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Welcome to the final episode of 2025—what a journey this year has been. Thank you for showing up, sharing the show, and choosing to rise above the noise. We can get swept into negativity, or we can stand in purpose. You’ve chosen purpose, and I’m grateful.

To close the year, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Sarah Jefferis—Senior Lecturer, CEO, poet, and intuitive writing coach—who helps writers and leaders heal and lead with equity through the power of words and yoga. Our focus: how to quiet the mind, because in stillness, we hear.

Some episode highlights: 

• Stillness as a skill: Why quieting the mind is not passive—it’s powerful preparation for courageous action.
• Writing as healing: Simple practices to move emotion, access clarity, and transform fear into momentum.
• The body leads: How breath and gentle movement (hello, yoga) unlock voice, presence, and creative flow.
• Brave spaces, not perfect spaces: Equity and inclusion as daily practices that expand who gets seen, heard, and celebrated.
• Courage over perfection: Practical ways to start, even when self-doubt or resistance is loud.

Dr. Sarah will also share some “Try-it-Now” practices you can implement immediately. 

Life is full of sharp turns and unexpected moments.
Clarity doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from getting quiet.

When you return to the breath and create space, your body remembers and your voice becomes clear again.

Not every thought is a fact. You get to choose what you believe — and how your next chapter unfolds.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Motivational Moments with Maria.