The Nina Gervase Show

Are you actually living the life you want… or are you still performing the version of yourself that keeps everyone else comfortable? In this episode, I’m asking four massive questions that are not fluffy, surface-level journal prompts. These are the questions that make you stop scrolling, grab a pen, and get honest with yourself. Do you really know who you are? Do you actually like yourself? Do you trust yourself enough to take the next step? And do you know why the hell this next version of your life matters so much? Because here’s the truth: a lot of women are exhausted. Exhausted from shrinking. Exhausted from playing nice. Exhausted from living by rules they didn’t even write. And at some point, you have to decide: am I going to keep making myself smaller so other people feel safe… or am I finally going to take control of my own life? You are the writer, director, and producer of your life. Start with these four journal prompts. Be brutally honest with yourself. Then share this episode with the friend who is tired of playing small and needs the reminder that she gets to write a bigger story, too. This one may hit a nerve. Good. That probably means it’s exactly what you needed.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

What do you do when every fiber of your being tells you it's time to start over? In this episode of The Nina Gervase Show, I sit down with Meg McDaniel, a health coach, personal trainer, and former beauty business owner who walked away from an 18-year career to pursue a completely different path. Here's what makes her story so powerful: she wasn't failing. Her business was successful. People thought she should stay. She had invested years building it. Walking away made no logical sense. Yet deep down, she knew she was meant for something more. If you've ever felt that quiet voice telling you there's another chapter waiting for you—but fear, responsibility, finances, or the opinions of others have kept you standing still—this conversation is for you. Meg shares what it was really like to trust herself when the path ahead wasn't clear, start over at 40, navigate uncertainty, and keep moving forward even when doubt crept in. We talk about personal growth, career changes, self-confidence, mindset, finding the courage to begin again, and why the people you surround yourself with can dramatically change what you believe is possible for your life. Most importantly, we discuss a lesson every woman needs to hear: Just because you've spent years building something doesn't mean you're obligated to stay there forever. You must follow your bliss! Sometimes the next chapter of your life begins the moment you stop asking for permission and start trusting your own voice. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it, subscribe to The Nina Gervase Show, and let us know in the comments: What dream, goal, or next chapter have you been putting off because you're afraid to take the first step?

Have you ever heard of Brooke Castillo and his thought model for success? Well… I found that the BEST way to use it is actually in reverse. That’s right. In this episode of The Nina Gervase Show, I’m teaching you how to reverse engineer your thoughts, emotions and actions in order to finally get the results you want in life and business. Because most people are so focused on the goal itself that they never stop to ask themselves if their mindset even supports the outcome they say they want. This episode will make you look at success, confidence, action and self-sabotage completely differently. And honestly? Once you understand this framework, you’ll start catching exactly where your own thoughts are holding you back. If this episode hits home for you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review and send it to a friend who needs this mindset shift too.   Here is the link to the goal setting worksheet that I take my agents through. You can customize it for your industry. Let me know if you need any help with it and enjoy!

