She Rises

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is talking to about the illusion of perfect love, recycling the old issues in new relationships and the relationship that made her hit rock bottom. Giovanna will take you on her journey through what she realized was a toxic relationship, how she changed after that relationship and when she decided that she needed to cut that person completely out of her life. Giovanna explains how she was ashamed at what she had "allowed" to happen Giovanna talks about the work it took after the rock bottom relationship, to become who she is today Giovanna discusses three different ways the narcissist shows themselves Giovanna emphasizes the process it takes to regain who you once were Memorable Quotes: Narcissism has a spectrum. From the friend who only talks about themselves, to the pathological narcissist. The rollercoaster of being in a relationship with someone who builds you up...only to tear you down. I became a shadow of myself. Society has given us an

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is talking to Amy Smith about boundaries, standing up for yourself and the hurdles that women face with you don't want to be labeled a bitch! Amy is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-love. With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert on Fox 5 San Diego and YourTango.com.   Amy explains how she grew up in a family of faith and fear and the disappointment she was to her family Amy talks about the moments when speaking up for yourself matters Amy discusses how we are wired to please Giovanna emphasizes to let your YES be a yes and your NO be a no   Memorable Quotes:   You are worthy. You are enough. You are responsible for

Welcome back to a new Season of She Rises! We have a new look and feel to both the podcast and our website! Check it out! Today, Giovanna is talking about the changes she made this summer, the effect it had on her work and a new fall program, launching the end of October! You won't want to miss this. Giovanna explains that overwhelm is an option, but it is not one you have to choose Giovanna talks about the pressure to be always on social media and the stress that causes Giovanna discusses changing her mindset and changing her focus   Memorable Quotes:   Overwhelm is an option, but you don't have to choose it.  Allow yourself being...to be a better doer.   Resources   Lovesick Quiz: https://giovannacapozza.com/ Lovesick to Love Healed: https://giovannacapozza.com/from-love-sick-to-love-healed/

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is talking to Phoebe Mroczek about unbecoming as a daily practice and what unbecoming is for her! Phoebe is a podcaster and marketing strategist who helps online entrepreneurs create a profitable business that is a reflection of who they are and what they want most. She is the host of the Unbecoming Podcast, a show that helps entrepreneurs release judgment, expectations and past conditioning to redefine their metrics of success and live a fun, free and fulfilling life. Phoebe explains the practice of releasing who you aren't and stepping into a life of who you are Phoebe talks about the box of expectations that society has placed you in Phoebe discusses focusing on the habit and not the outcome Giovanna emphasizes using your feelings as your compass rather than your destination Memorable Quotes: You are not just a mom. You are not just an entrepreneur. You are not just _________. You are so many things and you are capable of so much more.  Don't ru

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is talking to Dr. Heather Bartos. oin Heather Bartos, M.D. is a leading voice in the field of women’s health and wellness, combining care for the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to help women live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Fascinated by how what we think about affects how we feel, Dr. Bartos teaches women—and women’s families—how to thrive, no matter what stage of life they’re in. Heather explains the five why's and how she uses them Heather talks about mind-shift medicine and how our emotions effect our physical body and health. Heather discusses the shame and blame of sex we learn as children Giovanna emphasizes the powerful force behind a woman's sexual drive Memorable Quotes: We are responsible for our own pleasure. Get out of your head! Orgasms are healthy! They release all that is good in the world.

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is talking relationships and not just romantic ones. If you think of relationships from a macro perspective, everything is relationship. From where you sit in a room, to familial, work, self, source and romantic. We are in relationship to the spaces we fill, the people we communicate with and ourselves. Join Giovanna as she talks about the two primary foundational relationships in each persons life. Source and self.  Giovanna explains the foundational relationships Giovanna talks about the relationship to others Giovanna discusses getting it right, when there is no right Giovanna emphasizes kindness in relationship to self Memorable Quotes: Am I cultivating capacity, resiliency and trust? Or am I looking to get filled from the outside in?  Are you not getting this thing called life right? When every area feels meh...

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna is diving into something personal for her but knows there are so many that relate. Guilty Pleasures. Guilt when you take time off. Guilt that others are working and you are enjoying life. Listen in as Giovanna talks about her own experiences with the guilt monster and some tips on how to over come it.  Giovanna explains the culture of being busy Giovanna talks about the should's and could's Giovanna discusses unconscious guilt Giovanna emphasizes how to make a change Memorable Quotes: Take a breath. Notice what is happening. Learn to be present.  Unconscious guilt will wreak havoc on your personal life and your health. Don't glorify a busy life. We make peopl

