Living As Latinas

Living As Latinas

By Aury & YakiraSociety & Culture
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Living As Latinas episodes

  • Identity and how we define it: Part 1

    On this week's episode we will be discussing identity and how important it is. Without knowing who we are, are we not being authentic? Do you find yourself going with the crowd and what others do but then question your actions later when you are home and by yourself?  Are we made to fit in or stand apart? Alone?   Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode on Identity and finding you!   


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    47 min
  • Infertility
    This week we will be discussing infertility and our very own Aury how she lived with this and was able to overcome it. We will listen to her very own unique story and life experience as she went through this and answer some questions such as!
    Is infertility just a women’s problem or a man’s as well?
    In order to get diagnosed with infertility what needs to happen?
    How common is this?
    https://resolve.org/
    https://www.inspire.com/ https://creatingafamily.org/infertility/resources/
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    56 min
  • Part 2: Energy Vampires
    On this week's episode we will be discussing energy vampires: I am sure we all have had our fair share of people who drain us while we spend time with them, they can be a partner, coworker, child, or even yourself. We will give you helpful tools to recognize when you are dealing with one and how to work through it.  Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode Energy Vampires!
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    46 min
  • crystals and healing part 1
    On this week's episode we will be discussing everything: crystals, healing, and energy. We will be interviewing Yanelli today who has a lot of knowledge about this topic and helping us understand this better.  Listen and enjoy and learn about something new that you may not have heard before on our episode Crystals, healing and all things feel good!
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    23 min
  • Mommy of boys and Mommy of girls

    On this week's episode we will be discussing everything and in between about the difference or similarities between raising all boys vs all girls. Who decides colors for each gender, toys, and the ways that we are "supposed" to raise them. Listen to us discuss all of these difference and the different constructs society has imposed on how we raise each gender. Do you agree or disagree or do things differently? Comment on our pages and let us know! 


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Mom Guilts

    Mommy guilt is the uncomfortable feeling that pretty much every mom has experienced at some point or another, where she feels like she’s not living up to the standards of being a good mom. We have all been there at some point although we may hate to admit it. I feel like this is such a taboo subject and it shouldn’t be this week's episode will normalize this feeling and help you find ways to be okay with it. Listen and learn as we discuss this week’s topic on “mom guilts”


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    52 min
  • How to add value without adding money

    With everything going on around us it can be difficult sometimes to be in the moment and appreciate the good things in life. This week’s episode we will discuss little ways to change your life to help you appreciate it more. Some ways we will discuss are :

    1. Getting to know your neighbors
    2. Spend time with people in the same season of life or completely different
    3. Work on a hobby with someone
    4. Entertain
    5. Keep a gratitude journal
    6. Worked on a strained relationships
    7. Reach out to those in need
    8. Be adventurous
    9. Find meaning
    10. Be a child again
    11. Figure out what important to you
    12. Value is a key that opens many doors.

      Set some time aside to reflect and ask yourself: How do you add value into the lives of others? Then ask: How much value do others add into my life?


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      36 min
    13. Mental health in the Latinx community

      Discussing  mental health in the Latinx community. The misconceptions and lies regarding mental health that are spread and passed down through generations. Some questions we will answer are: 

      Why is mental health so important?

      Latinos and accessing health care?

      Struggles with getting the proper care?

      Myth, misconceptions, and lies?

      If you are someone that may be experiencing mental health issues, please make sure to reach out to someone. You can start by making an appointment with your PCP and letting them know, starting to see your own therapist,  or reaching out to friends and family. 


      If you feel suicidal or you're in a crisis situation and need immediate assistance, people at these suicide hotlines in the U.S. are there to help.

      • 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
      • 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) - National Hopeline Network
      • 1-866-488-7386 (1-866-4.U.TREVOR aimed at gay and questioning youth)
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        36 min
      • Dating and Relationships in 2020

        We will be discussing the complexities of dating and relationships in 2020. We have our special gust Stephanie speaking about some of her experiences and elaborating on how she navigates dating through this pandemic. Some topics discussed are:

        • How do you  go about finding someone in this era?
        • What are the differences now in knowing if someone is really interested in you?
        • Are there any unspoken rules when it comes to finding love online?
        • What are some funny dating stories you have?
        • What about safety? What safety precautions should be taken when online dating?
        • How different is dating now then it was like 5 years ago? 15 years ago?
        • How has online dating helped/not helped with dating?
        • How has social media helped/not helped with dating?
        • Sex? Hooking up? Tell me more?
        • Has the definition of what is acceptable now and perhaps in the past changed?
        • What advice would you give someone just entering the dating scene right now.

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          44 min
        • Covid19 and sending kids to school.

          Our first episode regarding the challenges we face dealing with Covid19. Kids will be going back to school and we have the tough decision of deciding what's best.

          Some questions answered this week are:

          • What were some of the concerns/worries we had when deciding whether to send kids to school or not?
          • Mom guilt in relation to everything that is going on
          • Stress and how it has affected family life/ any self care activities/things that have helped?
          • How are we feeling now that we have a month down of school in relation to how we felt before school started?
          • How did we deal with friends/family opinions about our decision?
          • What were some misconceptions we had before school started?
          • What advice would we give others. What has worked for us?

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            32 min

          About Living As Latinas

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          Discussing everyday topics from a Latina perspective.