Episode 54

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3rd Jan 2024

54: Uncovering Your Birthrights and Embracing Your Essential Truths with Maureen Spielman

In this newest of new years, let's make a pledge to tune into our essential birthrights. Our birthrights are the aspects of ourselves that we came into this world with and can never be taken away from us. They define who we are at our core, even if they have been overshadowed or buried along the way. Join me as we embark on a journey to rediscover and live our lives to the fullest potential, embracing authenticity in every aspect.

When we think about our relationship with the essential parts of ourselves, it's essential to consider qualities like innocence, beauty, worthiness, and wholeness. How connected are we to these intrinsic aspects of who we are? Do we feel innocent, beautiful, and whole just as we are, without the need for any fixes or changes? How worthy do we feel of experiencing an authentic life? These questions may seem straightforward, but they are multi-layered and complex. Let's explore these essential truths and the barriers that prevent us from fully embracing them.

Living authentically requires us to dig deeper and confront the limiting patterns and beliefs that hold us back. As we embark on the second year of Mystical Sisterhood, let's revisit the topic of worthiness and examine the limiting beliefs that may have gone unnoticed or unexamined. It's essential to recognize that these beliefs are not inherently bad or negative. They are simply patterns that keep us from fully experiencing the life we desire.


Cultural conditioning and societal norms often perpetuate the illusion of quick fixes and instant transformations. However, true growth and self-discovery are not linear processes. As we navigate through social media, articles, and inspirational quotes, it's easy to feel a sense of pressure to have everything figured out instantly. But the reality is, our journey is a process that requires patience, compassion, and a deep understanding of ourselves.


Instead of being hard on ourselves for not having everything figured out, let's learn to be compassionate and patient with our own journeys. Each one of us is on our unique timeline, and true transformation takes time. Let's embrace a compassionate way of being with ourselves and acknowledge that we are all works in progress. Rather than seeking quick fixes or external validation, let's focus on the inner work and the unconditional love we can cultivate for ourselves.


Birthrights are the innate qualities that we all possess but may have been covered up by societal expectations and personal conditioning. These birthrights include wholeness, innocence, worthiness, and abundance, among others. Through life coaching and self-exploration, we can uncover the limiting beliefs and patterns that hinder our growth. By examining the messages we internalized from various sources, such as family, school, and culture, we can start to break free from their grip and redefine our own values and beliefs.


Let's identify some common limiting beliefs that may resonate with many of us. These beliefs can include:


1. Believing that women are primarily homemakers, leading to self-neglect and limited personal pursuits.


2. Feeling inadequate or not smart enough based on an outdated definition of intelligence.


3. Rejecting our own creativity due to comparisons with others or childhood experiences.


4. Struggling with body image due to societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards.


5. Being hindered in forming intimate connections due to a lack of role models or past experiences.


6. Believing that age is a barrier to trying new things or pursuing personal growth.


As we embark on this journey of self-discovery and transformation, let's commit to honoring ourselves and breaking free from the limiting beliefs that obstruct our path. By embracing self-compassion, unconditional love, and patience, we can unravel the layers of conditioning and rediscover our essential birthrights. Remember, your birthrights – innocence, beauty, worthiness, and wholeness – are waiting to be rediscovered. Let's unlock our potential, embrace authenticity, and live our lives to the fullest.



We talk about:

  • [0:00] Intro
  • 0:04 Understanding Your Essential Birthrights
  • 1:45 Exploring Your Relationship with Your Birthrights
  • 2:04 Uncovering the Essential Truths of Who You Are
  • 2:26 The Complexity of Worthiness
  • 4:47 The Role of Social Media and Cultural Conditioning
  • 5:14 The Journey of Self-Compassion and Patience
  • 5:59 Understanding the Non-Linear Nature of Personal Growth
  • 6:58 The Role of Limiting Beliefs in Our Lives
  • 7:37 Exploring the Concept of Birthrights
  • 9:05 The Impact of Family and Cultural Conditioning
  • 12:00 The Power of Unconditional Love for Self
  • 13:54 Transforming Limiting Beliefs into Accurate Reflections
  • 25:01 The Role of Ageism in Limiting Beliefs
  • 27:50 The Power of One-on-One Coaching

Coaching Questions to Ask Yourself:

  • Would you begin to believe that you arrived into this world with innocence, beauty, worthiness, and wholeness?
  • What is your relationship to those parts of you now? 
  • Do you feel innocent? 
  • Do you know you are beautiful? 
  • And on any given day, do you know you are whole as you are, no need to fix or change any part of you? 
  • How worthy do you feel of it all?  



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About the Host: 

Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops. 


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Mystical Sisterhood is a celebration of women interested in connection to themselves, community, and the Universe. If you are a woman seeking conscious conversations on modern spirituality, understanding your soul’s journey, contemplating new directions in life, and mystical practices, you are in the right place!

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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops.