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The Road Leads Back to Me
by The Road Leads Back to Me LLC
Hosted by therapist and mental health educator Coral Seco, The Road Leads Back to Me is an honest, heart-opening journey through healing, self-discovery, and emotional growth.Every Wednesday, Coral unpacks the cycles we find ourselves in—love, loss, trauma, boundaries, and rebirth—with empathy, clarity, and a touch of humor. Some episodes feature Coral solo, while others welcome guests ranging from actors and doctors to directors, creators, and thought leaders who share their own stories and lessons from the road.Through raw conversations and reflective storytelling, Coral helps listeners connect the dots between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming.Whether you’re in therapy, healing from your past, or simply learning to show up as the adult you needed as a child, this podcast is your reminder that every detour, heartbreak, and breakthrough has a purpose. Because no matter where life takes you—the road always leads back to you.Executive Produced by Pink Grove AgencyHosted on
Episodes
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When Grief Becomes Purpose: Shannah Rodriguez-Torres on Living Like Bella
How do you keep living after experiencing the unimaginable? For the Season 1 finale of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral Seco sits down with Shannah Rodriguez-Torres, co-founder of Live Like Bella, for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about motherhood, childhood cancer, grief, faith, healing,...
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Trust Your Gut & Bet on Yourself with Sophie Karl
What happens when you finally stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting what you already know? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with actress, writer, producer, and director Sophie Karl (@sparklingsophie1111) for a vulnerable conversation about intuition, desire,...
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Bet on Yourself: 305RickArt on Reinvention, Mental Health & Purpose
What happens when the path you planned for yourself looks nothing like the life you end up building? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with longtime friend, military veteran, executive, and Miami artist 305RickArt for a conversation about reinvention, determination, mental...
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Missing Someone Doesn't Mean They Were Good for You
Why do we miss people who hurt us? If you've ever caught yourself missing an ex, a friend, or even a family member who wasn't good for you, you're not alone—and it doesn't mean you should go back. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral Seco explores the psychology behind why we miss...
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Why You're Attracted to Emotionally Unavailable People (And How to Break the Cycle)
Why do emotionally unavailable people feel so familiar? And why is it so hard to walk away—even when you know they can't meet your needs? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral Seco explores the psychology behind emotional unavailability, why we're often drawn to inconsistent...
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You're Not Behind: The Psychology of Comparison, Social Media & Letting Go of a Timeline
Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else has it figured out? They're getting married. Buying homes. Having babies. Landing dream jobs. Meanwhile, you're wondering if somehow you've fallen behind. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, licensed therapist and trauma specialist...
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The Psychology of Breadcrumbing & Why "Just Enough" Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever noticed that the person making the least effort somehow takes up the most space in your mind? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, licensed therapist Coral Seco breaks down the psychology of breadcrumbing—the dating pattern where someone gives you just enough attention to...
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The Cuban Story the World Still Doesn't Understand | Vanessa Garcia
What stories have been passed down to you—and which ones were never told? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, licensed therapist and trauma specialist Coral Seco sits down with writer, filmmaker, and Abre Camino Collective co-founder Vanessa Garcia for a powerful conversation about...
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The Success Trap: Dr. Ben Eskenazi on Happiness, Reinvention & Trusting Your Gut
What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted... and still aren't happy? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Avabello Aesthetics, Dr. Ben Eskenazi, for an honest conversation about success, identity…
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From Kendall to Hollywood: Christian Ochoa Lavernia on Purpose, Rejection & Success
Actor and producer Christian Ochoa Lavernia joins me for one of my most personal conversations yet. We've known each other since high school, but this episode goes far beyond nostalgia. Christian opens up about growing up in Miami, being raised by a single mother, navigating anxiety, feeling the...
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The Stories That Made Us: Cuba, Family, Trauma & Finding Your Purpose with Victoria Collado
What happens when we finally tell the stories our families were forced to carry in silence? In this deeply moving episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with filmmaker, director, and producer Victoria Collado for a powerful conversation about identity, immigration, generational...
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The Psychology of Lurkers: Why They Watch but Never Support
They watch every story. They view every post. They somehow know everything going on in your life... But they never like, comment, engage, or support. So what's really going on? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down the psychology of "lurkers"—the people who quietly keep...
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You're Dating a Narcissist: The Red Flags We Miss, The Healing We Deserve | ft. Ann Marie Allison
What does narcissistic abuse actually look like—and why is it so hard to spot when you're living through it? This week on The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with filmmaker, author, and You're Dating a Narcissist creator Ann Marie Allison for an honest conversation about love bombing…
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You Don’t Miss Them — You Miss the Idea of Them
That ex you can’t stop thinking about? You probably don’t actually miss them. You miss the version of them you hoped they would become. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down the psychology behind heartbreak, nostalgia, grief, and why breakups can feel so emotionally...
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Stop Falling in Love With Potential: The Truth About Who They Really Are
You didn’t fall in love with who they really are. Respectfully. You fell in love with who you hoped they could become. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down the psychology behind falling in love with potential—and why so many of us stay attached to people who…
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The Psychology of Jeffrey Epstein: Power, Manipulation, and How It Went Unchecked
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse, manipulation, and exploitation. How does something like this happen—and more importantly, how does it go on for so long? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down the psychology behind Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell,...
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The Psychology of Ghislaine Maxwell: Power, Trauma, and the “Pick Me” Dynamic
What would lead someone to sacrifice their values, identity, and morality just to be chosen? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral takes a deep, trauma-informed look at the psychology behind Ghislaine Maxwell—exploring how early programming, power dynamics, and unmet emotional needs...
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Oversharing Isn’t Vulnerability: Why It’s a Form of Self-Sabotage
If you’ve ever left a conversation thinking, “Why did I say all that?”… this episode is for you!! In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down what oversharing really is, why it happens, and how it can actually be a form of self-harm. Oversharing often comes from a desire to...
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Situationships Explained: Why They’re Addictive (and So Hard to Walk Away From)
Situationships are one of the most confusing—and addictive—relationship dynamics. Period. In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down why situationships feel harder to leave than actual relationships, and how they keep you stuck in a cycle of hope, confusion, and emotional...
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April Fool’s: Are You Playing Yourself? Radical Honesty in Love & Relationships
It’s April Fool’s Day… but the real question is—are you playing yourself? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral gets real about the stories we tell ourselves in relationships, friendships, and situationships—and why the hardest truth to face is often the one we already know. If…
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Am I Dating a Narcissist? Gaslighting, Confusion & How to Break the Cycle
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, drained, or questioning yourself… this episode is for you. In this week’s episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down the connection between gaslighting and narcissistic dynamics—and how they can slowly disconnect you…
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Gaslighting 101: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Trust Yourself Again
Gaslighting is one of the most searched words right now—and for good reason! In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down what gaslighting really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it in your relationships, career, and everyday interactions. Gaslighting is a form of...
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Spring Cleaning Your Life: Boundaries, Energy, and Outgrowing Relationships
When we think of spring cleaning, we usually think about our homes — closets, drawers, and the things we no longer need. But what if spring cleaning applied to your life too? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral explores how the idea of spring cleaning can be applied to our…
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What Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Brené Brown & Celia Cruz Teach Us About Courage | The Quotes That Shaped Me as a Woman | Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, Coral reflects on the words and wisdom from women who have shaped how she sees the world, healing, and sisterhood! 💗 In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral shares powerful quotes that have guided her throughout her life and trauma-healing journey....
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From Anxious to Secure: Healing Attachment Wounds & Regulating Your Nervous System
Do you find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop in relationships? Constantly bracing for disappointment? In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down what anxious attachment really is — where it comes from, how betrayal trauma and emotional ruptures shape it, and why...
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Valentine’s Day Is Triggering You (And That’s Okay) Comparison, Attachment Wounds & Choosing Yourself
Valentine’s Day can hit differently. Maybe you’re going through a breakup. Maybe you’re grieving what could have been. Maybe you’re in a relationship and still feeling lonely. Or maybe you’re just tired of the pressure, the comparison, and the performative love all over social media. In this...
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Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and the Trauma of Assimilation
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral dives headfirst into the emotional, cultural, and psychological impact of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl—and why the backlash says far more about us than it does about him. What starts as a reaction to a Super Bowl promo quickly unfolds...
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Forty, Fearless, and Finding My Voice!
This episode marks a milestone — turning 40! In this deeply personal birthday reflection, Coral looks ahead to the life she is building, the love walking beside her, and the voice she has learned to trust. A voice once shaky, now steady. A voice shaped by experience, courage, and the belief that…
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“Glass Child, Big Dreams: Miami's Betty Pastelitos on Resilience and Self-Belief”
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with Miami’s sweetheart, Betty Pastelitos, for an intimate and deeply honest conversation about identity, resilience, and self-permission. Betty shares her journey as a first-generation American, a special education teacher, a content...
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Groupthink: How to Clock It, Why It’s Dangerous, and How to Break Free
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down groupthink — what it is, how to recognize it, and why it can be so dangerous to your emotional safety and sense of self. Using real-life examples from friendships, family dynamics, culture, and childhood programming, Coral explains…
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False Accountability: How to Clock It, Set Boundaries, and Stop Gaslighting Cycles
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral breaks down false accountability—what it looks like, how it shows up in relationships, and why it can leave you feeling confused, drained, and questioning your reality. We talk about the subtle ways people deflect responsibility, validate…
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Emotional Cycles in Relationships: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral explores emotional cycles in relationships and why so many of us find ourselves repeating the same patterns—no matter how much inner work we’ve done. From attachment styles and subconscious programming to the red and orange flags we overlook…
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The First Council Meeting: Choosing the People Who Help You Rise
In this episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, we hold our very first Council Meeting—a safe, honest space to explore who truly belongs on your journey. Coral breaks down what a real council member looks like, how to spot orange flags, and why releasing misaligned relationships is an act of...
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Domestic Violence: The Hidden Red Flags, Emotional Abuse, and Why Leaving Saves Your Life
CW: This episode discusses domestic violence and abuse. One in three Latinas will experience domestic or interpersonal violence in their lifetime. In this powerful episode, therapist and survivor Coral Seco opens up a necessary, bumpy, and honest road trip through what domestic violence really...
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What Is the Road Leads Back to Me? -Coral Seco, Millennial Licensed Therapist
Welcome to The Road Leads Back to Me — a podcast about healing, self-discovery, and coming home to yourself. In this first episode, Coral Seco opens up about the meaning behind the title, the metaphors that shape the show, and what listeners can expect each week. She shares how every detour,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by therapist and mental health educator Coral Seco, The Road Leads Back to Me is an honest, heart-opening journey through healing, self-discovery, and emotional growth.Every Wednesday, Coral unpacks the cycles we find ourselves in—love, loss, trauma, boundaries, and rebirth—with empathy, clarity, and a touch of humor. Some episodes feature Coral solo, while others welcome guests ranging from actors and doctors to directors, creators, and thought leaders who share their own stories and lessons from the road.Through raw conversations and reflective storytelling, Coral helps listeners connect the dots between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming.Whether you’re in therapy, healing from your past, or simply learning to show up as the adult you needed as a child, this podcast is your reminder that every detour, heartbreak, and breakthrough has a purpose. Because no matter where life takes you—the road always leads back to you.Executive Produced by Pink Grove AgencyHosted on
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