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Vida The Podcast73. Creativity in the Age of Social Media: How Not to Lose Your Unique Voice and Authenticity to The Digital Noise.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca and Shay reconnect after a busy season, discussing their experiences with social media and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They explore the evolution of social media from a fun app to a platform for creativity and business, the duality of inspiration and comparison it brings, and the pressure to maintain authenticity while building a brand. They also delve into the challenges of niching down in a multifaceted world, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and purpose in their online presence. In this conversation, the duo explores the...
2025-06-2659 minVida The Podcast72. Embracing Singlehood for The Power of Self-Discovery & Self-Love.Send us a textIn this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the nuances of being single in today's world. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding relationships, the importance of self-discovery, and the particularities of attachment styles. Being single doesn't have to be a lonely experience - it's about learning to love being alone and loving yourself. This bestie chit chat dives into the value of personal growth during singlehood and the need for balance in life priorities. Through their experiences, they highlight the joys and challenges of navigating life as single individuals, while also addressing the importance...
2025-06-191h 08Vida The Podcast71. Radical Self-Trust and The Art of Letting Go with Shay.Send us a textIn this solo episode, Shay shares her wisdom on the themes of self-trust and the art of letting go. She reflects on her personal journey through difficult relationships and the importance of integrity in building trust with oneself and others. This solo drop is a reminder for anyone who has forgotten the power of their internal compass. If you can trust yourself, you can trust the decisions you make in your relationships, careers, and the life you choose to pursue. This is the pep talk you didn't know you needed. ...
2025-06-1243 minVida The Podcast70. The Gift of Grief: The Nuanced Journey of Experiencing Loss as a Human Being with Erin Ryan.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca sits down with one of her besties, Erin Ryan, to explore the complex and nuanced topic of grief. Both Erin and Rebecca have experienced deep initiations into grief with the loss of a parent (at very different stages of life). The conversation emphasizes that grief is a natural human experience that can bring both challenges and gifts, ultimately deepening our capacity for love and connection. They reflect on their relationship to grief and the gifts it's offered them, such as deeper connections with others, existential understandings of life and...
2025-06-0558 minVida The Podcast69. Are You Feeling Complacent? It's Time to Create New Edges for Inspired Action and Growth with Rebecca.Send us a textIn this short and sweet solo episode, Rebecca explores the concept of 'edges' inspired by permaculture design but applied to personal growth. She shares her journey of integrating this concept into her life, emphasizing the importance of a regulated nervous system when stepping into new experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of community support and the need for gradual transitions when pushing personal edges. This episode is meant to be a contemplative journey for anyone who is feeling complacent. If you feel like you need change, it's time to create a new edge...
2025-05-2942 minVida The Podcast68. Wtf Does it Mean to Be an Adult and Do You Ever Truly Feel Like One?Send us a textIn this episode, your favorite duo explores the themes of adulthood and how they've redefined the experience of being adults. Through their candid heart-centered conversation, they reflect on their evolving perception of the meaning of adulthood and how that's transformed from childhood, to adolescence, and to now. Rebecca and Shay tap into their favorite parts about adulthood and the unexpected learnings they've received in this life of "adulting". They answer the question of "wtf does it even mean to be an adult?". Ultimately, they express how this journey is ever-evolving and adulthood is...
2025-05-2256 minVida The Podcast67. Strong Female Friendships: Here's Why Women and The World Need Them.Send us a textIn this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the themes of personal growth, the significance of female friendships, and the impact of community on emotional well-being. They discuss their own experiences with life changes, the importance of feeling safe and accepted in friendships, and how media often misrepresents female relationships. The conversation highlights the journey of finding belonging and support in a world that can often feel isolating. The duo explores the complexities of female friendships, touching on themes such as societal hierarchies, patriarchial-induced competition, the sisterhood wound, vulnerability, and the importance of trust...
2025-05-151h 08Vida The Podcast66. Healing & Building Together: Feminine-Led Entrepreneurship with Lauren McFarlane and Janice Joseph.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca chats with another best friend business duo! Lauren and Janice are the founders of KYIS Aesthetics but before they were business partners, they were best friends. They came on here to share the personal development and healing journey of starting a meaningful business with your best friend. From beginning to end, they spoke from their hearts as they explored the themes of healing together through practicing boundaries in their friendship and with their roles as business owners along with maintaining clear communication through the difficult moments. The duo gives...
2025-05-081h 26Vida The Podcast65. Financial Literacy For Women: How to Start Building Wealth and Your Richer Life with Ashley Feinstein GerstleySend us a textIn this enlightening conversation, Shay chats with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme, about the importance of financial literacy in our modern-day world, especially for women. They discuss Ashley's personal journey into finance, the significance of mindset in managing money, and practical strategies for building wealth. Ashley shares actionable steps for women to take control of their finances and build generational wealth, highlighting the importance of community and support in this journey. Regardless of where you are in your money journey, you can start today. They dive into the topic of...
2025-05-011h 04Vida The Podcast64. The Good Medicine Road: Finding Sovereignty Through Herbalism, Permaculture, and Witchcraft with Sarah WuSend us a textIn this multi-faceted conversation, Rebecca Espinoza chats with Herbalist and Teacher, Sarah Wu, about the Good Medicine Road, as Sarah calls it. On this road, they navigate through the topics of herbalism, permaculture, and witchcraft as a journey home to self through the support of nature. Sarah shares her expansive wisdom and knowledge on spiritual ecology and on the experience of connecting to nature as a form of social justice. With 15 years of being a devoted steward to the Good Medicine Road, Sarah extends insight into what it means to truly connect to...
