How do we stay grounded when the world feels upside down?

In this episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova meets with Analía Cordero, a psychological consultant and counselor from Buenos Aires, to explore the emotional toll of living through societal and political uncertainty—and how tools from counseling can help us adapt, reflect, and grow.

In this episode, we explore:

• The difference between counseling and therapy in Latin America
• Emotional strategies for navigating change, instability, and high anxiety
• The collective emotional experience of Argentinians and Americans today
• The importance of boundaries, emotional education, and grounding practices
• Analía’s work in education, supervision, and mental health visibility

Whether you’re facing uncertainty in your personal life or observing it in your community, this conversation offers gentle insights and practical reflections to help you cope with change.🎧 Tune in for an honest, calming, and much-needed talk on how we care for ourselves and one another.

About Analia Cordero:

Analía Cordero is a licensed Counselor and Psychological Consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With years of experience in private practice, she also serves as a Supervisor for fellow counseling professionals and teaches in the Higher Technical Program in Counseling and Human Development.

Analía is the Director of SerEs Magazine, a publication dedicated to advancing conversations around mental health, counseling, and human development. Her work bridges emotional care, education, and visibility, supporting individuals and communities in navigating change with empathy and strength.