Trigger Warning – On this week’s episode, we get to listen to part two of Ruby Perea's story; self described a She-Hulk. Listen to how Ruby describes her inner turmoil with thoughts of forgiving those that hurt her as well as forgiving herself.  Ruby recounts how she is now living for herself, continuing a higher education as pursing her bachelors degree, while she is a full time stay at home mother, wife and student; Ruby has her hands full, stating she welcomes this kind of stress.  

Trigger Warning – verbal, mental, emotional, and physical abuse is discussed. Please take care of yourself as you are listening, and if you chose not to, we will understand.

 Trigger Warning – On this week’s episode, I get to talk to dedicated wife, loving mother and dutiful daughter, Ruby Perea self described a She-Hulk, stating that . Ruby shares her story of growing up in a home by disclosing little “t” and big “T” traumas, where she witnessed abuse and also endured it, she later understood why her older siblings left the home at a young age which was to move away from the abuse. Ruby became the defender of her mother at the tender age of 5. She recalls this first fight she inserts herself in, and not the last. She would often find herself pulling dad off her mother as mom would curl up into a ball in a corner of the home as she took a beating. Ruby shares a story of challenges, and resiliency. And how she is processing her grief, loss and feelings of sadness and anger.

In part one of Ruby’s story, she shares what she endured and her life from birth to 31. - Trigger Warning – verbal, mental, emotional, and physical abuse is discussed. Please take care of yourself as you are listening, and if you chose not to, we will understand.

Part 2- out next Friday.

Claudia Flores, MSW, ACSW, QMHP A/C Trainee Claudia Flores is currently working as the PEER Support Coordinator for Wounded Warrior Care Treatment Program in Region 8, which covers Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Claudia has a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in Children and Family Services, and a sub concentration in Military Social Work, as well as Bachelor of Science in Human Services. Currently Claudia is pursuing licensure in Social Work. Claudia has experience working with diverse populations and at-risk population including Foster Care Youth, Older Adults, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Homeless Veterans, Mental Health and Co-Occurring disorders. Claudia has over 12 years of case management experience. Claudia has been a military spouse for over 25 years. During her life Claudia has been a caregiver to both of her parents as they battled cancer. Claudia has been married for 30 years and has two adult daughters. Claudia enjoys traveling, crafting, reading, and spending time with her two dogs Belle and Tyson.

Best friend, Julie Padilla, has been in my life for over 25 years, today she flipped the script and interviews me.  Find out about my favorite snack, how I became a therapist, being serenaded by a Mariachi (hopes), my Loteria card and more..  Take a listen as I share part of my origin story, hopes and dreams, as well as how this show got to be, got its name.  Julie will be featured on a future episode, where I will be taking my hosting duties back as you get to hear about her amazing journey.

Liliana Hernandez, a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over 25,000 hours of accumulated experience.  For the past 15 years I have worked in the mental health field. I have been a coordinator, therapist, supervisor, and director.  I have facilitated women support groups and retreats as well as having presented on topics such as trauma and sexual abuse at local workshops, trainings and conferences. I have also been an adjunct professor at a university of psychology teaching community mental health where I went on to be a Co-Director of the Latino Family Program for a few years.

Towards the tail end of the pandemic, I walked away as Director of a Mental Health Agency in the County of Los Angeles, due to the mental health toll it was taking on my soul, so I resigned to pursued other dreams, one of which is to be self-employed and the other this podcast.

Corazón, Cultura Lotería Podcast, is a weekly show where you will be listening to others like you and I, about life, the ups and the downs, the joys and disappointments, issues of the heart, body, mind and soul through a bit of storytelling, some funny stories and some may be not so much, with the goal to inspire questions needed to may be do something different in our lives.

Luz Elena Bernal aka La Mariposa was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco and came to the United States when she was 12 years old. She had to learn a new language and get used to a whole new way of living.  She worked for 4 years at a mall before getting married at the age of 20. And after suffering domestic violence for seven years, she divorced her husband and kept full custody of her two boys. With the help of her family, she began a new life, became a full-time phlebotomist at a local hospital, yet that wasn’t enough for Luz Elena, she wanted more for her family, she realized, her boys were growing, and life was getting only more expensive. She’s very passionate about helping people in any way possible and she saw the lack of education some women have regarding buying real estate as she once had been (under-educated in real estate). And just like that she began her journey to become a real estate agent and now she works with a great company in which she’s part of an amazing and supportive real estate team.  In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her boys and partner hiking, playing games, and watching movies together.  Luz Elena mentioned that her card would be La Mariposa, because like a butterfly, she has spread her beautiful, strong, and resilient wings that have taken flight and the sky is the limit.

