The F.A.C.T.S.

The F.A.C.T.S.

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The F.A.C.T.S. episodes

  • Episode 8: Friendship, three year cruises, & life FACTS

    In this episode we talk about some pop culture, travel, and focus on friendship and give you tips and tricks based on articles that discuss the current state of friendships.

    News/Updates: 

    • 3-year cruise for remote workers cancelled as organizers admit they have no ship | Fortune

      • Adult Friendship: It is no strange fact that adult friendships are hard to make or keep. During our main segment we chat about our personal experiences and share tips & tricks that have not only worked for us, but are also supported by research, interviews and the media. Resources:

      • What does friendship look like in America?

      • How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood

        • A special thank you to our sponsor:
        Norwex with Shauna: Norwex Independent Consultant

        * Social Media: @cleangreenshaunab


        P.S. We are real people and real mamas and sometimes have to record with sweet little voices in the background, or sweet little coughs :)

        33 min
      • Episode 7: Honoring our Veterans, Carnival Cruise Twerking & Social Media Fopaux

        In this episode we not only honor and celebrate our veterans, but we discuss pop culture, how social media affects us, and travel reviews. We had the honor of hosting our guest Chrissy Ino, a veteran who works with active duty soldiers and discussed Chrissy’s experience, including ways we can respect, as well as honor the veterans we interact with.

        News/Updates: 

        • Social media stalking: Why do we keep tabs on people we can't stand?

        • Travelers Magazine Readers Choice awards: Readers' Choice Awards 2023

          • Honoring Veterans this Veterans Day and beyond: Our guest shares the best ways to thank our veterans which includes kindness, grace, and love. We discuss veteran stories and real life experiences by those who risk their lives to serve our country. Resources:

          • Veterans.gov
          • 988
          • Military.com

            • A special thank you to our sponsors:

            Healing Hearts Mental Health: Marylun Im, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)* Social Media: @ilovetherapy661

            Norwex with Shauna: Norwex Independent Consultant* Social Media: @cleangreenshaunab

            45 min
          • Episode 6: The news & preparing our kiddos for the real world of differences

            In this episode we cover a new womens rights law in California, talk about preparing our BIPOC kids for the world, and Dr. Bethany Hernandez Parks gives us tips on preparing our children for the world of differences.

            News/Updates: We are continuing to call for mindfulness during this dire world politics time. Read here for updates in California’s newest reproductive loss leave policy.

            Preparing our children for the real world: We discuss examples of what we do to prepare our children for racial, religious, and ability differences that they may encounter. Dr. Parks shares her expertise, and gives us great takeaways to implement at home.

            Contact Dr. Bethany Hernandez Parks here:

            • Website: firststarteducationalconsulting.com

              • Social Media: @firststartec

                • A special thank you to our sponsors:

                Your Fertility Simplified: Fertility coach, doula services, IVF case manager* Social Media: @yourfertilitysimplified

                Norwex with Shauna: Norwex Independent Consultant for chemical free cleaning, body & skin care.* Social Media: @cleangreenshaunab

                47 min
              • Episode 5: Superstitions, foodie traditions, & under_dashes

                In this episode we share our awareness of current events, talk about Tupac Shakur, and dive into superstitions, family food traditions and more.

                News/Updates: Mindfulness call out for world politics, Pregnancy and infant loss month callout & Tupac murder solved? After nearly 3 decades a suspect is charged in Tupac Shakur's murder : NPR

                Superstitions:

                1. General Superstitions: no walking under ladders, don’t open an umbrella indoors, don’t whistle indoors etc.

                2. Cultural superstitions

                  3. Foodie Traditions:

                  1. Food: There are also so many traditional ties, superstitions and more about food. 21 Food Superstitions You Should Really Know About Recipe | Bon Appétit

                  2. Food superstitions

                  3. Food to heal: Honey and postpartum diets

                  4. Favorite quick recipe: Follow this account: Anna Lisa | Trader Joes 5 Items or Less Recipes (@traderjoes5itemsorless) • Instagram photos and videos

                  5. Foodie traditions

                    6. A special thank you to our sponsors:

                    Fouronthego: Full time travel family blog* Social Media: @Fouronajourney
                    Hello Daley Nails: The most amazing press on nails with Daley Reker* Social Media: @hello.daleynails

                    36 min
                  6. Episode 4: Don't Mess with Mama Hulks & True Crime

                    In this episode we discuss the National Coffee Day, Jewish High Holidays, the news and our true crime feather. ***Trigger warning*** Topics discussed include suicide, murder and more.


                    News: 14-Year-Old Kansas Runaway Fatally Shoots Herself in Front of Deputy After Refusing to Return Home

                    True Crime Feature: Raymond Pantoja and Lisa Espinosa

                    Check out the resources for the case:

                    • Hulu Docuseries

                      • Raymond Pantoja, 26, a rapper who also loved 'The Notebook' - Philadelphia Obituary Project

                      • The Murder of Raymond "RJ" Pantoja 

                      • The Impact of Gun Violence on Latinx Communities | Everytown Research & Policy

                      • Three years after her son’s death, a mother gets justice. And it still feels empty. | Helen Ubiñas

                      • Philly mothers of gun violence victims work to solve their children's murders

                      • A Latina mom lost her son to gun violence. For her, it's a campaign issue.

                        • Thank you for feedback from our listeners, follow us, review us - and we will shout you out. Enter the Giveaway for follow + 5 ratings + review and/or voicemail.

