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

For the Love of Teaching

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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

Season #2

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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