The Shit That Matters

Anamaria Velasquez
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Welcome to The Shit That Matters with Anamaria Velasquez, the podcast for rule-breakers, deep feelers, and soul-led humans ready to stop pretending and start living here to talk about the real, the messy, magical, and meaningful stuff most people avoid or are uncomfortable to speak about. Each episode offers unfiltered insights, personal lessons, and healing conversations that help you feel like you're not crazy, ready to awaken your true self and live life in a bold, courageous way.  Whether you’re in a healing season or a breakthrough moment, this is your reminder: You’re not alone. And your truth? That’s the shit that matters.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    The Honest Middle Series | Ep. 2 Awareness Will Disrupt You

    Awareness isn’t soft at first. It’s disruptive. In Episode 2 of The Honest Middle, we’re talking about what happens after autopilot stops working. When you start noticing your patterns. Your numbing. The conversations that drain you. The ways you’ve been tolerating what no longer fits. Waking up doesn’t instantly feel peaceful. It can feel anxious. Disorienting. Urgent. In this episode, Ana breaks down: Why awareness can feel worse before it feels betterThe difference between urgency and intuitionWhy drastic decisions aren’t the same as alignmentHow nervous system capacity builds real self-trustWhat integration actually looks like in real lifeIf you’ve been questioning more, noticing more, and feeling less certain — this isn’t regression. It’s growth. You can’t go back to sleep. You’re in the middle — and this is where your next level forms. Discovering You — LIVE was created for this exact season. The waitlist is open now!  Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    20 min

  2. FEB 4

    The Honest Middle Series | Ep. 1 When Autopilot Stops Working

    There’s a moment in life when the ways you used to get through the day - pushing, numbing, keeping it moving - stop working. It feels quiet... like something in your body is saying, we’re done doing it this way. In this episode of The Shit That Matters, we explore that moment—when autopilot shuts off and awareness turns on. This conversation opens The Honest Middle, a new podcast series focused on the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. The season where you know you can’t go back to how things were, but you don’t yet know what’s next. We talk about what happens when survival mode stops feeling supportive, why this in-between season feels disorienting, and how learning to stay present here changes the way you live your life moving forward. This episode is also created in honor of Discovering You — LIVE, a space designed for people navigating this exact moment. The waitlist is now open and linked here: DISCOVERING YOU -- LIVE Waitlist If you’re feeling more aware, more honest, and unsure how to move forward without rushing—this episode is for you. Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    28 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Break Up With Your Toxic Relationship With Time - And Start the Weekly 10

    In this episode of The Shit That Matters, Ana breaks down one of the most common struggles among women, mothers, entrepreneurs, homeschoolers, and full-time workers: our toxic, co-dependent relationship with time. If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you “don’t have enough time,” this episode is the truth-bomb you’ve been needing. Ana shares: why time isn’t actually the problemhow society conditioned us to believe “more = better”what a dysfunctional relationship with time looks likethe shift from urgency → alignmentand how to build a week that supports your wellbeing, purpose, and energyYou’ll also learn Ana’s signature framework: ✨ The Weekly 10™ — a capacity compass for purpose-led women Ten simple, repeatable actions that keep you grounded, nourished, and moving forward (even during chaotic weeks). Whether you’re a mom, a full-time employee, an entrepreneur, or all three, the Weekly 10 gives you structure and momentum without burnout. This episode will help you redefine what “enough” really looks like in your life.  What You’ll LearnWhy time isn’t limited — your capacity isThe truth about time and worthinessHow to break co-dependency with timeWhy the “more, more, more” mindset is destroying your peaceThe rise of the ENOUGH WomanHow to identify your weekly non-negotiablesHow to choose a weekly intention that sets your entire toneWhat actually creates results (hint: it’s not hours worked)The Weekly 10 OverviewHere’s the framework Ana teaches inside the episode: One Clear Weekly IntentionBody NourishmentNervous System AnchorSoul/Intuition ConnectionAct of ReceivingRelationship TouchpointFuture-Self Action (Business or Personal)Maintenance TaskJoy/Pleasure MomentRestful ResetReal-Life Weekly 10 Examples (Concise)Ana walks through what the Weekly 10 looks like in different seasons of life: For Moms Intention: “Stay present, not perfect.”Walk with stroller or kidsCar meditationFamily dinner or bedtime connectionOne small business/creative action during nap/independent timeOne house reset taskA joy moment before bedOne earlier bedtime nightFor Homeschool Moms Weekly learning planOutside movement timeBreathwork with kidsBusiness task during independent workMeal prep as life-skills lessonQuiet hour for everyoneFor Full-Time Working Women Sunday or Monday morning intentionMicro-movement (stretching, lunch walk)Transition regulation after workDelegation or receiving one piece of helpOne connection moment with partner/kidsFor Entrepreneurs Weekly CEO intentionMovement 3 daysNervous system regulation before creatingDelegate one micro-taskNurture one important relationshipCreation/visibilitConnect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    50 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    The Good Girl Revolution: Stop Being The Good Girl, Be The Real One

