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You First- A Journey to SelfHow to Take Your Power Back and Reclaim Your ConfidenceFeeling disconnected or drained lately? This episode will help you identify where your energy has been leaking—and guide you back to yourself. You’ll be reminded that you’re not alone in your emotions, and that it’s safe to slow down, reconnect, and pour back into you.Here are three main topics discussed in the episode:✅Recognizing and Healing Energy LeaksUnderstanding where your energy is being drained and how to bring it back to yourself.✅Emotional Validation and Self-CompassionEmbracing your feelings, knowing you’re not alone, and giving yoursel...2025-05-0518 minYou First- A Journey to SelfTap Into Your Magnetism & Call In Everything You DesireWelcome to this week's episode, where we celebrate the arrival of spring and explore how to become magnetic to your desires! Discover practical strategies for reevaluating your goals and aligning your mind, body, and spirit for greater fulfillment. We dive into enriching your mental state, nurturing your physical wellness, and connecting with your soul for deeper rejuvenation. Learn how to embrace fluidity in your ambitions, minimize resistance, and present yourself confidently to the world. Tune in for insights on detaching from outcomes and attracting what you truly desire into your life.💛 Join us as we explore the thr...2025-04-0722 minYou First- A Journey to SelfWhy Healing Feels So Hard (And How to Move Through It)Healing can feel overwhelming, draining, and downright difficult - but why? In this episode, we dive deep into the real reasons why healing feels so hard and how to move through it with self-compassion, patience, and trust.🔹 Are you judging yourself in the healing process?🔹 Do you fear the unknown and what comes next?🔹 Are you trying to rush your healing instead of allowing it to unfold?If so, you’re not alone - and this episode is for you! 💛🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Video:✔️ Why healing feels emotionally exhausting...2025-03-2422 minYou First- A Journey to SelfBalancing Feminine & Masculine Energy for a More Aligned LifeAre you stuck in hyper-masculine mode, constantly doing, controlling, and striving-yet feeling disconnected from your feminine flow? In this episode of You First: A Journey to Self , we dive deep into balancing masculine and feminine energy to create a life of alignment, ease, and fulfillment. 🌿 Learn how to: ✅ Recognize if you're leaning too much into your masculine energy ✅ Embrace your feminine energy without guilt or fear ✅ Use both energies effectively in relationships, business, and personal growth ✅ Set boundaries with masculine energy & reinforce them with feminine softness ✅ Cultivate self-trust, self-love, and emotional awareness If y...2025-03-1030 minYou First- A Journey to SelfHow to Gain Self-Respect & Earn Respect from Others: The Key to Confidence & BoundariesDo you struggle with self-respect and setting boundaries? Do you feel like people don’t respect you the way you deserve? In this episode of *You First: A Journey to Self*, we’re diving deep into the power of self-respect, how it influences the way others treat you, and the key habits that help you gain confidence and establish healthy boundaries. You'll learn: ✨ Why keeping your word is essential for earning respect ✨ How to communicate with clarity and emotional control ✨ The importance of presenting yourself with confidence ✨ Why being "nice" isn’t the same as...2025-03-0311 minYou First- A Journey to SelfStop Caring What Others Think: How to Stay Confident & Unshaken by CriticismNo one who is truly thriving has time to criticize you. In this episode of You First: A Journey to Self, we’re diving into the mindset shift that will help you stop worrying about what others think and fully embrace your growth. If fear of judgment has been holding you back, this is your reminder that the people who matter want to see you win.I’ll guide you through:✨ Why people who criticize are often unhappy with themselves✨ How to shift your perspective and stop giving power to negativity✨ The importance of boundari...2025-02-2411 minYou First- A Journey to SelfHow to Break Free from Stress, Overwhelm & Anxiety for GoodAre you constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed? Do you find yourself saying, "I'll do it later," only to never follow through? In this episode, we dive deep into the root causes of stress and self-doubt, uncovering how a lack of self-trust and confidence keeps you stuck.Join me as we explore:✨ The impact of information overload on your mental health✨ How to break free from the cycle of self-sabotage and procrastination✨ The truth about dopamine addiction and why quick fixes aren’t the answer✨ The comparison trap of social media and how to stop...2025-02-1723 minYou First- A Journey to SelfFrom Anxiety & Depression to True Alignment | My Self-Mastery JourneyHave you ever felt so overwhelmed by emotions that you just wanted to escape your own body? I know that feeling all too well. For years, I lived with crippling anxiety, deep depression, and a victim mindset, believing that life was against me. I felt disconnected from myself and others, stuck in unhealthy patterns, and constantly searching for external validation.But everything changed when I decided to take radical responsibility for my healing. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my deeply personal journey—how I went from emotional chaos to 2025-02-1035 minYou First- A Journey to SelfNavigating Challenges as a Couple with My Fiancé- TJ DrechselHey there, my beautiful Muses! Welcome back to this week’s episode. Today, I have a very special guest—my fiancé! Yep, it’s pre-date night, and we’re recording this before heading out, so it’s a fun, relaxed vibe. We’ve been through some challenges lately—not bad stuff, just life’s ups and downs—but I’ve realized that it’s in those moments that we’ve gotten closer. Our communication, our intimacy—it’s all grown stronger through it.We’ve had our share of tough moments, and let’s be real, they weren’t always easy. But they wer...2025-02-0325 minYou First- A Journey to SelfLead Yourself First: Mastering Emotional Connection in RelationshipsHey, my beautiful muses! Welcome back to another episode of You First: A Journey to Self. Today, I’m diving into something near and dear to my heart – how to lead yourself in your relationship and communicate your needs and desires in a way that fosters true connection. I’ll walk you through the process I use to really check in with myself, filter through past triggers, and communicate in a way that creates vulnerability, trust, and understanding with my partner.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to check in with yourself before communicating your emotions...2025-01-2717 minYou First- A Journey to SelfYou asked, I answered - Answering your Personal Questions About Love, Money, Relationships and MoreHey beautiful Muses! Welcome back to another episode of You First: A Journey to Self. This week, I’m answering some of YOUR questions, and let me tell you – it's extra juicy! I asked over on Instagram what you wanted to know about my personal life, past, and the challenges I'm facing. You guys always ask the best questions, and I love how we can find pieces of ourselves in each other's stories.We’re talking about everything from how to get a man to treat you like a queen (spoiler: it starts with treating yourself like one...2025-01-2018 minYou First- A Journey to SelfEnergetic Hack to Staying ConsistentHello, my beautiful muses! 🌸 In this episode, we’re diving into the art of staying consistent in a way that feels aligned with our natural cycles as women. Life throws us highs and lows, and we’re not designed to be the same every day—but that doesn’t mean we can’t show up for ourselves consistently.We’ll explore:✨ Why women struggle with traditional ideas of consistency.✨ How to honor your emotions and cycles without guilt or shame.✨ The key to showing up for yourself even on tough days.✨ When to lean into your energy a...2025-01-1318 minYou First- A Journey to SelfSet Goals That Actually Feel GoodWelcome to My First Visual Podcast Episode!Hello, my beautiful muses! 🌟 I am so excited to welcome you to this special, first-ever visual episode of the podcast! This is something I’ve been dreaming of bringing to life in the new year as a way to connect with you all on a deeper level. Setting up this cozy little studio space in my office was such a vibe, and it feels like inviting you right into my home.If you're listening on Apple or Spotify, don’t worry—you can catch the video version o...2025-01-0619 minYou First- A Journey to SelfThe Energy Behind Your Actions Matters More Than What You Do!In this empowering and heartfelt episode of You First: A Journey to Self, we dive deep into the transformative power of energy, gratitude, and intention. We explore how the energy behind your choices shapes your life.Maria shares personal stories of resilience, self-discovery, and the lessons learned through embracing gratitude, tapping into the energy of abundance, and letting go of misaligned actions. You'll uncover practical ways to shift your energy, deepen your connection to yourself, and approach life, love, and success from a place of empowerment and fulfillment.Tune in as we explore how the...2024-12-1622 minYou First- A Journey to SelfThe Hormone Connection: Uncovering the Root of Mental and Physical Imbalances w/ Guest Erin TrierI share my deeply personal journey through hormonal