This podcast does not, in fact, tell you how to be human or what choices to make (wouldn't that be nice!), but it does share some of the following:
1. What I've learned and continue to learn as a health and life coach and as a human who is endlessly curious about habits, behaviors, and relationships
2. Somatic practices, meditations, and mindfulness exercises, because really being human means less time in our heads and more time living in our bodies and out in the world
Episode 6: Breakthrough vs. Transformation: What's the difference?
In this episode of How to be Human, Maria shares the difference between a breakthrough and a transformation. She starts out by admitting that she can be a breakthrough junkie, loving the "aha" moments a breakthrough can bring, but then goes on to explain that a transformation is where real, lasting change happens. Listen in to hear about how long true transformation can take and to learn more.
Thanks for listening!
29 Sept 2026
Episode 5: Be the Captain of Your Own Ship
In this episode, certified health and life coach talks about the toll it people-pleasing and tendencies toward codependency really takes on us.
She gives a powerful reframe for when we feel the urge to step in and fix someone else's problem as well as a meaningful metaphor for staying in our own lane.
Enjoy!
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15 Sept 2026
Episode 4: When Motivation is Lacking
In this episode of How to Be Human, Maria talks about how to unlock a deeper level of motivation when it comes to implementing behaviors, moving toward goals and intentions and introducing some gentle questioning when we decide we want something.
So, if you have a goal or intention in mind, but are having a hard time feeling motivated or getting started, this episode is for you.
Thanks for listening!
Email: info@mariamcneal.com
Instagram: @mariamcneallifecoach
One-on-one coaching: https://paperbell.me/maria-mcneal
1 Sept 2026
Episode 3: Rewiring Limiting Beliefs
In this episode of 'How to be Human', certified health and life coach Maria McNeal explores the concept of limiting beliefs, their origins, and how they can hinder personal growth.
She discusses the importance of identifying these beliefs, sharing personal experiences, and offers strategies for rewiring them to foster empowerment and well-being. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and the transformative power of coaching in overcoming self-sabotaging patterns.
Thanks for listening!
Email: info@mariamcneal.com
Instagram: @mariamcneallifecoach
One-on-one coaching: https://paperbell.me/maria-mcneal
18 Aug 2026
Episode 2: Coaching FAQs
In this episode, you'll hear common frequently asked questions about coaching such as:
What exactly is coaching?
What's the difference between coaching and therapy?
How long do we work together?
You'll also hear about how I integrate somatic tools and practices into coaching sessions and why these are important for lasting change.
Thanks for being here! Sending love.
One-on-one coaching: www.mariamcneal.com
Instagram: @mariamcneallifecoach
Youtube: @mariamcneallifecoach
Email: info@mariamcneal.com
4 Aug 2026
Episode 1: Reintroducing Myself & The How to be Human Podcast
In this episode, I explain how I'm restarting my podcast after some stop-starts and reintroducing myself as a certified health and life coach. Listen for a bit of my journey, how I ended up in the coaching field and what you can expect from future episodes.
Thanks for being here! Sending love.
One-on-one coaching: www.mariamcneal.com
Instagram: @mariamcneallifecoach
Youtube: @mariamcneallifecoach
Email: info@mariamcneal.com
22 Feb 2026
Other People's Feelings: Why We're Not Responsible
Hi! I'm Maria. I'm a holistic health and life coach and in this episode, we explore why we're not responsible for other people's feelings. We talk about where that idea comes from and a popular quote that I realized I had misinterpreted. We talk about reclaiming our own feelings, speaking our truth with love, and how doing these things will add to our quality of life and our relationships. Enjoy! www.mariamcneal.com Maria McNeal | SubstackMaria McNeal Insight TimerMaria McNeal - YouTubeHow To Be Human Podcast
19 Feb 2026
When Overwhelm Hits: Why Harder, Faster, Stronger is Not the Solution
In this episode we explore the feeling of overwhelm. What it means, when it happens, and what we can do in response and in order to come back to a place of peace. Enjoy! www.mariamcneal.com Maria McNeal | SubstackMaria McNeal Insight TimerMaria McNeal - YouTubeHow To Be Human Podcast
13 Feb 2026
The Little Things: That Add To Or Deplete Our Energy
Hi! I'm Maria. I'm a health and life coach and in this video, I talk about the little things in our days that often go unnoticed or overlooked when it comes to our energy levels. I also give concrete examples and action steps to take to implement the ideas given here. Enjoy!www.mariamcneal.com Maria McNeal | SubstackMaria McNeal Insight TimerMaria McNeal - YouTubeHow To Be Human Podcast
9 Feb 2026
Take An Energy Inventory
In this episode, I guide you through a mini-experiment to take an inventory of your energy. We'll explore how small changes can make a big impact on our energy levels on the day-to-day basis and how this can enhance the quality of our life.
