Heal, Build and Become

Maris

Heal. Build. Become. is a space for honest conversations about healing, ambition, and personal growth. We explore mental health, therapy, trauma, divorce, wellness, mindset, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment through real stories and meaningful conversations with founders, leaders, experts, and inspiring women. Heal what hurt you. Build what matters. Become who you’re meant to be.

Episodes

  1. Oct 4

    You Are Not Your Past: Rewriting Your Identity and Breaking Free from Old Patterns with Leo Dulay

    What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life around suddenly disappears? In this episode of Heal, Build and Become, Maris sits down with transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author Leo Dulay to explore identity, emotional patterns, and the possibility of reinventing yourself. Leo spent 22 years at AT&T before being laid off in 2019. After eventually returning to work, he discovered that simply changing his circumstances didn’t change how he felt. He was still stuck, disconnected, and questioning his sense of identity. A powerful conversation with his wife—“Maybe it’s a you problem”—became a turning point. Leo began asking deeper questions about who he was beyond his career and the identities he had carried for years. That journey eventually became You Are Not Your Past, a book and transformational framework centered on releasing outdated identities and rewriting the internal stories that can keep us stuck. In this conversation, we explore why people repeat emotional patterns, how past experiences can influence identity, the difference between changing your circumstances and changing yourself, and Leo’s “Release Exercise.” If you’ve ever felt defined by your past, stuck in an old version of yourself, or uncertain about how to begin again, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to consider what might be possible when you stop allowing your past to write your future. 🌱 Connect with Leo Dulay, explore his coaching work, and learn more about You Are Not Your Past: https://leodulaycoaching.com/

  2. Sep 21

    From Business to Ministry: Michael Muccio’s Extraordinary Journey

    What happens when an experience from 35 years ago becomes the inspiration for a book? In this episode of Heal, Build and Become, we sit down with Michael Muccio—a business consultant, pastor, missionary, traveling speaker, and author of three books. Michael’s journey has taken him from the hospitality industry and business consulting, including working alongside Zig Ziglar, into more than four decades of pastoral ministry. We explore the extraordinary story behind his newest book, Evil’s First Breath, a novel inspired by a vision Michael says he received 35 years ago. Michael shares how that vision became a dramatic presentation at his church before eventually becoming a full-length book. We also discuss faith, purpose, destructive patterns, spiritual transformation, and the deeper questions surrounding good and evil. What can understanding the roots of destructive patterns teach us about overcoming them? How does faith shape the way we navigate difficult seasons? And what happens when an experience we carry for decades eventually becomes part of our life’s calling? This is a conversation about faith, purpose, transformation, and the stories that can shape an entire life. Learn more about Michael Muccio and Evil’s First Breath: https://www.amazon.com/Evils-First-Breath-Michael-Muccio/dp/1685730914 Michael also invites listeners to explore additional information and interviews about the book through his website.

  3. Sep 16

    Why High Achievers Still Struggle With Self-Doubt — And How to Break Free with Steve Barton

    What happens when you’ve achieved success on the outside but still struggle with self-doubt, fear, pressure, or the feeling that you’re not enough? In this episode of Heal, Build and Become, we sit down with Steve Barton—high-performance executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®. With more than 47 years of real-world business experience, Steve helped grow his family’s retail floral business from $200,000 to $2 million in annual revenue. But his journey taught him that financial and professional success don’t automatically create peace of mind, strong relationships, or inner fulfillment. Steve shares how awareness can change the way we make decisions, lead others, and experience our lives. We explore the hidden mental patterns that can keep high achievers stuck, the difference between reacting from fear and leading from awareness, the role of intuition in leadership, and what it really means to believe, “I Am Enough.” If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, leader, or high achiever who wants to accomplish more without sacrificing your inner peace, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Steve Barton and The Game of Ten®: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com You can also schedule a discovery call with Steve through his website. Listen, reflect, and remember: healing isn’t separate from becoming successful. Sometimes, the most powerful transformation begins on the inside.

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Heal. Build. Become. is a space for honest conversations about healing, ambition, and personal growth. We explore mental health, therapy, trauma, divorce, wellness, mindset, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment through real stories and meaningful conversations with founders, leaders, experts, and inspiring women. Heal what hurt you. Build what matters. Become who you’re meant to be.