Girl Next Door With a Mic

073. My Brain Is Too Loud: Learning to Slow Down and Hear Myself Again

Feeling stir-crazy, overstimulated, and lowkey ready to move to another continent? Same. My brain’s too loud, my screen time’s embarrassing, and I’m one chai latte away from buying a one-way ticket out of North America. Let’s talk about burnout, overstimulation, and why slowing down feels so hard when life won’t stop talking. In this episode, I’m chatting about the constant noise—music, podcasts, social media, all of it—and how it’s been drowning out my own voice. From getting my Chilean citizenship to leaving Spotify and rethinking my social media boundaries (again), this is your reminder that everything is a choice… and sometimes, the best one is slowing down. — 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday About your host: Carolina Ximena is a writer, speaker, and author who helps millennials stop overthinking, start showing up, and finally feel like they’re winning at life on their own terms. Through her books, talks, and content, she shares real-life stories, mindset hacks, and self-care tips—with humour, honesty, and a slightly messy bestie energy to keep it real. Carolina’s here to help you honour what works for you, ditch the “shoulds,” accomplish your goals and build a life that’s aligned, fulfilling, and unapologetically yours. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: 1. https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/] Subscribe to the Authentic Souls Club newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, sneak peeks of new episodes, and radically authentic content: https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter [https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter] If you’re enjoying the content and want to send me a chai latte, you may do so at: https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena [https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena] The views and opinions expressed on the podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered as professional advice. Please see our website for more details: https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/ [https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/]

072. I Finally Published My First Book (and What It Really Took to Get There)

Ever wonder what it really takes to write and publish your first book? In this behind-the-scenes chat, Carolina Ximena shares the messy, magical journey of writing her debut Christmas novella, Finding Christmas Magic. From early-morning writing sessions and self-doubt spirals to finally hitting publish as her pen name Cara Rivers, AND THEN CHANGING HER MIND... this is a cozy, honest look at chasing a dream that once felt out of reach. If you’ve ever thought “maybe one day” about your own creative project — this episode will remind you that one day can start now. — 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday About your host: Carolina Ximena is a writer, speaker, and author who helps millennials stop overthinking, start showing up, and finally feel like they’re winning at life on their own terms. Through her books, talks, and content, she shares real-life stories, mindset hacks, and self-care tips—with humour, honesty, and a slightly messy bestie energy to keep it real. Carolina’s here to help you honour what works for you, ditch the “shoulds,” accomplish your goals and build a life that’s aligned, fulfilling, and unapologetically yours. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: 1. https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/] Subscribe to the Authentic Souls Club newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, sneak peeks of new episodes, and radically authentic content: https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter [https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter] If you’re enjoying the content and want to send me a chai latte, you may do so at: https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena [https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena] The views and opinions expressed on the podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered as professional advice. Please see our website for more details: https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/ [https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/]

071. I Quit Social Media for the Summer and Here’s What Actually Happened

Ever feel like social media is running your brain instead of the other way around? I went off the grid for the summer (yep, no scrolling, no notifications) and learned some surprising things about my energy, my focus, and even my creativity. In this episode, I’m sharing the highs, the lows, and the tiny wins that came from stepping back—and how you can try a mini social media detox too. — 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday About your host: Carolina Ximena is a writer, speaker, and author who helps millennials stop overthinking, start showing up, and finally feel like they’re winning at life on their own terms. Through her books, talks, and content, she shares real-life stories, mindset hacks, and self-care tips—with humour, honesty, and a slightly messy bestie energy to keep it real. Carolina’s here to help you honour what works for you, ditch the “shoulds,” accomplish your goals and build a life that’s aligned, fulfilling, and unapologetically yours. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: * * https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaximena/] Subscribe to the Authentic Souls Club newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, sneak peeks of new episodes, and radically authentic content: https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter [https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter] If you’re enjoying the content and want to send me a chai latte, you may do so at: https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena [https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena] The views and opinions expressed on the podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered as professional advice. Please see our website for more details: https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/ [https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/]

070. LET'S SET GOALS! | New Moon Forecast: In Gemini 2025

New Moon in Gemini = Fresh perspective, flexible planning, and curious goal-setting. In this Let’s Set Goals! New Moon Forecast, I’m pulling a card for each area of your growth — mindset, self-care, productivity, and action — so you can map out aligned and sustainable goals that actually feel good to work toward. Grab your journal, tune into the Gemini vibes, and let’s make your next chapter a thoughtful (and playful) one. FREE MASTERCLASS: authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/masterclass [https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/masterclass] — 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: https://calendly.com/authenticsoulsclub [https://calendly.com/authenticsoulsclub] About your host: Carolina Ximena is a certified life coach and NLP practitioner, podcaster, writer and avid content creator dedicated to helping millennials find balance and growth through mindset shifts, self-care, and goal-setting. With over six years of experience, Carolina is passionate about empowering others to create lives that feel authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their personal values and honouring what works for them to feel successful. AFFILIATE LINKS*: 1. Natural Cycles (20% off annual + free thermometer): https://bit.ly/authentic-cycle [https://bit.ly/authentic-cycle] 2. Knix (get $20 off): https://fbuy.io/knixca/carolina8 [https://fbuy.io/knixca/carolina8] 3. YNAB (free 34 day trial + free month after sign-up): https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=xhTW4u8EuAYbWYIR [https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=xhTW4u8EuAYbWYIR] 4. *With these links, I do get a wee kickback at no cost to you! JOIN THE RADICALLY AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY: 1. https://www.instagram.com/motivatebycaro/ [https://www.instagram.com/motivatebycaro/] 2. https://www.threads.net/@motivatedbycaro [https://www.threads.net/@motivatedbycaro] 3. https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatedbycaro [https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatedbycaro] 4. https://www.youtube.com/carolinaximena [https://www.youtube.com/carolinaximena] Subscribe to the Authentic Souls Club newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, sneak peeks of new episodes, and radically authentic content: https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter [https://authenticsoulsclub.myflodesk.com/newsletter] If you’re enjoying the content and want to send me a chai latte, you may do so at: https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena [https://ko-fi.com/carolinaximena] The views and opinions expressed on the Be Radically Authentic podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered as professional advice. Please see our website for more details: https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/ [https://www.authenticsoulsclub.com/]

069. The Real Reason You’re Procrastinating (It’s Not Laziness — It’s Unprocessed Feelings)

Ever avoided a task for weeks and told yourself you’re just being lazy? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about procrastinating a name change after getting married — and the emotional truth behind it. We’ll unpack why your to-do list might feel heavier than it looks, how unprocessed feelings can quietly stall your progress, and what to do when “just do it” doesn’t work. Grab your journal — this one’s a tender but powerful reframe for anyone who feels stuck and doesn't know why.