imbalances and the mental health challenges they brought into my life. From debilitating anxiety, extreme fatigue, and mood swings to discovering the intricate connections within our endocrine system, I’ve learned just how much our thyroid, blood sugar, cortisol, and sex hormones influence our well-being.Joined by Erin K. Trier, a health advocate and coach, we dive into the importance of working with knowledgeable practitioners to uncover root causes, optimize health, and break free from the "normal is fine" mindset often presented in traditional healthcare. Erin shares her wealth of...2024-12-0230 minYou First- A Journey to SelfWork With Yourself: Aligning Your Energy, Emotions, and Needs.In this week’s short and sweet episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt reminder to work with yourself, not against yourself. Inspired by my own journey of losing touch with my body’s rhythm, I’m diving into practical, tactical ways to honor your energy, embrace your emotions, and set boundaries that empower you.We’ll explore:✨ The cyclical nature of women’s energy (and how to plan around it).✨ Why setting boundaries isn’t just about saying “no” but protecting your energy and intuition.✨ The connection between self-confidence and self-trust—and how to rebuild it.✨ And how...2024-11-2515 minYou First- A Journey to SelfSet The Foundation & Habits For a Healthy Relationship PART 2 w/ Guest TJ My FiancéIn Part 2 of our two-part series on setting the foundation and habits for a healthy lasting relationship we dive into the habits that can transform your partnership and personal life. We talk about the small actions and routines that make a big difference, like setting priorities and intentionally spending time together. From putting date nights on the calendar to sharing morning routines that deepen our spiritual connection, we’ve found that these practices are essential for building a solid foundation as a couple.Habits are the backbone of success, whether in business, personal growth, or love. We’ll s...2024-11-1826 minYou First- A Journey to SelfSet The Foundation & Habits For a Healthy Relationship Part 1 w/ Guest TJ My FiancéIn this episode of You First: A Journey to Self, we're kicking off a special two-part series on building a loving, healthy relationship—and I’ve brought my fiancé, TJ, along for this one! We’re talking about the foundational habits and early conversations that have helped us create a strong, connected partnership. From setting intentions together to navigating those tough discussions with honesty and openness, we share insights on what’s worked for us—and what hasn't—as we continue learning and growing as a couple. This week, we dive into the importance of trust, setting boundaries, an...2024-11-1124 minYou First- A Journey to SelfCreate 3 Habits That Support You DailyIn this week's episode, we discover practical, life-changing habits to help you show up fully for yourself in body, mind, and spirit every day. Tune in as we dive into simple, powerful routines for grounding spiritually, moving your body, and nurturing your mind. Learn how to create balance and growth without overloading your nervous system, and start planting seeds for a sustainable, healthier you—before the new year even begins. Embrace the power of small, intentional changes for a life rooted in gratitude, self-care, and mindful connection.Need extra support from Maria? Join MUSE Energy, her ex...2024-11-0420 minYou First- A Journey to Self5 Things I Don’t Do to Keep My Relationship Healthy.In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I DON'T do to keep my relationship healthy and strong. We dive into why I never speak negatively about my partner to others and how protecting that energy is essential. I also discuss the importance of giving your partner a sense of purpose instead of emotionally dumping, fostering communication, vulnerability, and boundaries that help deepen your connection. You’ll hear why I don’t worry about cheating, how I’ve become my own source of happiness, and the hardest lesson of all—letting my partner think for himself, even when I don’t ag...2024-10-2824 minYou First- A Journey to SelfThe Power of Feeling: Emotional Mastery in a Hustle Culture with Karenna SotoIn this episode, Karenna Soto and I dive even deeper into the complexities of balancing hustle culture with emotional mastery. We explore how the rise of "boss babe" culture led to burnout, and how to find harmony between ambition and well-being. Karina shares her experiences with somatic work, nervous system regulation, and how building a bigger "window of tolerance" can help us thrive without sacrificing our emotional health. We discuss the importance of allowing yourself to feel your emotions, the power of slowing down, and practical tips for