The truth about what happens when you become a YouTuber.

[@marydumois4242]

I think what makes you “ different” is SELF AWARENESS…that’s priceless. I’m so thrilled your channel has taken off.

[@cheapcooper]

and authenticity. everyone is different they’re just striving to be the same for some ununderstandable reason. caroline just be carolinin

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Every sentient being is self-aware.*

[@grahamrhodes5320]

@@hulkhatepunybannerNot everyone is in the sense the comment was intended

[@ChrissyJijon]

I second your comment

[@angibenet6138]

I think we connect with vulnerability. Feeling vulnerable may contain some fear as we feel unprotected. Your channel has grown so much and you may have more than 100 videos out but you show up vulnerable and we connect with that. Don't think you'll have to worry about losing that feeling of "fear" anytime soon :)

[@Caroline_Winkler]

needed this this week

[@lauramathews3151]

Good balance of sincerity, sarcasm, and snark. The trifecta

[@carolynt2513]

That's exactly what I was thinking.....that it is *vulnerability* more than fear....and Caroline continues to bring that in spades. ♥

[@BrooklynJade1]

Being vulnerable oftentimes relates directly to being authentic. I think the authenticity is what I appreciate the most about Caroline. And the fact that she’s become less afraid of being vulnerable and authentic is actually amazing and something we should all be striving for. She definitely inspires me in that way. ❤

[@feministcrowntalks]

Just wanted to say the same. Replace fear with vulnerability and we'll always be here ❤

[@chelleb5652]

I WASNT PREPARED FOR THE CUTENESS IN THAT KITCHEN SCENE. We can all only hope that we experience a love like that.

[@agirlisnoone5953]

Who's we? I got that 😉

[@kirstin9609]

Me too, his defense of Harry Potter was my favorite ❤❤

[@joonsantini]

I was unprepared for the gun show😂

[@SeanBoyce-gp]

My wife and I started watching from Christmas smash or pass and haven't stopped. Not all of your stuff is for us, but your podcast got added to her regular rotation and your sister's book is on the end table we put next to the guest chair for my wife's office. You're weird. You're goofy. You're way more self judgmental than you are of others, at least out loud. You can say something changes, and I think that's true. I think if this video felt like Smash or Pass, I wouldn't have watched it. Change is going to happen. You're gonna grow and evolve and adapt because you're alive and you think. We have to find ways to guide the change closer to our truest selves, which makes it less like a change and more like a refinement. It's all polish. The trick is making sure you don't polish the surface so much it's just a perfect reflection of what's around it. It has to maintain its character and material qualities. I think you've done that wonderfully. (Also and this is super dumb but I constantly forget how relatively close you actually are to us geographically. I used to work on E st NW, we live in MD. Your success feels like a hometown hero kinda thing for us. There's a lot of parasocial pride, which I don't think is a bad thing. It's not like we think we have anything to do with it. It's just like, oh she's a beltway corridor KZbinr. Nice. One of ours made it. Woo. Etc.)

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I think this is one of the best written, most compelling comments I’ve ever read on here. “Not just a perfect reflection of what’s around it” and “It’s all polish.” I’m going to be thinking that all the time. Thank you. Big hug to you and your wife. DMV allies for life

[@nat.in.nature]

I second the DMV pride!!

[@harpazoseason]

😂 you're so meta

[@OnlineTherapistGroup]

"Sometimes I feel like this is just the beginning..." That gave me chills. Definitely needed that energy today.

[@gabisyska9384]

"One hundred and oneth." Yes, this is why we love you. We can pick up what you are putting down.

[@theFLRN]

I‘m glad you noticed it should be tenty first. We love her!