    In this raw, off-the-cuff episode, Anamaria brings you behind the scenes of a potent coaching conversation that sparked The Good Girl Revolution. We’ve all been conditioned to be “good.” To say yes even when we mean no. To stay loyal to people, jobs, or routines long past their expiration date because we don’t want to ruffle feathers. But what happens when you start evolving — and your old yes no longer fits? This episode explores: Why loyalty and permission are deeply connectedHow to give yourself permission to change your mindWhat “being the good girl” is really costing youThe importance of standing in your truth, even when it’s uncomfortableHow using your voice can heal not just you, but the collectiveAnamaria reminds us that you’re not flaky — you’re evolving.  And your evolution? That’s the shit that matters. 🎧 Tune in to hear the full conversation and join the revolution. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: The upcoming Human Design series The Shit That Makes You, YouConnect with Anamaria on Instagram → @growwithanaLearn more at Light Oasis Co. 🎧 Listen, share, and tag @growwithana if this episode hits home — let’s start The Good Girl Revolution together. Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    20 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    How to End Your Year Rooted, Not Burnt Out

    In this reflective and grounding episode of The Shit That Matters Pod, Anamaria Velasquez guides you through a soulful Q4 check-in — but not the kind you’re used to. Forget the pressure to “finish strong” or hustle your way to the finish line. This is about finishing rooted, balanced, and in love with your life. Ana invites you to slow down, breathe, and connect to the version of yourself you want to be when the year ends — calm, clear, and content. She walks you through powerful reflection questions to help you close 2025 with presence, purpose, and self-trust instead of burnout and people-pleasing. ✨ In this episode, you’ll explore: The identities you’re ready to retire before 2026The money and success beliefs you’re no longer subscribing toHow ease, satisfaction, and joy can become your new success strategyWhy devotion and discipline are meant to coexistReal-life stories of clients embodying joy, satisfaction, and divine feminine energy in their work and livesAna also shares how her program ENOUGH helps women recalibrate their relationship with success — moving from pressure to power, from proving to peace, from “I have to earn it” to “I already am it.” 💭 Journal prompts from today’s episode: What identity am I ready to retire before 2026?What beliefs about money or success am I no longer willing to subscribe to?If ease, satisfaction, and joy were my success strategy for the rest of the year, how would I move differently?How can I end this year in love with my life — not just strong, but satisfied?💫 Mentioned in this episode: ENOUGH — Ana’s signature group coaching program for women ready to stop earning their worth and start living like they already have it. 👉 Learn more or join at www.lightoasis.co/enough   Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    25 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Stop Calling It Peace When It’s People-Pleasing

    In this episode of The Shit That Matters, Anamaria Velasquez breaks down the real meaning of boundaries — not the Pinterest-quote kind, but the soul-level kind that call you back to your power. She dives into why “protecting your peace” isn’t about shutting people out — it’s about finally choosing yourself. From her own healing journey to lessons inside her Discovering You program, Ana unpacks what happens when you stop people-pleasing, start communicating clearly, and trust that the version of you who sets boundaries is the version meant to lead. If you’ve ever confused silence with peace or guilt with love, this episode will help you remember: your boundaries aren’t walls — they’re invitations to deeper connection and self-respect. Grab Discovering You here! - https://www.lightoasis.co/discovering-you The Rooted Boundaries Guide is included in there!  Takeaways Boundaries aren’t about being mean — they’re about being real.Avoidance is not peace; it’s self-abandonment in disguise.Saying “no” doesn’t make you difficult; it makes you devoted to your well-being.Clear communication is love in action.Choosing yourself might disappoint others, but it liberates you.Your boundaries teach others how to love you.Healing sometimes means saying less and standing taller.It’s selfless to be “selfish” when your intention is to protect your energy.00:00 – Welcome & the story behind this episode 02:00 – What boundaries really mean 06:15 – The loneliness that comes with choosing yourself 11:00 – Boundaries vs. avoidance 16:30 – Lessons from Discovering You & client breakthroughs 22:00 – The healing that happens when you stop over-explaining 27:00 – Closing reflections + call to action Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    27 min

  7. 07/17/2025

    I'm Not Who I Pretended To Be

    Welcome to the first official episode! For years, I played the role. The achiever. The performer. The one who looked like she had it all together while trying to please everyone but me. In this first episode of The Shit That Matters, I’m pulling the curtain way back. I’m sharing the version of me that chased validation, love, and worth in all the wrong places… and what happened when it all stopped working. This is the story of how I came home to myself. If you’ve ever felt like you were performing your life instead of actually living it, then this one’s for you. We’re talking: Shedding the masks and rewriting the rulesLearning how to self-regulate instead of self-abandonThe beauty and grief of transformationAnd the permission to change—even when it’s messyWelcome to the first of many real, raw, healing conversations.  Let’s talk about the shit that matters. Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    22 min

  8. 07/15/2025

    The Shit That Matters Trailer

    Welcome to The Shit That Matters—a space for truth-telling, soul-healing, and radical self-return. This trailer gives you a glimpse into what you can expect: raw stories, real tools, and unfiltered conversations that crack you open and call you home. No matter where you’re at in life, you deserve a place where you don’t have to pretend. Let’s sit and talk about the shit that matters—unapologetically. Connect with me! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithana Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightoasis.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithana_ Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.lightoasis.co/newsletter Work With Me: https://www.lightoasis.co/

    3 min
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Welcome to The Shit That Matters with Anamaria Velasquez, the podcast for rule-breakers, deep feelers, and soul-led humans ready to stop pretending and start living here to talk about the real, the messy, magical, and meaningful stuff most people avoid or are uncomfortable to speak about. Each episode offers unfiltered insights, personal lessons, and healing conversations that help you feel like you're not crazy, ready to awaken your true self and live life in a bold, courageous way.  Whether you’re in a healing season or a breakthrough moment, this is your reminder: You’re not alone. And your truth? That’s the shit that matters.

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  • Creator
    Anamaria Velasquez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Shit That Matters
  • Show Website
    The Shit That Matters