Glo In The Dark

Before we take a holiday break, we’re gifting you with a list of easy to implement life hacks for making peace with the everyday challenges of contemporary adulting. From birthday overwhelm, to hyper-consumerism, to body count bullshit, and so much more. Join us as we get into: (03:00) What we’ve been affirming in therapy lately (08:00) So what exactly is a life hack? (11:00) Life hacks for content creators & phone addicts (29:30) Life hacks for connecting deeper with the humans we love (43:00) Life hacks for dealing with humans who annoy or hurt us (51:15) “When is the best time for me to follow up with you?” (55:00) Life hacks for surviving capitalism (61:00) What’s good with this holiday pause for the podcast (65:00) Life hacks for saving time and embracing aging LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK RESOURCES The Age Game: When Getting Older Feels Like A Loss Meditation For Surrendering To The Present | Tracy G. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when your best friend’s pregnancy causes you to feel both happy and horrified? Well on this episode, Tracy’s sharing her experience to answer just that. Guerdley’s becoming a first time mom (!!!) and while the journey is an incredible blessing it also sparks unexpected fears, childhood sore spots and quiet tension amongst friends. Join us as we get into: (6:00) Tracy’s fears around Guerdley becoming a mom (10:30) The negatives stories we can tell ourselves around friendship and parenthood (23:00) Shadow work (35:30) Exploring your new role after your friends have kids (43:00) How to approach conflict with your friends (55:00) Taking space to understand discomfort during a time of joy (1:00:10) How grief and celebration can coexist (1:08:00) Practicing empathy for oneself and others LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transparently, a lot of us are emotionally constipated. Our unprocessed stories, feelings and traumas are locked in our bodies, impacting us in both insidious and intense ways. But there’s always another option for us. Guerdley is an SEL (Social + Emotional Learning) educator, doula, dancer, certified yoga instructor, somatic practitioner and the ideal person to explore this topic with. So let’s talk about it. Join us for a big ole hug as we get into: (3:00) Reintroducing ourselves (12:00) Defining trauma (15:00) The difference between trauma & unprocessed emotions (22:20) Somatic healing practices (26:00) Identifying where feelings live in our bodies (35:45) What part social media plays in triggering us & healing us (42:10) Cultivating the resilience to endure discomfort (47:40) Changing your story through the power of touch (51:00) Limbic imprinting & disassociation (56:30) 📚 Recommended Reading: The Body Keeps the Score, My Grandmother’s Hands & The Emotion Code LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK 💻 BODY WORK SYSTEM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transparently, Guerdley and I are now closer in age to forty than thirty… Which is mind-boggling because it feels like time is speeding by with no regard for our feelings, yet it also feels like we’ve lived so many lives, we should probably be in our eighties?! So in this episode we’re in the mood for throwing it back to that one-of-a-kind period known as our twenties. A unique decade full of important and overrated moments that shaped us for the better. Let’s get into some reflection shall we? Pull up for conversation on: (2:00) How we’re currently feeling — finding the sweet spot between ease & effort (8:30) The astrology of your twenties (11:00) Honoring our past selves as ancestors (17:00) The most overrated parts of our twenties (18:00) Why we will never get a Brazilian wax ever again (24:30) Why living & working in Manhattan is overrated (35:00) When Tracy had to drop a college class due to a particular someone’s presence lol (39:10) The time Guerdley thought hoteps were so sexy (43:50) The yummiest Thai restaurant in Brooklyn LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Guerdley and I are unpacking our ever-shifting body and beauty “standards.” We’re talking about being bullied into loving our bodies, pinpointing where our obsession with appearance even came from, and so much more. We get into: (3:00) Hair as a tool of hierarchy (12:10) Tracy + Guerdley’s personal definitions of beauty (15:00) Social media’s role in pretty privilege (34:45) Embracing aging + challenging the pressure to look young forever (43:30) Toxic positivity + being bullied into self-love (49:15) Embracing filters for self-expression (55:45) The ebbs and flows of body image LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Glo in the Dark! It’s been a while since Guerdley and I have been on the mic so not only is this episode a cute (re)introduction to us as individuals and friends…. WE ALSO explore sh*t like how our view of friendship has shifted from middle school to now, what our parents didn’t teach us about friendships, forming a friendship with ourselves etc. Join us for some platonic PDA, as we get into: (4:30) Loving your friends like a significant other (12:30) Me + Guerdley’s definitions