The Grit Files

The Grit Files

Hosted by: Anastasia Jorquera-Boschman

Welcome to the Grit Files, where we dive deep into the transformative power of grit—the perseverance and passion that drive us to achieve our goals despite obstacles. Each episode explores the definition of grit, how...

Episodes

Owning The Rewrite - All Journeys Start Here

Season #1

Owning the Rewrite Where healing meets hustle, and legacy gets loud. Welcome to Owning the Rewrite—the podcast that flips the script on generational wounds, cultural conditioning, and the stories we were handed but...
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Introducing Owning The Rewrite

Season #1

Welcome to Owning the Rewrite — the new podcast where stories get messy, healing gets loud, and the script is yours to reclaim. We’re your hosts, Anastasia Jorquera and Janet Little — two trauma-informed coaches,...
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Ghosts in the Rearview Mirror

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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!

Season #1

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

Season #1

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)

Season #1

Part two continues on with more insights about healing journeys and the bags that we carry, unpacking and growing forward.
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