UNSUBSCRIBE™ From Anger: The Moment Everything Changed After Years of Silence

*This episode comes with a content warning: we discuss sexual assault and trauma.What happens when anger is the only thing holding your story together… and then you decide to let it go?In this conversation, I sit down with Darlene Lekowski, who shares her experience of surviving years of abuse, what it looked like to carry that pain in silence, and the moment everything shifted.After confronting her past, she expected acknowledgment and an apology. Instead, she was met with a lawsuit that forced her to relive everything all over again. What followed was a legal battle, a counterclaim, and ultimately, a moment of truth that changed everything.But this is not just a story about what happened.It is about what comes next.We talk about anger, control, and the need to win. How it all shows up, how it protects, and how it can also keep us stuck. And we talk about what it actually looks like to move forward without pretending it never happened.If you have ever held onto something heavy, waited for an apology, or wondered what healing actually looks like, this conversation will stay with you.The long-term impact of childhood trauma and suppressed experiencesPTSD, coping mechanisms, and what it looks like when it resurfacesConfrontation, expectations, and what happens when closure doesn’t comeThe emotional toll of legal battles tied to personal truthVindication, being believed, and reclaiming your voiceWhat it really means to let go of anger without minimizing your experienceMoving forward in a way that feels grounded, honest, and self-ledCONNECT WITH DARLENE:WEBSITEHer book releases April 2!CONNECT WITH GINNY:📰 Named one of the top keynote speakers in Minneapolis:ARTICLE LINKINSTAGRAMWEBSITEThis episode is brought to you by:INE+ Nutrition: Grab their Super Greens and Collagen Powder and receive 15% off with code GIN15 at www.inenutrition.comThrifty Traveler: Get flight deals delivered right to your inbox. Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM at www.thriftytraveler.comIf this episode resonated with you, follow the show and leave a review. It helps more people find these conversations and keeps them going!#HealingAfterTrauma #SurvivorStory #LettingGoOfAnger #PersonalGrowthPodcast #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #SpeakYourTruth #PodcastInterview #GrowthMindset #GinnyPriem

Are you stuck in your own head replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or assuming what other people are thinking?In this episode, Ginny Priem explains why overthinking and rumination can quietly drain your energy, increase anxiety, and keep you emotionally stuck. Your brain produces thousands of thoughts every day, but not every thought deserves your attention.You’ll learn why our brains default to negative assumptions, how rumination keeps us trapped in mental loops, and how to use the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter to stop subscribing to the thoughts that are making you miserable.If you’ve ever replayed a text message ten times, worried about something that never actually happened, or felt exhausted from overthinking everything, this episode will give you practical tools to break the cycle.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What rumination is and why it increases anxiety• Why our brains are wired to assume the worst• How social media and constant news consumption amplify stress• How to interrupt thought loops before they spiral• How to apply the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter to your own thinkingBecause the truth is this: just because your brain thinks something doesn’t mean you have to subscribe to it.This episode is brought to you by Thrifty Traveler.If you love to travel but hate overpaying for flights, Thrifty Traveler helps you find incredible flight deals and travel opportunities so you can explore the world without overspending. Their team tracks airfare deals and alerts subscribers when prices drop so you never miss a great opportunity.Get your subscription today:This episode is also sponsored by INE+ Nutrition.INE+ Nutrition is a family owned business with the highest quality products. If you’re looking for products that help you perform at your best physically and mentally, INE+ Nutrition has you covered. Save 15% with code GIN15 at checkout.Order today at:If you found this episode helpful, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. It helps more people discover these conversations.Share this episode with someone or share it on your social media and tag Ginny!#Overthinking#Mindset#MentalHealth#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalIntelligence#SelfAwareness#StopOverthinking#BreakTheCycle#Podcast

