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My Mom and I Debate “The Feminine Mystique”

You contain multitudes. Wait, what does that mean? We know that the world is vast and beyond what our human brains can comprehend, and yet we take our identities, the essence of who we are, and we try to make it fit neatly into society’s little boxes. On this episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase breaks down the natural paradox of our existence and why we should embrace it. Listen in to hear why she has made it her mission to stand for the multi-dimensional woman, and why embracing the It’s All Me mindset is critical to creating everything that you want in life.

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You Are Your One

Somewhere along the line, popularity, belonging, and identity have become synonymous - but it’s all a lie. On today’s episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase is dropping some insight into the mix, discussing how that belief is harmful to us, our kids, and our relationships. Grab your tea and join G on the couch as she shares how this has shown up in the lives of her clients and her personal life, and what she’s doing to break the cycle.

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Moving a Client From “Or” Mindset to “And”

On today’s episode, Gervase discusses how to ditch the ‘or’ and embrace the ‘and’ in life while tending to your root needs as an empowered, modern woman. Listen in to hear how one of Gervase’s clients from the Inner Circle mastermind experienced a healing breakthrough around her either/or mindset, and learned how to reconnect with her needs.

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Burning it all down…again and again and again with Jeannine Kochuba

This week on the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase invites us to sit down with fellow AMDA graduate and New York Times Featured Feminine Leadership & Business Coach Jeannine Kochuba. Gervase and Jeannine share their journeys of becoming the women they are today by embracing and healing trauma, letting go of patriarchal and societal beliefs, and awakening to their power and purpose as women and mothers. Listen in and be part of a playful and deep conversation about how you are the woman you’ve been waiting for. That’s right - It’s All You.

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Remembering the Sacred Feminine with Priestess Sarah Jenks

This week, G brings one of her teachers to the pod—a fellow mom of 3 who also happens to be a Priestess, Sarah Jenks. In this conversation, G excitedly quizzes Sarah on the definitions of and historical context of layer upon layer of the internalized patriarchy of the modern woman.  If you’ve wanted a deeper understanding of the Sacred Feminine, the patriarchy, the stories of Mary Magdalene or what it means to be in “ceremony,” this episode will go beyond informative and activate resonance. Listen in to learn what happens when women remember the untold stories of the empowered, magical and wealthy female archetypes that lived during Jesus’ time and re-integrate their souls as modern day holy women.

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Joy is a Really Good Reason

What is your relationship to joy? For a lot of modern women wearing multiple hats and feeling responsible for all sorts of projects and people, joy is the first thing they take off their list when life starts to feel too chaotic. On this episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase talks about reconnecting to joy without the ‘shoulds’ and shame, why doing the work to get to joy is worth having tough conversations, and how joy can be a great motivator to lead the lives we desire. After all, joy is a really good reason to live a life we love.

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When Moms Talk Money and Mental Health with Amy Schultz

Ready to talk about money and mental health with mothers who get it? In this episode, Gervase introduces Amy Schultz, mom, co-founder and head coach at Bolder Money, a company on a mission to close the gender wealth gap through money coaching for women. Join Gervase and Amy as they talk about how financial stability affects advocacy for women in the workplace, their journeys with postpartum depression, BPD, depression and anxiety, and how they are navigating it all with an It’s All Me mindset.

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WTF is Up With My Sober Curiosity?

In this uncut series of the podcast, G is coming to you from wherever the F she finds herself (like picking up prescriptions at the pharmacy…again) to share an aspect of woman-ing that has her saying, “What in the actual . .?!” Because it’s always nice to feel less alone in the clusterfuck that is life. Listen in to hear how she is navigating the hard, the human, and the straight up WTFs of her sober curiosity, aka her journey of on and off quitting alcohol…like a woman.

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WTF is Up With Over-Giving to Our Kids

In this third episode of the newest, uncut series of the podcast, G is coming to you from wherever the F she finds herself to share an aspect of mother-ing that has her saying, “What in the actual . . .?!” Because it’s always nice to feel less alone in the clusterfuck that is life. Gervase is dropping in from the parking lot of a hair salon to share ways to navigate the hard, the human, and the straight up WTFs of over-giving to our children.

