Warrior Flow

08/22/2025

I used to think that the first steps were the most difficult. But I am learning to think that once you fall, and you get back up, those steps are equally if not more powerful. You learn your blind spots, all the different parts of who you are, and with a little help you learn your why. I am so happy to share that there are only 2 rooms available for the smoky mountains retreat with me at the end of October. Thank you everyone.

An Experience of Community, Healing, and the Outdoors

08/19/2025

Hi friends,

For a while the mountains have been calling me, and I finally decided to answer. I am organizing a retreat in the Smoky Mountains from Oct 29 to Nov 3. We will be staying in a beautiful cabin with a whirlpool bath and plenty of space for everyone, just 20 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited park in the United States, known for its breathtaking views, waterfalls, and magical fall colors. Every room has its own private bath.

There will be optional yoga, meditation, sound, and group-led activities. We will prepare meals together, and two nights we will go out to local farm-to-table restaurants. Everything is included except those dinners.

It is meant to be simple, beautiful, grounding, and restorative. If this speaks to you, click link for more info. 🩷

https://adrianmolina1979.substack.com/p/the-great-smoky-mountains-with-adrian

08/13/2025

After 20 years working with trauma survivors and frontline workers, I've watched social media go from bringing us together to pulling us apart.

Last year, I decided to experiment: What would happen if I treated my phone like I treat my nervous system with intention and boundaries?

I stepped away from the endless scroll and started curating my digital space the same way I help my clients create safety in their lives.

The results surprised me. Real connections came back. My anxiety went down.

Turns out, our "information diet" affects us just like our food diet.

More isn't always better. 💥

I wrote about my whole experiment and what I learned. You can read it here:

https://adrianmolina1979.substack.com/p/the-information-dietg

07/30/2025

Latest Newsletter. 😘

Hi Friends,

04/14/2025

I am sitting at the intersection of a midlife crisis, trauma processing and career change.

03/30/2025

Last year, I traveled to Argentina, hired a lawyer, and requested a legal trial against a powerful individual who abused me for years as a teenager. Within 48 hours of my accusation, another survivor came forward. Now there are two formal accusations, and more are considering speaking out.

Upon returning, my body broke down. Since then, I’ve been living with a rare condition called FND, a direct response of my nervous system to trauma. It’s been months of treatment, and every day I battle symptoms like tremors, spasms, slurred speech, and facial paralysis.

But right now, I need help. Legal fees and medical bills are piling up. I’m still here, and I’m not backing down.I dedicated most of my life to helping others stand up for themselves, and now I'm doing it for myself.

Please donate to my GoFundMe to help me through this difficult time, not only to fully recover but also to seek justice and share my story so no other child or teenager has to go through the same.

My name is Adrian Molina, and this is my story. I’m asking for help t… Adrian Molina needs your support for Support Adrian Molina's Legal and Healing Journey

03/28/2025

I’ve always believed we’re wired for connection, but somewhere along the way, I learned to hold back. Keep my distance. And after the last few years, that distance feels even bigger. So how do we find our way back to each other? How do we start trusting again? And what do we do when therapy just isn’t an option?

I sat down with licensed mental health counselor Yariela Sequeira to talk about all of it. The loneliness. The social anxiety. The little things that actually help when you're feeling stuck. We get into real, practical ways to take care of your mental health and start building connections that feel good again.

If you’ve ever felt isolated or just unsure how to put yourself out there, this one’s for you. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.

As humans, we are wired for connection—yet, socially, we are often taught to hesitate and keep our distance. The pandemic only made this harder. So how do we...

03/26/2025

What happens when therapy is out of reach? How do we fix a system that only provides care for a few while so many struggle in silence? What can we do as a society to meet the urgent demand for mental health support? 🧠💙I’m beyond excited for you to watch the latest Your Story, Your Voice podcast with licensed mental health counselor Yariela Sequeira. We had a powerful conversation about mental health, the role of community, and the harsh reality of what happens when therapy is inaccessible.The episode drops tomorrow! Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss it. 🎥

03/26/2025

Daily Reflection - Wednesday, March 26th

One of the first things I do each morning is sit down and write a few pages of unfiltered thoughts. Some days, they make sense and feel worth sharing; other days, they’re all over the place. I never read them back, and I never share them. This is a sacred ritual.

I’ve found that writing a few pages in the morning allows my day to unfold with greater ease. There’s less stuck energy, fewer situations creating tension and friction, and I’m able to be more present for the tasks at hand. I’ve found it to be an excellent tool for anyone, especially if you’re processing difficult emotions, navigating depression, trauma, or life challenges. It only takes a few minutes. We write without the expectation of winning a Pulitzer Prize. We write to heal.

There is something powerful in allowing yourself to take space to write, to paint, to read, and to enjoy your own company in the process. What are your daily rituals that help you stay grounded?

03/25/2025

Daily Reflection - Tuesday, March 25th 2025

I always thought that as you grow older, the direction was always forward. The decisions to make, the dreams to pursue, the challenges to conquer. And although I still feel that video game main character mentality, I find myself, at least during this time of my life, getting more rewards from learning about the person I was, the decisions I made, and the steps that brought me to where I am today. It’s almost like giving myself permission to visit the sequel of my life in order to make sense of today. And the most beautiful thing is that I am giving myself that permission. Not being stuck in the past because the present is here and I am in it.

What if looking back wasn’t about regret or nostalgia, but about understanding? What lessons are waiting for you in the pages of your own story? And if you gave yourself permission to revisit your past with compassion, what truths might you find?

03/24/2025

First class up on my new YouTube channel, Your Story, Your Voice. No excuses! Support by subscribing and take care of yourself by practicing. This gentle, slow flow is perfect for everyone.

A gentle and accessible slow flow yoga class designed for everyone, regardless of experience. This practice focuses on mindful movement without complicated p...

03/23/2025

Last September, I thought my time had come.
My left side was paralyzed. I couldn’t walk, speak, or see. We thought I was having a stroke. Rushed to the ER, I said a final prayer with my fiancé by my side.
But it wasn’t a stroke. It was FND—Functional Neurological Disorder—a condition where the brain and nervous system misfire, causing seizures, slurred speech, paralysis, tremors, and weakness.
FND affects around 4 to 12 people out of every 100,000 each year.
People with FND are 8 times more likely to have experienced major life trauma than the average person.
What followed was terrifying, messy, and uncertain—like trauma is.
It shook my world. My identity, my purpose, my past, my work, my relationships—everything was thrown into question.
But because of my fiancé, I’m still standing.
Recovery is ongoing, and I am beyond grateful for the help I received.
I’m out of the woods and beginning to tell my story—perhaps for the first time—because now, I know myself better than ever.
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