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Life and In-BetweenHow to Eat Within Reason This Holiday Season Featuring Bhuvana SaravananHow to Eat Within Reason This Holiday Season The holidays roll in… and so do the extra plates, extra treats, and (sometimes) extra pounds. In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Bhuvana to talk about how to eat within reason during the holiday season without feeling like you’re on punishment or stuck in diet jail. Together, we talk about: How to enjoy the foods you love and still be mindful of weight gain Little shifts that help you feel satisfied, not stuffedWays to balance “comfort food” with nourishm...
2025-11-261h 14
Life and In-BetweenWhen Schools Close: The Human Cost of Education CutsAbout Our Guest: Raul ‘Neto’ Longoria is a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 5. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and he has dedicated his career to Austin ISD as a bilingual special education teacher and parent support specialist.Raul is also a social justice warrior, public servant, and from Eagle Pass, Texas, he brings a powerful perspective on what happens when policy meets people and how communities can fight to preserve opportunity, belonging, and hope for their children. About the Ep...
2025-11-101h 36
Life and In-BetweenThe War Story Featuring Valerie Braxton-WilliamsAbout the Episode“The War Story” is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to rebuild after job loss. We’ll explore how to move through uncertainty, position yourself for new opportunities, and rediscover your purpose when life takes an unexpected turn.Valerie Braxton-Williams, MBA, PMP is Business Strategy Engineer. She is a collaborative problem solver that enjoys serving as a liaison between the Company and the Customer. She is process focused and has supported start-up operations, go to-market campaigns, product rebranding initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs.Valerie engages cross-functional teams to achiev...
2025-11-071h 05
Life and In-BetweenLoss — The Currency of Change Featuring Vivian CobbThis episode explores how loss becomes the unexpected catalyst for transformation. Through Vivian’s story of losing her husband and discovering strength through vulnerability, we’ll dive into how humans process grief, rebuild trust with themselves (and others), and learn to speak about what hurts instead of hiding it.It’s not just about loss, it’s about what loss gives back: courage, clarity, and the permission to live fully again.Vivian Cobb is an award-winning speaker, author, and conversation advocate who helps people find the courage to talk about what truly matters, especially when it’s unc...
2025-10-311h 01
Life and In-BetweenKeep Moving Forward: The Art of Staying in MotionThis week, Diana and Patrick drop the guardrails and go full transparency about where life has them right now.Patrick shares updates on the Austin school closures. A story layered with emotion, policy, and purpose. Diana opens up about her ongoing job search, the interviews that have reignited her hope, and how the podcast itself became her “proof of progress” through the uncertainty.Together, they unpack what it really means to keep moving forward , even when the path detours, the plans shift, or the future feels blurry. It’s a conversation about momentum, faith, and the cr...
2025-10-2345 min
Life and In-BetweenSchool Closures in Austin: Patrick Perez Unpacks the Real ImpactSchool Closures in Austin: Patrick Perez Unpacks the Real Impact.In this powerful episode of Life & In Between Podcast, co-host Patrick Perez steps into the spotlight to unpack one of Austin’s most pressing and painful realities — the wave of school closures reshaping communities, families, and futures across the city.Patrick brings both passion and perspective, offering a heartfelt take on what happens when the classroom lights go out but the lessons keep coming.
2025-10-2339 min
Life and In-BetweenThe Art of Showing Up: Creating Space for Humanity in Divided Times“The Art of Showing Up: Creating Space for Humanity in Divided Times”In this episode, Diana and Patrick welcome Jes Mendoza — writer, producer, and host of The Art of Showing Up, a podcast that unpacks what it really means to be present. Jes blends honest storytelling, reflection, and conversation to create a listening experience that feels like sitting down with a friend who reminds you that you already belong here. Together, we’ll dive into how showing up takes on new meaning in today’s climate of frustration, fear, and division and how we can hold space...
2025-10-101h 00
Life and In-BetweenVideo Life & In Between Episode 20 Steve Gonzalez How to Outsmart the City’s Sneakiest RoommatesHow to Outsmart the City’s Sneakiest Roommates: Your Unwanted Roommates, Exposed. They don’t just ride the subway… they ride it into your home, your restaurant, and your business. To contact Steve for an extermination job please call 718-269-8376Steve Gonzalez has spent the past 20 years battling the true underworld of city life roaches, rodents, bedbugs, wildlife, and every creepy-crawly in between. As an Urban Inner-City Exterminator and owner of Edy’s Pest Control in New York, Steve has turned pest control into both an art and a science. His specialty isn’t just elimi...
2025-09-2548 min
Life and In-BetweenVideo & Audio Version- Episode 19 Silvia KraemerLife & In Between Podcast“When Culture Becomes Connection: The Power of Employee-Led Communities”In this powerful episode, we sit down with Silvia Kraemer, a dedicated advocate and transformational leader in the healthcare world. Silvia shares her journey as a proud Latina, a change-maker, and a woman deeply committed to uplifting underrepresented communities through equity, compassion, and strategic leadership. With a career that bridges social impact and operational excellence, Silvia reflects on what it truly means to lead with heart. From her roots to her professional path, she brings wisdom, warmth, and authenticity to our conversation.Jo...
2025-09-241h 06
Life and In-BetweenVideo Version - Episode 18 Franky D. GonzalezLife & In Between – Episode 18"The Playwright's Return: Rewriting the Story in a World That Wants It Erased"Guest: Franky D. Gonzalez | Hosts: Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub & Patrick PérezWATCH NOW as we welcome back playwright, and storyteller Franky D. Gonzalez for a bold, deeply personal conversation about truth, legacy, and resistance through art.In a world where cultural history is being erased, DEI initiatives are under attack, and stories are being silenced, Franky returns to Life & In Between to ask one powerful question:What happens when the system tries to erase you... and you keep writing anyway?
2025-09-0659 min
Life and In-BetweenEpisode 17: Tina Todaro “Awakening Energy, One Sacred Journey at a Time”Life & In Between“Awakening Energy, One Sacred Journey at a Time”In this soul-stirring episode, we welcome Tina Todaro, owner and founder of Sacred Journey Experience, a safe, transformative space rooted in energy healing, metaphysics, and holistic wellness.With deep compassion and spiritual insight, Tina guides us through her journey of becoming a Reiki Master, sound healing practitioner, and intuitive tarot reader. We explore how her work is helping others reconnect to their inner power, release emotional blockages, and reclaim their sacred path to healing.🔮 Topics We Explore:Using tarot as a to...
2025-09-011h 06
Life and In-BetweenEp.14, Jermarkus Booker, Life & In BetweenJermarkus Booker, Senior Corporate Partnership Manager Nomi Network
2025-07-071h 12
Life and In-BetweenAlex Ferraro, Episode 13, LIFE & IN BETWEENAlex Ferraro | Business Development Officer SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS DALLAS Cell 623.414.1157 | aferraro@svpdallas.org
2025-06-2151 min
Life and In-BetweenBhuvana Saravanan, NUTRITIONIST IN FIELD OF WEIGHT LOSSBhuvana Saravanan, NUTRITIONIST IN FIELD OF WEIGHT LOSS
2025-06-0258 min
Life and In-BetweenLisa Johnson - Lett, MILITARY VETERAN, HIV/AIDS ADVOCATE, SPEAKER SERVANT LEADERLisa Johnson - Lett, MILITARY VETERAN, HIV/AIDS ADVOCATE, SPEAKER SERVANT LEADER
2025-06-021h 54
Life and In-BetweenJ.R. Gonzales CHAMPION OF HISPANIC BUSINESS, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, TAMACCJ.R. Gonzales CHAMPION OF HISPANIC BUSINESS, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, TAMACC
2025-06-021h 28
Life and In-BetweenMarliza Mendez, Tejana FilmMaker Storyteller of the Seen and UnseenMarliza Mendez, Tejana FilmMaker Storyteller of the Seen and Unseen
2025-05-221h 16
Life and In-BetweenNorma Mercado, Crushing it, con cuedado!!Norma Mercado, Crushing it, con cuedado!!
2025-05-221h 09
Life and In-BetweenEp.7, SPECIAL GUEST RACHEL PEREZCAREER WOMAN, CAREER MOM, AND EVERYTYING IN BETWEEN!!
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Life and In-BetweenEp.4 Diana's StoryEp.4 Diana's shares her story sharing her background, to leaving a dangerous relationship who is also the father of her children and her inspiring journey on how she picks up the pieces.
2025-04-2142 min
Life and In-BetweenEp.3 PatrickCome get to know Patrick as he shares his back ground and journey. You'll learn about his drive and motivations, and his realization of becoming a Speaker.
2025-04-211h 19
Life and In-BetweenEp.2 Jayson's StoryGetting to know Jayson and his back story from where he's from and his music.
2025-04-2147 minLife and In-BetweenEpisode 1 This Sucks!! Now What? With Diana, Jayson and PatrickWelcome to our episode library, where real talk meets real life. Each episode dives into the messy, honest, and often unexpected moments that make up the in between. Whether you’re in transition, on the edge of change, or just need to hear someone say, “same,”—you’re in the right place. Hit play and join the conversation.
2025-04-0441 min