The Road Leads Back to Me

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Hosted by therapist and mental health educator Coral Seco, The Road Leads Back to Me is an honest, heart-opening journey through healing, self-discovery, and emotional growth. Every Wednesday, Coral unpacks the cycles we find ourselves in—love, loss, trauma, boundaries, and rebirth—with empathy, clarity, and a touch of humor. Some episodes feature Coral solo, while others welcome guests ranging from actors and doctors to directors, creators, and thought leaders who share their own stories and lessons from the road. Through raw conversations and reflective storytelling, Coral helps listeners connect the dots between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. Whether you’re in therapy, healing from your past, or simply learning to show up as the adult you needed as a child, this podcast is your reminder that every detour, heartbreak, and breakthrough has a purpose. Because no matter where life takes you—the road always leads back to you. Executive Produced by Pink Grove Agency Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 19 Aug

    When Grief Becomes Purpose: Shannah Rodriguez-Torres on Living Like Bella

    How do you keep living after experiencing the unimaginable? For the Season 1 finale of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral Seco sits down with Shannah Rodriguez-Torres, co-founder of Live Like Bella, for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about motherhood, childhood cancer, grief, faith, healing, and finding purpose after the loss of her daughter, Bella. Shannah introduces us to the Bella she knew: funny, feisty, compassionate, curious, and always thinking about other people. She shares the story behind Bella’s famous Band-Aid drive, which began because Bella wanted fun Band-Aids during her own cancer treatments and ultimately resulted in thousands of boxes being donated for other children receiving care. Shannah also opens up about the parts of grief we don’t always talk about: anxiety, guilt around experiencing happiness again, friendships that disappear, supporting a sibling through loss, and what grieving families actually need from the people around them. Her advice? Sometimes you don’t need the perfect words. You just need to show up. Today, Bella’s legacy lives through Live Like Bella, supporting families during cancer treatment, helping families with memorial expenses, and funding pediatric cancer research. It feels especially fitting to close this first season with a conversation about what The Road Leads Back to Me has always been about: navigating the things that change us, finding meaning in what we’ve lived through, and discovering a way forward without pretending the past didn’t happen. Because healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Sometimes it means learning how to carry the love forward. 💙 Thank you for joining us for Season 1 of The Road Leads Back to Me. We’ll see you in Season 2!

  2. 9 Jul

    The Psychology of Breadcrumbing & Why "Just Enough" Keeps You Stuck

    Have you ever noticed that the person making the least effort somehow takes up the most space in your mind? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, licensed therapist Coral Seco breaks down the psychology of breadcrumbing—the dating pattern where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you emotionally invested, but never enough consistency to build a healthy relationship. From random late-night texts and disappearing acts to mixed signals and emotional confusion, Coral explains why breadcrumbing feels so addictive, how intermittent reinforcement keeps us attached, and why we often mistake potential for commitment. In this episode, you'll learn: • What breadcrumbing actually is • Why mixed signals are so psychologically addictive • The role of intermittent reinforcement in unhealthy relationships • Why people breadcrumb others instead of committing • How breadcrumbing can show up in dating, long-term relationships, and even marriages • How to stop settling for crumbs and start expecting consistency • Why healthy love never leaves you questioning where you stand You deserve clarity. You deserve consistency. Most importantly, you deserve someone who chooses you. ✨ New episodes of The Road Leads Back to Me premiere every Wednesday on YouTube and all major podcast streaming platforms. Follow Coral for more psychology, relationships, trauma recovery, and mental health content: Instagram: @coralexplainsitall & @TheRoadLeadsBacktoMe TikTok: @coralexplainsitall Facebook: Coral Seco YouTube: @TheRoadLeadsBackToMePodcast If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.

  3. 1 Jul

    The Cuban Story the World Still Doesn't Understand | Vanessa Garcia

    What stories have been passed down to you—and which ones were never told? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, licensed therapist and trauma specialist Coral Seco sits down with writer, filmmaker, and Abre Camino Collective co-founder Vanessa Garcia for a powerful conversation about identity, heritage, storytelling, and why understanding where we come from can change how we move forward. From preserving Cuban history through groundbreaking projects to bringing Waiting for Snow in Havana—based on Carlos Eire's National Book Award-winning memoir—to the big screen, Vanessa shares how storytelling has become her life's work and why these stories matter now more than ever. Together, Coral and Vanessa explore: • Why understanding our family's history helps us better understand ourselves • The importance of preserving the Cuban story for future generations • How storytelling creates empathy, connection, and healing • The mission behind Abre Camino Collective • The journey of adapting Waiting for Snow in Havana into a feature film • What hope, resilience, and identity look like across generations • Why every family's story deserves to be remembered Whether you're Cuban, the child of immigrants, or simply someone curious about the stories that shaped your family, this conversation is a reminder that our history isn't something we leave behind—it's something we carry with us. ✨ New episodes of The Road Leads Back to Me premiere every Wednesday on YouTube and all major podcast streaming platforms. Follow Coral for more psychology, relationships, trauma recovery, and mental health content: Instagram: @coralexplainsitall TikTok: @coralexplainsitall YouTube: @TheRoadLeadsBackToMe If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share this episode with someone who would find it meaningful.

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Hosted by therapist and mental health educator Coral Seco, The Road Leads Back to Me is an honest, heart-opening journey through healing, self-discovery, and emotional growth. Every Wednesday, Coral unpacks the cycles we find ourselves in—love, loss, trauma, boundaries, and rebirth—with empathy, clarity, and a touch of humor. Some episodes feature Coral solo, while others welcome guests ranging from actors and doctors to directors, creators, and thought leaders who share their own stories and lessons from the road. Through raw conversations and reflective storytelling, Coral helps listeners connect the dots between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. Whether you’re in therapy, healing from your past, or simply learning to show up as the adult you needed as a child, this podcast is your reminder that every detour, heartbreak, and breakthrough has a purpose. Because no matter where life takes you—the road always leads back to you. Executive Produced by Pink Grove Agency Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.