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna talks with Nutrition expert Carly Pollack. Carly Pollack is the author of Feed Your Soul and is the founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a thriving private practice based in Austin, Texas. A Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a master’s degree in holistic nutrition, Carly has been awarded Best Nutritionist in Austin five years running and has helped over 10,000 people achieve their health and happiness goals. In Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled (New World Library, February 5, 2019), she presents her unique understanding of body science, brain wiring, and spiritual principles to facilitate real, long-term change. Carly explains we teach what we most need to hear Carly talks about how we need to nourish our whole self Carly discusses deprivation and how it works against us Giovanna emphasizes that it is not just about behavior modification Carly explains the two current schools of thought Giovanna talks abo

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna talks to Ellen Grace Obrian. Ellen is the author of The Jewel of Abundance and director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, CA.  Ellen is a yogacharya (an esteemed yoga teacher), a radio host, and an award-winning poet who weaves poetry into her teachings on spiritual matters, pointing to the mystical experience beyond words and thought. Join Giovanna and Ellen as they talk about the mind, body soul connection and the split that has occurred.  Ellen explains that the greatest wealth is soul wealth Ellen talks about the four universal goals  Ellen discusses how we live our full life and not divide it up Ellen emphasizes purpose is the blossoming of your divine self Ellen explains that if we can't find joy, we are missing the purpose Memorable Quotes: Teach us how to know the truth of what we are. we are not confined to the body or the mind.  The great mistake...is trying to be spiritual (the mindset) the farther we get from our es

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna talks the spectrum of Love Sick.  Love sickness is simply a lack of love somewhere in our lives, this could be romantic love, but doesn't need to be. Often if we are trying to fill a void on the inside, we are more comfortable looking for that love on the outside, this is love sick.  Giovanna explains Love Sick Giovanna talks about how we are all some where on the spectrum Giovanna discusses how we experience attachment energy Giovanna emphasizes that we are not at fault for our love addiction Giovanna explains the paths to recovery Memorable Quotes: We compensate with fantasy to escape the pain of the real world relationships we are in. When we go into manorexia, we shut ourselves off from romantic love, to control the situation. This doesn't fulfill us, we still come up dry.  What are you risking for love?

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna talks with Dr. Heather McKee. Heather is the UK’s leading behaviour change specialist, lecturer, speaker, and consultant. Having studied behaviour change psychology for 10 years her mission is to offer an evidence based sustainable alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads. Heather works as a habit change coach to help support her clients in building healthy habits they enjoy and importantly that last a lifetime.She is well-versed in what it means to be brave and loves helping women get their brave on! Heather explains our barriers to change Heather talks about how change is both messy and hard Heather discusses deprivation and how it works against us Heather emphasizes that willpower is a muscle Heather explains implementation planning to be successful Giovanna talks about planned imperfection Heather talks about making small changes and repetition Memorable Quotes: We had all these amazing resources, yet people couldn'

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna spends time focusing on spiritual surrender and what it actually is.  She discusses the flow of life, relationships and business all come from the power decision of surrender. Listen in as Giovanna talks about setting her EGO aside and letting surrender occur. Giovanna explains surrender and submissions Giovanna breaks down why we confuse the two Giovanna discusses the energy in which we do things Giovanna talks about EGO, otherwise know as Edging God Out Giovanna explains how to cultivate the skill of surrender Giovanna emphasizes that if you keep hitting roadblocks, there is a reason Memorable Quotes: Surrender is an innate way of being. It is the undoing of you being in control. We confuse 'Thy Will be Done' with submission, when it is really surrender. The first step in surrender is cultivating the relationship with Spirit. Asking, Who Am I?  It is important to understand the energy in which we do things. The energy behind our words.

For this episode of She Rises, Giovanna welcomes Baljit Rayat. Baljit is a spiritual teacher who works in energetic and etheric levels to help others who want to become unstuck in their current realities. She explores an even deeper level by reading Akashic records to let people know what areas of life to focus on and improve. Keep your mind and heart open as Giovanna and Baljit dive into this unique topic and learn more about Akashic records, becoming a conscious co-creator, and being open to a universe full of possibilities.           Baljit shares her past healing crisis and experience with a homeopathic doctor.   Baljit discusses how she met her mentor and learned about Akashic records. Giovanna defines energy medicine. Baljit explains Akashic records readings and how it taps into your soul’s purpose. Baljit talks about the difference between psychic readings and Akashic readings. Baljit shares how realizing our universal truth in Akashic readings allows healing to occur. Baljit explains what a spiritua

Welcome to another episode of She Rises! A lot of people often confuse taking responsibility with taking blame, and today Giovanna explains the difference and what radical responsibility for your life really means. She shares different ways to take radical responsibility, what possibilities it will create, and the radical change you will experience!   Giovanna explains the difference between responsibility and blame. Giovanna discusses the nature of creating your own reality. Giovanna defines radical responsibility and the choice you have for how you experience your life and events in your life.     Giovanna talks about 3 benefits of taking 100% radical responsibility in your life. Benefit 1: Removes you from being the victim. Benefit 2: Empowers you to make the next right move. Benefit 3: Increases your ability to trust yourself and your decision making in all areas of your life.   Giovanna gives suggestions for how to take radical responsibility for yourself. Giovanna warns about “over-responsibility”