[@leadegalzain9371]

I’m so confused here

[@annakowalska1104]

That made the giggle 😂

[@KTW1113]

Your comment has one hundred and oneth likes as I type this 🫨

[@Max-wl5ll]

this feels like an alternative universe where everyone is hot

[@Caroline_Winkler]

k sending this to my mom for approval ty

[@r-l1214]

😂 You just said the quiet part out loud…

[@Ilovebirdgag]

got it out of my fingertips

[@elizabethgorringe6854]

Yes and side note... I love you. I love your personality. But I REALLY love your fuzzy pink cardigan. Plz link. Lol

[@ViktoriaBalog]

hot AND funny! rare combooo :)))

[@Emily-gp3ox]

There’s something especially magical and sentimental about your vids when they are edited by you! The family stuff especially. It feels like an old school video diary, a genre that feels almost extinct in today’s landscape ❤

[@Lupitaborjasp]

She had an editor ❤

[@PoissonDemiVide]

@@Lupitaborjaspshe did the editing herself 🫶

[@juliak1615]

I agree! I was deeply invested and touched actually. So rare these days :*)

[@Rose-nw7px]

all of the family is so artistically and creatively gifted. Caroline has shared Julia's art before, Liz wrote a phenomenal book, Luke had a big sale on Etsy, and Caroline makes videos/designs. What an amazing family!

[@nikko1891]

High achieving family trauma

[@katkelliher703]

Also her dad plays the cello

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

They are amazing!

[@allyson--]

😵

[@natalijaa15]

Hi Caroline I’m 18 years old and I’m from Serbia. The way you make me love and appreciate my life more is insane. Like it makes me love hard moments and can’t wait to have them again, it motivates me to work on relationships that I care about even more. Your videos also inspire me to enjoy those “boring” and “too normal” moments of life. Also the part in the kitchen and the video about your past relationships makes me believe in love again and reminds me that despite the way some man used to treat me there is someone out there that wants to care about me. I just wanted you to know the impact tha you have on me and to know how far away I am but how close I actually feel to you (not in a weird way😭) Love you a lot, your gen z💗

[@victorhakim1250]

"I gotta figure out what scares me"

[@soleilisa]

facts

[@annakowalska1104]

I agree 😂❤️

[@isabelballester]

Oh girl, I can tell you put love into this one. You will come back to this video in the future for sure. Take care!

[@soleilisa]

i’m crying right now??? the last chapter really got me. thank you caroline i absolutely love you

[@soleilisa]

actually i NEEDED you to this. everything you’re working on right now. i don’t think ive had a bigger inspiration

[@elizabethbatchelor2914]

You and Justin are just so adorable together... debating nerdy things and being cutely affectionate. I love it! (I'm a nerd who loves my nerdy man too)

[@espalier]

Friction. We need friction in our lives to feel like we are doing something.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

this is it 👆

[@smacc3670]

Friction is required for growth. That is why sometimes money smooths away the bumps in your life so you don’t grow and mature as much as you could have without money. Surviving change and difficulty = growth

[@SemiLunar1]

How do you do friction without crippling anxiety? Asking for me! 😅

[@KateCarew]

I love when you’re on the floor and he just keeps touching your knees and legs. You had your injury and the tenderness feels like he knows there’s a boo boo. Surgery or not that was an INJURY. Just seemed sweet, attentive without being cloying. He’s invested. Or You’ve shared that your legs aren’t your fave feature and he no doubt LOVES your legs, and the Touch is just such a nice reassurance,tacit and meaningful without feeling forced. He just seems so freaking loving and WORTHY. Because you are a prize.

[@cheapcooper]

here goes the most eloquent compliment i could come up with: caroline, you are that girl.

[@thebonniewong]

Even better than that girl, that girl with vulnerability, courage to try new things, and humility 🥹

[@jarcha4200]

I’ve been following your channel for over two years now. Your eloquent intelligence, personal insight, humor, style, acting/public speaking skills, willingness to both set boundaries and be transparent with your viewers, talented and warm family, and so many other qualities keep your posts fresh, relatable and entertaining. Here’s to the future!

[@sugarbomb26]

Every different segment of this touched my heart. That Harry Potter kitchen scene, your quirky brother, the whole family around the kitchen table, I LOVED it all.

[@jodeethompson1137]

You keep becoming more relaxed beautiful and wiser.

[@studiojo280]

Dude. This is it. This is what I needed to see this morning. I'm a fine artist struggling with direction, and tapping into that fear is exactly what's been missing lately. Thank you for this video.

