De la Roots

De la Roots

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De la Roots episodes

  • Episode 14: Relationships with Women part II
    In this week's episode, we invite a special Mujer, Claudia Guerra to share her story of how she navigated through her adolescence while trying to create healthy relationships with women and how painful it can be to lose a best friend. Stay tuned as we give advice on friendships, when to cut off a friend, how to set boundaries, and how to uplift other sisters. By all means, feel free to like, subscribe and follow us on IG!
    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 13: Mass Incarceration
    In this week's episode, we brought Professor Nathan Lopez back to inform us about the origins and effects of Mass Incarceration in the United States. Mass incarceration is a complex issue that systematically affects BIPOC communities through generations. We hope you enjoy.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 12: Toxic Masculinity Part II
    We are back! Its been a minute...on this week's episode, we invite Nigel Archer, a young writer/producer who goes in depth about how he is practicing to unlearn toxic behaviors and unconscious biases in our communities and primarily in our home. Follow him and support his music on IG:that_man_uno
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 11: History and Relationships of Policing (Part 1)
    In this week’s episode, our special guest, Professor Nathan Lopez discusses the history of policing from the 13th century until the 1990s. Given that we are in the United States, we focus specifically on capitalism and its connection with policing throughout centuries. Lopez critiques the structure of policing and lack of transparency and accountability-specifically in Los Angeles-given that is where he resides. Finally, he leaves us with a deeper understanding of the “American Dream” idea and belief. We hope you enjoy and subscribe to our Patreon for additional videos/episodes!
    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 10: Generational Trauma and Latinx Parenting
    In this week's episode, we reveal generational wounds and toxic parenting in our community. Most of our information was pulled from the account Latinx parenting on IG and the book “All About Love” by Bell Hooks. We focus on our experiences in our home, relationships with our parents, triggers, cultural biases, trauma, and of course-healing. We hope you enjoy and subscribe to our Patreon for additional videos/episodes!
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 9: Unpacking Privilege
    This week we sit down with Kalani Robinson, a student-activist attending CSULA. In our discussion, we unpack the different privileges in our society, intersectionality, and tips on how to be an ally for those who don't carry the same privileges. We hope you enjoy it. Please follow Lani on IG: @_robinsn
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 8: Mental Health and Activism
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health and activism. This subject affects everybody but as always we share our experiences as women of color. We discuss the struggle to find a good therapist, burnout, self-care, and much more. We hope you enjoy!
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 7: Racism/colorism in the Latinx Community
    In this week's episode, we sit down and talk about a critical subject that isn't talked about enough in the Latinx community- racism and colorism. We share our own experiences regarding colorism growing up, anti-Blackness rhetoric, internalized racism, and much more. As always, we try to keep it real with y'all. We hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow us on IG at de_laroots
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 6: First Gen Latinx/Chicanx Woman Experience
    In this week's episode, we invite Isabel Gurrola to the platica as we share our experiences as three first generation Latinx/Chicanx women. We discuss the "hustle culture", imposter syndrome and the strive to be successful for ourselves and our families. We hope you enjoy! By any means, please rate, review, and follow! And follow Isabel Gurrola on insta @untaught.history @isaaabel52
    50 min

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De La Roots is a space for meaningful conversations that explore the roots of our social and political challenges. With a focus on lessons, cultura, wisdom, and victories, the podcast amplifies…