Compassion has the power to heal—both ourselves and those around us. In this episode, Maria shares her powerful story of healing, self-compassion, and breaking generational cycles. After experiencing a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and years of misdiagnosed health struggles, she made the decision to prioritize her well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Maria opens up about the tools and resources that helped her on her journey, from therapy to personal development work, and how these experiences led her to launch Kompashion, a business built on supporting others in their healing. She also reflects on the power of community, the importance of trusting your intuition, and how she’s rewriting her family’s narrative through intentional self-care and advocacy.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or struggled to prioritize yourself, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible—and that compassion starts with you.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Overcoming Shame and Embracing Self-Care
[01:19] A Life-Changing Health Crisis
[02:38] The Start of a Healing Journey
[03:49] Discovering Breast Implant Illness
[05:02] Generational Healing and Personal Growth
[06:18] The Birth of Compassion
[20:40] Balancing Multiple Passions
[28:09] Trusting Intuition and Energy
[28:29] Navigating Business Relationships
[32:04] Healing and Personal Growth
[34:37] Balancing Success and Family
[40:58] Creating New Memories with Family
[44:27] Launching Compassion Boxes
[48:20] Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts
Connect with Maria:
Register for Kompashion Virtual Self-Love Event
Follow Maria on Instagram: @marialu8_
Explore Kompashion: www.kompashion.com
Connect with Kelsey:
Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskelseysmith
Follow Momma Has Goals: @mommahasgoals
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