[@brizzyvoices]

I had that “HEY GUYS!!” energy on my channel for nearly a decade because it was the vogue so it’s what kept people’s attention. Past couple years I started noticing people being more lowkey/natural and I was like oh…. Embarrassing. So now I try to not put on that Extra Energy but every time I worry that a subscriber is going to watch and think “wow, she hates this now” purely based on the contrast in energy.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

oh this is so interesting. what i get from this comment is --- there's no way to win haha. Something will always annoy someone :) however, NOT annoying everyone ...is not the goal. if you're not annoying SOMEbody, i'd guess you're not doing anything interesting. so go for it 😘

[@Aud_Ideas]

@@Caroline_Winkler Hey Caroline, thank you for this video! It gave me the courage to post my first KZbin video!! I just put it up. Ahhhhh I'm sooooo scared haha. I really appreciate your insights!

[@am-hd3lb]

I have been here for a year now. I found your channel when I was at my lowest. I was going through the worst break up of my life and then saw your video about break ups. I resonated so much with you. Now your channel has become a comfort zone for me. You give such warm vibes and maybe that's why I got so attached to you, a stranger on the internet. I wish I had aa sister like you, Caroline. Thanks for being such a sunny, warm, and funny person.

[@carolaratari6373]

Feel the same way about Caroline…my ray of sunshine!

[@beldasilva4814]

Sending love from St. Louis Mo! I never know what I'm going to get from your videos but somehow they always feel like home. I've also started romanticizing cleaning my home and making the vibe like you mentioned in another video and it has helped SOOOO much. Thank you for being you!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

"feel like home" 😔you'll never know how much this means. thank you

[@rocioiribe5841]

I love that so much, I first encountered that idea treating your home and belongings with respect and love from Mari Kondo and it truly changed me. To give respect to your home feels like giving yourself the utmost respect

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

I always feel weird commenting on your videos because we’re from such different spheres of KZbin, but I still click so fast every time I see one of your videos. Everything you say about being a KZbinr is so relatable. I still haven’t lost the fear you talk about, but I’m glad to be past the point of getting extremely anxious every time I hit publish. Anyways, as always, I’m happy you’re here. ❤

[@hilaryrichards83]

I got curious about which sphere of YT was yours and now I have a new favorite music genre. How fun and creative! And beautifully done!

[@BrookeSchultzPhoto]

Ok the last chapter of this video though. I’m writing a musical about motherhood and I feel delusional 90% of the time. I love, love the idea of romanticizing the hard and the building and the murky and the beginnings while they’re happening and not just in retrospect. Thank you for being who you are and sharing generously with us.

[@melulu1651]

I feel like I'm always in a state of fear. Even writing this comment is scary to me!! But your videos make me feel like it's okay that I'm anxious, imperfect, and even a little delusional. I would have never realized that some sort of self-satisfied happiness is attainable for someone like me who is constantly floundering in life :)) I will be eternally grateful for how you've touched my life. Love you Caroline, and I can't wait to see how much more you'll grow!! ❤

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

Amazing that paying your brother for his amazing work is the first thought on your mind! So many people have the idea that because it's family, it has to be free 🙄 like no, I'm not hand knitting a king sized blanket with extra fine stitching and 10 different colors for free.

[@Sisterlisk]

It's one thing if they're offering their talent/skill for something equally time-consuming in return, but people who expect free things.....

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Oh I am so so big on this. If you want to support your family/friends, the best thing you can do is not expect free work from them. And when you start a business, your family and friends should want to do the same, if they have the means! I always want to pay, no discounts

[@HomeFromFarAway]

yeah, anyone who thinks they're "supporting" a family member while demanding free/cheap prices is pretty much a parasite

[@eskimolinds]

CAROLINE. Such a good vid. You and Justin are the frickin cutest, Luke is brother goals, and you got me unexpectedly teary on the final monologue.

