Are you curious why some people seem to effortlessly manifest their dreams while others struggle to achieve their goals? In this compelling episode of The Grit Show, host Shawna Rodrigues sits down with neuroscience-trained life purpose coach Monica to explore the science-backed secrets behind manifestation, mindset, and self-belief. Discover how your brain’s “reticular activation system” actually filters your reality—and how, with practical techniques, you can rewire these filters to invite more opportunity, happiness, and abundance.
Monica shares eye-opening client stories on transforming old beliefs and empowering yourself through intuitive routines and mirror work. If you've ever wondered about the intersection of neuroscience, manifestation, and intuitive living, this episode teases tangible tools to create lasting change. Get ready for inspiration and real talk about unlocking the vibrant, purpose-filled life you deserve!
Monica is a certified life-purpose coach and applied neuroscience specialist who is passionate about helping women rediscover their spark and create lives they genuinely love. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help others tap into the brain’s potential, break free from limiting beliefs, and move toward a life of joy, freedom, and abundance.
Monica’s coaching framework, The Neuro Fulfillment Method, blends neuroscience-backed strategies with soulful self-discovery to empower women to design lives that feel truly aligned. Through personalized 1:1 coaching, transformative workshops, and weekly WhatsApp support, she guides her clients to reconnect with their purpose, build unshakable self-belief, and develop actionable plans for meaningful change.
She’s also a full-time traveler, adventure junkie, and total foodie who believes life is meant to be savored and explored. Whether she’s diving into local cuisines, chasing epic sunsets, or planning her next adrenaline-filled experience, Monica is always embracing life to the fullest.
Connect with Monica:
Instagram - @coachingbymonica
Website- coachingbymonica.com
Podcast - Notes from a Neuro Nerd: The Science Behind Living Your Best Life
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