2025-04-241h 38Vida The Podcast63. On Being a Multi-Dimensional Creative and The Power of Giving Up with Mike Kelly.Send us a textPlease note: the video of the interview begins after the intro.In this engaging conversation, Rebecca chats with the multi-dimensional creative and music mastermind, Mike Kelly. He hops on the mic to share his wisdom drops on riding the waves of creativity. As someone who has lived a past life as a rockstar and now curates meditative symphonies, Mike offers a plethora of insightful guidance for those walking this unconventional path as an artist. These 2 creatives dive into topics that every artist needs to hear - the power of giving up...
2025-04-171h 32Vida The Podcast62. What To Do When You Can't Control Life? Let Go and Let God with Rebecca.Send us a textIn this solo episode, Rebecca shares her personal journey with grief, life transitions, and the importance of letting go and trusting in a God/Universe/Higher Power. She reflects on her father's battle with cancer, the lessons learned from navigating chaos, and the significance of community and therapy in her healing process. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the duality of human experience, the need for acceptance, and the rediscovery of connection to God and rituals in everyday life.Key MomentsThe challenges of navigating grief and life transitions...
2025-04-1049 minVida The Podcast61. The Secret To Navigating Your Saturn Return: A Sacred Initiation Into Adulthood and The Path to Self-Discovery With Astrologer, Kristina Gonzalez.Send us a textIn this episode, Vida invites back their in-house Astrologer, Kristina Gonzalez to chat about the buzz phrase known as "Saturn Return". Are you in your late twenties, getting ready to strut into your thirties? This episode is for you. Saturn Return feels like your life is falling apart - in some ways, it is (we like to be honest here), but it doesn't have to be doom and gloom. Kristina shares tangible wisdom and guidance on how to navigate this unavoidable season of your life. Rebecca and Kristina discuss the emotional and practical...
2025-04-031h 45Vida The Podcast60. The Hard Truths About Commitment and The State of Modern-Day Dating.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca and Shay dive into the complexities of commitment in relationships, exploring their personal histories and how these experiences shape their views on commitment. They discuss nuances between sacrifice and compromise, the modern dating landscape, and the cultural perspectives on commitment. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating relationships today, including the prevalence of situationships (can we just be done with these?!) and the importance of clear communication and emotional presence. The duo discusses the importance of personal connection, the reflection of self in commitment, and the challenges of overcoming...
2025-03-271h 12Vida The Podcast59. Coping With Life's Challenges and Stressors: Tools for Resilience and Ongoing HealingSend us a textIn this episode of Vida, Rebecca and Shay celebrate the launch of Season 4, reflecting on their journey and the emotional challenges they've overcome. They discuss the themes of love, tenderness, and the complexities of stress and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-care and understanding one's emotions. They share how stress uniquely manifests for them in their bodies and minds along with coping mechanisms, the importance of radical self-awareness, and the power of choice in navigating life's challenges. Through vulnerable personal stories and insights, they aim to normalize emotional experiences and encourage listeners to...
2025-03-201h 08Vida The Podcast58. Breaking Free from Unhealthy Societal Expectations and Being More in Your Honest Expression.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca and Shay delve into the profound impact of societal expectations on personal identity. They explore how early education, family influences, beauty standards, and gender roles shape our self-perception. Shay & Rebecca share their personal journeys with coming more into their true expressions and provide supportive tips on how to shed what isn't really you.Key MomentsSocietal expectations are ingrained from a young age.Education systems often stifle creativity and individuality.Family influences can shape our views on materialism and success.Beauty standards are ever-changing...
2024-12-1246 minVida The Podcast57. Love vs. Values: What Matters When Trying to Make a Relationship Work?Send us a textIn this episode of Vida, Shay and Rebecca delve into the complexities of navigating grief, new relationships, and the impact of conflicting beliefs on personal connections. They share personal experiences of loss and emotional fluctuations while exploring how relationships can serve as pivotal teachers in life. The conversation transitions into discussing the challenges posed by differing beliefs in relationships, particularly around spicy topics like politics, religion, and values. Ultimately, they reflect on the importance of communication, compromise, and the realization that love alone may not be sufficient to sustain a relationship. In this...
2024-12-0553 minVida The Podcast56. Do You Want to Create Impact in The World? Start Using Privilege for Positive Change.Send us a textIn this episode, Rebecca and Shay explore the multifaceted concept of privilege, reflecting on their personal experiences and societal implications. They discuss the challenges of navigating personal struggles while seeking intimacy, the evolution of their understanding of privilege, and the importance of using privilege as a tool for positive change. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the responsibility that comes with privilege, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys and the impact they can have in the world.Key MomentsIt's important to...
2024-11-211h 04Vida The Podcast55. How to Avoid Burnout: Guidance for Better Energy Management and a More Balanced Lifestyle.Send us a textBurnout has been a common experience in our non-stop world. From packed social calendars to endless meetings, modern-day humans can't seem to slow down. In the long-run burnout leads to unstable mental health, unhealthy physical states, and non-satisfactory lives. Making even the slightest adjustments to the way you manage your day and your calendar can improve your quality of life. Rebecca and Shay offer personal insight on burnout along with supportive guidance on how to create more ease and balance in your personal and professional life (especially as an entrepreneur!).This...
2024-08-0850 minVida The Podcast54. Self-Care is NOT Self-Love. What's the Difference and How Can We Actually Start Loving Ourselves More?Send us a textMore self-love never hurt anyone! But do you know how to love yourself beyond bubble baths and face masks? There's a difference between self-care and self-love; we get into it in this episode. Self-love is being able to be intimate with yourself through all the seasons of life. When this level of intimacy is developed with the self, there's a ripple effect in your relationships and overall life. This episode explores:Rebecca & Shay share their personal journeys with self-love. Different expressions of not loving the self. Caring enough to...
