Growing with Sol

This was a wonderful conversation with Somatic Movement Coach, Jordana Che. We discussed why inviting more pleasure into our lives is important and how it's connected to self-worth, as well as defining somatic movement, its benefits, and what a session with her will look like.  Connect with Jordana Che Jordana's Instagram Jordana's Tik Tok   Let's Connect! My Insta My Tik Tok Schedule yo...

There is a deep connection between self-esteem and self-care. So much so that it is possible to raise your self-esteem through adequate self-care.  Let's Connect! My Insta My Tik Tok Schedule your discovery call: https://calendly.com/yourcoachmari/30-minute-discovery-call Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com Buy Me a Cafecito Resources:  International Journal of Nursing Sc...

Decision making can be feel incredibly difficult as it is. However, it can be greatly affected by your self-esteem. Whether you have a high self-esteem or low self-esteem, studies have shown that can a significant impact, over time, on the decisions you make. Let's discuss what you can do to ensure you make better decisions for your life.  Let's Connect! My Insta My Tik Tok Schedule your disc...

Whether you’re just starting out on a health and wellness journey or you’re working on a new habit or routine, there will be times in life when your energy and attention is pulled in different directions or you simply drift into old habits. Even if the plan is simple, creating consistency can be the most difficult part, so here are a few tips to help you stay consistent.  Let's Connect! My In...

Lately, there has been more and more conversation around the importance of community for our mental health. It was an integral part of my healing journey, and studies around longevity, and specifically regarding the blue zones, show that connection and belonging have positive health benefits. In a time when so many have felt isolated and lonely, let’s get into how beneficial creating community can...

As someone who has spent the majority of her life being hard on herself, the concept of giving myself grace felt extremely foreign. It felt like I would just be making excuses for myself, which would stunt my progress on any given goal. However, I have since learned that they are not the same thing, and, in fact, giving yourself grace can be the solution to so much dissatisfaction.   Follow m...

If there is one thing for certain in life, it is change. Even though we may not realize it, we are constantly living in uncertainty. Perhaps nowadays, that uncertainty feels more prevalent, but it was always there. Donata Boston and I discuss navigating this uncertainty and the things we can do to best manage these times in our lives.  Connect with Donata Boston:  IG: https://www.instagr...

In this episode, I have a lovely conversation with Allison Frye- podcaster and mental health advocate. She shares her journey with depression and anxiety, as well as how she has processed grief. Grief and loss are things that many of us have experienced, and, perhaps, continue to grapple with. Allison shares how she has managed grief and continues to process it.  Follow me on IG and TT: @your...

In our capitalist society, knowing how to manage your finances is a foundational life skill. Money represents so much more than a mere tool with which to purchase goods. It provides freedom, choice, agency, and safety. In this episode I discuss this and the beginning steps to becoming good with money.  Finances, Empwerment, and Muay Thai: A Conversation with Urmi Hossain Follow me on IG and T...

Urmi Hossain is a long time advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, working in the finance industry and volunteering for Women in Leadership. We discuss this, as well as the experience of growing up third culture in Italy and her experience with Muay Thai.  Connect with Urmi:  LinkedIn Her Book Her Blog, My Ways Her YouTube Channel   Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send...

Body image and self-esteem have been incredibly linked throughout my life. From actually being overweight to simply feeling like I was when I actually wasn’t to completely shifting how I view my body and my fitness, I discuss it all and how brazilian jiu jitsu played a pivotal role in that process.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com Sch...

As much as we talk about healing and processing our emotions and mental health on this platform, it is only one aspect of life. Another huge component to life is simply enjoying it. Are you having fun? Do you enjoy the life you’re leading? Let’s talk about fun and playfulness and why it’s an important part of all of our lives.  The Benefits of Play for Adults Endorphins: The Brain's Natural P...

I’ve talked about people-pleasing before, and it is something that so many of us experience. In today’s episode I am zeroing in on the inability to say no. What is behind that? What is driving us to agree to and to appease even to our own detriment? I dig into two different motivations for this and what we can do about it.  People Pleasing and How It Hurts Us The Negative Effects of People Pl...

Emotional support animals seem to anecdotally provide so much positive benefits. Personally, I can attest to that as well. Let's discuss in more detail what benefits they do provide.  Studies:  https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/resources/emotional-support-animals-101/ https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2022.0016 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.202...

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths, vacation, and rest. It also isn’t simply doing routine, foundational wellness and medical care. Next level self-care does include conflict and confrontation through the mode of self-advocacy. Let’s get into how that is and what we can do to best advocate for ourselves.  Ep042: The Negative Effects of People Pleasing in the Workplace Follow me on IG and TT: @...

You might be familiar with people pleasing in interpersonal relationships. However, when we are people pleasers, it doesn’t just turn off when we’re at work. In fact, given that that’s the place we spend most of our time, it’s bound to show up there. So let’s talk about the negative effects it can have at work and what to do about it.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions:...

Race, ethnicity, and the perception thereof are not as simple and straightforward as one might think. In recent years, more and more people have said that I am white or white passing, when that was not the case for the first 27 years of my life. In this episode I discuss race and ethnic identity, how others perceive it and the harmful effects that it can have.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourco...

What’s your purpose in life? Huge question, right? But it has so many wonderful benefits. From health, wealth, and longevity, knowing your life’s purpose can drastically improve your entire life.  Article 1: 10 Powerful Benefits of Living With Purpose Article 2: "Knowing Your Why" Is Good for You   Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com...

Taking it back to the basics. You may have heard the term “love bombing” before, but do you truly know what it means and what it can look like? It is definitely something to look out for in the dating game, because it often can feel so good and like such a positive thing. I discuss what it is and how to spot it in this episode.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contac...

“Shoulds” really are the bane of our existence. The moment you start living through shoulds you’re facilitating a life filled with disdain, resentment, and obligation. So let’s break down what it looks like when this starts to happen and what to do about it.  Ep002: What Are Boundaries? Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com Schedule your di...

Your healing journey will most likely bring about truths about yourself that you were not expecting to find. Most often, I have seen that the discovery of feeling undeserving is the most surprising. Such a limiting belief can significantly impact all aspects of your life: career, home life, friendships, and more.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contact+podcast@maris...

You may be familiar with the saying, “time heals everything.” However, how many people have you met in life that are so cold, bitter, and calloused from relationships they had 5 or ten years ago? Clearly time did not heal that pain. Let’s get into why that’s the case and what is truly needed to heal.  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachmari Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com S...

Affirmations are such a popular tool to build yourself up, create more self-love, and get yourself in the right mindset. However, they don’t always work. Sometimes, affirmations can have the exact opposite effect! If you’re confused or if this resonates with you, check out this episode where I break down why that’s the case and what you can do instead.    Study: Positive Self-Statements:...

Why don’t you like yourself? Have you really dared to explore that question? It’s amazing what we can find when we do, and we even begin to question the reasons we have. Disliking yourself can have so many ramifications in regards to your self-esteem, confidence, and even life choices. So why don’t you like yourself, and what are you going to do about it?  Follow me on IG and TT: @yourcoachma...

How many years have gone by with you making the same resolution to no avail? What if you want change but the whole “new year new me” mentality is not resonating? The true shift you are looking for is to finally and truly like yourself. These superficial changes, resolutions, are just not going to cut it if what’s really happening is a deep sense of self-loathing or low self-esteem. So let’s discus...