Dear Friend

In Dear Friend, cofounder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, Michelle Maros, leads you on a 365-day journey toward connection, contemplation, and inner peace. Start each day with a dose of gentle inspiration to go after your dreams, embrace imperfection, and set boundaries where you need them, as you learn to trust the ebbs and flows of life.

Michelle Maros embodies a profound passion for guiding individuals toward happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life(TM) and the creator of the popular podcast Barb Knows Best, Michelle leads a mission to improve mental health and wellness through transformative workshops, impactful courses, and a nurturing online community.
Under her guidance, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has become a leader in the mental health and mindfulness space, reaching over 60 million people with inspirational content and practical tools that empower individuals to prioritize self-care and embrace mindfulness in their daily lives.
Together with her mother, Barb, she co-hosts the podcast Barb Knows Best(TM), where they explore mental health and wellness in a family-friendly atmosphere. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal growth while discussing how to manage stress, build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
A sought-after keynote speaker, armed with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle is not just a voice of encouragement but also a registered yoga teacher and an advocate for mindfulness, holding multiple certifications in meditation and personal empowerment. She leads workshops at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University and founded The Barb Schmidt Fellowship for Cultivating Community Involvement, where she inspires others to embrace the life-changing benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
With every action, Michelle reminds us that the journey to inner peace and empowerment is not just a destination--it's a powerful collective movement toward a brighter, more compassionate world.