<![CDATA[Vital Threads]]>What does it mean to choose aliveness, possibility, and active creation in a world that seems hell bent on destruction? Vital Threads is a podcast about staying connected to your own humanity and to one another, and about building a flourishing future out of the ordinary moments that make up life.

Hosted by Kate Marolt, a somatic practitioner, coach, and yoga teacher of 15+ years, each episode explores what it means to be fully human, fully alive, and part of a greater whole. Expect solo reflections and insights alongside conversations with artists, athletes, scientists, writers, healers, and other curious humans.

Here you’ll find space for wonder, awe, and re-enchantment with your own life, and for feeling more deeply in flow with the world around you. Life is sacred, more connects us than separates, and how we move through being human matters. So much.

A more alive, more connected version of each of us isn’t only for personal gain. It’s part of what a more vital, nourished world calls for.

Subscribe wherever you listen, and come find us at https://vitalthreadspod.com

]]>www.vitalthreadspod.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:38:59 GMTTue, 13 Oct 2026 21:29:00 GMT60Kate Marolt<p>What does it mean to choose aliveness, possibility, and active creation in a world that seems hell bent on destruction? Vital Threads is a podcast about staying connected to your own humanity and to one another, and about building a flourishing future out of the ordinary moments that make up life.</p><p>Hosted by Kate Marolt, a somatic practitioner, coach, and yoga teacher of 15+ years, each episode explores what it means to be fully human, fully alive, and part of a greater whole. Expect solo reflections and insights alongside conversations with artists, athletes, scientists, writers, healers, and other curious humans.</p><p>Here you’ll find space for wonder, awe, and re-enchantment with your own life, and for feeling more deeply in flow with the world around you. Life is sacred, more connects us than separates, and how we move through being human matters. So much.</p><p>A more alive, more connected version of each of us isn’t only for personal gain. It’s part of what a more vital, nourished world calls for.</p><p>Subscribe wherever you listen, and come find us at <a href="https://vitalthreadspod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://vitalthreadspod.com</a></p>episodicKate Maroltkate@katemarolt.comno<![CDATA[S1 E3: Environment, Design, and Decoding the Human Experience with Kat Maund]]>In this conversation, Kate Marolt speaks with Kat Maund, an interior designer and community builder, about her journey through personal and professional challenges. Kat shares her insights on the importance of environment in design, the emotional growth that comes from life changes, and the power of collaboration in building community. They also discuss the impact of social media on individuality and creativity in the design industry. Kat and Kate also explore the importance of creating a home that reflects personal joy and authenticity, the journey of understanding intuition in decision-making, and the significance of relationships in finding purpose. They discuss the impact of AI on human connection and the future of work, emphasizing the need for joy and fun in life amidst challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kat Maund and Her Journey
01:36 Navigating Life Changes and Emotional Growth
05:31 The Importance of Environment in Design
11:25 Building Community Through Collaboration
17:53 The Impact of Social Media on Design and Individuality
19:52 Creating a Home That Reflects You
22:44 The Journey of Intuition and Decision Making
26:04 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Experience
30:46 Navigating Relationships and Finding Purpose
34:03 The Future of Human Connection and AI
38:32 Finding Joy and Fun in Life

Kat Maund is an interior designer, creative entrepreneur, and founder of Copeland + Co. Interiors and Design Commons PDX, a coworking community for independent designers in Portland, Oregon. Her work is rooted in curiosity about how we’re shaped by our environments, and how greater awareness of ourselves can change the way we create, connect, and move through the world. More recently, she’s begun weaving Human Design into her work as another lens for understanding how people are uniquely wired and what allows them to thrive. Across interiors, community building and this evolving work, Kat is interested in creating spaces - physical and otherwise - that help people feel more like themselves.

