HealingHer Within

Ep. 220 If you’ve been pouring from an empty cup, this is your reminder that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s necessary for healing and restoration. As women, we’re taught to keep adding—roles, goals, responsibilities—until rest feels “unnatural.” During the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon, I sat down with Sleep Coach Soda Kuczkowski to name that conditioning, release the guilt, and practice rest as a pathway to healing and aligned leadership. We unpack why exhaustion became the norm and how to restore clarity, creativity, and peace with science-backed habits that actually fit a real woman’s life. Tap to listen or watch the restream on YouTube on the JazzCast Pros Network Channel: https://youtu.be/Dwc2v28C5Ek?si=kSna8f3ijEBv9Izz 🌐 Resources: 👉 ⁠Maryann’s Website⁠👉 ⁠Instagram⁠👉 ⁠Facebook⁠👉 ⁠TikTok⁠ Read more on this topic 7 Types of Rest for Sustainable Success START WITH SLEEP — Programs, workshops, and resources for better rest and recovery 👉 startwithsleep.com Sleep Space App — Tracks your sleep patterns, learns your rhythms, and helps optimize your bedtime routine 👉 sleepspace.com Find Your Chronotype — Take the quiz from Dr. Michael Breus, author of The Power of When, to learn your natural sleep rhythm 👉 thepowerofwhenquiz.com Key Takeaways Rest as Healing: You can’t lead from depletion. Rest is the bridge between stress and sleep—and the foundation of clear decisions and calm confidence. Doze Ep 95 draft.mp3 7 Types of Rest: Pinpoint what you’re missing (it’s not always “more sleep”). Doze Ep 95 draft.mp3 Know Your Chronotype: Align your day with your biology (bear, wolf, lion, dolphin) for saner schedules and better energy. Doze Ep 95 draft.mp3 Light & Caffeine: Morning sunlight sets your rhythm; late screens and poorly timed caffeine steal deep sleep—and resilience. Doze Ep 95 draft.mp3 Boundaries = Self-Respect: Calendar guardrails (hello, slow mornings) protect your mental rest and keep you in alignment. Chapters: 0:00 – Live from the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon at WXXI 0:35 – The New Hustle: Why Rest Is the Ultimate Self-Care 2:05 – “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”: Busting the Restless Culture Myth 3:20 – The Mental Load of Women in Leadership 5:40 – The Power of Subtraction: Making Space for Wellness 6:50 – Maryann’s Ayahuasca Journey & the Message to Rest 9:00 – The Seven Types of Rest Explained 12:20 – Discovering Your Chronotype: Bears, Wolves, Lions & Dolphins 16:00 – Setting Boundaries Around Sleep & Mental Rest 18:10 – Bedtime Begins at Breakfast: Light, Caffeine & Consistency 23:20 – The Science of Napping & Sleep Cycles 25:00 – Snooze Buttons, Sleep Disorders & Resetting Your Rhythm 26:20 – Final Thoughts: Rest as a Radical Act for Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 215 In this special 2-part series, Maryann answers YOUR questions straight from Instagram! Part one dives deep into inner healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming confidence. From childhood wounds to toxic relationships to losing yourself in roles as wife, mom, or professional—this episode is packed with raw, soulful guidance. ✨ “What does healing your inner child actually look like?” ✨ “How do I know if I’m really doing the work right?” ✨ “When was the moment you finally said, enough—I choose me?” 🎧 Press play and hear the questions that had Maryann pausing, reflecting, and sharing her most personal breakthroughs. 💌 Join us for a LIVE episode and Q&A at the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon featuring Maryann and Soda, host of the Doze Podcast: ⁠Get Tickets Here ⁠ Use Promo Code Aligned for VIP on-camera seating 📧 Email Maryann: maryann@maryannriveradannert.com 🌍 Website:⁠ maryannriveradannert.com⁠ 💻 LinkedIn:⁠ Maryann Rivera-Dannert⁠ 📸 Instagram:⁠ @therealmaryannriveradannert⁠ 📘 Facebook:⁠ MRD Empowerment Solutions⁠ ✨ Join HealingHer Within Group Coaching:⁠ Sign Up Here⁠ 🎓 Explore⁠ Eleversity Workshops Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome + Why This Q&A Episode Matters 3:51 – Healing & Inner Work: Your Questions Answered 4:26 – What Healing My Inner Child Looked Like 9:56 – Am I Healing the Right Way? 13:34 – The Turning Point: Choosing Myself After Toxic Love 17:09 – Are These Beliefs Really Mine? How to Release What Doesn’t Belong 18:46 – Confidence & Identity: Your Questions Answered 19:23 – Finding the Courage to Take Up Space 21:49 – Rebuilding Confidence After Self-Doubt & Toxic Relationships 22:38 – Breaking Free From Comparison With Other Women 27:50 – Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Roles of Wife, Mom, or Professional 31:21 – Closing Thoughts + What’s Coming in Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 214 What if the heartbreak you thought would break you was actually the beginning of your healing? 💔➡️💖 In this episode of HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert shares her powerful journey of moving beyond betrayal and heartbreak to a life rooted in self-love, confidence, and intuition. Drawing from her own experiences—including a past relationship that catalyzed her growth—Maryann unpacks how grief, shame, and ignored red flags can transform into a roadmap for resilience. 🎤 Don’t miss the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon featuring Maryann and Soda, host of the Doze Podcast: Get Tickets Here 🌿 Reconnect with your intuition and rebuild self-trust 🌿 Release shame and reframe betrayal as a lesson 🌿 Set boundaries that honor your worth 🌿 Practice daily self-appreciation and solo activities that nurture confidence Whether you’ve experienced heartbreak or simply want to deepen your relationship with yourself, this conversation will help you stop surviving and start thriving. 🌐 Connect with Maryann 📧 Email Maryann: maryann@maryannriveradannert.com 🌍 Website: maryannriveradannert.com 💻 LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera-Dannert 📸 Instagram: @therealmaryannriveradannert 📘 Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions ✨ Join HealingHer Within Group Coaching: Sign Up Here 🎓 Explore Eleversity Workshops Chapters: 00:00 Healing From Betrayal 💔 Rebuild Self-Trust 04:43 Self-Love After Relationship Failures ❤️‍🩹 07:54 Trust Your Intuition + Honor Boundaries ✨ 10:36 Red Flags 🚩 Lessons in Trust + Boundaries 13:37 Daily Rituals for Confidence + Self-Love 🌿 16:43 Solo Dates for Empowerment + Joy 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 213 This week, HealingHer Within brings you something special — a roundtable conversation hosted by Niiamah Ashong on his inspiring show, Outlier’s Edge Podcast. In this engaging dialogue, Maryann Rivera-Dannert joins forces with Natalie Francis-Clarke, founder of Pause Reset Brunch, to explore what it truly means for women to reclaim their power through self-care, authenticity, and courage. The Outlier’s Edge shines a spotlight on diverse trailblazers and their stories of growth and resilience. Together, these three leaders share pivotal moments of healing, breaking free from fear, and building communities that uplift and empower. 🎧 Why tune in? Discover why self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Learn how to push through fear and embrace your authentic truth. Get inspired by stories of perseverance, transformation, and healing. Take away concrete steps to pause, reset, and realign with your values. This episode is a reminder that your fears can fuel your success, and your voice matters more than you think. 🔗 Resources & Links Connect with Maryann Rivera-Dannert: Email: maryann@maryannriveradannert.com Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions Instagram: @therealmaryannriveradannert Group Coaching: HealingHer Within Coaching Website: MRD Empowerment Solutions LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera-Dannert Workshops: Eleversity Connect with Natalie Francis-Clarke: Phone: 781-308-2952 Website: Natural and Ting Watch the full Outlier’s Edge Podcast conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu0gX5lakac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 212 Have you ever ignored the red flags because the fear of being alone felt heavier than the pain of staying? 💔 In this powerful episode, Maryann Rivera-Dannert opens up about her journey from being a self-proclaimed “relationship junkie” to reclaiming her power, healing past traumas, and choosing self-love first. Maryann shares stories from her anthology W.O.M.B. Sister Chronicles: Women Overcoming Men Blues and reminds us that not all abuse leaves visible scars—sometimes the deepest bruises are on the soul. Through honesty and healing, she empowers you to stop chasing relationships and start chasing wholeness. 🌱 🌟 Special Invite: Join Maryann for a live podcast recording of HealingHer Within on September 27 at WXXI Studios, Rochester, NY. WXXI Presents the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon | JazzCast Pros Discount Code: EARLY Be part of the studio audience and experience the power of community healing in real time! 