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What if I told you I don't want to teach anymore? What if I told you I just want to share? What if I told you that through my sharing you can learn? That's where I'm at right now. I'm done teaching in the sense of creating a course or trying to force myself in a position that I actually don't want to be in. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful. I'm grateful for where I am. I'm grateful for where I've came from. If you listen to last week, you can hear a little bit of my story on Chase My Dreams, and I shared that to just. It was just a reflection of how far I've come in my own career. And, and really it was inspired by talking to you guys. You guys are always my inspiration. It's amazing. I get on some of these. I'm not calling them a mentorship call. I've been calling them a mastermind. But that still doesn't feel right either. It's just a conversation between two estheticians is really all it is. I just want to be a sounding board for you, and then I want to use this platform to reflect that sounding board back to you. To as many estheticians who are willing and open to hear this just in a time that feels so tumultuous, crazy, wild, overwhelming, sometimes exciting. I don't know. There's a lot of feelings going right now. And the more that I tune out of social media, I tune out of the tv, I tune out of just anything on the Internet and tune into myself more, I'm finding, well, I'm digging through a lot of mud. I'm digging through a lot of mud. Of many, many, many, many years of pain. But with that pain, there's also so much, like love and joy and gratitude for what I've gone through and to be kind of like spit out on the other side. And now I'm here, just like stripped away everything and I kind of feel. I feel naked, but I'm standing proud, or I'm starting to stand proud as I stand here naked in front of you, just slowly trying to, like, do exposure standing naked in front of people. Actually, side note, I accidentally did get in front of people naked the other day, which I think is just like part of my exposure therapy. There's the word I was looking for, exposure therapy. I'm grateful that I live in Southern California where sometimes in winter it's 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. But we just did have all those fires and now we're having a little bit of rain. But anyhow, the neighbors were, the neighbors were redoing their, their roof because of all the craziness here in la. And it was just one of those days. I was like, I'm gonna go outside and lay in the sun naked and read a book. I'm not one of those estheticians that's afraid of the sun, by the way. I feel like I don't like the fear mongering when it comes to the sun. The sun is literally what keeps us alive every day and helps our food grow. It helps us grow. So a little bit of vitamin D really can go a long way. But anyhow, so I was out there sunning myself naked, sunning all the, especially in the winter, like we need. If you get a little bit of sun, go sun yourself. Like, you will be amazed at how good you feel. It helps boost the immune system. So if you're getting over a cold or you don't want to get a cold, or you're dealing with other, like, immune issues. I was dealing with some stuff, so I was like, I need some sun on all the parts that normally don't see sun. So I'm out there reading my book. I thought the neighbors were done. I also didn't really think about it that hard, but there they were on the roof while I was out there naked. And I'm sure the old me probably would have been, like, mortified, but I was like, you know what, it's fine. They saw me naked. So that was exposure therapy number one. And now I'm on here telling you guys about it. So maybe exposure therapy number two and just, you know, doing my best to show up even more Authentically. While I'm going through these transitions, you guys know I've been going through these transitions. You're probably going through these transitions too. It's in the air of everything, the world again on social media. There's like, I don't know. I'm just sick of it. I'm sick of it. And I know you're sick of it, too, and I'm telling you that you don't have to consume it. You don't have to consume it. If you guys watch this super bowl halftime with Kendrick Lamar, he says, turn the TV off. Turn the TV off. Turn the fucking TV off. Turn your fucking phone off. Turn instagram off. Turn TikTok off. Okay, I'm saying this to myself, too. I did last week, turn off my phone. I just had a moment. I was like, fuck this shit. I'm. I'm like. It was literally making me feel nauseous because I get caught up in it, and it's like, even if I don't want to look at something, it somehow still finds me. And I know you feel the same way. So if the phone is making you feel a certain way, if it's triggering you, turn it off. Delete the app, walk away from it. We need more space away from the phone so we don't all turn into cyborgs. But anyhow, I feel like I was going somewhere with this besides turning the TV off. But that. That's it. I. I don't want to. I'm done educating. Okay. Now, you can take that for whatever way you want to, but I'm here to share. I want to share my story. I want to share my inspiration that I get from your stories, and I'm not sure what that looks like. It's just starting here. I'm definitely being called to activate my voice more, and that's what I'm gonna do. So. I don't know. I don't know yet. I don't know. I wish I had more clarity to share with you guys. There's a lot of stuff on the horizon. I know. I keep saying that. It's so annoying. I don't want to say that anymore. Okay. What do I want to say? My new product is coming soon. It's coming soon. Okay. But we're doing it differently this time. I'm just going to do a different. But I am being called to express with my voice. I'm being called to play music, and I want to bring you along on this journey, if you care to come. Will I still be doing skincare? Yeah, a little bit. But I have other things I want to do, other things I want to share because they've helped transform my physical being, my emotional being, my mental state. This is the most, like, Casey I've ever felt. And I know, like, I'm just on the. Like, I'm just on the horizon of, like, feeling like myself. Like, I feel like I'm going back to Casey at 3, Casey at 5, Casey at 7. Like, before the world tried to fucking demolish me. It didn't. It didn't, it didn't. I'm here. I just. Moving through a lot of, like, old baggage that just, like, is not mine. And, like, yesterday, I was just. I was just fucking mad. I was just mad. And it's just, like, all the anger and rage from so many years of things and not being true to myself. And I just. I just yelled. I just yelled until I couldn't anymore. And I'm grateful that I'm in a home that I created that feels safe and is starting to feel even more safe. And I have a husband who understands and supports that. And he's like, babe, just. Just yell. If you need to fucking yell, just yell. I was like, oh, my God, I'm gonna freak out the neighbors. I already. They already saw me naked, and now I'm gonna be screaming in the house. But you know what? It's fine. It's fine. It's healthy. So I yelled and I yelled and I yelled and I yelled until I couldn't yell anymore. And it's funny because at first when I was yelling, it was, like, angry. It's like, fuck you. You didn't. You know, you're judging me, you're trying to hold me back, all that kind of stuff. And then it turned into, like, a transmission of, like, I've always known who I am. I am powerful, I am beautiful. I. I've always known who I was. And it's time to step back into that power 100%. So with that being said, here we are. I just. I don't know, I felt called to get on the mic and share with you. And if you're still here, you get it. If you're not here, then you're not hearing this. But I love you guys. And there's, like, I said a lot more on the horizon. I'm going to be continuing to use my voice to share. And that's it for now. Make sure you're following me on Instagram if you care to, or just fucking delete the app. I don't, you know, we'll find each other. I have been sending out. I've been trying to send out some more emails that feel like maybe a little bit more personal. I don't know. I'm still, like, digging through the freaking rubble that is the reality of 2025. So let's try and stay connected, and I'll talk to you soon, okay?
