The Road Leads Back to Me

Have you ever noticed that the person making the least effort somehow takes up the most space in your mind? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , licensed therapist Coral Seco breaks down the psychology of breadcrumbing —the dating pattern where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you emotionally invested, but never enough consistency to build a healthy relationship. From rand...

What stories have been passed down to you—and which ones were never told? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , licensed therapist and trauma specialist Coral Seco sits down with writer, filmmaker, and Abre Camino Collective co-founder Vanessa Garcia for a powerful conversation about identity, heritage, storytelling, and why understanding where we come from can change how we move forward....

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted... and still aren't happy? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Avabello Aesthetics, Dr. Ben Eskenazi, for an honest conversation about success, identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to start over. From becoming the first doctor in his family to walking away...

Actor and producer Christian Ochoa Lavernia joins me for one of my most personal conversations yet. We've known each other since high school, but this episode goes far beyond nostalgia. Christian opens up about growing up in Miami, being raised by a single mother, navigating anxiety, feeling the pressure of expectations, and ultimately finding the courage to pursue the life he truly wanted. We tal...

What happens when we finally tell the stories our families were forced to carry in silence? In this deeply moving episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral sits down with filmmaker, director, and producer Victoria Collado for a powerful conversation about identity, immigration, generational trauma, healing, and the stories that shape who we become. Victoria shares the inspiration behind Waiting...

They watch every story. They view every post. They somehow know everything going on in your life... But they never like, comment, engage, or support. So what's really going on? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down the psychology of "lurkers"—the people who quietly keep tabs on your life from behind a screen. Whether it's an ex, a former situationship, a fake friend, or...

What does narcissistic abuse actually look like—and why is it so hard to spot when you're living through it? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral sits down with filmmaker, author, and You're Dating a Narcissist creator Ann Marie Allison for an honest conversation about love bombing, trauma bonds, breadcrumbing, cognitive dissonance, and the painful reality of questioning your own worth i...

That ex you can’t stop thinking about? You probably don’t actually miss them . You miss the version of them you hoped they would become. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down the psychology behind heartbreak, nostalgia, grief, and why breakups can feel so emotionally consuming—even when the relationship wasn’t actually healthy. Through a trauma-informed lens and loving b...

You didn’t fall in love with who they really are. Respectfully. You fell in love with who you hoped they could become. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down the psychology behind falling in love with potential—and why so many of us stay attached to people who continuously show us they cannot meet us where we are. Whether it’s romantic relationships, friendships, or emoti...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse, manipulation, and exploitation. How does something like this happen—and more importantly, how does it go on for so long? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down the psychology behind Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, exploring the patterns, behaviors, and systems that allowed their actions to continue unchecked. This conv...

What would lead someone to sacrifice their values, identity, and morality just to be chosen? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral takes a deep, trauma-informed look at the psychology behind Ghislaine Maxwell—exploring how early programming, power dynamics, and unmet emotional needs can shape behavior in extreme and disturbing ways. This is not about excusing actions. It’s about und...

If you’ve ever left a conversation thinking, “Why did I say all that?”… this episode is for you!! In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down what oversharing really is, why it happens, and how it can actually be a form of self-harm. Oversharing often comes from a desire to connect, belong, and feel seen—but when it happens too quickly or with the wrong people, it can leave yo...

Situationships are one of the most confusing—and addictive—relationship dynamics. Period.  In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down why situationships feel harder to leave than actual relationships, and how they keep you stuck in a cycle of hope, confusion, and emotional attachment. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: “What did I do wrong?” “Why were they so into me yeste...

It’s April Fool’s Day… but the real question is—are you playing yourself? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral gets real about the stories we tell ourselves in relationships, friendships, and situationships—and why the hardest truth to face is often the one we already know. If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining someone’s behavior, giving endless benefit of the doubt, or hol...

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, drained, or questioning yourself… this episode is for you. In this week’s episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down the connection between gaslighting and narcissistic dynamics—and how they can slowly disconnect you from your sense of self. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation designed to make you questi...

Gaslighting is one of the most searched words right now—and for good reason! In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down what gaslighting really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it in your relationships, career, and everyday interactions. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that makes you question your own reality, your feelings, and even your memory. I...

When we think of spring cleaning, we usually think about our homes — closets, drawers, and the things we no longer need. But what if spring cleaning applied to your life too? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral explores how the idea of spring cleaning can be applied to our mindset, relationships, and energy . From identifying limiting beliefs to recognizing unhealthy dynamics, thi...

In honor of Women’s History Month, Coral reflects on the words and wisdom from women who have shaped how she sees the world, healing, and sisterhood! 💗 In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral shares powerful quotes that have guided her throughout her life and trauma-healing journey. From Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s call for women to have a voice in decision-making spaces, to Brené Brown’s...

Do you find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop in relationships? Constantly bracing for disappointment? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down what anxious attachment really is — where it comes from, how betrayal trauma and emotional ruptures shape it, and why transactional love keeps your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. She dives into: • Why anxious att...

Valentine’s Day can hit differently. Maybe you’re going through a breakup. Maybe you’re grieving what could have been. Maybe you’re in a relationship and still feeling lonely. Or maybe you’re just tired of the pressure, the comparison, and the performative love all over social media. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral shows up like your loving tia and gets honest about why Valent...

In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral dives headfirst into the emotional, cultural, and psychological impact of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl —and why the backlash says far more about us than it does about him. What starts as a reaction to a Super Bowl promo quickly unfolds into a deeper conversation about assimilation, identity, and the trauma many Latinos carry from being...

This episode marks a milestone — turning 40 ! In this deeply personal birthday reflection, Coral looks ahead to the life she is building, the love walking beside her, and the voice she has learned to trust. A voice once shaky, now steady. A voice shaped by experience, courage, and the belief that it was always meant to heal. Inspired by the wisdom of Ruth Bader Ginsburg — use your voice, even when...

In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral sits down with Miami’s sweetheart, Betty Pastelitos, for an intimate and deeply honest conversation about identity, resilience, and self-permission. Betty shares her journey as a first-generation American, a special education teacher, a content creator, and a woman who spent much of her life putting others first. From growing up as a “glass chil...

In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down groupthink — what it is, how to recognize it, and why it can be so dangerous to your emotional safety and sense of self. Using real-life examples from friendships, family dynamics, culture, and childhood programming, Coral explains how groupthink often shows up as compliance, people-pleasing, and staying quiet to keep the peace — eve...

In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me , Coral breaks down false accountability —what it looks like, how it shows up in relationships, and why it can leave you feeling confused, drained, and questioning your reality. We talk about the subtle ways people deflect responsibility, validate without change, and move conversations in circles—while still claiming they “understand.” If you’ve ever wa...