Wendy is a Lightworker, Writer, and Ascension Coach. She is the Podcast Host of her show “The Path of Me” where she interviews people from all walks of life who have overcome all kinds of adversity to reach their highest potential and live their best life.  She’s the author of “Finding the Path of Me” which is an Ascension Guide for those seeking spiritual growth and expansion. Her soul mission is to inspire people to connect to their highest self and learn to trust their own intuitive guidance as they awaken to who they are and why they are here! She is a healer and energy alchemist helping people to clear karma, inspiring people to live an aligned life and rise to their fullest potential. Using her own experience as a guide, she lights the way for others to find themselves and live their best life. Her work helps people to shed and release karma, trauma, and density, and embrace their soul power.

You can follow Wendy @mamahutch47 or visit her website: www.alinealifecoaching.com

Episode Description: Tamara Ridge is a survivor of childhood trauma who knows first-hand how childhood experiences of trauma perpetuate into romantic relationships that repeat the patterns of childhood because the relationship skills needed to survive a harmful childhood aren’t the same skills that lead to healthy, safe, secure adult friendships and romantic involvements. Like many Marriage and Family Therapists, Tamara pursued her career as a therapist from a subconscious drive to resolve her own painful experiences and try to correct the harm done to her by “healing the world.” She became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist over 25 years ago and has since been extremely disappointed with what the mental health field has to offer survivors of childhood trauma. Armed with a unique approach that combines lived experience with self-healing practices and a sharp research mentality, Tamara created The Trauma Erase Method: to empower trauma survivors to systematically eliminate the impact of trauma in their lives. She is the founder and director of Trauma Free Nation, a closed online social network where members actively benefit from the Trauma Erase Method as well as support from Tamara twice per week via group zoom meetings where members are empowered in applying the principles in their personal healing journey. Tamara is also the author of the Inner Wisdom & Gratitude Journal for Trauma Survivors which is featured in Tamara’s weekend Mini-Workshop that helps survivors reconnect with their inner wisdom that was lost because of trauma. You can find Tamara Ridge on Facebook, YouTube, IG @centerforhealingtrauma and Tik Tok! Learn more about Trauma Free Nation at www.centerforhealingtrauma.com

Adriana “Ady” Cervantes y Liliana hablan sobre la vida, la amistad y el “desorden”, como aprendimos a ser personas complacientes y un camino (de muchos) hacia el autodescubrimiento y el aprendizaje de la pertenencia a uno mismo. 

Adriana “Ady” Cervantes and Liliana speak on life, friendship and “disarray”, people pleasing and a road (of many) to self-discovery and learning to belong to oneself. #elbichoraro #27

Bienvenidos a Corazón, Cultura Lotería Podcast, donde cada semana estaremos escuchando a otros como tú y yo, sobre la vida, las alegrías y las desilusiones, los problemas del corazón, el cuerpo, la mente y el alma a través de historias, algunas divertidas y otras que pueden no serlo tanto para… con la intención de inspirarnos a cómo preguntarnos las preguntas necesarias para hacer algo diferente en nuestras vidas.

Así es qué reúnase conmigo y otros invitados, aquí todos los viernes, para escuchar y platicar. El primer episodio cae el viernes 30 de septiembre. Entonces, antes de que se les olvide... sigue el Podcast de Corazón*Cultura*Lotería en tu plataforma de podcast favorita para que pueda obtener cada show tan pronto como se estrene.

Welcome to Corazón, Cultura Lotería Podcast, where every week we will be hearing from others like you and I, about life, the ups and the downs, the joys and disappointments, issues of the heart, body, mind and soul through a bit of storytelling, some funny stories and some may be not so much, to get some inspiration on how to ask ourselves the questions needed to do something different.

So meet me and other guests, here every Friday, and let’s talk. The first episode drops on Friday, September 30th. So before you forget… follow Corazon*Cultura*Loteria Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so that you may get every show as soon as it’s released.