1D AGO

Why Planning Your Quarter Helps More Than You Think

If planning ahead feels overwhelming or pointless because life keeps changing, this episode is for you. In Episode 10, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry unpack why quarterly planning is one of the most supportive rhythms you can create, not for control, but for clarity. Together, they talk through why so many women avoid planning ahead, how quarterly planning creates flexibility instead of pressure, and why breaking the year into smaller seasons makes growth feel more attainable. This conversation reframes planning as a tool for peace rather than productivity. Nicole shares how quarterly planning has helped her reduce mental load, set clearer priorities, and make confident decisions. Stephanie reflects on her experience moving from annual planning to quarterly rhythms and how it has helped her align her time, values, and energy more intentionally. This episode is an invitation to slow down, zoom out, and approach the next season of life with grace instead of urgency. In This Episode, You’ll HearWhy quarterly planning feels intimidating for many women How planning can support clarity instead of control What a quarter really is and why three months feels more manageable than a year How quarterly planning reduces decision fatigue The difference between goals and priorities Why not everything needs a goal but everything needs intention How planning supports faith, trust, and patience Why planning is a tool not a test Scripture ReferencedPsalm 27:11 and 14 “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path… Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” This scripture anchors the heart of the episode, reminding listeners that planning does not replace trust. It creates space to listen, surrender control, and align intentions with God’s leading. Resources MentionedThe Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyResetCore Values Free Resource: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/storeThe Grounded Growth Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunityLearn more about Grounded Growth: https://www.groundedgrowth.org What’s NextIn the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie talk about how to keep moving forward when you feel emotionally or mentally depleted and how to continue planning and prioritizing in seasons of low capacity. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

30 min

MAR 5

Introducing ROOTS: A Daily Morning Routine

If you’ve been wanting a simple, consistent way to start your day in God’s Word without it feeling overwhelming or complicated, this episode is for you. In Episode 09, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry introduce the very first Grounded Growth product: the ROOTS Morning Journal series. This episode walks through the heart behind the journal, how it was created, and how it is meant to support a daily rhythm rooted in Christ. Nicole shares how her long standing morning routine framework evolved from SAVERS into something more deeply anchored in Scripture. Stephanie explains how ROOTS is designed to guide women into consistent time in God’s Word without pressure, perfectionism, or performance. This conversation is not about adding another task to your checklist. It is about building a foundation. ROOTS is designed to help you slow down, reflect on Scripture, pray intentionally, tend to what God has entrusted to you, and step into your day grounded and aligned. In This Episode, You’ll HearWhy morning structure matters when building a faith centered routineWhat ROOTS is and what it is notWhy this journal is not a checklist or performance metricHow to approach Scripture slowly and thoughtfullyThe difference between reading and meditating on God’s WordHow ROOTS supports both spiritual growth and real life responsibilitiesWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow identity, belonging, and purpose are rooted in ChristWhat ROOTS Stands ForR – Reflect on God’s Word and characterO – Obey His direction and align your heartO – Offer prayer and praiseT – Tend to your stewardship of body, mind, home, and responsibilitiesS – Step forward in faith with intention and trustThe journal is structured into three parts: Identity – Who I am in ChristBelonging – Secure in God’s presencePurpose – Created intentionallyEach part is broken into weeks with guided Scripture, weekly themes, and optional companion devotional videos. Scripture for the ROOTS SeriesColossians 2:6 to 7 “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” This verse anchors the entire journal and reflects the heart of Grounded Growth. To walk rooted. To be built up in Him. To grow in faith with gratitude. Resources MentionedROOTS Morning Journal: Available at https://www.groundedgrowth.org/offers/LjG7643vCompanion Weekly Devotional Video Series: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/offers/ejSx56DjWhat’s NextIn the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie continue building on daily rhythms by exploring how quarterly planning supports clarity, flexibility, and intentional growth. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected Website www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo Facebook Community www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity

28 min

FEB 26

What We’re Learning as Business Owners Right Now

If you’ve been building something meaningful and wondering why it still feels heavy at times, this episode is for you. In Episode 08, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry share what they are learning as business owners in real time. This conversation is honest, imperfect, and deeply reflective as they talk through pace, capacity, leadership, boundaries, and what it actually looks like to grow something together without burning out. Nicole and Stephanie discuss how different working styles can either create tension or become a strength when there is communication, trust, and clarity. They talk openly about learning to slow down, respecting capacity, time blocking, setting boundaries, and redefining what success looks like in different seasons. This episode is not about doing more or growing faster. It is about listening, adjusting, and allowing growth to unfold in a way that supports both business and life. In This Episode, You’ll HearWhat Nicole and Stephanie are learning about pace and capacityHow different working styles can strengthen a partnershipWhy time blocking became a powerful boundary toolThe importance of clarity around expectations and communicationHow leadership changes when you stop saying yes to everythingWhy success does not always mean more or fasterHow grounded growth prioritizes peace, faith, and sustainabilityScripture ReferencedIsaiah 55:8–9“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” This verse reflects the heart of the episode, trusting that God is leading both the process and the pace, even when clarity comes slowly. Resources 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.org What’s NextIn the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie dive into all things Roots Journal. They share the story behind its evolution, the clarity that finally came after slowing down, and how listening instead of rushing shaped what it became. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

30 min

FEB 19

Stephanie’s Story: Growth That Comes From Trust, Not Control

If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where growth feels quieter, slower, or less defined than you expected, this episode is for you. In Episode 07, Nicole Ghirardi sits down with Stephanie Petry for an intentional conversation about her personal journey, the seasons that shaped her, and how her understanding of growth has evolved over time. Stephanie shares honestly about transition, learning to listen to what no longer fits, and the internal shifts that often happen long before outward change. This episode explores what grounded growth looks like from Stephanie’s perspective. Growth that is not rushed, forced, or performative, but rooted in awareness, honesty, and trust. It is a conversation about allowing space for reflection, honoring the process, and choosing steadiness over urgency. This episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and recognize that clarity often unfolds gently, not all at once. In This Episode, You’ll HearStephanie’s personal growth journey and the seasons that shaped her What it means to recognize when something no longer aligns How transition can be meaningful even when it feels uncomfortable Why growth does not always require immediate decisions The importance of boundaries in creating steadiness and clarity How grounded growth allows space for reflection and trust Resources MentionedThe Weekly Reset Guide https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset The Grounded Growth Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity Learn more about Grounded Growth https://www.groundedgrowth.org What’s NextIn the next episode, Nicole and Stephanie move forward by connecting reflection to practical rhythms, exploring how intentional weekly practices support clarity, balance, and steady growth in everyday life. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected Website https://www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/ Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity YouTube / @groundedgrowthmo

47 min

FEB 12

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.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity YouTube: / @groundedgrowthmo

41 min

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: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @groundedgrowthmo

31 min

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.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube:@GroundedGrowthMO

20 min

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.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @GroundedGrowthMO

29 min

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.org Instagram:@GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

29 min

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.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

28 min

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.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community YouTube: @GroundedGrowthMO

18 min

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Episodes

Why Planning Your Quarter Helps More Than You Think

Introducing ROOTS: A Daily Morning Routine

What We’re Learning as Business Owners Right Now

Stephanie’s Story: Growth That Comes From Trust, Not Control

Meet Nicole: The Story Behind Grounded Growth

Step 4 of Weekly Reset: Meal Planning

Step 3 of Weekly Reset: Anchor Habits

Step 2 of Weekly Reset: Prioritize

Step 1 of Weekly Reset: Reflect & Reset

Roadmap to Grounded Growth Weekly Reset

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

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

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