Episodios

  • Consistency Over Perfection: The Healing Power of Showing Up
    Jan 23 2026
    Ep. 232 I’m setting the tone for this episode the same way I begin my own practice — slowing down, lighting Palo Santo, pulling oracle cards, and coming back to myself. In this conversation, I’m sharing what intention-setting really looks like when life interrupts your routines and pulls you back toward comfort. After my Ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica, my spiritual practices deepened — but I’ll be honest, staying consistent hasn’t always been easy. And that’s exactly why this episode matters. The oracle cards I pulled spoke directly to trust, patience, and resilience. One reminded me (and maybe you) that you’re already on the right path — even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Another, The Ever Unfolding Rose, whispered this truth: growth can be beautiful and uncomfortable at the same time. 🌹 This episode is also a gentle introduction to my upcoming series, Return to Self — a trauma-aware, heart-centered space for women who are ready to heal, reconnect, and remember who they are beneath the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Truth About Honorary Doctorates: Legitimacy, Labels, and Leadership
    Jan 16 2026
    Ep. 231 Ever hovered over a checkout page for an honorary doctorate and felt that pit in your stomach like, “Something about this doesn’t sit right…” — you’re not alone. In this episode of Healing Her Within, Maryann Rivera- unpacks the rise of honorary doctorates in social media and coaching spaces — and the blurred line between recognition and status chasing. As someone who actually holds an honorary doctorate and earned academic degrees, Maryann speaks candidly about the ethics, the pressure to look “credible,” and the quiet discomfort many feel when titles start doing more talking than truth. This conversation isn’t about judgment. It’s about clarity. Hot Takes: Honorary doctorates are recognition, not earned degrees Accredited institutions matter Paying for ceremonies ≠ , buying titles Misrepresentation can cause legal and ethical issues Transparency protects your credibility Integrity always outlives titles 🌐 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 The Truth About Honorary Doctorates 2:00 Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Be Called “Doctor” 3:31 Dropping Out, Starting Over, and Redefining Success 4:44 Honor vs. Credentials: What an Honorary Degree Really Means 14:03 The Real Cost of Higher Education No One Talks About 17:51 When Titles Become Traps Instead of Tools 23:05 Integrity Over Image: The Ethics of Using Honorary Titles 31:00 Choosing Self-Worth, Financial Wisdom, and True Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Navigating Uncertainty: Finding Resilience in Unexplainable Loss
    Jan 9 2026
    Ep. 230 You can love God deeply and still be angry, confused, and heartbroken. If you’ve ever tried to make sense of loss that has no explanation—or hold faith in one hand while carrying grief in the other—this episode is for you. In this deeply personal episode of HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert opens her heart following a devastating Christmas Day tragedy involving her son. Maryann offers three tips for building resilience and honoring personal healing journeys. 🌐 Resources:⁠ NEW BOOK: In the Pursuit of Fearless Living⁠ 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Key Takeaways: Faith & Uncertainty Can Coexist – Faith doesn’t require certainty. It means showing up, even with the questions. Honor Every Emotion – Anger, confusion, grief, and betrayal all deserve space—no explanations required. Resilience Is a Practice – Grounding tools like prayer, journaling, meditation, and breathwork help you return to yourself. Support Is Strength – Therapy and counseling are vital resources when navigating trauma and loss. Your Healing Has Its Own Timeline – There is no rush, no deadline, and no “right” way to heal. 💬 “Faith means that you keep showing up even with the questions.” 💬 “You are allowed to feel how you feel without needing to justify yourself.” 💬 “Resilience isn’t about being strong all of the time. It’s about returning to yourself again and again.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Holding It All Together
    Jan 2 2026
