Welcome to Truly Soulfully.
Heya, I’m Vania Cotta~ Goa, India-born and raised. A Catholic mum raising my daughter Elena in London, UK and a woman who believes
the most sacred things in life happen around
a family table.
This channel is where I share:
🍛 Goan & family favourite recipes cooked with
memory and love
✝️ Catholic traditions, faith & the culture
we carry with us
🌿 Slow living, wellness & intentional motherhood
📖 Raw, real stories from an honest life
🎙️ The Truly Soulfully Podcast
I'm not here to be perfect. I'm here to be real.
If you grew up with a grandmother whose hands
knew recipes her mouth never wrote down~ this channel is for you.
If you're navigating faith, motherhood and
identity all at once~ this channel is for you.
If you just want to feel at home~ you're already here.
Subscribe and pull up a chair.
New videos every week.
~ Vania 🤍
Before you go, make sure you are following us on all our socials: linktr.ee/trulysoulfully
Much love & hugs xx
Vania Cotta
A slow, soulful Easter at home 🤍🐣
This year’s Easter menu is all about comfort, flavour, and family ~blending Goan favourites with cosy classics.
From Chicken Xacuti and Garlic Pulao to Mini Egg Cookie Bars and a spiced Carrot Cake… every dish tells a story of home.
If you love intentional living, comforting food, and meaningful moments then, you’re in the right place.✨
Don’t forget to like, subscribe & join our Truly Soulfully family 🤍
#eastermenu #goanrecipes #comfortfood #slowliving #easter2026
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Vania Cotta
Shared a little secret in today’s newsletter! Major life update.
Curious to know? 🤫🐣
Read along.
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Spring feels like a gentle reminder to slow down and soften.. to intentionally come back to life.
This season I’m not rushing. I’m choosing to continue living slowly, intentionally and closer to nature.
Here are a few spring habits I’m embracing this season:
• Nature walks first thing in the morning, without my phone, to take in fresh air and hear the birds chirping.
• Sitting in the sun, again in the morning, for a few quiet minutes every single day.
• Reading a few pages of a book outdoors.
• Journaling in parks or amidst nature, letting my thoughts flow freely.
• Feeling grounded by walking barefoot on grass.
• Opening the windows and allowing fresh air fill my space.
• Taking deep breaths and pausing often.
• Planning little solo nature dates with myself and sometimes with my family.
• Pausing to admire the freshly bloomed flowers and new buds and leaves.
• Intentionally spending quiet and peaceful days this season.
• Letting myself do less, feel more.
Spring isn’t about becoming someone new. It is about returning to yourself with intention and more awareness.
What’s one slow habit you’re bringing into this season?
#springseason #springhabits #slowliving #livingwithintention
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The clocks have gone back, the candles are glowing, and autumn has quietly wrapped us in her cozy embrace. Sharing the last golden moments of summer, our heartwarming Manchester trip, Lele’s first barbecue, and my favorite rituals to welcome this beautiful Hygge season.
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Hey friend,
Did you know?
You don’t have to be a writer to start journaling today.
Listen more about it on the new podcast episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/1xkwmjUOictGjywslasMJY?si…
Would you start journaling today?
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While I was vacationing in Goa, I learned how to make Crab Xec Xec with Moira mama.
Her food is just so good.
I’ve shared the recipe on the blog. Definitely give it a try.
Recipe: trulysoulfullyeats.com/homemade-goan-crab-xec-xec/
The fresher the crabs, the better the taste.
Editing the video and writing the blog post teleported me back to Moira at home, with the dogs barking and the chicken chucking and the peacocks dancing at a distance.
Can’t wait to go back xx
youtube.com/shorts/ly4j2tdO-X...
Don’t miss @schubertmecxycotta latest song playing in the background.
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🌿 New Beginnings…
I’ve been blogging for over 10 years, but starting YouTube always felt a little scary.
Today, I finally pressed record. 🎥
In this very first video, I share a little about me, my family, where I’m from, and what you can expect from this channel — Truly Soulfully.
It’s candid, it’s imperfect, and it’s from the heart.
Here’s to slow living, soulful moments, and making space for the things that matter. ✨
📺 Watch the full video live at 9am GMT
#TrulySoulfully #SlowLiving #NewYouTuber #SoulfulLiving #GoanVlogger #GoanYouTuber
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