Love & Lattes

Victoria sits down with anxiety expert Silvia Araya to explore what anxiety really is, where it comes from, and how we can begin to heal it. Silvia offers grounded, compassionate insights and practical tools to help us move from overwhelm to empowerment. 

Whether your anxiety is loud or lingering in the background, this conversation will help you understand it—and learn to love yourself.

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📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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What if your relationship could feel emotionally safe, sexually fulfilling, and deeply connected—without starting over?

Victoria welcomes Christie Bemis — a seasoned psychotherapist, certified sex therapy-informed practitioner, and relationship coach — to explore how couples can deepen connection, heal communication breakdowns, and reawaken intimacy. 

Christie shares science-backed tools to guide partners toward more fulfilling, honest, and sensual relationships. 

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 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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Victoria is joined by Cynthia Perry, founder of Embracing Grace, who shares her personal journey through separation and divorce after 20 years of marriage. Together, they explore what it means to give yourself grace during life's most tender transitions. Cynthia offers wisdom on finding your voice, creating space for healing, and leaning into self-compassion

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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💙Men's Mental Health Month is observed in June💙

Victoria chats with Duncan Forbes—personal trainer, men’s health advocate, & passionate believer in the power of companionship. Together, they explore the intersection of physical wellness, emotional vulnerability, and the often-overlooked need for connection among men. 

Duncan shares the importance of mental health, community, and redefining masculinity.

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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In this solo episode of Love & Lattes, Victoria gets real about what self-love actually means and why it's the foundation for confidence, healing, and personal power. 

Through vulnerable storytelling and soulful reflection, she explores how self-love impacts everything—from boundaries to body image—and invites you to start showing up for yourself in deeper, more compassionate ways. This is your permission slip to stop proving and start loving.

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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🏳️‍🌈HAPPY PRIDE LOVES🏳️‍🌈

In this episode of Love & Lattes, we're joined by Meegana, the visionary founder of Fredericksburg Pride, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, courage, and community.

From launching a nonprofit that is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in small town, Meegana shares her journey of turning passion into impact. We talk about the realities of  leadership, the challenges of creating inclusive spaces, and the power of showing up authentically—even when it’s hard.

Whether you're an aspiring changemaker, a proud ally, or someone looking to build more inclusive relationships, this episode is for you!

Join, Donate, Find Resources on https://fxbgpride.org/ 

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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Victoria speaks with Marisol Vasquez, a High Conflict Co-Parenting Coach, speaker, and resilience advocate who has lived through it all—custody battles, toxic dynamics, and the emotional toll of raising children in the fire.

We talk about what it really means to parent through trauma, how to protect your peace without losing your power, and how to create healing when the other parent won’t play fair.

If you’ve ever felt alone in the struggle of parenting, divorced dynamics, or just navigating the messy middle—this episode is here for you!

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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In this continuation of our two-part series, Victoria goes deeper into what it truly means to shift from surviving to softly living. 

If you’ve ever felt emotionally disconnected, stuck in autopilot, or afraid to let your guard down, this episode is your permission slip to begin again—with softness, intention, and self-trust. 

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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In this heart-opening episode of Love & Lattes, Victoria shares a personal reflection on the hidden cost of constantly living in survival mode. From rushing through your days to bypassing deep connection, she explores how the hustle for productivity often comes at the expense of joy, presence, and intimacy.

This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect — not just with others, but with yourself. 

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

😍Loving the show? Subscribe & leave a review so you don’t miss out on more episodes! 

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Support the show

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➡ DON’T FORGET

 #sponsored Make your mental health a priority this year. Go to https://betterhelp.com/loveandlattes and get 10% off your first month of therapy.   

📆 WORK with Victoria -  Explore what’s been holding you back in love, boundaries, or self-trust — and what it would look like to move forward with support. https://theselflovescientist.mailchimpsites.com/

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