RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1 -- Rendered At Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:47:15 +0000 Under The Beautiful Banyan https://redcircle.com/shows/under-the-beautiful-banyan en-US All rights reserved. Marea Michele Welcome to Under the Beautiful Banyan , a podcast that weaves together heartfelt stories from life's journey—moments of heartbreak triumph, trust, and transformation. Highlighting important lessons in growth, resilience, faith, and healing. Through these stories, I hope to inspire you to trust in yourself, God and your journey. To embrace change, and gather the tools needed to be in alignment with everything that is for your highest good. Each episode, I’ll invite you to join me under the metaphorical branches of the magnificent banyan tree. My hope is that you’ll not only gather some new tools to heal and grow but also be encouraged to reflect on your own journey and the lessons within it, because we all carry stories that can inspire, uplift and be of support to others. The ultimate symbol of connection, the banyan tree in what looks like a forest of trees, is actually one tree with an extensive network of roots and branches that all originate from one host dropping seeds that have germinated causing other branches and roots to grow creatively and uniquely in all different directions. In many cultures, the banyan tree is a symbol of strength, shared wisdom, shelter, and community. It’s a common gathering spot of introspection, where stories are shared, elders provide guidance and communities come together. My belief is that we are all banyan trees dropping seeds. Join me as we explore the beauty of life's lessons and together, create a community where every story becomes a source of inspiration, and every lesson a guidepost on the path to a more aligned, more fulfilled life. Dropping supportive seeds for those in our Tribes, our community and in the world while expanding the banyan tree for those who will sit up under it, after us. I’ll see you… Under the Beautiful Banyan! a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1 Welcome to Under the Beautiful Banyan, a podcast that weaves together heartfelt stories from life's journey—moments of heartbreak triumph, trust, and transformation. Highlighting important lessons in growth, resilience, faith, and healing. Through these stories, I hope to inspire you to trust in yourself, God and your journey. To embrace change, and gather the tools needed to be in alignment with everything that is for your highest good. 

Each episode, I’ll invite you to join me under the metaphorical branches of the magnificent banyan tree. My hope is that you’ll not only gather some new tools to heal and grow but also be encouraged to reflect on your own journey and the lessons within it, because we all carry stories that can inspire, uplift and be of support to others. 

The ultimate symbol of connection, the banyan tree in what looks like a forest of trees, is actually one tree with an extensive network of roots and branches that all originate from one host dropping seeds that have germinated causing other branches and roots to grow creatively and uniquely in all different directions. In many cultures, the banyan tree is a symbol of strength, shared wisdom, shelter, and community. It’s a common gathering spot of introspection, where stories are shared, elders provide guidance and communities come together. 

My belief is that we are all banyan trees dropping seeds. Join me as we explore the beauty of life's lessons and together, create a community where every story becomes a source of inspiration, and every lesson a guidepost on the path to a more aligned, more fulfilled life. Dropping supportive seeds for those in our Tribes, our community and in the world while expanding the banyan tree for those who will sit up under it, after us.


I’ll see you…Under the Beautiful Banyan!

]]> episodic no Marea Michele mareamichele@yahoo.com false full Acceptance Is a Healing Tool | Letting Go of What You Thought It Would Be Acceptance Is a Healing Tool | Letting Go of What You Thought It Would Be Marea Michele Acceptance is a healing tool. Learning how to accept what is instead of holding onto what you hoped it would be, can support healing, emotional healing, and letting go of expectations.


Sometimes the deepest pain isn't caused by what happened.


Sometimes it's caused by the distance between what is and what we thought it was going to be.


In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I'm sharing how acceptance helped me heal from heartbreak over a relationship that never fully became what I imagined it could be.


There was connection. Chemistry. Commonality.


And because I wanted the experience so badly, I created a preview in my mind of what this relationship could become.


When that preview didn't happen, I was heartbroken.


But eventually, I had to accept something important: He didn't create the preview. I did.


Acceptance didn't mean giving up.


It didn't mean betraying myself, lowering my standards, or pretending I didn't want love.


It meant respecting reality.


It meant accepting what was instead of hurting myself over what I hoped, wished, imagined, or believed it could become.


And when I was finally able to accept what was—not what I thought it was going to be, healing began.


In this conversation, I talk about:

🌱 Acceptance as a healing tool

🌱 Letting go of expectations

🌱 Healing from disappointment

🌱 Creating stories about what a relationship could become

🌱 The difference between reality and what we hope for

🌱 How refusing to accept reality can create unnecessary pain

🌱 Why acceptance is not giving up

🌱 Choosing reality without betraying yourself


This isn't just about romantic relationships.


Acceptance is a tool that supports healing in family relationships, business, goals, dreams, and any situation where reality looks different from what we hoped it would be.


Sometimes healing begins when we stop fighting what is.


Acceptance is a healing tool.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 Acceptance Is a Healing Tool

00:40 Why Acceptance Can Help You Heal

01:26 The Story That Changed My Perspective

02:22 Wanting One Beautiful Love Story

02:49 When I Thought I Found My Romance

03:34 Creating a Preview of What Could Be

04:15 Until It Wasn't

05:06 Heartbroken Over Something That Didn't Happen

05:41 Why I Thought I Could Make It Work

06:25 I Created the Preview

07:05 What My Heartbreak Taught Me

08:19 Acceptance Helped Me Heal

08:38 Healing Begins When You Accept What Is

09:57 Acceptance Is Not Giving Up

10:28 The Courage to Deal With Reality

10:57 Stop Betraying Yourself for What Could Be

11:21 Acceptance Is a Healing Tool

]]> <p><span>Acceptance is a healing tool. Learning how to accept what is instead of holding onto what you hoped it would be, can support healing, emotional healing, and letting go of expectations.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sometimes the deepest pain isn&#39;t caused by what happened.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sometimes it&#39;s caused by the distance between what is and what we thought it was going to be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I&#39;m sharing how acceptance helped me heal from heartbreak over a relationship that never fully became what I imagined it could be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>There was connection. Chemistry. Commonality.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>And because I wanted the experience so badly, I created a preview in my mind of what this relationship could become.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>When that preview didn&#39;t happen, I was heartbroken.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>But eventually, I had to accept something important: He didn&#39;t create the preview. I did.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Acceptance didn&#39;t mean giving up. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>It didn&#39;t mean betraying myself, lowering my standards, or pretending I didn&#39;t want love.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>It meant respecting reality.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>It meant accepting what was instead of hurting myself over what I hoped, wished, imagined, or believed it could become.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>And when I was finally able to accept what was—not what I thought it was going to be, healing began.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this conversation, I talk about:</span></p><p><span>🌱 Acceptance as a healing tool</span></p><p><span>🌱 Letting go of expectations</span></p><p><span>🌱 Healing from disappointment</span></p><p><span>🌱 Creating stories about what a relationship could become</span></p><p><span>🌱 The difference between reality and what we hope for</span></p><p><span>🌱 How refusing to accept reality can create unnecessary pain</span></p><p><span>🌱 Why acceptance is not giving up</span></p><p><span>🌱 Choosing reality without betraying yourself</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This isn&#39;t just about romantic relationships.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Acceptance is a tool that supports healing in family relationships, business, goals, dreams, and any situation where reality looks different from what we hoped it would be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sometimes healing begins when we stop fighting what is.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Acceptance is a healing tool.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p><p><span>CHAPTERS</span></p><p><span>00:00 Acceptance Is a Healing Tool</span></p><p><span>00:40 Why Acceptance Can Help You Heal</span></p><p><span>01:26 The Story That Changed My Perspective</span></p><p><span>02:22 Wanting One Beautiful Love Story</span></p><p><span>02:49 When I Thought I Found My Romance</span></p><p><span>03:34 Creating a Preview of What Could Be</span></p><p><span>04:15 Until It Wasn&#39;t</span></p><p><span>05:06 Heartbroken Over Something That Didn&#39;t Happen</span></p><p><span>05:41 Why I Thought I Could Make It Work</span></p><p><span>06:25 I Created the Preview</span></p><p><span>07:05 What My Heartbreak Taught Me</span></p><p><span>08:19 Acceptance Helped Me Heal</span></p><p><span>08:38 Healing Begins When You Accept What Is</span></p><p><span>09:57 Acceptance Is Not Giving Up</span></p><p><span>10:28 The Courage to Deal With Reality</span></p><p><span>10:57 Stop Betraying Yourself for What Could Be</span></p><p><span>11:21 Acceptance Is a Healing Tool</span></p> e0e9829b-a440-4cd6-8500-ec5886581ad4 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/4b57197d-3479-4a86-98e7-9ad6d768ed92 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:11 +0000 739 false full Pain Is Inevitable | Why Suffering Doesn't Have To Be Pain Is Inevitable | Why Suffering Doesn't Have To Be Marea Michele Pain vs suffering: learning the difference can change how you move through grief, loss, guilt, self-blame, and some of the hardest experiences of your life.