Thanks for being here. Enjoy!
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Maria McNeal | Substack (https://mariamcneal.substack.com/)
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Maria McNeal - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mariamcneallifecoach)
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9 Feb 2026
Bridging the Gap: A Metaphor for Navigating Transitions
Change can be hard, exciting, grief filled - all the things. Even if it is our choice to make that change. This short episode explores the metaphor of crossing a bridge to navigate a move into the new and unknown in our lives. As the saying goes, "The only constant is change."
www.mariamcneal.comMaria McNeal | Substack (https://mariamcneal.substack.com/)
Maria McNeal Insight Timer (https://insig.ht/PUxo7SfAC0b)
Maria McNeal - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mariamcneallifecoach)
23 Apr 2024
Rewind: What is Meditation? What is Mindfulness?
In this episode, we rewind and go back to the basics.
We'll answer:
What exactly is meditation? And what exactly is mindfulness?
We delve into the many benefits of a consistent meditation practice and explore our own personal beliefs about ourselves as meditators and mindful people.
Enjoy!
16 Apr 2024
Meditation: Connect to Your Wants and Needs
In this meditation, we'll get quiet with ourselves and connect with that inner knowing, that small voice nudging us in the direction of more peace and fulfillment in our daily lives.
Thank you for allowing me to sit with you. Namaste.
May you feel peace.
May you see yourself with eyes of compassion and understanding.
9 Apr 2024
Connecting with Our Needs and Wants - Why is it so hard?
May this episode be a little reminder that your needs matter.
We'll touch on the questions -
Why can it be so hard to connect to our wants and needs?
What's a simple way we can connect to ourselves on a regular basis?
What questions can we ask ourselves as we get quiet?
2 Apr 2024
Meditation: Listen to Your Inner Knowing
In this meditation, we begin with a breathing technique (box breathing) to help us feel grounded and centered
We practice "noting" our thoughts and letting them go, which helps to slow down the thoughts fueled by our ego, anxiety, worry, etc. and quiet the mind enough to hear our body and our inner voice.
Thanks for listening!
May you feel peace
May you see yourself with eyes of compassion and understanding
26 Mar 2024
How Can We Listen More Mindfully?
In this episode we talk about what it means to be a mindful listener and what often gets in the way.
We'll discuss, do adults really listen better than children? I tell a story about children's listening skills from my years of teaching elementary students.
How can we improve our listening skills so that we can respond to people with more curiosity and less judgment.
How can we deepen our relationships by listening and responding to each other better?
Thanks for being here :)
19 Mar 2024
Meditation: Letting Go of Control
Join me for this meditation to let something go, soften our grip on things or people we cannot control, and center ourselves with what is.
Enjoy!
May you feel peace
May you see yourself with eyes of compassion and understanding
12 Mar 2024
The Circle of Control - What Can We Let Go Of?
In this episode, you'll hear a story from my years of teaching about how I subconsciously tried to control what the parents of my students thought about me.
We'll walk through what we are and are not in control of in our daily lives and how that helps us to be more mindful and build self-awareness.
We'll set ourselves up to let go of the things and situations that we cannot control so that we can feel more present and at peace.
Thanks for listening!
5 Mar 2024
How To Be Human Introduction
In this episode, you'll hear about:
my experience with adding meditation and mindfulness practices to my own life and what big changes I have made
what to expect from the podcast
Thanks for listening!
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