Mindfully Recharged with Mariana Thomas

In this episode, I talked about how you can become the person that you to be and how you can be the best version of yourself.  The way you live your life today determines the quality and experience of your life tomorrow. That's why I discussed four simple steps to help you be more mindful and aligned with your own values and goals. And at the end of the episode, I have also provided some ques...

In this episode, I talked about how we can stay positive even during a negative situation. It is very common nowadays to experience a lot of negativity because of what's happening around us. Overwhelm, anxiety, negative attitude - we are all experiencing these feelings and there's nothing wrong about it. But my question is, how do you respond to these kinds of struggles? How do you cope?...

In this episode, I have shared something personal with everyone. I have been going through all sorts of emotions recently, and here I talked a lot about how to use your emotions to your advantage.  8:46 - The reason for my current emotions 10:22 - You can only control what's on the inside 13:33 - Strategies to help you find strength in the hardest times 24:08 - Overcoming the big emotions Don...

In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Christie McConnon, a breast cancer survivor mentor equipping other survivors with lifestyle tools to find their new normal after breast cancer.  She shared how her life suddenly changed from traveling the world with her family to battling breast cancer and overcoming it.  2:39 - Traveling the world with her family 8:30 - Her first mammogram at 4...

In this episode, I talked about 4 ways that you can practice self-compassion to help boost your self-esteem. Oftentimes we become too hard on ourselves, right? There are many situations that lead us to actions or decisions that will either make or break our days. But if you are more mindful of how you think and respond, you become a better person to yourself and to everyone around you. I hope the...

In this episode, I talked about how to stop saying "yes" when we really mean "no".  I know that this is a very common struggle with people, as I myself experienced having difficulty with saying "no" so many times in my life! I hope that the 8 tips I have shared in this podcast will empower you to say "no" to the things that do not add value in your life, so...

In this episode, my guest Kellina Powell shared about being deaf since age 4,  how it was growing up and how she overcome the many challenges and struggles that came along with her disability. Today, she is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community.  She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her ow...

Today's Encore episode is very timely as the world is in a transition phase. People being adjusted to the "new normal", with better protocols and preventive solutions taking effect.  The year 2020 has taught us so much, from tough times comes tough lessons, personal growth, and learning opportunities. And as we continue through 2021, let us make those lessons part of the reasons why...

Meet Christine Handy - a mother, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, motivational speaker, FOX News breast cancer expert, and humanitarian. In this episode, we talked about her journey from being an international model to surviving cancer and what led her to become who she is today. 3:31 - How her life changed a decade ago 6:01 - "Life built on sand crumbles" 7:10 - A serving he...

In this episode, I shared some tips for building healthy habits that stick. We all know habits aren't formed very easily. So how exactly do you make controlled behaviors and mindful thinking become internally guided actions? Listen and follow these 5 simple steps and you will be on your way to a new healthy lifestyle. In the process, you may notice that you are not just building good habits,...

In this episode, I had a talk with Susan Crews - a trusted entrepreneur and a speaker whose mission is to educate people, especially midlife women about the industrial hemp plant and the benefits of quality CBD products.  Susan is the President and CEO of Huntsboro Hemp Company - a company dedicated to producing high-quality CBD products to help improve the well-being of customers globally. At Hun...

In this episode, I had a conversation with Natalie Micale - an Executive Leadership and Communication Coach. We talked about normalizing women in positions of power and how to support women in leadership roles - a fitting topic in celebration of Women's History Month. 8:07 - Overcoming the "nice girl syndrome" 10:39 - On being a leader  13:52 - "Embrace the suck" 16:46 - C...

In this episode, I talked about how we can gain energy. I have been asked the question "How do you get more energy" a lot, so I shared 7 tips to help you create and increase your physical energy. These tips are simple and very easy to do anytime or anywhere. I hope these will create more energy for you to boost your mood, your well-being, and improve your daily living. Download your FREE...

