The Lock-In Reading List: Books That Will Change Your Life Before the Year Ends

2- Is That God Talking or Just My Anxiety?

Ever had a moment where you couldn't tell if what you were feeling was a sign from God or just your anxiety playing tricks on you? In this entry, I'm getting real about a week that had me questioning everything. I open up about a business decision I almost made out of fear, the moment I paused and asked myself if I was actually hearing from God or just spiraling, and how my body has been sending me signals I've been too busy to listen to. This one is for the entrepreneurs, the overthinkers, the faith-driven women trying to build something while still figuring themselves out. We talk about: → The difference between divine nudges and anxious thoughts → How doubt shows up when you're building something new (hey, Pretty Nourish) → What your body might be trying to tell you when life feels chaotic → Learning to trust yourself even when the signs aren't clear No expert advice. No perfect answers. Just an honest diary entry from someone who's figuring it out in real time and thinks you might be too. ✦ The Higher Self Diaries is a podcast by Maria, founder of Pretty Nourish. New episodes weekly. EMAIL: higherselfdiaries@gmail.com YOUTUBE: WATCH ME [https://www.youtube.com/@Mariaancayan] INSTA: FOLLOW ME [https://www.instagram.com/mariaancayan?igsh=MTB0dTVoMnF5aXpobA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Download and try Pretty Nourish FREE [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pretty-nourish/id6753993488]

1- A New Era of Higher Self Diaries

Hi… it’s been a while. After a few months away, I’m finally back and a lot has changed. In this episode, I’m catching you up on where I’ve been, what life has looked like behind the scenes, and why I felt called to step away for a bit. This season of my life has been messy, reflective, and honestly… necessary. I’m also sharing the new direction for Higher Self Diaries. This is no longer just a space for advice it’s a real-time audio journal of my journey becoming my higher self. The highs, the lows, the in-between… all of it. If you’ve ever felt like you needed to pause, reset, or figure things out before showing up again, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We’re starting fresh but this time, we’re doing it together. Welcome back to Higher Self Diaries. Follow my socials: @mariaancayan [https://www.instagram.com/mariaancayan?igsh=MTB0dTVoMnF5aXpobA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

Faith Over Logic: Your David & Goliath Season

In this Higher Self Diaries episode, I’m bringing you into the season where God told me to stop shrinking my dreams to match my circumstances and start believing at the level of His power. I’m sharing what it looked like to build something from absolute zero: no tech experience, no team, no budget, no roadmap. Just a slingshot, a stone, and the same God who backed David in front of Goliath. This episode is for the woman who feels small, unqualified, intimidated, or unsure of the calling God put on her life. The woman who knows she’s meant for more but keeps talking herself out of it. The woman who’s tired of dreaming “realistically” and is ready to step into her God-sized assignment. If you’ve been praying for clarity, courage, or a confirmation to show up, this is it. Let’s step into obedience before evidence and watch God guide the stone.

The Lock-In Reading List: Books That Will Change Your Life Before the Year Ends

Want to lock in your mindset and your transformation this season? This episode is your Higher Self book club. I walk you through the books that broke my limiting beliefs, rewired my habits, healed my grief, and elevated my confidence—and how you can use them to finish the year different. You’ll hear recommendations for: * Habits & consistency * Money & abundance mindset * Career, negotiation & purpose * Relationships & boundaries * Healing & spiritual growth * Confidence & mental grit Featured books + links you can click to explore: * Atomic Habits by James Clear * Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki * Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss — negotiate life like a pro (click to search in your favorite bookstore) * The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson * Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert * Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer * Untamed by Glennon Doyle * The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman ✨ Bonus: I also mention I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi and The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest in the episode. What you’ll get: * How I apply each book’s lessons in real life (not just theory) * Reflection prompts to help you internalize the wisdom * A “Lock-In Reading Ritual” to turn pages into transformation * Sponsor message from Pretty Nourish (because your body deserves nourishment while your mind evolves) 📚 Ready to curate your inner library? Press play and let’s make your bookshelf a source of power, not just pretty quotes. Connect with me: 📸 Instagram: @thehigherselfdiaries 💌 Email: higherselfdiaries@gmail.com 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts DOWNLOAD PRETTY NOURISH [https://www.prettynourish.com/]- The first AI-powered, female-first nutrition app that makes nourishing your body effortless and supportive.

The Great Lock-In: How to Transform Your Life Before the Year Ends

It’s the final stretch of the year and this episode is your official invitation to lock in. Not in a hustle-culture way, but in a higher-self way. In this deeply motivating episode of Higher Self Diaries, Kiyanna guides you through the step-by-step process of transforming your life in the last few months of the year. You’ll learn how to pick your 3–5 focus areas, build lock-in habits that actually stick, expand your goals beyond fear, organize your time like your future depends on it, and connect with the divine energy that fuels your purpose. This isn’t another “new year, new me” conversation, it’s a sacred reminder that change doesn’t wait for January. You can shift right now. If you’re ready to get real, get grounded, and finish the year in alignment, this episode is your blueprint. Listen now to learn: * How to identify and release habits that no longer serve you * How to create real systems of self-discipline without burnout * How to expand your vision and align with divine timing * How to make the rest of this year your transformation era Habit of the Week: Writing your to-do list the old-fashioned way by hand to reclaim focus and intention. Sponsored by: Pretty Nourish an AI-powered meal generator for women, by women. Create delicious, hormone-balanced meals that support your goals and your cycle. Download the app in the App Store or visit www.prettynourish.com [https://www.prettynourish.com/]. Stay Connected: ✨ Instagram: @thehigherselfdiaries [https://www.instagram.com/thehigherselfdiaries/] 💌 Email: higherselfdiaries@gmail.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in. If this episode spoke to your spirit, share it with a friend who’s ready to lock in their higher self before the year ends. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review it helps the show grow and keeps this community thriving. Until next time, stay grounded, stay guided, and stay locked in.