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Gurl with Thoughts
by Vanessa
Meet the Gurl with Thoughts host, Vanessa. She is just a simple 40-something year old gurl who is (really) trying to live her best life. But "life" keeps getting in the way. Is she entering a mid-life crisis or is this just life? Join her as she discusses relevant topics, like dating, fitness, and figuring out how to live & connect with herself and others, in a way that is relatable and easy to digest. With her charm, wit, and curiosity, she welcomes you into her personal existence of life. There are endless thoughts, countless questions, and an insatiable need to learn, grow, and share. Welcome to the conversation!
Episodes
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Ep.24: The Return!
Vanessa is back! After a long hiatus - moving and readjusting her life in the Netherlands - she could not be happier to [FINALLY!] be back recording. It was an unexpectedly tough journey to get to this place; join her as she shares her thoughts on the move itself, as well as the reason for the…
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Ep.23: Gurl with Thoughts turns 1-Year Old!
Celebrate with Vanessa as she shares a quirky little insight into Gurl with Thoughts turning 1-year old! A big shout out to everyone who listens, supports, and feels compelled to share their own thoughts. Y’all rock!
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Ep.22: How to Win a Race (or any competition)
Ever dreamt of winning a race (or any competition)? Did you imagine how glorious it would feel? Tune in to this episode to hear Vanessa’s tips on how to do it - no matter your age, your pace/physical ability, or where you currently rank amongst your fellow competitors. Feel the glory; LIVE the...
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Ep.21: Review of a life-changing Breathwork Retreat
Listen up friends! On this week’s episode, Vanessa recaps her time spent at a breathwork retreat; specifically working with the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®. While the retreat itself was life-changing, the aftereffects had a surprising twist! She reflects on how old,...
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Ep.20: Sweet Dreams are Made of?
Spring is around the corner, and for some folks, that means your clock will ‘spring back’ very soon! How do you feel when you lose this hour of sleep? Ever wonder how your sleep (or lack thereof) is affecting your life on a day-to-day basis? Dive into this week's episode as Vanessa unveils some...
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Ep.19: How to Lose Weight without Shedding any Pounds
Welcome back friends! Join Vanessa as she gets REAL real on this episode; digging deep into her experiences with weight and body image. Have you ever looked in the mirror and you don’t like what you see? Or have you lost some lbs – maybe even got to your ‘goal’ weight – and you were STILL not…
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Ep.18: Let's talk Alcohol
Join Vanessa on this episode as she dives into the topic of alcohol. There are so many things to consider! Is a drink a day good for you? What are the impacts to your body and mind? As she embarks on her own exploration of what role alcohol plays in her life, you will learn some interesting facts...
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Ep.17: Do Vision Boards Really Work?
On this week’s episode, join Vanessa as she explores the idea of vision boards and manifestations. Do you think they work? Whether you are a believer or not, tune in to hear her very enticing experience from 2024!
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Ep.16: Letting Go of the Need to Control
Welcome 2025! What a time to be alive. As we enter into a new year, new chapter, new version of ourselves, Vanessa reflects on some of the unexpected benefits of meditation and how it has allowed her to shed some habits that are no longer necessary or serving. Ever thought that you might have…
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Ep.15: Hair of the Dog
Happy Holidays friends! This week Vanessa reflects on her holiday parties and the phenomenon called ‘Hair of the Dog’. Never heard of it? Never experienced it firsthand? Join her as she dives into how it works and why it could be useful during this festive season.
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Ep.14: People Watching
If you’ve never tried people watching, there is no time like the present! Going into the Christmas season, there are bound to be endless opportunities to experience the world through someone else’s eyes, just by being near them. Or if that is not your jam, live vicariously through Vanessa as she...
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Ep.13: Tips to help with a Cold
Tis the season..... for COLDS! Y’all know those nasty germs that result in congestion, cough, and all-around yucky feelings. Join Vanessa as she shares some tips to help circumvent the severity and length of a cold; as tested by her. These tips do not constitute medical or professional advice…
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Ep.12: Being Present
Welcome back friends. This week Vanessa shares a very powerful experience of being present. And it’s not necessarily in a conventional way! She finds inner peace within her mind & body while doing activity. Tune in to find out more! Her fave meditation app: Open - https://o-p-e-n.com/
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Ep.11: Breathwork 101
We’ve got a treat for you this week! Have you ever been curious about breathwork and how it can be used to heal? Join Vanessa as she unpacks the wonders of breathwork, especially as she has started to learn the principles of the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®, developed my Giten...
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Ep.10: Birthday Reflections
Another year around the Sun! Join Vanessa as she reflects on her life, especially her dating life, as she gets ready to celebrate another birthday. Vienna Pharaon’s book – The Origins of You https://www.amazon.com/Origins-You-Breaking-Patterns-Liberate/dp/0593539915 Vienna Pharaon’s podcast –…
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Ep.9: Mindfulness 101
Ep.9: Mindfulness 101 On this week’s episode, Vanessa will continue to share her learnings. She continues with the theme of tapping into the body, as opposed to just staying in the mind. Let’s explore the wonders of mindfulness!
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Ep.8: The Nervous System 101
This week join Vanessa as she nerds out on all things relating to the Nervous System! Ever been curious about HOW your body works? And why you react the way you do in certain situations/people/events? Well friends, this episode is for you! The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the...
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Ep.7: Exciting News to Share!
“Extra! Extra! Read [listen] all about it”. This week Vanessa has some exciting news to share!! Tune in to find out more.
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Ep.6: Meditation Marvels
On this weeks episode, Vanessa takes a good honest look at how meditation has changed her life... for the better! Think better sleep, less anxiety, and an overall calmer gurl. Well not calm in the episode; her excitement can’t be contained! Tune in for some amazing meditation tips and how it is...
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Ep.5: Stockholm... afterthoughts
In this 2nd episode abroad, Vanessa adds some more thoughts on her Stockholm marathon experience, including her strategy to run with a pace group. You won’t want to miss what she learned about how pace groups actually work. Who knew!
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Ep.4: Unfinished marathon business in Stockholm
Travelling episode! Join Vanessa as she travels abroad to run the Stockholm marathon. Listen to her recap of marathon day – the ups, the downs, and what left her thirsting for more! Vanessa’s running group in NYC: NY Flyers training group
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Ep.3: When dating, what comes first, the eggs or the basket?
In this episode we dive into some of the ‘rules’ of modern dating and how people say ‘you should not put all your eggs in one basket’. Vanessa explores not only the general meaning of that phrase, but how it directly impacts her & her potential suitors.
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Ep.2: Why not?
Welcome back! In this episode, Vanessa goes a bit deeper into why it took her so darn long to publish her podcast. She addresses some of the limiting beliefs she had around starting a podcast (hello, perfectionism my old friend!) and how those beliefs can manifest in the body, thanks to our…
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Ep.1: Intro to Gurl with Thoughts Podcast
Welcome! In this first episode, you will meet your host, Vanessa, and learn about why she has taken the leap to start a podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Meet the Gurl with Thoughts host, Vanessa. She is just a simple 40-something year old gurl who is (really) trying to live her best life. But "life" keeps getting in the way. Is she entering a mid-life crisis or is this just life? Join her as she discusses relevant topics, like dating, fitness, and figuring out how to live & connect with herself and others, in a way that is relatable and easy to digest. With her charm, wit, and curiosity, she welcomes you into her personal existence of life. There are endless thoughts, countless questions, and an insatiable need to learn, grow, and share. Welcome to the conversation!
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Meet the Gurl with Thoughts host, Vanessa. She is just a simple 40-something year old gurl who is (really) trying to live her best life. But "life" keeps getting in the way. Is she entering a mid-life crisis or is this just life? Join her as she discusses relevant topics, like dating, fitness, and...
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