WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

About WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

Welcome to the WANTcast: The Women Against Talk Podcast -lessons in moving forward fearlessly, and spreading the (good) word. In each episode, writer, speaker, coach and WANT founder Katie Horwitch unpacks tips, tools, motivation and inspiration to help you shift your self-talk: the internal narrative you have on loop 24/7 that tells you who you are and who you should be. You can't change the world until you change YOUR world, first - and shifting your self-talk is where it all begins. Dive into topics such as confidence, fear, trust, body image, self-doubt, self-worth, relationships, career, friendships, social issues, and more. Walk away from each episode with hyper-actionable steps to shift your self-talk from reactive to proactive, as well as inspiration to keep going when the going gets tough. The goal isn't to change who you are - it's to BECOME who you know you're meant to be. Get the show notes + more at womenagainstnegativetalk.com

Publisher

Katie Horwitch

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2015

Latest episode

18 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

28 of 203 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Going No Contact, Low Contact, and The Truth About LOW EFFORT FAMILIES with Dr. Sherrie Campbell

   When family dynamics are painful, confusing, and chronically one-sided, the usual advice ("but it's your parent" / "family is everything" / "just forgive and move on") can make you feel even more trapped. In the season finale of the WANTcast, Dr. Sherrie Campbell — clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker — breaks down what actually separates everyday conflict from emotionally abusive family systems, why "no contact" is often misunderstood, and how to protect your peace without getting sucked back into the old roles. We talk about: What emotional abuse looks like (and what it's not) No contact vs. low contact vs. "cordial contact" What actually qualifies someone as a "toxic family member" The cost of going no contact (and how to prepare for that reality) Boundary-setting tools, plus how to stay present while giving toxic people nothing to hook into How smear campaigns work, and why going no contact can mean losing more relationships than you expected Parenting with toxic grandparents in the mix Rebuilding trust after experiencing family trauma and so, so much more. ***CW: Discuss both of physical and emotional abuse, deep trauma, and sensitive subject matter that might hit close to home if you're a survivor of abuse. If you need to bookmark this episode to come back to later, Dr Sherrie and I will be HERE for you when this conversation is something that feels supportive SHOW NOTES: Dr. Sherrie Campbell's website: drsherriecampbell.com Dr. Sherrie's TEDx talk: youtube.com/watch?v=deyHwDkG7oc Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties podcast: drsherriecampbell.com/cutting-toxic-family-ties-podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/dr.sherrie/ Facebook: facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD TikTok: tiktok.com/@dr.sherrie ~~ Join WANT on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch Get WANT YOUR SELF!: http://wantyourself.com (http://wantyourself.com/) Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com Learn more about WANT: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform!

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   29 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   MAKING FRIENDS: What is Modern Friendship + How To Make (and Keep) Real Friends with Anna Goldfarb (Best Of)

   How do you make friends as an adult — REAL-DEAL friends — and how do you nurture these valued connections? Today's guest is journalist, MODERN FRIENDSHIP author, and friendship researcher Anna Goldfarb, who has been called the "New York Times Friendship Correspondent." She's here with us to dig into the nuances of the #1 most-asked question throughout all of WANT's 10+ year history: how do I find my people? IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT... The main reasons why friendships naturally shift after 30 (why that's more normal than you think, and what you can do to address it) Active vs memorial friendships, and how mixing them causes heartache How to categorize friends in a way that doesn't feel icky and actually HELPS you nurture friendships sans guilt or obligation Using Choice Theory to understand what keeps a friendship thriving How to nix the uncertainty in friendships that can cause animosity, guilt, or rifts Navigating common friendship challenges: long-distance friendships, introversion vs extroversion, and value differences without defaulting to a "friendship breakup" and SO MUCH MORE! ABOUT ANNA: Anna Goldfarb is a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called "the New York Times friendship correspondent" by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she's written hundreds of articles that explore the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She lives in Philadelphia. Her first book, MODERN FRIENDSHIP: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is out today and available wherever books are sold. ~ SHOW NOTES: Modern Friendship Anna's website (https://annagoldfarb.com/) Anna on IG (https://www.instagram.com/AnnaGoldfarb) Anna's Substack (https://annagoldfarb.substack.com/) Anna in the NYT (https://www.nytimes.com/by/anna-goldfarb) ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch Get WANT YOUR SELF!: http://wantyourself.com Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com (http://katiehorwitch.com/) Learn more about WANT: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com (http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com/) ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform!

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   22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: How Nature Can Heal Stress, Burnout, and Anxiety with Jessica Murnane

   Author and horticultural therapy practitioner Jessica Murnane (a WANTcast favorite!) joins us today on the WANTcast to talk about discovering horticultural therapy, building an offline-first business, and the very real mental, physical, social, and emotional benefits of getting your hands in the dirt. In this episode, we dig into (pun intended) community vs. solo practices, rethinking social media for your values (and sanity), how nature rituals can rewire scarcity mindset, and so much more. WE TALK ABOUT: What horticultural therapy actually is — and why it’s not pseudoscience Starting something new while opting out of the social media hamster wheel (and what to do instead) Using nature and horticultural practices as mindset shift metaphors Why group nature experiences often light people up more than going it alone Simple, accessible practices for anyone to try Monetization, meaning, and choosing your “hard” when your work is mission-driven and more!! LINKS: Jessica’s horticultural therapy practice: Basker Gardens (https://www.baskergardens.com/) Inside & Outside on Substack Inside & Outside Podcast One Part Plant: A Simple Guide to Eating Real, One Meal at a Time (https://www.amazon.com/One-Part-Plant-Simple-Eating/dp/0062440680) Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide to Health and Hope with Endometriosis All four of Jessica's past WANTcast episodes ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch Get WANT YOUR SELF!: http://wantyourself.com Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com Learn more about WANT: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON’T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform!

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Going No Contact, Low Contact, and The Truth About LOW EFFORT FAMILIES with Dr. Sherrie Campbell

Published 18 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They forget that emotional came before that word. And so I think emotionally immature settles better for people than abusive or toxic. My parents were abusive and toxic. They were not emotionally immature. They do know better. They did know what they were doing. Abuse is always a choice. We don't run out and accidentally punch our child in the face. We don't trip in fall and then magically punch the child in the face. That's like the person who says, oops, I had an affair like I just tripped and fell into your private parts somehow. Like, yeah, what does that work? So abuse is not on accident. […]

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• Dr Patrick McGrath
• Karen Walrond
• Lauren A Tetenbaum
• Ashlee Piper
• Dr Christie Smith

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