[@julias3111]

It´s so funny, very quickly into the video I thought to myself „this one she edited herself“ and in the end it indeed said so. Thank you for yet another video that feels so personal, so vulnerable, especially since you‘ve been struggleing lately because of some nasty comments. The mean voices always seem to be louder than the nice ones, so I know a comment like this may not make the biggest diference. But I want you to know that you have a positive impact on my life. The KZbin Channel and the podcast inspire me every week and I also believe that this is just the beginning for you. You deserve great things ❤

[@claremiller9979]

Wise beyond your years and cute as a button, Caroline. I love your family, and your super nerd boyfriend (it's ok I'm a super nerd too lol). I am also a recovering interrupter, it takes practice!! Sometimes I'm meetings I will write down what I want to say so I can get past the fear of forgetting, sometimes I have to visualize literally holding my tongue until sometime stops talking. I've also had to learn how to stop talking, to stop and breathe and wait for people to ask questions if they don't understand instead of just continuing to explain. It's HARD. We are all still learning and growing, I'm turning 40 this year which hurts my elder millennial heart and back in some very real ways, but also I'm excited just like you are to see what comes next

[@dpr4820]

I was having a crap day then I saw your video. It made me so happy. For some reason, your topics always hit home for me and today was no different. I want to be you when I grow up!! You are so wise, insightful, thoughtful, deep, and human. Sadly, I've got 20 years on you already. Luke! He's such a gem. Is he still making his honey pots? They were sold out when I looked. Thank you for your beautiful transparency, genuine personality, and real-life stories. I am not hating watching your adorable relationship with Justin blossom. You are da best.

[@busi_B]

That aspect of healthy fear I think you’re referring to is vulnerability I think. And discerning appropriate moments to be vulnerable and building the capacity to tolerate the associated fear is helpful for quality of our happiness, life, relationships and surprisingly our nervous systems.

[@HomeFromFarAway]

yep. I also think it's ok to rest without fear for a bit. espwcially when there's been pain/trauma/heartache. Just rest. heal. let boring be comforting for just a bit while the sun comes back ❤

[@ThePineCottage]

I wish I was half as put together when I was at those crossroads between “before” and “what comes next “. You may not see it, but you’re crushing it. You are honest, genuine, you keep your family close, you ask the questions even when you’re not sure you want to know the answer, and you allow yourself to feel it when you mess up…and then move forward. Thank you for being a bright spot in this crazy social media world. ❤

[@erinnoon]

You and brother bear saying "be sweet" 🥹🥹🥹

[@selene4766]

It's funny you're posting this. I made a big life decision today, and it terrifies me and fills me with excitement at the same time. I realized that I love doing the hardest thing I possibly can, that's just the kind of person I am, so this resonated a lot.

[@Alastar_]

You are soooo genuine. Please don't stop doing videos like this

[@naomifrakes6474]

My mom called it a “healthy fear”. I always thought she mean it ironically, but no it’s a real thing. Always growing and changing is scary but necessary. If you’re not a little afraid, you’re too comfortable. I would never call you too comfortable, lol! That’s why I relate and love you!

[@verow5]

Wow thanks for talking about the tendency to interrupt. You unlocked a new way of thinking about it. I'm usually the least loud in a conversation, and have trouble getting a word in sometimes. So like you said, when I DO have something to say its like, WAIT LET ME JUST SAY THIS ONE THING

[@jl1726]

Caroline - I think some people are Heidi’s grandfather… perfectly happy in their world on their mountain… and some people need to get off the mountain. I don’t think the people who are happy where they are lack because of it… sometimes I wish I could be that person… but I am not. Happy for your success in your life and on Utube.

[@beebooker11]

I am not a big cryer. So I don’t know how you make me cry at the end of so many videos in all the best ways. You’re so real and vulnerable and beautiful. Thank you for your content. ❤

[@ei_maj]

I'm not a big cryer either, but she got me last week. Someone in the comments mentioned her video "the lazy girls guide to working out", and the end of that video (all of the childhood photos of her and Luke (he's featured throughout the video) ..the song, the vibe, the fact I think she, too was crying while jogging) it had me all 🥹🥺 in my feels. I imagine her mom and dad (and her other siblings) loved the ending of that video. So fricken sweet.

[@moonhunter9993]

Hi, ADHD conversation interruptor here... also working on it... Really love this video: the vibe, the humility, the message! Thank you. Edit: Music is also rocking.

