If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, wanting to be liked, or changing yourself to keep the peace—this episode is going to hit close to home.

Someone once told me I was polarizing. I said nothing back. Because at that point in my life, being liked was everything. And polarizing felt like proof I was failing at it. It took years of real work to understand it wasn't an insult at all. It was the most accurate thing anyone had ever said about me.

In this episode I get honest about that moment, what the need to be liked actually costs you, and why authenticity and universal approval cannot exist at the same time. I ask the question most people won't sit with: would you rather be liked for who you're not, or disliked for who you are?

This is for the woman who has softened her opinion before saying it out loud. Who laughed at something that wasn't funny. Who has been called too much, too direct, too intense ... and believed it long enough to do something about it she now regrets.

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What this episode is about
Why high-achieving women have the hardest time resting—and why the guilt they feel when they try isn't a conscience, it's a habit. Ginny Priem gives you one specific thing to do tonight.
What you'll take away
— Why the most capable women are the worst at stopping
— The three things that quietly disappear when you're running on empty
— Why guilt is a habit, not a compass
— One concrete action to take before you go to sleep tonight
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Why You Judge Other Women (And What It Really Means)

In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE, Ginny Priem reveals the psychology behind why you judge other women, explains projection, and introduces a mindset shift that turns judgment into self-awareness. Learn the three swaps from the SWAP pillar of the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter, the 3-word real-time script that stops judgment in real time, and the Touch Grass Protocol for when you're spiraling.

What You'll Learn:

• Why judgmental energy repels the women you want to be friends with
• The Mirror Drop: the 90-second pivot that flips judgment inward
• The Judgment Decoder: three swaps (Curiosity, Inspiration, Compassion)
• The 3-word script: "Oh. That is mine."
• The Touch Grass Protocol for resetting your nervous system
• How to win a free 50-minute coaching session

Timestamps:

• 00:00 The judgment you wrote in your head this week
• 01:30 Welcome to UNSUBSCRIBE
• 02:15 Why judgmental women repel the women they want
• 06:30 [Sponsor 1]
• 07:30 The Mirror Drop — the pivot
• 11:30 The Judgment Decoder — three swaps
• 17:00 [Sponsor 2]
• 18:00 The 3-word real-time script: "Oh. That is mine."
• 20:00 The Touch Grass Protocol
• 22:00 The Mirror Drop Challenge
• 24:00 Next week on UNSUBSCRIBE

Key Quotes:

• "Judgmental women repel the exact women they want to be friends with."
• "It is not your fault. But it is your job."
• "She is not in my way. She is on my map."
• "Mean girl energy thrives in still air and bad lighting. Go touch grass."

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UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead

If you're the one who always gets it done, the one everyone depends on, the one who "just handles it"—this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, Ginny breaks down the #1 pattern quietly destroying high-achieving, high-performers: over-functioning. Not burnout. Not overwhelm. The root system underneath both.

You'll learn:

• What over-functioning actually is (and why it looks like excellence from the outside)
• The 3 signs you're over-functioning at work, at home, and in your relationships
• Why smart, capable women and people get stuck in this cycle...and why "just do less" doesn't work
• The UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter applied to over-functioning: what to MANAGE, SWAP, MUTE, and what to BLOCK or UNSUBSCRIBE™ from completely
• The exact 3-sentence script to hand something back without guilt
• Why stopping doesn't mean dropping the ball (it means finally picking up the right one)

This episode is for the high achiever who's exhausted from being the default, the fixer, the responsible one. If you've been Googling "why am I always the one who has to do everything" or "how to stop over-functioning"—hit play, then leave a rating & review, and share it with someone you care about.

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If you’ve ever Googled symptoms at 2 a.m. and spiraled… this episode is for you!

In this conversation, I sit down with pediatrician Dr. Tori Niemynski to talk about what’s really happening when parenting turns into panic mode, and how to step out of it without ignoring your instincts.

We talk about the pressure parents feel to get everything right, how constant access to information is fueling anxiety, and what it actually looks like to make thoughtful, grounded decisions for your kids.

Dr. Tori has stepped away from traditional practice and now focuses on giving parents accessible, ethical guidance online without crossing the line into individualized medical advice.

This is not about doing less as a parent. It’s about doing it with intention.

If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, second-guessing, or fear-based decision making, this will help you reset.

• ​Why parenting anxiety is higher than ever
• ​The difference between informed and overwhelmed
• ​How to stop spiraling over every symptom
• ​What pediatricians wish parents understood
• ​How to trust yourself without ignoring real concerns

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Ever notice how you just step in and handle things… without even thinking about it?
That’s what this episode is about—and what I caught myself doing this weekend.

I flew to Chicago to take care of a friend after surgery, and somewhere along the way, I realized I had slipped into an old pattern I know really well.

It wasn't even in a stressful way.

This episode is a story about that. I talk about what it looked like, what I noticed, and what it made me think about after.

If you’re someone people rely on… you’ll probably see yourself in this.

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You don’t have to participate in every argument.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, replaying what you said, or wishing you handled it differently, this episode is for you.

In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, we’re talking about what it really looks like to stop reacting to everything—and how choosing not to engage can change your energy, your relationships, and your peace of mind.

Ginny shares a personal shift she had to make when she realized that constantly explaining, defending, and responding was keeping her stuck in conversations that were never going to move forward.

This episode will help you recognize when you’re engaging out of habit instead of intention—and how to step back without feeling like you’re losing your voice.

If you’ve ever felt the need to prove your point, correct someone, or stay in a conversation longer than you wanted to, this is your reminder that you have another option.

In this episode:

• Why you feel the need to respond to everything• The difference between reacting and choosing• How to shift from participant to observer in real time• When engaging actually makes things worse• A simple way to decide if something deserves your energy

A question to sit with:

What would change in your life if you stopped participating in the things that drain you?

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What happens when anger is the only thing holding your story together… and then you decide to let it go?

In this conversation, I sit down with Darlene Lekowski, who shares her experience of surviving years of abuse, what it looked like to carry that pain in silence, and the moment everything shifted.

After confronting her past, she expected acknowledgment and an apology. Instead, she was met with a lawsuit that forced her to relive everything all over again. What followed was a legal battle, a counterclaim, and ultimately, a moment of truth that changed everything.

But this is not just a story about what happened.

It is about what comes next.

We talk about anger, control, and the need to win. How it all shows up, how it protects, and how it can also keep us stuck. And we talk about what it actually looks like to move forward without pretending it never happened.

If you have ever held onto something heavy, waited for an apology, or wondered what healing actually looks like, this conversation will stay with you.

• The long-term impact of childhood trauma and suppressed experiences

• PTSD, coping mechanisms, and what it looks like when it resurfaces

• Confrontation, expectations, and what happens when closure doesn’t come

• The emotional toll of legal battles tied to personal truth

• Vindication, being believed, and reclaiming your voice

• What it really means to let go of anger without minimizing your experience

• Moving forward in a way that feels grounded, honest, and self-led

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Are you stuck in your own head replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or assuming what other people are thinking?

In this episode, Ginny Priem explains why overthinking and rumination can quietly drain your energy, increase anxiety, and keep you emotionally stuck. Your brain produces thousands of thoughts every day, but not every thought deserves your attention.

You’ll learn why our brains default to negative assumptions, how rumination keeps us trapped in mental loops, and how to use the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter to stop subscribing to the thoughts that are making you miserable.

If you’ve ever replayed a text message ten times, worried about something that never actually happened, or felt exhausted from overthinking everything, this episode will give you practical tools to break the cycle.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What rumination is and why it increases anxiety• Why our brains are wired to assume the worst• How social media and constant news consumption amplify stress• How to interrupt thought loops before they spiral• How to apply the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter to your own thinking

Because the truth is this: just because your brain thinks something doesn’t mean you have to subscribe to it.

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What if the pressure to be perfect is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, clinical psychologist, CBT expert, and media contributor featured on The Oprah Winfrey Network, The Today Show, among many other national publications.

Dr. Goldman’s new book When Life Happens explores how we respond when life doesn’t go according to plan—and why so many of us default to perfectionism, people pleasing, toxic positivity, and unrealistic expectations.

Together we unpack how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical tools to respond differently.

This conversation is about letting go of the pressure to perform, fixing the stories we tell ourselves, and learning how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from perfect.

If you have ever struggled with overthinking, needing approval, or feeling like you should have everything figured out by now, this episode will give you tools to move forward.

• What cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) actually is and how it works• How perfectionism and people pleasing become deeply wired habits• Why toxic positivity can sometimes do more harm than good• The psychology behind commenting on other people’s bodies• How to interrupt negative thought patterns before they spiral• Practical CBT tools you can use immediately• How to respond when life doesn’t go according to plan

Dr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist and CBT expert who has been featured on national platforms including The Oprah Winfrey Network, Today Show, and major media outlets. Her work focuses on helping people understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can develop healthier coping strategies when life becomes challenging.

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