From Pain to Healing: Embracing Compassion and Breaking Generational Cycles

02/11/25 • 54 min

Compassion has the power to heal—both ourselves and those around us. In this episode, Maria shares her powerful story of healing, self-compassion, and breaking generational cycles. After experiencing a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and years of misdiagnosed health struggles, she made the decision to prioritize her well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Maria opens up about the tools and resources that helped her on her journey, from therapy to personal development work, and how these experiences led her to launch Kompashion, a business built on supporting others in their healing. She also reflects on the power of community, the importance of trusting your intuition, and how she’s rewriting her family’s narrative through intentional self-care and advocacy.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or struggled to prioritize yourself, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible—and that compassion starts with you.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Overcoming Shame and Embracing Self-Care

[01:19] A Life-Changing Health Crisis

[02:38] The Start of a Healing Journey

[03:49] Discovering Breast Implant Illness

[05:02] Generational Healing and Personal Growth

[06:18] The Birth of Compassion

[20:40] Balancing Multiple Passions

[28:09] Trusting Intuition and Energy

[28:29] Navigating Business Relationships

[32:04] Healing and Personal Growth

[34:37] Balancing Success and Family

[40:58] Creating New Memories with Family

[44:27] Launching Compassion Boxes

[48:20] Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts

Connect with Maria:

Register for Kompashion Virtual Self-Love Event

Follow Maria on Instagram: @marialu8_

Explore Kompashion: www.kompashion.com

Connect with Kelsey:

Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskelseysmith

Follow Momma Has Goals: @mommahasgoals

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or struggled to prioritize yourself, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible—and that compassion starts with you.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Overcoming Shame and Embracing Self-Care

[01:19] A Life-Changing Health Crisis

[02:38] The Start of a Healing Journey

[03:49] Discovering Breast Implant Illness

[05:02] Generational Healing and Personal Growth

[06:18] The Birth of Compassion

[20:40] Balancing Multiple Passions

[28:09] Trusting Intuition and Energy

[28:29] Navigating Business Relationships

[32:04] Healing and Personal Growth

[34:37] Balancing Success and Family

[40:58] Creating New Memories with Family

[44:27] Launching Compassion Boxes

[48:20] Upcoming Event and Final Thoughts

Connect with Maria:

Register for Kompashion Virtual Self-Love Event

Follow Maria on Instagram: @marialu8_

Explore Kompashion: www.kompashion.com

Connect with Kelsey:

Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskelseysmith

Follow Momma Has Goals: @mommahasgoals

Previous Episode

Mom Guilt is Holding You Back—Here’s How to Drop It for Good

Mom guilt—it’s real, and if you’re a mom with goals, you’ve probably felt it. In this episode, I’m diving into what mom guilt actually is, why it shows up, and how we can stop letting it hold us back. I’m sharing my own experiences with guilt, from questioning if I was spending enough time with my kids to realizing that prioritizing myself actually makes me a better mom.

We’ll talk about my ‘Good Mom Checklist’—a simple mindset shift that helps you see the ways you’re already showing up for your kids. Plus, I’ll break down three key ways to prioritize yourself, communicate your needs, and replace guilt with gratitude. Because the truth is, when you take care of yourself today, tomorrow is going to be better—for you and for them.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Mom Guilt

02:08 Understanding Mom Guilt

03:02 Personal Experiences with Mom Guilt

04:14 The Importance of Prioritizing Yourself

08:54 The Good Mom Checklist

10:52 Three Ways to Prioritize Yourself

14:25 Communicating Your Needs

15:51 Replacing Guilt with Gratitude

18:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Connect with Kelsey:

✨ Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskelseysmith

✨ Follow Momma Has Goals: @mommahasgoals

Next Episode

The Power of Discomfort: How Growth Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone

Growth isn’t easy, and it’s definitely not always comfortable—but that’s exactly where transformation happens. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of discomfort and why it’s often the key to unlocking resilience, confidence, and personal breakthroughs.

I’m sharing personal experiences and practical insights on when to push through challenges, when to set boundaries, and how to find the balance between giving yourself grace and stepping into growth. From motherhood to relationships to chasing big goals, this episode is your reminder that the hard moments are often the ones that shape us the most.

[00:00] Introduction: Embracing Discomfort

[00:44] The Importance of Pushing Through

[02:16] Lessons from Motherhood

[05:22] Taking Control of Your Life

[07:12] Setting Boundaries and Embracing Challenges

[09:13] Commitment and Relationships

[14:49] Small Steps Towards Big Changes

[18:36] Finding Beauty in Everyday Life

[20:26] Conclusion: Embracing Growth

Tune in and let’s reframe discomfort as the key to your next level. 🔥

Let's Connect:

Follow me on Instagram: @thisiskelseysmith