Decolonized Motherhood

The host of the Vida With Christie Podcast, Christie Lazo, influences parents to raise aware and empowered children. 

Tune in to the podcast trailer for more information about her mission through each episode of the Vida With Christie Podcast. 

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Even within a pandemic, it has been a busy summer for our family are we are trying to make the best of the warmest days of the year. Our backyard has truly become our oasis, outside of when this mama is working or taking classes.

In  this episode, I share some insight on what is going on in my life as part of a catch-up. You haven't heard much about me since the first episode so I figured it would be a great opportunity for you to learn a little more outside of the educational and empowerment aspects of this podcast. 

Episode's Blog Post
http://vidawithchristie.com/2021/07/28/episode-25-summer-catch-up/

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I had an incredible conversation with Vanessa Graves of Hija De Tu Madre Podcast as we discussed being raised by Latina immigrant women, raising Latina strong daughters, and of course her podcast. Additionally, Vanessa shared with us about her biracial relationship with her husband and how that also shapes how she is raising her daughter, in particular with Latin American aspects such as language and culture. Naturally, we also spoke about what it means to be a Latina mother and how we are raising our daughters in a different way than we were also raised while acknowledging the strong influences that our mothers have upon our journeys within motherhood. 

Episode's Blog Post
http://vidawithchristie.com/2021/06/29/episode-24-how-our-mothers-influence-our-parenting-journey/

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In another episode within the "Speaking to Children About..." series, I share my journey in journey in speaking to my daughter about the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the importance of her having this knowledge, not only within our family but for our community and the world around her. We cannot preach to children about kindness without teaching them about the importance of acceptance and unconditional love. 

This episode is an update from a blog post I wrote when my daughter was 3 years old and the first conversation I had with her about the 2SLGBTQIA community and what it means to be an ally. Now that she is a little older, I continue this work on another level and in more detail. This episode covers some talking points to use when introducing this topic to your child(ren) and serves as education for us parents to be able to speak to our children about this topic from an informed place.

Visit the blog post for this episode to find the resources mentioned in this episode: http://vidawithchristie.com/2021/06/16/episode-23-speaking-to-children-about-the-2slgbtq-community/

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TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, Violence, Genocide. This episode speaks about tragic current events, using examples such as the colonization of Palestine, family separation in the US and, most prominently, about the residential schools in Canada.

This was a tough episode to record, not only because of the feelings I have about the topics discussed but because I wanted to make sure I got it right and made justice to the communities affected. There is no doubt in my mind that this will be challenging work within yourself and with your kids; I know I definitely don't have the right answers. But speaking to my child about current events, especially the most impactful and tragic ones, gives her a different view of the world outside of her home and school. It encourages them to think beyond themselves and also guides them towards action - how can they help?

We often teach our children about kindness, but kindness goes much further than please and thank you. Kindness is something uncomfortable and may come with hesitation; but by teaching our children that they can be kind though advocating for others and using their voice to help communities around the world is kindness on a whole different level.

So while you may be hesitant to speak to your children about tragic current events, like the residential schools or the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, I would encourage you to reflect on the benefits for your child beyond that difficult conversation. In my opinion, I would rather have this information come from me than from a "not so nice" or unreliable source.

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This is a very special episode as my daughter is interviewing me for the very first time. We put a few questions together about motherhood, and it is without a doubt an interview we will cherish forever. As I will be speaking at Amplifying Her Voice In Moms We Trust Summit this week, we felt inspired to share a little mother's day joy through this episode which we hope you'll enjoy. It's a glimpse of our relationship, her sillyness, and you'll even get a glimpse of how I handle the "tough questions" in an honest parenting manner. 

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Life has not been easy for many of us throughout the pandemic, and for parents it has brought many layers of challenges and complications. To mark the first year anniversary since the first lockdown, I reflect on some of the challenges I've faced resulting from the pandemic and share my overall experience of the past year. I also discuss some of the implications that have led to my family experiencing a third wave of this pandemic and point out some of the hurdles that others are facing in our communities.  

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One year has flowed by since the launch (re-launch) of this podcast. I recorded a short episode to reflect on the last year and celebrate the things that I've achieved thanks to this podcast and y efforts. In addition, I encourage you to follow your goals and dreams witha few take-aways. 

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Many of us do not give yourselves the credit and validation that we truly deserve; from undervaluing our skills and expertise to thinking twice about calling ourselves brilliant parents. In this episode, I share my journey from podcasting "as a hobby" to making my dreams come true in hope that it will encourage and empower you to give yourself the credit that you truly deserve.

I also make an exciting announcement that podcasters, or those aspiring to launch a podcast, do not want to miss! 

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Online learning has been a challenge for kids and parents, there is no doubt about it. In this episode, I discuss my experience as a working parent that has been supporting her child through online learning and my feelings about her going back to school for in-person classes. In addition, I discuss the lessons that I have learned throughout this journey, not only for me as a parent but also as a wife.

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