Grow With Ro

On today's episode: If you value transparency, authenticity, and loyalty, you will naturally be more direct because you value truth. You can be direct but still have tact in your communication and delivery. Every good quality about you has a dark side. Every relationship has a learning curve. Those with people-pleasing tendencies may be difficult to be friends with because you never know wher...

Anna Shostak is a health and fitness coach, personal trainer, and former “boss-girl” who is on a journey to rediscover her true self and authentic femininity after moving to New York from Ukraine with just one suitcase and $500 and spending a decade in survival mode. Now, Anna’s mission is to empower women with the tools and knowledge to feel good physically and mentally. She aims to inspire women...

On todays episode: Those who don’t have kids and those who don’t marry can be argued to be fundamentally selfish. Your partner is an undiscovered ocean; their brain is completely different from yours, and to think you have them figured out is fundamentally incorrect. Is it selfish to not want to bring kids into such a dysfunctional world? The world is waking up to the corruption of our government,...

Jennifer: "Food lover, workout enthusiast, adventure-seeker, DJ, ex-beer chemist, and project manager who once aspired to be a dolphin trainer at Seaworld. Based in Gulfport, FL, she enjoys strolling along the beach, admiring the beauty of the sunset, and contemplating life's big questions—like whether she should have steak for dinner again or try something new for a change. " Jenni...

On this episode : There is more than one way to get to a result. Who are you assume your way is the only way. What you’re not changing, you’re choosing. My need for certainty. Boundaries are not an ultimatum, they are a fire escape plan, if you do X, then expect Y in response. Companionship and romance won’t get you to “forever." A relationship is effort, care, contribution. You can help to i...

CT, 41, is a local triathlete who works as a remote project manager in the healthcare technologies field. He is on a weight loss journey and is an advocate for removing or reducing alcohol and other toxins in your life. He likes to stay active around town and works with CASA Pinellas when possible! ----- On today's episode: -What is Synesthesia  What it means to be an empath The difference be...

CT, 41, is a local triathlete who works as a remote project manager in the healthcare technologies field. He is on a weight loss journey and is an advocate for removing or reducing alcohol and other toxins in your life. He likes to stay active around town and works with CASA Pinellas when possible! ----- On today's episode: -Weighing 503 pounds- the truth that nobody talks about -Walking in d...

On today's episode: Q1: What is a relationship lesson that I wish I had learned sooner? -No relationship will ever look like the fantasy that you have in your head of how it should look -In longterm relationships, people often take one another for granted because of the absence of the emotional cue that was there in the early stages. -Relationships are often harder at the beginning than in th...

PART 2 Will Roder: 39, born in Iowa, and has lived in FL for over 10yrs.  He is currently working for an oil company out of Texas as well as jump-starting his own company- Black Ice Plunge . On today's episode: -Problem solving in relationships -Your kids teach you the significance of staying and working through issues and differences. -Your level of commitment determines your level of action...

Will Roder: 39, born in Iowa, and has lived in FL for over 10yrs.  He is currently working for an oil company out of Texas as well as jump-starting his own company- Black Ice Plunge . On Today's Episode: Dealing with the sex and drugs conversation as a parent  Leadership versus dictatorship with your children  You can lead a horse to water but you can’t force him to drink Leading by example i...

On today's episode: Birthday recap Craft Dinner Cruise: Click Here! Confidence and Self worth are never truly achieved, they're forever a work in progress. My continuous #growingpain is my insecurity when it comes to feeling in competition with others for the things that are the most important to me. 6 basic Human Needs: Significance, Certainty, Variety, Contribution, Love/Connection, an...

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Alyssa! In Part 1 (Episode 39) we talked about her starting off point and perspective when it came to men, relationships, and her self confidence. And today we continue the conversation about her past versus present stance on marriage, female roles, dating, and how she went from challenging the patriarchy to finding herself engaged and having  a completely...

Alyssa Jackson: “Opera singer, hiker, childcare professional, pursuer of all things common sense and growth mindset..?” On this week's episode, Alyssa shares how her most pivotal personal growth journey started shortly after she moved to Colorado. At the time, she was in an unhealthy relationship, 70 pounds overweight, super anxious, and very unhappy. She also had a completely different polit...

On this week's episode I do a lil recap with my honest thoughts on our recent trip to the Virgin Islands! I then go on several tangents about my deportation scare, flight terrors, the efficacy of alcohol for sedative needs when flying, the trouble with caffeine masking your body's natural mechanism from cueing your sleep deprivation, and how I navigate my 80/20 rule for eating clean and...

On today’s episode I talk with Lyssa, who is sharing a super impactful story!  She discusses dealing with an abusive relationship while juggling the challenges of being a new mom. Lyssa also opens up about patching things up with her family and the eye-opening lessons she's picked up along her personal development journey the last few months!.  For all this and more, you won’t want to miss th...

On today's episode, I delve into how my high achieving tendencies are causing burnout and impacting my relationship. I go into how a woman's pursuit of success can inadvertently disrupt the  balance of feminine and masculine energies within partnerships. I touch on the importance of finding stillness and spending time in nature  as essential tools for re-centering yourself amidst the hus...

On today’s episode, I sit poolside with my friend Elizabeth—whom I met at the gym, and we chat about her experience with leaving a toxic friend group due to differences in values, which is tough to do for many people! While those friendships did end, Elizabeth was able to walk away from that experience having learned what kind of people and what sorts of values she wants in her life. We delve into...

On today's episode I go over an actual conflict that Ryan and I encountered this week and the tools we used to repair it. I go into the idea that while your partner may trigger you, you are the one holding the explosive material.--you are the one getting upset--which is opportunity for exploration and growth. I also talk about the importance of curating your social media feed for inspiration...

On today’s episode I sit down with my friend and client, Coby for an insightful conversation on navigating pivotal moments in your career and personal journey. From recognizing the signs to move on from projects to embracing vulnerability as a catalyst for growth, Coby shares invaluable insights on the power of self-awareness and the importance of prioritizing clarity in decision-making. Listen in...

On today's episode I discuss how learning the black and white thinking and behavior of discipline is crucial before you can start implementing balance. You have to learn to play by the rules before you can learn how and when to mend them. I then go on to explain the beautiful dance between the masculine and the feminine and how each has their own unique growth journey to go on---for the man i...

Welcome back to the show! Today I am joined by my client Okema!  Okema lost 36 pounds in the nine months since starting coaching with me in early 2023!  On this episode, she shares her experience with building sustainable habits and finally creating lasting changes to her lifestyle and physique, after years of experience with diet culture and yo-yo-eating! She shares how her diagnosis of  endometr...

Welcome back to the show!  On today's episode, I delve into the art of seduction and the tact required to influence outcomes rather than resorting to nagging and berating to achieve your goals.  I share insights into detoxing from mainstream food and products and the changes I’ve implemented to improve my overall health and wellbeing!  Additionally, I discuss the impact of 75hard on my journe...

Welcome back to Part 2 with Ryan! On this week's episode we continue the faith conversation and Ryan shares the significance of stepping away from a religion that he grew up with, only to find it again on his own at a later stage in life. He also talks about how being observant and attune to his surroundings might have started off as a survival mechanism in childhood, but has  has worked to h...

On today’s episode, I sit down with my boyfriend Ryan for a second time… But this time as a regular guest, where he lets us in on his own personal growth journey, his own experiences, and his own lessons learned in life! This is the first episode of a two part series.  In this part we talk about the stoicism and emotional discipline necessary to work front door at a nightclub, we discuss the steps...

On today's episode I talk about how one of the hardest things about relationships that nobody seems to talk about is the challenge of loving all versions of someone, in all their varied moods, states, and seasons, not just the ones that are the most convenient to you. Because the reality is that most of life is not spent living in your perfect mood, energy, or stress-free existence, and the b...