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A Little More Inspired
by Blanca Contreras
A Little More Inspired is your go-to podcast for uplifting stories, meaningful conversations, and a fresh dose of inspiration. Born from my blog, alittlemoreinspired.com, it’s for anyone passionate about growth, heart-centered content, and discovering the magic within. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together. ...Hit subscribe or follow, and let’s get inspired!...✨ Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨🌐 Website: alittlemoreinspired.com📸 Instagram: @alittlemoreinspired📧 Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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The Interior Castle: Mansion 1 | Signs You’re Spiritually Growing & Personal Reflections
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired. I had to take a longer break from creating these videos, which I love making so much. I had some family things come up, and for a while, my life seemed to have little to no free time. We’re in calmer waters now, and I was so excited to finally have the time...
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The Interior Castle | Mansion 1: Self-Knowledge & Contemplation
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. Today, I’m continuing my series on The Interior Castle and diving deeper into the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila. Mansion One is the beginning of the spiritual life, and like anything new, it is often the hardest part because...
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The Interior Castle: Entering the Inner Courtyard of Mansion 1
Hi everyone 🤍 welcome back to A Little More Inspired. In this episode of my Interior Castle series by St. Teresa of Ávila, we begin moving inward—leaving the outer distractions of the world and stepping into the first areas of the soul. We talk about what it actually looks like to start the...
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The Interior Castle: Introduction to The Soul & Mansions
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. In this episode, I begin a beautiful journey with you as we explore the works of St. Teresa of Ávila, The Interior Castle. St. Teresa of Ávila is a Spanish Carmelite nun whose spiritual writings on contemplative prayer and the...
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Humility Part 2: Overcoming Pride Through Self-Knowledge
Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, Part 2 of this humility series, I’m focusing on how pride is overcome through self-knowledge. We’ll explore why humility begins with truly knowing ourselves — our wounds, patterns, defenses, and the subtle ways pride…
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Humility of Heart: What is Humility & Pride?
Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired. In this episode, I’m beginning a new series inspired by the book Humility of Heart by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo. This spiritual classic was written in the 1700s, yet its wisdom remains deeply relevant for anyone seeking to grow and…
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The Three Ordinary Voices of God (Part 2): Physical, Emotional, Intellectual & Spiritual Desires
Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired. In this episode, I’m diving into Part 2 — and the final installment — of my series on The Three Ordinary Voices of God, focusing on the voice of desire. In this conversation, we go deeper into understanding the nature of our desires and…
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The Three Ordinary Voices of God (Part 1): Desire
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! In this episode, I’m diving into the Third Ordinary Voice of God — the voice of desire. Desire is one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives — yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. We’re taught that desire is just an urge, a feeling we’re...
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The Wound of Being Misunderstood: A Personal Reflection
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ The other day, I woke up at like 6 AM — before I even had to get ready for work — with this immediate urge to write. The words were spilling out of me like an itch I needed to scratch. I was almost late to work, and I even forgot my phone, but I couldn’t...
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The Quiet Miracle of Adoration: The Clarity I Found While on a Pilgrimage in Mexico
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ On this episode, I’m reading a personal piece I recently wrote, reflecting on my moments of clarity while on a trip to Mexico. It’s been about a year since I published my first blog post and shared my work with the world. So much has happened in this year...
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Learning to Be Seen: A Journey Through Fear, Intimacy, and Love
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ In this episode, I open up about my journey with vulnerability and the spiritual lessons that have shaped me. From childhood memories to adult reflections, I share what healing has looked like for me — the unlearning, the self-awareness, and the beauty of...
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Pt. 2: Nurturing Your Talents & Resisting the External Voices of Pride
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired! ✨ In this episode, we explore the second ordinary voice of God — the Voice of Talents. Every person is created with unique gifts meant to guide their mission and bring joy, purpose, and meaning to their life. We’ll talk about how to recognize your God-given...
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The Three Ordinary Voices of God (Part 1): Talents
Welcome back to A Little More Inspired ! In this episode, I’m diving into the Second Ordinary Voice of God — the Voice of Talents. Many of us grow up thinking only a few people are truly gifted, and if our lives don’t look extraordinary, we assume we aren’t either. But every person is born with...
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Pt. 2 What Aren't Needs & The Happiness Paradox | The Three Ordinary Voices of God Series
Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. I’m so excited to continue my series on The Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly. In Part 2, we’re diving deeper into the first ordinary voice: the Voice of Needs. In this episode, I explore what aren’t real needs, and unpack the...
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A Call to Personal Responsibility: Seeking Truth in the Midst of Chaos
Hi friends, and welcome back to A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a reflection I wrote called A Call to Personal Responsibility: Seeking Truth in the Midst of Chaos. It’s about what it really means to live our faith in a time when so many voices are loud, misleading, or even...
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Rediscovering My Faith on My Own Terms: A Personal Reflection
Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired! In this episode, I am reflecting on my personal journey with Christian faith. I feel there are a lot of voices nowadays that can cause us to feel ashamed of our faith, or maybe we’ve stepped away and are rediscovering what our...
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Pt. 1 The Voice of Needs | The Three Ordinary Voices of God
Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. I’m so excited to continue my series on The Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly. After receiving such positive feedback on the first episode, I wanted to go deeper and break down each of the voices one by one. If you missed it,...
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Juventud y Pelo Negro Pronto Pasa: Youth and Black Hair Soon Pass
Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired! This episode is basically me ranting about turning 34, realizing how fast youth passes, and why I’m done pretending for anyone. I talk about my grandma’s saying, “Juventud y pelo negro pronto pasa” (youth and black hair soon...
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Faith, Politics & Finding Your Own Way: A Conversation with Sandra Tindle
Hi Friend! Welcome back to another episode of A Little More Inspired! This is Part 2 of my conversation with my beautiful friend Sandra Tindle—and in this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s personal, complex, and honestly… long overdue: religion and its growing influence on American life....
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Raising Kids in a Digital World: A Conversation with Sandra Tindle
Hi Friend! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. Today kicks off a special 2-episode series featuring my dear friend Sandra Tindle. We dive into a heartfelt girl chat about the impact of technology on children, what it’s like to raise (or even consider having) kids in today’s...
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What is True Humility & Confidence? A Spiritual Reflection on Mary and Joseph
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired! In this episode, I explore what true humility really means and how it can coexist with confidence on the spiritual path. Reflecting on the lives of Mary and Joseph, I share why their example inspires me to embrace faith,...
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What I Know Is That I Know Nothing: Uncovering the Foundations of Wisdom
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired! In today’s episode, In this episode, I share an audio version of my latest blog post exploring the wisdom of the earliest Greek philosophers: the original thinkers who questioned everything we thought we knew about truth, God,...
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Envy & Jealousy: The Spiritual Wound No One Talks About
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, I’ll be exploring the spiritual wounds of envy and jealousy. They say that by envy and jealousy, death entered the world. When the prince of the earth, once a bearer of light, the most beautiful angel…
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Pt. 1 St. Teresa of Avila’s The Interior Castle: Early Struggles of a Wandering Soul
Welcome to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. Over the past couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with a 16th-century Spanish Christian writer, poet, mystic, and Carmelite nun—St. Teresa of Avila. I discovered her and her teachings during a time of deep transition, not just in my worldly...
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When Things Feel Impossible: A Letter to St. Jude Thaddeus
Hi everyone, welcome to A Little More Inspired. In today’s episode, I invite you into a personal reflection on St. Jude Thaddeus—the patron saint of impossible causes. Read the full blog post here: When Things Feel Impossible: A Letter to St. Jude Thaddeus ... ✨ Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨ 🌐...
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The Grace of Surrender: Divine Timing and the Work Within
Hi friend, Welcome back to a new episode of A Little More Inspired. This was originally meant to be a written blog post… but somewhere along the way, I went full word vomit — so I decided to record the reflection too. This episode is called: The Grace of Surrender: Divine Timing and the Work...
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P2. The Power of One True Friend: A Bestie Yap Session with Alejandra Rojas
Hi Friend! In this episode of A Little More Inspired, I sit down for Part 2 of my conversation with my closest and longest friend, Alejandra Rojas. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Part 1 to learn more about who she is and why she inspires me. This time, we’re letting go of the…
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P1. Breaking Barriers to a Brighter Future: Alejandra Rojas’ Path to Law and Achieving the American Dream
Hi Friend! In this episode of A Little More Inspired, I sit down with my closest and longest friend, Alejandra Rojas—a family law attorney practicing in the D.C./Maryland area. Alejandra’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and breaking generational barriers as a first-generation...
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The Spiritual Teachings of St. Teresa of Avila: Her Life and The Interior Castle
Hi Friend! Thank you for joining me for today’s episode of A Little More Inspired! In today’s discussion, we’ll be diving into my most recent hyperfixation—the life and teachings of St. Teresa of Avila. St. Teresa was an incredible 16th-century Catholic mystic and saint who profoundly influenced...
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Part 2: Nicole Mitchell on Spiritual Awakening & Rise With Me Tarot
Welcome back, friend! In part two of my conversation with Nicole Mitchell, we continue our deep dive into her journey of stepping into her purpose as a spiritual coach. Nicole opens up about the challenges she faced when launching Rise With Me Tarot & Coaching—from overcoming self-doubt to…
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Part 1: Nicole Mitchell on Spiritual Awakening and Seeing Beyond the Veil
Hi Friend! Thank you for joining me for today’s episode of A Little More Inspired! In this Part 1 conversation, I’m joined by a very special guest, Nicole Mitchell. Nicole Mitchell is an intuitive spiritual coach who blends psychology, intuition, and tarot to guide individuals on their personal...
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Beware of the False: Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas on Wolves, Hirelings, and Shepherds
Hello Friend! Thank you for joining me on today’s episode of A Little More Inspired! On this episode, I will be diving into a medieval sermon I stumbled upon by St. Thomas Aquinas, called Beware of The False. I found the sermon to be deeply inspiring, moving, and very relevant to today's modern...
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Finding Clarity: Exploring The Three Ordinary Voices of God
Hello, Friend! Thank you for joining me on today’s episode of A Little More Inspired! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the first chapter of The Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly. This book was a gift from my sister, who recommended it for its profound wisdom and insight. I was...
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My Story and Mission: Mental Health, Encouragement, and Spirituality
Hello, Friend! Thank you for joining me on the very first episode of A Little More Inspired! I’m dedicating this episode to sharing my story, my mission, and how I fell in love with mental health, spirituality, and encouraging others to explore their own inner worlds. In this episode, I’ll take…
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A Little More Inspired: Your New Source of Inspiration
Hello, Friend! Welcome to A Little More Inspired! My name is Blanca Contreras, and I’m so excited to create and share in this personal, sacred space. I’m a lover of knowledge, spirituality, psychology, mental health, and all things mystical. For a long time, I’ve felt a deep yearning to share…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Little More Inspired is your go-to podcast for uplifting stories, meaningful conversations, and a fresh dose of inspiration. Born from my blog, alittlemoreinspired.com, it’s for anyone passionate about growth, heart-centered content, and discovering the magic within. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together. ...Hit subscribe or follow, and let’s get inspired!...✨ Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨🌐 Website: alittlemoreinspired.com📸 Instagram: @alittlemoreinspired📧 Email: [email protected]
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A Little More Inspired is your go-to podcast for uplifting stories, meaningful conversations, and a fresh dose of inspiration. Born from my blog, alittlemoreinspired.com, it’s for anyone passionate about growth, heart-centered content, and discovering the magic within. Let’s connect, learn, and...
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