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.

• Why Nicole tends to thrive in crisis and the hidden cost of staying there
• The moment that triggered a season of proving and burnout
• How a difficult year reshaped her marriage and personal identity
• Why boundaries matter, especially relational boundaries
• What grounded growth looks like when you’re done performing
• How faith and community supported healing and clarity

• The 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

In 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.

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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 homes
• How meal planning reduces mental load and decision fatigue
• Why simple and repeated meals are often the most effective
• How flexibility keeps meal planning sustainable
• The importance of planning in rest and margin
• Why 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.

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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 high
• The difference between habits and priorities
• Why fewer habits create more consistency
• How anchor habits support identity and daily rhythm
• The importance of tracking progress with grace
• How 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.

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Instagram: @GroundedGrowthMO
Facebook: Grounded Growth Community

YouTube:@GroundedGrowthMO