From birth in our society, women are given the message that becoming a mother is the ultimate goal- the thing that gives females value, worth and purpose. After having the baby that she so desperately wanted, the baby her entire community wanted her to have, Paulina Lopez found herself dealing with a subject so taboo that there was no word for it in her native language. What would you do if you were so desperate for a solution that you had to reach beyond your cultural norms to find one?Would you hide your efforts from the people who loved you the most? Or would you let people in and create a new community norm? One that allowed for women to heal and get the help they so desperately needed? More from Paulina Lopez: If you are in the LA area and want to dine at her restaurant Guelaguetza you can check out either of these websites: www.ilovemole.com or www.ilovemichiladas.com  Check out her podcast Super Mamás on iTunes If you are in LA, attend her next event Super Mamás Social at La Plaza de Artes in Downtown LA on Sat. May 11th, 2019 beginning at 1pm. Finding Paulina Lopez: Website: www.supermamas.com Twitter: @_supermamas Instagram: @iampaulinalopez & @_supermamas If you'd like to ask a question and possibly be featured on the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us at [email protected] Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately following each episode. Visit us on the web at www.theonlyonepod.com for more from Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "only one" be sure to share this episode with them and we love hearing from you on the comments on iTunes. While you're there don't forget to rate us!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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