Fridays Off with Kate Stedelbauer

42: in Galentine’s we trust! celebrating the essentiality of female friendship, one girl’s night at a time

Happy Galentine’s Day girly pops! In this episode, we’re gabbing about why Leslie Knope was right when she said Galentine's is the best day of the year. Female friendship is not only magical, but also vital for the health and well-being of women in every stage of life. Today we talk about why that is, and how to be more intentional about celebrating your gal pals. This one’s for the girls! read the New York Post article here! [https://nypost.com/2025/09/17/lifestyle/girls-nights-arent-just-a-good-time-most-woman-believe-they-are-necessary-to-recharge-survey/] stay in touch:  IG @fridaysoffpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fridaysoffpodcast/] + @katestedelbauer [https://www.instagram.com/katestedelbauer/] + @katedoeseverything⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/katedoeseverything/] Tiktok @katestedelbauer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katestedelbauer] listen to Kate's music here! [https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer]

41: my 2026 reading list as a girl who's trying to read more classic literature

Let’s yap about one of my favorite things: books! In this episode, I’m sharing my 2026 reading list and talking through the ten books I’ve chosen to read this year, with a special focus on classic literature. As a mood reader, I’m intentionally pushing myself in 2026 to read books that will strengthen my attention span, reading comprehension, and overall reading habits. This list includes works from classic authors like Jane Austen and C.S. Lewis, alongside contemporary writers like Min Jin Lee. I am so excited to dig in to these titles, many of which have been on my TBR fo years! If you’re trying to read more classics, build your own 2026 reading list, or simply love listening to me yap about books, this episode is for you. Let’s get reading, ladies 🤍 stay in touch:  IG @fridaysoffpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fridaysoffpodcast/] + @katestedelbauer [https://www.instagram.com/katestedelbauer/] + @katedoeseverything⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/katedoeseverything/] Tiktok @katestedelbauer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katestedelbauer] listen to Kate's music here! [https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer]

40: 2026 goals & intentions | creating more, scrolling less, & showing up for myself

Happy new year! Today we're chatting about what I am aspiring to in 2026 - what my creative goals look like, habits I want to build (and break), and everything in between. mentioned in today's episode: - The Dr. Shannon Show podcast [https://evlofitness.com/podcast] - Evlo Fitness [https://evlofitness.com] - Dr. Stacey Sims interview podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EV0Mv07qs5XzmYwfJZg08?si=6a839cee27b64318] - Brami beans (great fiber snack) [https://enjoybrami.com/products/lupini-beans-variety?srsltid=AfmBOopkDCdu5kUCSkavuFFej_mQ1MDIQMaWFZ0OAElhQSC-Jm6Tng1H] - All the Feral Fawns on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@alltheferalfawns] - Bianca Gover on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Biancamakesit] - Brick screen time blocker [https://getbrick.app/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A22552392846%3A180368715820%3A752153818035&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=blok%20app%20blocker&nb_ti=aud-2419028132369:kwd-2456984397503&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=b&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22552392846&gbraid=0AAAAA-Z25K31UZeDJ3edMFCpkqPhHTC31&gclid=CjwKCAiA4KfLBhB0EiwAUY7GAXv-rrcyOrCYds8xLd53Jrga0qT9YkkWzDNEZoozu12Tv_R3r6pB6hoCvbsQAvD_BwE] - Mary Shelley episode on Vulgar History [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C6gIdfakUGDn3dP56z0tz?si=5a0a116b89ae4df1] stay in touch:  IG @fridaysoffpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fridaysoffpodcast/] + @katestedelbauer [https://www.instagram.com/katestedelbauer/] + @katedoeseverything⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/katedoeseverything/] Tiktok @katestedelbauer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katestedelbauer] listen to Kate's music here! [https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer]

39: THE BIG READING WRAP-UP | 2025 book superlatives, my top reads + misc. faves from this year

In today's episode, let's yap about my favorites books from this year! Plus, book superlatives are back for the second year in a row, and of course I just *had* to touch on some of my other favorite things from 2025. LISTEN TO MY SINGLE: https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer stay in touch:  IG @fridaysoffpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fridaysoffpodcast/] + @katestedelbauer [https://www.instagram.com/katestedelbauer/] + @katedoeseverything⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/katedoeseverything/] Tiktok @katestedelbauer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katestedelbauer] listen to Kate's music here! [https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer]

38: autumn reading update, 10 before the end, & my thoughts on Life of a Showgirl

It's been a minute, but we're back! In today's episode, I discuss what I've been reading this fall, the books I would love to finish by the end of 2025, and my unfiltered thoughts on Taylor's new album, The Life of a Showgirl. PRE-SAVE MY NEW SONG: https://ffm.to/jjmoonm stay in touch:  IG @fridaysoffpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fridaysoffpodcast/] + @katestedelbauer [https://www.instagram.com/katestedelbauer/] + @katedoeseverything⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/katedoeseverything/] Tiktok @katestedelbauer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katestedelbauer] listen to Kate's music here! [https://linktr.ee/katestedelbauer]