In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with astrologer, author and speaker Mia Pineda (aka Mia Astral) for an intimate conversation about identity, intuition, and the paths that guide us.
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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with astrologer, author and speaker Mia Pineda (aka Mia Astral) for an intimate conversation about identity, intuition, and the paths that guide us. Born to a mother who was only 14 and raised by her grandparents in Venezuela, Mia often felt like an outsider, questioning her place in the world. Astrology became the way she found her footing, transforming uncertainty into purpose. Mia shares the wisdom she learned from her grandmother, talks about leaving Venezuela to move to Miami, and the surprising path from criminology and forensic law to becoming a leading voice in Kabbalistic Astrology. Together, they explore how to tell the difference between fear and intuition, the evolution of astrology in our modern world (yes, even Taylor Swift comes up), and how to lean into discomfort as a catalyst for growth. It’s a thoughtful, soulful episode about reframing your mindset, resilience, and finding your own purpose through the stars.
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What we talked about:
0:28 - Valeria on turning 35 and her birthday traditions
2:39 - Valeria on the end of summer for her family
4:40 - Introducing Mia Pineda
6:24 - Start of interview
6:37 - Mia’s unusual upbringing in Venezuela
9:19 - Being raised by her grandmother
11:59 - Figuring out her place in the world
12:50 - Grandmother’s mentality of abundance
13:47 - Getting a bad reading from a popular astrologer
15:05 - Fortuna Skin Ad
16:14 - Floaty Ad
19:29 - Understanding the mathematics of astrology
22:18 - Studying criminology and forensic law
23:31 - Discovering Kabbalah
23:51 - Leaving Venezuela and moving Miami
27:11 - Working on her mindset
29:07 - Kabbalistic Astrology
34:01 - Differentiating between intuition and fear
36:43 - The evolution of astrology
37:40 - “I’m pretty sure Taylor Swift uses an astrologer”
38:32 - Explaining eclipse seasons
45:40 - “How can you get into uncomfortable but manageable situations?”
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María Pineda, better known to her more than three million social media followers as Mia Astral, is an astrologer, author, and speaker. She holds the Certification of Astrological Proficiency granted by the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) and is also a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance RYT200. Additionally, she is certified in integrative nutrition by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and has completed basic training in logotherapy provided by the Society for the Advancement of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (SAPS). These credentials have equipped her with a multidisciplinary toolkit that enriches her recognized expertise in holistic well-being. She is the author of six books, including “ADN Cósmico” (2019), “El libro de las relaciones” (2017), and “Predicciones” (2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015). She has also created several key e-books, such as ”Rompiendo Patrones”, and has published the “Agenda Mia Astral”—a yearly astrological planner—consecutively since 2014. Mia has led sold-out public and private events across the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile, and has collaborated in key partnerships with other brands and companies. She is known for her constant reinvention and for her practical, holistic approach to personal growth, which has made her a leading voice and a powerful female figure in the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout her long-standing career, her mission has been to share insights and provide guidance to those seeking to unlock their potential through astrology and complementary disciplines. Every day, Mia shares tools for raising awareness and supporting personal development through her online learning platform, miastral.com, and her social media channels.
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