Send us a text "The Empowered Human Book” is a guide for those ready to shift from feeling powerful to truly empowered. Written with the spirit of a playful adventure quest, this book blends the insights of a licensed counselor and drama therapist to help you embrace your authentic self. You'll learn practical tools for building confidence, strengthening emotional resilience, and showing up fully without masking parts of who you are for others' comfort. It’s a journey of self-discovery that invi...
Apr 03, 2025•17 sec
Send us a text Are you truly emotionally secure—or just pretending to be okay? In this final part of the four-part series on leveling up emotionally, Nina breaks down what real emotional security feels like and how to actually build it. If you’ve been doing the work—building emotional fitness and growing emotional wealth—this episode ties it all together. Nina introduces the "colored zones" framework: green, yellow, orange, and red. These aren’t just traffic lights—they’re a clear way to check i...
Mar 26, 2025•12 min
Send us a text Ever feel like some relationships lift you up while others just drain the life out of you? In this episode of Empowered Human, Nina Garcia breaks down the idea of emotional wealth—the value you build (or lose) in your relationships. Just like financial investments, the connections in your life either give you a return or leave you emotionally bankrupt. So, are you investing wisely? Press play and find out. 💌 How to assess your emotional investments. 💌 Which relationships fuel yo...
Mar 19, 2025•12 min
Send us a text How strong are you emotionally? Can you handle tough feelings, bounce back when life knocks you down, and actually feel all your emotions without getting stuck? In this episode of Empowered Human, Nina Garcia breaks down emotional fitness—the foundation of emotional security. Think of it like working out at the gym, but for your emotions. Listen in as we explore: 💌 Emotional fitness, flexibility, and resilience. 💌 Powerful tools like breathwork to stay present, emotional funneli...
Mar 12, 2025•17 min
Send us a text Ever feel like you're stuck emotionally and don't know how to move forward? In this episode of Empowered Human, Nina kicks off a month-long series focused on emotional growth. This is the first of four episodes designed to help you level up emotionally, starting with understanding your own emotional landscape. Hit play to dive in to: 💌 The idea that your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors form your own personal "island." 💌 Understanding and recognizing comfort zones and avoiding ...
Mar 05, 2025•22 min
Send us a text Feeling helpless with everything happening around you? Wondering what you, as one person, can do to make a difference? In this episode of Empowered Human, Nina Garcia breaks it down with real talk and practical tools to help you step into your power without getting lost in fear, frustration, or uncertainty. We’re diving into: 💌 The idea of a “powered” America—where control is one-sided. 💌 The Table of Consent, a game-changing tool that helps you decide which ideas truly nourish ...
Feb 27, 2025•26 min
Send us a text Have you ever worked with someone whose beliefs or actions make you feel small, dismissed, or rejected? How do you handle that without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, host Nina Garcia breaks down what it means to create an empowered work culture—one where respect, understanding, and real human connection matter. If you want to create a workplace or develop a relationship where people feel seen and valued (or survive a toxic one without losing your sanity), this ep...
Feb 19, 2025•27 min
Send us a text Ever feel like you're stuck in surface-level interactions and wonder why some relationships just don’t go deeper? In this episode, host Nina Garcia breaks down the difference between making connections and building relationships. She shares a personal story—Luther’s breadcrumbing investment strategy—to highlight how people engage in relationships differently and why it’s important to be clear about what you're investing in. Press play to explore: 💌 The emotional security equation...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min
Send us a text Are you a man struggling with intimacy, even if you don’t want to admit it? Maybe you’ve been told vulnerability is weakness, or you’re afraid of failing in relationships. In this episode, Nina Garcia breaks it all down with raw honesty and passion, calling out the fears that hold men back from more profound, more meaningful connections. Tune in to hear: 💌 Her experience with a man named “Duke” and how he allegedly only wanted her body. 💌 The root of why men fear intimacy and ho...
Feb 05, 2025•29 min
Send us a text Do you feel stuck, like you're avoiding the tough stuff in your life? In this episode, host Nina Garcia is joined by her brother, Chris Garcia, a husband, father of three, head of sales, and platoon leader in the Texas Army National Guard. Together, they dive deep into what it takes to push past discomfort, take ownership of your emotions, and grow into your best self. Tune in for to hear more about: Balancing personal and professional roles, including the challenge of addressing ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text What does it mean to grow confidence and security in your emotional world? Tune in and be guided through Nina’s five-part structure, sharing personal stories, practical skills, and an actionable adventure challenge. In this episode, Nina: 💌 Introduces the concept of "leaning into your edge"—stepping outside your comfort zone to discover new possibilities and personal growth. 💌 Reveals how replacing fear-driven thoughts with nourishing mantras can lead to emotional clarity and st...
