Latinx Therapy
Latinx Therapy is a bilingual podcast hosted by trauma therapist Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, focused on mental health within the Latine community. Each episode works to break the stigma around therapy, dispel common myths and diagnoses, and share self-help techniques listeners can use in daily life. The show also advocates for culturally attuned care and connects listeners with a national directory of Latine therapists. Episodes are conversational and often address how culture, family, and immigration shape mental health. More information and the therapist directory are available at latinxtherapy.com.
Episodes
El impacto del desorden de acumulación en familias inmigrantes
En este segmento, hablo sobre cómo se manifiesta el acaparamiento (hoarding) en las familias latinas e inmigrantes. Exploramos qué significa realmente el acaparamiento y cómo se relaciona con una mentalidad de supervivencia en las familias inmigrantes. Explicó qué sucede en el cuerpo cuando vivimos en un entorno con acumulación compulsiva, el ciclo de la acumulación, los peligros de las limpiezas
Hoarding & Mental Health in Latinx Families
In this episode, I talk about how hoarding shows up in Latinx and immigrant families. We explore what hoarding actually means and how it relates to a survival mindset in immigrant families. I explore what happens in the body when we live in a hoarded environment, what the cycle of hoarding is, the danger of forced cleanouts, signs when hoarding is a concern and how children of hoardings can offer
Maternidad sin guìa materna: Salud mental perinatal
En el episodio de hoy, conversé con Elsa Matsumoto sobre la salud mental perinatal y los patrones de maternidad en su linaje, explorando cómo se ha visto el apoyo a lo largo de las generaciones. Exploramos qué significa la salud mental perinatal y los desafíos que la rodean, destacando cómo la inmigración puede afectar las relaciones. Elsa comparte su experiencia personal de maternarse a sí misma
When You Become a Mom Without Your Mom, As a First-Generation Latina
In today's segment, I sat down with Elsa Matsumoto to talk about perinatal mental health and patterns of mothering in her lineage. We explore what support has looked like across generations, what perinatal mental health means and the challenges surrounding it...highlighting how migration, stress and support can impact relationships for new parents. Elsa shares her personal experience of mothering
Sanando del trauma religioso y reclamando la identidad con Luis Cornejo
En este episodio nos acompaña Luis Cornejo para conversar sobre el trauma religioso desde su experiencia personal y profesional. Luis comparte cómo ciertos mensajes religiosos internalizados pueden generar vergüenza, culpa y heridas emocionales, y reflexiona sobre su propio proceso al navegar estas experiencias. También hablamos sobre la complejidad de sanar mientras se mantiene el amor y la conex
Healing from Religious Shame & Reclaiming Identity
In this episode, I talked with Luis Cornejo about his relationship with religion, family and how this experience influenced narratives and internalized messages. We explored how Luis navigated religious shame and balanced healing and loving his family while also being hurt by them. Luis discusses religious trauma education and guidance for anyone of the Queer community experiencing estrangement a
El Papel de Hija Mayor En Una Familia Latina
En este episodio hablé con Viridiana Zendejas sobre el papel de la hija mayor dentro de las familias latinas. Conversamos sobre algunas de las características y responsabilidades que suelen asumir las hijas mayores, así como el duelo invisible que muchas cargan. A partir de su experiencia personal y profesional, exploramos estrategias para apoyar a las hijas mayores y el trabajo con la niña interi
The Role of the Eldest Daughter in a Latine Family
In this episode, I spoke with Viridiana Zendejas, LCSW about the eldest daughter role within a Latine family, where we discussed common character traits carried by daughters, and what unseen grief is like. Viridiana and I discussed how the current administration and ICE raids specifically impact eldest daughters. Drawing from her experience, we explored strategies to support eldest daughters incl
Decisiones de Crianza, Asimilación y Protección Frente a La Discriminación
En este segmento, nuestra invitada Sandra Barros comparte aspectos de su vida familiar para analizar las decisiones de crianza de las familias inmigrantes y cómo se interiorizan los mandatos generacionales sobre la identidad. Exploramos la dinámica de los hogares donde "solo se habla español" y cómo la asimilación, la discriminación y el trauma colectivo influyen en las decisiones parentales. Sand
Decoding Immigrant Parenting Choices from a Colombian Daughter
In this segment, our guest Sandra Barros shares with us her family life to decode immigrant parenting choices and how generational messages of identity are internalized. We explored "Spanish only" homes discussing how assimilation, discrimination, and collective trauma influence the choices of parents. Sandra reflects on her therapeutic work and draws how these internalized messages produce shame,
De Hija a Cuidadora: Acompañando a Una Madre Enferma
En esta conversación hablamos sobre la inversión de roles: pasar de ser quien recibe cuidados a convertirse en la persona cuidadora, una transición que a menudo está influenciada por reglas no dichas y conceptos erróneos dentro de las familias inmigrantes latinas. Entre los temas que abordamos se encuentran el silencio que suele rodear la enfermedad, así como las diferentes formas en que puede ver
From Daughter to Caregiver: Walking with a Mother Through Cancer
Johanny Reyes and I spoke about the reversal of roles, from being cared for to becoming the caregiver often influenced by unspoken rules and misconceptions in Latinx immigrant families. Topics in this segment include the common silence regarding illness, aging, and what support can look like as a caregiver. Johanny shares what it was like as the eldest daughter suddenly stepping into a caregiver r