You can find Kat online at: www.copelandpdx.com and www.designcommonspdx.com
And on Intstagram at: @copelandandco and @designcommonspdx

]]>373f46c7-5981-4f2a-90f7-644a92492a81Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:26:27 GMT<p>In this conversation, Kate Marolt speaks with Kat Maund, an interior designer and community builder, about her journey through personal and professional challenges. Kat shares her insights on the importance of environment in design, the emotional growth that comes from life changes, and the power of collaboration in building community. They also discuss the impact of social media on individuality and creativity in the design industry. Kat and Kate also explore the importance of creating a home that reflects personal joy and authenticity, the journey of understanding intuition in decision-making, and the significance of relationships in finding purpose. They discuss the impact of AI on human connection and the future of work, emphasizing the need for joy and fun in life amidst challenges.<br /><br />Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Kat Maund and Her Journey<br />01:36 Navigating Life Changes and Emotional Growth<br />05:31 The Importance of Environment in Design<br />11:25 Building Community Through Collaboration<br />17:53 The Impact of Social Media on Design and Individuality<br />19:52 Creating a Home That Reflects You<br />22:44 The Journey of Intuition and Decision Making<br />26:04 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Experience<br />30:46 Navigating Relationships and Finding Purpose<br />34:03 The Future of Human Connection and AI<br />38:32 Finding Joy and Fun in Life<br /></p><p>Kat Maund is an interior designer, creative entrepreneur, and founder of Copeland + Co. Interiors and Design Commons PDX, a coworking community for independent designers in Portland, Oregon. Her work is rooted in curiosity about how we’re shaped by our environments, and how greater awareness of ourselves can change the way we create, connect, and move through the world. More recently, she’s begun weaving Human Design into her work as another lens for understanding how people are uniquely wired and what allows them to thrive. Across interiors, community building and this evolving work, Kat is interested in creating spaces - physical and otherwise - that help people feel more like themselves.<br /><br /><b><strong>You can find Kat online at:</strong></b> <a href="http://www.copelandpdx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.copelandpdx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.designcommonspdx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.designcommonspdx.com</a><br /><b><strong>And on Intstagram at:</strong></b> @copelandandco and <a href="https://" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@designcommonspdx</a><br /></p>no00:41:4313S1 E3: Environment, Design, and Decoding the Human Experience with Kat Maundfull<![CDATA[S1 E2: Writing Your Way Through: Creative Expression as a Mode of Transformation with Jenna Britton]]>In this conversation, Jenna Britton and Kate Marolt explore the transformative power of writing and self-expression. Jenna shares her journey as a writer, astrologer, and human design guide, emphasizing the importance of navigating emotions and allowing oneself to feel deeply. They discuss the healing potential of writing, the challenges of self-editing, and the significance of creating art as an offering to others. The conversation highlights the connections formed through shared experiences and the role of meaning-making systems in understanding one's truth. They discuss the role of human design and astrology in understanding oneself, the importance of maintaining a connection to one's emotions, and the potential pitfalls of relying on AI for creative expression. Ultimately, they emphasize the value of human connection and the hope that arises from creative endeavors.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Transformation through Writing
02:56 Navigating Emotions and the Human Experience
05:53 The Healing Power of Self-Expression
08:51 Overcoming Self-Editing in Writing
12:03 Writing as an Offering to Others
15:02 Connection through Shared Experiences
18:07 Meaning-Making Systems and Personal Truths
20:21 Uncovering Authenticity Through Human Design
23:18 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
24:47 The Role of Writing in Self-Connection
30:06 Navigating the Impact of AI on Creativity
38:02 Finding Hope in Creative Expression

Jenna Britton is a writer, astrologer, and teacher. She has written personal essays and articles that have been published in Salon, Thought Catalog, Darling Magazine, and other publications. She has also given a TEDx Talk on how story has the power to change your life. These days she shares her thoughts on the transformative practice of writing through her Substack publication, Writing Your Way Through. Jenna lives and writes in Portland, Oregon.

