How To Create Space For Yourself

How To Create Space For Yourself

We spend so much of our lives chasing more time. One more free evening. One more weekend. One more holiday. We tell ourselves that then we’ll finally feel calmer, more present, more like ourselves. But what if the problem isn’t time? In this solo episode, I explore why so many of us are overwhelmed even when our calendars aren’t full, how our nervous systems measure load instead of hours, and why creating space is about so much more than productivity or time management. We’ll talk about the psychology behind silence, why being busy can become part of our identity, and the surprising reason your best ideas often show up when you stop trying so hard. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, constantly “on,” or like you’re running without remembering why, this conversation is for you. Because maybe what you’re looking for isn’t more time. Maybe it’s space. Follow me around on socials: Insta [https://www.instagram.com/withgenevieve/] | Threads [https://www.threads.com/@withgenevieve] | Medium [https://medium.com/@genevieve_pool] | BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/withgenevieve.bsky.social] | Substack [https://substack.com/@withgenevieve]

Healthy-ish: Bodies, Burnout & the Routines That Keep Us Alive - with Tiffany and Tim

Some people discover health because they want abs. Others discover it because life finally asks them to slow down. In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany and Tim from the Made It Past Midnight [https://open.spotify.com/show/3s2wwd8JzsW851xZ24usOV?si=7ae77cbe277e40d8] podcast for an honest conversation about what health really looks like. We talk about mental health, movement, therapy, gut health, routines, burnout, weight loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, podcasting, and why becoming healthier doesn’t have to turn you into someone who only talks about protein shakes. We also explore something I think many of us forget: you can be doing all the “healthy” things and still struggle mentally. Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning how to stop abandoning yourself, one small choice at a time. Whether you’re rebuilding after burnout, trying to take better care of yourself, or simply wondering why your old routines no longer work, this conversation is for you. 🖤 If you’re craving honest conversations and meaningful connections, come join one of my upcoming With Genevieve networking sessions at withgenevieve.com. 📖 And if this episode resonates, keep an eye out for my upcoming book, Keep Going, But Softer, a collection of reflections for overthinkers, recovering overachievers, and anyone learning that survival mode isn’t a personality trait. Connect with Tiffany & Tim:🎙️ Made It Past Midnight [https://www.instagram.com/madeitpastmidnight/] Find me:📸 @withgenevieve [https://www.instagram.com/withgenevieve/] If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you followed the podcast, left a review, or shared it with someone who could use the reminder that health isn’t one perfect checklist. It’s something we build, one small habit at a time. 🖤

To Love Is To Let Go: The Psychology of Grief

This episode started as one about heartbreak. It became something much bigger. Because grief isn’t just about losing someone you love. It’s about losing a future you imagined. A friendship you thought would last forever. A career that shaped your identity. A version of yourself that no longer fits. Or someone whose absence changes the way your entire world feels. After recently losing my grandfather, I found myself asking different questions about grief than I ever had before. Why does it feel so disorienting? Why do we keep expecting people to text us, call us, or walk through the front door long after they’re gone? Why can leaving a job or a friendship hurt just as deeply as the end of a relationship? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind grief, attachment, familiarity, identity, and the incredible way our brains slowly adapt to a world that no longer looks the way we expected. If you’re grieving someone (or something) I hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone. 🖤 If it resonates with you, share it with someone who might need it today. Follow me around on socials: Insta [https://www.instagram.com/withgenevieve/] | Threads [https://www.threads.com/@withgenevieve] | Medium [https://medium.com/@genevieve_pool] | Free Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=withgenevieve%20community] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@withgenevieve] | Substack [https://substack.com/@withgenevieve]

Queer Joy, Chosen Family & Finally Becoming Yourself - with Valeria Arteaga

Some conversations don’t stay on one topic. They wander through identity, friendship, community, mental health, entrepreneurship, queer joy, Dutch directness, chosen family, and somehow end with a little boy asking if trans people were abducted by aliens. This is one of those conversations. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends, Val: massage therapist, founder of Peaks and Valleys Wellness, queer entrepreneur, and one of the safest humans I know. [https://www.instagram.com/peaks_andvalleys_wellness/] Together, we talk about what it means to build spaces where people truly belong, why no one person should be your entire world, the importance of community, and how embracing who you really are can quietly inspire everyone around you to do the same. Val also shares her deeply personal transition story; from writing a female main character years before understanding why, to surviving a stroke that completely changed her perspective on life. It’s funny. It’s vulnerable. It’s chaotic in the most ADHD way possible. And above all, it’s a conversation about becoming more yourself. If you’ve ever struggled to fit in, wondered where your people are, or simply needed a reminder that you’re allowed to take up space exactly as you are… This episode is for you. 🖤 If it resonates, send it to someone who needs to hear it today. Follow Valeria: Click here for insta [https://www.instagram.com/valeriasroots/] | Here for Threads [https://www.threads.com/@valeriasroots] Follow me: Insta [https://www.instagram.com/withgenevieve/] | Threads [https://www.threads.com/@withgenevieve] | website [www.withgenevieve.com] | Medium [https://medium.com/@genevieve_pool] | Or on Twitter (I refuse to call it the other one) as a... protest lol [https://x.com/G_lovii]

The Peace You Keep Calling Boredom

There comes a point in healing where nothing dramatic is happening anymore. You’re not having huge breakthroughs. You’re not crying on the bathroom floor. You’re not reading books that completely change your life. You’re just… going for walks. Drinking water. Setting boundaries. Taking care of yourself. And somehow, that can feel strangely uncomfortable. In this solo episode, Gen explores why so many of us mistake peace for boredom, why healing often becomes less exciting over time, and what psychology teaches us about growth, repetition, and nervous system regulation. Because maybe you’re not stuck. Maybe the emergency is over. Topics discussed: * Why healing stops feeling dramatic * The psychology of repetition and behavior change * Hedonic adaptation and emotional growth * Mistaking peace for boredom * Building trust in yourself through small daily actions * Learning to feel safe in the quiet If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re still healing because life feels a little… ordinary, this episode is for you. Follow Gen around: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgenevieve/] | Threads [https://www.threads.com/@withgenevieve] | Medium [https://medium.com/@genevieve_pool] | Substack [https://substack.com/@withgenevieve] | Website [https://withgenevieve.com]