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

OTR - Beliefs

Season #2

Janet and Anastasia crack open the beliefs running your life on autopilot, exposing the quiet scripts you never realized you were following. Through sharp insight, warm storytelling, and plenty of laughter, they...
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Imposter Syndrome

Season #2

You Are Not a Fraud — Surviving Imposter Syndrome in the Modern Workplace Have you ever walked into a room — a new job, a big meeting, a seat you worked hard to earn — and thought, "They're going to figure out I don't...
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OTR-Adult Play — The Joy You Forgot You’re Allowed to Have

Season #2

This episode calls out the truth: most adults are overworked, over-serious, and wildly under‑played. We dig into why play isn’t childish at all—it’s a reset button for your creativity, your nervous system, and your...
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The Power of the Pause

Season #2

In this episode, Anastasia explores the power of practicing the pause at work. She breaks down why slowing down in tense or high‑pressure moments isn’t hesitation—it’s strategy. Through research, real‑world examples,...
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Under the Canopy

Season #2

Families living practically on top of each other, yet acting like strangers—it’s the suburban soap opera nobody admits they’re starring in. You know the drill: the cousin down the street you never call, the sibling...
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Owning The Rewrite - When the Body Speaks

Season #2

Welcome to Owning the Rewrite, the podcast where we stop apologizing for our stories and start reclaiming the pen. Today’s episode, When the Body Speaks, is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and finally hear what...
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Screams From Below

Season #2

What do employees actually wish their bosses understood about motivation? In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Grit Files, Anastasia pulls back the curtain on her own past as a perfection-driven, unregulated,...
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Late to the Party

Season #2

Two weeks into the new year, most resolutions have already faded. That doesn’t mean you slipped. It means the goal may never have fit your life. This episode invites you to stop forcing an upgrade and start noticing...
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Simple Gifts

Season #2

I’m showing up on Christmas Day with a very simple gift—eight minutes that might land exactly where your heart has been whispering. No big reveal, no holiday gloss. Just truth, connection, and the reminder you may...
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The Becoming

Season #2

You ever wake up before the world does and feel the weight of everything you’ve survived? This episode is for that moment. It’s a love letter to anyone who’s been the scapegoat, the truth-teller, the one who carried...
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Breaking Curses

Season #2

You ever try to heal while still showing up to toxic family dinners like it’s a damn performance review? Yeah—me too. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually means to break generational curses. Spoiler:...
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Losing Loudly

Season #2

What happens when a trauma-informed coach runs for county council in a small-town hamlet where “nervous system regulation” sounds like a conspiracy theory and campaign signs double as lawn darts? You get this episode....
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