In this episode of Breathe & Unpack, we explore what it really means to protect your energy.

As you grow, what peace looks like starts to change—and not everyone can have the same access to you.

I share what I’ve been learning about resetting, honoring my boundaries, and recognizing the difference between genuine connection and quiet exhaustion.

You’ll also hear stories about love, friendship, family, and the moments that teach you how to choose calm over chaos.

Take a breath. Reflect. Protect your energy.

Boundaries 101

In this episode, I unpack what boundaries really mean to me from learning when to step back, to what I’ve read and observed, to how I’m still figuring it out. Family, friends, work, even myself, boundaries show up everywhere.

Some conversations feel heavier than others. We play them over in our heads, imagining the reaction before we even say a word. For me, it’s not about being afraid to speak up it’s about how my words land. I’ve been told I can sound harsh even when I don’t mean to, so sometimes I hold back, thinking about how the other person might take it. In this episode of Breathe & Unpack, I’m opening up about why we avoid hard conversations, how I’ve learned to pause before speaking, and why it’s still a work in progress. From family to friends to relationships, avoiding the talk doesn’t always mean we’re weak sometimes it means we care. Let’s unpack it together.

We all talk, but how often do we really communicate? In this episode of Breathe & Unpack, I dive into the basics of communication how tone, silence, and body language shape our conversations more than words ever could. From quick “ok” texts that get misread to family advice we never asked for, I unpack the little moments where listening matters most. I also share what I’ve been learning about asking people how they want me to show up just an ear, advice, or both.

Take a pause with me, and reflect: are you listening, or just waiting for your turn?

Episode 2: Triggers 101

Why do the smallest things set us off? In this episode, we unpack triggers, where they come from, and how they show up in everyday life.

In this very first episode of Breathe & Unpack, I’m sharing why I started this podcast and what it means to have a safe space.

Life can be heavy, and we all carry things that deserve to be heard stress, relationships, family, work, emotions. This space is for us to pause, breathe, and unpack without judgment.

Today we’re talking about the power of safe spaces: why they matter, how they help us grow, and how giving yourself permission to feel can change everything.

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Welcome to the support system. Let’s breathe, unpack, and grow together.

Welcome to Breathe & Unpack with Mya. This is a space to pause, take a breath, and talk honestly about life relationships, family, work, healing, and everything in between.

In this trailer, I’ll share what this podcast is about, how you can join our support system, and why nothing here is off-limits.

💌 Got a story to share or something you’re unpacking? Email me at breathenunpack@gmail.com. You might hear it featured in a future episode.

By submitting your story or joining as a guest, you grant permission for it to be shared on the Breathe & Unpack podcast and related platforms. Please mention in your email if you prefer to remain anonymous