In this episode of The Stone in My Shoe, Giancarla shares a deeply reflective and layered journey of self-discovery, intuition, and identity.

From an early awareness that she experienced the world differently, to navigating the tension between science and spirituality, Giancarla explores what it means to truly embrace all parts of yourself — even the ones that don’t fit neatly into what’s expected.

A significant turning point came through a long-term relationship that, in hindsight, revealed patterns she couldn’t fully see while she was inside it. Like many women, she found that clarity only came after stepping away — when she could finally recognise the dynamics that had been present all along.

This conversation gently explores how awareness unfolds over time, how we learn to trust ourselves again, and what it means to begin honouring who we are — even when it requires change.

It’s not about dramatic transformation.
It’s about the quiet, internal shift that changes everything.

• Why it’s often hard to see patterns when you’re inside them
• The role of intuition and internal awareness
• Navigating identity shifts in midlife
• The experience of rediscovering yourself after a relationship
• What it means to truly honour yourself
• How different parts of ourselves can coexist (logic and intuition)

This is a thoughtful and expansive conversation for any woman who feels a quiet sense that something is changing — even if she can’t yet fully name it.

In this episode, we explore: