The Ginni Show

The Ginni Show

What if the wisdom you need to change your life is just one question away? Welcome to The Ginni Show, where multi-award-nominated broadcaster, producer, and entrepreneur Ginni Saraswati sits down with the world’s most fascinating minds—experts, Olympians, doctors, disruptors, and everyday revolutionaries—for unapologetically curious conversations that heal, elevate, and expand the way we live. This is not another self-help podcast stuffed with regurgitated advice. It’s where insight meets intention. From neuroscience-backed sleep hacks with Dr. Alison Kole, to mastering your focus with behavioral design guru Nir Eyal, from emotional detoxing with cancer-thriver Elissa Goodman, to Olympic breakdancer Sunny Choi’s raw reflections on failure, identity, and joy—each episode is a masterclass in embodied wisdom, served with wit, warmth, and clarity. It’s where the questions we’re all afraid to ask are voiced. The ones that cut through noise, challenge dogma, and invite authenticity to the table. Guests are invited into intimate dialogue—human to human, heart to heart—where transformation doesn’t sound like a TED Talk, but like a friend handing you a flashlight in the dark. You’ll walk away with more than motivation. You’ll leave with tactical tools, paradigm shifts, and the quiet nudge to look inward. Expect science-rooted truths on productivity, holistic health, emotional mastery, creative resilience, and how to live in deeper alignment with who you truly are. Whether you're an overachieving entrepreneur trying to unhook from hustle culture, a seeker curious about what lies beyond the scroll, or simply a human looking to feel more alive, The Ginni Show will meet you where you are—and lovingly call you forward. New episodes drop weekly. Each one is a portal. Step in—and come out lighter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 41 mins
Want to hear a hard truth? Not everything that looks productive is actually moving you forward. In this episode, Craig Ballantyne, dubbed the "World’s Most Disciplined Man", breaks down how blind devotion to habits and enviable routines can sabotage the very success and freedom you're chasing. You’ll learn why massive amounts of effort could be serving the wrong problem. Craig shares tangible systems for building more effective ...
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What do you do when your childhood dream knocks at your grown-up door? Imagine walking away from your high-powered corporate job to step fully into an almost buried dream—representing Team USA in the Olympics as a breakdancer. This is your front-row seat to the mental, physical, and emotional transformation that comes with choosing the path less traveled—and what it looks like to pursue joy with intention. What You’ll Learn:...
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Are you the person who’s constantly checking your phone…and it’s driving everyone in your life crazy?  Your attention is a valuable commodity, and everyone wants a piece of it. That’s why distractions are everywhere. But the real problem isn't your phone, social media, or the flashing electronic billboards all vying for your attention.  Distractibility comes from something much deeper. This conversation sheds light on the li...
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Is your body trying to tell you something your mind refuses to hear? We all carry burdens. Whether it's physical, emotional, or generational, the body keeps score of every unprocessed trauma. This conversation will show you why releasing control might be the most powerful thing you can do. Sometimes our greatest struggles can be pathways to our most profound purpose. What You’ll Learn: 00:00 Intro 2:20 How a tragedy inspired a...
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In this episode, Jay Stuart Wakefield shares his unique journey from zoology to archaeology, detailing his fascinating discoveries in the field of ancient artifacts, particularly from the Bronze Age. He discusses the significance of his findings, including the interpretation of ancient languages and the impact of disinformation on historical narratives. 


Wakefield also explores the importance of copper trade in ancient civi...

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“The happiest time of the year?”


Whoever said that obviously hasn’t met your [insert family member name here]. 


Whether it’s fiery political debates at the dinner table, tricky relationship dynamics with your in-laws, or unsuccessfully trying to hide the booze from chatty Uncle Bob, the holidays can be filled with more drama than an episode of Real Housewives.


So before you walk through that door this year, this timel...

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In the epic battle of human versus machine, most of the time, the machine is going to kick us to the curb. 


But when it comes to managing our emotional health, humans will win the battle every time. 


In a world where something or someone is constantly grasping for our attention, how do we create, and stick to, the boundaries we need to be happy humans?


Today Ginni explains why stating clear boundaries is the best...

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THANKS-GIVING. It’s an American holiday full of family get-togethers, lots of second helpings at the dinner table, naps, and of course, deep discounts at all of your favorite stores.  


But its importance as a day of giving thanks ought to be universal. 


Because gratitude is magical.


You’ll hear about the importance of gratitude in our everyday lives, and what studies have shown us about its powerful long-ter...

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Ever tried to manifest a Ferrari or a shiny new pair of Manolo Blahnik’s? (Talkin’ to you, Carrie Bradshaw…)


Well, if it didn’t work… there’s a reason for that. 


Manifestation isn’t some magical wishlist that we can (or should) fill up with all of our wants and desires- no matter how good those shoes looked when you tried them on. 


It’s a process of expansion that takes work.


The reward of manifestation is abo...

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It’s a special occasion, so today, we’re shaking things up!


To celebrate another rotation around the sun, you’ll hear 39 lessons from 39 years. It’s chock full of wisdom, humor, and reminders to put yourself first. 


You’ll learn the importance of focusing on what matters, how to live life with love, and the art of practicing compassion. 


PS- Do your future self a favor…print this one out and keep it in your walle...

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Do you ever wonder if you’re the right person for your job? 


Do you wonder if your idea is good enough to build a sturdy, successful business?


When it comes to entrepreneurship, doubt and imposter syndrome don’t discriminate. In fact, they’re just natural parts of the process. 


In this episode, Kim Gamez, founder of Soberish shares her story. 


When a great business idea came calling, for her, “...it wasn'...

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Hitting rock bottom. Struggling with self-image. Battling against emotional triggers.


These are some of the challenges Kenny Santucci faced head-on as he metamorphosized from an insecure teenager into a successful trainer and gym owner.


Still, conquering the accountability and self-discipline that rescued him from the darkest places wasn't a straightforward path. It was a bumpy road, full of traumatic experiences— like being ...

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Sometimes, the biggest life lessons arise from the darkest of places. 


Imagine being wrongfully accused of a crime in a faraway land. 


You’re taken against your will, imprisoned, and subjected to days of solitary confinement that you can’t even count because you don’t know if it’s day or night.


It would be understandable if anyone came out of a situation like this emotionally scarred, harboring a negative worldvi...

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If you want to live a life of pure excitement, perhaps there’s no more fitting place than LA. 


And if you’re brave enough to venture into a career in acting, then there’s no better place to be than Hollywood. 


But the path to fame isn’t for the faint of heart. You need grit, determination, and a thirst for adventure. 


And this girl really has it all. 


Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Adia Smith-Erikss...

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Do you often feel completely wiped out after a pretty average day at work? Do you experience brain fog? Are you feeling emotionally charged but you can’t really put your finger on why?


This laundry list of symptoms sounds like a prescription drug commercial. But the real culprit could be your gut. And the fix could be as simple as changing what you’re putting in there. 


Modern science is exploring the connection between ...

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August 14, 2024 16 mins

When building a business, every entrepreneur considers the value of what they’re introducing to the market. 


But some people go deeper than value. 


Some people instinctively know what it will take to get all the way to the top.


First, you have to consider the pain point of your audience. And then, you have to do something radical to ensure that what you’re offering is the best solution to that problem. 


T...

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Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, freedom, and the sturdy security of family. But that’s not the hand everyone gets dealt in life. 


Sometimes, things are more complicated, and children have to grow up fast. 


Having a parent who experiences mental health issues is no easy feat in life. But today’s guest channeled those feelings and experiences into much-needed advocacy work and a fitness empire, to boo...

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To work in media, you’ve got to have a few things going for you. Confidence, connections, and creativity are fundamental. 


Rarely does a person have all three. 


And it’s even rarer to find someone who has the specific brand of raw, unfiltered confidence and multi-faceted creative energy that today’s guest exhibits… in spades. 


Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Cindy Mich, a real-life creative Wonder Woman. She...

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Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone for no real reason? Something small just agitates you and you overreact. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Or jumps the line in the grocery store.


Under normal circumstances, you’d just let it go.


But lately, these incidents are lighting a fire inside, taking you from 0-10 in 0.03 seconds.


Deep down, you know the problem isn’t the person cutting you off on the road or at the ...

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June 19, 2024 30 mins

Imagine if your childhood was spent moving around every couple of years. Every friendship you cherished had an expiration date, and you never knew where you’d be going next. 


That kind of rootlessness can manifest in different ways. You could become someone who has trouble connecting with people. You could live your life with an insatiable curiosity, never allowing yourself to call a place “home”.


Or, you could become Ti...

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