In this episode, Gabriela Huerta, or Gaby for short, candidly discusses finding her path after going to jail for a felony conviction. She takes us on her spiritual and career journey, including how she rebuilt her self-worth, discovered yoga, and redefined her faith. 

More about Gaby:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignwithgaby/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alignwithgaby

Website & more: https://linktr.ee/alignwithgaby

This episode is also our season one finale! Producing and hosting this podcast has been a wild ride, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has followed along. I will take some time to reflect on how I can improve the series and my skillset and capture the momentum of interest I’ve experienced. 

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me…will still be active on social with exclusive BTS, clips, and more. You can follow the podcast on social media at @IWishSomeoneToldMePod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube. 

I would love your feedback! Comment on the show episodes or social media. Which moments resonated with you? Did you like the set? I want to hear from you!

Content warning:

- Discussions of incarceration

Production details:

Edited by ⁠Cam Crew ⁠and ⁠Liana Lozada ⁠

Produced and hosted by ⁠Liana Lozada ⁠

Shot in Miami, Florida, with The Bricklayer Agency

Medical Disclaimer: 

To our listeners: The content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns, particularly in health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

In this episode, fellow writer Allyson Reedy reads her essay, “In the Caribbean, a Farewell Tour for My Breasts,” initially published in Conde Nast Traveler. Allyson is a food and travel writer and the author of the Phone Eats First Cookbook: 50 of Social Media’s Best Recipes for Your Feed…and Then Yourself and 50 Things to Bake Before You Die, among others. 

But in this piece, Allyson vulnerably but humorously shares what it was like to be diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She explores coming to terms with her mastectomy then taking her boobs on one last bikini-filled and even topless swim in the Caribbean sea. 

You can follow the podcast on social media at @IWishSomeoneToldMePod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube.

Content Warning:  

Breast cancer, anatomical descriptions, and mastectomy 

Show Notes: 

Allyson Reedy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysoneatsden/?hl=en 

Allyson’s piece on CNT: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/my-boobs-final-beach-vacation 

Medical Disclaimer: 

To our listeners: The content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns, particularly in health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada 

Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada

This episode touches on everything—how Millennial TV informed our generation’s body image, dating unavailable people, abandonment, cultivating a creative career path, parental divorce, the immigrant experience, and ultimately choosing single motherhood through artificial insemination.

Artificial insemination (AI) is a fertility treatment where sperm is inserted directly into a woman's reproductive tract to facilitate fertilization.

Consider all that your content trigger warning.

In this episode, I sat down with Lara Fox, owner of Creative Fox Films, a wedding cinematography company in Miami, Florida, to discuss her life story and the moments that led her to decide to have a child without a husband or partner. She does not hold back on that decision's costs, challenges, and rewards.

You can follow the podcast on social media at @IWishSomeoneToldMePod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube.

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Medical Disclaimer: 

To our listeners: The content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns, particularly in health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

Welcome to I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me..a podcast and video series that gives voice to our younger selves through women’s health stories and experiences. 

In this episode, writer Alexandra Emanuelli reads a personal essay from her Substack about an unexpected diagnosis. This diagnosis led her to be prescribed a medication that could lead to weight gain, which sent Alexandra into a spiral. In this essay, “Turns Out, Willpower Wasn’t the Answer After All,” she candidly reflects on how we culturally discuss weight, body image, and personal effort. If you’ve ever gone down a panicky black hole on Reddit or wondered WTF is going on with your body, you’ll relate.

Follow and learn more about Alexandra: 

Sunstack: https://allietheauthor.substack.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allietheauthor/ 

Website: https://www.alexandraemanuelli.com/ 

You can follow the podcast on social media at @IWishSomeoneToldMePod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube.

Content Warning:  Weight loss and gain and body image 

Medical Disclaimer: 

To our listeners: The content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns, particularly in health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada 

Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada 

Welcome to IWSWHTM…a podcast and video series about women's health and wellness, barrier-breaking, and self-advocacy, all united by what we wish someone had told us when we were younger.

In this episode, Vianessa Castaños, whom you met in the last episode, interviews me! I’ve alluded to many things that happened to me over the last year or so, touching on how endometriosis impacted my fertility and how I moved and got laid off. This episode dives into the back story. And who better to interview me than the person who has been there since the beginning? 

This episode’s Content TW: 

• Discussing endometriosis, fertility, adoption, and egg-freezing at length 

• Mentions of a toxic and emotionally abusive relationship 

Also, if you had some housing or moving trauma, this episode might get you fired up. There’s some fun talk about mold. 

For this episode, we changed locations and had a special feline guest hovering around the couch. You can catch episode BTS and learn more about the pod by following IWSWHTM on social media: @iwishsometoldmepod on

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

Please subscribe, rate, share, and/or download the podcast and its episodes. And comment—I would love to hear your stories. 

