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EMPOWERED HUMAN with Nina Garcia

Nina L. Garciawww.buzzsprout.com

Here, you're invited to play with being human, and you'll be given the skills to transform hard conversations - around your identity and diverse human narratives - into teachable moments. Empowered Human with Nina Garcia: an episodic journey to your most vibrant self, with new episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe now 🎉

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Episodes

QUEERING QUEST: Playing with Queer Triggers In June

Send us a text Feeling uncomfortable with queerness - but want to change that? This episode is designed for humans who want to lean into their edge and redefine their relationship with queer identity and beyond: we're going to play with hard conversation, and transform it into teachable moments! CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice...

Jun 07, 202327 minSeason 4Ep. 23

How to Live with Loss After Owning Your Truth

Send us a text Shared your truth & lost friends? This episode comes direct from our listeners asking “How do you live with the loss?” Listen in as Nina explores one creative way to ground in the present, and live with loss. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Play with riding your wave of grief and ...

May 31, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Unmasking Neurodivergence & Neuroqueerness with Pasha Marlowe

Send us a text Are you exploring your own “unmasking”? "Our old traumas popping up, we get retraumatized. And then we feel raw and exposed and we're still being truthful and honest and aligned and unmasking!” Listen in as Pasha Marlowe shares her experience exploring owning her truth. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours �...

May 24, 202345 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Fear of Losing Control: Taking Risks with Nina Garcia

Send us a text Every day we take a million risks… But when you get the opportunity to lose control - are you buckling down in Powered fear, or Empowering yourself to remain present & take the leaps to accept what you cannot change - or even have courage to change what you can? Listen in as Nina shares a personal moment of losing control, and how you can flip the script in your own life. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’...

May 17, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Mother’s Day Healing: Repairing Wounds from Mothers Who Were Absent, Unavailable or Harmful

Send us a text "How do we deal with triggers around...Mamas who were absent, unavailable, or did harm to us?" Listen in as Nina shares how to Empower the rupture AND repair process within yourself & your experience of your own mother-figure(s). Don't go another Mother's Day without exploring if this is where the work needs to be for you. You unequivocally deserve the opportunity to heal. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You...

May 10, 202324 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Healing Your Own Ruptures with Nina Garcia: Keynote Speech from the “Breakups & Loss Summit”

Send us a text “Rupture is inevitable…but Repair is possible.” Listen in as Nina shares her keynote speech at the April “Breakup and Loss Summit”: in witnessing personal moments, invitations to shift your mindset, and courageously leaning in - you too can heal your own ruptures. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ...

May 03, 202351 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Powered to Empowered, Step 3: Accountability

Send us a text Transition from a Powered way of engaging to an Empowered way of engaging by using “Accountability” as a skill. Listen in as Nina explores triggers around being accountable with “Gun Violence & Weapons Control in the US” as our real life example. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Pl...

Apr 26, 202324 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Powered to Empowered, Step 2: Responsibility

Send us a text Transition from a Powered way of engaging to an Empowered way of engaging by starting to learn “Responsibility”. Listen in as Nina explores triggers around being responsible with “Will Smith & Chris Rock” as our real life example. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Play with a Powere...

Apr 19, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Powered to Empowered, Step 1: Transparency

Send us a text Transition from a Powered way of engaging to an Empowered way of engaging by starting to learn “Transparency”. Listen in as Nina explores triggers around being transparent with “Harry & Meghan” as our real life example. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Play with a Powered vs Empowe...

Apr 12, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Embrace Transparency & Unleash Your Fullest Self with Nancy Pickard

Send us a text "What are the lessons I need to learn here? What does the universe want me to know?" Listen in as Nancy shares how she did the inner work for herself, and how YoU can make the move toward unleashing your fullest self. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Play with prioritizing your relatio...

Apr 07, 202323 min

Beginning Your Transition from Powered to Empowered with Nina Garcia

Send us a text How do we move from a Powered way of engaging to an Empowered way of engaging? Listen in as Nina shares why "Triggered: Can we play with that?" started. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent individual. You’re invited to play - and as with all invitations - you are able to decline the invite. The choice is yours 💌 Get ready to: 💌Play with an Empowered mindset. 💌Explore your lived experiences. 💌Challenge yourself to heal your ...

Apr 05, 202325 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Disowning & Owning Hidden Identities with Nina Garcia

Send us a text Hiding who you are - and how you exist in this world - can be an exhaustingly performative experience. Some of these parts are identities we are aware of yet choose to hide; some don’t know how to exist; some unfold to us over time. Listen in as Nina explores her response to hearing her husband was “attracted to men”, and how she was able to address the emotional landscape that followed. CW: We have nuanced conversations on this podcast from the experience of a neurodivergent indi...

