Episode 35 is special because I sat down with Juan Carlos — papá, facilitator, and coach — for a powerful conversación on conscious masculinity and breaking generational cycles. We explore:

✨ What it really means to be a cycle breaker — cortar con lo que ya no sirve
✨ How men can become emotional protectors, not just providers
✨ Holding space for vulnerability y hermandad
✨ Showing up con corazón y presencia for our partners and familias
✨ And having the humility to say: "Maybe there’s another way… otra perspectiva"

This one’s para los que están listos to lead, heal, and love más profundo.
Tune in. This convo is medicine.

If you want to work with Juan Carlos or just follow his work you can find him:

https://themodernmacho.com/

on IG @modernmacho

Today’s episode is extra special — I’m sitting down with my Ashley Cuasquer, MA, NCC, LAC — licensed associate counselor, orgullosamente Latina, rooted in lived experience and disability awareness, and someone who shows up with so much courage.

In this episode, Ashley shares her journey of learning to show up as her yo auténtica — even when the world told her to stay quiet, small, or invisible. She opens up about growing up with a disability and living with depression.

She also shares how a toxic relationship nearly broke her spirit — but ultimately became a mirror that helped her reconnect with who she truly was. And through deep grief, especially after losing su mamá, Ashley began the slow, powerful work of healing — not just for herself, but for the generations before and after her.

Este episodio es about valentía — the kind that shows up when you choose to be seen, to be vulnerable, and to love yourself through it all.

Ashley’s story is raw, honesta, y llena de fuerza. We’re so proud to share it with you.

In this episode, me senté a platicar con Maira M. Hernández — licensed therapist, CEO, y total chingona en el mundo de inmigración. Maira se especializa en mental health evaluations for Asylum Cases, Extreme Hardship, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, y Cancellation of Removal — ayudando a nuestra gente compartir sus historias con fuerza y corazón.

We get into:

• Cómo las evaluaciones psicológicas pueden ser clave en casos migratorios
• The emotional toll these processes take — and cómo cuidar tu salud mental en el camino
• La importancia de enseñar emotional tolerance (and what that even means)
• Cómo ella encontró su voz como advocate, y lo que eso ha significado para su comunidad
• Tips para profesionales latines en salud mental

Maira also shares personal stories, real talk on boundaries as a therapist, and cómo she stays grounded doing this deep, corazón-centered work.

Este episodio está lleno de healing, empowerment, y cultura. Si estás en este trabajo, si has pasado por el sistema, o simplemente quieres aprender cómo apoyar mejor — this one’s pa’ ti. ¡No te lo pierdas!

To work with Maira check out the following sites

www.mairachicana.com

www. mhfamcc.com

on IG @maira.chicana