You can find Jenna online at:
Website: https://www.jennabritton.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrittonwrites/, https://www.instagram.com/writingyourwaythrough/
Substack: https://writingyourwaythrough.substack.com/

]]>6b302c32-7234-42ba-9e7c-0a80ae90283fMon, 26 Oct 2026 20:26:18 GMT<p>In this conversation, Jenna Britton and Kate Marolt explore the transformative power of writing and self-expression. Jenna shares her journey as a writer, astrologer, and human design guide, emphasizing the importance of navigating emotions and allowing oneself to feel deeply. They discuss the healing potential of writing, the challenges of self-editing, and the significance of creating art as an offering to others. The conversation highlights the connections formed through shared experiences and the role of meaning-making systems in understanding one's truth. They discuss the role of human design and astrology in understanding oneself, the importance of maintaining a connection to one's emotions, and the potential pitfalls of relying on AI for creative expression. Ultimately, they emphasize the value of human connection and the hope that arises from creative endeavors.<br /><br />Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Transformation through Writing<br />02:56 Navigating Emotions and the Human Experience<br />05:53 The Healing Power of Self-Expression<br />08:51 Overcoming Self-Editing in Writing<br />12:03 Writing as an Offering to Others<br />15:02 Connection through Shared Experiences<br />18:07 Meaning-Making Systems and Personal Truths<br />20:21 Uncovering Authenticity Through Human Design<br />23:18 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance<br />24:47 The Role of Writing in Self-Connection<br />30:06 Navigating the Impact of AI on Creativity<br />38:02 Finding Hope in Creative Expression<br /></p><p>Jenna Britton is a writer, astrologer, and teacher. She has written personal essays and articles that have been published in Salon, Thought Catalog, Darling Magazine, and other publications. She has also given a TEDx Talk on how story has the power to change your life. These days she shares her thoughts on the transformative practice of writing through her Substack publication, <i><em>Writing Your Way Through</em></i>. Jenna lives and writes in Portland, Oregon.</p><p><b><strong>You can find Jenna online at:</strong></b><br /><b><strong>Website</strong></b>: <a href="https://www.jennabritton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jennabritton.com/</a><br /><b><strong>Instagram</strong></b>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennabrittonwrites/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jennabrittonwrites/</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writingyourwaythrough/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/writingyourwaythrough/</a><br /><b><strong>Substack: </strong></b><a href="https://writingyourwaythrough.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://writingyourwaythrough.substack.com/</a></p>no00:43:1312S1 E2: Writing Your Way Through: Creative Expression as a Mode of Transformation with Jenna Brittonfull<![CDATA[S1 E1: The 6 Cs of Vitality (and Welcome to Vital Threads!)]]>Welcome to Vital Threads! In this episode, host Kate Marolt introduces the six C's of vitality, a framework designed to cultivate aliveness and connection both individually and within communities. She emphasizes the importance of understanding vitality not as a destination but as a practice that encompasses all 6 of these skills and practices. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in fostering a flourishing future and navigating the complexities of life.

]]>ab75831b-2ee0-4010-a183-15a5842db5a4Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:25:11 GMT<p>Welcome to Vital Threads! In this episode, host Kate Marolt introduces the six C's of vitality, a framework designed to cultivate aliveness and connection both individually and within communities. She emphasizes the importance of understanding vitality not as a destination but as a practice that encompasses all 6 of these skills and practices. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in fostering a flourishing future and navigating the complexities of life.</p>no00:30:2911S1 E1: The 6 Cs of Vitality (and Welcome to Vital Threads!)full<![CDATA[Vital Threads Trailer]]>What does it mean to choose aliveness, to stay connected to your own and others' humanity, and to actively build toward a flourishing future in a world currently designed to optimize and extract the life force out of us?

I'm Kate Marolt a somatic practitioner, embodiment and wellness coach, and yoga teacher of 15 years, and in this podcast we will be exploring what it means to be fully alive, connected, and actively co-creating the future together. Welcome to Vital Threads.

]]>d19597c2-cab3-4015-9f4b-1915041101d4Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:26:56 GMT<p>What does it mean to choose aliveness, to stay connected to your own and others' humanity, and to actively build toward a flourishing future in a world currently designed to optimize and extract the life force out of us?<br /><br />I'm Kate Marolt a somatic practitioner, embodiment and wellness coach, and yoga teacher of 15 years, and in this podcast we will be exploring what it means to be fully alive, connected, and actively co-creating the future together. Welcome to Vital Threads.</p>no00:01:47Vital Threads Trailerfull