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  • Speech Therapy and Empowered Parenting with Samantha Taylor

    Speech Therapy and Empowered Parenting with Samantha Taylor
    Mar 27 2026
    Ep.240 You’re advocating for your child every day… but who’s advocating for you? When your child is navigating hearing loss or developmental challenges, it’s easy to lose yourself in appointments, IEPs, and constant decision-making. This week on HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert sits down with Samantha Taylor—a speech-language pathologist, entrepreneur, and mother whose world shifted when her son was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. What started as heartbreak turned into a calling. Samantha shares how she went from journalism to building a speech therapy practice and launching the Empowered Parent Network—all while learning how to advocate for her child and herself. Key Takeaways: How one diagnosis can redirect your entire life path The emotional reality of raising children with hearing loss or ADHD What advocacy actually looks like inside schools and systems Why boundaries and self-care aren’t optional—they’re survival How to find purpose beyond being a caregiver Connect with Samantha Website Speech Therapy | Olive Speech Therapy | VictorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/olive_speech_or_languageEmpowered Parent Network https://www.empoweredparentnetwork.org Connect with Maryann 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Chapters: 00:00:00 — Unplanned Single Parent Hood 00:07:51 — From People Pleasing to Purpose-Driven Practice00:13:01 — Don’t Lose Yourself in Motherhood00:19:29 — Speech & Hearing Red Flags Parents Miss00:22:07 — Empowered Parenting = Healing You First Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • From Security to Sovereignty: Reclaiming Your Power in Your 2nd Act

    From Security to Sovereignty: Reclaiming Your Power in Your 2nd Act
    Mar 20 2026
    Ep. 239 There comes a moment in your life where “security” no longer feels safe… it feels suffocating. In my talk from the Second Act Virtual Business Summit hosted by Leslie A.M. Smith—From Security to Sovereignty—I invite you to gently question the roles, identities, and expectations you’ve been holding onto… and ask yourself: Is this truly aligned with who I am becoming? So many of us were taught to choose stability over truth. To stay where it’s comfortable… even when it costs us our peace. But your second act? It’s about expanding into your sovereignty. 💫 Reclaiming your voice 💫 Honoring your inner knowing 💫 Choosing yourself—without guilt About the Speakers: Maryann Rivera-Dannert is the founder of the Liberated Women's Movement, a coaching business devoted to empowering women from the inside out. As host of HealingHer Within podcast, Maryann focuses on transforming the mindset, tackling issues like self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and guiding women toward healing their inner selves. With a rich background in HR and coaching, Maryann has dedicated her efforts to helping others lead liberated lives. 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Leslie A.M. Smith is the host of the Second Act Business Summit, which offers a platform for experienced professionals to explore new career ventures. Leslie facilitates insightful discussions with various experts, offering rich resources and practical advice for those looking to redefine or reboot their professional lives. To learn more about Leslie and her work, visit - McCormickLA.com | Chapters: 00:00:00 Stepping Into Your Second Act 00:03:41 Entrepreneurship Truths: Passion, Freedom & Challenges 00:06:15 Resilience & Mindset: What It Really Takes 00:09:07 From Corporate Comfort to Entrepreneurial Freedom 00:12:02 Networking & Knowledge: Building the Right Rooms 00:14:37 Finding Your Why & Staying Committed 00:19:41 Facing Fear & Embracing the Unknown 00:23:29 Preparing Financially for Your Career Transition 00:27:14 From Security to Sovereignty: Reclaiming Your Power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace on the Return to Self Journey Part 6

    Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace on the Return to Self Journey Part 6
    Mar 13 2026
    Ep. 238 Returning to yourself isn’t a one-time moment. It’s a lifelong practice. In the final installment of the Return to Self series, Maryann Rivera-Dannert explores one of the most important tools for protecting your healing: healthy boundaries. Many women are conditioned to equate love with self-sacrifice, but boundaries are not about controlling others—they are about protecting your peace, energy, and authenticity. In this episode, Maryann shares how boundaries reveal the health of our relationships, prevent resentment, and help us stay aligned with the woman we are becoming. Key Takeaways: • Boundaries protect your emotional well-being and healing • Resentment grows where boundaries are missing • Societal conditioning often teaches women to abandon themselves • Boundaries help you manage your emotional energy • Internal boundaries are just as important as the ones we set with others 🌐 Resources: Return to Self Private Coaching 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 m
  • Three Pillars of Spiritual Healing: Mind, Body, Soul part 5

