The Mapuana Reed Show

Hustle culture teaches us to push through, stay productive, and keep going no matter what. But what if your energy was never meant to operate that way? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Ashley Nguyen to break down Human Design in a simple, practical way. We talk through the five energy types, what "strategy" actually means, and how authority helps you make aligned decisions. If you have ever felt burned out, boxed in, or like you are trying to keep up with a system that does not fit you, this conversation will help you understand how you are designed to work, rest, and lead. You will also hear Mapuana share her experience as a 5/1 Emotional Manifesting Generator, and why pausing before big decisions has changed everything. FOLLOW for more conversations about reclaiming your power, stepping into your next chapter, and creating real belonging and community. Mapuana Reed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals Websites: https://www.mapuanareed.com and https://www.malamarituals.com Guest: Ashley Nguyen Website: https://www.awake-in-wellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awake.in.wellness/ Chapters: 00:00 Hustle culture, burnout, and why Human Design matters 00:40 Welcome and what we are covering today01:03 Ashley's journey from software engineering to wellness in Hawaii04:45 What Human Design is and why it helps you understand yourself05:52 The five Human Design types explained07:35 Which types are most common and why society feels "go go go"09:08 Profiles explained, including Mapuana's 5/113:22 Authority explained, including emotional vs sacral decision making15:52 Strategy explained for each type22:11 Human Design and compassion in relationships and family24:38 The seven authorities overview31:22 Creativity, "birthing" ideas, and the Manifesting Generator way40:32 How to use Human Design in everyday life45:00 Play, variety, and why rest makes you more productive53:35 The simplest way to start with Human Design55:06 Where to find Ashley and get a reading What you will learn in this episode How Human Design works and what it reveals about your energetic "operating system" The five types and how each one is designed to move through life What strategy means and how it reduces resistance and burnout Why authority changes the way you should make decisions How understanding your loved ones' designs can build compassion and improve communication Simple ways to start using Human Design today Key takeaways Human Design is based on your birth information and describes how your energy is designed to operate. Most people are Generators or Manifesting Generators, which shapes a culture built around doing, producing, and keeping up. If you have Emotional Authority, giving yourself time to settle before big decisions can reduce regret and resentment. If you have Sacral Authority, your body often knows quickly, and your job is to trust the gut response. Strategy is the practical starting point because it shows you how to move with life instead of forcing it. Play, rest, and variety are not extras for many people, they are part of staying aligned and avoiding burnout. Topics discussed - Ashley's pivot from corporate engineering to yoga, meditation, and Human Design - Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector explained in real life terms - Profiles and how they show up in business and learning styles - Seven authorities and how they guide decision making - Why waiting can be a strength, not indecision, depending on your design Resources mentioned Human Design chart websites: mybodygraph.com and daylunalife.com Guest bio Ashley Nguyen is a wellness practitioner and Human Design and astrology guide. After working as a software engineer in New York City for major companies, she followed a path back to alignment through yoga, meditation, and self study. She now supports clients through Human Design and astrology, helping people understand how they are designed to make decisions, manage energy, and create a fulfilling life. Call to action If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who is feeling burned out or stuck in hustle mode. Comment below with your Human Design type and authority once you look it up, and what part of this conversation hit home for you. FOLLOW for more episodes and next chapter conversations. #HumanDesign #ManifestingGenerator #PersonalGrowth #BurnoutRecovery #WomensWellness #SelfDiscovery #EnergyAlignment #TheMapuanaReedShow #NextChapter Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, mental health, or professional advice.

