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The Ana Cruz Show

Sonoro | Ana Cruz Hollingsworth 250 Episodes Sep 22, 2026

The Ana Cruz Show is a bilingual podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Ana Cruz Hollingsworth. Each episode explores the ideas, questions, and stories shaping our lives today, covering topics from medicine and science to money, politics, education, and faith. Ana speaks with leading experts and extraordinary people, bringing cultural fluency and real talk to complex subjects. The show is grounded in the belief that knowledge is freedom and aims to help listeners understand the world around them.

Episodes

Ep. 251 “Un embrión no es un bebé”: Wendy Cruz rompe tabúes sobre fertilidad, religión y maternidad
Ep. 251 “Un embrión no es un bebé”: Wendy Cruz rompe tabúes sobre fertilidad, religión y maternidad Sep 22, 2026 3501 ¿Qué pasa cuando el deseo de ser madre se encuentra con la ciencia, la fe y los prejuicios? Esta semana en The Ana Cruz Show converso con la periodista Wendy Cruz, quien durante más de una década fue uno de los rostros de Univision. Hablamos de su carrera, la presión de trabajar en medios, la ansiedad y el impacto que todo esto tuvo en su vida personal. También entramos en uno de los capítulos m
Ep. 250 Let’s Talk Periods: How Dejanae Parkman Is Reimagining Period Care With Dotted
Ep. 250 Let’s Talk Periods: How Dejanae Parkman Is Reimagining Period Care With Dotted Sep 8, 2026 3024 What happens when a painful diagnosis becomes the inspiration to help other women find answers sooner? In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, I sit down with Dejanae Parkman, Founder and CEO of Dotted, to talk about her personal journey with endometriosis, how it impacted her dreams of motherhood, and how that experience inspired her to create a new approach to period care. We also talk about ent
Ep.  249 Josephine Lange rompe el silencio: su denuncia contra el director de Isla del Sur
Ep. 249 Josephine Lange rompe el silencio: su denuncia contra el director de Isla del Sur Sep 1, 2026 3349 La actriz alemana Josephine Lange, protagonista de Isla del Sur, comparte en The Ana Cruz Show su testimonio sobre lo que asegura haber vivido durante el rodaje, las circunstancias que la llevaron a presentar una denuncia en España y su experiencia hablando sobre consentimiento, límites profesionales y dinámicas de poder dentro de una producción cinematográfica. Josephine también comparte documen
Ep. 248 Are We Medicating Life Too Much? Antidepressants, Pressure on Women, and the Lindsay Clancy Case | Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Ep. 248 Are We Medicating Life Too Much? Antidepressants, Pressure on Women, and the Lindsay Clancy Case | Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring Aug 25, 2026 2501 Psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring joins The Ana Cruz Show to discuss psychiatric overmedication, antidepressants, women’s mental health, the pharmaceutical industry, and the Lindsay Clancy case. Are we sometimes medicating people before fully understanding their lifestyle, stress, relationships, nutrition, exercise, and what may really be happening in their lives
Ep. 247 Pia Lara Namdar on Discipline, Identity & Life After Sports
Ep. 247 Pia Lara Namdar on Discipline, Identity & Life After Sports Jul 3, 2026 2236 In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana sits down with Pia Lara Namdar to discuss discipline, resilience, leadership, and the identity challenges many athletes face after their competitive careers end. From growing up as a competitive swimmer in Mexico to leading the SMU Swimming & Diving program in Dallas, Pia shares the lessons that shaped her journey and inspired her to found Adelante Texas,
EP. 246 How Jim Keyes Went from Childhood Adversity to CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster
EP. 246 How Jim Keyes Went from Childhood Adversity to CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster May 21, 2026 3629 Former 7-Eleven & Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins The Ana Cruz Show for a powerful conversation about adversity, leadership, education, faith, and the mindset that helped him rise from childhood challenges to leading billion-dollar companies. In this interview, Jim shares why he believes victim mentality destroys potential and why lifelong learning remains the key to freedom and success. 📘 Order
Ep. 245 American Red Cross CEO, Linda Braddy on Leadership, Motherhood & Changing Lives
Ep. 245 American Red Cross CEO, Linda Braddy on Leadership, Motherhood & Changing Lives May 14, 2026 3401 In this powerful and emotional episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana Cruz sits down with Linda Braddy, CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas Region, to discuss her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mother to executive leader. Linda shares how her childhood, her father’s belief in education, and the values of service and leadership shaped her mission to leave the world better than she found it.
Ep. 244 AI Is as Dangerous as Nuclear Technology | Andres Suarez
Ep. 244 AI Is as Dangerous as Nuclear Technology | Andres Suarez Apr 30, 2026 3347 Is artificial intelligence as dangerous as nuclear technology? In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we sit down with Andres Suarez, Emmy-winning storyteller and AI Growth Strategist, to explore how AI is transforming marketing, video production, and the entertainment industry at an unprecedented pace. From turning days of work into minutes to scaling content and optimizing campaigns, Andres shar
Ep. 243 Global Heat Is Killing Us: The Crisis We Can’t Ignore | Featuring Dr. Jones Rose
Ep. 243 Global Heat Is Killing Us: The Crisis We Can’t Ignore | Featuring Dr. Jones Rose Apr 23, 2026 3130 In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Ana Cruz sits down with Dr. Jones Rose to break down the reality of global heat and its growing impact on our health, economy, and most vulnerable communities. We explore how extreme heat affects the body, why it’s a public health crisis, and what it means for places like Texas. Plus, we introduce HAQ, an innovative app designed to help people stay safe durin
Ep. 242  John Keating for Frisco Mayor: His Story, Top 3 Proposals & Why Your Vote Matters
Ep. 242 John Keating for Frisco Mayor: His Story, Top 3 Proposals & Why Your Vote Matters Apr 16, 2026 2531 This week on The Ana Cruz Show, Frisco mayoral candidate John Keating shares his powerful journey from a humble, adopted childhood to 15 years of public service. We discuss his vision for Frisco, key proposals, and why your vote matters in the 2026 election. A political conversation that turns deeply personal, revealing the values, family, and purpose driving his commitment to serve. Whether yo
EP. 011 Is College Still Worth It? A Conversation with Dallas College Leaders
EP. 011 Is College Still Worth It? A Conversation with Dallas College Leaders Apr 10, 2026 2786 Is college still worth it in 2026? With rising tuition costs, student debt, and a changing job market, many students and families are questioning the value of higher education. In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we sit down with Dr. Macario Hernandez (President of Dallas College Mountain View Campus) and Dr. Rick W. Smith (President of Dallas College North Lake Campus) to break down the realit
Ep. 010 Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood, Why It Matters and How You Can Help - Marcela Fajardo
Ep. 010 Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood, Why It Matters and How You Can Help - Marcela Fajardo Apr 2, 2026 1703 This week on The Ana Cruz Show, we’re talking about the life-saving importance of blood donation—and why the Latino community plays a critical role. Only 7–8% of Latinos in the U.S. donate blood, and that number needs to change. Ana Cruz is joined by Marcela Fajardo, Chief Communications Officer for the American Red Cross North Texas Region, to discuss the realities behind these numbers, the blo

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