This is the first "real" episode of the rebranded podcast, and I'm so excited for the topic - it aligns perfectly with the Genuine Gainz mission of helping you find wellness practices that feel true to you.

"Hustle culture" is a popular term that has been making the rounds for a while, and there's this idea that getting too engulfed by it can prevent us from living a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I want to take a deep dive into the relationship between hustle culture and our health by first uncovering the societal definitions that both of these terms hold, and then thinking about how we can redefine how these concepts show up in our own life so that we can live a lifestyle that is truly healthy to us.

Overall (spoiler): I think that the only way hustle culture & health can safely coexist is if we change the definitions these concepts hold in our mind, so that we're "hustling" for the things that feel true to us.

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I have officially launched my rebrand, Genuine Gainz! Don't worry, Genuine Girl is still at the core of everything I do & remains the name of my business, but I wanted the brand name to be more representative of the content I create. Mental health and self-development have always been the crux of my brand and podcast, and they will continue to be! However, I also wanted to add in my passion for physical health and wellness. Genuine Gainz encompasses both the physical & mental wellness realms and intends to encourage you to find wellness in ways that feel true to you. I explain a bit more in this quick episode, but to get an even greater glimpse into everything Genuine Gainz has to offer, check out the website: www.genuinegainz.com.

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Buckle up, this episode is a deep one. I dive right into my recent self-reflections on the topic of vulnerability and my (lack of) willingness to sometimes put myself out there and share who I really am with others. Hopefully this can help you think about your own vulnerability tendencies or can help someone you know who struggles!

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I've made plenty of episodes about getting out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself to things that feel uncomfortable, but today I want to place a different focus on that conversation: trying new things just for FUN! Discomfort and challenge may be inherent in trying things for the first time, but there is also a fun and rewarding mindset to be gained by taking low-stakes chances–like trying a new creative hobby or traveling somewhere you've never been.

Today, I talk through several learnings I've had from all the new things I'm trying to incorporate in my life, and at the end of the episode I provide a list of ways you can start trying new things, too! Hope this helps you find the courage to do something you've never done. :)

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Today's episode is with my friend Vicki - we met in college and connected over our shared tendencies to overthink, people please, and just generally be anxious... BUT, we have come a long way since those times, and I thought there was no better way to reflect on what we've learned about staying true to ourselves than to make a podcast episode on the topic. Hope this helps you feel less alone if you share our struggles & that you can walk away with some tips to stay true to you rather than conforming to society.

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Genuine Girl is back! This week's episode features a friend from work, Adrianna! We've navigated post-grad life together, starting the same job at the same time and facing similar challenges along the way. While life after college is exciting, starting a job in corporate America (or anywhere) can be stressful and exhausting. Adrianna shares some of the things she's learned in our first several months of working after college that have helped her find balance, navigate workplace conflicts, and find the work she enjoys. I left this conversation feeling inspired, so hopefully you do, too!

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Okay, so it's the end of January 2023 when I am posting this... One month of the year has passed, and has it gone exactly how you expected? Have you started working toward all those goals you set for yourself? Have you been perfect about all those daily habits you wanted to implement? If so, teach me your ways, but if not, same! This episode is meant to reassure you that even if the year hasn't started EXACTLY how you planned, you're still making so much more progress than you're giving yourself credit for. You're doing great :)

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A lot can change in a year... And while circumstances will always change, but it's your mindset that determines the impact of those changes. I started 2022 in a pretty rough headspace but was slowly able to shift my mindset so that I could make the most out of all that the year brought me. Hopefully this message can inspire you to start practicing the mindset shifts you need to have a happier and healthier 2023!

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Not long ago, I realized that I was capable of more than what I was doing. I started to become more intentional about incorporating challenging things into my life that I knew could enhance my life, my confidence, & my well-being in some way. And guess what? As far out of my comfort zone as some of these things have been, they have absolutely changed my life for the better.

If you think it would do you some good to get out of your comfort zone a little more, tune into this episode to hear how I've done it over the past few months & share some tips that can hopefully help you do the same. Join me in the challenge to challenging yourself more! :)

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This week's episode is a quick glimpse into where my mind has been lately as I continue learning how to successfully "adult." I spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about things I've struggled with or things that haven't gone so well, but today's episode is a little different as I discuss a few things that have been going well lately - and more importantly, HOW I believe they've gone well. While my mindset may not have been the sole cause, I can confidently say that shifting my mindset has helped me be more successful because I'm training myself to believe in myself a little more each day. I hope this episode can inspire you to think about where your mindset is at and perhaps make some changes, because you deserve to believe in yourself, too. :)

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