The Growth Practice Podcast

🌱 The Practice of Curiosity: Keeping the Door Open What if one of the greatest obstacles to growth isn't a lack of knowledge, ability, or opportunity? What if it's the assumption that we already know the whole story? In this episode of The Growth Practice, Ruth explores how curiosity can help us move forward when we feel stuck, strengthen our relationships, and navigate uncertainty with...

🌱 The Practice of Perspective: Honoring Where You Are While Reaching for What's Possible What if the life you're working so hard to build is already standing on the foundation of dreams you've forgotten came true? In this episode of The Growth Practice, Ruth explores why so many of us struggle to appreciate how far we've come while striving for what's next. Through person...

🌱 The Practice of Collecting Evidence — When Imposter Syndrome Distorts Reality What if imposter syndrome isn’t actually proof that you’re incapable… but proof that you care deeply about doing well? In this episode of The Growth Practice, Ruth explores the hidden psychology behind imposter syndrome and how perfectionism, fear of evaluation, anxiety, and self-doubt can quietly distort the way we s...

The Practice of Decision State: Why the State You’re In Shapes the Choices You Make What if the decision you’re trying to make isn’t the problem… but the state you’re in while making it? In this first episode of Season 2, you’ll explore a powerful shift in perspective. Your decisions are not just based on logic. They are shaped by your nervous system. Through a simple treadmill conversation and a...

The Eighth Practice: Self-Care — The Key to Sustaining Real Growth  What if growth is not just about how much you can push, but how well you care for yourself along the way? In this final episode of Season 1 of The Growth Practice, we explore self-care as an essential part of sustainable growth. You can be doing everything right, showing up, staying committed, and pushing forward, and still feel e...

The Seventh Practice: Belief — Grounding Yourself in Something Greater   What if growth doesn’t always come from having all the answers, but from allowing yourself to believe in something beyond them? In this episode of The Growth Practice , we explore the role belief plays in how we navigate uncertainty, make decisions, and support ourselves through moments when life feels unclear. Sometimes, gro...

Episode 6: The Sixth Practice: Eomotional Maturity Emotions Are for Information, Not Instruction What if emotional maturity isn’t about suppressing your emotions… but learning how to understand them? In this episode of The Growth Practice , we explore the role emotions play in shaping our decisions, relationships, and personal growth. When emotions run high, it can feel natural to react quickly. M...

Episode 5: The Fifth Practice: Compassion  The Way You Speak to Yourself Shapes Your Growth What if the voice guiding your growth wasn’t criticism but compassion? In this episode of The Growth Practice , we explore the role compassion plays in how we respond to challenges, mistakes, and moments when things do not go as planned. Many of us are quick to offer patience and encouragement to the people...

Episode 4: The Fourth Practice: Discomfort  Growing Without Breaking Yourself What if discomfort isn’t a warning sign… but an invitation? In this episode of The Growth Practice , Ruth explores one of the most misunderstood parts of personal growth: discomfort. When we step into new roles, have difficult conversations, start over, or stretch beyond what feels familiar, discomfort often shows up fir...

Episode 3: The Third Practice: Commitment — How to Keep Showing Up for Yourself What happens after motivation fades? After the excitement of a new beginning wears off? After life gets busy, routines get harder to protect, and showing up starts to feel heavy? In this episode of The Growth Practice , Ruth explores the third foundational practice of growth: commitment, not as pressure or perfection,...

Episode 2: The Second Practice: Intention Choosing Where Your Energy Goes What if the way you spend your energy is shaping your life more than you realize? In this episode of The Growth Practice , Ruth explores the second foundational practice of growth: intention. Building on the work of awareness, this conversation focuses on how choosing where your energy goes helps bridge the gap between knowi...

Episode 1: The First Practice: Awareness Why the Thoughts You Repeat Matter More Than You Think What if growth doesn’t start with doing more… but with noticing more? In this first episode of The Growth Practice , we begin with the most foundational practice of all: awareness. The thoughts you repeat quietly — especially when things feel hard — are not neutral. They shape how you show up, what you...