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Mindful and Aware

Mia Stokes

An honest, supportive space to reconnect with yourself authentically, intuitively, & playfully. Mindful & Aware blends spirituality & psychology through deep conversations that invite you to turn inward, deepen your connection with yourself, & bring more awareness to how you experience & respond to the world around you.

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February 26 · 23 min
Knowing Your Worth & Why It's So Hard to Leave Toxic Relationships w/Kerry Rasenberger
In Part 1 of this conversation with certified life coach Kerry Rasenberger, we dive into the difference between knowing your worth and actually embodying it. Why is it so hard to leave a relationship when you know it isn’t right for you? Why do we ignore red flags? Why does love bombing feel so intoxicating? We talk about: The difference between self-love and self-abandonment Gut intuition vs. fear of the unknown Why familiarity keeps us stuck Love bombing and early red flags Losing yourself in relationships The “puzzle piece” mindset for healthy love Why we give our power away If you’ve ever known something wasn’t aligned but stayed anyway… this episode will validate you deeply. Part 2 dives into trauma bonds, narcissistic patterns, and how to truly break free. Watch the Mindful & Aware podcast on YouTube! Follow Kerry on Instagram @kerrylifecoach More info about Kerry -> @kerrylifecoach | Facebook | Linktree Follow my Instagram @mindfulandawarepod & TikTok @mindfulandawarepod
February 12 · 29 min
Choosing Yourself: Boundaries, Dating, & Conscious Living w/Joanna Adarna (PART 2)
In Part Two of this Mindful and Aware chat, self-love & confidence coach, Joanna Adarna, & I to take everything we discussed in Part One and bring it into real life. This episode is about application — how self-love shows up in dating, friendships, boundaries, and everyday choices. We talk about choosing yourself without guilt, building self-trust, and learning how to stay grounded in who you are while still allowing others into your life. We explore what it means to live consciously, honor your boundaries, and recognize when you’re abandoning yourself — inviting more curiosity and awareness instead of judgment. We also talk about gratitude, emotional intelligence, and giving yourself credit for how far you’ve come instead of constantly chasing who you think you should be. In this episode: Choosing yourself in dating and relationships Setting boundaries without self-betrayal or guilt Building self-trust and listening to your intuition Living consciously instead of on autopilot Practicing gratitude while still desiring growth This conversation is a reminder that self-love isn’t passive — it’s a series of choices you make every day. And the more you trust yourself, the more aligned your life becomes. Send this episode to a friend :)) & follow the pod to get updates on new episodes! Subscribe to the Mindful & Aware YouTube channel! Follow the M&A pod on Instagram & TikTok @mindfulandawarepod! Check out the official M&A merch!
February 5 · 27 min
Alignment, Authenticity, & the Cost of Self-Abandonment w/Joanna Adarna (PART 1)
In Part One of this Mindful & Aware pod, I’m joined by self-love and confidence coach Joanna Adarna to talk about what self-love actually means — beyond aesthetics, myths, or external approval. We break down how to stop abandoning yourself in relationships, friendships, and everyday decisions, and how to stay loyal to yourself even when you’re dating or navigating connections with others. We chat about choosing alignment over people-pleasing and why self-love is about self-trust, boundaries, and conscious choices — not perfection. In this episode: What self-love is (and isn’t) Letting go of external validation Staying aligned with your values and energy Why self-trust changes everything Choosing yourself without guilt In Part Two, we go deeper into dating, friendships, boundaries, communication, and living consciously. Follow the Mindful & Aware pod to get updated when part 2 comes out (as well as all other episodes!) Subscribe to the M&A podcast on YouTube! Join the M&A community on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod and TikTok @mindfulandawarepod Live mindfully & self-aware with M&A merch ;) Send this pod to someone you love!!
January 22 · 27 min
Live for you, not for them
This is your life. Live unapologetically authentic and make decisions that resonate with your true self. This M&A episode explores self-care as a continuous act of consciousness, the significance of personal choices, & the necessity of remaining aligned with your own energy. Use this pod as a moment of self-reflection to learn about setting boundaries & to understand what it means to prioritize your happiness over others' standards or expectations. Change your perspective from trying not to disappoint others to doing what you can so you don't disappoint yourself. Live for you, not for them
