Gurl with Thoughts

Celebrate with Vanessa as she shares a quirky little insight into Gurl with Thoughts turning 1-year old! A big shout out to everyone who listens, supports, and feels compelled to share their own thoughts. Y’all rock!

Ever dreamt of winning a race (or any competition)? Did you imagine how glorious it would feel? Tune in to this episode to hear Vanessa’s tips on how to do it - no matter your age, your pace/physical ability, or where you currently rank amongst your fellow competitors. Feel the glory; LIVE the glory! You deserve it ;)

Listen up friends! On this week’s episode, Vanessa recaps her time spent at a breathwork retreat; specifically working with the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®. While the retreat itself was life-changing, the aftereffects had a surprising twist! She reflects on how old, self-sabotaging patterns stood in her way of truly connecting with her profound experience and sharing it with her audience.

If you are interested more in Giten and his work, offered through his Biodynamic Breathwork Institute, check out the links below!

Biodynamic Breathwork Institute - https://biodynamicbreath.com/

Feel to Heal by Giten Tonkov - https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Heal-Releasing-Awareness-Breathwork/dp/1797921630

The Terri Cole Show; episode 704 Conscious Love with Gay Hendricks - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/704-conscious-love-with-gay-hendricks/id1038357955?i=1000702019798

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

Spring is around the corner, and for some folks, that means your clock will ‘spring back’ very soon! How do you feel when you lose this hour of sleep? Ever wonder how your sleep (or lack thereof) is affecting your life on a day-to-day basis? Dive into this week's episode as Vanessa unveils some interesting sleep facts that might have you second guessing your slumber routines. And for the full meal deal – check out the awesome book she references!

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker - https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316

Welcome back friends! Join Vanessa as she gets REAL real on this episode; digging deep into her experiences with weight and body image. Have you ever looked in the mirror and you don’t like what you see? Or have you lost some lbs – maybe even got to your ‘goal’ weight – and you were STILL not happy or satisfied? These questions and experiences ruled her life for decades. If any of them resonate with you, tune it to see if her revelations might be something you want to try to get rid of some weight without losing an ounce!

Join Vanessa on this episode as she dives into the topic of alcohol. There are so many things to consider! Is a drink a day good for you? What are the impacts to your body and mind? As she embarks on her own exploration of what role alcohol plays in her life, you will learn some interesting facts about it. And make sure to check out the podcast she references to take a deeper dive into this topic, link below!

The Mel Robbins Podcast: What Happens to Your Body and Mind When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/what-happens-to-your-body-and-mind-when-you-stop/id1646101002?i=1000685362513

On this week’s episode, join Vanessa as she explores the idea of vision boards and manifestations. Do you think they work? Whether you are a believer or not, tune in to hear her very enticing experience from 2024!

Welcome 2025! What a time to be alive. As we enter into a new year, new chapter, new version of ourselves, Vanessa reflects on some of the unexpected benefits of meditation and how it has allowed her to shed some habits that are no longer necessary or serving. Ever thought that you might have some controlling tendencies? Listen in to see if you resonate with her experiences with control and how meditation might help you move past them!

Happy Holidays friends! This week Vanessa reflects on her holiday parties and the phenomenon called ‘Hair of the Dog’. Never heard of it? Never experienced it firsthand? Join her as she dives into how it works and why it could be useful during this festive season.

If you’ve never tried people watching, there is no time like the present! Going into the Christmas season, there are bound to be endless opportunities to experience the world through someone else’s eyes, just by being near them. Or if that is not your jam, live vicariously through Vanessa as she recounts one of her entertaining encounters!