Cafecito Podcast

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss loneliness following the U.S. surgeon general’s warning earlier this year declaring it a public health epidemic. They chat candidly about their own experiences with loneliness as well some potential causes, and also offer possible solutions to combat loneliness.

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In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss "money guilt" and spending habits. The two share their own experiences with feeling guilt — or no guilt — over spending money and also look at how different upbringings play a role in financial decisions.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz pay homage to both Selena: The Movie and The Rewatchables podcast in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary. The two look back on the movie’s most memorable scenes, quotes, what’s aged the best/worst and the music, of course! They also discuss the movie’s cultural impact and what it makes it so rewatchable even 25 years later. 

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss mental health and what it means to prioritize our own mental health, both when we’re struggling and before we get to that point. Drawing from superstar athletes Simone Biles’ and Naomi Osaka’s decisions in recent months to put their mental health first, Xoel and Yvette address where they think we fall flat in understanding emotional and psychological well-being and how we can do better.

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In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss how they’re feeling and where their minds are at a year after the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. The two also look to the future and share what they’re excited about in a (hopefully nearby) post-pandemic world.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss why we mourn celebrities and public figures that we don’t know personally. The two share their own experiences mourning athletes, actors and musicians, and talk about the role social media now plays when someone dies.

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In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the emotional and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two open up about how they’ve dealt with major changes and what they’ve struggled with the most, as well as some of the positive things that have transpired.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss racism and anti-blackness in the Latino community. As the nation grapples with racial inequality and injustices, the two examine the role anti-blackness plays in Latino communities and why it’s necessary to recognize it and call it out. 

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How candid are you about your money? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz tackle the taboo of talking money among peers. They discuss how the way our culture talks about money might be changing whether it’s how much we make, spend and even owe — and why that’s a good thing. 

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s historic halftime show at Super Bowl LIV. While some people felt the performance was empowering and celebrated different cultures, others felt the show was not “family-friendly” and took issue with the women’s outfits and dance moves.