What The Shift

There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much. It comes from living inside a strategy that used to work, but no longer fits the life you’re actually living. In this episode of What the Shift, Gia is joined by returning guest, Founder of Love, Strength & Grace, Shannon McGorry, to name the truth high-performing women quietly carry. 👉 You’re not failing. 👉 You’re...

If you’ve been asking yourself “Why do I feel this way?”—this episode is for you. Brain fog. Anxiety. Irritability. Weight gain. Exhaustion. A quiet sense that you don’t recognize yourself anymore. High-achieving women are being told it’s stress, burnout, motherhood, aging, or that they just need to try harder. But for many women in midlife, that explanation is flat-out wrong. In this episode of W...

There was a time when balance made sense. When life was simpler. Fewer roles. Fewer demands. Less constant access. But that’s not the world high-achieving women are living in now. In today’s reality, balance doesn’t create freedom—it creates containment. In this episode, I unpack why balance may have worked once, but quietly fails women whose lives, responsibilities, and expectations have outgrown...

What happens when life rips the illusion of control straight out of your hands? In this episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with Cara Lockwood — USA Today bestselling novelist turned cancer truth-teller—for a raw, honest conversation about what breast cancer really takes… and what it gives back. Diagnosed with stage 1 HER2-positive breast cancer during a routine mammogram, Cara was thrust int...

High-achieving women are often praised for being capable, accomplished, and put-together—yet privately struggle with a haunting question: Why don’t I know what I want anymore? In this powerful episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with coach, podcaster, and creative guide Monica Rodgers to unpack the invisible conditioning that disconnects women from their desires, needs, and inner knowing. Tog...

If you’ve ever felt too much in one room and not enough in another, this episode is going to hit you right in the truth. In this powerful conversation, Gia sits down with leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Cassy Williamson to unpack the invisible identity crisis so many high-achieving women are silently navigating.nWe dig into the real reasons women overperform, overgive, overachieve—an...

What’s really happening at the intersection of technology and humanity—and what does it mean for your career, your leadership, and your purpose? In this powerful episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with Pete Sacco—visionary entrepreneur, modern-day mystic, and CEO who’s been building the infrastructure powering AI, data centers, microgrids, and high-performance computing for decades. But Pete...

When life collapses, most people cling tighter. Bob Wheatley did the opposite. He surrendered — and everything shifted. In this episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with USA Today bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete Bob Wheatley to unpack the truth about reinvention, identity, and purpose-led personal branding. Bob shares the raw story behind the summer everyth...

Women leaders aren’t burning out because they “can’t handle it.” They’re burning out because the workplace still rewards overfunctioning, perfectionism, and nonstop availability — especially for high-achieving women in midlife. In this episode of What the Shift, empowerment strategist Gia speaks with Johanna Danaher, founder of Anchor to Aspire™ Coaching and former Pfizer global talent leader, abo...

We’ve glamorized burnout. Bragged about it. Normalized it. But here’s the truth: burnout isn’t tired — it’s a nervous system crash. In this eye-opening conversation, Gia sits down with Garrett Wood, clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy, to dismantle everything we think we know about burnout. They unpack the biology behind burnout — how chronic st...

You’ve read the books. You’ve done the mindset work. So why are you still running on empty? Because burnout isn’t just in your head—it’s in your body. In this powerful conversation, Gia sits down with Kathryn Spears, a NeuroSomatic Intelligence Practitioner and Fractional CMO who helps high-achieving women move beyond survival mode and lead from true physiological capacity. They unpack the hidden...

Some conversations are heavy—because they matter. In this deeply moving episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with women’s rights attorney Alreen Haeggquist, whose story embodies what it means to turn trauma into truth and pain into purpose. After surviving years of abuse and silence, Alreen made it her life’s mission to fight for those who’ve been silenced by power, fear, and shame. As founder...

