Ever hit "publish" or “post” only to be met with total silence, low engagement, and no sales? In this episode on The Way We Grow, we dive deep into the psychology of content creation in the online business and entrepreneurship space to uncover the real reason why a lack of audience engagement triggers creator self-doubt, and even frustration, anger or bitterness.

Hint: It is rarely about the quality of your work, or strategy.

You will learn:

• What secretly drives negative feelings, thoughts, and distress when your work gets no or low engagement, and no or low sales.
• How to change your relationship with audience silence.
• How to start creating success right now—especially when your content or work gets “crickets”.

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Why does finding a healthy relationship still feel so hard—even when you’re trying? And how can you finally turn it all around with more ease and liberation? This is what today's episode on The Way We Grow is all about.

After her last bad relationship, The Way We Grow creator, Gillian Shields, made a few key changes that didn’t just sound good—they actually worked.

In this episode, she breaks down exactly what she did, what shifted, how it changed the kind of relationships she experienced, including how it led her to secure, healthy love without more effort on the dating and relationship front.

If you’re tired of dating that leads nowhere or keeps repeating itself, this will help you see what needs to change.

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Host Gillian Shields announces:

• Her new personal growth website and space off social media, The Way We Grow.
• The future of this podcast.
• Her new book, Dear Haters for sensitive soul influencers, creators, and professionals experiencing online criticism and hate.

Gillian also announces her private mentorship space and gives details on who her mentorship is for and how to apply.

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Gillian gives an update on the future of this podcast, and does a full reading of the Introduction section of her book coming out on October 25th 2025 called, "When Family Isn't Everything."

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I doing this healing thing right?” — this podcast is for you.

Do you worry that you're 'falling back' or not moving forward if you get triggered or feel emotional about a past experience with family, an ex, or criticism even after you've begun personal growth? Does it feel like you're not healing or "healed" if you still struggle from time to time? Let's talk!

Host Gillian Shields shares:

• what healing really is and how to know if you are healing or healed
• the ONE things that sets apart people who are healing and those who are not (even if they have it seemingly good in life)

Gillian also shares more details about her new book coming out later this year!

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• Be the first to know Gillian's new book's title
• Get pre-released excerpts
• Get a Behind The Book piece where Gillian candidly shares why she wrote the book and why it was her most challenging book to write yet.

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Struggling with a difficult, distant, or estranged relationship with a parent? In this powerful episode, host Gillian Shields explores why many adults still long for their parents to change—and how that desire can keep us stuck in pain. Discover compassionate insights and empowering tools to help you find peace, and build a fulfilling life—regardless of your relationship with your parent.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The book: This Is Gratitude

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Feeling judged or criticized by your family for being true to yourself? In this episode, host Gillian Shields shares three powerful tools to help you stay authentic and find happiness, no matter what others think. Tune in for practical advice on how to embrace your individuality and make life choices that feel right for you.

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Have you ever struggled to decide if you should stay or walk away from a difficult relationship with a family member, friend, or romantic partner? I have! And my decision making process used to be a complete mess. How I make decisions now is totally different. I now do it with confidence and without regret.

In this episode, I share:

• 4 popular factors that I used to highly consider when it comes to staying or walking away from a relationship. These 4 factors although felt big, typically left me more confused and in more pain.
• 3 factors I use now that lots of people don't fully consider. These 3 factors have led me to a completely different decision making process and made my life so much better.

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People either sink or they rise when a personal crisis or disaster hits. Today, I talk about becoming the one who rises. Whether your crisis is a breakup, being single, toxic family, a friend who betrayed or let you down, or a career let down, what's the difference between sinking or rising? I share 3 things that helped me become my most resilient self yet, and go on to have a better life than I did before difficult events hit.

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Going home for the holidays is a great feeling for some. But for others, it’s a feeling of discomfort and even dread. Choosing to not go home for the holidays or visit some people can be a decision that comes with a lot of feelings - doubt, guilt, frustration, and burn out. This used to be my emotional experience. Since then, I’ve done a lot of work to honor my goals, growth, and happiness during the holiday season. You can too.

In this episode, I talk about:

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