✨ Episode Summary:

In this episode of Rise with Katie, Katie answers anonymous questions from her community. She dives into the ache of craving validation, the loneliness of healing, and what it really means to stop accepting breadcrumbs in love and life. Katie opens up about her own journey—from leaving a government job to stepping fully into entrepreneurship—and what dark feminine energy actually looks like in real life (hint: it’s not always soft, but it’s always powerful).

🪞 Topics Covered:

This episode is a reminder that you're allowed to want more. You're allowed to set the damn bar. And you're allowed to laugh, grieve, and glow up all at once.

• Recognizing breadcrumbs in relationships and what they reveal about self-worth

• The fine line between fantasy and delusion when you’re still missing someone

• Why validation hits different when it comes from within

• Embracing dark feminine energy and setting unapologetic boundaries

• The loneliness of healing and learning to be your own safe space

• Finding joy in your personal obsessions and quirks

• The contrast between traditional jobs and entrepreneurship

• How humor can sneak into the healing process

⏱ Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to No Name, No Shame
00:59 – Understanding crumbs of attention
02:53 – The dark feminine and seeking validation
06:05 – Fantasizing about exes
08:37 – The loneliness of healing
10:34 – Humor in healing
11:55 – Personal obsessions and interests
14:55 – Entrepreneurship vs. traditional employment

💬 Quotes to Remember:

“You have to already feel good. Otherwise, every little breadcrumb will feel like a feast.”

“Healing is a very, very lonely thing. But loneliness is often what creates clarity.”

“The dark feminine doesn’t chase. She just knows.”

“If you’re still fantasizing about the version of someone that never existed… it’s time to come home to yourself.”

“I left a stable job because I craved something deeper: freedom, alignment, and truth.”

📌 Takeaways:

• You deserve more than breadcrumbs in relationships
• Obsessing over crumbs reveals a deeper self-worth wound
• Boundaries are non-negotiable for peace
• The dark feminine is about knowing your worth, not chasing
• Validation from others is fleeting—self-trust is sustainable
• Healing often feels isolating, but it’s sacred work
• Personal quirks and obsessions can be healing and joyful
• Humor is a powerful byproduct of inner growth
• Entrepreneurship brings freedom and alignment
• You won’t regret choosing yourself