The AfterWords

Unworthy No More: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage

🔊 Disclaimer:
I don’t remember recording this. Not a single word. It started with a plan, unraveled into chaos, and somehow looped back around like maybe the mess was the plan.
Call it dissociation. Call it channeling. Call it grief kicking down the door and handing the mic to something bigger than me.
I almost apologized for how unfiltered it is. But my gut—loud and clear—said: don’t touch it.
So I didn’t.
It’s messy. It’s raw. And it’s exactly how it needed to come out.
If you’re here, maybe you’re meant to hear it this way.
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You know that moment when you realize you might be the one standing in your own way? Yeah. This is that episode.
In Unworthy No More, I take you with me through the messy, loud, and often hilariously uncomfortable journey of unlearning decades of self-sabotage and realizing that—plot twist—maybe I am worthy of good things. We dig into the little traumas, the casual cruelty, the comparisons, and the generational noise that planted the lies. Then we throw those lies in a metaphorical ball and yeet them out the damn window.
We talk about how unworthiness isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a collective one. Because when you believe in your worth, it doesn’t just change your life. It shifts everyone around you. And whether they like it or not? That ripple hits.
This episode is filled with raw honesty, spiritual sucker punches, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, me hearing my dead kid call for me from under the bed (yep), and the reminder that your intuition isn’t broken—you’ve just been too scared to listen.
This isn’t your typical self-help chat. No vision boards. No BS. Just truth, humor, and a nudge to do one thing this week that reminds you you’re not here to settle.
You are worthy. Of joy. Of love. Of abundance. Of the weird-ass signs from the universe and the ridiculous little wins in the closet with candy.
If nothing else, let this episode be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Listen now and send it to someone who’s ready to throw their own garbage beliefs into the cosmic trash bin.

Navigating Grief: He's in a Better Place

Hey, my fellow floaters! Welcome back to The Afterwords, the podcast where we tackle the intricate dance of life, loss, and the wild things that happen in between. I'm Miley Navarro, your host and today, I’m joined by my super insightful nine-year-old daughter, Zuma. We’re here to remind you that messy, ungraceful growth is just part of finding your flow in this cosmic journey. Personal growth often looks like stumbling face-first into enlightenment.
Today’s episode is a special one as Zuma makes her podcast debut to help us explore the awkward intersection of grief and empathy. You know—the times when people try to say the right thing and ultimately fail miserably. We’ll share some cringeworthy "comforting" things said to us after losing Kingston, as well as the science behind why our brains turn into awkward mess-machines when faced with our own discomfort in the face of someone else's pain.
You’ll hear all about our misadventures and giggle through the absurdity of grief brain, and how it makes forgetting things not only common but laughably relatable. Plus, we’re breaking down some empathy basics and offering tips on what to say (and what not to say) to someone who’s grieving.
Stick around for the rollercoaster ride that is grief, and how we manage to find light, laughter, and the importance of connection during our toughest times. From the quirky significance of wombat poop to the infamous five stages of grief, we’re covering it all. Thank you for joining us on this heartfelt—and sometimes hilariously awkward—journey.

The AfterWords: What Happens Next is Everything

Welcome to The AfterWords, where grief collides with spiritual discovery, dark humor, and unfiltered truth. Hosted by Maile Navarro, this podcast peels back the layers of loss, exposing the chaos, the beauty, and the absurdity of life after profound heartbreak.
After losing her son Kingston to cancer, Maile challenges the tidy, sugarcoated version of grief that the world expects. Instead, she dives into the raw, uncomfortable, and strangely magical ways love endures beyond death—through signs, synchronicities, and moments of undeniable connection.
If you’re looking for a place where grief isn’t whispered about in hushed tones but spoken out loud—messy, real, and sometimes even funny—you’ve found it. The AfterWords is a rollercoaster of emotions, an exploration of what comes next when the world expects you to “move on,” and proof that even in the wreckage, there’s light, laughter, and something worth holding onto.

Six Months in the Ashes

In this deeply personal and unfiltered monologue, I reflect on life six months after losing Kingston. It’s not a story of hope—it’s an honest account of the relentless pain, fear, and paralysis that grief brings. I share Zuma’s tearful mornings, her nightmares of Kingston, and how those moments mirror my own struggle to function in a world that no longer feels safe.
 
From the looming threat of wildfires to the impossibility of moving forward, this is a raw exploration of what it means to live in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.
Trigger Warning: This monologue discusses the loss of a child and the profound effects of grief. Listener discretion is advised.
Take a moment to sit with me in this space, where grief speaks louder than hope.

Season 1 Trailer: The Heart of It All

What happens when life flips the script, leading you down a path of love, self discovery and resilience? This podcast shares a mother’s raw and unfiltered journey through unimaginable loss, fueled by hope and lessons from a wise young soul. With laughter, tears, and strength, we explore finding purpose, healing in chaos, and navigating life’s hardest challenges.