Grounded Growth

Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry
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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 connected Website https://www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/ Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity YouTube @groundedgrowthmo Stay grounded and keep growing.

  1. 2d ago

    Faith in Marriage and Singleness

    Whether you are married, single, waiting, widowed, or longing for a change, every season comes with the same quiet question. Is this where I am supposed to be? In this episode, Nicole and Stephanie sit down for an honest conversation about marriage and singleness. They talk about why every season carries its own struggles, what happens when we misplace our expectations, and how identity in Christ has to come before any relationship status. This is not an episode about fixing your season. It is about being faithful in it. A quick note: Nicole and Stephanie are not professional marriage counselors. There are seasons that require professional support, and they want you to feel encouraged to seek it. In This Episode Why every season, married or single, comes with its own strugglesWhat happens when we expect a relationship status to fulfill usNicole and Stephanie's honest stories from their own marriagesWhy submission and respect are not weakness but unityHow to live faithfully right where you are, not where you wish you wereThe myth that marriage will meet our deepest needsWhat Philippians 4:11 has to teach us about contentment The Big Reframe The truth in this conversation is that no person and no season can satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. Only Christ can. When we place that expectation on a spouse or on a future spouse, we set ourselves up for disappointment. When we place it on Christ, we find that He is already meeting us where we are. Faithful Obedience in Every Season Marriage is not ultimate. Christ is. And the same is true of singleness. Both are different assignments, both are valuable, and both are opportunities to reflect Him. Faithfulness looks like small daily choices. Praying. Reading the Word. Choosing gentleness when you do not feel like it. Showing up when it feels easier to withdraw. Surrounding yourself with a Christ-centered community that points you back to Him. Faith Layer Philippians 4:11. I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Paul says he learned contentment. It did not come naturally. It came through trust. Contentment is not about getting what we want. It is about trusting God with what He has given. Resources Mentioned The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy KellerFive Things to Pray for Your Spouse by Melissa and Michael KrugerJourney Bible Study by Randy PopeROOTS Morning Journal. groundedgrowth.org/store Final Encouragement Wherever you find yourself today, God sees you. Your relationship status does not define you. You are first and foremost a beloved child of God. Trust that He is writing a beautiful story with your life, even when the chapters feel unexpected. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram:@GroundedGrowthMO

    36 min

  2. Jun 18

    Through Their Eyes: A Conversation with Our Kids

    This is a different kind of episode. For the first time ever, Nicole and Stephanie hand the microphones to their kids. Travis (T Dog) and Jojo come prepared with their own questions for the moms, and then the moms turn the tables and ask the kids. The result is sweeter, funnier, and more honest than anything we could have scripted. You will laugh. You will probably get a little teary. And you might end up wanting to do this same exercise with the kids in your own life. In This Episode How the kids decided what questions to ask The childhood memory that made one mom cry on the spot What kids think their moms are actually good at (and not so good at) The very real answers when moms ask "what do you think I do when you are not around" Rapid fire: ice cream or candy, beach or mountains, board games or video games What the kids think Grounded Growth means What makes a good mom in the eyes of a kid Sweet, Honest Moments Kids see things we miss. They notice the small lullabies, the morning walks, the way we slow down for them, the way we get nervous in front of a microphone. What Made Us Most Proud When asked what makes a good mom, the answers were not about being perfect. They were about presence. Time together. Listening. Empathy. Hugs. A Reminder for the Parent Listening You do not have to have it all figured out for your kids to feel deeply loved. You just have to keep showing up. Sometimes the best perspective we can get is through the eyes of our kids. Final Encouragement If this episode made you smile, do your own version at home. Sit down with your kids. Ask them what they think you are good at. Ask them what they think you do when they are not around. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram:@GroundedGrowthMO

    37 min

  3. Jun 11

    Gratitude: The Habit That Changes How You See Everything

    Gratitude doesn't change your circumstances. But it changes how you experience them. And many women aren't lacking blessings, they're lacking the margin to notice them.   In this episode, Nicole and Stephanie close out the Faith Foundations series with a conversation on gratitude, why it can feel difficult, what quietly happens when we don't practice it, what gratitude actually does in our hearts and minds, and simple habits that can shift your perspective.   In This Episode   Why gratitude can feel hard, even when we want to be grateful How our brains default to noticing what's missing What quietly happens when we don't practice gratitude What gratitude actually does for your perspective and peace Simple gratitude habits that change how you see your life   Key Takeaways   Gratitude feels hard because life feels full. Stress, comparison, and the habit of noticing what's missing pull us away before we realize it.   When we don't practice gratitude, discontentment grows quietly. Good things start feeling ordinary, and we become more frustrated and less present.   Gratitude grounds you in the present. It pulls you out of comparison and ahead-thinking.   Gratitude shifts perspective from scarcity to provision. Instead of "What am I missing?" you start asking, "What has already been given?"   Gratitude builds peace, resilience, and contentment.   Simple Gratitude Habits   Write down three things you're thankful for daily Celebrate small wins instead of skipping past them Pause midday and ask, "What is still good right now?" Tie gratitude to a routine, morning coffee, your commute, your nightly reset Use the ROOTS Morning Journal to anchor gratitude in scripture and reflection   Faith Layer   1 Thessalonians 5:18. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.   It says in all circumstances, not for all circumstances. Gratitude is a posture of the heart that keeps us anchored in what is true about God.   Resources Mentioned   ROOTS Morning Journal, groundedgrowth.org/store Weekly Reset Guide, groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset Grounded Growth Community   Final Encouragement   Start with noticing one good thing each day. Just one.   Gratitude doesn't change your circumstances overnight. But it does change how you see them. And sometimes, that changes everything.   Stay grounded and keep growing. www.groundedgrowth.org Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram:@GroundedGrowthMO

