Genuine Girl

I don't know about you, but my entire social media feed has been filled with some serious, some not-so-serious references to the "quarter life crisis" (specifically, how everyone is coping with it by either getting married or running marathons.) Today, I want to dive deeper into this concept by sharing some of the research that I have uncovered regarding 1) WHAT this crisis entails 2...

I know firsthand how difficult it can be to be proud of ourselves for our accomplishments, for all the work we're in the process of completing, and for who we are as people. Yet, lately I've also been recognizing the importance of carving out time for celebrations - both big and small - to actually enjoy everything we're going through! In this episode, I chat through my challenges with...

Welcome back to another episode! This one has been planned for a long time, but I thought it would be extra special to record it as my marathon approaches this weekend. I truly have hated running for most of my life (and still do sometimes,) so the thought of running a marathon was completely out of the picture for a long time. In this episode, I go into detail on how my relationship with running...

Welcome to another mental health focused episode! This one is all about the hard lesson that, unfortunately, we can’t improve every aspect of our life or our health at once. I’ve had to learn this hard lesson by sacrificing my mental health for various areas of my life that I think I can improve all at the same time… that has never worked out too well. In this episode, you’ll get to hear some of m...

We've all been there: bullying ourselves for what we haven't yet achieved, for where we think we "should" be but aren't, for feeling behind. If you're anything like me, these feelings are... umm... frequent... But good news: this episode is meant to help all of us overcome this lie that we are behind!! I share a couple experiences I've had as of late that have shifted...

Welcome to the annual New Year's episode, where I usually reflect on the past year & share my goals for the upcoming one! This year I'm taking a slightly different approach by focusing less on tangible achievements & goals - because I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a little burnt out from hearing New Year's resolutions and SMART goals at this point. Hopefully thi...

Today I wanted to bring us back to more of the physical side of Genuine Gainz with some talk about yoga! As something that has been such a large part of my life for so many years, I figured it was about time that I dedicate an episode to the topic - but with a focus on what benefits you might be able to find from the practice if you decide to partake. :) Overall, it's just for fun - don't...

Yes, we are going there today: existential crisis mode has been activated. I've been feeling a little bit ~unbalanced~ lately, but that feeling has actually been a blessing in disguise as it has allowed me to reflect on what work-life balance actually looks like in my life. Not to spoil the surprise, but I've found that (for me) work-life balance is just as much of what I THINK about work...

This is probably a message meant more for myself than anyone else, but if you also happen to struggle with overthinking any area of your life, I hope that this episode can be the wake-up call you need to take charge of your thoughts, make decisions based on intuition, & be in the present moment so that you can not only make effective gainz (in every area,) but also enjoy the process. Check out...

So, if you listened to my last episode, you know that life can sometimes feel like a lot (lol) BUT guess what! There are ways to be there for yourself no matter what you're going through, & today I'm sharing a few things that have helped me stay connected to myself no matter what is going on in my day-to-day. You may have heard some of these tips before, but whether you typically pract...

This is an episode that I have been nervous to record because it is definitely getting to another level of vulnerability that could potentially have negative consequences... lol... BUT, I am making this anyway because I genuinely want to spread awareness not only for mental health in general, but also for the specific impacts that it can have on our daily lives. It's so easy to think that some...

Today we are talking all things discipline! I am taking a bit of a different perspective on this concept than what you might find across social media; while I think having a healthy level of discipline is good, I also think that many of us feel pressured to constantly be doing more, which just disrupts our discipline levels. So how do we get around these feelings? In this episode I'll dive int...

Welcome back! Today's episode is a continuation of my "fitness mini-series," where I am sharing tips and tricks that have helped me in the ups and downs of working out over the years. I am SUPER passionate about today's topic because confidence in the gym is something I've struggled with for years, but the struggle has also allowed me to find some coping mechanisms that have...

Welcome back to the podcast! I decided that I wanted to make a "fitness mini-series" going off last week's episode, which was dedicated to some learnings I wish I knew before starting my fitness journey. To keep that conversation going, this week's episode is all about finding a workout routine that works for you. I give some tips I've found to be helpful in selecting types o...

Today's episode is my first episode dedicated to physical health! I'm excited to share more content like this on the podcast because I strongly believe that genuine gainz are best achieved through an integration of both physical & mental wellness. Listen in as I share a little more context behind my fitness journey & what I wish I knew when I started viewing it as such. This episod...

This is the first "real" episode of the rebranded podcast, and I'm so excited for the topic - it aligns perfectly with the Genuine Gainz mission of helping you find wellness practices that feel true to you. "Hustle culture" is a popular term that has been making the rounds for a while, and there's this idea that getting too engulfed by it can prevent us from living a he...

I have officially launched my rebrand, Genuine Gainz! Don't worry, Genuine Girl is still at the core of everything I do & remains the name of my business, but I wanted the brand name to be more representative of the content I create. Mental health and self-development have always been the crux of my brand and podcast, and they will continue to be! However, I also wanted to add in my passio...

Buckle up, this episode is a deep one. I dive right into my recent self-reflections on the topic of vulnerability and my (lack of) willingness to sometimes put myself out there and share who I really am with others. Hopefully this can help you think about your own vulnerability tendencies or can help someone you know who struggles! Instagram: instagram.com/_genuinegirl_ New website coming soon......

I've made plenty of episodes about getting out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself to things that feel uncomfortable, but today I want to place a different focus on that conversation: trying new things just for FUN! Discomfort and challenge may be inherent in trying things for the first time, but there is also a fun and rewarding mindset to be gained by taking low-stakes chances–like...

Today's episode is with my friend Vicki - we met in college and connected over our shared tendencies to overthink, people please, and just generally be anxious... BUT, we have come a long way since those times, and I thought there was no better way to reflect on what we've learned about staying true to ourselves than to make a podcast episode on the topic. Hope this helps you feel less alo...

Genuine Girl is back! This week's episode features a friend from work, Adrianna! We've navigated post-grad life together, starting the same job at the same time and facing similar challenges along the way. While life after college is exciting, starting a job in corporate America (or anywhere) can be stressful and exhausting. Adrianna shares some of the things she's learned in our first...

Okay, so it's the end of January 2023 when I am posting this... One month of the year has passed, and has it gone exactly how you expected? Have you started working toward all those goals you set for yourself? Have you been perfect about all those daily habits you wanted to implement? If so, teach me your ways, but if not, same! This episode is meant to reassure you that even if the year hasn't st...

A lot can change in a year... And while circumstances will always change, but it's your mindset that determines the impact of those changes. I started 2022 in a pretty rough headspace but was slowly able to shift my mindset so that I could make the most out of all that the year brought me. Hopefully this message can inspire you to start practicing the mindset shifts you need to have a happier and...

Not long ago, I realized that I was capable of more than what I was doing. I started to become more intentional about incorporating challenging things into my life that I knew could enhance my life, my confidence, & my well-being in some way. And guess what? As far out of my comfort zone as some of these things have been, they have absolutely changed my life for the better. If you think it wou...

This week's episode is a quick glimpse into where my mind has been lately as I continue learning how to successfully "adult." I spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about things I've struggled with or things that haven't gone so well, but today's episode is a little different as I discuss a few things that have been going well lately - and more importantly, HOW I believe they've gone well....