Grounded Growth

Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Hosted by Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry, Grounded Growth is a faith-inspired personal growth podcast for women who want a calmer, more intentional life without hustle, burnout, or overwhelm. This podcast is designed for busy women navigating full schedules, multiple roles, and constant demands who are craving balance, clarity, and peace rooted in faith. Through real conversations and gentle, faith-centered encouragement, Grounded Growth helps you slow down and build simple, sustainable routines that support your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode offers practical tools for intentional planning and weekly resets, encouragement for spiritual growth without pressure or perfection, and honest conversations about overwhelm, boundaries, and real-life seasons. You’ll learn how to create daily and weekly rhythms, faith-based routines, and grounded systems that help you feel steady, focused, and aligned. Grounded Growth is your weekly pause. A space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters so you can build a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with your values. Subscribe to Grounded Growth for weekly episodes on intentional living, faith-based personal development, calm productivity, and spiritual growth that feels gentle, grounded, and sustainable. Follow along and stay connectedWebsite https://www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityYouTube @groundedgrowthmo Stay grounded and keep growing.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Meet Nicole: The Story Behind Grounded Growth

    If you’ve ever realized that the version of you who thrives in crisis is also the one who ends up exhausted, this episode is for you. In Episode 06, Nicole Ghirardi shares a personal reflection on a season of growth that didn’t come from pushing harder, but from letting go. She opens up about why she often functions best in hard moments, what it cost her to stay in that mode too long, and the shift that happened when proving stopped feeling sustainable. This conversation explores burnout, identity, and boundaries, especially relational ones. It invites listeners to consider what grounded growth looks like when you stop performing to survive and start choosing peace, clarity, and steadiness instead. This episode is not about fixing everything or having the answers. It’s about naming what’s been heavy, honoring what the season has taught you, and allowing growth to take a different shape. In This Episode, You’ll HearWhy Nicole tends to thrive in crisis and the hidden cost of staying thereThe moment that triggered a season of proving and burnoutHow a difficult year reshaped her marriage and personal identityWhy boundaries matter, especially relational boundariesWhat grounded growth looks like when you’re done performingHow faith and community supported healing and clarityResources MentionedThe Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyResetThe Grounded Growth Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityLearn more about Grounded Growth: https://www.groundedgrowth.orgWhat’s NextIn the next episode, the conversation continues by exploring how grounded growth shows up in everyday rhythms, choosing intention over reaction, and building a life that feels steady instead of strained. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected:Website: https://www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityYouTube: / @groundedgrowthmo

    41 min

  2. FEB 5

    Step 4 of Weekly Reset: Meal Planning

    If dinnertime feels like the most stressful part of your day, this episode is for you. In Episode 05, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry walk through Step Four of the Weekly Reset: Meal Plan. This step focuses on removing decision fatigue, reducing evening stress, and creating calmer rhythms at home through simple preparation. Nicole and Stephanie talk honestly about why meal planning often feels overwhelming, how small plans can make a big difference, and why this step is not about perfection or elaborate meals. It’s about peace. This episode reframes meal planning as an act of care and stewardship, one that supports your energy, your relationships, and your presence during the busiest parts of the day. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why dinnertime is one of the biggest stress triggers in most homesHow meal planning reduces mental load and decision fatigueWhy simple and repeated meals are often the most effectiveHow flexibility keeps meal planning sustainableThe importance of planning in rest and marginWhy preparation creates peace rather than pressure Quote Shared “The rubber meets the road when we work out the question of how do we bring beauty and rest to life in the midst of storms. Bringing grace to the busy moments of your life is not about performance or perfection, but sustainability. Bringing peace and beauty amid the whirlwind necessitates preparation.” Sally Clarkson This quote anchors the heart of this step, reminding us that preparation is not about control, but about creating space for peace and connection. Resources Mentioned The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset The Grounded Growth Community; www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity Learn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org  What’s Next This episode completes the Weekly Reset series and brings all four steps together into a rhythm that supports real life. In the episodes ahead, Nicole and Stephanie begin introducing deeper spiritual rhythms and practices designed to help women start and end their days grounded and intentional. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected:Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @groundedgrowthmo

    31 min

  3. JAN 29

    Step 3 of Weekly Reset: Anchor Habits

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated by habits that never seem to stick, this episode is for you. In Episode 04, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry walk through Step Three of the Weekly Reset: Anchor Habits. This step focuses on building small, sustainable daily rhythms that support your life instead of overwhelming it. Nicole and Stephanie talk about why habits often feel heavy or discouraging, especially in busy seasons, and how shifting from perfection to consistency changes everything. This conversation reframes habits as anchors that keep you steady when life feels full or unpredictable. This episode is about creating stability through simple, life-giving choices and letting go of pressure to do everything at once. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why habits often fail when expectations are too highThe difference between habits and prioritiesWhy fewer habits create more consistencyHow anchor habits support identity and daily rhythmThe importance of tracking progress with graceHow habits can shift as seasons of life change Scripture Shared “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” Hebrews 12:11 This verse anchors the idea that small, faithful choices may feel hard at first, but over time they produce peace and growth. Resources Mentioned The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset The Grounded Growth Community: www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity/Learn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org  What’s Next In the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie move into Step Four: Meal Plan, where daily rhythms meet practical structure and meal planning becomes a tool for peace rather than pressure. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram: @GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube:@GroundedGrowthMO

