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It's Giving Growth

by A Self Development Podcast By Gigi

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Hi buds 🌱 Here to plant the seeds for your self growth journey. On this weekly podcast, Gigi chats about figuring out life in her 20's - mental health, fitness, money, motivation, relationships, social media...it's a lot, isn't it?Consider each episode the fertilizer for your self growth journey as she spills the chai and gives advice on becoming the best you. If you like personal development, psychology, statistics, motivational quotes and guest interviews, welcome to the greenhouse! Follow to grow🌻Love, GigiYoutube, IG & Tiktok: @itsgivinggrowth

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Episodes

  1. I Spent $12,000 on Therapy. Here's What I Learned.

    Yes, I spent more than $12,000 on therapy in the past few years. I learned about everything from friendships, relationships, confidence, depression and more. In this video, I give you the scoop on it -- $12k worth of information to be exact lol. #therapy #selfcare #selfimprovement

  2. Ep.46: why you're miserable & how to get your spark back

    Did you know that 61% of people feel that they are "stuck in a rut." The majority of people are not doing well right now. And that's understandable! The world is an...interesting place to be right now. Most people are in debt, student loan debt or credit card debt. Most people report feeling…

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  3. Ep. 45: going into debt to keep up with friends??? (people are faking being rich)

    Did you know? Nearly 50% of millennials overspend to keep up with friends. People are going into debt to look rich and keep up with lifestyle trends. In this video, we go over how this started, why social media plays a role, the common feeling of "feeling behind" in your 20s and the pressure to...

  4. Ep. 44 : Mid-Year Reset: How to HACK self-discipline & level up EVERY part of your life (relationships, money, fitness)

    Did you know that only 1 in 10 people complete their New Year's resolution. Most people give up a few months into the year. BUT it is NOT too late to RESET for the rest of the year and still tackle every goal you have. Consider this you mid-year mindset motivation and a how to be self-disciplined...

  5. Ep. 43: How I Saved 6 Figures by 25 (9 RULES that will change your life)

    I was totally broke 5 years ago graduating from college. Here's how I saved $100,000+ WITHOUT a high-paying job or money from family. I live by these 9 rules about budgeting with a low income, investing as a beginner, saving on a low income and more. From the type of friends you have to your...

  6. i quit social media in 2019 + I’m BACK 5 YEARS LATER (I un-fried my brain, why I'm back, my 5 rules) Ep. 42

    I quit social media 5 years ago for my mental health. It was a total detox and I learned so much about myself, how to spend my time better, new hobbies, mental health, external validation, comparison culture, etc. I go over all of this in today's episode & share the 5 strict rules I have for…

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  7. 7 friends you need to cut off (they will ruin your life) - Ep. 41

    hi buds🌱 As a society, we normalize romantic relationship breakups. The boyfriends and girlfriends who were toxic or just not meant to be for us. But when it comes to friends, we put an odd amount of pressure of "friends lasting forever." But this leads to a lot of unhappiness when we cling onto...

  8. how to exit your lazy era - Ep. 40

    hi buds! 🌱 if you've been living life on easy mode, this video is for you. this video will break down the mindset tips and motivational tips you need to kickstart your life. laziness is unattractive and your life is waiting for you to step into it. we go over creating habits, gratitude, morning...

  9. you need to manifest like Travis Kelce in 2024 - Ep. 39

    Where my Swifties at? Whether you like them or not, anyone can learn something from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce about achieving your goals. Travis Kelce was a fan, a swiftie -- and now he's the man taking her home. He got exactly what he manifested -- and you can too. I’m gonna explain every...

  10. A Mental Health Reset Guide for 2024 (social media detox, friend breakups, controlling emotions) - Ep. 38

    In today’s video, I’m going to walk you through a guide of resetting your mental health for the new year. Because you deserve to deep clean not only your space, but deep clean your mind too. You deserve to enter the new year feeling like you mentally swept and mopped under the rug, took out the...

  11. Stop waiting for the right time, because time isn’t waiting for you. - Ep. 37

    How many times have you caught yourself saying, "I'll start when the time is right." How long have you been “meaning to get around to trying that hobby” “I’ll start my youtube channel when I buy a good camera” I’ll wait till the new year to start working out You have perfection paralysis and in...

  12. choose your life before it chooses you. - Ep. 36

    LET'S BE BUDS 🌱 IG: itsgivinggrowth You guys said you want to know more about me! On this instagram, I'll be posting behind the scenes of my life and connecting with all of you more :) ++++++ In today's video... "be yourself" ...wth does that even mean? It’s hard to say you truly know you are…

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  13. how to emotionally detatch | gain peace, power & stay unbothered - Ep. 35

    You know the feeling of stressing, getting really anxious and caught up about -- oh what is this person doing? What does that person think of me? Why isn’t this person texting me back? Maybe you’re still stalking your ex on instagram or unable to leave a toxic relationship or friendship. It's...

