Episode 14

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15th Apr 2025

Reclaim Your Mindset: A Pep Talk for Heavy Seasons, Stress, and Overwhelm

In this solo episode, I’m opening my heart to share what’s been supporting me on the journey—especially during those in-between moments when the vision hasn’t fully landed, but it’s still calling you forward.

This is one of those episodes that flowed out exactly as it needed to. I’m sharing some of my most treasured tools—the ones that carry me through the hard times, the waiting seasons, and the beautiful moments in between.

From beloved books to mantras to playlists that shift your energy in an instant, this is a collection of soul tools and reminders to help you stay open, grounded, and nourished as you evolve.


Whether you’re feeling polished by life like a rock in a tumbler or waiting for divine timing to unfold, this episode offers encouragement, real talk, and a gentle invitation to surrender to the mystery.


This conversation is just the beginning. I didn’t even get to some of my most sacred practices, like time in nature or quiet moments of meditation and deep listening—but those are coming in a future episode.


Here are some of the resources I mentioned in this episode:


'Return to Love' by Marianne Williamson

'You Can Heal Your Life' by Louise Hay

'Outrageous Openness' + 'Change Me Prayers' by Tosha Silver

Motivation App: Sends curated affirmations & quotes


Thank you for being here.


xo,

Greta



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Song: 'Future Past' by yours truly 'aka' ALTARVIOLET

https://open.spotify.com/track/73zXjveXIO3JTedFJ6bmBc?si=c25b8ad27ac241f0


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About the Podcast

Thought Experiment Called Life
A podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
This is a podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
I’ve never neatly fit into any niche, neither do many people, and neither does this podcast. This is a space for the multi-passionate person—the individual who looks at the world with glittering eyes despite the challenges of a multifaceted life. It’s for those seeking inspiration from positive, unconventional lives and hoping to glean lessons to guide their own path. It’s for those who trust that the right message will find them at the right time, no matter how unrelated it may seem.
This is a space for the existential mind and the open heart—those who understand the power of sharing stories to remind others they’re not alone.

I’ve lived many lives in my time here on Earth, and this podcast dives into a plethora of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Living and thriving with Lyme disease (and autoimmune disease).
- Pursuing your purpose in a world that celebrates conformity.
- Staying mentally healthy as a neurodivergent person in an insane world.
- The power and beauty of plant medicine and nourishing nutrition.
- Why learning self-defense is the ultimate self-care (especially for women)
- The magic of jiu-jitsu: a roadmap to growth and success in every area of life.
- Building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic.
- And perhaps most exciting of all, hearing real stories from multi-passionate individuals living fulfilling, unconventional lives.

This space exists to bring you inspiration, tools, resources, and proof that the call in your heart is there for a reason. I’m excited to walk this path with you.

The wild heart in me bows to the wild heart in you.

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