    20 min

  4. JAN 22

    Step 2 of Weekly Reset: Prioritize

    How Clear Priorities Create Lighter Weeks If everything on your to-do list feels important, this episode is for you. In Episode 03, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry walk through Step Two of the Weekly Reset: Prioritize. This step helps shift weeks from overwhelming and scattered to focused and intentional. Nicole and Stephanie talk about why long to-do lists often create more stress than clarity and how choosing a few meaningful priorities can change how the entire week feels. This episode reframes prioritizing as an act of stewardship rather than pressure. This conversation is about learning how to hold plans loosely, define success with intention, and move through the week with clarity instead of guilt. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why treating everything as urgent leads to overwhelmHow mental load increases when priorities are unclearThe difference between a to-do list and true prioritiesThe three priority questions used in the Weekly ResetWhy defining success ahead of time creates peaceHow faith helps us stay flexible when plans shift Scripture Shared “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 This verse anchors the idea that planning is wise, but trust is essential when life unfolds differently than expected. Resources Mentioned The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset The Grounded Growth Community: www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity/Learn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org  What’s Next In the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie move into Step Three: Anchor Habits, where daily rhythms support priorities and create consistency without pressure. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram: @GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @GroundedGrowthMO

    29 min

  5. JAN 15

    Step 1 of Weekly Reset: Reflect & Reset

    If you feel like life keeps moving faster but clarity feels harder to find, this episode is for you. In Episode 02, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry walk through Step One of the Weekly Reset: Reflect & Reset. This step is the foundation for grounded growth and the part most often skipped when life feels busy. Nicole and Stephanie talk about why reflection matters, how skipping this step leads to repeated stress and burnout, and why awareness is the starting point for meaningful change. This conversation invites listeners to slow down, release what doesn’t need to be carried forward, and reset with intention instead of pressure. This episode is not about judgment or perfection. It’s about creating space for clarity, grace, and honest reflection. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why reflection is often skipped in busy seasonsHow unprocessed weeks create ongoing stressThe difference between reacting and respondingHow reflection clears mental clutterThe four reflection questions used in the Weekly ResetWhy awareness is the first step toward intentional growth Scripture Shared “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103 This verse anchors the heart of reflection, remembering God’s faithfulness before moving forward. Resources Mentioned The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyResetThe Grounded Growth Community: www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity  Learn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org  What’s Next In the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie move into Step Two: Prioritize, where reflection turns into focused action and clarity helps define what truly matters most for the week ahead. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected:Website: www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram:@GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community

    29 min

  6. JAN 8

    Roadmap to Grounded Growth Weekly Reset

    If your weeks feel overwhelming before they even begin, this episode is for you. In Episode 01, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry introduce the Roadmap to Reset, a simple weekly rhythm created to help women move from reactive weeks to intentional ones. This episode marks the shift from why Grounded Growth exists to how grounded growth actually happens in everyday life. Nicole and Stephanie share why so many women feel behind before Monday arrives and how pausing before the week begins can change everything. This conversation is about clarity instead of chaos, preparation instead of pressure, and choosing how you want your week to feel rather than letting your schedule decide for you. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why most weeks feel overwhelming before they even startHow living reactively creates stress and burnout over timeThe importance of pausing before planningHow the Weekly Reset was created from real life needsAn overview of the four steps of the Weekly ResetWhy small, consistent rhythms create calm and clarity Scripture Shared “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5–6 Resources Mentioned The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset The Grounded Growth Community: www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityLearn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org  What’s Next Episode 01 sets the foundation for the Weekly Reset series. In the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie dive deeper into Step One: Reflect & Reset, where growth begins with pausing, awareness, and grace. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected:Website: www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram: @GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community

    28 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Meet Nicole & Stephanie: Our Stories, Our Seasons, and the Heart Behind Grounded Growth

    Grounded Growth did not begin with a polished plan or a perfectly mapped vision. It began with honest conversations and a shared longing for growth that felt supportive instead of exhausting. In the trailer, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry introduce themselves and share the seasons that led them to create Grounded Growth, a faith-based community rooted in intentional living, encouragement, and grace. They talk openly about burnout, balancing multiple roles, and the pressure many women feel to grow without slowing down. This episode explores the shift from hustle culture to grounded growth and explains what listeners can expect from future conversations. You’ll Hear The personal stories behind Grounded GrowthWhy vulnerability matters when starting something newHow faith is woven gently into everyday lifeThe importance of community and connectionWhat grounded growth really means What’s Next This trailer sets the foundation for the Grounded Growth Podcast. In the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie introduce the Roadmap to the Weekly Reset, a simple weekly rhythm designed to help women move from reactive weeks to intentional ones. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected:Website: www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram: @GroundedGrowthMOFacebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @GroundedGrowthMO

    18 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Hosted by Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry, Grounded Growth is a faith-inspired personal growth podcast for women who want a calmer, more intentional life without hustle, burnout, or overwhelm. This podcast is designed for busy women navigating full schedules, multiple roles, and constant demands who are craving balance, clarity, and peace rooted in faith. Through real conversations and gentle, faith-centered encouragement, Grounded Growth helps you slow down and build simple, sustainable routines that support your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode offers practical tools for intentional planning and weekly resets, encouragement for spiritual growth without pressure or perfection, and honest conversations about overwhelm, boundaries, and real-life seasons. You’ll learn how to create daily and weekly rhythms, faith-based routines, and grounded systems that help you feel steady, focused, and aligned. Grounded Growth is your weekly pause. A space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters so you can build a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with your values. Subscribe to Grounded Growth for weekly episodes on intentional living, faith-based personal development, calm productivity, and spiritual growth that feels gentle, grounded, and sustainable. Follow along and stay connectedWebsite https://www.groundedgrowth.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityYouTube @groundedgrowthmo Stay grounded and keep growing.

Information

  • Creator
    Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry