The holidays are just around the corner, and while they can bring joy and connection, they can also bring stress, expectations, and overwhelm. In this episode, I'll share practical ways to prepare emotionally for the holidays by focusing on what you can control, setting boundaries that protect your peace, and letting go of the pressure to make everything perfect.

If the holidays usually leave you feeling drained or stretched thin, this episode will remind you that peace is something you can create, not something that just happens.

Tune in to learn how to show up this holiday season with less stress and more intention.

Save this one for when you need a reminder: you don’t have to do it all to make it meaningful.

In this episode, I’m joined by Yavierlis Cartagena, LPC—also known as @the.latinatherapist—for an honest and heartfelt conversation about what it really means to care for yourself as a mom.

We talk about:

• How self-care changes through different seasons of motherhood

• Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential

• The cultural messages that make it hard for Latina moms to put themselves first

• Small ways to start prioritizing your needs without guilt

Yavierlis also shares about her beautiful card deck, El Arte De Priorizarte, designed to help women reconnect with themselves one moment at a time.

✨ Use code JUNTAS for a special discount on your own deck!

Follow Yavierlis on Instagram: @the.latinatherapist

En este episodio de Mom Life Juntas, converso con la Dra. Lydiana García, psicóloga y autora del libro Transforma tu Herida Materna. Juntas exploramos cómo la maternidad puede despertar heridas profundas, y a la vez ofrecernos una oportunidad poderosa de sanar, crecer y romper patrones generacionales.

Hablamos sobre lo que significa reconocer y transformar las heridas que heredamos, cómo la sanación interior impacta la manera en que criamos, y por qué este proceso no se trata de culpar, sino de recuperar nuestro poder y cuidar de nosotras mismas.

Este episodio es una invitación a mirar hacia adentro, con compasión y esperanza, recordando que sanar también es una forma de amor hacia nuestras hijas, hijos y hacia nosotras mismas.

Conecta con la Dra. Lydiana García:
🌐 www.lydianagarcia.com
📖 Libro: Transforma tu Herida Materna
📱 Instagram: @soylydianagarcia

Have you ever stumbled across an old photo or video of yourself and felt a rush of emotions you weren’t expecting? In this episode of Mom Life Juntas, I share what it was like to watch a video of my younger self, and how that moment brought both tenderness and healing.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The mix of joy, grief, and compassion that can come with looking back

• What my younger self reminded me about resilience and innocence

• How reconnecting with old versions of ourselves can be part of healing today

• Gentle ways you can honor your own younger self when memories resurface

This episode is a reminder that our past selves still hold wisdom for us now, and that healing often shows up in the most unexpected places.

Save this episode for later, and let it be your invitation to pause, reflect, and offer compassion to the younger you.

In this episode of Mom Life Juntas, I sit down with my friend, Jennifer, to talk about what it really takes to shift your mindset and start making time for yourself as a mom. She shares her journey of navigating the high cost of childcare, choosing to be a stay-at-home mom, and still finding ways to prioritize her health and well-being.

We dive into:
✔️ The mindset shift that helped her commit to working out
✔️ The reality of choosing to stay home because of daycare costs
✔️ Why making space for yourself is just as important as caring for your family

This conversation is an honest reminder that no matter what season of motherhood you’re in, taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

Tune in to feel inspired, validated, and encouraged to carve out time for you.

Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out, they’re about protecting your peace, your energy, and your relationships.

In this episode of Mom Life Juntas, I dive into what boundaries look like in real life:
✔️ Boundaries with family (and how they often start as early as pregnancy)
✔️ Boundaries with yourself (and why we need the same mama bear energy for us as we have for our kids)
✔️ Boundaries with kids (how limits actually create safety and structure)

I’ll share practical tips and simple ways to practice boundaries this week.

Tune in, and ask yourself: what’s one small boundary you want to practice right now?

Friendships in motherhood can look so different than they did before kids. In this episode, I share how my own friendships have shifted, some that I’ve lost, and others that have grown stronger in unexpected ways.

We’ll explore Mel Robbins’ three pillars of friendship (proximity, timing, and energy) and how they play out when you’re a mom. You’ll also hear practical reminders for staying connected, even when it feels hard to make time.

If you’ve ever felt lonely, disappointed, or grateful in your friendships during motherhood, you’re not alone in this.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “We all have the same 24 hours in a day.” But let’s be real, you and JLo are not living the same life. As moms, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to celebrities, influencers, or even other moms on social media. The problem? That comparison only leads to guilt, disappointment, and feeling like we’re falling behind.

In this episode, I talk about why your 24 hours are not the same as anyone else’s, where our expectations of motherhood really come from, and how to give yourself the same grace you give your kids as they grow and learn. You’ll also hear practical ways to step out of comparison and shift toward compassion, for yourself and your unique motherhood journey.

Because you don’t need to do it all, and you don’t need to do it perfectly. What you need is grace over guilt.

Ever feel guilty for wanting a break? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mom Life Juntas-From Guilt to Getaway, I sit down with my friend to talk about how she’s learned to make time for herself and her marriage while raising little ones. We get honest about mom guilt, the pressure to do it all, and why taking space isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.

If you’ve been craving more time for yourself or your relationship, this conversation will remind you that you deserve it.

Motherhood can feel overwhelming, isolating, and filled with pressures no one talks about. In this very first episode, I’m introducing myself and sharing why I created this podcast, a space for moms to feel supported, validated, and reminded that you are not alone.

We’ll talk about the challenges of balancing everything, the guilt that so many of us carry in asking for help, and how important it is to start having honest conversations about what motherhood really looks like.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling or wondered if there’s a better way to take care of yourself while caring for your family, this podcast is for you.

Save this episode and join me as we create a community where moms feel seen, encouraged, and empowered- Juntas!