                        A special thank you to our sponsors:

                        Beauty Counter: With Rhiannon Luck* Social Media: @Rhiannon.Luck
                        Milestones Gifts: Bloombox, a first period kit* Social Media: @milestonesgifts

                        46 min
                      • Episode 3: One Mama with Three Families, and more

                        In this episode we discuss the news, highlight Hispanic Heritage month, *Trigger Warning*: Discuss Suicide Prevention Month, and get to know our incredible guest speaker Dr. Toinette Watson.

                        News: 

                        1. Sleep study: Why Are You So Tired? Your Sleep Schedule Needs a Reset

                        2. Homeless ruling: Ruling denies San Francisco's request to ease encampment removal ban (ktvu.com)

                        3. Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15): https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html

                        4. Morocco Earthquake, Libya floods

                          1. Donate to the Morocco Earthquake Efforts

                          2. Donate to the Libya Flood Efforts

                            3. Topics: *TRIGGER WARNING*

                            1. Suicide Prevention Month: Promote National Suicide Prevention Month
                            2. Maternal Mental Health: Maternal mental health - WHO , About Maternal Mental Health Disorders 


                              3. Toni’s surrogacy journey: In both journeys Toni was a gestational surrogate - which means her womb was the baby's home, but not genetically related. Gestational surrogacy is where the embryo is created outside of the womb, and the egg is not of the surrogate. There are no biological ties. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate is the egg donor and the egg is fertilized by the sperm of the intended father. In both scenarios - if done properly (legally) the intended parents become the legal guardians. 

                              Contact Toni:

                              * Wombs of Angels Website

                              * All Contact

                              * IG: @wombs_of_angels

                              Thank you to our sponsors:
                              ***Milestones Gifts: A period box for the most special conversations. On social media @milstonesgifts

                              ***Hello Love Inc with Daley Reker: Nails with Daley for your fast and budget friendly nail solution. On social media @hello.daleynails


                              Reach out to Millie for Mental Health resources:

                              • IG: thestablemindmentalhealth
                              • Contact


                                • 56 min
                              • Episode 2: Back to school, we have to mentally prepare

                                In this episode we discuss the most recent news and back to school topics:

                                News that caught our attention, click the hyperlinks to read the story:

                                • Spain won the Women’s World Cup! And the kiss...

                                • India Lands on the Moon! They are the fourth, and 1st on the South side.

                                • 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Then and Now.

                                • 42 Year Old Man Finds His Birth Mother. The reuinion.

                                • Michael Oher, and the OTHER side of the Blindside.

                                  • Back to School: We need to mentally prepare…

                                  • Mental preparation is needed for both parents and kiddos.

                                  • Scholastic article: The 8 tips - Visit the classroom, read books about school, talk about feelings, intentions, practice, including notes, shopping and projects to prepare for a successful school year.

                                  • Safety: know the ins and outs of the schools, use AirTags and location setting, and take the time to prepare.

                                  • Keep the details of your children and school off the internet. 

                                    • Thank you to our sponsors:

                                    1. A World With You Travel: Bringing trend to travel

                                      2. * Starts at 25 seconds

                                      * Social Media: @aworldwithyoutravel

                                    2. Wombs of Angels: Surrogacy and more

                                      3. * Starts at 2 minutes

                                      * Social Media: @WombsofAngels

                                    3. Beauty Counter: With Rhiannon Luck

                                      4. * Starts at 17 minutes and 17 seconds

                                      * Social Media: @Rhiannon.Luck

                                      41 min
                                    4. Episode 1: The introduction
                                      In this episode we introduce ourselves and our podcast. We discuss current events and our goal with the podcast. Here are some takeaways:
                                      We are friends, mamas in crime, career oriented women, and very inquisitive, which is why we are here talking to you all.
                                      Favorite podcasts: Dateline, Sista’s who kill, & NPR News.
                                      Future episodes: Back to school, Uncomfortable family topics (religion, bullying, money, race, culture etc.), Cultural exposure, Parenthood, Motherhood and career, Military families, Family and therapy. 
                                      If you would like to be a part of any of these topics please feel free to reach out to us.
                                      Leave us a voicemail and contact us via email @ [email protected]
                                      Thank you!
                                      Millie and Natasha
                                      26 min
                                    5. The F.A.C.T.S. Trailer

                                      Check out our trailer, which is a sneak peak into the first episode!

                                      • The F.A.C.T.S. is a podcast where we create the family, accountability, compassion, and truth safe-space. 

                                      • Our goal is to discuss topics that effect our day-to-day lives, current events, and trending conversations.

                                      • Your hosts: Millie and Natasha both came to the U.S. as children and grew up in immigrant families. We have navigated adulthood and motherhood with perspectives that represent our respective cultures, the cultures of our families and partners, as well as, our expertise through our chosen careers.

                                      • Future episodes: Back to school, Uncomfortable family topics (religion, bullying, money, race, culture etc.), Cultural exposure, Parenthood, Motherhood and career, Military families, Family and therapy. 

                                        • If you would like to be a part of any of these topics please feel free to reach out to us by leaving us a voicemail and/or contacting us via email @ [email protected]

                                          • Thank you!

                                          Millie and Natasha

                                          5 min

                                        About The F.A.C.T.S.

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                                        The family, accountability, compassion, and truth safe-space is where we focus on family, life, and everything that comes with it.