EMPOWERED HUMAN with Nina Garcia

Send us Fan MailAre you successful on paper but still struggling to feel secure in love?In this eye-opening episode, Nina is joined by Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University to talk about the emotional gap most high-achieving men don’t see until it’s too late. You’ve got the money, the job, the house, but when conflict hits, are you emotionally strong enough to stay connected instead of shutting down or blowing up? Nina introduces the Emotional Security Spectrum, a clear, gamified path from emotional unavailability to true emotional security. Through real stories, honest reflection, and practical tools, this episode shows how men can build real confidence, not from performance, but from presence. If you're tired of losing love you didn’t know how to keep, this conversation gives you direction, hope, and a reason to start doing the inner work, for you.Here’s what this episode brings to light: 💌 Why love and loyalty aren’t enough without emotional skills 💌 How success in business doesn’t guarantee success in relationships 💌 What emotional security actually looks like (and how to track it) 💌 Why men need to train emotionally just like they do physicallyWhat you’ll get: (0:00) Emotional security: the real missing advantage (1:01) Meet Kevin Palmieri & the mission behind this episode (2:49) Success in life, struggles in love: why? (5:00) You can’t sustain a connection with cars and careers (9:37) The three relationship arenas: self, others, the world (13:04) The emotional bench press: how to build emotional muscle (16:06) Breaking down the Emotional Security Spectrum (27:00) A raw story from a client who realized too late (31:05) Kevin’s journey from image to inner strength (34:01) What emotional security gives you (and how to get it) (36:50) Take the quiz, book the call, start the workReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum?👉 Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAre you emotionally secure, or are you still surviving in your relationships?In this final episode of the Emotional Security Spectrum series, Nina brings everything together and asks the question that matters most: where are you really showing up from? This conversation breaks down the shift from emotional vulnerability to emotional security, and why boundaries are the bridge between the two. Through the island metaphor, Nina explains how to protect your inner world without shutting people out, how to stop overgiving when others lack capacity, and how true confidence comes from staying connected to yourself during hard moments. If you want deeper relationships, stronger self-trust, and calm confidence that starts on the inside, this episode brings clarity, honesty, and a clear path forward.Here’s what this episode brings to light: 💌 The difference between being vulnerable and being secure 💌 Why boundaries are an act of care, not rejection 💌 How emotional fitness and emotional wealth work together 💌 What emotionally secure people do during conflictWhat you’ll get: (0:48) Are you unavailable, available, or secure?(2:49) The emotional security equation(3:50) What emotional vulnerability really looks like(5:13) Why boundaries are the missing link(8:05) The island metaphor and emotional sovereignty(15:38) From vulnerability to security in real life(18:40) Security without abandoning yourself(21:44) Adventure Challenge: Take the quiz and take actionReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum?👉 Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailIs love really enough, or is something else missing?In this episode, Nina opens up about a deeply personal heartbreak that wasn’t caused by a lack of love, but by a lack of emotional capacity. Through her honest story of a past relationship, she walks us through the difference between being emotionally available and being emotionally vulnerable, and why that gap can make or break even the most loving connection. You’ll learn what it means to truly show up for yourself and someone else, how to recognize when love alone isn’t enough, and why emotional security requires more than good intentions. This is a powerful listen for anyone who’s ever had to walk away from someone they still loved.What you’re going to walk away with: 💌 The difference between emotional availability and vulnerability 💌 What emotional capacity really means in a relationship 💌 How to spot emotional deflection vs ownership 💌 Why some relationships fail despite love, and what to do about itWhat you’ll get: (0:00) The grief of loving someone who couldn’t meet you (2:13) The emotional security equation: fitness + wealth = security (4:03) Defining emotional availability vs vulnerability (8:33) “You can’t control the rain, but you can build courage.” (9:05) Nina's love story with “Forrest” (13:00) Emotional islands and respecting differences (14:33) When love is there, but capacity isn’t (17:00) Emotional projection vs ownership (20:02) What Forrest could have said, if he were more vulnerable (22:52) Why love failed: the emotional capacity gap (24:09) Journal prompts: where do you stand emotionally? (26:07) The good news...capacity can be built (27:06) Your adventure challenge: Take the quiz & take actionReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum? 👉 Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAre you showing up for everyone else but forgetting yourself in the process?Nina Garcia explores emotional availability, the fourth profile in the Emotional Security Spectrum, in this week’s episode. Using Captain America as a powerful metaphor, she breaks down what it really means to be present, not just physically, but emotionally. This is an invitation to pause, connect, and start leading your life from the inside out. Emotional availability isn't about perfection or oversharing; it’s about responsibility, boundaries, and choosing presence even when it’s hard. If you've ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in "doing" mode, this will feel like a deep breath of clarity.What this conversation invites you into:💌 What emotional availability really means and why it matters💌 How to know the difference between your emotions and someone else’s💌 Three ways to start building emotional availability today💌 Why showing up for yourself is the first step to showing up for othersWhat you’ll get:(0:53) Are you emotionally present or just physically there?(1:29) Presence over perfection and performance(3:50) Emotional fitness + emotional wealth = emotional security(6:31) What emotional availability really means(8:26) Captain America’s growth arc and emotional leadership(14:03) The turning point: Choosing emotional presence over shutdown(18:39) Learn This: 3 steps to build emotional availability(24:53) Adventure Challenge: Start showing up with emotional responsibilityReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum?👉 Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAre you overwhelmed or just missing the words to say what you feel?In this episode, Nina Garcia explores emotional literacy, the third profile in the Emotional Security Spectrum. Using the character of Cyclops from X-Men, Nina powerfully explains what happens when we feel big emotions but don’t have the language to express them. You’ll learn how emotions live in the body, why control is not the same as courage, and what it actually looks like to show up for yourself with honesty and clarity. If you’ve ever pushed through pain, repeated the same relationship patterns, or felt out of control emotionally, this episode offers tools to help you understand and speak your truth, without shame.What you’re going to walk away with:💌 What emotional literacy is and how it’s different from awareness💌 Why naming your feelings is the first step to healing💌 Three ways to practice emotional literacy in real conversations💌 How to stop blaming others and take your emotional power backWhat you’ll get:(0:00) Intro: Are you overwhelmed or under-languaged?(1:05) The shift from emotional awareness to literacy(2:30) How emotions show up in your body(3:55) Why pushing through isn’t working anymore(5:35) The Cyclops metaphor: Power without control(8:29) “Emotion is energy that must be expressed”(11:04) Presence vs. perfection: the heart of literacy(13:13) “I’m not running from myself anymore”(14:13) Learn This: 3 emotional literacy steps(16:00) Why I-statements change everything(17:04) How to ask for consent to share feelings(20:33) When and how to ask for feedback(24:03) The equation for emotional security(25:22) Adventure Challenge: Start using I-statements nowReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum?👉 Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAre they saying “just friends” but treating you like more?In this episode, Nina Garcia shares a true and emotional story between Dani and Jack—two people who loved each other deeply but weren’t on the same page. While Dani was emotionally aware and clear on her boundaries, Jack’s mixed signals created a painful pattern of confusion and disconnection. Through their journey, Nina shows how emotional awareness can protect you from staying stuck in cycles that hurt. If you’ve ever questioned someone’s behavior or felt emotionally stretched by someone who wouldn’t fully show up, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.What you’re going to walk away with: 💌 What emotional awareness really looks like in relationships 💌 How to spot emotional misalignment when words and actions don’t match 💌 The real cost of ignoring your emotional truth 💌 3 steps to grow your emotional vocabulary and take your power backWhat you’ll get: (0:11) What phase two on the emotional spectrum is all about (0:47) The Wolverine vs. Spider-Man contrast (4:00) Dani & Jack’s story: “Just friends” or something more? (10:00) Setting clear boundaries—and what happens when they’re ignored (16:00) Why behavior speaks louder than words (22:22) Are you Dani, Jack, or a mix of both? (23:10) Meet your new guide: Spider-Man and emotional awareness (26:33) 3 steps to help you recognize and name your emotions (31:06) End-of-day reflection prompt for emotional growth (33:11) Next up: Emotional Literacy—how to move forward with clarityReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum? Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAre you protecting yourself so well that no one, not even you, can get in?In this episode, Nina Garcia breaks down emotional unavailability through the story of Wolverine: strong, fierce, and deeply alone. Using this powerful metaphor, she explains how emotional armor might look like resilience on the outside, but often hides deep discomfort with connection. Nina shares three practical steps to help you move from shutdown to self-awareness, and reminds you that emotional security isn’t about staying safe, it’s about showing up. If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room or struggled to let people in, this episode is your starting place.What you’re going to walk away with:💌 How emotional unavailability shows up in real life (and why it's not your fault)💌 Why connection can feel dangerous when you’ve been hurt💌 Three small but powerful steps to start opening up💌 What emotional fitness looks like and how to build itWhat you’ll get:(0:09) What emotional unavailability really is(1:02) Why emotional growth is like going to the gym(1:52) Story: Wolverine and the fear of connection(4:59) The hidden cost of always staying strong(6:22) How emotional avoidance can look like success(11:18) Three steps to move from unavailable to aware(14:44) Take the emotional security quiz to find your profileReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum?Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailCan you really feel safe with yourself if you're always trying to control everything around you? In this episode, Nina Garcia shares a powerful story about a man named Harry: successful, driven, and emotionally lost. You’ll walk through the six stages of emotional security and learn how real confidence isn’t about fixing the weather, it’s about learning how to stand in the storm. Using the metaphor of your emotional landscape, Nina shows how most of us are unknowingly performing emotional strength while missing the core skills that actually build it. If you’ve ever felt like something’s still missing, even when everything looks good on paper, this episode is for you.What you’re going to walk away with:💌 The six emotional security profiles and what they look like in everyday life💌 How performance can replace true emotional safety💌 What emotional fitness vs. emotional wealth means💌 The one equation that unlocks long-term confidenceWhat you’ll get:(0:50) Why gripping tighter builds control, not courage(1:16) The six emotional security profiles explained(3:15) Story: “Harry” and the hidden cost of success(6:10) From unavailable to aware to emotionally literate(8:11) What emotional availability actually looks like(9:04) Emotional vulnerability and how to go deeper(9:49) What emotional security sounds and feels like(10:29) The equation: Emotional fitness + emotional wealth = emotional security(14:41) Self-check: how to spot where you are on the spectrumReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum? Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailCan you truly love someone who doesn’t know how to protect you from themselves? This episode is a deeply honest look at what happens when success on the outside masks insecurity on the inside. Through personal stories and professional insight, Nina explores why so many high-achieving men still lose the love they’ve worked so hard to build. Emotional security isn’t about having money, status, or charm, it’s about creating safety within yourself and in your relationships. What you’re going to walk away with:💌 What emotional security actually is, and why love alone isn’t enough.💌 Why emotional insecurity is the real danger in relationships.💌 How to take responsibility, set boundaries, and stop repeating old patterns.💌 The emotional security spectrum and how to find out where you land.What you’ll get:(0:50) Why men with success still lose the people they love(1:41) Defining emotional security and why it’s critical(4:01) Story: a partner who couldn’t stop drinking(6:43) Story: a marriage that ended after the “effort” disappeared(10:53) How insecurity shows up in even the strongest men(13:41) Nina’s self-check: the role she played in staying too long(17:04) The 6 stages of emotional security(20:37) Emotional fitness + emotional wealth = emotional security(25:25) What masking looks like in relationships(27:06) Weekly adventure challenge: stop protecting people from their feelingsReady to see where you land on the emotional security spectrum? Take the quiz at https://form.typeform.com/to/gsy9mGLA

Send us Fan MailAfter a season away, Nina Garcia returns to reconnect and re-focus Empowered Human around high-achieving men who are ready to build emotional security — not just success. She’s not here to be your therapist, but your guide — helping you train for courage, healing, and belonging in business, love, and life.

Send us Fan Mail"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 invites you to level up and thrive, while honoring both your worth and the worth of those around you. Visit our link below for more info.🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailAre 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 in with yourself and figure out where you’re standing emotionally. Get the inside scoop on:💌 What emotional security really means and how it connects to emotional fitness and emotional wealth.💌 How to recognize your current emotional state using the "colored zones" system.💌 How to build your emotional security over time.What you’ll get:(0:33) The emotional security equation(3:32) The colored zones of emotional security(8:41) Emotional security adventure challenge(9:04) TakeawaysResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailEver 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 your growth, and which ones suck the energy right out of you.💌 Reflect on whether you need to shift your strategy or cut your losses altogether.What you’ll get:(0:43) What is emotional wealth?(3:20) The investment-return equation in relationships(4:33) Are your relationships giving you something back?(6:04) When to shift (or cut) an emotional investment(9:17) How to build lifelong emotional wealth(9:55) TakeawaysResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailHow 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 funneling to process big feelings.💌 How small, consistent efforts help you level up emotionally without overwhelming yourself.What you’ll get:(0:51) The big question: How do we level up emotionally?(3:23) What is emotional fitness?(6:01) The gym metaphor: emotional fitness vs. physical fitness(10:00) Adventure challenges: Are you emotionally strong, flexible, and resilient?(11:53) Breathwork: Why it matters and how to start(12:52) Emotional funneling: A tool to process big emotions(14:58) Which challenge will you take?🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/uTILKiLAYsMResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailEver 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 emotional discomfort.💌 Using weather metaphors like sunny or stormy can make recognizing, expressing, and processing your emotions easier.What you’ll get:1:54 What to expect in this emotional growth series3:22 Why emotional regulation is a struggle for many4:09 Understanding your emotional landscape6:41 How your personal history shapes your emotions8:29 Identifying emotional challenges and comfort zones12:34 Checking in with your emotional weather15:15 Avoidance vs. ignorance—what’s holding you back?17:26 Growth challenges: Are you stuck in a comfort camp?🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/POKGX3c2VBQResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithninaEmpowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailFeeling 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 you and which ones you don’t have to accept.💌 How small actions can create a big change.What you’ll get:0:40 - Why this episode is different and focused on American listeners2:18 - The power of slowing down in times of uncertainty3:34 - What does it mean to empower America?6:19 - Powered vs. Empowered: Understanding the difference8:50 - How questioning leadership strengthens empowerment10:44 - Thinking systemically: Self, others, and the world at large12:12 - Introducing the Table of Consent—a tool for decision-making16:10 - Seeing commands as offerings and reclaiming your voice18:59 - Applying the Table of Consent to real-life conflicts22:07 - The challenge: What’s one thing you can commit to this week?🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/qs9GkHot1_kResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notification

Send us Fan MailHave 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 episode is for you. Here’s what we’re covering:💌 The difference between “powered” and “empowered” environments/mindset, shedding light on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways power dynamics show up.💌 The anti-supremacist spectrum, explaining how our biases—whether loud and proud or buried deep—shape our interactions at work.💌 Three adventure challenges to help you put this into action: recognizing power dynamics, defining them for yourself, and making real changes in how you engage with others.What you’ll get:2:45 – The big question: How do you work with people who invalidate you?4:56 – Powered vs. empowered mindsets—what’s the difference?9:46 – The choice behind power dynamics and invalidation11:21 – What supremacy really means (hint: it’s more than race)14:03 – The five levels of supremacy explained20:37 – The empowered way to handle being called out22:11 – Adventure challenges: Put this into action🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/t7nHe8YNx7YResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailEver 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 and how it will help you understand how emotional fitness and emotional wealth contribute to long-term, meaningful relationships.💌 The different investment strategies: breadcrumbing, the slice of bread, and the full loaf (true commitment and growth).