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The Sunday Self

The Sunday Self

by Kathryn Mettler

Self-Improvement Personal Journals

Season 3

Tangents, Travel & Empty Nesting

France, empty nesting, and a conversation that refuses to stay on track in the best way possible. This week on Sunday Self, Marie and Katie sit down to talk about what’s been going on - and, as usual, end up going in about a hundred different directions. Katie’s back from France, Marie has officially entered her empty-nester era, and the result is plenty of laughs, stories, and a few unexpected detours along the way.

Relationships, Girlhood, Med Spas & Everything In Between

This week on The Sunday Self, Marie and Katie are having one of those effortless, no-filter catch-ups. From feeling freakishly calm and stress-free (and wondering if we should be concerned ), to relationships, girlhood, life lately, med spa memberships, and all the random thoughts that have been living rent-free in our heads — this episode is a little check-in, a little life update, and a lot of girl talk. So grab your coffee, get comfy, and come hang out with us for a Sunday Self chit-chat check-in. 💌

The Maddening Allure of Perfection

What if perfection isn't motivating you - but holding you back? In this episode of The Sunday Self, Marie and Katie explore our maddening relationship with perfection: why we're so drawn to it, where the pressure comes from, and how the pursuit of getting everything “right” can quietly keep us from starting, finishing, trying, and fully enjoying our lives. From rewriting the same email to putting off the business, the vacation, the creative project—or simply waiting until we feel “ready” - perfection can look like ambition when it's actually fear in disguise. Because the moments we remember most aren't usually the perfect ones. They're the messy, unexpected, wonderfully human ones. This week, they're challenging you to do one thing you've been putting off because it won't be perfect. Send it. Wear it. Try it. Apply. Begin. Because progress creates confidence - not perfection.

Decision Making: Moving Past Fear & Self-Doubt

Should you move? Change jobs? Or just figure out what’s for dinner tonight? In Episode 28, Marie and Katie break down why simple choices feel so overwhelming and how fear, self-doubt, and decision fatigue keep us frozen. Tune in for practical tools, mindset shifts, and a gentle reminder that progress usually begins with just one simple decision.

How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Om, Vibes & Vagus

Marie and Katie unpack what it really means to have a regulated versus dysregulated nervous system and why it affects everything from digestion and sleep to mood and weight. They explain the vagus nerve’s role in heart, lung, and gut function, identify common signs of dysregulation, and lead listeners through simple, science-backed tools such as breath work, humming, grounding, and weighted compression. Tune in to walk away with clear Tune in to learn more about one of their favorite topics that truly shapes how you move through life. Enjoy!

Chipmunks, Landfills, Banned Books and Endo News

This week on Sunday Self, Marie and Katie are keeping things totally casual. We’re sitting down to just catch up and share a bunch of wild facts we recently learned - from chipmunk hibernation and fast-fashion waste to Dua Lipa’s banned-book shop and a breakthrough in endometriosis testing. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss our weekly catch-ups!

This Is Your Sign to Audit Your Life

This week on The Sunday Self, Marie and Katie sit down and share how they audit their lives and have a genuine check-ins. They explore how to release old beliefs that no longer serve the people they’re growing into plus practical tips for personal growth, reflection prompts, and real-talk moments. And of course, there are some off-topic laughs along the way. I f you enjoyed the episode, please like, share, and subscribe! Thank you for helping The Sunday Self community grow!

Trends We’re Loving (and Ditching)

Marie and Katie check in on life, laugh through the latest trends, and share what they’re loving and what they’re happily ditching this week. Cozy, candid, and perfect for your Sunday reset!

Aging Out Loud

What happens when you look in the mirror and realize you miss the woman you used to be? In this deeply honest conversation, Katie and Marie explore the complicated emotions that come with getting older - the grief of changing bodies, the fear of time passing, and the surprising challenge of learning to love yourself through every season of life. Marie opens up about the realities of aging that women don’t always talk about: seeing a different face in photos, letting go of old versions of yourself, navigating society’s endless anti-aging messages, and wondering if you’ll ever truly feel at peace with growing older. If you’ve ever missed the girl you used to be, worried about getting older, or struggled to embrace the changes that come with time, this episode is for you.

The Wheels Are Turning Again

In true Katie and Marie fashion, we kick off this episode by realizing we've somehow misnumbered the podcast. Proof that we may need a production team - or at least someone whose job is counting. After a few laughs, we dive into a topic that touches all of us at one time or another: anxiety. From the vague feeling that something bad is about to happen, to the overwhelming sense that life is moving too fast and nothing is within your control, anxiety can show up in countless ways. In this episode, we talk openly about our very different experiences with it. We discuss the difference between anxiety you can pinpoint and anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, the guilt that can accompany anxious feelings when life is objectively "good," and why knowing something will pass doesn't always make it easier in the moment.

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