It Was All A Phase Podcast

Elba De La Herran, M.A.

It Was All A Phase with Elba — Healing, Empowerment & Style. This is a sacred space for women navigating life, healing, and becoming. Hosted by Elba—a bilingual certified intuitive coach with multiple degrees in psychology. It Was All A Phase explores self-love, spiritual growth, and bold self-expression through raw storytelling, soul-rooted tools, and sacred conversations. From breaking generational cycles to reclaiming your voice, from fashion as healing to navigating change with grace—each episode invites you to come home to yourself and rise fully in your truth. Whether you're shifting careers, raising daughters, grieving a version of yourself, or simply searching for more—this podcast is your reminder that every phase of your journey has meaning. Website: www.itwasallaphase.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/itwasallaphase/

Episodes

  1. The Waiting Season

    11/06/2025

    The Waiting Season

    In this episode, Elba dives deep into one of the hardest places we find ourselves in, the waiting season. Waiting can feel scary, humbling, and full of uncertainty. Whether you’re waiting for clarity, a door to open, healing, or an answered prayer, this episode reminds you of a powerful truth: God’s timing is always perfect. Through scripture (Habakkuk 2:3), personal reflection, and gentle encouragement, we explore how waiting isn’t punishment, it’s preparation. God may be aligning what you can’t yet see, protecting you from what’s not ready, or strengthening you for what’s ahead. For those who’ve survived trauma or seasons where control became a form of self-protection, waiting can feel unsafe. But God is patient. He’s gentle. And He invites you to release control, trade fear for trust, and rest in His timing. You are not forgotten. You are being prepared. Your waiting has purpose. If you’re in a waiting season, this episode will help you breathe again, find courage, and trust that God is always on time.

    8 min
  2. Returning to Yourself: Remembering Who You Are in God

    10/29/2025

    Returning to Yourself: Remembering Who You Are in God

    In this heartfelt episode, Elba shares a soul-stirring message about purpose, passion, and what it truly means to return to yourself. We were each created in God’s image, not to live in guilt or perfectionism, but to walk in love, grace, and divine purpose. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck in your past, or unsure of your calling, this conversation is your reminder: you were never lost, just being guided home.

    9 min
  3. Amor A La Mexicana™: A Hat, A Calling, A Cause

    10/22/2025

    Amor A La Mexicana™: A Hat, A Calling, A Cause

    Born from heartbreak and divine guidance, Amor A La Mexicana™ is more than a project, it’s a calling. In this episode, Elba shares how God turned her despair into purpose, inspiring her to be a light in the darkness. A portion of proceeds supports CHIRLA, advocating for immigrant rights and dignity for all.

    5 min
  4. I Am My Mother’s Daughter

    08/30/2025

    I Am My Mother’s Daughter

    This episode is a love letter to our mothers—and a wake-up call for us. Our moms and abuelas carried the weight of survival with little recognition. Because of their sacrifices, we have opportunities they never did. It’s time to stop playing small. Be bold. Be relentless. Take up space. We owe it to ourselves—and to them. If you need encouragement or guidance through a new phase in life, I’ve got you. Book a 1:1 session with me through my website.

    4 min
  5. Fired Up and Ready: The Power of Focus and Solitude

    07/23/2025

    Fired Up and Ready: The Power of Focus and Solitude

    In this episode, I’m diving into the power of concentration, solitude, and energetic clarity. These days, I crave being alone—not because I’m hiding, but because that’s where I find her… the truest version of me. We’re talking about why what you focus on, you feed—why it’s not enough to set intentions if your energy is scattered. You can’t sit in two chairs at once. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your energy is leaking into spaces that don’t serve you, this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through simple ways to ground yourself without fluff, get clear on what you're calling in, and remember your power. This episode is a reminder that solitude isn’t loneliness—it’s sacred space for your comeback.

    8 min
  6. To Our Brown Girls & Boys: You Are Not Alone. You Are Loved.

    07/12/2025

    To Our Brown Girls & Boys: You Are Not Alone. You Are Loved.

    In this deeply personal episode, Elba speaks directly to our Brown girls and boys navigating the pain, rage, and heaviness of today’s world. From spiritual grounding to ancestral remembrance, she reminds us that we are not alone—we are loved, we are powerful, and we come from unimaginable strength. She also shares how her journey back to center has been supported by her spiritual teacher, Dr. Divi Chadna (based in Vancouver, Canada), whose guidance has been a light during dark times. This is a space to feel, to remember who you are, and to come back home to your light. Includes a grounding prayer from A Course in Miracles and an invitation to keep rising, even when it’s hard.

    6 min
  7. EP 01: It Was All A Phase – The Beginning

    06/29/2025

    EP 01: It Was All A Phase – The Beginning

    In this very first episode, Elba shares the heart behind It Was All A Phase—a podcast created for women (and girls) navigating healing, identity, and self-expression. Learn what inspired her to start, who this space is for, and why every phase of your life matters. You are not too much—you are becoming.

    5 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

It Was All A Phase with Elba — Healing, Empowerment & Style. This is a sacred space for women navigating life, healing, and becoming. Hosted by Elba—a bilingual certified intuitive coach with multiple degrees in psychology. It Was All A Phase explores self-love, spiritual growth, and bold self-expression through raw storytelling, soul-rooted tools, and sacred conversations. From breaking generational cycles to reclaiming your voice, from fashion as healing to navigating change with grace—each episode invites you to come home to yourself and rise fully in your truth. Whether you're shifting careers, raising daughters, grieving a version of yourself, or simply searching for more—this podcast is your reminder that every phase of your journey has meaning. Website: www.itwasallaphase.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/itwasallaphase/

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