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  • 82: Stories of self-sabotage and overcoming with Gina Casbarro

    Ever feel like you're holding yourself back but can't figure out why?? You're not alone my friend!

    In this episode, I’m sharing real, honest stories of how I’ve sabotaged myself, what helped me break free, and how you can overcome limiting habits too.

    I hope my vulnerable shares spark the breakthrough you're looking for! ⚡️

    Give it a listen and let me know speaks to you. 

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

    • How I’ve sabotaged myself in work, love, health, and money
    • The key shifts that helped me break free and go after what I truly want
    • The biggest lessons from my journey—shared with laughter and tears
    • Why self-sabotage isn’t all “bad” and what it means to me

    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    READY TO LIVE A LIFE OF NO REGRETS?

    Join us for the FREE Masterclass here: ginacasbarro.com/noregrets

    FEELING CALLED TO JOIN ALCHEMIZE AND EXPAND?

    Get all the details and join us here: ginacasbarro.com/alchemizeandexpand

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Get free access to Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    1 hr 5 min
  • 81: Coming Home to Yourself: Connection, Reciprocity and the Natural World with Val Navarro Pasion

    Have you ever felt like you don't belong - whether in your city, your country, your community or in Nature?

    In this episode with Valerie, we explore what it means to come home to YOURSELF so that you can feel that sense of belonging, wherever you are.

    If you've struggled to fit in the "box" of cultural expectations, this episode will remind you that your true self is enough—and that your uniqueness is a gift to the world!

    IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

    • Latino Outdoors and the power of storytelling to reconnect us with Nature
    • Cultural wayfinding and what it means to come home to yourself
    • Reciprocity and how to create mutually supportive communities
    • How to volunteer or give back in a way that feels aligned and balanced for you


    MORE ABOUT VAL:
     
    Valerie is a Latino Outdoors Outings Leader in the greater Baltimore area, fostering a sense of belonging for Latinxs in outdoor exploration and elevating their perspectives in conservation efforts. Her connection to the outdoors was shaped by her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay, where she focused on environmental education and conservation.

    Now pursuing a Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Valerie's research examines the intersections of Indigeneity, gender, land rights, and global conservation. Born and raised on Piscataway land (Baltimore, Maryland), she is the first U.S.-born child in her family; her mother immigrated from México and her father from the Philippines. Valerie continues to live, study, and work in her hometown.

     
    STAY CONNECTED WITH VAL:

    INSTAGRAM: @latinooutdoors, @lo_baltimore, @vale.la.pasion
     
    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    JOIN US IN ALCHEMIZE AND EXPAND!

    ginacasbarro.com/alchemizeandexpand

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-plan

    51 min
  • 80. Alchemizing life’s “trash” into treasure with with Amanda McCormick

    What if everything you see as "trash"—whether unwanted belongings, emotions, or experiences—could actually be a gold mine of TREASURE?

    In this episode with Amanda McCormick, founder of THE HOUSE Handcrafted, that's exactly what we explore!

    Give it a listen to hear how creativity, courage and inner connection and can help you alchemize “trash” into something that deeply fuels and nourishes you. 🔥
     
    IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

    • How to find your spark when it’s just an ember
    • Alchemizing “trash” into treasure - whether in your life or your belongings
    • Feeling trapped or “in a cage” and how to break free
    • What it means to go from "housewife energy" to being THE HOUSE
    • Perfectionism, comparison, and how to embrace your inner essence


    MORE ABOUT AMANDA:
     
    Amanda McCormick is a fermented poet, bookbinder, lover, healer & all around artist + alchemist living in Maryland. Amanda is the founder of multiple creative brands and the author of four books of poetry. Amanda holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts and has been a bookmaker for more than 20 years. A natural collaborator and empath, Amanda has devoted their life to finding treasure in trash and continues to inspire others to do the same with innovation that blurs the lines of artistic material and form.  

     
    STAY CONNECTED WITH AMANDA:

    WEBSITE: thehousehandcrafted.com
    INSTAGRAM: @thehousehandcrafted and @formerhousewife
     
    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    JOIN US IN ALCHEMIZE AND EXPAND!

    ginacasbarro.com/alchemizeandexpand

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

      Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com




    53 min
  • 79: What Asheville can teach us about death, rebirth, and thriving together with Wren

    Even in the face of massive destruction, there’s often the potential for new beginnings to take root.

