Backward Sweater

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Catherine Dennis

English Education Personal Journals Self-Improvement Society & Culture Explicit

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 20m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (29)

Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

What happens when you realize you've been living your life with the sweater on backwards? Join Catherine, a 59-year-old mother of seven and gigi of three, as she shares her raw, honest journey of finding her authentic voice after decades of silence. This isn't just another self-help podcast - it's a deeply personal exploration of what it means to break free from the constructs that keep us small, to question the beliefs we never chose for ourselves, and to finally live authentically with "no itchy tag." Through messy, meaningful stories filled with pivots, pain, and profound transformation, Catherine creates a safe space where vulnerability meets courage. Whether you're navigating divorce, grief, financial struggles, or simply feeling like you're not living as your true self, you'll find connection, empathy, and hope in these conversations. Catherine's mission is simple: to speak to anyone who needs to hear that they have a voice, they have value, and it's never too late to turn your sweater around. Each episode is a reminder that our most difficult chapters often become our greatest teachers. Theme Song Written and Composed by Trevor Lynch and Michaela Dennis and recorded by Trevor Lynch in Chicago IL Photo: Baumgardner Studio Yakima, WA Production: Red Trux Productions Snohomish, WA

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Recent Episodes

The Messy Middle

Apr 17, 2026 17m

Catherine closes out her personal series with an honest look at “the messy middle”—the in-between chapter that sits after the hardest seasons and before the next expansive one. She shares what it’s…

What I Need

Mar 27, 2026 21m

In this episode, Catherine reflects on what it means to tell your story without turning someone else into the villain. As listeners ask for more “details” about her past, she explains why she chooses…

Mining Miracles

Mar 06, 2026 21m Transcript

Catherine introduces “mining for miracles” as a daily practice of training your attention toward what’s good—especially in a world that can feel heavy, sarcastic, or stuck in complaint. She explains…

Revising the Story

Feb 13, 2026 20m Transcript

Catherine dives into the power of “revising the story”—the internal narrative that quietly shapes what you believe is possible for your body, your money, your relationships, and your future. She…

Regrets and Reflections

Jan 23, 2026 22m Transcript

Catherine reflects on regret through a compassionate lens—less “what I should’ve done” and more “what I wish I could lovingly tell my younger self.” She shares a grounding quote about mountains…

Children

Jan 02, 2026 20m Transcript

Catherine answers the question people react to most—why she chose to have seven children while living in poverty. With humor and honesty, she walks through early motherhood, the chaos of raising four…

Policing Era

Dec 12, 2025 20m Transcript

Catherine dives into her "policing era" - a time when she believed she was right about everything and everyone else was wrong. From picketing to lecturing friends about their life choices, she shares…

Love

Nov 21, 2025 32m Transcript

Catherine opens up about love in its many forms - from the exhausting performance-based love of her past to the transformative power of being loved "just because." She vulnerably shares the profound…

God, Google, and My Newfound Faith

Oct 31, 2025 13m

Episode Summary:In one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, Catherine opens up about questioning and ultimately transforming her deeply held religious beliefs. From her strict Catholic upbringing to…

Mustaches, Orthotics, and Diets

Oct 10, 2025 13m Transcript

Episode Summary:In this raw and relatable episode, Catherine opens up about the early insecurities that shaped her self-image — from mustache teasing in the cafeteria to size 11 orthotics and Weight…

The Sweater Metaphor

Oct 10, 2025 29m Transcript

Episode Summary:In this deeply personal and powerful premiere episode, Catherine introduces herself and the profound metaphor that changed everything — realizing her sweater, and her life, had been…