Pain is inevitable. Suffering doesn't always have to be.


In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I'm talking about the difference between pain and suffering and what I've learned while moving through grief, loss, guilt, and the kind of pain that changes you.


Things hurt because they matter.


But sometimes, after the pain happens, we add another layer.


We blame ourselves. We replay what happened. We question every decision. We wish we could go back and do something differently.


And that's where pain can become suffering.


I'm sharing my own experience with grief and the loss of my sister Val, the things I've had to confront within myself, and the difference between allowing pain to move through you and creating additional suffering by fighting what cannot be changed.


This isn't about pretending pain doesn't hurt.


It's about learning how to carry it without allowing it to consume everything else.


If you're navigating grief, loss, guilt, regret, self-blame, or a painful season of life, I hope this conversation gives you something to sit with.


Subscribe for more conversations about healing, self-awareness, alignment, growth, and navigating the second half of life with intention.


In Honor of My Bones | Sister❥


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CHAPTERS

00:00 Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Different.

00:33 Why I Called My Sister

01:42 Something Was Wrong

02:05 I Was in Full-Blown Panic

03:39 I Got on the First Flight

04:13 I Knew Something Was Different

04:45 The Call From the Hospital

05:32 I Did Everything I Could

05:45 Why I Blamed Myself

06:48 What I Learned About Pain

07:13 Pain and Suffering Are Different

07:33 The Stories I Told Myself

08:06 The Stories Create Suffering

08:47 When Life Gives You Pain

09:07 Don't Add Stories to the Pain

09:38 Will You Slip? Yes.

10:13 Six Years Later, the Pain Is Still Here

10:42 What Loss Taught Me About Values

11:24 How Losing Her Changed Me

11:51 Love Yourself Through the Pain

12:07 Be Kind to Yourself

]]> <p><span>Pain vs suffering: learning the difference can change how you move through grief, loss, guilt, self-blame, and some of the hardest experiences of your life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Pain is inevitable. Suffering doesn&#39;t always have to be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I&#39;m talking about the difference between pain and suffering and what I&#39;ve learned while moving through grief, loss, guilt, and the kind of pain that changes you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Things hurt because they matter.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>But sometimes, after the pain happens, we add another layer. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We blame ourselves. We replay what happened. We question every decision. We wish we could go back and do something differently.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>And that&#39;s where pain can become suffering.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I&#39;m sharing my own experience with grief and the loss of my sister Val, the things I&#39;ve had to confront within myself, and the difference between allowing pain to move through you and creating additional suffering by fighting what cannot be changed.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This isn&#39;t about pretending pain doesn&#39;t hurt.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>It&#39;s about learning how to carry it without allowing it to consume everything else.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If you&#39;re navigating grief, loss, guilt, regret, self-blame, or a painful season of life, I hope this conversation gives you something to sit with.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe for more conversations about healing, self-awareness, alignment, growth, and navigating the second half of life with intention.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In Honor of My Bones | Sister❥</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p><p><span>CHAPTERS</span></p><p><span>00:00 Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Different.</span></p><p><span>00:33 Why I Called My Sister</span></p><p><span>01:42 Something Was Wrong</span></p><p><span>02:05 I Was in Full-Blown Panic</span></p><p><span>03:39 I Got on the First Flight</span></p><p><span>04:13 I Knew Something Was Different</span></p><p><span>04:45 The Call From the Hospital</span></p><p><span>05:32 I Did Everything I Could</span></p><p><span>05:45 Why I Blamed Myself</span></p><p><span>06:48 What I Learned About Pain</span></p><p><span>07:13 Pain and Suffering Are Different</span></p><p><span>07:33 The Stories I Told Myself</span></p><p><span>08:06 The Stories Create Suffering</span></p><p><span>08:47 When Life Gives You Pain</span></p><p><span>09:07 Don&#39;t Add Stories to the Pain</span></p><p><span>09:38 Will You Slip? Yes.</span></p><p><span>10:13 Six Years Later, the Pain Is Still Here</span></p><p><span>10:42 What Loss Taught Me About Values</span></p><p><span>11:24 How Losing Her Changed Me</span></p><p><span>11:51 Love Yourself Through the Pain</span></p><p><span>12:07 Be Kind to Yourself</span></p> 7a91cade-7dc7-40af-979d-8d2b614be2e8 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/f5511cb7-703e-4c36-95ad-38fa4423ebe5 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:06 +0000 824 false full I Don’t Need a Man… But I Want One! I Don’t Need a Man… But I Want One! Marea Michele Wanting a healthy relationship doesn’t mean you need a man. For single women who still want love, this is about relationship standards, good men, and being honest about what you truly desire.


I have been married and single. I have been happy and hurt. And while I will certainly avoid all foolishness, that does not mean I have to pretend I don't desire love, because I absolutely do!


In this episode, I share the story of Demetrius, the man who showed me what genuine protection, integrity, care, and non-contingent love looks like.


Because of his love and that experience, I know healthy, aligned love is available to me.


I don't NEED a man to complete me. Thank GOD!


I don't NEED a man to save me. I'm already Saved!


But I will not be telling God that I don't want partnership simply because I have been disappointed before.


There is a HUGE distance and difference between not needing a man and not wanting love.


If you have been saying, “I don't want no man,” but privately you still desire healthy love, companionship, connection, and partnership, this conversation is for you.


The question is not whether you should want love.


The question is whether you are being honest with yourself about what you actually desire—and whether you are doing the work necessary to be available for it.


In this episode, we talk about:

• Why being single and happy doesn't mean you don't want partnership

• How pain can make us deny what we actually desire

• The space between standards and settling

• Why knowing healthy love is possible changes what you are willing to accept

• How self-awareness helps you identify the relationship you actually want

• What it means to be in alignment with yourself before aligning with someone else

• Why saying you don't want something you secretly desire can become self-betrayal


If this conversation was supportive, share it with someone who may need the reminder that wanting love does not make them weak, needy, desperate, or incomplete.


In Honor of My Beautiful Creature | Metris❥


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🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇

Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/

====================================================

CONNECT WITH ME

=======================

Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna

Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com

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Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/

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Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90

=======================

This video is NOT sponsored.

