Growing with Sol

Marisol Moran
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Life's little lessons with a big impact.  Welcome to Growing with Sol, where we explore the moments and stories that shape who we're becoming. I'm Marisol, and I love having conversations about growth, self-discovery, and learning to put yourself first. Whether we're diving into books that change our perspective or unpacking personal experiences that teach us something new, this podcast is for women who are done playing small and ready to embrace their own journey. If you've struggled with putting everyone else first or battled self-doubt, you're in the right place. This isn't about perfection—it's about the messy, beautiful process of growing into yourself. Come grow with me 🌱 Let's stay connected! Join our growing community @YourCoachMari and @GrowingWithSolPod on Instagram, and catch me on TikTok @YourCoachMari for bite-sized growth tips between episodes.

  1. 2d ago

    Real Self-Care That Doesn't Feel Like Work: 3 Effortless Ways I Take Care of Myself

    Effortless self-care is possible and it doesn't require complicated routines or deprivation. Real self-care is about building simple habits that work for you and make life easier, not harder. I have three things that changed how I take care of myself because they require almost zero energy and they actually stick. What you'll hear about: A habit that sounds too simple but changes everything about maintenance Why the thing everyone talks about for mental health is only half the picture The thing we forget is actually essential self-careThe thing about self-care is we think it has to be this big elaborate thing. Expensive spa days or hour-long meditation routines. But the best self-care is the stuff you don't have to think about. The stuff that becomes automatic. That's what actually changes your life. Subscribe. Share. Remember that self-care doesn't have to feel like work. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What's one effortless self-care habit you've built? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call

  2. Sep 25

    Your Guide To Getting Out of A Productivity Slump With Burnout Recovery Strategies

    Productivity slumps happen every year around this time for me and I'm done getting nothing done. Getting out of a productivity slump requires strategy and the right tools. I have three methods that work when I'm burnt out and can't function. One is finding your motivation trigger. One is about how you approach your task list. And one is about rest, but not the way you think about it. What actually works: Finding your motivation trigger and using it when you're in a pinch How you structure your task list when motivation is gone Intentional rest that actually lets you rejuvenateThis time of year I stop functioning as a human. October and November hit different. But instead of accepting burnout, I'm using these three tools. Try one for two weeks and see what happens. Subscribe. Share. Remember that productivity isn't one size fits all. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! Which strategy are you going to try first? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call

  3. Sep 17

    How To Recognize Micro Wins and Value Your Current Life & Confidence

    Gratitude practice and self-esteem are connected in ways that directly impact your confidence and ability to achieve your goals. When you're stuck in frustration, comparing yourself to others, and overlooking your micro wins, you're lowering your self-worth. But gratitude helps you recognize your progress, value what you have, and build the confidence you need to keep moving forward. Why this matters right now: Micro wins are progress even when they don't feel like enough (the friendships you've built, skills you've learned, obstacles you've overcome) Comparison steals joy and lowers your self-esteem (your challenges are different from theirs) Gratitude practice improves psychological wellbeing and directly boosts self-worth (less stress, better sleep, higher confidence)You don't need to journal essays. You don't need a huge commitment. You can pick one gratitude practice: write one thing in your planner, make a mental note, or tell someone how much you appreciate them. That's it. That's enough to shift how you feel about your own worth and your progress. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your micro wins matter. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What's one micro win you've been overlooking? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call Want to read what I referenced? Psychology Today: Gratitude RADIAS Health: The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Cultivate It in Your Life HelpGuide: Gratitude, The Benefits and How to Practice It

  4. Sep 10

    The Value of Boredom for Your Creativity and What It Means to Me

    Boredom feels like a luxury I can't afford anymore. I'm busy, and constantly reaching for my phone the second I feel even slightly bored. But here's what I've learned: boredom is actually essential for creativity, stress relief, and mental health. Our phones have rewired us to escape boredom instead of experiencing it, and it's affecting our ability to think, create, and rest. Why boredom matters right now: Boredom allows your mind to wander and create (showers, mindless activities, that's where ideas come from) Phone escaping is actually making you more anxious and depressed (doomscrolling doesn't help, it hurts) You can practice boredom again without a full digital detox (meditation, reading, waiting without your phone)Boredom used to be something I experienced all the time as a kid. Now I actively avoid it. My generation grew up with enough boredom to know how to handle it, but now I need to relearn that skill. We're all reaching for our phones constantly, and it's stopping us from the creativity and mental clarity that comes from just sitting with our thoughts. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your phone is a tool, not a requirement. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! Do you find yourself reaching for your phone whenever you're bored? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call 👓 Research referenced:  ‣ Potential Benefits of Boredom ‣ Boost your brain with boredom ‣ 5 Benefits of Boredom

