Approval addiction is one of the most overlooked habits keeping smart, capable people stuck. In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, we break down why seeking external validation feels so powerful, the science behind approval, and how modern culture fuels people-pleasing behaviors.

Backed by behavioral science and psychology research, this conversation will help you understand why being liked can quietly cost you your voice, your energy, and your self-trust and how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from approval addiction without becoming cold or disconnected.

If you’re ready to stop over-explaining, second-guessing, and living for other people’s reactions, this episode is for you.

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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, cluttered, or uninspired has nothing to do with productivity and everything to do with the things you keep accumulating?

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it truly means to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from things and SWAP them for experiences. Not as a trend. Not as minimalism. But as a mindset shift that changes how you spend money, time, and energy.

This conversation was inspired by real life. From thinking I should to buy socks I didn’t need, to the surprising joy of throwing away an empty shampoo bottle on vacation, to life-changing experiences like an African safari and a simple night at a concert with my niece. These moments shaped how I see value, memory, and fulfillment.

If you’ve ever wondered why the things you buy don’t stick, but the moments you live do, this episode will challenge the way you think about stuff forever.

• Why accumulating things rarely creates lasting fulfillment• How to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from things without deprivation or guilt• The power of SWAP and how it changes the way you view money• Why experiences create identity-level memories while things fade• How this mindset shift can change the way you approach the holidays• Why letting go feels so satisfying (and freeing)• How to start choosing memories over material items today• Why finishing a product on vacation feels weirdly amazing• An African safari experience that still lives vividly years later• A simple concert moment with my niece that became a lifelong memory• How UNSUBSCRIBE™ is about relief, not loss

PLUS The “socks” story and how accumulation sneaks in quietly

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If you want to know how to show up online with authenticity, authority, and zero apology, this episode is going to feel like a permission slip. Today’s conversation with Jess Jensen, founder of Co-pilot Communications, is a must-listen for executives, business owners, and high-achieving women who are ready to increase their visibility without performing, shrinking, or trying to control the uncontrollable.

Jess helps leaders show up humanly and powerfully in the digital world. In this episode, we break down the mindset shifts required to be seen, trusted, and chosen by the right people, not everyone, just the right ones.

• How to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from control and release perfectionism, algorithms, and expectations you’ll never be able to manage

• Why you shouldn’t appeal to everyone — and how your brand becomes stronger the moment you accept that

• The difference between being visible and being memorable

• How to stop commoditizing yourself and start positioning your voice as a category of one

• What executives and entrepreneurs get wrong about online presence

• How Jess guides leaders to show up with clarity, confidence, and genuine connection

This conversation is honest, energizing, and full of the perspective shifts high-achieving women need to elevate their impact online...without losing themselves in the process.

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If someone in your world is building a business, growing their visibility, or trying to let go of control, send this episode to them. You might give them exactly what they’ve been needing.

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If comparison has ever made you feel “behind,” not good enough, or like your life isn’t measuring up, today’s episode will hit you right in the heart — and reset the way you see yourself forever.

In this powerful episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, we’re diving into the psychology of comparison, why it steals joy, how it impacts your confidence and mental health, and the one mindset shift that will help you break the habit for good. If you’re someone who listens to the Mel Robbins Podcast, The Mindset Mentor, Jay Shetty, Ed Mylett, or the Huberman Lab — this episode belongs in your queue.

You’ll learn:
✨ The science-backed reason comparison never leads to happiness
✨ How to stop comparing yourself to friends, influencers, coworkers, and strangers online
✨ Why comparing yourself only to yourself yesterday is the only healthy metric
✨ The #1 UNSUBSCRIBE™ shift that instantly transforms comparison into something healthier
✨ How to protect your confidence, energy, and identity in the age of social media
✨ Real-life examples (including Jillian Harris) that will make you rethink what you apologize for

If you’ve ever compared your parenting, your vacations, your career, your relationship, your home, your success, your productivity, or even your birthday parties to someone else’s… this episode will help you stop the spiral and finally feel grounded where you are.

This is easily one of the most transformative episodes I’ve ever recorded — and if you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, rebuilding boundaries, working on self-worth, or reinventing your life, today is your breakthrough moment.