Music by Suno.com

Stock Video & Images by Pexels

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CHAPTERS

00:00 I Don't Need a Man… I Want One

00:28 I Still Believe in Love

00:51 The Boy Who Changed My Standards

02:08 The Day He Protected Me

04:24 What Demetrius Taught Me About Love

05:35 Why I Know I'm Not Asking for Too Much

06:26 He Never Stopped Protecting Me

08:19 What Happened to Demetrius

09:44 The First Example of Healthy Love

10:22 Why So Many Women Say They Don't Want a Man

11:08 Do You Really Not Want Love?

12:22 There's No Shame in Wanting Partnership

13:50 The Man I'm Actually Waiting For

16:02 What Alignment in a Relationship Means

19:01 Single, Happy, and Still Wanting Love

20:16 Are You Saying the Opposite of What You Desire?

21:02 The Areas of Alignment

22:57 Be Honest With Yourself

]]> <p><span>Wanting a healthy relationship doesn’t mean you need a man. For single women who still want love, this is about relationship standards, good men, and being honest about what you truly desire.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I have been married and single. I have been happy and hurt. And while I will certainly avoid all foolishness, that does not mean I have to pretend I don&#39;t desire love, because I absolutely do!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode, I share the story of Demetrius, the man who showed me what genuine protection, integrity, care, and non-contingent love looks like.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Because of his love and that experience, I know healthy, aligned love is available to me.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I don&#39;t NEED a man to complete me. Thank GOD!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I don&#39;t NEED a man to save me. I&#39;m already Saved!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>But I will not be telling God that I don&#39;t want partnership simply because I have been disappointed before.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>There is a HUGE distance and difference between not needing a man and not wanting love.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If you have been saying, “I don&#39;t want no man,” but privately you still desire healthy love, companionship, connection, and partnership, this conversation is for you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The question is not whether you should want love.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The question is whether you are being honest with yourself about what you actually desire—and whether you are doing the work necessary to be available for it.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode, we talk about:</span></p><p><span>• Why being single and happy doesn&#39;t mean you don&#39;t want partnership</span></p><p><span>• How pain can make us deny what we actually desire</span></p><p><span>• The space between standards and settling</span></p><p><span>• Why knowing healthy love is possible changes what you are willing to accept</span></p><p><span>• How self-awareness helps you identify the relationship you actually want</span></p><p><span>• What it means to be in alignment with yourself before aligning with someone else</span></p><p><span>• Why saying you don&#39;t want something you secretly desire can become self-betrayal</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If this conversation was supportive, share it with someone who may need the reminder that wanting love does not make them weak, needy, desperate, or incomplete.</span></p><p><br></p><p>In Honor of My Beautiful Creature | Metris❥</p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p><p><span>CHAPTERS</span></p><p><span>00:00 I Don&#39;t Need a Man… I Want One</span></p><p><span>00:28 I Still Believe in Love</span></p><p><span>00:51 The Boy Who Changed My Standards</span></p><p><span>02:08 The Day He Protected Me</span></p><p><span>04:24 What Demetrius Taught Me About Love</span></p><p><span>05:35 Why I Know I&#39;m Not Asking for Too Much</span></p><p><span>06:26 He Never Stopped Protecting Me</span></p><p><span>08:19 What Happened to Demetrius</span></p><p><span>09:44 The First Example of Healthy Love</span></p><p><span>10:22 Why So Many Women Say They Don&#39;t Want a Man</span></p><p><span>11:08 Do You Really Not Want Love?</span></p><p><span>12:22 There&#39;s No Shame in Wanting Partnership</span></p><p><span>13:50 The Man I&#39;m Actually Waiting For</span></p><p><span>16:02 What Alignment in a Relationship Means</span></p><p><span>19:01 Single, Happy, and Still Wanting Love</span></p><p><span>20:16 Are You Saying the Opposite of What You Desire?</span></p><p><span>21:02 The Areas of Alignment</span></p><p><span>22:57 Be Honest With Yourself</span></p> a5637d26-6dee-4414-80d1-74836121d814 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/005dea35-4694-45a9-9109-f81a6b8fe229 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:22 +0000 1458 false full YOU, Don't Know You! YOU, Don't Know You! Marea Michele Self-awareness and getting to know yourself are essential if you want to stop feeling misunderstood. Do you really know yourself? I thought I did until I realized I couldn't always explain what I needed.


I could tell you my zodiac sign, my love language, where I was from, what I did, and all the roles I played. But I couldn't always tell you what I needed to feel seen, heard and loved or why.


And most importantly, what I needed to do, experience or be, to love myself better.


For years, I found myself saying, “They don't understand me.” “He doesn't even know me.” “I don't know why I do that or feel like this."


Then I had to ask myself a harder question: Do I even know me?


In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I'm talking about self-awareness, self-discovery, feeling misunderstood, getting to know yourself beyond your titles and roles, and why other people can only know you to the degree that you know yourself.


If you've ever felt misunderstood or wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships and life, this conversation is for you.


Because before we ask someone else to understand us, we have to get intentional about getting to know ourselves.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 You Don't Even Know You

00:23 Do You Really Know Yourself?

00:50 Why Age Doesn't Equal Self-Awareness

01:58 The Difference Between Roles and Who You Are

02:40 Questions You Should Ask Yourself

03:55 Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns

04:38 Why I Felt So Misunderstood

05:38 The Question That Changed Everything

06:50 Other People Can Only Know What You Know

07:46 I'm Not Becoming—I'm Remembering

08:29 How I Started Getting to Know Myself

09:13 Ask Yourself Better Questions

10:19 Dropping the Pride of “I Know Myself”

10:37 Remembering Who the Hell I Am

11:35 Do You Really Know Yourself?

12:26 Remember Who You Are

]]> <p><span>Self-awareness and getting to know yourself are essential if you want to stop feeling misunderstood. Do you really know yourself? I thought I did until I realized I couldn&#39;t always explain what I needed.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I could tell you my zodiac sign, my love language, where I was from, what I did, and all the roles I played. But I couldn&#39;t always tell you what I needed to feel seen, heard and loved or why.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>And most importantly, what I needed to do, experience or be, to love myself better.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>For years, I found myself saying, “They don&#39;t understand me.” “He doesn&#39;t even know me.” “I don&#39;t know why I do that or feel like this.&#34;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Then I had to ask myself a harder question: Do I even know me?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I&#39;m talking about self-awareness, self-discovery, feeling misunderstood, getting to know yourself beyond your titles and roles, and why other people can only know you to the degree that you know yourself.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If you&#39;ve ever felt misunderstood or wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships and life, this conversation is for you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Because before we ask someone else to understand us, we have to get intentional about getting to know ourselves.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p><p><span>CHAPTERS</span></p><p><span>00:00 You Don&#39;t Even Know You</span></p><p><span>00:23 Do You Really Know Yourself?</span></p><p><span>00:50 Why Age Doesn&#39;t Equal Self-Awareness</span></p><p><span>01:58 The Difference Between Roles and Who You Are</span></p><p><span>02:40 Questions You Should Ask Yourself</span></p><p><span>03:55 Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns</span></p><p><span>04:38 Why I Felt So Misunderstood</span></p><p><span>05:38 The Question That Changed Everything</span></p><p><span>06:50 Other People Can Only Know What You Know</span></p><p><span>07:46 I&#39;m Not Becoming—I&#39;m Remembering</span></p><p><span>08:29 How I Started Getting to Know Myself</span></p><p><span>09:13 Ask Yourself Better Questions</span></p><p><span>10:19 Dropping the Pride of “I Know Myself”</span></p><p><span>10:37 Remembering Who the Hell I Am</span></p><p><span>11:35 Do You Really Know Yourself?</span></p><p><span>12:26 Remember Who You Are</span></p> c5d95fdf-1c9e-4c44-82f1-e8193f34cc19 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/14be4298-9854-4529-9858-28a8cb3f9540 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0000 773 false full I Know You Love Me, But I Don't Feel It! I Know You Love Me, But I Don't Feel It! Marea Michele Feeling unloved in a relationship can be confusing when you know the person loves you. In this episode, I share why knowing he loved me wasn't enough when in some really pivotal moments, it didn't come through.


I knew he loved me. I just couldn't feel it.


There is a difference between someone loving you and someone expressing that love in a way that allows you to actually feel loved, heard, considered, respected, supported, and covered in the relationship.


In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I share the story of a relationship with a man I genuinely believe loved me. But over time, I repeatedly communicated what I needed, what didn't feel good, and where I was no longer feeling covered and respected.


Eventually, I started questioning myself.


Was I asking for too much?


Were my requests unreasonable?


Were my boundaries the problem?


Was I the problem?


Love in and of itself, is a heart posture, but expressing that love, is an action and a choice.


If I tell you that something hurts me, that I don't feel heard, considered, respected, or loved and I communicate that repeatedly...what happens next matters.


This conversation isn't only about romantic relationships. It applies to the people we love, the people who love us, and every relationship where someone's words don't consistently align with what we experience.


In this episode, we talk about:


• The difference between loving someone and making them feel loved

• Why repeatedly communicating your needs matters

• Boundaries, standards, and being labeled “too much”

• What happens when you begin questioning your own reality; gaslighting

• Why confusion is a problem in relationships

• Cognitive dissonance when words and actions don't match

• Knowing your worth and honoring your feelings

• Why requirements are different from expectations

• When love is real but the relationship still isn't healthy for you


Sometimes the question isn't:


“Do they love me?”


Sometimes the question is:


“Can I actually feel the love they say they have for me?”


And if the answer continues to be no, you are allowed to look at the relationship honestly.

Subscribe to Under the Beautiful Banyan for conversations about healing, relationships, self-awareness, boundaries, alignment, and becoming who you were designed to be.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 I Know You Love Me, But I Don't Feel It

00:15 Why I Stayed Longer Than I Should Have

00:31 Loving Someone vs. Making Them Feel Loved

01:00 The Relationship That Made This Clear

01:48 When Everything Started Changing

03:05 When I Stopped Feeling Loved

04:20 Taking the Relationship to God

05:30 What I Needed to Feel Loved

06:12 The Problem Was My Boundaries

07:16 When I Finally Stopped Talking

07:55 I Never Questioned That He Loved Me

08:18 Love Is a Heart Posture—Expression Is an Action

08:59 When You Start Questioning Yourself

09:42 If It Hurts You, It's Already a Thing

10:06 This Isn't Just About Romantic Relationships

11:14 Why I Would End the Relationship

12:01 You Are Not Too Much

12:43 Confusion Is a No for Me

12:59 The INVESTED Areas Behind This

14:11 When Words Don't Match Actions

14:40 Keep Your Boundaries and Standards

15:11 Go Deeper With the Alignment Pack

]]> <p><span>Feeling unloved in a relationship can be confusing when you know the person loves you. In this episode, I share why knowing he loved me wasn&#39;t enough when in some really pivotal moments, it didn&#39;t come through.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I knew he loved me. I just couldn&#39;t feel it.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>There is a difference between someone loving you and someone expressing that love in a way that allows you to actually feel loved, heard, considered, respected, supported, and covered in the relationship.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode of Under the Beautiful Banyan, I share the story of a relationship with a man I genuinely believe loved me. But over time, I repeatedly communicated what I needed, what didn&#39;t feel good, and where I was no longer feeling covered and respected.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Eventually, I started questioning myself.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Was I asking for too much?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Were my requests unreasonable?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Were my boundaries the problem?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Was I the problem?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Love in and of itself, is a heart posture, but expressing that love, is an action and a choice.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If I tell you that something hurts me, that I don&#39;t feel heard, considered, respected, or loved and I communicate that repeatedly...what happens next matters.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This conversation isn&#39;t only about romantic relationships. It applies to the people we love, the people who love us, and every relationship where someone&#39;s words don&#39;t consistently align with what we experience.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode, we talk about:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>• The difference between loving someone and making them feel loved</span></p><p><span>• Why repeatedly communicating your needs matters</span></p><p><span>• Boundaries, standards, and being labeled “too much”</span></p><p><span>• What happens when you begin questioning your own reality; gaslighting</span></p><p><span>• Why confusion is a problem in relationships</span></p><p><span>• Cognitive dissonance when words and actions don&#39;t match</span></p><p><span>• Knowing your worth and honoring your feelings</span></p><p><span>• Why requirements are different from expectations</span></p><p><span>• When love is real but the relationship still isn&#39;t healthy for you</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sometimes the question isn&#39;t:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>“Do they love me?”</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sometimes the question is:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>“Can I actually feel the love they say they have for me?”</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>And if the answer continues to be no, you are allowed to look at the relationship honestly.</span></p><p><span>Subscribe to Under the Beautiful Banyan for conversations about healing, relationships, self-awareness, boundaries, alignment, and becoming who you were designed to be.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p><p><span>CHAPTERS</span></p><p><span>00:00 I Know You Love Me, But I Don&#39;t Feel It</span></p><p><span>00:15 Why I Stayed Longer Than I Should Have</span></p><p><span>00:31 Loving Someone vs. Making Them Feel Loved</span></p><p><span>01:00 The Relationship That Made This Clear</span></p><p><span>01:48 When Everything Started Changing</span></p><p><span>03:05 When I Stopped Feeling Loved</span></p><p><span>04:20 Taking the Relationship to God</span></p><p><span>05:30 What I Needed to Feel Loved</span></p><p><span>06:12 The Problem Was My Boundaries</span></p><p><span>07:16 When I Finally Stopped Talking</span></p><p><span>07:55 I Never Questioned That He Loved Me</span></p><p><span>08:18 Love Is a Heart Posture—Expression Is an Action</span></p><p><span>08:59 When You Start Questioning Yourself</span></p><p><span>09:42 If It Hurts You, It&#39;s Already a Thing</span></p><p><span>10:06 This Isn&#39;t Just About Romantic Relationships</span></p><p><span>11:14 Why I Would End the Relationship</span></p><p><span>12:01 You Are Not Too Much</span></p><p><span>12:43 Confusion Is a No for Me</span></p><p><span>12:59 The INVESTED Areas Behind This</span></p><p><span>14:11 When Words Don&#39;t Match Actions</span></p><p><span>14:40 Keep Your Boundaries and Standards</span></p><p><span>15:11 Go Deeper With the Alignment Pack</span></p> 66a0cda0-4b18-49a3-b0bd-3b04f0079e54 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/715de651-10ca-4900-8169-c5b059329e13 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0000 924 false full I Never Thought He Would Do That! I Never Thought He Would Do That! Marea Michele Betrayal and broken trust can change the way you see relationships, family, and the people you love. In this episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan, I share a deeply personal story about my brother, betrayal, trust, and learning how to trust again without betraying myself.


Sometimes the person you trust most is the person you never imagined could hurt you.

I never thought he would do that.


Until he did.