  5. Sep 3

    Four Nonfiction Books I'm Actually Reading

    Nonfiction audiobooks are my strategy for learning when traditional reading feels like a struggle. I'm out of my reading slump and ready to learn about investing, feminism, economics, and tech through four books that are calling to me. All of these have changed how I think about women, money, and society. What's drawing me to these books right now: Financial independence is a feminist issue (investing means women can have freedom and agency) Retirement is personal (as a millennial without a pension, I need to understand my future) Everything connects to economics (feminism, attraction, democracy, even tech fascism all tie back to economic systems)The four nonfiction books I'm reading are: "Friends That Invest" by Simran Kaur, "How to Be a Rich Old Lady" by Amanda Holden, "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism" by Kristen R. Ghodsee, and "The Nerd Reich" by Gil DuranAll are also audiobooks because that's how I actually finish nonfiction. Subscribe. Share. Remember that learning through nonfiction is an investment in yourself. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What nonfiction audiobooks are you reading? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call

  6. Aug 27

    4 Books For a Cozy Girl Fall: My Must-Read Recommendations This Autumn

    Reading slumps happen, especially when life gets chaotic and burnout creeps in. But the thing is, reading makes me feel alive. So finding cozy fall books is my strategy to break out of the slump and fall back in love with reading during the season I love most. These four books are exactly what I need right now: low stakes, autumn vibes, romance, and the kind of stories that heal. What I'm looking for in cozy fall reads: Low stakes stories that don't demand emotional labor (give me bookshops, tea shops, tea, dragons, magic without the heavy plot trauma) A little bit of romance mixed with cozy vibes (the kind that makes you feel safe while still feeling butterflies) Stories about understanding and connection (whether it's goblins and halflings bridging cultural gaps or vampires finding love)The four books I'm reading this fall are "Can't Spell Treason Without Tea" by Rebecca Thorne, "My Vampire Plus One" by Jenna Levine, "They Love Me Not" by Winnie Aster, and "How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days" by Jessie Sylva. Some are cozy fantasy, some are romance with low stakes. All of them are exactly what my nervous system needs right now. Subscribe. Share. Remember that fun is part of a healthy lifestyle. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What are you reading this fall? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call 📚 Books mentioned:  Can't Spell Treason Without Tea: Rebecca Thorne My Vampire Plus-One: Jenna Levine  They Love Me Not: Winnie Aster  How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days: Jessie Sylva(All linked in the show notes with affiliate links)

  7. Aug 22

    You're Not Shy, They're Not Your People and That's Okay

    You're not shy and they're not your people. This is about understanding that not vibing with certain people doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you've found people who don't match your energy or compatibility, and that's completely okay. Acceptance here is powerful. Three things about finding your people: Shy is a label, not who you are (kids are honest, not shy, about who their people are) Energy compatibility matters more than commonality (demanding vs welcoming interaction types are different) Accepting they're not your people brings peace (stop trying to force friendships that don't work)Growing up I was labeled shy for being honest about who my people were. I spent years trying to figure out what was wrong with me when I didn't vibe with certain people. The truth is simpler. Some people are your people. Some aren't. And that's not a character flaw in either direction. As an introvert, my segment of people who are my people might be smaller, but that doesn't make it worse. It just makes it real. Subscribe. Share. Remember that not everyone is supposed to be your people. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! Have you experienced the "they're not my people" moment? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call

  8. Aug 13

    What It Really Means To Be a Quiet Person: The Science and Lived Experience

    Being quiet isn't a character flaw or something that needs fixing. It's about how your brain is wired to process stimulation and manage energy. Understanding introversion means understanding that quiet people aren't antisocial or shy, we're just selective with our energy and the people we engage with. Three things that define being quiet: Energy management is everything (introversion is an energetic style, not a personality flaw) Selectivity with people and activities matters (it's about how your brain handles stimulation) Your brain chemistry is different (dopamine vs acetylcholine means you need different things to feel good)From childhood until I understood what introversion actually was, I thought something was wrong with me. But learning that Carl Jung defined introversion in the 1920s and understanding the science behind it changed how I see myself. My quiet nature isn't a flaw to fix. It's just how my brain works. Subscribe. Share. Remember that quiet doesn't mean boring or broken. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! Which introvert trait do you most relate to? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok | Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Mari's Book List: https://bookshop.org/shop/Marisol-Book-List 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER: Schedule your discovery call 👓 Articles: Introverts and Extroverts: The Brain Chemistry Behind Their Differences What Makes Someone an Introvert: Definition, Personality Traits, and Self-Care Tips

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Life's little lessons with a big impact.  Welcome to Growing with Sol, where we explore the moments and stories that shape who we're becoming. I'm Marisol, and I love having conversations about growth, self-discovery, and learning to put yourself first. Whether we're diving into books that change our perspective or unpacking personal experiences that teach us something new, this podcast is for women who are done playing small and ready to embrace their own journey. If you've struggled with putting everyone else first or battled self-doubt, you're in the right place. This isn't about perfection—it's about the messy, beautiful process of growing into yourself. Come grow with me 🌱 Let's stay connected! Join our growing community @YourCoachMari and @GrowingWithSolPod on Instagram, and catch me on TikTok @YourCoachMari for bite-sized growth tips between episodes.

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  • Creator
    Marisol Moran
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Moran Life & Performance Coaching
  • Show Website
    Growing with Sol