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 intentional living. Through reflections on mindset, health, travel, and outdoor adventure, I’ll share stories and insights that inspire meaningful change. Whether it’s building healthier habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, or discovering new places and perspectives, this podcast is designed to inspire you to create a life that feels authentic,purposeful, and fulfilling. It’s about showing up, doing the fkn thing, and realizing it’s not the mountains you climb, but the willingness to take the first step—messy, scared, and unapologetically wild. Connect with me: Subscribe to Unapologetically Wild Chronicles: https://unapologetically-wild.kit.com/60a1bb0da9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveunapologeticallywild/ Check out my Women’s Group Trips at https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/mary-5cma2
There's a quiet lie running through so many women's lives. It doesn't sound dangerous. It sounds reasonable. Responsible, even.
It sounds like: I'll start when things settle down. After this busy season. Once there's a little more time.
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Listen Again: This episode resonated deeply with listeners the first time it aired, and with so many new listeners joining the show, it felt like a good time to bring it back. Ever catch yourself thinking something like, “I’d love to do that… but I’m not enough”?
Not capable enough. Not confident enough. Not ready enough.
Most women never say that fear out loud, but it quietly shapes a lot of decisions. It shows up in the opportun...
This is a replay of one of the most impactful episodes of Unapologetically Wild.
Because fear is still the thing so many people point to as the reason they stay where they are.
Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of getting it wrong.
But what if fear isn’t actually the problem?
What if the real reason you’re stuck has nothing to do with fear, and everything to do with the identity you’ve been reinforcing for years?
In this epis...
Women always feel like they need permission. For everything. And most of us don’t even realize we’re doing it.
In this episode, I’m talking about agency - your ability to make decisions about your own life without needing someone else to sign off on them. Where it went, why it’s not your fault, and how to start taking it back.
I’m getting into the research on how girls are socialized from a young age to accommodate, defer, and make...
Nobody really talks about this, but there’s a shift that happens to women’s friendships in midlife. Not dramatic. Not explosive. More like a slow fade you don’t notice until one day you realize your world got smaller.
In this episode, I’m talking about why friendships thin out as we get older, why most women never replace what they shed, and how easy it is to mistake comfort for alignment.
I’m sharing what I’ve witnessed on my trip...
Soy might be one of the most confusing foods in women's health.
Depending on who you listen to, it's either a miracle superfood that will fix everything, or a hormone-disrupting danger that should be avoided at all costs.
In Part I, you heard what creatine is. You saw the research on muscle, brain fog, sleep, and mood.
Now comes the practical part: Is it actually safe? Will it make you bulky? Damage your kidneys? And most importantly, how do you decide if it's right for YOU?
Creatine is everywhere right now. TikTok. Instagram. Your wellness group chat. Everyone's talking about it like it's the answer to brain fog, muscle loss, and midlife fatigue.
But here's the problem: most of the information out there is either oversimplified, flat-out wron...
It’s January - which means everyone’s talking about resolutions. What they’re cutting out, fixing, or finally going to “get right” this year.
But if you’re being honest… most resolutions don’t last. And it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because your brain is wired to stay comfortable, not evolve.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why resolutions fail, what Quitter’s Day really says about the way we approach change, and why motiva...
Why does the “most wonderful time of the year” make so many women want to hide in their car with coffee? Because the minute November hits, the world forgets how to function - traffic triples, parking lots turn into demolition derbies, and everyone’s pretending they’re fine while quietly losing it.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really behind holiday burnout - the pressure to make it perfect, the invisible mental load wo...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, who the hell is that person staring back at me? Not just your reflection, but the woman behind it.
For years, maybe decades, you’ve been everything for everyone else - the mom, the partner, the friend, the employee, the dependable one. You built your life around everyone else’s needs, and now that the noise has quieted - the kids are grown, the job’s winding down, the house feels sti...
Have ever eaten dinner alone? Gone to a movie by yourself? Taken a trip solo - not because you had to, but because you chose to?
Most women say they want “me time,” but the second they get it, they reach for their phone. Because silence feels uncomfortable. Stillness feels unproductive. And being alone in public? That feels downright awkward.
But what if that discomfort isn’t the problem, what if it’s the doorway?
In this episode, ...
You’ve been told your whole life the secret is balance. Work-life balance. Balanced schedule. Balanced everything.
But if balance really worked… why are so many women still exhausted, guilty, and feeling like no matter how much they do, it’s never enough?
Here’s the truth: balance doesn’t give you peace, it gives you pressure. And the harder you chase it, the more fractured you feel.
In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, I’m br...
What if the version of you that isn’t "all in" is still exactly what you need to move forward?
In today’s raw and powerful episode, I’m flipping the script on perfection, consistency, and the lies we’ve been fed about what it takes to really make progress.
You’ll learn why aiming for 100% is secretly sabotaging your results, why starting over all the time keeps you stuck, and how the 80% zone is where true change actually happens, ...
This one’s a full-on travel prep episode.
As you’re hearing this, I’m just getting home from hosting my third women’s group trip which took place Banff - Canada! But just a few months ago, I was across the globe in Bali with another incredible group of women.
Between those two trips, and over a decade of international travel, I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way.
So today, I’m walking you through the exact steps I take before ...
Ever looked around and thought, “I should be further along by now”?
This episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.
We’re unpacking the shame spiral that comes with feeling “behind” in your career, your relationship status, your bank account, or your purpose, and calling out the timeline lie that’s been running the show.
Because midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a reset. A return. A rebellion against everything you were told yo...
There’s a reason so many women don’t feel confident, and it has nothing to do with being fearless, ready, or more disciplined.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the one truth about confidence most people never tell you: Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for. It’s self-trust — on repeat.
We’re talking about:
Why confidence starts with keeping the promises no one else sees
How we chip away at our own belief by ghosting our...
Ever caught yourself thinking… “I’d love to do that, *but I’m not _____ enough”?
Strong enough.
Brave enough.
Outgoing enough.
Young enough.
Just… enough.
This episode is about that exact fear — the one most women don’t say out loud, but carry around like a quiet weight.
We’re diving into:
Where that “not enough” story actually comes from
How to spot the ways it shows up in your decisions
What really happens when you stop...
10 women. Ages 27-69 One life-changing week.
This isn’t a vacation recap - it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when women stop waiting, get on the plane, and say yes to the thing that scares the hell out of them.
In this episode, you’ll hear directly from the women who came on my most recent Unapologetically Wild retreat in Bali.
What they were afraid of, what almost kept them from coming, and how this experience c...
Ever notice how the second life veers off script, your whole mood shifts with it?
In this episode, I’m coming to you from Bali (yep, still pinching myself) with some real talk about expectations—how they quietly hijack your presence, mess with your energy, and keep you stuck chasing a version of life that doesn’t actually exist.
I’ll share why some of the most powerful moments of my life happened because the plan fell apart—not in ...
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