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Viva la Mami124. Best of VLM: Managing Mom Rage and Emotional Dysregulation with Jocelyn FloresYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I delve into the all-too-common experiences of emotional dysregulation and ‘mom rage’ that many Latina moms face. Joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Jocelyn Flores, founder of Raíz Parenting, we discuss practical tools like mindful breathing techniques and setting healthy boundaries to help manage these overwhelming emotions.Jocelyn also shares insights on the impact of our cultural background and the importance of self-compassion in the parenting journey. This is an...2025-05-0855 minViva la Mami123. Best of VLM: Navigating the Mental Load of Bilingual Parenting with Erika Milla from Spanish En CasitaYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, we welcome Erika Milla, creator of Spanish En Casita, an online community for parents striving to raise bilingual children. As a dedicated mom raising bilingual kids, Erika shares how she's preserving Spanish at home.In our conversation, we dive into the mental and emotional struggles of bilingual parenting and the ups and downs of dual immersion programs. Erika also opens up about homeschooling her kids and gives tips for other...2025-05-011h 00Viva la Mami108. VLM Spotlight: Navigating Divorce as a Latina Mom with Marisa LopezIn this powerful first episode of a two-part series, I sit down with Marisa Lopez, a civil engineer turned real estate investor, who shares her raw and inspiring journey of breaking generational patterns to create a healthier future for her daughter.Marisa opens up about navigating divorce as a Latina mom, breaking cultural norms, and building a healthy co-parenting relationship. From being told she might never have children to becoming a single mom at 5 months postpartum, Marisa shares how she found strength through therapy, family support, and prioritizing her daughter's wellbeing. This conversation is especially powerful for...2025-01-2341 minViva la Mami097. VLM Spotlight: From Beauty Content Creation to Authentic Madrehood with Rocio IsabelIn this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome content creator Rocio Isabel as she shares her personal journey from beauty content creator to an advocate for authenticity and mental health in motherhood. Rocio opens up about the challenges she faced, including postpartum anxiety and raising biracial, bilingual children in a less diverse community. She highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity through family traditions, food, music, and teaching her daughters Spanish. Rocio also emphasizes the value of seeking support - building online and offline communities - and embracing one's roots while navigating the complexities of madrehood. Her story...2024-10-241h 01
ThursdAI - The top AI news from the past week🔥 📅 ThursdAI - Sep 12 - OpenAI's 🍓 is called 01 and is HERE, reflecting on Reflection 70B, Google's new auto podcasts & more AI news from last weekMarch 14th, 2023 was the day ThursdAI was born, it was also the day OpenAI released GPT-4, and I jumped into a Twitter space and started chaotically reacting together with other folks about what a new release of a paradigm shifting model from OpenAI means, what are the details, the new capabilities. Today, it happened again! Hey, it's Alex, I'm back from my mini vacation (pic after the signature) and boy am I glad I decided to not miss September 12th! The long rumored 🍓 thinking model from OpenAI, dropped as breaking news in the middle of ThursdAI live sho...2024-09-131h 58Viva la Mami090. VLM Spotlight: Healing Through Therapy and Faith After Divorce with Kate MaconThis is part 3 of a 3-part interview series from an IRL community pop-up event in Chicago where I had the honor of interviewing mujeres who wanted to share their madrehood stories.In this VLM Spotlight episode, we welcome Kate Macon, who shares the many ups and downs she experienced as a Latina mami. Kate talks about how she overcame a traumatic divorce, finding love again, and blending families. She highlights the transformative power of therapy and the pivotal role of her faith in God. Kate passionately discusses the importance of intentional parenthood, forgiveness, and the transformative power...2024-09-0551 minViva la Mami084. Best of VLM: Ditching Family Performance Anxiety as Latina MomsYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I open up about the intense pressure many Latina moms, including myself, feel to maintain a picture-perfect family image, especially in the eyes of our extended familia.I delve into the constant stress of keeping everything immaculate and everyone well-behaved during family gatherings and the toll it takes. I share insights into the root causes of this family performance anxiety and discuss how it affects our children and us. I offer ways...2024-07-2514 minViva la Mami083. Best of VLM: Saying Goodbye to La Mujer Limpia - The Pressures of Having a Clean Home as Latina MomsYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I tackle the cultural expectations placed on Latina moms to maintain spotless homes, addressing the unrealistic standards of being ‘La Mujer Limpia’. Acknowledging the pressures of motherhood, work, and family life, I promote embracing a more realistic and balanced approach to household cleanliness. In this episode you’ll hear:How to ditch the guilt of the "mujer limpia" stereotype! Explore ways to create a more realistic cleaning routine that works for you.Why...2024-07-1818 min
Arxiv Papers[QA] PaliGemma: A versatile 3B VLM for transfer
The paper explores the impact of social media on mental health, focusing on the relationship between social media use and psychological well-being among adolescents.