What if healing your inner child did not require reliving trauma, but learning how to feel safe in your body? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Sage King, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, to talk about inner child healing, reparenting, nervous system regulation, and how breathwork helps release stored emotions that talking alone cannot always reach. Sage shares how breathwork journeys gently access the subconscious where old beliefs, emotional wounds, and childhood coping patterns live. Together, they explore why even people who had a great childhood can benefit from inner child work, how triggers in relationships often point to unmet needs from earlier years, and why healing does not have to be loud, intense, or overwhelming to be effective. This conversation is especially powerful for women who feel like they are holding everything together on the outside while living with quiet anxiety, grief, or emotional tension on the inside. In this episode, we cover: • What breathwork really is and how it works with the nervous system • Inner child healing even if you had loving parents • Reparenting yourself and why triggers are invitations to heal • Why gentle breathwork creates deeper, more sustainable change • How grief, people-pleasing, and over-functioning live in the body • How to know if you are ready for breathwork • Baby steps to begin breathwork safely and intentionally This episode is for women who are ready to stop pushing, proving, and performing, and instead heal from the inside so life can feel lighter, calmer, and more connected. –––––––––––––– CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to inner child healing and breathwork 03:45 Sage King's journey into breathwork and somatic healing 08:40 What breathwork really is and how it works 12:50 Is inner child work only for trauma 17:05 Reparenting, triggers, and emotional regulation 23:55 Grief, nervous system healing, and slowing down 29:50 How to start breathwork safely 32:40 Retreats, group work, and next steps –––––––––––––– CONNECT WITH US: FOLLOW The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube for real conversations, thoughtful guests, and inspiration for your next chapter. If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it. CONNECT WITH MAPUANA Instagram: @mapuanareed Instagram: @mapuanareedshow Instagram: @malamarituals Websites https://www.mapuanareed.com/ https://www.malamarituals.com/ CONNECT WITH SAGE https://www.sagebreathwork.com/ Instagram: @sagebreathwork

From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet's journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties, or beyond who feels the pull to heal, come home to yourself, and step boldly into your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Chapters: 00:00 Choosing not to suffer and rewriting old patterns 01:01 Introducing Reet and her journey across cultures 02:47 Childhood in India and the shock of moving to Canada 04:06 Discovering her father's secret family and surviving abuse 1 0:23 Faith, identity, and breaking free from old conditioning 18:40 Therapy, coaching, and healing through the body 24:13 Reconnecting with culture through Ayurveda and ritual 29:24 Making ghee on the full moon and honoring her ancestors 33:50 Moving across Canada, traveling the world, and trusting her gut 37:51 Returning to India after 38 years and finding her mother again 42:36 Advice for women learning to trust their intuition 44:07 Simple rituals that help you come home to yourself If this episode connected with you, share your favorite takeaway in the comments. Subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show for more conversations with women creating their next chapter with intention. Share this with a friend who is healing or exploring her roots. Leave a rating and review so we can reach more women who are ready for more in life. Connect with us: The Mapuana Reed Show Instagram @mapuanareedThe Mapuana Reed Show: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow Mālama Rituals Luxury ritual products to help you return home to yourself @malamarituals Website: https://www.malamarituals.com/ Connect with Reet Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reetgerman/ https://www.reignitewithreet.com

If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose. We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther's Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in Hawai'i that honors the stories of 44 mothers. Pull up a seat with us. You are already her. This episode will help you see it. You will learn - How to navigate a major life pivot with courage and curiosity - A practical way to see your beauty even when you do not feel photogenic - Why images of you are part of your legacy for your family - Gentle mindset shifts to step into the woman you are becoming Chapters 00:00 Transformation & seeing your beauty 00:53 Meet Esther: from Amish roots to photographer 03:11 Leaving Amish → Mennonite: mindset shifts 10:33 Questioning beliefs & trusting inner guidance 12:28 Discovering photography through travel & service 17:52 Starting the portrait business & first studio 21:46 How Esther sees women: portraits, confidence & legacy 31:02 Empowered Mama Portraits + Hawaiʻi exhibition (Oct 17) Guest Esther — Portrait photographer and creator of the Empowered Mama Portrait Experience, honoring mothers in every season through transformational images and shared stories. 📲 *Connect with us:* * Follow Mapuana Reed on Instagram: [@mapuanareed](https://instagram.com/mapuanareed) * Follow Mālama Rituals: [@malamarituals](https://instagram.com/malamarituals) *Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturedimagery/ *Exhibition Tickets and Info: https://capturedimagery.co/exhibit

Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺 In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster. 💡 In this episode you'll hear: Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business. The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace. How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything. What I've learned about aging with gratitude and loving my body. The truth about entrepreneurship: it's a rollercoaster, but worth every ride. ✨ My hope is this episode reminds you that you don't need perfect timing to chase your dreams. Start now, start messy, and give yourself grace along the way. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🌸 Shop Mālama Rituals: https://malamarituals.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals/ Chapters00:00 – Welcome back to the show00:45 – Why I gave myself 90 days02:20 – The story behind creating the lotion candle04:30 – Evening rituals and gratitude for my body07:10 – Learning candle-making from scratch09:00 – Business challenges: broken glass & shipping delays11:40 – Shock of selling out in 48 hours13:50 – Alignment + action vs perfection + procrastination15:20 – Key lessons from launching in 90 days18:40 – Why rituals matter for women today20:15 – What dream are you sitting on?21:25 – Closing message: start messy, give yourself grace 👉 If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's been waiting for "the perfect time" to start. #MalamaRituals #TheMapuanaReedShow #NextChapter #StartMessy #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect

Are you a visionary who's been told you're "doing too much"? This powerful conversation with Ali Nanne proves that building multiple businesses and reinventing yourself again and again is not only possible, but necessary. Ali is a wife, mom of three, and serial entrepreneur who has owned beauty salons, a golf course, and even a gypsum company. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we talk about: ✨ Selling a business and moving across the country ✨ Balancing motherhood while running multiple ventures ✨ How to decide what opportunities are aligned and worth pursuing ✨ Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt in entrepreneurship ✨ Following intuition and saying yes with your whole body If you've ever felt the pull to start something new or wondered how to know when it's time to pivot, this episode is for you. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Visionaries and "doing too much" 00:50 – Welcome to the show + intro to Ali 01:12 – Moving to Florida & life as a mom of three 02:42 – Selling Lab Collective & shifting roles 04:25 – Buying a golf course in the Poconos 08:05 – Renovating, rebranding, and building community 12:32 – Gypsum & drywall business explained 15:44 – How Allie decides what opportunities to say yes/no to 17:29 – Slowing down, finding peace, and letting go of chaos 18:27 – Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt 20:27 – Challenges of scaling Face Foundry & choosing family first 22:40 – Family background & entrepreneurial roots 24:51 – Allie's first beauty business at 17 27:14 – Risks, growth, and the power of community 28:58 – Human Design & being a Manifesting Generator 32:36 – Taking big risks with new ideas 33:27 – Mapuana introduces Mālama Rituals & lotion candles 35:15 – Ali new venture: Faceletic 38:37 – Taking risks in business & launching new products 40:05 – Saying yes with your whole body + intuition 42:10 – Breathwork, intuition, and inner healing 44:19 – Making friends as an adult & calling in community 45:11 – Closing thoughts & gratitude 🎧 Listen to The Mapuana Reed Show on Apple, Spotify & all podcast platforms. Stay connected: 👉Website: https://www.mapuanareed.com 👉https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow/ 👉https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed 👉https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals 👉https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed Ali Nanne: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrananne/

✨ EPISODE 55: Daily Rituals That Ground Your Life Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! It's been a minute since I recorded a solo episode — and this one is straight from my heart. In this short but powerful conversation, I'm talking about daily rituals — the ones that help me stay grounded, connected, and intentional no matter what chaos is going on around me. These aren't routines or to-do lists — they're sacred moments that remind you: you matter. Your energy, your peace, your presence… it all matters. I'm sharing: The difference between routines and rituals (this one is HUGE) My exact morning ritual (from lemon water to sunrise journaling) My calming evening ritual that helps me sleep like a baby Tips to create your own rituals that feel good and actually fit your life Why consistency (not perfection) is where the magic really begins ✨ If you've been craving more peace, more presence, and more you time — this episode is for you. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR: My morning walk with my husband at 4:40 AM 🌅 Why I light a candle every time I shower 🕯️ How I use lotion and gratitude to thank my body 💛 What to do if you don't have a lot of time (no excuses!) A loving nudge to make your rituals your own 💧 MY DAILY RITUAL SECRET: GLOCI My go-to hydration ritual every single morning is Gloci — and trust me, it's SO good. It supports gut health, hydration, skin glow, and just makes me feel amazing. ✨ Try it for yourself and use my discount code: MAPUANA ➡️ https://getgloci.com/mapuana 🫶🏽 LET'S STAY CONNECTED Instagram → @mapuanareed Podcast Home → The Mapuana Reed Show Website + Events → https://mapuanareed.com 💌 Tag me in your morning or evening rituals @mapuanareed or @mapuanareedshow– I wanna celebrate with you! QUOTE TO REMEMBER: "Your life doesn't change by doing more. It changes by being more." #themapuanareedshow #dailyrituals #gloci #morningroutine #eveningrituals #guthealth #selfcare #womensupportingwomen #podcastforwomen #mapuanareed #malamarituals #intentionalliving

The Story Behind Powerhouse Women - Lindsey Marie Shares It ALL In this incredibly raw, honest and inspiring conversation, Lindsay Marie opens up about the real journey behind building Powerhouse Women. From starting her first job selling carpet, to launching a movement that now brings in hundreds of women from around the world — this is the FULL story. Lindsey shares: ✨ The moment she chose to stop playing small ✨ The painful *divorce* that became her biggest blessing ✨ How *self-abandonment* almost cost her everything ✨ The *power of choosing* what's most loving to YOU ✨ Why zero isn't something to fear — it's pure *possibility* This conversation is a masterclass in self-leadership, expansion, and radical honesty. If you've ever found yourself scared to let go, afraid to leave what's safe, or wondering how to step into your next chapter — this is for you. 💗 Where will you be one year from now if you choose yourself today? 🎙 Hosted by Mapuana Reed | The Mapuana Reed Show — *CHAPTERS:* 00:00 Intro - When zero isn't something to fear 01:00 The Journey: From Selling Carpet to Powerhouse Women 05:00 Playing Small & The First Leap Into Business 09:00 The Power of Owning Your Next Chapter 11:30 The Writing Process: Powerhouse Women Book 16:00 Launching Her First Event 18:00 Growth, Success, and Expansion 21:00 The Restless Feeling of Outgrowing Your Life 24:00 The Business Divorce & Breaking Free 28:00 Discovering Betrayal & Facing Divorce 31:00 Choosing Radical Self-Love Over Self-Abandonment 35:00 The Hardest Conversations and Healing Journey 38:00 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Expansion 42:00 Financial Reset: Healing Abundance Wounds 47:00 The Mirror: Finding Lessons in Betrayal 50:00 How To Actually Let Go & Expand 54:00 Self-Forgiveness & Moving Forward 55:00 Closing: Where Will You Be One Year From Now? — 👉 *CONNECT WITH LINDSEY MARIE:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseymarieofficial/ Powerhouse Women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women/ Powerhouse Women Event: https://member.powerhousewomen.co/pw2021 Youtube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerhouseWomen 👉 *CONNECT WITH MAPUANA REED:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed/ Mapuana Reed Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow/ 👉 *SUBSCRIBE & JOIN OUR COMMUNITY* Subscribe for more real conversations about reinvention, healing, and building your next chapter. https://www.mapuanareed.com/ #MapuanaReedShow #PowerhouseWomen #LindsayMarie #DivorceHealing #Reinvention #Expansion #BurnItDown #NextChapter #WomensEmpowerment #HealingJourney

