In Episode 7 of Transitions of Hope, Maryann Roefaro explores the idea that happiness is not something we stumble upon, but a daily decision rooted in awareness, self-mastery, and inner peace. She reflects on how our past experiences shape the lens through which we view life, and why learning to separate what is truly ours from what belongs to others is essential for emotional freedom and resilience.

Maryann shares practical wisdom on becoming impervious to unnecessary stress, recognizing false narratives created by fear or ego, and maintaining an open mind as a pathway to both happiness and peace. She also addresses the sensitive topic of suicide with compassion and clarity, emphasizing free will, the importance of spiritual connection, and the need to teach children that they are never alone. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that happiness, understanding, and healing all begin from within and that choosing love over fear is the most powerful act of self-care we can make.

In Episode 6 of Transitions of Hope, Maryann Roefaro explores the concept of alignment and why discomfort is one of the most important signals our body, mind, and spirit can give us. She breaks down physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment, explaining how each area has its own internal alert system designed to guide us toward healing, clarity, and balance rather than suffering.

Maryann also introduces several natural principles that influence our daily lives, including the law of attraction, the principle of concentration, the natural law of substitution, and the mind–body connection. Through relatable examples from running, caregiving, stress, and self-talk, she shows how working with these forces, rather than opposing them, helps conserve energy, reduce fear, and create conditions for a more joyful and fulfilled life. This episode is a powerful reminder that alignment is a practice, awareness is a skill, and love-based thinking is the most effective way to restore balance from the inside out.

In Episode 5 of Transitions of Hope, Maryann Roefaro explores hope as a lived practice and resilience as one of the most important tools we can develop on the self-mastery journey. She introduces the idea of a “baseline titer of happiness” and explains how life’s highs and lows can move us, but strengthening our inner foundation helps us return to steadiness with grace.

Maryann shares practical reflections on how to raise that baseline through gratitude, self-discipline, and intentionally shifting perspective from victimhood to meaning. She connects resilience to love and gratitude as high vibrations, referencing how our inner state shapes what we notice, what we attract, and how we navigate adversity. She also emphasizes the importance of taking nothing personally, becoming impervious to negativity, and caring for yourself first so you can truly show up for others.

To close, Maryann introduces the “Slope of Hope” as a moving target whose goal can change depending on the season of life, sharing a powerful personal example of how hope can remain high even when the outcome shifts from survival to a peaceful, loving transition. This episode is a reminder that hope is always available, and we get to choose what fuels it, love or fear, from the inside out.