Best Louisa Mayer Podcasts (2025)

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299 · Michael Martin - Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Tactics 1:35:54

4m ago1:35:54

1:35:54

Michael Martin, raised in a hardworking blue-collar community, embraced the same ethic. An entrepreneur at heart, he hustled from cutting grass when he was 12 to working all types of jobs including golf caddying and waiting at restaurants to starting businesses. Determined to transition into the white-collar working world and being at the right pla…

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298 · Christian Mayer - The Power in Fixed-Sized, Non-Compounding Plays 1:07:33

14d ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Christian Mayer, with an institutional trading background, transitioned from equities to forex, focusing on fixed sized mean-reversion strategies with fundamental correlations where structural edge is statistically likely. His initial losses led him to a research and systematic-driven approach, and back testing. He trades with fixed position sizes,…

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297 · Cody Yeh - Slow, Medium, and Fast Money Strategies 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

A former engineer turned successful options trader, real estate investor and entrepreneur, Cody Yeh shares his incredible journey from the 9-to-5 grind to achieving financial freedom through smart investing and calculated risk-taking. We unpack his options trading strategies, mindset hacks for building wealth, and how he helps others escape the rat…

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296 · Dr. Brett Steenbarger - Playing to Your Strengths 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Few people understand the minds of traders like Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As a psychologist who trades actively himself, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and practical experience to the world of financial markets. You might know him from his dynamic presentations at SMB Capital, where he breaks down the psychology of trading with rem…

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Wellbeing is more than your physical body-with Bex Brame 55:54

3M ago55:54

55:54

In this episode, I chat with Bex Brame, a Health and Wellbeing Life Coach who helps women through life's expected and unexpected changes, twists, and transformations. Bex is no stranger to transformations; she has moved countries numerous times, started a family, changed careers, and experienced well-being in a unique way. We talk about her journey…

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295 · Steve Ruffley - Animal Speed, Size, and Being Right at the Right Time 1:13:24

3M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Steve Ruffley transitioned from a highly competitive trading floor environment to trading professionally as a retail trader. His entrance into trading was unplanned - a mix of ambition, timing, and the right connections. After leaving university early, he took a finance job and then moved to Gibraltar, where he met traders running a new trading flo…

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294 · Ross Haber - Stock Leaders and Timeless Strategies Still Effective Today 1:18:36

3M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Ross Haber’s trading philosophy is built on growth-focused strategies, heavily influenced by William O'Neil. Combining both technical and fundamental analysis, Ross emphasizes the importance of identifying leaders in strong market sectors and adapting to market cycles. Optimizing the use of relative strength, moving averages, and volume analysis, a…

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Hormones, Fertility and Women's Health- With Celine Nelli 51:50

5M ago51:50

51:50

In this episode, I chat with Celine, a nutritional therapist specializing in women’s health, hormones, and reproductive well-being. We talk about the importance of educating women about their bodies, cycles, and hormonal health, teaching young women and men about reproductive health early on, how to stand up for yourself during GP visits and medica…

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293 · Rick Bandazian Jr. - The Art of the Wait: Merger-Arbitrage Killer Moves 1:08:27

5M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Rick Bandazian Jr., a seasoned trader with over 15 years of experience in event-driven and merger-arbitrage strategies, reflects on transitioning from an analyst at JP Morgan and First New York Securities to establishing himself as an independent trader. Rick emphasizes his deep expertise in anticipating market moves based on nuanced corporate acti…

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Intuitive Eating- with Niamh Orbinski 56:03

5M ago56:03

56:03

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of intuitive eating with Niamh Orbinski. Niamh shares her expertise on tuning in to your body’s natural hunger cues, breaking free from diet culture, and reconnecting with a healthier, more joyful relationship with food. Whether you're navigating challenges with food or simply curious about how to shift …

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292 · Laurens Bensdorp - Running 55+ Systematic Trading Strategies Simultaneously 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Laurens Bensdorp's trading journey began with years of losses as a discretionary trader. Frustrated by inconsistent results and mounting stress, he embarked on a mission to develop systematic trading approaches. His goal was simple but ambitious: create reliable systems that would deliver steady returns while minimizing losses. This transformation …

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291 · Sam Miesse - Small Cap Quant Trader Grows $10K into $3.8M in 3 Years 1:11:47

6M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Inspired by the impact of predictive analytics on sales at Sam Miesse's tech company, he became interested in applying quantitative analysis to the small cap market. Spending nearly 2 years collecting data and observing how money moved into and out of many small cap stocks convinced him that there were repeating patterns which could be statisticall…

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290 · Mark Ritchie II - Price-Action, Swing Trading Equities from the Long Side 1:00:02