  14. how to stop being jealous & insecure (comparison gets UGLY) - Ep. 34

    I have been a petty person. I’ve been jealous of my partners texting another girl. I’ve been jealous of pretty people on social media. I’ve been envious of other kids in school who got better grades than me. So in this video, I’m going to go over what jealousy and envy are, question prompts (as...

  15. mindset shifts to smash your summer goals - Ep. 33

    If you have goals you’re trying to really hit the gas on and kickstart, this is for you. Whether that’s money goals, body goals, business goals, this is your sign that this your season to make things happen. This is the summer for productivity, discipline and self improvement. In this video we'll...

  16. how to heal your anxious + avoidant attachment to find and KEEP love - Ep. 32

    Today we are talking about attachment styles and attachment theory. Why? Because it's the foundation of ALL RELATIONSHIPS! Do you ever find yourself struggling in romantic relationships or friendships? With your partners, do you often find yourself jealous, stressed about if they’re cheating on...

  17. how to set boundaries & stop being a people pleaser - Ep. 31

    Being Kind Does Not Mean Having No boundaries. There is a big difference between holding the door open for someone and being the doormat they wipe their shoes on. Self Respect. People-Pleasing. Codependency. Feeling used. Hot and cold toxic relationships. Learning to Say No… we’re getting into…

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  18. Don’t Regret Wasting Your Life. Do This. (mindset & motivation to start living) - Ep. 30

    Imagine being 90 years old, on your deathbed, in a hospital room, knowing that your whole life is dwindling down to a close. Being sad, wishing you had done your life differently. Wishing you told that person you loved them. Wondering what your life would be like if you followed your passion.…

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  19. 8 Fitness Struggles You Need To Mentally Prepare For to Be Successful At the Gym - Ep. 29

    What I Wish I Knew Before Entering My Fitness Era.... What was your new year’s resolution this year? For most people, it’s Exercise more, Eat healthier, Lose weight. It seems we are all want to step into our fitness era. But most people give up of fail. Why?? We start strong. We watch some gym...

  20. The Dark Side of Frugal Living: watch this to mentally prepare (tips from a financial minimalist) - Ep. 28

    I save and invest 70% of my income and live off 30%. That’s what most people consider extreme saving. I’m not rich in the first place so I would consider myself a frugal living person and some consider me a financial minimalist. 1 in 3 people say being better with money is one of their new year's...

  21. healing trauma sucks dude (Growing Pains: childhood trauma, shadow work, toxic relationship anxiety) - Ep. 27

    pov: you’re in your healing era and it sucks. Welcome to me Healing Journey Diaries Ep1 Today we are talking about mental health -- the Hard Truths about Self Love Journey that loneliness is part of the journey, the power of solitude, growing pains, what no one told me and what i really found out...

  22. 9 science based habits that will change your life (Fitness, Gym Hacks, Morning Routine, Wellness) - Ep. 26

    When we talk about health, you often hear the same things over and over again. Eat vegetables, drink water, get sleep. But there are other tips I’ve learned on my health journey that are super underrated and don’t think they’re talked about enough. And I wanna share them with you today. These are...

  23. 10 Easy Productivity Hacks For Lazy People (Time Management Habits for BUSY days that save time) - EP. 25

    Everyone is busy these days. Between work, exercising, side hustles, cooking, cleaning, it often feels like we never have enough hours in the day to do what we need to do. The math aint nothing when it comes to my time. But that’s why it’s so important to be as productive and efficient with your...

  24. How to Live a Soft Life AND Be Self Disciplined (can you self care & achieve your goals?) - Ep. 24

    So It seems like there are two kinds of people. Those that are all about the #grind, hustle life and those that are all about the soft life, the let’s chill out and journal, meditate for a while, let’s self care. ]We are pumped with motivational videos like “no pain no gain.” and “no excuses, no...

  25. “I have no friends” - an epidemic | Lessons About Friendships, Loneliness, Anxiety, Social Media - Ep. 23

    Do you ever feel like you don't have real TRUE friends? Not very close to ANYONE? Like everyone has already formed their friend group and you got left out? So apparently we’re all loners. We all on the same struggle bus together -- we’re collectively in a friendship recession. So today I want to...

