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No matter what age, social status or spiritual advancement level, you may feel envy when browsing through social media. In this episode I share: 1) How I define envy. 2) How to catch it even when it doesn’t get to your conscious brain right away. 3) The two (false) premises that hide behind envy. 4) The link between capitalism and certain kinds of posts on social media. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/40

The Wheel of Awareness practice was created by Dr. Dan Siegel to increase integration in the brain. In the last 10 days I decided to do this practice as part of a new morning routine I'm testing to see if I can prevent some of the symptoms from seasonal depression, now the days are getting shorter and we're heading into winter here in Montreal. I'm happy to report that the benefits of this guided visualization GREATLY outweigh the costs of having to wake up earlier and sit down for 30 minutes with my mind and body. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/39

After a few months of taking things easy and going quiet, I’m happy to share a new podcast episode where I talk all about the three lessons from going quiet for a few months. In this episode, I share my experiences with: When slowing down seems harder than quitting (and my hypothesis of why that is) What I learned from sitting with the shame of “not producing enough”. What to do if your “cognitive tools” (like journaling or repeating affirmations) aren’t working as well as they have in the past Why I have been feeling ambivalent towards the world of personal development in general I also share two exciting events that I’m participating on this week. For all the information and show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/38

Iliana is a fellow Venezuelan Canadian podcaster and creativity coach. In this conversation, we discuss: How she came up with the concept of her podcast: Explorando Ideas How she overcame the classic limiting belief of “I’m not a creative person”! The “muse” and other creativity myths Her personal experience with ADHD and dyslexia Her top mindfulness tips to be more creative - and enjoy the process of creation more. For show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/37

If no matter how many things you cross off your to do list, your brain is still trying to convince you that you're not productive enough, this tool may help. For more information and show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/36.

I've been recently going through an experience of grief. In this unscripted episode I share some things that have been helping me process this experience and why trying to be "as productive as usual" tends to backfire, and what you can do instead. For more information, visit: soniaortiz.com/35

Have you been torn between two job options but you aren’t sure which one to choose? In this episode I share a recent coaching answer I gave to a Redditor looking for career advice on whether they should stay in their startup job with lots of independence, or go the prestige of a Fortune 500 company. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/34

Do you come from a communalist culture and find it hard to set boundaries? If this is you, you’re gonna love this conversation I had with Biodun Dapherede, the author and creator of the Immigreat Life blog. Biodun shares her African + American immigrant lifestyle through her multidisciplinary content on Instagram, YouTube and her website. In this episode we have a real talk about what it means to be an immigrant in 2021, and how to use our struggles as opportunities to up-level every aspect of our lives. We also cover: 1️⃣ How she came up with the idea of the Immigreat Life. 2️⃣ Her tips for aspiring content creators who are trapped in their heads thinking of what to share (she’s had four blogs before this one!) 3️⃣ How to not take your bagage from your previous country into the new one and why you want to be mindful of this 4️⃣ Her personal experience on learning how to set boundaries around unsolicited parenting advice To listen, go to soniaortiz.com/33.

Do you spot yourself making excuses as to why you don’t have the results you want in your life, but you aren’t quite sure how to stop this habit? If this is you, this episode may help. I cover: How does arguing for your limitations looks like in your real life.  What bass lessons has taught me about taking criticism from a clean place How to train yourself to not indulge in your excuses Two ways to handle when other people derail the conversation to defend themselves and argue for their limitations. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/32

How do you get stuff done when you’re a multi-passionate? If your career doesn’t fit a neat box and you’ve been wanting to start a side project for years, chances are you’re a multipassionate human. Multipassionates often get a bad rap. We are told we’re “jacks of all trades, masters of none”, or that we’re flakey, or that we can’t focus. The good news is: all of these are optional thoughts that YOU don’t have to buy and believe, if they don’t serve you. The bad news is: I’d be lying if I told you that managing multiple businesses is easy breezy. It’s not. In this episode I share the three skills to cultivate if you want to have multiple businesses related to your passion, how to stop thinking you *should* be able to focus on just one thing when it doesn’t serve you and what compromises you need to make when you’re multipassionate. For more information, visit https://soniaortiz.com/31

Do you constantly try to understand why people act the way they act? While having empathy for fellow humans is amazing, this curiosity can turn into a relentless need to read other people’s minds and intentions, which becomes exhausting. In this episode I introduce a concept called “conditional mind reading” and why it’s important to notice where in your personal life and work life you’re engaging in these types of activities, so you can better understand what gives you anxiety and how to stop it. For more information and show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/30

Alyssa Santos is a restorative coach and the owner of Little Cosmea, an online shop specialized in small batch, hand-crafted floral arrangements. She is also the daughter of 2 first-generation Mexican Americans, and a first-generation college graduate. In this episode we talk about the origins of her coaching practice, why she chose the topic of decolonized leadership as her main focus, and how her floral arrangement business was an integral part of her healing journey. For show notes, links and more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/29.