• Why comparison is a threat to your joy, confidence & clarity

• How social media rewires your brain to feel “not enough”

• Why moms (and women especially) feel the pressure to “keep up”

• How UNSUBSCRIBE™ helps you reclaim time, energy & emotional freedom

• The exact moment to shift from comparison → inspiration

• A simple, life-changing question to ask yourself daily

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If you’re a high-achieving woman who constantly feels weighed down by expectations, opinions, and pressure to be everything for everyone, this conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

In this week’s episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, I’m joined by the inspiring Mana Moini—corporate leader, podcast host, and a powerhouse woman who learned how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from other people’s opinions and finally follow the pull toward something more meaningful.

This episode feels like you’re sitting in the living room with two friends. It's honest, heartfelt, and deeply refreshing. We talk about:

• Letting go of external expectations so you can move toward the life that actually feels right

• Psychological safety and why it matters more than we think

• Self-love after years of self-neglect, especially when you look confident on the outside but feel unaligned on the inside

• Pivotal moments in personal transformation and how kindness changes everything

• Permission to choose yourself, even when you have a full, demanding corporate career

• Why you can’t expect other people to change… but you can change what you engage in emotionally, mentally, and energetically

Mana opens up about following her passion, launching her own podcast, and building a deeper relationship with herself...all while still navigating corporate life with intention and courage. Her story is proof that you don’t have to blow up your life to build a more fulfilling one. You just have to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from what no longer serves you so you can make space for what does align with the current version of yourself.

If you’re craving more confidence, more alignment, more purpose, and more freedom, this episode will speak directly to you.

• Is ready to break free from people-pleasing

• Wants more self-trust, clarity, and confidence

• Feels called to do something meaningful (even if they already have a “good” job)

• Wants to feel happier, lighter, and more fulfilled

• Loves real conversations about growth, mindset, healing, and empowerment

If you’re searching for a top-ranked personal growth podcast, an episode on women’s empowerment, or guidance on how to let go and get ahead, this conversation has exactly what you need.

🎙️ Listen now—and if this resonates, please follow, rate, and share. Your support helps this show reach more powerhouse women around the world.

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If you are ready to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from judgment and feel confident in who you are, this episode will speak directly to you. I sit down with Kathryn Henry for a powerful conversation about letting go of judgment, releasing fear, building confidence, and creating a life that aligns with your values.

This conversation blends healing, personal growth, emotional intelligence, and mindset shifts. It gives you practical UNSUBSCRIBE™ tools to remove what drains your energy so you can move forward with clarity and ease.

Kathryn Henry is known not only for her wildly successful corporate career as an executive for organizations like Gap, Levi & Strauss, and Lululemon, but also for her grounded wisdom and her ability to help people release old stories. She shares the moments that changed her life, how she stopped judging herself, and how letting go created space for her to grow, lead, and live more intentionally.

If you are searching for guidance on healing, confidence, boundaries, emotional wellness, or personal reinvention, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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Dive into a transformational episode where you get to decide: Holiday Happy or Holiday Hell. Using the powerful UNSUBSCRIBE™ framework, we unpack how this season becomes a breakthrough for your emotional, relational, and energetic life—rather than a repeat of old chaos and toxic patterns.

In this episode we explore:

• Why misery loves company...and how joy does too. (Yes, you’ll make that choice.)

• The four UNSUBSCRIBE™ pillars applied to your holiday mindset, family dynamics and plan/travel decisions.

• How toxic people (including narcissists) use the “holiday hoover,” baiting, triangulation and boundary-storms, and exactly how you stop the cycle.

• Boundaries your high-vibe self actually can set: no guilt, no resentment, just clarity and calm power.

• What happens when you swap tradition for peace—including travel hacks (stay tuned for the sponsor mention) and mindful gifting that supports your values instead of draining you.

• Journaling prompts, decision frameworks, and an invitation to consciously choose your version of the holidays...because context matters.

Journal, Reflect & Decide:

1. If I chose joy this season, my holiday would look like…

2. One boundary I’m committing to is…

3. What I’ll SWAP from (drama, guilt, over-giving) and to (peace, joy, clarity) is…

4. My first “no” that creates space for a better “yes” is…

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  Why listen?
  If you’re tired of the same holiday story (stress, over-giving, emotional chaos) and you’re ready for a new chapter where you design the energy, this episode is your blueprint. We’re not doing “survive the holidays,” we’re doing thrive through them.

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