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Showing Up & Showing Up

Episode 125 of the Margs and Mindset podcast, hosted by Barlyssa Lopez, titled "Showing Up & Showing Up" was published on February 25, 2026 and runs 43 minutes.

February 25, 2026 ·43m · Margs and Mindset

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when you say yes without having any idea what you said yes to and walk into a house full of strangers with nothing but a weekend bag and an open heart? We did exactly that at a women’s goddess gathering and left with something rare: real friendship, a calmer nervous system, and a new standard for joy. This isn’t a recap of spa vibes; it’s the story of how cacao, Human Design, Reiki, tarot, and a private-chef dinner teamed up to make vulnerability feel safe—and fu...

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What happens when you say yes without having any idea what you said yes to and walk into a house full of strangers with nothing but a weekend bag and an open heart? We did exactly that at a women’s goddess gathering and left with something rare: real friendship, a calmer nervous system, and a new standard for joy. This isn’t a recap of spa vibes; it’s the story of how cacao, Human Design, Reiki, tarot, and a private-chef dinner teamed up to make vulnerability feel safe—and fun.

We start with the wobble: two lifelong “room kids” realizing they’re sharing a bedroom with someone new. Instead of bailing, we lean in. A cacao ceremony dissolves the small talk and invites real shares—the kind you usually save for a late-night phone call. From there, Human Design becomes our map. Side by side, we see how our energy works, why we click where we do, and how to give each other space where we don’t. It’s not a label; it’s a workflow for life and business that reduces friction and amplifies what’s already strong.

Then comes the bodywork that changes everything. Reiki lands like a somatic exhale, releasing what words can’t touch. Tarot and a blazing phoenix goddess card give language to the same truth: it’s shedding season. We talk about burning down old roles—pleaser, over-doer, constant performer—and rebuilding with more play and less proving. And yes, we geek out on the food. A calm, intentional private chef turns meals into care, reminding us that real ingredients and presence taste like love. Grapes in salad, chimichurri on everything, and a flourless chocolate cake that lives rent-free in our minds.

By the end, we’ve set up a “domino plan” for the month: a string of joyful commitments designed to keep the momentum going. The takeaway is simple and doable. Try the thing you wrote off. Revisit practices with a kinder lens. If it feeds you, keep it. If it doesn’t, release it without drama. This is an episode about sisterhood, spiritual awakening, practical self-care, and building community beyond business.

If you felt the tug while reading this, hit play. Then subscribe, share with a friend who needs a courage nudge, and leave a review with one thing you’ll say yes to next. Your next domino is waiting.


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