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BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoPageant Chats with Former Miss Utah County | Erika DaltonNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673*Don't hesitate to call or text if you or a loved one is in crisisHi loves! Today we have the incredible Erika Dalton with us to chat about her years as a pageant queen, violinist, & Sexual Assault Crisis Advocate.Join us in our conversation about what it means to be a pageant queen, mindset shifts to deal with 'losing', and the sisterhood involved in supporting those around us as victims of SA. Erika has...2025-07-2559 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoBS It Mindset | My Leap Into the Pageant WorldSurprise! I’m doing a pageant! And honestly, the thought of doing a pageant scares the crap out of me…which is exactly why I’m doing it. On today’s episode of BS with Bethany Simko, we dive into what exactly “BS It” means and why it’s so important to me. The BS mindset represents resilience, resourcefulness, and never ever giving up because you are capable of anything. This is so freaking near and dear to my heart, and being able to share this life changing mindset is the one thing...2025-07-0843 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoYour Focus is ExpensiveWe are creators, not just floaters. LINKSFollow along on IG:⁠⁠ @bswithbethanysimko⁠⁠Follow along on Tik Tok: ⁠@bethanyysimko⁠⁠Read the blog⁠⁠Meet with me 1:1⁠⁠Shop My Merch 2025-05-191h 10BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoGod, Sex, and Starting Over | My Move Back to UtahThis episode holds some of the deepest truths I’ve ever shared, so please take this as a trigger warning for SA and suicide.Growing up in Utah and being raised in the LDS religion gave me a lot of values to wrestle with as I shaped my own worldview. One of the major values I held close to me, even as I left the church, was my desire to wait until marriage. But, that wasn't how things ended up. And the experience that changed that for me left me...2025-05-121h 00BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoConfusing Chaos for Connection | The Strength Behind Soft LoveA raw, honest look at the chaos I called love, the addiction to passion, and my decision to choose soft love — even when it hurts.We're getting vulnerable today babe. Here's the tea- Utah Boy has been living in my head rent mf free. Not because of who he is, but because of who I am. Because of what I've passed off as normal. Because of what I've learned to call love.I'm sharing th...2025-04-2059 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoI'm Moving to LA!!Only a few more days until I move off the island and head to LA! I'll be staying with Andy for a month in Venice while I look for more permanent places - I can't wait for this next adventure!Let's chat about how I'm feeling about yet another cross-ocean move & leaving my incredible people here in Hawaii. Such a bitter sweet ending & beginning.Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/bswithbethanysimko/2025-03-2935 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoHappy 2 Years of BS with Bethany Simko!It's officially been 2 years of yapping together and we have a very special episode for today. We're gonna talk about mistakes & integrity and how sometimes sh*t goes down that you're not proud of. This pod is my safe space for learning new things, messing up, and being vulnerable so we're going to get REAL honest today.At the end of the day, I feel really proud of myself for all the work I've done over the past 5 years since my attempt in 2020 (which...2025-03-0845 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoYou Are Exactly Where You Need to BeRecently I've been having some chats with myself about how to recognize the 'perfection of the moment'. All we're waiting for to be truly happy is just a moment, right? In this episode we talk about how to take a step back and recognize how perfect each moment is, even if it doesn't seem like it.I hope you come away from this realizing how powerful of a creator you are.Follow the pod:@bswithbethanysimko2025-02-1336 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko2025 Rebrand Guide | Abundance Mindset & MoneyHappy 2025 loves!! Welcome to a new year where we're bringing new energy. My motto this year is that "nothing is more important than that I feel good"- focusing on how you feel brings even more goodness into your life (spoiler alert, you're meant to get everything you want in this life) Journal exercise: write down 4 categories- home, career, relationships, mind/body. Then identify in those categories some things you want this year. Don't be afraid to get big with it! Write out what it is you want and why you want it. ...2025-01-1736 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko1 Year in Paradise | Lessons from Hawaii & Understanding Your Inner CompassI can't believe it's been one year of living on the island!! I'm so grateful for my life here and I can't wait to see what comes nextAlso we gotta talk about the Emotional Guidance System (aka the internal GPS)Listen I know I say that "this is the most impactful lesson I've learned" like every episode, but I mean it this time. Learning how to listen to your emotional guidance system is SUCH a beautiful thing bc it is directly teaching you what...2024-11-261h 04BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoTaking Responsibility for Ourselves in Chaotic TimesEverywhere you look right now, people are telling you how bad things are going to get, or you are witness to the hatred spewed across social media, the news, and in person. I've heard the message a million times that you should not be friends with someone who voted differently than you and to that I say, don't fall for it. Do not fall for the hatred, the chaos, the frenzy, the division. United we stand and divided we mf fall so do not let this divide us. Today's episode is a message...2024-11-0943 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoMy Struggle w Depression & Finding Self CompassionStaying kind to myself and realizing I am lovable anyways might just be the hardest and best lesson I’ll ever learn in this life (I sure seem to be learning it over and over again)  I’ve struggled with depression for as long as I can remember & I keep telling myself that “I’m gonna fix this. It’s gonna go away, if I can just figure out what I’m doing wrong”. And this year has truly been the happiest year of my life. I’ve relentlessly given myself love...2024-11-0245 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoClaw Clip Boy Storytime pt 4 | Leaving Toxic LoveThe sentence that broke my heart was "How can ab*se be so gentle?" As funny as all of this is 2 years later, I really am so proud of myself for leaving and healing bc this whole situation left me feeling like a shell of myself. If you are experiencing something similar, I know first hand that it can go from "haha silly funny" to "this actually really hurts" SO fast. It is NOT ok for someone to make you feel less than or...2024-11-0139 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoClaw Clip Boy Storytime pt 3 | A Narcissists View on Femininitywho knew my situationship would lead to a literal dissertation on the patriarchy. but two VERY important things to note for this episode: if you are experiencing a similar situation, please know I understand how hard it is to leave but that it will genuinely never get better. And two, you are meant for so much more than a life of sitting still and being "protected and provided for". You absolutely deserve to be cherished, protected, spoiled, the whole 9 yards AND you don't need...2024-10-1434 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoClaw Clip Boy Storytime pt 2 | My “Red Flags”pt two of spilling the tea on the whole claw clip boy situation. I keep having to sprint off to class BUT the next part is coming v soon!! guys im so relieved I finally get to talk abt this I need someone to laugh about it with hahah2024-10-1332 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoClaw Clip Boy pt 1 | What REALLY Happened During the Claw Clip Searchive been keeping this to myself for too long and its finally time the girlies know what REALLY happened w claw clip boy. You know it was bad when I kept it a secret from even you guys (also Costco is a cult and I stand by that) I had to jump into a class before I could finish the story so more story time episodes are coming!!2024-10-1229 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoNavigating Road Blocks & Career ShiftsRoadblocks happen FOR you. That feeling of uncertainty is trying to tell you something. It's trying to get you unsettled enough to ask questions and figure out what really is aligned with you. Roadblocks are the sign that you're growing. I'm at a roadblock right now. It's something I can feel sitting uneasy in my chest. I can sense something shifting and I don't know where in the world it's going, but I know I'm probably supposed to go with it. Figuring out what you want and how to get there is the question all...2024-09-1050 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko22 Things I've Learned by 22Your Virgo queen is speaking and she's got a LOT to say This year has been unreal. I've learned so much, I've discovered so much about myself and I can easily say this has been one of the best years of my life. It's been such a rewarding year of being intentional with my energy and immersing myself in new ideas & concepts. I can't wait to yap it all to you in the next hour and half So let's get right into it2024-09-011h 28BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoVictim to Victor | Coming Out of Fight or FlightToday we're diving into my favorite Nervous System Regulation techniques (NSR) to help you get to where you want to go by tapping into the feelings in your body. When your body is stuck in a fight or flight response, your energy is being directed to solving a 'threat' instead of allowing you to create a life that you want. There's no time for arts and crafts when the troops are at war, so how do we bring these precious resources back home? With nervous system regulation. Sitting with yourself, calming yourself down, feeling what you need...2024-07-1851 