This episode is a recap of my two recent interviews with Jessica Burgio and Kristeen Barker—and I had to sit down and talk this through with you because both of these women have built incredible success… just in completely different ways. Early on, Jessica was blessed to have people continually see potential in her that she didn’t fully see in herself yet. And instead of brushing that off or playing small, she leaned into it. That led to her joining the right rooms and surrounding herself with the right people that helped to launch her various careers As Jessica's awareness pushed her into bigger rooms, more conversations, more opportunities, she realized that needed to create these rooms for women everywhere. And so her coaching business took off! Kristeen’s story is completely different… and honestly, just as powerful. She followed the path. She did everything she was “supposed” to do as she prepared to be a doctor and specialist. She put in the years, the work, the education… and when she finally got to the end, she just knew—this doesn’t feel right. There had to be more. And instead of listening to what the so-called “experts” told her she had to do next… she had the courage to say no to that path and forge a brazen new one forward. She didn’t abandon what she built—she expanded it. And now? She’s not only a practicing nephrologist, she’s also creating entirely new rooms for other doctors to learn in… building courses, teaching, and helping them pass their exams and grow in ways that didn’t exist before. Two completely different paths. Same result: massive success. And this is where I’m going to challenge you a little… if you’re not putting yourself in the right rooms, around the right people, you’re cutting yourself off from opportunities you don’t even know exist yet. There isn’t one right way. There isn’t one perfect path. But if they can build what they’ve built? You can too. Go listen to their full interviews after this… but start here.   Get your FREE journal prompts HERE   Be sure to connect with Kristeen: Instagram @renaltutorials YouTube @Tutorials by Kristeen Barker Podcast "Am I Doing It Wrong? For Doctors By Doctors"   Be sure to connect with Jess: Instagram @jessicaburgio Podcast @The Jessica Burgio Show Get her book! Join her mastermind!

In this episode of Unfiltered Conversations, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kristeen Barker, a nephrologist, educator and podcaster out of Australia. Kristeen explains how she knew she could be doing more, even after reaching the exact goal she had worked years for. She shares what it looked like to follow that internal pull instead of continuing down a path that didn’t feel right—and how that decision led her to build something completely her own. We get into the real stuff… What it feels like to realize the “end goal” isn’t actually it How to trust yourself when everyone around you is telling you to do something different The uncomfortable reality of putting yourself out there and not knowing how it’s going to land And why learning to pivot quickly might be the most important skill you can develop There’s a moment in this conversation where we talk about tying happiness to an outcome—and how dangerous that can be. Because so many women are chasing something thinking that’s when life will finally feel right. This conversation is honest. It’s real. And it’s a reminder that just because something looks right on paper doesn’t mean it’s right for you. If you’ve been feeling that pull to do something different… don’t ignore it.   Follow Kristeen on Instagram @renaltutorials Follow Kristeen on YouTube @Tutorials by Kristeen Barker Follow Kristeen's Podcast "Am I Doing It Wrong? For Doctors By Doctors"  

Do you even know what the reticular activating system is in your brain? Do you understand how your RAS is literally controlling your future? Because it is. And here’s the part most people don’t realize… Your brain is constantly filtering what you see, what you notice, and what you believe is possible. So if you’re walking around thinking, “this isn’t working,” “I’m stuck,” “nothing ever goes my way”… your brain is going to go find proof of that all day long. It’s doing its job. But it’s also the exact reason you keep ending up in the same place. Now flip that. The second you start focusing on what you actually want— the goal, the future version of you, the life you’re trying to build— your brain starts looking for that instead. Opportunities you missed before. People you wouldn’t have noticed. Paths that were always there… you just weren’t focused on them. Same life. Different filter. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your RAS is either keeping you stuck or helping you move forward—and how to start training it to work for you through visualization, journaling, and daily focus. Because you are the writer, the director, and the producer of your life. And right now… your brain is just following your lead. If this hits, send it to a girlfriend who needs to hear it.

I am so excited for this episode because I finally got Jessica Burgio on the podcast as my very first guest… and I’ve been wanting this conversation for a while.   If you don’t know Jess yet, you will after this—and you’ll get it. I couldn’t wait to introduce you to her!   She’s one of those people where the more you hear her story, the more you realize nothing about it was straight or easy. She’s pivoted more than once, taken chances when things didn’t feel certain, and just kept evolving instead of staying comfortable. And that’s what makes her so powerful to listen to.   I love hearing how people actually got to where they are, and Jess is such a real example of what that looks like. Not perfect. Not planned. Just being open, paying attention, and going for the opportunities when they show up.   She’s a highly sought-after hairstylist, coach, mentor, and group leader—but more than anything, she’s someone who will push you to stop sitting on the sidelines and actually go for what you want.   She’s also the reason this podcast exists. She’s the one who pushed me to stop overthinking and just do it.   I love her. I’m so grateful for her. And I already know you’re going to love her too.   Be sure to connect with Jess: Instagram @jessicaburgio Podcast @The Jessica Burgio Show Get her book! Join her mastermind!

