The Modern Phoenix Podcast
To be a modern woman is to have unique challenges born from the conditioning of the generations before us, and unprecedented opportunity to choose differently.
We can forge our own path, but information overload and seemingly inescapable demands of modern life make it hard to know the “right” way. That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you unlock your intuition, tap into the wisdom and resource of your body, and navigate this confusing, demanding, gorgeous life.
The power is in you. I’ll help you set it free.
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What if that voice telling you to “be more productive” isn’t your inner wisdom but internalized capitalism? Most of us are living with constant pressure to optimize, monetize, and harvest every moment of our lives, and we don’t even realize it.
In this raw episode, Gervase shares a vulnerable moment from her own life that perfectly illustrates how capitalism has trained us to believe we don’t get to just exist. She breaks down how this system affects modern women and offers practical ways to reclaim your humanity.
This isn’t about becoming anti-capitalism overnight, it’s about recognizing the programming so you can make conscious choices about your own 500 square feet of life.
Listen to this episode to discover:
The moment Gervase realized she couldn’t even enjoy a peaceful lunch with her son without thinking about content creation
How internalized capitalism shows up in everyday life (spoiler: it’s that voice saying “you’re not doing enough”)
Why we’ve been programmed to turn every hobby, idea, and beautiful moment into a business opportunity
The “harvest mentality” and why it’s running you ragged
How capitalism affects both stay-at-home and working moms (and why both feel like they’re never enough)
Simple acts of rebellion: ways to reclaim moments that capitalism can’t touch
Why your worth isn’t determined by your output, and how to actually believe it
How to create conscious moments of rest and pleasure without guilt
The ripple effect of tending to your own “500 square feet” instead of trying to change the world
This episode is for you if:
You feel guilty taking breaks unless you’ve “earned” them
Every hobby feels like it should become a side hustle
You can’t enjoy peaceful moments without thinking about productivity
You're exhausted from the constant pressure to do more, be more, create more
You want practical ways to reclaim your humanity in a productivity-obsessed world
Resource mentioned in this episode:
Toi Marie (Smith): https://www.toimarie.com/
What if the reason you constantly feel drained isn’t because you’re doing too much, but because you’re doing things in a way that goes against your natural design? Most of us are running on empty, trying to force ourselves into systems and rhythms that work for other people—but not for us.
This week, I sat down with human design expert and best-selling author Erin Claire Jones to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can transform how you work, love, and live.
Erin breaks down the practical magic of human design and shows us how to stop forcing and start flowing. She reveals why most of us have been conditioned to work against our natural energy patterns, how this creates burnout and disconnection, and the simple shifts that can help you honor your design. She shares practical insights for all 5 human design types and explains why this system is less mystical theory and more practical life manual.
Listen to this episode to discover:
What human design is and why it’s the most practical system for understanding your energy and intuition
The 5 human design types (Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors) and how each is designed to move through the world
Why Generators and Manifesting Generators need to ask “Do I really feel excited about this?” before saying yes to everything
How Projectors can build successful businesses and raise families without burning out (spoiler: it’s about working with your energy, not against it)
Why Manifestors need freedom to do things their own way
Why energy management is more important than time management
How to use human design to understand your partner and kids on a deeper level
Let’s be real: the world doesn’t need another “put-together” woman who’s mastered pretending. It needs you—whole, honest, luminous, messy, intuitive, powerful-as-hell you.
That's why we're bringing back this special episode -- straight from the Vault!
G goes all in—sharing raw personal stories and client transformations to show you the sacred evidence of what’s possible when you stop hiding parts of yourself. Light and dark. Joy and rage. Fire and softness. All of it belongs.
This episode is your reminder (or wake-up call) that being fully expressed isn’t a luxury—it’s your lifeline. Especially if you’re navigating mental health shifts, heavy relational dynamics, or the never-ending mental load of modern womanhood.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
What it actually means to lead with your heart
How to feel more grounded in your truth—even when life feels like a lot
Why emotional range = personal power
A new definition of “strength” that lets you breathe easier
A soul check-in: Are you living the Woman Way… or still shape-shifting?
Hit play now. Let it land. Let it stir you. Then share it with the women who need it. And if it moves you? Come join the Phoenix Revolution. We’re not here to play small anymore.
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What if the reason you struggle to speak from your heart isn’t because you don't know what to say, but because you've forgotten how to connect with yourself first? Most of us want deeper connection, but we’re so stuck in our heads, running on adrenaline instead of presence.
This week, Gervase sits down with best-selling author and international consultant Katie Hendricks to explore how to make the journey from head to heart and discover the practical tools that make authentic connection possible.
Katie reveals why most of us are walking around “from the neck up,” running on adrenaline instead of presence, and how this disconnection affects everything—from how we show up with our partners, to how we navigate conflict, to how we experience our own lives. She shares practical tools for reconnecting with your body, giving yourself nourishing attention, and moving through the world with your heart open, even when it feels scary.
Listen to this episode now to discover:
The simple “hmm” technique that shifts you from criticism to curiosity (and opens the pathway between your head and heart)
Why most people live “from the neck up” and how this keeps you running on adrenaline instead of true presence
Katie’s “loop of awareness” practice—how to circulate attention between yourself and others so you don’t get lost in your head, or lost in others
How to ask yourself “How am I experiencing this in my body right now?” and why this question changes everything
Why opening your heart feels scary and how to move around the fear instead of forcing through it
The difference between giving attention from adrenaline versus presence and why one nourishes while the other depletes
How to separate “stuff talk” and “heart talk” so business doesn't block heart connection with your partner
How to shift from seeing your partner as a “fixer upper” to an evolving work of art
The game-changing concept of a “no blame relationship” and how to create one
What if you came to Earth with a divine design and a map of your life already written in the stars?
This week, Gervase sits down with Carol Allen, a Vedic astrologer with 34 years of experience to explore how this ancient system can offer profound insights into your life's purpose, relationships, and spiritual path.
This isn't your typical horoscope chat. Carol shares how Vedic astrology—practiced for thousands of years in India—reveals your “celestial DNA” and why understanding your divine design can free you from the Western pressure to be something maybe you’re not meant for, and help you live in alignment with your soul’s true destiny.
Listen to this episode now to discover:
Why Vedic astrology is different from Western astrology and how it works as “ancient technology” for understanding your soul's path
How your chart is your celestial DNA, a snapshot of the Universe the moment you took your first breat
Why Western hyperindividualism is making us miserable and how ancient wisdom shows us we're all interconnected frequency beings
The concept of dharma and why you're not meant to force yourself into someone else's blueprint for success
Why finding love isn't just about you, it's about both people's destinies aligning and what this means for taking pressure off yourself
How to live at “the level of love” by being who you're truly here to be
How vedic astrology can help you parent based on who your child actually is (as they come “pre-loaded at the factory”)
How your chart reveals your natural gifts, relationship patterns, and even physical characteristics with stunning accuracy
The cyclical nature of life and why expecting constant progression is making us miserable and exhausted