Inspired Questions
Claim This Podcastby Ruth Hirshberg, MSW — Grounding with Ruth
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<p><strong>Inspired Questions</strong> is a podcast for women who are tired of performing, people-pleasing, and pretending they’re fine — and who are finally ready to reclaim their voice, soften their nervous system, and live with more authenticity and self-worth.</p> <p>Hosted by <strong>Ruth Hirshberg, MSW</strong>, self-worth and breathwork coach, each episode blends grounded conversations, honest storytelling, breathwork and meditation, and practical tools for navigating burnout, pressure, perfectionism, and the belief that you’re “not enough.”</p> <p>You’ll hear from women who’ve stopped shrinking and started showing up with presence. You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, rewrite old stories, set boundaries without guilt, and reconnect with your real self — not the version you’ve been performing.</p> <p>Whether it’s a guided meditation, an honest solo episode, or a conversation with a leader, therapist, or coach, Inspired Questions is your reminder that you’re not broken — you’re human, and you deserve to feel like enough.</p> <p><strong>New episodes weekly.</strong>Connect with Ruth at groundingwithruth.com or @groundingwithruth. RSSVERIFY</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
The Cost of Doing It All with Dot Rock
<p>What does it actually cost us to be the person who handles everything?</p><p>In this episode, I'm talking with Dot Rock — HR strategist, CFO, pilot, single mom, and host of The Power of Oxygen First podcast.</p><p>Dot shares the story of nearly crashing a plane while running on empty, the lessons she learned about asking for help after major surgery, and why she no longer believes in overwhelm. We talk about hyper-responsibility, burnout, self-care, and what happens when we stop waiting for permission to do the things that bring us alive.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>• Where the pattern of hyper-responsibility comes from • What burnout can look like when it isn't dramatic exhaustion • Why asking for help is often harder than doing it all yourself • The morning practices that help Dot stay grounded • Why Dot no longer believes in overwhelm • The power of doing the thing your heart is calling you toward</p><p>Connect with Dot:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dotrockconsulting.com">dotrockconsulting.com</a> Podcast: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-oxygen-1st/id1727607887">The Power of Oxygen First</a></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://groundingwithruth.com">groundingwithruth.com</a> Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/groundingwithruth/">Grounding with Ruth</a></p><p>Free resource: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pages.groundingwithruth.ca/free-guide-1">Not Broken, Buried</a> — a free guide and grounding meditation for women who are tired of pushing harder and want to start uncovering who they already are beneath the layers.</p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a woman in your life who might need to hear it.</p>
June 4, 2026
Finding a Therapist: What Nobody Tells You
<p>Have you been thinking about therapy but aren't sure where to start? Or maybe you tried it once, it didn't feel right, and you've been putting it off ever since?</p><p>In this episode, I'm answering the questions I get asked most often about finding a therapist — from how to know if you even need one, to what to ask on a consultation call, to what to do if the first person you try isn't the right fit.</p><p>I'm sharing what I know professionally as a registered social worker who has provided therapy for years, and what I know personally as someone who has reached out for support herself.</p><p>Because I know what it's like to sit in the hard stuff alone. And I don't wish that for anyone.</p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>• How to know if therapy is right for you • What kind of therapist to look for • How to know if it's a good fit • What to do if the first therapist isn't right • Questions to ask on a consultation call • Common myths about therapy</p><p>You don't have to figure everything out alone. You just have to take that first courageous step.</p><p><strong>Ways to stay connected:</strong></p><p>Website - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.groundingwithruth.com/">groundingwithruth.com</a></p><p>Counselling - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ruth-hirshberg-innisfil-on/286427">Psychology Today Profile</a></p><p>Free Guide - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pages.groundingwithruth.ca/free-guide-1">No Broken, Buried</a></p><p>Instagram - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/groundingwithruth/">Grounding with Ruth</a></p>
May 28, 2026
Tired in a Way Sleep Can't Fix: Burnout and Finding Your Way Back with Mel Grime
<p>Have you ever done all the "right" things — eating well, holding it together, showing up for everyone and everything — and still felt like something wasn't right? That's where this conversation starts.</p><p>In this episode I'm talking with Mel Grime, a burnout coach, registered holistic nutritionist, and yoga teacher who helps women step out of survival mode and back into themselves. Mel knows this territory personally. In 2017 she hit a point where her body was no longer letting her push through and keep going the way she always had.</p><p>We talk about what burnout actually looks like from the inside, why so many women don't recognise it until their body forces them to pay attention, and what it can look like to find your way back. Not by doing more, but by slowing down and learning to listen.</p><p>We also talk about people pleasing, self-trust, strong independent woman conditioning, and the pressure so many of us feel to keep holding it all together.</p><p>I loved this conversation and I think a lot of women are going to see themselves in parts of it.</p><p>Connect with Mel:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://melaniegrimerhn.com">melaniegrimerhn.com</a> Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">@melaniegrimerhn</a></p><p>Free resource from Ruth:</p><p>If something in this episode resonated and you're wondering where to start, Not Broken, Buried is for you. It's a free video, guide, and grounding meditation built around one simple idea: you are not broken, you are buried. There is a difference.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pages.groundingwithruth.ca/free-guide-1">Get it here</a></p><p>Connect with Ruth:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://groundingwithruth.com">groundingwithruth.com</a> Instagram, Facebook: @GroundingwithRuth</p>
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- What is Inspired Questions?
<p><strong>Inspired Questions</strong> is a podcast for women who are tired of performing, people-pleasing, and pretending they’re fine — and who are finally ready to reclaim their voice, soften their nervous system, and live with more authenticity and self-worth.</p> <p>Hosted by <strong>Ruth Hirshberg, MSW</strong>, self-worth and breathwork coach, each episode blends grounded conversations, honest storytelling, breathwork and meditation, and practical tools for navigating burnout, pressure, perfectionism, and the belief that you’re “not enough.”</p> <p>You’ll hear from women who’ve stopped shrinking and started showing up with presence. You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, rewrite old stories, set boundaries without guilt, and reconnect with your real self — not the version you’ve been performing.</p> <p>Whether it’s a guided meditation, an honest solo episode, or a conversation with a leader, therapist, or coach, Inspired Questions is your reminder that you’re not broken — you’re human, and you deserve to feel like enough.</p> <p><strong>New episodes weekly.</strong>Connect with Ruth at groundingwithruth.com or @groundingwithruth. RSSVERIFY</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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