Finding Calm in the Chaos: Mindfulness, Stress, and Joy in Uncertain Times

In today’s episode, I’m joined by someone who has been a mentor, friend, and guiding light in my life: Maritza Puello. Maritza is a senior media consultant, communications strategist, and mindfulness, wellness, and leadership coach who helps people connect mind, body, and spirit in both life and work.We dive into an honest conversation about navigating stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm in today’s world — without disconnecting, numbing out, or feeling guilty for experiencing joy. Maritza shares practical, approachable tools to help you find stability even when everything around you feels unpredictable.What we cover in this episode:Why so many people are questioning hustle culture after the pandemicHow collective stress impacts our personal well-beingThe guilt many of us feel for experiencing joy during hard timesWhy predictability feels safe — and how it can also limit usHow small, intentional changes can create calm and clarityThe importance of acknowledging small daily winsHow to find the “eye of the storm” when life feels overwhelmingSimple Practices Shared:Making one tiny, consistent change (like drinking water before coffee)Pausing to ask: How am I feeling right now?Building awareness instead of forcing productivityCreating space for ease, grace, and joy — even in chaosMaritza reminds us that we don’t have to put our dreams on hold because the world feels unstable. We’re all living at the intersection of our individual needs and the collective experience and both deserve care and attention.Connect with Maritza:Website: tikalife.netInstagram: @tikalifewellnessIf this episode resonated with you, take on the challenge Maritza shares: choose one small thing and commit to it for 21–28 days. You might be surprised how much shifts.Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave me a 5-star review if you're loving this podcast as it helps the podcast grow and reach more women! Thank you!Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporterJoin my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERENeed help achieving your goals this year? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HEREHost/Producer: Luz Plasenciamindfulness during uncertain times, stress management tools, holistic wellness podcast, finding calm in chaos, mental health and mindfulness, personal growth podcast for women, self care without guilt, navigating burnout, post pandemic mindset, hustle culture recovery, emotional well being tools, staying present during stress, mindfulness for busy women, leadership and wellness, mind body connection, grounding practices for anxiety, coping with overwhelm, creating balance in life, small habits big impact, awareness and presence, joy during hard times, wellness routines for mental clarity, mindfulness coaching insights, stress relief practices