In this final episode of the Latinx of Utah Valley Podcast, Mari discusses the importance of empowerment, both through historical figures, and through our words. By making simple changes to vocabulary, our community can grow and become more accepting. Mari also discusses the importance of representation by Latina, Latino, Latinx, and Latine individuals .

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This week, Mari sits down with Diana and Nicole to talk about how Eurocentric beauty standards can have an effect on Latina/o/e/x folks and talk about how to overcome insecurity about indigenous features and accept our bodies as they are.

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This episode, Mari and special guest Lea discuss impostor syndrome, going in depth on the definition, and its implications, especially when faced by minority Latine indivudials.

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This episodes tackles the challenging aspects that immigration has on a family long term. Touching on subjects from individual trauma to family trauma, and first generation immigration struggles to 5th (onward) generation immigration impacts.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org . Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from the Crisis text Line.

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This episode discusses the struggles Latinx immigrants face when it comes to immigration and border violence. Individual trauma and generational trauma are also discussed,

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This episode discusses the identity strife many in the Latinx community face. From being of a mixed culture or race, to the duo identity one carried because of immigration. Both diversity and Western influences are addressed while questioning the idea of a 'pure' Latinx identity in the U.S.

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This episode discusses the challenges and trials faced by the Latinx community in regards to DACA, Dreamers, and immigration affairs. Myths and false accusations about DACA recipients, dreamers, and immigrants are debunked.

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The purpose of this podcast is to bring a refined sense of community among the Latinx of Utah Valley by discussing and acknowledging the struggles that are faced both within and outside of the community. Additionally, one of the many variables that impacts a person’s sense of security and anxiety is identity. So understanding each factor that makes us, the Latinx, who we are right now in the United States is crucial to understanding our own duo-identity and sense of personal security and acknowledgement. Hence, the 9 episodes recorded for this mini podcast series will uncover more and more of our sense of identity as both a Latinx community and as a Latina/o/x individual.

This episode tackles the diversity of language, and addresses the linguistic terrorism that Latinx individuals face within and outside of the community.

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