I Feel Weird - Host Ed Rodriguez

Dr. Luz Maria Villanueva PhD, is an intimacy coach with decades of experience in mental health. She is a life,sex, and intimacy coach psychologist out of San Diego, CA. She helps people all over the nation get connected with their mates but more importantly learn how to connect with themselves to allow intimacy. 

We review a few things about Mexican-American culture and the stigmas that surround mental health and intimacy. She also shows me how big the cl*tor*s is.... its quite big... but you all knew that right? The conversation is great for people to understand sex and accept it in a healthy way. 

Feel free to reach out to Dr. Luz and tell her this weird guy sent you!

Instagram: @discoverpassionwithdrluz

Website: www.discoverpassionwithdrluz.com

Verenice Valdez came on the podcast to check it off of her bucket list and try something new. She shares her story of recovery and the adventures it has taken her down in her life.

Now she enjoys sober adventures as an aunt and experienced dog sitter. Also breaks a sweat as a beach body class teacher. In this episode we learn how she in transition into a new life with growth by trying new things and being more vulnerable in sharing her journey.

If you enjoy this episode, get ready for her podcast to drop soon!

Melissa Valencia returns to the podcast with more good stories and wisdom. As a licensed therapist Melissa works directly with at risk youth. She see kids that are struggling on a daily basis and provides them resources and help. Her work with children is very difficult and she shows us how she has difficult conversations with parents that they do not want to have. We dig deep into parenting and our upbringing as latinos. 

The most important part comes at the end where we reminisce on booty popping music! 

As many of you know, I do a yearly fundraiser to help families in need in San Diego. It is now the 6th year of this fundraiser and we have been able to help over 30 hungry families. I usually stick to National City, CA because I grew up there and see a big need for help. This year we no different. As always many people stepped up to help with their generosity. I was able to interview two of the families that you all helped. I hope we can continue to keep this tradition alive and help more and more families throughout the years.

Listen to our conversations and remember how lucky we are to have food in our fridge. One day you may be in a position to help those in need and I hope you do!

Brenda (Stacy) Fajardo was a very brave for coming on the show in the state she was in. We had the unique opportunity of helping Brenda through a break-up live on the air. I commend Brenda for her bravery and for being willing to discuss these topics on air. She has a great attitude and continues to grow and learn. Brenda brings a bit of Mexican history into the show as well and schools us on the death of Colosio also known as Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta who was assassinated in 1994 on the streets on Tijuana, MX while on the campaign trail. 

The best part of this episode is Brenda Stacy brings amazing energy, hilarity, and vulnerability to the show that I am sure you will all enjoy! 

Instagram: @brendaaaracely

Moises Amaro joined us on the podcast to provide us some great stories about his life. He also goes into the Cholo Goth scene and helps us learn what it is all about. Moises is a big fan of Prayers out of San Diego, CA. Although the scene is out of San Diego, Moises says the scene seems to be a lot stronger in Los Angeles, CA. On top of that we discussed Moises' run ins with the law and adventures in Tijuana. 

Follow Moises if you want to know about cholo goth!

Instagram: @elchamoy1904

Kristie Perez (DSW,LCSW) & Angel Perez (MSW) are the power couple of mental health that this podcast has been waiting for. They are both social workers in San Diego, CA that are consistently working with people in dire need of help. This is why they find ways to not get caught up in work and enjoy their lives. You would think that they would be very jaded and negative because the usually see and hear about the worst or the worst. Especially, when they work with children that are suffering. That's clearly not the case for Kristie & Angel. We also take some time to learn about their relationship and how their different cultures have played a part and continue to be a pumpkin spice filled journey. 

No mayo please. Thanks!

Mario Miranda is a superstar futbol coach or as you Americans call it SOCCER. Mario has an immense passion for futbol that is unmatched. I wish I had the passion that he has to help his team become better. Although we discuss the doubts that has he continues to learn and hone in on his craft. Mario is a great example of what dedication and conviction can do for your passion. 

We also have a ton of fun on this episode as we preemptively celebrate his birthday, I do different voices, and he gets a cramp live on the air!

Mara Gabiño has dedicated her career to helping others have security in their finances and the finances of their loved ones in the case of unfortunate events. Mara sits down with me to talk about how she deals with negative comments or bad vibes from people. We talk about how traveling has helped his literally and figuratively see a new world. She enjoys her freedom and loves to see new places. Ultimately, Mara brings great energy to the show and vulnerability as well. She is not afraid to be herself and will not tolerate those who don't value her, as we all should!

Unfortunately this episode came about because of the passing of Marciano Cantero, lead singer of Los Enanitos Verdes. Enanitos are a band out of Argentina who have transcended Rock en Español. Personally they have had a huge impact in my life and I have enjoyed watching them perform live every single time. Join me and DJ Red as we enjoy the music with you along with some other tangents we go on. If you have never heard their music, this is a great opportunity to get introduced. 

Descanse En Paz - Marciano Cantero