- 185. The War on Pleasure
We’ve become so obsessed with discipline and optimization that we’ve forgotten how to simply enjoy. In this episode, I unpack society’s “war on pleasure,” why suffering isn’t noble, why moderation needs moderation, and why it’s time to bring back hedonism.
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A raw reflection on why every decision in life should begin with you
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The truth is, you don’t need more discipline - you need less doing. In this episode, I share personal shifts I’m experimenting with under the ethos of “Powering Down,” inspired by the book 10x Is Easier Than 2x. We’ll dive into how cutting out the noise creates more space for money, growth, play, and rest, and why less really does lead to more.
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This episode of Powering Down explores how to rebuild a sense of safety and stability after financial hardship, moving beyond numbers to address the emotional and physical toll of recovery.
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In this episode of Powering Down, Gabby unpacks the messy evolution of friendships, from people-pleasing to avoidance to apathy to secure connections, sharing personal stories and therapy takeaways to help you build more honest, meaningful relationships.
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In this episode, I talk about the impact of being a 'bitch,' embracing assertiveness, saying no, and creating space for self-care and meaningful connections.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E180 - 11m - Jul 31, 2025 - 179. Why Success Is Making You Sick with Jakob Gricar
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- How to rebuild from rock bottom
- Why "independence" is a modern-day scam
- Why high achievers struggle to feel joy, and how to fix it
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E179 - 49m - Jul 24, 2025 - 178. Soft Pivots: When the Career You Chose Stops Fitting with Rachel Gibbs
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- Processing grief after "abandoning" your career and passion
- How to start a VA business
- How to remain competitive against AI & overseas staffing agencies
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
- The REAL reason you doom scroll & bed rot
- The difference between interpersonal and performance anxiety
- How to overcome social anxiety & trauma
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
- The six struggles everyone faces in life
- How to navigate apathy and hopelessness
- The difference between harmony and "work-life balance"
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E176 - 51m - Jul 3, 2025 - 175. How To Be Loud In A World That Wants You To Be "Well-Behaved" with Linda Ugelow
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- How to find and clear the root causes of speaking anxiety
- How to reconnect to the sound of your voice
- What people neglect to do to speak at their best
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
- What it takes to create your own job market
- How generational expectations quietly shape our career decisions
- Why your most powerful move might be attending awkward events
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E174 - 47m - Jun 19, 2025 - 173. Corporate Quitter... is Powering Down
After 5 years of podcasting, 4 years of which were focused on Corporate Quitter... It's time to power down. Welcome to the new era of Corporate Quitter called Powering Down. Listen in to find out more!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E173 - 16m - Jun 16, 2025 - 172. How To Sell Anything To Anyone with Chad Aleo
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- Learn how to break into high-ticket sales
- What it actually takes to be good at sales (as a career or in business)
- How introverts can win in sales
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"The more I heal, the less I want to be ambitious"
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
- How the education system is failing children & teachers
- How to take what you were taught in your career to pivot to a new one
- The difference between job dissatisfaction and self-imposed, system suffocation
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You can’t heal from a life you’re still pretending to enjoy
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
- How to build a personal brand with chronic illness
- Why “building in public” is the new resume
- Her experience of writing a children's book
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E168 - 45m - May 8, 2025 - 167. When "Your Passion" Becomes Poison
Corporate Quitter Turns 4!
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- The surprising truth behind turning passion into a career
- Why “doing what you love” isn’t always so simple
- A raw reflection on four years of creating and evolving
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E167 - 23m - May 1, 2025 - 166. How To Be Your Own Bank with Mark Willis
EPISODE OVERVIEW
- How to be your own bank
- How to navigate financial inefficiencies as an entrepreneur
- Atypical financial strategies for self-employed individuals
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS5E166 - 43m - Apr 24, 2025
