Unapologetically Wild with Mary Giordano
by Mary Giordano
Every day, you have a choice: to stay where you are or to step into a life of greater vitality, alignment, and growth. Unapologetically Wild is for women who are ready to take control of their lives, prioritize their well-being, and explore what’s possible when they embrace change, intention, and a sense of adventure.I’m Mary Giordano, a former nurse who left a 13-year career to pursue a life of freedom, exploration, and intentional living. Through reflections on mindset, health, travel, and outdoor adventure, I’ll share stories and insights that inspire meaningful change. Whether it’s building healthier habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, or discovering new places and perspectives, this podcast is designed to inspire you to create a life that feels authentic,purposeful, and fulfilling.It’s about showing up, doing the fkn thing, and realizing it’s not the mountains you climb, but the willingness to take the first step—messy, scared, and unapologetically wild.Connect with me:
Episodes
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38: The Lie That’s Quietly Running Your Life: “I’ll Do It Later”
There's a quiet lie running through so many women's lives. It doesn't sound dangerous. It sounds reasonable. Responsible, even. It sounds like: I'll start when things settle down. After this busy season. Once there's a little more time. In this episode I'm talking about the most dangerous…
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37. Listen Again: Am I Enough? (The Fear Most Women Don't Say Out Loud)
Listen Again: This episode resonated deeply with listeners the first time it aired, and with so many new listeners joining the show, it felt like a good time to bring it back. Ever catch yourself thinking something like, “I’d love to do that… but I’m not enough”? Not capable enough. Not confident...
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36. Listen Again: The Truth About Fear (And Why You’re Still Playing Small)
This is a replay of one of the most impactful episodes of Unapologetically Wild. Because fear is still the thing so many people point to as the reason they stay where they are. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of getting it wrong. But what if fear isn’t actually the problem? What if the…
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35. The Permission Trap: Why You Stopped Trusting Yourself
Women always feel like they need permission. For everything. And most of us don’t even realize we’re doing it. In this episode, I’m talking about agency - your ability to make decisions about your own life without needing someone else to sign off on them. Where it went, why it’s not your fault…
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34. Why Your World Gets Smaller in Midlife - And How to Expand It Again
Nobody really talks about this, but there’s a shift that happens to women’s friendships in midlife. Not dramatic. Not explosive. More like a slow fade you don’t notice until one day you realize your world got smaller. In this episode, I’m talking about why friendships thin out as we get older…
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33. Soy: The Most Misunderstood Food In Women's Health
Soy might be one of the most confusing foods in women's health. Depending on who you listen to, it's either a miracle superfood that will fix everything, or a hormone-disrupting danger that should be avoided at all costs. And when advice feels that extreme, most women do the safest thing they…
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32. The Midlife Power Move: Why Creatine Actually Matters (Part II)
In Part I, you heard what creatine is. You saw the research on muscle, brain fog, sleep, and mood. Now comes the practical part: Is it actually safe? Will it make you bulky? Damage your kidneys? And most importantly, how do you decide if it's right for YOU? This is Part 2 of our creatine…
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31. The Midlife Power Move: Why Creatine Actually Matters (PART I)
Creatine is everywhere right now. TikTok. Instagram. Your wellness group chat. Everyone's talking about it like it's the answer to brain fog, muscle loss, and midlife fatigue. But here's the problem: most of the information out there is either oversimplified, flat-out wrong, or designed for...
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30. Why You Quit Every January (And How to Stop)
It’s January - which means everyone’s talking about resolutions. What they’re cutting out, fixing, or finally going to “get right” this year. But if you’re being honest… most resolutions don’t last. And it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because your brain is wired to stay comfortable, not…
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29. Holiday Chaos Got You Hiding in Your Car? How to protect your peace (and maybe even enjoy yourself) this season
Why does the “most wonderful time of the year” make so many women want to hide in their car with coffee? Because the minute November hits, the world forgets how to function - traffic triples, parking lots turn into demolition derbies, and everyone’s pretending they’re fine while quietly losing…
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28. Who the Hell Am I Now?: The Midlife Identity Crisis No One Warned You About
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, who the hell is that person staring back at me? Not just your reflection, but the woman behind it. For years, maybe decades, you’ve been everything for everyone else - the mom, the partner, the friend, the employee, the dependable one. You built…
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27. How to Spend Time Alone (and Actually Enjoy It)
Have ever eaten dinner alone? Gone to a movie by yourself? Taken a trip solo - not because you had to, but because you chose to? Most women say they want “me time,” but the second they get it, they reach for their phone. Because silence feels uncomfortable. Stillness feels unproductive. And being...
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26. Why Balance Is Bullsh*t : And What to Chase Instead
You’ve been told your whole life the secret is balance. Work-life balance. Balanced schedule. Balanced everything. But if balance really worked… why are so many women still exhausted, guilty, and feeling like no matter how much they do, it’s never enough? Here’s the truth: balance doesn’t give…
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25. Why 80% Beats 100% Every Time
What if the version of you that isn’t "all in" is still exactly what you need to move forward? In today’s raw and powerful episode, I’m flipping the script on perfection, consistency, and the lies we’ve been fed about what it takes to really make progress. You’ll learn why aiming for 100% is...
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24. International Travel: The Prep No One Tells You About
This one’s a full-on travel prep episode. As you’re hearing this, I’m just getting home from hosting my third women’s group trip which took place Banff - Canada! But just a few months ago, I was across the globe in Bali with another incredible group of women. Between those two trips, and over a...
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23. If You Feel Behind in Life, This Is for You
Ever looked around and thought, “I should be further along by now”? This episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed. We’re unpacking the shame spiral that comes with feeling “behind” in your career, your relationship status, your bank account, or your purpose, and calling out the timeline...
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22. Doing the Thing Scared: The Secret to Confidence No One Talks About
There’s a reason so many women don’t feel confident, and it has nothing to do with being fearless, ready, or more disciplined. In this episode, I’m breaking down the one truth about confidence most people never tell you: Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for. It’s self-trust — on repeat. We’re...
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21. "Am I Enough?” (The Fear Most Women Don’t Say Out Loud)
Ever caught yourself thinking… “I’d love to do that, *but I’m not _____ enough”? Strong enough. Brave enough. Outgoing enough. Young enough. Just… enough. This episode is about that exact fear — the one most women don’t say out loud, but carry around like a quiet weight. We’re diving into: Where...
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20. From Fear to Freedom: What Really Happens on a Women’s Group Trip
10 women. Ages 27-69 One life-changing week. This isn’t a vacation recap - it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when women stop waiting, get on the plane, and say yes to the thing that scares the hell out of them. In this episode, you’ll hear directly from the women who came on my...
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19. Bend, Don't Break: The Freedom in Letting Go
Ever notice how the second life veers off script, your whole mood shifts with it? In this episode, I’m coming to you from Bali (yep, still pinching myself) with some real talk about expectations—how they quietly hijack your presence, mess with your energy, and keep you stuck chasing a version of...
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18. You Can’t Talk To Yourself Like Sh*t & Expect To Rise
If someone followed you around all day and talked to you the way you talk to you… Would you call them supportive? Or would you slap them? Because most of us wouldn’t let a stranger say half the sh*t we say to ourselves—and yet we let it slide when it’s coming from inside our own head. This…
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17. F The Shoulds: What Got You Here Won't Set You Free
We’ve all been handed a script for how life should look: Get married. Have the kids. Climb the ladder. Be grateful. Be good. And don’t rock the boat. But what if that script never fit you in the first place? In this episode, I’m calling out the quiet ways we abandon ourselves trying to meet...
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16. What 5 Days In A Treehouse Showed Me
Sometimes the most important thing you can do… is pause. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a chapter that’s been anything but easy. After months of living in a low-grade state of survival - navigating Phoebe’s health, abandoning my routines, and feeling completely disconnected from...
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15. Procrastination Isn’t a Quirk - It’s a Cage
You keep thinking you’re just “bad at time management.” Or that you just need to get your sh*t together. It's not just a bad habit. Procrastination is the invisible cage you keep locking yourself inside while telling yourself you’re “just busy.” This episode isn’t about beating yourself up. It’s...
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14. Motivation is Bullsh*t - Stop Craving It
You keep waiting for the spark. The fire. The feeling that finally makes it all click. But here’s the truth: Motivation isn’t the fuel, it’s the reward. And if you’re sitting around waiting to feel ready, you’ll stay stuck in the same cycle you keep saying you want to break. This episode is a...
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13. If You’ve Ever Had a Soul Dog…This One’s for You
This episode isn’t about morning routines, mindset shifts, or microshifts. It’s about my dog. My almost 14-year-old yellow lab, Phoebe. My trail companion, road trip partner, rock-diving enthusiast, and soul dog. And what happens when the one who’s always held space for you, suddenly needs you to...