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoPt. 2 How To Make Affirmations Work For You | Law of AttractionWhere your focus goes, energy flows. Where are you focusing? The universe is literally always listening to your thoughts so first step, STOP COMPLAINING. We didn't come to this weird little world to be annoyed, pissed off, or to dread every single day that we wake up. We're here to explore, learn, love, be loved, be happy, have fun, and TRUST. So much of this comes down to just some mf trust. When you focus on the things that are going wrong over and over again, you're going to get more of that. And when you focus on how...2024-06-051h 01BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoPt 1. My Fav Books !! | Confidence TipsI keep talking about my fav books that I'm reading so today I finally compiled a list of all the manifesting books (and a few "self help/mindset recs) that I've read this year Listen along for summaries of each one but here are the resources I reference: Your Manifesting Bestie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mNhTcXtIu7bGjoEg7mAon?si=a99e8e01cb32421e The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy: https://open.spotify.com/show/643TMVlKg5TnrCavAIMgAQ?si=52b93c48be1b4cfe The Law and...2024-05-281h 02BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoThe Mindset Shift That's Changing My Life | How my "Manifesting" Journey is GoingThe hardest part about "manifesting" is knowing where to start. If you let yourself get caught up in the 'how' you'll never learn to trust yourself. Because this is literally what we were made for as humans. You can't wake up and NOT manifest- you're doing it 24/7. That's the catch, there is no start and there is no end. This process is just about learning how to guide your energy in the direction that brings you everything you've ever wanted (aka just being happy) instead of living in the same patterns that have made your...2024-05-2141 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoThe Phases of Your Cycle | Working WITH Your Body & EnergyThis has been a highly requested episode and I'm excited to dive into the phases of your menstrual cycle and the things I've been learning about it. You guys KNOW how rough my "3rd week" (or luteal phase) has been. I literally talk about it on here all the time, and this week I realized that my luteal phase hasn't been nearly as bad as usual. Understanding where I am in my cycle & the how the phases differ has been an actual life saver. "Ohhh so I'm not insane, I'm just in my luteal." Gotchaaa 2024-03-2657 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoThe Day I Lived | March 7, 2020Happy 1 Year of BS with Bethany Simko! It used to piss me off when people would say "It gets better". But looking at the life I have now, I can only agree. And it doesn't just get better, it gets phenomenal. This time of the year is full of big anniversaries for me. When I was 17, I was having an extremely hard time with my mental health, to the point that 4 years ago, I attempted to leave this here earth. Here I am now at 21, living in Hawaii as a fitness instructor with...2024-03-0747 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoNewman Parker on Persistence and Trusting in your DreamsWhen it comes to all things luxury and taste, Newman Parker is your go to. But his road hasn't always been paved with premium leather. On today's episode, Newman walks us through his journey through content- starting as a kid with a beauty influencer fixation and a YouTube channel, to now working with world class luxury brands and living in his dream apartment. The way that Newman is so willing to throw himself into any situation and give it his all is nothing short of inspiring. Nothing will stop his persistence. He detailed how faced...2024-02-261h 01BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoFeb 4, 2020 | Being My Own Safe PlaceFebruary 4th marks 4 years since I was SA'd and that sentence still feels wild to write. I feel so far removed from the person that I was, and yet that scared little girl is inside me every day. Everyone can see a big event like that. It's a big, traumatic, physically obvious moment. There were detectives, and hospitals, and social workers, and it's an event you can put a name to. But, what you can't explain, are all the little moments in between. The lead up, the after math, and things completely unrelated. Those are what are...2024-02-0455 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoFeb 4th 2020 | Being My Own Safe PlaceFebruary 4th marks 4 years since I was SA'd and that sentence still feels wild to write. I feel so far removed from the person that I was, and yet that scared little girl is inside me every day. Everyone can see a big event like that. It's a big, traumatic, physically obvious moment. There were detectives, and hospitals, and social workers, and it's an event you can put a name to. But, what you can't explain, are all the little moments in between. The lead up, the after math, and things completely unrelated. Those are what are...2024-02-041h 04BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoEmily Fuller