The Shit That Matters

If you’ve been stuck in the thought loop of “I wasted so much time” … this episode is going to shift something. In this conversation, Anamaria Velasquez breaks down how we unconsciously make ourselves victims of time by attaching meaning to our past. From her own experience in network marketing and family business, Ana shares how she built an identity around being “the woman who wasted years”… and...

What did being the “good girl” actually cost you? In this episode, Ana Velasquez breaks down the hidden impact of good girl conditioning , people-pleasing, and self-editing. Not just the big moments, but the subtle ways you hold yourself back every day. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck, or like you’re “behind” in life, this conversation will shift how you see your past and your next move...

This episode closes out The Honest Middle series with a truth you might need to hear: you don’t need more time to figure your life out, you need direction. If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning everything, and caught in a loop of overthinking, nothing is wrong with you. You’re in a season of growth where you’re outgrowing who you’ve been, but you haven’t fully stepped into who you’re becoming...

You’re Not Lost — You’re in the Part No One Talks About If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, or like you should have things figured out by now… this episode is going to hit. Because what if nothing is actually wrong? In Episode 7 of The Honest Middle series, Ana breaks down the truth about the in-between phase—the space where your old life no longer fits, but your next chapter hasn’t fully arrive...

You’ve done the work. You’ve awakened. You know something is shifting… But your life still looks the same. Welcome to Episode 6 of The Honest Middle series , where we talk about the part no one prepares you for…👉 the in-between The space where your identity is evolving, but your reality hasn’t caught up yet. In this episode, Ana breaks down how to start living differently without burning your ent...

In this episode of The Honest Middle series on The Shit That Matters Podcast , I talk about one of the most important turning points in personal growth: the moment when awareness alone is no longer enough. There comes a point in healing where autopilot has turned off. You’re more aware of your patterns, your identity, and the ways you’ve been moving through life. But instead of moving forward, man...

This week’s episode is tender. Raw. Real-time. I’m recording this from day two of my period after a month that felt different, more connected, more hopeful, more in tune with my body than ever before. As a 34-year-old woman who has lived with PCOS since I was 16, I’m opening up about fertility, irregular cycles, shame, self-trust, and what it means to love your body even when it doesn’t do what yo...

You’ve turned off autopilot. Awareness has kicked in. You’ve done “the work.” And now… something feels different. In this fourth episode of The Honest Middle series, Ana dives into the subtle but disorienting identity shift that happens in the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. Nothing dramatic explodes around you. Your house is the same. Your friends are the same. Your job might...

You’re doing the healing work. You’re more self-aware.  You’ve let go of old habits.  You’re growing. So why do you still feel off? In this episode of The Honest Middle , we’re talking about identity shifts, nervous system recalibration, and the uncomfortable middle phase of personal growth. When autopilot no longer works and your old coping mechanisms fall away, your identity begins to reorganize...

Awareness isn’t soft at first. It’s disruptive. In Episode 2 of The Honest Middle , we’re talking about what happens after autopilot stops working. When you start noticing your patterns. Your numbing. The conversations that drain you. The ways you’ve been tolerating what no longer fits. Waking up doesn’t instantly feel peaceful. It can feel anxious. Disorienting. Urgent. In this episode, Ana break...

There’s a moment in life when the ways you used to get through the day - pushing, numbing, keeping it moving - stop working. It feels quiet... like something in your body is saying, we’re done doing it this way. In this episode of The Shit That Matters , we explore that moment—when autopilot shuts off and awareness turns on. This conversation opens The Honest Middle , a new podcast series focused...

In this episode of The Shit That Matters , Ana breaks down one of the most common struggles among women, mothers, entrepreneurs, homeschoolers, and full-time workers: our toxic, co-dependent relationship with time. If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you “don’t have enough time,” this episode is the truth-bomb you’ve been needing. Ana shares: why time isn’t actually...

In this raw, off-the-cuff episode, Anamaria brings you behind the scenes of a potent coaching conversation that sparked The Good Girl Revolution. We’ve all been conditioned to be “good.” To say yes even when we mean no. To stay loyal to people, jobs, or routines long past their expiration date because we don’t want to ruffle feathers. But what happens when you start evolving — and your old yes no...

In this reflective and grounding episode of The Shit That Matters Pod , Anamaria Velasquez guides you through a soulful Q4 check-in — but not the kind you’re used to. Forget the pressure to “finish strong” or hustle your way to the finish line. This is about finishing rooted , balanced, and in love with your life. Ana invites you to slow down, breathe, and connect to the version of yourself you wa...

In this episode of The Shit That Matters , Anamaria Velasquez breaks down the real meaning of boundaries — not the Pinterest-quote kind, but the soul-level kind that call you back to your power. She dives into why “protecting your peace” isn’t about shutting people out — it’s about finally choosing yourself . From her own healing journey to lessons inside her Discovering You program, Ana unpacks w...

Welcome to the first official episode! For years, I played the role. The achiever. The performer. The one who looked like she had it all together while trying to please everyone but me. In this first episode of The Shit That Matters, I’m pulling the curtain way back. I’m sharing the version of me that chased validation, love, and worth in all the wrong places… and what happened when it all stopped...

Welcome to The Shit That Matters —a space for truth-telling, soul-healing, and radical self-return. This trailer gives you a glimpse into what you can expect: raw stories, real tools, and unfiltered conversations that crack you open and call you home. No matter where you’re at in life, you deserve a place where you don’t have to pretend. Let’s sit and talk about the shit that matters—unapologetica...