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Chinese Water Torture in The Modern Workplace
Got a boss who can't stop hovering? Sends six "just checking in" emails before lunch? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode of The Grit Files, host Anastasia dives into the psychology behind...
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The Somatic Dancer
Welcome back to your favorite space for stories that soothe, stir, and spark resilience. Today’s episode features a woman who lives at the intersection of healing, instinct, and deep empathy: Annie Wrathall. She’s a...
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Why Holding Space Unlocks Workplace Magic
What shifts when a worker feels truly seen, heard, and supported?
Today’s episode opens the door to a radically simple—but often overlooked—idea: the power of slowing down and holding space. From the perspective of...
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A Blueprint For Hope
At 19, Ella Deering's life changed in an instant. What came next wasn't survival-it was transformation. In this episode, she opens up about trauma, healing and the unexpected power of sharing your truth. Ella's...
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Hanging on the Edge
This episode is for those people who have ever smiled through burnout and called it “fine.” I’m Anastasia—former teacher, long-time perfectionist in recovery—and after 20+ years of giving my all to a system that...
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Cowboy Up!
It's Stampede time again and we are bringing back our favorite message of tenacity and taking a Chance...as in Vigen. If you are a lover of all things chuckwagons this message is for you!
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Author Janet Little
Author Janet Little joins Anastasia to talk all things childhood trauma, resilience and listening to our inner voice. You are not going to want to miss this one.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of...
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See Me (Part 2 of 2)
Part two continues on with more insights about healing journeys and the bags that we carry, unpacking and growing forward.
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See Me (Part 1 of 2)
What happens when a small-town girl with a huge heart decides to rewrite generations of pain? You get today’s guest—a powerhouse wrapped in kindness, a disruptor with a laugh that heals, and the woman you want leading...
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If Truth Be Told
You know that split second when you realize the fall won’t be graceful—just brutal, and absolute? That’s where this story begins. Not with a bang, but with the slow, steady unraveling of everything once thought to be...
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When Memory Calls
Memory and trauma are deeply intertwined, shaping how we process emotions, relationships, and daily life. In this episode of The Grit Files Podcast, we explore the neuroscience of memory and complex trauma, uncovering...
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The Impossible Moments
Welcome to The Grit Files, the podcast where resilience meets reality, and where impossible isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning of the story. In today’s episode, we’re exploring The Space Between—that uncertain,...
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