7M ago1:00:02

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Mark Ritchie II shares insights from his trading journey, shaped by disciplined risk management and a strong focus on price action and fundamentals. Growing up with a renowned trader father, Mark’s passion for trading developed later in life through hands-on experience. He prioritizes finding stocks in long-term uptrends, identifying low-risk entri…

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Challenging Fitness Stereotypes with Chrissy Hawkins 55:13

7M ago55:13

55:13

In this episode, I chat with Chrissy Hawkins, an equestrian strength coach, about her unique journey and insights on well-being and fitness. Chrissy shares how she transitioned from a communications background into personal training, with a special focus on helping equestrians improve their strength and confidence. Chrissy opens up about her lifelo…

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289 · Alfonso Peccatiello (MacroAlf) - Beyond Being Right - A Shift to Framework Thinking 1:08:29

7M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Alfonso Peccatiello’s (also known as MacroAlf on X) approach to the financial markets is rooted in macroeconomic insights, identifying market imbalances, and disciplined risk management. Having managed a $20 billion fixed-income portfolio, Alf has seen firsthand how understanding market dynamics and timing can unlock significant value. His strategi…

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288 · Steve B - When Confluences Align, Confidence Follows 1:09:17

8M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

We caught up with Steve B, a seasoned professional independent trader with 10+ years of experience in the financial markets we got to know closely through the Chat With Traders Community. Steve teamed up with our community cohost and mentor at the time, Patrick Petersson (featured on episode 260) to run the CWT Community Live Trading Room. They mai…

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287 · Robb Reinhold - Consistency Beats Intelligence Every Time 1:10:03

8M ago1:10:03

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We're joined today by Robb Reinhold, the Head Trader at Maverick Trading. Robb shares insights from a captivating trading experiment that's sure to intrigue both novice and experienced traders alike. The Flat Earth Trading Society experiment was a year long experiment testing the power of consistent position management and following a systematic tr…

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Life and wellbeing "outside the box" with Lauren Dawson 56:12

8M ago56:12

56:12

In this episode I chat with Lauren, a neuro-affirming coach and founder of Curious Coaching. Lauren shares her journey from particle physicist to workplace wellbeing expert and explores how her own late-discovered neurodivergence shaped her life, wellbeing and career. We also discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that honour both …

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286 · Jason Shapiro - Overcrowded Trades: What Everyone Else is Not Seeing 1:02:35

9M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

There’s Contrarian Trading and then there’s Consistent Contrarian Trading. Can you really make money by consistently going against the crowd? Does it take a certain type of personality to be able to trade this way? Jason Shapiro was featured in “Unknown Market Wizards” by Jack Schwager and he returns to Chat With Traders for an update after two yea…

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285 · Greg Magadini - Cashing in Through Exploiting Volatility 1:22:31

9M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Greg Magadini began his career as a proprietary trader for DRW Trading and Chopper Trading in Chicago and traded with SMB Capital as well. He later took a bold step, venturing out to trade his own book, bootstrapping crypto volatility with options and turning $50,000 into a staggering $1.3 million in consistent profits over nine years. In addition …

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The Healing Power of Sound - with Simone Meschnig 1:02:35

10M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

In this episode, I chat with Simone Meschnig, Sound Healing practitioner, Yoga and Meditation teacher, Shamanic energy healing practitioner, artist, and Laughter Yoga leader. We chat about her journey to discovering the magic of sound and how she turned burnout into a breakthrough after leaving her corporate job to become self-employed. At the end …

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284 · Sam Daghash - Rising Above a Trader’s Inner Turbulence 1:23:12

10M ago1:23:12

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We often hear that having “Discipline” is the key to trading success. But many of us traders continue to struggle developing discipline and good habits for trading no matter how hard and how long we’ve tried. Could there be a deeper reason for this? As fellow human traders, we are commonly faced with our own programming that we are often unaware of…

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From Yoga to Corporate - with Gill Mayer 46:48

11M ago46:48

46:48

In this episode, I chat with Gillian, a fabulous Dublin-based Yoga Teacher who began practising Yoga after a serious road traffic accident. We talk about loss, healing and the everyday struggles of a Yoga teacher. We often glamorise leaving a well-paid job to pursue a passion or a calling full-time, but the reality of everyday life, and especially …

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283: Trading Football Dreams for Stock Market Touchdowns 59:27

11M ago59:27

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Michael shares his journey from aspiring NFL athlete to successful day trader. After a sports injury dashed his football dreams, he turned to day trading, teaching himself the ropes and overcoming early financial losses with the encouragement of his entrepreneurial mother. His trading strategy evolved over the years, focusing on short-selling highl…

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282: Tony Greer - Staying Selective and Being Adaptable in the Trading Landscape 1:15:15

11M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Tony Greer, a Long Island native, ventured into Wall Street trading inspired by his father. With a background in business management from Cornell University, he honed his skills at Sumitomo Bank, UBS, and Goldman Sachs. He and his team meticulously diagrammed every aspect of the markets, from liquidity to potential swings, which allowed him to expl…

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281: Marsten Parker - The Purely Systematic Wizard Trader 1:08:27

12M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Starting in classical violin and computer programming, Marsten Parker's path took a transformative turn when he ventured into trading. Despite a rocky start, his disciplined, algorithm-driven approach led to consistent returns, earning him recognition in Jack Schwager's book, "Unknown Market Wizards". We get to learn about his transition from discr…

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280: Steve Hanke - Decoding the Drivers of Inflation and Markets 1:16:03

1y ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Trading commodities since 14 years old, Professor Hanke started learning the importance of closely following macro economic factors which impact the prices of currencies, commodities and consumer goods. His evidence-based approach uncovers the deeper forces driving inflation and market fluctuations and challenges prevailing narratives as it relates…

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279: Saad Filali - Front-Running News Flow Trading 1:08:09

1y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Saad Filali, worked for Goldman Sachs, specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions, then left and became a Trader. Understanding the thinking and trading styles of the many different market players is key to his trading, including those of institutions, sell side brokers, CTA’s, retail, and meme stock traders. Studying how they trade the volatility an…

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278: Ben Greenfield - Elevate Your Mental Game With Better Brain Power 1:09:14

1y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Unlock the secrets to superior mental sharpness and explore groundbreaking strategies to boost your cognitive function, from nutrition hacks and exercise tips to innovative biohacking techniques. Ben Greenfield, a renowned expert in the health and fitness sphere, reveals his top methods for optimizing brain health. Whether you seek to enhance focus…

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How to find flow in your life -with Louisa Daubney 50:45

1y ago50:45

50:45

In this episode I chat with Louisa Daubney, a Life Coach, working with over-giving female founders of purpose-driven businesses who want to design their day their way, leaving productivity to develop with more joy and ease. After getting to grips with her own schedule post the 9-5 lifestyle, Louisa has designed a daily structure and a set of health…

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Mindful eating, body acceptance, and self-compassion- With Linn Thorstensson 53:44

1y ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, I chat with Linn Thorstensson, a compassionate Non-Diet Nutritional Therapist who brings her work a unique blend of expertise and empathy. Join us as we delve into the nuances of mindful eating, body acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing a non-diet approach to nutrition. Linn Thorstensson is a Non-Diet Nutritional T…

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277: Garrett Drinon - Musician Turned Trader Trains Algos to Find Unicorns 1:10:15

1y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

The lure of the markets seduced a successful musician into full time trading at a prop firm. Collaborating with other traders, Garrett Drinon learned the market signals, and other ingredients which go into great setups. Wanting to expand his reach, he uses his programming skills to create new algos which help him and his colleagues find the Unicorn…

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Embodiment for self-awareness and change with Ruth Haslett 39:58

1y ago39:58

39:58

In this episode, I chat with Ruth Haslett about embodiment practices for self-awareness and change. We talk about the power of tuning into your body, the benefits of embodiment in therapy, and cultivating a kinder relationship with yourself. Ruth is a therapeutic coach supporting overwhelmed humans to shift from stressed and anxious to a calmer sta…

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276: Will Gogolak - Contextualization Within a Framework of Conditional Probabilities 1:00:21

1y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

As a risk officer with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Will Gogolak was setting margin requirements and saw a wide variety of traders’ accounts and what separated the winning traders from the losing ones, before leaving to pursue his own trading and obtaining a PHD in finance and share his knowledge of quantitative analysis and market experience w…

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275: William Lam - The Best Operating System for Elite Performance: Our Minds 1:07:50

1+ y ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Experiencing the noticeable communication differences between his childhood culture and his new home in the U.S., William Lam was driven to become aware of how his limiting thoughts imprinted from his family drove unhealthy unconscious actions. Learning how to shape his mental thought process played key roles in fulfilling big desires and creating …

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Vinyasa Yoga Changed My Life - with Susie Murray 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

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In this episode, I chat with Susie, aka The Vinyasa Queen, about her incredible journey to becoming a yoga teacher. We delve into the world of vinyasa Yoga, exploring why some find it magical while others face challenges both on and off the mat. Susie, one of my absolute favorite yoga teachers, embodies beauty, strength, and grace in her movements,…

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274: Gary Norden - Keeping the Lost Art of Order Flow Trading Alive 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

