Join us as we speak with Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning keynote speaker, 2x TEDx storyteller, workshop facilitator, mindset transformation life coach, storyteller, and author. We discuss the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how to change them. We also get into the power of embracing the “super sparkly everything,” especially during times of change and chaos.

Head to our Patreon for the impactful bonus section where Maria explains how she became a hugger, overcoming fear of public speaking, and unlearning the message that we are not enough.

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Resources from today’s episode:

Maria’s Website:

https://www.mariamilagros.net/about

Maria’s TED Talk:

https://youtu.be/O1qQW3bZztQ?si=IIteJeM2KybjGsPp

What You Practice Grows Stronger:

https://youtu.be/IeblJdB2-Vo?si=x8PaWnpRixgaq7Qd

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. March’s topic is “the messy middle.” Kelly and Michelle sit down with a special guest from season one: Chelsea Kline! We discuss springtime, Michelle Maikoetter’s episode on trauma recovery, and how to get through seasons of change. We also share another listener's voicemail!

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Resources from this episode:

Trauma Resiliency Model

https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/trm

The Enneagram Institute

https://www.enneagraminstitute.com

The Art of Growth

https://www.theartofgrowth.org

Inner Active Cards for Parts Work

https://www.inneractivecards.com

Restorative Yoga

https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Yoga-Beginners-Relaxation-Healing/dp/1646111842

Join us as Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at the Neurosequential Network founded by Dr. Bruce Perry, shares insights on trauma recovery, the importance of relational history, and practical rituals for healing and connection. Discover how understanding brain development can transform trauma-informed care. Michelle highlights the importance of “being in it” with people versus approaching difficulties from a “fix it” place.

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Resources from today’s episode:

The Neurosequential Model Network: https://www.neurosequential.com/

Bruce Perry Handouts: http://www.bdperry.com/handouts

“What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/what-happened-to-you/

“The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bruce-d-perry/the-boy-who-was-raised-as-a-dog/9780465094455/?lens=basic-books