The Resilient Heart Podcast

In this episode, Gabi is joined by one of her friend Desiree Borden to share the story of her life after the Paradise City Fires.  Desiree is one of the survivors of the Paradise City Fire that happened November 2018. She takes listeners through that life-changing experience- saying her goodbye's to loved ones once she thought she wasn't going to make it, deciding how to try to make it out of the...

It doesn't matter if you've been in business for 2 months or 2 years, the same mental struggle happens to all of us. Looking back on years ago when she felt unworthy of love, along with other mental blocks, she realized that having the audacity to heal from those is what's going to get you where you need to be. Whether it's with business or with personal relationships, you have the power to give t...

How is motherhood with a child with special needs? In this episode, Gabi is joined by Amanda Sullivan to share her story.  A stroke, seizures, epilepsy, and more- Amanda takes listeners to the beginning of her journey with her special needs son. Gabi and Amanda also discuss topics like building authentic relationships, online support groups, jealousy on other kids, and advice for mothers with spec...

Listen in to hear this episode's guest, Ashlynne Padilla, share her COVID-19 survival story. Everyone has been impacted in one way or another with this global pandemic. Ashlynne shares her moments leading up to feeling unwell, and then getting tested positive for COVID-19.  Although she was suffering greatly, she kept quiet and didn't tell her friends and family how she was fighting to survive thi...

How do you balance mom life and being a successful entrepreneur? Our host Gabi Garland, is joined by Jessica Hurley, the host of The Stranded Phase podcast and the owner of Instapodcasts, to give their insight on podcasting, keys to success, woman empowerment, and being a mother.   Helping other women is not just fulfilling, but also is the fastest way to succeed. We have to help and support each...

Are you bitching or are you healing? Being surrounded by strong women who are healing, Gabi shares that the value in healing is unmeasurable.   If you have not done your healing, you are going to be a mess. Healing is not a one-time deal -You have to commit. Bitching about something is the easy thing to do, but getting help and taking the time to heal is what needs to be done. Listen to Gabi's ins...

This episode is particularly special for Gabi. This is the first guest who reached out and asked to share their story. Verena was their family's foreign exchange student in HS. They reconnected on FB fairly recently. She is in the middle of this fight and so she wants to share her story as it develops. We broke it up in 2 episodes because it was too long for one. Today is Part 2. Sharing why she a...

This episode is particularly special for Gabi. This is the first guest who reached out and asked to share their story. Verena was their family's foreign exchange student in HS. They reconnected on FB fairly recently. She is in the middle of this fight and so she wants to share her story as it develops. We broke it up in 2 episodes because it was too long for one. Today is Part 1. Sharing why she a...

In this episode, Gabi talks with Jennifer, a yoga practitioner and health coach, about her resilient heart story. After finding out that her son has severe heart conditions, along with getting diagnosed with Lupus herself, Jennifer started getting serious in her healing journey. She went from fast food lover to using food as medicine, which change her and her family's lives. Gabi and Jennifer also...

In this episode Gabi talks to Dionne about her journey of building a beauty legacy in both Richmond and NYC. She started in her grandparents basement 30 years ago. So much insight on the legacy she's built while raising her two sons.  She shares advice for new business owners, difficulties she encountered and how she overcame them. The balance working single Moms do and the sacrifices we all make...

In this episode, Gabi is joined by her friend Vanessa to share her resilient story.  Vanessa is brave enough to open up to the listeners and share her story of losing her boyfriend.  They speak on the reality of losing people you love the most, how important therapy is, how to keep relationships going, and more. They also speak about the judgements towards people dealing with a traumatic loss. 

In this podcast, Gabi explains why we should be kind to others without expectations. She shares an experience that just happened that reminded her of this importance.  Stop requiring others to validate your kindness and stop setting expectations from other people. You can reach out to someone who is going through a tough time, without expecting a response. You should do things for others out of th...

In this podcast, Gabi talks with Aimee Mack, a mindset coach and serial entrepreneur. Aimee shares her favorite lessons and experiences as a coach. They also discuss what it's like being an empath and how people should show empathy towards things such as the Black Lives Matter movement, child trafficking, and more!  Another huge topic is how to build authentic relationships with others online.  Af...

Feeling discouraged? Looking at other's success wishing it was yours? One, those feelings are completely normal, and two, this episode is here to help. Gabi shares what she's learned through dealing with these emotions. Comparing yourself to others is something that's been another common struggle, and she shares tips on how to stop comparing your journey and your success to others. After listening...

Dealing with pregnancy loss and divorce? Today's guest Sarita shares her story and experience with pregnancy loss and divorce. Gabi and Sarita get real and open up about their experiences with how they both handled pregnancy loss. Topics like going to therapy, pressures of having a baby, getting support from a partner, and going through divorce are all deepy discussed in today's episode!  

Dreaming of that fairytale happily ever after and didn't get it? Today's guest, Leticia Otero, shares her story about how she started over and found happiness after her and her partner parted ways.  If you're dealing with a breakup and looking for advice on how to deal with it, this is a great episode for you! Learning how to be happy without a partner is a true freedom that she found and shares h...

In this episode, Gabi gets real about depression, anxiety, and PTSD that she has struggled with. These are things that so many people struggle with and this episode shares tangible steps you can take to heal and cope. Having a son with a medically complicated history, being a heart mom, can cause a lot of emotional trauma. Journaling, meditation, and therapy are some of the actions that helped Gab...

Gabi chats with long time friend Kirstin Schmidt, about genuine friendships, crafted and unreal social platforms, growing up in a town that fostered small mindedness and racism, and adopting healthy eating while maintaining your sanity. This vulnerable conversations between two long time friends and mommas will feel just like your favorite couch convo that deserves a glass of wine. If you have old...

There is a lot going on in 2020 and while much of it is causing pain and agony among many there is no doubt that some of these changes around the #BLACKLIVESMATTER movement are necessary. Gabi opens up about having an African American husband and a half African American and Latino son and how this is the perfect time to be having this conversation. This is not the time to avoid it, it is time for...

When your a momma, almost every mom can relate because we all understand there is no hood like motherhood. However, one things fewer moms are faced with is birthing a child with health issues and internal defects that effect their birth or them for a lifetime. Gabi talks with Jen koym, the founder of Lilypad, a non-profit organization created and named after her daughter Lily who was born with hea...

In this incredibly vulnerable episode Gabi interviews her best friend and husband, Lyndon Garland. Lyndon and Gabi open up as a couple about the loss of a child at 16 weeks. Gabi reveals the story about discovering the loss of her child and waking up to severe bleeding late at night. From the tech who seemed unhelpful to being sent home to deal with the remaining loss this was all new for these tw...

Gabi is joined by the incredible Doula, Sonia killebrew. Sonia runs the organization, ushering in life , and she is not only a doula for many incredible moms but has experienced pregnancy loss herself......twice. Sonia opens up about losing her first child at 8 weeks and experienced in from several different perspectives as a doula, an educator, a woman, a wife, and a want-to-be mom. She feels luc...

Gabi and her guest, Breonna discuss their experience growing up in a small town in New Mexico along with their age differences of 41 and 26 yrs old. If you've ever lived in a small town and understand the small mindedness this conversation will feel very familiar. Gabi and Breonna open up about the pros and the cons of small communities from family gatherings to incredible cultured food and the co...

Gabi interviews friend Aaron Rogers. Aaron considers himself a steward of people, a philanthropist, and a jack of all trades. He's currently involved in the film industry and on the board of an incredible nonprofit. Aaron talks about growing up with an extremely strong mother who was strong yet submissive to her marriage. Gabi and Aaron talk about the difference and ability to show the sense of lo...

In this vulnerable episode, Gabi interviews her 20 yr. old daughter Gianna. They discuss how Gianna's father died at 4 yrs old and her and Gabi truly grew up together. From Gianna wanting to become a firefighter to staying in New Mexico amidst her moms move, they open up about their mother daughter relationship over the last twenty years.  From raising children in two different communities and wha...