Episode Description
We've all been there - you're manifesting something incredible, you can practically taste it, and then... nothing. At least, nothing you can see. In this deeply honest episode, Maria gets real about the waiting period between wanting and having, and why we psych ourselves out of our own success.
Inspired by her recent big meeting nerves and a hilarious throwback to her acting audition days (involving raggedy house slippers and a national commercial), Maria explores why we care so much about our dreams that we sometimes block them from happening.
This isn't about manifestation techniques or action steps - it's a compassionate, real-talk conversation about being human while creating magic.
The Meeting That Started It All
Maria's recent big business meeting and the elevator pep talk she had to give herself
How success nerves never really go away, they just evolve
Audition Horror Stories (With Happy Endings)
The time Maria showed up to a major audition in raggedy flip flops
How not caring about perfection led to booking a national commercial
What the entertainment industry taught her about letting go of control
The Psychology of Caring Too Much
Why we get so worked up about things that matter to us
How our brain tries to "protect" us from disappointment
The difference between caring and gripping
Navigating the Waiting Period
What to do when fear creeps in about your manifestation
Why the waiting might actually be part of the gift
How to practice being the person who already has what you want
Energy Check Reality
The difference between manifesting from fear vs. trust
Why the HOW matters less than the WHAT and WHY
How to lighten up your manifestation game
Key Takeaways
The waiting period isn't punishment - it's preparation
Sometimes when we stop trying to control every detail, magic happens
Your manifestation might be happening right now, you just can't see all the pieces yet
The energy you manifest from becomes part of what you create
Fear showing up doesn't mean you're not spiritual enough - it means you're human
What's meant for you won't pass you by
Memorable Quotes
"Sometimes the best thing we can do for our manifestations is just... lighten up. Trust more. Worry less."
"What if the waiting period isn't punishment? What if it's actually part of the gift?"
"The universe is way more creative than we are. Way more resourceful. And it has access to possibilities that we haven't even thought of yet."
"Sometimes the best surprises are the ones we never see coming. Just like those raggedy chanclas leading to a national commercial."
Questions for Reflection
What if you're exactly where you need to be right now?
Instead of "what if it doesn't work out?" what if you asked "what if it's all working out better than I can even imagine?"
Who are you becoming while you wait?
How can you enjoy this moment while creating the next one?
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