Her Journey Home- Conversations & Stories for Women Rebuilding in their 30s

Ep 75. Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom with Paige Calentino

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Paige Calentino.She is a sober curious life coach, founder of the fast-growing online community Sober Caliente, and creator of BecomingHer™ — a transformational coaching program helping women explore life alcohol free and step into the version of themselves they’ve always known they could be. Paige shares her deeply personal journey from navigating corporate burnout, toxic relationships, and binge drinking culture to completely rebuilding her life through sobriety and self-trust. After years of climbing the corporate ladder in change management while silently struggling with disconnection and alcohol dependence, Paige reached what she describes as her “dark night of the soul.” What began as a decision to stop escaping through alcohol became the catalyst for healing, clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this conversation, we dive into the identity shift that comes with becoming alcohol free, the fear of losing belonging, dating sober, rebuilding self-worth, and why you do not need to hit rock bottom to change your life. Paige also shares the unexpected ways sobriety transformed her relationships, health, energy, career, and overall outlook on life. If you’ve been sober, curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or craving a more aligned and fulfilling life, this episode is for you. Connect with Paige Calentino Website: https://www.paigecalentino.com [https://www.paigecalentino.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_caliente [https://www.instagram.com/sober_caliente] Connect with Sophia Graniela * Sophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] * Sign for a 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program : Unfiltered [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw] https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw]

Ep 74. 4 Steps to Build Confidence Speaking & Overcome your Fear of Rejection

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I opened up about the deeper fear behind “being seen” — the fear of rejection and not being chosen. I shared how, for years, I dimmed parts of myself, stayed quiet, and avoided fully expressing who I was because I was scared people wouldn’t accept me. From toxic relationships to hiding my voice online, I talk honestly about the journey of learning that it’s safe to be fully seen and authentically expressed. I also share how podcasting, vulnerability, and nervous system work completely transformed the way I show up in the world today. I walk you through some of the exact tools that helped me build confidence and trust in myself, including mirror work, EFT tapping, and taking aligned action every single day — even when it felt uncomfortable. I also dive into why consistency matters more than instant gratification, how to build evidence that you are safe to take up space, and how each small step compounds over time. Whether your next edge is posting a face-to-camera video, speaking up in group settings, or finally launching your podcast, this episode is your reminder that your voice matters and the right people will always resonate with the real you. Connect with Sophia Graniela * Sophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] * Sign for a 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program : Unfiltered [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw] https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw]

Ep 73. The Truth About Egg Freezing & Why Women Need Community

In today’s episode of Her Journey Home, I’m joined by Aliza Virani.She is the founder of The Fertility Co-Living, for a deeply honest conversation about egg freezing, fertility, hormones, stress, and what it really means to support women through this journey. After spending over $16,000 and navigating the isolating and emotionally overwhelming process of egg freezing alone in Canada at age 33, Aliza knew there had to be a more supportive and empowering way for women to experience fertility care. She went on to create a first-of-its-kind egg freezing retreat in Mexico City that combines medical care, holistic healing, emotional support, and sisterhood. In this episode, we open up about our personal fertility journeys, the emotional weight of receiving difficult hormone and AMH results, and the impact stress can have on our bodies. I also share my experience as an egg donor in my 20s, losing my period, and navigating my own fears around fertility and future motherhood. We talk about why fertility journeys are never one-size-fits-all, the importance of advocating for yourself, and how healing, hope, and community can completely transform the experience. Connect with Aliza Virani Website: http://www.thefertilitycoliving.com/www.thefertilitycoliving.com [http://www.thefertilitycoliving.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilitycoliving/ [https://www.instagram.com/thefertilitycoliving/] Connect with Sophia Graniela * Sophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] * Sign for a 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program : Unfiltered [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw] https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw]

Ep 72. Human Design, Healing & Building a Business That Fits Your Energy with Elyse

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with a money mindset and manifestation coach Elyse Berendson for a conversation that feels like a full permission slip to be yourself. We dive into human design, being multi-passionate, and what it really looks like to build a business that’s aligned with your energy instead of forcing strategies that don’t fit. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing too much or not fitting into one box, this episode will remind you that your uniqueness is your advantage. Elyse also opens up about her journey through motherhood, healing, and becoming a single mom, and how that shaped the way she leads in her life and business today. We talk about choosing yourself, breaking generational patterns, and learning to feel your emotions instead of numbing them. This is a powerful conversation about self-trust, aligned success, and creating a business and life that actually feels good. Connect with * Elyse Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elyseberendson/] https://www.instagram.com/elyseberendson/ [https://www.instagram.com/elyseberendson/] * Listen to the Soulful Coach Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4axQwRNtgODfsFom7fPeHJ?si=6878a8646ba1449b&nd=1&dlsi=81b671b2b2204b91] https://open.spotify.com/show/4axQwRNtgODfsFom7fPeHJ?si=6878a8646ba1449b&nd=1&dlsi=81b671b2b2204b91 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4axQwRNtgODfsFom7fPeHJ?si=6878a8646ba1449b&nd=1&dlsi=81b671b2b2204b91] * Work with Elsye Website https://elyseberendson.co/services?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZvxFRwg3p5ZjWN1zwTjGoPEMTYZhvRI9FLVf7RliCL9DAQ19TUq7pJujoxc_aem_vchWIAMvNIoNZDvb_KDiYA#/ [https://elyseberendson.co/services?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZvxFRwg3p5ZjWN1zwTjGoPEMTYZhvRI9FLVf7RliCL9DAQ19TUq7pJujoxc_aem_vchWIAMvNIoNZDvb_KDiYA#/] Connect with Sophia Graniela * Sophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] * Sign for a 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program : Unfiltered [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw] * Sign up for a free 2 Part Eft Tapping Portal :Your Magnetic Magic [https://ancient-apple-55372.myflodesk.com/s3ikc4zutn]

Ep 71. If It’s Meant for You, It Will Find You: Learning to Trust Your Path

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I share a powerful reminder that what is meant for you will never miss you. If you’ve ever felt called to do something but hesitated out of fear, doubt, or timing, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. I open up about my journey from heartbreak, emotional suppression, and using travel as an escape, to getting sober, healing deeply, and ultimately finding my voice through podcasting. From that first intuitive nudge on a bus in Mexico to launching my own podcast years later, I reflect on how the same calling kept returning until I was ready to claim it. I also take you behind the scenes of my current season.how [http://season.how] I surrendered control, trusted my intuition, and ended up creating a life of aligned travel through houses sitting across California. This experience became real-life proof that when you release the need to control the “how” and “when,” life often unfolds in even better ways than you imagined. This episode is your invitation to trust your path, follow those intuitive nudges, and take aligned action, even when it feels scary. Your desires are there for a reason, and the life you’re meant for is already finding its way to you. Connect with Sophia Graniela * Sophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela [https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela] * Sign for a 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program : Unfiltered https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw [https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQwruZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafP_DiQXyqfahISsT8vji27uLH3X4Xta9E46sXqyvf3UnLzeLvnPvSXz7oyLQ_aem_iCr4_mJjSgFHSzCc0YhwGw] * Sign up for a free 2 Part Eft Tapping Portal :Your Magnetic Magic https://ancient-apple-55372.myflodesk.com/s3ikc4zutn [https://ancient-apple-55372.myflodesk.com/s3ikc4zutn]