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In this solo episode, I share about celebrating milestones and reflecting on the emotions that are tied to them. Some times they are accompanied with negative memories or a sense of heaviness because of the wave of emotion that comes with the celebration. For me, a recent milestone was my daughters fifth birthday. My daughter turning 5 was such a significant celebration that led me to reflect on some of my childhood experiences at the age of 5. One of those experiences shaped a lot of who I am today. As a reminder, this podcast is an audio journal podcast that is extremely personal to me. Through this podcast, I hope to bring insight, encourage, and empower you as you change cycles in your life.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing some recent wins as well as what I’ve been learning through therapy, and ways I’m making my wellness more of a priority. From creating small habits to the mindset shifts that have made a difference. It's honestly just an open conversation about doing the work, taking care of yourself, and figuring it out along the way. VoyageLA Article

My guest this week is Cindy Perez, a former FBI agent who opens up about the hardship she navigated growing up and how control became her way of staying safe. Underneath that control was anger she’d been carrying for a long time. We talk about hitting rock bottom, finally letting people in, and how her faith became a key part of her healing. If you’ve ever led with control but couldn’t quite name what was underneath it, this one’s for you.

In today’s solo episode, I’m filling you in on a few major life updates from the last six months. I got my own podcast studio, stepped away from a role, and pulled my daughter out of school. If you’ve ever needed to hit pause and refocus on what matters, this one’s for you. Interested in checking out my studio? Send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll share the booking link with you.

After several years away from the microphone, Heart on the Mic is back for Season 6. To begin this new chapter, I'm joined by my former co-host and dear friend, Nadia Palacios. Together, we revisit the story behind the podcast and reflect on the seasons that have shaped us. Our conversation explores friendship, motherhood, grief, faith, and the challenges that come with navigating life's unexpected turns. Nadia shares her experience of losing her husband unexpectedly nine years ago and opens up about the realities of grief, raising children as a single mother, and the strength and faith that have carried her through some of life's most difficult moments. This episode is an honest conversation about loss, resilience, healing, and finding hope in the midst of hardship. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or supporting someone you love, we hope this story reminds you that there is strength to be found even in the darkest seasons. Welcome back to Heart on the Mic.

Heart on the Mic is officially relaunching and I'm so excited to get back behind the mic and talk about live and all that comes with it.

In this week's bonus episode, I talk about my views on holistic health and my efforts to prioritize being self-aware. I share how valuing character and well-being go hand in hand. Intentionally setting healthy boundaries has opened my eyes to many other things. I've been reminded of the importance of character and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. All of it is with a purpose; to not only grow as a person but to create a foundation for what I call Generational Health™.

Since I was a little girl I've always kept a journal or diary, whatever you choose to call it. My journal has always been a safe space to process my thoughts without feeling like my thoughts are going to be received by anyone in the wrong way. It really took the saying 'think before you speak' to a whole new level. As I've gotten older, I continue to use my journal as an outlet. Now I'd like to share some inserts that possibly might help others feel seen and understood. Let's call this series 'Thoughtful Thursdays'.

If you've been listening for a while now you know that I've been pretty open about processing grief. It's been a minute since I've talked about it because I've been preoccupied with motherhood but let me just say it will creep up on you. Grief can catch you off guard in the seasons where you've focused on too many other things.

I've been so excited to share this news with you all! Go Toros.

Thank you so much for all the support from listening in to having conversations about the episodes. As I'm figuring my life out I'm stepping back from a lot of commitments. We'll see how this all plays out...

As you’ve heard me talk about all 2022, I spent so much time trying to figure it out. Constantly finding myself preoccupied with things to do, I’ve just been taking things slow. Focusing on decluttering my thoughts and my home.

In this weeks episode I share about my lack of gratitude and my efforts to improve it.

The first thing many of us do in the morning is reach over and grab our phone. It's either to shut the alarm off or to see how much more time you can sleep for. If you haven to beat your alarm, instead of reaching for your phone I encourage you to just get your day started. Don't even look at your phone, just place it on the counter and go about your morning until your first alarm goes off. I did this yesterday and it was such a game changer for my morning. HOTM Instagram Podcast Manager

As we are approaching the end of October, I challenge you to think about the small steps you can take to prepare for the busy holiday season.