The Experience of a Latina Sibling of a Disabled Person
Today I am joined by Suyapa Ulloa, where we discussed how belonging to an immigrant family can shape how disability is talked about and handled within the family. We explored how caregivers/parents can support the mental health of non-disabled siblings, navigating moments of resentment without shame, and resources to support disability justice and inclusion. Suyapa shares her immigrant family's jo
Data as Resistance: Inside Alejandre Foundation's Support Groups for Rapid Responders
*This episode was recorded Feb 2026. The foundation is currently organizing support groups for families who have had a loved one deported under the current administration.** Today in this episode, I talked with Dr. Yessica Green Rosas about the importance of support groups and rapid responders in our current political climate. We explored how research data collected from pre- and post-tests can be
Jennifer León Salinas: El impacto emocional de vivir indocumentado
Hoy en este segmento, conversé con Jennifer León Salinas sobre los impactos emocionales y físicos que las políticas hostiles y el discurso público tienen en la salud mental de las personas indocumentadas. Exploramos de cerca el bienestar de vivir sin un estatus migratorio dentro de los sistemas sociales actuales de Estados Unidos. También hablamos sobre cómo Jennifer acompaña a las personas a enfr
Undocumented Mental Health with Jennifer León Salinas, LMFT
Today in this segment, I talked with Jennifer León Salinas, about the emotional and physical impacts hostile policies and public discourse have on undocumented mental health, where we look closely at the well-being of living undocumented within our current American societal systems. We explored how Jennifer helps individuals navigate the realities of immigrant enforcement stemming from societal ho
Season 6 Trailer: Updates and New Beginnings
This girl finally has editing support! With organic growth, my own mental health and family matters, it has become impossible to continue editing the podcast. As you may notice, I also added the video component! In this trailer episode, I share with you all about these learning curves, a few of the kind of episodes you can expect this season and what projects we are up to besides a bit about my he
Kim Guerra on Becoming a Revolution: "¡Soy una pinche lesbiana!"
Today we learn about Kim Guerra, a therapist, poet, advocate and author. Kim shares her experiences growing up in a religious family, navigating beliefs and gender normative expectations, and how she found her own path towards self-acceptance and liberation. She discusses the importance of unlearning shame and embracing one's queerness, as well as the role of allies in supporting and advo
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez: Her Story on Religion and Sexual Liberation
This episode touches on Prisca's religious upbringing, the shame of leaving the church, her journey of sexual liberation, estragement with her family, and learning about her mental health experience of writing TÍAS AND PRIMAS: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, her newest book. About Prisca: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist with roots from Nicaragua, a writer,
Injustices Against Palestine
This episode starts with a disclaimer warning due to strong and violent language used. Our guest is Susan Abdel-Haq, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Palestinian woman who shares with us her and her family's experience as Palestinians living in America, and their history. The purpose of today's segment is to share information about misinformation over the Palestinian community and rais
What is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MD
Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression that exists within the medical field. Dr. Velez answ
Colaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy
En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamiento por primera ves. Nuestras invitadas: Karla Card
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI)
In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/ Learn mor
Una historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental
Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud
A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health
Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medi
The Mental Health of Pre-Licensed Therapists
In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experienc
Season 5 Trailer: The Comeback
Trigger warning: Medical Trauma The re-launch of the Latinx Therapy podcast comes after very difficult past few years. In this trailer, I share about the dyfunctional family dynamics I was experiencing, my experience with my mother's illness, about the day she passed away and how it has impacted me. I will hold a Q&A via our Instagram stories, and via our YouTube channel since the podcast will be
Terapia de sueños con Terapeuta Claudia Barfoot
En este episodio hablamos con Claudia Barfoot, consejera licenciada de salud mental. Conversamos sobre qué es la terapia de trabajo de sueño. Claudia nos explica cómo es que alguien puede especializarse en este tipo de terapia, que se puede esperar un cliente al recibir esta terapia y nos da ejemplos de algunos sueños comunes y su percepción de cuando uno sueña con una casa y más. Para obtener má
Dream Work in Therapy
In this episode we speak with Claudia Barfoot who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Colorado. We discuss what Dream Work Therapy is, how to become a therapist specializing in Dream Work, what clients can expect in this type of therapy, and Claudia provides an interesting viewpoint of dreams we may commonly experience. Follow our guest, Claudia on Instagram: @thelandofpossible!
