Sin Vergüenza Podcast

Why do so many survivors stay silent especially when the person who hurt them is someone they know or trust?

In this deeply personal episode, Magda opens up publicly about experiencing sexual assault as a child. We talk about victim blaming, family silence, consent, boundaries, and why breaking the silence matters.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.

Have you ever felt completely stuck… but deep down knew there were things you were avoiding?

In this episode, we talk about feeling lost, procrastination, fear, accountability, and the ways we distract ourselves instead of facing what’s actually bothering us. We also get into the difference between what’s completely out of your control and what you can change  even if it’s only one small step at a time.

Sometimes getting unstuck doesn’t mean having your whole life figured out.

Sometimes it starts with being honest about what isn’t working anymore.

Why is sex still such a taboo topic in Latino households? In this episode, we reflect on growing up without the sex talk, navigating puberty, and the cultural and religious expectations around sexuality. From generational shame to the double standards women face, we talk about how these experiences shape our relationship with our bodies and why it's important to have the conversations previous generations often never had. 

In this episode, we talk about setting boundaries with family, the guilt that can come with creating distance, toxic family dynamics, accountability, and why “that’s just how they were raised” doesn’t always excuse harmful behavior.

We also get into the added pressure of growing up in Hispanic families where “family comes first” can make choosing yourself feel selfish.

Can you love someone and still walk away? Let’s talk about it.

¿Qué significa crecer entre dos culturas sin sentir que perteneces por completo a ninguna?

En este episodio especial por el Día de la Independencia de México, hablamos de identidad, orgullo, idioma, familia y de esa sensación de ser “demasiado mexicana” para Estados Unidos y “demasiado americana” para México.

También reflexionamos sobre lo que amamos de ambas culturas, lo que cuestionamos y por qué no deberíamos sentir presión de escoger solo una. 

Sometimes the people closest to you can be the most uncomfortable with your growth. In this episode, we talk about family jealousy, hidden resentment, insecurity, boundaries, and the “crabs in a bucket” mentality that can show up when someone starts trying to do more with their life.

Feeling lost and unsure of what you’re supposed to be doing with your life? You are not alone. In this episode, we talk about finding your purpose, the pressure to have life figured out, fear of failure, choosing a career, family expectations, and how comparison can make you feel like you’re falling behind.

We’re breaking down toxic hustle culture in America and the pressure to always be productive, busy, and doing more. From feeling guilty for resting to tying our self-worth to work and achievement, we talk about why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable and why rest shouldn’t feel like failure.

En este episodio hablamos sobre el colorismo en la comunidad latina y cómo muchas veces crecemos escuchando comentarios sobre nuestro tono de piel sin darnos cuenta del impacto que pueden tener.Compartimos experiencias personales, hablamos del favoritismo dentro de las familias, los estándares de belleza y de cómo ciertas ideas pueden pasar de generación en generación. También reflexionamos sobre lo que podemos hacer para cuestionarlas y romper ese ciclo. Esperamos que esta conversación te haga reflexionar y, como siempre, nos encantaría saber tu opinión.

Do kids owe their parents anything?

In this episode, we revisit that question with a mother’s perspective.

Our special guest shares her experience becoming a mom at 16, raising four children, navigating single motherhood, breaking generational cycles, and learning to grow alongside her kids. We talk about parental sacrifice, family expectations, adult children, boundaries, and the difference between love and obligation.
Do children owe their parents for everything they sacrificed?