Girl, Wake Up!

Amy Polacko
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Girl, Wake Up! is for women who’ve realized the systems were never built to protect us. Join divorce and life coach plus award-winning journalist Amy Polacko, as she pushes past feel-good empowerment and into what actually works: strategy, clarity and self-reliance. We talk honestly about relationships, money, divorce, power, and self-preservation—because waiting to be saved isn’t a plan. 

Episodes

  1. Who Controls the Narrative About Women? (With Producer Aliza Rosen)

    3D AGO

    Who Controls the Narrative About Women? (With Producer Aliza Rosen)

    If you think the stories we tell about women are accidental-this episode will change your mind. In this conversation, award-winning Los Angeles producer Aliza Rosen takes us behind the scenes of media, storytelling and power to expose how narratives about women are shaped, softened, edited and sometimes erased altogether. From Hollywood to headlines, who gets believed, who gets framed and who gets attention. This episode is a wake-up call for any woman who has ever felt misrepresented, minimized or told her story was “too much,” “too complicated” or “not marketable.” In this episode, we cover: Who actually controls the stories told about women—and why it mattersHow power hides behind “content,” “objectivity” and “the edit”Why women’s stories are being told more nowThe cost of misrepresentationWhy was “Dirty John” a turning point?Trends we’re seeing in documentaries, podcasts and films _ Find out more about Aliza’s company and follow her: https://www.ayr-media.com/ Instagram: @ayr_media Book a free Coaching Consultation with Amy Polacko here. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwarriortribe/ Watch and Subscribe to Girl, Wake Up! On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyfreedomwarrior/podcasts

    50 min
  2. Why Every Woman Needs a Prenup (With Attorney Deveney Wells-Gibson)

    FEB 3

    Why Every Woman Needs a Prenup (With Attorney Deveney Wells-Gibson)

    Prenups aren’t about planning for divorce–they’re about planning for yourself. In this episode of Girl, Wake Up!, host Amy Polacko sits down with family law attorney and Prenup Queen Deveney Wells-Gibson for a no-BS conversation about money, marriage, and women’s power. Together, they break down why financial clarity is one of the most radical forms of self-respect-and why more women are choosing prenups and postnups not out of fear, but out of wisdom. If you’ve ever been told that talking about money is “unromantic,” that prenups mean you don’t trust your partner, or that asking for protection makes you difficult — this episode is your wake-up call. Because peace of mind isn’t accidental. It’s negotiated. In this episode, we cover:Why prenups are a form of empowerment — not mistrustThe biggest money mistakes women make before marriageHow prenups protect women who step away from careers to raise familiesWhat a postnuptial agreement is-and when it’s actually smarter than a prenupThe red flags that show up when partners resist financial transparencyHow to talk about prenups and postnups without apologizingWhy financial independence is foundational to emotional freedom Women are waking up. We’re no longer outsourcing our safety–emotionally or financially. And as Deveney makes clear, knowing your numbers, naming your needs, and putting protections in place isn’t pessimistic- it’s powerful. Book a free Coaching Consultation with Amy Polacko here. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwarriortribe/ Watch and Subscribe to Girl, Wake Up! On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyfreedomwarrior/podcasts Learn more about Deveny Wells-Gibson here: Website: www.lovemeetswealth.com Follow Deveny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprenupqueen/

    44 min
  3. Starting Over is a Power Move with Olivia Howell (How to Reframe Your Divorce & Rebuild Your Life)

    JAN 27

    Starting Over is a Power Move with Olivia Howell (How to Reframe Your Divorce & Rebuild Your Life)

    Starting over isn’t a failure—it’s a declaration. In this episode of Girl, Wake Up!, Amy Polacko is joined by Olivia Howell, founder of Fresh Starts Registry, to talk about why rebuilding your life after divorce is one of the bravest things a woman can do. Olivia created Fresh Starts Registry after her own split, when she realized how little support exists for women starting over quietly, without weddings, baby showers or applause. What she built instead is a powerful community that says: your fresh start matters. Together, we unpack the emotional, practical and deeply personal realities of starting over-and why choosing yourself is never something to apologize for. In this episode, we cover:Why starting over is often mislabeled as “failure” (and why that’s wrong)The emotional toll of rebuilding your life in silenceHow divorce, breakups, and major life resets can become portals to powerWhy women need support systems after relationships end-not just before they beginHow Fresh Starts Registry is changing the way we show up for women in transitionWhat it really means to reclaim your life, your space and your future So many women are navigating massive life changes without language, permission or support. This episode is a reminder that starting over isn’t weakness-it’s wisdom. Amy Polacko is a Fresh Starts Expert - Book a free Coaching Consultation with her here. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwarriortribe/ Watch and Subscribe to Girl, Wake Up! On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyfreedomwarrior/podcasts Learn more about Fresh Starts Registry and follow Olivia here: Fresh Starts Website: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/ Fresh Starts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry/ Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviahowell/

    31 min
  4. Stop Playing Small with Erin Gallagher (CEO & Founder of HYPE WOMEN)

    JAN 20

    Stop Playing Small with Erin Gallagher (CEO & Founder of HYPE WOMEN)

    If you’ve ever dimmed your light to fit in or keep the peace, here's your reminder: it’s time to stop playing small. So many women aren’t playing small because they lack confidence. They’re doing it because they were taught to. In this episode of Girl, Wake Up!, Amy Polacko sits down with Erin Gallagher, author of Hype Women, to unpack how patriarchy thrives when women stay quiet, compete with each other, and shrink to be liked. Erin explains why being a Hype Woman isn’t just about encouragement. It's about strategy, survival, and collective power. This message matters for single women, married women, and everyone in between. In this episode, we explore: • Why “playing small” is learned– and who benefits from it. • How patriarchy pits women against each other through competition and comparison • The truth about adult mean-girl culture and internalized misogyny • Why being a Hype Woman is a political, professional, and personal act • How women can take up space without apology-in work, relationships, and life • Why this movement matters for all women, regardless of relationship status This isn’t about toxic positivity or empty empowerment slogans. It’s about women recognizing their power, transferring it to each other, and refusing to shrink... TOGETHER. --- Erin's Bio: Erin Gallagher is a founder and disruptor who launched the global Hype Women Movement. She is the host and producer of the HYPE WOMEN podcast. She is also the CEO and Founder of Hype Women, an inclusive ecosystem unlocking women's access to human, social, financial, and political capital. She's an expert in helping women heal, build generational wealth, and move into positions of power and influence– and as one global CMO succinctly put: "Erin is the not-so-secret weapon so many leaders use to drive real change." Here’s how you can find her: Website: hypewomen.com Instagram: @erin.gallag.her Buy her Book: Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You (*Available wherever books are sold) ---- Learn more about Amy Polacko's work and free 15-minute Coaching Consultations here.

    42 min
  5. Dirty John: The Warning Signs (With Tonia Bales)

    JAN 13

    Dirty John: The Warning Signs (With Tonia Bales)

    What if the most dangerous men don’t look dangerous at all?In the launch episode of Girl, Wake Up!-released the same day her book drops-we go inside the real story of Dirty John with Tonia Bales, the first wife of the man who would later become infamous as one of America’s most notorious con artists and predators. Long before podcasts, Netflix series and headlines, Tonia lived this story from the inside. Her book with Amy Jauman, When You See It: How I Outsmarted & Outlasted Dirty John, shares this incredible backstory. In this powerful conversation, Tonia reveals how predators hide in plain sight-using charm, credibility and coercive control to quietly dismantle a woman’s sense of safety and self. Together, we break down the early warning signs women are often conditioned to ignore, how con men gain control inside intimate relationships and what it takes to escape and heal after psychological manipulation. This episode isn’t just about Dirty John. It’s about how these men operate, why strong women are targeted, and how awareness saves lives. We cover: The red flags Tonia didn’t yet have language forHow coercive control slowly takes holdWhy leaving is far more complex than “just walking away”The hidden aftermath of psychological abuseTurning survival into purpose-and helping other women now Today, Tonia uses her voice to help women trust their instincts, recognize danger sooner and reclaim their power. If you’ve ever dismissed a gut feeling, minimized a red flag, or wondered “Was it really that bad?”-this episode is your wake-up call. 📘 Tonia Bales’ new book is out today! Get it here. Her website: www.toniabales.com Find her on Instagram: @toniabales Find her on Facebook: Tonia Sells Bales Learn more about Amy Polacko's work and free 15-minute Coaching Consultations here.

    39 min

  6. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Girl, Wake Up! Trailer

    Girl, Wake Up! is for women who’ve realized the systems were never built to protect us. Join award-winning journalist and divorce/life coach Amy Polacko as she moves past feel-good empowerment and into what actually works: strategy, clarity, and self-reliance. We talk honestly about relationships, money, divorce, power, and self-preservation. Because waiting to be saved isn’t a plan. Premiering January 13th, 2026

    1 min

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Girl, Wake Up! is for women who’ve realized the systems were never built to protect us. Join divorce and life coach plus award-winning journalist Amy Polacko, as she pushes past feel-good empowerment and into what actually works: strategy, clarity and self-reliance. We talk honestly about relationships, money, divorce, power, and self-preservation—because waiting to be saved isn’t a plan. 

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  • Creator
    Amy Polacko
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Amy Polacko
  • Show Website
    Girl, Wake Up!

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