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La Vida BlendedBreaking the Silence: Real Talk on Depression in Black and Brown Communities.Send us a textPodcast Episode: Breaking the Silence – Real Talk on Depression in Black and Brown CommunitiesIn this powerful episode of La Vida Blended, hosts Mila and Donnell dive deep into a conversation that’s long overdue: mental health and depression in Black and Brown communities. With raw honesty, they share their personal battles with depression—from clinical depression to the grief that comes with miscarriage and post-partum depression.Together, they explore why mental health often feels taboo in these communities and how cultural beliefs have historically minimized or silenced the strugg...2025-03-071h 12La Vida BlendedWhat Do Children Think of Co-Parenting?Send us a textLa Vida Blended - Episode: Through the Eyes of the Kid in a Blended FamilyIn this special episode of La Vida Blended, we’re switching things up by diving into co-parenting from a unique perspective—the child’s! Join hosts Mila and Donnell as they sit down with their son, Kendell, to explore what life in a blended family is really like for a kid. From the daily routines of switching between homes to the challenges of navigating different family dynamics, Kendell opens up about what works, what doesn’...2025-02-2859 minLa Vida BlendedWhat is Healthy Coparenting? (Part 2)Send us a textIn this episode of La Vida Blended, Mila and Donnell tackle the complexities of co-parenting and blended families with a very special guest—Amourie Downing, Donnell's ex-wife and the mother of their son, Kendell. Together, they share their personal journey of building a healthy, respectful co-parenting relationship for the sake of their 13-year-old son.Through candid conversations, they explore how they’ve worked through challenges, divided responsibilities, and shown support for one another as co-parents. From navigating the teenage years to balancing school, sports, and emotions, this episode dives into what it t...2025-01-3153 minLa Vida BlendedWhat is Healthy Coparenting? (Part 1)Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of La Vida Blended, hosts Mila and Donnell dive deep into the complexities of co-parenting and building a blended family. Joined by a special guest, Amourie Downing—Donnell’s ex-wife and mother of their son, Kendell—they share their honest journey toward creating a loving, respectful co-parenting relationship that puts their child’s well-being at the forefront.The conversation explores the early challenges of blending families, from navigating difficult emotions like jealousy and insecurity to finding their footing as a unified family unit. They discuss the role of open...2025-01-2449 minLa Vida BlendedHow Do Politics Impact Your Relationship?Send us a textIn this powerful episode of La Vida Blended, hosts Mila and Donnell explore the emotional complexities that arise during the overlapping observances of Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Together, they delve into the lingering effects of racialized trauma, especially for Black and Latinx communities, and how political moments can amplify these deep-seated wounds.Drawing from their personal experiences, they reflect on the intergenerational impact of systemic racism and oppression, acknowledging how moments like these not only honor the legacy of MLK but also challenge us to confront unfinished...2025-01-1756 minLa Vida BlendedWhy Should You Do Couples Therapy?Send us a textHere’s a podcast description for your episode:Episode: Why Should You Do Couples Therapy?In this episode of La Vida Blended, Mila and Donnell dive into the transformative power of couples therapy—especially for blended families. With honesty, humor, and vulnerability, they share their personal journey of starting therapy before moving in together, using it as a proactive tool to strengthen their relationship, co-parent effectively, and break down cultural stigmas surrounding mental health.As a Black man and a Latina woman, Donnell and Mila come...2025-01-1058 minLa Vida BlendedHow to Bring in the New Year as a Couple.Send us a textIn the final episode of the year, hosts Mila and Donnell take a heartfelt look back at a year full of highs, lows, and everything in between. On La Vida Blended, they explore the emotional journey of personal growth, real-life stories, and human connection—all with a dash of humor. This week, instead of diving into New Year’s resolutions, they reflect on the lessons learned from their shared experiences: a memorable trip to San Diego, the joy of pregnancy, the heartbreak of IVF loss, and moments of profound personal growth.Join...2024-12-311h 00La Vida BlendedHow to Use the 5 Love Languages.Send us a textIn this episode of La Vida Blended, hosts Mila and Donnell dive deep into the 5 Love Languages and how understanding these core ways we give and receive love can completely transform your relationships. Whether you’re navigating romance, family dynamics, or friendships, knowing your love language—and that of those around you—can improve communication and connection.Mila and Donnell explore the five traditional love languages (Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch) and discuss how cultural backgrounds, family dynamics, and even personal experiences influence the wa...2024-12-2056 minLa Vida BlendedHow to "Blend" the Holidays (Thanksgiving Day Special)Send us a textIn this episode of La Vida Blended, hosts Mila and Donnell share their journey as a multiracial couple navigating the complexities of holiday traditions. Mila, Latina, and Donnell, Black, come from different cultural backgrounds, and merging their family celebrations has been both challenging and rewarding.Mila reflects on her childhood holidays, shaped by poverty and trauma, where the focus was less on gifts and more on finding contentment. Donnell, on the other hand, grew up in a large, joyful family where the holidays were about togetherness, food, and laughter. When they...2024-11-2847 minLa Vida BlendedHow Do You Deal With Grief and Loss as a Couple?Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about our many losses during our fertility/infertility journey. We also talk about the 5 stages of grief and how to navigate grief as a couple. Thanks for joining us!Like, share and subscribe!2024-11-2240 minLa Vida BlendedLove Ain't BlindSend us a textToday's show, Mila and Donnell have a little fun while also giving you some advice when it comes to reality relationship shows. I'm sure you can name your favorite one. The truth is they have such an impact on us individually, and could also have an impact on your relationship or the potential for a future relationship. So come along for this conversation and blend it up with us.- Stay Mixy!2024-04-2435 minLa Vida BlendedThe MixSend us a textThis episode is focused on addressing important aspects of your separate lives as you come together as a couple. We do this by talking about how we address various issues as an interracial couple. This episode is good for those in an interracial relationship, or for those who are close to some in one. These foundational relationship approaches can be applied to any relationship.Make sure to like share and subscribe!2024-04-1851 minLa Vida BlendedThe OriginSend us a textIn this episode, Mila and Donnell tell the story of how they met and how they eventually got together. We desire to give you hope that there is love to be found after a divorce or after a breakup from a long-term relationship. For those of you already in a committed relationship, we hope that some of the topics we discuss will help you address some areas of growth in your relationship. Some of the key points you will hear about are...- Mindsets after a breakup- Compromising doesn't mean s...2024-04-0338 minLa Vida BlendedThe OriginIn this episode, Mila and Donnell tell the story of how they met and how they eventually got together. We desire to give you hope that there is love to be found after a divorce or after a breakup from a long-term relationship. For those of you already in a committed relationship, we hope that some of the topics we discuss will help you address some areas of growth in your relationship. Some of the key points you will hear about are...- Mindsets after a breakup- Compromising doesn't mean settling- Transparency, vulnerability, and t...2024-03-2736 minLa Vida BlendedTrailerSend us a textThis is a little bit about Mila and Donnell, giving you just enough to dip your toes in the water before you dive in deep with us 😎.2024-03-2704 minLa Vida BlendedAquarius RecapSend us a textBoth of our Birthdays are in the month of February which happens to make us both Aquariuses. We recap our birthday month's various outings and travels and talk some about why it is so important for us to celebrate. As you can expect with us two, you're gonna laugh some and learn some.Have Fun!2024-03-1727 min