    Asheville, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, show us how resilience, community, and creativity can transform chaos into renewal.

    If you’re seeking inspiration or support to navigate personal or collective change, this episode is for you. ❤️  

    IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

    • Navigating life’s seasons: insights on facing death, challenges, and transitions with grace.
    • How to recognize what you’re enduring and know when it’s time to make a shift.
    • Exploring the role of perspective when it comes to manifestation and chaos.
    • What Asheville’s unique resilience can teach us about thriving through change and destruction.
    • A vision for a new world: giving energy to the reality you want to create. 

    MORE ABOUT WREN:
     
    Wren is a local Asheville entrepreneur, bioregional chef, and community herbalist with expertise in creating conscious consumer experiences and stewarding dynamic spaces. 

    She founded The NOHM Collective in 2015 to meet her community’s need for deeper connection, conscious consumption, and accessible self-care. Since then, The NOHM Collective has offered health and wellness services at events, hosted herbal education both in person and online, and installed alcohol-free bars across the U.S. and internationally in Costa Rica, Canada, and London.

    More recently, Wren has focused on elixir mixology, launching The Mertails | Elixirs as Mixers, featured on non-alcoholic menus at select bars, breweries, and restaurants locally. 

     
    STAY CONNECTED WITH WREN:

    INSTAGRAM: @thenohm @the_mertails @herban_urbalist
    NOHM Collective - https://thenohm.com/

    HURRICANE RELIEF SUPPORT:
    https://www.grassrootsaidpartnership.org/
    https://www.appalachianherbcollective.net/
    https://www.belovedasheville.com/
     
    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

      Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    1 hr 16 min
  • 78: How to step into your soul's calling with courage and clarity with Nilajah Brown

    If a dream or idea has been calling you, yet fear and doubt are holding you back...
     
    this episode has the power to free you up!

    Nilajah Brown, childbirth consultant and owner of Nourish & Flourish, opens up about what helped her step into her soul's calling—and what can help YOU do the same!

    Give it a listen and let me know what vision you're inspired to pursue! ⚡️

    IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

    • The secret to tuning into your intuition and spotting the breadcrumbs on your path.
    • How creating space can bring clarity in your business, or your love life!
    • Motherhood as a sacred rite of passage and tools to support your birth journey.
    • Seeing yourself as a powerful crystal and ways to cleanse and charge your personal energy.
    • Powerful reminders to help you move past self doubt and limiting beliefs and pursue your soul's calling. 

    MORE ABOUT NILAJAH:
     
    Nilajah Brown, owner of Nourish & Flourish, has over 30 years of experience supporting holistic wellness. A certified childbirth educator, assistant midwife, doula, and yoga instructor, she blends traditional birthing wisdom from African, Caribbean, and Native American cultures into her work. At Nourish & Flourish—a Whole Foods cafe and lifestyle boutique—she offers yoga, healing workshops, massage, Reiki, acupuncture, and more. Through her company, The Birth Well, Nilajah trains doulas worldwide and champions childbirth as a sacred rite of passage. 

     
     STAY CONNECTED WITH NILAJAH:

    Website: visit www.thebirthwell.com for birth support or www.flourishbaltimore.com for the boutique and cafe

    MASTERMIND AND MINGLE:

    Want to join us for Mastermind and Mingle on 11/25 in Baltimore? RSVP here: ginacasbarro.com/mastermindandmingle
     
    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

      Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com




    55 min
  • 77: Beyond the bright side: What it REALLY takes to bring a vision to life with Gina Casbarro

    If you've been trying to manifest something in your life and simply "thinking positive" isn't working - this episode is for you my friend!

    This episode goes way beyond what you might have heard in the past about manifesting.

    It covers what I believe is the REAL work of bringing a dream to life—the dark, light and everything in between.

    If you’re ready to expand your belief in what’s possible for yourself and this world, this episode is a must listen. ⚡️


    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

    • 11 essential practices to bring your dream vision into reality
    • why making your vision real requires more than just positive thought
    • how my year long solo road trip changed my approach to manifesting
    • what’s really happening when your dreams aren’t coming together
    • the power of shadow work to help you finally receive what you desire


    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Get free access to Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    59 min
  • 76: YOU matter: Embracing your power to change the world with Gaby Guzman

    This episode airs on November 5, 2024—election day in the U.S.

