“Muscle is the organ of longevity — and strength is the gateway to feminine vitality.”

Such a special episode for you.

In this heartfelt reunion episode, Valentina sit down with one of her dear friends, strength and nutrition coach Alyssa Favreau — founder of the Switch to Strength app — to talk about what it really means to reclaim your health, your power, and your story as a woman. From battling cancer at 12 to being told she'd never have children, Alyssa has redefined what’s possible through mindset, muscle, and mission.

We explore why diet culture has failed women, how strength training can heal more than just your body, and how to align your energy for success — in midlife and beyond.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to shrink, do more, or push through… this episode is your permission slip to come home to your power.

What We Cover:

• How diet culture conditions women to disappear

• Why strength training is the missing key to hormone health & longevity

• Alyssa’s healing journey from cancer survivor to empowered coach

• How to train with your cycle, not against it

• Creating sustainable energy through alignment vs. burnout

• The story behind the Switch to Strength app (and why it’s a game changer)

Connect with Alyssa:

Website @switch2strength Switch to Strength App (custom workouts, hormone support, meal plans + more)

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• 🌿Want to feel what your soul has been craving?  Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Body Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

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New Sponsor! 🌿 INARA - “A multisensory holistic experience” Click Here to experience a deep cellular shift once you smell the scents and fall into the meditation.

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Subscribe & Leave a Review: If this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Bonus Episode: A Live Aroma Freedom Session to Expand Your Vision After recording our powerful interview with Kristen Maple, we felt the call to go deeper. In this bonus episode, Kristen — a Certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner and intuitive guide — leads us through a real-time healing session to dissolve the blocks holding us back from fully stepping into Gals Off The Grid as a global healing movement.

We share our fears, our intentions, our childhood wounds, and the breakthroughs that came through in just one session. And we invite you to do the process with us.

Grab your oils (if you have them), carve out some sacred space, and allow yourself to be guided home to your body, your truth, and your power.

✨ This is the kind of soul-deep work we offer monthly inside our ROOTED Membership — where expert-led healing sessions meet somatic wisdom, sisterhood, and sacred space to grow into who you truly are.

🎧 Tune in now and experience the shift for yourself.

If you have not checked out the episode about Aroma Freedon and Kristen's Work - 🎧Listen Here

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Links & Resources: 

Want to learn more about Kristen’s offerings or the oils she swears by? WebsiteInstagram

Interested in Young Living Essential Oils? Check out this link here

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

• 🌿Want to feel what your soul has been craving?  Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

• IG: @galsoffthegrid

Subscribe & Leave a Review: If this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Hi Friends!

We sit down with one of our dear dear friends, Certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner and Ka Method Facilitator Kristen Maple to learn all about reclaiming your inner freedom through the power of essential oils.

Rooted in her own personal evolution, Kristen gets deep into her story —from witnessing her mother’s journey through addiction, her own struggles with anxiety and self doubt which caused a huge shift in her life, to the stresses of motherhood. Then,  a moment in time Kristen was forever changed once she was introduced to the oils. Many years later she now helps others return home to themselves through modalities like Aroma Freedom, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and energy work.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Kristen’s healing story and how it led her to create a life of embodied freedom

• How Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) uses essential oils to dissolve limiting beliefs and emotional stuckness

• Why olfaction (your sense of smell) is directly tied to trauma release through the amygdala

• The importance of therapeutic-grade oils (like those from Young Living) for nervous system regulation and deep emotional work

• How somatic memory is stored in the body—and how to release it at the root

• The ripple effect of transformation: a musician’s powerful story of self-expression, healing, and thriving

• How Kristen weaves mind-body healing, intuitive guidance, and frequency into her work and her offerings

**Medical disclaimer that this is not medical advice but Kristen’s experience alone and not to be used in place of a Dr. 

Little side note: Susan and Valentina had a session with Kristen right after the episode was recorded — and it was powerful. Stay tuned for a bonus episode where we share the behind-the-scenes of that experience — plus an invitation for you to try it for yourself. 💫 Featured Guest: Kristen Maple

Kristen Maple is a liberated guide, intuitive teacher, and creator of Finding Freedom— a sacred online mastermind for creatives ready to reclaim their truth, remember their worth, and rise into soul-led freedom.

A certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner and KA Method facilitator, Kristen weaves subconscious rewiring through AFT using essential oils and the sense of smell to unlock and rewire neuropathways with ease, IFS inner child alchemy, Emotion code and nervous system wisdom to help you shed the roles that never fit and embody the voice you came here to speak.

In working with Kristen, you don’t just learn how to heal.

You remember how to live.