A humble beginning as a gopher in the intense trading pits of Japanese warrants was shocking for Gary Norden when he was a teenager. As this volatile market was beginning its meltdown, Gary saw how easily star traders lost immense amounts of money as past overconfidence and sloppy risk control undid their previous gains. This impressed upon Gary th…

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Midlife redefined -with Alana Kirk 1:12:13

1+ y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Chatting with Alana Kirk , aka The Midlife Coach, about her journey through motherhood, divorce, grief and all the "good, the bad, and the ugly" as she calls it, that comes with begin a woman in midlife. " Like most women, I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs. I’ve single parented, double buggied, triple jobbed and lost my mother, marriage and r…

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273: James Fishback - THIS TIME It’s Different…or Is It 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

James is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria Partners, a global macro investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a two-billion-dollar hedge fund led by David Einhorn. He is also the founder of Incubate Debate, America’s fastest-growing high school debate league. As a former national hig…

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Chat With Traders End of 2023 Message 3:07

1+ y ago3:07

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272: Erik Smolinski - Marine Corps Discipline Crushes the Markets 1:19:55

1+ y ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Growing up poor and living in violent neighborhoods didn’t stop Erik Smolinski from being motivated and curious. Erik only needed to hear a few words about investing including the power of compounding from his high school instructor to light the passion and determination to take ACTION. The discipline, responsibility, accountability, and patience h…

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Navigating grief, trauma and spirituality with Kyomi O'Connor 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

38:51

In this episode, I chat with Kyomi O'Connor, author of A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self. Kyomi embarked on a transformative journey from Japan to the United States. Working in healthcare, she met her husband, and together, they delved into the realms of Buddhism, forming a spiritual community that became an in…

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271: Tom Basso - The Sweet Balance Between Risk and Reward 1:14:02

1+ y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Experiencing the brutal bear market of 1973-74 impressed upon Tom the necessity to find ways to hedge risk. This began a multi year long quest to find the right combination of uncorrelated assets, technical indicators and adjust the weightings as needed to provide enough protection to fill in the potholes of equity drawdowns while retaining the bul…

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Habits for happier life- with Linda Monahan 1:02:17

1+ y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In this episode, I chat with Linda Monahan aka The Habit Boss. Linda is an Accountability & Habit Coach and specialises in helping Women in Business create sustainable habits around Time Management, Boundaries, and Social Media. We talk about habits, how difficult it is to create habits or rituals, and how to show grace and kindness to yourself in …

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270: What Keeps You in the Game of Trading? 1:05:34

1+ y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Every now and then, we like to switch things up and take a break from our usual program. Today, we present a special episode for that purpose. So, what keeps you in the trading game? The voices you hear in the podcast introduction belong to our listeners from all over the world. We share these voices with you because we believe you will be able to …

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Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome and Burnout with Ciara Spillane 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

In this episode, I chat with Ciara Spillane, a Career and Wellbeing Coach. Ciara shares her story of returning to work after maternity leave feeling overwhelmed and lacking confidence. She discovered that her confidence struggles were closely tied to anxiety. We dive into the topic of confidence, exploring what it means and how it influences your w…

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Holistic Healing & Alternative Medicine with Margaret Young 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

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In this episode, I chat with Margaret Young (Mags or Wild Soul Mags). We're diving into her journey to becoming a yoga teacher and wellness entrepreneur. But that's not all – we're also getting honest about her battle with menorrhagia and how she found her path with alternative medicine and holistic healing. Join us for a very real, judgement-free …

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269: Rob Hanna - Reducing Anxiety and Drawdowns through Quantifiable Edges 1:18:43

1+ y ago1:18:43

1:18:43

The shock of his first major losing year in 2004 as a discretionary trader, propelled Rob Hanna to find quantifiable statistical advantages that would help mitigate the fluctuations in his equity curves. Knowing the dangers of curve fitting, in trying to find that ‘perfect’ system, Rob zeroed in on simpler approaches that would combine seasonality,…

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From Pain to Peace: The Path to Higher Consciousness with Meera Ishaya 1:00:26

1+ y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, I chat with Meera Ishaya, a dedicated Ishaya monk, author and meditation teacher. We delve into Meera's personal journey, where she found healing and self-awareness through meditation. We also discuss chronic pain management, alternative healing methods, and the importance of mindfulness and spirituality in daily life. Join us on t…

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Managing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue with Maya Lombarts 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

49:20

In this episode, I chat with Maya Lombarts, who has an inspiring journey to share. Maya's story is one of resilience, transformation, and empowerment. After receiving diagnoses of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, Maya found herself at a crossroads. Faced with the challenges of managing her health conditions, she embarked on a remarkable journey of…

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