Best Ginny Olivas Smith Podcasts (2024)

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S3E6 Permisson to Grieve with Rachel Garcia 46:13

5d ago46:13

46:13

Do you feel like your grief needs to be validated in order to mourn? Do you judge your loss as worthy before you allow yourself to feel it? Have you considered other manifestations of grief aside from death (aka ambiguous loss), one of the most common being divorce? Join Amanda and her very affable, fun guest, Rachel Garcia as they discuss the impo…

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S3E5 The Power of Storytelling with Jose Lugo 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

What's your story? Have you told it to anyone, and have you considered the impact it has on those who hear it? Join Amanda and her guest, Jose Lugo, author, speaker, and founder of We Are All One Story as he shares his story of rising from the depths of childhood physical and emotional abuse, gang violence, jail, addiction and depression into recov…

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S3E4 Breaking Boxes with Betsy Pepine 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

Has your family, society, or your own self put you in a box and created an identity that suddenly feels inauthentic? Are you awakening to a reality that your conditioning has defined who you are instead of you defining who you are? Join Amanda and her guest Betsy Pepine, author of "Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us" fo…

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S3E3 How to Spot a Narcissistic Relationship with Bre Wolta 54:58

3M ago54:58

54:58

Are you wondering if your partner may be a narcissist or has narcissistic tendencies? Have you tried to break away from a toxic relationship only to return again? Are you sick and tired of the merry-go-round that leaves you feeling guilty, shameful, and defeated? Then this episode is for you! Join Amanda and her guest Bre Wolta, EFT and The Clearin…

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S3E2 Radical Self-Love with with Jennifer Norman 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

Jennifer Norman, founder of The Human Beauty Movement, joins Amanda for a bright and beautiful conversation about inner beauty, resilience after loss, and finding oneself through radical self-love, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. Jennifer tells her story of being an Asian child adopted into a white family and feeling like she never fit in grow…

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S3E1 Navigating Grief in Sobriety with Corey Hennings 49:21

4M ago49:21

49:21

How do you deal with loss and grief in sobriety? Who and what do you turn to while navigating some of life's toughest challenges? And how do secondary mental illnesses play a part in a person's ability to stay sober for the long haul? Join Amanda and her guest Corey Hennings, host of The Sober By Design Podcast, to hear Corey's personal experience …

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S2E16 Divided We Fall 47:25

4M ago47:25

47:25

Returning to the roots of the show, Amanda (in her first solo episode) discusses the dire need for connection right now and provides great tools and tips for sidestepping the emotional booby traps many of us find ourselves in while dealing with our own heightened emotions as well as the heightened emotions of others surrounding the current politica…

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S2E15 The Holy Grail of Wellness with Hope Pedraza 46:03

5M ago46:03

46:03

Have you been on a healing journey for a while and still feel like something is missing? Are you still struggling after years of working on yourself? Perhaps it's because you've been treating only one part of the problem instead of all the parts. Join Amanda and Hope Pedraza, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Holistic Nutritio…

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S2E14 Keeping an Open Heart After Loss 59:40

5M ago59:40

59:40

How do you keep an open heart after heartbreak, grief, trauma, and other painful experiences knowing that more pain is on the way? How do we love others fully and completely and lay bare the most vulnerable parts of ourselves knowing that loss is inevitable? Ginny and Amanda divulge their own difficulty with this topic, especially Amanda, calling i…

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S2E13 Connecting with High Frequency Energy with Vicki Somoya 1:00:45

6M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

We all know about "good vibes." But what are they really? How do we access them? And why is it imperative to tune into these vibrations right now? Join Ginny and Amanda and their guest, Vicki Somoya, MFA, in an enlightening and informative conversation about what high frequency energy is, how to tap into it, and how to transmute your energy to alig…

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S2E12 Fear, The Messenger 1:03:02

6M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Fear. The tiny 4-letter word that runs your emotional show! Fear underpins all anxiety, resentment, and painful relationships that make your life difficult. Can we really rid ourselves of it? Is being completely "fearless" attainable? For most of us, this natural human instinct is here to stay (on some level), so how can we use it as a messenger, s…

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S2E11 Getting Curious in Grief with Nina Rodriguez 52:22

7M ago52:22

52:22

Have you suffered traumatic loss and are trying to make sense of how and why it happened? Are you seeking a spiritual and practical pathway to move forward? One filled with curiosity as well as grace. Join Amanda and Nina Rodriguez, founder and host of the Grief and Life Podcast, in a heartfelt, introspective conversation around the questions that …

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S2E10 Stumbling Into Authenticity 1:04:38