Welcome back for another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna talks with Jena Rodriguez. Jena has endured an incredible journey that involved transitioning from being homeless to having a great job, to a business owner, to $700k in debt and bankrupt, to now generating over $1.2M as a Brand & Business Strategist. She is well-versed in what it means to be brave and loves helping women get their brave on! Jena shares her entrepreneurial journey. Jena discusses listening to the “spark of curiosity”. Jena talks about the stress of overwhelming debt, taking risks and making decisions. Giovanna mentions the bravery required to know when enough is enough. Jena explains the difference between quitting and giving up.   Jena discusses how to move from curiosity to action in 4 steps. Giovanna discusses flow, doubt, and decision-making. Giovanna and Jena talk about the power of the universe over our shallow ego voice. Jena shares the meaning of brave by survival and brave by choice. Memorable Quotes: Bravery is

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna spends time focusing on a particular psychological aspect of relationships called the Drama Triangle. Different from an infamous love triangle, the Drama Triangle is subconscious in nature and something you need to be aware of and address in order to keep your relationships as drama-free as possible!   Giovanna explains “breadcrumb relationships”. Giovanna breaks down the 3 parts of the Drama Triangle: Victim, Rescuer, Perpetrator. Giovanna discusses how to move patterns of relating from unconscious to conscious.   Giovanna talks about moving among the 3 roles but recognizing your dominant role. Giovanna explains how to stop the cycle of assuming the role of victim, rescuer, or perpetrator.   Giovanna emphasizes the need to recognize where your needs are not being met and to express those needs more positively.     Giovanna discusses the importance of non-judgment and curiosity when trying to address and change your relationship situation. Memorab

On this episode of She Rises, Giovanna talks with Ilana Ben-Ari. Ilana is a female entrepreneur who is creating innovation that changes the way we learn soft skills like empathy, how to fail, and how to be a better human. She shares how her empathy toys are impacting schools and offices across the world and how she is able to make miracles through the simple act of play. Ilana shares her background and educational history of design.   Ilana explains how her toys mimic real-life scenarios that address patience, frustration, and creative communication. Ilana discusses why she insisted on using the label “toy” instead of “facilitation tool”. Ilana mentions how toys can lead to programs like “21 Leaders” that have seen an 85% reduction in students being sent to the office for conflict and bullying. Giovanna discusses the importance of teaching empathy and failure to children AND adults.   Ilana shares how “breaking the rules” can lead to creative confidence. Ilana emphasizes how so many big businesses like Go

Happy New Year! For this episode of She Rises, Giovanna reflects on December 2018. Although 2019 is underway, it’s always important to assess our past so we can let go of what no longer serves us.    Giovanna explains why she chose to focus on vulnerability for December. Giovanna shares her experience with acute pancreatitis.     Giovanna discusses what it means to be the observer of your life. Giovanna talks about the stories and junk that surface in moments of vulnerability. Giovanna discusses what it means to be a stubborn learner. Giovanna shares how we hang on to the uncomfortable and create a new normal. Giovanna explains what it feels like to let go and have less background anxiety.   Memorable Quotes: You can develop the skill of becoming the observer of your life. Observe what happens to you and around you. The universe will give you a whisper. If you miss it, you’ll get a little nudge. If you miss the nudge, you’ll get a brick in the head!     We often hang onto the comfortable uncomfortable. Inst

On this episode of She Rises, host Giovanna Capozza talks with Linda Graham, author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster. Giovanna and Linda discuss the power of resilience and the fact it is trainable and recoverable. The world constantly throws obstacles at us that make us feel like we will break, and today, we find power in knowing we can survive by practicing simple exercises to retrain our level of resiliency.   Linda shares her definition of resiliency and different levels of disturbance.    Linda discusses how people respond differently to different events at different times in their lives.   Linda explains where resiliency lives in our brain and exercises to strengthen the capacity of our brain to increase our range of resilience. Remembering one moment where you felt safe can activate the release of oxytocin and decrease blood pressure, which allows your body to find a sense of ease and calm. Linda talks about the power of giving your

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna Capozza talks with Alexia Vernon. Alexia is a speaking and leadership coach and author of the book Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Alexia has committed her life to show women how to “step into their moxie®” and has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for Fortune 500 companies, college campuses, professional associations, the United Nations, and delivered a TEDx talk on the future of feminism. Alexia understands what it’s like to be terrified to speak and shares practical ways to shift this fear. She discusses her own experiences of using her voice and what it means to connect with others in a way that inspires change. Alexia presents a soul-stirring call to action for women to speak up for themselves, their ideas, and the issues that matter most to them.        Alexia gives a glimpse into her struggle with finding her own voice.   Alexia shares how she learned to shift fear an