EMPOWERED HUMAN with Nina Garcia

For our adult audience: How comfortable are you really with exploring your relationship to sex and love? Whether you're embracing self-love, navigating dating, committed to monogamous love, or exploring polyamory—love is love in all its forms.

Join me and Zach Budd as we dive into the complexities of sex and love. It's a fun and enlightening journey, y'all!

Important Note: This episode, while educational, is not explicit. 🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Give yourself permission to play.
💌 Redefine what it means to give and receive consent.
💌 Most importantly, explore how to trust yourself and your consensual process.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
9:17 Story: Sex, Life and Goop
17:00 Exploration and Consent
25:35 How to Fall In Love again
36:04 Gameify: Rewriting the rules

🎁 Resources:

Zach Budd

Erotic Blueprint

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*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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"WHAT IF THE FAIRYTALE YOU WERE SOLD ISN'T AS IT SEEMS?" This question can trigger deep emotions in many of us and significantly impact our mental well-being. In this episode we dive into the complexities of self-love, lost love, and unrequited love. Join us as we explore how to navigate these feelings and reclaim your narrative. 🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Embrace the gift of self-compassion.

💌 Redefine what it means to own and express your truth, no matter how difficult it may be for others.

💌 Above all, nurture trust in yourself and your healing journey.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
9:17 Hilary's Story
17:00 Emotion is Energy that must be expressed
25:35 The Falling Part
36:04 I'm trusting my self

🎁 Resources:

Hilary Bryant: Instagram
Aftering Series: YouTube
Aftering on IG: Instagram

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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ARE YOU OWNING YOUR TRUTH... AND LETTING OTHERS OWN THEIRS?
Learning to play with perspective is a powerful tool for recognizing and addressing moments where you or others might be experiencing invalidation or oppression. In this episode, you’ll be invited to explore what it means to "resist the box" by owning your truth. If you’re struggling with shame or judgment, don’t worry! Practice non-judgment from the previous episode before diving into this one.🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Gain clarity on owning your truth and resisting societal or personal boxes;

💌 Explore why recognizing and respecting different truths is vital (#MountainMetaphor); and,

💌 Empower yourself to recognize how resisting the box can help break down oppression and enhance understanding of yourself and others.

Are you someone who boxes others in, or do you feel boxed in yourself? This is a no-shame space—we’re all here to explore and grow with intention!

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
4:48 Story: "Working in a restaurant"
11:00 Self Justice VS Social Justice
15:45 Review: Triggers
19:00 Disrupting Unhelpful Narratives


🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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CULTURE ISN'T JUST FOR LARGE GROUPS. Learning about Individual Culture is a huge part of empowerment, yet it can be incredibly triggering for some people to own their truths. In this episode, you'll play with some spaces where you or others may be avoiding ownership of personal truth or avoiding acknowledging the truths of others. Explore your relationship to identity, culture, and diversity.🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Explore Individual Culture; 

💌 Play with perspective: why individual culture is so important; and,

💌 Empower yourself to recognize how to utilize each facet of Individual Culture to diversify your understanding of yourself and others.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
8:05 Why is individual culture important?
10:40 Explicit VS Implicit Narratives
12:38 Disrupting Unhelpful Narratives
14:00 Embracing Individual Culture


🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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"I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SAID THAT." No one wants to hear themselves say that on a date—let alone repeatedly. Fear can hijack us, but instead of dismissing it, let's explore how to build a healthier relationship with ourselves. Join me as we examine our personal insecurities and the tools to challenge unhelpful beliefs. Have a journal or a friend handy to discuss what you discover. If you can’t play with this today, that’s okay. Stay curious and join us next time. 🌿 In this episode, we’ll:

💌 Clarify how fear and insecurity manifest differently for each of us.
💌 Examine why emotions hijack us.
💌 Learn how the "Notice and Disrupt" technique can help manage inner dialogues and emotions.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
5:48 Story: Dating while Divorcing
8:11 ON Emotional Hijacking
15:16 Disrupt Unhelpful Narratives
16:15 Speaking to Your Fear Parts

