In this month’s musing, Marta invites you into a gentle, honest reflection on your relationship with your body — the one that has carried you through every joy, heartbreak, and moment of becoming.
In a world that teaches us to treat our bodies as projects to perfect, Marta offers a different path: one of reverence, presence, and love. She shares words to help you remember that your body is not your art — she’s your paintbrush. A living, breathing vessel through which your soul creates, connects, and experiences life.
Whether you’re learning to make peace with your reflection, soften old self-judgments, or model embodiment for your children, this conversation is an invitation to come home to yourself — to move, eat, rest, and live from love, not fear.
So often, it’s not the circumstances of our lives that hold us back—it’s the stories we tell ourselves about them. Old narratives, rooted in fear or self-doubt, can keep us stuck in the same cycles of negative belief. In this episode, Marta shares a personal story about rewriting one of her own limiting narratives and offers insight into how you, too, can begin shifting your story. Together, we’ll explore how awareness, compassion, and intentional reframing can free us from old patterns and open the door to growth, possibility, and a truer version of ourselves.
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Self-care isn’t bubble baths, spa days, or a once-a-year vacation. True self-care is the daily, often uncomfortable work of living in alignment with your values, honoring your needs, and stepping into the person you aspire to be. In this episode of The Practice of Being Human, Marta shares what it means to “becoming her” — not chasing after some distant version of yourself, but stretching into the woman you already are. She unpacks how to tolerate discomfort, expand your capacity for growth, and root your self-care in presence, purpose, and authenticity.
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We all want to encourage our children, but what if the words “I’m proud of you” are doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Practice of Being Human, Marta unpacks how this well-meaning phrase can create a cycle of codependency and external validation—teaching kids to chase approval instead of defining success on their own terms. She shares how to shift from pride to presence, equipping parents with new language and tools to help their children grow confidence, resilience, and self-trust from the inside out.
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Sending your child off to college is one of the biggest transitions in parenting—and it can stir up fear, uncertainty, and a deep letting go. In this episode, Marta shares simple but powerful practices for staying grounded (‘hand on heart, feet to floor’), loving with healthy boundaries, and learning to witness rather than manage. She explores how to hold outcomes with open hands so you can step into this new season with peace, presence, and trust. Whether you’re in the midst of the drop-off or preparing for what’s ahead, this conversation will help you parent with love, strength, and steadiness as your child takes flight.
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Marta shares a heartfelt letter to her daughter, Moira, as she heads off to college. In this episode, she reflects on the lessons, reminders, and gentle wisdom she wishes she had known at 18—words to carry into adulthood, navigate new beginnings, and stay grounded in who you are becoming.
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In this episode, Marta unpacks the 6 family roles we often unconsciously adopt—or assign to our children. These roles are shaped by silence, praise, tension, or absence and can be passed down through generations. Marta helps you identify the roles at play in your own family ecosystem and offers insight on how to break free from patterns that no longer serve you.
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In this episode, Marta explores how boundaries are not walls or acts of rejection but powerful bridges that foster authentic connection. She shares stories of a young adult client learning to set healthy limits with her mom’s constant calls and another client who gently expressed her discomfort to a cousin who overstayed in her apartment. These real-life moments show how boundaries create clarity, trust, and deeper relationships rather than distance.
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In this episode of The Practice , Marta explores how changing your “life algorithm” — the thoughts, habits, and patterns you bring into each day — can change everything. She shares the deeply personal story of her mother’s passing, which opened the door for her to dive deeper into herself and move forward in a way that feels more aligned and true.
What lights you up and grows you, and what are you carrying that no longer serves you? Marta offers reflection and encouragement to help you find clarity and choose your own path forward.
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After a client asked me to watch Love Island (yes, really), I started noticing something deeper beneath the surface: an epidemic of nonchalance — a cultural pull toward aloofness, detachment, and performative indifference, especially in dating and relationships.
In this episode, I unpack what this “nonchalance epidemic” is really about, why it’s showing up so strongly right now, and how it affects our ability to connect — with ourselves and others. I also share ways we can move beyond it, grow more secure in ourselves, and build real, present, meaningful relationships that aren’t driven by fear or self-protection.
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Read the article that inspired this conversation: "The Nonchalance Epidemic" by Liz Plank
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In this solo episode, Marta unpacks a quiet but powerful belief many of us carry—that something is inherently wrong with us. Drawing from a recent message she shared with a client, Marta explores how this belief subtly shapes the way we relate to others and to ourselves. She invites listeners to question that inner voice of unworthiness, reminding us that this feeling isn’t a flaw, but part of being human. Through gentle insight and reflection, Marta offers a new lens: that discomfort may be pointing us toward healing, and that we are already whole, already lovable, and already enough.
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In this inspiring episode, Marta Brummell sits down with Liz Anthony to explore the deep lessons that emerged from her journey with lupus. Liz shares how navigating chronic illness in her twenties reshaped her sense of self, gave her a new understanding of strength, and laid the foundation for the kind of leader she’s become—grounded, intentional, and resilient. Together, they talk about what it means to “find yourself” when life doesn’t go as planned, and how adversity can illuminate purpose, presence, and personal power. This conversation is rich with wisdom for anyone learning to lead themselves and others through life’s unpredictable seasons.
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In Part 2 of their powerful conversation, Marta Brummell and Cailin Bracken go deeper—this time into the tender and courageous territory of mental health, identity, and self-trust. Cailin opens up about her journey living with OCD and the freedom she’s found through honesty, both with herself and the world around her. They explore what it means to build real confidence—not the kind built on perfection or performance, but the kind rooted in self-awareness, compassion, and choice. This episode is a testament to the strength that comes from living truthfully, and the clarity that follows when you stop hiding.
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In this first installment of a soulful two-part conversation, Marta Brummell sits down with Cailin Bracken—writer, former D1 athlete, and radiant young woman deeply attuned to who she is and why she’s here. At just 22, Cailin brings a grounded sense of self and a thoughtful lens to life’s biggest questions. Together, she and Marta explore what it means to live with intention, how to cultivate daily joy, and why presence may be the closest thing we have to purpose. This is not a conversation about finding your path—it’s about embodying it.
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In this soul-stirring episode, Marta Brummell welcomes Holly Harris—former client, dear friend, and cancer survivor—to share the profound journey that began with a brain tumor diagnosis in her twenties. Holly opens up about how facing cancer reshaped her entire outlook on life, love, and purpose. With grace and honesty, she reflects on what it means to truly live—not despite hardship, but because of it. This is a conversation about resilience, clarity, and the unexpected gifts illness can bring.
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In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Marta Brummell sits down with Jack Flanagan—a Division I athlete at Notre Dame—for a conversation that started off casual but quickly became something much more powerful. What unfolds is an honest, deeply human exchange about adversity, identity, and the internal work we’re often forced to do when life takes an unexpected turn.
Jack shares his experience navigating a significant injury, what it’s teaching him about himself, and how he's learning to meet discomfort with openness and grace. What began as a simple chat turns into an impromptu coaching session, filled with insight, vulnerability, and strength.
Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or simply someone facing your own version of “hard,” this episode is a reminder that there is wisdom in the struggle—and healing in the willingness to engage with it.
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Ever find yourself asking Why am I here? or What’s the point of all this? In this soul-stirring episode, life coach Marta Brummell invites you into the deeper questions that quietly shape our lives. Through raw, real stories from her private practice, she explores how being human isn't about being perfect—it’s about feeling deeply, connecting with intention, creating meaning, and evolving through it all.
Whether you're in a season of searching, feeling a little untethered, or simply craving perspective, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and reimagine what it means to live fully.
Tune in and take a breath. You just might hear what your heart has been needing.
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In this short clip from a community call with members of The Practice, Marta Brummell unpacks the difference between false and true anxiety. False anxiety stems from physical triggers—like lack of sleep, too much caffeine, or a night of drinking—that send your body into distress. True anxiety runs deeper. It shows up when you're disconnected from your truth—saying yes when you mean no, abandoning yourself for the comfort of others, or ignoring your inner voice. Marta shares how to recognize these signals and begin to respond with compassion, curiosity, and alignment.
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In this episode, Marta sits down with Melissa VanderZyden, LMSW, for a heartfelt conversation about the emotional dance between young adults and their parents. They explore how to navigate this dynamic without stepping on each other’s toes, why comparison often steals the joy of young adulthood, and what it really means to be attuned to your emotions during times of transition. Whether you're stepping into adulthood or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful insights on showing up with awareness, grace, and compassion.
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In this episode, Marta shares 10 foundational truths for the human experience — truths that invite you to loosen the grip on control, care for your nervous system, shift out of fear, and live in deeper alignment with your values. These insights aren’t rules to follow, but gentle reminders to return to what matters most. Whether you’re navigating challenge or seeking clarity, this episode offers a grounding guide for practicing life with more presence, curiosity, and compassion.
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