Grow Through It Podcast With Phi Dang

Phi Dang
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  • Mental Health
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Grow Through It, is a podcast on all things mindset, self love, energy and purpose. Hosted by Phi Dang, a human design life coach known as ‘The Positivity Queen,’ this podcast is for you if you are looking for not just inspiration and motivation to live your best life but practical tips and strategies you can implement in your daily life.

  1. 1 day ago

    135: Fatherless Behaviour, Gateway Misogyny & the Double Standards We Don’t Even See with Emma Whitnall

    Why is a woman's absence of a father used to explain her "behaviour," while a man's absence from his own child is barely questioned at all? In this episode, we're unpacking the exhausting double standard where women are held responsible not just for what happens to them, but for how they respond to it. Inspired by Jasmine Gaziza Müller's essay "Gateway Misogyny & Red Pill Microdosing," we dig into how small comments, jokes, and stereotypes act as a gateway to bigger beliefs about women and how the phrase "fatherless behaviour" shifts blame onto the woman carrying the wound instead of the person who left it. We talk about absence in all its forms: physical, emotional, and the quiet refusal to take accountability and why someone else always seems to pick up the slack. We also get into the strange double standard around softness: how "soft" is used to mock men for showing empathy, yet somehow becomes an insult when thrown at women too. Plus the tired "feminist vs. relationship material" myth, why gold digger accusations don't add up, and a few real tangents on friendship, independence, and the Oscar Pistorius case - Reeva Steenkamp that still sits with us. This isn't about blaming all men or excusing women's mistakes. It's about asking why we keep applying different rules depending on gender and what it would actually look like to hold everyone to the same standard of emotional accountability. Resources from today's episode Work with Phi Emma's Instagram @emwhitnall Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community) Jasmine from Love Island's Substack

  2. 13 July

    134: Truth, Feminine Rage, Feminism & Everything We’re Not Supposed to Say with Emma Whitnall

    Emma Whitnall joins us for a thought provoking conversation on modern feminism, feminine rage, social justice, patriarchy, men's mental health, red pill culture, domestic violence, and critical thinking, challenging the narratives shaping today's gender and culture wars.Emma is a dear friend of Phi's and has a masters in social justice. She was born in Sydney, Australia but is currently based in Canada. What happens when we stop accepting surface level narratives and start asking harder questions?In this episode, Emma Whitnall joins us for an unfiltered conversation about the complexities of social justice, feminism, and the cultural forces shaping modern society. Together, we unpack the power of truth, feminine rage, and why women's anger has historically been feared, dismissed, and weaponised.From domestic violence and the rise of red pill ideology to men's mental health, incel culture, and the impacts of patriarchy on everyone, no topic is off limits. We explore the Madonna–Whore Complex, the "damned whores and God's police" narrative, the glass cliff phenomenon, women in leadership, and how historical witch trials continue to influence the way society treats outspoken women today.Emma also shares insights on homophobia, racism, sexism, political discourse in Australia, critical thinking in an age of outrage, and why "hurt people hurt people" isn't an excuse but an opportunity to better understand cycles of harm.This conversation challenges assumptions, embraces nuance, and will challenges and ask you to think beyond black and white narratives. Whether we're discussing feminism, power, social justice, or the cultural meaning behind reclaiming language and words like "CVNT," this episode is an invitation to question, reflect, and engage.If you're ready for a conversation that's honest, challenging and deep... this episode is for you. Resources from today's episode Work with PhiEmma's Instagram @emwhitnallLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiPlay Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)

  3. 10 July

    133: The BBC Called Me About Jasmine from Love Island UK. Here’s What They’re Missing. 😱

    Phi is prompted by a call from the BBC, on the Grow Through It Podcast with Phi Dang this episode unpacks the debate raging around Love Island's Jasmine: is she a confident modern feminist, or is she showing signs of "pink pill feminism"? We break down what pink pill actually means (because half the internet is using it wrong), why the same assertive behaviour gets another contestant called a "baddie" and Jasmine called "pink pilled," and the impossible double bind she's stuck in: too quiet and she's a pick me, too vocal and she's performative. We also dig into intersectionality, colourism, and implicit bias separating genuine critique from repackaged misogyny and ask the question nobody seems to want to sit with: is this feminism holding itself accountable, or misogyny that finally learned the right words to hide behind? Work with Phi Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)

  4. 9 July

    132: Love Island UK this season is exposing everything 👀☕

    This season of Love Island UK has done something reality TV rarely manages  it's put bias on full display, in real time, with zero editing needed to make the point. Same confidence, same bluntness, same energy... but wildly different verdicts depending on who's doing it. One woman gets called iconic. Another gets called "too much." Nothing about the behaviour changed. Something else did. In this episode, life coach Phi Dang breaks down what's actually happening underneath the drama: the psychology of the fundamental attribution error, the halo and horn effect, and why our brains sort people into "give them grace" or "hold it against them" long before we're consciously aware of it. We'll unpack the show's most talked-about moments the double standards, the impossible "be confident but not too confident" trap, the difference between real support and performative feminism and turn all of it into something you can actually use: a framework for catching your own snap judgments before they run the show. Here's the truth this season keeps proving: bias doesn't need your permission to operate. It's already shaping how you're read, and how you're reading everyone else. This episode is about learning to see it before it decides for you. In this episode: Why identical behaviour gets labeled "confidence" in one person and "attitude" in another The psychology behind it — attribution error, halo/horn effect, in-group bias The impossible double bind of "be strong, just not inconveniently strong" Why performative feminism collapses the second confidence gets uncomfortable What healthy relationships require instead of shrinking yourself to be loved Resources from today's episode Work with Phi Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)

  5. 28 June

    131: The Real Reason Voicemails for Isabelle Is Touching So Many Hearts

    Everyone's talking about Voicemails for Isabelle as a love story but I believe the real reason it's resonating so deeply has nothing to do with romance.In this episode, we're exploring the deeper spiritual message behind the film: emotional safety.Together, we'll unpack why so many women have been conditioned to mistake intensity for love, how our nervous systems shape the relationships we attract, and why true healing begins when we stop chasing chaos and start choosing peace.Whether you've seen the movie or not, this conversation is an invitation to reflect on the kind of love you're creating in your own life... starting with the relationship you have with yourself.We'll explore:Why emotional safety is more transformative than chemistryHow childhood patterns can influence the partners we chooseThe difference between healing and fixing yourselfWhat it means to embody feminine energy rooted in peace, presence, and self-trustWhy your spiritual journey is really about remembering who you are—not becoming someone elseIf you're ready to move beyond survival mode and create a life grounded in alignment, self-worth, and authentic connection, this episode is for you.✨ If this conversation speaks to your heart, I'd love to invite you to continue the journey with me inside one of my transformational retreats or my mastermind community. You'll find all the details in the show notes or DM me on Instagram. Resources from today's episode Work with PhiLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiPlay Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)

  6. 22 June

    130: 🥳 Happy 3rd Birthday to The Great Unlearning

    My book The Great Unlearning turns three this week and somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like mine and started feeling like yours... In this solo life-update episode, I'm getting into a little bit of everything: what it's actually been like watching the book take on a life of its own through your DMs and emails, the rebrand I'm genuinely so proud of (Soul Sister Collective is now The Monthly Reset), an honest dating update after the best stretch I've had in years, why I don't actually think everyone should quit their job and become an entrepreneur, and why after a 2025 spent living overseas across the US, Europe, Bali, Vietnam and India I'm choosing to put down roots. Grab a tea, this one's a long, honest catch-up. Resources from today's episode Work with Phi Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026

  7. 19 June

    129: The Layers of A Good Man

    In this episode Phi speaks directly to women about modern masculinity, emotional layers in men, and the hidden inner world behind confident exteriors. Using Off Campus and Garrett Graham as a cultural reference point, the episode explores how men often balance performance, pressure, and emotional suppression, and invites a more nuanced, intuitive understanding of male mental health without excusing harm or ignoring personal boundaries.  Resources from today's episode Work with PhiLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiPlay Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026

  8. 7 June

    128: Sri Lanka Retreat November 2026

    I ended up in Sri Lanka on a complete whim; heartbroken, halfway to India, not expecting anything. What I found stopped me in my tracks. Water temples that made me go quiet in the best way. Strangers who became kindred souls within hours. The island healed me in ways I'm still grateful for, and I' am so excited to be going back. In this episode I share that story: the messy, beautiful, unexpected truth of what happens when you show up somewhere broken and the place meets you exactly where you are. Then I share what grew out of it: the Play Retreat. A 7 day, 6 night inner child retreat in Sri Lanka this November, designed for the woman who's ready to feel lighter, freer, and more herself. We're talking a stunning private luxury villa in the lush hills of southern Sri Lanka, a private chef, daily yoga, surf lessons, a safari, tea plantation walks, jewellery making, inner child healing workshops  and the kind of women's connection that you genuinely don't find everywhere. This is for you if you've been holding it all together for a little too long. If you can't remember the last time you did something just because it felt good. If there's a version of you: lighter, more playful, more alive that's been quietly waiting for permission to come back out. She didn't go anywhere. Sri Lanka will help you find her. 8–14 November 2026 · From $2,800 AUD · Only 1 Room Remains → phidang.com/play-retreat Resources from today's episode Work with Phi Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026

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Grow Through It, is a podcast on all things mindset, self love, energy and purpose. Hosted by Phi Dang, a human design life coach known as ‘The Positivity Queen,’ this podcast is for you if you are looking for not just inspiration and motivation to live your best life but practical tips and strategies you can implement in your daily life.

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