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Spiritual Homegirl
Welcome to the Spiritual Homegirl Podcast! I'm Maria—author, speaker, mental health professional, and your host. Spiritual Homegirl is a space for personal growth that explores purpose, resilience, healing, and the human spirit. Through thoughtful conversations and practical insights, I help listeners connect the dots between life's experiences, navigate life's transitions with greater clarity, and make peace with each day. Whether you're becoming, rebuilding, grieving, or growing, this is a…
Episodes
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617-Everybody Online Ain't Worth Listening To!
Your mental health, your peace, and your purpose deserve your attention! In episode 617 of Spiritual Homegirl, we're talking about seasonal mental health…
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616- The Damage of Being Misunderstood
What happens when people form opinions about you without understanding the full picture? We talk about it on episode 616. Inspired by Lil Wayne's “Gossip,”…
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615- I Thought We Were Friends.
Some of your biggest trust issues may have nothing to do with who you dated. They may have started with who you called a friend. Episode 615 explores…
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614- Stop Responding to Things Nobody Said to You
What deserves your attention...and what doesn’t? In this episode, I talk about discernment, suspected shade, direct communication, praying for signs, the…
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613-I Stopped Expecting My Friends & Family to Support Me
Sometimes the people closest to you won’t support what you’re building, and that doesn’t always mean they don’t love you. In this episode, we’re talking about…
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612- 10 Years Later…This Is NOT How I Thought My Life Would Turn Out
Ten years ago, I pressed record without knowing where any of this would take me. And baby…this is NOT how I thought my life would turn out. 😂 After 10 years of…
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611- They Can Steal the Sauce, But It'll Never Taste the Same
Someone can copy the idea, study the formula, or try to steal the sauce, but similar still doesn’t mean the same. In Episode 611, we talk about embracing what…
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610- Perspective Is Not Permission.
Sometimes we ask for perspective when what we’re really seeking is permission. In this episode, we talk about trusting yourself to make decisions, accepting…
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609- The Tricky Part about Forgiveness
Forgiveness can get complicated when we assume everyone views it the same way that we do. In episode 609, we discuss how forgiveness can exist on a spectrum…
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608-Stop Waiting for a Special Occasion
Why do we wait for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions to give ourselves permission to celebrate? In this quick 5-minute episode, Maria talks about…
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607 – You Don't Know Me Like That (Pt 2): Jemele Hill's Two-Sentence Lesson on Boundaries
Building on Part 1 from episode 606, Maria breaks down a powerful yet practical real-life example of assertiveness after journalist Jemele Hill responded to an…
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606: You Don't Know Me Like That! (Pt 1): When We Mistake Intuition for Authority
Not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your identity, especially when they think they know it better than you do! In episode 606, Maria ponders why people…
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605-Give Yourself Another Chance.
Grief isn't always about death. Sometimes it's the quiet (or loud) loss of a season, an identity, a dream, a job, or a version of yourself that no longer fits…
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604-Desperation is a Terrible Life Partner.
Desperation has a way of convincing us that we have no time, no options, and no way out, but that's rarely the truth! In Episode 604, we talk about how…
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A Quick Friday Message before August begins!
Spiritual Homegirl has a quick message to prepare for this weekend to celebrate the new month. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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603- Community Shouldn't Cost You Yourself
After six months away, Homegirl is back! In this 8-minute episode, we're talking about the difference between true community and the pressure to be liked at…
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602: You're Not "Unhealed", They're Just Out of Line
In this episode, we’re talking about nuance, because healing is not this strict “either you’re healed or you’re unhealed” type of thing that we see presented…
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601-The Privilege of Conflict: Lessons from Cardi and Nicki
Today’s episode is inspired by the beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. The power to engage is a choice, and inviting someone or obliging someone in conflict…
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600-Copy-Paste Culture vs. Sacred Work— The Episode 600 Throwdown
For my 600th show I’m celebrating and sounding the alarm: another wannabe just tried to swipe my Spiritual Homegirl name...making it 16 thieves (90 % of them…
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599-A Holistic Approach to Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body, and Digital Detox for 2025
This episode focuses on the importance of spring cleaning for your mind, body, and digital space. Learn how decluttering your physical, emotional, and digital…
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598-The Mean Girl Spectrum: 9 Archetypes to Know&Avoid
Whew, y’all. Today we’re getting into something that’s not just a teenage thing—it’s very much alive in grown folks’ spaces too. On this episode of Spiritual…
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597-Breaking Free and Being Okay With Being the "Villian"
Today's podcast episode is about breaking free from societal pressures that push us to conform, often at the cost of our true selves. We dive into the harmful…
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596-Rejecting Rage Bait: The Art of Temperance This Aries Season
In this episode of the Spiritual Homegirl podcast, Maria dives into how to handle the emotional intensity of Aries season. She talks about the importance of…
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595-The Drama We Create: Holding Ourselves Accountable
Today's podcast episode explores faith as a muscle, being careful with who you decide to make an adversary, communicating to avoid being messy, and how we…
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594-Faith Over Fear: Sharing Your Truth in a Judgmental World
In today's episode, Maria encourages listeners to reflect on the sanctity of their personal milestones, such as engagements and relationships. She encourages…
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593-The Art of Quiet Growth and Building Without Oversharing
This podcast episode delves into the importance of building and nurturing your personal and professional life quietly, emphasizing the need for self-care and…
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592: Find Your Word: A Transformative Meditation for 2025
This episode of the Spiritual Homegirl podcast focuses on a meditation for hope and positivity as we embark on the new year, 2025. Host Maria emphasizes the…
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591-When Spiritual Guidance Goes Wrong: A Cautionary Tale
The latest episode of the Spiritual Homegirl podcast dives into the potential dangers of relying on general collective readings for guidance. Maria emphasizes…
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590-Homegirl's Holiday Guide on Dealing With Toxic and Problematic Family Members
Episode 590 is inspired by an "Ask Homegirl" holiday question about problematic family members! Homegirl tells you how to handle it in under 15 minutes. FILL…
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589-The Trap of “Human Time”, and Why Trusting God’s Timing Is Crucial
Spiritual Homegirl talks about the God’s timing, and how trusting our timing can cause more stress than usual. READ MY NEW ARTICLE REFERENCED IN TODAY’S…
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588- Holiday Love Check: Define the Relationship, Skip the Drama
Spiritual Homegirl talks about the importance of self-care during this holiday season, as well as tips to define your relationship to avoid drama. FILL OUT THE…
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587-Two Practical Ways to Recenter&Ground Your Energy Within Your Community
Spiritual Homegirl shares her weekly gratitude shoutout episode, and her weekly "Ask Homegirl" segment, about centering energy within large groups of people…
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586-How Relationship Content is Wrecking Our Peace (And We Don’t Even Know It)
Spiritual Homegirl shares a direct yet loving message about controversial relationship content being a form of mental &spiritual warfare, and what to do about…
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585-Take the 11/11 Challenge: Control Your Thoughts for a Better You
Whether you’re into 11/11 or not, this episode is all about challenging yourself to control your thoughts and feelings for a positive shift. Let’s get…
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584-A Way to Handle Hating Homegirls+Weekly Gratitude Shoutout
Spiritual Homegirl gives her weekly gratitude shoutout episode and shares some Homegirl wisdom on how to handle a friend that acts more as a hater. FILL OUT…
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583-Homegirl’s 15 Minute Meditation for Election Anxiety
Spiritual Homegirl does an off schedule meditation podcast for those who need grounding from anxious feelings about the 2024 Presidential election. FILL OUT…
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582-Homecoming…and finding your Spiritual Home
Spiritual Homegirl talks about ancestor Quincy Jones, seasonal changes, and Homecoming to our spiritual home. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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581-Gratitude and a Homegirl's Take on Femininity
Spiritual Homegirl does her weekly gratitude shoutout episode, and answers one of your questions on air! FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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580-The Paradox of Being Aesthetically Beautiful but Spiritually Ugly
Spiritual Homegirl shares a key difference between being beautiful on the outside, but hideous on the inside. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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579-What's not being said about "Monitoring Spirits" and "Sisterhood vs. Surveillance"
Spiritual Homegirl does her usual weekly gratitude shoutout episode and talks about what needs to really be addressed regarding "monitoring spirits" and…
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578- Those rooms and circles aren't for you, and that's okay...
Spiritual Homegirl shares a late-night, off-schedule podcast episode for those frustrated with not being in certain rooms and at certain "tables". Frustrated…
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577-How to Conserve Your Energy to Avoid Burnout
Maria your Spiritual Homegirl shares a motivational Monday message about the currency of energy, and quick tips on how to avoid burnout. FILL OUT THE PODCAST…
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576-When God speaks, do you LISTEN?+ A Weekend Challenge
Spiritual Homegirl does her weekly gratitude shoutout episode, and talks about what it means to "listen" when God is talking to us. FILL OUT THE PODCAST…
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575-Motivational Monday: Making Expectations a Good Thing
Happy Monday! Spiritual Homegirl talks about the demonization of expectations, and how to make them a good way to start your week. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY…
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574-Create and Receive Your Comfort
Spiritual Homegirl does her weekly gratitude shoutout episode, and issues a "Comfort Challenge" for this weekend. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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573-A Crucial Piece of the "Mental Health Conversation" that is being left out...
Today is World Mental Health Day, and in true Spiritual Homegirl fashion, Maria passionately shares what isn't being discussed in the mental health…
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572-Parental Stress is an urgent public health issue. But...what to do?
Spiritual Homegirl continues with Part 2 of her analysis of the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory about parental stress, including practical solutions. To listen…
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571-How Parental Stress Affects Our Mental Health
Feeling stressed out with being a parent or caregiver? You are not alone, and your stress is valid! This receipt-filled episode is about the U.S. Surgeon…
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570-Did I Call Your City? Homegirl's Weekly Gratitude Shoutout
Spiritual Homegirl shouts out the 3 top-listening countries in the world, and their respective cities. Did you hear YOUR city? FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY…
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569-It's a Hot Mess Outside...DO YOUR BEST!
With Hurricane Helene and other stressors, this Motivational Monday is about navigating your human and spirit experience, which often happens simultaneously…
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568-Make the Fall Equinox Work for You
Spiritual Homegirl talks about the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox, a practical way to make it work for you, and some important Homegirl updates. FILL OUT THE PODCAST…
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567- 7 Signs of a Toxic Job, and How to Move
Is your job toxic? Spiritual Homegirl shares 7 most common signs of a toxic job, and how to move accordingly. FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE…
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565-A Gratitude Weekly Shoutout and Upcoming Secret Podcast Episode
Spiritual Homegirl shouts out the top 3 most-listening countries, and shares how to access her SECRET podcast episode dropping on Sunday, 9/15/2024. FILL OUT…
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564-Midweek Check-In: It's a lot going on, are you ok?
Spiritual Homegirl has a longer episode today! We are checking in about current events (9/11 anniversary, the passing of Rich Homie Quan and Frankie Beverly)…
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563-There is a new top listening country this week, and I am pleasantly SHOOK.
Spiritual Homegirl shares updates on the work that she's been doing off-app, and shouts out the top listening countries in the world. There is a new…
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562-Where is your Self-Belief Taking You?
Our mindset has the power to take us to places that want (or not want) to go. Listen in to learn why this is important to intentionally be aware of, and how to…
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561-What mindset are you choosing?+Weekly Gratitude Shoutout
Spiritual Homegirl is back with a quick mindset challenge for this weekend, and shoutouts every city from the top 3 listening countries of the Spiritual…
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560-Motivation for those Irritated and Impatient with the Journey
Today is Monday, and sometimes we can start our week irritated and/or impatient with where we are, because it isn't where we want to be. Whether it's improving…
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559-The luxury of "quiet"+Weekly Gratitude Shouout Episode
It's a beautiful Friday for Spiritual Homegirl to help you ease into the weekend, and also shouts out the most listening cities of the podcast. FILL OUT THE…
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558- A Full Moon Meditation for Release and Renewal
Full Moons are meant for releasing and renewal! Spiritual Homegirl shares a full moon meditation to get you through the next few days. Get comfortable and…