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Do you feel liked you blinked and found yourself in midlife? Now that your kids are grown, does your confidence feel shaken? Do you feel your courage fading now that you are no longer so & so’s wife? Are you ready to try something new, but fear and doubt keep creeping in? Do you want a meaningful, joyful, and adventurous midlife?
I am so excited you are here! This podcast will challenge old mindsets, build your confidence, and help you find clarity as you step into “what’s next.”
Hi, I’m Gina. I am God’s girl, a retired homeschool mom of four, empty-nester, GG, essential oil & exercise enthusiast, and a Christian Life Coach.
For the past 10 years I have been digging myself out of an unhealthy marriage and trying to rediscover God’s joy and purpose beyond raising kids.
For years, I believed I would never be as happy and fulfilled as I was being a homeschool mom.
In recent years, I realized that to truly enjoy this season of life, I needed to replace negative thoughts with curiosity and possibility. I started seeing myself as someone with unique gifts ready to share with the world.
Since making that shift, my life has become filled with deep joy, renewed passion, a clear sense of purpose, plenty of adventure and new beginnings. And I’m ready to share what I learned with you.
If you’re an woman who’s ready to take back your happy and finally start…
trying new things
building your self confidence
developing deeper relationships with family
and finding clarity on what’s next in midlife, then this podcast is for you!
Throw on those walking shoes, pop in those earbuds, and join me as we take back happy together.
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In this week's episode of Taking Back Happy, I have the special treat of interviewing my friend, Lawana Schrieffer, as she shares her honest, faith-filled story of walking through divorce and discovering joy on the other side.
With vulnerability, wisdom and a whole lot of grace she reminds us that even in the most difficult seasons, God is still writing beautiful chapters. Her message is simple, yet powerful: Life Gets To Be Good Again.
Let's get real about being single during the Christmas season: including the freedom, frustration and faith that it takes to hold you together.
This is quick, honest encouragement for Christian women who desire joy, peace and purpose in a season that can feel heavy.
If you are navigating divorce, separation or solo holidays, or have a friend or family member who is, this episode will help you take back your happy.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
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The holidays promise joy, but they often bring stress, family tension, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode you will find simple mindset tools and faith-based encouragement to help protect your peace and let go of the pressure to make everything perfect.
Find calm, choose joy, and Take Back Your Happy this holiday season.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
Click on the link below!
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Do you want to schedule a free, 1 hour, Taking Back Happy Mindset Coaching Call with me? Message me for details.
Let's connect!!
Facebook: GinaFromholzGranville
Facebook Group: Taking Back Happy
Instagram: @ginagranville
This week we're talking about rebuilding self-trust in midlife. Somewhere along the way, through serving, supporting and carrying everyone else, many of us forgot how to trust our own God-given instincts. We started second guessing ourselves instead of believing what God has placed inside of us.
You were never meant to live in doubt. God put wisdom, discernment, and His Spirit in you. And you can trust that.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
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Hi friend, this week's episode is special to me; tender, honest and deeply real. Because taking back happy doesn't mean life suddenly stops hurting. Sometimes joy and grief sit in the same room. Sometimes faith is choosing to breathe when your heart is breaking.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
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Have you ever caught yourself reacting or worrying and thought, "Why do I keep doing that?" Here is the thing: 95% of what we do every day is run by our subconscious thoughts, old programming that's often stuck in survival mode. But we were made for more than survival mode.
Today we are talking about how to become aware of what's running in the background of your mind, and how with God's help, to start thinking new thoughts that could lead to a renewed life.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
Click on the link below!
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Let's connect!!
Facebook: GinaFromholzGranville
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Feeling a little "in between" and not sure what's next? You're in good company! In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we'll dive into the messy, beautiful process of figuring it out, without the pressure to have all the answers.
You might find a spark of joy, a hint of direction, and a reminder that God can work with even the smallest "let's just try this" moments. So grab those walking shoes and your curiosity. This one is for the girl who's ready to take her next step, even if she's still figuring out where it leads.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Ready to become a TBH Insider? You will receive a weekly email, with the current podcast, a mindset moment, early access to furture opportunities and a Bible devo.
Click on the link below!
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Let's connect!!
Facebook: GinaFromholzGranville
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Sometimes it feels like the curtain's closed, the kids are grown, the house is quiet, and you begin to wonder, What now? But what if this isn't the end of your story? What if it's just a rehearsal for your next act?
Hi friend, I'm Gina, and in this episode of Empty Nesters Taking Back Happy, we're talking about what it means to cue the spotlight again; to stop standing in the wings of your own life and start stepping into the purpose God still has for you.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of empty nester women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Let's connect!!
Facebook: GinaFromholzGranville
Facebook Group: Taking Back Happy
Instagram: @ginagranville
Feeling a little disconnected in your empty nest season? The struggle is real! God wired you for connection. Let's explore how He designed you to bring life, joy and belonging to others. When you operate in your superpower you'll gain clarity on the best next step.
Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of empty nester women just like you?
Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community & fun!
Let's connect!!
Facebook: GinaFromholzGranville
Facebook Group: Taking Back Happy
Instagram: @ginagranville
Dating apps in midlife...who knew swiping could bring both laughter and lessons?
In this episode of Empty Nesters Taking Back Happy, I share five funny, faith-filled takeaways from navigating the world of online dating. From ghosting to "jet ski guy", we'll uncover what these experiences reveal about identity, courage, and clarity as we step into new beginnings.
If you've ever wondered how to figure out what's next after empty nest, this episode will leave you laughing, feeling encouraged, and remembering that God's wisdom always leads the way.
Let's be friends. I'm super excited about the recent changes I've made to my Taking Back Happy Facebook Group, to make it more interactive and build our community! Let's connect in there and on my socials, as we take back happy together.
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Strong body. Strong spirit. Strong confidence. In this episode of Empty Nesters Taking Back Happy, we'll dive into how fitness and wellness choices in midlife set you up for success in every other area of life.
From building confidence to erasing doubt, your physical health gives you the strength and energy to pursue new adventures and show up fully for the life God is calling you to live.
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During this season, our stories may look different. One woman may be struggling with an empty nest, much as I did, another may be starting a new career, and still another may be facing relationship changes. But underneath it all, we tend to share the same struggles: fear, insecurity and doubt.
In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we will explore how we are more alike than we think, and how God meets us where we are, with His love, peace and purpose.
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What do you envision when you hear the term "empty nest"?
A lonely woman?
A forgotten mom?
Someone who lacks purpose?
What if instead of dreading the empty nest years, we could look forward, celebrate, and move confidently into the next season of life?
Join my friend, Donna, and I as we discuss her joy, insight and enthusiasm when it comes to empty-nesting. You just may be throwing up your arms and celebrating right along with us.
Donna Craig is a 56-year old mother who looked forward to and enjoys her empty nest. She tutors conversational English to Korean women and kids. She lives in a socially busy neighborhood and is active in church. Her obsessive enjoyment of grandparenthood came as a surprise to her. She is a maker, a plant enthusiast, and a reader who runs a book club with her sister. Travel and languages are her jam. She studies three languages daily and travels as often as possible. Which isn’t enough to satisfy her wanderlust. But she tries.
Let's be friends. Join my Taking Back Happy Facebook Group and connect with me on my socials.
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Have you ever had a plan go completely sideways? When our home rental plans fell apart, I didn't expect God to turn it into one of the best adventures of my life!
In this episode, I share three lessons from that experience: how to reset your mindset, why adventure awakens joy, and how faith takes the first step before God throws open the next door.
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This week on Taking Back Happy, we're talking about the power of celebrating everyday wins. Wins like saying yes when you could have said no, having the courage to step out when it would have been easier to shrink back, and even finding joy in folding laundry or sipping coffee with Jesus.
Because the truth is God's joy isn't only waiting for us on the mountaintops, it can be found right here in the ordinary, fueling us for whatever comes next.
Join me for a little encouragement, and practical ways you can start throwing confetti over your everyday life.
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The kids are grown, the house is quiet, and now you are wondering, what's next? In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we're talking about the real emotions of empty nesting; the loss, the pressure to figure it out, and the surprising opportunity God has for you in this new season.
If you've poured everything into your kids and now feel a little lost, you're not alone. We'll unpack three key ways to navigate this chapter with faith, purpose and joy. Not to mention, to remind you that God's best plans for you didn't end when the kids left home.
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If you having been feeling stuck, afraid, or like there is never enough, this episode is for you. This week on Taking Back Happy, we're talking about the real root of scarcity, and believe it or not, it isn't the number in your bank account. It is your belief system. Gina unpacks how fear and lack can't create lasting change, but gratitude, faith and partnership with God can.
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Have you been leaning a little too hard on your husband, partner, kids or friends to keep you emotionally steady?
In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we're talking about how midlife is the perfect time to stop outsourcing your peace, and start building inner strength rooted in God and supported by a healthier relationship with yourself.
Let's talk about how you can stop expecting others to do the heavy lifting for you, why they don't really meet your needs anyway, and how you can build a more dependable you.
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I this week's BONUS episode of Taking Back Happy, I'm tossing the outline and showing up as...me. I'm sharing my top 10! Real life. Real me. Random, honest and hopefully relatable. This is a chance for us to connect, laugh a little and remind each other we are on this midlife journey of Taking Back Happy together.
I'd love to keep the conversation going, please feel free to hop in my Taking Back Happy Facebook and/or PM me your top 10 or something funny most people don't know about you.
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Have you lost your spark? It happens! But midlife doesn't have to mean stuck life. In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we will dive into three fun, faith-filled ways to find what inspires you again.
Whether you are craving creativity, adventure, or just something that just feels new, God can help us reconnect with joy, passion and purpose.
Let's be friends. Join my Taking Back Happy Facebook Group and connect with me on my socials.
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