🎙️ Episode Key Takeaways: ✔️ Trust your intuition—red flags are warnings, not decorations. ✔️ Abuse isn’t always physical; emotional wounds cut just as deep. ✔️ Self-healing starts by acknowledging your role in repeated patterns. ✔️ Love yourself enough to never settle for the bare minimum. ✔️ Healing is the foundation for healthy, lasting love. 💌 Connect with Maryann: 📖 Book: W.O.M.B. Sister Chronicles 🌐 Website: maryannriveradannert.com 📧 Email: maryann@maryannriveradannert.com 📸 Instagram: @therealmaryannriveradannert 📘 Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions 👩🏽‍💼 LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera-Dannert 📝 Group Coaching: HealingHer Within Eleversity Workshops: Featuring Maryann Rivera-Dannert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 211 If you’ve ever pushed yourself to be “fearless” yet still felt stuck, this episode is for you.  💎 For years, with Fearless Fridays with Maryann, we inspired women to take bold action—but then I realized that courage alone wasn’t enough. We are still carrying unhealed wounds, silent battles, and generational pain. Now, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own evolution and inviting you into Healing Her Within—my new podcast for deep self-discovery, spiritual alignment, and real transformation. This is where empowerment meets inner peace, where action comes after healing, and where you reclaim not just your goals, but your whole self. What’s Inside This Episode: 🔄 Evolving the Podcast: Why Fearless Fridays had to grow into Healing Her Within 🌱 Holistic Healing: Therapy, Reiki, meditation, plant medicine & more 🤯 Beating Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and rewriting your inner narrative 👶 Inner Child & Trauma Healing: Addressing what’s been buried so you can thrive 🤝 The Power of Community: Why healing together makes all the difference 📌 Connect with Maryann Rivera Dannert: 📧 Email: maryann@maryannriveradannert.com 🌐 Website: maryannriveradannert.com 📷 Instagram: @therealMaryannRiveraDannert 📘 Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions 💼 LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera Dannert 🌟 Group Coaching: Healing Her Within Application 🗓 Register for Eleversity Workshops: Click Here Chapters: 0:00 From Fearless Fridays to Healing Her Within 3:05 Healing Her Within: A Journey of Inner Child Transformation 7:05 Empowering Women to Reclaim Their Voices and Heal Within 13:31 The Burden of Being the Reliable One 14:04 Healing Generational Cycles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 208 What if healing didn’t start with fixing what’s “wrong”—but celebrating what’s always been right? Host Maryann Rivera-Dannert sits down with TEDx speaker and boudoir photographer Liz Hansen to explore how sensual self-expression can be a radical tool for transformation. Through intimate photography, Liz has helped over 2,000 women shift from shame to self-celebration—proving that confidence isn't a size, and healing doesn’t have to be quiet. It can be fierce. Bold. Beautiful. And deeply liberating. Key Takeaways: 📸 How boudoir helps women heal after trauma, illness, or life transitions 💖 Why “sexy is not a size—it’s a vibe” 🌿 The connection between sensuality, self-worth, and sisterhood Whether you’re curious about boudoir or seeking a new way to reconnect with your body and spirit, this conversation will inspire you to see yourself through a more loving lens. Connect with Liz Hansen 🌐 Website: chicago-boudoir.com 📸 Instagram: @chicago.boudoir 🎤 TEDx Talk: Watch here 💬 Facebook Group: VIP Chicago Connect with Maryann Rivera-Dannert 🌐 Website: maryannriveradannert.com 💞 HealingHer Within Group Coaching: Join here 📸 Instagram: @therealmaryannriveradannert 💼 LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera-Dannert 📘 Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 207 🌿 If you've ever felt like traditional healing methods only scratch the surface of your pain, this episode is your permission slip to go deeper. Maryann sits down with Lauren of Love — the transformative voice in plant medicine, feminine entrepreneurship, and soul healing — for a conversation that will leave you rethinking everything you thought you knew about success, self-worth, and the power of your inner teen. After referencing Lauren’s work in the previous episode, Maryann dives into why she’s embarking on a healing retreat with Lauren in