2024-08-0151 minVida The Podcast53. Let's Talk Money, Honey! Mindset Tips & Actionable Steps to Start Improving Your Relationship to Money.Send us a textMoney is without a doubt still a taboo topic in today's world. How common is it for you to have "money talks" with people around you, but even more importantly, with yourself? Just like everything else, we believe in the importance of doing both the internal and external work to create change in your life--money is no different. In order to create change, you have to know where you currently stand. How honest are you with yourself about your relationship with money? In this reflective episode, Rebecca & Shay vulnerably share about their journeys...
2024-07-251h 04Vida The Podcast52. Create More Ease in Your Life and Have Deeper Relationships in Your Soft Girl Era.Send us a textWe love a good Soft Girl Era--more playing, more receiving, and more feeling. There are seasons of life that require softness and the opportunity to slow down. In a hustle culture that values the "Boss Girl Babe", burnout and disconnection can so easily arise. We need the Soft Girl Era, so we can replenish, revitalize, and reconnect. When you allow yourself to soften, you'll have more pleasure, deeper relationships, and a regulated nervous system. There is strength in vulnerability and letting yourself be seen entirely so you can begin to receive what you...
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Vida The Podcast51. Upgrade Your Entire Life Using The Ancient Technologies of Kriya and Tantra Yoga with Stephanie Yen.Send us a textWhat most people don't know is they already have access to the vehicle that will guide their souls into liberation here in this human life. It's the body. However, we just need the manual for how to work with the body in a way that will offer us this experience. Ancient technologies from the Himalayas and India exist that work with the body to free us from feeling hindered, stuck, trapped, and everything else the human mind tricks us into believing. Kriya Yoga and Tantra are two powerful teachings and technologies that can...
2024-07-111h 02Vida The Podcast50. Parts Work: The NLP Technique That Can Help You Gain Clarity and Become Unstuck in Life.Send us a textAs multidimensional humans, we all have many parts to us and that's a positive thing! The moment these parts start to feel unsupportive is when they're in conflict because they've forgotten they're functioning from a bigger whole--your core SELF. Through the lens of NLP, when your parts are in conflict, you become stuck and are unable to make a decision or take action to get what you desire. Rebecca and Shay share a bit of NLP wisdom for how to navigate parts integration so you can feel whole instead of confused and stuck.
2024-07-0430 minVida The Podcast49. Is Chemistry in an Incompatible Romantic Relationship Creating Confusion?Send us a textWhen you feel chemistry with another person, it's an undeniable magnetism. However, chemistry is not compatibility. When we get caught up in the chemistry when compatibility isn't present, we can end up in relationships that can keep us in constant loops of choices that might not be the best for us or the relationship. In this solo episode, Rebecca shares the lessons that came with getting caught up in the chemistry of relationships and the growth moments that were born from it. She shares insight on how to discern between chemistry and compatibility...
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Vida The Podcast48. Merging The Worlds of Mysticism and Science for Somatic Work, Temple Arts, and Orgasmic Intimacy with Kendall Nichole.Send us a textWelcome to the beautiful world of somatic magick. We have on one of Rebecca & Shay's dear sister friends, Kendall, to talk about a plethora of topics that somehow all make sense together--somatic work, the power of merging mysticism and science, finding safety in the body for deeper pleasure and intimacy, and the temple arts of yoni/womb massage. It's a decadent episode sprinkled with magick and grounded with undeniable truths to support human beings in living more pleasurable lives in their bodies. Kendall is an energy intuitive and somatic practitioner - o...
2024-06-271h 03Vida The Podcast47. Are These Red Flags or Green Flags? Dating Edition!Send us a textThis is a fun one because it's about one of our favorite topics...dating! Rebecca and Shay are both in different phases of dating and relationships. The wild wild world of dating can take you on a such a ride so we're sharing some perspectives (from personal experiences and from some of our girlfriends) on some red flags/green flags to be on the lookout to make your dating experience more enjoyable. These are all perspectives so take what resonates and leave what doesn't! Even more, this is an invitation for you to...
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Vida The Podcast46. Mothering the Mother: The Life-Changing Benefits of Having a Doula by Your Side Through Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with Gaby Gonzalez.Send us a textThe journey of pregnancy and birth is no small feat. Women and mothers are truly powerhouses. However, how common is it for women to truly feel supported and resourced throughout this transformative and life-changing experience? Even more so, BIPOC women have less resources and guidance available to them. On today's episode, we have Gaby Gonzalez, a pregnancy/birth/postpartum doula sharing powerful insights as to why having a doula is essential for women in all stages of this journey. Long story short, Gaby shares how the mother is entirely mothered by a doula...
2024-06-1357 minVida The Podcast45. Casual Catch-Up: The Lessons/The Blessings, Current Favorites, & Moments to Celebrate.Send us a textRebecca & Shay haven't had a casual catch-up in a while and this is a little window into their multidimensional friendship! They talk about their biggest lessons of 2024 already, their seriously silly reviews on their favorite shows and books, and their go-to mantras. They love to work and go deep, but they're also all about play and levity. They sprinkle wisdom and humor into this episode that still serves as a well-rounded resource!This episode explores:The top 3 lessons of 2024 that Rebecca and Shay have already learned into the...
