Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being
Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood.
Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey. We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations.
This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.
Episodes
122 episodes
125. Best of VLM: How to Honor Your Cultural Foods While Meeting Your Health Goals with Mariana Dineen
You'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 Mariana Dineen, a registered dietitian and founder of Elemento Health. She shares the i...
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Episode 125
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1:02:33
124. Best of VLM: Managing Mom Rage and Emotional Dysregulation with Jocelyn Flores
You'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 La...
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Episode 124
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54:13
123. Best of VLM: Navigating the Mental Load of Bilingual Parenting with Erika Milla from Spanish En Casita
You'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 ...
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Episode 123
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59:07
122. [Bonus Episode] 'Again, Only More Like You': Author Catalina Margulis on Motherhood, Friendship, and Finding Your True Self
In this special bonus episode, I talk with author Catalina Margulis about her debut novel "Again, Only More Like You" which releases TODAY, April 29th, 2025! Catalina shares her journey...
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Episode 122
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47:36
121. Balanced Madrehood: Creating Your New Legacy (Season Finale)
In this special season finale, I wrap up our transformative Balanced Madrehood series by bringing all the pieces together and showing how they create a cohesive approach to motherhood that honors both your heritage and your vision for your fami...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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15:02
120. Balanced Madrehood: Aligning Your Core Values with Parenting
In this seventh episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I discuss how aligning your parenting with your core values can transform your motherhood experience from reactive to intentional.As busy mamás juggling careers,...
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Episode 120
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14:30
119. Balanced Madrehood: How To Honor Your Heritage While Leaving Harmful Traditions Behind
In this sixth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I share one of the most challenging aspects of modern Latina motherhood: giving ourselves permission to break harmful cultural traditions while still honoring our rich he...
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Episode 119
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15:43
118. Balanced Madrehood: Setting Loving Boundaries Without the Mom Guilt
In this fifth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I dive into what might be the most challenging topic for Latina moms: setting boundaries with family.For many of us, family is everything - our support system, our...
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117. Balanced Madrehood: Rediscovering Your Passions Beyond Motherhood
In this fourth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I touch on another crucial challenge modern Latina moms face: reconnecting with who they are outside of motherhood.When we become moms, our identity shifts almost...
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116. Balanced Madrehood: How to Prioritize Self-Care as Latina Moms
In this third episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I tackle a topic that resonates with so many Latina moms: the misconception that taking care of ourselves is somehow selfish.As Latina moms, we've often been condi...
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115. Balanced Madrehood: How You Can Reclaim Your Time Back As a Busy Mom
In part 2 of this special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood Series, I'm getting real about why modern Latina moms feel like they're drowning in to-do's while never accomplishing enough.I open up about my own breaking point last October when I...
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Episode 115
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24:21
114. Balanced Madrehood: Navigating The Modern Latina Mom Identity Crisis
In this first episode of my special 8-part series, Balanced Madrehood, we'll explore what it truly means to be a millennial Latina mom in today's world.In this episode, I open up about my personal journey navigating the complex id...
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Episode 114
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19:28
113. Annual Check-In with My Husband on Parenting, Partnership, and Breaking Patterns
In this episode, I sit down with my husband Alex Cuevas for our annual conversation about our parenting journey. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of raising our two young toddlers in a one-bedroom apartment, our house-hacking journey to b...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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59:23
112. Creating Healthy Sleep Habits: From Newborns to Toddlers with Verónica Ordóñez
In this episode, we welcome psychologist and certified gentle sleep coach Veronica Ordonez, founder of Lullaby Veronica. From establishing healthy sleep foundations for newborns to managing toddler bedtime boundaries, Veronica shares her expert...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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59:24
111. Processing Grief After Extended Breastfeeding
In this intimate solo episode, we dive deep into the emotional journey of extended breastfeeding and the often-unspoken grief that comes with weaning. Whether you're currently nursing your toddler or processing the end of your breastfeeding jou...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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24:57
110. [Replay Episode] Rekindling Sex and Intimacy Post-Baby with Ana Lopez from Sex in Spanglish
In this replay episode, we're sharing a preview of our conversation with Ana Lopez from Sex in Spanglish, leading up to our exciting upcoming Viva La Mami Collective event this month!<...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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27:44
109. How to Create Generational Wealth Through Real Estate with Marisa Lopez
In part two of our conversation with Marisa Lopez, we explore how to build generational wealth through real estate investing. From leveraging her civil engineering background to learning from her immigrant parents' property management experienc...
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37:50
108. VLM Spotlight: Navigating Divorce as a Latina Mom with Marisa Lopez
In 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 dau...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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39:55
107. When Your Four-Year-Old Steals the Show: A Conversation With My Son
In this impromptu episode, join me as I take you into a heartwarming and hilarious conversation with my four-year-old son. As we chat in Spanish, you'll hear about his current favorites, his fun adventures, and his adorable refusal to speak Eng...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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22:10
106. New Year, Same You: How to Embrace Intentional Madrehood
In this episode, I share my reflections on the start of 2025, emphasizing the importance of intentional motherhood over traditional New Year's resolutions. I discuss the value of setting intentions that nurture who we already are rather than tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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19:31
105. [Replay Episode] Navigating the Mental Load of the Holidays
In this replay and last episode of 2024, 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 experien...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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36:40
104. How to Manage Your Energy Without the Mom Guilt with Jessica Lynn Rojas
In this episode, we welcome Jessica Rojas, a certified health and wellness coach, work-life balance expert, and founder of Jessica Lynn Wellness. She shares her insights and strategies on maintaining balance and managing energy effectively. We ...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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1:04:01
103. How to Honor Your Cultural Foods While Meeting Your Health Goals with Mariana Dineen
In this episode, we welcome Mariana Dineen, a registered dietitian and founder of Elemento Health. She shares the importance of nutrition within the Latino community, especially for mothers striving to adopt a healthier lifestyle while preservi...
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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1:02:02
102. [Replay Episode] How to Practice Self-Gratitude as Moms
In this replay 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 families. Join me as I share ways on how you...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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21:56
101. Managing Mom Rage and Emotional Dysregulation with Jocelyn Flores
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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53:45