Have you ever reached a season in life where everything should have been calm, but inside you were restless, exhausted, and searching for something more?

Today’s guest, Florencia Durón, Ph.D. (aka Flo), shares how she went from chasing stability by the ocean to walking through her own “dark night of the soul.” Her journey led her into trauma work, deep presence, and ultimately, the discovery of her true passion for writing.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Moving back to Mexico after earning her PhD in the U.S.
• Searching for peace by the ocean, but finding instability instead
• The exhaustion and restlessness that signaled something deeper was wrong
• Facing old wounds and realizing the healing work she was finally ready for
• How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy transformed her self-understanding
• Learning the importance of presence and quieting the mind
• Why creative writing became both a healing outlet and her true calling
• How the “dark night of the soul” can serve as a doorway to clarity

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Connect with Flo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@florenciaduron.writer/shorts

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Have you ever held onto a fantasy about someone...clinging to the hope that if you just loved them enough, they’d finally change?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m reading a free verse poem I wrote about feeling manipulated by someone I deeply cared for. I use the image of arrows to describe how their behavior repeatedly wounded me, and how I kept coming back for more, hoping the next time would be different. This is about breaking that cycle, accepting reality, and taking them off the pedestal I once put them on.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• A free verse poem about manipulation, false kindness, and emotional control
• Using the metaphor of “arrows” to describe repeated hurt and betrayal
• Why we sometimes fantasize about a person’s potential instead of seeing who they really are
• Letting go of the need for approval or affection from someone who won’t give it
• The role of journaling in recognizing—and finally breaking—unhealthy patterns

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Have you ever wondered how to tell if a coach is truly trustworthy or just using manipulative tactics? What should you look for before investing your time, money, and trust in a coaching program?

In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to Danielle Ryan, a YouTuber who exposes common manipulative marketing tactics used by some coaches and shares how to protect yourself while finding ethical, effective support.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover common red flags and manipulative tactics coaches use to lure and trap vulnerable clients.
• Hear personal stories of financial, emotional, and social harm caused by unethical coaching relationships.
• Find out why defining your goals clearly before hiring a coach is crucial to avoid scams.
• Learn how to research and vet coaches effectively to protect your investment and well-being.
• Explore the impact of toxic coaching relationships on mental health and personal boundaries.
• Listen to practical advice on how consumers can help shift the coaching industry toward more honesty and accountability.

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Danielle's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdanielleryan

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