Show Notes: 

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterine cavity. This ectopic tissue can implant in various body areas, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic peritoneum, and even the lungs. 

The estimated cost for egg freezing can range from $8,000 to $15,000 per cycle, not including medication costs, which can range from $4,000 to $6,000, and annual storage fees of $500 to $1,000.

Egg freezing timelines

An AMH test measures levels of anti-mullerian hormone, which corresponds to your egg count. Liana’s was very low. 

A follicle count, specifically an antral follicle count (AFC), estimates the number of eggs a woman has remaining in her ovaries, indicating her ovarian reserve; each follicle typically contains only one egg.

Production Notes:

Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada 

Shot/lit by The Bricklayer Agency 

Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada

Welcome to IWSWHTM…a podcast and video series about women's health and wellness, barrier-breaking, and self-advocacy, all united by what we wish someone had told us when we were younger.

In this episode, I chat with my soulmate, Vianessa Castanos! Viane, as I call her, is a woman of many talents and an all-around creative person. We’ve lived together, been broke together, and helped each other in every facet of our lives. We’ll discuss Viane’s journey from Los Angeles to Madrid, how and why she started her production company, and her aim to disrupt the entertainment industry. This conversation also tees things up for when she interviews me! 

About Vianessa:

Vianessa Castanos has been asking questions for as long as she can remember, starting with her first interview at age six—a recorded conversation with herself in which she revealed that her life goal was to work in television...and to become a baby chicken. While she was too young to understand that transfiguration wasn’t possible, that moment ignited her passion for storytelling, setting her on a winding 20+ year journey through the entertainment industry as a bilingual actress and producer. With acting credits such as 'Edna' on Apple TV's Land of Women, 'Romina' in Netflix's El Caso Asunta, and roles in hit series like American Crime Story: People vs OJ Simpson and The Mindy Project, Vianessa later founded Anacaona Productions, a TV development house based in Madrid, Spain. Today, she continues her work as a presenter and host, exploring topics such as identity, interculturality, pop culture, and the effects of technology on culture and media.

Learn more about Viane: 

https://anacaonaproductions.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/vianessac/ 

Follow IWSWHTM on Social Media: @iwishsometoldmepod

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

There is no Content Warning for this episode other than some cursing.

Show Notes: 

Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada 

Shot/lit by The Bricklayer Agency 

Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada 

Medical Disclaimer:

To our listeners, the content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns they may have, particularly in matters related to health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

Welcome to IWSWHTM…a podcast and video series about women's health and wellness, barrier-breaking, and self-advocacy, all united by the throughline of what we wish someone would have told us when we were younger.

In this episode, I chat with Starr Hawkins, AKA @Babymommafit, about her second pregnancy, getting sober, facing racial bias while building her Pilates brand and business, going viral, and dealing with misogyny, stereotypes, and nasty comments.

Follow IWSWHTM on Social Media: @iwishsometoldmepod

Content TW: 

Medical Disclaimer:

To our listeners, the content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

Welcome to the first video interview episode of IWSWHTM…a podcast and video series about women's health and wellness, barrier-breaking, and self-advocacy, all united by the throughline of what we wish someone would have told us when we were younger.

In this episode, we chat with Tatiana Lampa about her first-generation immigrant experience, starting her own fitness business, donating a kidney to her husband, and finding a balance between her multiple jobs.

Follow IWSWHTM on Social Media:

Tatiana Lampa was born and raised in Queens, NY, and now lives in South Florida. Tatiana has a Nutrition & Exercise Sciences degree and is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. She also founded and created the Training with T App and a one-on-one online coaching business. 

Tatiana started her career as a fitness professional almost ten years ago in NYC and specializes in helping women decrease back pain with strength training and Pilates. Tatiana has trained hundreds of clients worldwide and worked alongside many fitness brands and magazines such as Women's Health, Health, Good Housekeeping, and more.

You can follow Tati on Instagram and TikTok.

Content TW: 

Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification

Medical Disclaimer:

To our listeners, the content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

Welcome to the podcast! In this launch episode, host Liana Lozada will share what to expect throughout the series, including upcoming podcast topics and pillars.

She'll also introduce audio essay exclusives, where writers like herself will read personal essays that touch on the podcast themes. Her essay chronicles her 15-year battle with misdiagnosis before finally discovering she had endometriosis at 30.

Show Notes:

• The Sickest Girl

Follow IWSWHTM on Social Media:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Content TW

- Vivid descriptions of chronic pain and medical side effects, including mentions of blood, bowel movements, and sex

- Fertility 

- Toxic and abusive relationships 

- Controversial public figures

Medical Disclaimer

• To our listeners, the content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.

• We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns they may have, particularly in matters related to health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.

Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada 

Shot/lit by The Bricklayer Agency 

Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada