Glow Wild
Welcome to Glow Wild. I’m Nicole, mother to two and mother to a stage four cancer warrior, and this is the space where we talk honestly about pain, transformation, and the joy waiting on the other side. Through this podcast, I’m sharing my own story—what it means to keep going when life knocks you down and how hope can rise from the darkest times. If you’re hurting, grieving, or searching for light, you’re in the right place.
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Nicole
Episodes
29 episodes
Career Change Confidence: Starting Fresh at Any Age with Kathi Holzer
What happens when you step into an entirely new chapter of your life — and find your greatest joy waiting for you there?In this heartfelt episode of Glow Wild, host Nicole Gaitan sits down with Kathi Holzer, a former phys...
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Episode 28
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56:57
ENCORE: Life is a Love Story: A Mother's Final Days with Her 11 Year Old Cancer Warrior, Parker
🌿 Revisiting this incredibly moving episode this week.In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, Nicole sits down with Heather Manson—a devoted mother, trauma survivor, yoga teacher, and fierce advocate for pediatric cancer research. ...
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Episode 29
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1:34:02
Surviving the Palisades Fire: Sarah Silver on Losing Her Home, Rebuilding Life & Finding Strength
✨ Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Surviving the Palisades Fire: Sarah Silver on Losing Her Home, Rebuilding Life & Finding StrengthPodcast: Glow WildIn this powerful and intimate conversation...
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Episode 27
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57:53
Encore: She survived cancer, addiction and suicide. Now, she’s unstoppable.
From July 2025- Guest: Katrina Clauson (Kat) — 3x Cancer Survivor, Sobriety Warrior, Suicide Survivor & Advocate, Deputy Coroner🔥 Episode Summary:What does it take to face death, addiction, abuse, and public tragedy—and still rise u...
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Episode 26
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1:21:16
Images of Impact: One Woman’s Journey to Change Medicine with Dr. Kristina Gedgaudas-McClees
In this powerful episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with Dr. Rita Kristina Gedgaudas-McClees, a pioneering radiologist whose career has spanned over four decades of innovation, mentorship, and patient-centered care.From be...
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Episode 25
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1:06:16
From Patient Care to System Change: Glenn D. Steele Jr., M.D., Ph.D. on the Future of Healthcare
🔍 Episode Summary:What does it take to reshape the healthcare system from the inside out? In this powerful episode, Dr. Glenn D. Steele Jr. reflects on his multi-decade career—from hands-on patient care to pioneering leadership ro...
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Episode 24
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1:06:23
Life After Life: Finding Joy Without the Near-Death Wake-Up Call with Amy Ciampi
What does it really mean to live fully? For today’s guest, Amy Ciampi, the answer came in the most unexpected — and harrowing — way. At just 29 years old, seven miles into her fifth 100-mile ultramarathon, Amy went into sudden cardiac arrest. F...
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Episode 23
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1:31:16
Power Couple Energy: Aligning Love, Ambition, and Legacy with Ashley Diprisco
What does it take to build a relationship that lasts—and a career that thrives? In this episode of Glow Wild, we sit down with Ashley Diprisco, powerhouse real estate broker, community leader, and editor of The Scout Guide J...
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Episode 22
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1:03:37
What if Today Was Your Last Day? How to Live More Fully in the Time We Have Left
Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, deeply impacted by her patients’ last reflections, identified five regrets common at life’s end. These include:“I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others exp...
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Episode 21
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29:05
How to Build an Unstoppable Partnership in Life and Business
🌟 Episode DescriptionWhat does it take to build a thriving marriage and a thriving business—at the same time?In this episode of Glow Wild, I sit down with Greyson and Taly Goody, the powerhouse husband-and...
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Episode 20
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1:22:37
Find Your Life's Mission Statement with Jessica Brodmerkel
What if the opposite of depression isn’t happiness—but purpose?In this inspiring episode, Jessica Brodmerkel shares her journey from interior designer to certified personal trainer, author, and creator of The Balanced Athlete. With...
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Episode 19
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1:09:50
Pour Decisions: How Alcohol Changes Your Brain, Body, and Future
Join Glow Wild as we go deep on what alcohol really does to the human body—and how it recovers—through science, stories, and cultural insight. Expect a warm, personal conversation that blends neuroscience, clinical research, behavior c...
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Episode 18
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33:05
What Could You Achieve With a Coach in Your Corner?
From Tom Brady’s quarterback coach to Oprah’s trusted life coaches, the world’s top performers never reach greatness alone. So why do so many of us try to?In this episode of Glow Wild, we dive into the powerful parallels between...
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Episode 17
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13:58
Is Your Morning Routine Holding You Back?
Episode Summary:What if the way you spend your first 15 minutes could shift the entire trajectory of your day?In this soul-stirring and science-backed episode of Glow Wild, Nicole shares a powerful new way to look...
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Episode 16
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15:34
The Next Mile: Finding Courage in the Unknown with Burr Purnell
In this deeply inspiring conversation, Burr Purnell shares his journey—from corporate executive to ultrarunner, devoted dad, and social-impact leader—inviting listeners to ask themselves: What leap of courage are you holding back?Th...
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Episode 15
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51:57
Life is a Love Story: A Mother's Final Days with Her 11 Year Old Cancer Warrior, Parker.
🌿 Episode Summary:In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, Nicole sits down with Heather Manson—a devoted mother, trauma survivor, yoga teacher, and fierce advocate for pediatric cancer research. Heather shares her journey through t...
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Episode 14
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1:34:02
Your Midweek Wellness Reset with Nurse Georgie - Weight Loss
📌 Episode Summary:In this mini but mighty episode, we’re joined by wellness expert and hormone specialist Georgie McNiff to talk about a topic that so many of us struggle with—weight loss.Georgie discusses what s...
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Episode 13
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4:32
When the Waters Rose: Grief, Loss, and Hope in the Texas Floods
In this special, somber episode of Glow Wild, Nicole addresses the heartbreaking catastrophe of the recent Central Texas floods. We delve into the devastating impact, sharing the tragic stories of child victims, and reflecting on the profound f...
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Episode 12
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19:10
Audit. Align. Activate: Your Most Intentional Week Starts Now
🔥 Episode Summary:This week on Glow Wild, we’re doing more than just setting goals — we’re getting aligned. This isn’t your typical Sunday planning session. This is a full-on life audit, a reset for your habits, and a d...
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Episode 11
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16:46
Your Midweek Wellness Reset with Nurse Georgie
📌 Episode Summary:In this mini but mighty episode, we’re joined by wellness expert and hormone specialist Georgie McNiff to talk about a topic that so many of us struggle with—stress and its hidden impact on weight, hormone...
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Episode 10
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3:59
Why the Hardest Battles Create the Strongest Leaders Feat. DR. DOUGLAS FAIR, MD, MS, FAAP
Guest: Dr. Douglas Fair, Pediatric Oncologist & Director of the Solid Tumor Program, Primary Children’s Hospital💛 Episode Summary:Today’s episode is deeply personal. Nicole sits down with Dr. Douglas Fair, a reno...
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Episode 9
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59:45
A Conversation with Parker, Five Year Old Stage Four Cancer Survivor
Episode Summary:In today’s intimate and very special episode, I’m joined by someone who embodies courage, resilience, and pure light — my daughter, Parker.Parker bravely battled stage four kidney cancer and came out the other ...
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Episode 8
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9:33
How She Survived Cancer, Addiction, and Suicide—and Became Unstoppable
Guest: Katrina Clauson (Kat) — 3x Cancer Survivor, Sobriety Warrior, Suicide Survivor & Advocate, Deputy Coroner🔥 Episode Summary:What does it take to face death, addiction, abuse, and public tragedy—and still ri...
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Episode 7
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1:21:16
Burnout, Bloating, and Aging: Unlocking the Hidden Keys to Healing with Nurse Georgie McNiff, RN
In this deeply eye opening episode of Glow Wild, Nicole sits down with the brilliant and deeply compassionate Nurse Georgie—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone whisperer, and both a certified nurse and nutritionist. Toge...
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Episode 6
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1:27:25
