today we talk about self-doubt and how it not only 1: determines the decisions we make, but also 2: blocks us from experiencing fulfillment and happiness.

we all come onto this planet with our own special traits and talents that are meant to be expressed to benefit the collective. when you ALLOW yourself to work towards something (even though you aren't getting the response you wished for right away) you are telling the universe that you trust the process and are ready to receive its gifts.

when we doubt ourselves and stop working towards what matters to us, we're essentially saying 'NO' to life and agreeing to never meet the version of ourselves that we desire to be.

this episode talks about:

1) why letting yourself fail is important
2) how having a purpose leads to life satisfaction
3) what self-doubt is and how it impact our decision-making
4) the importance of nourishing that which matters to you
5) navigating the limiting beliefs that come with self-doubt
and 6) a little thank you and word of encouragement.

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much love and until next week,
brandy maria

Chat with me about oversharing, why we do it, and how we can stop. I share some practical tools to help you live a more private life, and protect the intimate details about yourself from people who don't deserve to know them.

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have a lovely day and remember that not everyone deserves to know you on an intimate level.

much love and until next week,
brandy maria

Now more than ever we must remember to be compassionate towards our inner child. We have access to what feels like an abundance of ways we can 'fix' ourselves, grow, and change. Initially, this is exciting because we are eager to grow as a person, but after a while, we may find ourselves becoming exhausted and discouraged.

Today I share with you the essence of our inner child and how you can be kind to yourself as you are working through challenges, changing, and growing.

Friends, if you enjoy this podcast please leave a rating and review, especially a written review! In doing this, I will be able to continue creating episodes that encourage you and affirm you along your journey.

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much love and until next week,
brandy maria

Many people feel alone or left out. Even though it feels like only you experience this, that only you are the outcast or the only odd-one-out, I can assure you that every 1 in 5 people you cross paths with feel similarly. This episode discusses coping with feeling left out, the human need to belong, and much more.

If you feel open to it, please share your experience with feeling alone or left out by commenting under this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PKd1HcOVINk, you never know who else feels the same. This is a universal experience that is nothing to be ashamed of. I myself have gone through this, and promise that It's not always as personal as it seems.

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much love and until next week,
brandy maria

How do you be yourself when you're struggling to know who you are?

hang with me as we chat about knowing yourself, identifying your values/interests, self-compassion, and much more. This is a universal experience, and you are not alone in feeling disconnected from who you are! Trust me. 

Listen to the end for journaling practices and affirmations to strengthen your self-concept & be who you are anywhere you are. 

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much love and until next week,
brandy maria

This four-part journaling exercise will help you release any emotions, fears, worries, or anxiety that present themselves in your life. This is a practice that allows you to not only understand what you're experiencing but also RELEASE it, and TRANSFORM it into the answers you need.

Four-Part Practice:
1) Witness your thoughts for 3-5 minutes
2) Write what you witnessed from a 'third-person point of view
3) Describe what you would have witnessed if you no longer had those same thoughts (write the reverse of your worries)
4) Take time to study the 'reverse description' and use it as your guideline

If you put this practice to use or found the episode useful, let me know by leaving a rating and written review of the podcast. If you like what you heard and don't want to miss out on any upcoming episodes, subscribe to the podcast.

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See you next week,

Brandy Maria

much love and until next week,
brandy maria

I have some very exciting news!! This episode is the first episode I have recorded on video. If you're interested in seeing the video, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/LzEuJ5Tvub.

This topic was inspired by something I realized the other day. It came to my attention that there is one very simple way you can recognize whether or not something serves you. To know this simple method, take a listen.

If this episode helped you in any way, please let me know by leaving a rating and review. If you like these topics and want to hear more, subscribe to the podcast so you can listen to upcoming episodes! I also would love to hear your thoughts on the show or your own personal experiences- so reach out to me on Instagram or leave a written review.

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much love and until next week,
brandy maria

You can be a confident person and get insecure. You can be a patient person and get impatient, or angry. This week I elaborate on the idea of accepting yourself fully, no matter how you currently feel. I also offer you a simple written exercise that will help you be more aware of the beliefs that cause you harm--which can be used in your journal, posted somewhere in your room, or carried around with you in your pocket.

Thank you for spending some time thinking with me. I want to ask, if you enjoyed or resonated with this episode, please let me know by leaving a rating and a written review! This helps me continue to share more ideas with you. If you want to hear more from me, subscribe to the podcast to not miss out on any episodes. You can also support by sharing the episode, this way more people can discover it! 

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see you next week friends,
brandy maria 

much love and until next week,
brandy maria

What if outgrowing your environment was an invitation letter to you that new, positive experiences are soon to come? When you first begin to feel like you don't 'belong' in your previous environments, it can make you question the trajectory of your life. By accepting this experience of not feeling that you 'belong' where you used to, you ACCEPT the invitation to change.

Outgrowing your environment is an invitation letter to something better and new. 

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Thank you for taking the time to hang out and listen to me! If you resonated with or felt touched by this episode, please leave a written review so I can continue to share these ideas with you, and so more people can discover it! The best way you can support the show is by sharing it and letting me know what you think.

xoxo brandy maria

much love and until next week,
brandy maria

What is the secret to having a strong and balanced relationship?

This week's episode explores how having autonomy, and encouraging our partners to have autonomy, benefits the relationship dynamic. 

We discuss the importance of being able to find fulfillment beyond the context of a relationship and the value of nurturing the things that matter to you.

If you at all resonated or felt moved by this episode, please leave a 5-star rating, a written review, or share the podcast so I can continue to share more ideas with you!

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Mentioned literature: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Thank you and see you next week,

brandy maria

much love and until next week,
brandy maria