Purposeful Living
Maeva Cifuentes discusses how to design and live your life purposely through communication—communication with your body, with your mind, your time, with your lovers, partners, coworkers, family and friends.
She dives deep into science, life experiences, actual exercises you can practice at in real life to improve these skills, and how your entire lifestyle and habits contribute to living your best life.
She breaks down woo-woo into something that actually makes sense and you can use practically, and help you make your life a conscious, purposeful decision.
Episodes
19 episodes
19. Why you don't want to have sex with your boyfriend/husband anymore
Maeva dives deep into reasons you can't find on the internet for why you hetero women don't want to have sex with their long-term partners anymore. And lots of them are in your control, without need for meds or hyponses!Studies cited in...
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31:37
18 (REUPLOADED). How to stop worrying what people think of you
Big one here! How to finally stop being plagued by other people's opinions and thoughts about you. This is something most or many people struggle with which paralyzes them and stops them from being able to live a fulfilled life of their own cho...
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24:00
17. Purposeful spending & budgeting for those who don't like budgeting
Maeva talks about 3 different budgeting methods to be able to spend your money in a way that aligns with the lifestyle you really want.
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29:37
16. Is decision fatigue what's causing your burnout and/or exhaustion?
In this episode, Maeva talks about decision fatigue and how it might be the reason you feel so exhausted or can't do everything you want to. We make so many decisions every day, and Maeva covers how to add structure to only make the most import...
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23:57
15. How to overcome the fear of failure
In this episode, Maeva talks about the fear of failure and its vicious cycle. Listen to learn how to overcome it and hack your brain.Study mentioned in the episode: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374057905_Is_the_Association_o...
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28:46
14. 6 things your man wants from you but won't say
In this episode, Maeva dives into the unspoken desires of men in relationships. While they may not always express these needs directly, understanding them can lead to healthier and more fulfilling partnerships for people in relationships with m...
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27:55
13. Your guide to the menstrual cycle and how to use it to your advantage
Maeva talks about the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle. She covers how to exercise in each, how to eat, and what kind of work you should ideally be doing during those phases to actually use it to your advantage rather than burning yourself out.
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24:45
12. 10 self-love habits that aren't just taking a hot bath
We're all about "treating yo'self", but what does it really look like to practice self-love? In this episode, Maeva lists 10 habits that are true embodiments of self-love.
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38:36
10. 10 habits and thoughts that are sabotaging your confidence
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39:19
8. Our brains are connected: Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain (part 2)
In this episode, Maeva continues the review of the book Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain. She covers lessons 4 and 5, which are:Your brain predicts (almost) everything you doYour brain sec...
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46:40
7. Your brain is not made for thinking: Seven and a half lessons about the brain (part 1)
In part one of the review of Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett, Maeva covers the first 3.5 lessons about the brain, namely:Your brain isn't made for thinkingYou hav...
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42:07
6. The most typical core wounds and the stories we tell ourselves: why even if you "do the work" you might not have what you want
In this episode, Maeva breaks down the top core wounds that people carry with them from childhood that stops them from being able to reach breakthroughs and results even if they put in the work.If you've ever...- Felt inadequate...
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44:07
5. How foods affect your brain: what foods to eat and avoid for anxiety, depression, dementia. A review of This is Your Brain On Food.
Maeva goes through the book This Is Your Brain On Food by Uma Taidoo, MD, which covers how food affects your mental health. She cites several peer-reviewed studies:
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42:01
3. Therapy vs coaching—journaling, somatic healing, what is what and which is for you?
In this episode, Maeva walks you through the difference between therapy, coaching, somatic healing, journaling, and all the different tools in helping you improve your life. Each has their purpose, and you need a combo sometimes for the best ef...
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36:51
2. Passive aggressiveness, how to recognize it, how to overcome, it and tools to better express yourself
In this episode, Maeva talks about how passive aggressiveness shows up, how you might use it even though you don't know it. Then she dives into techniques and communication frameworks, including the non-violent communication technique, to bette...
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