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Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. Today, I’m continuing my series on The Interior Castle and diving deeper into the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila. Mansion One is the beginning of the spiritual life, and like anything new, it is often the hardest part because it requires an immense amount of change and effort from us. Leaving behind a life of distraction is no...

Hi everyone 🤍 welcome back to A Little More Inspired. In this episode of my Interior Castle series by St. Teresa of Ávila, we begin moving inward—leaving the outer distractions of the world and stepping into the first areas of the soul. We talk about what it actually looks like to start the spiritual life, and why it often begins not with peace… but with discomfort. That feeling that something is...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. In this episode, I begin a beautiful journey with you as we explore the works of St. Teresa of Ávila, The Interior Castle. St. Teresa of Ávila is a Spanish Carmelite nun whose spiritual writings on contemplative prayer and the journey of the soul led her to become a Doctor of the Catholic Church. This Christian mystic’s profound...

Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired . In today’s episode, Part 2 of this humility series, I’m focusing on how pride is overcome through self-knowledge. We’ll explore why humility begins with truly knowing ourselves — our wounds, patterns, defenses, and the subtle ways pride can take root in our inner life. I also share more about my own desire to understand my heritage and wh...

Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired . In this episode, I’m beginning a new series inspired by the book Humility of Heart by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo . This spiritual classic was written in the 1700s, yet its wisdom remains deeply relevant for anyone seeking to grow and deepen their spiritual life today. Many of the spiritual teachers I’ve learned from — and Jesus Himself —...

Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired . In this episode, I’m diving into Part 2 — and the final installment — of my series on The Three Ordinary Voices of God , focusing on the voice of desire . In this conversation, we go deeper into understanding the nature of our desires and how they fit into the hierarchy of a meaningful spiritual life. The world often seduces us — especial...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired ! In this episode, I’m diving into the Third Ordinary Voice of God — the voice of desire . Desire is one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives — yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. We’re taught that desire is just an urge, a feeling we’re supposed to follow impulsively, with no discernment or wisdom. Most people will tell you, “Just follow yo...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ The other day, I woke up at like 6 AM — before I even had to get ready for work — with this immediate urge to write. The words were spilling out of me like an itch I needed to scratch. I was almost late to work, and I even forgot my phone, but I couldn’t help it… I just needed to get every word out. I love those creative pings. Sometimes I feel this shado...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ On this episode, I’m reading a personal piece I recently wrote, reflecting on my moments of clarity while on a trip to Mexico. It’s been about a year since I published my first blog post and shared my work with the world. So much has happened in this year of growth and creative exploration. Posting my content hasn’t always been easy — I share a lot about...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ In this episode, I open up about my journey with vulnerability and the spiritual lessons that have shaped me. From childhood memories to adult reflections, I share what healing has looked like for me — the unlearning, the self-awareness, and the beauty of becoming more grounded in who I truly am. I talk about intimacy — the kind that requires honesty, pat...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ In this episode, we explore the second ordinary voice of God — the Voice of Talents . Every person is created with unique gifts meant to guide their mission and bring joy, purpose, and meaning to their life. We’ll talk about how to recognize your God-given genius, the difference between universal and unique talents, and how comparison and pride can pull u...

Welcome back to A Little More Inspired ! In this episode, I’m diving into the Second Ordinary Voice of God — the Voice of Talents. Many of us grow up thinking only a few people are truly gifted, and if our lives don’t look extraordinary, we assume we aren’t either. But every person is born with unique, God-given talents that are connected to their purpose and mission in this life. The real questio...

Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. I’m so excited to continue my series on T ⁠ he Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly⁠ . In Part 2, we’re diving deeper into the first ordinary voice: the Voice of Needs. In this episode, I explore what aren’t real needs, and unpack the Happiness Paradox —why getting what we want often doesn’t truly satisfy. I’ll walk through some of...

Hi friends, and welcome back to A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a reflection I wrote called A Call to Personal Responsibility: Seeking Truth in the Midst of Chaos. It’s about what it really means to live our faith in a time when so many voices are loud, misleading, or even filled with hate. I talk about performative Christianity, the danger of following leaders who twist Go...

Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired ! In this episode, I am reflecting on my personal journey with Christian faith. I feel there are a lot of voices nowadays that can cause us to feel ashamed of our faith, or maybe we’ve stepped away and are rediscovering what our faith means to us. This is my story and a reflection on my lived experience of the ups and downs of my...

Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. I’m so excited to continue my series on T he Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly . After receiving such positive feedback on the first episode, I wanted to go deeper and break down each of the voices one by one. If you missed it, check out the first episode where I introduce the overall concept of listening to our intuition. [ Clic...

Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired! This episode is basically me ranting about turning 34, realizing how fast youth passes, and why I’m done pretending for anyone. I talk about my grandma’s saying, “Juventud y pelo negro pronto pasa” (youth and black hair soon pass), what it really means to me now, and how I’ve learned to focus on inner beauty, real connections, a...

Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired ! This is Part 2 of my conversation with my beautiful friend Sandra Tindle—and in this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s personal, complex, and honestly… long overdue: religion and its growing influence on American life. Sandra and I both grew up in deeply religious households, and those early experiences shaped so much o...

Hi Friend! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired . Today kicks off a special 2-episode series featuring my dear friend Sandra Tindle. We dive into a heartfelt girl chat about the impact of technology on children, what it’s like to raise (or even consider having) kids in today’s world, and how society is shifting around us. Sandra is a dedicated educator with over eleven years of...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired! In this episode, I explore what true humility really means and how it can coexist with confidence on the spiritual path. Reflecting on the lives of Mary and Joseph, I share why their example inspires me to embrace faith, integrity, and trust in God’s plan. I hope this reflection leaves you feeling a little more inspired. To read...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired! In today’s episode, In this episode, I share an audio version of my latest blog post exploring the wisdom of the earliest Greek philosophers: the original thinkers who questioned everything we thought we knew about truth, God, and the purpose of life. Join me as I reflect on what their ideas can teach us today about humility, cu...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired . In today’s episode, I’ll be exploring the spiritual wounds of envy and jealousy . They say that by envy and jealousy, death entered the world. When the prince of the earth, once a bearer of light, the most beautiful angel, learned of God’s plan to create fragile beings, humans. That He would one day become one of us and die for...

Welcome to a new episode of A Little More Inspired . Over the past couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with a 16th-century Spanish Christian writer, poet, mystic, and Carmelite nun—St. Teresa of Avila. I discovered her and her teachings during a time of deep transition, not just in my worldly life, but spiritually as well. She entered my life as if to answer the questions and inner turmoil I had...

Hi everyone, welcome to A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, I invite you into a personal reflection on St. Jude Thaddeus—the patron saint of impossible causes. Read the full blog post here: When Things Feel Impossible: A Letter to St. Jude Thaddeus ... ✨ Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨ 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alittlemoreinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alittlemoreinspired⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hi friend, Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired . This was originally meant to be a written blog post… but somewhere along the way, I went full word vomit — so I decided to record the reflection too.