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12. Your Future Self Is Counting On You To Stop Playing Small
You know that version of you you keep saying you want to become? She’s not waiting for perfect. She’s counting on you to stop playing small...now. In this raw, no-BS episode, we’re digging into the sneaky ways we hold ourselves back - not with massive failures, but with quiet avoidance…
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11. Why Worrying Is A Waste Of Your Time And What To Do Instead
How much time have you lost spiraling over things that haven’t even happened? Worry feels like it’s helping, but the truth is, it’s just keeping you stuck in survival mode. In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re calling out worry for what it really is: 🛑 An illusion of control. 🛑 A...
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10. You’re Already Consistent - And I’m About to Prove It To You
First, let’s take a moment to celebrate hitting 10 episodes! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in, sharing, and showing up for this podcast, I couldn’t do it without you. Think you’re struggling with consistency? Let me flip that belief on its head because you’re already consistent… just not in the way you...
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9. Why You’ll Never “Find” Your Purpose - And Why That’s a Good Thing
How many times have you told yourself you just need to find your purpose - like it’s some missing puzzle piece waiting to be discovered? What if I told you that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re flipping the script on everything you’ve been taught...
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8. Lessons From The Wild: What Nature Taught Me About Trust, Confidence, & Fear
If there’s one thing the outdoors has taught me, it’s that real confidence doesn’t come from knowing—it comes from doing. We spend so much time trying to prepare. We read the books, we listen to the podcasts, we Google ourselves into oblivion—convincing ourselves that if we just gather enough...
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7. Stop Apologizing - Here’s Why (And What to Say Instead)
If “I’m sorry” is practically your default response, this episode is for you. Women have been conditioned to shrink themselves—to soften their words, cushion their presence, and apologize for simply existing. But every unnecessary “I’m sorry” chips away at your confidence and reinforces the…
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6. The One Habit That Changed My Life (And It’s Not What You Expect)
At 19, I had my first panic attack—and I was convinced I was dying. That moment led me down a path I never saw coming. A doctor handed me a prescription, but what really changed my life? Meditation. And before you roll your eyes or think, I can’t meditate because my mind won’t shut up—this…
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5. The Truth About Fear (And Why You’re Still Playing Small)
What if fear isn’t what’s actually holding you back? You tell yourself you’re afraid—of failure, of judgment, of taking the leap. But what if that’s not the real reason you’re still playing small? What if fear is just a convenient excuse to keep you from facing something deeper? In today’s…
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4. People-Pleasing is Making You Miserable: Here’s How to Stop
Hey friends, today’s episode is about to hit deep. If you’ve ever found yourself bending over backward for people who wouldn’t even lean for you, this is for you. If you’ve ever said yes when you really meant hell no—this is for you. If you’ve been taught that being nice means sacrificing your…
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3. The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Welcome back to Unapologetically Wild! Before we dive in, I’ve got some exciting news—thanks to all of your amazing feedback, I’ve decided to start posting weekly instead of every other week. That means you can tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode! Now, let’s talk about that restless,...
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2. Start Messy, Stay Wild: 5 Ways to Do the Fk'n Thing
Welcome to the second episode of Unapologetically Wild! In this episode, we’re getting into what it really means to "do the fk'n thing"—not with fearlessness or a perfectly laid-out plan, but by showing up messy, scared, and uncertain, and taking action anyway. I share my personal journey of...
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1. Living Unapologetically Wild: How My Journey Began
Welcome to the very first episode of Unapologetically Wild! Today’s episode is extra special as I launch this podcast on what would have been my dad’s 85th birthday. He taught me to live unapologetically wild, to trust myself, and to figure life out by doing—not waiting. In this episode, I’m...
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Every day, you have a choice: to stay where you are or to step into a life of greater vitality, alignment, and growth. Unapologetically Wild is for women who are ready to take control of their lives, prioritize their well-being, and explore what’s possible when they embrace change, intention, and…
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About this show
Every day, you have a choice: to stay where you are or to step into a life of greater vitality, alignment, and growth. Unapologetically Wild is for women who are ready to take control of their lives, prioritize their well-being, and explore what’s possible when they embrace change, intention, and a sense of adventure.I’m Mary Giordano, a former nurse who left a 13-year career to pursue a life of freedom, exploration, and intentional living. Through reflections on mindset, health, travel, and outdoor adventure, I’ll share stories and insights that inspire meaningful change. Whether it’s building healthier habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, or discovering new places and perspectives, this podcast is designed to inspire you to create a life that feels authentic,purposeful, and fulfilling.It’s about showing up, doing the fkn thing, and realizing it’s not the mountains you climb, but the willingness to take the first step—messy, scared, and unapologetically wild.Connect with me:
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