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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"I'LL NEVER GET OUT OF DEBT." This statement is a trigger for so many of us, and can hugely affect our mental health.  Nickolas Natali of nickolasnatali.com shares what he's learned on the journey toward financial freedom which - in case you missed the title - involved choosing to move into his car. Join Nick & Nina to explore debt & mental health. Whether it's you who struggles with these moments as a trigger or someone you know - we can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that aren't realistic or helpful to our personal experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Explore clarifying your personal ideas around Debt; 

💌 Play with the perspective: would you be willing to sacrifice money OR your mental health to reach a goal; and,

💌 Empower yourself with resources that support you and others who may be struggling with debt or financial narratives.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
6:05 Story: "When I moved into my car"
15:28 Other people's* perspective
16:10 Relationship with debt
20:18 Realization: Taking debt seriously

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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Ask yourself: "Are my beliefs around divorce worth more than someone else's beliefs around divorce?" While this is a two way street, we often get so caught up in our own beliefs, that we fail to see the human experience of someone else right in front of us. Join Drama Therapist Nina to explore divorce & vulnerability. Whether it's you who struggles with these moments as a trigger or someone you know - we can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that aren't realistic or helpful to our personal experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:

💌 Explore your relationship to the idea of divorce; 

💌 Play with how flexible you are when it comes to supporting someone else choosing divorce; and,

💌 Empower yourself to own your truth when someone struggles to see your human experience beyond their own beliefs.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
5:49 Story: "I don't believe in divorce"
12:37 Option A: I don't believe divorce is an option.
15:00 Option B: I don't believe divorce is a first option.
18:09 Option C: I believe divorce is a last resort/option.

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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Ask yourself: "Do I know how to keep myself from being emotionally hijacked...and do I know why that might be valuable to me at all?" The body holds stories folks - patterned ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Join realtor Amanda Chavez to explore road rage & vulnerability, coming away with a funny-scary story and:

💌 Explore HALTS: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sad-Sick-unSaturated; 

💌 Play with why utilizing HALTS is beneficial to diminish the chance for emotional hijacking; and,

💌 Empower yourself to understand the reason behind your vulnerability. 

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro;
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode;
5:49 Introducing Amanda;
8:33 Define Vulnerability;
12:23 Lesson: Emotions are energy that are just trying to express themselves;
16:56 Tool: HALTS (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sad-Sick-unSaturated
28:46 Takeaways

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings   

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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Relationships are not without drama - but when the drama in the present is actually triggering things from the past…we might be in danger of losing that relationship.  Learn about our very human responses to survive & how they sometimes happen so often, they become habit. Whether it's your relational trauma or the trauma of someone you know and love - we can all use tools to recognize trauma responses in relationships (and hopefully support a more intentional shift). And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend.  🌿Listen in to:

💌 Explore different trauma responses;

💌 Play with the idea of identifying your triggers;

💌 Empower yourself to HEAL so you can remain present & responsive in your relationships.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
4:51 What is a Perceived Threat and Trauma Response?
6:08 What is a Trigger?
6:22 What is Relational Trauma?
14:13 Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Appease (Submit and Attach)

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

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Recognize trauma immediately - without getting sucked in to the emotional vortex. Come away with a creative intervention to help you recognize and process the trauma in your life, as well as resources for dealing with trauma and PTSD professionally. Whether it's your trauma or the trauma of someone you know and love - we can all use tools to recognize the hardest things in life. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿Listen in to:

💌 Explore a creative way to address trauma;

💌 Play with the idea of creatively processing;

💌 Empower yourself to face and overcome  some of the hardest things you’ve ever experienced.

What you'll get:

0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro
4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode
6:04 How Trauma and Rivers Converge
13:48 Takeaway
14:13 Resources

🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings    

*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***

Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Support the show