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Coaching Conversations with Lourdes & Maria

Coaching Conversations with Lourdes & Maria

By: Lourdes Laifer and Maria Sabio
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Real Talk Meets Gentle Challenge for Mindset Mastery and Lasting Empowerment

Welcome to Coaching Conversations, where hosts Maria and Lourdes bring you warm, authentic, and deeply insightful discussions that blend timeless wisdom with modern psychology and neuroscience. Each episode tackles the real struggles we all face - overwhelm, self-doubt, emotional burnout, perfectionism, and the search for meaning - through a lens of compassion, science, and practical action.

With a signature style that’s both candid and caring, Maria and Lourdes share heartfelt stories, relatable vulnerabilities, evidence-based insights, and gentle challenges designed to help you break free from limiting patterns and reclaim your power.

Whether you’re a high achiever stuck in the cycle of chasing external approval, a caregiver battling compassion fatigue, or simply someone longing for genuine peace and purpose, Coaching Conversations with Lourdes & Maria is your go-to space for mindset shifts, emotional resilience, and daily practices that transform your inner landscape.

Tune in for empowering narratives, actionable tools, and encouragement to live fully - not waiting for the “perfect moment” but showing up boldly, imperfectly, and with intention every single day.

Because lasting change starts inside. And you’re never alone on this journey.

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  • The Real Problem Isn’t Toxic People—It’s This

    The Real Problem Isn’t Toxic People—It’s This
    Jan 9 2026
    Discover the real problem that's holding you back from achieving personal growth and success. As a mindset coach and life coach, we are here to share with you that the issue isn't toxic people, but rather something more profound. It's about shifting your perspective and adopting a growth mindset to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. By changing your mindset, you can develop the mental strength and confidence needed to take control of your life and make positive changes. This motivational talk is designed to help you cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and a success mindset, allowing you to reach your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. Through the principles of stoicism and mindfulness, you can learn to manage your emotions, overcome triggers, and develop a stronger sense of self. Join me on this journey of self-improvement and personal development, and get ready to experience a profound mindset shift that will transform your life forever. With the right mindset and a bit of motivation, you can achieve anything you set your mind to, so let's get started on this path to success and self-discovery. *** A PATH TO RESILIENCE: SMALL STEPS TO AN UNSHAKABLE YOU *** Our book blends together mindfulness, the concepts of positive psychology, and Stoicism. It's a yearlong companion that imparts daily wisdom based on the values of wisdom, courage, justice, and moderation. It’s available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon We’ll see you next time. AMAZON: https://bit.ly/4rFpIel BARNES & NOBLE: https://bit.ly/4pU6gbZ ====================================================== 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 : ======================================================= ✨One on One Coaching with Lourdes: https://calendly.com/lourdeslaifercalendar/freeconsultation ✨ One on One Coaching with Maria: https://calendly.com/gobeyondtherapy/breakthrough-strategy-session-clone ======================================================= 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐘 Check out our other videos: Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjRjAYf8E2kBfOQWXeZnMwKw Lives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjQiL3uDti19H7FHC_2ow_Tv&si=o5Xf1a-H-lG_3edC 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Now is the time to seize the moment; your transformative journey is just a single appointment away. Experience solutions without years of therapy and start your path to lasting change today. #lourdeslaifer #mariasabio #mindsetcoach #selfconfidence #stoicism #stoicwisdom #coachingconversations #mindset #success #lifecoach #mindsetshift #limitingbeliefs #perspectiveiseverything #help #selfempowerment #success #stress #notgoodenough #procrastination #anger #lifecoaching #selfcompassion #forgiveness #mindfulness #limitingbeliefs #relationships #motivation #motivationaltalk #personalgrowth #stoicism #personaldevelopment ⚠ Wellness Disclaimer ⚠ Please note: The health and mental health topics discussed in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions about your well-being. Do not ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard here, on social media, or in any other content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911 immediately. If you need assistance and don’t have access to a health professional, use these resources: Emergency Medical Services—911: For life-threatening situations, call 911 for immediate help, available 24/7.
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  • You’ve Been Taught Resilience Wrong | Here’s What Actually Works

    You’ve Been Taught Resilience Wrong | Here’s What Actually Works
    Dec 19 2025
    This video explores the true nature of **psychological resilience**, moving past the common misconception that it's about being tough like a glass that shatters. Instead, we discuss how true resilience is more akin to a rubber ball, focusing on adaptable strength. We dive into essential **mental health** strategies and **personal development** insights to foster a resilient **mindset shift**, helping you build lasting inner strength and achieve significant **personal growth**. If every setback sends you into a spiral, it’s not because you’re weak—it’s because no one taught you how to be resilient. In this episode, we expose the hidden mental habits that make you fragile and show you how Stoicism rewires you to bend without breaking. Falling apart isn’t a personality flaw; it’s a sign your inner framework was never built for impact. The minute you start training your responses instead of resenting your circumstances, your entire story starts to change. Start building your resilience reserves today. *** A PATH TO RESILIENCE: SMALL STEPS TO AN UNSHAKABLE YOU *** Our book blends together mindfulness, the concepts of positive psychology, and Stoicism. It's a yearlong companion that imparts daily wisdom based on the values of wisdom, courage, justice, and moderation. It’s available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon AMAZON: https://bit.ly/4rFpIel BARNES & NOBLE: https://bit.ly/4pU6gbZ ====================================================== 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 : ======================================================= ✨One on One Coaching with Lourdes: https://calendly.com/lourdeslaifercalendar/freeconsultation✨ One on One Coaching with Maria: https://calendly.com/gobeyondtherapy/breakthrough-strategy-session-clone ======================================================= 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐘Check out our other videos:Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjRjAYf8E2kBfOQWXeZnMwKwLives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjQiL3uDti19H7FHC_2ow_Tv&si=o5Xf1a-H-lG_3edC 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Now is the time to seize the moment; your transformative journey is just a single appointment away. Experience solutions without years of therapy and start your path to lasting change today. #lourdeslaifer #mariasabio #mindsetcoach #selfconfidence #stoicism #stoicwisdom #coachingconversations #mindset #success #lifecoach #mindsetshift #limitingbeliefs #perspectiveiseverything #help #selfempowerment #success #stress #notgoodenough #procrastination #anger #lifecoaching #selfcompassion #forgiveness #mindfulness #limitingbeliefs #relationships #motivation #motivationaltalk #personalgrowth #stoicism #personaldevelopment ⚠ Wellness Disclaimer ⚠Please note: The health and mental health topics discussed in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions about your well-being. Do not ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard here, on social media, or in any other content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911 immediately. If you need assistance and don’t have access to a health professional, use these resources: Emergency Medical Services—911: For life-threatening situations, call 911 for immediate help, available 24/7.
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    30 mins
  • What If 2,000-Year-Old Advice Still Works?

    What If 2,000-Year-Old Advice Still Works?
    Dec 12 2025
    This video explores the surprising parallels between modern psychology and **ancient wisdom** from a Roman emperor, revealing **timeless** insights for a joyful existence. Discover how foundational **philosophy** can guide your path to genuine **happiness**. Embrace the practical applications of **stoicism** to cultivate a fulfilling life, proving that some truths endure across millennia. Burned Out and Numb? Science Says You’re Training Your Brain for Misery If you feel drained, detached, and constantly “over it,” your brain is literally wiring itself for burnout. We break down how Stoic practices and positive psychology can interrupt that downward loop and help you build a calmer, stronger mind—without quitting your life. Burnout isn’t just about doing too much; it’s about carrying too much mentally without tools to process it. Small daily Stoic and mindfulness practices retrain your brain to stop living in emergency mode. *** A PATH TO RESILIENCE: SMALL STEPS TO AN UNSHAKABLE YOU *** Our book blends together mindfulness, the concepts of positive psychology, and Stoicism. It's a yearlong companion that imparts daily wisdom based on the values of wisdom, courage, justice, and moderation. It’s available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon We’ll see you next time. AMAZON: https://bit.ly/4rFpIel BARNES & NOBLE: https://bit.ly/4pU6gbZ ====================================================== 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 : ======================================================= ✨One on One Coaching with Lourdes: https://calendly.com/lourdeslaifercalendar/freeconsultation✨ One on One Coaching with Maria: https://calendly.com/gobeyondtherapy/breakthrough-strategy-session-clone ======================================================= 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐘 Check out our other videos:Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjRjAYf8E2kBfOQWXeZnMwKwLives: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQy8oJ89KjQiL3uDti19H7FHC_2ow_Tv&si=o5Xf1a-H-lG_3edC𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.Now is the time to seize the moment; your transformative journey is just a single appointment away. Experience solutions without years of therapy and start your path to lasting change today. #lourdeslaifer #mariasabio #mindsetcoach #selfconfidence #stoicism #stoicwisdom #coachingconversations #mindset #success #lifecoach #mindsetshift #limitingbeliefs #perspectiveiseverything #help #selfempowerment #success #stress #notgoodenough #procrastination #anger #lifecoaching #selfcompassion #forgiveness #mindfulness #limitingbeliefs #relationships #motivation #motivationaltalk #personalgrowth #stoicism #personaldevelopment ⚠ Wellness Disclaimer ⚠Please note: The health and mental health topics discussed in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions about your well-being. Do not ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard here, on social media, or in any other content you’ve consumed.If you are in crisis or facing an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911 immediately.If you need assistance and don’t have access to a health professional, use these resources:Emergency Medical Services—911: For life-threatening situations, call 911 for immediate help, available 24/7.
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