illuminateandelevate

a gentle reflection on growth and being human. a reminder that healing isn't constant, and you're still enough -- even on the days you feel behind. affirmations at the end be nice to yourselffff - note to self. thank...

in this episode, I open up about the power and price of being direct. Growing up, I learned to stay quiet - to walk on eggshells and avoid conflict. But as i got older, I realized that silence comes with a cost. Now, I...

the world feels heavy right now - there's so much happening all at once. In this episode, I discuss the overwhelm of staying informed, the guilt that comes with trying to live your life, and how social media has made it...

For me, Mercury retrograde has never just been about setbacks—it’s about self-discovery. With this past retrograde in Leo, I’ve reflected on where my inner child still needs love and healing. In this episode, I’m...

In this episode, Ashley, Justin, and I discuss red flags in friendships and relationships. We explore how to spot unhealthy patterns, set boundaries, and prioritize self-love. Letting go isn’t easy, but it’s necessary...

This episode, recorded a while back (before " Spiritual, but still devoted " episode), explores my early journey reconciling belief in karma with Christian faith—a mix that didn’t always feel natural. Joined by my...

In this episode, I open up about my relationship with God, spirituality, and why I no longer feel at home in traditional religion. I talk about what it means to believe in God without subscribing to religious guilt, and...

things have shifted—in me, around me, and maybe in you too. in this episode, i’m sharing what it’s looked like to let go… not just of people or plans, but of the pressure to keep pushing, performing, or pretending i’m...

In this conversation, I reflected on my personal growth through the challenges of loss, particularly my dad’s passing. I emphasize the importance of positive thinking, affirmations, and community support in navigating...

In this episode, my two guests Deiysi and Ariana, and I dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of internalized racism within the Hispanic community, focusing on our experiences as Mexican-American women. Together, we...

In this episode, I decided to try something new—an episode focused entirely on affirmations. We’re diving into the power of positive affirmations to help you build confidence, find inner peace, and strengthen your...

In this episode, we’re pausing, breathing, and checking in with ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, but it’s important to slow down and reflect on how we’re feeling. I’ll guide you through...

In this week’s episode, I dive deeper into trauma and abuse, focusing on how silence around abuse in Hispanic families creates harmful generational cycles. I also explore the stigma male survivors face, sharing stories...

In this episode, I dive deep into the complexities of trauma, focusing on the experiences of abuse survivors and the challenges they face when speaking out. I explore how power and wealth can be used to silence victims...

In this episode, I dive into what it's like to be a 'jack of all trades' and how I've learned to embrace juggling multiple passions without feeling overwhelmed. I share my struggles with perfectionism and feeling pulled...