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The Vulnerable Latina PodcastAccountability, Episode 24Hello everyone! Thank you for listening and welcome back. Today's topic is about accountability and how having self-accountability is different for everyone. Checking in with ourselves is important as our emotions are valid. Addiction is another topic I touch on in this episode if you or someone you know needs help this is the Substance Abuse Service Helpline 1 (844) 804-7500. 2025-01-0712 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastMom I'm in the Newspaper, Episode 23Going into my new role was nerve racking as I did not know how I would fit in with the new team I would be part of. Taking a leap of faith really has been life changing because in my new role I have been able to work with incredible women and organizations that support the community. I have always wanted to work in a field that helps the community and now that I am in this field I get to grow professionally. I'm excited to keep learning and meeting new people that also want to keep uplifting and...2024-10-2511 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastGrief, Episode 22Grief is a process that can be experience in many ways. Today's episode I talk about how I have been experiencing the grief of losing my soul dog. It's okay to feel all the emotions we feel and to process them and to seek support from our loves ones and even professionally. My life has took a big turn because I have to live with the pain of losing my fur baby and this is a topic that needs to be talked about more. If you are experiencing grief feel free to reach out you are not alone, you...2024-09-1127 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastSeason 3 Episode 21I'm so excited this is SEASON 3 of The Vulnerable Latina Podcast!!! Thank you all for listening and following the podcast on Instagram. I took a long break but am back with a lot of things to talk about. In today's episode I start with a check-in as many things have happened in my life personally and professionally. Happy Summer I hope you all are having an amazing season. IG: @thevulnerablelatina Send DMS 2024-07-2909 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastWrap up, Episode 20Season 2 of the vulnerable Latina podcast has been an incredible journey because I was able to share many experiences as a first gen. Today, I wrap up season 2 of the podcast and wish you all the best wishes for 2024 and thank you for listening to the podcast. You can follow the Instagram page @thevulnerablelatina 2023-12-3107 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastWhat it is like being raised by a single parent, Episode 19Ama is a chingona who raised five kids on her own after Apa was deported due to his addiction. My parents broke up and Ama took all the responsibilities. Ama worked a lot throughout the years and now that I'm older I can tell her how much I love her and all the sacrifices she had to do for my siblings and me. I enjoy seeing my mom being happy now that all her kids are older and see how she loves her grandchildren. Single parents you all are doing great because you all are warriors for your kids. 2023-12-1811 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastWorking in the mental health field, Episode 18In today's episode I talk about what is it like working in the mental health field and how it can take a toll on our own mental health and make us feel exhausted. I also talk about how in my Mexican household when I say I'm tired my emotions on this is not valid because I don not do the physical work my family does. Navigating the mental health filed has taught me a lot of professional skills that will help me for the next professional role I want next. This week I get my first work bonus and...2023-12-1119 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastFall Check-in, Episode 17Fall can bring joy but also a variety of emotions that can affect our mental health. Today's podcast touches on how we can ask for help and not isolate our support system through the times we are not feeling well. Growing up asking for help was not an option and it wasn't until I went to therapy that I realized asking for help is an option. We can also check-in with those around us and offer our support if they are going through a hard time. Saying no to my family is also a topic I touch on today's...2023-12-0413 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastBirthday Thoughts, Episode 16Birthday are what you want to make it. You decided who you want to spend it with and how. Birthdays are not just to celebrate another year of life but to create moments you want to create. This weekend I turn 25 and this has been the best Birthday weekend ever because I got to make it what I wanted with the people I wanted to be with. I reconnected with my siblings that we even went together to get tattoos and I also cooked my family dinner and make them feel loved. I told my family how much I...2023-11-2720 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastFur baby Chronicles, Episode 15Today's episode is dedicated to my fur baby Star who is a spicy chihuahua who has a big personality. Our pets are family and they love us all unconditionally. Star came into my life to light it up with happiness. Shout out to all the fur babies out there that are everything to our families. Also star has a Instagram @starstarbaby2020 and you can follow the podcast IG as well @thevulnerablelatina 2023-11-2020 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastReflection, Episode 14Reflecting on the rough patches of the week to have a sense of clarity and intention to what to do next. I also talk about the beautiful moment I shared with my Ama as we went to watch the movie RADICAL. This was a great movie and is in Spanish with English subtitles if you want to take your parents to watch it or any other person. Take time to reflect on something this week that happened and check-in with yourself this is vital to validate your emotions and understand your thoughts. 2023-11-1311 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastFavorite Fall Food (Comida Favorita cuando hace frio), Episode 13In today's episode my sister and mom join me to talk about our favorite fall food. We had a check in and highlight our favorite family moment we had this weekend as we shared hot meals together. Talks were made about the meals we look forward in the next couple days as cold season is barely starting. I hope that you all had a great weekend and are having a great MONDAY. Don't forget to follow the podcast on IG: @thevulnerablelatina 2023-11-0615 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastResources, Episode 12Resources are important and if you know of someone who needs them share this podcast with them. These organizations are the ones I have referred family members too and the community members I work with to get support and help with what they need. Also, in this podcast I dedicated a space to update you on what happened on Acapulco, Guerrero. If you all have updated about Acapulco, Guerrero let me know @thevulnerablelatina podcast IG. Have a great rest of your week and don't forget to include self-care in your week. 2023-10-3023 min
The Vulnerable Latina PodcastVulnerable Latina S2, Episode 11 Inspired by the book Chica, Why Not?Feeling lost and wanting to do something different is okay there is nothing wrong with shifting gears to live a happier life. Throughout the book Chica, Why Not? by Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig I started to learn that I came to this world to shine my light and not just to be on survivor mode. This book calls out the fears and things we can do to face those fears and live a life with intention and positive manifestations that are for us and our peace. I want to keep growing as a person and Sandra in her book shows...2023-10-2327 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastBittersweet, Episode 10This is a bittersweet episode in which season one will be coming full circle a lot of reflection and growth. Meaningful moments in life that signifies the start of something beautiful and keep breaking barriers and not compromise that was taught. Trusting oneself is a process but not impossible. I want to keep learning and growing to uplift the inner child inside me that never had the opportunity to advocate for herself but now she can. Follow the podcast's Instagram @vulnerablelatina 2023-08-0811 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastVirtual Goodbyes, Episode 9When we leave to another country to provide a better life for those that stay and go we have this dream that we will return and the ones we left behind will be there alive but reality is different. Not being able to say goodbye to a love one physically doesn't change the pain of losing them. Saying a virtual goodbye hurts as much as if you are there physically saying goodbye and through a cellphone someone can also say goodbye. COVID-19 took many people and my abuelo was one of them. 2023-07-3111 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastFavorite Childhood Memory, Episode 8In today's episode my two sisters and mom join me to talk about our childhood memories. We talk about the times in which my older siblings would scary me at night with paranormal stories. Funny memories were also shared that our mom was able to hear and laugh about. Our mom was also able to share her memories and see the relationship my siblings and I have that has grown over the years. 2023-07-2411 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastAdulthood, Episode 7Today's topic is Adulthood and how it can be complicated. Everyone has their own adulthood journey and just know you are not alone. I had to step out of my comfort zone and advocate for myself as I got more responsibilities now as an adult. I share pros of being an adult and the liberty that comes with it. Don't forget everyone has a story and they are all powerful. Follow the podcast's Instagram @vulnerablelatina2023-07-1815 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastDACA, Episode 6In June of 2020 the Supreme Court decided to keep DACA and I did a reaction video that went viral. DACA continues to be in the limbo as those that do not support the program want to eliminate it. President Barack Obama signed The Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals by executive order in 2012. DACA protects those who meet the requirements from deportation and provided them with a two-year work authorization permit. The requirements are arriving in the U.S. prior to turning 16 and before June 15, 2007; be under 31 as of June 15, 2012; be in school or have already a high school diploma . As...2023-07-1022 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastLife After College, Episode 5Life after college is a new chapter that every student has to go into and sometime things can go in many directions. Today, I will be talking about my experience after graduating college and all the ups and downs throughout my journey. Taking professional and personal risks to gain new experience will also me mentioned in today's podcast. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @vulnerablelatina and don't forget to share today's episode. 2023-07-0322 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastWhat is like being a Tia, Episode 4Today we will be talking about what is like being a tia at a young age and how things change as my nieces and nephews get older. Being tia is not easy but the support and memories I get to create with my nieces and nephews are incredible. I will also discuss how I create activities with my nieces and nephews to do a social emotional check-in and talk about their day and everything they have going on. You can follow the instagram page @vulnerablelatina2023-06-2617 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastSister Relationship, Episode 3Today we will be talking about sibling relationship as the styles of communication can differ when having more than one sister or brother. My older sister Karina is the first guest on Vulnerable Latina, she will be discussing her experience as a mom and being the oldest sister. We dive into our childhood memories that before were difficult times but now we can look back and reflect on how things have changed. This is a sister to sister conversation in which we laugh and enjoy our time just being us that keeps us cultivating our sister relationship. Don't forget to...2023-06-1919 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastImposter Syndrome, Episode 2Imposter Syndrome is when we feel we don't deserve what we have accomplished and or that things happen because of luck. In today's episode, I talk about how imposter syndrome can affect our psychological and physiological health based on my experience. Trust yourself and seek for help if you need to. You can follow the podcast's instagram page @vulnerablelatina and send me your questions or comments. New episodes will be available every Monday. 2023-06-1221 minThe Vulnerable Latina PodcastMeet The Host of The Vulnerable Latina Podcast, Episode 1Get to meet the creator of Vulnerable Latina, Emiliana Gallardo. Being undocumented and a first generation student has empowered me to share my narrative with others. My mental health journey and how my family has learned about this topic will also be discussed. Stay tune for more. 2023-06-0509 min
AMPLIFYDACA DreamersThis episode is a conversation with Emiliana Gallardo, a DACA recipient. She uses her voice to educate the public on the experiences of DACA recipients and also advocates for the immigration community. Summer and Emiliana talk about her fears of being a DACA recipient, her dreams to gain permanent citizenship in the United States, her hopes to reunite with her family in Mexico, and more.Find Emiliana Gallardo below-TikTok: @emilianagallardo27Snapchat:emiliana_98Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nani.loks.1Instagram: @emilianagallardo2021-05-2850 min
Hanging with Los SotelosEP 3 HELP DREAMERS: Interview with Emiliana GallardoThis episode is inspired by our interviewee, DREAMer Emiliana Gallardo, a young Mexican Immigrant who’s now a UCI College Student living in Compton. Her inspirational and emotional video has gone viral because she shared her story, her pain and her joy about the DACA program being saved by the Supreme Court. DACA protects her and nearly 800,000 other Dreamers from getting deported. Emiliana, inspired us to launch the “We Are All Dreamers” Fundraising Campaign. We partnered with the Non-Profit Organization TODEC.ORG who sponsors Dreamer’s $495 Application Government Fee.Please visit TODEC.ORG. Click on Support U...2020-06-2432 min