A Mother's Journey to Holistic Health & Healing
🎙️Welcome to A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing – a space where busy moms like you can pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself! I’m your host, Marissa Prieto. I am mom of 3 young amazing children, a holistic well-being coach, registered dietitian, and energy healing practitioner. This podcast is here to empower you to prioritize your well-being, tune into your body’s wisdom, and discover simple, practical ways to create balance, energy, and peace in your life. We'll explore topics such as movement, motherhood, mindset, stress management, mindfulness, nutrition, spirituality and more. Along the way, I’ll share my personal health and healing journey, the strategies that have worked for me as a busy mom, and the powerful stories of other moms who’ve transformed their lives. Because when we share our journeys, we help each other heal. This podcast is a space for you to get the tools, support, and inspiration you need on your journey to help you create your best, healthiest self without guilt. Imagine a life where you are confidently taking imperfect action tending to your health and wellness. A life where you are in tune with your body and honoring it by giving it what it needs. If you're a busy mom wanting to learn more about holistic wellness and discover practical ways to build and sustain healthy habits for the long-term, then I invite you to take a few minutes for yourself and join me for a chat. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered to show up for yourself – mind, body, and soul. Together let's take mindful and intentional action towards living healthier, happier, more present, and purposeful lives! 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 world to me. 🙏🏽 Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/marissaprietopodcast (Disclaimer: All content in this podcast, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship.)
Episodes
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In this heartfelt and honest episode, I sit down with a courageous mother, wife, podcast host, and entrepreneur who opens up about her ongoing journey with chronic anxiety, depression, and deep emotional healing. Through her inner work, therapy, and self-discovery, she’s uncovered powerful connections between her childhood trauma and present-day triggers...
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In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I’m opening up about a decision that forever changed my life — one that brought waves of guilt, shame, and deep grief, and yet, over time, became the catalyst for my greatest healing.
I’ll share how I moved through the weight of self-judgment, found my way back to self-forgiveness, and opened my heart to new...
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For this episode I'm sharing a recent healing meditation to send and receive love.
In this guided meditation, you are invited to release the chaos, fear, heaviness, grief, or worries weighing on your heart and mind — from global conflicts, injustice, or daily life stressors.
In this sacred space, you’ll be guided to:
- Ground yourself deeply and let...
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In this personal episode, I open up about navigating the emotional weight of today’s global and political chaos. From the fears returning under the Trump administration, to the heartbreaking war and genocide in Gaza, rising costs of living, and the trauma of immigrant deportations—I share what’s been heavy on my heart and how I’m finding ways to ground, ...
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In this deeply personal and healing episode, I share the passing of our sweet furbaby, Buddy — how he transitioned, what he meant to me and our family, and how I’ve been grieving and gently walking through the waves of loss
In this episode:
- I share the story of my dog Buddy’s passing and how I’m honoring my grief
- Why losing a pet can be so deeply painfu...
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In this deeply powerful episode of A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing, I’m joined by psychotherapist and somatic healer Sonia Fregoso, who shares her courageous and transformative journey of healing from trauma, painful menstrual cycles, and infertility.
After struggling to conceive for five years, a series of psychedelic-assisted therapy s...
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In this episode, I’m opening up about something deeply powerful—the transformation that happens when we share our healing stories.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, burnout, trauma, chronic stress, body image struggles, breaking generational cycles, or simply lost yourself in motherhood… your story matters. And sharing it can be a powerful part of y...
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In this episode of A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing, Marissa explores the deep roots of perfectionism and how it shows up in motherhood, health, and daily life. She shares how perfectionism often shows up as anxiety, all-or-nothing thinking, burnout, people-pleasing, and self-judgment—and how those patterns disconnect us from joy, rest,...
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This is a powerful 10-minute meditation designed to help you reconnect with your inner strength, confidence, and light.
Through gentle body awareness, breathwork, and a guided visualization, we’ll release doubt, fear, and any energy that no longer serves you. You’ll reclaim your inner power, grounding yourself in strength, peace, and clarity.
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As moms, we get so caught up in taking care of everyone else that we often push aside our own needs —including our health. But what if listening to your body could truly save your life?
In this powerful episode of A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing, I sit down with my dear friend Maria, who bravely faced Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)—an ...
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In this special one-year anniversary episode of A Mother’s Journey to Holistic Health and Healing, Marissa celebrates the milestone of not missing a single show and shares the lessons learned over the past year.
Join her as she reflects on the power of consistency, overcoming self-doubt, and pushing through fears of judgment. Whether you're consider...
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Anxiety doesn’t have to run your life.
In this episode, I’ll guide you through 10 holistic healing practices that address anxiety from the inside and out. These aren’t quick fixes—they’re tools designed to support your mind, body, emotions, and spirit.
We’ll dive into proven strategies like breathwork, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, energy healin...
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Moms, it’s time to pause and give yourself the love you truly deserve.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a heart-opening self-love and self-acceptance meditation designed especially for you—the mom who gives so much but often forgets to nurture herself.
If you’ve been carrying guilt, perfectionism, or self-doubt, this meditation will guide you to rel...
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In this episode, Marissa welcomes her first guest, Karen, who shares her inspiring journey of healing and resilience after experiencing domestic violence. The conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, the impact of food as a coping mechanism, and the importance of seeking professional support. Karen discusses her turning points, the signific...
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Do you ever feel like something is "missing" in your life? You're not quite sure what it is, but deep down inside you can sense it?
That's how I felt for a long time. I didn't feel "whole." For the most part I was happy, blessed, and I felt really good that I was getting back into my exercise routine and eating...
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As the year comes to a close and the new year approaches, I want to thank each of you for you presence. Thank you. It would mean the world to me if you could take a second to leave a review, share it with someone who you feel could benefit, and/or share on your social media stories. This will help the podcast grow and reach other like minded mamas that a...
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Our minds our powerful. Our thoughts can either help us or hurt us.
What happens when you are thinking negative thoughts about yourself? Have you ever noticed how words of self-judgement and criticism, impact you emotionally? On the other hand, what about positive thoughts about yourself? What happens as a result?
For example, let&apos...
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Now that the colder season is approaching, it is naturally a time of slowing down, of healing, of rest. Winter asks us to reflect and to go inward. It's a time to really think about what it is we want to change within ourself such as habits, patterns, or limiting beliefs.
Winter is a time to think about what it is you wish to let go of so t...
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Practicing gratitude daily has come to be a significant healing modality for me. I think of gratitude as a teacher because it has taught be many valuable lessons in my life especially in motherhood.
Gratitude is an anecdote for stress, complaints, negative thinking, and uncomfortable emotions. When you have a perspective anchored in gratitude, ...
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Can you sense yourself growing and shifting as you get older? For example, do you find yourself gradually changing up your routines, habits, or people you surround yourself with?
Do you notice that you're thinking more about wanting to be healthier especially now that you are getting older?
Are you noticing that you are starting ...
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