Costa Rica and what makes Lauren’s approach to healing so life-changing. Lauren opens up about her own path: from surviving trauma, addiction, and chronic illness to finding freedom through plant medicine and deep inner work. She shares the layered process of healing — particularly the importance of integrating the inner child and teenager — and the transformational shifts that happen when we stop outsourcing our power and start trusting ourselves. Learn about Lauren’s signature HEAL program and Conscious Creator Mastermind, both designed to support women in rediscovering their authentic selves, reclaiming their feminine energy, and building businesses rooted in soul purpose instead of strategy. Key Takeaways: 🌱 Self-Healing as Reclamation – You can change your reality by reclaiming your inner power. 🍃 Plant Medicine Beyond Psychedelics – Discover how sacred plants help reconnect you to your authentic self. 🌀 The Inner Teenager Matters – Healing isn’t just inner child work — your teenage self is crying out too. ✨ Authentic Business = Aligned Life – Strategy is secondary to soul alignment in creating true prosperity. 🔥 Transformation Takes Courage – Facing your past is hard, but it’s the path to freedom. Quotables: "Self-healing is really the reclamation process of coming back to a place within yourself where you believe you have the power to change your reality." – Lauren Eliz Love "The inner teenager is such a wild phase... claiming these parts of us that we have been told are so wrong." – Lauren Eliz Love Connect with Us 🔗 Lauren’s Website + Programs 📖 Download Plant Medicine 101 💫 Follow @laurenoflove on Instagram Connect with MaryannWebsite: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdempowermentsolutions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealmaryannriveradannert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 205 Dr. Milicent Driver, an entrepreneurial strategist explores the connection between trauma, healing, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Driver talks candidly about the pivotal moment in her life following personal tragedies and health challenges, sharing how these experiences unveiled entrepreneurship as her healing path. This conversation unfolds touching stories of resilience, empowerment, and self-reclamation, offering hope and practical insights for women striving to find their footing amid life’s storms. Visit Milicent  Facebook Instagram Connect with MaryannWebsite: https://www.maryannriveradannert.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mrdempowermentsolutions/⁠ About the Guest: Milicent Driver is an empowerment strategist, author and speaker that is enthusiastic about supporting women in discovering their passions while inspiring them to establish goals.  Milicent received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, a Master’s in Public and Environmental Affairs with a concentration in Human Services, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. She’s a Christian Life Coach, certified in Evangelism and Exhortation. 0:00 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs With Dr. Milicent Driver 1:55 Turning Grief Into Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship 5:56 Healing Through Music, Journaling, and Meditation 9:23 Milicent on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 12:28 Misconceptions About Healing and Managing Emotions 14:14 Building Confidence in Entrepreneurship 22:18 Empowering Women Through Healing and Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 204 Ever wonder if tarot could actually read you—before you say a single word? In this deeply personal episode of Healing Her Within, host Maryann Rivera-Dannert receives a live 3-card tarot reading from psychic life coach Lady Shiya… and what unfolds is nothing short of divine alignment. No prompts, no cues—just pure energetic truth that cuts through the noise and lands exactly where Maryann needs it. Lady Shiya pulls three powerful cards—🪄 The Magician, 🦁 Strength, and 🌱 The Page of Pentacles—and each one brings a spiritual message that reflects Maryann’s own journey through burnout, boundary-setting, and breaking generational cycles of silence. 📲 Ready for your own soul truth moment? Listen now, then share this with a sister-friend who needs to reclaim her power too. 