Gurl with Thoughts

Vanessa is back! After a long hiatus - moving and readjusting her life in the Netherlands - she could not be happier to [FINALLY!] be back recording. It was an unexpectedly tough journey to get to this place; join her as she shares her thoughts on the move itself, as well as the reason for the long break.

Celebrate with Vanessa as she shares a quirky little insight into Gurl with Thoughts turning 1-year old! A big shout out to everyone who listens, supports, and feels compelled to share their own thoughts. Y’all rock!

Ever dreamt of winning a race (or any competition)? Did you imagine how glorious it would feel? Tune in to this episode to hear Vanessa’s tips on how to do it - no matter your age, your pace/physical ability, or where you currently rank amongst your fellow competitors. Feel the glory; LIVE the glory! You deserve it ;)

Listen up friends! On this week’s episode, Vanessa recaps her time spent at a breathwork retreat; specifically working with the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®. While the retreat itself was life-changing, the aftereffects had a surprising twist! She reflects on how old, self-sabotaging patterns stood in her way of truly connecting with her profound experience and sharing it with her...

Spring is around the corner, and for some folks, that means your clock will ‘spring back’ very soon! How do you feel when you lose this hour of sleep? Ever wonder how your sleep (or lack thereof) is affecting your life on a day-to-day basis? Dive into this week's episode as Vanessa unveils some interesting sleep facts that might have you second guessing your slumber routines. And for the full meal...

Welcome back friends! Join Vanessa as she gets REAL real on this episode; digging deep into her experiences with weight and body image. Have you ever looked in the mirror and you don’t like what you see? Or have you lost some lbs – maybe even got to your ‘goal’ weight – and you were STILL not happy or satisfied? These questions and experiences ruled her life for decades. If any of them resonate wi...

Join Vanessa on this episode as she dives into the topic of alcohol. There are so many things to consider! Is a drink a day good for you? What are the impacts to your body and mind? As she embarks on her own exploration of what role alcohol plays in her life, you will learn some interesting facts about it. And make sure to check out the podcast she references to take a deeper dive into this topic,...

On this week’s episode, join Vanessa as she explores the idea of vision boards and manifestations. Do you think they work? Whether you are a believer or not, tune in to hear her very enticing experience from 2024!

Welcome 2025! What a time to be alive. As we enter into a new year, new chapter, new version of ourselves, Vanessa reflects on some of the unexpected benefits of meditation and how it has allowed her to shed some habits that are no longer necessary or serving. Ever thought that you might have some controlling tendencies? Listen in to see if you resonate with her experiences with control and how me...

Happy Holidays friends! This week Vanessa reflects on her holiday parties and the phenomenon called ‘Hair of the Dog’. Never heard of it? Never experienced it firsthand? Join her as she dives into how it works and why it could be useful during this festive season.

If you’ve never tried people watching, there is no time like the present! Going into the Christmas season, there are bound to be endless opportunities to experience the world through someone else’s eyes, just by being near them. Or if that is not your jam, live vicariously through Vanessa as she recounts one of her entertaining encounters!

Tis the season..... for COLDS! Y’all know those nasty germs that result in congestion, cough, and all-around yucky feelings. Join Vanessa as she shares some tips to help circumvent the severity and length of a cold; as tested by her. These tips do not constitute medical or professional advice, just some good ol’ fashioned at-home remedies that have worked for her. Maybe they can work for you!

Welcome back friends. This week Vanessa shares a very powerful experience of being present. And it’s not necessarily in a conventional way! She finds inner peace within her mind & body while doing activity. Tune in to find out more! Her fave meditation app: Open - https://o-p-e-n.com/

We’ve got a treat for you this week! Have you ever been curious about breathwork and how it can be used to heal? Join Vanessa as she unpacks the wonders of breathwork, especially as she has started to learn the principles of the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®, developed my Giten Tonkov. She had some pretty powerful experiences that she felt compelled to share! If you are interested...

Another year around the Sun! Join Vanessa as she reflects on her life, especially her dating life, as she gets ready to celebrate another birthday. Vienna Pharaon’s book – The Origins of You https://www.amazon.com/Origins-You-Breaking-Patterns-Liberate/dp/0593539915 Vienna Pharaon’s podcast – This Keeps Happening https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-keeps-happening-with-vienna-pharaon/id1702...

Ep.9: Mindfulness 101 On this week’s episode, Vanessa will continue to share her learnings. She continues with the theme of tapping into the body, as opposed to just staying in the mind. Let’s explore the wonders of mindfulness!

This week join Vanessa as she nerds out on all things relating to the Nervous System! Ever been curious about HOW your body works? And why you react the way you do in certain situations/people/events? Well friends, this episode is for you! The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-sco...

“Extra! Extra! Read [listen] all about it”. This week Vanessa has some exciting news to share!! Tune in to find out more.

On this weeks episode, Vanessa takes a good honest look at how meditation has changed her life... for the better! Think better sleep, less anxiety, and an overall calmer gurl. Well not calm in the episode; her excitement can’t be contained! Tune in for some amazing meditation tips and how it is proving to transform her life. Maybe it can transform yours too! Her fave meditation app: Open - https:/...

In this 2nd episode abroad, Vanessa adds some more thoughts on her Stockholm marathon experience, including her strategy to run with a pace group. You won’t want to miss what she learned about how pace groups actually work. Who knew!

Travelling episode! Join Vanessa as she travels abroad to run the Stockholm marathon. Listen to her recap of marathon day – the ups, the downs, and what left her thirsting for more! Vanessa’s running group in NYC: NY Flyers training group

In this episode we dive into some of the ‘rules’ of modern dating and how people say ‘you should not put all your eggs in one basket’. Vanessa explores not only the general meaning of that phrase, but how it directly impacts her & her potential suitors.

Welcome back! In this episode, Vanessa goes a bit deeper into why it took her so darn long to publish her podcast. She addresses some of the limiting beliefs she had around starting a podcast (hello, perfectionism my old friend!) and how those beliefs can manifest in the body, thanks to our nervous system. Links to her favorite podcasts: The Mark Groves podcast - https://markgroves.com/podcast/ Th...

Welcome! In this first episode, you will meet your host, Vanessa, and learn about why she has taken the leap to start a podcast.