[@fijevj]

LOVEEE this selfreflection!! And its so true. Thats why I stop liking people that I follow after a few years. They lose their sense of reality and genuineneity (thats not a word but you know what I mean). I've literally seen formerly humble influencers giving you 10-daily-habits-for-selfcare that take up an entire day, while driving in their bmw with a 10$ matcha latte while getting a mani-pedi because that is what they do for a living and they've just completely lost touch with us mere mortals. Ok, rant over, but your reflection is just a much needed intervention for all those influencaahs out there

[@lexyglover5269]

The most sibling thing ever is cracking each other’s backs whenever you see each other because NO ONE can crack your back like your sibling🫡🥲

[@EH012]

I think the healthy "fear" comes naturally when you're the type of person who prioritises growing and changing - anxiety and excitement aren't physiologically all that different, it's the narrative framework around it that we perceive differently... that being said, I *am* a fan of the path of least resistance. As a recovering perfectionist, I don't need to be reminded to challenge myself, I need to remind myself that there is no inherent virtue in taking the hard route. To work smarter, not harder.

[@lynnschmidtke8014]

This is why I watch you!!! I stumbled upon you and Loved you!! Because you are REAL!! IF I could only go back in time and be like you, which is like I am finally at 60, I would be so much further ahead!! Keep going!!!

[@Connor-lv9wt]

ohh girl that memory sentimental montage at the end was great! your editing is on point.

[@Walperion_Music]

Wow that looks like a real movie now! Couple of weeks ago THAT INTRO, now this! New cinematic level! You're so gifted. The title song is awesome!!

[@alinabelousova]

What I think on podcasts vs videos (and I listen to both) is that there's a different place and mood that you have for each. I like to put on a podcast when I'm doing boring home chores, but I like to watch a video with a cup of tea when I take a break at work - it's almost like me time for me, which podcast wouldn't give.

[@DanielaRoMac8qv]

Thank you for sharing so much about your life, and the lessons you have learned along the way. I’m glad I found your videos, you have made me see things in different perspectives, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you for being vulnerable as well, I would like to meet more people like you in my life :)

[@Ustolemymusterd]

We were watching a video in my public speaking class and one of the quotes I really liked was, "don't do what makes you happy, do what makes you great" I really like that quote in relation to needing fear in your life and trying to find it after you fight so hard for stability

[@patriciafuchs5970]

I like you because you are real. You show us you, all your ups and downs, beauty and warts. You make me think, cry, laugh and scream. Plus you’re creative and smart. So keep sending out your stuff. I lap it up!!

[@RDNMA-k9f]

Hey Caroline - hope you see this, I was listening to the Not for Everyone pod today and heard you mention the difficulty you had with the feedback from your relationships video recently. I just wanna say that video has given me such hope for my future relationships as I am going through yet another break up and feeling like my whole 20s has just been one difficult relationship after another. That video is one of the things I'm clinging to currently to get me through it, so thanks for being so vulnerable and sharing something that others can see and relate to and gain hope from. Also the pod is awesome, sharing it with lots of friends.

[@IsabellaBoyne]

I'm at a lot of crossroads with what to do with my life (mostly career wise) and I constantly look at you and your channel to be less scared and know it's okay to change careers and that I'm still young! Your videos themselves are also a huge inspiration to me creatively and have made me less fearful about trying to post interior stuff! I think you continue to show up as your authentic self in your videos (maybe even without that fear) so thanks for everything you do, Caroline!

[@NoodlePoodle1234]

💕 Vlog style videos are my absolute favorite videos you make. Loveeee. My opinion definitely doesn’t matter, but as someone who occasionally listens to your podcasts and always watches your videos. I’m team videos. They have a levity and a deepness. I hope you continue to make videos for the foreseeable future!

[@alittle_potato]

Hey! The reason I love old songs from some musician bands that I'm a fan of. It's because in their very first albums they put the particular essence of their humanity into their songs. With the shitty quality and a bunch of mistakes, this music makes me feel the electricity in the voices, tenderness, and the passion of the musicians. You can call it fear or anxiety, but it's also the soul in the things they do. Then, they start making money. The quality of the music improves, mistakes decrease, but the soul is gone. They even try to put emotions in their voices, but it's just a dull copy of real humanity. Maybe it's about life, not only about old songs. Btw you are great! I'm fully fall in love with all you family, how dare you all be so cute?!

[@quantumleap1560]

To be honest, if I still saw fear in you about making a video after doing it 100 times, it would be a turn off, I'd think there's something wrong with you. I love seeing how you've learned and evolved, and have become even more creative in your content, much thanks for not having that beginner's fear. Want to show your audience fear about something now?? Go jump out of a perfectlly operating airplane, go learn how to ride a motorcycle, or something more tame, go learn Arabic and dance a hot ass dance like Lebanese Dabke (you got the body and stamina for that). Those, we get 😉 Oh btw, I didn't know your brother has his own channel, so YAAAYYYY!!! I just subscribed to him 😄

[@gracesommers2543]

These vlog-like, existential videos of yours always have me in a chokehold of emotion. Something about them hits the exact chords I'm often working through. "The early days" especially got me....*sob* Thank you always for your vulnerability, words of wisdom, and little bit of fear

[@diosadeamore]

I like when you say "I gotta figure out what scares me" because this is what I've always wondered too. I tend to experience a disinterest, not a fear. So I'm trying to work this out too.

[@humaneconnection]

I just wanna say, thank you for still being open and vulnerable and being up to show your life. As a creator it can be hard to open up after really rough feedback, like the one you mentioned on your podcast regarding your romantic life recap video. Like, it is SO hard to come back mentally from all this stuff dumped on you. It is COMPLETELY reasonable to never want to talk about personal things again, to just want to send it all to hell and not come back. But you came back, and you showed your partner who you are perfect with, and you showed your family who make so much sense to have created you. You did it anyway. And it is an big goddamn honor to watch you do that. It is so fkin sweet to watch, you have no idea. Thank you for doing this. I hope you know your audience is NOT taking you for granted.

[@katharinaalf]

Your videos feel like a wholesome romcom mixed in with reflective life wisdom. In the best way possible. I love it. Keep being you 🧡

[@liamino4358]

Your videos are always amazing. Artistically, depth-wise, creatively. I truly light up every time you upload something. Makes my day. Thank you!

[@dreamsincolor10]

This video just brought tears to my eyes. You are so wise and intuitive beyond your years Caroline. These are the early days for you, and so few people get that and feel the magic in it. That is a precious thing to understand and revel in and take that snapshot of. Watching you with your family... it's gold. This video will be so precious to you years from now when things have radically changed. Don't lose it! It's a keeper. And so are you. ❤

[@amyelizabeth28]

Love the observation that sensing the fear makes KZbinrs more relatable - so true!! But I feel like it’s even more fundamental than that - I think it’s about connecting with someone’s pain and suffering and witnessing that person work through it in pursuit of a goal, objective that we admire. I feel like that might be the difference between playing a confident “KZbinr” and performing a character who faces obstacles and pain in a script/play. I likely need to think through it more.. but my point is: sensing your pain engages our empathy. ❤️ Love hearing your journey and thoughts about creating art online Caroline!! It’s amazing and I can’t wait to witness what you create with video #1000! Much love xx

[@Pemmsy]

It’s so lovely watching you through this transition in your life, and also seeing your siblings and your relationship grow, especially Luke and like how you all support each other, it’s so wholesome, can’t wait to see the whole movie!

[@ntoetselerotholi2713]

I’m so grateful I found your channel :). You’re honest and vulnerable and unapologetically yourself. Even when I don’t share your sentiments, I appreciate that they’re entirely yours.

[@SteveDidelot]

By all means, chase the fear, but know how stoked I am when you post a new vlog; not knowing what it might cover, just stoked it’s there ready to be viewed. And sometimes, it can be scary by how right it feels for you - here and your podcast.

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

8:51 My answer to why gravity exist. Is because of people (existence) life on earth. We need to be able to keep our feet on the ground. It's a question similar to why does the "heart" exist. It's a very important part of the body as a whole in order for it to function properly.

[@martifinan998]

Ooh - I love what you said about actively romanticizing the murky, the messy to remember that time when you were young, before you knew how that thing would be resolved. That active romanticizing works when raising kids, too, btw. Thank you!

[@mylittlecynic]

I think the biggest struggle is that goals used to be less related to work for some demographics. They were often family related or relationship related. Now we ask our work to also give us a sense of purpose and provide some happiness rather than just economic stability (which I'll probably never see 🤣).

[@Doxiemom123]

I almost didn’t watch this video because the title didn’t tantalize me but I said it’s Caroline. She’s always got something worth watching so just watch it. And within minutes, you talking about Tony Robbins already made it worth watching and actually it’s exactly with what I identifying at this moment. So I just want to say thank you as always, for posting.

[@alyssawoj]

NEED a prototype!!! I have to see something in the space to start making sense of anything at all. Love the sibling mash-up. Hugs.

[@cattyq]

Caroline, I completely understand what you mean by needing to lean into fear a little bit. I've found the things that have made me grow the most and feel proud of myself have arisen from doing something that I was a little afraid of. Sometimes it was making the choice to work with someone who intimidated me or taking the step to ask people in authority for opportunities or share inconvenient ideas. I trust you'll find something that's a little uncomfortable or risky, but will ultimately feel invigorating and rewarding.

[@doejanedoe]

Luuuuuke! We missed you

[@rebekahkrussow1925]

Hey Caroline, Just want to remind you that there are so many people here, on Instagram and regularly listening to your and Jess's podcast who are SO GRATEFUL for you content. I LOVED your relationships video's. They be healin', girl. And this video IS MY FAVORITE YOU'VE DONE SO FAR. I watched it in bed next to my husband and cried a little at the end because I feel so fricken proud of you and your ability to maintain a level of genuiness and share it with the world. Thank you.

[@brookesummers6757]

NEEDED THIS 🙌🏼 I love this flipped perspective of “fear is good”.. it really does make you feel more alive. I’ll take being uncomfortable over being bored, especially when it comes to pushing myself creatively! I’ve been heavily considering making a KZbin channel for many years and this is the closest I’ve ever felt to starting - simply because of this reminder to embrace the fear! I always love your videos Caroline! Thank you for everything you do!

[@jasonhenderson9833]

You are a talented editor. I'm glad you get others to do it usually, cause it must be exhausting, I just wanted to say that I think you did great and I enjoyed the pace and shape of your own edit in this vid.

[@jthayer479]

I'd love if you could put together a list of recommended books. You have mentioned a book here and there on your channel and they always seem really interesting.

[@laurenhansonpettit3461]

Not connecting with fear, but humility and vulnerability! You're doing AMAZING

[@millakaskela3235]

Always so happy to see an upload from you, Caroline! I'm excited for the "how to make your small space luxurious" video. I've been on a kick lately to freshen up my studio apartment and definitely have the things I've learned from your videos on my mind when I make decor decisions. 😊 Now on to watch Luke's video about the bookshelf!

[@luv2dancesalsa465]

Great insights! I just acknowledge I’m scared to death… but I’ve got this! And I really do think as people show less and less fear… and perhaps too much confidence, ordinary people’s desire for comeuppance increases. Folks get that Schadenfreude thing going on. Lest someone get too big for their britches. So… balancing this can detract from your mental health. We really CAN and SHOULD be competent at things we love to do enough to also be confident in our abilities AND rather than get jealous about it, react with awe that they’re doing it so you can, too, regarding what you love to do. If you’ve been “stuck”? That’s your fear. You don’t need to be perfect. Just start doing it and being crappy. The more you practice the better. Fear of messing up is adrenaline. Joy from succeeding is adrenaline. We hardly can tell the difference. Your heart is gonna race regardless.

[@Hannah-ub1lq]

I really appreciate your authenticity. Im a homeschool mom of three and im 37. We are in different spheres of life but I enjoy your content. I just love learning about different people and you happen to be of them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and life! I dont think that some people understand that it is privilege to see into someone else's life. People choosing to be real creates a space for others to be real and self evaluate.

[@thehealthywriter]

I really needed to hear this part about fear on a night where I'm struggling with OCD and perfectionism and putting a book together. Thanks, Caroline!

[@nikki__west]

Lol I just love Luke. What a sweet soul. He’s so great.

