Grow Through It Podcast With Phi Dang

About Grow Through It Podcast With Phi Dang

Grow Through It, is a podcast on all things mindset, self love, energy and purpose. Hosted by Phi Dang, a human design life coach known as ‘The Positivity Queen,’ this podcast is for you if you are looking for not just inspiration and motivation to live your best life but practical tips and strategies you can implement in your daily life.

Publisher

Phi Dang

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2020

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   139: Be Kourtney, Not Khloé: People-Pleasing, Boundaries & When Relationships Change

   What happens when being the “good friend” or the “easygoing one” starts costing you your own peace? In this episode, we unpack people-pleasing, over-accommodating and the pressure to keep everyone happy, using Kourtney and Khloé as a pop-culture lens for the very different ways people respond to family dynamics, friendship changes and conflict. In this episode Phi discusses with Rio Weerasinghe, founder of Gotchu. Rio Weerasinghe is a Sydney based founder and corporate tech professional who builds a consumer brand on the side, most notably Gotchu, a gut health wellness supplement company she co founded with her husband Alistair. Balancing a full time role in tech with running her own venture, Rio brings a practical, no fluff perspective on entrepreneurship, wellness, and building brands people actually trust. We explore what happens when relationships evolve, when you stop playing the role people are used to, and why setting boundaries can make you feel like the difficult one. Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is disappoint someone, let a friendship change, or accept that you’ve simply outgrown a dynamic. This episode is about choosing self-respect without becoming emotionally unavailable, and learning that you can love people deeply without abandoning yourself to keep the relationship intact. Disclaimer: This episode uses pop culture and public figures as a vehicle to explore broader conversations around people-pleasing, boundaries, relationship dynamics and personal growth. It is not intended as a diagnosis or definitive commentary on anyone’s private life. Resources from today's episode Work with Phi* Rio's Business Gotchu (https://www.instagram.com/wegotchu.co/)* Gotchu Website (https://www.wegotchu.co/)* Gotchu Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wegotchu.co)* Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. (https://ol20gw9v0th.typeform.com/to/il4OBQUs)* Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. (http://phidang.as.me/humandesign)* Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. (http://phidang.com/the-great-unlearning?swcfpc=1)* Message Phi on Instagram (http://instagram.com/thephidang)* Email Phi (https://phidang.com/hi@phidang.com?swcfpc=1)* Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 (http://phidang.com/play-retreat?swcfpc=1)* Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community) (http://themonthlyreset.community)* Jasmine from Love Island's Substack (https://jasminegmuller.substack.com/)

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   138: The Dating Economy Is in Recession = Avoidants & The Commitment Crisis Jasmine Jaz Melody

   Modern dating has never been more connected, yet so many people have never felt more confused. In this episode prompted by Lorenzo and Julia from Love Island's appearance on This Morning, I'm joined by cultural commentator Jaz Melody for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of dating today, from exclusivity and commitment to why becoming "official" suddenly feels like such a big milestone. We unpack attachment styles, the pressure women feel to be the "cool girl," why so many people claim they're "too busy" despite having full lives, and whether that's genuine or emotional avoidance. We also explore emotional safety, love bombing, the ways men can unconsciously put women into boxes, and why so many people are outsourcing their self-worth to someone's attention, effort or validation.We dive into the rise of the "high value woman" and sugar baby narratives, whether they're empowering or limiting, before sharing our hot take on the current state of the dating economy and why dating feels more exhausting than ever. Finally, we ask one simple but powerful question that could save you months of confusion: Have you actually dated this man, or have you just been talking to him?If you've ever questioned where dating is headed, wondered why commitment feels so complicated, or wanted practical insights into building healthier relationships, this episode is for you. Resources from today's episode Work with Phi* Jasmine's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jasminemelodyy/?hl=en)* Jasmine's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jazmelodyy)* Jasmine's Agency (https://www.namelesscreative.co/)* Jasmine Episoda (https://www.instagram.com/episoda.io/?hl=en)* Jasmine's Substack (https://substack.com/@jazmelodyy?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page)* Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. (https://phidang.com/work-with-phi-dang?swcfpc=1)* Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. (https://ol20gw9v0th.typeform.com/to/il4OBQUs)* Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. (http://phidang.as.me/humandesign)* Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. (http://phidang.com/the-great-unlearning?swcfpc=1)* Message Phi on Instagram (http://instagram.com/thephidang)* Email Phi (https://phidang.com/hi@phidang.com?swcfpc=1)* Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 (http://phidang.com/play-retreat)* Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community) (http://themonthlyreset.community)* Jasmine from Love Island's Substack (https://jasminegmuller.substack.com/)

3. 

   2 Aug 2026

   137: The Misogyny & Psychology Behind Influencer Hate: Why Female Visibility Triggers Us

   In this episode, we unpack why “influencer” has become a dirty word and explore the hidden psychology behind influencer hate, online criticism, and the way women’s success is judged in the digital age. We discuss whether society holds female creators to a different standard, the connection between visibility and misogyny, why women with platforms often become targets, and how we can separate valid accountability from unfair judgement. Phi dives into social media culture, female entrepreneurship, beauty and lifestyle industries, jealousy, authenticity, ambition, and why women who build careers from their voice, personality, creativity, and communities can provoke such strong reactions. Is influencer criticism really about the content, or does it reveal something deeper about how we view successful women? Resources from today's episode Work with Phi* Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. (https://phidang.com/work-with-phi-dang?swcfpc=1)* Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. (https://ol20gw9v0th.typeform.com/to/il4OBQUs)* Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. (http://phidang.as.me/humandesign)* Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. (http://phidang.com/the-great-unlearning?swcfpc=1)* Message Phi on Instagram (http://instagram.com/thephidang)* Email Phi (https://phidang.com/hi@phidang.com?swcfpc=1)* Play Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026 (http://phidang.com/play-retreat)* Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community) (http://themonthlyreset.community)* Jasmine from Love Island's Substack (https://jasminegmuller.substack.com/) Introduction Influencer Misogyny I saw a post recently that said something that genuinely made me stop and think:“Sometimes hating influencers is actually a socially acceptable form of subtle misogyny.”And I know that sentence is going to trigger people.Because “influencer” has become one of those words that people love to hate.It’s almost become an insult.Someone says, “She’s an influencer,” and there’s often an assumption attached:She’s fake.She’s shallow.She has no real skills.She’s obsessed with herself.She just takes photos and gets free things.And I want to unpack this because I think there is a much bigger cultural conversation happening underneath the influencer hate.Now, before anyone thinks this episode is “defending all influencers,” that’s not what I’m saying.There are absolutely valid criticisms of influencer culture.There are conversations around authenticity, consumerism, advertising transparency, privilege, overconsumption, unrealistic beauty standards, and people selling lifestyles that may not reflect reality.Those conversations matter.But I think we also need to ask ourselves:Why has “influencer” become such a specifically loaded word?And why are so many of the people who receive the most intense criticism women? Rise of the Influencer Let’s go back.The word influencer didn’t always exist in the way it does today.Before social media, we already had people influencing culture.Celebrities influenced fashion.Athletes influenced brands.Actors sold products.Musicians created trends.Magazines told us what beauty looked like.Advertising executives literally built entire careers around influencing consumer behaviour.But when everyday people, especially women, started building businesses online through their personalities, suddenly the conversation changed.A woman creating content from her bedroom, building a community, monetising her knowledge, selling products, creating businesses, or making money through her personal brand was often dismissed.“She just posts online.”But that sentence is interesting.Because historically, women’s work has often been minimised when it exists in spaces tradition...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Engagement

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