processing big feelings even in the midst of a busy life...2024-10-2132 minYou First- A Journey to SelfThe Message You Need to Navigate Your Intuition, Healing & Emotions.Hey there, beautiful muses! Welcome back to another episode. This week's show is short and sweet, but it's packed with love and purpose, just for you. I’m sharing something that’s been heavy on my heart, inspired by my own journey.Life can get overwhelming, especially when we start to understand ourselves on a deeper level and expect things to be perfect. But healing isn't a straight line. This episode is a reminder to trust your intuition—even when it feels like you've ignored it—and to give yourself grace. We’re all navigating the same struggles...2024-10-1416 minYou First- A Journey to SelfWhy You Can’t Change Him: Embracing Authentic Love and Letting Go of Control.In this episode of *You First: A Journey to Self*, we’re getting real about one of the biggest relationship traps—trying to change our partners. As women, it’s common to fall for someone’s potential and believe that with time, we can mold them into the ideal partner. But the truth? You cannot change them. And more importantly, you shouldn’t want to.We’ll explore why it’s impossible to change someone, especially a man, and why healthy masculine energy naturally resists attempts at control. Instead of putting all our energy into fixing someone else, we’ll di...2024-10-0725 minYou First- A Journey to SelfMastering Feminine and Masculine Dynamics with Christina Acker – Part 2In this episode of *You First: A Journey to Self*, Christina Acker and I continue our exploration of feminine energy. We dive into how embracing pleasure and understanding our sexual energy can lead to profound self-discovery and healing.Christina shares insights on how societal expectations and early messages shape our relationship with sensuality. We discuss the impact of holding onto or releasing sexual energy and its effects on our well-being. Plus, we cover how to recognize when we're in our feminine energy and practical ways to tap into it.We also tackle the art of...2024-09-3029 minYou First- A Journey to SelfMastering Feminine and Masculine Dynamics with Christina Acker – Part 1In this episode of You First: A Journey to Self, we kick off part one of a two-part series with Christina Acker, a feminine reawakening expansion coach. Christina, also known as "The Effortless Feminine" on Instagram, shares her insights on feminine and masculine energies, how they shape our relationships, and what it means to truly hold space for one another.We discuss the common struggles women face when navigating these dynamics, from stepping into masculine energy to keep things together, to the importance of earning respect and grounding ourselves in emotional stability. Christina explains how women are...2024-09-2335 minYou First- A Journey to SelfHeal + Create Safety with Love and MoneyEver feel like you’re constantly chasing the next big thing—whether it's in your business, your love life, or just trying to keep up with what you see on Instagram? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive deep into how I got caught up in the hustle, trying to force success and validation from all the wrong places. Spoiler alert: it didn’t make me any happier. I share my personal journey of realizing that no amount of money or relationship will ever feel fulfilling if it’s not aligned with what you truly desire. We’...2024-09-1630 minYou First- A Journey to SelfLetting Go of Toxic Friendships + Healthy Friendship BreakupsHey Muses! This week, we’re diving into the world of female friendships and how they change over time. Join me, Maria Fuentes, as we chat about how some friendships are meant for certain chapters of your life and why it’s okay to let them go when they’re no longer serving you. I’ll share some personal stories from my twenties, where I dealt with one-sided, toxic friendships and how those experiences shaped my understanding of what I truly need in my friendships. We’ll talk about how big life changes, like getting married or switching c...2024-09-0925 minYou First- A Journey to SelfFall Reset: Let's Talk Consistency, Growth, and FulfillmentIn this episode of "You First: A Journey to Self," join Maria Fuentes dives into the power of self-care and consistency, especially as we transition into the cozy, reflective season of fall. Discover how small daily habits in mind, body, and spirit can create a strong foundation for sustainable growth and fulfillment. This episode is all about setting yourself up for success in the last few months of the year, ensuring you feel empowered, grounded, and ready to embrace your goals without regret. Let's explore how to lead with intention and live a life that feels truly aligned.2024-09-0221 minYou