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The BTS of Life Off-The-Grid with Arielle Crawford

We’re going off-the-grid! Join us on this episode of the It’s All Me podcast, as Gervase sits down with modern day cowgirl Arielle Crawford to discuss what it’s truly like to live off grid in today’s world. Gervase and Arielle dive deep into Arielle’s reason for and journey to living off-the-grid, the stories we tell ourselves that leave us feeling disempowered as women, the power of community, and how living off the land can help you heal.

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Reimagining Boundaries Using the It’s All Me Mindset

‘Boundaries’ has become quite a buzzword over the past decade (for good reason!), but what do you really know about them? On this week’s solo episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase dives below the surface level of boundaries, covering what they can look like, how to set them from a place of love and deep discernment, and why they are the most loving action you can take in your relationships. Join G as she shares boundary examples around toxic friendships, sibling dynamics, and parental relationships.

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The Spiritual Psychology Side of Self-Work with Anita Kopacz

Get ready for some serious sparkly magnetism - our guest this week is bringing the power.

On this episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase has a deep conversation with Anita Kopacz, delighted mother of 3, spiritual psychologist, and author of the novel Shallow Waters. Anita and Gervase discuss what it’s like to choose you and your gifts over the world’s convenience, why self-work is vital no matter what stage of life you’re in, and Anita’s vision for her work in the world with women of color.

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When Women Remember Their Political Power with Dr. Annie Andrews

This week on the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase sits down with Dr. Annie Andrews, mom of 3, pediatrician, and a candidate running for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Dr. Annie shares her heart for service, her views on gun control and women’s rights, and her vision to make the world safer for the women and children of South Charleston and beyond.

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WTF is Up with Mom Triggers? | Episode 2 of WTF is Up Series

Personally, this back-to-school season was ripe with basic B mom triggers where I found myself in spirals of doubt. Why did I let the girls pick out their own clothes? Did everyone else bring supplies to the first event? Why am I so bad at this and other moms are so good? Remember that in this WTFness of modern motherhood, you can take your power back when you stop the self-judgment. It’s all an opportunity to remember that when you prioritize the things that matter to YOU as a parent, everything gets a LOT easier.

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The Abortion Story Lawmakers Need to Hear with Sarah Frick

In today’s episode Gervase is talking with newfound activist and a Charleston force for abortion rights, Sarah Frick. Sarah shares her personal and painful story of losing her first baby, Grace, at three days old and the medical complication that led to her making the choice to abort her next two fetuses before finally birthing the three healthy children she has now. It’s messy and inspiring, as all the best stories are, which is why we hope this conversation empowers you to go share yours with people open to listening.

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WTF Is Up With Time Management | Episode 1 of WTF is Up Series

In this new, uncut series of the podcast, G is coming to you from wherever the F she finds herself (minivan, maybe?) to share an aspect of woman-ing that has her saying, “What in the actual . . .?!” Because it’s always nice to feel less alone in the clusterfuck that is life and to hear how we’re navigating the hard, the human and the straight up WTFs of, well . . . managing time, for example. Which, btw, what is time? Who is managing theirs according to whatever insane expectations they’ve set for themselves and am I the only one who has decided I’ve managed 100% of the time I’ve had up until this moment and maybe I can just give myself more credit today and every day for how much I DO do with the time I’ve got?

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Healing from unconscious cycles of judgment in all relationships

In this powerful conversation with Gervase’s colleague, friend and mentor, Jolenny Piedra, Jolenny shares her personal story of how a traumatic injury at a young age gifted her the perspective she and G both feel could change the world: From “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this here to teach me?”

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Meeting Your Moment of Self-Trust

This week, Gervase is giving you a heart to heart—with examples from her personal life, her marriage and her clients—on why you not only can trust yourself, but it’s actually critical that you do so.

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