Category: Mindset
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Episode #25 “No Resolutions – Just growth: why progress over perfection is my 2026 anthem”
In this honest and empowering episode, Gena opens up about why she’s letting go of New Year’s resolutions this year — and choosing something more meaningful instead: progress over perfection. Rather than starting the year with rigid promises, pressure-filled goals, or an all-or-nothing mindset, Gena shares how she’s shifting into 2026 with a softer, more…
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EP#24 What’s Your Default Emotion? Understanding Triggers, Feelings & the Mind-Body Connection
Have you ever noticed that when life gets stressful, you tend to feel one dominant emotion over and over again — frustration, sadness, guilt, anger, or even numbness? That’s your default emotion, and it’s often the key to understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface. In this episode, we explore how emotional triggers reveal what…
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EP#23 Question Everything — The Power of Emotional Awareness in an Age of Information Overload
In this thought-provoking episode, Gena explores the emotional reactions and inner triggers we all experience in response to the endless stream of information we encounter daily — from social media posts to breaking news and everyone’s opinions in between. We live in a time where voices, viewpoints, and stories are constantly being shared, shaping what…
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eP#21 What do you really want?
New perspectives and reflections to help you identify what you really want! In this episode of The Curiosity Quest Podcast, Gena invites you to pause and ask yourself the big question: What do you really want? Too often, we live on autopilot, chasing goals shaped by expectations rather than desire. Gena explores how to recognize…
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ep#20- Who are you really?
In this episode, we dive into one of life’s biggest questions: Who are you, really? Together, we’ll explore the experiences, influences, and beliefs that have shaped you into the person you are today. From childhood moments to cultural conditioning, you’ll be encouraged to pause and reflect on the “why” behind your thoughts, choices, and behaviors.…
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EP#19 The hidden weight of the mental load
In this episode of The Curiosity Quest Podcast, we unpack the invisible but exhausting weight known as the mental load. It’s the constant to-do list running in your head—the reminders, planning, organizing, and anticipating—that often goes unseen but takes a very real toll on your energy, focus, and wellbeing. We’ll explore: This conversation is about…
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EP#18 Why it’s not selfish to put yourself first
In this episode of The Curiosity Quest, we explore a truth many of us have struggled to embrace: putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve spent years putting everyone else’s needs before your own, you might feel guilty for wanting more time, space, or energy for yourself. But here’s the reality: your well-being is…
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EP#17 Finding Beauty in the chaos – A Daily practice of perspective
In this heartfelt episode of The Curiosity Quest Podcast, we explore how to recognize and embrace the small moments of beauty woven into our everyday lives—even in the midst of chaos, stress, and setbacks. Gena shares a personal and honest reflection on the power of perspective, the healing nature of presence, and how cultivating gratitude…