    Ep. 229 When love turns into caregiving and grief meets responsibility, what does fearless living really look like? In this week’s episode of Healing Her Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert continues the In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom anthology series with two powerful co-authors whose stories are rooted in resilience, care, and legacy. ✨ Meet this week’s featured voices: Kelley Smith shares her lived experience as a caregiver, mother, and wife to a stroke survivor. Through faith, perseverance, and community, Kelley opens up about finding strength in the fight — and using her journey to uplift families navigating caregiving, foster care, and unexpected life shifts. Eboni W. Henderson speaks candidly about losing her husband to a stroke and being forced to confront grief alongside financial responsibility. As a financial professional and founder of Plan-It Eboni, she reframes planning, protection, and legacy as acts of love — especially for women rebuilding after loss. Together, their stories reflect what fearless living looks like when life changes everything. Connect with Maryann New Book: In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom: Real Stories of Fearless Feminine Rising 🌐 Resources: 👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok 📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul 📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation Episode Takeaways: Resilience is built in the moments you choose to keep going Support systems are essential — no one heals alone Financial planning is a form of self-care and empowerment Grief and growth can exist in the same season Your story can become the very thing that inspires others About the Co-Authors Kelamenter, affectionately known as Kelley, is a native of Detroit, MI, and a multi-gifted author, minister, and entrepreneur. She is the self-published author of multiple books and eight journals and became a #1 Amazon Bestselling Co-Author in 2023 with contributions to The Chain Breaking Experience anthology series, I Am My Sister’s Keeper Volumes 1–3, In the Pursuit of Fearless Living, and What is Fearless Living? Kelamenter has an associate degree in business studies, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an MBA in business management, and an MBA in accounting. She has an honorary Doctorate degree. She’s the owner of The Write 2Nspire LLC and serves as the Director of Operations for The Attitude 2 Empower Inc. Connect with Author Kelamenter “Kelley” Smith: Business Facebook: The Write 2Nspire Email: write2nspire@gmail.com Eboni W. Henderson is a financial services professional and a strategic planning consultant with a passion for helping businesses turn chaos into clarity. With a background in project management, human resource development, and business development, Eboni specializes in creating sustainable systems, including standard operating procedures and succession plans, as well as onboarding frameworks and executive coaching. Through her consultancy, Plan-It Eboni, she applies her master’s degree in Adult Education and her bachelor’s degree in Business Management to work with small businesses, founders, and leadership teams to design people-first strategies that drive performance and legacy. Contact her at: Plan-It Eboni | Training & Development Chapters: 0:00 Healing, Growth, and Reclaiming Your Voice 2:59 Finding Purpose and Strength Through Grief and Adversity 7:32 The Power of Perseverance and Community Support 10:21 Healing and Self-Discovery Through Grief and Courage 13:45 Empowering Dreams Through Financial Planning and Motivational Speaking 17:10 Connecting with Authors and Financial Planners for Inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Saying Yes to Yourself in 2026
    Dec 26 2025
    Ep. 228 Some stories don’t just get told — they find you. In this week’s episode of HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert introduces three powerful co-authors from her upcoming anthology In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom. Each woman said yes to sharing her truth — not from perfection, but from lived experience, healing, and courage. ✨ Meet the voices rising in this episode: Amber Ohler shares how questioning old patterns, honoring hard truths, and embracing alternative healing became the doorway back to herself. Her journey reminds us that healing begins when we stop running from the answers we’re afraid to hear. Alicia Renee reflects on rebuilding when life doesn’t unfold as planned — and how grief, rest, and surrender can become sacred ground for rediscovering purpose, identity, and hope. Sabrina Linda Cuevas opens up about motherhood, financial struggle, faith, and learning to prioritize herself without guilt. Her story is a powerful reminder that storms don’t define us — and that choosing growth is an act of courage. Together, these women embody what it means to rise — not despite the wounds, but through them. Key Takeaways: Healing begins when you question what no longer serves you Rest, grief, and stillness can be catalysts for transformation Your circumstances do not define your worth or your future Saying yes to your story can liberate not only you — but others Fearless living is built one honest choice at a time If you’ve ever felt called to reclaim your voice, rewrite old narratives, or trust yourself through uncertainty — this conversation is for you. 🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and remember: you are allowed to rise at your own pace. 