• Emotional Protectors: Not Your Abuelito’s Manhood
    Jun 27 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Showing Up Real: Healing, Grief, and Finding Your Voice
    Jun 20 2025

    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.

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    49 mins
  • Bridging Mental Health and Immigration
    Jun 6 2025

    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

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    54 mins
  • Why We Walk Away:Entendiendo Latinx Estrangement
    May 23 2025

    In this episode, we get real about family estrangement, especially in Latinx households where “la familia es sagrada” is the norm. We unpack the different stages of estrangement, the emotional weight of family trauma, and the often painful process of setting boundaries—even when it goes against everything we were taught.

    This conversation is about breaking cycles, healing out loud, and redefining what familia really means.

    We’re joined by Violetta, LCSW, therapist, coach, and founder of Latinx Estrangement. Violetta specializes in working with women and queer folks navigating family rupture, cultural expectations, and the journey of coming home to themselves. Her work centers healing, empowerment, and reclaiming identity on your own terms. So, if you’ve ever whispered, “I love them, but I can’t keep doing this,” this episode is for you.



    If you want to learn more and work with Violetta, you can find her on IG

    @Latinx_estragment

    https://www.instagram.com/latinx_estrangement?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    OR email: vfrndz@violettatherapyservices.com


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    48 mins
  • Caballos and Healing Vibes
    May 9 2025

    In this heartfelt episodio, we sit down with Dr. Andrea Guerrero Robles, DMFT, LPCC — a first-gen therapist, wife, mamá, and proud hija de inmigrantes. She’s also the founder of Take The Reins Counseling Center, where she uses equine-assisted psychotherapy (a.k.a. horse therapy) to support people navigating anxiety, social anxiety, and other mental health challenges. With her caballos as co-therapists, Andrea creates un espacio de healing y crecimiento, showing us the powerful connection between humans and horses. This convo dives deep into cultura, mental health, and the unique ways nature helps us heal.

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    32 mins
  • The Healing Heridas Journey
    Apr 23 2025

    Happy one year anniversary to the Healing Heridas podcast!

    Lets celebrate a year of episodes, of tips, y consejos for the healing journey.

    Tune in to listen to my 5 most important take aways that I have learned from the healing heridas journey. Síganme los buenos!!

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    24 mins
  • La comadre: arma de doble filo??
    Mar 2 2025

    Happy Women's History Month!!!! In today's episode learn about how Comadres can actually be a healing space for those who don’t want or can’t access therapy. However, this relationship can also come with some red flags. In this episode you can expect to hear all about the following:

    1. Why Do Latinas Trust Their Comadres More Than Professionals?

    2. How a Comadre Can Be a Healing Space (Even If You Don’t Want Therapy) 💖

    3. When the Comadre Relationship Becomes Toxic 🚩

    4. Five Signs Your Comadre Relationship Is Hurting You

    5. Five tips to help you change this

    Join me as I unpack the love, the loyalty, and the landmines of this sacred but complicated bond.



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    19 mins
  • Sacred Rage: El Fuego Que Sana
    Feb 10 2025

    🎧 Amiga, have you ever felt your anger bubbling up, but you were told to calm down, be nice, or just let it go? Nahhh, today, we’re flipping the script!

    In this episode we’re diving into Sacred Rage – El Fuego Que Sana. 🔥 Porque nuestra rabia no es un problema, no mija! It tells us when our boundaries have been crossed, when our spirit is calling for justice, and when it’s time to stop shrinking.

    We’ll talk about:
    Why anger isn’t “bad” but a sacred message
    How to channel your rage sin destruirte pero sí empoderarte
    Rituales y prácticas to move anger through your body
    Real talk on breaking generational patterns of silence

    💃🏽 Let’s shake off la culpa, embrace el poder de nuestra rabia, and turn it into something transformational.


    _______All information shared on this podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. It does not substitute therapy and it does not substitute medical advice.

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    18 mins