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Send us Fan Mail Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to an individual's ability to note and understand their own emotions as well as those of others. In this week's episode, we will discuss the differences between Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) along with Emotional Maturity. Key components of EI will be introduced as well as practical ways to enhance EI in our day-t...

Send us Fan Mail  We are constantly bombarded by people, places, notifications, and information that demand our attention. Our five senses are constantly at work, delivering, which can be truly exhausting. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of implementing awareness to better understand where we direct our time and energy. Distinctions are made between investing versus spending...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us have been swept away by the magnetic energy that someone embodies. In this week’s episode, we will touch base on the attributes that are characteristic of individuals with a magnetic presence. These include authenticity, presence, active listening, good body language, positivity and confidence. We will also address how we can personify this alluring presence. Key takeaw...

Send us Fan Mail Uncertainty is something that we all face as human beings. As we age, we realize that life is filled with uncertainty, and we must feel comfortable with the uncomfortable. In this episode, we address feelings closely linked to experiencing uncertainty, as well as the importance of calming our minds in terms of understanding how to ground ourselves in the present moment. Additional...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we will address the different ways in which men and women experience love. We will introduce various factors that significantly influence how love is expressed between men and women, including gender roles and societal standards. Additionally, we unpack common misconceptions that westernized culture has stipulated regarding love in this matter and offer som...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone loves love. I think it is something that, once experienced, can truly transform you from the inside out. However, a key ingredient that shapes the process of being and feeling love in the most wholesome way is the relationship you have with yourself. If you can recognize and meet your  own needs and wants while holding yourself in a gentle, compassionate, safe, and unders...

Send us Fan Mail Holistic healing encompasses a thorough recognition and understanding of the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of an individual. Given this, many times a series of modalities are introduced to address a lot of factors that come into play when trying to heal and promote someone's health and well-being. In this week's episode, we explore different...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us are born with a set of skills or abilities that move us to have an inclination for either the arts, history, science, etc. We call this inclination a special regard or "passion" for what we enjoy, even love sometimes. Wouldn't it be nice to engage in our passion not only momentarily, but in a more expansive form by turning it into a source of income? In t...

Send us Fan Mail What is gratitude? It involves a state of appreciation or thanksgiving for all that you have. This episode dives into ways you can cultivate gratitude by being present, engaging in acts of service, journaling, writing words of affirmation, among others. Most importantly, the episode motivates you to fuel your fire for thanksgiving and to change the narrative you have about gratitu...

Send us Fan Mail Self-esteem is one of the things that many people struggle with. In a society that promotes superficiality, going within and doing the self-work is the groundwork for true change to take place and for a good sense of self-esteem to be cultivated. Planting the right seeds through the use of self-awareness, watering yourself through self-love, patience, and self-compassion, as well...

Send us Fan Mail Social media highly impacts the way we think and behave in our everyday life. Currently, many of us spend on average 2 hours and 23 minutes scrolling through social media on a daily basis. Virtual platforms like TikTok and Instagram can be as addictive as a drug that has negative repercussions on our attention and concentration levels as well as mental states. Delaying immediate g...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the grief that is present after losing someone dear to us. We compare and contrast the differences between losing someone in the physical sense of the word as opposed to emotionally detaching from them. Additionally, the episode introduces the value behind celebrating the legacy someone we love left behind and always leading with love each moment of ever...

Send us Fan Mail En este episodio se proveen detalles sobre los cuatro diferentes estilos de apego y cómo la infancia juega un papel vital en la forma en que nos relacionamos y conectamos con los demás. Además, el episodio aborda la forma de apego más común que se observa en nuestra sociedad hoy en día y las maneras en que las personas pueden realizar cambios hacia un estilo de apego más seguro. S...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we address the modern love standards through the lens of the movie Materialists. Two main themes are analyzed, love and luxury. Throughout the episode conversations take place relating to what true love signifies, common misconceptions in the movie pertaining to love, character development, personal experiences, as well as key takeaways. The episode highlights the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive deep into something that most people struggle with today, the constant search for external validation. In a society that incites us to seek approval and meet others expectations, it is often challenging to listen in to our inner whisper and create our own sense of self-worth. Throughout this episode, listeners will be exposed to personal experiences that sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode details will be provided regarding the four different attachment styles and how childhood plays a vital role in the way we associate and connect with others. Additionally, the episode touches base on the most common form of attachment style displayed in our society today and ways in which people can make changes towards a more secure attachment style. Misconception...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we touch base on how effort, but most  importantly, perseverance marks the difference when overcoming life’s challenges. The ability to stay centered and push through uncomfortable moments it’s ultimately what allows one to overcome obstacles and pursue one’s dreams. An exchange of ideas take place regarding how being a Latino facilitates grit and how having a supp...

Send us Fan Mail En este episodio, hablamos sobre cómo el esfuerzo, pero sobre todo la perseverancia, marcan la diferencia al superar los desafíos de la vida. La capacidad de mantener el enfoque y superar los momentos incómodos es lo que permite superar obstáculos y perseguir los sueños de cada uno. Se intercambian ideas sobre cómo ser Latino fomenta la perseverancia y cómo contar con un buen sist...

Send us Fan Mail This episode offers a wide variety of information on how to nourish our brain in a healthy and manageable way. Tips are introduced on what foods to consume and how to make eating healthy sustainable. Misconceptions are addressed about healthy eating and current trends on cognitive decline. Additionally, measures are offered on other factors that impact our nutrition and our perspe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode listeners will be given the opportunity to gain insight on 7 life lessons that take place in one's 20s. Listeners will be inspired to continue to learn and unlearn common thinking and behavioral patterns as a means to mature and progress through their life. A distinction will be made regarding what society expects from them and the value in creating their own...

Send us Fan Mail This episode touches base on resilience and ways to bounce back after facing adversity. Three main components of resilience are introduced which include being cognizant that tough times will come, staying focused, and practicing positivity. Personal experiences are drawn, and adaptability is presented as a key component of resilience. The episode motivates listeners to be gentle w...

Send us Fan Mail This episode introduces the idea of how living intentionally can also be referred to as living a life with purpose. Listeners will get exposure to the significance of setting a specific series of goals as well as daily practices that facilitate the process of living intentionally . An exchange of ideas also takes place regarding the power of taking action in order to live more int...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will touch base on the beauty of vulnerability as a way to connect with others. As mentioned in the episode, when we are vulnerable we take our armor off and allow our truest self to shine through, giving others the opportunity to see us for who we are and for self-acceptance to take place. More so, by opening up, others will feel compelled to open up as well. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will explore what staying true to your essence means in this time and age. Additionally, we will discuss how having a good sense of who you are and having people that hold you accountable can be beneficial to your personal growth and development. Some suggestions are also made about why staying in alignment with your essence is pivotal to human connection and t...