Ser Tu Mismo - To Be Yourself

It's been a minute.

When I went to Puerto Rico, I thought I was going to experience something new. I didn't realize how much I was going to see myself differently when I came back.

This episode is less about what happened in Puerto Rico and more about what the experience revealed within me.

Turning 30 has brought up a lot of questions about the way I've been living, creating, showing up, and thinking I needed to constantly grow, produce, figure things out, and become someone.

For a long time, I thought moving forward meant doing more. Creating more. Being more consistent. Being more visible. Knowing exactly where I was going.

And now I'm questioning all of it.

What happens when you stop creating from pressure and start creating from desire? What happens when you stop measuring your life by who is watching? What happens when slowing down no longer feels like falling behind? And what if you don't actually need to become more?

Maybe you just need to live.

I don't have a perfectly packaged answer. I'm still figuring it out, still evolving, and still learning how to let myself be who I am in this season of my life.

This is just me, sharing what I'm living through.

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In this second part of my Puerto Rico series, I'm taking you deeper into my experience with cacao and everything I learned during my time at Fazenda Mercedes in Utuado, Puerto Rico. 🌱🤎

I'll be sharing my perspective on the cacao plant — how it grows, how the cacao fruit transforms through each stage, and the process that eventually turns these beautiful seeds into the chocolate we know and love.

This episode is a reflection of what I experienced and learned through my conversations with Dr. Luz and my time at Fazenda Mercedes, a place that opened my eyes to the connection between nature, cacao, intention, and the deeper meaning behind this sacred plant.

As someone who has always felt connected to both science and spirituality, this experience reminded me that there is so much more behind the things we consume every day — there is history, tradition, and a relationship with the earth.

I hope this episode invites you to slow down, learn something new, and see cacao from a different perspective. 🤎

Thank you for being here and joining me on this journey.

With love, Denise

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In this first episode of the series, Soltando Expectativas & Learning to Trust: Puerto Rico, Part One, I open up about the beginning of a journey that started with a simple but powerful yes.

I share how an unexpected opportunity led me to Puerto Rico through a tradework exchange at a cacao hacienda — offering my time and energy in service to the land, while stepping into an experience that required deep trust, presence, and surrender.

Llegué sin expectativas claras, sin saber exactamente qué me esperaba — y en ese proceso, fui aprendiendo a soltar el control, a confiar en lo desconocido, y a escuchar más profundamente mi intuición.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• What it felt like to say yes without having all the answers
• The fear and uncertainty that came up before and during the trip
• Letting go of control and expectations in real time
• My first layers of understanding cacao — beyond just the spiritual lens
• How trusting the process began to shift something within me

This is not a how-to episode. Es una invitación — a reflexionar, a soltar, y a confiar un poco más en tu propio camino.

If you are in a season where life is asking you to trust more, control less, and move with intention — this episode is for you.

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This solo episode is a recap of the conversation with Laura Gabriela. If you have not tuned into part 1,2, and 3, I recommend you go back to follow the full flow of the conversation.

Self-acceptance was the major theme in our conversation in different ways for the both of us. Tune into this episode for a recap on this topic, updates on the podcast and journal reflections straight from my journal (some are Spanglish and/or completely in Spanish).

Key Takeaways

• Self-acceptance is a crucial part of the healing journey.
• Sharing personal stories helps others feel less alone.
• Self-improvement and self-love are interconnected.
• Fear of judgment can hinder authenticity but should be faced.
• Life is a continuous journey of self-discovery and growth.
• Embracing change is essential for personal evolution.
• Self-love is the foundation for loving others.
• Reflections on life can lead to deeper understanding and gratitude.
• It's important to be present and appreciate the moment.
• The journey of self-love is unique for everyone.

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In this final part of the series, we bring the conversation full circle — reflecting on self-acceptance, healing family dynamics, emotional awareness, and the power of choosing ourselves with compassion.

This episode explores how early family patterns, inner dialogue, and learned behaviors shape the way we move through life — and how awareness can open the door to healing, boundaries, and deeper connection. We talk about sensitivity, communication, tone, emotional safety, gratitude, and what it truly means to reprogram our mindset with intention rather than fear.

As the conversation unfolds, we reflect on how healing doesn't happen overnight — it happens through consistency, curiosity, grace, and learning to meet ourselves where we are. This final part is an invitation to slow down, listen with an open heart, and honor your own journey without comparison.

If you haven't listened to Parts 1 and 2 yet, I recommend starting from the beginning to fully experience the conversation.

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Part 2 of this series continues the conversation with a powerful reflection on self-acceptance, body awareness, and what it truly means to challenge ourselves in a healthy way.

In this episode, we unpack a moment that became a wake-up call — a physical experience that led to deep emotional and spiritual realizations. From redefining wellness and letting go of ego-driven habits, to recognizing how childhood narratives, family dynamics, and inner dialogue shape the way we move through life.

This part of the conversation invites you to slow down, listen to your body, and reflect on where you may be pushing yourself from a place of lack rather than love. We also explore self-acceptance, boundaries, reprogramming the inner critic, and how healing ourselves can naturally shift our relationships with others.

✨ If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend starting there to fully experience the conversation from the beginning.

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In this first part of our series, we open up an honest conversation about the tools, moments, and wake-up calls that shape our healing journey. From pendulums and energy work to birthdays and the shifts that come with turning thirty, we reflect on how life whispers to us long before it ever screams.

We talk about the ways the body communicates through discomfort, intuition, and those subtle "not yet" signals we often ignore — and how awareness becomes the doorway into real change. Together, we explore growth, grounding, old patterns, and the early steps of accepting who we are, where we are, and what we truly need.

This episode sets the tone for the series: healing as a living, breathing practice, not something we perform but something we experience, out loud and in real time.

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In this solo episode, I open up about the evolution of Ser Tu Mismo – To Be Yourself and the lessons I've learned along the way. From creating through uncertainty to embracing pauses, pivots, and new inspirations — this conversation is a gentle reminder that alignment takes time.

I reflect on how each chapter of this podcast has revealed a different version of me — from the girl who once needed structure to feel safe, to the woman now learning to create with more flow and authenticity. I share honest insights about redefining what alignment means to me, allowing change to shape my creative path, and letting things unfold naturally.

To close, I read a few of my recent journal reflections on self-love and growth, reminding us that the most important relationship we'll ever have is the one with ourselves. These are gentle reminders that evolution takes patience, curiosity, and deep self-connection.

Tune in to reflect, realign, and remember that change is part of becoming who you're meant to be.

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In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Laura Gabriela Aleman, co-creator of the Full Moon Circles, to talk about community, spirituality, family roots and living out loud. We explore how the moon's cycles can guide us through endings and new beginnings, what it really means to create a safe space for women (and now men), and how our upbringing and cultural norms shape our spiritual path.

We also share personal stories—attending solo concerts, dancing in public parks, healing family relationships, running in nature and transmuting old narratives into freedom and joy. This episode is an invitation to question, release and grow, while connecting to yourself, community and Mother Earth.

Tune in, reflect and maybe even mark your calendar for an upcoming Full or New Moon ceremony.

Upcoming Full Moon Circles in Houston:

• Nov. 5, 2025
• Dec. 4, 2025

Upcoming New Moon Circles in Austin:

• Oct. 19, 2025
• Nov. 23, 2025
• Dec. 21, 2025

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In this solo episode, I close one chapter of Ser Tú Mismo – To Be Yourself and step into a new one. This journey has taught me so much about surrendering—letting go of control, embracing the unknown, and trusting divine timing.

I also share two reflections straight from my journal where I open up about fear, love, forgiveness, and the reminder that the answers are always within us. ✨

My hope is that this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and embrace your own path, even when you don't have all the answers.

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