In this episode, I talk about one of the deepest betrayals I've experienced and what it taught me about trust, relationships, forgiveness, and protecting my heart without closing it.


Because you never really know what another person is capable of.


But that doesn't mean you have to become incapable of trusting.


You don't have to let what someone did to you determine how you show up in every relationship that comes after it. You don't have to punish new people for wounds someone else created. And you don't have to betray yourself in an attempt to protect yourself.


Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn't forgiving the person who hurt you.

It's deciding what you're going to believe about yourself, other people, and love after they did.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 You Don't Know What Someone Is Capable Of

00:24 What It Cost Me to Learn This

00:59 I Was the Big Sister Mama

01:22 When My Brother Started to Change

02:13 I Decided Not to Save Him

02:50 Everything Changed

03:12 My Brother Would Never... Until He Did

03:35 When Betrayal Breaks Your Heart

04:10 I Started Grieving the Relationship

04:48 “I Did It”

05:21 I Was Too Hurt to Be Angry

05:59 It Took Me Four Years to Heal

06:43 I Didn't Want to Stop Trusting People

07:44 What Betrayal Taught Me About Expectations

08:39 Protecting Yourself Can Become a Prison

09:33 When Protecting Yourself Becomes Self-Betrayal

09:51 I Still Want Love and Family

10:10 Can Trust Be Rebuilt?

10:37 Why This Betrayal Was Different

11:03 The Relationship Was Never Repaired

11:29 I Refused to Let It Stop Me From Trusting

11:50 Do You Make People Earn Your Trust?

12:06 When Trust Is Broken

12:32 What Betrayal Can Teach You

12:49 I Won't Betray Myself to Keep Someone

13:07 They Show You Who They Are

13:24 Trust and Evolution

13:47 Never Say What Someone Else Won't Do

14:10 Go Deeper With INVESTED Alignment

]]> <p>Betrayal and broken trust can change the way you see relationships, family, and the people you love. In this episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan, I share a deeply personal story about my brother, betrayal, trust, and learning how to trust again without betraying myself.</p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes the person you trust most is the person you never imagined could hurt you.</p><p>I never thought he would do that.</p><p><br></p><p>Until he did.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I talk about one of the deepest betrayals I&#39;ve experienced and what it taught me about trust, relationships, forgiveness, and protecting my heart without closing it.</p><p><br></p><p>Because you never really know what another person is capable of.</p><p><br></p><p>But that doesn&#39;t mean you have to become incapable of trusting.</p><p><br></p><p>You don&#39;t have to let what someone did to you determine how you show up in every relationship that comes after it. You don&#39;t have to punish new people for wounds someone else created. And you don&#39;t have to betray yourself in an attempt to protect yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn&#39;t forgiving the person who hurt you.</p><p>It&#39;s deciding what you&#39;re going to believe about yourself, other people, and love after they did.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</p><p>===================================================</p><p>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</p><p>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</p><p>https://investedalignment.com</p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</p><p>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</p><p>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</p><p>====================================================</p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</p><p>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</p><p>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</p><p>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</p><p>=======================</p><p>This video is NOT sponsored.</p><p>Music by Suno.com</p><p>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</p><p>==============================</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 You Don&#39;t Know What Someone Is Capable Of</p><p>00:24 What It Cost Me to Learn This</p><p>00:59 I Was the Big Sister Mama</p><p>01:22 When My Brother Started to Change</p><p>02:13 I Decided Not to Save Him</p><p>02:50 Everything Changed</p><p>03:12 My Brother Would Never... Until He Did</p><p>03:35 When Betrayal Breaks Your Heart</p><p>04:10 I Started Grieving the Relationship</p><p>04:48 “I Did It”</p><p>05:21 I Was Too Hurt to Be Angry</p><p>05:59 It Took Me Four Years to Heal</p><p>06:43 I Didn&#39;t Want to Stop Trusting People</p><p>07:44 What Betrayal Taught Me About Expectations</p><p>08:39 Protecting Yourself Can Become a Prison</p><p>09:33 When Protecting Yourself Becomes Self-Betrayal</p><p>09:51 I Still Want Love and Family</p><p>10:10 Can Trust Be Rebuilt?</p><p>10:37 Why This Betrayal Was Different</p><p>11:03 The Relationship Was Never Repaired</p><p>11:29 I Refused to Let It Stop Me From Trusting</p><p>11:50 Do You Make People Earn Your Trust?</p><p>12:06 When Trust Is Broken</p><p>12:32 What Betrayal Can Teach You</p><p>12:49 I Won&#39;t Betray Myself to Keep Someone</p><p>13:07 They Show You Who They Are</p><p>13:24 Trust and Evolution</p><p>13:47 Never Say What Someone Else Won&#39;t Do</p><p>14:10 Go Deeper With INVESTED Alignment</p> 7161e3a4-ba14-4af4-8b57-6e1f2f3b43f8 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/22526581-ebe3-4d86-b63b-446f837c3313 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:45:52 +0000 863 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Five of A Kind PROOF OF LIFE | Five of A Kind Marea Michele The Pattern Nobody Knows They're Living In. A story about toxic family relationships, repeated betrayal, and the moment I realized 5 different people were actually one unhealthy spirit. For women over 45 healing from family trauma and setting boundaries with relatives.

I thought I had five separate unhealthy relationships with five different blood relatives. What I learned, painfully and slowly, was that it wasn't five relationships at all. If this resonates, the belief and reframe I share at the end might be exactly what you need to hear.

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]]> <p><span>The Pattern Nobody Knows They&#39;re Living In. A story about toxic family relationships, repeated betrayal, and the moment I realized 5 different people were actually one unhealthy spirit. For women over 45 healing from family trauma and setting boundaries with relatives.</span></p><p><span>I thought I had five separate unhealthy relationships with five different blood relatives. What I learned, painfully and slowly, was that it wasn&#39;t five relationships at all. If this resonates, the belief and reframe I share at the end might be exactly what you need to hear.</span></p><p><span>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</span></p><p><span>===================================================</span></p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><span>https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>https://mareamichele.com/product/the-digital-alignment-pack-bundle/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</span></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</span></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://investedalignment.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</span></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p><p><span>Music by Suno.com</span></p><p><span>Stock Video &amp; Images by Pexels</span></p><p><span>==============================</span></p> 2ac92052-cf36-4015-abfc-504634f92705 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/5f404f01-1dcd-44b4-b815-35ad9aeb3e7f Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:13:11 +0000 1052 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Mrs. Esco & The Elephants PROOF OF LIFE | Mrs. Esco & The Elephants Marea Michele A foster care story about the teacher who changed my life. For women over 45 healing from childhood wounds, this is how one act of grace redirected what I believed about trust, worth, and love.

I stole from the teacher who loved me most. I was terrified of what she'd do when I had to bring it back. What she did instead became a turning point I didn't understand until decades later. This is the story of Mrs. Jean Esco, a classroom full of elephants, and the moment that redirected my life.

If you know Mrs. Jean Esco, who taught at Jones Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan — please share this with her. I need her to know what she meant to me.


This is Episode 7 of the Proof of Life series on Under the Beautiful Banyan.


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]]> <p>A foster care story about the teacher who changed my life. For women over 45 healing from childhood wounds, this is how one act of grace redirected what I believed about trust, worth, and love.</p><p>I stole from the teacher who loved me most. I was terrified of what she&#39;d do when I had to bring it back. What she did instead became a turning point I didn&#39;t understand until decades later. This is the story of Mrs. Jean Esco, a classroom full of elephants, and the moment that redirected my life.</p><p>If you know Mrs. Jean Esco, who taught at Jones Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan — please share this with her. I need her to know what she meant to me.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Episode 7 of the Proof of Life series on Under the Beautiful Banyan.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to be alerted when I upload a few times a week!</p><p>===================================================</p><p>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</p><p>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9HME1fNS1NSGtndFp5aExqY3RmYVJoc0lad3xBQ3Jtc0ttOUN4ZmkySkxsTnNQR3pnMXBqaHNDbkl2UlNpd0FZTEE0WmtGV3dRZVliemJPNzcwOVZVUXozZDBzNU40eGVOQVZab0gzbEh0UzItRV9qZzIwUTQ1cHVLRUIyeFdDM0hqSjJZbjFyN0I2Y1ZxY1lfWQ&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-digital-alignment-pack-bundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xTT1oyd0NrbmFkNUVtR01nbzFkMlIxRHp6UXxBQ3Jtc0trQVBCQzJVMWFIWUh6VC1mZldhSUlXSEt2U0xJU2Y4Nnotd1BWNHpYZ21aYVlzR2NTVkZEOTM4RmtoUk1wWnR2MHNhUnltTjBaOVZ2LTRUWmVPOGNmMHhLSE9ZOFlUM1prU21KQ01tQklzRldaeUQtMA&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/product/the-...</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</p><p>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fbundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVI1SkR5Y3VDcWgxaUk2akpmS1k4dUhBN2JpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdnd5VmxRWTQ0LXZRTlVmMWJXRklObW01czB2RFJFNUdUNng3NDhaY2RpTzVad3p5QUlRelc1aWNXUWdKdUE3UndPVi1nSS0zaUtTUEJuUmp1VWhqNnVDNTJ1c045UHVmNXczUUhZaGN3dlJaZXFMcw&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</a></p><p>====================================================</p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Website: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFhKZ3hobnBqWUZnRWZkTjFNUnl4bW5vMTBSQXxBQ3Jtc0trSkFxQzRWMW1yLTlIZnQzOURvV0cycU5vY29ldW41UGlrMWtCNkRJTHdjamZxZkYyUWNfRndweDFfbVZLSjIxbzZndGhGb3NtR1pEMzRPLUE0a09naEVmQXhrVW83Rmdjb2pGQTMtbk5fZHJCeVNsQQ&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40mareamichele%3Flang%3DenIG%3A&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHdUNFhuaDZPN3doLVZKMHgtT1BZaEticThLUXxBQ3Jtc0tuV3RZVG1Mc3FkcTZRcWZxVWtVb0oyQjBZVW5fbGJwYUdQYXF2ZzBGaktCMklqZW1mT3JpQTJrTTR3ME0tOVVudXlUcU1UQnhnalBVNTlURTVfOHl2RFM1SHVKUE9nWFp2TWVNM2R5bU9fNzl6N1h4UQ&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?...</a> </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmareamichele%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUh6bURtS2Z3MXF4NVZqU0FHQXBjUlBkZTJ3UXxBQ3Jtc0trc3lKSENFQndKT2xMdnFTS0I3SGdCaUhLd2tLb1g4NGo0dWVoT0dxWTZRc2R1dzdWN0xnVGpSX1gxeGRyamxfOVlmbW5mMDc3VTZoUzJqTmRCNDVTZEtIMl94Wkw2WUVnLUl2MHlFVEVZLXNCSTY5SQ&v=wmNRBE85EX0" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / mareamichele  </a></p><p>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6apznbcaZY" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • The 10-Step Protocol To Healthy &amp; Aligned ...  </a></p><p>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbvCkKhvD90" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • Beautiful Banyan Podcast Trailer  </a></p><p>=======================</p><p>This video is NOT sponsored.</p> 8af7a767-a579-4157-b321-3b18801bedb6 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/25cd3c93-e48c-4860-b660-31c6335e2283 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:21 +0000 1034 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Beliefs Surpass Truth PROOF OF LIFE | Beliefs Surpass Truth Marea Michele In this episode, titled Beliefs Surpass Truth, I examine self-betrayal. How in a moment where I doubted my own beliefs and truth, I put in jeopardy years of trust with someone I loved and in the process made a rash decision that was irreversible.


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]]> <p>In this episode, titled Beliefs Surpass Truth, I examine self-betrayal. How in a moment where I doubted my own beliefs and truth, I put in jeopardy years of trust with someone I loved and in the process made a rash decision that was irreversible. </p><p><br></p><p>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</p><p>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVE3ZlRaUzVBUDJJdzE3a0ktZkpMZXhhWXBuUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSFpqX3hKS0lpbGV3VWhVZE41MHUwRGtUOFV1VnlzOGNsc3F4V244SHN5TDZuV1lTX2ZrQVhhVDZmZWhaOWpVY0ItTW8yOGU0WnlTendKdHpKZVJXMVJDOFBGUzBZbnk3WVNiN3ZmdXVFWHpxMlBEYw&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-digital-alignment-pack-bundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BYbUFXZzJuc2oxMjNzX3doOGVsTjc2LXEwUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUlJaR0lEUlkySU44WDl6dHh5TURZTkJnalE2dVo3Y2FwR2J3ajZVcUMzRUxNd0lrdXoteFlLVmdPNG1aVFhVUEtMam1MQkYzcFNrNkY0dzdoZE9ndDhTZmpPNDJsa2lXU09NUkhCMllhSTY0aXZfbw&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/product/the-...</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</p><p>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fbundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFI3UmlabzlSaFlwenN1WjZCYWdEVlhObEN1UXxBQ3Jtc0ttZFZvZTRqbXpuc3VudURHVmlIdXF5ekp4UFVRdkF5Q3pOMlVYWHdkYkNld3lPaXpwNmRuNmhzcGZzV1o3bVMzT0dqSVhYWEZjNndKdjlleWpPX0lVX2dDR2JGTVZVQ0V5dS1jN0wzenFwbGp0LUprNA&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</a></p><p>====================================================</p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Website: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRmejlRN0JGN2UzWnd5R2xvRjR5bThWSXRtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUhqOWx2T3ZIWFkwLUxKUmFjanp0VGVzU3hFLTJ5YWp1RERYTDE5S2tuakkwSURVZVJBQklPRkpRNmMzVlg0dy1JVDE3bjNub0pkN095V01oVDFPcWVySEZrT3dnN2NXcUlrbVo1ZWJWYWh2TkpHUQ&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40mareamichele%3Flang%3DenIG%3A&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRSUXpvTVBrbFM3TlNoSUM4M2lXRFZBSHV3UXxBQ3Jtc0tteUFCRXRBVTVoelJLanBHa3d3a1NGTjJ6aU1SbTNGb3Z2dng1ODJ6RGNTMmtTMTltY3k5OFZlalJkbGxGSEtqMlVId29XRGhhYnl2QTZSNVVyMzhEZS1aeXJQX3MzbnRBR2JIVGI0YWxEa0w0eHh6TQ&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?...</a> </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmareamichele%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0twSVp1OUJWOUFONm9sT2xhQ2hqNmc0R2xLUXxBQ3Jtc0trN0N4Y19oMjBqdHMtM3VlZ19wQlBFZDhBaXpPQ2x2dy1oUXhQcXBCMlRIc3lLcmlmWWlOUG5aWHo5R05NSy1BbHJaQUhhczlubzNlU2xSMUtVT2NqSWZnVlR0R2pmMFhTV3ZtVzZkcUNTZzBTRlhXOA&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / mareamichele  </a></p><p>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6apznbcaZY" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • The 10-Step Protocol To Healthy &amp; Aligned ...  </a></p><p>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbvCkKhvD90" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • Beautiful Banyan Podcast Trailer  </a></p><p>=======================</p><p>This video is NOT sponsored.</p> eb9f240c-670b-48dc-a575-57fc3d2e8bb2 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/9c249205-01b5-4182-a200-33c409cbf441 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:26:10 +0000 1791 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Foster Mother Blues PROOF OF LIFE | Foster Mother Blues Marea Michele #personalalignment #investedalignment #fyp #selfawareness #personaldevelopment

In this emotional and inspiring video, I share my personal story of surviving foster care with my sister by my side. From the challenges we faced to the triumphs we achieved, I open up about our journey and the unbreakable bond that helped us get through even the toughest of times. If you're someone who has gone through the foster care system or knows someone who has, this video is for you. Get ready to be inspired by our story of resilience, hope, and the power of sibling love.

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]]> <p>#personalalignment #investedalignment #fyp #selfawareness #personaldevelopment </p><p>In this emotional and inspiring video, I share my personal story of surviving foster care with my sister by my side. From the challenges we faced to the triumphs we achieved, I open up about our journey and the unbreakable bond that helped us get through even the toughest of times. If you&#39;re someone who has gone through the foster care system or knows someone who has, this video is for you. Get ready to be inspired by our story of resilience, hope, and the power of sibling love.</p><p><span>#fosterparent</span> #fostercare #sisterhood</p><p><br></p><p>INVESTED Alignment Focus: Trust — understanding non-contingent love.</p><p><br></p><p>===================================================</p><p><span>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? ⬇</span></p><p><span>Start Here: Take the INVESTED Alignment Assessment</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVE3ZlRaUzVBUDJJdzE3a0ktZkpMZXhhWXBuUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSFpqX3hKS0lpbGV3VWhVZE41MHUwRGtUOFV1VnlzOGNsc3F4V244SHN5TDZuV1lTX2ZrQVhhVDZmZWhaOWpVY0ItTW8yOGU0WnlTendKdHpKZVJXMVJDOFBGUzBZbnk3WVNiN3ZmdXVFWHpxMlBEYw&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Digital Alignment Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-digital-alignment-pack-bundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BYbUFXZzJuc2oxMjNzX3doOGVsTjc2LXEwUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUlJaR0lEUlkySU44WDl6dHh5TURZTkJnalE2dVo3Y2FwR2J3ajZVcUMzRUxNd0lrdXoteFlLVmdPNG1aVFhVUEtMam1MQkYzcFNrNkY0dzdoZE9ndDhTZmpPNDJsa2lXU09NUkhCMllhSTY0aXZfbw&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/product/the-...</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>🌱 The Full Bundle ⬇</span></p><p><span>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmareamichele.com%2Fbundle%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFI3UmlabzlSaFlwenN1WjZCYWdEVlhObEN1UXxBQ3Jtc0ttZFZvZTRqbXpuc3VudURHVmlIdXF5ekp4UFVRdkF5Q3pOMlVYWHdkYkNld3lPaXpwNmRuNmhzcGZzV1o3bVMzT0dqSVhYWEZjNndKdjlleWpPX0lVX2dDR2JGTVZVQ0V5dS1jN0wzenFwbGp0LUprNA&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</a></p><p><span>====================================================</span></p><p><span>CONNECT WITH ME</span></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3Ix4Qna&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXR5WXpnNG1WS0JXNVg0Z3ktc291MEJheU40Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttS1RGNlJSNW9PaEpSTkVlZDNZallCenZrdEpSUnl6OTBTYXI4RlRUTWVtSHloX1FyQlV6QUFXVzR5Zi1wekpGWExOampBOFY1M21ieXR4S2RwRzZVZ3JXTXg1TkJXT01oZ2Z3ZDl3MElseVYtcS04dw&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</a></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Finvestedalignment.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRmejlRN0JGN2UzWnd5R2xvRjR5bThWSXRtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUhqOWx2T3ZIWFkwLUxKUmFjanp0VGVzU3hFLTJ5YWp1RERYTDE5S2tuakkwSURVZVJBQklPRkpRNmMzVlg0dy1JVDE3bjNub0pkN095V01oVDFPcWVySEZrT3dnN2NXcUlrbVo1ZWJWYWh2TkpHUQ&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://investedalignment.com</a></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40mareamichele%3Flang%3DenIG%3A&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRSUXpvTVBrbFM3TlNoSUM4M2lXRFZBSHV3UXxBQ3Jtc0tteUFCRXRBVTVoelJLanBHa3d3a1NGTjJ6aU1SbTNGb3Z2dng1ODJ6RGNTMmtTMTltY3k5OFZlalJkbGxGSEtqMlVId29XRGhhYnl2QTZSNVVyMzhEZS1aeXJQX3MzbnRBR2JIVGI0YWxEa0w0eHh6TQ&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?...</a><span> </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmareamichele%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0twSVp1OUJWOUFONm9sT2xhQ2hqNmc0R2xLUXxBQ3Jtc0trN0N4Y19oMjBqdHMtM3VlZ19wQlBFZDhBaXpPQ2x2dy1oUXhQcXBCMlRIc3lLcmlmWWlOUG5aWHo5R05NSy1BbHJaQUhhczlubzNlU2xSMUtVT2NqSWZnVlR0R2pmMFhTV3ZtVzZkcUNTZzBTRlhXOA&v=Dv0S8Z1JUgs" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png"> / mareamichele  </a></p><p><span>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6apznbcaZY" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • The 10-Step Protocol To Healthy &amp; Aligned ...  </a></p><p><span>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbvCkKhvD90" rel="nofollow">  <img src="https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png"> • Beautiful Banyan Podcast Trailer  </a></p><p><span>=======================</span></p><p><span>This video is NOT sponsored.</span></p> d2770277-67d9-4db5-83c0-d46631375c06 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/65b6e7d9-8483-45d9-b52a-da6a0c211762 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:00:54 +0000 1274 false full PROOF OF LIFE | A Love That Jumps Off The Page PROOF OF LIFE | A Love That Jumps Off The Page Marea Michele Mother-daughter love can be complicated, especially when it doesn’t look like what we expect. I always knew my mother loved me… but reading through her old letters, I saw that love in a way I had never recognized before.


In this episode, the speaker shares her personal journey about her difficult relationship with her mother, reflecting on her childhood spent in foster and group homes. She discusses how understanding her mother's struggles helped her find healing and #selflove.


This #selfimprovement journey also touches on the importance of #emotionalhealing and #healing, showcasing how #selfawareness can lead to greater understanding and #selfacceptance.


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]]> <p>Mother-daughter love can be complicated, especially when it doesn’t look like what we expect. I always knew my mother loved me… but reading through her old letters, I saw that love in a way I had never recognized before.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the speaker shares her personal journey about her difficult relationship with her mother, reflecting on her childhood spent in foster and group homes. She discusses how understanding her mother&#39;s struggles helped her find healing and #selflove. </p><p><br></p><p>This #selfimprovement journey also touches on the importance of #emotionalhealing and #healing, showcasing how #selfawareness can lead to greater understanding and #selfacceptance.</p><p><br></p><p>INVESTED Alignment Focus: Emotional Intelligence — seeing love through a new lens.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</p><p>===================================================</p><p><strong>🌱 Ready to explore your own alignment? </strong></p><p><strong>Get your ALIGNMENT PACK BUNDLE here!: https://mareamichele.com/bundle/</strong></p><p>====================================================</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</p><p>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</p><p>INVESTED Alignment Framework: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/g6apznbcaZY</p><p>Beautiful Banyan Backstory: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/MbvCkKhvD90</p> fd656db1-61b5-4692-b509-f76f6f79fbb9 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/cef737dc-9898-4387-b295-ef729c300948 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:11:34 +0000 1486 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Michigan Elite Teens PROOF OF LIFE | Michigan Elite Teens Marea Michele In this episode, I share:

• How hard work and values impacted my self-esteem

• What door-to-door selling taught me about value and prosperity


What was your first job or hustle as a teen? Drop your story in the comments I’d love to hear how it shaped you!


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]]> <p>In this episode, I share:</p><p>• How hard work and values impacted my self-esteem</p><p>• What door-to-door selling taught me about value and prosperity</p><p><br></p><p>What was your first job or hustle as a teen? Drop your story in the comments I’d love to hear how it shaped you!</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</p><p>===================================================</p><p>Get your copy of the books Connect-It SELF and LOVERS here!: https://mareamichele.com/product-category/books/</p><p>====================================================</p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Listen to Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast: ➡︎ https://bit.ly/3Ix4Qna</p><p>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</p><p>=======================</p><p>This video is NOT sponsored.</p><p>Music by CreatorMix.com</p><p>Stock video &amp; images by Pexels</p><p>==============================</p> 0816e83d-5bb9-447f-995c-c2eebea766c3 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/31faa5ec-4870-485b-98d0-5c060636b7c7 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000 1556 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Food Stamps & Submarine Sandwiches PROOF OF LIFE | Food Stamps & Submarine Sandwiches 2 1 Marea Michele #personalalignment #investedalignment #accountability #selfawareness #personaldevelopment #rejection

Feeling Rejected? Do this before you give up! This story is about what rejection, what it taught me at an early age, and how I assign meaning to it. In this episode, I share how detaching from outcomes created freedom and clarity.


If you've ever questioned your value because of a no, someone else’s response, or rejection, this episode is for you.


💬 What’s the first “no” that shaped how you saw yourself? Let me know in the comments — your story might free somebody else.

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]]> <p>#personalalignment #investedalignment #accountability #selfawareness #personaldevelopment #rejection</p><p>Feeling Rejected? Do this before you give up! This story is about what rejection, what it taught me at an early age, and how I assign meaning to it. In this episode, I share how detaching from outcomes created freedom and clarity. </p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever questioned your value because of a no, someone else’s response, or rejection, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 What’s the first “no” that shaped how you saw yourself? Let me know in the comments — your story might free somebody else.</p><p>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</p><p><br></p><p>🌱 Want to get into alignment? Start with the Connect-It Series — especially the book called SELF with 120 questions to guide you into deeper awareness and freedom.</p><p>===================================================</p><p>Get your copy of the books Connect-It SELF and LOVERS here!: https://mareamichele.com/product-category/books/</p><p>====================================================</p><p>CONNECT WITH ME</p><p>=======================</p><p>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</p><p>=======================</p><p>This video is NOT sponsored.</p><p>Music by CreatorMix.com</p> 35b680ed-66b4-42ae-bc89-ce0d4e573c12 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/5c1ee6d1-2ad7-4d3c-9841-aaadcf3f99c8 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:06 +0000 853 false full PROOF OF LIFE | Satin Dolls PROOF OF LIFE | Satin Dolls 1 1 Marea Michele My mother and sister definitely got this one wrong! In the very first episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast, I take you on a journey of hope, disappointment and self-awareness!

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]]> <p><span>My mother and sister definitely got this one wrong! In the very first episode of Under The Beautiful Banyan Podcast, I take you on a journey of hope, disappointment and self-awareness!</span></p><p><span>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</span></p><p><span><span></span>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</span></p><p>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </p><p>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</p> 25f5e001-2a2c-4538-baaf-be4879912561 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/c3192ca4-e7c2-4e46-9007-50587ef72c20 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:52:40 +0000 1017 false bonus Under The Beautiful Banyan | INVESTED Alignment Trailer Under The Beautiful Banyan | INVESTED Alignment Trailer Marea Michele In this special episode, we dive deep into the INVESTED Alignment framework—the eight pillars that will help you grow with purpose and clarity. We’ll unpack:

  • Interest & Intelligence: How to spark your curiosity and leverage your unique gifts.
  • Net-Worth: Why recognizing your inherent value is the first step to confident living.
  • Values: The non-negotiables that guide every decision you make.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Tools for understanding and managing your feelings, so they don’t manage you.
  • Self-Awareness: Strategies to get brutally honest (and kind) with yourself.
  • Trust: Building faith in God, in others, and—most importantly—in your own journey.
  • Evolution: Embracing change as the only constant worth celebrating.
  • Direction: Crafting a clear roadmap that aligns your daily actions with your biggest dreams.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with one simple “seed” to plant in each area—so you can start growing in alignment today. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to INVEST in the life you were meant to live.


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]]> <p>In this special episode, we dive deep into the INVESTED Alignment framework—the eight pillars that will help you grow with purpose and clarity. We’ll unpack:</p><ul><li><strong>Interest &amp; Intelligence</strong>: How to spark your curiosity and leverage your unique gifts.</li><li><strong>Net-Worth</strong>: Why recognizing your inherent value is the first step to confident living.</li><li><strong>Values</strong>: The non-negotiables that guide every decision you make.</li><li><strong>Emotional Intelligence</strong>: Tools for understanding and managing your feelings, so they don’t manage you.</li><li><strong>Self-Awareness</strong>: Strategies to get brutally honest (and kind) with yourself.</li><li><strong>Trust</strong>: Building faith in God, in others, and—most importantly—in your own journey.</li><li><strong>Evolution</strong>: Embracing change as the only constant worth celebrating.</li><li><strong>Direction</strong>: Crafting a clear roadmap that aligns your daily actions with your biggest dreams.</li></ul><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with one simple “seed” to plant in each area—so you can start growing in alignment today. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to INVEST in the life you were meant to live.</p><p><br></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p> 5e15d846-149c-4f75-8794-083975b34a67 https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/0d19fb67-2562-42f2-b46d-7bc8a70e87bb Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:40:45 +0000 602 false trailer Under The Beautiful Banyan Trailer Under The Beautiful Banyan Trailer Marea Michele In this trailer, get a sneak peek at Under The Beautiful Banyan—your go-to podcast for uplifting stories and spiritual insights. Life’s messy, beautiful, and constantly changing—and so are we. Whether you need a dose of hope, a nudge toward self-trust, or a faith boost, you’re covered...Under The Beautiful Banyan

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]]> <p>In this trailer, get a sneak peek at Under The Beautiful Banyan—your go-to podcast for uplifting stories and spiritual insights. Life’s messy, beautiful, and constantly changing—and so are we. Whether you need a dose of hope, a nudge toward self-trust, or a faith boost, you’re covered...Under The Beautiful Banyan</p><p>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</p><p><br></p><p><span>Website: ➡︎ https://mareamichele.com</span></p><p><span>Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@mareamichele?lang=enIG: </span></p><p><span>Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/mareamichele/</span></p> cfc5e4f3-a68f-4f6c-9ce4-93c6b30f722d https://redcircle.com/shows/a600267d-cafe-44f5-881b-16e973a949c1/episodes/c582542c-1fd4-4862-814a-b1955fac64d8 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:11:32 +0000 147 false