The Vulnerability Diaries

Marian Maldonado
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A shortform podcast for people who are done pretending they're fine. For the emotionally raw, the quiet survivors, and anyone healing while holding it all together. Each episode is a soft check-in. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Most episodes are under four minutes, like a voice memo from someone who gets it. You’re not broken. You’re human. And you are not alone.

  1. FEB 4

    When the World Overwhelms Your Nervous System

    There is a lot happening in the world right now, and it can take a toll on your nervous system. In this episode, I talk about how overwhelm shows up in the body, how it affects focus, sleep, and mood, and why these responses make sense. I share one small, grounding practice that helps me regulate when everything feels like too much. This episode is a reminder that you are not broken. You are responding to real stress in real time. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need it. May these words find the ears and hearts that need them most.

    4 min

  2. JAN 7

    Boundaries Are Learned, Not Natural

    In this episode, I talk about boundaries, people-pleasing, and why saying no can feel so hard. I share how childhood conditioning shapes our nervous system, how resentment builds when we ignore our gut, and simple ways to pause before answering. If you struggle with guilt, self-blame, or choosing yourself, this episode is for you.

    8 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    When I Already Know, And It’s Still Wrong

    In this episode, I reflect on how I react when someone teaches me something I already know, especially when the information is incorrect. I talk about why I speak up, how I approach teaching with respect, and why it is okay to correct, learn, or stay quiet depending on the moment. Thank you for listening.

    3 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    I Needed a Minute

    I’ve been quiet. I’ve been doing a lot of self-work, healing, and trying to understand myself better. I forgot how much I enjoy showing up here. This episode is a small return and a little honesty about the pause.

    4 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    Forgive yourself

    Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is ourselves. In this short, heartfelt message, I remind you that your mistakes do not define you because you’re growing through them. You don’t have to tell the world what you’ve done or who you used to be. You’re allowed to start again. (Quick note: my mic cut off toward the end, but the message is still here, raw and real — just how life can be sometimes.)

    1 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    The Beauty in Stillness

    Sometimes the message is the silence itself. In this episode, I share a quiet truth about those in-between moments when your mind feels blank and your heart just needs to breathe. Not every week will feel inspired, and that’s okay. Maybe the pause is the point. If this episode sparked something in you, share it. You never know who else might need this light today.May these words find the ears and hearts that need them most.

    3 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Good Days, Hard Days, and Hidden Wounds

    In this episode of The Vulnerability Diaries, I open up about what it really feels like to live with depression that doesn’t always look like sadness. Some days I laugh and smile, and other days the weight of hidden wounds pulls me down. I share how silent trauma shaped the way I wear a mask, and why even in the middle of pain, I can still feel alive and grateful for the love I’ve found. If this episode speaks to you, know that you’re not alone.

    3 min

  8. 09/24/2025

    Hiding the Truth

    This week, I asked myself a hard question: What truth am I afraid to admit out loud because it might sound ungrateful, needy, or weak? The answer wasn’t easy. I talk about the mask I wear, the hidden depression that sometimes creeps in, and how hard it is to speak my truth when the world often tells me I’m too sensitive or should just be grateful. I don’t share this for sympathy. I share it because I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. If that’s you, you’re not alone. If this episode sparked something in you, share it. You never know who else might need this light today. ✨ May these words find the ears and hearts that need them most.

    5 min
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A shortform podcast for people who are done pretending they're fine. For the emotionally raw, the quiet survivors, and anyone healing while holding it all together. Each episode is a soft check-in. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Most episodes are under four minutes, like a voice memo from someone who gets it. You’re not broken. You’re human. And you are not alone.

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  • Creator
    Marian Maldonado
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marian Maldonado
  • Show Website
    The Vulnerability Diaries