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A Search for Identity and Belonging

On this podcast episode we talk about identity and belonging, specifically with regards to the LGBTQIA + community. This is a collage of conversations where my 5 guests share their personal journeys and testimonials. Join me as I talk to a licensed psychotherapist, a professional educator, a high school student and two mothers. I promise, this episode with make you cry and laugh and perhaps even expand your heart and mind. Listen to your self-improvement podcast here 🎧🌈⬇️: After you listen to this episode make sure to share your thoughts and insights. Join the conversation. Finally, don't forget...

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Overcoming Loss with Gilza Fort-Martinez

Gilza Fort-Martinez, licensed marriage and family therapist, talks to us about navigating loss, uncertainty and sudden change. Gilza has over 25 years experience in helping women process grief. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of status, the loss of a job or the loss of a marriage, her words will remind you that "this too shall pass."  What's required for healing is time, willingness, guidance, and self-introspection. Listen to your self-improvement podcast here 🎧🙌⬇️: Dear Mamacita,There's no use denying it: loss can be devastating.🥺 Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss...

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Overcoming Laziness

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This episode is dedicated to anyone struggling with laziness. My husband and I talk about sloth and how it can show up in any area of our lives and keep us from accomplishing our goals. "Overcoming Laziness" is part of a series where we discuss the seven deadly sins from the perspective of self-help and possibility. How does sloth manifest itself in your life? What can we do to overcome our impulse to stay in our comfort zone? Listen to your self-improvement podcast here 🎧💖 ⬇️ Let us know your thoughts, Mamacita. How do you go about...

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Tips for Overcoming Mommy Overwhelm

Valentina Izarra, founder of Mamas Con Ganas, shares 3 simple tips for overcoming mommy overwhelm. It’s an intimate episode dedicated to the mother who is stressed out by the burdens and responsibilities of motherhood. If you are doubting your abilities as a mother and feeling completely overwhelmed, then this episode is for you. Listen to your self-improvement podcast here 🎙💖 ⬇️ Share your thoughts on the episode below. What do you do to overcome mommy overwhelm? What's the most stressful part about motherhood for you? I'd love to know. Don't be a mama con drama. Let's be Mamas...

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Overcoming Political Differences

Valentina Izarra, founder of Mamas Con Ganas, shares 3 tips to overcoming our political differences and healing our political rifts. It's a conversation about developing the capacity to engage in controversial conversations without getting triggered and maintaining a certain sense of neutrality so your emotions don't get the better of you. Valentina brings the self-improvement world to the political arena. This episode is not about convincing you to vote one way or the other, but rather to make room for tolerance, differences of opinion and be at peace with it all. Listen to your self-improvement podcast...

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Coping with the Drama of Cancer thru Comedy with Aniela McGuiness

Interview with Aniela McGuinness, actress and improv comedy teacher. In this episode, Aniela talks candidly about her three cancer journeys, the first being her mother's ovarian cancer, then personally battling breast cancer and skin cancer. She opens up about the juxtaposition of her experiences: the burden, the fear, the internal battle, the growth, the life lessons acquired and even the humor in it all. Aniela also tells us about finding solace and healing thru art and comedy.  Listen to your self-improvement podcast here. 🎙🙌 ⬇️ A Tale of 3 Cancers Very few can say they have experienced the...

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Overcoming Fear of Criticism

This week's podcast in English is about how to overcome the fear of criticism.   I dedicate this episode to anyone who's ever felt their life is being dictated by the opinions of others or the expectations of others because they fear being judged. My intention with this podcast is to help you step into your authentic self so you may live a life filled with true freedom of self expression. 💖😃     Sometimes we may chose to act in a certain way merely because we fear what others may think if we act differently. These choices are disempowering. They leave...

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