    While it might feel like our future rests in one person’s hands, I see it differently.

    I believe each of us holds the power to spark real, positive change in our lives and communities, no matter the outcome.

    If you need a reminder of the power that lies within YOU, give this episode a listen! 


    IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

    • activism and how to make an impact in your own authentic way
    • entrepreneurship as a path of personal development
    • practices to help you ride the rollercoaster of growth with more ease
    • asking for what you want and need without the guilt
    • allowing your purpose to evolve in different phases of life

    MORE ABOUT GABY:
     
    Gaby Guzman is an Intuitive Business Coach, Strategist and Speaker committed to helping women ground in their truth and create the business they really want. 

    Based in South Florida, over the past decade Gaby has supported hundreds of women in starting and growing their business and pursuing careers and full lives with authenticity, fulfillment and purpose. 

    Her approach is rooted in the blend of business strategy and soul work. She has led membership communities, masterminds, and retreats. Today, she hosts exclusive experiences and takes on select clients for strategy & coaching. Gaby is certified in Shadow Work Coaching, Feng Shui and Reiki. She weaves in and teaches intuitive and spiritual practices in her work every day. 

     
     STAY CONNECTED WITH GABY:

    Website: www.gabyguzman.com
     
    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?

    Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

      Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    39 min
  • 75: How to use a challenge to level up! with Gina Casbarro

    Feeling stuck at the level you're at in life and can't seem to break through? This episode is for you!

    In this solo episode, I dive into how taking on an intentional challenge can spark the energy and momentum you’ve been craving. ⚡️

    Even though taking on a challenge isn’t for the faint of heart, this episode is all about why it's worth it!

    Give it a listen to hear how to stay committed and have fun, even in the moments you might want to quit!


    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: 

    • How an intentional challenge can help you get unstuck
    • The unexpected benefits of putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation
    • Ways to choose the right challenge for you
    • How to plan for an overcome the obstacles you might face
    • The most important thing to remember when things get tough

    MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    FREE CONSULTATION CALL:

    Looking for 1:1 support? Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Get free access to Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    29 min
  • 74: The power of coaching and how to know if this work is right for you! with Gina Casbarro

    Have you ever been struggling with something and WISHED the Universe would send you a sign of who or what could support you right now?

    I know I have - which is exactly what inspired me to record this solo podcast episode!

    This episode is all about the power of COACHING and how to know whether this work is right for you.

    If you've been asking for a sign or a breadcrumb, this episode could give you the clarity you're looking for! ⚡️

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: 

    • What coaching is all about and how it sparks positive change
    • Ways to know if this modality is right for you
    • Who will get the most out of this practice
    • My personal journey with coaching and how it changed my life
    • Results you can expect and what's possible for you

     MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    FREE CONSULTATION CALL:

    Looking for 1:1 support? Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Get free access to Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    1 hr
  • 73: Seven practices to spark positive change when you’re feeling stuck! with Gina Casbarro

    Have you ever wanted to make a change - whether in your own life, or the world - and you felt powerless to make it happen?

    If you've experienced this feeling of STUCKNESS and you'd love to break free - this podcast episode is for you! ⚡️

    In this solo episode, you'll hear all about the 7 most common reasons I've found that leave people feeling powerless, and how to turn it around.

    Give it a listen and see what it opens up for you!

    IN THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: 

    • How to create positive change in your own life and the world
    • What leads to feeling powerless and how to shift that
    • A practice to turn to when emotions feel overwhelming
    • What to do if you're in a doom spiral from watching the news
    • How to choose what step to take next when it all feels overwhelming


    TONGLEN MEDITATION:

    Access a guided tonglen meditation practice here: https://youtu.be/p-vDzazeoH8

    FREE CONSULTATION CALL:

    Looking for 1:1 support? Book a free consultation call here to see if coaching is right for you: https://ginacasbarro.com/

     MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

    Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

    Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

    To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Consult Call at www.ginacasbarro.com.

    STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

    Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
    Instagram: @gina_casbarro

    TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

    Get free access to Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com


    36 min

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