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For the Love of Teaching
In this powerful episode of The Grit Files, we dive into the unfolding teachers’ strike in Alberta with raw honesty, lived experience, and unapologetic truth-telling. Drawing from my own time on the picket line—the...
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Life By the Drop
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Life by the Drop isn’t just music—it’s a gritty confession, a rebirth wrapped in guitar strings. And in this soul-shaking episode of The Grit Files, we’re tuning into how creative expression can...
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Louder Than Words
Ever walked into a room and instantly felt the tension—before a single word was spoken? Behavior is a loud, unruly narrator, and in this episode of Louder Than Words, we’re turning up the volume on nonverbal cues that...
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The Connections That Walk Us Home
This episode of The Grit Files is for the moments that catch you off guard and crack something open. The quote that made you flinch. The conversation that lingered longer than it should. The truth you didn’t want but...
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Full Warrior Mode Activated
Today, we’re diving into the healing power of music, and more specifically, the sacred drum beat. This primal rhythm has the power to unlock stuck energy and soothe deep, unprocessed trauma. So settle in, feel the...
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Ghosts in the Rearview Mirror
Ever had someone from your past show up and flip your present upside down? An ex, an old friend, or even a distant relative you haven’t heard from in years—suddenly, they’re back. And with them comes a wave of...
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From the Bottom of My Fear
Today’s episode is not about obedience commands or leash etiquette. No, we’re going way deeper. Into the barking. The lunging. The trembling. And not just theirs—ours. I thought I was learning how to handle my...
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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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