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

Sophia Noelle Graniela- EFT Practitioner, Self Expression & Podcast Guide
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Her Journey Home is a storytelling podcast for women in the midst of becoming... navigating identity shifts, self-trust, spiritual growth, and the courage to be seen. This is a space for the messy middle. Here, women from around the world share honest stories of breaking, rebuilding, sobriety, reinvention, spiritual awakening, heartbreak, healing shame, and remembering who they truly are. The quiet transformations. The pivots no one saw coming. The moments that changed everything. Alongside intimate guest conversations, host Sophia Noelle Graniela, a Self Expression Guide & EFT Practitioner, shares solo episodes on self-expression, finding your voice, rebuilding in your 30s, overcoming fear of being seen, and learning how to trust yourself again. Through reflection, storytelling, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping), Sophia explores how healing and visibility intersect and why expression is one of the most powerful forms of self-trust. Sophia also guides women in turning their lived experiences into powerful conversations through podcasting, helping them use their voice, share their stories, and create platforms that make other women feel less alone. This podcast is for women who: • Feel like they’ve outgrown old versions of themselves • Are rebuilding after heartbreak, burnout, or life transitions • Struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing • Feel “too much” — too sensitive, too loud, too emotional • Want to start speaking, creating, or sharing their story • Are craving deeper alignment and emotional freedom Whether you’re navigating sobriety, spiritual awakening, identity shifts, friendships in your 30s, or simply learning how to stop filtering yourself, each episode invites you to come home to your own voice. Her Journey Home is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to shrink. It’s about healing shame. Rebuilding self-trust. Letting go of who you were. And becoming the woman you’re meant to be. Because when one woman speaks, another feels less alone. Welcome home.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 94. Change Your Words, Change Your Identity with Brooke Dawson

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I'm joined by mindset and identity coach Brooke Dawson, who believes perfectionism is a prison. Brooke shares how her background in psychology and speech pathology, and becoming a mother, led her to look closely at the words we use to describe ourselves and how those words shape our reality. We talk about the stories that kept both of us small before we started our podcasts: "I'm not qualified enough," "I'm not good at communicating," and "I'm not the type of person who…" Brooke explains how growing up as "the smart girl" led her to quit anything that didn't come easily, and how she rewrote that identity one small action at a time. If you've been stuck in an old story, waiting until you feel ready, or breaking promises to yourself, this conversation will show you where to start. Key Timestamps ⁠08:14⁠ The stories that kept her from starting her podcast ⁠09:34⁠ Growing up as "the smart girl" and quitting what didn't come easily ⁠15:07⁠ Changing your language and setting small, consistent actions ⁠18:00⁠ The running experiment: from "I'm not a runner" to 8.5 km ⁠23:35⁠ How to challenge old stories: the self-talk audit ⁠32:23⁠ How identity and decision-making are connected ⁠39:36⁠ Nervous system support: meditation and limiting outside input ⁠42:23⁠ Moving across the world and trusting your intuition ⁠52:28⁠ Floor, baseline, and ceiling goals 57:21 Brooke's message for every listener: everything comes down to you 58:59 Where to connect with Brooke Connect with Brooke Dawson Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heybrookeda...⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.brookedawson.com.au⁠ Program: Awareness to Action, a 6-month program (reach out via Instagram or her website to book a call) Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela⁠ 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program, Unfiltered: ⁠https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/...⁠ ⁠#IdentityCoaching⁠⁠#MindsetShift⁠⁠#SelfTalk⁠⁠#SelfTrust⁠⁠#BreakingPerfectionism⁠⁠#WomenWhoInspire⁠⁠#SobrietyJourney⁠⁠#PersonalGrowth⁠⁠#NervousSystemRegulation⁠⁠

    Ep 94. Change Your Words, Change Your Identity with Brooke Dawson

  2. Sep 24

    Ep 93. The 5 Lies Keeping You From Using Your Voice & Sharing Your Story

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I’m sharing the five lies that can keep us from using our voice, sharing our stories, and taking up space. After being terrified to share my own story during the beginning of my sober journey, I know firsthand how easy it is to convince ourselves that we need to be more qualified, more confident, or more prepared before we begin. We break down the beliefs that keep us stuck, including feeling unqualified, waiting for confidence, comparing ourselves to others, feeling like we need to be an expert, and believing our story isn’t unique or important enough. I also share how podcasting, social media, and simply taking action helped me build confidence and trust my own voice. Your story doesn’t need to be perfect, impressive, or extraordinary to make an impact. There may be someone navigating a season you have already walked through who needs to hear what only you can share. What is one thing you’ve been afraid to say, share, or do because you’re worried about getting it wrong? Don’t keep silencing yourself. Share your story, use your voice, and remember that there may be someone out there who needs to hear exactly what only you can say. If you enjoyed this episode, like, rate, subscribe, and share it with your community so we can continue having these important conversations every week. Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 12 Week Private Podcast Mentorship Program, Unfiltered: https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered

    Ep 93. The 5 Lies Keeping You From Using Your Voice & Sharing Your Story

  3. Sep 17

    Ep 92. Stop Trying to Be Perfect: Your Voice Is Meant to Be Heard

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I’m joined by Sarah Elsherbeny, a naturopathic doctor, somatic facilitator, and host of The Sovereign Room. We talk about perfectionism, self-expression, self-trust, nervous system responses, and finding the courage to use your voice. In This Episode, We Discuss *Sarah’s journey from wanting to become a conventional doctor to naturopathic medicine *How perfectionism can impact confidence and self-expression *Understanding how fear and excitement can feel similar in the body *Why taking action helps build self-trust and confidence *How podcasting can help you find your voice and express yourself more freely Key Timestamps 02:45 Sarah’s unexpected journey into naturopathic medicine 13:43 Where perfectionism began and how it shaped Sarah’s life 27:28 Understanding fear, excitement, and what your body is telling you 30:32 Why you have to “do the thing” to build self-trust 45:49 “Your voice is medicine” and the message Sarah wants you to remember Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 Connect with Sophia https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela | https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered Connect with Sarah MATRIARCH — https://thematriarch.netlify.app/The Art of Herbal Alchemy — https://theartofherbalalchemy.netlify.app/ What is one thing you’ve been afraid to say, share, or do because you’re worried about getting it wrong? Share it with me in the comments or send me a message. Your voice matters, and someone may need to hear what only you can say. #YourVoiceIsMedicine #selftrust #perfectionism #selfexpression #somatichealing

    Ep 92. Stop Trying to Be Perfect: Your Voice Is Meant to Be Heard

  4. Sep 10

    Ep 91. Finding Your People: How to Build Meaningful Friendships in Your 30s

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I’m sharing how I finally learned to build deep, meaningful friendships in my 30s. For most of my life, I struggled with feeling like I didn’t belong and experienced friendships filled with competition, jealousy, and mistrust. After years of doing the deeper healing and identity work, I began to understand that the relationships I attracted were connected to how I was showing up for myself. In This Episode, We Discuss • Why making friends in your 30s can feel so difficult • How your environment influences the friendships you attract • Why you need to step outside your comfort zone and initiate conversations • How showing up authentically helps you attract aligned people • Why letting go of old friendships can create space for deeper connections Key Timestamps 00:00 Why I've struggled with friendship and sisterhood for most of my life 03:35 How your environment can either help you grow or slowly hold you back 05:48 How to step outside your comfort zone and actually meet new people 09:20 The power of showing up authentically in your friendships 12:27 How to build deep friendships based on shared values and meaningful connection Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 Connect with Sophia https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela | https://sophiagraniela.myflodesk.com/unfiltered Are you happy with the friendships and community you have around you, or is it time to create space for new, more aligned connections? Share your answer in the comments or send me a DM. I’d love to hear what you're taking away from this episode. #FriendshipInYour30s #MakingFriendsInYour30s #SoulmateFriendships #FemaleFriendships #WomenSupportingWomen #Sisterhoods

    Ep 91. Finding Your People: How to Build Meaningful Friendships in Your 30s

  5. Sep 3

    Ep 90. Your Voice Is Your Superpower: Bold Expression, Confidence & Sales

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Bea, a sales mentor who helps women who have been told they are too loud, too outspoken, or too much reclaim their voice and use it to create more confidence, visibility, impact, and sales. We talk about authentic self expression, feminine energy, visibility, and why being fully yourself can become your greatest advantage in business. In This Episode, We Discuss • How being told you're “too much” can affect your confidence and voice • Why authentic self expression can make you more magnetic in business • How to make sales feel more natural, aligned, and fun • Why messy action is one of the fastest ways to build confidence • How using the parts of your story you've been ashamed of can create deeper connection Key Timestamps 01:17 Being fired for being outspoken and how it affected Bea's confidence 10:23 What seductive sales really means and reconnecting with your confidence 18:08 Why you don't have a sales problem, you have a passion or obsession problem 24:33 Overcoming fear, using your voice, and taking messy action Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 Connect with Sophia Instagram | Unfiltered Mentorship