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The Fully Expressed PodcastEpisode #41: Leverage Your Hormone Cycle as a Woman to Live Your Fullest Life with Shay FragoEver wondered how optimizing your hormone health can transform your life? In this insightful episode of "Fully Expressed," I sit down with Shay Frago, a holistic hormone and life coach, to explore the powerful connection between hormone health and overall well-being.
2024-06-0547 minVida The Podcast44. How To Find Empowered Individuality as a Parentified Child Within Enmeshed Families with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textBeing a parentified child is a lot more common than people realize, especially if you come from immigrant lineages. In this solo episode, Rebecca shares her journey with being a parentified child when she was younger and today as an adult. There are some roles that children naturally step into within the family unit when they become adults, but sometimes those roles can create more enmeshment and stifle individuality. Rebecca gives personal insight and guidance on how to have healthy boundaries and live an individualized life as a parentified child so there can...
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Vida The Podcast43. Start to Embrace The Power of Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Optimized Overall Health With Cycle Syncing with Dr. Sari Eitches.Send us a textWOMEN! We're calling out the all too well-known statement, "My period is inconvenient." It doesn't have to be. Let's be real, modern-day society was created by men for men and women had to adjust. Women are equal to men, but we're certainly different and that's not a bad thing. We have a powerful process unique to only us that is called the menstrual cycle! Due to a lack of education and appreciation, the menstrual cycle has become known as inconvenient for us, but in truth, this entire process is a gift. We have...
2024-05-301h 04Vida The Podcast42. Taking The Steps to Stop Hating Men and Start Trusting Them Again.Send us a textWe won't ignore the obvious--women (and the world) have suffered at the hands of men. Or has it truly been the patriarchy? Here at Vida, we love men. Rebecca and Shay get into yet another potentially controversial conversation. It doesn't serve women or society anymore to man-hate. The more we bring men down, the more of a disservice we do to the evolution of humanity and our relationship dynamics with men. Rebecca and Shay share their personal journeys on healing their relationships with men and how other women can do the same. We...
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Vida The Podcast41. Guidance on Sobriety, Shadow Work, and Intimate Relating from a Recovering Escape Artist, Tomas Trueno.Send us a textEscapism is a prevalent practice in our modern-day world. What are we running from and how do we stop? If we desire a more fulfilling life experience and thriving intimate relationships, we have to stop running and start looking in the mirror. Most of us don't know how to do that, but luckily, Tomas shares guidance on how to stop running and start being (all of you) with the tools of shadow work, sobriety, conscious consumption, psychedelics, and intimate relating. Tomas Trueno likes to see himself as a recovering e...
2024-05-161h 37Vida The Podcast40. Do You Want To Become An Entrepreneur? The Truths You Need To Know Before You Make The Jump.Send us a textEntrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. You're without a doubt going to fall (multiple times), but you have to know how to get back up and do it all over again. Rebecca & Shay have been on the entrepreneurship journey in their individual businesses and together within Vida; they share their insights and "need-to-knows" with you. So many more people now want the freedom and flexibility that traditional 9-5 jobs don't offer, but what does it truly take to put yourself through this deeply fulfilling but challenging experience? T...
2024-05-091h 32Vida The Podcast39. Redefining Your Relationship To Anger with a Rage Ritual with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textAnger is a natural part of being human and yet, so many of us repress this emotional state. Why is that? In this solo episode, Rebecca gets into the understanding of anger from a physiological perspective and shares her journey with overcoming her fear and avoidance of anger due to her programming of being a people-please. She shares a healthy and cathartic practice called a rage ritual to support you in redefining and healing your relationship to anger so you can feel lighter and more liberated.This episode explores:
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Vida The Podcast38. Breaking Traditional Norms in Dating & Relationships to Experience Deeper & More Fulfilling Intimacy with Karenna Soto & Nick Boleto.Send us a textAre healthy and fulfilling romantic relationships really that hard to come by nowadays? In a world where we feel like we have endless “options”, it’s easy to not commit and just go to the next person, but what does this way of dating actually do to intimacy? In this episode, we have Nick & Karenna, an inspiring duo who are doing the work for themselves and for their relationship and showing us what’s possible for healthy and fulfilling intimacy, even when it goes against traditional dating norms! This episo...
2024-05-021h 20Vida The Podcast37. Getting Past The Woo-Woo of Intuition and Getting Back to The Science of This Inner Superpower.Send us a textThe concept of intuition has become known in the mainstream spiritual communities as something very "woo-woo". However, there's a science to this mysterious human phenomenon. Rebecca & Shay speak on the concept of intuition from a more tangible perspective so anyone can start tapping into, listening to, and working with their intuition in their daily lives for their highest good. This episode explores:-Demystifying the mainstream definition of intuition and bringing it back to the science. -Rebecca & Shay's personal relationships to their intuition. -The influence your anc...
2024-04-2546 minVida The Podcast36. The Privilege of Being Single with Shay Frago.Send us a textShay is thriving in her single girl season and she has some fire wisdom drops to share in this episode about embodying your singlehood in a way that best serves you in the present moment and will support you entirely in your future relationship.This episode explores:-The season of radical freedom when you're single.-The lack of clarity on what a romantic partnership is within the millennial generation.-The season of singlehood being an opportunity for figuring out your non-negotiables -The importance o...
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Vida The Podcast35. The Power of Intentionally Microdosing Psychedelic Mushrooms For Your Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing with Ann-Britt Hakansson.Send us a textPsychedelic mushrooms have the ability to change your life. But you don’t have to go on a big “trip” for the medicine of mushrooms to positively impact your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Intentionally microdosing psilocybin has become a known avenue for mental health support and personal development healing experiences. But what does it mean to intentionally microdose and how can you start integrating it into your life so you can let go of negative self-talk, connect to your self-love, and begin building healthy habits for change & growth? Vida invited Microdo...
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Curated Collective PodcastThe Entrepreneur's Guide to Hormonal Balance with Shay FragoIn this episode I have special guest, Shay Frago, a holistic hormone health coach! We talk about all things business and how slowing down is important for speeding up! When you are aware of your hormones and your health everything else falls into place. When I went on a journey to discover my menstrual cycle and how to balance everything, I noticed that I was able to do more in my business. I had more energy and I was able to honor my body during the different phases of my cycle. Hope you enjoy this chat all about hormones...
2024-04-1256 minVida The Podcast34. How to Process a Bestie Break-Up.Send us a textBestie breakups are a lot more common than people actually talk about. A best friend relationship is very similar to a romantic partnership. Sometimes you grow apart or your values change in friendships. How do you rebuild or mend a friendship that feels distant and how do you navigate a bestie break-up without starting drama in the mutual friend group? These are questions that Rebecca & Shay answer.This episode explores:-How to know when a friendship "isn't working anymore". -The importance of having a "clearing conversation" i...
2024-04-1147 minVida The Podcast33. Messages from Death, God & Love About This Existential Human Experience with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textIn this solo episode, Rebecca explores the big topics of death, love, and God. She shares a comforting but potentially confronting perspective on how all these 3 are connected and how they also inspire us to live more authentically to who we are meant to be as souls having a human experience (and this experience is unique to all of us!). If you’ve been having an existential season of your life, this episode is for you.This episode explores:-The effect a dysregulated system has on the ab...
2024-04-051h 17Vida The Podcast32. The Truth About Your Twenties & What This Decade Teaches You For The Rest of Your Life.Send us a textI think it’s safe to say that most people have a love- hate relationship with their twenties. Oh the golden decade! But is it really? What were we sold about our twenties that turned out to be a huge and humbling reality check? Or what decisions did we make that actually changed the trajectory of our entire lives during that decade? In this episode we have 2 of our best friends, Erin Ryan & Rory Hinz, on here to talk about the truth about the twenties–our highs, our lows, and everything in between that...
2024-04-041h 01Vida The Podcast31. The Sibling Wound: Why Isn't It Talked About & How Do We Heal It?Send us a textEveryone talks about healing the mother & father wounds as part of personal development, but what about the impact that our sibling dynamics played in our attachment styles and our core wounds? And how do you actually become friends with your siblings when you’ve grown apart from them? Rebecca & Shay share their own personal journeys with their sibling relationships–the ups, the downs, the lessons, the blessings, and the ongoing efforts to heal & maintain the sibling relationships. This episode explores:-The work that it takes to maintain and nurture a sib...
2024-03-281h 25Vida The Podcast29. Defining Intimate Friendships in The Age of Social Media with Shay FragoSend us a textJust because friends follow you on your social media, doesn’t mean they’re actually your friend. In this age of social media, we can easily make ourselves believe that we know the real truth of what’s going on in people’s lives, but the reality of that is that we’re only catching a highlight reel. What does this illusion do to friendships? Does it make people try less to have offline connections? Do people only want to show up when they see the positive moments in your online world? And what does...
2024-03-2248 minVida The Podcast30. Ask The Dudes: What Do Men Want Women to Know About Dating & Relationships?Send us a textRebecca & Shay hand over the mic to the men. They gathered questions from women who wished they understood what goes through a man's mind when it comes to dating, intimacy, and relationships. Kris & Josh are 2 men who are childhood best friends and have gone through so many different seasons of life together. They're men who are doing the "inner work" in their own ways and they come on here to share honest, real, and no-BS responses about what it's like to be a man in this modern-day world & how this impacts intimacy, dating...
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Vida The Podcast28. Learning How To Relate Through The Science of Astrology with Kristina Gonzalez.Send us a textAstrology is one of the most mainstream spiritual "woo-woo" resources out there now. However, it's still deeply misunderstood. It's a lot more complex than what people take the time to understand. The ancients initially believed astrology to be a science as it correlates with the patterns of the sky and how these patterns influence human beings. As above, so below. It's a complex language and study, however, we have an expert here to break it down for you and teach you how to apply it in a way that is more than just...
2024-03-211h 14Vida The Podcast27. Developing The Art of Communication As You Experience Inner Healing.Send us a textCommunication truly is an art and most of us haven’t mastered it. And will we ever? The moment you choose to walk the path of inner healing, communication will undoubtedly be a focal point. When you begin to evolve your communication through personal development & self-awareness, you will also deepen the intimacy and health of your relationships. But HOW do we begin to navigate healthy communication if it’s something we never learned or were never modeled? Rebecca & Shay provide some honest insight!This episode explores:-Wha...
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The Wellthy Healthy Life PodcastTaking Control of Your Hormonal HealthOn today's episode I welcome Shay Frago. A Holistic Hormone and Life coach with 4 years experience in NLP mindset work, Women’s health, and an integrative approach to personal development. Shay focuses on helping women simplify their menstrual and fertility health.
In this episode we discuss the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, the impacts of the birth control pill as well as things you can do to support overall hormone health regardless of the stage of life you are in.
I think you will really enjoy her approach and definitely walk away with some tips. En...
2023-11-0941 minVida The Podcast26. How to Navigate Your Insecure Attachment Style and Find Security With Yourself & Relationships.Send us a textBeing attached is a part of the human experience. You came into this world already attached and the environment you grew up in influenced the way you attach to people as an adult. Are you living with a secure or insecure attachment style? If you default to an insecure attachment style, there is space and opportunity for you to become secure and deepen the quality of relationships with other people so you have more aligned and fulfilling human connections.This episode explores:-The 4 main...
2023-10-2656 minVida The Podcast25. Celibacy As A Form Of Sexual Self-Care with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textSolo episode with Rebecca!Ancient cultures such as India, Egypt, and China have philosophies that regard eros/sexual energy as a precious and divine source of creative power. They knew the magnitude of our sexual magnificence. However, what happens when this energy becomes leaky and is lost in the modern-day hookup culture? When this energy becomes depleted and is easily given away to other people, you lose a part of yourself, and, women specifically, can take on their partners’ energies and store them inside of the vessel that is the yoni. Re...
2023-10-2055 minVida The Podcast24. Finding Yourself Through Heartbreak, Love, and Intimate Relationships with Erika Altomare.Send us a textThree best friends just spilling the tea about love, life, and friendships. Rebecca & Shay have one of their closest friends, Erika, who they both met through an online women’s community (the same one where Rebecca & Shay met!) to have a ‘real talk’ moment. Erika has been on a personal development journey of finding herself and accepting all parts of herself through the power of relationships. Whether it was a toxic partnership, expansive friendships, family dynamics, or a healthy love, Erika has navigated honest “Who am I?” moments as a result of her connection...
2023-10-191h 22Vida The Podcast23. The Subconscious Mind is Your Magic Wand for Lasting Change & Transformation.Send us a textSo many of us WANT to make permanent and impactful change in our lives, but most of us don’t know how to. It seems as if we use everything in our will to transform, but we still revert back to old patterns after a few months and continue to live in ways that are unfilling. Why is that? Most of the time, we’re trying to make change through our conscious mind. This conscious will is limited and you’ll only get so far. The real power of transformation lives in the subcon...
2023-10-121h 07Vida The Podcast22. 3 Powerful Questions You Need to Ask Yourself to Stop Living a Life of “What If”.Send us a textShay is back with another solo episode that is dripping with gems of wisdom. We’ve all had moments of ‘what if’ in our lives. We could be at the crossroads debating which path to take. We might have made a decision that didn’t feel entirely aligned and always wondered “What if I had chosen that other path?”. Living a life filled with ‘what if’s’ is usually a marker for living a life out of alignment. If you were happy with where you currently are, you wouldn’t be wondering ‘what if’. Shay shares how s...
2023-10-0621 minVida The Podcast21. Working the System For Success as a Latina Business Woman & Building a Business Centered on Community with Beatriz Ayala Muñiz.Send us a textBeatriz Ayala Muñiz, the Founder of Musicasa, is an unstoppable visionary transforming the world through music and community. She is here to spark joyful connections AND is doing it through meaningful business. Her journey as an entrepreneur has been her most powerful spiritual and personal development path ever. Through all of it she’s been challenged, cracked open, and elevated–all of which has given her wisdom and insight that she’s so vulnerably sharing with the Vida community. If your heart has ever felt the pull to entrepreneurship, this episode will encoura...
2023-10-051h 01Vida The Podcast20. Reflections for a New Season of Your Life (Literally)!Send us a textThe seasons are changing! If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you’re joining us as we’ve moved through the Fall Equinox. ‘Tis the season for chilly weather, cute warm sweaters, and a rewatch of Practical Magic! Rebecca & Shay chat about what this transition of Summer to Autumn means to them and how they work with the energy of this season for their most fruitful experience as they prep to move into 2024 (can you believe 2023 is almost over?!). It’s a short, sweet, but insightful episode! This episode exp...
2023-09-2833 minVida The Podcast19. Practices to Help You Open Up to Love Again After Heartbreak with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textBreakups suck. Your heart feels like it exploded into millions of bits of pieces. It’s not the most desirable experience, but it can be one of the most transformative journeys if you allow it to be. One of the most daunting challenges after heartbreak is letting yourself remain open to love–trusting love and yourself again. Rebecca shares her personal journey with heartbreak, picking up the fragmented pieces, and returning back to love as a whole self. She offers a mirror for you to reflect on your own journey with breakups and a su...
2023-09-221h 01Vida The Podcast18. Healing the Mother Wound Through Ancient Wisdom, Self-Love & Sisterhood with Michelle Gomez.Send us a textOur mothers were our first real source of life and love. However, regardless of how much we truly needed our mothers, no mother-daughter relationship was ever perfect. Naturally, wounds will arise between imperfect human beings. Michelle Gomez, a Spiritual Life Coach with a specialty in healing the Latina Mother Wound, believes that women lack unconditional love for themselves due to wounds experienced between them and their mothers. Michelle has endured the painful process of healing the wounds left by traumatic experiences from her childhood. She understands what it takes to heal t...
2023-09-211h 33Vida The Podcast17. Navigating Emotional Wounds in Relationships, Knowing Your Non-Negotiable Needs & Finding Peace in the Endings of Relationships.Send us a textRelationships are a natural and foundational part of the human experience. However, were we actually ever taught how to relate to others intimately? Most of the time, we fumble around and learn along the way. What if we had a little bit of guidance about how to connect intimately even when the fear of rejection lingers in our hearts? What if we knew our emotional wounds and how they influence our relating dynamics? What if we were able to lovingly end relationships and find peace beyond the grief? These are all experiences Rebecca & S...