💫⁠ Visit LadyShiya.com⁠ |⁠ Email: shiya@ladyshiya.com | Call 817-458-8055 Facebook   The Witch Coach, Lady Shiya  Connect with Maryann Rivera-Dannert⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdempowermentsolutions/ ✨ Key Takeaways: You already have the tools—now move. Waiting is no longer a strategy. Quiet strength isn’t weakness. It’s the bedrock of your next chapter. Boundaries aren’t about being harsh—they’re contracts of self-worth. Whether you’re tarot-curious or fully awakened, this episode invites you to step into the unknown and find healing in places you were taught to fear. 🧘🏽‍♀️ “Healing doesn’t always come wrapped in tradition. Sometimes it shows up in unexpected spaces—through people who speak your soul’s language before you even say a word.” ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Opening Blessing & Maryann’s Skeptical Truth 02:45 – Stepping Outside Religious Trauma 03:30 – 🔮 Card 1: The Magician – Use What You Already Have 04:45 – 🔥 Goosebumps & the Power of Action 05:30 – 🦁 Card 2: Strength – The Power in Your Quiet Resilience 06:50 – 🛑 Card 3: Page of Pentacles – Boundary Reset & Reciprocity 08:45 – The Emotional Cost of One-Sided Friendships 10:28 – Three Strikes Rule for Boundary Breakers 13:15 – 🎤 Live Reading by Lady Shiya 19:55 – Maryann’s Closing Reflections & Affirmations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 203 Reiki isn’t just energy work—it’s a spiritual recalibration. If you’ve heard of Reiki but never felt ready to try it, I want to share my story with you. Through Reiki, I was finally able to release pain I didn’t even realize I was holding. It helped me realign with my purpose and reconnect with a deep sense of inner peace. In this episode, I open up about how journaling, meditation, and Reiki became powerful tools on my healing journey—and how they can support you on yours. ✨ Key Takeaways: Journaling as Emotional Alchemy: Use words to heal your inner child and gain clarity. Meditation for Mindful Stillness: Calm the chaos and tune into your intuition. Reiki for Energy Renewal: Clear trauma and restore balance to your body and spirit. Small Steps, Big Shifts: Daily commitment leads to lasting transformation. Intentional Self-Care: Build routines that connect you to divine guidance and inner strength. 📝 “Healing is a practice—and you are encouraged to have grace. It’s about showing up for you.” 🎧 Press play and join me in a 7-day challenge to integrate these soul-healing tools into your life. Your path to clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom begins here. Connect with Maryann Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdempowermentsolutions/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3 Soul Healing Tools 2:19 Reiki, Journaling, and Meditation for Emotional Healing 7:47 Journaling for Personal Growth 13:08 Meditation Tips for a Calmer Daily Routine 14:41 7 Day Challenge 18:13 Empowerment and Healing Through Consistency and Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 202 What if the key to healing isn’t found in a pill—but in a pressure point? In this episode of HealingHer Within, host Maryann Rivera-Dannert unpacks how acupuncture and massage therapy awaken the body’s natural ability to heal. From easing chronic pain to releasing emotional trauma, these ancient practices aren’t just remedies—they’re rituals of self-reclamation. Learn how different massage techniques serve specific needs Discover how acupuncture restores energy flow and emotional balance. Explore a holistic approach to mind-body wellness that goes deeper than surface self-care Notable Quotes: "Healing isn't just personal, it's generational. This is healing her within." "Acupuncture helps to restore flow and it supports the body's natural ability to heal." "Massage is more than pampering. It is medicine for the nervous system." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 201 After 200 powerful episodes of Fearless Fridays with Maryann, we’re stepping into deeper waters of healing. In this debut episode of HealingHer Within, host Maryann Rivera-Dannert invites you into a sacred space where chakra alignment and breathwork become tools for transformation. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected, your energy centers—your chakras—may be out of balance. Maryann breaks down what each chakra means, how it affects your emotional well-being, and how breathwork can help restore harmony from the inside out. Whether you’ve been here since Fearless Fridays or you’re just discovering Maryann’s work, this episode sets the tone for a healing journey rooted in truth, self-love, and personal power. 