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Thoughts by Maura — 146 episodes
new month reset! 2nd half of 2026 + being happy on purpose
you, me & tuscany: black girls deserve romance
who's doing french fries? love island dump + taylor swift getting married as we speak?
life at 27 is nothing like i thought it'd be. + summer plans & love island rants
it's vacation time! my travels from disney world to graceland, vegas, nyc, here there and everywhere
so i just watched off campus...
my brain currently only has 2 settings: my book & Michael Jackson
i'm officially a published author! Grief, Unsupervised: The Quarter-Life Crisis I Wasn't Ready For
who's bad? let's go there: Michael Jackson
pt2 we need to talk about Jaafar Jackson. + why Michael is the #1 movie in the world even though it's "not good"
are you actually having your best year yet? 2026 check in + not wasting summer
unconventional selfcare, falling in love with you 101
my 20s honest chat: post grad, dating, grief, money, body image, frienemies, work
3rd mothers day without my mom, influencer gossip, unscattering my brain, summer prep
just because it works for them doesn't mean it works for you. embracing individuality & your journey, appreciating my life instead of resenting it
let's catch up! downsizing, bieberchella, breaking up w my dream life, 1st time matcha
you don't need to change your life, you need to do what you told yourself you're going to do.
feeling behind & feeling like i'm not doing enough, learning to love being on my own path
needing to make rent, wanting to make art: working artist struggles 2026
"someday" is cancelled. happy enough now + Q1 reflection & Q2 planning 2026
extreme money saving & 2026 job market
we need to talk about Jaafar Jackson.
spring cleaning for your mind, body & soul: mental decluttering + letting go of emotional baggage
accepting my non-linear life + how losing my mom changed the trajectory of my 20s
march madness (Maura's Version): hannah montana, the bachelorette, oscars + winter recap & spring plans
through tears & to do lists: staying on track 2026
love me, leave me: what gets my heart in 2026 + taylor frankie paul is the bachelorette!
3 years of grief therapy in 30 minutes
the mic was on but the clothes were off: grammys recap! + grief in my 20s
how i learned to hope again after being broken & find faith in my future after losing my mom at 25
finding balance between being a high performer and a being messy human + grief in my 20s
unlocking your inner self-help guru & spiritual advisor + grief in my 20s
achieve your goals using the life you reject, not the life you desire. + holiday withdrawal & grief in my 20s
confidence comes from having proof you are who you say you are. stop being a watered down version of yourself + grief in my 20s
"protect yourself from the version of you that makes bad decisions" + my money mistakes & grief in my 20s: holidays
how to respectfully ignore your feelings to get what you want + grief in my 20s: holidays
my 2025: failed youtube, weight gain, no social life, monetized podcast, 9-5 promotion + 2026 plans & grief in my 20s
the power of being in the right environment 2026 & stop letting social media steal/ruin your life + grief in my 20s
"you don't get what you want out of life, you get what you work for." you as a business: vision, mission, values + grief in my 20s
i stopped resenting my life and decided to fall in love with it + navigating grief in my 20s. REDEFINE SERIES 2026
2026 no more leveling up yourself to death. overconsumption, overly aesthetic, overly self improving, over it all! + how Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential changed my life
recover after losing the plot. your reminder of who tf you are & how much you're capable of! 2026 loading...
the best way to spread christmas cheer is podcasting loud for all to hear! (solo holidays, close vs acquaintance, comfort & self care)
i actually achieved my new years resolutions & had my best year yet, for the first time ever. here's how to actually have a successful year, 2026
the reality of having no family during the holidays...no parents, no siblings in my 20s
pick your hard & stop playing games. you either want it or you don't + laziness, real talk for real life
help yourself to help yourself: maximize the rest of the year instead of wasting it + harder to stick to goals in winter?
happy 20th anniversary of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, my love letter to Panic! At The Disco
stop waiting for someone to save you babe, you gotta do it. saving myself & being my own grandma
THOUGHTS ON taylor swift's life of a show girl: racial undertones? false advertising? too much d!ck?
