<![CDATA[Borderline Winning]]>Borderline Winning is a podcast about real life — the kind that doesn’t fit neatly into boxes. It explores the messy middle between struggle and success, where growth happens quietly, and resilience shows up even when things aren’t perfect.


Each episode blends honest storytelling, humor, and reflection about relationships, healing, ambition, and everyday survival. It’s for people who’ve been through things, who are still figuring things out, and who know that progress doesn’t always look pretty — but it still counts.

]]>https://borderlinewinning.buzzsprout.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2026 18:54:36 GMT60Sharina J<p><b>Borderline Winning</b> is a podcast about real life — the kind that doesn’t fit neatly into boxes. It explores the messy middle between struggle and success, where growth happens quietly, and resilience shows up even when things aren’t perfect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode blends honest storytelling, humor, and reflection about relationships, healing, ambition, and everyday survival. It’s for people who’ve been through things, who are still figuring things out, and who know that progress doesn’t always look pretty — but it still counts.</p>episodicSharina Jsharina358@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Healthy Boundaries Are Self-Respect]]>The episode discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for mental well-being and emotional safety. It explores the definition of boundaries, reasons for struggling with them, signs of needing better boundaries, and tips for building and maintaining healthy boundaries. The episode also covers different types of boundaries in friendships, family, relationships, work, and social media, as well as the positive outcomes of setting boundaries.

Takeaways

  • Healthy boundaries are essential for mental well-being and emotional safety.
  • Setting boundaries leads to better relationships, less resentment, and more authentic connections.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Boundaries
  • 05:12 Signs of Needing Better Boundaries
  • 11:04 Types of Boundaries: Relationships and Work
  • 19:01 Outcomes of Setting Boundaries
]]>18a8dd4f-bc86-4c20-b3ee-0bad932dcb06Sat, 30 May 2026 12:51:36 GMT<p>The episode discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for mental well-being and emotional safety. It explores the definition of boundaries, reasons for struggling with them, signs of needing better boundaries, and tips for building and maintaining healthy boundaries. The episode also covers different types of boundaries in friendships, family, relationships, work, and social media, as well as the positive outcomes of setting boundaries.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Healthy boundaries are essential for mental well-being and emotional safety.</li><li>Setting boundaries leads to better relationships, less resentment, and more authentic connections.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Boundaries</li><li>05:12 Signs of Needing Better Boundaries</li><li>11:04 Types of Boundaries: Relationships and Work</li><li>19:01 Outcomes of Setting Boundaries</li></ul>no00:19:33113Healthy Boundaries Are Self-Respectfull<![CDATA[The Things Worth Waiting For: Motherhood, healing, timelines, and learning to enjoy your life again.]]>Some of the most beautiful things in life take longer than we expected.

In this special Mother's Day episode of Borderline Winning, Sharina opens up about waiting 5 years and going through IVF to become a mother — and how that journey changed the way she sees healing, happiness, timelines, and life itself.

This episode is for:

  • the women who feel behind
  • the people rebuilding after survival mode
  • the dreamers still waiting
  • the exhausted moms
  • and anyone learning how to enjoy life again after difficult seasons

We talk about:
✨ IVF & motherhood
✨ feeling “late” in life
✨ happiness after trauma
✨ tiny moments that save us
✨ healing without perfection
✨ learning to stop waiting for permission to feel joy

Because maybe your life isn’t behind.
Maybe it’s unfolding differently than you imagined.

And maybe… the things worth waiting for end up meaning the most.

🎙 Hosted by Sharina J
💛 Borderline Winning — Life’s messy. Progress is progress.

]]>2b965140-0db6-4c72-a575-e8c493ff6a96Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:55 GMT<p>Some of the most beautiful things in life take longer than we expected.</p><p>In this special Mother's Day episode of Borderline Winning, Sharina opens up about waiting 5 years and going through IVF to become a mother — and how that journey changed the way she sees healing, happiness, timelines, and life itself.</p><p>This episode is for:</p><ul><li>the women who feel behind</li><li>the people rebuilding after survival mode</li><li>the dreamers still waiting</li><li>the exhausted moms</li><li>and anyone learning how to enjoy life again after difficult seasons</li></ul><p>We talk about:<br />✨ IVF &amp; motherhood<br />✨ feeling “late” in life<br />✨ happiness after trauma<br />✨ tiny moments that save us<br />✨ healing without perfection<br />✨ learning to stop waiting for permission to feel joy</p><p>Because maybe your life isn’t behind.<br />Maybe it’s unfolding differently than you imagined.</p><p>And maybe… the things worth waiting for end up meaning the most.</p><p>🎙 Hosted by Sharina J<br />💛 Borderline Winning — Life’s messy. Progress is progress.</p>no00:10:49The Things Worth Waiting For: Motherhood, healing, timelines, and learning to enjoy your life again.full<![CDATA[Things That Instantly Improve Your Day (That Cost Nothing) ]]>Stop scrolling—this might be exactly what your day needs.

Not everything that changes your life has to cost money, take hours, or require a full reset.

Sometimes it’s the smallest things…
The quiet things…
The things nobody talks about.

In this episode of Borderline Winning, we’re breaking down simple, FREE habits that can instantly shift your mood, your energy, and your mindset—starting today.

We’re talking about things like:
• Resetting your mind in minutes
• Feeling lighter without changing your situation
• Finding peace in the middle of real life (not the perfect version)

Because real life isn’t aesthetic.
It’s messy. It’s heavy sometimes.
But you still deserve moments that feel good.

And the best part?
You don’t need money, a new life, or a perfect routine to get there.

Just a few small shifts.

🎧 Tap in if you’re ready to feel even 10% better today.

]]>ea690068-1e88-42e7-8ae1-2be3139cafc8Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:19:34 GMT<p><b>Stop scrolling—this might be exactly what your day needs.</b></p><p>Not everything that changes your life has to cost money, take hours, or require a full reset.</p><p>Sometimes it’s the smallest things…<br />The quiet things…<br />The things nobody talks about.</p><p>In this episode of <i>Borderline Winning</i>, we’re breaking down <b>simple, FREE habits that can instantly shift your mood, your energy, and your mindset</b>—starting today.</p><p>We’re talking about things like:<br />• Resetting your mind in minutes<br />• Feeling lighter without changing your situation<br />• Finding peace in the middle of real life (not the perfect version)</p><p>Because real life isn’t aesthetic.<br />It’s messy. It’s heavy sometimes.<br />But you still deserve moments that feel good.</p><p>And the best part?<br />You don’t need money, a new life, or a perfect routine to get there.</p><p>Just a few small shifts.</p><p>🎧 Tap in if you’re ready to feel even 10% better today.</p>no00:10:14111Things That Instantly Improve Your Day (That Cost Nothing) full<![CDATA[I’m Healed… So Why Did That Still Hurt?]]>You can be healed… and still have moments that hurt.

In this episode of Borderline Winning, I’m talking about what healing actually looks like in real life — not the highlight version, not the “I’m unbothered” version… the real version.

Because this week, I had a moment that tested everything I’ve worked on.

A doctor’s appointment that should’ve been simple turned into something that left me feeling small, uncomfortable, and honestly… triggered.

But here’s what was different:

I didn’t spiral.

And that’s what this episode is really about.

The shift from reacting… to responding.
From carrying everything… to choosing what’s mine.
From self-blame… to self-trust.

We’re getting into:

  • Why healing doesn’t mean you stop feeling
  • The difference between being triggered and becoming triggered
  • How to stop internalizing other people’s behavior
  • What self-forgiveness looks like in real time
  • And how to protect your peace without shutting down

Because not everything that touches you… gets to stay with you.

✨ Tiny But Mighty Win: Not carrying something that wasn’t yours.

This isn’t the flashy version of winning —
this is real-life winning.

