
Have you ever said no to somebody and then immediately started explaining yourself? Yeah, me too. In this episode of The Vulnerability Diaries, I'm talking about why saying no sometimes turns into a whole damn...


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Hosted by Marian Maldonado · education · EN-US
A shortform podcast for people who are done pretending they're fine.For the emotionally raw, the quiet survivors, and anyone healing while holding it all together.Each episode is a soft check-in. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.Most episodes are under four minutes, like a voice memo from someone who gets it.You’re not broken. You’re human.And you are not alone.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA shortform podcast for people who are done pretending they're fine. For the emotionally raw, the quiet survivors, and anyone healing while holding it all together. Each episode is a soft check-in. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Most episodes are under four minutes, like a voice memo from someone who gets it. You’re not broken. You’re human.
The Vulnerability Diaries is hosted by Marian Maldonado. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "I Said No. So Why Am I Explaining Myself?" (28 October 2026, 4 minutes), "Why Do I Care If They're Mad at Me?" (21 October 2026, 4 minutes), and "Why the Hell Am I Afraid to Say No?" (14 October 2026, 4 minutes).
The Vulnerability Diaries publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 47 episodes.
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Marian Maldonado hosts The Vulnerability Diaries, an education podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Have you ever said no to somebody and then immediately started explaining yourself? Yeah, me too. In this episode of The Vulnerability Diaries, I'm talking about why saying no sometimes turns into a whole damn...

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Have you ever wanted to say no, walk away, or just go home, but stayed because you were worried someone would get mad at you? Yeah, me too. In this episode of The Vulnerability Diaries, I'm talking about...

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Have you ever felt someone’s energy toward you change before they ever admitted anything was different? I notice patterns. I notice when someone becomes cold, distant, or dismissive. And sometimes, simply saying, “Hey...

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This week's episode explores one thought that changed the way I see myself: Feeling unwanted is not the same as not mattering. I hope it helps you the way it helped me.

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What happens when someone tells you they love you, but the words never seem to reach you? In this episode, I share my experience of receiving love, why those words have become complicated, and why I'm still trying to...

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<p>Anger is often treated like something we should hide, but what if it's actually trying to tell us something? In this episode, I share my experience with suppressing anger, the cost of keeping it inside, and why...

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<p>When someone asked me what I wanted, my answer wasn't money, success, or recognition.</p><p>It was peace.</p><p>Let's talk about that. ❤️</p><p></p>

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<p>This week, I talk about emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, and the slow ways we disconnect from ourselves while trying to take care of everyone else.</p><p>I share thoughts on stress, sleep, responsibility, confidence...

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<p>Last week, I talked about feeling emotionally and physically overloaded after running out of my medication. This week, I realized something deeper, um, slowing down feels uncomfortable when you’re used to surviving...

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<p>This episode is a little slower than usual, and that is intentional.<br>I recently ran out of my medication and my system has been all over the place.</p><p>In just a few days, I felt anger, sadness, overwhelm, and...

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<p>A quiet look at the tiny morning rituals that keep me grounded and functioning at 3:30 a.m. Sometimes, small is enough.</p><p></p>

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<p>Sometimes people need to vent. I understand that.<br>But when it becomes a cycle with no change, it can feel draining.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about learning that not everyone wants a solution, and why it’s...

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<p>I’ve been telling myself I’m not consistent.<br>But when I really look at my days, I show up more than I give myself credit for.</p><p>Maybe it’s not about doing everything perfectly.<br>Maybe it’s about recognizing...

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<p>You send a message.<br>You see they’re online.<br>And then nothing.</p><p>And suddenly your mind fills in the blanks.</p><p>Did I say too much<br>Did I do something wrong<br>Did they lose interest</p><p>This...

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<p>In this episode of The Vulnerability Diaries, I talk about perfectionism and how it can freeze you. I share the simple thought that helped me move again: It doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to get...

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<p>I sat down to talk about overthinking and then started overthinking. May this reach whoever needs it.</p>

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<p>There is a lot happening in the world right now, and it can take a toll on your nervous system.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about how overwhelm shows up in the body, how it affects focus, sleep, and mood, and why...

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<p>In this episode, I talk about boundaries, people-pleasing, and why saying no can feel so hard. I share how childhood conditioning shapes our nervous system, how resentment builds when we ignore our gut, and simple...

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<p>In this episode, I reflect on how I react when someone teaches me something I already know, especially when the information is incorrect. I talk about why I speak up, how I approach teaching with respect, and why it...
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