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Unveiling the BeastAuthor: Kaitie Entrikin
Hey guys! I'm Kaitie, and I am on a mission to help humans become the BEST versions of themselves, and to unveil what I like to call the Beautiful Beast that already lives inside us all. I have had the privilege to talk to all kinds of different humans who have been through a plethora (I love big words); a myriad of experiences, just being a human and existing. We talk about parenthood, business, life goals, health, fertility, fear... All the beautiful and the ugly. My hope is that you leave each episode with at least ONE nugget of wisdom or a tool you can apply to your own life. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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121 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Farming, Mental Health, and the Power of Journaling
Episode 121
Thursday, 19 December, 2024
What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Kristen "K" Castrataro, an incredible storyteller whose life journey weaves together farming, writing, mental health advocacy, and personal resilience. Growing up on a multigenerational farm, K shares how her roots in agriculture and early love of storytelling helped shape her unique path. From selling sweet corn at the family farm stand as a child to writing stories on brown paper bags, her journey has always been about connection. Now, she helps farmers reorganize their lives so they’re at the center of their business, instead of being consumed by it. Through her work with journaling workshops and agricultural consulting, she provides tools that help farmers—and others—navigate burnout, mental health struggles, and the complexities of life. As K shares her story, I couldn’t help but see so many parallels between her work and my own. We both help people reconnect with themselves—whether it’s through their relationship with food, their careers, or their families. Listening to her talk about growing up on a farm, overcoming personal trauma, and using her own experiences to guide others was nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to blend seemingly unrelated pieces of her life into what we called a “soup” of purpose is something I think we can all learn from. This conversation left me with goosebumps and a renewed appreciation for the power of embracing who we are and using our unique stories to help others. As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs on your heart-strings and/or I hope you laugh. Bio: Kristen "K" Castrataro founded Pen Light, LLC to provide you with the space and skills to (re)discover your gifts and talents, integrate them into your work, and shift your efforts towards the things that feed your soul. She works with individuals and small businesses, especially farm businesses, using a unique combination of skills derived from her experiences as a writer, farmer, educator, child protection consultant, and process facilitator. She has published two books, which are available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kcastrataro. Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals. Connect with K! Remote or face-to-face workshops https://www.pen-light.org/services One-on-one consultations https://www.pen-light.org/service-page/connect-with-k?referral=service_list_widget Weekly poetry-writing groups (https://www.pen-light.org/service-page/yes-you-can-write-poetry?referral=service_list_widget) Instagram (@penlightfarmers) Facebook (@KCastrataro) MORE (https://www.pen-light.org/) Mentions: Mary Kay Cosmetics Check out my Mary Kay Website: marykay.com/kaitienoelle Where can you find me? Website: beautifulbeastwithin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_beast_within/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulbeastwithin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBeastWithin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yNE6fXeDH9IsUoWfOf0pg To book a FREE 30 minute exploration chat with me, go to beautifulbeastwithin.com Click on the big purple button, and book your appointment! Unveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU! Zoom Background: By Behr