is Really MF Good at PivotingI have looked up to Emily Fuller since we were 15 and she started an incredibly successful scrunchie business that inspired a jewelry brand of my own. She has always inspired me through her ability to create value, take inspired action, and maintain a positive mindset. So, this week I sat Emily down and made her spill all her secrets. At one point I asked Emily about her biggest failure and she straight up didn't have an answer for me. She said "my definition of failure would be giving up on something. The only times I've come close...2024-02-041h 02BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoGreen Flags ✅I have just a *few* non-negotiables for a relationship. He just needs to be absolutely incredible in every way. But honestly, I'm discovering that the more I work on myself, the higher my standards get for a partner So if you want to know how to tell if this man is going to make your life a living heaven or a living hell, listen along because we're chatting about some good criteria here Y'all liked the Red Flags episode, and I have a feeling you're gonna love this one. LOVE YA Follow along: ⁠⁠@beth...2024-01-011h 05BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoRed Flags 🚩When it comes to dating, I have a HEFTY list of red flags that I look out for. Girl we know the men out there can be a little crusty so as I've gone out and about on little dates or through relationships, I've complied a big long list of red flags that I look out for Listen along as I lay out my list of things that I absolutely will not tolerate in relationships (and honestly, for most anyone I go out with atp) also I fully meant to make this episode about both...2023-12-2555 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoMoney Mindset & Manifestation | Shifting Your Relationship with AbundanceThis weeks episode is about my journey with abundance, especially when it comes to money. I know that can be SUCH a touchy subject and it's a little intimidating for me to talk about. But, this week I have been feeling so connected to you guys through our little IG group chat and I wanted to share a little more about my experience in hope that it helps one of you! I was planing on recording an episode going over all of the different mindset shifts and affirmation work I've been doing since moving to Hawaii, but...2023-12-171h 11BS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoHow I Moved to Hawaii | Essential Mindset Shifts During a Big Life MoveI've officially BSed my way to Hawaii! I can't tell you how long I've dreamed of saying that phrase. I've lived here for just under two weeks and it's already such an incredible, healing place. When I made the decision to move to Hawaii 3 months ago, I wasn't actually sure if I was going to make it happen. I kept telling myself I would, but the thought of leaving Austin was so overwhelming. I felt like I had JUST gotten there and I didn't know if I had it in me to do another massive move across...2023-12-0257 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoAustin, Texas | The Good, The Bad, The WeirdA year and a half ago, I packed my car and moved Austin, Texas. I have truly loved (most) every second of my time living there. In this episode, I fill you in on my favs, my pet peeves, and the quirks of ATX I can't believe out of all of this I left out the crusty datting scene (e.g. you can pick between a man above 5'8" OR a man with a jawline. You cant have both) so if you've ever been to Austin, I'd love to...2023-11-1744 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoFunctioning in a Funk | 5 Ways to Get Focused in a Brain FogWhether you’re having an off day, an off week, or an off year, it’s helpful to have some tips and tricks you can fall back on in the moment. Some people call it brain fog, some call it a rut, but being able to find empowered movement through your to-dos is crucial in helping you feel a bit more like yourself Listen along as i chat about the top 5 things that help me stay focused in the present and take responsibility for my life Follow Along: @bswithbethanysimko @bethanyysimko Yo...2023-10-2029 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko7 Concrete Ways to Cope with AnxietyHi y'all! This week I had the opportunity to be invited to the Beyonce concert by a few of my favorite brands and it was SO FUN! This year has been full of amazing moments like that and I am so incredibly grateful. BUT as someone with social anxiety, going into those events not knowing a soul can be intimidating. I also live alone and get a little paranoid at night (as hot girls do) so I came up with a list of the ways I've learned to cope with these anxieties. 