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Episode 85: The Truth About People Pleasing (And How to Break Free)

Your Spiritual Upgrade with Greta Ertl

Release Date: 06/10/2025

Episode 108:  Conscious Media and Activism for a Polarized World with Amber Yang show art Episode 108: Conscious Media and Activism for a Polarized World with Amber Yang

Your Spiritual Upgrade with Greta Ertl

Have you ever noticed how the media seems designed to keep you hooked and often, outraged? In this first part of our conversation, I sit down with Amber Yang, mindful media educator and director of, to explore why inflammatory media is so addictive and how it’s impacting our nervous systems, mental health, and collective well-being. We talk about why nervous system regulation is essential for critical thinking, peace, and expanded awareness and how to recognize when you’re stuck in a reactive “fight or flight” loop. Amber also shares the four primary energy states of...

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Your Spiritual Upgrade with Greta Ertl

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I’m living in the breakthrough of becoming the woman who has what she wants. For years, I lived in my head—pushing, planning, and hustling my way to results. And it worked… until it didn’t. The next level for me has been learning how to get out of my head and into my body—to feel the experience of the woman who already has the success, happiness, and fulfillment I desire. In this expansive episode, I’m breaking down what embodiment really means and how you can practice it every day through simple, doable shifts—even in moments as ordinary as brushing your...

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I used to believe building a coaching business meant endless steps, long hours, and constant hustle. But when I finally created mine, I realized—it’s actually much simpler than we make it. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you need to get your coaching business off the ground and start making money doing what you love. You’ll learn how to balance both your masculine energy (structure, systems, action) and your feminine energy (flow, intuition, alignment). I’ll also share powerful mindset shifts and tools to help you decide if coaching is truly the right path for you....

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Have you ever read a book that completely shifted the way you see yourself, your life, or what’s possible for you? In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 life-changing books — the ones I always recommend to my clients and friends because they’ve had the biggest impact on me personally and spiritually. These aren’t just “good reads.” They’re the books that cracked me open, gave me new tools, and helped me navigate challenges with more clarity, peace, and purpose. From cultivating abundance and deep self-love to understanding universal laws and building resilience, each...

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Are you constantly saying yes when you want to say no? Do you feel guilty setting boundaries, or find yourself avoiding conflict just to keep the peace?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the habit of people pleasing—what it is, where it comes from, and how it keeps you stuck in self-abandonment. You’ll learn how to recognize the patterns, understand what’s driving them, and start replacing them with new, empowering beliefs like “My needs matter” and “Putting myself first helps everyone.”

This episode will support you in taking your power back, feeling more energized, confident, and connected to your true self. Ready to stop living for other people’s comfort and start showing up as your full, authentic self

 

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