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Mar 2025
22m 36s

Why Healing Feels So Hard (And How to Mo...

Maria Fuentes
About this episode

Healing can feel overwhelming, draining, and downright difficult - but why? In this episode, we dive deep into the real reasons why healing feels so hard and how to move through it with self-compassion, patience, and trust.

🔹 Are you judging yourself in the healing process?
🔹 Do you fear the unknown and what comes next?
🔹 Are you trying to rush your healing instead of allowing it to unfold?

If so, you’re not alone - and this episode is for you! 💛

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ Why healing feels emotionally exhausting (and how to make it easier)
✔️ The role of self-judgment and how to break free from it
✔️ How to navigate fear, resistance, and uncertainty in personal growth
✔️ Why healing is not a finish line but a lifelong journey
✔️ The secret to balancing personal development without burnout

🎁 FREE RESOURCE: 4-Step Emotional Mastery Guide

Struggling with stress, overwhelm, or confusing emotions? Learn how to understand, process, and express your emotions in a way that fosters connection and inner peace with my 4-Step Emotional Mastery Guide!

✨ Inside, You'll Learn How To:
✅ Recognize and name your emotions with clarity
✅ Understand the deeper root of what you're feeling
✅ Regulate your emotions in a way that brings balance and peace
✅ Express your emotions to others in a way that strengthens connection

📥 Start your journey here & watch Video 1 → https://mariafuentes.net/mastermind-3463

💬 Comment below: What’s been the hardest part of your healing journey? Let’s support each other! 👇

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