🔗 Connect with Maryann:🌐 maryannriveradannert.com📅 Free Webinar – From Stuck to Soaring Key Takeaways:🔴 Root Chakra : Safety, stability, and feeling grounded.🟠 Sacral Chakra: Creativity, pleasure, and emotional flow.🟡 Solar Plexus Chakra: Self-confidence and personal power.💚 Heart Chakra : Love, compassion, and forgiveness.🔵 Throat Chakra : Truth-telling and clear communication.🟣 Third Eye Chakra : Intuition and inner wisdom.⚪ Crown Chakra : Spiritual connection and higher purpose. 💨 Breathwork is also introduced as a healing modality to regulate your nervous system, release stuck emotions, and ground you in the present moment. 💬 Notable Quotes:"Balancing your chakras isn't about perfection. It's about coming back to yourself.""When you heal your inner world, your outer world shifts with it. Period.""Your breath is your reset button. It's a direct path to your peace, to your power, and your presence." Chapters: 00:00:00 – Transition to New Podcast Title + Mission 00:01:49 – 200 Episodes of Fearless Fridays with Maryann 00:02:57 – What Is Inner Healing? A Journey to Wholeness and Freedom 00:06:59 – Root Chakra 00:07:38 – Sacral Chakra 00:08:11 – Solar Plexus Chakra 00:08:58 – Heart Chakra 00:09:35 – Throat & Third Eye Chakras 00:10:04 – Crown Chakra 00:11:49 – Breathwork for Healing 00:14:13 – Next Week Teaser: Acupuncture, Massages & Self-Responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 192 This week on Fearless Fridays with Maryann our guest Stacey D.M. Shaw explores women’s history, self-care, and the power of living authentically. Inspired by her idol, Angela Bassett—who famously starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back—Stacey shares how she reclaimed her own power through resilience, sisterhood, and fearless leadership. Stacey is the owner of Your Brilliant Transitions and visionary behind Her Chosen Legacy magazine, Stacey helps entrepreneurs build strong operational foundations. From overcoming people-pleasing to building strong communities and authoring her new book, Stacey’s story is a masterclass in self-care, authenticity, and success. Whether you’re looking to step into your purpose or just need a reminder to put yourself first, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to shine! ✨ Key Takeaways: ✅ Prioritize self-care for lasting success 🧘🏾‍♀️ ✅ Embrace continuous growth—personally & professionally 📈 ✅ Build strong community & sisterhood for support 💕 ✅ Overcome people-pleasing & step into your self-worth 👑 ✅ Discover your unique gifts & align with your purpose 🎯 🔗 Connect with Stacey: 🌍 Website | 📌 LinkedIn | 📷 Instagram | 👍🏾 Facebook 🔗 Connect with Maryann: 🌍 Website | 📌 LinkedIn #FearlessFridays #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership #SelfGrowth #AuthenticLiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 191 Women’s History Month offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the often-overlooked impact that women have on our journey through life. Today, I’m sharing a deeply personal chapter of my life and the profound impact of Anita Nunley, the woman who saw my potential when I couldn’t see it myself. 💬 “Acknowledge those individuals that have impacted your life—it makes a big difference.” At 16, I made a choice that led me down a difficult path—dropping out of high school and facing the juvenile detention system. But Anita’s honest and compassionate guidance shifted my trajectory, leading me from a troubled teen to an honorary doctorate recipient. Her words not only saved me but inspired me to be a guiding light for others. 🎧 Tune in as I discuss: ✅ How one mentor can change your life’s direction ✅ The importance of acknowledging those who uplift us ✅ Why sharing our struggles can empower others ✅ How resilience and growth lead to unexpected success Connect with Maryann Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ This episode is a thank you to Anita Nunley and a reminder to all of us: express gratitude to those who have shaped your journey. Who has made an impact in your life? I’d love to hear your story.  #FearlessFridays #MentorshipMatters #Gratitude #Resilience #WomensHistoryMonth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 190 #NationalWriteYourStoryDay is a perfect reminder that your story holds power. In this episode we speak to Raeanne Lacatena, a holistic business coach, Reiki master, and best-selling author of The Integrated Entrepreneur. Raeanne shares her transformative journey from mental health therapist to internationally recognized coach, revealing how prioritizing self-care helped her not only write her book but also step onto the public speaking stage—something she had resisted for over 25 years. “I believed I didn’t have an original thought to share—that no one really cared what I had to say. I had to rewrite that story.” — Raeanne Lacatena 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ How Raeanne overcame limiting beliefs and fears to share her voice ✅ The tools she used to shift her mindset and embrace new opportunities ✅ Why self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a business strategy ✅ The secret to integrating personal growth with professional success ✅ How role models (like Oprah!) can inspire your journey—even from afar ✅ The fearless shift from playing small to commanding the stage You’re already in the room—OWN your seat at the table. 📢 This is YOUR sign to stop playing small and start embracing your unique voice. Press play, get inspired, and take the next step toward writing your own fearless story. #FearlessFridays #WomenInBusiness #OwnYourPower #HolisticSuccess #NationalWriteYourStoryDay #EqualPayDay #womenshistorymonth 📚 Resources & Links: 🔹 Visit Raeanne’s Website → The Integrated Entrepreneur 📖 The Integrated Entrepreneur on Amazon & Audible 📖 Cracking the Rich Code (with Jim Britt) on Amazon 📞 Connect with Maryann Rivera-Dannert: 🌐 Website → Home | MRD Empowerment Solutions 🔗 LinkedIn → Maryann Rivera-Dannert 📘 Facebook → MRD Empowerment Solutions 🎥 Webinar → From Stuck to Soaring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 187 Sis, let’s talk about self-love and self-esteem. 💖 This week I’m breaking down what it really means to build a healthy relationship with yourself—starting with how you speak to you. We’ll tackle that negative self-talk, celebrate your small wins, and get real about the impact of beauty standards and past trauma on how you see yourself. Plus, I’ll help you understand the difference between mentors, coaches, and mental health professionals—so you know exactly where to turn for support. It’s time to take action toward self-acceptance and healing. Are you ready? Hit play and let’s do this together! 🎧✨ Connect with Maryann Ebook: Self-Love Affirmations Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MRDEmpowermentSolutions Book: From Limitation to Liberation Key Takeaways: Importance of Self-Relationship: The engagement with ourselves is the longest and most constant relationship in our lives, necessitating a healthy and supportive self-perception. External Influences: Society and media often set unrealistic standards leading to negative self-comparison—and recognizing this is the first step in regaining self-confidence. Differences in Support Systems: Coaches, mentors, and mental health professionals serve distinct roles; understanding these can enhance personal growth and healing processes. Actionable Self-Love Strategies: Dr. Marianne offers practical tips such as challenging negative self-talk, celebrating daily wins, and curating one's social media presence to promote positive self-image. Professional Guidance: It's crucial to seek help from mental health professionals when dealing with trauma or significant self-esteem issues. Notable Quotes: "The relationship with yourself matters more than any relationship that you will ever have or experience with anyone." "A coach helps you to unlock your full potential by asking you very specific questions, setting goals, helping you set goals, and holding you accountable." "Give yourself a personal title... Owning a title shifts your mindset and helps you embody the person you want to become." Resources: Brené Brown: Known for her research on shame and vulnerability. Her insights are discussed regarding societal expectations and self-competition. Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report (2016): Cited for statistics on women's self-esteem issues related to appearance. The Confidence Code by Katie Kane and Clarice Shipman (2014): A resource that investigates societal conditioning impacting women's Chapters: 0:00 Intro Building Self-Love 3:26 Distinguishing Between Coaches, Mentors, and Mental Health Professionals 6:35 Self-Esteem Challenges and Societal Influences 10:16 Actionable Tips for Building Self-Love and Confidence 13:11 Cultivating Positivity Through Intentional Choices and Boundaries 14:55 Empower Yourself With Professional Support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 186 We all have that “perfect partner” checklist—but what if the person meant for you doesn’t check a single box? In this special episode, I’m getting real about my journey from a toxic relationship to finding true love with my husband, James Lee Dannert. He wasn’t what I thought I wanted, but he turned out to be everything I needed. 