Apoyando los jóvenes sobrevivientes del abuso sexual
En este episodio hablamos con la terapeuta Colombiana Americana Amanda Serrano, LCSW (trabajadora social titulada en ambiente clínico) de North Carolina y directora ejecutiva de Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda define el abuso sexual, el impacto en la salud mental, factores de riesgo, el conflicto en las familias Latinx después de una revelación, y cierra la conversación con un mensaje de consejo par
Supporting Youth Sexual Abuse Survivors
In this episode we speak with Colombian American therapist Amanda Serrano, LCSW from North Carolina and CEO of Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda defines sexual abuse, the mental health effects of survivors, risk factors, the struggles in Latinx families after a disclosure, and she closes with guidance to survivores. Follow our guest, Amanda, on Instagram: @sunriseamanecerservices! Check out her inform
Recuperando del Duelo
En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Paulina Isabel Almarosa , LCSW de Los Angeles, California, y la fundadora de Latinx Grief- una comunidad digital para personas que están recuperando de una perdida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional del duelo, cómo se define, los efectos que tiene sobre la mente, el cuerpo y el espirito, la mejor manera de apoyar a algu
Grief and Loss in the Latinx Community
In this episode we speak with Paulina Isabel Almarosa who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Latinx Grief. We discuss what grief and grieving is, how grief causes changes within us, how to help a loved one grieving and resources for those grieving. Follow our guest, Paulina Isabel Almarosa, LCSW on Instagram: @latinxgrief & stay tuned for her to launch her private practice! If yo
Season 4 Trailer!
Welcome to Season 4! We made it fam! In this trailer, founder of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre gives insight as to how season 4 will be structured and updates you all on some life changes. If you are new to Latinx Therapy, feel free to catch up on other episodes that catch your eye & we recommend sharing a Spanish episode with a family member, too. Use #latinxtherapy on social media to r
Break the Stigma with Founder of Consent Parenting!
Trigger Warning- In this episode we discuss sexual abuse & there is a mention of porn. In this special Break the Stigma episode, and final segment of Season 3, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting. We learn about digital safety and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your
Salud Mental de los Jóvenes Inmigrantes
En este segmento, tenemos una discusión con Stephanie Del Chiaro, terapeuta licenciada de matrimonio y familia, y también la fundadora de su consultorio en San Francisco, CA. Hablamos sobre las implicaciones emocionales del estatus migratorio, familia, educación, e intervenciones que ayudarán a los jóvenes inmigrantes en terapia. Información sobre nuestra invitada, Stephanie: Instagram: @sdc_ther
Immigrant Youth's Mental Health
In this episode we speak with Stephanie Del Chiaro who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of her private practice in San Francisco, CA. We discuss the mental health implications of immigration status, family, school issues, and interventions that are helpful for immigrant youth in therapy. Information about Our Guest: Stephanie Del Chiaro: Instagram:@sdc_therapy Check out her
The Side Effects of Specializing in Trauma While Parenting
In this episode we speak with Susana Marquez founder of Wellness Para La Mama and Marriage and Family Therapist in Long Beach, CA. We discuss what it's like being a therapist that specializes in trauma, the mental health impact, boundaries needed with ourselves and our family, and how to remain balanced. We also briefly discuss how to become a trauma therapist. Follow Susana on Instagram: @wellnes
Salud Mental para Padres
En este episodio, tenemos una discusión introductoria sobre la salud mental de los padres con un enfoque en los padres maternos. Discutimos qué factores deben considerar los padres para su salud mental, los factores de riesgo para los padres latinos, como el estado migratorio o la aculturación, qué hacer si un padre necesita apoyo. Además, discutimos el cambio de mentalidad generacional en lo que
¿Qué es la terapia de juego?
