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 Sol, and this is my space for real 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. 3H AGO

    The New American Dream: How Definitions of Success Are Shifting in 2026

    Let's face it - the American Dream is b******t now. Or maybe it always was, because it was never supposed to pertain to someone like me anyway. But here's the thing: even the people it WAS designed for can't achieve it anymore. My parents owned a home at 35. I'm celebrating not having roommates. Here's what we're exploring about redefining success: How the American Dream shifted from consumerism (1895) to social mobility (1931) to complete fantasy (2026) The housing reality: $300k in 2012 → $500k in 2022 → $900k+ in California (studios are $2,500 somebody needs jail time) Why "making it" now means no roommates and washer/dryer in-unit (what was a stepping stone is now the goal) Gen Z refusing exploitation not work: the unpaid 7am meeting story and why boundaries aren't laziness New success metrics: community, mental health, work-life balance, experiences over material possessionsFrom understanding that productivity went up while wages stayed flat to recognizing that Gen Z watched millennials burn out in Girl Boss era for nothing, this episode gets real about systemic barriers. Growing Pains segment: I'm searching for housing in LA and it's breaking me. Subscribe. Share. Remember that you're not failing - the system is broken. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What's your definition of success now? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari - I want to hear how this reality is affecting you! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    20 min

  2. MAR 2

    How Training Jiu Jitsu Helped Me Heal My Relationship With My Body

    The early 2000s beauty standards are back: low-rise jeans, "#SkinnyTok," Ozempic ads everywhere. I get GLP-1 ads every single day. And as someone who lived through the "you must be size zero or you're fat" era, I'm having flashbacks. But here's what's shifted for me: jiu jitsu changed how I relate to my body. Here's what we're exploring about body image and martial arts: How beauty standards are ever-changing (I finally got skinny in 2014 when the standard was 2003) The shift from aesthetics to functionality - what can my body do vs how does it look Why jiu jitsu is different from gym culture (jiu jitsu hair don't care is real) Growing Pains segment: I'm still struggling with body image even as a coach The most empowering shift - appreciating what my body can do instead of just how it looksFrom understanding that women are hyper-aware of how they're perceived everywhere to discovering the freedom of being too focused on not getting choked out to care about your appearance, this episode shares my 15-year jiu jitsu journey. Plus the new 'Growing Pains' segment where I share that I'm not completely healed, I still struggle, and that's okay. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your body's worth isn't determined by shifting beauty standards. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What helped you shift your relationship with your body? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    19 min

  3. FEB 23

    Finding Yourself in Your 30s: Your Inner Child Has Been Your True Self All Along

    How many of you are in your 30s rediscovering old hobbies from childhood - things you were into as a kid that now bring you so much joy again? Same here. I think this whole phenomenon is part of a healing arc so many people started in their 30s, and it's about radical self-acceptance. Here's what we're exploring about finding your true self: How we lost ourselves in our 20s (work, hustle culture, Girl Boss era exhaustion) Why your childhood self was uninhibited and freely expressed joy without shame The 30s awakening: realizing what you were doing isn't working anymore How rediscovering childhood hobbies is radical self-acceptance (not regression) Fighting hustle culture by prioritizing joy, play, and things that bring you happinessFrom understanding that as kids we didn't overthink what brought us joy to recognizing that Girl Boss culture left us drained and searching for balance, this episode celebrates the healing journey of coming back to yourself. Your inner child knew your true self all along - you just lost touch with that part of you. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your childhood interests revealed who you really are. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What childhood hobby are you rediscovering? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari - I want to hear what brings you joy! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    16 min

  4. FEB 16

    Love After Trauma: Healing From Toxic Relationships and Dating Again

    I read a Threads post asking people to share the romantic thing they've always wanted but never had. I went from "oh that's relatable" to "this got me right in the trauma and I need to stop reading before I cry." We're all apparently just very traumatized from past relationships - and dating after romantic trauma is a mindfuck. Here's what we're exploring about love after trauma: The two paths after a toxic relationship: keep dating or pull back completely (why healing matters either way) Why healthy relationships can feel terrifying (the screaming goat is your trauma) How triggers are information from your body, not nuisances messing up your life Strategies for handling triggers in real-time (texting, dates, and reminding yourself you're safe) Why leaning on your trusted friends is essential when navigating dating againFrom understanding that everything feels triggering when someone is genuinely kind to recognizing that you don't have to respond to texts immediately when you're triggered, this episode validates how tough dating after trauma really is. Your triggers aren't there to mess things up - they're providing information about what you need (slow down, get more info, or leave). Subscribe. Share. Remember that dating after trauma is tough but not hopeless. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! How are you navigating dating after trauma? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    22 min

  5. FEB 9

    Why Female Friendships Matter More Than You Think: Galentine's Day Special

    You know that friend who's been there longer than any boyfriend? The one you joke with saying "I'll be at your wedding, but he might not be"? That's soul-deep connection - and science says it might be saving your life. This Galentine's Day, let's celebrate the power of female friendship. Here's what we're exploring about women supporting women: The science behind female friendship (oxytocin, stress response, and community-seeking) How women with close friends survive spouse loss without health decline Why "I'll be at your wedding but your boyfriend won't" isn't just a joke - it's staying power Breaking the myth that women are catty (we're each other's lifelines) Different types of friendships worth celebrating (childhood, work, mom friends, long-distance)From understanding that Galentine's Day started on Parks and Rec to discovering that female friendships create soul-deep bonds where you can be 100% yourself, this episode celebrates the relationships that might be your most important ones. Your friendships are literally protecting your health. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your female friendships might be your most profound relationships. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! How are you celebrating your Galentines this year? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari and tag your ride or die! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    19 min

  6. FEB 2

    Emotional Intimacy: Building Deeper Connections Through Vulnerability and Authentic Communication

    Everyone wants the benefits of a village, but nobody wants to be a villager. We all want community, support, and deep connections - but we're terrified to actually be vulnerable ourselves. With Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day this week, let's talk about what's really at the foundation of every meaningful relationship: emotional intimacy. Here's what we're exploring about building deeper connections: Why sharing difficult things from your past doesn't always mean you're being vulnerable The village paradox: everyone wants community benefits but nobody wants to be a villager How vulnerability is actually an act of radical self-love (not weakness) The communication pitfalls that destroy emotional intimacy without you realizing Why you need to be choosy about who you practice vulnerability withFrom understanding that emotional intimacy is the ability to share your true self and feel safe doing so, to recognizing the paradox of wanting to be there for others while not believing anyone can be there for you, this episode challenges how you think about vulnerability. Think about your best friend - that person you can call to complain, to process the same thing 20 times, to show up however you are. That's emotional intimacy. And you can have it in all your relationships. Vulnerability is scary, especially when you're unpracticed. But it's the gateway to genuine connection. And it requires you to accept something about yourself before you can share it with someone else. Subscribe. Share. Remember that vulnerability is strength, not weakness. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! Who is your safe person for vulnerability? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    20 min

  7. JAN 26

    3 Tips to Step Into Your Power in 2026

    This is the very first episode of 2026 - and we're starting the year by stepping into our power. If you have goals you want to reach this year, things you want to change, or you're ready for real growth, this episode is for you. Here's what we're exploring about stepping into your power: Why your definition of power might not actually be yours (and how social media messes with this) The perfectionism trap disguised as preparation - and why it keeps you stuck How to build momentum when you're paralyzed by overthinking The energy audit introverts naturally do (that everyone else should learn) Why "I don't mind being around you" is the highest compliment an introvert can giveFrom recognizing that done is better than perfect to understanding that boundaries aren't selfish, this episode breaks down exactly how to stop playing small in 2026. You can't make powerful moves without stepping into your power first. And that means defining success for yourself, taking imperfect action, and protecting your energy fiercely. If you're thinking "I want to create a powerful 2026 but I need support" - that's exactly what coaching is for. Sometimes we need accountability, clarity, and someone who sees our potential when we can't. Subscribe. Share. Remember that your power is personal. Define it, act on it, protect it. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Join the conversation! What does stepping into your power look like for you in 2026? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari! 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

    19 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    What I Read This Year: From the Good and the Great to the Spicy 🌶️

    This is your New Year's week book episode to send off 2025 right - wrapping up the year with all the books I read, from the emotional to the adventurous to the absolutely spicy, complete with reading stats and spice levels. If you're looking for book recs to start 2026, this is it. 2025 READING STATS: 27 books read (goal was 35, but last year was only 25 total!) 9,954 pages 12 days average per book Top moods: Emotional, Adventurous, Funny Top genres: Fantasy, Romance, ContemporaryMY ONLY 5-STAR READ: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - inhaled in under 24 hours, Adam Carlson is a certified yearner, low spice but exquisite tension 4-STAR READS: Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood (vampires! low spice, Buffy vibes) Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (medium spice, steamy, one triggering scene - check warnings) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Master of Me by Keke Palmer (audiobook win) All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas (my book husband is in this one)HONORABLE MENTION: Knot Falling For You by Winnie Aster (3.75 stars but lives rent-free in my brain) - cozy Omegaverse, my first in the genre, perfect balance of cozy barista life and medium spice with a doting partner who only wants the best for her (life goals), when you get to the spice it's CAP LOCKS BOLD ITALICS From discovering that Ali Hazelwood owns my heart to realizing Omegaverse might be my new obsession, this year taught me that books give us the emotional, adventurous, and fun experiences we deserve. We deserve levity. We deserve to do shit just because it brings us joy. These books brought me joy. Subscribe. Share. Remember that reading for pleasure is valid and valuable. Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨ Download the free 2025 reading list! Organized by genre, ratings, and spice level - includes all books through December. Join the conversation! What was your top read of 2025? DM me on Instagram @YourCoachMari - I need recs for next year! Related Episodes: All About Love discussion, Empire of Storms Pt. 1 & 2, Heir of Fire analysis 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram | TikTok Growing with Sol Podcast Buy Me a Cafecito Send in questions: contact+podcast@marisolmoran.com We might just have the same taste in books. Check out my Book List (Bookshop affiliate) 🌱 LET’S GROW TOGETHER → Schedule your discovery call → 1:1 Life Coaching Coaching

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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 Sol, and this is my space for real 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
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Moran Life & Performance Coaching
  • Show Website
    Growing with Sol