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Join Gia on an empowering journey with special guest John Mollura, a personal performance coach and professional speaker. In this episode of Your Future Starts Now, John shares his remarkable transition from a rocket scientist to a multi-award-winning portrait photographer.
Discover how John's experiences leading teams in missions to Mars and protecting fighter jet pilots led him to rediscover his true self and find fulfillment. Dive deep into discussions on imposter syndrome, self-confidence, and redefining success. Gain valuable insights on overcoming self-doubt, increasing self-confidence, and aligning actions with values. Don't miss out on practical tips and exercises to boost your self-confidence and embrace authenticity. Tune in to this episode to embark on a transformative journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment.
In this empowering episode, Gia has an important conversation with Dr. Paige Gutheil, a holistic healthcare expert, as they delve into the transformative world of women's health and the concept of whole health. Dr. Paige shares her journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of addressing the mind, body, spirit, and life in health care.
Discover the signs and symptoms of perimenopause, the importance of insourcing your health journey, and how to be your own best advocate for wellness. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips to navigate your unique health path with confidence and authenticity.
In this captivating episode, I had the honor of delving deep into the remarkable journey of Conor Murphy, a Navy veteran, certified CrossFit trainer, and managing partner of Big Night Fitness.
Conor delves into the interconnectedness of physical and mental strength, advocating for a holistic approach to wellbeing. He bravely opens up about personal challenges, his experience with personal reinvention, and shares transformative insights on resilience and personal growth.
He delves into important lessons learned from his life experiences, emphasizing the value of being useful to others as a key to success and happiness. Conor's candid reflections on personal reinvention, owning mistakes, and the power of positive self-talk offer valuable insights for listeners. Through his story of growth and transformation, Conor inspires listeners to embrace resilience, authenticity, and the belief in their own worth.
In this powerful episode, Gia engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Erica Komisar, a renowned clinical social worker and psychoanalyst.
Erica shares her expertise on the importance of prioritizing motherhood in the first three years and raising resilient adolescents in the modern age of anxiety.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the impact of maternal presence on child development, the significance of attachment relationships, and the role of fathers in nurturing children. Erica delves into the societal pressures faced by women, the stigma around taking breaks in careers, and the need for intentional decision-making when it comes to balancing work and family life.
Erica's candid discussion on mom guilt, advocating for paid leave, and reevaluating societal norms will resonate with high-achieving women navigating the complexities of modern parenting and leadership roles.
Tune in to this enlightening episode to gain valuable perspectives on redefining success, prioritizing love, and finding balance in a world that often values material success over personal well-being. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation that challenges conventional norms and inspires listeners to embrace holistic living and intentional choices.
In this episode, Gia interviews Anna Dearmon Kornick, a renowned time management coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the It's About Time Academy. Anna shares her journey from a high-pressure career to finding balance and fulfillment through time management strategies.
Discover the Heart Method, a holistic approach to time management that focuses on habits, energy, attention, recharge, and time. Learn how to redefine success, prioritize values, and create intentional weekly planning sessions to optimize productivity and well-being.
Tune in to gain valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to empower you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
In this episode, Gia interviews Matt Gerlach, a successful entrepreneur and author who shares his journey of triumph over adversity and personal transformation.
Matt discusses his struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and setting boundaries, leading to his path of healing and self-discovery. Through somatic therapy and writing his memoir, Matt found inner peace and redefined success as prioritizing peace above all else.
The episode highlights the importance of vulnerability, setting boundaries, and embracing inner peace in achieving personal growth and fulfillment.
In this empowering episode, Gia interviews Cherylanne Skolnicki, an authority on well-being, work-life balance, and human potential.
Cherylanne shares her journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of addressing the whole person at the intersection of personal and professional lives. The conversation delves into redefining success as freedom and the power of choice in shaping one's path. Cherylanne also provides insights on reframing self-care as "taking care of yourself" and the significance of daily habits that energize and restore. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to embrace the power of pause and consider reimagining their lives for positive change. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration for stepping into your next chapter with authenticity and confidence.
In this episode, Gia interviews Anna Lundberg, an expert in designing successful careers and businesses prioritizing personal well-being. Anna shares her personal journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of work-life integration and redefining success.
The conversation delves into the challenges high-achieving women face in breaking free from the conventional 9 to 5 and creating their own paths. Anna highlights the significance of taking small steps towards your goals, practicing self-compassion, and being present in the moment.
Listeners are encouraged to explore their dreams, take action, and redefine success on their terms. Don't miss out on this empowering episode filled with valuable insights and practical advice for women ready to step into their next chapter with confidence and authenticity.
In this episode, Gia sits down with Celestina Ando, a contemporary portrait photographer who transitioned from a successful career in accounting to pursue her passion.
Celestina shares her inspiring journey of reinvention, from calculated risk-taking to finding success in empowering women through her boutique studio in Montclair, New Jersey. Discover how she redefined success from financial gain to personal fulfillment, and how her work goes beyond capturing images to empowering women to rediscover themselves.
Join Gia and Celestina as they delve into the transformative experience of portrait photography, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding your cheerleaders during times of transition.
Tune in to gain insights on resilience, identity shifts, and the power of reconnecting with oneself. Whether you're a high-achieving woman seeking inspiration or looking to redefine success on your terms, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, Gia welcomes Kristen Hartnagel, a personal branding expert and speaker. Kristen shares her inspiring journey of overcoming loss and grief, and how it shaped her into the successful entrepreneur she is today. Discover the alchemy of joy and how it can transform your body chemistry, along with practical tips for breaking through fear and reinventing yourself. Learn the key elements of personal branding that differentiate successful entrepreneurs and how storytelling can deeply resonate with your audience.
Tune in for a transformative conversation that will inspire you to step into your next chapter with authentic confidence.
From the publisher's feed
MIDLIFE WITHOUT THE CRISIS.
Your body is changing. Your brain feels different. Your relationships, career, identity, and priorities are shifting. And suddenly, you're asking questions you never expected to ask.
Why am I exhausted when I'm doing everything right? Is this normal? Why did nobody tell me this? And how much of what I've been taught is actually true?
Welcome to What the Shift, the bold, no-BS podcast hosted by Gia Lacqua, where the 2 a.m. questions women are asking become the conversations we should have been having all along.
We're going beyond the tired narratives of midlife crisis, burnout, and reinvention to explore the physical, psychological, emotional, and societal shifts women experience, and what we're finally beginning to understand about them.
From hormones, brain health, and the women's health information gap to relationships, identity, ambition, aging, and the invisible expectations we've spent decades navigating, nothing is off the table.
Through candid conversations with researchers, medical experts, thought leaders, and people with powerful lived experiences, we're challenging conventional wisdom, exposing what we've overlooked, and asking the questions that aren't being asked loudly enough.
What are we getting wrong? What aren't women being told? And what changes when we finally start questioning what we've always accepted?
Because maybe midlife isn't the crisis we've been led to believe. Maybe it's the first time we're asking the right questions.
Let's make shift happen.