What if the thing you're avoiding is exactly where your next breakthrough is hiding?

In this special "on-location" episode, I'm taking you with me to the docks of San Pedro, Belize. This wasn't originally intended to be a podcast episode; it started as a raw voice note to myself. But as I sat by the water—watching a stingray break the surface and processing a powerful day of snorkeling the world's second-largest barrier reef—I realized the lessons I was uncovering were too important not to share.

I'm a beach lover, but I've always been afraid of the ocean. In this episode, I share how I moved through that fear using the concept of "Expanders" and why taking inventory of our risks allows us to take the kind of inspired action that changes everything.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Power of Expanders: How to use your own past wins and the expertise of others (like my "badass" diving guide) to expand what you believe is possible.
• Fear vs. Intuition: How to tell the difference between "reckless" action and "guided" action.
• Respecting the Flow: The "Law of Nature" and how showing respect to our environment (and our business) ensures we are respected in return.
• The Beauty on the Other Side: Why the most breathtaking experiences in life and business are often reserved for those willing to get into the water.

Listen closely toward the end. The ocean literally chimes in to punctuate the lesson.

Resources:
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Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
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In this episode of Modern Latina in Midlife, I'm sharing why I don't jump into "New Year energy" in January and why slowing down during this season has been one of the most supportive practices for my body, mind, and nervous system.

For years, I noticed a clear pattern: after the holidays, my energy drops and my system naturally wants rest, reflection, and simplicity. I used to think this was just personal or tied to my March birthday. Recently, I've learned this rhythm aligns with a concept called wintering, popularized by Wintering.

In this episode, we cover:

• What "wintering" means and why it's a natural human cycle
• Why January is often the hardest time to force change
• The biological and nervous system reasons winter feels slower
• Why most New Year's resolutions don't stick
• How winter supports rest, reflection, and maintenance
• Why I plan my year in late February instead of January
• Practical ways to winter well without falling behind

If you've been feeling tired, unmotivated, or out of sync with New Year expectations, this episode will help you understand why and offer a more realistic way forward.

As always, thank you for being here. If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review, it helps more women find these conversations.

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I may never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, book a complimentary consultation here.

Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Resources:

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

In this guided meditation episode, I lead you through a deep energy clearing and chakra balancing practice to help release negative and stagnant energy from the past year and gently welcome 2026. I begin with extended grounding to calm the nervous system and clear your energy field, then guide you through each chakra, explaining how it affects areas of life such as safety, emotions, confidence, relationships, communication, intuition, and perspective. This meditation is designed to support reflection and energetic reset during the winter season, without pressure to set goals or force momentum, so you can enter the new calendar year feeling more grounded, clear, and emotionally steady.

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I may never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, get in touch with me at sonia@soniasdesk.com. Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Resources:

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife http://instagram.com/modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

Something powerful is happening.
And it's being led by women.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to be a woman in business in 2025—the growth, the resilience, the truth behind the numbers, and the inner work no one talks about. Women now own nearly 4 in 10 U.S. businesses, with Women of Color leading one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial movements in history. And still… the journey isn't easy. Funding gaps. Burnout. Self-doubt. The pressure to do it "right."

I share the stats that matter and then I go deeper.
Into what I've learned from 10 years in business.
The lessons you don't get from Instagram quotes.
The mindset shifts. The energetic work. The uncomfortable growth that actually changes everything.

For women who are building—or ready to build—this episode focuses on real action steps, decision-making, and the mindset shifts that separate long-term success from short-term hustle.

Episode Highlights

• Why women are driving nearly half of all new businesses—and what that means for the future
• The real reasons businesses close (and why women still show strong survival rates)
• Why starting before you feel ready is non-negotiable
• How clarity only comes from action (messy action counts)
• The truth about discomfort and why it's a sign you're growing
• Why the women who succeed are usually the ones who simply didn't quit
• How to stop copying what works for others and build what works for you
• Pricing from self-worth
• Why intuition, inner work, and energy matter more than strategy alone
• What it really means to "act as if" and embody the version of you who already has the results

Resources:
This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I will never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, get in touch with me at sonia@soniasdesk.com. Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife http://instagram.com/modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

This week on Modern Latina in Midlife, I'm pulling back the curtain in a way I honestly haven't before. I hit record in the middle of a really emotional moment — no filters, no perfect lighting, no polished script — just me, feeling everything.

And in sharing it, my hope is that you remember you don't have to hold it all together either. Inside this episode, I walk you through how I moved from overwhelm to clarity, from "why is this happening?" to "oh… this is what it's trying to teach me." These are the tools that have changed my life over the last decade, and I'm handing them to you with an open heart.

Episode Highlights

• A real look at what processing emotions actually looks like in the moment
• Why giving yourself permission to feel is the most healing thing you can do
• How everyday moments — washing dishes, walking, vacuuming — offer us opportunities to process
• The emotional storm that hit: mom-heart worries, grief, flight delays, and intuition
• The 3 steps I use to move through deep emotions without spiraling
• How speaking or journaling it out clears the noise inside your body
• The magic question that always reveals the deeper meaning: Why is this happening for me?

Steps to Process Your Emotions:

1- Allow yourself to feel the emotions run through your body without abandon. Let them rip. Research shows that it only takes about 90 seconds for emotions to fully process through your body. So let them move because it is not a good thing to let them get stuck. It later manifests in more emotional issues, and eventually into physical problems

2- Share it to get it off your body. Whether you share it with someone, in a journal or on a podcast episode! Oftentimes just getting it off your body, speaking it out loud or journaling, will help the processing.

3- Ask yourself "Why is this happening for me?" There is always a reason for this. For me, journaling helped me unpack this in the beginning. I am now more easily able to coach myself, to talk myself through this to get to the bottom of it. But journaling is your own personal on-demand therapist. There is a lesson in everything we experience. Get curious as to what that is for you. Be open to receive the message.

4- Then take the appropriate, next, inspired action. And be open to that being doing nothing.

Resources:
This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entirety of the year for 2026. This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, get in touch with me at sonia@soniasdesk.com. Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple little moment that completely shifted my energy in under 10 minutes. On the morning of 11/11 — a day all about alignment and intention — I woke up tired, foggy, and fully ready to stay in my PJs all day. But during my journaling and meditation, I received one clear nudge: go for a walk as the version of me who already has what I'm manifesting.

So I listened.
I got dressed.
I stepped outside.
And everything changed.

In this short episode, I walk you through how one inspired action raised my frequency, reconnected me to gratitude, reminded me of what I've already manifested… and completely transformed the trajectory of my day. If you've been feeling stuck, slow, or heavy, this episode is your reminder that the smallest shift can create the biggest ripple.

Come listen, and then try your own 10-minute reset. You might surprise yourself.

Resources:
This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife http://instagram.com/modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

If you've had that little whisper telling you it might be time to start a podcast… this episode is your confirmation. Today, I'm breaking down the exact 3 steps you need to build the foundation for a soul-led podcast, one that feels aligned, intentional, and totally doable (because it is). Think of this as your cozy, encouraging pep talk to finally stop overthinking and start sharing the message that's been tugging at your heart. Whether you're craving deeper connection with your audience, dreaming of bigger impact, or simply wanting a creative outlet that feels like you… this episode has your back.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• The real reason so many people feel stuck before they ever hit record
• Why podcasting builds trust faster than any social platform (yep, even that one)
• How to clarify your message so you never feel lost on what to talk about
• How to define the listener you're actually speaking to (and why it matters)
• What goes into choosing a podcast name that's both memorable and searchable
• The surprisingly low cost of starting a podcast (it's way easier than you think)
• A guided visioning moment to help you see yourself as the podcaster you're becoming

Grab the free Podcast Power Hour Workbook to go along with this episode (+ watch the free masterclass) here: bluechakrastudio.com/podcastpowerhour

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @bluechakrastudio

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com

Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC