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-Values

Season #1

Today, we’re diving into a topic that sounds simple until you actually try to do it: VALUES. You know — those things we swear we have, until life taps us on the shoulder and says, “Oh really? Prove it.” This episode...
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Owning The Rewrite -The ACE test

Season #1

Janet and Anastasia are back—and this time, they’re fired up. In this episode, the two dive headfirst into the ACE test, not with clinical detachment, but with the kind of passion that only comes from lived experience...
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Owning The Rewrite -Boundaries

Season #1

Welcome back to Owning the Rewrite, where we take all the stories we were handed, hold them up to the light, and say, “Yeah… that’s not going to work for me anymore.” Today we’re diving into boundaries — the spiritual...
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Owning the Rewrite- Brain on Fire Part 2

Season #1

Our discussion continues with a few messages of Hope, Gratitude and a whole lot of Resilience.
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Owning the Rewrite - Brain on Fire Part 1

Season #1

In this episode, Janet and Anastasia come together to reflect on one of the most defining moments of Anastasia’s life—her stroke. What began as a personal crisis has rippled outward, touching the lives of family,...
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OTR Living in the NOW

Season #1

Welcome back to Owning the Rewrite—the podcast where we don’t just flip the script, we set fire to the old draft and write something that actually fits. In today’s episode, Janet and Anastasia are getting real about...
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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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