In this episode, I shared what the power of kindness truly means for me. We may have our own definitions of kindness, but what I imparted here will hopefully help you to be more mindful and intentional as you journey through life - especially in these challenging times. 4:16 - The importance and power of kindness 5:42 - 3 things kindness can do 10:42 - My definition of kindness Download your FREE...

In this episode, I have shared some tips on how to develop self-awareness and self-realization. These are 5 simple and very easy steps that can help you to be more conscious of your mind, your body, your surroundings and to identify your intuitions. Take the time out of your busy schedule to sit down, listen, and follow these tips to help you discover your inner self and develop self-awareness. En...

In this episode, I talked to my friend Nikki Trott who is a transformational coach, a brand consultant, and a podcaster. She empowers entrepreneurs to transform and unleash their purpose, to create freedom and success. We talked about how she went from being unfulfilled despite her amazing work background - to coaching entrepreneurs. 3:07 - Nikki shares her story from having a successful job to st...

In this episode, I shared some tips in helping you guys create your Health and Wellness Vision for the year 2021. It's the perfect time to assess where you are right now and how you would like to see yourself as you go through your journey this year. As they say, a goal is a dream written on paper. Are you ready to be more mindful and intentional with your vision this year? Here are some poin...

Amy Malay is an author, a speaker, and a leadership coach. She is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team, a team leader and educator with Young Living Essential Oils, and a Certified Aroma Freedom Practitioner. In this episode, I interviewed her about her book entitled " He Never Stops Working " - a true story about her journey in sponsoring and becoming a mom to Jebastin, a yo...

In this episode I talked about making choices with Steve, That anywhere we are in life, we are always faced with choices that either make our lives easy or hard. Our perception about things can either be good or bad, our reactions to people can make or break relationships, even the way we think of ourselves or how we think others see us can make us feel good or bad. It's all about choosing wh...

In this episode, I am discussing the power of intentionality with my good friend Steve Simpson. We both believe that living your life intentionally can help you figure out what you want to do and change the way you treat yourself as well as how you make connections with the world around you. 3:43 - Mariana's little quote about intentionality 5:39 - Do you need a 5-year plan? 9:01 - Looking at...

In this episode, you'll hear my top 10 life lessons from the year 2020 that I will definitely carry on as the new year comes in. [1:00] - Introduction [2:07] - Covid-19 pandemic [3:43] - Priceless times [6:13] - What happened in December 2019  [8:41] - Something to be grateful for [13:17] - Freedom [17:02] - Take time [18:46] - Changes [20:12] - The best company [22:00] - We can have a superp...

In this episode, I will take you through meditation practice with me as my way of spreading kindness and compassion during these times. You will learn: Breathing exercises How to be in touch with your feelings and emotions How to bring out kindness and compassion through meditation Download your FREE GUIDE to Mindful and Energetic Living here , and subscribe to this podcast! See you in Episode 7!...

In this episode you'll hear: A recent dream I had, and how it led me to take action and discover what had happened to some important people in my life. How my recent experience reminded me about kindness and compassion. My realizations about things that truly matter. What we can all do before the year ends to let the special people in our life know that we care. Download your FREE GUIDE to Mi...

In this episode, I talk about how identifying your unique purpose and calling and how it can lead us to live a more mindful and energetic life.  2:20 - How each of us may have many seasons in life, but we all have one purpose. 4:08 - A quick recap about growing up in Colombia and starting my fitness journey. The full stories about Mariana growing up are on Episodes 1 , 2 , and 3 . 5:54 - My realiz...

In this episode, Mariana talks about her journey as she came to the United States. 3:37 - An unexpected twist, when a bigger company bought out the company she was working for. 5:00 - When ego took over and how she handled it. 7:34 - How she got to the United States not knowing English, no job, and not a lot of money. 9:00 - Taking on one of the biggest challenges of her life - her big move. 11:18...