Grow Through It

Ina Camille
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The Grow Through It Podcast is for people who are learning how to navigate change in real time. Hosted by Ina Camille, this space is for trauma survivors, BIPOC individuals, and neurodivergent listeners who want to better understand themselves, their patterns, and the systems they move through. Through real-life stories, practical tools, and grounded insight, this podcast helps you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and learn how to respond differently, even when it feels uncomfortable. Because growth doesn’t just happen through awareness. It happens in the moments you choose differently.

  1. 23h ago

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟯: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁

    What if your social anxiety isn’t happening entirely inside of you? In this episode of Grow Through It, Ina gets vulnerable about her own evolving relationship with social anxiety, including a recent presentation that left her far more anxious than she expected and prompted a bigger question: Why do some environments allow us to feel completely like ourselves, while others seem to make us shrink, monitor, and second-guess ourselves? We explore what social anxiety actually is, how self-monitoring can create a feedback loop of nervous-system activation, and the complicated intersection between social anxiety, high sensitivity, empathy, and our ability to read a room. We’ll also zoom out from the individual to examine the environment. Because sometimes you may be accurately noticing tension, discomfort, hierarchy, or subtle social cues, even if anxiety doesn’t always interpret those cues accurately. And in this episode’s Grow Through It / Walk Through It, you’ll examine the environments where you feel most—and least—like yourself, what your nervous system may be responding to, and how to stay connected to yourself even when the room changes. Healing social anxiety isn’t only about learning how to feel comfortable everywhere. Sometimes it’s also about becoming curious about where you are, what you’re sensing, and what happens to you when you’re there.

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟯: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁

  2. Aug 2

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟮: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗜𝘀𝗺𝘀” 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗨𝘀

    *Due to technical challenges, last week's episode was delayed* What if many of the beliefs you hold about yourself were taught, not chosen? In this episode, we’re exploring how the “isms”—capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, classism, and other systems of power— shape the way we think about our worth, our relationships, our success, and even our ability to rest. Using psychology, trauma research, and systems thinking, we’ll examine how these forces become internalized over time and why so many of the struggles we experience are bigger than individual willpower. We’ll also reflect on recent cultural moments and ask a deeper question: What do these conversations reveal about the invisible rules we’ve all been taught to live by? Resources & References The ideas explored in this episode are informed by the work of the following researchers, clinicians, and scholars: ​Dr. Gabor Maté – Trauma, attachment, addiction, and the mind-body connection​Dr. Bruce Perry – Neurosequential Model, childhood trauma, and brain development​The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study – Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., and colleagues​Dr. Bruce McEwen – Allostasis and allostatic load (how chronic stress affects the brain and body)​Dr. Peter Sterling – Co-developer of the concept of allostasisThese works have profoundly influenced the trauma-informed perspective shared throughout this episode and are recommended for anyone interested in learning more.

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟮: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗜𝘀𝗺𝘀” 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗨𝘀

  3. Jul 13

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟭: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸! 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹: 𝗦

    What if the problem isn’t the person? So much of the way we understand behavior starts with the individual. We ask what’s wrong, why someone acts the way they do, or how they can change. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, we explore how families, schools, workplaces, communities, and culture shape our thoughts, emotions, identities, and behaviors. Drawing from trauma-informed practice, systems thinking, and the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, we’ll examine why many of the traits we call “personality” are actually adaptations to the environments we’ve lived in. When we shift our focus from blame to context, we don’t excuse harmful behavior, we understand it more fully. And that understanding opens the door to deeper healing, more effective solutions, and greater compassion for ourselves and others. If you’ve ever wondered why personal growth sometimes isn’t enough, this conversation is for you.

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟭: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸! 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹: 𝗦

  4. Jun 28 ·  Bonus

    𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘁: 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝘁. 2

    While I rest and prepare for Season 3 of Grow Through It, I’m revisiting a few powerful conversations from my podcast archives that continue to feel deeply relevant today. This two-part conversation originally aired on Come Through, Liberation! and explores the intersection of Black mental health, healing, and collective liberation with Dr. Phillip Roundtree. Although the conversation was recorded years ago, the questions remain just as important: How does healing connect to liberation? What role does mental health play in creating the world we want to live in? Old conversation. New context. Same purpose. Season 3 of Grow Through It returns in July.

    𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘁: 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝘁. 2

  5. Jun 14 ·  Bonus

    𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘁: 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝘁. 𝟭

    While I rest and prepare for Season 3 of Grow Through It, I’m revisiting a few powerful conversations from my podcast archives that continue to feel deeply relevant today. This two-part conversation originally aired on Come Through, Liberation! and explores the intersection of Black mental health, healing, and collective liberation with Dr. Phillip Roundtree. Although the conversation was recorded years ago, the questions remain just as important: How does healing connect to liberation? What role does mental health play in creating the world we want to live in? Old conversation. New context. Same purpose. Season 3 of Grow Through It returns in July.

    𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘁: 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝘁. 𝟭

  6. May 31

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬: 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯…

    Season 2 began as a conversation about healing. What I didn’t expect was how often the conversation would lead us back to survival. Throughout this season of The Grow Through It Podcast, we’ve explored workplace culture, trauma, self-abandonment, authenticity, relationships, identity, emotional labor, and the environments that shape us. Again and again, one truth kept emerging: many of us are navigating systems and circumstances that make it difficult to stay connected to ourselves. In this season finale, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons from Season 2 and the themes that continued to surface across episodes, guests, and conversations with listeners. Together, we’ll explore: 🎙️How survival changes people 🎙️Why healing isn’t just an individual responsibility 🎙️The discomfort that often accompanies growth 🎙️What it means to reconnect to aliveness in a world that often rewards functioning over flourishing We’ll also talk about the role of systems, environments, relationships, and community in shaping our experiences, and why I believe healing requires us to look beyond ourselves without losing connection to ourselves. One thing I’ve learned this season is that healing is not simply about understanding our wounds. It’s also about examining the conditions that created them, the adaptations that helped us survive, and the practices that help us come alive again. As we close Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3, I want to hear from you: What conversation impacted you most this season? And perhaps more importantly… What are you currently growing through? Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep growing through it together.🙏🏾

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬: 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯…

  7. May 17

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

    What happens when your nervous system adapts to surviving workplace culture instead of living fully within it? In this episode of Grow Through It Podcast, Ina Camille explores the hidden emotional and physiological cost of navigating chronic stress, emotional labor, hypervigilance, burnout, and survival mode in workplace environments, especially for Black women and marginalized communities. This conversation dives into: how the nervous system responds to emotionally unsafe environmentsthe difference between emotional maturity and emotional capacitysurvival adaptations like perfectionism, over-functioning, and emotional suppressionthe impact of chronic workplace stress on relationships, identity, and self-connectionwhy healing must remain systems-aware and not purely individualisticThrough psychoeducation, storytelling, and trauma-conscious insight, this episode invites listeners to move away from shame and toward deeper self-understanding. Because sometimes your exhaustion is not personal failure. Sometimes it’s what happens when your body has been carrying too much for too long. Follow Ina Camille on Instagram: @inacamillecoaches

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

  8. May 3

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟴: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵

    Why does doing the “right” thing sometimes feel so wrong? In this episode, we’re unpacking a frustrating and often confusing part of personal growth: the discomfort that comes with change. If you’ve ever set a boundary and immediately felt guilty… chosen rest and questioned your worth… or started showing up differently and wondered if you’re doing something wrong, this conversation is for you. We’ll explore the psychology behind why growth can feel unsafe at first, how your nervous system responds to unfamiliar patterns, and why discomfort isn’t always a sign to stop. More often, it’s a sign that you’re stepping outside of what’s familiar and into something new. This episode will help you:• Understand why your brain resists change, even positive change• Recognize the difference between something being unsafe vs. unfamiliar• Stay grounded in moments when growth feels uncomfortable• Begin building trust with yourself as you evolve If you’ve been in that in-between space, where you know you’re growing, but it doesn’t feel good yet, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not doing it wrong.  Tune in and learn how to move through the discomfort of growth without abandoning yourself in the process.

    𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟴: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵
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The Grow Through It Podcast is for people who are learning how to navigate change in real time. Hosted by Ina Camille, this space is for trauma survivors, BIPOC individuals, and neurodivergent listeners who want to better understand themselves, their patterns, and the systems they move through. Through real-life stories, practical tools, and grounded insight, this podcast helps you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and learn how to respond differently, even when it feels uncomfortable. Because growth doesn’t just happen through awareness. It happens in the moments you choose differently.

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  • Creator
    Ina Camille
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ina Camille
  • Show Website
    Grow Through It