2023-09-141h 02Vida The Podcast16. Healing The Father Wound & Finding Forgiveness After Childhood Abandonment with Shay FragoSend us a textWe all have our unique journeys with family, especially our parents. Shay’s path with her parental dynamics has led her down a deep portal of reflection, healing, and growth, especially with her father. In this solo episode, Shay vulnerably shares her personal story and wisdom about being abandoned by her birth father and how this pivotal moment was an influential piece for her personal development journey.This episode explores:-Shay’s personal story of not growing up with her birth dad and being adopted by her step-dad.
2023-09-0846 minVida The Podcast15. Connecting to Your Authentic Voice, Liberating Yourself From Generational Limitations & Lovingly Communicating Your Truth in Relationships with Tara Méi.Send us a textA big part of the self-discovery journey is being connected to your authentic truth and expression. What does it mean? Is it the way you sound? The way you speak? Even the way you feel? Tara Méi is an Oracle,full-spectrum Transformation Guide, and Relationship Coach who is well-versed on the journey of finding liberation through authentic truth. She speaks on the common challenges experienced when connecting to your voice, the importance of developing boundaries in relationships, and having difficult conversations from a place of love. This episode ex...
2023-09-071h 10Vida The Podcast14. Do You Trust Yourself?Send us a textWithout self-trust, how can we actually make decisions intended for our highest good and evolvement? With so much external noise (family, society, & media), our internal compass can point to chaos. So, how do we return to self-trust? This episode explores:-Seeing self-trust as an action of putting yourself first when you acknowledge your needs and desires. -Self-trust being rooted in truth. Knowing your truth in order to have trust. -The importance of knowing your values in order to make a decision for yourself that you deeply trust. -Tru...
2023-08-3135 minVida The Podcast13. Signs That You’re Reaching New Heights in Your Life & How Not to Self-Sabotage with Rebecca Espinoza.Send us a textA solo episode with Rebecca! This is a flow of thoughts, reflections, and advice all on the very human experience of rising to the next level or starting a new chapter in your life. With all of these exciting changes also come the limiting fears that want to keep you in the zones of familiarity. Rebecca discusses her own personal journey with reaching new heights, self-sabotage, foundational tools to keep you from running away, and the balance of the subconscious work and spiritual perspective throughout this journey. This episode explores:
2023-08-251h 11Vida The Podcast12. Experiencing Your Sexual Liberation, Therapeutic Yoni Massage for Women, & Living a Life of Intimacy with Somatic Sex Coach, Erin Ryan.Send us a textWhat if your sexual liberation and deep connection to intimacy were foundational pieces to you living an authentic and magnetic life? In this conversation, Somatic Sex Coach, Erin Ryan also known as The Intimacy Artist, shares why it’s essential for women to connect to their yonis (vaginas + vulvas) physically, emotionally, and energetically so they can experience healing, transformation, and pleasure. This episode explores:-The shame that is so commonly felt when you want to deeply explore your sexual pleasure.-Erin’s experience having grown up in a h...
2023-08-241h 03Vida The Podcast11. How to Navigate the Dark Winter Season of Your Life.Send us a textAs human beings, we are a reflection of nature. Just as nature has its different seasons, we do as well! You can’t have an abundant summer without a barren winter. However, we have to learn how not to get stuck in the darkness that is felt in the winter and have the courage to step into a new stage of life. This episode explores:-The different seasons that human beings experience just as nature does. Shay is currently in her summer season and Becca is ste...
2023-08-1747 minVida The Podcast10. Do You Want To Start a Business With Your Best Friend? Here's What You Need To Know.Send us a textWe made it to the 10th episode of Vida The Podcast! It’s been such an expansive and fun journey creating this podcast and sharing it with you. We have a big vision for Vida not just for season 2, but for what it has the potential to become. Creating a passion project or a business with your best friend is probably one of the most fun experiences ever but it can also be quite challenging. Luckily, we knew that starting Vida together would fill us up as individuals but it would also nourish ou...
2023-05-2535 minVida The Podcast9. The Evolution of Feminism. What Do Women Want and Need Today?Send us a textWe dive into a topic that can be considered absolutely controversial, but if you’ve been with us since the beginning, you know we don’t shy away from talking about these potentially taboo topics. Feminism has experienced up to 4 waves, each one building on the other and also being different from the last. But what has it become today? And has modern-day feminism potentially created more division and confusion among women and men? We want to acknowledge our gratitude for all the movements that came before us that fought for the rights wome...
2023-05-181h 04Vida The Podcast8. How to Start Exploring & Embracing Your Unique Sexual Expression for Deeper PleasureSend us a textAs human beings, we’re naturally sexual and sensual! Rebecca & Shay love talking about the topic of sexual expression. They’ve both gone on individual journeys to heal the taboo and shame experienced in society when you’re an erotic being, especially as a woman. They get into all things sexuality including their personal journeys overcoming sexual programming, the exploration erotic blueprints, and the importance of creating safety in sexual containers before you’re intimate with another person. This episode explores:-What does sensuality and sexuality mean to each o...
2023-05-111h 12Vida The Podcast7. Pros & Cons of Dating with the Apps.Send us a textIf you’ve been with us long enough, you’ve noticed that we enjoy talking about relationships. Relationships are an essential factor in human happiness. We all know how much of an influence our romantic partnerships have in our lives, but is today’s dating culture making it difficult to find fulfilling relationships? In this episode, we chat about the journeys of dating in this modern-day world, especially with apps highly influencing human interactions and romantic relationships. Are they doing more harm than good? Is the norm of dating now being on the apps...
