The Co-Elevate Podcast with Shana

Today, I'm joined by my friend Cami, who's here to share her story of falling in love with a woman for the first time after only being with men her entire life. In the next hour, we're covering the stigmatized topic of sexuality - from discovering and embracing your identity, to sharing your truth with others, to breaking society's norms and creating a life that's authentic to you beyond what's "right" or "acceptable" to others. If you've struggled to understand your sexuality in any way, we're here to offer you unconditional love, acceptance, and guidance as you navigate the shame, judgment, and confusion that might come your way.

FULL VIDEO EPISODE is LIVE on YouTube! 
Follow Cami on Instagram: @camiagner_
Follow me on Instagram: @shana.ginsburg

If you've ever struggled in your relationship with your sister, this episode's for you! Join me and my sister Ali as we walk you through some of our BEST advice for deepening your family relationships and dealing with siblings who are much different than you. Get ready for lots of laughs and lots of tears as we open up to you about some of the challenges we've faced and how we've reached a place of empathy, love, and understanding for each other.

When Juliette and I agreed to travel to Thailand together, we never imagined we'd part ways one week into the trip. But with her lack of sleep and my eagerness to "go-go-go nonstop," we were on two totally different pages - which left us with only option... to travel solo. As you can imagine, the LAST thing Juliette wanted to do was confront me about the situation, but she knew it had to be done. In this episode, we're walking you through exactly how we handled our differences and communicated maturely through our complex and unexpected reality abroad.

(You can watch the full video episode on my YouTube channel and follow Juliette on Instagram @awakentohealing)

1:18 The beginning of our trip together

6:55 How we prepared (hint: we didn't)

9:27 Juliette's unexpected panic attack

17:35 Juliette's inability to sleep

20:46 People-pleasing and the fear of disappointment

27:24 Our decision to split up

30:13 Why you NEED to speak your truth

32:45 For those of you who like to "keep the peace"

34:39 Why I didn't react to Juliette wanting to split up

35:40 Being a supportive friend through disappointment

36:51 The hidden gem in our "breakdown" together

39:47 Not everyone will understand you

42:56 Stop taking things personally

44:41 Nurturing your relationships vs. harming them

46:57 Creating a safe space with your friend

48:00 Approaching life's curveballs EFFECTIVELY

50:11 The question to ask yourself after this podcast

52:05 Valuing our relationships through hard times

On this episode, my friend Sam gets candid about her toxic relationship from the past and shares how she healed and rebuilt her life, career, and intimate relationship. Sam's story is proof that you CAN reinvent yourself at any moment and choose a different future, no matter the circumstances you've faced! 

Tune into a candid conversation with my friend Alexis as she peels back the layers of her dating experiences before she married her now husband, Shawn. In this episode, Alexis and I cover everything from the frustration of things not working out, to the standards you should set while you're looking for "the one." If you're ready to give up on finding love and you need a little boost of inspiration to get yourself back out there, make sure you give this episode a listen! 

1:37 Most frustrating aspect of dating

5:09 Feeling discouraged while dating

8:20 The harm of a dating “checklist” 

9:42 Cutting someone off too early

11:26 Know what matters to you

14:24 What Alexis’ therapist told her

14:40 Things to consider when you’re dating

20:00 Why you notice a “negative” trait in a person

22:20 Why the disappointments were valuable

24:53 Having sex too soon while dating

25:36 Alexis’ story with her current husband

29:26 Do you feel chemistry right away or later on?

30:25 Be clear about what you want!

35:05 Know Your Worth

37:07 DO NOT SETTLE!

41:14 Communicate your needs

46:08 Recap of the episode

If your crippling fear or self-doubt is stopping you from pursuing your passion or starting your own business, Ria's words are exactly what you need to hear. She's only 21 years old and recently launched her very own streetwear-inspired fitness apparel brand called Bolt Actve. On this episode, she walks us through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and shares some sage wisdom on how you can navigate the setbacks that come with pursuing your dreams! 

Bolt Website: https://boltactive.com/
Bolt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltactve
Ria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riapatag

0:00 Start

1:40 How I met Ria

5:45 Executing the vision of Bolt

9:05 What stops people from taking action

10:36 What it took to start her clothing brand

11:58 The cost of NOT pursuing your dreams

13:39  Imposter Syndrome and working through self-doubt

18:00 Why we’re afraid of doing something new

20:20 Breakthroughs in building her business

23:32 What to do with your fears

24:47 Encouragement if you’re not seeing progress or results with your dreams

28:55 Trusting your path and the process

31:34 Following your passion and purpose 

35:20 The value of mentors

37:39 Investing in your personal development

40:35 The ONE thing you MUST do

46:33 Where Bolt Active is today

51:05 Ria’s take on self-love

54:55 If you hate affirmations

1:00:47 Ria’s final thoughts

1:01:19 Find Ria on social media

On this episode, Alexis Medall (@alexismedall on Instagram) shares her story of battling an eating disorder, navigating the heartbreak of divorce and finding her way back to self-love. If you've struggled to embrace who you are, Alexis's insights and personal experiences will help you reconnect with yourself and find healing through life's ups and downs.  

Watch the video episode on YouTube!

1:19 How Alexis’ eating disorder started

2:50 What influenced the eating disorder

5:50 Family and environmental factors

10:58 How her parents absence affected her

13:26 How friendships brought up worthiness issues

16:49 Losses and awakenings after high school

19:50 Gaining awareness around bulimia

21:38 Getting married at 22 years old

23:57 Alexis’ relationship dynamics and struggles

31:20 Bouncing back from divorce

36:13 Surviving heartbreak and loss

41:24 Alexis's message about self-love

Join me and my best friend Sarah Petersen as we rewrite the story of moments in our lives where we felt unworthy. If you've ever struggled with thinking you're not good enough, this episode is sure to give you a boost of self-esteem and inspire you to raise your standards when it comes to friendships, dating, and ALL other aspects of your life!

I'm letting you in on my journey to healing after my breakup with my very first boyfriend. Get ready for my real, raw, vulnerable truths that will hopefully inspire you to keep your heart open after loss and find hope through heartbreak.

I am so happy to introduce my AMAZING boyfriend Jeff Snyder! I never EVER thought this day would come, but it finally did and I'm absolutely thrilled. The journey has not been sunshine and rainbows but all the struggles and pain I went through was well worth it. On this episode, I share the real, raw, vulnerable, and very entertaining story of how I met Jeff on Hinge all the way through now! 

FULL VIDEO EPISODE AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE!