals

Season 2

Ep 22: January 2025 Artist Diary

General: Welcome to Season 2 of The Candid Cara Podcast! In this first episode, I reflect on the transformative journey I’ve been on over the past eight months- healing, growing, and stepping fully into my identity as an artist and person. I share insights from my personal evolution, artistic milestones, and my ideas for 2025, including a commitment to stepping out of my comfort zone weekly. Plus, stick around until the end where I play a new original song, inspired by the power of focusing on the positive and believing with your heart. Tune in for an honest, uplifting start to the year! <3 stream my music watch me on youTube Listen to my song, The View here: soundcloud.com Mentions: Abby Payne https://abbypayne.com/ https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/about/abby-payne Hannah Bowers https://www.hannahbowers.com/ https://www.hannahbowers.com/pal Call to Action: Please send me your feedback to help me improve this podcast!!! email: candidxcara@gmail.com text: ‭+1 (732) 798-5362‬ DM me on instagram @candidxcara Newsletter: If you aren't getting my monthly newsletter, sign up here! I share updates about my journey and include some inspirational tidbits :)

Season 1

Ep 21: Season One Highlights

This final episode of 2024 combines highlight clips across all 20 episodes and is meant to represent season one of this podcast. I hope this episode inspires you :)

20 Learning to become your own best friend

In this episode of The Candid Cara Podcast, I open up about a powerful journey toward self-compassion and learning to be my own best friend. I dive into the struggle of overcoming toxic self-blame, navigating self-abandonment, and the importance of trusting yourself, even when it feels like the hardest thing to do. I shares practical tools that have helped me along the way, from challenging negative self-talk and practicing self-forgiveness to embracing mindfulness and setting boundaries. I hope this episode gives you some food for thought on your own journey to silence the inner critic :)

19 Narratives That Shape Us - Storytelling in Life & Culture

In this episode of The Candid Cara Podcast, I explore the power of storytelling and its impact on our lives, from personal growth and healing to connecting with others and understanding the world. Reflecting on how stories shape our experiences, I discuss how we can use the narratives we tell ourselves to foster strength, resilience, and transformation. Join me as I share thoughts on storytelling's role in everything from business to psychology. I also encourage you to reflect on the stories you're telling yourself :)

18 How is 2024 almost over when 2020 just started??

In this episode of the Candid Cara Podcast, I reflect on the surreal passage of time as 2024 draws to a close. I explore the emotional impact of living through a tumultuous five years, from the pandemic to political shifts and personal growth. I talk about how time can warp our sense of reality and I invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences, finding meaning and gratitude even in moments of chaos. If you're looking to embrace change, process loss, and move forward with intention, this episode is for you.

17 Cringing, Growing, and Embracing the Messy Journey

In this episode of The Candid Cara Podcast, I open up about taking a much-needed break from the show, reflecting on the personal growth and insights that have come with the time away. I share insights from my evolving journey with mental health, the ups and downs of navigating anxiety and depression, and how I'm learning to be more gentle with myself in the process. I also reflect on the messy, imperfect nature of growth and how my relationship with this podcast has evolved over time. Despite moments of self-doubt I am so grateful for the space this podcast has given me to be myself and show up authentically :)

16 I'm taking a step back for my physical health

In this episode, I share how I've started prioritizing my physical health and how it is the greatest focus in my life at the moment . As a singer, my body is my instrument and I've identified a need to spend more time and energy tuning my instrument so that I can become a better artist and performer.

15 Trying to Make Sense of Life

In this episode, I talk about concepts that have been on my mind lately and how I wrap my head around all the external noise.

14 Welcome To The Inside of My Brain

In this heartfelt episode, you enter my stream of consciousness, as I talk through a variety of random subjects and ask some big picture questions, all focused around personal growth, healing, friendship, mental health, & other life intricacies. I’m also excited to announce a new way for you to connect with me—text or call my dedicated line to share your thoughts and questions! Leave me a voicemail or text me at (732)798-5362. Tune in for a mix of introspection, gratitude, angst, and a touch of humor as we navigate life’s ups and downs together. *disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. The information I share in my work comes from resources I've consumed and personal experiences and insights. Subscribe to my newsletter/CARA updates! --> https://form.jotform.com/242465932080153 Find me on: Instagram --> @candidxcara TikTok --> @candidcara YouTube --> @candidxcara Call/Text --> (732)798-536

13 The Power of Gratitude, Shifting Perspectives, & Embracing Growth

In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on gratitude, perspective, and growth, as I slow down in this new season of life and reflect on how I've gotten here. I bring up all sorts of personal beliefs, ideas, challenges, insecurities, and questions, acknowledging our shared human experiences. Through personal anecdotes and realizations, I emphasize the journey of self-discovery, the challenge of letting go of control, and the pivotal role of perspective in shaping our reality. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that we’re all in this together, facing our fears, evolving, and ultimately striving for meaningful connections. Tune in for a candid monologue about growth, acceptance, and the importance of nurturing our inner selves. *disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. The information I share in my work comes from resources I've consumed and personal experiences and insights. Subscribe to my newsletter/CARA updates! --> https://form.jotform.com/242465932080153 Find me on: Instagram --> @candidxcara TikTok --> @candidcara YouTube --> @candidxcara Call/Text --> (732)798-536

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