When Maria was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease nearly 20 years ago, she was shocked to learn that she would likely need to take thyroid medication indefinitely. Years later, while navigating the end of her marriage, Maria discovered Dr Joe’s book, “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself.”

As she began meditating, she released years of anger and resentment in the process. After attending her first Week Long Retreat, she began envisioning a different future for her health and her life.

Maria gradually reduced her medication and later chose to stop taking it while continuing to monitor her levels. After two years, her test results came back normal ... but her health was only one part of the future she was creating. Maria also found the loving relationship she had envisioned, remarried, and built a blended family of six. Today, she says she’s living the life she once dreamed about and looking forward to whatever comes next.

Recorded at the Cancun 10-Day Advanced Retreat in June, 2026.