getting ahead of seasonal depression + hallows eve fun & my pretty little liars fall
got a secret can you keep it? -A ... i love gilmore girls but fall is for pretty little liars! + scorpio self care, witchy things, spirituality
turning 27: getting my life together, 26 recap, weight gain, 6mo lock in, fall/winter arc + living a more rich fulfilling life
grief deep dive: high functioning depression, when church makes me feel worse instead of better, integrated grief, alchemy
pt.2 your successful mid-year rebrand. channeling my inner harvey specter & dan koe, divine masculine + grief
fight for your fairytale. love (taylor's Version), life of a hopeless romantic + why everyone's so obsessed w finding their person
the highest form of spirituality is having fun. tapping into your own divinity, intuition, letting go of the 'need' to suffer
how i finally monetized my (audio only!) podcast after 3 years & how to start from scratch (no following needed!) + in depth behind the scenes backend boring business stuff
maxing-out our 20s + saturn return (27-30). late 20s pressure, identity shifts, wealth, health, happiness, 9-5/entrepreneurship
your successful mid-year rebrand & turning things around when you actually are behind
things that save me the most money & time + staying sane when everything feels insane. smallest habits that make the biggest difference
how to add color back in your life, de-monotone & not fit in + main character energy, self esteem, own who you are
so you're single, now what? flourishing solo, waiting season, break up recovery + being over and done with all things dating/relationships
biggest lessons i've learned in dating. mistakes, scared to leave, settling, green/red flags, standards, priorities
feeling lost in life &/or in your 20s, alignment, purpose, identity capital + mid year life audit
"i wish brilliant women had the confidence of mediocre men" -Marilyn Monroe: the ultimate confidence boost + the art of letting your energy speak for you
having a life outside of work even when work is your life + italian lifestyle/mindset, simplicity, hobbies, burnout, there's always time for romance
fatherless fathers day + my existential crisis within my quarterlife crisis
get hot for summer, stay hot for life. longevity, summer sadness, dopamine menus, 2025 not going according to plan
independent expert: living alone, solo travel, going out by yourself, thriving single + balance between saving money & yolo
catch up! motherless mother's day, losing my phone in nyc, seeing the author who saved my life in person, working overnights, pre-mid year check in
Coping When You Can't Take a Mental Health Day & Not Being Able to Take a Break When You Need One
Taking a Proper Mental Health Day: Brain Care, Permission to Relax, Spiraling, Stress, Overwhelm, My Routines
You're Actually Supposed to be Dumb as a Rock Right Now: my 20s so far, best & worst, routines/habits, scared of 30??
PT 2 The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Isolation, Faith/Spirituality, Insomnia, Hobbies, Comfort Food & Products
The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Getting out of a Rut/Funk, Pulling Yourself Together, Bad Days, Grief, Loneliness
Love & Romance. Valentines Day (observing or ignoring), Romanticizing Your Life + New Month Reset
How To Not Abandon Your Plans, Goals & Dreams This Year + Creating a Blank Slate
New Year New Pressure? Pace Yourself, Avoid Giving Up & Burn out + My 2024 Highs & Lows
Being Unapologetically Yourself, This Year & Forever
Let's Actually Be UN-realistic with the 2025 goals. + 2024 recap
Christmas Magic as an "adult," Winter Arc vs Winter Blues + Starting Youtube
Surviving The Ultimate Quarterlife Crisis. GOODBYE 25
How To Enjoy Life While Going Through Hell At The Same Time. (+ mtg Kenny G & Jon Batiste!)
Summer Recap & Fall Prep, 4th Quarter 2024 + Underconsumption Core Trend
Importance of Having Spiritual Foundation, My Faith Journey, Relationship vs Religion, Thoughts on Eternal Life
i'm literally just a girl. Girl Talk: dating, cycles, body image, the pill, intimacy, all things TMI
All Things Summer, Reverse Seasonal Depression? + Mid Year Reset
My College + Post Grad Highs & Lows, Entering "The Real World" (it doesn't exist)
Success, Expectations, Labels, Pressure + Tortured Poets Deep Dive
Delulu Era & Individuality, Staying True To Yourself vs People Pleasing + Faith Chats
Navigating Your 20s: Work, Relationships, Money, Dating, School, Health, Identity + Catch Up With Me
Being Content Without Being Complacent + Keys To A More Peaceful Life
Lovers & Friends: Galentines & Valentines, Relationship Standards + Catch Up
My Hot Take on Work Life Balance + Thoughts on Purpose, Calling, Passion & Avoiding Burnout, Fatigue, Unhappiness
Getting More Grounded & Having Fun While Adulting + Priorities Over Resolutions
Optimization: Routines, Habits, Discipline, Consistency, Efficiency & Productivity
New Year Mental Health Reset & Recovering From The Holidays
Let's Try Something Different: 2024 Motivation, Plans, Habits, Routines, etc + 2023 Recap
Happy? Holidays...Where I've Been
My Double Life As A Working Girl Hustler & A 25 Year Old Retired Grandma. + Season of Harvest!
Welcome to my Quarterlife Crisis! Dumbest & Smartest Things I’ve Done So Far in My 20s + Halloween & Doing Scary Things
25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years + Must Haves For Your 20s!
Keys To A More Wholesome, Rich, Fulfilled Life + Wisdom From My Favorite Public Figures Over 40
Resilience & Self-awareness + End of Year Prep: Refining, Being Intentional, Getting Granular
Cuffing Season & Fit Girl Fall: Dating, Holiday Hunger & Health, Cold Remedies + Catch Up With Me
All Things Fall! Seasonal Must Haves: Books, Music, Movies/TV, Food, & more + Thoughts on Turning 25 & End of Year Prep
Peace & Happiness From Simplifying Your Life, Minimal Lifestyle, Less is More! + Vegas Vacation Recap
Do The Work. The Importance of Humility, Staying Humble & Not Being Entitled to Anything + Beyonce Renaissance!
Mid Year Summer Reset, GYST, Life Audit, Admin + Catch Up: Barbie!, TV, Books, Body Goals
Womanhood, Divine Feminine, Cycle Syncing, Hormones, Goddess Energy + Keke Palmer, Barbie & Alicia Keys Concert
Alignment: Navigating Jobs, Passion, Career, Purpose, Calling, Money + Life Recap: Christian Siriano, Project Runway IRL!
Finding Cracks In Your Life, Silent killers, Invisible Things Draining Your Happiness & Energy + Life Update: I Went Back To School!
Smart Girl Summer: New Season Reset, Summer Prep & Recs, Body Image, My Summer Faves & Plans, Hate Summer?
Healthy Habits from European Lifestyles, Blue Zones, Hygge, Romanticizing Your Life + Life Update: The Little Mermaid, Bruno Mars, & more!
Dating Well: Red/Green Flags, Love Bombing, Your List, Your Type, Swimming in the 2023 Dating Pool?
Journey Over Destination: Going Through Process, Waiting, Rerouting, Patience, Romanticizing Your Life
Stop Taking Things Personal & So Seriously: Letting Things Get To You, Thick Skin, Unbothered, Loosen Up, Calm Down
Don't Settle In Any Area of Your Life: Taking Responsibility & Action, Limiting Beliefs, Faith, Compromising
Spring Tings! Reset, Refresh, Renew. 2023 Goals Check in, Progress Not Perfection, Easter/Resurrection Sunday
Managing Stress, Fatigue & Burnout in Your 20s & Any Age: Resetting After a Rough Week (or day or month!), Getting Out of a Rut
Do It Sacred: Overcome, Deal With & Manage Fear, Anxiety, Doubt, Limiting Beliefs, Trust, Faith, Confidence
Improving & Healing Your Relationship With You: Self Awareness, Self Worth, Self Love, Self Care, Authenticity, Identity
Dealing With Change: Pivoting, Transitions, Readjusting, Adapting, When Things Don’t Go As Planned
My Faith Journey: Lent, Christianity, Having a Relationship with God, Healing, Church Hurt, Mental Health
Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity
Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity
Losing & Finding Yourself in Your 20s: Getting Unstuck, Discovering Who You Are, Feeling Lost, Limiting Beliefs, Getting Back On Track, When Bad Things Happen
How To Glow Up Instantly: Elevate Your Life Mentally, Physically & Spiritually + Soft Girl Era
Living In Our Excellence, Beauty, & Power. Record Breaking Black History Month: Superbowl, Grammy’s, NBA, Celebrating Our Faith & Being “Black Enough”
How To Be More Present & Increase Happiness: Letting Go Of The Past, Plan For The Future, Live In The Moment, Mental Health
How To Get Over A Break Up & Enjoy Being Single: Heartbreak, Loneliness, Healing, Moving Forward, Recover
Valentine's Day: What To Do Whether You Hate It, Love It, or Don't Even Care. Self Love, Recs, My Faves, Sex Chat
Work To Live: Navigating 9-5, Jobs, Career Path, Making Money, Passions, Work Life Balance, Quitting, My Relationship With Work
Hacks To Become The Best Version Of Yourself This Year: Mental Health, Level Up, Keep Getting Better
Best & Worst Things I Did In College: Failing, Changing Majors, Dating, Staying In-State, Drop Out Thoughts
Make Your Dreams A Reality: MLK Day, Finding Purpose, Building Your Legacy, Using Your Voice, The Big Picture of Your life, Selflessness
My 2023 Goals + My 2022 Highs & Lows: Break up, Life changing Lessons, New Intentions
Trusting Yourself & Building Confidence as an Adult: Making Decisions, Fear, Comparison, Self-esteem, Identity, Failure, Rejection, etc!
My Pop Culture Highlights 2022 & Upcoming 2023: Thoughts on Ye, Will Smith, Kardashians, Harry & Meghan, Taylor Swift, Renaissance, Elvis, Housewives
New Year Prep: Goals, Habits, Time Management, Priorities, Discipline, Motivation & more!
Holiday Help! CHRISTmas, Fam, Spending, Loneliness, Stress, Recs, My Faves! + New Year Prep!
Freshman 15..or 30? How I gained & lost "college weight" + emotional eating, being vegan, fasting, finding what works for me!
Becoming An Adult: Changing & Readjusting to life-20s, school, jobs, money, relationships, health, moving, faith, etc!
How I Saved My First $10,000 After College: work, loans, credit, travel, spending + saving habits. Early 20s+ any age
Introducing DFTL: college, work, health, faith, adulting (kinda?) & more!