Guts & Grace
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Guts & Grace: How to create space for yourSELF in a world that would rather you'd stay small.
This is the place to be for women who want to put themselves on the priority list, and stop living on leftovers. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, energy and peace of mind, you’re in the right place. It’s time to insist on wellbeing, and it all starts here & now.
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Guts & Grace - Episode 27 - Without Her Consent with Rebecca Reinhart
November 13, 2019 21:09 - 49 minutes - 23.3 MBRebecca Reinhart is a professional choreographer, director and producer who was thrown a giant curve-ball when she became an unintentional porn star by having a sex tape released without her consent. How exactly does one find the strength to keep going when faced with this level of obstacle? Especially when seeking justice and healing seem to be at such odds with one another? Rebecca shares her experience of moving through the depths of despair, setting boundaries to support her healing, ch...
Episode 26 - Powerless Effort vs. Effortless Power with Natalia Kantor
August 16, 2019 19:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you feel depleted from all the effort you're putting out there into the world? Do you find yourself on the edge of burnout? Or maybe you're already there? Do you wish you could find a way of being that allowed you to accomplish what you want while also honouring your wellbeing? Listen in as Natalia Kantor and Brigid Dineen dive deep into why so many women are burning out, and how we can actually accomplish more with less effort. Sound too good to be true? Join us and hear Natalia's pers...
Episode 25 - Control Freak with Cory Thomsen
August 02, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 25 MBAre you a control freak? Cory Thomsen was, and it complicated her life until she had her big aha. In this conversation, we dive deep into the urge to control and how it affects our lives and our inner world, as well as how to overcome it. Cory Thomsen is a recovering control freak and perfectionist. She loves helping women weed their mind of toxic beliefs and feed their soul with more empowering ones. She is the author of, "Control Freak: A Practice for Letting Go, Allowing Miracles and Co-C...
Episode 24 - Untangling Your Value From Productivity with Priyanka Saju
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's so draining to have your sense of value all tied up in your productivity. And yet, it's no wonder. Our culture promotes and perpetuates this story at every turn. But lately I've noticed that more of us are having the conversation. More and more people are noticing that it doesn't feel good, and it doesn't work for them. In this episode of Guts & Grace, Priyanka Saju and Brigid Dineen take a deep dive into how to decouple these concepts, so that you can know your worth even when you're r...
Episode 23 - Becoming Your Own Advocate with Christina Paruag
July 05, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBIt can be hard to stand up for ourselves - especially in the face of systems and experts whose answers leave us hanging. Learning to speak up for ourselves is such an essential life skill, and it can get even more challenging in situations where we're set up to doubt ourselves. Join me, Brigid Dineen, as I ask Christina Paruag all about her experience in learning to become her own advocate as she navigated chronic health issues from a young age...and see how these skills can apply to the res...
Episode 22 - Speaking to Be Heard with Jenna Smith
June 22, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBDo you find it hard to ask for what you want? Are you tired of waiting for people to read your mind? Do you tend to say too much and confuse the issue? If you're ready to go from over-explaining to communicating with calm strength, this one's for you. Join Jenna Smith and Brigid Dineen as we have a deep and meaningful conversation about speaking to be heard. Clear communication is such a game-changer, and we need to talk about it. Creator of the You are the Manual self- development program,...
Episode 21 - Feminine Leadership with Carolyn Creed
June 04, 2019 17:02 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBOur big feelings have a pivotal role to play when it comes to healing ourselves and healing the world. Often, we're taught that our feelings are a hindrance, and that makes us go into hiding. It's time for highly-sensitive big feelers to step into their gifts, because the world needs us now more than ever. In this episode of Guts & Grace, Carolyn Creed and I dive deep into how we can harness the wisdom of feeling in order to create new models of power and leadership. She even shares unique i...
Episode 20 - She Rests To Create with Sandra Kahale
May 28, 2019 18:42 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBThere's a new approach to productivity in town - one that honours feminine values. Join Sandra Kahale and Brigid Dineen as they dive deep into the value of rest and what we tend to get wrong about it. Sandra Kahale is the Founder of Explore Entrepreneurship, where she encourages, advises, connects, and inspires business owners at all stages — from start-up to growth — on their journey as entrepreneurs. She is also the consummate hostess, with a gift for creating environments that feed the bo...
Episode 19 - What Polar Bear Plunging Taught Me About Discomfort with Paul Galloro
May 28, 2019 18:33 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBEver feel like a lot of the self-help advice out there expects you to sprinkle some glitter on shit and pretend it doesn't stink? Well, this episode is for you. Paul and I dive deep into how to move through discomfort without letting it drag you down. This convo is juicy! Paul Galloro is an advocate for Love and shares the message of miracle-mindedness through his ministry, 1:1 soul coaching practice, spiritual workshops, and online meditation programs. For more information on his work visit...
