🎧 The holidays aren’t easy for everyone and it’s time we start saying that out loud. For many people, this season brings emotional triggers, family tension, old wounds, grief, loneliness, pressure, overstimulation, and expectations that feel heavier than the joy they’re supposed to create. If you’ve ever felt guilty for not feeling festive, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or stretched thin trying to “keep the peace,” this episode is for you. In Episode 89, we’re having an honest conversation ...
If you’re ending the year feeling behind, overwhelmed, or disappointed in how things unfolded…this episode will take a weight off your chest. Episode 88 is your reminder that you’re not late — you’re aligned, and everything that felt like a setback was actually a strategic redirection. In this unfiltered conversation, we’re breaking down: • Why end-of-year pressure creates false urgency • How comparison culture makes you feel behind • Why identity work takes longer than habi...
This year… wow. It wasn’t neat. It wasn’t linear. And it definitely wasn’t the “everything finally clicks” chapter I thought it would be. But it was the year that cracked me open, stripped away everything that wasn’t aligned, and rebuilt me into someone stronger, softer, clearer, and more grounded than ever. In this birthday episode, I’m sharing the real story of 2025: the highs, the heartbreaks, the plot twists, the growth, and the moments that forced me to stop, pivot, and redefine myself i...
You’ve probably heard it already: “Only X days left in the year… are you serious about your goals?” This episode is my official response to that toxic, panic-driven fitness messaging. The holiday season is already loaded with stress, comparison, pressure, grief, and emotional triggers — the last thing you need is someone telling you your worth is tied to how hard you grind before January 1st. This is not another “stay on track during the holidays” episode. We’re not talking about burni...
You’ve been through some dark shit — the kind that changes you. But you’re still here — and that means something. This week, we’re getting unfiltered about what it really means to rise after you’ve walked through pain, loss, or trauma. Because your story isn’t something to hide — it’s the evidence of your strength. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to turn your trauma, grief, and shame into power — how to own your story, release what isn’t yours, and build the kind of peace no one...
You didn’t lose yourself — you evolved into someone your old life couldn’t hold. In this powerful new episode of Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer Podcast, we dive deep into the messy, magnetic process of outgrowing your old life and becoming unrecognizable — in the best way possible. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode is your permission slip to expand without apology. 🔥 Inside this episode: Why familiarity feels uncomfortab...
Life happens. Jobs change. Moves happen. Burnout hits. Illness slows you down. Suddenly, the healthy routines that once grounded you feel out of reach—and the voice in your head says, “You’re starting over.” But you’re not starting from scratch—you’re starting from strength. In this raw and empowering episode of Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer, we break down how to rebuild your health and motivation when life throws you off track. You’ll learn how to release shame, ...
We’ve glamorized burnout… and then overcorrected by glamorizing avoidance. But peace without progress isn’t peace — it’s paralysis. This week, we get raw and real about what it truly means to own your upgrade — to stop half-assing your potential, stop confusing comfort with alignment, and start showing up like the woman who already owns her next level. In this no-BS, deeply honest episode, she breaks down: 🔥 The truth about “quiet quitting” and why it’s really self-abandonment in ...
What happens when life flips everything upside down — and you’re left standing in the middle, trying to figure out what’s next? In this raw and honest episode, Gina opens up about navigating the messy middle — that uncertain space between who you were and who you’re becoming. After the sudden closure of her company, she shares what it’s really like to manage your mental health when life doesn’t go as planned, to sit in the discomfort of uncertainty, and to allow yourself to feel everything yo...
This one’s unedited, honest, and completely unfiltered. In Episode 80 of Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer, I’m saying what most people in the fitness industry won’t — from Tampa’s fitness scene and studio culture to leadership, politics, pop culture, and personal growth. I’m getting real about: 💥 What actually happened with my studio — the closure, the lessons, and what I’ll miss (and won’t). 🏋️ Whether Tampa’s fitness events are about community or clout. 🌆 Th...
🎙️ Bend, Don’t Break: Building Emotional Resilience When Life Hits Hard When life falls apart, how do you keep standing? In this raw and deeply personal episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci opens up about losing her full-time job, facing unexpected illness, and navigating a year filled with uncertainty, redirection, and growth. This isn’t a story about perfection — it’s a real conversation about resilience. About learning to bend without breaking when life hits harder than you ever...
The music. The mats. The high-fives after the last rep. For years, group fitness was where we found our power and our people. But now? Studios are closing. Classes sit half-empty. Everyone’s retreating to apps and solo workouts. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer, I GinaMarieFit pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in group fitness in 2025 — with fresh stats, local stories from Tampa’s boutique scene, and a roadmap for what come...
Losing a job, a relationship, or a dream can feel like your entire identity has been stripped away. But what if your biggest setback is actually the setup for your greatest comeback? In this raw and empowering episode of Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer Podcast, Gina Marie shares how I turned sudden job loss and betrayal into fuel for reinvention—and how you can too. You’ll discover: Practical steps to recover from job loss or major life changesHow to release what isn’t yo...
We weren’t meant to do life alone. Whether it’s healing from grief, rebuilding after job loss, breaking burnout, or chasing big goals—you can only go so far in isolation. In this raw and empowering episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, host Gina Caracci dives into the truth about why community is the missing piece for lasting transformation. You’ll learn: Why isolation keeps you stuck in pain—and how connection fuels emotional healingThe role of accountability, mentorship, and collaboration in a...
Sudden job loss, identity crisis, and fear of failure can feel like your whole world is collapsing. In this unfiltered episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, host Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) shares the raw truth about layoffs, resilience, and how to find yourself again after losing more than just a paycheck. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: Why it’s okay to crash and feel the emotions before rebuildingThe first financial moves to protect yourself after a layoffHow to take personal invent...
Functional training, mobility, and strength workouts are the real keys to longevity. In this unfiltered episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) shares why fitness that lasts goes beyond aesthetics — focusing on daily movement, resilience, and training for life. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: How functional training improves mobility and prevents injuryWhy Zone 2 cardio and strength training fuel long-term healthThe science of energy, cellular resilience, ...
Quiet quitting, burnout, and hustle culture don’t mean laziness — they signal misalignment. In this unfiltered episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) shares her journey from career burnout and a traumatic brain injury to rebuilding life through conscious living, alignment, and purpose. Here’s what you’ll take away in this episode: Why quiet quitting is a symptom of misalignment, not rebellionThe difference between hustle culture and conscious living — and why one fuel...
Women need strength training now more than ever. In this unapologetic episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) breaks down the science, mindset, and myths around women lifting heavy — and why strength is the foundation for confidence, health, and empowerment. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: The truth about women, lifting heavy, and breaking outdated fitness mythsHow strength training impacts hormonal health, bone density, and longevityWhy building muscle bo...
Reinvention, empowerment, and rewriting your story start with breaking free from rules that were never yours. In this unapologetic solo episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) shares unfiltered strategies to rewrite your story, reclaim your power, and embody unapologetic confidence. Here’s what you’ll uncover in this episode: How to dismantle limiting beliefs and labels that keep you smallWhy rejecting society’s timelines opens the door to authentic livingStrategies to...
Self-worth, empowerment, and celebrating your wins don’t require anyone else’s approval. In this unapologetic episode of The Unfiltered Trainer, Gina Caracci (@ginamariefit) calls out the silence around your success and shows you how to reclaim your damn power. 🔥 Buy Your Own Damn Flowers is your reminder that when no one claps for your wins, you clap louder — because real growth doesn’t need outside validation. Here’s what you’ll uncover in this episode: 🌸 How to celebrate your success...