January 15 · 29 min
Learning to Know & Trust Yourself: Building Connection Within
In this episode, I talk about building and strengthening the relationship you have with yourself—and why that connection is the foundation of self-love, emotional intelligence, confidence, and trust. Learn how the way you speak to yourself, keep promises to yourself, and show up for yourself directly impacts how you feel, who you become, and how aligned you feel in your life. Listen to what it means to treat yourself like a close friend: keeping commitments, being kind when you struggle, listening without judgment, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and choosing beliefs that actually support you. This episode is a reminder that you are with yourself every day, and you deserve a relationship with yourself that feels safe, supportive, and genuine. Allow this to encourage you to feel more connected, more aware, and more confident in living as your truest, most authentic self. Related M&A Episodes: *a reminder of HOW POWERFUL YOU ARE *How to Strengthen Your Intuition w/Ella Baker-Puttini *How to Truly Self-Care *feeling is healing *Give yourself more recognition!! *Don't Be So Hard on Yourself: Be Curious, Not Judgmental, with Your Emotions *Shedding Your Past Self to Align with Your Higher Self Check out M&A merch!! Watch M&A pod on YouTube! Follow me on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod! Follow me on TikTok @mindfulandawarepod!
Dec 11, 2025 · 29 min
Listen when you feel guilty for resting
For the people who are contemplating taking a sick day, feel guilty for saying no to plans, or decide that they want to stay at home alone on a Friday night to rest. You deserve to take moments (or a whole day) for yourself to recharge your energy, find stillness, sit with your emotions, & reconnect to yourself *WITHOUT GUILT* Let this be a kind, supportive, comforting, & inspiring episode to help you rest & rejuvenate guilt-free <3 More M&A episodes you may enjoy: *How to truly self-care *feeling is healing *Give yourself more recognition! *Don't Be So Hard on Yourself: Be Curious, Not Judgmental with Your Emotions *How to Strengthen Your Intuition Check out Mindful and Aware Pod on YouTube! Follow me on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod !
Dec 4, 2025 · 19 min
Intentionally choose friendships that are good for you
This M&A episode focuses on choosing friendships that actually feel good — the ones where you can be your real self, feel supported, and leave hangouts feeling lighter, not drained. I also chat about trusting the vibes, staying aligned with your energy, outgrowing connections that don’t match who you’re becoming, and letting the right people meet you where you are. Basically, stop settling for wack friendships and choose the ones that feel good because AS YOU DESERVE!! lol ENJOY :) More M&A pods:*⁠Who deserves access to your energy?⁠ *a reminder of HOW POWERFUL YOU ARE *You deserve good things in life Mindful & Aware Pod is also on YouTube @mindfulandawarepod !! Follow me on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod !!
Nov 20, 2025 · 25 min
a reminder of HOW POWERFUL YOU ARE
This is a feel-good episode all about stepping into yourpower & doing what makes you happy despite what other people think. Let this be an inspirational reminder of the power that you hold in living your life in a way that makes sense to you. Listen to this when you are ready to embody your most powerful self, feel unstoppable, & build a stronger connection with yourself!! More M&A chats you may LOVE: *Who deserves access to your energy? *Give yourself more recognition!! *You deserve good things in life & don't forget to send this pod to someone you love so y'all can be your most powerful selves together <3 Find Mindful & Aware Pod on YouTube!! Updates & more on my Instagram @mindfulandawarepod With love, Mia :))
Nov 13, 2025 · 27 min
You deserve good things in life
This one’s rooted in so much self-love :) It’s all aboutletting yourself receive feel-good energy & believing that things really can work out in your favor. Here’s to thought reframing, positive self-talk, opening up to receiving, & fully knowing your worth <333 Send this to someone to spread good vibes ;) Other M&A episodes you may like if you liked this one: *Give yourself more recognition!! *Who deserves access to your energy? Find me on YouTube! -> https://youtube.com/@mindfulandawarepod?si=JVqaNVoow1hsl7TT Follow me on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod !!Sendin' my love :))

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