https://arxiv.org/abs//2407.07726
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The paper explores the impact of social media on mental health, focusing on the relationship between social media use and psychological well-being among adolescents.
https://arxiv.org/abs//2407.07726
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArxivPapers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arxiv_papers
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Mini-Gemini enhances Vision Language Models by refining visual tokens, improving data quality, and enabling VLM-guided generation, achieving leading performance in zero-shot benchmarks.
https://arxiv.org/abs//2403.18814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArxivPapers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arxiv_papers
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Mini-Gemini enhances Vision Language Models by refining visual tokens, improving data quality, and enabling VLM-guided generation, achieving leading performance in zero-shot benchmarks.
https://arxiv.org/abs//2403.18814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArxivPapers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arxiv_papers
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Viva la Mami058. Mami, Take Care of You First!In this episode, I share the importance of self-care, particularly for Latina moms, and challenges that societal and cultural norms make us feel like we have to prioritize family and others over our individual well-being.We’ll get to understand what self-care is and how to prioritize our well-being in order to establish a good relationship with ourselves and honor our body and soul. I offer practical self-care strategies, including setting boundaries with toxic individuals, getting enough sleep, practicing mindfulness, and scheduling personal time. Let’s break the cycles of putting ourselves last and prioritize ourse...2024-03-0724 min
Viva la Mami057. Season 3 PremiereWelcome to the season premiere of the Viva la Mami podcast! This season, the podcast will feature two episodes weekly, aiming for concise discussions to accommodate the busy schedules of moms. While Viva la Mami has traditionally been guest-centric, this season will focus more on a variety of topics affecting Latina moms where you will be hearing more from me! Although guest interviews will continue, they will be less frequent to allow for deeper exploration of specific subjects. The podcast aims to fill a gap by focusing on the Latina perspective in motherhood, all while...2024-03-0525 min
Viva la Mami056. Best of VLM: How to Incorporate Montessori at Home with Latinx MontessoriYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, we welcome Leslie Buch. She is the creator behind the account @Latinx.Montessori. Leslie is on a mission to help bring awareness and support to parents who are interested in incorporating the Montessori Philosophy as a parenting tool and at home.In this episode, you will hear about: What the Montessori approach is and what makes this method different from other educational and parenting methods. How bilingual and bicultural families can s...2024-02-061h 06
Viva la Mami055. Best of VLM: How to Bring Back Your Sex Life with Ana Lopez from Sex in SpanglishYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, we welcome Ana Lopez who is a certified, Latina sex coach and doctoral student on human sexuality (oh hey future, Doctora!). She is the founder of Sex in Spanglish. Ana is on a mission to help mujeres ditch the shame around sex and teaches them how to have guilt-free pleasure. She is passionate about helping her clients, which the majority of them are mamis, to bring back their sex life.F...2024-01-3058 min
Viva la Mami054. Best of VLM: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health with Lynette De DiosYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, we have Lynette De Dios who is the founder of Early Childhood Consulting (ECC). You will hear: What infant and early childhood mental health is. How we can unlearn and relearn the way we parent our children when our culture is highly influenced. How we can overcome our childhood traumas while parenting and raising children while recognizing our inner child. How Latina moms can receive support related to their own mental...2024-01-2353 min
Viva la Mami053. Best of VLM: Speech Therapy for Bilingual Children with Liliana Diaz-VazquezYou're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, we have Liliana Diaz-Vazquez with us, and in this interview, we talk about the benefits of speech therapy and common misconceptions among the Latinx community, and she shares her expertise as a practicing speech language pathologist, as well as what inspired her to create her business.For show notes, visit www.vivalamami.com/episode53Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review...2024-01-1652 min
Viva la Mami052. Season 2 FinaleIn this season finale, we're wrapping up our Season 2 with a big gracias to all of you who have been on this incredible ride with me. It's been a season filled with laughter, tears, and lots of heartfelt moments. Thank you to the incredible guests who shared their stories, insights, and expertise with us! If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have been able to cover so much content! By the end of 2023, we were able to reach over 2,400 downloads, so thank you for listening!Although we’ll be taking a break, the Viva la Mami p...2024-01-0911 min