“The oils alone eliminated my anxiety and my panic attacks. To this day I never have had once since. Because I know what to do and how to use them now.” — Kristen Maple

 ”You're basically facing, instead of running from a lion or running from something, you're standing in it. And what the oils are doing is it's telling your brain and your nervous system and that fight or flight response, I'm safe, I'm smelling this beautiful oil.” — Kristen Maple

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Links & Resources: 

Want to learn more about Kristen’s offerings or the oils she swears by? WebsiteInstagram

Interested in Young Living Essential Oils? Check out this link here

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

• 🌿Want to feel what your soul has been craving?  Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

• IG: @galsoffthegrid

Subscribe & Leave a Review: If this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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In this powerful and soul-baring episode of Gals Off The Grid, we follow a deeply personal journey of trauma, healing, and returning home — not just to a place, but to the self.

Our Co-Host, Valentina Bain shares how a childhood marked by chronic illness, emotional disconnection, and a sense of not belonging led her on a search for identity and freedom. At 15, a class trip to Paris changed everything — sparking a deep sense of resonance, beauty, and soul-alignment.

“For the first time in my life, I felt like I belonged — like I could breathe in my own skin.”

But the story took a dark turn. At 17, she entered a dangerous relationship with an older man in Paris that led to trauma, fear, and an emergency return home. The aftershocks of that experience echoed through decades of her life — manifesting in patterns of unhealthy relationships, self-abandonment, and unresolved emotional pain.

“That trauma lived in my body for years — and I didn’t even realize how much it was running the show.”

Through years of deep inner work — including journaling, EFT tapping, self-love rituals, Emotion Code therapy, and aroma freedom — she began to unwind the patterns and reconnect with her truth.

And then, more than 20 years later… she returned to Paris.

“I stood in the place that broke me — and realized it no longer had power over me.”

If you’ve ever felt haunted by your past — or unsure how to face what you’ve buried — this story will remind you: ✨ You are not broken. ✨ You are not alone. ✨ You can return to the places you once lost yourself — and find pieces of your soul waiting there.

"It's about. What happens to you and your dreams and your knowing in yourself when you get so scared and knocked off your journey and how to reclaim it?" ~ Valentina Bain

 "I am putting something off, something out there that is like making people want to control me, manipulate me, do scary things to me." ~ Valentina Bain

This episode is a powerful call to come back into your body, your voice, and your inner authority. You're not broken — you're becoming.

✨ You can rise rooted.

💖 — 💖Do you have a similar story that shocked your life? We are here for you. Send us a DM on Instagram @galsoffthegrid and we will forward along our self care tools. DM: LOVE

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Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

• • Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

  • IG: @galsoffthegrid

Subscribe & Leave a Review: If this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Hi Friends!

Do you feel completely drained after a workout, off in your body, or stuck in a health loop that nothing seems to fix? Your blood work comes back fine, but you sure as hell don't feel that way. This episode dives deep into the life-changing power of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and how it helped me reclaim my energy, balance my hormones, and feel at home in my body again.

I’m joined with my co-host Valentina Bain — Certified Epigenetic Coach, Somatic Therapist, and my go-to wellness wizard — to break down everything you need to know about HTMA. From how the test works (yes, it involves a small hair sample!) to why mineral balance is the foundation of hormonal health, energy, and even emotional resilience — this episode is packed with insights.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, burnout, adrenal fatigue, or are just curious about root-cause healing, this conversation will help you understand why your minerals matter more than you think.

We Talk About: 

• What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) actually is and how it works
• Why minerals are the “spark plugs” of the body
• How HTMA can detect imbalances before blood tests do
• My personal journey of fatigue, IVF, hormone confusion, and finally… answers
• The link between minerals and hormones (yes, even perimenopause & fertility)
• What a custom mineral protocol looks like and why it works
• The difference between blood, DNA, and mineral testing — and why you need all three
• How stress, heavy metals, and gut health play into mineral depletion
• Whether you need to stay on supplements forever (hint: maybe not!) Why HTMA is one of the most affordable and effective wellness tools out there 

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Links & Resources: 

🎧 Previous episode: Susan's Hormone Healing Journey with Valentina –  HERE

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

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Welcome To The Gals Off The Grid Podcast - 

I was called to share. This was a very porfound eye opening moment for me and I feel like many of us are searching for this too.

In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, I share the transformative moment I truly saw myself—my highest self—reflected back in a photo. What started as resistance to a photoshoot became an unexpected portal into embodiment, healing, and awe.

"I felt like an artist came into the photos and used his brush to take away all the shadows."

I talk about the emotional journey behind stepping into courage, the power of intentionality, and the realization that the woman I've always been striving to become is already within me. Through stories of inner resistance, sacred sessions, and co-creation with Mother Earth, I open a heartfelt conversation about how we hide behind self-doubt and all the negative talk (we would never talk to our 7 year old self like that) —and how we can truly embody our highest selves by brushing away the shadows.

This is a call to remember: Your higher self is not out there. She is you. Right now.

✨ Plus, enjoy a grounding mini-meditation to reconnect with your essence and release the self-talk that holds you back.

My episode with Marissa: Listen on Apple Listen On Spotify

 

“Resistance is courage in disguise.”

“When I step into my resistance, I step into my higher self.”

“Your higher self isn’t something to chase. She’s already in you—she’s just shadowed.”

“You were born her. She’s patiently waiting for you to return.”

“Mother Earth is always ready to take what no longer belongs to you.”

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Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

 

Subscribe & Leave a Review: I💬f this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Are you starting to feel completely out of sync with the people closest to you? The word boundaries seems to be scribbled all over your journal. Maybe the conversations feel off. The connection doesn’t feel like it used to.

You’ve been growing—doing the healing, the inner work, making choices that align with who you truly are. And now, things feel... different.

You see more clearly. You feel more deeply. And you're wondering: How do I keep showing up in relationships that no longer feel aligned? How do I speak my truth when I’m not sure I’ll be heard?

These are the messy, powerful questions that come with growth. And you're not alone in asking them.

We get it! Oh do we have stories for you. This episode of the Gals Off the Grid,  dives into the complexity of personal growth and how it affects relationships. We discuss the challenges and rewards of setting boundaries, letting go of old connections, and welcoming new, healthier ones. We share personal stories, including Susan's reconciliation with her brother after years of estrangement, highlighting the importance of timing, trust, and inner wisdom in mending relationships. This episode encourages you to evaluate your relationships, release those that no longer serve you and create space for growth and new connections. We emphasize the need for self-awareness and the courage to shift life dynamics while staying true to oneself.   We also encourage you to examine what and who might be draining your energy and stunting your growth. We invite you to reclaim the essential parts of yourself to become the highest version of you.     00:00 Identifying Energy Thieves 38:47 Questioning Growth Stealers 38:48 Reclaiming Your True Self    ENJOY THE EPISODE! ----------------------------

Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

Subscribe & Leave a Review: I💬f this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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What happens when it's four in the morning, your about to board a plane and realize your phone was left in the Uber??

Our Co-Founder, Valentina explains the emotional roller coaster she went through when  realizing she was not going to have a phone for almost a week!! AAAAAH! Of course it turned into a blessing with many lessons. We could not wait to share this story with you!

Enjoy the episode!

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Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

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Hello friends -

This episode features Casey Stevens, a licensed psychotherapist, consciousness coach, and clinical hypnotherapist. Casey discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of mental and physical issues, and shares her journey of blending Western psychology with spiritual practices. She emphasizes the value of self-awareness, turning inward, and taking radical responsibility for one's life. Stevens shares her personal journey, including overcoming challenges in her early marriage, discovering her spiritual self, and the importance of mindset in achieving a fulfilling and authentic life. The conversation also explores the role of fear in personal growth and how to navigate it to achieve a deeper connection with oneself and an awakened life.

00:00 Introduction: The Root Cause of Health Issues 00:48 Meet Casey Stevens: A Holistic Healer 03:38 Casey's Journey to Holistic Healing 08:05 Personal Struggles and Transformation 15:37 Integrating Western and Spiritual Practices 26:22 The Importance of Addressing Core Issues 29:08 Foundations of a Free Life 29:35 Mindset and Beliefs 30:21 Expanding Consciousness 33:03 Overcoming Fear 34:54 Authenticity and Belonging 45:00 Manifesting Your True Self 48:30 Practical Exercises for Self-Discovery 52:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell   ----------------------------

Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

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In this episode of Gals Off The Grid, I (Susan) dive deep into my transformational stories about the importance of women coming together and why I think meeting with a friend everyday will bring so much abundance into your life. Plus, a convo about eclipse season and how it has created such deep transformational shifts that letting go of stagnant relationships, setting boundaries, and shedding old energy is happening right now so we can embrace our true selves, our light.

Resources from this episode: Episode #3 - "How I Caused Dis-Ease In My Throat" Episode #6 - "The Breath Is The Voice Of The Soul" Episode #10 - "Why You Need Human Design In Your Life"

Work Of Light - Oracle Cards Guidebook

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Links & Resources: 

🌿 Have A Question About Your Health Challenges? Book A Discovery Call With Valentina: Here

🧬 Learn about HTMA + DNA testing bundles: We have a special discount for the GOG Community for all functional lab testing & bundles Use Code: GOG or Click   HERE

Connect with Us:

Learn more about Gals Off The Grid and our FREE Soul Boday Activation Experience. https://galsoffthegrid.com/

IG: @galsoffthegrid

Subscribe & Leave a Review: I💬f this episode nourished your soul, please share it, leave us a review, and help more women unplug from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.

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