💛 Let’s talk about letting go of expectations, embracing the unexpected, and opening our hearts to the love we truly deserve. 💕 🎧 Tune in now! #FearlessFridays #LoveUnscripted #LetGoAndLove Key Takeaways: Unexpected Love: Sometimes, the right partner may not meet your initial list of must-haves but will exceed your deeper needs. Continuous Growth: Successful relationships involve evolving together, supporting each other's personal growth and ambitions. Communication is Key: Open conversations about needs and concerns strengthen a relationship and foster mutual understanding. Trust and Respect: A strong partnership is built on respect and trust, allowing for personal exploration and mutual support. Finding Your Person: A spouse need not be your best friend but should be your person—someone who backs you up effortlessly. Connect with Maryann Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MRDEmpowermentSolutions Bold Writers Event: https://ebonynicolesmith.com/bold-writers-live- Book: A Praying Wife in Waiting https://www.maryannriveradannert.com/product-page/a-praying-wife-in-waiting What is Love? Episode 185 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 184 Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you BUILD! And guess what? I break it ALL down in my new book, From Limitation to Liberation: 50 Mindset Shifts for Women Who Dare 📖✨—the very book I’m pulling straight from for today’s episode! In today’s episode, we’re getting real about second-guessing, validation-seeking, and how these habits keep you stuck. I’m walking you through: ✅ Rewiring Your Inner Dialogue – Speak life over yourself, daily! ✅ Taking Aligned Action – Confidence grows when you DO the thing! ✅ Owning Your Wins – Celebrate every single step, because they all matter! ✅ Embracing Fear and Adventure – If I can zipline over Mexico, you can face your fears too! 💥For 184 episodes, I’ve been helping you shift your mindset, push past fear, and step into the most powerful version of yourself. Now, I’m giving you the ultimate guide to start applying all that you've learned. 📚💖 ➡️ Get the book: From Limitation to Liberation: 50 Mindset Shifts for Women Who Dare ➡️ Follow me on social media: MRD Empowerment Solutions | Facebook Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ #FearlessFridays #ConfidenceIsAMuscle #MindsetShift #WomenWhoDare #FromLimitationToLiberation #BlackHistoryMonth #Women 🎧 Listen now, share with a friend, and let’s continue this journey TOGETHER! Because you, my fearless friend, are WORTH IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 183 Limiting beliefs are like invisible chains. They keep us from pursuing our passions and achieving our dreams. On this episode of Fearless Fridays with Maryann, I dive deep into how these beliefs, often rooted in childhood, societal expectations, or past failures, shape our lives. I'll share methods to reprogram your thoughts and introduce my book, From Limitation to Liberation: 50 Mindset Shifts for the Woman Who Dares. This is your invitation to break free, embrace your true potential, and live fearlessly! Connect with Maryann Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Facebook: MRD Empowerment Solutions | Facebook   Resources: Book: From Limitation to Liberation: 50 Mindset Shifts for Women Who Dare Key Episodes Takeaways: Understanding Limiting Beliefs: I’ll help you identify and challenge the roots of limiting beliefs, which often come from past experiences, societal pressures, and childhood. Mindset Reprogramming: Learn how to transform those limiting beliefs into empowering thoughts and take charge of your life. Action-Oriented Approach: Knowledge alone isn’t enough—I'll guide you on how to act on what you learn to create real change. Personal Growth: True freedom starts when you confront your fears and recognize your worth. Reflective Practice: Journaling and self-reflection are key to deepening your insights and empowering your journey. Notable Quotes: "What would your life look like if you finally let go of limiting beliefs that have been holding you back?" "Knowledge is power when followed by action." "It is your birthright to be fearless, happy + fabulous." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices