First Gen Feeler Podcast

What is the journey like in the higher ed world for a first gen kid? Listen in on the conversation about higher education, scarcity mentality, and where mental health fits in. 

About our guest: Lee is a higher educational professional who specializes in access and attainment for first generation students. He is a graduate of the University of San Francisco. He is the first in his family to pursue higher education and mental health resources and organizes his day around his labradoodle.

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

What does it mean to break out of the mold that has been created for you within your family of origin? Listen in on the conversation Victoria gets to have with fellow therapist, Alejandro all about what it is to do the work to live outside of the mold. 

About our guest: Alex is an AMFT currently working within the school system in the Central Valley. When he is not working he typically enjoys watching Star Trek reruns, going on road trips, and most importantly spending time with his two fur babies.

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

What does money have to do with the first gen experience? What does it have to do with mental health? Tune in as Victoria gets to ask all the questions to a fellow first gen (and TikTok star) who is all about financial education, Gigi The First Gen Mentor.

About our guest: Giovanna is a first generation American and first generation wealth builder. As a former investment professional turned financial educator, she quit her corporate job to pursue her true passion- teaching financial education to young adults.

Giovanna has been featured on The New York Times, Mitu and Business Insider.She teaches financial literacy and career readiness at universities and employee resource groups and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor where she's built a community of over 180,000+.

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

Dicho {m}: saying or phrase. In this episode we take a look at how the phrases around us have possibly influenced how we function or carry ourselves. How do generational patterns pass down phrases that shape us? What are some examples of these phrases? Have these phrases ever affected how you carry yourself? Listen in as Victoria gets to chat with Elena about her experience as an Armenian-American growing up with phrases and how it has affected her growing up, her experience as a woman, and as a mother.

Joining today: Elena, Central Valley Native and active member in the Armenian community since her youth, is currently working towards obtaining her license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker and help reduce the stigma in her community and across the world in Armenia. 

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

What the HEAL goes into a HEaLiNg journey?!? We are gonna talk about lessons learned healing as an adult, healing as a wife, a mother, as a sister-- as simply a first gen person learning new skills different from what they were taught growing up. Guest, Julix, creator of @seizingyou on Instagram, joins to offer her experiences as a first gen person doing the inner work and sharing what healing has looked like in her family of origin. Follow Victoria @firstgenfeeler on Instagram for more content! *Disclaimer: Content is not substitute for clinical therapy and/or professional help. All content is for the sole purpose of discussion, education, and entertainment.*

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

The first episode of First Gen Feeler. Victoria talks about what inspired starting this podcast and what kinds of topics will be covered. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes! For more updates follow @firstgenfeeler on Instagram.

(Disclaimer: Content is not meant to be a substitute for clinical therapy or professional help. Content is for the purpose of education and entertainment only.)

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.

What IS a First Gen Feeler and what the heck is this podcast about?! Be ready to dig into who we are, what we are, and grab life by the yarn balls. 

**DISCLAIMER** THIS PODCAST REPRESENTS THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT AND HER GUESTS ON THE SHOW. ALL THE CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. INFORMATION SHARED IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR REPLACE FACE TO FACE THERAPY AND/OR MEDICAL CARE. FIRST GEN FEELER AND VICTORIA CORTEZ, LMFT ARE EXEMPT FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS OR NON-ACTIONS OF THE VIEWER. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY CENTER.