Guts & Grace - Episode 18 - Your Story is Your Strength with Emily Tamayo Maher
September 26, 2018 14:23 - 47 minutes - 22.4 MBWhen I heard Emily's story, I was floored. I would never have guessed that a woman as vibrant, passionate, and expressive as her had struggled so much. It never ceases to amaze me that each one of us has lived through things that others could only imagine. But here's the thing. When we share our stories, we don't need to imagine anymore. Instead, we connect more deeply. We see ourselves in each other. We sense our common humanity. We begin to feel less alone, and together, we rise. In t...
Guts & Grace - Episode 17 - Flourishing with Courtney Pinkerton
September 14, 2018 14:59 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MBHaving earned two Harvard master’s degrees, Courtney imagined herself shooting like a firework into the sky, raining down amazing ideas and enjoying a life full of delightful colleagues and meaningful contributions. Instead, she says, her work flame had flickered brightly and died. When she looks back at a photo from this season of her life, she barely recognizes herself. The strain of three children under five and a demanding nonprofit leadership job left her depleted. What she most wanted...
Guts & Grace - Episode 16 - Embracing Failure with Mandy Wintink, PhD
August 29, 2018 15:45 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MBMandy Wintink is a revelation. She is brilliant, insightful, wise, deeply human, down to earth and willing to be vulnerable. She is an Educator. Author. Speaker. Life Coach, CEO, Social Entrepreneur, Provocateur, Mother, Woman, Athlete, Yogi, and Body Monologer. She is a self-described Self-Reflection Instigator. In this convo, we take a deep dive into (brace yourself!) FAILURE. Let's be honest. We're all afraid of it. It happens to all of us. And it sucks. So come along as Mandy shares he...
Guts & Grace - Episode 15 - Self-Love (Give Yourself What You Need) with Lindsay Johnson
August 15, 2018 16:17 - 51 minutes - 24.3 MBWhen I read Lindsay Johnson's blog post called "Finding the Love of My Life," I KNEW we had much to discuss about self-love. In it, she says, "I was great at listing my characteristics and my skills. I was great at defending my right to be here by listing my value to other people or my contribution to the world. I was great and valuing my worth based on what I did for others or on how others felt around me. Do you know what I wasn't great at? Loving myself." I had a similar awakening man...
Guts & Grace - Episode 14 - Finding Meaningful Success W/o Sandblasting Your Soul with Dawn Kotzer
August 01, 2018 20:55 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBDo you ever feel like, in order to succeed, you've got to push hard, sacrifice a lot, and just suck things up? I feel you. This message is big in our culture. That's why I'm so happy to share this conversation with you. Dawn Kotzer gives us an alternative and shows us that it's possible to find meaningful success without sandblasting our souls. Long time Creative Entrepreneur, Designer, Field Scale Organic farmer, now Martha Beck Certified Coach/ Business Coach-Mentor, Master Creativity Coa...
Guts & Grace - Episode 13 - Get the Patriarchy Out of Your Head with Jen Pavich
July 17, 2018 14:18 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWhat if your inner critic is just the patriarchy in disguise? In this episode, Jen Pavich and I take a deep dive into internalized oppression - what it is, how it shows up, and how to let that shit go! If you believe you need to be more perfect before you really start to show up for your life & your dreams, you won't want to miss this. We connect the dots between what our culture tells us, what we tell ourselves, and the reality we're creating as a result. Jen asks us to consider what we'v...
Guts & Grace - Episode 12 - Overcoming Perfectionism with Kelly Covert
July 04, 2018 19:15 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBKelly Covert is an inner voice coach with a passion for helping visionary women believe and achieve their big vision by connecting deeply with the wisdom that is inside of them all while owning their worthiness each and every day. Through her intuitive, heart-centered approach she helps women awaken to their true power as creators and world-changers. She is the creator and host of the In Her Voice, a podcast that empowers women to listen and live by their inner voice so they can change the w...
Guts & Grace - Episode 11 - Caring for Ourselves with Sara Exley
June 21, 2018 15:08 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBSara Exley defines self-care as, "Holding space and being wiling to do what feels right for me as often as I can." Brilliant. In this episode, we touch on: -trusting the process -re-parenting yourself (you're going to want to hear this one!) -what happens when you think you've figured it all out -creating safety so you can grow -saying yes when you mean it -saying no when you mean it -everyday self-care, and the not-every-day kind -dealing with isolation and learning to ask for help Ultima...
Guts & Grace - Episode 10 - Finding the Beauty in Your Messy Enoughness with Or Har-Gil
June 05, 2018 13:52 - 59 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Or Har-Gil, an Art Therapist who guides you to embrace your whole, imperfect, human self. Through one-on-one sessions and workshops, she facilitates full-spectrum self-expression by creating safe, playful containers to show up exactly as you are, create from your inner self, and find the beauty in your messy enough-ness. We took a deep dive into creativity, and the role it plays in our wellbeing and happiness. Many of us shy away from creativity, believing that w...
