Living As Latinas

Living As Latinas

By Aury & YakiraSociety & Culture
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Living As Latinas episodes

  • The pandemic one year later!

    Welcome to our podcast. This week we look back on how the pandemic has effected so many people in the past year. We discussed the long term affects, studies that have been done, and ways to continue to reduce some of the negative effects of this.   

     What can we do right now to help reduce the negative effects: 

     Engage in relaxing activities. 

     Exercise and stretching, reading, listening to music, meditation and prayer, journaling, and hobbies can help relieve stress that can be associated with isolation. 

    Follow a routine.  Daily routines promote a sense of purpose and normalcy. Maintain healthy habits.  Eating well, getting enough sleep, and engaging in physical activity can promote better mental health. 

    Stay connected.  If conditions limit in-person contact, phone calls, email, texting, social media platforms, and videoconferencing can be used to stay in touch. Stay informed.  Keeping in the loop can be particularly important for those isolated due to a dangerous threat, such as a disease outbreak. Learning the facts about their risk can help people avoid feeling panicky. That said, controlling media consumption is also helpful –– too much exposure to negative news can feed anxiety.  


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    46 min
  • The power of perspectives!
    Hello, welcome to Living As Latinas💜
    This week we will be discussing the power of perspectives.The ability to reframe a situation is an important skill that can transform your life and our world. Join us in discussing how we can clear our lenses so we can view life from a higher perspective.
    We can argue that how we see our lives is how we live our lives. Our perspective is arguably the single greatest aspect of our uniqueness. It is also the foundation for one of the most powerful tools through which we can relate to and build relationships with others: perspective taking.
    We each have an uniquely valuable perspective on life—a lens through which we interpret our lives. Through our perspective, we define what makes sense to us, which is differentiated from how others see and experience life.
    What type of lenses are you looking through? Do you generally see problems or possibilities?
    Your viewpoint shapes your thoughts, decisions, actions -- and ultimately, your feeling of success. For example, have you ever wondered why people in some of the poorest parts of the world seem happier than those in the wealthiest nations? It's probably because they view life through the values-lenses of health and family versus wealth and fame.
    If you are experiencing a challenging time right now, think about how you can shift your perspective. If you've lost your job, maybe it's an opportunity to go back to school or turn your hobby into a business. If you must reduce your spending, maybe it's an opportunity to streamline your entire life and spend more time around the dinner table with your family. If you have received a diagnosis, perhaps it's a reminder of the importance of healthy living.
    Taking an optimistic viewpoint of the chaos in our external world, maybe it's time for all of us to go inside ourselves and reevaluate our core values. It may even usher us into a new spiritual paradigm where the currency is how many people we can inspire versus how many things we can acquire.
    The ability to reframe a situation is an important skill that can transform your life and our world. Today, take time to clear your lenses so you can view life from a higher perspective.
    Action steps: Here are some action step suggestions that you can start taking
    👉Be a neutral observer. When a situation occurs, don't immediately judge it. Take a deep breath and take yourself out of it. Try to see it from multiple angles.
    👉Take an optimist viewpoint. Look for the opportunity in a seemingly "bad" situation.
    Deliberately test out a new perspective. Next time you are in a traffic jam, don't fret about "wasted" time. Use it as a chance to meditate or do some isometric exercises.
    👉Be grateful for what you have. Next time you think you have it bad, think about those who have it worse. Remember the Denis Waitely quote: "I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet."
    👉Offer your services to someone who could benefit from your talents. This may change their perspective as well as your own.
    👉Keep a "belief journal." Write down your core values and beliefs. Determine which ones serve you and which ones don't. Constantly review it and make adjustments.
    🙏Affirmation: Today, I have an optimistic view on life. I look for the opportunity in every situation. I accept new ideas and viewpoints. I know that all is working for my highest good. I understand that the outside world is based on my thoughts and mental attitude. If I control my mind and frame of reference, I have controlled everything... in my control. Today, I have an optimistic view on life.
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    38 min
  • Death and dying
    This week we will be discussing what it means to die. Why are people so afraid of death or dying. How can we change our viewpoints so we don’t live our life missing out on things. If you have felt this way or know someone that does sit back and listen as we discuss Death and dying.
    Death is perceived as “going to a better place” “No longer suffering” Many Latino families have a huge religious background where a lot are Christians or Catholics.
    Before dying a priest or pastor comes and reads them their last rites and their spirit moves on to a better place. Even though it is viewed this way a huge majority of people live in fear of death which is something is inevitable for us all.
    Some key concepts we discuss are:
    How should we be taught to accept death or how can we do better about this?
    Treat life as a cycle we all are here for a purpose
    Death is a natural process of life
    Death happens to anyone and anything
    We move on to a better place
    Appreciate each day because no day is guaranteed
    Wake up each day grateful to have breath and that we are living
    We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have any part that resonates with you please leave a comment below. Don't forget to subscribe to our page and hit the bell to be notified when new episodes comes out!
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    52 min
  • Law of attraction: How to manifest things in your life!

    This week we will be  discussing what it means to manifest things. How does this relate to positive psychology and what is that? What are some other viewpoints? We discuss four steps on how to manifest things and make a change in your life!   

     Four steps to manifest things: 

    1)Clear space

     2)Make clear of what you want. 

    3)Think it, feel it, and believe it 

    4)Take it easy

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    41 min
  • Common Stereotypes for Latinos

    On this week's episode we are discussing common stereotypes of what being a Latino means. Some of the stereotypes discussed in this episode are:  

    Latinas are spicy and Latinos are Latin lovers 

     We don't know how to control our temper 

    We all have huge families 

    Latinos are mainly janitors, maids, and gardeners 

    All Latinos look the same Latino intelligence is judged on our competency in English 

    All Latinos are machos All Latinos are "illegal" 

    All Latinos come from poverty 

    We are either hard workers or lazy 

    We hope you laugh a little and learn with us about some of the common stereotypes for Latinos.


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    If you like please let us know down below, hit the like button and leave us some comments on how this topic resonates with you and your experiences.

    52 min
  • Living as Latinas & SofritoSpeaks on Latinos and LQBTQ

    Hi welcome to Living as Latinas, I am Yakira and I have my co-host Aury. This week will be discussing every LGBTQ within the Latino culture. I am so excited to have two fellow Latinx podcasters from Lawrence, MA Nina and Rue from SofritoSpeaks joining us!   

     Some questions answered are: 

    1)When was the first time you heard a term gay or lesbian and what was your reaction to it? 

    2)How have our family members and others influenced our viewpoint of the LGBTQ community? 

    3)Why is there so much controversy with being a part of the LGBTQ community?

     4)What are some ways that perhaps things could change in this area? How can Latinos do better with educating each other? 

     5)If you know someone that is questioning or has come out and what are the best ways to support them? 

     6)What advice or words of encouragement would you give to anyone in general who are afraid to be who they really are?    

    Follow them at Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/sofritospeaks/ 

    Visit their page at: www.sofritospeaks.net 

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    If you like please let us know down below, hit the like button and leave us some comments on how this topic resonates with you and your experiences.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep 14: Motherhood: Becoming unstuck

    Welcome to Living as Latinas. This week Aury and I interviewed Natalie Garcia. Natalie is a working mother of 3, life coach, nurse and military mom. She balances many roles in her life and she got it! She has been inspiring women in her Bestyear ever  project that helps moms like her empower themselves, figure out a better routine that works for their family, and put health and wellness first. I have been following her for a few years and she is so inspiring. I really admire the work that she does and the women’s lives that she has been able to reach.  

    You can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliegarcia_lifestyle_coach/ 

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    48 min
  • Self love pt2: How to embody it!

    On this week’s episode we will be continuing our discussion on self love. Last week we went over what self love is and what it is not. This week we will continue the discussion and go over how we embody it. Stay tuned as we discuss our own experiences with self-love and misconceptions we have had and how we have been able to find it in ourselves.

     What does self-love look like? 

    The following are examples of what self-love can look like in action.

     Saying positive things to yourself 

    Forgiving yourself when you mess up 

    Meeting your own needs 

    Being assertive 

    Not letting others take advantage of or abuse you

     Prioritizing your health and wellbeing 

    Spending time around people who support you and build you up (and avoiding people who don't) 

    Asking for help Letting go of grudges or anger that holds you back 

    Recognizing your strengths 

    Valuing your feelings 

    Making healthy choices most of the time

     Living in accordance with your values 

    Pursuing your interests and goals 

    Challenging yourself 

    Holding yourself accountable 

    Giving yourself healthy treats

     Accepting your imperfections 

    Setting realistic expectations 

    Noticing your progress and effort   


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    Leave us comments below!

    45 min
  • Self love: pt 1 How to love ourselves
    Hi welcome to Living as Latinas, I am Yakira and I have my co-host Aury.  On this week’s episode we will be discussing the meaning of self-love. There has been a lot of talk about self-love throughout the years and it all sounds great, but what does it actually mean? How do we love ourselves and why does it matter? Stay tuned as we discuss our own experiences with self-love and misconceptions we have had.  
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    36 min
  • Identity part 2: How to be authentic
    Last week's episode we discussed identity and how important it is. On this week we will be continuing the conversation and discussing how to be authentic and find yourself. Listen and learn as we discuss Identity, part 2.
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    35 min

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Discussing everyday topics from a Latina perspective.