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  • Why Venting Keeps You Stuck (And What Sacred Witnessing Does Instead)

    Why Venting Keeps You Stuck (And What Sacred Witnessing Does Instead)
    Dec 15 2025
    "Be vulnerable. Share your story. Open up." If you've been in the personal growth or coaching world, you've heard this message everywhere. And maybe, like me, you tried it. You shared things publicly that felt tender, exposed parts of yourself that weren't fully healed yet. And instead of feeling liberated, you felt... exposed. There's a reason for that. Vulnerability without discernment isn't healing — it's performing. And there's a completely different kind of sharing, a sacred way, that actually transforms you from the inside out. In this deeply personal episode, I'm exploring the difference between oversharing and sacred witnessing, why being seen in the right container can heal what years of isolation couldn't touch, and how to know when you're truly ready to share your story. In This Episode, You'll Discover: ✨ The trap of "just be vulnerable" — why the cultural push to share everything can actually keep you stuck in performing instead of healing ✨ The crucial difference between oversharing (seeking external validation) and sacred sharing (releasing something internally) ✨ How shame dissolves when spoken in safe spaces — and why Brené Brown's concept of "earned vulnerability" changes everything ✨ Why some parts of your story deserve to stay private — and how that's wisdom, not secrecy ✨ How being witnessed in community creates quantum shifts that solo healing simply can't replicate ✨ The five energetic and emotional shifts that happen when you share your story in a sacred container ✨ Practical questions to ask yourself to know if you're truly ready to share a particular story ✨ My vision for creating retreat spaces where women can be witnessed, held, and honored without being exposed or rushed This Episode Is For You If: 💫 You've been told to "just be vulnerable" but it feels unsafe or performative 💫 You've overshared in the past and felt exposed rather than empowered 💫 You're holding stories in shame, wondering if you'll ever feel safe enough to speak them 💫 You're not sure how to tell the difference between healing and venting 💫 You want to understand the power of being witnessed in community vs. sharing publicly 💫 You're craving sacred spaces where you can be fully seen without judgment 💫 You feel called to deeper healing work but don't know where to start Sacred Support & Healing in Community: Discover why humans were never meant to heal alone and how collective witnessing accelerates transformation in ways solo work cannot. Learn about the ancient practice of circles, ceremonies, and communal storytelling — and why these containers are essential for deep healing. Emotional Release & Energy Clearing: Understand the neuroscience of why venting actually reinforces negative neural pathways while sacred witnessing allows emotions to move through and integrate. True emotional release happens when you feel your feelings in the presence of someone who isn't afraid of them. Purpose & Aligned Action: Learn how sharing your story from a healed place becomes part of your aligned purpose — you're no longer giving from an empty cup seeking validation, but overflowing with medicine for others who are still in the dark. Universal Laws & Quantum Healing: When you're witnessed in a sacred container, the quantum field responds. Your energy shifts because you're no longer carrying the story alone — the collective field holds you, creating new possibilities for healing. Key Takeaway: Your story is sacred. It deserves intentional spaces and people who have earned the right to witness you. You don't owe anyone your story — not even for healing. But when you're ready, truly ready, sharing in the right container can free not only you but someone else who has been waiting to hear it. Resources Mentioned: Retreat Waitlist: Be the first to know when retreat spaces open for deep, transformational healing work mariahaurora.com/waitlist Free Resources: Visit mariahaurora.com/freeresources for journaling prompts, guided practices, and healing tools Share the Love: If this episode spoke to your soul, please consider: -Subscribing and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.] -Sharing it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram -Letting me know your favorite takeaway — I love hearing from you! Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook Join the Jotindi Email list to get VIP access to behind-the-scenes, exclusive content, and first access to new episodes!
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    22 min
  • Get Unstuck Now: Practical Guide to Release Blocks and Move Your Life Forward

    Get Unstuck Now: Practical Guide to Release Blocks and Move Your Life Forward
    Dec 8 2025

    In this deeply grounding and practical episode, Mariah guides you through the two very different forms of “stuckness” — mental/emotional and energetic — and helps you understand which one your soul may be experiencing right now.

    If you’ve been feeling heavy, foggy, unmotivated, or disconnected from your spark… or if your mind has been spinning, looping, or freezing… this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

    Together, we explore what “stuck” really means, why it shows up, and the gentle, powerful ways you can begin to move your energy again — starting today.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode The Two Types of Stuckness

    Mariah breaks down the difference between:

    • Mental/Emotional Stuckness: overwhelm, racing thoughts, freeze mode, perfectionism, fear.

    • Energetic Stuckness: heaviness, low motivation, fatigue, disconnection from your inner spark.

    How to Identify Which Type You’re Experiencing

    Clear signs and indicators to help you pinpoint whether your stuckness is coming from your mind… or your energy system.

    Key Takeaways

    • “Stuck” is a message — not a mistake.

    • Mental stuckness is a thought pattern; energetic stuckness is an energy pattern.

    • You don’t have to push, force, or shame yourself into movement.

    • With the right tools, you can shift your energy gently, lovingly, and immediately.

    Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode

    The Clarity Map

    Share the Love:

    If this episode spoke to your soul, please consider:

    -Subscribing and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.]

    -Sharing it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram

    -Letting me know your favorite takeaway — I love hearing from you!

    Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook!

    Join the Jotindi Email list to get VIP access to behind-the-scenes, exclusive content, and first access to new episodes!
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    34 min
  • Why Maslow got it Backward: Starting at Self-actualization Changes Everything

    Why Maslow got it Backward: Starting at Self-actualization Changes Everything
    Dec 1 2025
    What if everything you've been taught about building a successful, stable life is actually keeping you stuck in survival mode? For decades, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has told us that we need to secure our basic needs first — food, shelter, safety, stability — before we're allowed to pursue our purpose, creativity, or spiritual growth. That self-actualization is a luxury we earn after everything else is handled. But what if that's completely backwards? In this episode, Mariah shares her radical perspective: that waiting for security before pursuing your purpose is exactly what keeps you trapped in scarcity consciousness. Drawing from her own journey of growing up poor, moving through eleven schools, and making survival-based decisions that led her away from her true path, she reveals how everything shifted when she flipped the pyramid upside down. When you start with self-actualization, with purpose, spiritual growth, and aligned action, the foundation doesn't crumble. It actually builds itself in ways you could never have forced from a place of fear. In This Episode, You'll Discover: - Why Maslow's traditional hierarchy keeps people stuck in survival mode indefinitely (and how growing up poor taught Mariah that "enough" never comes when you're chasing security first) - What happens when you flip the pyramid upside down — starting with purpose and self-actualization FIRST - How focusing on becoming your highest self naturally attracts community, which creates safety, which fulfills your basic needs (the exact opposite of what we've been taught) - Ancient wisdom from Buddha, Jesus, and spiritual traditions worldwide that have always taught the opposite of Maslow — and why Western psychology ignores this - The cognitive dissonance of honoring spiritual leaders who transcended material needs while telling everyday people they must secure those needs first - Modern proof that this works: How content creators embody aligned action by sharing their gifts before they have security — and how the universe responds - Practical ways to start at the top of the pyramid this week, even if your circumstances aren't "perfect" This Episode Is For You If: - You've been waiting to feel "stable enough" or "secure enough" to pursue your purpose - You're stuck in survival mode, constantly chasing "enough" but never arriving - You've made decisions based on fear and scarcity rather than alignment - You're tired of putting your dreams on hold until "someday" - You're ready to work WITH universal law instead of against it - You want to understand how quantum healing and abundance consciousness actually operate Key Themes: Universal Law & Quantum Healing: Learn why survival consciousness keeps you vibrating at the frequency of lack and limitation — and how starting with purpose allows you to access the quantum field of infinite potential. When you align with your highest self first, the universe reorganizes itself to support your new energetic state. Purpose & Aligned Action: Discover that taking aligned action toward your purpose isn't irresponsible — it's how manifestation actually works. You don't wait for external circumstances to be perfect before stepping into your gifts. You step into your gifts and watch how the external world shifts to match your vibration. Key Takeaway: Maslow had it backwards. Self-actualization isn't the reward for handling everything else — it's the foundation that makes everything else possible. When you prioritize purpose and aligned action, you're working WITH universal law. You operate from the quantum field of infinite potential instead of the limited field of survival, and from that elevated frequency, community, security, and resources flow to you naturally. Challenge for This Week: Do ONE thing that serves your highest self, your purpose, your spiritual growth — even if the "practical" things aren't perfect yet. Stop waiting for security before pursuing your purpose. Take aligned action NOW and watch how the universe responds. Reflection Question: "What would change in your life if you gave yourself permission to start at the top of the pyramid?" Resources Mentioned: Free Facebook Group for community support and energetic healing practices facebook.com/groups/jotindi Clarity Map: Free journaling prompts and exercises to uncover your purpose and step into aligned action (available at mariahaurora.com/freebie/clarity) Connect With Mariah: @themariahauroa on Instagram Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook! Join the Jotindi Email list to get VIP access to behind-the-scenes, exclusive content, and first access to new episodes! A Note From Mariah: If this episode challenged something you've believed your whole life, sit with that. Sometimes the most transformational shifts come from questioning what we've been taught and opening ourselves to a radically different way of seeing. You don't have to wait for permission to step into your purpose. You don't have to prove you're...
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    25 min
  • Energetic Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Without Closing Your Heart

    Energetic Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Without Closing Your Heart
    Nov 24 2025
    Have you ever felt completely drained after spending time with someone you care about? Or noticed your entire mood shift when you're around someone who's angry or anxious? That's not just in your head, that's your energy field responding to the world around you. Here's what so many empaths, healers, and sensitive souls don't realize: Your spiritual gifts, your empathy, your openness, your ability to feel deeply, can become your greatest vulnerability when you don't have strong energetic boundaries. And without them, you might find yourself shutting down the very parts of you that make life feel magical and meaningful. In this episode, we're talking about energetic boundaries as a form of self-love and spiritual strength. This isn't about building walls or becoming cold and disconnected. It's about learning how to stay open AND protected, empathetic AND boundaried, loving AND self-honoring. In This Episode, You'll Discover: - The truth about boundaries, and why they're not about controlling other people's behavior (this misconception keeps so many people stuck) - How to set boundaries as loving statements that protect your energy while honoring your relationships - The crucial difference between walls and boundaries — and why one keeps you isolated while the other keeps you safe AND connected - Why your empathy and sensitivity aren't problems to fix — they're spiritual gifts that need protection through quantum healing and energetic awareness - The hidden danger of toxic relationships: how they can make you shut down your gifts entirely (and how to bring them back to life) - Signs your energetic boundaries are weak — and what to do about it - How leaving toxic relationships can become the catalyst for developing true sovereignty and aligned action in your life - Why focusing on yourself isn't selfish — it's the most generous thing you can do (when you heal, everyone around you benefits) - Simple daily practices for strengthening your energetic boundaries, including visualization techniques and journal prompts This Episode Is For You If: - You feel exhausted or anxious after being around certain people - You take on other people's moods, pain, or problems as your own - You struggle to say no without feeling guilty - You've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional" - You're in (or recovering from) a relationship where you constantly walk on eggshells - You've shut down parts of yourself to avoid getting hurt - You're ready to reclaim your empathy and openness while also protecting your peace Key Themes: Universal Law & Quantum Healing: Learn how your energy field responds to others and how to maintain your own energetic vibration instead of absorbing everything around you. Discover how trauma bonds and codependency operate on an energetic level — and how creating space allows those false connections to dissolve so you can see clearly again. Purpose & Aligned Action: Understand that protecting your energy isn't selfish — it's essential for living in alignment with your true purpose. When you operate from overflow instead of depletion, you become a better partner, friend, and healer. Your aligned action comes from wholeness, not woundedness. A Personal Story of Transformation: In this episode, Mariah shares her own vulnerable journey of leaving a toxic marriage and learning that love doesn't mean tolerating the intolerable. She walks you through the stages of her healing — from the moment she realized her wellbeing didn't matter to her partner, through the anger and pain that came after leaving, to the peaceful indifference and self-focus that allowed her to rebuild her life and become the overflow version of herself she is today. Practices & Tools Shared: The most effective boundary framework Daily check-in questions for boundary awareness Golden/white light visualization for energetic protection Cord-cutting visualization practice Affirmation: "I honor my energy. I open my heart while standing firm in my truth. I am safe, sovereign, and filled with love." Resources Mentioned: Free Facebook Group for ongoing support and energetic healing practices Clarity Map: Journaling prompts and exercises to discover what's missing in your life (available at mariahaurora.com/freebie/clarity) Key Takeaway: Boundaries don't mean you stop caring. They mean you stop carrying what isn't yours. True healing allows you to stay open to love without absorbing others' pain. Energetic boundaries are not barriers — they're acts of devotion to your soul. Reflection Questions: What boundaries do you need to strengthen or soften? Where are you taking on energy that doesn't belong to you? What parts of yourself have you shut down to avoid pain — and are you ready to bring them back to life? Share the Love: If this episode spoke to your soul, please consider: -Subscribing and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.] -Sharing it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram ...
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    25 min
  • The Voice Within: Learning to Trust Your Intuition Again