]]>3a08319f-7cee-4d6e-91cd-87fa04ccd268Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:36:02 GMT<p>You can be healed… and still have moments that hurt.</p><p>In this episode of <i>Borderline Winning</i>, I’m talking about what healing actually looks like in real life — not the highlight version, not the “I’m unbothered” version… the real version.</p><p>Because this week, I had a moment that tested everything I’ve worked on.</p><p>A doctor’s appointment that should’ve been simple turned into something that left me feeling small, uncomfortable, and honestly… triggered.</p><p>But here’s what was different:</p><p>I didn’t spiral.</p><p>And that’s what this episode is really about.</p><p>The shift from reacting… to responding.<br />From carrying everything… to choosing what’s mine.<br />From self-blame… to self-trust.</p><p>We’re getting into:</p><ul><li>Why healing doesn’t mean you stop feeling</li><li>The difference between being triggered and becoming triggered</li><li>How to stop internalizing other people’s behavior</li><li>What self-forgiveness looks like in real time</li><li>And how to protect your peace without shutting down</li></ul><p>Because not everything that touches you… gets to stay with you.</p><p>✨ <b>Tiny But Mighty Win:</b> Not carrying something that wasn’t yours.</p><p>This isn’t the flashy version of winning —<br />this is real-life winning.</p>no00:13:22110I’m Healed… So Why Did That Still Hurt?full<![CDATA[I Thought God Was Punishing Me… Until I Learned to Forgive Myself]]>If you feel stuck, it might not be your situation… it might be the guilt you’re still holding onto.

Forgiving yourself isn’t talked about enough… but it might be the most important part of healing.

In this episode of Borderline Winning, I’m opening up about something deeply personal — a belief I carried for years that changed how I saw myself, my life, and even God.

If you’ve read my book Life of a Push Goddess, then you know part of my story. For a long time, I believed I was being punished by God after I was shot — and I tied that belief back to something as small as stealing candy the day before.

That belief stayed with me far longer than it should have.

This episode is about what it took to finally let that go — not just forgiving myself, but understanding that my life wasn’t a punishment… it was purpose.

We’re talking about:

  • The hidden ways we punish ourselves long after the moment has passed
  • Why guilt can keep you stuck without you realizing it
  • The difference between accountability and self-destruction
  • And how to finally start moving forward — without carrying everything with you

Because at some point… you’ve already paid for it in your mind.

✨ Tiny But Mighty Win: Choosing not to beat yourself up for something you can’t change anymore.

This isn’t the flashy version of winning —
this is real-life winning.

]]>f038df95-3986-483c-a740-3fb099948cbeFri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>If you feel stuck, it might not be your situation… it might be the guilt you’re still holding onto.</p><p>Forgiving yourself isn’t talked about enough… but it might be the most important part of healing.</p><p>In this episode of <i>Borderline Winning</i>, I’m opening up about something deeply personal — a belief I carried for years that changed how I saw myself, my life, and even God.</p><p>If you’ve read my book <i>Life of a Push Goddess</i>, then you know part of my story. For a long time, I believed I was being punished by God after I was shot — and I tied that belief back to something as small as stealing candy the day before.</p><p>That belief stayed with me far longer than it should have.</p><p>This episode is about what it took to finally let that go — not just forgiving myself, but understanding that my life wasn’t a punishment… it was purpose.</p><p>We’re talking about:</p><ul><li>The hidden ways we punish ourselves long after the moment has passed</li><li>Why guilt can keep you stuck without you realizing it</li><li>The difference between accountability and self-destruction</li><li>And how to finally start moving forward — without carrying everything with you</li></ul><p>Because at some point… you’ve already paid for it in your mind.</p><p>✨ <b>Tiny But Mighty Win:</b> Choosing not to beat yourself up for something you can’t change anymore.</p><p>This isn’t the flashy version of winning —<br />this is real-life winning.</p>no00:09:3419I Thought God Was Punishing Me… Until I Learned to Forgive Myselffull<![CDATA[You Don’t Have to Force Your Life]]>What if nothing’s wrong…
you’re just used to things being hard?

In this episode of Borderline Winning, we unpack the mindset that tells us struggle equals success—and why that belief might be keeping you stuck, exhausted, and constantly overthinking your life.

Because let’s be real…
if something feels calm, do you trust it? Or do you start looking for the problem?

We talk about:

  • Why peace can feel uncomfortable (and even suspicious)
  • How we confuse chaos with purpose and anxiety with excitement
  • The difference between something being challenging… and something being misaligned
  • And how to stop forcing things that were never meant to fit your life

This is your reminder that you don’t have to earn a good life through constant struggle.