    Three Pillars of Spiritual Healing: Mind, Body, Soul part 5
    Mar 6 2026
    Ep. 237 You can be successful, accomplished, and still feel like something inside you is out of alignment. In Part 5 of the Return to Self series, Maryann explores the deeper layer of healing many women overlook—spiritual alignment. This episode is not about religion or perfection. It’s about slowing down long enough to reconnect your mind, body, and soul so you can experience real inner peace. Maryann shares how spiritual disconnection often shows up as constant overthinking, chronic tension in the body, or feeling successful but strangely unfulfilled. 🌐 Resources: 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • Rebuilding Safety After Trauma- Part 4

    Rebuilding Safety After Trauma- Part 4
    Feb 27 2026
    Ep. 236 What if your trauma isn’t a flaw, but proof that your body was trying to protect you? In Part Four of the Return to Self series, Maryann gently guides you through one of the most sacred phases of healing: rebuilding safety, reclaiming your strength, and learning to trust yourself again. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t come from forcing your way through old pain. It comes from teaching your body that the danger has passed. Key Takeaways;✨ How to create emotional, physical, and internal safety✨ What it means to move beyond survival mode✨ How to restore self-trust by listening to your body without judgment✨ Daily safety rituals and body-based practices that help you return to calm 🌐 Resources: 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Episode Chapters: 00:00 Topic Teaser: Understanding Trauma Recovery02:02 Defining Trauma and Its Impact03:27 Building Emotional and Physical Safety4:52 Reclaiming Strength Beyond Survival Mode6:59 Restoring Self-Trust and Intuition8:51 Action Steps for Healing and Self-Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Self-Forgiveness Is Emotional Maturity - Part 3

    Self-Forgiveness Is Emotional Maturity - Part 3
    Feb 20 2026
    Ep. 235 There is a version of you still waiting to be forgiven. In Part 3 of The Return to Self series, Maryann walks you through self-forgiveness. You’ve done the inner child work. You’ve released the emotions. Now it’s time to stop punishing yourself for surviving. So many women carry guilt for choices they made when they were trying to stay safe, loved, or accepted. But shame is not accountability. And punishment is not growth. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: • Reframe past mistakes with compassion • Release perfectionism and self-judgment • Practice emotional maturity through forgiveness • Replace harsh inner dialogue with grace ✨ Resources Return to Self-Series: PART 1: Ep 233 Inner Child Healing PART 2: Ep 234 Emotional Release Ep. 188 - Guided Meditation Self-Love Affirmations Self-Affirmations Guide Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Back 01:12 – Why Forgiving Yourself Is Hard 02:39 – Shame vs. Accountability 03:58 – Mistakes Are Not Your Identity 04:45 – Journal Questions 05:23 – What Forgiveness Looks Like 08:45 – The Forgiveness Letter Practice 09:33 – Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Emotional Release: Letting Go of Resentment, Guilt, and Shame - Part 2

    Emotional Release: Letting Go of Resentment, Guilt, and Shame - Part 2
    Feb 13 2026
    Ep. 234 Have you ever felt resentment, guilt, or shame and then judged yourself for feeling that? In Part 2 of The Return to Self, I’m inviting you to look at those emotions differently — not as signs that something is wrong with you, but as signals that something within you needs compassion and release. In this episode, I share personal reflections, gentle questions, and practical steps to help you start loosening your grip on these emotional burdens — not by forcing yourself to “fix” them, but by allowing yourself to feel them with compassion. 🌐 Resources: 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Chapters: 0:00 — Why Heavy Feelings Show Up1:42 — Pain That Turned Into Resentment4:05 — The Hidden Message Inside Guilt6:48 — Breaking the Lie of Shame9:30 — Questions That Bring Clarity12:15 — Letting Go Without Forcing Healing15:02 — Compassion Over Self-Criticism17:40 — Choosing Peace and Honoring Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Healing Your Inner Child: Identifying Wounds, Reparenting, and Self-Compassion - Part 1

    Healing Your Inner Child: Identifying Wounds, Reparenting, and Self-Compassion - Part 1
    Feb 6 2026
    Ep.233 Explore how childhood wounds manifest in adult life and discover ways to identify, repair, and nurture your inner self with compassion. Maryann offers insights into reparenting, embracing self-kindness, and recognizing the profound impact of addressing old emotional imprints. She guides listeners through practical exercises to connect with and honor their inner child, fostering personal growth and liberation. Tune in for an empowering discussion on self-awareness, resilience, and the path to becoming whole. Notable Quotes: "You were never broken; you were becoming." "Awareness is the first layer in healing.” "Reparenting is how we teach our inner child a new way of being." 🌐 Connect with Me: 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Chapters: 0:00 Healing Your Inner Child 4:50 The Pressure of Perfection for Love and Acceptance 5:32 Cultural Expectations and Childhood Responsibilities 6:55 Awareness and Healing of Inner Child Wounds 8:05 Reparenting and Self-Compassion for Healing Inner Childhood Wounds 11:41 Inner Child Healing Through Compassion and Self-Reflection 16:17 Connect on Social Media and Prioritize Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m