What if the pressure to be perfect is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, clinical psychologist, CBT expert, and media contributor featured on The Oprah Winfrey Network, The Today Show, among many other national publications.Dr. Goldman’s new book When Life Happens explores how we respond when life doesn’t go according to plan—and why so many of us default to perfectionism, people pleasing, toxic positivity, and unrealistic expectations.Together we unpack how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical tools to respond differently.This conversation is about letting go of the pressure to perform, fixing the stories we tell ourselves, and learning how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from perfect.If you have ever struggled with overthinking, needing approval, or feeling like you should have everything figured out by now, this episode will give you tools to move forward.• What cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) actually is and how it works• How perfectionism and people pleasing become deeply wired habits• Why toxic positivity can sometimes do more harm than good• The psychology behind commenting on other people’s bodies• How to interrupt negative thought patterns before they spiral• Practical CBT tools you can use immediately• How to respond when life doesn’t go according to planDr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist and CBT expert who has been featured on national platforms including The Oprah Winfrey Network, Today Show, and major media outlets. Her work focuses on helping people understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can develop healthier coping strategies when life becomes challenging.When Life HappensPre-order here: https://whenlifehappensbook.com/Connect with Dr. Rachel Goldman: This episode is brought to you by ine+ nutrition.ORDER HERE and s#Perfectionism#PeoplePleasing#CognitiveBehavioralTherapy#MentalHealthTools#SelfDevelopment#UNSUBSCRIBE#PersonalGrowth#CBT

They said no. Then they came back.If you’ve ever been rejected, passed over, or told no in your career, business, or personal life, this episode will change how you see rejection forever.In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, keynote speaker, coach, and bestselling author Ginny Priem shares the powerful story of being rejected for a speaking opportunity and how that same organization later invited her back.This episode is about more than rejection. It’s about confidence, emotional intelligence, leadership, and how high-performing women and leaders turn rejection into redirection.If you’ve ever:• Been rejected from a job, promotion, or opportunity• Felt overlooked, dismissed, or underestimated• Experienced rejection in business, relationships, or leadership• Questioned your confidence or self-worth after hearing “no”• Wondered how successful people recover from rejectionThis episode will show you exactly how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from rejection and reclaim your power.You’ll learn:• How to reframe rejection so it builds confidence instead of self-doubt• Why rejection is often about timing, alignment, and readiness• How high-achieving women and leaders use rejection to accelerate growth• How to remove ego and stay connected to opportunities that matter• The mindset shift that transforms rejection into momentumRejection is not a reflection of your worth. It’s often a redirection toward something greater.The most confident, successful, and emotionally intelligent leaders are not the ones who avoid rejection. They’re the ones who know how to use it.This episode will help you build resilience, confidence, and the clarity to move forward without letting rejection define you.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, colleague, or someone who needs this message.Following the show and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps more people discover this message and helps us continue bringing you powerful conversations every week.Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Get Ginny’s bestselling books:You're My FavoriteUNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting AheadVisit Ginny’s website:https://www.GinnyPriem.comFollow Ginny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriemConnect with Ginny on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnypriemListen to more episodes of UNSUBSCRIBE™:https://www.GinnyPriem.com/podcastBook Ginny to speak at your event:https://www.GinnyPriem.comThank you to our sponsors:ine+ nutriton: Save 15% with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler: Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM

Money is emotional. And no one taught high-performing women how to talk about that. Until now.In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, I sit down with financial advisor Billy Zerillo to unpack the emotional side of investing. He shares three major money myths high-achieving women need to let go of if they want true financial confidence.If you’ve ever:• Felt behind financially• Avoided conversations about investing• Carried shame around money decisions• Believed you “should know more by now”This conversation will change the way you think about wealth, investing, and your relationship with money.Billy works specifically with high-performing women, and in this episode he breaks down:The emotional blocks that quietly sabotage financial growthWhy smart women still feel insecure about investingThe myths about money that keep women playing smallHow to build financial confidence without becoming someone you’re notWhy getting comfortable talking about money is part of your powerThis is about letting go of what no longer serves you. Because financial freedom doesn’t start with numbers. It actually starts with mindset.CONNECT WITH BILLYLinkedInInstagram📘 UNSUBSCRIBE™: Why Letting Go Is the Secret to Getting AheadBulk orders for teams and organizations available.SPONSORS:INE+ NUTRITION: Save 15% with code GIN15Interested in sponsoring the podcast? REACH OUTCONNECT WITH GINNY:INSTAGRAMLINKEDINYOUTUBEWEBSITEIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it.And if you haven’t yet, please follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more high-performing women discover these conversations.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔎 Keywords in This Episode:financial confidence for women, emotional investing, women and wealth, money mindset for high achievers, overcoming financial fear, high-performing women and money, investing education for women, letting go of money shame

Do you overexplain yourself?Do you send the long text, add extra details after saying no, or defend yourself when you didn’t do anything wrong?In this episode, Ginny Priem breaks down why high-achieving women overexplain, how anxiety and conditioning drive it, and how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from the urge to justify yourself. You’ll learn how overexplaining drains your energy, weakens your boundaries, and signals insecurity. Plus, how to replace it with calm, clear, confident communication using the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter.If you’ve ever:• Added five extra sentences to soften a boundary• Defended yourself against something you didn’t say or do• Felt the need to “cover all your bases”• Over-clarified to avoid conflictThen this episode is for you.Ginny also explores the link between narcissistic dynamics and overexplaining, the psychology behind safety behaviors, and why sometimes less truly is more.You do not owe everyone an explanation. Especially not for becoming who you are.• Why overexplaining is a safety behavior• The connection between anxiety and excessive justification• How narcissistic dynamics condition overexplaining• The hidden cost of defending yourself• How to use BLOCK, MUTE, SWAP, and MANAGE to communicate with clarityUNSUBSCRIBE™: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting AheadOrder your copy here:👉 GET BOOK NOWInterested in bulk orders for your team or organization?Learn more here: CONTACT GINNYSupport the brands that support this show:👉 ine+ nutritionSave 15% with code GIN15👉 Thrifty Traveler Get $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEMShop official merchandise:👉 https://unsubscribeofficial.comCONNECT WITH GINNYInstagramYouTubeLinkedInFacebookWebsiteTo book Ginny for speaking engagements:👉 CLICK HEREIf this episode resonated, follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. It helps more people find these conversations and keeps the momentum growing. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Share this episode to your stories and tag Ginny so she can reshare.And if you’ve recently caught yourself overexplaining something… DM her. You’re not alone.

Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or mentally exhausted by the news, social media, and constant notifications? In this episode, Ginny Priem shares 5 practical ways to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from the noise, reduce stress, and take back control of your energy using her UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter.If you’ve been feeling anxious, distracted, or like your nervous system is always “on,” this episode will help you learn how to MUTE what’s draining you, SWAP unhealthy inputs for better ones, and create boundaries that actually stick ... without disappearing from your life.Ginny also shares a personal story about how she chose to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from the news during the pandemic, simple tools to manage group chats and notifications, and how small changes in your daily inputs can completely change how you feel.This is a MUST-LISTEN if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just craving more peace, clarity, and control in your life.How to unsubscribe from overwhelm and overstimulationWhy constant news and social media impact your nervous system5 simple ways to MUTE notifications and protect your energyHow to SWAP unhealthy habits for more grounding onesThe power of better inputs and emotional boundaries📕 UNSUBSCRIBE™: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting AheadPre-order the e-book for a limited time:👉 PRE-ORDER HERE(Book officially releases February 6th)Thank you to our sponsors:CONNECT WITH GINNY:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInFacebookWebsite + UNSUBSCRIBE™ SwagIf this episode helped you, please leave a rating or review. It’s the best way to support the podcast and helps more people find these tools.

