#8 In this episode, Atalie explores why so many first-generation Latina leaders feel exhausted even when they haven't done anything physically demanding.

If you've ever left a meeting feeling drained, carried the stress of your team home with you, or found yourself emotionally exhausted after supporting everyone around you, this conversation is for you.

Topics Include:

• What it means to be an empath
• Common signs that you absorb other people’s energy

• How empathy can strengthen leadership and trust
• Simple ways to protect your energy before work and throughout the day.

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork
• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠

#7 In this episode, Atalie explains the burnout cycle, nervous system impact, and systemic pressures affecting first-gen Latina leaders, plus practical tools to regulate stress and prevent exhaustion.

Burnout isn't just from workload. It's cycle. Learn how we start to heal from burnout in this episode.

Topics include:

• Burnout as a systemic cycle rooted in culture and responsibility
• The importance of awareness and body signals in healing
• Practical techniques to interrupt stress and complete the stress cycle
• The role of systemic change and leadership in burnout prevention

Resources: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking The Stress Cycle

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork

• Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call

#6 In this episode of Beyond Bitter, host Atalie Oliva is joined by Melina Chavarria to talk about healing beyond mindset and coming back to the body.

We explore bitterness as medicine, how anger lives in the body, and what it means to lead without abandoning yourself. This is a conversation about ancestral healing, capacity, and breaking patterns shaped by survival and patriarchy.

We also share our upcoming offering, Your Body Is an Altar, a space to release, reconnect, and be witnessed in community.

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about learning to listen to what your body has been holding.

Purcahse a ticket to our offering here.

Topics include:

• Bitterness as medicine and what your anger is trying to tell you
• Healing through the body, not just the mind
• Breaking survival patterns shaped by patriarchy and lived experience

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork

• Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com

Please check out Melina and her beautiful offerings at:

https://www.cuidatemija.com/

IG: cuidate_melina

#5 In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, host Atalie Oliva delves into the emotional weight of leadership for first-generation women of color. As we stand on the brink of a new year, Atalie offers a compassionate guide to understanding overwhelm and fear, urging listeners to release the burdens they've carried.

This episode isn't about setting goals or strategies; it's about embracing the human experience and finding peace in leadership. Join Atalie as she shares personal insights and encourages a transformative approach to leadership that prioritizes well-being over productivity.

Topics include:

• Understanding Overwhelm: A Guide to Emotional Release

• Redefining Leadership: Prioritizing Peace Over Productivity

Resources:

• www.latinxtherapy.com
• www.inclusivetherapists.com

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork
• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠

#4 In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, Atalie explores why setting boundaries can feel so difficult, especially for first gen Latinas.

This episode offers practical insight on protecting your peace, setting emotional boundaries with family and relationships, and understanding the difference between guilt and harm.

Listeners will learn how to start practicing boundaries in a way that supports mental health, self respect, and long term well being.

Topics include:

Setting boundaries as a first gen Latina
Guilt and people pleasing
Mental health and emotional boundaries
Protecting your peace without cutting people off

Resources:

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide To Reclaiming Yourself
• www.latinxtherapy.com
• www.inclusivetherapists.com

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork

• Visit our website at: www.thebitterwoman.com

Book a discovery call : 🔗 https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠

#3, In this episode of the Beyond Bitter podcast, Atalie covers the themes of grief, loss, and the importance of supportive environments, particularly in the context of workplace culture.

She discusses the emotional challenges of navigating grief, the necessity of family support during difficult times, and the systemic changes needed in workplaces to foster a culture of compassion and understanding.

The dialogue emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize employee well-being and create spaces where individuals can process their grief without additional stress.

Resources:

• https://latinxtherapy.com/
• https://aces-la.org/mental-health-resources/
• https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/los-angeles/person-of-color

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork

• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠

#2 : In this episode of the Beyond Bitter Podcast, Atalie Oliva discusses the 'fixer cycle' that many leaders, especially first-generation women of color, find themselves in.

She explores the signs of being stuck in this cycle, the importance of awareness, and the shift from fixing problems to empowering teams.

Atalie emphasizes that true leadership involves building capacity in others rather than solely solving problems, and she encourages listeners to embrace their journey towards effective leadership.

Episode Topics:

• The Fixer Cycle
• First-Gen POV & People-Pleasing
• From Fixing to Empowering (The Shift)

Resources:

• The Pain We Carry By: Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork
• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠

#1 : In this episode, Atalie emphasizes the importance of understanding one's relationship with rest and self-care. She shares personal experiences of navigating workplace trauma and the cultural narratives that shape perceptions of productivity and worth.

The episode highlights the significance of embodied practices to foster a sense of safety and peace in leadership, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their bodies and redefine their relationship with rest.

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork
• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠

Are you tired of carrying it all?
Like, really tired — in your bones, in your mind, in your heart?

You’re leading, showing up… and maybe even secretly resenting your team, your job, or and some  just don’t get it.

Listen, you’re not broken.

You’re not a bad leader. 

You’re just the first.

The first in your family to go to college. 

The first to land that office job.

 The first to lead — with no blueprint, no mentor, and a ton of pressure.

You’ve carried a lot. And now? You might be bitter. Burnt out. Done.

Welcome to Beyond Bitter, a podcast  where we talk about healing and leadership for first-gen women of color. 

We will talk workplace culture, embodying what it means to be a leader, and doing the inner work.

I’m your  host Atalie Oliva, a first-gen daughter of immigrants and yes, a bitter woman. I made this podcast because I couldn’t find the support I needed.

I built it for us. 

It’s time to reclaim your energy, your joy, and your leadership — especially in spaces that were never built with you in mind.

Because bitter was just the beginning. Healing is what’s next. And you don’t have to do it alone anymore.

This is Beyond Bitter. Let’s get into it.

Keep in touch with Atalie:

• IG: bitterwomannetwork
• Visit our website at: ⁠www.thebitterwoman.com⁠

Book a discovery call : 🔗 ⁠https://calendly.com/thebitterwoman/30-minute-discovery-call⁠⁠