So...It's Not Just Me

This week’s episode is exactly what it sounds like — we’re chatting about everything! From irrational pet peeves to 00s fashion disasters, guilty pleasures, and random nonsense, it’s a cosy catch-up full of laughter and relatable chaos.Grab your tea (or wine, we don’t judge) and tune in for an easy listen that’ll make you smile.

This week I’m joined by not one, but two guests as we dive into the world of dating apps — the highs, the lows, and the downright cringe. From ghosting and awkward first messages to surprisingly sweet connections, we’re sharing our real stories about what it’s like to date in the age of swiping.We also explore how dating apps can affect our mental health, the pressure to present ourselves online, and how to set boundaries while still staying open to connection.✨ Whether you’ve found love online or sworn off the apps forever, this episode will remind you: it’s not just you.🎙️ New episodes every week.💬 Join the conversation on socials @soitsnotjustme#DatingApps #ModernDating #SoItsNotJustMePodcast #MentalHealthAndDating #PodcastCommunity

In this episode, Catie is back to share her experience with a side of mom guilt that doesn’t get talked about enough - the guilt of loving your career.After having two children and preparing to return to work, she’s realized that part of her is excited. She misses her job, enjoys working, and thrives in her professional life. But with that joy comes guilt - guilt for looking forward to adult conversations, coffee in peace, and feeling like herself again.We explore the complex emotions that come with being a mother who also loves her career, why that’s okay, and how she's reconnecting with herself in the process - finding her pink in the middle of motherhood and ambition.This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt torn between love for their children and love for their work - and needed to hear that both can exist side by side.Put the kettle on and join us for an honest, permission-giving chat about real life, real identity, and letting go of the pressure to be everything, all at once. #MomGuilt #WorkingMum #CareerAndMotherhood #FindingMyPink #SoItsNotJustMe #PodcastForMothers #MentalHealthForMums #ReturningToWork #WorkingMomTruths #HonestMotherhood #RealTalkPodcast #SelfCompassion #WomenWhoWork #GuiltFreeMotherhood #IdentityAfterKids

Sports are for everyone. Yet for so many women, being a fan comes with extra pressure: the stereotypes, the gatekeeping, and the constant need to “prove” we belong.This week, Laura is back to talk about the stigma women face as sports fans, the frustrating “quiz culture” we’re put through, and how our love of the game is often dismissed. We also dive into the rise of women’s sports and what true inclusion in fandom could look like.Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just starting to love a sport, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to justify your passion.🎧 Listen now for real talk, laughs, and a reminder that you are not alone.#WomensSports #SportsFans #SoItsNotJustMePodcast #BonusEpisode #podcast

This week on So, It’s Not Just Me, Catie is returning to share her powerful story of growing up with a parent who struggled with addiction. From missed milestones to moments of silent strength, she opens up about how her childhood shaped her teenage years, early adulthood, and her life now as a wife and mom.We talk about what it means to set healthy boundaries, how to navigate emotional triggers during life’s big events, and how she’s breaking the cycle for her own children. This conversation is honest, emotional, and full of wisdom — especially for those who know what it’s like to love someone with an addiction.💛 Whether this is your experience or someone you love is living it, we hope this episode reminds you: you're not alone, and your healing matters. 📘 Catie’s mom has also written a book about her own journey through addiction and recovery. You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C12D3F5Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_5

In this week’s episode, we're chatting with the fabulous Ken Lambert, who takes us behind the scenes of his journey into the world of drag—from discovering his love for performing, to creating a fierce persona that lets him shine in every sense of the word. He spills the tea on what it's like to run a local gay bar, the highs and lows of owning your identity, and how stepping into heels helped him step into his power.We talk relationships, chosen family, and the not-so-glam side of dealing with hate and stigma—and how he handles it all with grace and a good sense of humor.Oh, and we’re not forgetting our history queens either! We’re shouting out William Dorsey Swann, the first known drag queen (yes, way back in the 1800s!), and UK legend Lily Savage, who brought sparkle and sass to the stage long before RuPaul hit our screens.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the wig and lashes—or just need a reminder that being your true self is more than enough—this one’s for you. 💖🎧 Tune in now and remember: you’re not alone, and it’s okay to take up space like the glittery badass you are. 👑#DragQueen #DragLife #ServingRealness #LGBTQStories #MentalHealthChat #ChosenFamilyFeels #DragIsHealing #WilliamDorseySwann #DannyLaRue #SoItsNotJustMe #DragCommunity #BeExtra #QueerVoices #SupportLocalDrag #SafeSpaces #DragIsArt #GlitterAndGrit #AuthenticAF #DragPodcast #SlayAllDay

We’re back—and what better way to return than on World Book Day with a deep dive into the world of reading, BookTok, and the growing love of romantasy books!In this episode I brought back Laura because not only is she loads of fun, she has helped me reignite my love for reading! We're going to discuss how her love for reading helped her through tough times, and introduced her to genres she never expected to love! We chat about how reading impacts mental health, why romantic fantasy is dominating bookshelves, and how social media is shaping the way we read.We also talk about:-Reading challenges and how they keep us motivated-Why BookTok is helping bookstores thrive again-The mental escape books offer when life feels overwhelmingWhether you're a long-time book lover or just getting started, this episode will remind you that it's never too late to fall back in love with stories—and that you're definitely not alone.🎙️ Welcome back—it's good to be here.#SoItsNotJustMe #PodcastRelease #WorldBookDay #BookTok #RomantasyReads #MentalHealthAwareness #ReadingIsHealing #PodcastCommunity #BooksOfTikTok #NewEpisode