Viva la Mami051. Growing Together as Parents: A conversation with my husband, Alejandro CuevasIn this first episode of 2024, we welcome my husband, Alex! We discuss our journey as a couple and now as parents to two young children. We talk about the changes that took place in our lives after having kids and how it has affected our relationship. Alex also shares his own coping mechanisms as a father and the challenges he faces.We also engage in a Q&A session answering questions from my Instagram followers about our experiences as parents of two young children and share our hopes for our family's future.In this episode...2024-01-0246 min
Viva la Mami049. VLM Spotlight: Mindful Parenting and Overcoming Mom Guilt with Emily Daisy GascaIn this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome Emily Daisy Gasca, an educator and mami of three. She shares her madrehood journey and talks about the importance of mindful parenting. She emphasizes understanding each child's unique personality and strengths, and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages growth. She shares practical tips to help parents navigate through different stages of their child’s development such as implementing discipline in a constructive way and creating a routine that promotes self-care and self-love. Emily also stresses the importance of overcoming the guilt and shame often associated with motherhood, especially wh...2023-12-1248 min
Viva la Mami048. Navigating the Mental Load of the HolidaysIn this solo episode, I reflect on the considerable amount of work moms take on during the holiday season to create joyous memories for their children, despite the immense mental load.Join me as I share my own experiences and urge moms to prioritize their happiness and well-being during this time of year. This episode will leave you empowered to redefine holiday expectations and to focus on creating joyful connections rather than striving for perfection. The goal is to enjoy the holiday season and make it a memorable time for their families.On this episode...2023-12-0733 min
Viva la Mami047. How to Navigate the End of Maternity Leave with Arianna TaboadaWhat are the considerations whether to decide to return to work or not after maternity leave?On this week’s episode, Arianna Taboada, founder of The Expecting Entrepreneur, provides valuable insights on various aspects of maternity leave, its aftermath, and potential challenges.Whether you're contemplating the balance of work and parenthood, or you're a seasoned pro looking for a fresh perspective, join me as Arianna brings wisdom, clarity, and a comprehensive understanding of the complex world of maternity leave. In this episode, you will hear: If there is a specific time to go...2023-11-2845 min
Viva la Mami046. How to Practice Self-Gratitude as MomsIn this solo episode and Thanksgiving edition, I discuss the significance of expressing self-gratitude, especially for moms who often neglect to acknowledge their own efforts while caring for their family. Join me as I share ways on how you can practice self-gratitude.These practices are not only beneficial to your own mental and emotional well-being, but can also serve as an inspiring model of self-appreciation for your children.In this episode, you’ll hear: The importance of self-gratitude How to express self-gratitude this Thanksgiving Five ways to practice self-gratitudeIn what ways do yo...2023-11-2123 min
Viva la Mami045. VLM Spotlight: How an Afro-Latina Mami Reclaimed Her Roots Through Music with Magaly Cordero-DietzIn this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, Magaly Cordero-Dietz, founder of Pop-Up Music School, shares her journey as a classically trained musician, educator, and entrepreneur. Magaly shares her experiences growing up as an Afro-Latina, her passion for music, and her mission to expose children to the beauty of Latin American music and culture. She also shares her diagnosis with lupus and her intention as a mother raising multiracial and multicultural children. This episode is a celebration of identity, music, and the importance of community.In this episode you’ll hear: The importance of teaching ch...2023-11-1450 min
Viva la Mami043. How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Before, During, and After Pregnancy with Dr. Angie D. Recendez, DCThere are so many benefits in going with a chiropractor before, during, and after pregnancy. In this week’s episode, we welcome Dra. Angie Recendez who is a practitioner helping people of all ages regain their health. She helps pregnant women, newborns, children and grown ups! She is the founder and owner of Bright Futures Chiropractic located in Arlington Heights, Illinois and in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood.Dra. Recendez is a graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and has completed an additional 250 hours of training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Assoc...2023-10-3149 min
KI-Update – ein heise-PodcastKI-Update kompakt: KI-Gefahren, ChatGPT in der Forschung, Midjourney, VLM PaLi3KI-Gefahren, ChatGPT in der Forschung, Midjourney, VLM PaLi3
KI-Wissenschaftler warnen wieder vor Gefahren durch KI
ChatGPT fasst wissenschaftliche Paper zusammen
Midjourney Bildgenerator bald im Browser
und Google präsentiert Vision Language Model PaLI3
heise.de/ki-update
https://www.heise.de/thema/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz
https://www.heise.de/Hoeren-Sie-von-uns-unsere-Podcasts-4206659.html#tech2go
https://the-decoder.de/
https://www.heiseplus.de/podcast2023-10-2512 min
Viva la Mami042. [Replay of Episode 5] How to Create Traditions for Día de los Muertos with Zarai ImportsThis week’s episode is a replay from Episode 5, which was an Instagram Live I did a year ago with Henry and Zarai Ramirez from Zarai Imports in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Henry and Zarai share the history and significance of Día de los Muertos. They also share how you can set up an altar if you want to start or continue this tradition with your family.You can follow Zarai Imports on Instagram or Facebook.How does your family celebrate el Día de los Muertos? Let me know by sending me a DM on In...2023-10-2541 min
