In this episode, I honor the wonderful Mexican tradition that is El Dia De Los Muertos. I will dive into why la muerte should be a safe topic and not a taboo topic. Despite generational differences, superstitions, and historical traumas; the day of the dead offers a rich cultural framework for discussing la muerte within our latino families by:
1. creating ofrendas
2. storytelling
3. cultural rituals
4. reflection and remembrance 
5. Art and creativity

Join me for episode 21, I will dive into the importance of using items to help ground ourselves when dealing with anxiety, stress and panic. Learn how tangible items can reduce anxiety and panic and enhance our ability to cope. Let's use our  sense of cultural identity to help evoke nostalgia with the help of the original Lion King!!! 

Episode 20 explores how to separate anxiety and fear from our intuition. How do we know when it's our intuition communicating with us and when it's fear? Learn practical ways to listen to your intuition and strengthen your relationship with yourself. 

Join me for episode 19 where I will explore the benefits of crying and how shedding tears is great for your health. Learn why we in the latino community need to cry in order to improve resiliency. 

Episode 18 is all about how the body expresses emotions. Learn some of the most common symptoms of repressed emotions and what you can do to release those emotions and improve your health. Aprende como el miedo, la ansiedad, la tristeza, y el enojo se guarda en el cuerpo. 

Have you ever been made to feel that you have to carry the burden of a family secret? Have you heard, "los trapos sucios se lavan en casa"? Te Han dicho que no le puedes contar a nadie? If so, no estas sola/o.  Listen to episode 17 and learn how to break this cycle and free your family tree from passing on this dysfunctional behavioral pattern.

Have you heard of this dicho "Quien del trabajo huye, su porvenir destruye"? or maybe this one, "El que madruga Dios los ayuda"? or perhaps this one, "El flojo trabaja 2 veces"? The latino community has so many sayings to encourage hard work but there is a real purpose to rest. Listen to episode 16 where I talk about the value of rest and share 5 ways we can prioritize rest without compromising our cultural values. 

Episode 15 is all about being intentional!!! Como hacer las cosas adrede y con ganas. I will cover:
1.  How to set clear objectives
2. Planning your actions
3. Staying mindful
4. Reflecting and adjusting
All while keeping your cultural  identity and working through limiting beliefs.  

Realized post recording and editing that I didn’t add my disclaimer, so here you go…”the information discussed in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes it does not substitute therapy is does not substitute medical advice “.

Join me for episode 14 where I unpack "asking for forgiveness" in the latino community. How to proceed cuando metes la pata, and you need to ask for forgiveness. How to move on when those who hurt you won't acknowledge what they did or how you feel. Also, how to break the generational cycle that views asking for forgiveness as giving away your power.

Feel like you may never get better or learn new and long lasting ways to cope with your mental health struggles? Well, if so, episode 13 es para ti. Learn about the power of your brain to create new pathways and help you heal, y qué puedes hacer para apoyar tu brain in this process.  I will also share practical strategies you can start today!