Guts & Grace - Episode 9 - Finding Your Way to Feel-Good Work with Sarah Vermunt
May 23, 2018 20:35 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBI met Sarah a few years back through the magic of the internet and discovered that we're almost neighbours. I was immediately smitten with her, as well as with her business name: Careergasm. So sassy! So bold! Sarah describes a careergasm as follows: "A careergasm happens when your work feels good. Like, really good. Like you and your work belong together. And you can bet your ass it feels as good as it sounds. A careergasm leaves you feeling happy and satisfied and fulfilled in your work...
Guts & Grace - Episode 8 - Choosing Adventure with Sharon Stokes
May 09, 2018 17:52 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSharon Stokes is a Life Coach and the creator of the Life Map and #theyearofme programs. Through these programs she helps people develop their confidence by working through fears and limiting beliefs, so they can go after anything they want in life. In this episode, we take a deep dive into choosing adventure to shape your life. Sharon reminds us that adventures can be any size - even trying a new coffee shop counts! When we open ourselves up to new experiences, we always grow a little an...
Recognizing Greatness With Sarah McVanel
April 24, 2018 18:37 - 55 minutes - 21.5 MBRecognition brings out the best in everyone. It feels good to give it, and it feels good to receive it. My friends, this stuff is magical, and I'm so glad that recognition expert, Sarah McVanel, is here to tell us all about the power of recognizing greatness. In this episode of Guts & Grace, we dive into: -the difference recognition makes in our lives -how recognizing greatness contributes to success -how to cut through the noise when your inner critic is LOUD and recognize your own greatne...
Guts & Grace - Episode 6 - Owning Your Badassery with Satya Kothimangalam
April 10, 2018 19:41 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBI'm so glad that I met Satya last year. She inspires me with her bubbly energy, adventurous spirit, and badass life! Badassery, after all, is Satya's specialty. She's all about doing what you love in a way that feels good to you, rather than keeping your head down and doing what's expected. And she's built a beautiful life that way! In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it actually looks like to build a life on your terms, and how to navigate the tensions and challenges that undoubt...
Guts & Grace - Episode 5 - Mindful Communication with Jo Rodrigues
March 28, 2018 19:24 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSpeaking up for ourselves can be hard--especially for those of us who have been conditioned to hold our tongues for the sake of not rocking the boat. It's hard to keep your composure and communicate clearly when stakes are high and you're having all the feels. That's where Jo Rodrigues comes in. In today's episode of Guts & Grace, she teaches us how to show up in tough conversations in a way that leads to positive outcomes. Jo is a conflict resolution trainer and coach. For 14 years she has...
Guts & Grace - Episode 4 - Moving Through Fear with Ayanna Sealey
March 14, 2018 18:02 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ayanna Sealey, mental performance coach who incorporates her unique experience as a successful performing artist with her performance psychology education to coach people to drastically realize and elevate their peak performance. Ayanna knows just how to cut through the noise and get to the root of your resistance so that you can move through fear and step into your fullest potential.
Guts & Grace - Episode 3 - Authenticity is Self-Love in Action with Ritu Bhasin
February 28, 2018 22:18 - 44 minutes - 41.8 MBI am so delighted to share this episode of Guts & Grace, featuring Ritu Bhasin. She is an award-winning speaker, author, and globally recognized expert in diversity and inclusion, women’s advancement, and authentic leadership. In our 45 minutes together, we jam about: * Going beyond the buzzword - what authenticity looks like * The relationship between authenticity and privilege * What to do about fear * How to embrace authenticity in our own lives * Authenticity as acti...
Guts & Grace - Episode 2 - Feeling Your Flow with Jenn Walker
February 14, 2018 21:05 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBThe world seems to have agreed on a very linear expectation of constant and consistent flow - we show up every day at the same time and put out the same amount of work. This applies not only to our work, but also to our exercise habits, eating patterns, and social lives. Routine is revered as a way to keep yourself on track for maximum efficiency. I get that discipline and consistency are important, but I've started to wonder whether this approach is as helpful as we think it is. What if the...
Guts & Grace - Episode 1 - Finding Your Voice with Simone Dalton
January 29, 2018 16:36 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBSimone Dalton is a writer, communications strategist, and a small "p" philanthropist with big "P" passion who leads a steel pan music-centred nonprofit based in Trinidad and Tobago. In this episode, we dive deep into the beauty of asking for help, giving yourself permission to start over (again and again), forgiveness as an essential practice, and how courage doesn't always feel like courage in the moment. You can find out more about Simone at www.linkedin.com/in/simone-dalton-6316097/. Ch...