Unapologetically Wild with Mary Giordano

🎙️ Episode 14: Motivation Is Bullsh*t—Stop Craving It

You keep waiting for the spark. The fire. The feeling that finally makes it all click.

But here’s the truth: Motivation isn’t the fuel, it’s the reward. And if you’re sitting around waiting to feel ready, you’ll stay stuck in the same cycle you keep saying you want to break.

This episode is a callout and a reset. Because your problem isn’t laziness, inconsistency, or lack of di...

🎙️ Episode 13: If You’ve Ever Had a Soul Dog…This One’s for You

This episode isn’t about morning routines, mindset shifts, or microshifts.

It’s about my dog.

My almost 14-year-old yellow lab, Phoebe.

My trail companion, road trip partner, rock-diving enthusiast, and soul dog.

And what happens when the one who’s always held space for you, suddenly needs you to hold space for them.

In this personal and emotional episode, I’m pulling...

🎙️ Episode 12: Your Future Self Is Counting On You To Stop Playing Small

You know that version of you you keep saying you want to become?

She’s not waiting for perfect. She’s counting on you to stop playing small...now.

In this raw, no-BS episode, we’re digging into the sneaky ways we hold ourselves back - not with massive failures, but with quiet avoidance, scrolling, self-doubt, and delay.

Because here’s the truth: Every time yo...

🎙️ Episode 11: Why Worrying Is a Waste of Time (and What to Do Instead)

How much time have you lost spiraling over things that haven’t even happened? Worry feels like it’s helping, but the truth is, it’s just keeping you stuck in survival mode.

In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re calling out worry for what it really is: 🛑 An illusion of control. 🛑 A pattern that robs you of peace. 🛑 A habit that paralyzes instead of...

First, let’s take a moment to celebrate hitting 10 episodes! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in, sharing, and showing up for this podcast, I couldn’t do it without you.

Think you’re struggling with consistency? Let me flip that belief on its head because you’re already consistent… just not in the way you think.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about consistency, why you’re not actually “inconsistent,” and how the habits you re...

How many times have you told yourself you just need to find your purpose - like it’s some missing puzzle piece waiting to be discovered?

What if I told you that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re flipping the script on everything you’ve been taught about purpose. Because the truth is, purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you create.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling...

If there’s one thing the outdoors has taught me, it’s that real confidence doesn’t come from knowing—it comes from doing.

We spend so much time trying to prepare. We read the books, we listen to the podcasts, we Google ourselves into oblivion—convincing ourselves that if we just gather enough information, we’ll finally feel ready. But here’s the truth: you don’t build confidence by thinking about it—you build it by stepping into th...

If “I’m sorry” is practically your default response, this episode is for you. Women have been conditioned to shrink themselves—to soften their words, cushion their presence, and apologize for simply existing. But every unnecessary “I’m sorry” chips away at your confidence and reinforces the belief that you should be the one adjusting.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into: 🔥 Why over-apologizing is more than just politeness—it’s ...

At 19, I had my first panic attack—and I was convinced I was dying. That moment led me down a path I never saw coming. A doctor handed me a prescription, but what really changed my life? Meditation.

And before you roll your eyes or think, I can’t meditate because my mind won’t shut up—this episode is for you. Because meditation isn’t about clearing your mind, sitting still for 30 minutes, or achieving some mystical Zen state. It’s ...

What if fear isn’t what’s actually holding you back? 

You tell yourself you’re afraid—of failure, of judgment, of taking the leap. But what if that’s not the real reason you’re still playing small? What if fear is just a convenient excuse to keep you from facing something deeper?

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why fear isn’t the real problem—and what actually is. We’re talking about:

🔥 The hidden reason you keep hesitating ...

Hey friends, today’s episode is about to hit deep.

If you’ve ever found yourself bending over backward for people who wouldn’t even lean for you, this is for you.

If you’ve ever said yes when you really meant hell no—this is for you.

If you’ve been taught that being nice means sacrificing your own well-being—this is for you.

In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✅ Where people-pleasing actually comes from (spoiler: it’s deeper tha...

Welcome back to Unapologetically Wild! Before we dive in, I’ve got some exciting news—thanks to all of your amazing feedback, I’ve decided to start posting weekly instead of every other week. That means you can tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode!

Now, let’s talk about that restless, nagging feeling of being stuck. You know the one—where life feels like Groundhog Day, like you’re pressing the gas and the brake at the sam...

Welcome to the second episode of Unapologetically Wild! In this episode, we’re getting into what it really means to "do the fk'n thing"—not with fearlessness or a perfectly laid-out plan, but by showing up messy, scared, and uncertain, and taking action anyway.   I share my personal journey of leaving a stable career, buying an RV (without a clue how to use it), and proving to myself what’s possible when you trust your gut and star...

Welcome to the very first episode of Unapologetically Wild! Today’s episode is extra special as I launch this podcast on what would have been my dad’s 85th birthday. He taught me to live unapologetically wild, to trust myself, and to figure life out by doing—not waiting.   In this episode, I’m sharing the moments, lessons, and leaps that led me here. From learning how to change a tire on I-95 at 16 to quitting a 13-year nursing car...

Every day, you have a choice: to stay where you are or to step into a life of greater vitality, alignment, and growth. Unapologetically Wild is for women who are ready to take control of their lives, prioritize their well-being, and explore what’s possible when they embrace change, intention, and a sense of adventure.

I’m Mary Giordano, a former nurse who left a 13-year career to pursue a life of freedom, exploration, and intention...