Skin and the City Podcast by Kasey Boone Skincare™
Episode: Turn the TV Off
Release Date: February 13, 2025
Host: Kasey Boone
In the episode titled "Turn the TV Off", Kasey Boone takes listeners on a deeply personal journey, exploring her transition from traditional teaching to a more authentic form of sharing. This episode delves into themes of vulnerability, personal growth, and the importance of disconnecting from the digital noise that often overwhelms our lives.
Kasey begins by expressing a pivotal shift in her approach to connecting with her audience:
"What if I told you I don't want to teach anymore? What if I told you I just want to share?" [00:49]
She articulates her desire to move away from structured teaching methods, such as creating courses, and instead focus on sharing her personal experiences and insights. This transition is motivated by her longing for authenticity and a more genuine connection with fellow estheticians.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Kasey's journey towards embracing her true self. She candidly discusses her struggles and the liberation that comes with being vulnerable:
"I'm here, just like stripped away everything and I kind of feel naked, but I'm standing proud." [05:30]
Kasey shares her experiences with exposure therapy, both literally and metaphorically, highlighting moments where she pushed her boundaries to grow personally and professionally. This vulnerability not only strengthens her connection with listeners but also serves as inspiration for others facing similar challenges.
Kasey addresses the pervasive impact of social media and digital distractions on mental well-being. She advocates for intentional disconnection as a means to reclaim one's peace and authenticity:
"Turn the TV off. Turn your phone off. Turn Instagram off. Turn TikTok off." [12:15]
Referencing Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime message, she emphasizes the importance of stepping away from constant digital engagement to focus on self-care and real-life interactions. Kasey encourages listeners to assess their digital consumption and make conscious choices to reduce it if it's detrimental to their mental health.
Throughout the episode, Kasey narrates her experiences with exposure therapy, using personal anecdotes to illustrate her journey towards self-acceptance and resilience:
"I was out there sunning myself naked, sunning all the, especially in the winter, like we need. If you get a little bit of sun, go sun yourself." [08:45]
This segment underscores the therapeutic benefits of confronting one's fears and embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. Kasey's openness about her practices serves as a relatable example for listeners seeking their own paths to healing.
Kasey underscores the physical and emotional benefits of sunlight, linking it to overall well-being. She challenges common fears associated with sun exposure, advocating for balanced and mindful engagement with nature:
"The sun is literally what keeps us alive every day and helps our food grow. It helps us grow." [10:20]
By sharing her personal practices of sunning and its positive effects on her immune system and mood, Kasey encourages listeners to incorporate natural elements into their wellness routines.
A poignant moment in the episode features Kasey's raw expression of anger and her methods for emotional release:
"I was just fucking mad. I was just mad... I just yelled until I couldn't anymore." [20:50]
She describes how creating a safe home environment and having a supportive partner allowed her to channel her anger constructively. This segment highlights the importance of emotional honesty and the healing power of expressing one's true feelings.
Looking ahead, Kasey shares her excitement about upcoming projects and her evolving role within the esthetician community:
"My new product is coming soon. It's coming soon. But we're doing it differently this time." [25:30]
Additionally, she hints at exploring other passions, such as music, indicating a multifaceted approach to her personal and professional life. Kasey's openness about her future endeavors invites listeners to accompany her on this evolving journey.
Kasey wraps up the episode by reaffirming her commitment to genuine connection and personal authenticity:
"I'm being called to activate my voice more, and that's what I'm gonna do." [30:10]
She encourages listeners to engage with her through more personal channels, such as Instagram and email, while also advocating for reducing digital dependency to foster real connections.
On Transitioning to Sharing:
"What if I told you I don't want to teach anymore? What if I told you I just want to share?" [00:49]
On Authenticity and Vulnerability:
"I'm here, just like stripped away everything and I kind of feel naked, but I'm standing proud." [05:30]
On Digital Detox:
"Turn the TV off. Turn your phone off. Turn Instagram off. Turn TikTok off." [12:15]
On Exposure Therapy:
"I was out there sunning myself naked... If you get a little bit of sun, go sun yourself." [08:45]
On Overcoming Anger:
"I was just fucking mad. I was just mad... I just yelled until I couldn't anymore." [20:50]
On Future Plans:
"My new product is coming soon. It's coming soon. But we're doing it differently this time." [25:30]
On Activating Her Voice:
"I'm being called to activate my voice more, and that's what I'm gonna do." [30:10]
"Turn the TV Off" serves as a compelling narrative of self-discovery and the pursuit of authenticity. Kasey Boone's candid reflections offer valuable insights for estheticians and listeners alike, encouraging them to prioritize personal well-being over societal expectations and digital distractions.