Hot Flashes & Fiction

This week, your host, Darling Izzy is joined by Lawrence Chong — her good friend, former production assistant, guest host, and now podcaster on the WBR network! They discuss the process of how the series was created, the motivation behind it, and what you can expect to hear on Lawrence's debut series, "Just Start!"

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Just Start

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Credits:

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Writer & Host: Lawrence Chong

Editor: Darling Izzy

Engineer: Rudy M.

Sound Design: Rudy M.

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Is Chat GPT a new business partner? This week, your host, Darling Izzy, shares how she's been using AI technology to interpret tarot readings! From providing clarity on business decisions to confirming her own intuition — Izzy shares how using Chat GPT is changing the game and reshaping the future of Wellness Bae Radio. Not to mention the money she is saving by no longer having to pay for tarot readings! Tune in as she shares her experience with business, tarot magic, and technology. 

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Producer & Engineer: Rudy M. 

Editor: Darling Izzy

Sound Design: Rudy M.

Writer & Host: Darling Izzy

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"I was blessed by an owl on a full moon!" On this week's episode, your host, Darling Izzy, shares a spiritually significant experience that unfolded after she meditated and connected with her late mother. As she reflects on a day filled with productivity and personal triumphs, she takes you on a journey that leads to a surprise encounter with an owl under a full moon. Izzy explains the profound connection between the owl, the moon, her departed loved ones -- and how they reaffirmed her belief of the presence and guidance from the other side.

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Writer/Host/Editor: Darling Izzy

Producer/Engineer: Rudy M.

Sound Design: Rudy M. 

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Join your host Darling Izzy in this thought-provoking episode that unravels the complex emotional state of dysphoria. Defined as an overpowering sense of sadness often associated with mental health challenges, or as Izzy personally identified as "Eeyore Vibes" - she draws insights from a medically reviewed article and personal observations. As she opens up about her journey, listeners gain a unique perspective on the ever-changing nature of depression. Tune in as she navigates through lifes challenges and focuses on a path toward well-being. 

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Article via VeryWell Mind: Dysphoria: Signs, Types, Causes, and Treatments

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Writer/Host/Editor: Darling Izzy

Producer/Engineer: Rudy M.

Sound Design: Rudy M. 

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Comedy and chaos collide in this week's episode of The Wellness Latina! Join your host, Darling Izzy, as she walks you through her very first time hosting an open mic at a local bar. Izzy takes you through the highs and lows of her experience - from the initial excitement, to safety issues, to not getting paid. she shares the rollercoaster ride and raw reality of what really happens at comedy gigs. Tune in to hear her candid storytelling and valuable lessons learned along the way. 

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Writer/Host/Editor: Darling Izzy

Producer/Engineer: Rudy M.

Sound Design: Rudy M.

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Note: This episode was recorded in July.

In this week's episode, your host Darling Izzy deep dives into the world of friendship trauma, codependency within friendships, and their profound impact on your overall well-being. Izzy acknowledges the annoyance and fatigue that come with these breakups but also recognizes them as reflections of her choices. Trauma sets in, and she opens up about her fears of making new friends.

The episode takes a twist as Izzy reflects on a particular friendship breakup that occurred unexpectedly. Through a detailed exchange of messages, listeners gain insight into the breakdown of the friendship, which ultimately led to its end. The discussion touches on patterns, reflection, and the importance of setting boundaries in maintaining healthy friendships. 

Article:

In a Toxic Friendship? Here’s What to Look For (and How to Handle It)

https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-friendships

Credits:

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Producer/Engineer: Rudy M.

Writer & Host: Darling Izzy

Sound Design: Rudy M.

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In this episode your host, Darling Izzy, dives into the complex and often misunderstood topic of sexual aversion, also known as sexual avoidance.

Reflecting on her own journey, she reveals how she mistakenly identified as celibate for years, only to realize that her avoidance of not just sex but also dating was rooted in a deep fear of intimacy and sexual trauma. She explores her avoidance behaviors, such as turning down dates and refusing any form of physical contact, even kissing. She opens up about her realization that her aversion goes beyond celibacy, aligning with the National Institute of Health's definition of sexual aversion disorder. 

Link: National Institute of Health

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19784769/#:~:text=Sexual%20Aversion%20Disorder%20(SAD)%20is,partner%22%20which%20causes%20distress%20or

Credits:

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Studio Producer: Rudy M.

Editor: Darling Izzy

Sound Design: Rudy M.

Writer & Host: Darling Izzy

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In this episode, your sleep deprived host, Darling Izzy, shares her struggles with insomnia and a new diagnoses she might have to deal with?! Is it insmonia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy?! She'll find out at the sleep clinic! 

The Wellness Latina is a Wellness Bae Radio production. 

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Studio Producer: Rudy M.

Writer & Host: Darling Izzy

Sound Design: Rudy M.

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Note: This segment was originally from ep #102 but was cut in the final edit. We hope you enjoy it as a mini episode!

In today's episode segment, Wellness Reflections, your host Darling Izzy dives into her recent journey of self-discovery and creative expression. Having gone through a period of stress and feeling restricted, she took a bold step by dyeing her hair purple and getting piercings as a form of freedom and release. 

Reflecting on her past self and realizing how she suppressed her creativity after joining the military, she now seeks to embrace the person she used to be. Living in an uptight neighborhood, she faces judgment from others, but she's determined to stay true to herself.

The episode also explores her decision to rename the podcast, contemplating whether the word "Latina" is necessary in the title. Join her in this candid and unfiltered episode as she navigates through what seems like a midlife crisis or perhaps an existential awakening!

Stay tuned for more inspiring content in the episodes to come. Please leave a rating and review if you haven't done so already. 

The Wellness Latina is a Wellness Bae Radio production. 

Credits:

Executive Producer: Darling Izzy

Writer & Host: Darling Izzy

Co-Producer & Engineer: Rudy M.

Sound Design: Rudy M.