Grieving, Growing, & Glowing with Gisela (and Friends)

About Grieving, Growing, & Glowing with Gisela (and Friends)

I think for about a year or so, I wanted to have a space/platform to have conversations that sometimes can be described as ‘too’ taboo or ‘too’ much. These conversations I wanted to be based on topics/things that people don’t really talk about due to the uncomfortably or vulnerability or uncertainty about whatever it is. A year ago, I didn’t feel ready nor felt like I had the time to move forward with what I wanted so I held onto this little dream in the back of my mind. A very important person in my life told me maybe I wasn’t ready to step into my full power then but I’ve learned and grown so much since then that now it’s my time to shine. Meaning it feels like the perfect time to share my words and knowledge on important topics + passions to me and of course bringing the people closest to me and have them feature on this. Basically I wanted to have a space where I just talked cause I love to talk and go on rants, especially because so many ppl right after post-grad have no idea what they're gonna do (including me) and are learning to exist and just live and relax and all that and it's a journey and it can be a journey we go on together? This means taking about life before college, during college, after, childhood experiences, our family, our experiences with drugs/alcohol, our work environments, mental health, experiences as Black and Brown folks in LGBTQ community, realizations we’ve had, all of that. To my podcast Grieving, Growing, and Glowing with Gisela. I can’t wait to share this with y’all + have amazing features and just a space of conversation, vulnerability, uncomfortable talks, tears, laughs, and love. Stay tuned. A little queer, organizer, abolitionist, first Gen college grad, Afro-Latinx (really Black) girl from Harlem just wanna talk. Talk with her Friends.🌞💐🌷🌹🌛🌟🐝🐞🦋🇩🇴🏳️🌈🫶🏽

Publisher

Gisela K. Rosa

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Jul 2022

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   So, Where Were We?

   It's been a long long long time since I put an episode out. I wanted this episode to be a reminder of why I started this in the first place, appreciation/gratitude to everyone who still supports me and continues to show me love despite me not putting episodes out, things I still thoroughly believe in, some life lessons I have learned along the way, just a little bit of everything. I started this space for real, raw, authentic conversations by myself and with my loved ones, updates, lessons learned, and everything in between. The good, the bad, the messy, the uncluttered and the moments that make us who we are. No perfect anything and definitely not pretending to have it all figured out. My little baby (my podcast) deserves all the love and I am finally ready to give her all the love she deserves. I am ready to commit to her in ways I should have before. Thank you for all the love and support throughout the years. It's been 4 years since I started this. Thank you for everything. (especially in my on and off seasons). I am beyond grateful. So get comfortable, tune in, and let’s pick up right where we left off. 🧑🏽🩰💐🩷🎀🫂🦋🤓🧚♀️🐞🦒✨💖💕💘💞💓💝

2. 

   7 Dec 2025

   Here we go again...the Gisela way.

   It's been a little while since I released an episode but I decided that pouring into my baby makes me feel good and being able to talk through my experiences. My frontal lobe is fully developed (yay 25!) and so I had a lot of time to reflect leading up to 25 and the ending of 24. I recognize the vulnerability in sharing so much of my life and my experiences and it is a little scary but I genuinely enjoy doing it. I want to be more consistent and present and that means including loved ones again in the podcast and hopefully creating spaces to have bigger conversations. This episode is dedicated to realizations, self-shame, emotions, familial traits, uncomfortable conversations, mistakes, growth, grace, smalls wins, and all the little things in between. To Season 3. To Season 3, Episode 3. To more episodes. To more episodes with loved ones. To feelings our feelings and not letting them consume us. To Grieving, Growing, and Glowing with Gisela (and Friends). Thank you for all the love, always, Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for all your kind words, encouragement, and love. I am so grateful. I am thankful beyond words. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 💐🤓💕💖💗💞💘🩷 Follow @gggwithgisela on Instagram to stay updated!

3. 

   28 Jul 2025

   The Gisela Files....We are BACK!

