Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
Katie Carson
86 episodes
3 months ago
Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
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Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
78: Jealousy Gives Us the Ick: Why It’s Time to Stop Avoiding the Emotion No One Wants to Talk About
Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
48 minutes
7 months ago
78: Jealousy Gives Us the Ick: Why It’s Time to Stop Avoiding the Emotion No One Wants to Talk About
Jealousy. It’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. And yeah—it definitely gives us the ick. But what if jealousy is actually trying to help us?
In this episode of Ditch the Ick, Katie sits down with the incredible Dr. Joli Hamilton to unravel everything we don’t talk about when it comes to jealousy in relationships—monogamous, non-monogamous, and everything in between.
Together, they dig into:
Why jealousy isn’t inherently toxic (but suppressing it can be)
How polyamorous and monogamous folks experience jealousy differently
What it really means when your body screams “NO” but your mouth says “I’m fine”
The shadow side of desire (yes, we talk smut 📚)
How emotional self-awareness changes everything—from dating apps to lifelong partnerships
Whether you’re navigating open relationships, reflecting on your past dynamics, or just ready to stop feeling like the “crazy jealous girl,” this episode gives you tools, validation, and a whole new way to look at your emotional landscape.
Meet the Guest: Dr. Joli Hamilton
Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines & founder of The Year of Opening. She’s a depth psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT-certified sex educator. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and NPR.
Joli helps people build non-monogamous partnerships that are deeply authentic—no more shrinking, pretending, or hiding required. She's also the co-host of the Playing with Fire podcast alongside her anchor partner, Ken.
Follow & Connect with Joli:
Instagram: @drjoli_hamilton
YouTube: Dr. Joli Hamilton
TikTok: @drjoli_hamilton
Resources Mentioned:
Jealousy Roadmap – Joli’s free guide to navigating jealousy with curiosity instead of shame
Feelings & Sensations Wheel by Lindsay Braman
Dr. Joli’s “Befriending Jealousy” Workshop
Books Mentioned: The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy
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Ditch the Ick with Katie Carson: Redefining Relationships, Self-Worth, and Building Your Dream Life as Millennial and Gen X W
Welcome to Ditch the Ick, the podcast for anyone who’s over settling for less.
Hosted by Katie Carson (your new favorite hype girl), this show dives deep into what it means to be a whole-a$$ person, worthy of love and success—partner or no partner required. Relationships? Sure, they come up—whether they’re romantic, platonic, or the one you have with yourself (because, let’s be honest, the ick never truly dies). But we’re also here to talk about leveling up your life, chasing your dreams, and living boldly on your own terms.
So if you’re tired of waiting for someone else to make your life exciting, stick around. Every week, we’ll talk through what it means to design a life that feels like yours. No fluff, no clichés, no nonsense—just real conversations and a lot of laughs.