Fifteen years into widowhood, I can tell you this with complete honesty: it doesn't get any easier. Grief has, however, help shape who I have become. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing where I truly am after 15 years of carrying love, loss, gratitude, heartbreak, and legacy all at once. I talk about what it feels like to watch your children reach milestones their father should be here for, how joy and pain can coexist in the same breath, and why grief can still crack your heart open decades later. But inside that pain, there is also perspective. There is resilience. There is a reminder to love harder, live fuller, and cherish the people beside us while we still can. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you still feel years later is normal, this episode is for you. And if you love someone who is grieving, this may help you better understand the strength and heartbreak they carry at the same time. If this episode touched your heart, please share it with someone who may need it right now—a widow, someone walking through grief, someone living with a difficult medical diagnosis, or anyone trying to hold joy and heartbreak in the same life. Sometimes one shared conversation can be the thing that helps someone feel less alone.

Inspired by something I recently heard from Dr. Joe Dispenza, this episode is your wake-up call: the new version of you cannot come from the same thoughts, habits, and patterns that created the life you have now. I’m breaking down why real change starts in your mind first—and how visualization, gratitude, and journaling help you finally break the cycles keeping you stuck.   If this hit you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it—and make sure you’re following so you don’t miss what’s coming next.   And when you’re ready, get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

Saying yes does not mean doing everything, girl. This is your permission slip to say yes and be honest about what that yes actually looks like. Yes, I’m in. And here’s what I can give. And here’s what I can’t. That little word AND is what keeps your yes from turning into stress, guilt, and resentment. You are allowed to protect your peace, stay in your strengths, and still go all in on what matters most. Question: Where do you need to start saying yes with rules instead of pressure?

You keep saying yes… and it’s draining you. The guilt. The overcommitment. That gut feeling you ignored—and now you’re stuck. In this episode, we’re getting honest about why you say yes when you shouldn’t, how to pause before committing, and how to say no without overthinking or feeling like you’re letting people down. Because every “yes” is costing you something. And it might be the life you actually want. It’s time to trust yourself, protect your time, and stop doing everything for everyone else. If this hit you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it—and make sure you’re following so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Fast doesn’t win. Slow does. And if you’re constantly going all in, burning out, and still not where you want to be… we need to talk.   You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just moving too fast without a real plan.   In this episode, I’m calling you out (with love) on the way you’re chasing your goals—and showing you how to actually get there faster by slowing it down, getting it on paper, and working it step by step.   Because burnout isn’t progress. And chaos isn’t a strategy.   This is how you stop spinning your wheels… and start executing like the woman you know you’re meant to be.   Let’s go.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts  

Welcome to the show that helps you create an independent, confident & audacious life! We women are meant for more, so now it's time to create it!   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

You are one decision away from changing your life.   Not confidence. Not a perfect plan. Not the “right time.”   A decision.   So many women feel stuck because they’ve been conditioned to believe life just happens to them. That circumstances decide. That other people decide for them… giving away so much control in their lives to circumstances.   No.   You are the writer, the director, and the producer of your life.   Every choice you make — or avoid — is casting a vote for the woman you become.   The question is: What decision have you been avoiding that could change everything?   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

Pay attention to the words you say to yourself.   Because they might be the very thing keeping you stuck.   Most women think they lack confidence.   But the real problem is quieter than that.   It’s the language running in the background of your mind.   “I’m not ready.” “I don’t trust myself.” “Now isn’t the right time.”   Those words sound responsible.   But they quietly keep you exactly where you are.   Your words don’t just describe your life.   They direct it.   Change the language. Change the direction. Change the woman you become.   If you’ve ever felt capable of more but keep holding yourself back… you’ll want to hear this.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

