Now You're Talking™

Adrienne Giffen

Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other? Longing for real conversations that bring you closer and create lasting memories? I’m Adrienne Giffen, mom of four, stepmom, and grandmother to teens—and I created Now You’re Talking™ to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation. On each episode, guests play the Now You’re Talking™ board game—a fun, thoughtful way to spark stories, laughter, and heart-to-hearts. You’ll hear real conversations that bridge generations, offer wisdom, and bring families closer together. Because being “alone together” isn’t the future we want. Let’s bring back genuine connection—one meaningful conversation at a time. Subscribe to Now You’re Talking™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and let the conversations begin!

  1. 3d ago

    Are Your Past Experiences Still Shaping Your Life: ALLOW | Step 4 of Seven Steps Back to You

    Our experiences shape who we become. They teach us, influence our beliefs, and quietly shape the choices we make throughout our lives. In this fourth episode of Seven Steps Back to You, Adrienne and Bob explore ALLOW, a step that isn't about blaming the past, but understanding it. Together, they discuss how childhood experiences, family roles, and expectations can continue to influence us long into adulthood, often without us realizing it. The invitation isn't to judge those experiences. It's to understand them, appreciate what they taught us, and ask one powerful question: Are they still serving me today? What You'll Hear: Why experience is expertiseHow childhood experiences shape beliefs and expectationsThe difference between understanding and blaming the pastWhy awareness creates choiceThe powerful question that defines ALLOWHow letting go creates space for your authentic voice Key Takeaway: ALLOW isn't about giving yourself permission without reflection. It's about understanding where your beliefs came from, recognizing how they're showing up today, and consciously deciding what you want to carry forward. Reflection Question: What belief, expectation, or experience from your past is still showing up in your life today? Is it still serving you? What You'll Discover: How your experiences continue to influence your choicesWhy understanding creates freedomHow to recognize beliefs you've outgrownWhy self-understanding leads to intentional livingHow ALLOW prepares you for the next step: VOICE Next Episode: In the next episode, we'll explore VOICE. Once we understand ourselves and release what no longer serves us, the next step is finding the courage to express who we truly are with honesty, confidence, and authenticity. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    Are Your Past Experiences Still Shaping Your Life: ALLOW | Step 4 of Seven Steps Back to You
  2. Jul 21

    How to Reconnect With Yourself: RECLAIM | Step 3 of Seven Steps Back to You

    As life changes and our responsibilities begin to shift, something unexpected often happens. For the first time in years, there's a little more room to breathe, and a quiet inner voice begins to make itself heard. In this episode, Adrienne Giffen explores why RECLAIM isn't about becoming someone new. It's about understanding yourself with greater compassion, listening to the voice that's always been there, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have quietly been waiting to be heard. What You'll Hear Why self-understanding is different from self-improvement.How life's changing seasons create space to hear your inner voice.Why reclaiming begins with a whisper, not a dramatic decision.The personal story that changed Adrienne's life forever.One simple question to help you reconnect with yourself. A Significant Moment Adrienne shares the moment a close friend said, "Jump... and the net will appear." Those words became the catalyst for trusting herself, leaving her marriage, and reclaiming her voice. This Week's Reflection What's one thing in your life that has quietly slipped away? Perhaps it's your confidence. Your curiosity. Your creativity. Your sense of adventure. Or simply your voice. It doesn't mean it's gone. Perhaps it's simply waiting to be reclaimed. Join the Conversation Conversation builds connection. Visit adriennegiffen.com and join the conversation. You'll find meaningful conversation starters, inspiring stories, and practical tools to help you laugh together, reflect together, and connect more deeply with yourself and with the people who matter most. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How to Reconnect With Yourself: RECLAIM | Step 3 of Seven Steps Back to You
  3. Jul 14

    Why the Same Patterns Keep Repeating: NOTICE | Step 2 of Seven Steps Back to You

    We all remember certain moments in our lives, but it's only through reflection that we begin to understand why they mattered. In this episode, Adrienne Giffen explores how connecting the dots reveals the patterns that have been quietly shaping our lives all along. What You’ll Hear: Why the most significant moments in your life may be more connected than you think.How connecting the dots reveals the patterns shaping your choices.What decades of interviewing leaders taught Adrienne about understanding ourselves.The realization that changed the way Adrienne understood her own life.A simple reflection to help you notice patterns you may have never seen before. A Significant Realization The moment Adrienne realized she'd spent decades connecting the dots for others, but not for herself. Bob Murray joins Adrienne Giffen as the conversation partner for this episode, helping unpack the ideas behind NOTICE, the second step in the Seven Steps Back to You journey. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    Why the Same Patterns Keep Repeating: NOTICE | Step 2 of Seven Steps Back to You
  4. Jul 7

    Why Do We Make the Choices We Make? | UNCOVER | Seven Steps Back to You (Part 2)

    Why do we make the choices we make? In this episode, Adrienne and Bob explore the first step, UN-COVER, and discover how understanding the reasons behind our choices helps us make more intentional choices moving forward. What You’ll Hear: Why values are only one part of the choices we make.How beliefs, experiences, and expectations quietly influence our decisions.The surprising lesson behind Adrienne's "sandwich story."Why curiosity, not blame, is the key to self-understanding.The one question to reflect on before the next step... NOTICE. If someone asked me... "What was Adrienne's breakthrough?" I would answer: I realized many of the choices I had made throughout my life weren't random. They had been influenced by values, beliefs, expectations, and experiences and I had not stopped to question. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA):https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Stay connected with new conversations, updates, and more from Now You’re Talking®. Join here Because conversation builds connection. Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    Why Do We Make the Choices We Make? | UNCOVER | Seven Steps Back to You (Part 2)
  5. Jun 30

    What Makes You Dance? The Question That Changed My Life

    A single question changed the course of my life. In this first episode of Seven Steps Back to You, I share the story behind that question and how asking ourselves the right questions can lead to greater clarity, purpose, and self-discovery. What You’ll Hear: Why one simple question has the power to change the course of your life.How unexpected moments can reveal what truly matters to you.Why understanding your story is the first step toward understanding yourself.How purpose often emerges from life's most difficult experiences.A question you can ask yourself today that may change the way you see your future. Adrienne’s personal breakthrough moment: The surprising connection between forgiveness and freedom. Adrienne Giffen believes meaningful questions have the power to change lives. As an executive recruiter, author, podcast host, and creator of the Now You're Talking® conversation board game, she helps people reconnect with themselves and each other through conversations that matter. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, podcast host, and creator of the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game. Through her work, she helps people reconnect through meaningful conversations, shared values, and experiences that bring people closer together in today’s digital world. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA):https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Stay connected with new conversations, updates, and more from Now You’re Talking®. Join here Because conversation builds connection. Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    What Makes You Dance? The Question That Changed My Life
  6. Jun 23

    How Do You Build a Business While Raising Three Young Children? | Kelly Jorg

    Kelly Jorg shares how intentional parenting, strong family partnerships, and a willingness to adapt have helped her build a business while raising three young children. This conversation is filled with practical insights for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating competing priorities. What You’ll Hear: How Kelly and her husband are building a business while raising three children under the age of fiveThe power of compartmentalization and creating systems that reduce stress and overwhelmHow AI is helping Kelly scale her business and personalize learning for her childrenThe parenting philosophy that encourages responsibility, independence, and confidence from an early ageWhy success at home and success at work both begin with being intentional about what matters most Kelly Jorg’s personal breakthrough moment Kelly reflects on the moment she realized there would never be a perfect time to pursue her dream. With three young children and a full family life, she chose to start anyway, building a business one late night, one small step, and one act of perseverance at a time. Featured Guest: Kelly Jorg Kelly Jorg is an entrepreneur, mother of three, and co-founder of Nalo Seed. She helps business owners turn ideas into thriving brands while navigating the realities of family life, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Through a blend of creativity, technology, and intentional living, Kelly shares practical insights for building a meaningful life and business. Follow Kelly Jorg: https://www.instagram.com/naloseed https://www.naloseed.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymanalo/ Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, podcast host, and creator of the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game. Through her work, she helps people reconnect through meaningful conversations, shared values, and experiences that bring people closer together in today’s digital world. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA):https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Stay connected with new conversations, updates, and more from Now You’re Talking®. Join here Because conversation builds connection. Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Do You Build a Business While Raising Three Young Children? | Kelly Jorg
  7. Jun 16

    How Do You Raise Emotionally Intelligent and Resilient Children? | Doris Walsh

    What if success isn't about achievement, but about raising confident, emotionally intelligent children? Doris Walsh shares why vulnerability, self-awareness, and connection may matter more than perfection in parenting. What You’ll Hear: - Why emotional intelligence may be more important than achievement when preparing children for life - The parenting shift that helps children build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness - Why the greatest gift we can give our children may be the freedom to become who they are meant to be Doris Walsh’s personal breakthrough moment Doris reflects on the moment she realized that the greatest influence she could have on her children wasn't through what she taught them, but through the work she was willing to do on herself. Featured Guest: Doris Walsh Doris Walsh is a life and leadership coach who helps working parents reconnect with themselves and the people they love most. Through a blend of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and practical coaching, she supports families in creating deeper connection, healthier communication, and more intentional lives. Follow Doris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-walsh/ https://www.instagram.com/doriswalsh_hbc/ Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, podcast host, and creator of the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game. Through her work, she helps people reconnect through meaningful conversations, shared values, and experiences that bring people closer together in today’s digital world. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA):https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Stay connected with new conversations, updates, and more from Now You’re Talking®. Join here Because conversation builds connection. Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Do You Raise Emotionally Intelligent and Resilient Children? | Doris Walsh
  8. Jun 9

    How Can Parents Build a Strong Support System and Raise Healthier Children?

    Gabriela Fiorentino shares her journey from architecture to founding Nest Earth, a community dedicated to helping families make healthier, more sustainable choices. We explore the power of community, self-awareness, and why parenting becomes easier when we stop trying to do it all alone. What You’ll Hear: Why community is one of the most valuable resources a parent can have.How self-awareness can change the way we show up for our children.The importance of pausing and identifying what's really causing stress.Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.Simple shifts toward gentler, more intentional parenting.How small choices today can create healthier families and stronger communities tomorrow. Gabriela's Personal Breakthrough Moment Gabriela shares the realization that parenting wasn't about having all the answers—it was about learning to trust herself, ask for support, and create the kind of community she wished existed for families. That insight became the foundation for Nest Earth. Featured Guest: Gabriela Fiorentino Gabriela Fiorentino is the founder of Nest Earth, a community that helps families create healthier homes, raise healthier children, and make more intentional choices for the future. Drawing from her background in architecture, sustainability, and motherhood, Gabriela brings together parents and trusted experts to support family well-being through connection, education, and community. Follow Gabriela Fiorentino Expert Circle: https://nestearth.com/membership Free parent community: https://nestearth.com Nest Earth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nestearthco/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielafiorentino/ Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, podcast host, and creator of the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game. Through her work, she helps people reconnect through meaningful conversations, shared values, and experiences that bring people closer together in today’s digital world. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA):https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Stay connected with new conversations, updates, and more from Now You’re Talking®. Join here Because conversation builds connection. Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Can Parents Build a Strong Support System and Raise Healthier Children?

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Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other? Longing for real conversations that bring you closer and create lasting memories? I’m Adrienne Giffen, mom of four, stepmom, and grandmother to teens—and I created Now You’re Talking™ to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation. On each episode, guests play the Now You’re Talking™ board game—a fun, thoughtful way to spark stories, laughter, and heart-to-hearts. You’ll hear real conversations that bridge generations, offer wisdom, and bring families closer together. Because being “alone together” isn’t the future we want. Let’s bring back genuine connection—one meaningful conversation at a time. Subscribe to Now You’re Talking™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and let the conversations begin!