{"podcast":{"title":"Be Sweet Ya'll","slug":"be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208","podcast_index_feed_id":5673208,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5644815/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll--5644815","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15fd4f57a11de21db779d02d7361f1c7.jpg","author":"Karen Smith","episode_count":413,"summary":"Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:19:51.839014+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208"},"episode":{"title":"It’s Not You—It’s Me (And That Changes Everything)","slug":"it-s-not-you-it-s-me-and-that-changes-everything","published_at":"2026-03-02T20:16:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208/it-s-not-you-it-s-me-and-that-changes-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-you-it-s-me-and-that-changes-everything--70395128","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70395128/it_s_not_you_it_s_me_no_really.mp3","summary":"Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about the one thing I actually have control over: me.I talk about how easy it is to point outward when I’m tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, and why that always leads to a cascade of drama I didn’t need. The real work is noticing my part, owning my response, and choosing peace instead of trying to manage everyone else’s behavior. I share the mindset shift that keeps bringing me back: I can’t fix what’s going on inside someone else, but I can pause, take responsibility, and stop reacting like I’m on autopilot. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, disappointed, or stretched thin, this one will help you loosen your grip and move forward with more clarity. Episode Highlights: [00:00] A quick life update and what’s on my heart today [02:00] Why “it’s not you, it’s me” is actually true [05:00] The difference between reacting and responding [09:00] Staying in my lane when emotions run hot [12:00] Giving grace when you don’t know what someone’s carrying [15:00] Letting go of what I can’t control [20:00] Weekly love note + affirmation [22:00] A closing reflection to reset your mindset Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Buffalo Rock Pepsi https://www.buffalorock.com Holiday Beach Mechanical https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Hue Salon & Boutique https://www.huesalonandboutique.com Amor Boutique https://amorboutiquepc.com Can’t Hide Pretty https://www.canthidepretty.com Gypsy Willow: www.gypsywillowretail.com Bay Tax https://bay.tax Amor Boutique https://amorboutiquepc.com Shorehouse Furniture https://shorehousefurniture.com Lucky’s Pine Straw – https://luckiespinestraw.com Let’s Stay Connected! Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Insta…","meta_description":"Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1386,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208/episodes/it-s-not-you-it-s-me-and-that-changes-everything/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208/it-s-not-you-it-s-me-and-that-changes-everything.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}