Sometimes the real win is choosing what flows.
Choosing what feels right.
And allowing life to be… a little easier.

Plus, we wrap up with the Tiny But Mighty Win Report—because progress doesn’t have to be loud to matter.

]]>61663a68-ce3b-4d93-a777-a75fb44e2cc9Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:11:51 GMT<p>What if nothing’s wrong…<br />you’re just used to things being hard?</p><p>In this episode of <i>Borderline Winning</i>, we unpack the mindset that tells us struggle equals success—and why that belief might be keeping you stuck, exhausted, and constantly overthinking your life.</p><p>Because let’s be real…<br />if something feels calm, do you trust it? Or do you start looking for the problem?</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why peace can feel uncomfortable (and even suspicious)</li><li>How we confuse chaos with purpose and anxiety with excitement</li><li>The difference between something being challenging… and something being misaligned</li><li>And how to stop forcing things that were never meant to fit your life</li></ul><p>This is your reminder that you don’t have to earn a good life through constant struggle.</p><p>Sometimes the real win is choosing what flows.<br />Choosing what feels right.<br />And allowing life to be… a little easier.</p><p>Plus, we wrap up with the <b>Tiny But Mighty Win Report</b>—because progress doesn’t have to be loud to matter.</p>no00:09:1118You Don’t Have to Force Your Lifefull<![CDATA[When You've Got Nothing Left]]>The episode delves into navigating exhaustion, pressure, and the internal struggle to keep going. It explores strategies for self-care, recovery, and the importance of recognizing small wins. The conversation emphasizes resilience and the significance of not giving up, even in the face of challenges.

Takeaways

  • Navigating exhaustion and pressure is a common experience, and it's important to acknowledge and address it.
  • Embracing small wins and resilience is a crucial aspect of real-life winning.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Exhaustion and Pressure
  • 06:06 Recovering from a Crash Out
]]>590d773d-d6e2-4de6-9cba-21b8c92b2336Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:17:29 GMT<p>The episode delves into navigating exhaustion, pressure, and the internal struggle to keep going. It explores strategies for self-care, recovery, and the importance of recognizing small wins. The conversation emphasizes resilience and the significance of not giving up, even in the face of challenges.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Navigating exhaustion and pressure is a common experience, and it's important to acknowledge and address it.</li><li>Embracing small wins and resilience is a crucial aspect of real-life winning.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Exhaustion and Pressure</li><li>06:06 Recovering from a Crash Out</li></ul>no00:09:3517When You've Got Nothing Leftfull<![CDATA[Tiny Things That Make Life Better]]>The episode explores the significance of finding happiness in small, ordinary moments and the impact of comparison and social media on our perception of happiness. It emphasizes the value of embracing tiny wins and highlights the importance of appreciating the collection of small moments that make life feel good.

Takeaways

  • Happiness in small moments
  • Appreciating the ordinary

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Small Moments
  • 05:20 The Influence of Comparison and Social Media
  • 10:21 The Collection of Small Moments
]]>99b513ce-346e-43b1-99b7-41f8df28a5f9Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:19:44 GMT<p>The episode explores the significance of finding happiness in small, ordinary moments and the impact of comparison and social media on our perception of happiness. It emphasizes the value of embracing tiny wins and highlights the importance of appreciating the collection of small moments that make life feel good.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Happiness in small moments</li><li>Appreciating the ordinary</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Small Moments</li><li>05:20 The Influence of Comparison and Social Media</li><li>10:21 The Collection of Small Moments</li></ul>no00:10:4016Tiny Things That Make Life Betterfull<![CDATA[Courage to Change Directions ]]>This podcast episode explores the concept of changing directions in life, emphasizing the courage and growth it entails. It challenges the notion of a straight-line path and encourages listeners to embrace change as a natural part of personal evolution.

