3: Inside a Unicorn’s Mind

3: Inside a Unicorn’s Mind

Author: Vanessa Ruiz October 24, 2025 Duration: 55:22
Ever wondered what really happens inside the mind of someone who smiles through the chaos?
 Yeah… welcome inside mine. 🦄

In this episode, I get real about my lifelong battle with mental health — the anxiety that made me overthink everything, the depression that almost took me out, and the healing that brought me back to life.

I’m not sugarcoating it. I’m talking about the moments where it hurt to breathe, where I thought I was broken beyond repair — and the messy, beautiful process of rebuilding myself one ugly cry, one boundary, and one deep breath at a time.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever smiled on the outside while falling apart on the inside.
 Because healing isn’t about being “happy all the time.”
 It’s about finding peace in the middle of the storm — and realizing that your darkness doesn’t make you weak… it makes you magic. 🌑✨

If you’ve ever been scared of your own mind… this episode will feel like coming home. 

Vanessa is a lot of things: a first-generation Latina, a single mom, a life coach, and someone who’s learned that healing isn't a quiet, polite process. In Unicorns Do Exist, she brings all those identities to the microphone, creating a space that feels like a candid conversation with a close friend who’s been through it. You’ll hear her break down stigmas around mental health and share stories of heartbreak not as endings, but as turning points. The real talk here is grounded in the belief that owning every part of your journey-the messy, the painful, the glorious-is where true transformation begins. This podcast is a blend of personal journal, cultural commentary, and coaching sessions, all woven together with what she calls 'cheesemé'-that perfect mix of heartfelt cheese and spicy truth. Episodes dive into the realities of building a life on your own terms, especially for those who’ve ever felt marginalized or told they were "too much." It’s about finding the high vibes without bypassing the hard work, and the glow-up that comes from radical self-acceptance. Tuning in, you’re not just getting advice; you’re getting a companion for the ride, a reminder that your unique magic isn't just a fantasy-it's your real, undeniable power waiting to be claimed.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 22

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Welcome to Unicorns Do Exist, the unapologetic podcast for women who are ready to rise — after the heartbreak, after the chaos, after forgetting who they were. I’m your host, Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mama, lesb…