Gentle TW: In this episode, I talk about moments in my past where I didn’t feel fully in control of my body or safe to say no. Nothing graphic is shared, but I do open up about experiences that involve coercion, shame, and the healing process that followed. If you’re tender right now, feel free to pause or come back when it feels right. Your safety and softness come first.

This episode is for the girls who froze. The ones who didn’t say no, but didn’t say yes either. The ones who blamed themselves, replayed the moment over and over, and convinced themselves it wasn’t “bad enough” to count. The ones who’ve carried silent shame for years.

Today, I’m opening up about the moments I lost my voice. The times I didn’t know I had the right to leave, to say no, to protect my body. I’m sharing the truth I used to hide (even from myself) and what it’s looked like to reclaim my body, my voice, and my sovereignty.

This isn’t just a story of grief. It’s a story of power. Of unlearning silence. Of honoring your nervous system, your boundaries, and your worth.

If you’ve ever questioned your experience, if you’ve ever felt like your trauma didn’t “count,” if you’re on the path of coming back home to your body… this one’s for you.

You are not broken. You are not to blame. And you are not alone.

DM me “READY” if you’re done shrinking, people-pleasing, or blaming yourself for the ways you’ve had to survive. If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, your body, and your damn power, I’ve got you! Or visit returntoselfprogram.com to schedule a 1:1 session with me!

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I just quit my job to go all in on my dream life, and I’m bringing you behind the scenes of the mindset shifts, fears, and full-body YES moments that come with expansion.

In this episode, I’m getting real about what it actually feels like to step into your Expansion Era (spoiler: it’s not always vision boards & morning matcha). We’re talking growing pains, letting go of what no longer fits, imposter syndrome, discomfort, and what happens when the people around you stop aligning with your next level.

If you’re on the edge of something bigger… this is your sign to jump. We’re done playing small. Your Expansion Era starts now.

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Let’s be real... healing isn’t all sage sticks & sunrise meditations. It’s messy. It’s raw. It’s unlearning all the BS that kept us small in the first place. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re trapped in a loop of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or “Who even am I without my trauma?”—this one’s for you baby!

This week, I’m sitting down with the beautiful & brilliant Lizzie Arduino, host of Patience to Prosperity. We’re diving deep into shedding limiting beliefs, stepping into your best self (without guilt), and rewriting the damn script society handed you. Expect soul-shaking truths, laughs, and some ‘OMG, that’s me’ moments.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re healing in circles or waiting for permission to take up space—this episode is your wake-up call. No more hiding. No more waiting. It’s time to step into the main character energy you were BORN for.

Hit play, grab your iced matcha, and let’s get into it.

If you love this conversation and want more of Lizzie’s wisdom, connect with her on Instagram and TikTok at @patiencetoprosperity and @lizziearduino! And don’t forget to tune into the Patience to Prosperity Podcast on all streaming platforms for even more mindset shifts, inspiration, and real-talk!

Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