De Hija a Cuidadora: Acompañando a Una Madre Enferma
Latinx Therapy
En esta conversación hablamos sobre la inversión de roles: pasar de ser quien recibe cuidados a convertirse en la persona cuidadora, una transición que a menudo está influenciada por reglas no dichas y conceptos erróneos dentro de las familias inmigrantes latinas. Entre los temas que abordamos se encuentran el silencio que suele rodear la enfermedad, así como las diferentes formas en que puede verse el apoyo cuando se asume el rol de cuidador. Johanny comparte cómo fue cuidando su mamá con cancer, siendo la hija mayor, asumir de manera repentina la responsabilidad de cuidarla y cómo...
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From Daughter to Caregiver: Walking with a Mother Through Cancer
Latinx Therapy
Johanny Reyes and I spoke about the reversal of roles, from being cared for to becoming the caregiver often influenced by unspoken rules and misconceptions in Latinx immigrant families. Topics in this segment include the common silence regarding illness, aging, and what support can look like as a caregiver. Johanny shares what it was like as the eldest daughter suddenly stepping into a caregiver role and how she learned to navigate this new identity while processing grief. This episode will be aired in Spanish next week. This episode is dedicated to Johanny's mother, who passed a couple months...
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The Experience of a Latina Sibling of a Disabled Person
Latinx Therapy
Today I am joined by Suyapa Ulloa, where we discussed how belonging to an immigrant family can shape how disability is talked about and handled within the family. We explored how caregivers/parents can support the mental health of non-disabled siblings, navigating moments of resentment without shame, and resources to support disability justice and inclusion. Suyapa shares her immigrant family’s journey navigating their dynamic with a disabled child and reflects on her experience as a non-disabled elder sibling. About today’s guest: Suyapa Ulloa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed...
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Data as Resistance: Inside Alejandre Foundation’s Support Groups for Rapid Responders
Latinx Therapy
*This episode was recorded Feb 2026. The foundation is currently organizing support groups for families who have had a loved one deported under the current administration.** Today in this episode, I talked with Dr. Yessica Green Rosas about the importance of support groups and rapid responders in our current political climate. We explored how research data collected from pre- and post-tests can be used to advocate for funding, policy change, or expand mental health support for rapid responders. Dr. Yessica shared her experience with mental health and highlighted the importance of pre- and post...
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Jennifer León Salinas: El impacto emocional de vivir indocumentado
Latinx Therapy
Hoy en este segmento, conversé con Jennifer León Salinas sobre los impactos emocionales y físicos que las políticas hostiles y el discurso público tienen en la salud mental de las personas indocumentadas. Exploramos de cerca el bienestar de vivir sin un estatus migratorio dentro de los sistemas sociales actuales de Estados Unidos. También hablamos sobre cómo Jennifer acompaña a las personas a enfrentar las realidades de la aplicación de las leyes migratorias y el impacto de la hostilidad social hacia las comunidades inmigrantes. Jennifer compartió la historia migratoria de su familia...
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Undocumented Mental Health with Jennifer León Salinas, LMFT
Latinx Therapy
Today in this segment, I talked with Jennifer León Salinas, about the emotional and physical impacts hostile policies and public discourse have on undocumented mental health, where we look closely at the well-being of living undocumented within our current American societal systems. We explored how Jennifer helps individuals navigate the realities of immigrant enforcement stemming from societal hostility. Jennifer shared her family’s migration story and surviving as an undocumented child, giving us context how deeply our political climate impacts long-term undocumented mental health. ...
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Season 6 Trailer: Updates and New Beginnings
Latinx Therapy
This girl finally has editing support! With organic growth, my own mental health and family matters, it has become impossible to continue editing the podcast. As you may notice, I also added the video component! In this trailer episode, I share with you all about these learning curves, a few of the kind of episodes you can expect this season and what projects we are up to besides a bit about my healing journey. When will the episodes air? They will be published every Thursday starting July 16, 2026! I hope this season feels like a huge apapache for you all. We are breaking cycles together. ...
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Kim Guerra on Becoming a Revolution: “¡Soy una pinche lesbiana!”
Latinx Therapy
Today we learn about Kim Guerra, a therapist, poet, advocate and author. Kim shares her experiences growing up in a religious family, navigating beliefs and gender normative expectations, and how she found her own path towards self-acceptance and liberation. She discusses the importance of unlearning shame and embracing one's queerness, as well as the role of allies in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kim also talks about her book, ',' which combines memoir, self-help, and education to empower Latines in their healing journeys. Follow Kim on Instagram: ...
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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez: Her Story on Religion and Sexual Liberation
Latinx Therapy
This episode touches on Prisca's religious upbringing, the shame of leaving the church, her journey of sexual liberation, estragement with her family, and learning about her mental health experience of writing TÍAS AND PRIMAS: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, her newest book. About Prisca: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist with roots from Nicaragua, a writer, and speaker. She is the founder of Latina Rebels, a platform with over 350,000 followers, and the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts. She has been featured on NPR, New...
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Injustices Against Palestine
Latinx Therapy
This episode starts with a disclaimer warning due to strong and violent language used. Our guest is Susan Abdel-Haq, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Palestinian woman who shares with us her and her family's experience as Palestinians living in America, and their history. The purpose of today's segment is to share information about misinformation over the Palestinian community and raise awareness on how marginalized communities are connected in their pain and struggles. If you would like to be connected to Susan, visit her website at . She is accepting clients in...
info_outlineTrigger Warning- In this episode we discuss sexual abuse & there is a mention of porn.
In this special Break the Stigma episode, and final segment of Season 3, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting.
We learn about digital safety and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your child may know. We discuss ways human traffickers use online spaces to access children, demystify the myths around online safety and educate you on what grooming may look like.
About our guest, Rosalia Rivera:
Consent Parenting: https://www.consentparenting.com/
Her Podcast: https://aboutconsent.com
Facebook: Consent Parenting
Instagram: @consentparenting
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Resources from Episode:
- Amaze.org (Eng/Spa)
- CommonSenseMedia.org (Eng/Spa)