Under The Beautiful Banyan

Acceptance is a healing tool. Learning how to accept what is instead of holding onto what you hoped it would be, can support healing, emotional healing, and letting go of expectations. Sometimes the deepest pain isn't caused by what happened. Sometimes it's caused by the distance between what is and what we thought it was going to be. In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I'm...

Pain vs suffering: learning the difference can change how you move through grief, loss, guilt, self-blame, and some of the hardest experiences of your life. Pain is inevitable. Suffering doesn't always have to be. In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I'm talking about the difference between pain and suffering and what I've learned while moving through grief, loss, guilt, and...

Wanting a healthy relationship doesn’t mean you need a man. For single women who still want love, this is about relationship standards, good men, and being honest about what you truly desire. I have been married and single. I have been happy and hurt. And while I will certainly avoid all foolishness, that does not mean I have to pretend I don't desire love, because I absolutely do! In this epi...

Self-awareness and getting to know yourself are essential if you want to stop feeling misunderstood. Do you really know yourself? I thought I did until I realized I couldn't always explain what I needed. I could tell you my zodiac sign, my love language, where I was from, what I did, and all the roles I played. But I couldn't always tell you what I needed to feel seen, heard and loved or w...

Feeling unloved in a relationship can be confusing when you know the person loves you. In this episode, I share why knowing he loved me wasn't enough when in some really pivotal moments, it didn't come through. I knew he loved me. I just couldn't feel it. There is a difference between someone loving you and someone expressing that love in a way that allows you to actually feel loved, h...

Betrayal and broken trust can change the way you see relationships, family, and the people you love. In this episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan, I share a deeply personal story about my brother, betrayal, trust, and learning how to trust again without betraying myself. Sometimes the person you trust most is the person you never imagined could hurt you. I never thought he would do that. Until he...

The Pattern Nobody Knows They're Living In. A story about toxic family relationships, repeated betrayal, and the moment I realized 5 different people were actually one unhealthy spirit. For women over 45 healing from family trauma and setting boundaries with relatives. I thought I had five separate unhealthy relationships with five different blood relatives. What I learned, painfully and slowl...

A foster care story about the teacher who changed my life. For women over 45 healing from childhood wounds, this is how one act of grace redirected what I believed about trust, worth, and love. I stole from the teacher who loved me most. I was terrified of what she'd do when I had to bring it back. What she did instead became a turning point I didn't understand until decades later. This is...

In this episode, titled Beliefs Surpass Truth, I examine self-betrayal. How in a moment where I doubted my own beliefs and truth, I put in jeopardy years of trust with someone I loved and in the process made a rash decision that was irreversible. 🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇ Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment https://investedalignment.com 🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundl...

#personalalignment #investedalignment #fyp #selfawareness #personaldevelopment In this emotional and inspiring video, I share my personal story of surviving foster care with my sister by my side. From the challenges we faced to the triumphs we achieved, I open up about our journey and the unbreakable bond that helped us get through even the toughest of times. If you're someone who has gone thr...

Mother-daughter love can be complicated, especially when it doesn’t look like what we expect. I always knew my mother loved me… but reading through her old letters, I saw that love in a way I had never recognized before. In this episode, the speaker shares her personal journey about her difficult relationship with her mother, reflecting on her childhood spent in foster and group homes. She discuss...

In this episode, I share: • How hard work and values impacted my self-esteem • What door-to-door selling taught me about value and prosperity What was your first job or hustle as a teen? Drop your story in the comments I’d love to hear how it shaped you! Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday! =================================================== Get your copy of the books Connect-It SELF and LOVE...

#personalalignment #investedalignment #accountability #selfawareness #personaldevelopment #rejection Feeling Rejected? Do this before you give up! This story is about what rejection, what it taught me at an early age, and how I assign meaning to it. In this episode, I share how detaching from outcomes created freedom and clarity. If you've ever questioned your value because of a no, someone el...

My mother and sister definitely got this one wrong! In the very first episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast, I take you on a journey of hope, disappointment and self-awareness! Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/

In this special episode, we dive deep into the INVESTED Alignment framework—the eight pillars that will help you grow with purpose and clarity. We’ll unpack: Interest & Intelligence : How to spark your curiosity and leverage your unique gifts. Net-Worth : Why recognizing your inherent value is the first step to confident living. Values : The non-negotiables that guide every decision you make....

In this trailer, get a sneak peek at Under The Beautiful Banyan—your go-to podcast for uplifting stories and spiritual insights. Life’s messy, beautiful, and constantly changing—and so are we. Whether you need a dose of hope, a nudge toward self-trust, or a faith boost, you’re covered...Under The Beautiful Banyan Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday! Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com Tik To...