What if the biggest shifts in your life didn’t come from doing more…but from choosing differently?In this solo episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, Ginny shares seven powerful life SWAPs from her upcoming book UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead— giving you an exclusive sneak peek before the book officially releases on February 6th!These aren’t surface-level mindset tips. These are real, practical shifts you can start using immediately to feel more aligned, grounded, and intentional in how you live, work, and show up.In this episode, you’ll learn how to SWAP:• Comparison for Contentment• Judgment for Compassion• “What if I fail?” for “What if I fly?”• Hate for Love• Criticism for Curiosity• Reaction for Response• “It’s too late” for “Now is the perfect time”This episode is especially for high-achieving women who feel:stuck in overthinkingtrapped in comparisonemotionally drainedsuccessful on paper, but disconnected insideGinny walks you through each SWAP with real-life examples, reflection prompts, and simple actions you can take this week to create meaningful change without burning yourself out.This episode will help you:• Build emotional intelligence• Set healthier boundaries• Stop self-sabotaging patterns• Feel more aligned with your values• Create sustainable personal growth• Respond instead of react• Let go of what’s draining you and choose what actually serves you✨ Plus: You’ll get an exclusive preview of Ginny’s new book UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead, available on February 6th.This episode is brought to you by:INE Plus NutritionThrifty TravelerGet personalized flights deals delivered right to your inbox and save $20 on your first year with code GINNYPRIEM.Follow Ginny here:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteIf this episode resonated with you, here’s how you can support the show: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟• Leave a rating on Spotify• Write a review on Apple Podcasts• Share this episode with a friend• Tag Ginny on social mediaThis is how more people find the show and join the UNSUBSCRIBE™ community!

In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, I’m joined by Keri-Lynne Shaw, former Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief People Officer for global organizations, and now the founder of The Salary Bump, where she helps professionals negotiate bigger salaries, stronger offers, and smarter exits.After spending years on the inside of corporate leadership, KL now teaches people how to:Tell their story in interviews without underselling themselvesNegotiate salary, sign-on bonuses, and total compensationSecure exit packages and severance on their own termsAnd most importantly, get out of their own way when it comes to their worthThis conversation is all about how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from playing small, settling, and leaving money (and opportunity) on the table. Whether you’re actively job searching, quietly considering a move, or just want to stop undervaluing yourself in your career, this episode will completely change how you think about negotiating your next chapter.Because letting go of what no longer fits is often the fastest way to get ahead.Connect with KL Shaw, Founder of The Salary Bump:LinkedInConnect with GinnyWebsite: https://www.unsubscribeofficial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriemLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnypriemYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnypriemThis episode is brought to you by:ine+ nutrition: Grab your Super Greens (that actually taste good!), collagen and more and get 15% off with code GIN15.Thrifty Traveler: Get $20 off your first year of the Premium subscription and get cheap flight deals delivered to your inbox. Code GINNYPRIEM#SalaryNegotiation#WomenInLeadership#CareerGrowth#NegotiationSkills#JobSearchTips#UnsubscribeWithGinny#GinnyPriem#GetPaidWhatYoureWorth#HighAchievingWomen#CareerCoaching#KnowYourWorth#PersonalBrand#LeadershipDevelopment#WomenSupportingWomen#ProfessionalGrowth

Why do so many high-achieving women struggle to feel deserving of love, care, and ease?In this solo episode, Ginny Priem shares a powerful personal story from a recent weekend in Austin that cracked open a familiar but often unspoken belief: the idea that being treated well has to be earned.Through storytelling, trauma-informed insight, and the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter, this episode explores how narcissistic dynamics, attachment patterns, and nervous system conditioning can make unconditional care feel uncomfortable, even when it’s exactly what we want.If you’ve ever felt uneasy receiving love, celebration, or support without strings attached, this conversation is for you.Sponsors: INE+ Nutrition: Get 15% off your order with code GIN15 Thrifty Traveler: Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEMConnect with Ginny:INSTAGRAMYOUTUBELINKEDINFACEBOOKWEBSITEGinny's TEDx TalkBooks referenced:The Body Keeps the ScoreAttached#UNSUBSCRIBE™ #SelfWorth #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #EmotionalHealing#AttachmentTheory #HighAchievingWomen #TraumaInformed #PersonalGrowth