What if healing and blooming could happen at the same time?

In this honest and soul-nourishing episode of Made to Bloom, Maria opens up about the myth that we have to be fully healed before we can show up, pursue our dreams, or experience joy. With tenderness and truth, she reminds us that blooming isn't about perfection—it's about presence. About showing up as you are, even with the scars, even through the pain.

Whether you’re a new mama, a dreamer in the waiting, or someone navigating silent healing, this one’s for you. Maria shares personal stories from her postpartum journey, powerful truths about God's grace in broken places, and a gentle redefinition of what it means to bloom in real life.

✨ Featuring:
 → A moment of reflection for the heart still healing
 → Encouragement for the mama, the dreamer, and the weary soul
 → Real talk about trauma, faith, and showing up through the mess
 → Affirmations + a closing prayer for your journey

You are not broken. You are becoming. You are blooming—even here.

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 We grow better—together. 💜

✨ Made to Bloom — a podcast for all walks of life but especially the woman becoming, healing, and growing through it all.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Made to Bloom! I’m Maria, and I’m so glad you’re here. Starting a podcast has been on my heart for years, but it wasn’t until I became a mom and faced a traumatic birth experience that I realized the time was now. In this episode, I open up about my story—the pain, the fear, and the healing journey that led me to start this podcast.

I share the raw and real details of what happened during my birth and the emotional struggles that followed. I’ll talk about God's reminder that “You are not broken. You are growing through the dark moments of grief and healing.

But more than that, this podcast is for every woman in a season of becoming. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, recovering from trauma, or simply feeling lost—this space is for you. It’s for anyone who believes they were made for more, even when life feels heavy.

Join me as we explore the power of growth, healing, faith, and purpose, even in the midst of the mess. Through this podcast, I pray you find comfort, truth, and the reminder that you were made to rise. 🌸

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• My personal story of motherhood, trauma, and the birth of Made to Bloom
• How healing can be messy but is still beautiful
• What this podcast is all about—encouragement, growth, and dreaming again

If you’ve ever felt like your story was too broken to be used for good, this episode is for you. You were made to bloom. ✨

✨ Made to Bloom — a podcast for all walks of life but especially the woman becoming, healing, and growing through it all.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📲 @Madetobloompodcast on IG & TikTok | #MadetoBloomPodcast

Welcome to Made to Bloom—a podcast for women in the middle of healing, becoming, and rediscovering who they are. I’m Maria, a first-time mom, creative, and dreamer learning how to hold space for both the chaos and the calling. In this trailer, I share why I started this podcast after walking through one of the hardest seasons of my life, and what you can expect from the episodes to come.

If you’ve ever felt buried by life, but still believe you were made for more—this space is for you. Get ready for real stories, faith-filled encouragement, and gentle reminders that even in the mess, you are still growing. You were made to rise. You were Made to Bloom.

✨ Made to Bloom — a podcast for all walks of life but especially the woman becoming, healing, and growing through it all.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📲 @Madetobloompodcast on IG & TikTok | #MadetoBloomPodcast