*What if your next chapter starts with one bold choice?* This powerful live episode of *The Mapuana Reed Show* brings together four inspiring women who made life-changing pivots, healed from trauma, and turned their pain into purpose. Whether you're 35, 50, or 65—this episode is your reminder that *it's never too late* to rewrite your story. 🌟 *In this episode, we talk about:* * *Career transitions after 40* * *Healing from divorce and toxic relationships* * *Manifestation and nervous system work* * *Money wounds, upper limits & emotional healing* * *How to build confidence on video and use storytelling to grow your business* * *What it means to *truly* become the woman you were always meant to be* 👑 **Meet the Women of the Expanders Panel:** * *Amy Bartko* – PR Expert, Founder of *Chatterbox PR* & *The Pleasure Paradigm* * *Marissa Rylan* – Spiritual Life Coach & Manifestation Mentor * *Felicia Romero* – Business Mentor, Speaker, Fitness Pro, and Creator of *Speaker Spotlight* * *Dr. Stephanie Dorworth* – Former Physical Therapist turned Video Strategist for Women in Business 🎙 Hosted by *Mapuana Reed*, this panel was recorded live in a room full of powerful women ready to expand into their next chapter. --- ### 🔥 *TOPICS WE COVERED:* Women's empowerment podcast Career change after 40 Starting over at 50 Nervous system healing Female entrepreneurship Rewrite your story Manifestation for women Confidence on video Inner child healing Share your story Overcoming divorce Money mindset Business tips for women The Mapuana Reed Show Powerhouse Women Expanders Panel Speak up era Next chapter inspiration --- ### 📌 **Chapters / Timestamps:** 00:00 – If You Have Breath, You Can Pivot 01:09 – Meet the Powerhouse Women Panel 04:10 – What Do You Do (And Who Are You Beyond the Title)? 09:00 – The Moment You Knew You Couldn't Live the Same 13:00 – Dark Night of the Soul & Spiritual Awakening 18:00 – Abandonment, Money Wounds & Upper Limits 25:00 – When the Career Doesn't Fit Anymore 31:00 – Redefining Success & The Pleasure Paradigm 39:00 – Manifesting Your Next Chapter 44:00 – The Era of Speaking Up 52:00 – Healing Beliefs & Nervous System for Transformation 56:00 – Why Sharing Your Story Matters 59:00 – Confidence on Camera: A 2-Step Video Framework 1:02:00 – Your Story Can Transform Others --- 🔗 Connect With Us: ✨ Host - Mapuana Reed Instagram: @mapuanareed Website: www.mapuanareed.com Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show – available on Apple & Spotify Powerhouse Women - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women/ 📸 Felicia Romero – https://www.instagram.com/feliciaromero/ 📖 Marissa Rylan – https://www.instagram.com/marisa_rylan/ 🎥 Dr. Stephanie Dorworth – https://www.instagram.com/stephdorworth/ 📣 Amy Bartko – https://www.instagram.com/thepleasureparadigm/ & https://www.instagram.com/amybartko/ 💌 Want to join us live next time? Sign up for event updates here: www.mapuanareed.com

*📌 Episode Description:* In this empowering episode of *The Mapuana Reed Show* Mapuana sits down with Dr. Christella Guzman—nurse practitioner, women's health expert, and founder of Integrative Women's Health Hawaii—to talk about the real, raw, and often overlooked journey through perimenopause. From hormone shifts to heart health, sleep struggles to brain fog, this is the conversation we *wish* more doctors were having. Together, they explore: What perimenopause really is (and when it starts—it might be earlier than you think!) How to spot the classic and not-so-classic symptoms Why so many women are misdiagnosed or dismissed How hormones impact your metabolic and cardiovascular health The role of functional medicine and precision testing The four essential pillars for thriving through midlife How Dr. Christella's own health journey led to her mission to support women Whether you're in your mid-30s and feeling "off," or navigating night sweats, anxiety, and weight gain in your 40s, this episode is here to remind you: you're not crazy, and you're not alone. 💛 **🩺 Guest Info:** Dr. Christella Guzman, NP-C, MSN, is a nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, women's health, and cardiovascular care. She is the founder of [Integrative Women's Health Hawaii](http://www.womenshealthhawaii.com) and passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause and beyond. 🌐 Website: [womenshealthhawaii.com](http://www.womenshealthhawaii.com) 📱 IG: [@womenswellnesshi](https://www.instagram.com/womenswellnesshi/) 📞 Appointments: (808) 272-3651 --- **📍 Timestamps:** 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Christella 1:15 – What is perimenopause and when does it really begin? 3:24 – Dr. Christella's journey as a "geriatric mom" and her background in women's health 5:16 – The hidden health concerns no one talks about 7:29 – When cramps, brain fog, and blood sugar issues are really hormonal 10:03 – The hormone system: why it's more than just estrogen 11:16 – Signs and symptoms to watch for (hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog & more) 13:50 – The role of functional medicine in perimenopause care 17:59 – Heart health, cholesterol, and why women are often missed 21:01 – The four pillars of wellbeing during perimenopause 24:44 – What Dr. Christella's concierge-style membership includes 29:15 – NAD, mitochondrial health, and anti-aging from the inside out 32:48 – Menopause vs. Perimenopause: what's the difference? 36:04 – Functional testing and the value of second opinions 37:24 – Final wisdom: you're not alone, and you're not crazy --- **🔍 Keywords (for SEO):** perimenopause, menopause symptoms, women's health, hormone balance, hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog, heart palpitations, functional medicine, hormone testing, Dr. Christella Guzman, Integrative Women's Health Hawaii, Mapuana Reed Show, PCOS, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, adrenal health, thyroid, sleep tips for perimenopause, NAD therapy, mitochondrial health, perimenopause podcast, women over 35, women's health podcast, holistic women's health Hawaii --- **🎧 Listen & Subscribe:** Don't forget to subscribe to *The Mapuana Reed Show* for more real conversations about what it means to step boldly into your next chapter. If this episode helped you, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review! ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube ➡️ Follow Mapuana on IG: [@mapuanareed](https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed)

*How to Write Your Book & Build a Business | Heather Hays on Entrepreneurship, Self-Publishing & Storytelling* In this inspiring interview, entrepreneur and author *Heather Hays* shares her powerful journey of building a business while writing her book. She opens up about the *real challenges of entrepreneurship*, the importance of *self-care*, and what it truly means to *invest in yourself*. Heather breaks down: How to get started with *self-publishing* The *Micro Book Method* that simplifies the writing process Why sharing your story matters more than ever The truth about *hybrid publishing* How to build strong *client relationships* Lessons every woman entrepreneur should know Whether you're dreaming of writing a book, launching a business, or stepping fully into your next chapter, this episode is packed with real talk, encouragement, and tools to help you make bold moves. *Chapters* 00:00 The Decision to Write a Book 02:57 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 06:06 Lessons from Business Challenges 09:10 The Importance of Self-Care and Investment 12:07 Navigating Client Relationships 15:00 The Role of Support in Business 17:47 Learning from Mistakes and Feedback 20:58 The Power of Storytelling in Business 25:04 The Journey to Writing a Book 32:13 Understanding the Publishing Process 38:12 Creating a Journal and Self-Publishing 43:54 Lessons from Entrepreneurship and Authenticity 47:01 Empowering Women to Write Their Stories --- ✨ *JOIN THE COMMUNITY + FOLLOW US:* 📲 Heather Hays: [@heatherhhays](https://www.instagram.com/heatherhhays/) 📲 Host: [@mapuanareed](https://instagram.com/mapuanareed) 📲 Podcast IG: [@mapuanareedshow](https://instagram.com/mapuanareedshow) 🌐 Website + course info: [www.mapuanareed.com](https://www.mapuanareed.com) 🎧 Listen to *The Mapuana Reed Show* wherever you get your podcasts! 🛎️ Don't forget to *subscribe*, like, and drop a comment to let us know your biggest takeaway.

Description: This episode is one of those conversations — the ones that stick with you. I sat down with the brilliant Taylor Assonde, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, to have a very real and raw talk about our relationship with food, movement, and the quiet pressure so many women (and teens!) feel every single day. We covered it ALL: The danger of food obsession (even the "healthy" kind) Misconceptions around fasting and high-protein diets What too much exercise really looks like Perimenopause, body changes, and learning to listen to your hunger How to spot red flags with loved ones (and what to say) Eating disorders in teens, athletes, and even cultures where food = love Whether you're in your 40s navigating hormone shifts, a mama to teens, or just trying to heal your relationship with food and your body — this episode is for you. ✨ It's time to take the shame off the table and have the honest conversations. Highlights: 00:00 – Why "balance" should be your wellness goal 02:30 – Taylor's powerful backstory & the legacy of helping others 04:45 – How extremes fuel eating disorders 07:00 – Red flags to watch out for in yourself & others 11:00 – How to actually talk to someone you're worried about 16:00 – Navigating cultural expectations around food 19:00 – Fasting & protein obsessions: When is it too much? 22:30 – Perimenopause hunger swings explained 28:00 – Teens, social media, and the rise in eating disorders 33:00 – First signs parents should never ignore Connect with Taylor Assonde: Instagram: @TaylorAssondeRD Website: www.TaylorAustinNutrition.com 💛 Loved this episode? Here's how you can support: ✔️ Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel ✔️ Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it ✔️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it helps more than you know Follow Mapuana: Instagram: @mapuanareed Website: www.mapuanareed.com Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show – available on Apple, Spotify, & YouTube 🎙️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, body image, and diet culture. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or check out resources from NEDA.