7M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

How do you know if you are being authentic? What does it feel like to show up as your true self in all situations regardless of the risk of being judged or losing a relationship? And have you explored your authenticity through the lens of your internal emotional response rather than how you present to the world? Amanda & Ginny take the authenticity…

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S2E9 Next Level Self-Care with Marsha C. 49:20

7M ago49:20

49:20

How do you define self-care? Many of us know it goes beyond a girls night out or a spa day. Many of us also know self-care involves boundary setting, or not being a people-pleaser. But have you considered self-care in terms of the choices you make and how the ramifications of that choice affect you? Or the resentment you may hold against yourself f…

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S2E8 The Many Faces of Grief 58:16

8M ago58:16

58:16

What do you think of when you hear the word grief? The death of a loved one, a pet, a divorce? Grief manifests in so many ways other than death, such as moving, your children's stages of development, losing a friendship or a wish about how you want something to be. And have you considered why it's so hard to let go, even of the things we know are n…

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S2E7 The Highs and Lows of Recovery with Andrea Ashley 51:23

9M ago51:23

51:23

Have you been in recovery, or working on emotional or spiritual growth for a while, and feel stuck? How do you navigate the inevitable highs and lows, the ebb and flow, of life in general? Do you think that just because you are not where you "should" be, that you are doing something wrong? Andrea Ashley is the host & producer of the top-rated podca…

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S2E6 Demystifying Meditation 59:37

9M ago59:37

59:37

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of meditation? What aspects of it are challenging to you? Do you think meditation is only for those with a specific mindset or spiritual practice? Ginny and Amanda discuss the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of meditation, address common misconceptions which hold people back from me…

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S2E5 Finding Your Spiritual Personality with Melissa Ebken 47:27

10M ago47:27

47:27

What does it mean to have a "spiritual personality?" Do you know yours? And where exactly are you on your spiritual journey? Melissa Ebken, host of the Pursuing Uncomfortable podcast, coach, and pastor (definitely not your typical pastor!) will help you define which of the 4 spiritual types you lean toward: sage, feeler, mystic, or advocate. Advanc…

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S2E4 Let the River Take You with Toks Aruoture 52:31

10M ago52:31

52:31

What do you do when you reach a stumbling block on your road to success? Do you consider it the end, a sign of failure, or do you view it as a minor setback? Do you believe you will reach your goal without needing to see the final destination? Do you trust the process? Ginny and Amanda are so excited to bring you this special episode with guest Tok…

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S2E3 The Power of Collaboration with Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger 40:35

11M ago40:35

40:35

Do you prefer to partner up with people while achieving a goal or to run solo? Do you create best with others or on your own? Join Amanda and her guests Danielle McCombs, a Co-Active Certified Professional coach & Kristy Olinger, a communication consultant, as well as co-hosts of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast—a show that focuses on connection,…

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S2E2 Is It True, Kind, & Necessary? 49:40

12M ago49:40

49:40

Are you considering how your words and actions are received by others? Or are you saying things because, well, someone needs to say them. Do you feel like you need to have an opinion about everything? Ginny & Amanda discuss the Buddhist philosophy of communication which suggests we put all communication through this test: Is It True? Is It Kind? Is…

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S2E1 The Heartbeat of Music with Patrick Thrasher 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Does music move you? Does it hit you in the right spot at exactly the right time? Do you believe that the universal connection of music holds the power to heal the collective, to bond us together regardless of race, gender, or political affiliation? Ginny and Amanda do! And so does their special guest Patrick Thrasher. Ginny and Amanda had the plea…

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Ep16 Where is My Fairytale? 57:26

1y ago57:26

57:26

Are you unhappy in your marriage? Wondering where the butterflies went? Are you constantly feeling let down by your partner, convinced someone else will make you happy? Do you keep attracting the same kind of person who cannot meet your needs? Ginny and Amanda wrap up Season 1 by exposing the truth about falling in love--what it is and where it dis…

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Ep15 We Are One 45:46

1y ago45:46

45:46

Are you overwhelmed with sadness over the amount of people who are losing their lives and their homes due to senseless war? Are you even more angry and fearful about the state of the world today than you were yesterday? Do you feel powerless to alter the trajectory of humanity? Are you desperate for tools for collective healing? Ginny and Amanda pr…

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Ep14 Codependency Means WHAT!? 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

Do you feel responsible for other people’s happiness? Do you feel like you have to give an answer or react to a situation quickly? Are you behaving in ways that you know are not true to you, but you do it anyway to lessen anxiety? Do you feel pressure to keep the peace? Ginny and Amanda go all in on codependency, revealing their own experience with…

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Ep13 Who Do You Think You Are? 56:39

1y ago56:39

56:39

Imposter Syndrome. Do you sense your calling but feel awkward moving into it? Does embodying your creativity and natural born gifts feel odd to you? Do you feel slightly removed from the work you are doing or downplay your achievements? Do you feel like an imposter, like you are pretending to be someone that you are not? Ginny and Amanda explain wh…

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Ep12 To Forgive or Not to Forgive. That is the Question. 56:57

1y ago56:57

56:57

Is some behavior too despicable to forgive? Are some atrocities completely off the table when it comes to forgiveness? Will you be okay on your death bed with outstanding resentment and damaged relationships? Ginny and Amanda play both sides of the fence by exploring the potential growth and the potential disservice found in both forgiving and not …

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Ep11 Down With the Sickness 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Are you disillusioned by the media, big business, and our governments disregard for human life, and human connection? Are you disheartened by our societies obsession with consumerism and our wasteful mindset? Do you feel like you must have the latest gadget and be up to speed on the latest headline or you will be left behind? Get ready for a raw, h…

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Ep10 Shine Baby, Shine! 1:04:43

1+ y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Do you feel guilty for having a good life, for having success? Has someone either directly or indirectly tried to bring you down while you were in the process of evolving emotionally, mentally, or financially? Do you feel the need to keep yourself small in order to make someone else feel better about themselves? How do you respond when someone trie…

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Ep9 Great (Or Not So Great) Expectations 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

What kind of expectations do you have of your friends, your family, of yourself? Should you have any expectations at all? And if so, what should they look like? Can having high expectations for yourself be a pathway to manifestation? Is the idea of having no expectations an easy way out? Ginny & Amanda talk all things expectations in this candid, t…

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Ep8 Emotional Boundaries 1:03:44

1+ y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

How do you show up in difficult relationships? Do you? Or do you run from troubling relationships in the name of self-care or mental health? Can staying in challenging relationships through emotional boundary setting be the pathway to enlightenment? Ginny and Amanda discuss how difficult relationships provide an opportunity to increase your self-es…

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Ep7 Let Life Be Good 1:07:00

1+ y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Do you have a hard time embracing and settling in when you reach a goal? Are you constantly in striving mode? Do you always need or want more instead of appreciating who you are and what you have, right now? Starting with some astrology talk (since it's Gemini season and we MUST appreciate Gemini season!), Amanda then launches into fear of failure …

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Ep6 See You on the Other Side 1:12:39

1+ y ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Did pivotal moments of grief and loss set you on a hunt for deeper searching and understanding of the unknown, of spirit? Or did they leave you angry, ready to abandon the idea of spirituality and God altogether? Grief can either bring you closer to spirit/God or push you away from it. Through personal stories of loss and the narratives Ginny and A…

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Ep5 Let's Be Honest 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Who are you? How honest are you about your character, the inner workings of your heart and mind? Does the story you tell yourself about who you are match your thoughts, actions, and motives? Ginny and Amanda dive into these questions and more by dissecting what emotional integrity means, and the discipline it takes to continue living true to princi…

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Ep4 What's Your Purpose? 1:05:59

1+ y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Purpose. Do you have one? Are you living a life filled with meaning, or are you floundering about pushing through the humdrum of every day life? Ginny and Amanda explain what stepping into their purpose feels like, what inspires it, and how you can inspire another to step into their purpose by living in your own. They also dive into: Reincarnation …

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Ep3 The Time Is Now 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Self-love. A modern-day buzz word, one that feels fleeting. What exactly is self-love and how do we achieve it? And when we achieve it, how do we maintain it? Self-love needs to be rooted so deep inside that it is undisturbed by any outside influence, situation, or event. It needs to be rooted so deeply in order to love others. And the time has com…

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Ep2 Burn It Down 53:42

1+ y ago53:42

53:42

Shame. It's a liar. Where does it come from? Why does it rock us to our core, so fiercely that it becomes a compelling part of our identity, controlling our behavior and how we show up in relationships? Shame holds incredible power to disconnect us from ourselves and others, sometimes bringing us to the point of depression, and addiction. How do we…

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Ep1 Light 'Em Up 1:15:54

1+ y ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Are you ready to evolve mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Are you tired of the dissension in the world? Are you seeking a way to bridge humanity back together? Are you yearning to heal yourself, and then help the world heal? If so, then you are in the right place. Welcome to Sol Rising: All In on Love, Loss, and Connection. On this bi-weekly …

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