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Aug 20
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Overwhelmed, Again? When Being the Stron...

Maria Fuentes
About this episode

In this solo episode, I’m speaking straight from the heart to my fellow strong, high-achieving women—the ones who always seem to have it all together, but feel like they’re slowly falling apart inside.

If you’re the one people rely on, the one who keeps it all going, but you’re secretly feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted… this episode is for you. I open up about my own recent experiences navigating burnout, hormone imbalances, step-parenting, business ownership, and the pressure to do it all perfectly.

I walk you through the small, subtle signs I now recognize as my body and emotions trying to tell me to slow down. I also share the micro-moments and mindset shifts that are helping me recalibrate and reconnect with my center—even in the busiest seasons of life.

In this episode, I share:
🧠 What burnout actually feels like for me
🚨 How I spot emotional and physical signs of overwhelm
🍷 The coping mechanisms I’ve relied on—and how I’m changing them
🌸 Why feminine energy doesn’t thrive under pressure
⏸️ What it means to give yourself permission to soften, pause, and feel
⚖️ How I’m managing overstimulation, hormones, and high expectations

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t afford to slow down, or like you’re being pulled in every direction—this is your reminder that you are not alone, and you don’t have to keep pushing through.

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 Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what you’re even feeling? This guide is for you.
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 ✅ Name what you’re feeling
 ✅ Get to the root of it
 ✅ Calm your nervous system
 ✅ Communicate in a way that feels good
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💫 Ready to dive in even deeper?
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This intimate experience is designed for women ready to lead their lives with clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
 Inside, you’ll get mentorship, community, and a proven 7-step framework to guide your transformation from the inside out.
🌿 Say goodbye to guilt, perfectionism, and emotional burnout—and hello to self-trust, wholeness, and empowered living.
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💗 Take this as your invitation to pause with me, reflect, and reclaim a little space for yourself. You’re still strong—even when you need rest.

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For personalized 1:1 coaching, visit Maria’s website at mariafuentes.net or email her at info@mariafuentes.net for guidance.- https://mariafuentes.net/


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