Jan 22, 2025•28 min
Send us a text How can you reset a relationship in one week? By knowing your role in the relationship and FLIPPING THE SCRIPT with “Thought Fasting”. In this episode Nina invites you to explore your relationship with yourself, strengthening and empowering your inner voice so it radiates out to others and the world at large.🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Play with the idea of resetting your relationship in one week. 💌 Challenge yourself to confront fears by letting go of something holding you back. 💌 Empo...
Jan 15, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Send us a text Embrace your full self and vibrantly step into the human being you are meant to be. Tune in as Nina reveals the five power dynamics and character profiles of the Empowerment Spectrum. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Play with your understanding of power. 💌 Discover where you stand within the realm of Empowerment (with a capital E). 💌 Challenge yourself to embrace the truth about how you interact with power dynamics. CW: This podcast features nuanced conversations from the perspective of a n...
Jan 08, 2025•26 min•Season 6Ep. 45
Send us a text You asked, and I’m answering! Beyond financial wealth, what are some truly fulfilling ways to create, nourish, and live a rich and abundant life? Tune in as we dive into a powerful visualization tool you can use this holiday season to cultivate abundance in every area of your life. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Play with your vision of self-actualization; 💌 Discover how to consistently live a vibrant, fulfilling life; 💌 Challenge yourself to boldly commit to positive change OR actually ma...
Jan 01, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 44
Send us a text Imagine yourself as the most valuable property—whoever you invite onto your land should only enhance its worth, my friend. Join me as we dive into the art of knowing your value and fully owning your worth. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Reimagine your personal value and sense of self-worth. 💌 Embrace the idea of being your own most valuable property. 💌 Challenge yourself to discover how you truly belong. What you'll get: 0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro. 4:10 Beginning of the Original ...
Dec 25, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 43
Send us a text The holiday season is here—are you prepared to tackle all those holiday triggers? Join Nina as she shares insights from her Holiday Survival Guide and discover essential skills to navigate the season with ease and grace. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Master techniques like "Emotionally Bench Pressing" and "Releasing." 💌 Develop a "Before, During, and After Plan" to handle potentially stressful events proactively. 💌 Challenge yourself to level up by focusing on what you can control. What y...
Dec 18, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 42
Send us a text The holidays are here, and with them often comes stress overload ! But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Are you reacting to the idea of something scary, or the reality of something dangerous? ➡️ Either way, it’s time to tune in and discover how to transform stress into opportunities for feeling truly Empowered —not just powered through sheer willpower—as you navigate the holiday season and life beyond. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Own your truth without oppressing yourself or others....
Dec 11, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 41
Send us a text How does a city girl respond to an invitation to a "Redneck Thanksgiving"? Tune in as I recount last year's Thanksgiving adventure, reflect on calling myself into “the work,” and explore how you, too, can practice courage, healing, and belonging on your human journey. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌Play with your perception of fear. 💌Explore the edge between what’s scary versus what’s truly dangerous. 💌Challenge yourself to step beyond the cliff of fear. Content Warning (CW): This podcast e...
Dec 04, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 40
Send us a text How do you handle triggers that stem from events years—or even decades—past? In this episode, Ann Hince takes us on her journey of emotional healing, starting with an experience that opened the door to deep, buried emotions from her childhood. We’re inviting you to join us in exploring her path to emotional freedom ❤️ Listen in as Ann shares her story and empowers you to embrace and release your emotions.🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Discover how Ann uses the EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniqu...
Nov 27, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 39
Send us a text Ever feel like you're stuck on a never-ending merry-go-round of trauma and drama, with the same cycles repeating over and over? “That was the pattern I created—imprinted in my psyche and replayed endlessly.” Feeling triggered is tough, but there’s hope for healing and breaking free from those cycles. Join Bo Bissett as he dives into understanding triggers, tapping into your intuitive self, and finding ways to reconnect with and settle into your body. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Insights i...