  26. I Quit Social Media. This is My Story. (mental health, validation, social media detox) - Ep. 22

    One year without social media as a Gen-z 24 year old. I quit social media a year ago and started living my life instead of watching others live theirs. In this video, I tell my story of the top 5 struggles I had with social media, the alarming statistics of social media and mental health, time,...

  27. Productivity Reset for the New Year (Social Media Detox, Organize, Motivation, Declutter, Clean, Plan) - Ep. 21

    And here are some of my tips and hacks! Today is the day for you to do a PRODUCTIVE reset. By the end of this video, we are going to get you feeling prepared, organized and motivated for the new year to smash your goals. You know that go getter feeling of being determined? When you just wake up…

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  28. 3 Step Fitness Reset for New Years (Workout Motivation, Lose Weight, Meal Prep, Gym, Exercise) - Ep. 20

    Consider this a “getting my life together” video: fitness edition. January New Years is a clean slate, a fresh feeling that inspires us to reset and kickstart our goals. And over 90% of all new year's resolutions in January are about fitness. We always commit to starting the year off on a bang.…

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  29. How to Financially Reset for New Years (Money Hacks, Budgeting, Saving, Investing, Credit Card) - Ep. 19

    Let’s be real we all probably could be saving more, investing more, budgeting better. And a lot of people may have savings goals or budgets for the year and then stuff happens during the year. You go on vacations, that affects finances, inflation this year was wild, that affected everyone. But...

  30. How to Mentally Reset for the New Year (Social Media Detox, Mental Health, Word of the Year) - Ep. 18

    Get a Jumpstart on Mentally Cleansing your Mind & Resetting for the New Year. How do you feel when the year starts to wind down? Busy? Excited? Overwhelmed? A lot happens in a year. We go through ups and downs. We meet new people and maybe let go of other relationships. Maybe you got laid off,...

  31. 10 Holiday Shopping Hacks & Common Mistakes (Inflation, Budgeting, Secret Santa, Credit Cards) - Ep. 17

    Holiday shopping is in full swing. And if you are a millennial, then you are likely in the 86% of millennials that overspent on holiday gifts last year. That’s right. Had a budget. Blew a budget. And no one blames you - it’s too easy to get wrapped up in the spirit of the season, and Christmas,...

  32. 11 Winter Essentials under $30 - Homebody Cozy Budget Deals (CANDLES, TEA, ROBE, ETC) - Ep. 16

    Who doesn’t love a good excuse to stay inside, especially during the winter. It’s all cold outside and nobody’s trying to go out in the world and do things. Plus, you always end up spending money. And We are trying TO SAVE this season. My advice: STAY HOME AND SELF CARE. My favorite weekend plans...

  33. Surviving Christmas Chaos & Thanksgiving Fights: 7 Tips for Seasonal Depression, Stress, Loneliness - Ep. 15

    Holidays are supposed to be this splendid time of the year filled with loved ones and ginger bread cookies and presents and Santa and all glitter and joy, right? Research shows that 88% of people are stressed during the holidays. Many people are overscheduled, broke, sad, lonely, broke again....

  34. 10 Mistakes Graduates Make in their 20’s (Money, Friendships, Anxiety, Identity Crisis, 401k) - Ep. 14

    Whether you graduated from high school or college, this video is for you. Because when you graduate, you feel like you are just getting launched out of a cannonball into the “real world” and while you know that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, you don’t actually know how to…you…

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  35. 10 Hacks to Survive a Recession in Your 20’s (Saving, Getting Fired, Budgeting) - Ep. 13

    The R word is being thrown around a lot and the last time R visited, millions of people lost their jobs and homes. A lot of us, especially gen-z'ers - we’re newbies, we never had to deal with a recession before. The older generations is traumatized -- they’ve been around a recession or two in…

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  36. how to find yourself in your 20's (be authentic, original & think for YOURSELF) - Ep. 12

    If you think about it, most of what we do was taught to us, or we do it because it’s a cultural norm. That’s everything from brushing our teeth to what kind of clothes we wear to what language you speak. So much of who we are is dictated consciously and subconsciously by our environment and…

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  37. Winter Blues: How to Get Out of a Rut & Reset Your Life - 9 Easy Steps to Get Back on Track - Ep. 11

    We've all been in a rut. The ones where we are sleeping for 10 hours a day, eating fast food, not exercising, binge watching Netflix, scrolling on social media for 4 hours a day, isolating ourselves. Our apartment looks like a tornado went through it and our our trashcans are overflowing with…

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  38. Why I don’t have a dream job | Purpose Beyond a 9-5 (what’s wrong with the American Dream) - Ep. 10

    Is it just me or does the idea of reporting to someone else, a boss telling your where and when to be until you're 65 and retire...just not it....? I don't have a dream job, I have a dream life. I think as human, I am way too dynamic and multifaceted to have a one track career for the rest of my...

