This episode is a pause. A moment to acknowledge the collective heaviness so many people are carrying—and the quiet exhaustion that comes from trying to keep up in a world that rarely slows down. So many people are asking why everything feels overwhelming, even when nothing is “wrong.” In this conversation, we name what it feels like to live under constant demand, why overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re weak, and how simply telling the truth about what we’re experiencing can be mo...

You’ve collected the crystals, journals, oracle decks, meditations, breathwork practices, and spiritual tools… so why do you still feel stuck? In this episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela explore a pattern they see all the time in the healing and personal growth space: endlessly searching for the right tool to fix everything—then abandoning it when the results aren’t instant. We talk about why most healing tools don’t fail… we simply don’t stay with them long enou...

There are messages that whisper… and then there are the ones that rearrange you. This week on Cacao Conversations, Julietta shares a powerful teaching she recently received from the Blue Ones — a teaching that has been working on her from the inside out: “Love what you want to hate.” In a world overflowing with judgment, reactivity, and emotional exhaustion, this message comes through as both a wake-up call and an invitation to rise into a different kind of power. Toge...

There’s a moment on every growth journey when you finally feel the shift — the healing, the clarity, the strength you’ve worked so hard for. You can look back and see the mountain you’ve climbed… and then suddenly, you’re staring at the base of the next one. This in-between space can feel uncomfortable, disorienting, even lonely — but it’s also one of the most powerful initiations of your life. In this episode, Julietta and Graciela get real about what it means to outgrow an old v...

Feeling stressed, scattered, or stuck in constant overdrive? You’re not alone — and nature has the answer. In this episode, Julietta and Graciela dive into how forest therapy, also known as forest bathing, offers powerful stress relief for mind, body, and soul. They share how slowing down and connecting intentionally with nature helps regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore a deep sense of peace and clarity. You’ll learn simple ways to bring the healing bene...

Leading with Love: How to Fill Your Cup First with Toye Penny This week on Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela sit down with Toye Penny, founder of Love You More International™️, to explore what it truly means to lead with love — starting from within. Toye shares her transformative journey from outward success to inner restoration and introduces The Love You More Method™️, a framework helping mothers in leadership put their oxygen masks on first so they can lead, nurt...

In this episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela explore what happens when success stops feeling satisfying. Many high-achieving women reach a point where they’ve checked every box—career, family, goals—yet still feel an inner emptiness. This conversation dives into the deeper invitation behind that restlessness: the call to move from achievement to alignment. Together they discuss how over-achievement can disconnect you from your soul, the signs that your defin...

Do you find yourself saying “I’m sorry” for things that don’t actually require an apology? Maybe you apologize for taking up space, asking for help, or simply existing a little too boldly. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela dive into the deeper energetic and emotional impact of over-apologizing—and how it keeps you small. Together, they explore: ✨ Why so many of us have been conditioned to apologize for being ourselves ✨ The difference ...

Have you ever wondered what Reiki really is — beyond the buzzwords and hand symbols? In this episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela demystify Reiki and share how this ancient Japanese healing art helps restore balance, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you to your natural state of wholeness. We’ll explore: ✨ What Reiki actually means and how it works (it’s not what most people think!) ✨ The science and spirituality behind energy healing ✨ Comm...

Cacao isn’t just a drink — it’s a teacher, a healer, and a bridge to the heart. In this special episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela are joined by Moses, co-founder of Embue Cacao, for a deep and delicious exploration of all things cacao. Moses is the co-founder of Embue Cacao and has been working with cacao and leading ceremonies for over 15 years. He has been training others to use this medicine for over 5 years and brings a wealth of experience in various inner...

Do you ever feel invisible—like no one really sees or hears you? You’re not alone. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, Julietta and Graciela dive deep into the human longing to be seen, heard, and valued. We’ll explore why so many people—especially women and baby boomers—struggle with invisibility, where it comes from, and how social conditioning and busyness keep us from truly witnessing each other. More importantly, we’ll share practical, heart-centered tools to help y...

Life right now can feel like it’s too much — nonstop change, uncertainty, and constant noise from the world around us. When everything feels shaky, the most powerful thing you can do is get grounded. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we’re sharing the simple but transformational tools that help you stay centered no matter what’s happening. From grounding practices that calm your nervous system to rituals that bring you back into your body and heart, we’ll show you how to hol...

We had so much fun recording this episode with our soul sister, Elysia Skye—a brilliant speaker, leadership consultant, and host of The Brilliance Method Podcast. In this inspiring conversation, we explore how trusting your gut can transform leadership, why community is essential for authentic success, and how bringing more light and vibration into the corporate world is changing the way we work. You’ll learn how to: Strengthen intuition and trust your inner knowing a...

Who told you who you had to be? And more importantly—are you still carrying labels that no longer reflect your truth? In this powerful episode of Cacao Conversations, we dive deep into the stories, roles, and identities we've taken on throughout life—some inherited, some chosen, and many simply absorbed. Labels like “the strong one,” “the good girl,” “the fixer,” or “too much” may have once protected us—but now? They might be the very thing holding us back from becoming who we rea...

Ever feel like something's off—even when life looks good on paper? In this heart-opening episode of Cacao Conversations, we’re talking all about alignment. What does it actually mean to live in alignment with your soul’s purpose? And how do you know when you're out of sync? We’ll dive into the real-life signs that you're out of alignment—like chronic fatigue, resentment, over-giving, or just feeling disconnected from joy. We'll also share simple, powerful practices to help y...

We’re Julietta and Graciela, and we’re sooooo excited to invite you into our Cacao Conversations—your weekly dose of heart-opening chats, all served with a warm cup of cacao. You’ll feel like one of the family during this podcast where we speak frankly, and humorously, about some of life’s big questions. We share wisdom we’ve picked up along the way and wonder out loud about lots of life’s mysteries. Whether we’re diving deep into transformation, laughing at life’s quirks, o...

We’re Julietta and Graciela, and we’re sooooo excited to invite you into our Cacao Conversations—your weekly dose of heart-opening chats, all served with a warm cup of cacao. You’ll feel like one of the family during this podcast where we speak frankly, and humorously, about some of life’s big questions. We share wisdom we’ve picked up along the way and wonder out loud about lots of life’s mysteries. Whether we’re diving deep into transformation, laughing at life’s quirks, or simply tal...

We’re Julietta and Graciela, and we’re sooooo excited to invite you into our Cacao Conversations—your weekly dose of heart-opening chats, all served with a warm cup of cacao. You’ll feel like one of the family during this podcast where we speak frankly, and humorously, about some of life’s big questions. We share wisdom we’ve picked up along the way and wonder out loud about lots of life’s mysteries. Whether we’re diving deep into transformation, laughing at life’s quirks, or simp...

We’re Julietta and Graciela, and we’re sooooo excited to invite you into our Cacao Conversations—your weekly dose of heart-opening chats, all served with a warm cup of cacao. You’ll feel like one of the family during this podcast where we speak frankly, and humorously, about some of life’s big questions. We share wisdom we’ve picked up along the way and wonder out loud about lots of life’s mysteries. Whether we’re diving deep into transformation, laughing at life’s quirks, or simp...

We’re Julietta and Graciela, and we’re sooooo excited to invite you into our Cacao Conversations—your weekly dose of heart-opening chats, all served with a warm cup of cacao. You’ll feel like one of the family during this podcast where we speak frankly, and humorously, about some of life’s big questions. We share wisdom we’ve picked up along the way and wonder out loud about lots of life’s mysteries. Whether we’re diving deep into transformation, laughing at life’s quirks, or simp...