Takeaways

  • Embracing change is a courageous act of growth.
  • Success is often found in the willingness to change directions and embrace new paths.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Messy Middle of Life
  • 07:40 Identity Shift and Fear
  • 14:14 The Story of Bamboo
]]>d2513313-6821-40e3-ba9d-f5a909fcaac9Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:32 GMT<p>This podcast episode explores the concept of changing directions in life, emphasizing the courage and growth it entails. It challenges the notion of a straight-line path and encourages listeners to embrace change as a natural part of personal evolution.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Embracing change is a courageous act of growth.</li><li>Success is often found in the willingness to change directions and embrace new paths.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Messy Middle of Life</li><li>07:40 Identity Shift and Fear</li><li>14:14 The Story of Bamboo</li></ul>no00:14:3315Courage to Change Directions full<![CDATA[Contagious]]>Happiness isn’t just about circumstances.

It’s about exposure.

In this episode of Borderline Winning, we’re talking about how the people around you — and the things you consume — shape your emotional state more than you realize.

If you constantly feel drained, irritated, or anxious… it might not just be stress.

It might be your environment.

We’ll talk about:

• How negativity spreads
• Why complaining is contagious
• The difference between venting and living unhappy
• How to protect your peace without cutting everyone off
• Simple ways to train yourself to feel lighter

And of course — we close with the Tiny But Mighty Win Report.

Because happiness isn’t fireworks.

It’s small daily wins.

Life’s messy.

Progress is progress.

]]>e6791fa3-02dd-4309-b46f-d5b182aec75aThu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>Happiness isn’t just about circumstances.</p><p>It’s about exposure.</p><p>In this episode of Borderline Winning, we’re talking about how the people around you — and the things you consume — shape your emotional state more than you realize.</p><p>If you constantly feel drained, irritated, or anxious… it might not just be stress.</p><p>It might be your environment.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><p>• How negativity spreads<br />• Why complaining is contagious<br />• The difference between venting and living unhappy<br />• How to protect your peace without cutting everyone off<br />• Simple ways to train yourself to feel lighter</p><p>And of course — we close with the Tiny But Mighty Win Report.</p><p>Because happiness isn’t fireworks.</p><p>It’s small daily wins.</p><p>Life’s messy.</p><p>Progress is progress.</p>no00:11:1714Contagiousfull<![CDATA[You Deserve to Be Happy-Right Now]]>You Deserve to Be Happy Right Now: Break Free from the 'When' Trap

Are you living in a constant state of "I'll be happy when"? This episode ignites a fire in your soul to claim joy today, not someday when conditions align. Because happiness isn't a reward — it's a right. Let’s shatter the illusion that growth and peace have to wait. It’s time to live fully, right this minute!

In this episode:

  • Unmask the When Trap that keeps happiness just out of reach
  • Why survival mode can make joy feel suspicious or unsafe
  • How to embrace micro happiness — tiny, powerful moments of joy
  • The myth that happiness and ambition cannot coexist
  • Personal stories of seasons of rebuilding and finding peace
  • Practical ways to enjoy life without guilt or waiting for perfection
  • The dangerous addiction to the chase and how to break free
  • The importance of celebrating small wins in your journey

Resources & Links:

Connect with Sharina J:

Remember — your happiness is your birthright. No prerequisites. No waiting. Claim it now!

]]>38d1013f-ffe5-48fa-955c-207362bafe1eFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT<h1>You Deserve to Be Happy Right Now: Break Free from the 'When' Trap</h1><p>Are you living in a constant state of "I'll be happy when"? This episode ignites a fire in your soul to claim joy today, not someday when conditions align. Because happiness isn't a reward — it's a right. Let’s shatter the illusion that growth and peace have to wait. It’s time to live fully, right this minute!</p><p></p><h5>In this episode:</h5><p></p><ul><li>Unmask the <i>When Trap</i> that keeps happiness just out of reach</li><li>Why survival mode can make joy feel suspicious or unsafe</li><li>How to embrace micro happiness — tiny, powerful moments of joy</li><li>The myth that happiness and ambition cannot coexist</li><li>Personal stories of seasons of rebuilding and finding peace</li><li>Practical ways to enjoy life without guilt or waiting for perfection</li><li>The dangerous addiction to the chase and how to break free</li><li>The importance of celebrating small wins in your journey</li></ul><p></p><h5>Resources &amp; Links:</h5><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/editor/f8f15dd7-3916-4b20-b521-9b1670a5a90e/amazon.com" target="_blank">Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mindful.org/" target="_blank">Mindfulness and Joy Practices</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/editor/f8f15dd7-3916-4b20-b521-9b1670a5a90e/yourwebsite.com" target="_blank">Your Personal Story or Project</a></li></ul><p></p><h6><b>Connect with Sharina J:</b></h6><p></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/sharina_j" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/sharina_j" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://yourwebsite.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li></ul><p>Remember — your happiness is your birthright. No prerequisites. No waiting. Claim it now!</p>no00:09:5513You Deserve to Be Happy-Right Nowfull<![CDATA[The Power of 40%]]>The episode explores the concept of showing up at 40% and the value of consistency over perfection. It emphasizes the power of low-energy presence, dispels the myth of peak performance, and highlights the three levels of presence. The conversation also delves into the importance of leadership at 40%, the role of consistency in building trust, and the bravery of showing up at 40%. It concludes with a message of permission to show up at 40% and the journey of overcoming fear and continuing to show up.

Takeaways

  • 40% still counts
  • Consistency over perfection

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Flex of Showing Up at 40%
  • 05:57 Overcoming Fear and Showing Up
]]>94e71a1c-cdb3-4a6d-b31a-c999ca5dbc92Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:55:11 GMT<p>The episode explores the concept of showing up at 40% and the value of consistency over perfection. It emphasizes the power of low-energy presence, dispels the myth of peak performance, and highlights the three levels of presence. The conversation also delves into the importance of leadership at 40%, the role of consistency in building trust, and the bravery of showing up at 40%. It concludes with a message of permission to show up at 40% and the journey of overcoming fear and continuing to show up.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>40% still counts</li><li>Consistency over perfection</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Flex of Showing Up at 40%</li><li>05:57 Overcoming Fear and Showing Up</li></ul>no00:12:1712The Power of 40%full<![CDATA[The Illusion of Being Behind]]>Most of us are just trying to survive the messy middle of life — and that’s exactly where real winning happens.

In this episode of Borderline Winning, Sharina J opens up about her journey as a gunshot survivor and why feeling behind isn’t a sign of failure, but a sign you’re evolving. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re on the right path while everyone else seems to have it together, this conversation is for you.

Sharina shares how outgrowing old roles, listening to your inner voice, and embracing imperfection can open unexpected doors. She reframes the pressure of timelines, challenges the illusion of being “late,” and reminds us that progress isn’t always loud — and growth doesn’t follow a straight line.

You’ll also hear the Tiny But Mighty Win Report, celebrating the small, everyday wins that quietly add up to meaningful change.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind? You’re not alone — and you’re not failing. This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t have to be flashy to be real.

You’re not behind.

You’re becoming.

You’re borderline winning.


Support the show

Borderline Winning is a podcast for people navigating the messy middle of life. Hosted by Sharina J., this show explores resilience, growth, healing, and the quiet wins that don’t make headlines. Because real progress isn’t always loud — but it still counts.

]]>Buzzsprout-18656220Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Most of us are just trying to survive the messy middle of life — and that’s exactly where real winning happens.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Borderline Winning</em>, Sharina J opens up about her journey as a gunshot survivor and why feeling behind isn’t a sign of failure, but a sign you’re evolving. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re on the right path while everyone else seems to have it together, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Sharina shares how outgrowing old roles, listening to your inner voice, and embracing imperfection can open unexpected doors. She reframes the pressure of timelines, challenges the illusion of being “late,” and reminds us that progress isn’t always loud — and growth doesn’t follow a straight line.</p><p>You’ll also hear the <b>Tiny But Mighty Win Report</b>, celebrating the small, everyday wins that quietly add up to meaningful change.</p><p>Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind? You’re not alone — and you’re not failing. This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t have to be flashy to be real.</p><p>You’re not behind.</p><p>You’re becoming.</p><p>You’re borderline winning.</p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2592224/support">Support the show</a></p><p><em>Borderline Winning</em> is a podcast for people navigating the messy middle of life. Hosted by <b>Sharina J.</b>, this show explores resilience, growth, healing, and the quiet wins that don’t make headlines. Because real progress isn’t always loud — but it still counts.</p>no00:29:2611The Illusion of Being Behindfull