It’s been five years since a life-changing moment in the emergency room, which sparked my journey of self-reflection and self-discovery. Looking back on these past five years, I’m in awe of how much I’ve grown—and how much I’ve learned along the way.

The journey hasn’t been without its challenges, setbacks, and realignments, but through it all, I’ve come out stronger, wiser, and ready for what's next. This reflection reminded me of the current viral trend of “meeting your younger self for coffee,” and as I reflect on various seasons of growth, today I'm sharing an intimate conversation with a version of myself from almost 15 years ago during some of my darkest days.

As I wrap up this episode, I’m also taking a short break to reset and recharge, so I can come back even more focused and energized to bring you the next phase of this journey. But don't worry—I'll be back soon, ready to dive into everything that's coming next!

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join me for this heart-to-heart with my younger self, reflecting on how far we've come and what lies ahead. And don’t forget to stay tuned—I’ll be back with even bigger things to come!

In this episode:

[00:00] Introduction and Personal Journey

[00:41] Reflecting on Five Years of Growth

[02:01] Taking a Break for Big Plans

[03:02] Coffee Date with My Younger Self

[08:15] Encouragement and Future Plans

If you’ve ever had your own “coffee date” with your younger self, I’d love to hear about it!

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Growth isn’t easy, and it’s definitely not always comfortable—but that’s exactly where transformation happens. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of discomfort and why it’s often the key to unlocking resilience, confidence, and personal breakthroughs.

I’m sharing personal experiences and practical insights on when to push through challenges, when to set boundaries, and how to find the balance between giving yourself grace and stepping into growth. From motherhood to relationships to chasing big goals, this episode is your reminder that the hard moments are often the ones that shape us the most.

[00:00] Introduction: Embracing Discomfort

[00:44] The Importance of Pushing Through

[02:16] Lessons from Motherhood

[05:22] Taking Control of Your Life

[07:12] Setting Boundaries and Embracing Challenges

[09:13] Commitment and Relationships

[14:49] Small Steps Towards Big Changes

[18:36] Finding Beauty in Everyday Life

[20:26] Conclusion: Embracing Growth

Tune in and let’s reframe discomfort as the key to your next level. 🔥

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Compassion has the power to heal—both ourselves and those around us. In this episode, Maria shares her powerful story of healing, self-compassion, and breaking generational cycles. After experiencing a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and years of misdiagnosed health struggles, she made the decision to prioritize her well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Maria opens up about the tools and resources that helped her on her journey, from therapy to personal development work, and how these experiences led her to launch Kompashion, a business built on supporting others in their healing. She also reflects on the power of community, the importance of trusting your intuition, and how she’s rewriting her family’s narrative through intentional self-care and advocacy.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or struggled to prioritize yourself, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible—and that compassion starts with you.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Overcoming Shame and Embracing Self-Care

[01:19] A Life-Changing Health Crisis

[02:38] The Start of a Healing Journey

[03:49] Discovering Breast Implant Illness

[05:02] Generational Healing and Personal Growth

[06:18] The Birth of Compassion

[20:40] Balancing Multiple Passions

[28:09] Trusting Intuition and Energy

[28:29] Navigating Business Relationships

[32:04] Healing and Personal Growth

[34:37] Balancing Success and Family

[40:58] Creating New Memories with Family

[44:27] Launching Compassion Boxes

[48:20] Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts

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