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Mindset, Permission, and
Real Talk for the High-Achieving Woman
We're the podcast for women who've built something real and still feel like they're disappearing inside it. Fifteen honest minutes at a time, we get into ambition, identity, and the parts of ourselves we've quietly put on hold, so we can come back to who we are, not just what we do.
It's like a conversation with a friend...
who happens to be a therapist.
Named #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast for 2026 by Feedspot
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Redefining Success While Prioritizing Self-Care with Dr. Nikia Smith
This week Vanessa sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, an anesthesiologist with a powerful story about moving from burnout to fulfillment. She shares about about the pressures of her demanding career and the brave steps she took to put her health and happiness first.
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Instilling Confidence in Our Girls
TODAY'S QUESTION: "What can I do to help my daughter be more confident?"
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Breaking Down Walls: Overcoming Emotional Guarding
The walls we build to protect ourselves from pain often keep us from experiencing connection, trust, and joy. Whether it's fear of rejection, past trauma, or societal pressures, emotional guarding can hold us back in many areas of life. Let's talk about Emotional Guarding.
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First Time Listening: From Repeating to Results
TODAY'S QUESTION:
"How can I get my child to listen without having to yell or repeat myself a thousand times?"
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Grace Yourself and Know Your Worth
In this inspiring episode of Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with life coach and author Chris Jensen to discuss her powerful journey to sobriety and her upcoming book, Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want.
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From Anger to Awareness: Teaching Kids to Identify Emotions
In this episode of SEL Book Talks, Vanessa shares her insights on the book Hello, Anger. She discusses how it breaks down complex emotions and introduces mindfulness and SEL (social-emotional learning) concepts to children
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Strategies for Adapting to New Leadership
In this episode, Vanessa explores why change feels so challenging, how to embrace the unknown, and strategies to let go of resistance. Through relatable examples and actionable tips, you’ll learn how to adapt to new leadership with an open heart and an open mind.
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Loving on ALL our kids
TODAY'S QUESTION:
"How can I best support my child who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community?"
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