11. Self Love & Pursuing Purpose with Deirdre Hade

Self-love is a way of relating to yourself that does not involve harshly judging or punishing yourself for every mistake you make. Research on self-love shows that it's associated with less anxiety and depression, more optimism, better recovery from stress and so much more. So, why is it so hard for us? Well, Maria sits down with mystic, poet and visionary leader, Deirdre Hade to talk all about self-love and where to start, as well as finding your purpose and pursuing your passion. Maria also talks about her Fourth of July weekend, the earthquakes in California, and of course, the greatest soccer team on earth, the US Women's National Team and their historic win at the FIFA Women's World Cup.