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Free to Be Mindful Podcast

Free to Be Mindful Podcast

By: Vanessa De Jesus Guzman LPC NCC
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The Free to Be Mindful Podcast invites you along on a journey to learn of mindful living, grow in mental health and inspire through personal growth. In a world where we can often feel much stress and overwhelm, this podcast provides bite-sized tips and real-talk conversations, empowering you to embrace mindfulness and nurture your full potential.

Welcome to the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where busy working moms like you can find solace, clarity, and practical tips to live a mindful and intentional life. Hosted by Vanessa De Jesus Guzman - a Licensed Therapist, Retired Educator, Entrepreneur, and Mom of two - this podcast is designed to empower moms to prioritize their mental well-being, embrace mindfulness, and nurture their full potential without losing their cool.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out. But motherhood doesn’t have to mean chaos and anxiety. The Free to Be Mindful Podcast provides bite-sized tips, real-talk conversations, and expert interviews to help you embrace an intentional approach to find joy and reduce overwhelm, prioritize your mental health amidst the chaos of motherhood, and engage in self-discovery with guidance from experts and personal stories


Vanessa's unique blend of professional experience and personal insight has made her a trusted voice in the wellness and mental health space. Featured on the Today Show, Univision, Parents Latina and multiple national publications, Vanessa is passionate about helping moms like you reduce the mental load, find moments of peace, and live a more fulfilling life.


Each episode is designed with your busy schedule in mind—keeping things short, sweet, and practical. Whether you're driving to work, folding laundry, or taking a break between tasks, you can easily fit these episodes into your day. Every episode wraps up with a short guided meditation, giving you the opportunity to pause, reflect, and center yourself.


Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, or simply carve out time for yourself, the Free to Be Mindful Podcast is the perfect companion for your journey to a more mindful and joyful life.


New episodes are released weekly twice a week, so don’t miss out! Tune in to reclaim your calm, center yourself, and remember that in the midst of it all, you are always Free to Be Mindful.

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Episodes
  • More Than a Podcast: 20 Guests, One Powerful Season
    Jun 30 2025

    This season was filled with powerful stories, inspiring guests, and real-life moments that reminded us: this is more than a podcast... it’s a movement.

    In this heartfelt finale of Season 6, Vanessa reflects on the highs and the lessons, shares fun behind-the-scenes moments, and gives you a sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 7. With 20 incredible guests — including doctors, therapists, entrepreneurs, and real moms navigating real life — this season offered wisdom, validation, and connection in every episode.

    Plus, Vanessa shares how you can pause this summer without guilt, how to stay connected between seasons, and a limited-time free audiobook gift that you don’t want to miss.


    EPISODE DESCRIPTION

    • A look back at the most listened-to and most watched episodes of Season 6
    • Shoutout to the most memorable guest moments and listener feedback
    • Why the shift from two episodes a week was necessary (spoiler: motherhood!)
    • How you can also slow down this summer, guilt-free
    • Summer podcast fun: Tea and Takeaways: A Therapist's POV
    • Behind-the-scenes of what’s coming in Season 7
    • A special invitation to Amiga Moms™ Private Coaching
    • A free audiobook gift from the founders of Brand Builders Group


    TUNE IN TO LEARN

    • Why Season 6 felt more personal and powerful than ever before
    • What slowing down actually looks like in real life (and why it’s okay)
    • How to give yourself permission to reset without falling behind
    • Ways to stay grounded, supported, and intentional this summer
    • How to access a free resource to help you grow your voice and visibility


    FREE GIFT

    Brand Builders Group Limited Time FREE audio book download: Wealthy and Well Known

    https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=161478


    TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
    This season may be ending, but the impact continues. Whether you're catching up on past episodes, embracing a summer slowdown, or joining Amiga Moms™ for deeper support, know this: you're not alone — and you’re always Free to Be Mindful.

    Send us a text


    120 COPING SKILLS
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills


    CULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGE
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallenge

    1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR MOMS

    https://www.amigamoms.com/coaching



    WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus


    GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
    https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
    Use this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.


    STAY CONNECTED:
    Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
    Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast
    All Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus


    DISCLAIMER:
    Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

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    13 mins
  • Discovering Your Life's Mission with Malaysia Harrell
    Jun 23 2025

    What if you didn’t have to wait for a breakdown or life crisis to start living with purpose? In this episode, Vanessa is joined by Malaysia Harrell, a spiritual transformation coach, licensed psychotherapist, veteran, and speaker. Malaysia shares how a near-death experience became the turning point that led her to surrender, heal, and fully step into alignment with her life’s mission.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly putting others first, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to make time for yourself, this conversation will speak to you. Malaysia opens up about the power of saying no, the importance of listening to your body, and why your legacy begins now, not someday in the future.

    You don’t need to wait for the right moment to take action. This episode will leave you feeling inspired to live with intention and create a life that reflects who you really are.



    REFRENCED LINKS:

    https://www.malaysiaharrell.com/

    https://www.blissfullifeconsulting.com

    https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrell/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaysia-h-harrell-a322b19b/

    https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrell/

    Send us a text


    120 COPING SKILLS
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills


    CULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGE
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallenge

    1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR MOMS

    https://www.amigamoms.com/coaching



    WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus


    GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
    https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
    Use this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.


    STAY CONNECTED:
    Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
    Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast
    All Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus


    DISCLAIMER:
    Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

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    43 mins
  • Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard (and why you need to do it anyway!)
    Jun 16 2025

    In this heartfelt winddown of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa invites us to explore the very thing so many of us struggle with: rest. Through personal stories, cultural reflections, and gentle guidance, she helps us unpack why slowing down feels uncomfortable — and how to finally find peace in the pause.

    Drawing from her upbringing in a traditional Dominican household, Vanessa shares how hustle culture, perfectionism, and even trauma can shape our relationship with rest. She walks us through how to rebuild safety in stillness by tending to the mind, listening to the body, and reconnecting with the soul.

    Whether you're heading into summer overwhelmed or eager to reset, this episode offers a loving reminder: you don’t have to earn your rest. You are worthy of peace, presence, and joy — just as you are.


    EPISODE DESCRIPTION

    • How cultural and emotional conditioning shapes our discomfort with rest
    • The hidden fears behind constant motion
    • Ways to create mental white space and emotional clarity
    • Practices to listen to your body and release stored tension
    • Small ways to nourish your soul and reconnect with your true self
    • An invitation to pause as we head into summer
    • A gentle ad for Amiga Moms™ Coaching and how to start your own journey


    TUNE IN TO LEARN

    • Why hustle doesn’t always mean productivity
    • How perfectionism and trauma impact your ability to slow down
    • What brain dumps, grounding, and soul-play can do for your nervous system
    • Practical tools to rest your mind, body, and soul — no guilt necessary
    • How to start reconnecting with the version of you who felt like herself


    TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
    You’re not falling behind — you’re just overdue for rest. As the school year winds down and the podcast pauses for summer, let this episode remind you to slow down with intention. Because you don’t have to earn your rest — you just have to receive it.


    Amiga Moms Private Coaching

    https://www.amigamoms.com/coaching

    Send us a text


    120 COPING SKILLS
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills


    CULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGE
    https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallenge

    1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR MOMS

    https://www.amigamoms.com/coaching



    WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
    https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus


    GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!
    https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindful
    Use this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.


    STAY CONNECTED:
    Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast
    Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast
    All Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus


    DISCLAIMER:
    Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

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    13 mins
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