    38 min

  4. Jun 4

    How Wisdom Changes the Way You Make Decisions

    The conversation explores the challenges of decision-making, the impact of overthinking, and the importance of seeking wisdom. It emphasizes the need to slow down decisions, seek trusted perspectives, and ground decisions in truth. The discussion also highlights the role of prayer and reflection in building wisdom and the generous gift of wisdom from God. Takeaways Slowing down decisions instead of rushing themSeeking perspective from a trusted personGiving yourself space before respondingGrounding decisions in truth and seeking wisdomSlowing down one decision this week to shift the pattern in your life Chapters 00:00 Intentional Decision Making08:08 Second Guessing and Confidence13:39 Building Wisdom into Everyday Decisions23:35 God's Generous Gift of Wisdom

    29 min

  5. May 28

    Why You Weren't Meant to Grow Alone

    The conversation explores the hesitation to ask for help and the impact of growing alone. It emphasizes the importance of healthy community and the role it plays in personal growth and support. The discussion also delves into the practical aspects of building and nurturing a healthy community. The conversation delves into the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and intentional time for connection in building strong relationships. It emphasizes the prioritization of relationships, the role of community, and the significance of taking small steps towards connection. The essential themes include honesty, vulnerability, intentional connection, prioritizing relationships, building healthy community, and the role of community in personal growth. Takeaways Importance of asking for helpThe value of healthy community Honesty and vulnerability lead to stronger relationshipsIntentional time for connection is essential Chapters 00:00 The Hesitation to Ask for Help14:16 Building a Healthy Community22:48 The Essential Role of Community28:23 Taking Small Steps Towards Connection Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

    28 min

  6. May 21

    Prayer: Learning to Bring Your Real Life to God

    The conversation delves into the nature of prayer, emphasizing its role as a conversation and a posture rather than a performance or a task. It explores the impact of regular prayer on stress, mental load, and emotional weight, as well as the shift in perspective that occurs when prayer becomes a relational conversation with God. The discussion also covers the various forms and habits of prayer, highlighting the importance of prayer as a connection and not just an obligation. The conversation delves into the essence of prayer, emphasizing the importance of connection over routine and the idea of prayer as a process of honest communication with God. It explores the daily practice of prayer, highlighting the significance of honesty and consistency in building a deeper connection with God. Takeaways Prayer is a conversation, not a performancePrayer is a posture, not a task Connection over routinePrayer as processing, not pretending Chapters 00:00 The Nature of Prayer10:02 The Forms and Habits of Prayer16:28 The Connection of Prayer25:03 Honesty and Consistency in Prayer30:25 Building a Deeper Connection Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

    30 min

  7. May 14

    Worship: Why What You Focus On Shapes Your Life

    The conversation explores the impact of intentional focus and the struggle with misplaced focus. It delves into the concept of worship and its influence on thinking and behavior. The conversation delves into the intentional focus on God and the emotional anchor of worship, highlighting the importance of shaping one's perspective through worship, practicing gratitude, and redirecting focus. It also emphasizes the significance of starting the day with intention, limiting negative inputs, and building moments of pause. The discussion concludes with insights on refocusing attention, redirecting thoughts, and setting the mind on things above. Takeaways Intentional shift in focusImpact of misplaced focus Intentional focus on GodShifting focus to bring peace Chapters 00:00 The Power of Intentional Focus16:45 Understanding Worship and Influence23:07 Refocusing Attention and Redirecting Thoughts36:59 Setting Your Mind on Things Above Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

    32 min

  8. May 11

    Why Staying Rooted in Truth Changes Everything

    The conversation explores the contrast between holy wisdom and worldly wisdom, emphasizing the impact of truth on decision-making and emotional stability. It delves into the role of emotions, the importance of truth in identity and confidence, and the clarity and stability provided by truth. The influence of truth on decision-making, emotional stability, and confidence is highlighted, along with the power of truth in providing clarity and stability. The conversation delves into the importance of being rooted in truth for clarity and stability. It emphasizes the role of reflection, intentional habits, and creating healthy boundaries in staying connected to truth and maintaining mental well-being. The conversation delves into the importance of anchoring in truth and choosing a daily truth habit to stay grounded. It explores the impact of truth on clarity and peace, emphasizing the significance of focusing on truth to shape one's life and direction. Takeaways Holy wisdom vs. worldly wisdomThe impact of truth on decision-making and emotional stability Clarity and stability come from being rooted in truthReflection and intentional habits help in staying connected to truthCreating healthy boundaries and replacing assumptions with facts are essential for mental well-being Anchoring in truthChoosing a daily truth habit Chapters 00:00 The Influence of Holy Wisdom08:02 The Clarity and Stability Provided by Truth13:28 The Influence of Truth on Decision-Making and Emotional Stability19:42 Limiting Negative Influences30:47 Building Reflection Habits36:09 Choosing a Daily Truth Habit46:49 Clarity and Peace Through Truth Resources Mentioned • ROOTS Morning Journal https://www.groundedgrowth.org/store • Weekly Reset Guide https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset • PrayerMate App (Steph’s recommendation for structured daily prayer) • Grounded Growth Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity • Learn more about Grounded Growth https://www.groundedgrowth.org Final Encouragement Truth isn’t restrictive. It’s stabilizing.You don’t have to figure everything out. You just need a solid starting point.Start today. Choose one small way to root yourself in truth and watch where it begins to grow from there.What you anchor to shapes how you live. And the good news is, you get to choose your anchor. Stay grounded and keep growing. Follow along and stay connected: Website: www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

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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 connected Website https://www.groundedgrowth.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrowthmo/ Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity YouTube @groundedgrowthmo Stay grounded and keep growing.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Nicole Ghirardi & Stephanie Petry