💌 Three adventure challenges for self-awareness and growth.What you’ll get:2:37 - Luther’s breadcrumbing investment strategy6:55 - Recognizing emotional shifts in relationships9:01 - Understanding different levels of investment11:12 - Emotional security equation: Fitness + Wealth = Stability18:49 - Three adventure challenges for self-awareness and growth🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨  https://youtu.be/xz9FTfPKHYoResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailAre 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 how these fears can keep them stuck.💌 Some adventure challenges to help you move past fear and into stronger, healthier relationships.What you’ll get:0:25 The big question: How can men overcome their fear of intimacy?3:57 Thought fasting: Clearing mental space for new possibilities5:58 When a man wants your body, not your heart8:16 The real fears stopping men from a deeper connection11:03 Why vulnerability is strength, not weakness14:38 Shifting from fear to empowerment in relationships18:50 The emotional landscape – Why discomfort leads to growth23:09 Adventure challenges: Steps to build confidence and security26:25 Wrapping up – Take action, own your emotional arena🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨  https://youtu.be/ypVREJaHSfYResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailDo 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 emotional "weights" in relationships.The powerful metaphors that will help make the journey of emotional growth relatable and actionable.Why making decisions, even imperfect ones, is better than staying stuck in indecision.Connect with Chris on IG @thecatalystchrisWhat you will get:4:04 Why striving for perfection isn't the goal6:51 What it means to lean into your edge emotionally12:09 Embrace the suck: Why discomfort is key to growth19:35 Emotional strength: Handling 50-pound vs. 500-pound conversations29:56 The importance of owning your time35:06 How to recognize discomfort as an opportunity for growth45:16 Why making a decision is better than staying stuck53:05 Adventure challenges to level up your emotional game🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/fPgedoApb30Resources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 strength.💌 Emphasizes emotional strength, flexibility, and resilience as tools for leveling up in life.What you’ll get:0:00 Introduction1:49 Five-part episode structure explained3:28 Introduction to thought fasting and its benefits6:28 Replacing fear-driven thoughts with empowering mantras11:15 The metaphor of the cliff and stepping out of your comfort zone16:56 Emotional strength, flexibility, and resilience explained22:34 Adventure challenges for self-awareness, knowledge, and growth26:09 Closing thoughts and a call to action for personal growth🎥 Want to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube! 📺✨ https://youtu.be/gFtM8T6UHWcResources:🎁 Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings: https://linktr.ee/empoweredwithnina  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailHow 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. 💌  Empower your mind by replacing unhelpful thoughts with a powerful, supportive mantra. What you'll get:0:00 Introduction1:02 Welcome Q&A6:52 STORY: “My Romantic Relationship Thought Fast”17:13 Resetting your relationship in one week17:27 Psychoeducational core piece: FEAR23:14 ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: Level 1 Self-Awareness23:17 ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: Level 2 Self-Knowledge25:05 ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: Level 3 Self-Realization Resources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailEmbrace 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 neurodivergent individual. You are invited to engage—though, as with any invitation, the choice to participate is entirely yours. 💌What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode05:57 Obligation is not liberation07:32 Empowerment Spectrum10:36 First Character Profile: Disempowered12:46 Second Character Profile: Codependent14:31 Third Character Profile: Avoidant18:25 Fourth Character Profile: Powered19:55 Fifth Character Profile: Empowered23:37 Adventure Challenge for the upcoming week24:00 Empowerment Spectrum QuizResources:🎁Empowerment Spectrum Diagram🎁Take the Empowerment Spectrum Quiz🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailYou 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 maintain progress in your own life.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode5:53 Self-Actualization Pyramid8:28 Step 1: Self-Awareness10:05 Step 2: Self-Knowledge11:24 Step 3: Self-Realization14:15 Adventure ChallengesResources:🎁 Self-Actualization Pyramid🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailImagine 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 Episode4:14 Audience’s Burning Question7:32 You as the most valuable property12:27 Adventure ChallengeResources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailThe 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 you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode5:11 Emotional Bench Pressing6:43 Control what you can control7:20 Before, During and After PlansResources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailThe 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.💌 Playfully master what’s within your control.💌 Reflect on whether your actions are Powered or truly Empowered.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode7:40 Dangerous VS Scary9:50 Example: Present to the Future10:01 Example: Present to the Past12:35 Owning your truth14:21 Control what you can control21:10 Flipping the scriptResources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailHow 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 embraces nuanced conversations through the lens of Nina, a neurodivergent human. You’re warmly invited to join the exploration, but as with all invitations, you’re free to decline. The choice is always yours. 💌What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:27 Story: My Redneck Thanksgiving10:52 Dangerous VS Scary13:30 Find comfort in the discomfort16:00 Bonus: What’s beyond the cliff?22:34 Healing and Belonging24:20 Adventure ChallengesResources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailHow 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 Technique) to process emotional triggers.💌 Learn how to become more aware of your emotions and physical sensations.💌 Challenge yourself to fully engage with and express emotions that have long been suppressed.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode8:38 “This is not Normal”11:02 EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)20:38 Courage to Lean In25:18 Emotion is Energy that must be Expressed26:55 Psychoeducation: River of LifeResources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings 🎁 Ann Hince's Website🎁 Ann Hince's Facebook Page🎁 On a Pathway to Insight🎁 Ann Hince's YouTube Channel🎁 Book: A Pathway to Insight*** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailEver 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 into the flight response and pathways to healing.💌  Play with how to disrupt trauma patterns. 💌 The courage to trust yourself and take the next step toward your growth.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode8:20 The Wanderer12:30 Fear Response: Flight19:26 Listening In26:45 What is Trauma?29:20 Pattern Exist and Pattern can be Disrupted.Resources:🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailFrom "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 narratives that may still hold power over your sexual self.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode7:58 Sexually Empowered12:54 First Step: Crawl Before You Walk17:04 Reframe: Not a victim but a survivor23:55 Second Step: WalkingPlease note: this episode contains a single use of strong language near the end.Resources: 21:59🎁 Join Liz🎁 TikTok: @talksexwithliz🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan Mail“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.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:24 Story: Recognizing Assault14:12 Step1: Write a list of your Trigger16:06 Step 2: Empower yourself to Lean In21:52 Leaning In27:37 PTSD is not a life sentence🎁 "Leaning In" Diagram🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailDid 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-Alignment.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:29 Story: Keeping my home14:52 Alignment Spectrum17:14 Disrupt Unhelpful Narratives🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailDo 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-Alignment.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode5:32 Story: Gwen Stefani Concert8:13 Target what is OFF: Approach10:27 Disrupt Unhelpful Narrative13:21 Don't avoid: Ask yourself.🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailDo 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 Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode8:09 Story: Baby Drama Therapist16:30 Why alignment is important19:50 Disrupting unhelpful narratives21:09 The Principle of Alignment🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailFor 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.💌 Redefine what it means to give and receive consent.💌 Most importantly, explore how to trust yourself and your consensual process.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode9:17 Story: Sex, Life and Goop17:00 Exploration and Consent25:35 How to Fall In Love again36:04 Gameify: Rewriting the rules🎁 Resources:Zach BuddErotic Blueprint🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan Mail"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 others.💌 Above all, nurture trust in yourself and your healing journey.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode9:17 Hilary's Story17:00 Emotion is Energy that must be expressed25:35 The Falling Part36:04 I'm trusting my self🎁 Resources:Hilary Bryant: InstagramAftering Series: YouTubeAftering on IG: Instagram🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailARE 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 clarity on owning your truth and resisting societal or personal boxes;💌 Explore why recognizing and respecting different truths is vital (#MountainMetaphor); and,💌 Empower yourself to recognize how resisting the box can help break down oppression and enhance understanding of yourself and others.Are you someone who boxes others in, or do you feel boxed in yourself? This is a no-shame space—we’re all here to explore and grow with intention!What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode4:48 Story: "Working in a restaurant"11:00 Self Justice VS Social Justice15:45 Review: Triggers19:00 Disrupting Unhelpful Narratives🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailCULTURE 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 culture is so important; and,💌 Empower yourself to recognize how to utilize each facet of Individual Culture to diversify your understanding of yourself and others.