Have you ever wanted something more for your life… but fear keeps pulling you back?   Fear of failing. Fear of looking foolish. Fear of proving those quiet doubts in your head right.   So you wait.   You wait to feel ready. You wait for confidence. You wait for the “right time.”   But here’s the truth most women never hear.   Fear shows up right at the edge of change.   And every time you let fear make the decision, your world gets a little smaller.   Confidence isn’t built by avoiding fear.   It’s built by moving anyway.   One step. One decision. One moment of courage.   If you’ve been feeling that pull inside you — the quiet voice saying there has to be more than this… this conversation might be exactly what you need right now.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

  We all have goals. Big ones.   But staying motivated every single day? That’s the hard part.   When momentum fades, distractions creep in, and life gets busy, it’s easy to lose sight of what you’re working toward.   That’s where something surprisingly simple can change everything: journaling on paper.   Not typing. Not tapping notes into your phone. Putting pen to paper.   Because writing things down slows you down just enough to think clearly, hold yourself accountable, and remind yourself why you started in the first place.   A journal becomes your mirror, your motivator, and sometimes the voice that says, “Keep going.” It’s simple.   But the impact can be powerful.   Sometimes the smallest habit is the one that keeps you moving toward the life you really want.   What could happen if a pen and paper became the most powerful tool in your personal growth?   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

  I’m just like you… busy as all hell.   Seriously busy. The kind of busy where you feel like you can’t even catch your breath.   But if you’re like me, that busyness can become the perfect excuse.   An excuse not to implement the thing you know you need to do to reach a big goal.   Because implementing something new takes time.   Time to learn. Time to fail. Time to adjust and try again.   And when you’re already busy, it’s really easy to avoid that.   Busyness is familiar. Safe.   But here’s the truth.   Nothing changes until you implement.   If you want to accomplish something meaningful in your life, you can’t just think about it.   You have to start. And you have to start fast.   If you know there’s something you should be implementing right now… this episode is for you.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

  We’ve all had arguments with friends.   But have you ever had a conflict with one of your closest friends that stopped you in your tracks and felt like a stab wound to the heart?   The kind of moment that shakes you so much that instead of making excuses, you realize it’s time to start looking within at the part you played in leading to the conflict.   Because we all know there are two sides to every story. And each person’s perspective is shaped by their past.   Conflict can be an opportunity to look inward and examine the patterns we’ve been living.   The behaviors we repeat. The things we didn’t even realize we were bringing into our relationships.   Patterns that can quietly lead to a conflict you never saw coming.   You can resolve the disagreement. You can repair the friendship. You can go right back to the way things were.   But if you never look within, take responsibility, and intentionally make a change…   those same patterns can quietly lead to another conflict down the road.   Real growth requires something deeper.   Awareness. Responsibility. And the courage to look within, resolve the conflict inside yourself, and finally heal the stab wound to the heart.   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

I just turned 50.   And instead of dreading it… I celebrated it.   Because the truth is, not everyone gets the privilege of reaching this point in life.   Losing my husband when he was only 36 taught me that in the most painful way possible. Life is fragile. It’s precious. And none of us are guaranteed tomorrow.   Standing on a beach in Costa Rica on my 50th birthday, I had a realization that stopped me in my tracks.   The first 50 years of my life often felt like they just… happened to me.   The next 50 will be different.   More intentional. More aware. More aligned with who I truly am.   No more carrying forward old patterns, unprocessed hurt, or things that don’t belong in the life I’m building now.   This episode is about what that realization looked like for me — and why you don’t have to wait for a milestone birthday to start living your life with intention.   If you are ready for next chapter to start today, then this episode is for you!   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts

Welcome to the show that helps you create an independent, confident and audacious life! We women are meant for more, so it's our time to create it!   Get your FREE journal prompts here: https://carelifecoaching.com/free-journaling-prompts