Viva la Mami040. What Childbirth Feels Like the Second Time AroundI had my second baby boy in May 2023 and have been wanting to do an episode about my childbirth experience the second time around. As a mami of two, I'd have to say that my second birth experience was so different than my first! If you’re currently pregnant with your second or subsequent child, or if you just want to hear about my birth story, this episode will share all the details as well as how you can prepare for your next childbirth as a second-time mami.In this episode, you will hear: If the se...2023-10-0329 min
Viva la Mami039. VLM Spotlight: How To Live Your Best Life with Jess WinnsIn this Viva la Mami episode, we welcome Jess Winns, a Latina entrepreneur, and the author of her debut book, "Beneath The Skin", which is written for women seeking to grow in their healing and personal development journey.Jess's other accomplishments include becoming a Functional Nutrition Counselor; Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Mindset Coach and public speaker. Jess possesses an impressive story and provides tips on how you can live your best life by overcoming adversity and identity crises.You can follow Jess Winns on her website and Instagram: https://www.jesswinns...2023-09-2645 min
Viva la Mami038. VLM Spotlight: How a Bereaved Mami's Profession Became Her Passion with Anna CalixIn this Viva la Mami Spotlight Episode, we welcome Anna Calix who has dedicated her career to helping other disadvantaged moms and babies thrive. Her profession became her passion when her first child, Liam, was stillborn on his due date in 2016. She is committed to supporting fellow bereaved parents in their journeys while working toward reducing pregnancy and infant loss through support and education so that fewer families have to live this same experience. Anna achieves this work through the nonprofit she founded, Gifts from Liam. Diaper need is a growing issue in the US, with half of...2023-09-191h 03
Viva la Mami037. Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters for Latina Women with Jessica Kerr, PT, DPT, PCESHave you ever wondered why there are common misconceptions about pelvic floor health? In this episode, we welcome Jessica Kerr, a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Allied Therapy Partners.In this episode you will hear: The anatomy of the pelvic floor and its functions. Why it’s important to take care of our pelvic health. The common myths we often hear about our bodies as it relates to the pelvic floor Why Latinos don’t seek a pelvic floor specialist. How the Latinx community can break the taboo about pelvic health and better educa...2023-09-1249 min
Viva la Mami035. A New Season To Be Intentional On Your Madrehood JourneyWelcome to a new season of The Viva la Mami Podcast! After taking a three month maternity leave, I was able to take some time to recharge and adapt to a new life as a mamá of two. Now that I am back into full swing, my goal this season is to offer insight, tools, and ways to help you be intentional on your madrehood journey.Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review on Apple podcasts.You can connect with Viva la Mam...2023-09-0309 min
Viva la MamiHow Fathers Can Become Involved at Home and Beyond with Joe Saucedo and Sergio Rosario DiazIn this second episode of the VLM Father’s Day Series, we welcome Joe Saucedo and Sergio Rosario Diaz who are both actively involved with their families, in their communities, and beyond! They share ways in which they have empowered fathers locally and globally to become engaged and aware of their fathering all while creating community.
If you liked this episode of the Viva la Mami Father’s Day Series, listen to Episode 33: Raising Awareness and Support for Latino Fathers with Efrain Reyes
In this episode, you will hear:
Why fatherhood programs are necessary for...2023-06-161h 05Viva la Mami033. Raising Awareness and Support for Latino Fathers with Efrain ReyesIn this first episode of the VLM Father’s Day Series, we welcome Efrain Reyes.
Efrain Reyes is the co-founder of the Latino Dad Connection, an organization dedicated to raise awareness and support for latino father involvement. Their mission is to inspire brown fathers to move forward and create meaningful connections with their partners and children. Latino Dad Connection provides workshops, groups and individual coaching to parents and families.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What Latino Dad Connection is and how this platform offers safe spaces for brow...2023-06-0946 min
Viva la Mami033. Raising Awareness and Support for Latino Fathers with Efrain ReyesIn this first episode of the VLM Father’s Day Series, we welcome Efrain Reyes.Efrain Reyes is the co-founder of the Latino Dad Connection, an organization dedicated to raise awareness and support for latino father involvement. Their mission is to inspire brown fathers to move forward and create meaningful connections with their partners and children. Latino Dad Connection provides workshops, groups and individual coaching to parents and families.In this episode, you’ll hear: What Latino Dad Connection is and how this platform offers safe spaces for brown fath...2023-06-0948 minViva la Mami032. Why Breastfeeding Matters For Latina Women with Ileana BerriosIn this episode, we welcome Ileana Berrios, IBCLC, who is the founder of Breastfeeding Latinas.
Over the past five years, she has virtually supported breastfeeding professionals and has created programs in underrepresented communities, allowing families to receive education about prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding and/or childbirth. In addition, she has supported aspiring lactation professionals of color by providing scholarship opportunities to obtain their certification.
In this episode, you will hear:
The statistics about breastfeeding between childbirth and toddler years.
Why there is a lack of support or education for breastfeeding Latina moms.
The common...2023-05-241h 04
Viva la Mami032. Why Breastfeeding Matters For Latina Women with Ileana BerriosIn this episode, we welcome Ileana Berrios, IBCLC, who is the founder of Breastfeeding Latinas. Over the past five years, she has virtually supported breastfeeding professionals and has created programs in underrepresented communities, allowing families to receive education about prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding and/or childbirth. In addition, she has supported aspiring lactation professionals of color by providing scholarship opportunities to obtain their certification.In this episode, you will hear: The statistics about breastfeeding between childbirth and toddler years. Why there is a lack of support or education for breastfeeding Latina moms. The common...2023-05-241h 05Viva la Mami031. VLM Spotlight: How a Mami Survived Domestic Violence with Lianne TorresDid you know domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women in the United States and it is a lot more common than you think. Domestic violence can show up in many different ways and it often begins as verbal abuse.
In this week’s Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome Lianne Torres, who is a Personal Development Coach & Podcast Host of Watch Us Thrive - a personal development podcast where listeners can reconnect with their inner magic. Watch Us Thrive is a safe space that highlights tough & taboo conversations and is dedicated to bei...2023-05-1746 min
Viva la Mami030. Solo Episode: Mother’s Day Edition!In this Mother’s Day / Día de las Madres solo episode, I share the most valuable lessons I learned as a new mom, how I learned from my first child, and what I am doing now as I prepare for bebé número 2! This episode is intended for the new mamis out there or to the mamás-to-be who are preparing for baby!Feliz Día de las Madres / Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mamis. ¡Que Viva la Mami!Additional episodes mentioned: Episode 27: How to Find Clarity and Balance as Mamás...2023-05-1038 min
Viva la Mami029. VLM Spotlight: A Mami Who Experienced Infertility with Yessenia MercedesAs Latinas, we grew up with the perception that we are extremely fertile. However, as with all stereotypes, this is not the case as a population. In this VLM Spotlight, we welcome Yessenia Mercedes, who shares her story after she struggled with infertility and experiencing loss through an early miscarriage. She is the creator of Rooted Courage, a platform on Instagram where she shares her motherhood journey all while empowering & advocating for mamas.In this episode, you will hear: Yessenia’s infertility journey and the type of professional support she received. The stigmas the Lat...2023-05-031h 15Viva la Mami029. VLM Spotlight: A Mami Who Experienced Infertility with Yessenia MercedesAs Latinas, we grew up with the perception that we are extremely fertile. However, as with all stereotypes, this is not the case as a population.
In this VLM Spotlight, we welcome Yessenia Mercedes, who shares her story after she struggled with infertility and experiencing loss through an early miscarriage. She is the creator of Rooted Courage, a platform on Instagram where she shares her motherhood journey all while empowering & advocating for mamas.
In this episode, you will hear:
Yessenia’s infertility journey and the type of professional support she received.
The stigmas the Lat...2023-05-031h 14
Viva la Mami028. The Complexities of Latina Mother-Daughter Relationships with Maribel RoblesHow would you describe your relationship con tu mamá? As you reflect on this question, how do you mother now, especially if you are a mamá de hijas?In this episode, we welcome Maribel Robles, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who now focuses on teenagers and families. She is also the founder of Hijas Bellas, an online community for 1st generation teens and young adults and their mothers.In this episode, you will hear: Why mothers do not open up to their daughters. How we can heal from the intergenerational trauma as daughters an...2023-04-261h 03Viva la Mami028. The Complexities of Latina Mother-Daughter Relationships with Maribel RoblesHow would you describe your relationship con tu mamá? As you reflect on this question, how do you mother now, especially if you are a mamá de hijas?
In this episode, we welcome Maribel Robles, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who now focuses on teenagers and families. She is also the founder of Hijas Bellas, an online community for 1st generation teens and young adults and their mothers.
In this episode, you will hear:
Why mothers do not open up to their daughters.
How we can heal from the intergenerational trauma as daughters an...2023-04-261h 02
Viva la Mami027. How to Find Clarity and Balance as Mamás with Criss MadrigalAs soon as we become mamás, our identity shifts where we may find ourselves lost or confused about who we are as women. We may not have the clarity of what makes meaning of this new identity and we may make decisions that are not clear based on our personal values and goals. This is why we welcome Criss Madrigal who is a certified life and mindset coach. She has a deep passion to help working mothers break the self imposed barriers that create mom guilt, overwhelm and burnout to achieve a daily state of clarity, ba...2023-04-121h 00Viva la Mami027. How to Find Clarity and Balance as Mamás with Criss MadrigalAs soon as we become mamás, our identity shifts where we may find ourselves lost or confused about who we are as women. We may not have the clarity of what makes meaning of this new identity and we may make decisions that are not clear based on our personal values and goals.
This is why we welcome Criss Madrigal who is a certified life and mindset coach. She has a deep passion to help working mothers break the self imposed barriers that create mom guilt, overwhelm and burnout to achieve a daily state of clarity, ba...2023-04-1259 min
Viva la Mami026. VLM Spotlight: A Working Mami with Yesenia ServinOnce we become mamás, we are faced with making many decisions that may impact our personal and professional growth. Sometimes we have to make the decision to take a pause on our career or we decide to move forward with it.In this VLM Spotlight, we welcome Yesenia Servin who is a nationally certified credentialing manager and provider enrollment specialist, speaker, professor, business owner, and mamá of two, shares how she did it all while being a working mother. In this episode, you will hear: Why there is a disconnect with the workforce and...2023-04-051h 03Viva la Mami026. VLM Spotlight: A Working Mami with Yesenia ServinOnce we become mamás, we are faced with making many decisions that may impact our personal and professional growth. Sometimes we have to make the decision to take a pause on our career or we decide to move forward with it.
In this VLM Spotlight, we welcome Yesenia Servin who is a nationally certified credentialing manager and provider enrollment specialist, speaker, professor, business owner, and mamá of two, shares how she did it all while being a working mother.
In this episode, you will hear:
Why there is a disconnect with the workforce and...2023-04-051h 02Viva la Mami025. How To Advocate for Bilingual Children with Juliana ShoumbertThis week, we welcome Juliana Shoumbert, from La Mamá Bilingüe, who is also the owner of Bilingual Marketplace and Bilingual Garden, a platform full of resources for bilingual teachers and parents. Juliana is a certified bilingual teacher and former dual language educator with more than 10 years of experience. She is also a mamá of a 2 year old and on a mission to connect more parents raising bilingual children to the resources they need.
In this episode, you will hear:
How Juliana’s platforms are helping to fill in the gaps of Spanish resources to bilingual parent...2023-03-2941 min
Viva la Mami025. How To Advocate for Bilingual Children with Juliana ShoumbertThis week, we welcome Juliana Shoumbert, from La Mamá Bilingüe, who is also the owner of Bilingual Marketplace and Bilingual Garden, a platform full of resources for bilingual teachers and parents. Juliana is a certified bilingual teacher and former dual language educator with more than 10 years of experience. She is also a mamá of a 2 year old and on a mission to connect more parents raising bilingual children to the resources they need. In this episode, you will hear: How Juliana’s platforms are helping to fill in the gaps of Spanish resources to bilingual parent...2023-03-2942 minViva la Mami024. VLM Spotlight: Building Community with Mamis-To-Be with Lily EspinosaWhen you were expecting, did you build a comunidad with other mamás who were expecting the same time as you?
There’s nothing like building a community with soon-to-be moms who can share your journey. It is so beneficial to talk, vent, cry, and laugh about the things we go through while pregnant.
In this VLM Spotlight episode, we welcome Lily Espinosa, a soon-to-be first time mom and experienced Tía and Madrina to 8 wonderful kids, who is soon to be promoted to Madre. She shares her thoughts, feelings, and emotions as she gets read...2023-03-2251 min
Viva la Mami024. VLM Spotlight: Building Community with Mamis-To-Be with Lily EspinosaWhen you were expecting, did you build a comunidad with other mamás who were expecting the same time as you?There’s nothing like building a community with soon-to-be moms who can share your journey. It is so beneficial to talk, vent, cry, and laugh about the things we go through while pregnant.In this VLM Spotlight episode, we welcome Lily Espinosa, a soon-to-be first time mom and experienced Tía and Madrina to 8 wonderful kids, who is soon to be promoted to Madre. She shares her thoughts, feelings, and emotions as she gets read...2023-03-2252 min
Viva la Mami023. How Life Insurance Can Help Create a Legacy with Jennifer SantiagoDid you know that only 41% of Latinos have life insurance, which is lower than any other race and ethnicity. Why is that?As Latinos, money is often a topic that is never discussed and when you bring the topic about death ni menos. However, we have to plan for our future. As a comunidad we have to normalize conversations about death and one of these conversations can be about life insurance.On this podcast episode, we welcome Jennifer Santiago, who has been in the insurance business for over 20 years.In this episode, Jennifer...2023-03-1559 minViva la Mami023. How Life Insurance Can Help Create a Legacy with Jennifer SantiagoDid you know that only 41% of Latinos have life insurance, which is lower than any other race and ethnicity. Why is that?
As Latinos, money is often a topic that is never discussed and when you bring the topic about death ni menos. However, we have to plan for our future. As a comunidad we have to normalize conversations about death and one of these conversations can be about life insurance.
On this podcast episode, we welcome Jennifer Santiago, who has been in the insurance business for over 20 years.
In this episode, Jennifer...2023-03-1558 minViva la Mami022. VLM Spotlight: A Mami Who Reclaimed Her Cultura with Karina MoraMany of us have gone through some sort of dissonance between our identidad as Latinas and mainstream culture where out of survival, we had to assimilate.
How can we heal from assimilation and reclaim our culture back, even if we have been forced to assimilate?
In this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome Karina Mora, who shares her devotion of helping people reclaim their cultura so they can empower future generations to live their most authentic selves.
Karina Mora is a professional photographer, speaker, podcaster, and homeschool mami. She is devoted to...2023-03-0156 min
Viva la Mami022. VLM Spotlight: A Mami Who Reclaimed Her Cultura with Karina MoraMany of us have gone through some sort of dissonance between our identidad as Latinas and mainstream culture where out of survival, we had to assimilate.How can we heal from assimilation and reclaim our culture back, even if we have been forced to assimilate?In this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome Karina Mora, who shares her devotion of helping people reclaim their cultura so they can empower future generations to live their most authentic selves.Karina Mora is a professional photographer, speaker, podcaster, and homeschool mami. She is devoted to...2023-03-0158 minViva la Mami021. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health with Lynette De DiosThe first 5 years of a child’s life are extremely important. Their brain rapidly develops and the foundation for how the child will relate to others, manage and express emotions, and learn is being laid. In addition, a child’s relationship with their caregiver and their environment have the biggest impact on their mental health.
Considering all of this, how can we better understand the needs of our children to ensure that they are up for success in relation to their mental health while battling the cultural expectations that are set for us as Latina mothers?
In...2023-02-2253 min
Viva la Mami021. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health with Lynette De DiosThe first 5 years of a child’s life are extremely important. Their brain rapidly develops and the foundation for how the child will relate to others, manage and express emotions, and learn is being laid. In addition, a child’s relationship with their caregiver and their environment have the biggest impact on their mental health.Considering all of this, how can we better understand the needs of our children to ensure that they are up for success in relation to their mental health while battling the cultural expectations that are set for us as Latina mothers?In...2023-02-2254 minViva la Mami020. How to Make Your Pregnancy EasierAre you currently pregnant and are feeling a bit overwhelmed about expecting the unexpected?
As pregnant mamis or soon-to-be-mamis, we know that we are all waiting for the big day!
But, in the meantime, have we thought about our own well-being? Regardless if this is our first rodeo or not, we should consider focusing on ourselves so that we can be present and embrace this beautiful journey of pregnancy.
In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing what has worked for me to keep me at ease and to focus on myself and...2023-02-1534 min
Viva la Mami020. How to Make Your Pregnancy EasierAre you currently pregnant and are feeling a bit overwhelmed about expecting the unexpected?As pregnant mamis or soon-to-be-mamis, we know that we are all waiting for the big day!But, in the meantime, have we thought about our own well-being? Regardless if this is our first rodeo or not, we should consider focusing on ourselves so that we can be present and embrace this beautiful journey of pregnancy.In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing what has worked for me to keep me at ease and to focus on myself and...2023-02-1536 minViva la Mami019. How to Bring Back Your Sex Life with Sex in SpanglishHave you ever wondered why there is so much shame about sex in the Latinx community or why these teachings and beliefs are so ingrained in us that it may affect our sex lives? If you have been curious about having “the talk” you wish you had con tu mamá, make sure to listen to this episode, because we are going to talk about sex!
In this episode we welcome Ana Lopez, a certified Latina sex coach and doctoral student who is the founder of Sex in Spanglish. She is on a mission to help mujeres ditch the s...2023-02-0857 minViva la Mami018. VLM Spotlight: A Neurodiverse Familia with Gabriela Serna, Part 2In this Part 2 of 2 Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, you will hear Gabriela Serna’s story about having a neurodiverse familia.