   It has been a little over 5 months since my return and I have yet to post another episode so here I am to say I am back..for good (I think). I am trying to accept and understand that pouring into my podcast takes a lot especially as a navigate everything in my life but I love to talk. I love to talk about my experiences, my thought processes, the state of the world, the connections about everything that makes sense to me in my brain (in hopes it would make sense to other people), my growing pains, my mistakes, my accomplishments, everything. I am also learning that it is better to pour some water into the cup than to not pour into anything into the cup at all. This goes for my podcast but also my relationships in my life. A little goes a long way. Throughout this episode, I talk a little about what has happened in these last couple of months while also trying to highlight important conversations in the midst of my experiences. To Season 3. To Season 3, Episode 2. To more episodes. To pouring a little, cause it goes a long way. (We do not see the fruits the same day we plant the seeds). To Grieving, Growing, and Glowing with Gisela (and Friends). Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for the love despite not being the most consistent with my podcast. Thank you for supporting me. I am so grateful. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🦋💐💖 Follow @gggwithgisela on Instagram to stay updated!

4. 

   27 Feb 2025

   The Return of Grieving, Growing, and Glowing with Gisela (and Friends)

   Gisela shares personal experiences from the past two years, highlighting growing pains, self-worth, and emotional vulnerability as she navigates life changes and recommits to her podcast.

5. 

   4 May 2023

   the Gisela blues part 5..(The beginning of Season 2)

   Gisela, podcast host, reflects on the emotional challenges and excitement of transitioning to a new phase of life, embracing change and personal growth as she embarks on new experiences.

6. 

   9 Feb 2023

   Happy Birthday Papi

   Gisela reflects on her complex father-daughter relationship, exploring themes of absence, trauma, and the struggle to reconcile painful memories with love and acceptance in a deeply personal tribute.

7. 

   6 Jan 2023

   Grieving Relationships + Friendships..(Part 2 + 3)

   Host Gisela and Jay explore the experience of grieving relationships and friendships, even when people are still present, and consider how these experiences shape future connections in this interview.

8. 

   27 Dec 2022

   the Gisela blues part 4..(I'm back)

   Gisela reflects on her recent experiences with solitude, holiday grief, and evolving relationships, emphasizing the importance of emotional expression, boundary setting, and personal growth.

9. 

   28 Oct 2022

   the Gisela blues part 3..(Cheers to 22)

   Gisela reflects on turning 22, emphasizing the importance of celebrating accomplishments, embracing discomfort for growth, and speaking highly of oneself.

10. 

    18 Oct 2022

    Grieving Death...(Part 1 of 3)

    Host Gisela interviews Jayson aka Jay about navigating the emotional impact of death, exploring personal experiences with loss and reflecting on how grief shapes identity.

11. 

    15 Oct 2022

    the Gisela blues part 2..(A lil more Grieving but Growing)

    Gisela explores navigating post-grad life, emphasizing the importance of self-prioritization, setting boundaries, and allowing oneself to feel and release emotions for personal growth.

12. 

    12 Oct 2022

    Growth. Growing. Slow. Fast. Steady. Eager. Ease. (The different types of growth in our lives + growth we are working on and so much more).

    Host Gisela and Jasmine explore the multifaceted nature of personal growth, discussing its varying paces and the challenges of creating supportive environments, in this interview episode.

13. 

    27 Sept 2022

    Moms. Mami. Tia. My mom. Her mom. (And their lil old school ways, mentalities, falling into the patriarchy, etc).

    Host Gisela and Isabel explore the challenges of growing up with traditional Black and Latinx mothers, examining patriarchal values, gender inequality, and the struggle to break generational patterns in this interview episode.

14. 

    6 Sept 2022

    My childhood..his childhood and OUR childhood. (A lil bit of GGG in this episode)

    Host Gisela interviews her older brother Briant about his childhood experiences growing up in New York City, exploring themes of trauma, family dynamics, and personal transformation in this intimate conversation.

15. 

    23 Aug 2022

    the Gisela blues..(A lil Grieving if you will)

    Gisela explores her feelings and thought process after graduating college, specifically discussing uncertainty and trusting oneself, while removing the metaphorical mask she has been wearing.

16. 

    23 Jul 2022

    A lil introduction to Grieving, Growing, & Glowing with Gisela (and Friends)

    Gisela introduces her podcast, Grieving, Growing, & Glowing, explaining its purpose as a space for conversation, vulnerability, and love with friends.

Who has been a guest on Grieving, Growing, & Glowing with Gisela (and Friends)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jayson aka Jay
• Jasmine
• Isabel
• Briant

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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