My Mission
I want to change the world! How does one accomplish something so audacious? Here’s the thing, the world is as we individually perceive it. So, when I tell you I want to change the world, I don’t mean world domination, I want to make a positive impact on the lives of others. My hope is that by sharing some of my story, experiences, and life lessons (learned the hard way-aren’t those the most valuable?) that you, my friend, will gain some insight that you can apply to your life.

Welcome to It’s the Gin Talking! Not so long ago, I was not in a good place in my life. I began on a journey of self-discovery. The path has been rough at times and by no means do I have it all figured out. I’m not an expert, I’m someone speaking from personal experience who has transformed her life from a depressed individual who hated herself to someone that truly loves herself and is so incredibly grateful to be alive! If sharing my journey benefits only a single person, it will have been worth it.
Q: Who am I?
A: So glad you asked! My name is Ginger, but you can call me “Gin”. I live in Oklahoma with my husband and two children (Son, age 19 and Daughter, age 9). I am an individual, an original, an artist (no one said you had to be the best to be who you are)! I am a change maker, motivator, coach, sounding board and safe place. I am the author of my own life.
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Heavy (Wo)rd Food
So, it’s been a while since I have posted anything that others could read and somehow it feels a little… Read more
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Anxiety of the New Normal
Sitting in the parking lot of the gym I’ve come to love, I felt my chest tightening, my heart and… Read more
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Finding the Way Back from Rock Bottom
For many, to say this time has been stressful is an understatement. There are people dealing with loss; the loss… Read more
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Shouldering the Weight of the World
I’ve found myself on an emotional roller-coaster lately. I keep thinking this is all just a bad dream and I’ll… Read more
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Crappy COVID-19 Situation-How to Stay Calm During the Chaos
…don’t be a jerk and wipe stores out of all the toilet paper. Buy what you need and leave some for the rest of us. Otherwise, you might be seeing blogs from me in a few weeks with innovative alternatives to 2-ply.
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Valentine Gifts She Actually Wants – They aren’t what you think!
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. The day when men all around the world panic, at the last minute, to find the perfect… Read more
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When Plans Fail Things Still Work Out
By the age of 24, I was supposed to be a lawyer and run a non-profit legal firm. Oh yeah… Read more
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What is on your Internal Playlist?
What things do you tell yourself repeatedly? It’s the playlist that is stuck on repeat in your head. The things… Read more
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The ‘Wall’ called “Close, but not too Close”
I mentioned previously that I had been in a funk. A couple weeks ago someone asked me an innocent question… Read more
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Alter Ego Identity Crisis
This may make me seem a little crazy, but I have to tell you that I have several alter egos.… Read more
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Why the laundry can wait, but taking a bubble bath cannot…
I’ve been in a funk this past week. I’ve been working trying to work through something. Man old habits are… Read more
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You Can Be Whoever You Want, Except for Gal Gadot…
You can be whoever you want to be, except of course for Gal Gadot. Really though, it’s up to you… Read more
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20/20 Mantra (aka. Resolution)
Why do New Year’s resolutions typically fail? Short answer: A lack of planning. I, like many others have made countless… Read more
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Does Your Self-Worth Have You Wearing Holey Underwear?
I’m only slightly ashamed to admit it, but I am 100% guilty of wearing holey underwear. Not just once or… Read more
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Gifts that Keep Giving
On a whim, I decided to rearrange the furniture. My curious toddler almost immediately afterwards started bumping into doors that… Read more
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Make it Meaningless
Ever feel like you didn’t have control of things? Maybe it was things that were happening. Perhaps it was something… Read more
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Help Others, Help Yourself
Many studies suggest some of the benefits of giving back are increased happiness, life satisfaction, length of life, heart health,… Read more
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My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m… Read more
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Finding Clarity During Chaos & How to Help
Life is overwhelming sometimes. I have realized though that I have gravely misunderstood a common adage, “you’ll never be given… Read more
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Slug Yourself Happy
You cannot control what happens, as I’m sure you are well aware. However, you do get to choose how you… Read more
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What is the Gin Talking about?
Welcome to It’s the Gin Talking! Not so long ago, I was not in a good place in my life.… Read more