Call Her Creator with Katelyn Rhoades

Episode 103: How to Disappear for 60 Days and Reinvent Your Life & Business for 2026

Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Katelyn Rhoades

Episode Overview

In this episode, Katelyn Rhoades launches a two-part series on how creators and entrepreneurs can "disappear" for 60 days—meaning, retreat strategically to focus on themselves—and re-emerge with a revitalized life and business for 2026. She unpacks a 6-week framework (part one) designed to reset identity, habits, digital space, confidence, personal brand, systems, and mindset. The advice is deeply personal, actionable, and crafted for those feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready for transformation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Why Reinvent and “Disappear”? (00:00)

• Katelyn opens by addressing feelings of stagnation, overwhelm, and comparison many creators feel:

  "I know I'm meant for more than this. Like, there's a version of you ... who's just sitting on the other side of the chaos that you're currently managing." (00:00)

• She shares her own experience with burnout and the urgent need for change.

2. The 6-Week “Disappearing” Framework

Each week focuses on a different pillar of personal and professional transformation. Katelyn suggests using a notebook or planner to track progress.

Week 1: Identity Shift and Foundation (05:17)

• Establish a routine: Wake up at the same time daily.
  • “It's just a consistent time so your body learns safety and rhythm.” (06:28)
• Move your body every day: Walks, Pilates, strength training; consistency over complexity.
  • Katelyn recommends “money walks” with inspirational podcasts.
• Protect your mornings: No phone or social media first thing.
  • “If the first thing you see is other people's opinions, you've already lost your day.” (08:14)
• Craft a satisfying night routine to support mornings.
• Do one hard thing every day or every other day to build resilience.
  • Example: “I’m really bad at tough conversations … So right now I’m working on giving my best friend a call instead of just texting her.” (14:08)
• Key Quote:

  “This routine isn’t about being super rigid. It’s just about respecting yourself.” (15:34)

Week 2: Digital Decluttering (16:05)

• Continue habits from Week 1.
• Clean up digital space:
  • Unfollow/mute accounts that spark comparison or negativity.
    • “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
  • Delete anxiety-inducing apps.
    • “I've got apps on my phone. I actually don't really download apps on my phone because of this. I'm such a crazy person.” (19:20)
  • Clean out camera roll and notes for mental clarity.
  • Structure digital content ideas (content pillars) for clarity, not noise.
    • “Clarity comes when you remove some things.”

Week 3: Building Confidence & Courage (24:25)

• Habits now forming, shift focus to courageous action.
• Steps:
  1. Post content you’re scared to post.
     • “Post the thing.” (26:41)
  2. Voice opinions you’ve kept inside.
  3. Do something “out of character” to stretch comfort zones.
     • Exposure therapy story: Katelyn’s sister-in-law in the grocery store (30:03)
  4. Practice talking to the camera on Stories/Reels to build presence.
  5. Do something alone: solo movie, lunch, theme park.
• Mantra:

  "I don’t want to be confident. I want to be capable. Because capability is what creates confidence.” (38:11)

• Expect people to notice your transformation.

Week 4: Reinvent Your Online Identity & Brand (41:07)

• Audit Instagram bio—reflect the “new you.”
  • Consider using ChatGPT for help.
• Choose 2–3 core content pillars and commit.
  • “Simple content is what’s profitable.”
• Step into “main character energy.”
• Launch a signature series (recurring content feature) to build recognition and authority.
  • Example: Katelyn’s “What’s Trending This Week” carousel.
    • “Signature series has honestly been one of the best things that I’ve done.” (47:32)
• Always show your face—relatability sells.

Week 5: Business & Content Systems (50:26)

• Build systems for sustainable business:
  • Set a weekly schedule for posting and content creation.
  • Batch content in blocks.
    • “Batching content has been such a stress reliever for me.” (52:44)
  • Apply the “Rule of Three”: Turn one idea into three types of posts (talking head, audio, text-heavy reel).
    • Reference: Past podcast episode & blog post on Rule of Three.
  • Repurpose successful content—simply tweak and reuse.
    • “Repurposing content that has hit the first time—do it again!”
  • Track analytics to know what works and pivot strategy.
    • “Snippets of podcast episodes were just not working for me… I completely shifted my strategy.” (57:43)
• Key insight:

  "Your next level is not going to require more effort. It’s just better systems." (58:50)

Week 6: Mindset & Mental Strength (60:27)

• Strengthen your mind; mindset is the “engine” of everything.
  1. 10 minutes daily to read, learn, or listen to something growth-oriented.
  2. Rewrite limiting beliefs—turn “I’m inconsistent” into “I am consistent,” etc.
  3. Visualize and journal as your “future self.”
  4. Reduce digital and social noise: less gossip, doomscrolling, negativity.
     • “If your mind is weak, your discipline will also collapse too.”
  5. Curate supportive relationships.
• Final affirmation:

  “You are just one identity shift away from your next level.” (01:05:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On routines:
  “Nobody becomes that girl by accident. You don’t just stumble into discipline.” (05:42)

• On digital decluttering:
  “Unmute, unfollow, unfriend … No guilt. Just release it.” (18:40)

• On confidence:
  “Your lack of confidence is not the problem. It’s your lack of working out those confident muscles.” (24:54)

• On systems:
  “Most women don’t fail because they’re not motivated … just that they don’t have a system in place.” (50:31)

• On mindset:
  “The only thing separating the woman you are from the woman you want to be is that story you have inside your head.” (60:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Why this reset matters / Emotional setup: 00:00
• Week 1—Identity shift / Routines: 05:17
• Week 2—Digital declutter: 16:05
• Week 3—Building confidence: 24:25
• Week 4—Rebrand online: 41:07
• Week 5—Business systems: 50:26
• Week 6—Mindset: 60:27
• Final encouragement and next episode preview: 01:07:45

Tone & Language

Katelyn’s delivery is warm, conversational, a mix of tough-love and supportive big-sister energy. She blends practical steps with empathy and personal anecdotes, ensuring advice is relatable and actionable. The tone is motivational, energetic, and creator-focused.

Conclusion

Katelyn Rhoades’ six-week “disappearing” framework, as presented in this episode, is both a reset and a springboard for stepping confidently—and strategically—into 2026. She urges creators to embrace identity shifts, declutter their lives (digitally and mentally), build authentic confidence, reinvent personal brands, implement effective systems, and curate a growth mindset. The episode is a valuable playbook for anyone ready to “become her”—a new, more powerful version of themselves.

Stay tuned for Part Two (weeks 7-12).

Links and resources referenced (see show notes):

• Money walk playlist
• Rule of Three episode & blog
• Signature Series blog
• Free Call Her Creator podcast playlist

For more, follow Katelyn on Instagram [@thekatelynrhoades] or check out her Call Her Creator content and tools.