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode8:05 Why is individual culture important?10:40 Explicit VS Implicit Narratives12:38 Disrupting Unhelpful Narratives14:00 Embracing Individual Culture🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan Mail"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 episode, we’ll:💌 Clarify how fear and insecurity manifest differently for each of us.💌 Examine why emotions hijack us.💌 Learn how the "Notice and Disrupt" technique can help manage inner dialogues and emotions.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode5:48 Story: Dating while Divorcing8:11 ON Emotional Hijacking15:16 Disrupt Unhelpful Narratives16:15 Speaking to Your Fear Parts🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan Mail"I'LL NEVER GET OUT OF DEBT." This statement is a trigger for so many of us, and can hugely affect our mental health.  Nickolas Natali of nickolasnatali.com shares what he's learned on the journey toward financial freedom which - in case you missed the title - involved choosing to move into his car. Join Nick & Nina to explore debt & mental health. Whether it's you who struggles with these moments as a trigger or someone you know - we can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that aren't realistic or helpful to our personal experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:💌 Explore clarifying your personal ideas around Debt; 💌 Play with the perspective: would you be willing to sacrifice money OR your mental health to reach a goal; and,💌 Empower yourself with resources that support you and others who may be struggling with debt or financial narratives.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:05 Story: "When I moved into my car"15:28 Other people's* perspective16:10 Relationship with debt20:18 Realization: Taking debt seriously🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailAsk yourself: "Are my beliefs around divorce worth more than someone else's beliefs around divorce?" While this is a two way street, we often get so caught up in our own beliefs, that we fail to see the human experience of someone else right in front of us. Join Drama Therapist Nina to explore divorce & vulnerability. Whether it's you who struggles with these moments as a trigger or someone you know - we can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that aren't realistic or helpful to our personal experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:💌 Explore your relationship to the idea of divorce; 💌 Play with how flexible you are when it comes to supporting someone else choosing divorce; and,💌 Empower yourself to own your truth when someone struggles to see your human experience beyond their own beliefs.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro.4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode5:49 Story: "I don't believe in divorce"12:37 Option A: I don't believe divorce is an option.15:00 Option B: I don't believe divorce is a first option.18:09 Option C: I believe divorce is a last resort/option.🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailAsk yourself: "Do I know how to keep myself from being emotionally hijacked...and do I know why that might be valuable to me at all?" The body holds stories folks - patterned ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Join realtor Amanda Chavez to explore road rage & vulnerability, coming away with a funny-scary story and:💌 Explore HALTS: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sad-Sick-unSaturated; 💌 Play with why utilizing HALTS is beneficial to diminish the chance for emotional hijacking; and,💌 Empower yourself to understand the reason behind your vulnerability. What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro;4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode;5:49 Introducing Amanda;8:33 Define Vulnerability;12:23 Lesson: Emotions are energy that are just trying to express themselves;16:56 Tool: HALTS (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sad-Sick-unSaturated28:46 Takeaways🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings   *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailRelationships are not without drama - but when the drama in the present is actually triggering things from the past…we might be in danger of losing that relationship.  Learn about our very human responses to survive & how they sometimes happen so often, they become habit. Whether it's your relational trauma or the trauma of someone you know and love - we can all use tools to recognize trauma responses in relationships (and hopefully support a more intentional shift). And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend.  🌿Listen in to:💌 Explore different trauma responses;💌 Play with the idea of identifying your triggers;💌 Empower yourself to HEAL so you can remain present & responsive in your relationships.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode4:51 What is a Perceived Threat and Trauma Response?6:08 What is a Trigger?6:22 What is Relational Trauma?14:13 Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Appease (Submit and Attach)🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailRecognize trauma immediately - without getting sucked in to the emotional vortex. Come away with a creative intervention to help you recognize and process the trauma in your life, as well as resources for dealing with trauma and PTSD professionally. Whether it's your trauma or the trauma of someone you know and love - we can all use tools to recognize the hardest things in life. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿Listen in to:💌 Explore a creative way to address trauma;💌 Play with the idea of creatively processing;💌 Empower yourself to face and overcome  some of the hardest things you’ve ever experienced.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:04 How Trauma and Rivers Converge13:48 Takeaway14:13 Resources🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings    *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailWhat if there was a way to control our emotions more when it mattered? Get ready to hold your own as you 1) Notice 2) Channel, and 3) Express your emotions as energy BEFORE they hijack your world. Whether you're the person that implodes or explodes - we all need tools for balancing our emotions. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:💌 Explore Noticing your emotion;💌 Play with the idea of Channeling your emotion;💌 Empower yourself to Express it.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode4:40 What is emotional takeovers/triggers?6:34 Tool: Notice7:59 Tool: Channel12:08 Tool: Emotion is Energy waiting to be Expressed🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailWhat if we told you there's no such thing as "not racist"? Listen in to hear one way to empower people to gauge themselves on the Racial Disorder spectrum: from 1 (Least Racist) to 5 (Most Racist). We invite you to flip the script on your understanding of Racism, empowering you to open to the idea that we're all affected - and we all need tools for symptom maintenance. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 COURTESY NOTE: At the time of recording we did not have an actual Antisupremacist Spectrum, which we now possess - this episode shows some of the first exploration we had toward this end! Want access to that? DM me!Listen in to:💌 Explore a potential "spectrum of racism";💌 Play with the idea of Racism as a Social Disorder;💌 Empower yourself to understand where parts of you might exist along the spectrum, and how you might empower a different version of yourself. What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode4:54 What does it mean to have a "disorder"?8:21 Different Levels of Racism16:40 Recondition19:40 Story: Calling my niece "Nopalita" 22:52 Are you ready to step-up?🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailWhat is the cost of hiding or avoiding your emotions? Sometimes - more than it feels like we can bear. In this episode, we talk about a new suicidal part that popped up for Nina, and how she creatively invites clients to process through their own unique emotional landscape. Listen in as we explore seeing, feeling, and hearing your emotions to get you back to living your most vibrant life. Get ready to:💌 Play by exploring intense emotions;💌 Challenge yourself to be with your emotions instead of avoiding them; and, 💌 Empower your emotionally aware self, because you matter!What you'll get:0:00 Introducing Emotional Jedi Group1:02 Welcome Q&A5:23 Story: La Llorona, The Weeping Woman26:33 Takeaways29:24 Adventure Challenge🎁"Become an Emotional Jedi"🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: though this episode is NEW, we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailWhat if there was a way to control our emotions more when it mattered? Get ready to use the emotional forces within the next time your emotions are about to hijack your world. Whether you're the person that implodes or explodes - we all need tools for balancing our emotions. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:💌 Explore your different emotions;💌 Play with the idea of taking control of your emotional forces; and💌 Empower your most vibrant self!What you'll get:0:00 Introducing Emotional Jedi Group1:03 Empowered Human Throwback Intro5:12 Beginning of the Original Episode6:07 Emotions7:26 Reacting Vs Responding8:39 Skills: Emotional Literacy11:26 Exercise: Check-in with Emotions🎁"Become an Emotional Jedi"🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!

Send us Fan MailSaying no can be hard, but we believe it's vital to living a vibrant life. This episode offers the idea that saying no can be practiced like any other skill, and we'll go over five different ways we've done it - and how you can too. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. 🌿 Listen in to:💌 Explore your boundaries;💌 Play with idea of practicing saying NO;💌 Empower yourself to say NO.What you'll get:0:00 Empowered Human Throwback Intro4:10 Beginning of the Original Episode6:32 Reason for Not saying NO8:40 Story: Saying NO to a Drunk Man11:35 Skill: Exercise saying NO🎁Get Empowered Now with Nina's Offerings  *** Reminder: we are in a throwback episode phase while Nina writes the book: she’ll be listening in with you to see how things have transformed over the years! ***Empowered Human with Nina Garcia is an episodic journey for self justice, personal freedom, and lifelong liberation. We can all use tools to recondition cultural beliefs that don't serve our lived experience as a human being. It starts with you, so have a journal on hand or a good friend to dialogue with what comes up for you in this episode. And if you can't play with this today? That's okay too. Stay curious. We'll see you later, or in the next episode friend. New episodes Wednesdays, with a tool for Empowerment in each one: subscribe for notifications!