La terapia de juego se basa en el uso del juego como elemento de comunicación. Esta terapia puede llegar a exteriorizar las emociones y experiencias de manera simbólica, para niñxs entre las edades de 3 a 12. Andrea Vargas es una consejera de salud mental, con licencia en Florida, con certificaciones en Play Therapy, FirstPlay y con capacitación en desensibilización y reprocesamiento de movimiento
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a specialized psychotherapy approach for working with children and helping them process their feelings using toys & games. Andrea Vargas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, EMDR trained and a Certified FirstPlay Practitioner. She is also the South Chapter Chair for The Florida Association for Play Therapy. Her practice is located in Weston
Parents' Mental Health
In this episode, we have an introductory discussion on parents' mental health with a focus on maternal parents. We discuss what factors parents have to consider for their mental health, risk factors for Latinx parents such as immigration status or acculturation, what to do if a parent is in need of support, and we discuss the generational mindset shift when it comes to mental health and getting tr
Lucia Rios: Her Story with Postpartum Depression
Trigger Warning: Postpartum Depression Lucia Rios is a mom of two and the founder of Twisted Cotton Candy and Churro Service – gourmet catering services with a unique Latinx twist! She offers custom carts at events and cotton candy walls. Entrepreneurship came into her life as a means to a need after being diagnosed with postpartum depression. In this episode, we discuss Lucia's experience with p
El Abuso Sexual en Jóvenes
Advertencia: La información compartida en este segmento es sobre el abuso sexual. De todas las víctimas menores de 18 años, 2 de cada 3 tienen entre 12 a 17 años. Una en cada 9 niñas y uno en cada 53 niños son victimas de abuso a mano de adultos. 93% de los agresores es alguien quien el victima conoce. Nuestra invitada de este segmento es Dra. Lydiana García. Ella es una psicóloga de Puerto Rico q
Sexual Abuse in Teens
Trigger Warning: The information shared here may be found triggering for individuals who have personally experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point of their lives. Please prioritize your inner needs, take breaks from the episode if you choose to listen. Of all victims under age 18, 2 out of 3 are within the ages of 12 and 17. One in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sex
Abuso de Alcohol en la Cultura
En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Genesis Games, LMHC de Miami, Florida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional con el abuso de alcohol, cómo se define el abuso de alcohol, los efectos que tiene sobre el individuo y la familia, los mitos detrás de esto en nuestra cultura, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien con este problema y comparte recursos para los miembr
Substance Abuse in the Latinx Community
In this episode on substance abuse, we welcome Genesis Games, LMHC from Miami, Florida. She sheds light on her knowledge with alcohol abuse, how alcohol abuse is defined, the effects it has on the individual and the family, the myths behind it in our culture & the best way to support someone with this issue. Follow Genesis on Instagram: @themiamitherapist & check out her practice at: www.TheMiamiT
Season 3: Children's Mental Health
Season 3 will be dedicated to Children's Mental Health topics. Please note that I recorded many of these interviews in 2018 but just was not been able to edit and release them due to many schedule changes I had in my life in 2019. The reason why I had thought of having a whole season on children mental health is truly because there's a child in all of us, so even if you are not a parent or caregiv
La Cultura & Codependency
What is codependency for you? The following therapists use personal examples but also examples they use in the therapy setting. We define codependency, discuss cultural signs that may indicate we are codependent, overcoming codependency & more. Our speakers were: Luis Cornejo, LMFT @psychosocial_media https://psychosocial.media/ Stefany Fuentes, LMFT @vidacounselingandconsulting http://stefanydfu
When God And Therapy Are Both Okay
Yanira Peña, LMFT from Tustin, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people who attended our 1 year celebration in Los Angeles. This episode discusses the separation of religion, therapy and mental health. We review common misconceptions through her experience of being raised Catholic and now practicing Christianity. Yanira dis
¿Y EL NOVIO?
Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC from Sherman Oaks, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people who attended our 1 year celebration in Los Angeles. This episode discusses the personal impact of being asked "¿y el novio?" but also how to empower yourself to remove the frustration that stems from this question. Zeahlot uses both her pro
Break the Stigma with Dior Vargas
Welcome to our last break the stigma segment of this season! This special episode on Mental Health Awareness month concludes Season 2 and we will begin Season 3 with Children's Mental Health next week! Today's guest is Dior Vargas - a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist living in New York City. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisib
La Ansiedad Cuando Limpiamos
Hoy hablamos de un importante valor cultural, la limpieza. Es posible que no se ha realizado, pero la forma en que se nos enseña a limpiar y la razón por la que hacemos la limpieza tiene implicaciones para la salud mental que pasan inadvertidamente porque se realizan de forma automática y / o diaria. Para muchas personas en nuestra comunidad, la limpieza es uno de los elementos que nos da estatus,
The Shame & Anxiety Behind Cleaning
Today we discuss an important cultural value, cleaning. It may not be realized but the manner in which we are taught to clean and why we clean has mental health implications that go unnoticed because it's done on an automatic and/or daily basis. For a lot of people in our community, cleaning is one of the elements that gives us status, or perhaps one of the things that we truly have control over.
Break the Stigma with Carmen & Lupe Andrade, Advocates & Siamese Twins
Welcome to our first Break the Stigma segment of 2019! Today our special guests are Carmen and Lupe Andrade, 18 year old Latinas attending Northwestern Connecticut Community College. Carmen and Lupe are congenital twins from Veracruz, MX who moved to the US when they were 2 years old. Today we talk about their views of mental health & they share a personal important factor when seeking a therapist
Nalgona Positivity Pride Talks Body Positivity & Disordered Eating
Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Topic We are back from a mid-season break! Expect episodes weekly going forward! Today's guest is Gloria Lucas, founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride! We talk today about what Nalgona Positivity Pride is, why it started, disordered eating, the diet culture, what body positivity means, historical trauma with disordered eating, the history of native foods along with
BONUS- Details of the new website!
The website is LIVE. You can find it on www.latinxtherapy.com! This website is fully bilingual and you'll be able to find the newest directory of Latinx Therapists and Psychologists. We are still undergoing sign ups so please be patient with us. In this directory there are very culture specific realities that you can choose from such as English Speaking Anxiety, Farmworkers, Immigration, Accultura
My Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 2
Welcome back to My Teen Pregnancy Story Part 2! Did you all know that Less than 2% of teen moms earn a college degree by age 30? Roughly 229,715 teens between 15 and 19 became pregnant in 2015. Latinas have the highest teen-pregnancy rate of any group. The birth rate (per 1,000 girls) for white teens in California is nine, compared to a rate of 29 for Latina teens. As I mentioned though, the rates
My Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 1
Teen pregnancy is defined by someone who has a child between the ages of 13-19. About 750,000 teens get pregnant each year, mostly between the ages 17 to 19 (Kost, et al., 2010). While Latinxs currently have the highest teen birth rates, they have also had a dramatic recent decline in rates. Since 2007, the teen birth rate has declined by 58% for Latinx, compared with declines of 53% for African
Break the Stigma with Noemi Gonzalez
Welcome to the second break the stigma episode of this season! Today we talk with an actress and mental health advocate, Noemi Gonzalez. Noemí Gonzalez is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico and a first-generation actress from within her family. Noemi is best known in her standout role as "Soli Gomez" in the hit series East Los High on Hulu. You might have also seen her in films such as Paran
Una Experiencia AfroLatinx
En este segmento, hablamos de lo que se significa ser AfroLatinx, ejemplos de discriminación y micro-agresiones, y los varios efectos de la salud mental con este tema. Ser AfroLatinx significa ser negro/a o de afrodescendientes, y de un país de Latino América. Para otros, se significa ser uno de los países AfroLatinx como República Dominicana, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, Haití, Puerto Rico, o Gua
An AfroLatinx Experience
My guest today for episode 7 is Jersey Garcia. In this episode, she talks to us about her realities of identifying as AfroLatinx, and looking more of African descent than Latinx, a struggle often society is too afraid to bring up, but is much too common. There is a saying "no soy de aqui, ni soy de alla" that refers to: I'm neither from here, nor there. She opens up about the discrimination she h