Gabriela shares her story after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how she has navigated her madrehood journey as a Latino neurodiverse family.
In this episode, you will hear about
The lived experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
What some of the challenges of being a neurodiverse family can bring.
How the Latino community can overcome cultural barriers and stigmas about mental health and neurodiversity.
Love this ep...2023-02-0128 min
Viva la Mami018. VLM Spotlight: A Neurodiverse Familia with Gabriela Serna, Part 2In this Part 2 of 2 Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, you will hear Gabriela Serna’s story about having a neurodiverse familia.Gabriela shares her story after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how she has navigated her madrehood journey as a Latino neurodiverse family.In this episode, you will hear about The lived experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. What some of the challenges of being a neurodiverse family can bring. How the Latino community can overcome cultural barriers and stigmas about mental health and neurodiversity.Love this ep...2023-02-0130 minViva la Mami017. VLM Spotlight: A Neurodiverse Familia with Gabriela Serna, Part 1In this Part 1 of 2 Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, you will hear Gabriela Serna’s story about having a neurodiverse familia.
As a Latina mom, Gabriela shares how she has raised twins who are neurodiverse, one who is neurodivergent and the other who is neurotypical.
In this episode, you will hear about
Some of the signs that were noticed before a child is diagnosed with autism
When to know the right time to seek professional help for a neurodivergent child
How the Latinx community can break stigmas and taboos about mental disorders, like autism an...2023-01-2544 min
Viva la Mami017. VLM Spotlight: A Neurodiverse Familia with Gabriela Serna, Part 1In this Part 1 of 2 Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, you will hear Gabriela Serna’s story about having a neurodiverse familia.As a Latina mom, Gabriela shares how she has raised twins who are neurodiverse, one who is neurodivergent and the other who is neurotypical.In this episode, you will hear about Some of the signs that were noticed before a child is diagnosed with autism When to know the right time to seek professional help for a neurodivergent child How the Latinx community can break stigmas and taboos about mental disorders, like autism an...2023-01-2546 minViva la Mami016. Undieting and Holistic Nutrition for Latina Moms with Marissa PrietoJust like every start of a new year, we see and hear marketing campaigns about meeting “weight loss” resolutions. As you probably know, numerous studies show that New Year’s weight loss resolutions almost never work. Instead of planning on a quick-fix diet or weight loss program, we should consider a sustainable, long-term approach that would help us become more present and self-compassionate about ourselves.
I invite you in this conversation with Marissa Prieto, a Non-Diet Latina Registered Dietitian, with more than 12 years of experience. She is committed to helping Latina women and Latina mothers improve their relati...2023-01-181h 03Viva la Mami015. How to Incorporate Montessori at Home with Latinx MontessoriWant to know how you can incorporate Montessori at home? Listen to my conversation with Leslie Buch, the creator behind Latinx Montessori. Leslie is on a mission to help bring awareness and support to parents.
In this episode, you will hear about:
What the Montessori approach is and what makes this method different from other educational and parenting methods.
How bilingual and bicultural families can start implementing the Montessori approach at home.
Why there is a misrepresentation of the Latinx community utilizing the Montessori method.
You can follow Leslie and her family...2023-01-111h 02
Viva la Mami015. How to Incorporate Montessori at Home with Latinx MontessoriWant to know how you can incorporate Montessori at home? Listen to my conversation with Leslie Buch, the creator behind Latinx Montessori. Leslie is on a mission to help bring awareness and support to parents.In this episode, you will hear about: What the Montessori approach is and what makes this method different from other educational and parenting methods. How bilingual and bicultural families can start implementing the Montessori approach at home. Why there is a misrepresentation of the Latinx community utilizing the Montessori method.You can follow Leslie and her family at @Latinx.Montessori...2023-01-111h 04
Viva la Mami014. Pregnant With Baby Number Two and Intentions for the New YearIn this solo episode, I share a big update about our life at this moment as we are expecting baby number two!! I also share what my 2023 intentions are for this new year!Resources mentioned: VLM Spotlight: A Young Mami VLM Spotlight: A Loss Mami How a Doula Can Support You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Stopped Breastfeeding Relactation: What Is It and How to Become Successful At It How To Start the Relactation Process Get Mom StrongLove this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this...2023-01-0444 minViva la Mami014. Pregnant With Baby Number Two and Intentions for the New YearIn this solo episode, I share a big update about our life at this moment as we are expecting baby number two!! I also share what my 2023 intentions are for this new year!
Show Notes:
VLM Spotlight: A Young Mami
VLM Spotlight: A Loss Mami
How a Doula Can Support You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Stopped Breastfeeding
Relactation: What Is It and How to Become Successful At It
How To Start the Relactation Process
Get Mom Strong
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