You First- A Journey to Self
Welcome to You First: A journey to self the podcast empowering women to uncover their true selves and regain personal power. Join host Maria Fuentes, a leading expert in Women's Emotional Mastery and Self-Discovery, as she guides you through emotional awareness, self-exploration, and nurturing healthy relationships. With nearly two decades of experience in psychology and mental health, Maria shares transformative insights to help you prioritize yourself, overcome challenges, and find inner happiness. Tune in weekly to start your journey of self-discovery and emotional mastery.
Podcasting since 2023 • 112 episodes
You First- A Journey to Self
Latest Episodes
The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Seen in Love (It’s Not Your Standards)
Have It All Series | Episode 3: Title - The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Seen in Love (It’s Not Your Standards)Ambitious women are not bad at love.But many of us are exhausted in our relationships w...
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The Emotional Skill Most Ambitious Women Were Never Taught
Most ambitious women are extremely capable—we can build careers, manage households, and hold everything together. But the skill most of us were never taught is emotional self-leadership: how to lead ourselves emotionally so we can feel g...
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Why Wanting It All Isn't The Problem- Believing You Are Worthy Is
The biggest block for ambitious women isn’t desire—it’s worthiness.Most of us want it all. Love, success, peace, passion, fulfillment. And we believe it’s possible.But beneath that belief, there’s often a quiet hesitation… a pause th...
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Why 2025 Felt So Hard (And How to Turn the Pain Into Power in 2026)
2025 was not an easy year for many women, and in this episode, I unpack why intense years feel so emotionally heavy and what they are actually here to teach us. I share my personal reflections on nervous system overwhelm, emotional triggers, sp...
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Stop Abandoning Yourself For The Relationship
After eloping in New Zealand and stepping into this next chapter of marriage, I started noticing something familiar: the quiet tendency to abandon myself in the name of love. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to slowly lose yourse...
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