Mar 29, 202326 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Moving Beyond Victimization with Nina Garcia

Send us a text Victim, Victimizer, or Victor…? These are just some of the roles I want us to be curious about as we explore moving beyond victimization in this episode. Get ready for an Empowered Human story of courageous existence, the necessity for healing, and the importance of your story truly belonging to *you*. Come away with: 💌Perspective on victimization vs victim mentality. 💌Exploration of transforming a hard conversation into a teachable moment. 💌An adventure challenge for both Vict...

Mar 22, 202321 minSeason 4Ep. 12

When Stress & Anxiety Hijacks You with Eric Leffler

Send us a text Social pressure is REAL. And when the stress & anxiety of it all comes creeping in to haunt us - we could be emotionally hijacked. "I always think it's important to remember that this is a never ending journey for all of us and we should always be moving forward with a growth mindset." Listen in as Eric Leffler shares his reality of experiencing internalized stressors - even though he was surrounded by success. Get ready to: 💌 Explore the importance of self-awareness. 💌Play ...

Mar 15, 202340 minSeason 4Ep. 11

From Middle-Aged Princess to Warrior Queen with Cheryl Ilov

Send us a text "Don't let the package fool you. She's a lot stronger than she looks." Listen in as Cheryl Ilov shares how she utilized martial arts as a way to transform beyond her trauma narrative: this episode deals with trauma, healing, & gender narratives so be prepared to play with some potentially triggering territory, Empowered Humans! Get ready to: 💌 Explore one woman's journey moving through trauma. 💌Play with realigning given what's being offered from the Universe. 💌 Challenge y...

Mar 08, 202343 minSeason 4Ep. 10

How to Own Your Truth: Securely & Insecurely

Send us a text Are you busy minimizing yourself so that others can feel more secure? Or maybe *dare I say it* you've gotten into the habit of minimizing others...so that you can feel more secure? Whichever the case, listen in to gain a new perspective on recognizing insecurity, identifying oppressive Powered Dynamics, and liberating you from a (usually) less than intentional habit of minimizing. Get ready to: 💌Recognize insecure vs secure dynamics. 💌 Identify how you might be engaging with min...

Mar 01, 202314 minSeason 4Ep. 9

"The Unavoidable Catastrophe": Exploring Individuality with Pranjali Chauhan

Send us a text Life isn't linear. "Sometimes you start at A, move to D, and end up at F..." Listen in as our guest Pranjali Chauhan openly explores how triggering it can be to feel like the "misfit". Then ask yourself: what am I doing to make sure this winding journey called life identifies as Mine? Get ready to: 💌 Play with showing up as yourself. 💌 Explore the risks & rewards of owning your truth. 💌 Take back ownership of your choices & your life's journey. Resources: 🎁 Pranjali's ...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Owning Your Truth: Honesty Triggers

Send us a text Does the truth always set you free? Not if you’re having a hard time looking at it. Listen in and explore how we often put our triggered feelings on other people when we’re not ready to hold ourselves accountable for the truth - and how merely acknowledging that discomfort can help us get one step closer to owning our truth. Get ready to: 💌 Play with honesty. 💌 Explore your own bodily dis/comfort. 💌 Take back ownership of your personal feelings, without casting them on others. ...

Feb 15, 202316 minSeason 4Ep. 7

“My Mom, Your Mom…They Ain’t the Same” with Yielded

Send us a text 'Mama Drama' triggers are at the heart of this episode folks ❤️Many of us are taught to love our mothers, and act as if we can *forget* any of the wounding that has been caused intentionally or unintentionally. But in an empowered world? We're allowed to love ourselves too & we understand the reality that we don't just 'forget' - so if you're trying to disrupt generational trauma and flip the script for yourself that means sometimes you love your momma from a distance. "After ...

Feb 08, 202345 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Love Yourself First

Send us a text Is self love in the air around you?! February is notorious for romantic love but if you’re not at the center of your world: what is it that’s rippling out around you? If “I sacrifice myself for others” is in there - it’s time to reassess your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Explore your need to realign in this episode, as Nina reviews the power & process of Alignment. Get ready to: 💌 Play with new imagery to see yourself at the center of your world. 💌 Explore the process ...

Feb 01, 202323 minSeason 4Ep. 5

"Life isn't fair...nor should it be" with John Mendez

Send us a text Are you being minimized by others - or by yourself? "If it's not serving you right - is this the way that you want to show up in the world?" Listen in as John Mendez takes us through his journey as a minority individual who has struggled with both internalized & externalized victimization - and how he continues to grapple with diversifying his narrative to rise above his triggers. Get ready to: 💌 Explore how to start noticing your patterns. 💌 Play with trying something diffe...

Jan 25, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 4

“Not Emotionally Sober” with Nina Garcia

Send us a text This one is going to hit home, as Nina herself shares a personal moment of overwhelming grief and the cost of a single night of drinking. Listen in as the Drama Therapist herself offers an exploration of triggers, funnels, and choices when we lose our emotional sobriety - and what it takes to pick up the pieces. Give yourself some grace out there folks: you can only clean up your side of the street. Get ready to: 💌Explore what it means to be emotionally sober in your own life. 💌...

Jan 18, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 3

“Abandonment No More” with Kathleen Bossart

Send us a text Imagine empowering yourself to *redefine* your relationship to Abandonment, by filling in the blank areas of your life’s canvas. Listen in as Kathleen Bossart openly shares her adoption story, and transforms a hard conversation around the idea of “mothers who abandon us” into an inspirational teachable moment about how these mothers can be a “hero” of our life’s story. Get ready to: 💌Explore the importance of recognizing humanity in yourself and others. 💌Play with feeling your f...

Jan 11, 202333 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Emotionally Sober Badass: A Reminder

Send us a text Do you want to be an Emotionally Sober Badass this year? Listen in as we explore empowering your emotional self! Get ready to: 💌Explore how to be an emotionally sober badass. 💌Play with confronting (instead of avoiding) being emotionally hijacked. 💌Challenge yourself to acknowledge your body signals. Resources: 🎁 Be An Emotionally Sober Badass in 2023 🎁 Get Empowered Now: Offerings Whether it's you who struggles with these moments as a trigger or someone you know - we can all...

Jan 04, 202324 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Be An Emotionally Sober Badass in 2023

Send us a text LET'S GET EMOTIONALLY FIT 😍 ! Everyone understands physical fitness: you go to the gym, you work your physical muscles, and you become physically stronger. But what about Emotional Fitness? How do you recognize your emotional muscles, work them effectively, and become emotionally stronger? Listen in as we explore the idea of emotional sobriety and being an emotionally fit badass! Get ready to: 💌 Explore how to get emotionally fit. 💌 Play with redefining your relationship with y...

Dec 28, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 51

Emotional Warriors: Get Your Tools Here

Send us a text How do you maintain stability when life is just so dang unstable?! You need tools - and it helps to know how to use them. Listen in as Nina shares how to develop your emotional warrior self with the gift of grounding, perspective on control, and instilling hope for the future. Get ready to: 💌 Explore how to develop your personal grounding protocol. 💌 Create a "Before, During, and After Plan" - all *before* your next potentially stressful event. 💌 Remind yourself that everything...

Dec 21, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 50

#BoundaryBaby to #BoundaryBoss

Send us a text “They’ve got NO boundaries, Nina!” Ever had a moment with someone from another walk of life and dealt with differences in boundaries? Listen in as I offer some creative spaces for you to explore your relationship with your boundaries ❣️ Get ready to: 💌 Explore your “Boundary Property”! 💌 Play with redefining your relationship to your boundaries. 💌 Challenge yourself to commit to at least ONE way you can empower boundaries in your life this upcoming week! Resources: 🎁 #Boundary...

Dec 14, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 49

“You thought you broke me”: Exploring Empowerment

Send us a text Got trauma or drama that just keeps coming back around? This brief episode explores The Empowerment Spectrum, and how you can move from Disempowered to Empowered in your own life. Listen in to join the Empowerment Spectrum 101 LIVE event this Friday, and click the link below for more. Get ready to: 💌 Gain an understanding of The Empowerment Spectrum. 💌Figure out whether you are typically engaging in Disempowered, Codependendent, Avoidant, Powered, or Empowered dynamics. 💌Empowe...

Dec 07, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 48

Holiday Hold Up: Scary vs Dangerous

Send us a text It’s the holidays, which means lots of opportunities for STRESS! Have you ever asked yourself if you are stressing trying to respond to the idea of something scary…or the reality of something dangerous? Whichever it is, listen in to recognize more opportunities to feel Empowered dealing with stress instead of just Powered as you move through the holiday season, and life in general! Get ready to: 💌 Explore how to own your truth without oppressing yourself or others. 💌 Play with c...

Nov 30, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 47

Holiday Survival Guide for the Emotional Gremlin

Send us a text The holidays are upon us: are you ready to engage with all the holiday triggers?! Listen in as Nina shares part of her holiday survival guide, and explore some of the valuable skills you can use during the upcoming holiday season! Get ready to: 💌 Explore how to "Emotionally Bench Press", and "Release". 💌 Create a "Before, During, and After Plan" - all *before* your next potentially stressful event. 💌 Challenge yourself to level up and "control what you can control". Resources: ...

Nov 23, 202212 minSeason 3Ep. 46
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