Glow Wild
Welcome to Glow Wild. I’m Nicole, mother to two and mother to a stage four cancer warrior, and this is the space where we talk honestly about pain, transformation, and the joy waiting on the other side. Through this podcast, I’m sharing my own story—what it means to keep going when life knocks you down and how hope can rise from the darkest times. If you’re hurting, grieving, or searching for light, you’re in the right place. xx Nicole
Episodes
What happens when you step into an entirely new chapter of your life — and find your greatest joy waiting for you there?
In this heartfelt episode of Glow Wild, host Nicole Gaitan sits down with Kathi Holzer, a former physical education teacher who discovered a deep love for painting later in life. After retiring from a long and fulfilling teaching career, Kathi felt an unexpected pull toward art — a passion so strong ...
🌿 Revisiting this incredibly moving episode this week.
In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, Nicole sits down with Heather Manson—a devoted mother, trauma survivor, yoga teacher, and fierce advocate for pediatric cancer research. Heather shares her journey through the unimaginable: losing her 11-year-old daughter Parker to a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma after a two-year battle filled with surgeries, chemot...
✨ Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Surviving the Palisades Fire: Sarah Silver on Losing Her Home, Rebuilding Life & Finding Strength
Podcast: Glow Wild
In this powerful and intimate conversation, host Nicole sits down with Sarah Silver — a woman whose life was forever changed when the Palisades Fire tore through her neighborhood, destroying her home and so many others.
Nicole and Sarah first met in the most unex...
From July 2025- Guest: Katrina Clauson (Kat) — 3x Cancer Survivor, Sobriety Warrior, Suicide Survivor & Advocate, Deputy Coroner
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What does it take to face death, addiction, abuse, and public tragedy—and still rise up more grounded, more generous, and more you than ever?
In today’s gripping and informative episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with an extraordinary guest: a three-time ca...
In this powerful episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with Dr. Rita Kristina Gedgaudas-McClees, a pioneering radiologist whose career has spanned over four decades of innovation, mentorship, and patient-centered care.
From being one of the few women in medicine during her training at UCSF, to leading major academic departments at Duke and Emory, Dr. Kristina has spent her life proving naysayers wrong, breaking barriers, a...
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What does it take to reshape the healthcare system from the inside out? In this powerful episode, Dr. Glenn D. Steele Jr. reflects on his multi-decade career—from hands-on patient care to pioneering leadership roles in academic medicine and health system innovation.
Nicole and Dr. Steele talk candidly about:
- How trust shapes patient outcomes
- The critical shift from fee-for-service to value-based ca...
What does it really mean to live fully? For today’s guest, Amy Ciampi, the answer came in the most unexpected — and harrowing — way. At just 29 years old, seven miles into her fifth 100-mile ultramarathon, Amy went into sudden cardiac arrest. For 45 minutes, strangers fought to keep her alive in the Wasatch wilderness until help arrived. She survived against all odds, but survival was only the beginning.
Amy was forced...
What does it take to build a relationship that lasts—and a career that thrives? In this episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with Ashley Diprisco, powerhouse real estate broker, community leader, and editor of The Scout Guide Jackson Hole. Ashley’s story is one of resilience, partnership, and redefining success as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
For 26 years, Ashley has walked side by side with her high school sweet...
Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, deeply impacted by her patients’ last reflections, identified five regrets common at life’s end. These include:
- “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.”
- “I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.”
- “I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.”
- “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”
- “I wish that I had let myself be happier...
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What does it take to build a thriving marriage and a thriving business—at the same time?
In this episode of Glow Wild, I sit down with Greyson and Taly Goody, the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo behind the Goody Law Group. Greyson, a top California trial attorney, and Taly, the daughter of Iranian immigrants who founded the firm, share their incredible journey of building a mission-driven law prac...
What if the opposite of depression isn’t happiness—but purpose?
In this inspiring episode, Jessica Brodmerkel shares her journey from interior designer to certified personal trainer, author, and creator of The Balanced Athlete. With over 20 years of experience helping clients discover their gifts and create lives they love, Jessica reveals how tools like Ikegai and personal mission statements can transform not jus...
Join Glow Wild as we go deep on what alcohol really does to the human body—and how it recovers—through science, stories, and cultural insight. Expect a warm, personal conversation that blends neuroscience, clinical research, behavior change strategies, and the cultural wisdom of Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker.
Brain & Structural Recovery Studies
Health ...
From Tom Brady’s quarterback coach to Oprah’s trusted life coaches, the world’s top performers never reach greatness alone. So why do so many of us try to?
In this episode of Glow Wild, we dive into the powerful parallels between sports, business, and life—and why everyoneneeds a coach to reach their fullest potential. You’ll learn:
- Why coaches don’t “play” the game but are essential to winning it.
- How the right life...
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What if the way you spend your first 15 minutes could shift the entire trajectory of your day?
In this soul-stirring and science-backed episode of Glow Wild, Nicole shares a powerful new way to look at your morning routine—not as a chore, but as a sacred reset. Drawing from the wisdom of The 5AM Club, The Miracle Morning, Tony Robbins, and Jay Shetty, she guides you through the Glow Wild Morning F...
In this deeply inspiring conversation, Burr Purnell shares his journey—from corporate executive to ultrarunner, devoted dad, and social-impact leader—inviting listeners to ask themselves: What leap of courage are you holding back?
- The Courage to Pivot
- Burr recounts how his daughter’s innocent comment—“I’ve only ever lived in this one room”—sparked a life-altering decision. He and his wife decided to resign from thei...
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In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, Nicole sits down with Heather Manson—a devoted mother, trauma survivor, yoga teacher, and fierce advocate for pediatric cancer research. Heather shares her journey through the unimaginable: losing her 11-year-old daughter Parker to a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma after a two-year battle filled with surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.
But Heather&ap...
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In this mini but mighty episode, we’re joined by wellness expert and hormone specialist Georgie McNiff to talk about a topic that so many of us struggle with—weight loss.
Georgie discusses what she calls the lowest hanging fruit for those seeking to lose weight and how easy it is to get started.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What you need to DELETE from your daily habits to lose weight
- ...
In this special, somber episode of Glow Wild, Nicole addresses the heartbreaking catastrophe of the recent Central Texas floods. We delve into the devastating impact, sharing the tragic stories of child victims, and reflecting on the profound fear of loss, particularly from a parent's perspective. Finally, we provide a vital call to action, offering concrete ways to support the victims and families through donati...
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This week on Glow Wild, we’re doing more than just setting goals — we’re getting aligned. This isn’t your typical Sunday planning session. This is a full-on life audit, a reset for your habits, and a deep dive into how to build a productive, purpose-filled week that actually feels good.
Nicole walks you through the exact steps to reset your week with clarity, focus, and intention — using science-back...
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In this mini but mighty episode, we’re joined by wellness expert and hormone specialist Georgie McNiff to talk about a topic that so many of us struggle with—stress and its hidden impact on weight, hormones, and overall energy.
Georgie breaks down how chronic stress throws off your cortisol levels, disrupts sleep, spikes inflammation, and causes stubborn weight gain—especially around the midsect...
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