First- A Journey to SelfCrafting an Unregrettable LifeIn this deeply reflective episode of You First: A Journey to Self, we dive into the heavy but crucial topic of regret. Join me, Maria Fuentes, as I explore how regret can shape our lives and how we can mindfully shift our actions and thoughts to live an unregrettable life. Drawing from my personal experience of loss, I share intimate reflections on the pain of missed opportunities and the importance of being present in every moment.This episode will guide you through practical steps to avoid the pitfalls of regret by asking yourself three powerful questions: Will...2024-08-2613 minYou First- A Journey to SelfReleasing Control and Surrendering to the UnknownIn this heartfelt and raw episode of "You First: A Journey to Self," Maria opens up about the challenging emotions she's been facing after the recent loss of her beloved cat, Dusty, who has been her steadfast companion through many life transitions. As she grapples with feelings of loss, guilt, and the desire for control, Maria shares her journey of learning to surrender to the unknown.She discusses the difficulty of releasing control, especially when life throws unexpected challenges our way, and the importance of allowing ourselves to feel and process intense emotions without judgment. Maria also...2024-08-1920 minYou First- A Journey to SelfRespecting Your Energy: How to Show Up 110% Every Day.In this episode, Maria reflects on the powerful impact of energy and self-respect. She emphasizes the importance of how we show up in the world, the energy we bring, and how these influence our lives and the people around us. Maria dives into the concept of self-respect, urging listeners to be consistent in their commitments and honest with themselves about where they might be falling short.She explores the idea that how we do one thing is how we do everything, highlighting the importance of giving 110% effort, even in situations that might not be ideal. Maria also...2024-08-1229 minYou First- A Journey to SelfNavigating Heavy Emotions with Compassion and CuriosityHello, my beautiful muses. This week, I’m inviting you into a more intimate and vulnerable space. Typically, I come to you full of energy and ready to share those big, lightbulb moments, but today, my journey is different—and I want to bring you along with me.In this episode, I’m processing some deep, heavy emotions that surfaced during my menstrual cycle—a time that I now embrace as a moment for deep self-reflection and release. I found myself waking up in the middle of the night, overwhelmed by memories of my past and the pain of...2024-08-0524 minYou First- A Journey to SelfEmbracing Self-Doubt: Turning Fear into Fuel for ConfidenceIn today’s episode, we explore self-doubt—its origins, manifestations, and how to handle it effectively.Key Takeaways:Understanding Self-Doubt: Often rooted in early experiences and can impact various areas of life.Normalizing Doubt: It’s common and manageable; how you deal with it matters more than the doubt itself.Personal Experience: Maria shares her own struggles with imposter syndrome and how past experiences shape her self-view.Shifting Perspective: Use doubt as a growth tool; acknowledge it without resistance.Building Confidence: Grow by taking action despite doubt; evaluate your ability to handle different outcomes.Imposter Syndrome: It’s n...2024-07-2923 minYou First- A Journey to SelfEmotional Mastery in Love: Insights from My Journey with TJ and Embracing Women as Emotional LeadersWelcome back to another episode of "You First: A journey to self" I’m thrilled to be here with you once again, especially as we dive into today’s topic on emotional mastery in relationships. I have a special guest with me—my fiancé, TJ. We’re going to explore the crucial role of emotions in relationships, how they can make or break them, and share some personal insights from our journey together.Key Topics:The Power of Emotions in Relationships:Why emotions are fundamental to the health and success of relationships.How emotions can signi...2024-07-2930 minYou First- A Journey to SelfYou First: Embrace Your Power and Rediscover Yourself with Maria.Welcome Back!In this debut episode of the rebranded podcast, Maria Fuentes is thrilled to reconnect with her listeners after a three-month hiatus. If you’re new here, welcome! If you’re returning, thank you for your patience and continued support.What to Expect:Empowerment for Women: This podcast is dedicated to women who are navigating overwhelming emotions, seeking self-love, and striving for personal power.Personal Growth: Tune in to discover tools for emotional awareness, deeper self-connection, and healthier relationships.Maria’s Insights: Expect weekly episodes featuring Maria’s coaching...2024-07-2921 min