Nov 20, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 38
Send us a text From "I can't imagine having sex again" to "Am I moving too fast?"—Nina and Liz guide you through the journey of embracing empowerment and self-discovery after sexual trauma. Join us for this episode as we explore how to lean in and move forward, reconnecting with your Sexual Self. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Embrace your truth with confidence, boundaries, and consent; 💌 Discover how to reimagine and reframe your life with creativity; 💌 Learn to challenge and transform unhelpful narrati...
Nov 13, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 37
Send us a text “I keep exploding...I keep imploding! What do I do with all these triggers?" Triggers come from highly emotional circumstances folks. Listen in to learn what happens when you lean in, Empowered Human 🌿 💌 Dive into a triggered moment to deepen understanding around triggers, especially those related to sexual assault. 💌 Strengthen your ability to respond more effectively to personal triggers. 💌 Experiment with “leaning in” to lessen the control triggers have over your identity. ...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 36
Send us a text Did almost losing my home push me to realign, or was realigning what helped me keep my home? If you've ever felt the sting of thinking, "This wasn't supposed to happen to me, something if off..." it might be time to get your Alignment on. Tune in to this episode and learn practical skills to align with what matters.🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Deepen your understanding of Alignment with the Alignment Spectrum. 💌 Redefine your connection to your Values. 💌 Explore the potential of Re-Align...
Oct 30, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 35
Send us a text Do you tend to lean more toward Avoidance or Approach ? Take a moment to genuinely reflect: Are you someone who often uses Avoidance as a strategy, or do you embrace Approach and *leaning in* more frequently? Perhaps most importantly—whatever your answer—how is that strategy serving you and those around you? 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Deepen your understanding of Alignment with TARGETING . 💌 Rethink how you engage with Avoidance vs. Approach . 💌 Playfully explore the possibility of Re-...
Oct 23, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 34
Send us a text Do you ever sense when something feels "off"? What if you had the power to fix it? Many people feel like life happens to them, struggling with the concept of "controlling what you can control." But what if you could actively manifest alignment—practically and powerfully? Get ready to: 💌 Understand the Principle of Alignment; 💌 Redefine your relationship with Control; 💌 Explore the possibilities of Re-Alignment. What you'll get: 0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro 4:10 Beginnin...
Oct 16, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 33
Send us a text For our adult audience: How comfortable are you really with exploring your relationship to sex and love? Whether you're embracing self-love, navigating dating, committed to monogamous love, or exploring polyamory—love is love in all its forms. Join me and Zach Budd as we dive into the complexities of sex and love. It's a fun and enlightening journey, y'all! Important Note: This episode, while educational, is not explicit. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Give yourself permission to play. 💌 Re...
Oct 09, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Send us a text "WHAT IF THE FAIRYTALE YOU WERE SOLD ISN'T AS IT SEEMS?" This question can trigger deep emotions in many of us and significantly impact our mental well-being. In this episode we dive into the complexities of self-love, lost love, and unrequited love. Join us as we explore how to navigate these feelings and reclaim your narrative. 🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Embrace the gift of self-compassion. 💌 Redefine what it means to own and express your truth, no matter how difficult it may be for o...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 31
Send us a text ARE YOU OWNING YOUR TRUTH... AND LETTING OTHERS OWN THEIRS? Learning to play with perspective is a powerful tool for recognizing and addressing moments where you or others might be experiencing invalidation or oppression. In this episode, you’ll be invited to explore what it means to "resist the box" by owning your truth. If you’re struggling with shame or judgment, don’t worry! Practice non-judgment from the previous episode before diving into this one.🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Gain cl...
Sep 25, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 30
Send us a text CULTURE ISN'T JUST FOR LARGE GROUPS. Learning about Individual Culture is a huge part of empowerment, yet it can be incredibly triggering for some people to own their truths. In this episode, you'll play with some spaces where you or others may be avoiding ownership of personal truth or avoiding acknowledging the truths of others. Explore your relationship to identity, culture, and diversity.🌿 Listen in to: 💌 Explore Individual Culture; 💌 Play with perspective: why individual c...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Send us a text "I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SAID THAT." No one wants to hear themselves say that on a date—let alone repeatedly. Fear can hijack us, but instead of dismissing it, let's explore how to build a healthier relationship with ourselves. Join me as we examine our personal insecurities and the tools to challenge unhelpful beliefs. Have a journal or a friend handy to discuss what you discover. If you can’t play with this today, that’s okay. Stay curious and join us next time. 🌿 In this episod...
Sep 11, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 28