What happens when the life you’ve built begins to unravel—and no amount of achievement can fix it? In this raw and deeply moving episode, Brenda Zane—former Fortune 500 executive turned family advocate—shares the story of nearly losing her son to addiction, the guilt and isolation high-achieving parents quietly carry, and the moment she realized she could no longer live a double life. You’ll hear:...

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build—by doing the thing you think you can’t. In this powerful episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with Kelsey Lensman—sports medicine specialist, founder of Mission48, and creator of the national movement Xpand Your Limits—to unpack the truth behind real, earned confidence. From completing 48 fitness events in 48 states in 48 da...

What if the only thing standing between you and your next level… is you? In this powerful episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, bestselling author, and two-time TEDx speaker, to talk about the confidence gap no one’s addressing—and the nine hidden “confidence crushers” silently holding high-achieving women back. From rebuilding her...

What if the first step to healing wasn’t more effort—but more honesty? In this raw and redemptive episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with award-winning TV host, author, and mental health advocate Marci Hopkins to uncover the truth behind the high-functioning mask. Now 10 years sober, Marci shares the moment that shattered her façade—and the hard truth that saved her life. From growing up in...

You’ve reinvented your career. You’ve survived life’s pivots. But have you reprogrammed the internal wiring that keeps you stuck? In this bold and illuminating episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with 3x bestselling author and peak performance coach Hilary DeCesare—named one of Success Magazine’s Top 10 Coaches of 2025—for a conversation that redefines what it really takes to relaunch your li...

What if your greatest power isn’t in adding more—but in undoing what was never you to begin with? In this episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with powerhouse speaker, CEO, and relationship strategist Barb Betts, whose journey from hiding to healing is nothing short of transformational. From childhood disconnection and hair loss to reclaiming her voice and confidence, Barb shares how the very...

You don’t need more willpower. You don’t need another mindset shift. You need to rewire the operating system that’s been running the show since childhood. In this fascinating episode, Break Method founder and mental health innovator Bizzie Gold pulls back the curtain on why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break—no matter how much therapy, self-help, or inner...

You know the addiction that gets rewarded with promotions, praise, and performance reviews? Busyness. In this episode of What the Shift, author and executive Barbara Burgess joins Gia to unpack the invisible addiction plaguing high-achieving women: doing more to feel like we matter. Together, they explore the voices of Enough and Not Enough, how to break the unconscious proving loop, and what happ...

You’ve done everything “right”—you’re successful, capable, and high-functioning. But beneath the polished exterior? You’re exhausted. Disconnected. Over it. In this episode, Gia sits down with therapist, coach, and cycle-breaker Alyssa Scarano to unpack the truth about trauma responses that get rewarded—until they stop working. Together, they explore how coping mechanisms like over-functioning, hy...

She had the six-figure job, the global title, the kids, the calendar—and a deep, unspoken sense that none of it actually fit. In this powerful episode, Dr. Michelle El Khoury shares the story of what happens when your career and motherhood feel like parallel lives—and the moment she decided to stop splitting herself in two. A former pharmaceutical executive turned perinatal wellness expert, Michel...

She wasn’t just a patient—she was a respected healthcare provider. And still… no one listened. When Dr. Tara Harding faced infertility, endometriosis, and a series of alarming health crises, she expected answers. Instead, she got dismissal, “it’s just bad luck,” and unexplained diagnoses that went nowhere. That moment changed everything. In this raw conversation, Dr. Tara shares: How medical gasli...

Why do so many high-achievers feel like they’re still not enough—even after checking every box? In this powerful conversation, Trevor Hanson joins Gia to unpack how anxious attachment, inner child wounds, and overfunctioning keep us stuck in cycles of burnout, self-doubt, and chasing approval. Trevor is a coach and founder of The Art of Healing. He teaches relationship and attachment skills throug...

What happens when you walk away from a dream job—and the identity that came with it? In this honest and energizing conversation, Gia sits down with Tara Clark—author, mental health advocate, and founder of Modern Mom Probs—to unpack what it really looks like to pivot, rebuild, and redefine success on your own terms. From leaving her corporate media career at Nickelodeon to launching a parenting pl...