of friendship (19:40) Friendship pre-requisites (27:10) How to become friends with yourself first (39:20) Finding your voice + understanding your needs (46:30) Social media + what to do when friendship feels transactional (52:45) Navigating friendships as you get older LINKS 📲 @ITSTRACYG 📲 @GUERDLEY 📲 @GLOINTHEDARK 💻 GLO IN THE DARK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's going on with She's Beauty And The Beast? Evolution. Pull up for a few and let's talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is coming to you from December 2020, the closing chapter of an unusual, significant and soul-rattling year. And of course, GOD hit me with a MOMENT that I swear is the equivalent of like 10 therapy sessions lolol. Here's that lesson dear listener, in the raw, stream of consciousness style, off the dome, from the heart. A lesson on exalting your present self. I hope you enjoy. Per usual, if you rocked with this episode please share it! Tag me on twitter.com/itstracyg + instagram/itstracyg If you're down to support further please SUBSCRIBE + LEAVE A RATING + REVIEW! of the She's Beauty And The Beast podcast! Those are the best compliments you could ever share with me, because they help me build awareness of this podcast. Thank you for your ears and attention all throughout the year. Can't wait to further invest in our bond come 2021! xx TG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first time I heard Jessamyn Stanley speak in 2019, I immediately felt like I could trust this woman to hold it dowwwwwwn when it came to representing some of my most important beliefs, no matter who was or wasn't in the room. She’s an award-winning yoga instructor and intersectional activist with a heavy PASSION for diversity + inclusion in the self-care space. There’s so much laughter and memorable dialogue in this episode about why yoga in the west was initially more embraced by white folks, why in her words "self-hatred is such a boring distraction," advice for those uncomfortable with the word 'fat' and hella more. I hope you enjoy this convo as much as I did. Per usual, I’m very thankful for your support! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a rating, review and sharing with your people! You can also hit me up on social media, I’m @itstracyg everywhere and Jessica can be found @mynameisjessamyn. Appreciation overload! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrated tarot practitioner, Jessica Dore is a woman who reminds me on the daily that the internet can be a soulful place. In her words she’s “interested in using tarot cards to help people understand the interplay between internal and external life and to behave flexibly and in alignment with what is most precious.” In my words: she’s a psychology / mysticism appreciator’s wet dream. We talk about why tarot has had such a profound comeback during modern day times, her very unique morning routine, what the energy of lust, anger and grief have taught her and so much more. Jess has delighted my heart and stretched my brain and you need some of that. Enjoy. If you love what you hear, please consider rating and sharing this podcast if you haven’t already. I can be found everywhere on social @itstracyg and send Jess some love! She’s @thejessicadore everywhere as well. Per usual, I’m very thankful for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I’m in convo with the human I’ve been merrily monogamous with for 4 years to date, Carl Joseph-Black. If you follow me on Instagram, you know Carl's been invaluable to my personal development. Since much of this community has been curious about some more details on our union, we’re going to answer questions from yall taken directly from IG Stories. As with prior episodes of this season, we recorded this one pre-covid19 so unfortunately we won’t have the stories and lessons and the bigass fight that happened during our time locked down in our Brooklyn apartment to share with yall lolol. But trust, if you’re currently in a relationship or manifesting a relationship or just nosy about why the fuck I love this dude… keep listening. Per usual, if you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating + review, tell me on social media (@itstracyg) and share with a friend. This podcast is independently produced and every drop of naturally positive feedback from you makes a big impact. Also, if you wanna follow Carl he's @cjoeblack everywhere! xx TG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The longest sexual orientation I've ever identified with is bisexual, but in recent years it just hasn't felt as accurate a description as it once did which made me extra curious about myself and wanting to walk down my memory lane of sexuality. So we're talking about a lot, including the question of... is it more liberating to have a threesome or to fantasize about having a threesome lolol. Listen, share your thoughts! with us on social and if you're really loving the podcast do SUBSCRIBE + LEAVE A REVIEW! Thank you so much <3 twitter.com/itstracyg + instagram.com/itstracyg + instagram.com/guerdley #shesbeautyandthebeast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My ex-girlfriend is nowhere to be found on the internet. She’s not Googable. She hated Facebook even before our parents joined. But I can easily scroll through our early 20-something faces, our passion, our disaster, all in my head. This episode of #ShesBeautyAndTheBeast is a pivot from the general vibe I’ve rolled out thus far. My mom is absolutely not going to enjoy the fact that I’m sharing this one with yall (or next week’s episode for that matter) and I get that. As a Scorpio, I especially appreciate the intention of protection. However, I remember feeling so tragically alone during me and my ex’s darkest hours and the mere existence of that illusion is reason enough for me to share a bit of some shit. Have a listen, share with some fellow humans and feel free to hit me with your perspective. I'm here: instagram.com/itstracyg / twitter.com/itstracyg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keep it a buck: Ever muted a friend on IG so you could ease up on comparison? On this episode of #ShesBeautyAndTheBeast me + Guerdley pick a part a very uncomfortable topic by pointing a finger towards ourselves – envy. Dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn lmao Here are 3 areas (amongst more) that we cover: LOTS to unpack, so let's do just that. Want more Guerdley? Get up in her thoughts and tag her in some love instagram.com/guerdley. And if you rocked with what you heard, do know this podcast's top 3 love languages are shares, ratings and reviews hehe You can always find me on IG (instagram.com/itstracyg) if that's your jam and join the squad at www.shesbeautyandthebeast.com With deep sincerity + appreciation, TG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yall in need of human hard drive? That’s my friend Alex Wolf. On this episode of #ShesBeautyAndTheBeast, I talk with Alex about what she’s mostly known for of course… breaking down the internet’s impact on human behavior. But also shit like what makes cooking such a supreme life coach. I think yall will really enjoy this episode. It’s hella smart and hella spicy. Want more Alex? Get up in her newsletter at alexwolf.co and tweet her some love twitter.com/alexwolfco And if you rocked with what you heard, do know this podcast's top 3 love languages are shares, ratings and reviews hehe You can always find me on IG (instagram.com/itstracyg) if that's your jam and join the squad at www.shesbeautyandthebeast.com With deep sincerity + appreciation, TG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lalah Delia is a woman who I believe can help our soul’s potential soar. That’s it. That’s the description. Well nah I lied, here’s a little bit more lmao. As you might know, Lalah is a leader in this modern day spirituality space and in this episode of #shesbeautyandthebeast we bounce around subjects like: Our convo feels like the type of hug that cures a long day. If after listening you agree, follow Lalah on IG (instagram.com/lalahdelia) and tell her! Also, leave a rating/review of this podcast and share with some fellow like-vibed humans! As always I can be reached on instagram.com/itstracyg as well as my site www.shesbeautyandthebeast.com Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The debut episode of this season’s She's Beauty And The Beast podcast is a tipsy one featuring my other half Guerdley (follow her on instagram.com/guerdley) and it’s centered on a WHOLE lot of catching up including: So much more, all edutainment everything... although I'm honestly feeling equal doses awkward, excited, proud, and vulnerable as I type this lol. PS: Just a heads up that this was recorded pre-covid : ) visit www.shesbeautyandthebeast.com and hit me on instagram.com/itstracyg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new season of She's Beauty And The Beast is en route! Grab a quick listen of the trailer, subscribe/comment if you're feeling it and get ready for 11 new episodes beginning Wednesday July 22, 2020! Follow @itstracyg on IG for a visual version of the trailer and to stay in the know. We've got some journeying to do. --- Created by Tracy G. Produced by Amber Smith + Tracy G. Edited by Amber Smith Recorded in NYC Cover designed by Victory House Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While delving into our spiritual and self-care journeys, it’s impossible not to become seduced by the beauty and the claimed healing properties of crystals. Maybe you have a co-worker or significant other who will only salute rocks if Jay Z's involved, but something tells me you feel like gems, stones and crystals carry something much deeper than the surface could ever offer. If that's so, hit play on this quickie featuring my friend and crystal whisperer Devi Brown as we explore parts of her new book Crystal Bliss: Attract Love, Feed Your Spirit, Manifest Your Dreams. Enjoy and visit my site shesbeautyandthebeast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short (and possibly entertaining lolol) analysis of my 2017 missteps with a heavy heaping of optimism. Let me know your thoughts because they're just as valuable as my own... unless you full of fuckshit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.