Children of Business Owners
Today, I discuss how it is to grow up in businesses from a very young age with two individuals from different backgrounds, and who are also not mental health professionals. I speak with Pamela Barba from Georgia, an Ecuadorian native with a florist family business, and Zaira Gomez from Pennsylvania, whose parents are from Mexico own a pizza restaurant. Collaboratively, we share our personal experi
Break the Stigma: Vivian Nuñez - Too Damn Young
This is the first season's Break the Stigma segment! Today will be hearing Vivian's story with grief and loss. We talk about her losing her mom in elementary school, and later as a very young adult she lost someone that was like a mother to her, Vivian's grandmother. She shares how she adjusted and her journey with therapy. Vivian Nuñez is a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a community and r
El Machismo y Saliendo del Clóset
¡Bienvenido al episodio número 4! Este tema se ha solicitado desde que comenzó el podcast, así que me alegro de que se haya ofrecido Renato Pérez a tener esta conversación. Habrá muchos más temas relacionados con la comunidad LGBTQIA+ en otros episodios y futuras temporadas. El machismo y el identificarse como LGBTQ es un tema importante porque en nuestra cultura, el machismo forma parte de la ra
Coming Out of the Closet in a Machismo Dominated Culture
Welcome to episode 3! This topic has been requested since the podcast started, so I am glad Renato Perez joined me in on this conversation. There will be many more topics related to LGBTQIA+ in the episodes and seasons to come. Machismo and identifying as LGBTQ is an important topic because in our culture, machismo is part of the root of homophobia. Machismo is a traditional and toxic type of ma
Season 2 Opener!
Welcome back everyone! So many things have been going on during the last two months. It was highly requested to record the When La Chancla Crosses the Line episode into Spanish, so we did! Let us know your feedback! Here is the link to the survey if you are interested in hearing a specific topic: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/6RLHXQ2 In honor of Latino Heritage Month I will be hosting an online
Cuando La Chancla Cruza La Línea
¡Bienvenidos a la segunda temporada! Hoy visitamos a nuestro primer segmento, pero en español. La chancla es un símbolo de disciplina corporal muy reconocido en la cultura Latina. La chancla también puede incluir cordones, cables, cinturones, ganchos, o cualquier elemento que pueda usarse para infligir dolor físico como castigo. Es una palabra que puede provoca recuerdos traumáticos y también se r
Cuando Necesitas Un Hijo que Traduzca En Inglés
En este segmento, platique con Lisette Sanchez sobre los efectos psicológicos e emocionales de padres e hijos cuando se utiliza el valor cultural de traducir por necesidad, como la tendencia de querer complacer a los padres pero también la frustración y vergüenza de los padres. Exploramos cómo apoyar a los jóvenes traductores y también a los padres, al igual que discutir las configuraciones apropi
When You're the English Translator for Your Family
Did you carry the role of translating for your parents? The academic term for a child translating for a parent is "language brokering" so you will hear us refer to that in this segment. We also mentioned that children take on a "parentified" role, meaning where a child takes the role and responsibilities of an adult. In this segment, I talked with Lisette Sanchez, about the psychological and emoti
Un diálogo honesto sobre el SEXO
El sexo es para el matrimonio, entre un hombre y una mujer, o detrás de puertas. Pensémoslo de nuevo! Bienvenidxs a la sesión 14! Estoy muy emocionada por el capitulo de hoy porque es un tema que contiene mucho estigma de vergüenza y hoy empezaremos a quebrar ese estigma. La Dra. Janet Brito, localizada en Hawaii, nos habla sobre las nociones psicológicas que nos han inculcado desde hace generacio
Sneak Peek into a Forbidden Topic: Sex
Sex is: for marriage, between a man and a woman, or behind closed doors. Think again! Welcome to sesion #14! I am really excited about today's episode because this topic is one that has heavy shame woven into it, and today, we start to break this stigma down. Dr. Janet Brito, located in Hawaii, talks to us about the psychological notions that have been instills in us from generations ago. We tal
Alimentos al Rescate Para La Salud Mental
Jacquie Marquez hablo de lo que es importante consumir para que uno no tenga cambios de humor fuerte, técnicas que uno puede usar con niños que son difíciles para comer "picky", habla de la importancia de la alimentación en los niños, y de los alimentos en frutas y vegetables específicos. Habla de cuales suplemento nos beneficia para no tener muchos cambios de humor, y también nos explica que alim
Break the Stigma: Self-Forgiveness Conquers All
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