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Herstory is MedicineAuthor: Marissa Prieto, Holistic Registered Dietitian & Well-Being Coach
Welcome to Herstory is Medicine formerly A Mother's Journey to Holistic Health and Healing. I'm Marissa mom of three, holistic wellness coach, registered dietitian, energy healing practitioner, and student of herbal medicine.If you've ever felt the quiet pull to heal more deeply, to trust and reconnect with your body, to break a cycle before it reaches your children you're in the right place.Every woman carries a story in her body. Passed down. Inherited. Oftentimes unspoken. Here, we share it and honor it. Because there are seasons when faith, hope, and trust feel hard to hold onto. And it's often in someone else's story that we remember healing is possible for us too.Through empowering conversations, holistic healing practices, and powerful stories, this podcast helps mothers reclaim their energy, trust their inner wisdom, and create a life rooted in balance, peace, and purpose. We'll explore topics such as mental and emotional health, spirituality, soul-aligned living, nervous system support, challenges in motherhood, breaking generational cycles, and so much more!Because when you heal, it ripples through your children, your family, and the world.This is a sacred space to guide you in remembering your wholeness. If this resonates, grab yourself a cup of tea and join us here. I'm honored to walk alongside you on this journey. Together let's take mindful and intentional action towards living healthier, happier, more present, and purposeful lives!Ready to Nourish Yourself?Through Nourish Inc, I help women build sustainable self-care, strengthen nervous system resilience, reconnect with their intuition, and create lasting change from the inside out. Together, we take a whole-person approach to health & healing through mindfulness, mindset, holistic wellness, and intentional practices that honor your unique journey.If you're ready to begin your own h health & healing journey, learn more about working with me click here - Nourish . 94% of p Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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71. Sexual Identity & Self-Acceptance: A Journey of Healing, Purpose & Fulfillment with Luciana Garcia
Episode 71
Monday, 2 November, 2026
Please share your thoughts about how you felt about the episode and/or podcast!What does it mean to fully embrace who we are, accept the parts of ourselves we've struggled to understand, and find the courage to let others see us as we truly are?In this episode of Herstory Is Medicine, I'm joined by Luciana Garcia for an intimate and meaningful conversation about sexual identity, self-acceptance, vulnerability, motherhood, and the journey toward living authentically.Originally from Mexico City and now based in El Paso, Luciana is a health and wellness coach, meditation teacher, and neuro-affective coach with over 15 years of experience in emotional resilience and behavior change. But beyond her professional background, she brings a deeply personal story of navigating identity, relationships, healing, and learning to embrace herself more fully.Luciana takes us through the experiences that shaped her journey, including becoming a mother, discovering her husband's infidelity during pregnancy, navigating the end of her marriage, and eventually coming to understand and embrace her sexual identity. We explore the vulnerability of allowing ourselves to be seen, especially when we're unsure how others will respond. What happens when the truth we're learning to embrace within ourselves is also something we're afraid to share with the people we love? How do we honor our own timing, boundaries, and emotional safety while moving toward a life that feels more aligned with who we are?Our conversation also touches on self-worth, spirituality, personal growth, and the ways we can unintentionally turn healing into another attempt to fix ourselves. We reflect on what it means to move away from self-judgment and toward self-acceptance, recognizing that we don't have to become someone else to be worthy of love and belonging.This conversation is for anyone who has ever struggled to embrace a part of themselves, felt afraid of being misunderstood or judged, or wondered what it might look like to live more honestly and authentically.Thank you for being here and allowing these stories to be medicine00:00Introduction to Luciana Garcia's Journey00:02Introduction to Luciana's Healing Journey01:56Meeting through Meditation and Shared Healing02:25Breaking Generational Cycles of Jealousy and Betrayal04:04Impact of Pandemic on Personal Growth04:59Childhood Shyness and Early Life Challenges06:54Trauma, Her Hernia, and Family Stress07:21The Role of Intuition in Self-Trust08:56Early Spiritual Connection and Belonging12:12The Silent Wound of Childhood Neglect12:15Setting Boundaries for Safety and Clarity14:54Discovering Self-Expression and Voice17:49Reconnecting with Spirituality Beyond Labels20:13Healing Through Touch and Emotional Release22:31The Process of Death and Rebirth in Healing25:04Rebuilding Trust and Self-Worth27:55Tools for Self-Acceptance and Growth29:55Exploring Sexuality and Authenticity33:13The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity35:59Motherhood, Betrayal, and Personal Transformation37:57Building Self-Worth and Confidence41:54Dark Night of the Soul and Spiritual Awakening43:25Practical Steps for Healing and Self-Discovery46:58Embracing Self-Love and Pleasure50:00Coming Out and Living Authentically55:10The Power of Self-Acceptance and HealingIf you are feeling called to work together and would like more information about my services through Nourish Inc, I invite you to apply to work with me using the link below. Book here 🪷If you would like to share your holistic health and healing journey on the podcast, please email me at marissaprieto.holisticcoaching@gmail.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcoachingformoms/Access my free guided meditations on You Tube: www.youtube.com/@MindfulMeditationswithMarissaLoved this episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and share with another mama who deserves peace and healing.If you love the podcast and it’s bringing value to your life, consider buying me a coffee (or a tea! ☕🍵) to support the time, love, and energy that goes into creating this space for you.Your support helps me continue sharing holistic healing practices, insights, and encouragement so we can all show up as our best selves.Thank you for being here! Your presence and support mean the worl...