    The Voice Within: Learning to Trust Your Intuition Again
    Nov 17 2025

    Have you ever ignored a gut feeling only to realize later it was right all along? You’re not alone. After trauma, burnout, or betrayal, it’s easy to lose trust in your intuition, the quiet voice of your higher self that always knows the way.

    In this episode, Mariah shares her personal journey of silencing (and then rediscovering) her intuitive voice, and teaches you how to reconnect to your own inner guidance system, your direct connection to the quantum field. You’ll learn how intuition really works, how to tell the difference between fear and intuition, and how synchronicities act as universal confirmation that you’re on the right path.

    You’ll also discover: - The energetic and quantum science behind intuition - How trauma creates “static” that blocks intuitive guidance—and how healing clears the signal - The key differences between intuitive knowing and fear-based thinking - Why synchronicities are not coincidences, but the universe’s way of winking at you - A simple body-based practice to tune in and ask: “Is this fear or intuition?”

    If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your inner voice, or unsure whether you can trust it, this episode will help you remember that your intuition is your most natural form of divine communication.

    Free Resource:

    Download your “Is It Intuition or Fear?” Checklist — a free printable guide to help you identify the voice of your higher self. 👉 mariahaurora.com/freebie/intuition

    Share the Love:

    If this episode spoke to your soul, please consider:

    -Subscribing and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.]

    -Sharing it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram

    -Letting me know your favorite takeaway — I love hearing from you!

    Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook!

    Join the Jotindi Email list to get VIP access to behind-the-scenes, exclusive content, and first access to new episodes!
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    20 min
  • The Energy of Resistance: What It's Really Trying to Tell You

    The Energy of Resistance: What It's Really Trying to Tell You
    Nov 10 2025
    What if the resistance you're experiencing isn't the enemy, but actually a messenger trying to guide you toward deeper healing and alignment?

    In this episode, we're diving into one of the most misunderstood aspects of the healing journey: resistance. You know that feeling when you want something so badly, but no matter what you do, it just isn't happening? When you're stuck in patterns of self-sabotage, overwhelm, or holding on so tightly that you can barely breathe?

    There's wisdom hidden in that resistance, and today we're uncovering what it's really trying to tell you.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:

    -Why self-sabotage isn't about laziness or lack of willpower, it's your system trying to protect you based on old wounds and patterns

    -How holding on too tightly to your dreams can actually suffocate them (and the beautiful freedom that comes when you learn to release the grip)

    -The real reason your nervous system reads forward movement as unsafe, and how to help your body feel safe to expand

    -What energetic misalignment actually means and why sometimes resistance is redirecting you toward a more authentic path

    -How operating from wounds instead of wholeness keeps you stuck, and why healing first allows you to create from overflow

    -The profound difference between reaching millions with surface-level content and going deep with the right people to create generational healing

    -Why divine timing isn't about waiting passively, it's about trusting the unseen forces working on your behalf

    This Episode Is For You If:

    -You're tired of feeling like you're fighting against your own energy

    -You keep hitting the same walls no matter how hard you try

    -You're ready to understand the deeper spiritual lessons in your challenges

    -You want to shift from desperate, frantic energy to aligned, trusting flow

    -You're committed to doing the inner work that creates lasting transformation

    Key Takeaway:

    Resistance isn't here to stop you, it's here to guide you. When you learn to listen to its messages with curiosity and compassion, you unlock the door to deeper healing, greater alignment, and the kind of transformation that doesn't just change your life, it shifts the consciousness of future generations.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Clarity Map Free Download

    Connect With Me:

    Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook

    Join the Jotindi Email list

    A Note From Mariah:

    If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd:

    -Subscribe and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.]

    -Share it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram Every share helps us reach more women who are ready to step into their healing journey.

    -Let me know your favorite takeaway — I love hearing from you!

    Remember: You're exactly where you need to be, learning exactly what you need to learn. Trust your timing. Trust your path. Trust yourself.

    With love and light,

    Mariah
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    17 min
  • Manifestation made Simple: Specific vs Non-specific Manifestors

    Manifestation made Simple: Specific vs Non-specific Manifestors
    Nov 3 2025

    When it comes to manifestation, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some of us are meant to visualize every detail — the color of the walls, the sound of the ocean, the exact moment the dream unfolds — while others manifest best by holding a general feeling and letting the Universe fill in the details.

    In this episode of Jotindi: Journey to the Inner Divine, we’re diving into the difference between specific and non-specific manifestors — and how knowing which one you are can completely shift the way you create your reality.

    You’ll learn:

    ✨ The key differences between specific and non-specific manifestation

    ✨ How to identify your natural style (and where to find it in your Human Design chart)

    ✨ Why forcing details can block your flow if you’re a non-specific manifestor

    ✨ How to clarify your energy and intentions if you’re a specific manifestor

    ✨ Practical ways to align with your design so manifestation feels natural, not forced

    When you understand your manifestation style, you stop trying to fit yourself into someone else’s process. You begin to trust your own rhythm, your intuition, and the way energy moves uniquely through you.

    Listen now to discover:

    • The truth about “doing manifestation wrong” (and why there is no wrong way)

    • How to tune into your body’s signals to guide your manifesting energy

    • A short practice to help you embody your unique manifesting frequency

    Free Resource:

    Want to go deeper? Get access to my freee manifestation meditation here: Manifestation Meditation

    Share the Love:

    If this episode spoke to your soul, please consider:

    -Subscribing and leaving a review on [Apple/Spotify/etc.]

    -Sharing it with a friend or tagging @themariahauroa on Instagram

    -Letting me know your favorite takeaway. I love hearing from you!

    Join the Jotindi Soul Circle on Facebook!

    Join the Jotindi Email list to get VIP access to behind-the-scenes, exclusive content, and first access to new episodes!
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    20 min
  • Healing Through the Body: An Introduction to Somatics

    Healing Through the Body: An Introduction to Somatics
    Oct 27 2025

    Have you ever felt like you’ve done all the mindset work, all the journaling, all the affirmations—but something still feels stuck inside you? In this episode of Jotindi: Journey to the Inner Divine, we explore how healing truly happens through the body.

    Somatic healing is the bridge between mind, body, and spirit. Our bodies don’t just carry us through life—they remember, absorb, and radiate energy. When that energy becomes blocked through trauma, stress, or emotional overwhelm, we can experience physical tension, numbness, or a deep sense of disconnection.

    Join me as we explore:

    - What somatic healing is and why your body must be included in emotional and spiritual healing - How trauma and energy blockages show up as physical symptoms in the body - The connection between tension and energy flow—like how tight shoulders can close off the heart center - Simple somatic practices you can use to release stuck energy and restore balance - A short guided exercise to help you loosen your shoulders, reconnect with your body, and feel your energy flow again

    You’ll learn how to listen to your body as an ally, not an obstacle—and begin to experience healing on a whole new level.

    Resources & Freebies:

    Download your free guide: The Spiritual Self-Care Menu – a beautiful resource filled with practices to help you ground, clear energy, and reconnect with your body. 👉 www.mariahaurora.com/freebie/menu
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    20 min