2023-05-041h 05Vida The Podcast6. Twin Flames: What’s The Human Reality Behind This Spiritual Concept?Send us a textHave you fallen into the rabbit hole of twin flames? This concept has become buzzworthy in modern-day spirituality. Books have been written, Reddit pages are dedicated to it, and twin flame coaches are all over Instagram. Shay & Rebecca feel that this concept has become over-romanticized and they get into the realities of twin flame dynamics. Listen in and let us know your perspective on twin flames!This episode explores:-The spiritual meaning of a “twin flame” and the way new-age spirituality romanticizes it. -The anxious and avoid...
2023-04-2753 minVida The Podcast5. We’re Calling Out 5 New-Age Spiritual TrendsSend us a textThere's no doubt that spirituality has become a trend–it’s the “cool” experience to be a part of. But is this trend just diluting the core of spirituality that’s more than just needing to share on social media about the current spiritual experience you’re having? Rebecca & Shay share 5 spiritual trends they’ve partaken in themselves and the way these trends are influencing humans on a social and individual level.In this episode, we talk about:-What spirituality means to each of us.-The dilution of spirituality b...
2023-04-2058 minVida The Podcast4. Why Do We Need A Healthy Balance Of Feminine & Masculine Energies Within The Self, Relationships & Society?Send us a textOur embodiment and integration of these energies influence the way we show up in the world and in relation to others. Most of us tend to veer toward one predominant energy but in this episode, we open up the conversation on why it’s necessary to have a healthy balance of both feminine and masculine energies on a micro and macro level. We’ll talk about:-The meaning of masculine and feminine energies–how they relate & how they differ.-How both of these energies play a role in your...
2023-04-1348 minVida The Podcast3. How To Create Authentic & Intimate Friendships That LastSend us a textFriendships are a commitment just as much as romantic relationships–they come with highs, lows, breakups, and expansion. Surrounding yourself with a community that feels nourishing throughout all seasons of your life is essential as a happy human! We love talking about relationships & co-relating to friends has become a deep journey for us both.In this episode, we’ll talk about:-Our individual journeys with co-relating to friends and how our friendships have evolved as we became more self-aware.-What happens to your usual frien...
2023-04-0652 minVida The Podcast2. What Is It Like To Be Multicultural In America? The Journey, Challenges & OpportunitiesSend us a textWhat does it mean to be multicultural in America and how does your diverse background influence your life? In this episode, we dive into our experiences as multicultural Latinas and how we’ve navigated the challenges AND opportunities being America-born Latinas. We’ll talk about:-Being multicultural in America, looking “different”, and how this influences you when you’re young.-The innate suppression of the voice due to fear when you come from an immigrant lineage.-The conflicting identities that arise when you’re multicultural...
2023-03-3057 minVida The Podcast1. Let's Talk About Vida!Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Vida! Your hosts, Rebecca Espinoza & Shay Frago have been birthing this space, project, and community for some time now! We’re excited to finally share this special co-creation with you and to invite you into the conversation as we dive into topics of personal development, relationships, spirituality, love, family, and all things that make-up a human vida. In this first episode, we chat about:-Who we are as humans! Get to know our loves, dreams, and passions.
2023-03-2338 minVida The PodcastSNEAK PEEK PREVIEW!Send us a textWelcome to Vida! Your hosts, Rebecca Espinoza & Shay Frago have been birthing this space, project, and community for some time now! We’re excited to finally share this special co-creation with you and to invite you into the conversation as we dive into topics of personal development, relationships, spirituality, love, family, and all things that make up a human vida. We wanted to give you a little preview of our 1st episode that will be going live on March 23rd! Take a listen and if you feel called to share your own...
2023-03-1806 min
Be BoldMenstrual Awareness + Intimacy with Shay FragoOn today's episode, Tessa talks to Shay Frago - menstrual awareness, mindset, and life coach. They discuss all things menstrual cycle, how to tap into your feminine energy, birth control, and period sex. Things get juicy & this is definitely one for the girls! -------------Find Shay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayfrago/Links: Woman Code book: https://amzn.to/3BOW2nqHormone testing: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com
2022-08-1247 min
Gentle Touch25 Sea 3 (5) Period, Sex, Cycle And Fertility With Shay Frago- Shay FragoIn this episode we talk about all things menstrual cycle , period blood , cycle syncing and Fertility awareness. We also cover things like communication , if you want to try out having period sex as well as diet for cycle syncing. Cycle syncing is a practice whereby you alter your diet and exercise routine and even other lifestyle factors like your social calender around different phases of your menstrual cycle to support and optimise how you feel. We also touch on fertility awareness method to fall pregnant and avoid pregnancy and the apps Shay uses and recommends.
To connect with S...
2022-03-2941 min
Woman CodesHormones + Menstruation + Contraception + Fertility Health with Shay FragoIn this episode I have a gorgeous sister, holistic hormone + life coach, Shay Frago with me sharing all her in depth wisdom on hormones + menstruation + contraception + fertility health.We speak on:- Our personal stories around hormones + menstruation / women's health in general.- Healing yourself through holistic living.- The importance of knowing + understanding your menstruation cycle.- The effects some forms of birth controls can have on your health + overall wellbeing.- How normal it has become to feel severe PMS symptoms + menopausal symptoms, it does NOT have to be this...
2021-09-301h 02
life-guts podcastEpisode 16 - Mind + Cycle Connection With Shay FragoI am so excited to have Shay Frago join us in this episode. Shay is a hormonal + life coach dedicated to helping womxn get control of their cycles in order to live out the life of their dreams.
In this episode we discuss:
- Introduction to womxn's cycle
- Womxn's health
- Eating the right foods based on your cycle phase
- Hormonal issues around birth control
- Manifesting in conjunction with your cycle
- Human Design + living life by your own...
2020-11-1950 min