  39. 11 Weight Loss Lessons I Learned The Hard Way - I Lost 20 Lbs in 2 Months - Ep. 9

    I lost 20 pounds in 2 months and I learned a LOT. I have regrets, things I want to share with others, things I wish I learned sooner. In this video, I package that all up for you so you can get ahead in your fitness journey. We cover my thoughts on the stairmaster, Chloe Ting workouts, fat loss,...

  40. How to Break Bad Habits FAST: 4 Easy Tips ANYONE can use right now! - Ep. 8

    We all have bad habits we've been meaning to quit for days..months........let's be honest -- YEARS. Whether it's biting your nails, overspending, vaping or eating junk food, this video breaks down how to break a bad habit into 4 easy steps. And no, it's not just "believe in yourself" motivation....

  41. How to Organize Your Time QUICKLY: 8 Easy Steps to Schedule a BALANCED Life (+ goals motivation) - Ep. 7

    Organizing your time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! I know, between your job, your side hustle, keeping up with friends and your relationship, cleaning, running errands, cooking, working out, you might feel like it's so hard to squeeze everything in. Understandable. A lot of...

  42. I Lost 20 Pounds in 2 Months: Lessons I Learned (Food Edition) - Ep. 6

    I lost 20 pounds in exactly 2 months this summer and I learned a LOT during the shred. In this video, I’ll break down the FOOD lessons I learned. I’ll cover everything from gym bro diets to healthy alternatives to your favorite snacks to the biggest food mistakes I made. Comment down below which…

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  43. The Hidden Dangers of Hustle Culture - Things No One Tells You - Ep. 5

    It seems like EVERYONE is on their #grind these days. It's all about hustle culture and the "don't eat, don't sleep till it's done" mentality. We obsess over the struggle - waking up at the crack of dawn (posting it on Instagram of course) and proceeding to cram every second of the day with...

  44. Save HUNDREDS Right Now - 10 Quick & Easy Money Hacks You Can Do Instantly - Ep. 4

    Saving money can seem like the longest, most boring process…tossing the couple cents you have leftover every month into an account that takes years to grow, and not to mention loses value every year to inflation. It can be discouraging. But here are 10 SUPER easy money hacks you can do right now…

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  45. How to Build Great Habits FAST: Tips ANYONE can use right now! (Atomic Habits) - Ep. 3

    We all want to be disciplined and do things like save money, workout consistently, etc. But it's hard! This video will give you super easy steps you can take TODAY! I'll use the book Atomic Habits by James Clear to break down things like invisible peer pressure and how motivation is overrated.

  46. The 4 REAL Reasons You Procrastinate Working on Your Goals (How to Smash Your 2024 Goals NOW) - Ep. 2

    Procrastinators get a bad rep. They're often called lazy and unmotivated. Everyone procrastinates doing the dishes, but sometimes, we put off things we actually want to do - like joining a new club or kickstarting that business we want to build. Why would we procrastinate working on our dreams…

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  47. The 6 Ultimate Life Hacks for Your 20's (Society Pressure, Money Habits, Childhood Trauma, Therapy, Social Media) - Ep. 1

    Feeling lost of confused in your 20's? Most people are. Here are some lessons & tips I wish I knew for navigating some of the most important years of your life. I go over everything from mental health tips to financial tips. Starting with the stress and society pressure of going to college…

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About this show

Hi buds 🌱 Here to plant the seeds for your self growth journey. On this weekly podcast, Gigi chats about figuring out life in her 20's - mental health, fitness, money, motivation, relationships, social media...it's a lot, isn't it?Consider each episode the fertilizer for your self growth journey as she spills the chai and gives advice on becoming the best you. If you like personal development, psychology, statistics, motivational quotes and guest interviews, welcome to the greenhouse! Follow to grow🌻Love, GigiYoutube, IG & Tiktok: @itsgivinggrowth

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does It's Giving Growth have?

It's Giving Growth has 47 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 30, 2024.

What is It's Giving Growth about?

Hi buds 🌱 Here to plant the seeds for your self growth journey. On this weekly podcast, Gigi chats about figuring out life in her 20's - mental health, fitness, money, motivation, relationships, social media...it's a lot, isn't it?Consider each episode the fertilizer for your self growth journey...

How often does It's Giving Growth release new episodes?

It's Giving Growth publishes a few times a week, based on its 47 episodes since March 2024.

Who hosts It's Giving Growth?

It's Giving Growth is created and hosted by A Self Development Podcast By Gigi.
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