🌐 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 About the Co-Authors Amber Ohler is warrior and a natural healer. She is a Reiki Master and leads others in Shadow Work. She is a powerful Mindset and Transformational Coach, with expertise in trauma and narcissistic relationships. As a public speaker, radio show host, and on her YouTube channel (@reikibyamber), she encourages people with her own life stories and lessons learned. Connect: spirituallyinspiredexistence@gmail.com Alicia Renee is a writer, real-estate visionary, and host of Real Estate, Revenue & Ritual, a podcast blending soul, strategy, and storytelling. Her work explores what it means to rebuild from the inside out and lead from truth, in business, relationships, and life. Through her writing and creative ventures, she reminds others that alignment isn’t something we chase, but something we live when we trust the unfolding. Connect on IG: @‌thecosmiccloser Sabrina Linda Cuevas is based in Rochester, NY. She is an accomplished medical assistant, certified trainer, author, and founder of Mess with Grace. Additionally, she serves as a dedicated wife and mother and is recognized for her encouragement and leadership within her community. Connect on IG: @‌sabrina_l_cuevas Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Healing Her Within01:11 — When Healing Finds You03:21 — Questioning the Patterns You Inherited05:05 — Trusting the Pause Before What’s Next08:18 — Energy, Boundaries, and Self-Worth09:05 — When Life Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned10:12 — Finding Hope Inside the Mess12:19 — Reclaiming Your Voice Through Expression13:02 — Redefining Success Without Burnout14:25 — Rest as a Sacred Practice16:12 — Saying Yes to Yourself17:56 — Breaking the Habit of Playing Small18:46 — Faith Through Financial Storms21:48 — Storms Don’t Get the Final Word22:42 — Shedding Old Identities24:02 — Growth, Purpose, and What’s Ahead24:58 — You Are a Priority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Reclaiming Life After Loss
    Dec 19 2025
    Ep. 227 Maryann Rivera-Dannert welcomes authors Khiesha Veal and Dr. Nadia Monsano to discuss their contributions to her upcoming anthology "In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom." The Co-authors share profound insights from their chapters, emphasizing themes of grief recovery and personal resilience. Khiesha discusses her approach to managing grief and finding purpose after the loss of her husband, while Dr. Nadia opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy intertwined with divorce, offering encouragement for others in similar situations. Key Takeaways: Grief can be a continuous journey, and learning to navigate it requires patience and self-compassion. Sharing personal stories can be a powerful tool for healing oneself and empowering others. Setting boundaries is crucial during times of personal turmoil, allowing for personal space and focused healing. Writing can serve as a therapeutic outlet, offering clarity and emotional release. 🌐 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 Connect with Nadia website Dr. Monsano is an award-winning graphic designer and business coach. She is an accomplished 12 times international bestselling author, marketing and branding specialist, and a retired veteran staff sergeant with 10 years of service in the US Army. During her military service, Dr. Monsano served one tour in Iraq and earned the prestigious Iraqi Freedom Medal of Honor. Dr. Monsano is the recipient of the Woman of Heart Award and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award. Connect with Khiesha website Khiesha Veal is the CEO of KAJ C.O.R.P, LLC, a real estate investment company transforming distressed properties into affordable housing across Georgia. With a degree in accounting and experience reviewing loans for more than 70 lenders, she rebuilt her own credit and now equips others to strengthen theirs before crisis strikes. After the passing of her husband in 2023, Khiesha chose to honor their shared mission with resilience and purpose, continuing to build wealth and expand opportunities for others. Known as The Legacy Keeper, she is an emerging author and international speaker whose story of turning grief into growth inspires others to rebuild, rise, and design lasting legacies. Chapters: 0:00 Healing Through Grief and Resilience 5:51 Navigating Emotional Turmoil 10:50 Grief, Writing, and Leadership Journeys 15:19 Finding Happiness Beyond Unhappy Relationships 17:10 Phenomenal Women Gala and Personal Storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • When Silence Breaks, Healing Begins
    Dec 12 2025
    Ep. 226 What happens when we finally stop hiding our pain and start writing our truth? I’m excited to introduce you to my upcoming anthology, In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom, and one of the incredible women featured in it—Leatrice de Bruhl. Her chapter, “Scars That Speak of Strength,” is a powerful testament to what it means to rise after life has broken you open. Leatrice takes us inside her journey through abuse, injustice, and the unimaginable loss of her son Malik. She shares how grief brought her to her knees, but also how God rebuilt her from the inside out. Her willingness to break her silence—and help other women break theirs—is exactly why I chose her for this anthology. This conversation is raw, faith-filled, and overflowing with wisdom. If you’re navigating pain, questioning your strength, or wondering how to rise again, Leatrice’s story will remind you that healing is not a moment—it’s a series of courageous choices to stand back up. Connect with us IG: @LeatricespeaksLife 🌐 Resources:👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation 🌿 Key Takeaways Choosing faith even when it “hurts like hell” Breaking generational silence and speaking your truth Transforming grief into a mission to help other women Rejecting bitterness and embracing healing Chapters: 00:00 – Opening: Leatrice’s Story Begins 01:00 – Welcome to Healing Her Within 01:26 – Introducing the Anthology & Today’s Guest 01:47 – Who Is Leatrice de Bruhl? 02:18 – Walking Through Layers of Pain & Adversity 03:51 – Faith, Growth, and Spiritual “Bone-Building” 04:03 – Choosing Faith Over Fear in the Darkest Seasons 05:33 – The Reality of Faith When Life Hurts 06:05 – Why Leatrice Said Yes to the Anthology 07:17 – Writing Her Own Book & Stepping Into Purpose 09:02 – Chapter Title Revealed 09:18 – How Losing Her Son Transformed Her Mission 11:28 – Grief That Breaks You—and Rebirth That Heals You 12:31 – Breaking Generational Silence 13:56 – Choosing Healing Over Bitterness 15:32 – Faith in the Storm: Forgiveness as Healing 18:24 – The Biggest Lie She Had to Unlearn 19:49 – Honoring Malik Through Advocacy & Mentorship 22:06 – Goals for 2025 & Vision for 2026 24:20 – Where to Find Leatrice 25:07 – Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • End the Year with Gratitude
    Dec 5 2025
    Ep. 225 If you’ve been doubting your growth this year, this episode will open your eyes to just how far you’ve come and why you deserve to end 2025 proud, grounded, and unapologetically in your power. In this deeply reflective episode of HealingHer Within, host Maryann Rivera-Dannert walks you through 25 things she’s truly grateful for in 2025 — and invites you to pause, reflect, and honor how you’ve evolved this year. From healing her past to holding firm boundaries, expanding her business, stepping into visibility, embracing divine timing, and nurturing herself with intention, Maryann breaks down the inner work, the breakthroughs, and the bold decisions that shaped her year. This episode is not just a gratitude list — it’s a blueprint for how to close your year strong, aligned, and fully awake to who you are becoming. Whether you're celebrating wins or navigating hard truths, you’ll walk away feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to greet 2026 with clarity and confidence. Key Takeaways Reflection is a power move: You can’t grow what you don’t track. Maryann emphasizes checking in with your yearly goals before December 31st. Healing is ongoing, not a finish line: Your past is part of your story — not the whole story. Your message is magnetic when it’s aligned: The “liberated woman movement” is attracting the right women because Maryann is speaking boldly to her true audience. Boundaries are self-care in action: They’re not about others — they’re about honoring your peace. Visibility creates opportunity: Stepping into your voice leads to increased impact, income, and influence. Self-nourishment is non-negotiable: You can’t pour into others when you’re running on empty. Divine timing > forced timing: Peace comes from releasing control. Resilience is a superpower: You are not defined by what happened to you — only by how you rise. Chapters: 00:00 – Year-End Energy 01:00 – A December Check-In 02:20 – Becoming the Woman I Am Today 03:10 – Healing My Past & Releasing Shame 04:25 – The Liberated Woman Movement 05:05 – New Books, Anthologies & Growth 06:10 – The Impact of This Podcast 07:10 – Coaching That Creates Real Shifts 08:00 – Costa Rica, Ayahuasca & Deep Release 09:50 – Standing Firm in My Boundaries 11:00 – Business Growth & Expansion 11:55 – New Events & 2026 Summits 12:35 – Creating the 365 Affirmation Book 14:30 – The REAL Method & Healing Framework 15:50 – Confidence, Visibility & Monetization 17:00 – Brand Clarity & Authenticity 17:50 – Creative Flow & New Collaborations 18:20 – Financial Growth & Possibility 19:05 – Family Support & Legacy Building 20:25 – Nourishing Myself First 22:00 – Purpose & Voice Alignment 22:40 – Trusting Divine Timing 24:00 – Women Who Say Yes to Healing 24:50 – Rising in Resilience 26:15 – Speaking, Teaching & Leading 26:55 – Building a Community of Liberated Women 27:40 – Living Boldly & Unapologetically 28:30 – A Challenge for You 28:50 – Closing Message & What’s Coming Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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