    Ep 90. Your Voice Is Your Superpower: Bold Expression, Confidence & Sales

  6. Aug 27

    Ep 89. The Most Valuable Life Lessons: 33rd Birthday Edition

    In this special birthday episode of Her Journey Home, I reflect on the biggest life lessons I learned from 32 to 33, from rebuilding my life and business to finding faith, trusting myself, and learning to surrender my timeline. After moving between California, Miami, New York, Guatemala, Mexico City, and Austin, I realized I had spent years searching outside myself for something that could only be found within. I share what this past year taught me about decision making, faith, surrender, starting over, overcoming fear, friendship, personal growth, and refusing to settle for mediocrity. I also open up about why I believe fear isn't a stop sign, why sharing your story can be a responsibility, and how learning to trust God's timing has brought me more peace than chasing success ever did. In This Episode, We Discuss • Why most decisions are temporary and you don't need to fear making the wrong choice • How faith and surrender helped me navigate a rebuilding season • Why revisiting places, people, and experiences can sometimes rewrite your story • Why fear isn't a stop sign and how taking action builds confidence • Why sharing your story can create an impact far beyond yourself Timestamps 00:00 Turning 33 and the biggest lessons from an unforgettable year 05:00 Why most decisions are temporary and how to stop fearing the wrong choice 11:00 Finding faith, surrendering control, and trusting God's timing 24:00 Stop settling for mediocrity, move through fear, and share your story What is one lesson life has taught you in your 30s that you wish you had learned sooner? Share it with me on Instagram or tag me when you share this episode. I would love to hear what you're taking away from this conversation. Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 Connect with Sophia Instagram | Unfiltered Mentorship #HerJourneyHome #SophiaGraniela #LessonsFromYour30s #NewBeginnings #ShareYourStory #NewBeginnings#Turning33 #GodsTiming #OvercomingFear

    Ep 89. The Most Valuable Life Lessons: 33rd Birthday Edition

  7. Aug 20

    Ep 88. Your Environments are Growing You or Slowly Killing You

    In this episode of Her Journey Home, I talk about how your environment, friendships, community, and the people you surround yourself with can shape your personal growth, identity, sobriety, business, and future. I share honestly about how changing my environment helped me transform my life, leave behind old patterns, and become the woman I knew I was capable of becoming. I also share my journey from sobriety and changing my friendships to moving to Austin and intentionally creating an environment that supports the life and business I want to build. If you've been feeling drained by the people around you, stuck in an environment that no longer fits who you're becoming, or ready for a fresh start, this episode is your reminder that you have the power to choose differently. Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 Connect with Sophia Instagram | Unfiltered Mentorship #SophiaGraniela #HerJourneyHome #HumanDesign #Community #SoberLife #EnvironmentMatters #PersonalGrowth #YourCircleMatters #HealthyFriendships

    Ep 88. Your Environments are Growing You or Slowly Killing You

  8. Aug 13

    Ep 87. Human Design & the Art of Trusting Yourself with Ciara Kiyoko

    Human design coach and community builder Ciara Kiyoko joins me on Her Journey Home to unpack her path from a fast-climbing corporate career to full entrepreneurship. We talk about the Saturn return that cracked everything open, what it actually means to be a projector versus a generator or manifestor in human design, and how splenic authority shapes gut-level decision making. Ciara also shares how she's built intentional community through her Business Circle and human design circles, plus the online friendships that turned into real-life, movie-scene reunions across the world. Her closing message: trust yourself. If this episode resonated, subscribe to Her Journey Home for new episodes every Thursday, and leave a review to help more women find their way back to themselves. Connect with Ciara Kiyoko: Instagram: https://instagram.com/kiyokoverde LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ciarahamagishi Business Circle (book a consult call): https://cal.com/kiyokoverde/consultcall Connect with Sophia Graniela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagraniela 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 #kiyokoverde #sophiagraniela # herjourneyhome #HumanDesign #SaturnReturn #SelfTrust #HerJourneyHome #Entrepreneurship #IntentionalCommunity

    Ep 87. Human Design & the Art of Trusting Yourself with Ciara Kiyoko
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Her Journey Home is a storytelling podcast for women in the midst of becoming... navigating identity shifts, self-trust, spiritual growth, and the courage to be seen. This is a space for the messy middle. Here, women from around the world share honest stories of breaking, rebuilding, sobriety, reinvention, spiritual awakening, heartbreak, healing shame, and remembering who they truly are. The quiet transformations. The pivots no one saw coming. The moments that changed everything. Alongside intimate guest conversations, host Sophia Noelle Graniela, a Self Expression Guide & EFT Practitioner, shares solo episodes on self-expression, finding your voice, rebuilding in your 30s, overcoming fear of being seen, and learning how to trust yourself again. Through reflection, storytelling, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping), Sophia explores how healing and visibility intersect and why expression is one of the most powerful forms of self-trust. Sophia also guides women in turning their lived experiences into powerful conversations through podcasting, helping them use their voice, share their stories, and create platforms that make other women feel less alone. This podcast is for women who: • Feel like they’ve outgrown old versions of themselves • Are rebuilding after heartbreak, burnout, or life transitions • Struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing • Feel “too much” — too sensitive, too loud, too emotional • Want to start speaking, creating, or sharing their story • Are craving deeper alignment and emotional freedom Whether you’re navigating sobriety, spiritual awakening, identity shifts, friendships in your 30s, or simply learning how to stop filtering yourself, each episode invites you to come home to your own voice. Her Journey Home is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to shrink. It’s about healing shame. Rebuilding self-trust. Letting go of who you were. And becoming the woman you’re meant to be. Because when one woman speaks, another feels less alone. Welcome home.

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