Genuine Girl

In this episode of Genuine Girl, I chat about a recent career change I've made and the larger lessons that have come with it - namely, the tendency to have a need for control and the importance of letting go for positive changes to transpire. From trying to control others' perceptions through people pleasing to trying to control the direction of my career path, I dive into the different ty...

In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve recently come to call The Contradiction Crisis: the tension between being high-functioning and highly feeling. I open up about what it’s been like to appear “put together” while managing deeper challenges, and how hard it can be to hold both ambition and emotion at the same time. This is the most vulnerable I’ve ever gotten on the podcast, but I ho...

What a hectic few months it has been! If you can't tell by the title, I have gone through quite the life change lately - transitioning into homeownership and learning a lot about myself along the way. In this episode, I'll share the impetus for my decision to buy a house and some of the reflections I've had since doing so (both the tactical and philosphical ones.) Ultimately, I hope th...

If your automatic response to “how are you?” is also some variation of “tired,” and if you feel the constant need to change that, validate that, or just feel like it's wrong in some way... then this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m diving into why exhaustion is so much deeper than just being busy. It’s not just about what we do; it’s about how much we think about everything we do. I’m...

Silent strength: a quiet confidence that comes from within and that doesn't rely on external validation to make decisions or fuel your worth. It serves as a far more durable foundation than living in external validation ever will; yet so many of us struggle to build this skill when we live in such a loud world that pushes us to prove ourselves. In this episode, I am getting vulnerable about no...

Valentine’s Day is here, and today I'm breaking down the pressures that come with this time of year. There's the obvious pressure of being with someone, but there's another pressure for us all to practice lots of self-love—and if you aren't either in love with someone else or in love with yourself, you're doing it all wrong. Personally, I am in love with spiraling, so you'l...

In this episode, I sit down with my mom, Karen — who is simultaneously the most caring and hardest working person I know, and THE shining example of a Genuine Girl! In this episode, we dive into her journey: from her small-town roots to her corporate girlboss era, from building a thriving real estate career to the new TikTok fame she has found in her retired life. Most importantly, we explore the...

Welcome to a new episode of... GENUINE GIRL (yes, the name has officially changed.) If you've been around long enough, you know that when I started my brand in 2019, Genuine Girl was the OG name - and it has always held a special place in my heart. After much debate and a long time of wanting to bring back the name, I decided to just go for it, and I'm glad I did. This episode dives into t...

This week's episode is something I've never done before. Not only did I record the pod while on a solo trip, outside on a beach, but I decided to talk all about the power of solo trips - a topic I've surprisingly never dug into! I personally live for a good solo adventure - whether that means simply getting out of the house to try something new or going on an entire vacation alone - bu...

If you feel like something is "wrong" with you or something doesn't feel quite right, you're not alone - but how do you take the step from stressing about it to actually doing something about it? In this episode, I'm sharing my tips to take charge of your health, from reframing the mindset you use around your symptoms (i.e., NOT saying something is "wrong" with you) to finding the right doctors, t...

As we close the chapter on 2024, I’m getting real about the challenges, growth, and resilience this past year has brought. From navigating career hurdles and friendship/relationship lessons to persevering through health struggles, I’m sharing what these experiences have taught me and how they’ve shaped my vision for the new year. In this episode, I’ll explore my intentions for 2025—focusing on int...

Welcome to a long-awaited new podcast series - diving into all things health and the challenges that can come with getting answers and support for our health concerns in today's society. In this episode, I delve into some of my personal health challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-validation in the face of overwhelming health issues. I share my journey through the healthcare system, highl...

Loneliness has become an epidemic, and I have felt it for many years. Yet, in the feelings of loneliness can also come a sense of independence and empowerment that I have been lucky to find and hope to pass along to others. In this episode, I tackle some of the heavy-hitting topics around how loneliness can manifest differently in different people, how it ultimately impacts us all, AND, most impor...

In this episode, I conclude the Self-Care Toolbox series by discussing the importance of self-validation amidst societal stigmas. I share my personal journey with anxiety, the impact of mental health stigma, and practical strategies for self-care and validation. As the conclusion of this series, this episode seeks to encourage listeners to embrace their mental health journeys and seek support when...

Welcome back to the Self-Care Toolbox series! So far, we have discussed self-care as a habit largely formed outside the confines of whatever takes up our day-to-day life - whether that be school, work, or relationships with others. But the truth is, the environments that we spend most of our time in are sometimes the most effective places in which we can practice self-care. If you find yourself oc...

We have reached the point of the Self-Care Toolbox series where it's time to take action! In case you missed it, this series is designed to help you think through self-care in a new way - viewing it as an iterative journey to find even just ONE practice that works for you, regardless of what's trending on TikTok or has the most research backing it. In this episode, I cover the importance of creati...

Welcome back to the Self-Care Toolbox series! In this episode, I am excited to share a "master list" of self-care techniques so that you can start getting excited about making a choice - what kind of new self-care do you want to implement into your life?! Reflect on how you feel after listening to each of these habits & get ready, because in the next couple episodes we will dive deep...

I'm so excited to start a new series & bring more structure to the podcast! For the next few weeks, we'll be exploring self-care - but not in the ways you think. The self-care "toolbox" approach aims to help you build a solid foundation of self-care habits, by first VALIDATING the struggles inherent in practicing self-care. This episode dives into the inherent struggle of fin...

If you can be a bit of a control freak like me, then this episode is for you! Over the past several months, I've been confronted with the reality that trying to control everything in my life is actually sabotaging my growth, peace, and happiness - in pretty much every area. Love that! :) That said, I've reflected on a few things in relation to this need for control: 1) How did I get here,...

Welcome! It's been a while since I've sat down to share my story, my "why" behind my brand, and of course some random fun facts about myself. This episode marks the first of a new era in Genuine Gainz history - one filled with more discipline, more content, and more confidence. After going through a rough several months, I was forced to take a step back and re-evaluate my priorit...

Welcome back! This episode is a lot, so buckle up. Lately, I've realized the importance of making decisions that align with my values rather than other people's. Whether we like it or not, many of us get so accustomed to living life on other people's terms, which can make identifying our own values difficult. In this episode, I share a few experiences that have forced me to reflect on...

I am constantly amazed by how much of our worth we all place into a social media platform. From spending hours agonizing over our posts to spending hours scrolling and feeling bad about ourselves, it seems to be a never-ending cycle. In this episode, I chat through some of the trends I've seen Instagram users making more recently, but also share my thoughts around how the platform remains a br...

Lately I've been going through a seemingly random slump of body image issues, which got me thinking... why does it still feel like I am alone in some of our struggles, and what can be done to alleviate them? My hope is that by getting real on the topic, I can bring more awareness and relatability around not always feeling great about our appearance. If you struggle, you aren't alone! Follo...

Are you a girl? Cool. Want to go to the gym but feel intimidated or overwhelmed, specifically by doing things that are often male-dominated and difficult (i.e. strength training)? You found the right episode - today, I'm breaking down the barriers that keep women out of the gym and giving some tangible tips to help you find your confidence and get in there! I used to be really scared to go to...

Today's episode is a continuation of my previous episode diving into the quarter life crisis concept. I don't know about you, but going through this type of crisis (or just life in general) can bring up a lot of feelings that are not talked about and/or accepted by society - leaving us in even more of a crisis than where we started. This episode is an honest conversation about some of the...