No matter what age, social status or spiritual advancement level, you may feel envy when browsing through social media. In this episode I share: 1) How I define envy. 2) How to catch it even when it doesn’t get to your conscious brain right away. 3) The two (false) premises that hide behind envy. 4) The link between capitalism and certain kinds of posts on social media. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/40 ..read more

The Wheel of Awareness practice was created by Dr. Dan Siegel to increase integration in the brain. In the last 10 days I decided to do this practice as part of a new morning routine I'm testing to see if I can prevent some of the symptoms from seasonal depression, now the days are getting shorter and we're heading into winter here in Montreal. I'm happy to report that the benefits of this guided visualization GREATLY outweigh the costs of having to wake up earlier and sit down for 30 minutes with my mind and body. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/39 ..read more

After a few months of taking things easy and going quiet, I’m happy to share a new podcast episode where I talk all about the three lessons from going quiet for a few months. In this episode, I share my experiences with: When slowing down seems harder than quitting (and my hypothesis of why that is) What I learned from sitting with the shame of “not producing enough”. What to do if your “cognitive tools” (like journaling or repeating affirmations) aren’t working as well as they have in the past Why I have been feeling ambivalent towards the world of personal development in general I also sha ..read more

Iliana is a fellow Venezuelan Canadian podcaster and creativity coach. In this conversation, we discuss: How she came up with the concept of her podcast: Explorando Ideas How she overcame the classic limiting belief of “I’m not a creative person”! The “muse” and other creativity myths Her personal experience with ADHD and dyslexia Her top mindfulness tips to be more creative - and enjoy the process of creation more. For show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/37 ..read more

If no matter how many things you cross off your to do list, your brain is still trying to convince you that you're not productive enough, this tool may help. For more information and show notes, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/36 ..read more

I've been recently going through an experience of grief. In this unscripted episode I share some things that have been helping me process this experience and why trying to be "as productive as usual" tends to backfire, and what you can do instead. For more information, visit: soniaortiz.com/35 ..read more

Have you been torn between two job options but you aren’t sure which one to choose? In this episode I share a recent coaching answer I gave to a Redditor looking for career advice on whether they should stay in their startup job with lots of independence, or go the prestige of a Fortune 500 company. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/34 ..read more

Do you come from a communalist culture and find it hard to set boundaries? If this is you, you’re gonna love this conversation I had with Biodun Dapherede, the author and creator of the Immigreat Life blog. Biodun shares her African + American immigrant lifestyle through her multidisciplinary content on Instagram, YouTube and her website. In this episode we have a real talk about what it means to be an immigrant in 2021, and how to use our struggles as opportunities to up-level every aspect of our lives. We also cover: 1️⃣ How she came up with the idea of the Immigreat Life. 2️⃣ Her tips for a ..read more

Do you spot yourself making excuses as to why you don’t have the results you want in your life, but you aren’t quite sure how to stop this habit? If this is you, this episode may help. I cover: How does arguing for your limitations looks like in your real life.  What bass lessons has taught me about taking criticism from a clean place How to train yourself to not indulge in your excuses Two ways to handle when other people derail the conversation to defend themselves and argue for their limitations. For more information, visit: https://soniaortiz.com/32 ..read more

How do you get stuff done when you’re a multi-passionate? If your career doesn’t fit a neat box and you’ve been wanting to start a side project for years, chances are you’re a multipassionate human. Multipassionates often get a bad rap. We are told we’re “jacks of all trades, masters of none”, or that we’re flakey, or that we can’t focus. The good news is: all of these are optional thoughts that YOU don’t have to buy and believe, if they don’t serve you. The bad news is: I’d be lying if I told you that managing multiple businesses is easy breezy. It’s not. In this episode I share the three ski ..read more