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Ever felt totally overwhelmed by the idea of making big changes? Like you want to improve your health, your relationships, or your daily habits—but the whole thing feels so huge you don’t even know where to start? I get it. The good news is, transformation doesn’t have to come from giant leaps. It actually starts […]

We all carry stories—quiet beliefs we picked up somewhere along the way.“I’m too much.”“I’m not enough.”“I missed my chance.” They often sound like truth because we’ve repeated them so many times, or because someone else (a parent, a teacher, a faith tradition) said them first. But most of the time, they’re not truth—they’re just patterns. […]

For a long time, I wrestled with a question that felt impossible to answer: Who am I without the rules? Without the roles I was taught to play? Without the expectations that shaped every part of my identity? Growing up, I never had the space to ask this question or explore the answer. My identity […]

When was the last time you felt truly present? For many of us, it’s been a while. We get stuck in survival mode—going through the motions, checking off to-do lists, meeting deadlines, and putting out fires. While survival mode can help us power through tough times, it’s not meant to be a permanent state. Over […]

Hi, I’m Monica. Life-purpose coach, podcast host, neuroscience-trained mindset guide—and currently a grad student earning my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on trauma and crisis. But more than anything, I’m someone who knows what it feels like to live a life that looks fine on paper… but feels anything but fulfilling. […]

Does this sound familiar? You’ve followed the “right” path—worked hard, built a career, and checked all the boxes you thought would lead to happiness. But instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel… stuck. Even major milestones are starting to feel dull. Life has become a series of routines, and most days, you’re just getting through, scrolling […]

Have you ever reached a major milestone—landing the dream job, buying the house, or hitting a career goal—only to find yourself wondering, Is this it? It’s a jarring moment, especially when you’ve poured so much time, energy, and effort into achieving something you thought would make you happy. This hollow feeling isn’t uncommon, and there’s […]

For most of my life, I believed my worth came from how well I could disappear. I was raised in a culture where being a “good woman” meant being supportive, not central—present, but never loud. Seen, but not heard. There was no space for softness unless it served someone else. No space for questions unless […]

There was a time in my life when prayer was a ritual—something I did with great reverence, precision, and structure. I prayed over every meal, morning and night, always on my knees, often following the structure of the Lord’s Prayer. I was taught that prayer was about surrender, about never asking for too much, and […]

What Is Mirror Work? Mirror work is the practice of looking yourself in the eyes while standing in front of a mirror and speaking intentional affirmations out loud. It’s simple, a little uncomfortable at first, and surprisingly emotional for many people. Most of us aren’t used to seeing ourselves with softness. We pass by the […]