[@robyonkers1632]

3:20 im sure you will dive deeper as the video goes on but I’ve actually found you more captivating over time the more you’ve become comfortable with yourself and I guess just grew as a person based on what you have shared with us. You really got me thinking with the whole 100 videos = 100 shows and as a performer myself I’ve never thought about how you really do get comfortable the more you do things (duh) but I also think that you can go even deeper into comfort. Like how on your podcast you guys bring out each others vulnerability more. I guess not shying away from boredom or reality is actually what make a performance more captivating rather than fear. I don’t know this is a generalization of a deeper thought I’m having but I thought I’d share.

[@WaltzingViolist]

GRINNING through the millennial argument. You guys seem like you have such a great dynamic, it’s always so great to see people making each other happy.

[@applesubliminals4549]

The use of the song throughout was amazing ❤❤❤

[@aninsidestory]

Peaking into both sides of your heart, the fear and the fun, makes your channel super relatable. I look forward to your next level challenge and the satisfaction it brings you. ❤️⭐️💜

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Thanks for the cheer & encouragement! ❤️

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Also, when I clicked to comment, it said that there were 100 comments, so I’m hoping that I’m one hundred oneth! 😂🥰

[@michaelmurillo1987]

These videos remind me of when you see a social media post of someone you used to know really well, and you still have that fondness for them, and you check in to make sure they're okay, and they are and you're happy to see it. But in this case, I never actually knew the person. Still good to see them doing well.

[@A_n_d_i__]

Ok now I have to listen to your podcast! Pls don’t ever stop KZbin though. Side note: so happy to see you doing well. You seem genuinely content. Congrats on all your successes ❤ Love from Australia

[@lorrilewis2178]

Stream of Consciousness While Watching This: 1) Why is Caroline Winkler/Zooey Deschanel growing out her cool bangs? 2) Sweet buttoned-up Justin is wearing a green muscle shirt!!! 3) Luke and Caroline are the two funniest of the Winklers. Luke has a KZbin?!!! 4) Oh yes. I watch the Podcast too. 5) Being delusional IS fun. Highly recommend.

[@MelMackey]

“Have a little bit of chill” is my new life motto

[@nikkita126]

The title on this video is deceiving AF. I wasn't expecting for it to be so wholesome, intentional but candid at the same time and surprisingly relatable. I also wasn't expecting to be holding back a tear by the end of it. Was it due to the feels-inducing, instagram reels worthy theme song? Maybe! Was it also because I'm on my period? Of course! Was it really because I'm eating reheated ravioli alone in my bed while experiencing intense derealization after having barely slept in the past 2 days? Who cares!! The point is that this video is underrated and your way of thinking fascinates me and really resonates with me at times

[@fynnersml4246]

I agree with whoever else, it's not the fear but the willingness to be so vulnerable and create connections in the soft spots

[@katherinelawrence8402]

I am 5 minutes in and this is just what I needed to see. Caroline you are a genius this isn’t the first time that you have done a video on exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, thank you so much. I hope you get to see this. I know there are lots of people out there to who think you are just awesome too. I am going to do the scary thing and post my first video asap as soon as I learn how to edit. Hopefully it will make my solo home renovation more enjoyable than it already is sharing it with others, at the very least I think my family will enjoy seeing me and watching things like me struggling to replace 4meter long roll of vinyl by myself and fumble around😂.

[@hammerandspoons]

Yes! Do it! I just started too. I’m using Microsoft clipchamp cause I’m paying for Microsoft anyway. I think CapCut might offer the right tools for free. Best to you! ❤

[@OG_Bearcat]

Way back when you were apartment hunting I told you then you had something special going on and you were going to be a YT success. Do I have vision or what? I’m so proud

[@tiffytattoo2450]

Your videos are such a beautiful part of my online experience! You're doing a fantastic job :) One of my highlights of the week is setting my curls while listening to the podcast. You two are freaking hilarious, wonderful, real! And the pod always makes me want to phone a friend, which I often do then!

[@eddents]

I think it was Eleanor Roosevelt that said, “Do something that scares you every day." Taking risks and being strong and vulnerable for your viewers is creating good content and good things for you.

[@christinejames5286]

I LOVE THAT HE LOVES HARRY POTTER and talks about it like they're real people, it's adorable!!!!