Maile Navarro
Host, Writer, & Storyteller
Maile Navarro is a writer, speaker, and host who turns life’s wild plot twists into conversations people actually need. With sharp humor, zero patience for fake wisdom, and the kind of honesty that makes people sit up straighter, she brings listeners stories about grief, motherhood, survival, identity, and rebuilding when life has completely disrespected you.
A former paralegal and full time caregiver turned creator, Maile has a gift for naming what other people dance around, then making you laugh two seconds later. Her style is smart, cinematic, emotionally fearless, and deeply human.
As the host of Honestly, I’m Fine, Maile has created a space for people tired of clichés, fake healing scripts, and surface level conversations. Each episode blends raw truth, humor, and hard won perspective for listeners who want something real, not rehearsed. Listeners leave feeling less alone.
Life after the worst thing ever
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Reviews
★★★★★
“You Have Been Called”
“You have not only been hand-picked from God to produce this much needed podcast (for so many!), I just know you are being Divinely guided, with the help of a couple of Angels.” The entire Griffin Gang, is bursting with excitement for you as you commence this new, video open journey. So, kiddo, “Take me to Church!!” 🙏 I am already your greatest [earthly] fan!!”
MamaGriff14
★★★★★
“Finally Someone Gets It”
“I’m a grieving mom too, and I cried hearing someone speak about child loss without the fake inspirational filter. Maile says the thoughts so many of us have but never say out loud. The pain, the anger, the absurdity of having to keep living after the worst thing happens. I felt seen for the first time in a long time.”
Rachel T.
★★★★★
“I Didn’t Expect to Laugh“
“I’m not a bereaved parent, so I wasn’t sure this podcast would be for me, but I was wrong. Maile is honest, funny, sharp, and says the things most people avoid saying out loud. I laughed more than I expected, learned a lot about grief and resilience, and left with more compassion than I came in with. Even if you have not lived this kind of loss, there is something deeply human here.”
Lisa M.