1. Look out the "front door"2023-09-2937 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoNewport Beach Recap | Letting Go of What No Longer Serves YouIt's been exactly a month since this entire situation went down, and I'm finally getting around to posting this episode. I recorded it roughly 2 weeks after getting home but I put off editing it until now because I needed some space from it. Now, listening back to it, having a fresh perspective, I felt it was important I put this out. Both for me, and for other people who may be in a similar situation (and also future Beth if she ever decides to forget how shitty she felt in that hotel room and thinks she wants to go...2023-09-1345 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko21 Things I've Learned by 21It's been a roller coaster of a year but SUCH a good one! I've learned so much about myself and who I am, and I can't wait to keep learning. So in honor of me finally throwing away my fake ID (allegedly), here are 21 things I've learned in my 21 cute little years on this earth. Here's to many more! Love yall 2023-09-0137 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoHealing My Relationship With Rest | Heading to NewportHi lovers! Super quick episode this week- I wanted to record something before I headed to California for the weekend. Since getting home from Utah a bit ago, I've been absolutely down for the count with a mystery illness from hell. So this week I've had to get real comfortable with resting and it caused me to reflect on some inner beliefs. I had to ask myself why in the world I have such a hard time sitting still and explore the answers that might contribute to that. I'll see ya when I get...2023-08-1230 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Kate Bannister | On Moving to Austin and Making Untraditional Life ChangesIf you know Amazon Fashion, you know Kate Bannister. I found her ages ago for her hauls and incredible Amazon recs, and as we've become friends I've gotten to learn SO much more about just how inspirational she is. Kate founded a successful influencing career through her personality, authenticity, and her love of helping you (meaning me because I eat this shit up) find the very best outfits. And just recently, she's ventured into the business world by starting her iconic swimwear line, KB Kinis. I absolutely loved getting to dive in deeper and talk to Kate...2023-07-2837 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoMy "Third Week" Reality (PMDD) | July IntentionsHi yall! I took a little break from recording for a few weeks, but I wanted to come check in! These past few weeks have been pretty interesting emotionally. A lot of old triggers came up, I got some difficult news, and I'm diving into the realities of PMDD. In this episode, I describe a panic attack I had a few weeks ago that strangely enough, brought a lot of clarity. Over the past 2-3 years I have been relentless in my self love + mental health journey, so feeling these familiar feelings was frustrating. But, while it isn't fun...2023-07-1535 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko5 Things That Are Keeping You Afraid of SuccessThis week we're chatting about the things I've seen in my life that gave me excuses to play small and not go after what I want. I used to have no idea what people meant what they said something about being "afraid of success", but as I look back I get it. It's so easy to use little excuses as a shield and allow people to downplay your dreams. Listen along this week as I break down how to stop being the chill girl when it comes to your future and how to embrace the growing pains. 2023-06-2259 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoEquinox + SOMI Event Recap | June IntentionsHey lovers! Excited to sit down and chat a little bit about how my event with Equinox + SOMI went and some of my June intentions for this month. I recorded this right before leaving for Utah, and I am now in Utah (yay!) But it took me a sec to be able to edit and upload, so use this as your time to set some mid-month intentions if you haven't already. Use these last 2 weeks to push yourself out of your comfort zone! I'll see ya next week. Follow Along: @bswithbethanysimko @bethanyysimko ...2023-06-1123 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoNavigating Burnout In Real Time | Celebrating the Small ThingsThis kind of episode is what puts the BS in Bethany Simko. I truly have no idea what is going on right now, and you're going to come along with me while I figure it out. Right now I am smack in the middle of a burnout and I can't seem to figure out how to stop getting here. I know a lot of us will only talk about our struggles in past tense, and I'm a sucker for wanting to find a hero story in everything. About how "I was so down, but I figured A, B, and...2023-05-3040 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoHabit Stacking | Making Lasting Lifestyle Changes SimpleHabit Stacking is such a powerful tool in incorporating your desired lifestyle changes and behaviors into the routine you already have. In this episode we will be taking a look at your current routine and habits, and I'll be sharing examples to help you pinpoint "anchors" in your day to which you can attach your new habit. One thing I emphasize throughout the episode is that self improvement should not come with a factory installed setting of dread with it. Approaching your new habit in portions that you can realistically continue with, finding ways...2023-05-1738 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoGetting Your Sh*t Together in a New Season | Keeping Promises To YourselfIn this weeks episode we're talking about getting your shit together, one habit and routine at a time. I'm beyond excited for this episode because this system of forming habits and routines has genuinely changed SO much for me. It helped me move across the country, it's given me the tools to create the life I have now and it's shown me that the vision I have for my life is possible when I take manageable steps to build trust with myself. The reason this gets me so excited is because everything that I've experienced is very...2023-05-0928 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoStaying Centered By Understanding the "Ebb and Flow" | Keeping PerspectiveEmotions can be down right exhausting, especially when you feel like they're swayed by every little thing. It's totally normal to want to attach your mood to things in your life that you want to work out, but when they inevitably "ebb" (as everything does) it can ruin your whole day, hell even your week. One of my favorite life lessons I've learned is about the "Ebb and Flow" and how literally everythinggg in life has periods when it Ebbs and everything is going down hill or Flows when it seems like you're on top of the...2023-04-2727 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko5 Ways I Prepare for "Bikini Season" | Things That Have Helped My Eating Disorder RecoveryTW: ED The last thing we need right now is another person telling us that this 30 day ab workout will cut your tummy fat or how to build a booty in 3 weeks or that if you don't track your macros that you'll never see progress. Overhauling your life and trying to fit yourself into intense periods of transition because you feel like your body needs to be different literally never works and 98% of the time leaves you feeling so much worse about yourself. With "Bikini Season" coming up, it's so easy to talk...2023-04-1843 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoSydney Del Rey on Amazon Influencing + Staying Passionate | BS with Bethany SimkoYou've probably seen Sydney Del Rey on your FYP, bringing you the cutest gym and fashion Amazon hauls! She has built such an incredible community through her love of fashion and her vibrant personality. Seriously, she is my inspo for all things pink, patterned, and glamorous (she literally has a pink velvet couch and I will one day steal it from her). Her vibe is as bright and maximalist as her fashion sense, and I can't wait for you to dive into our conversation and hear everything she has to say. In this episode...2023-04-0653 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoPost Breakup Thoughts | Self Compassion + Trusting My PathThis week has had a lot of unexpected turns and I've learned a lot about prioritizing myself and my energy. I've taken you guys along for the journey that was my relationship with who we refer to as Utah Boy, but long distance was not on our side. We decided to step away from things and I've been having lots of thoughts and emotions since. I'm feeling lucky that right now I'm on a good wave of inspiration, hope, and I can't help but feel this is a new beginning. No matter the outcome, I hope you can join...2023-03-2834 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoMy Experience in Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital | Finding the HumanityTW: Suicide, SA, abuse. 3 years ago, on March 17th, 2020, I was forcefully admitted to a mental hospital. I know the word "forceful" seems harsh but I include it to capture the reality of what happened and the depth of what I felt both then in the moment and presently. In this episode I recall details of my institutionalization, a bit of background on why I was sent, and some of the things I learned while there. Honestly, I came very close to not releasing this episode. It took a few days to edit because I...2023-03-2132 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany SimkoJust BS It | The Story Behind the Podcast NameHi y'all I'm excited to share this weeks episode of BS with Bethany Simko! This time around we're finally getting into why I named the podcast "BS". Growing up I've always had a funny little way of BSing things and I felt embarrassed that it was usually a bit rough around the edges. But, I'm coming to realize that just bull sh*tting my way through things- even when I didn't really know what I'm doing- is kinda my super power.   I hope you come away from this episode feeling inspired to jump into whatever has been on your he...2023-03-1422 minBS with Bethany SimkoBS with Bethany Simko5 Things I Learned Moving Across the Country at 19Welcome to the first ever episode of BS with Bethany Simko! We're diving right into some BS and talking about what I've learned since I moved from Provo, Utah to Austin, Texas. This episode is launching on March 7th which will mark 1 year since I packed everything I own in my little car and drove across the country to a city I had never been to and knew no one in. We talk about the struggles I faced and how they turned into what I was most grateful for looking back. I hope you enjoy and get some insight...2023-03-0731 min