Welcome to Season 5 of Viva la Mami! I'm so excited to share this new season focused on reclaiming our cultura as Latina mothers. In this premiere episode, I open up about what's been happening in my household with my boys who are 4 and under, and how watching them naturally connect with our traditions inspired this season's theme.

I share updates on our podcast journey - we now have over 120 episodes and 6,000+ downloads - and discuss how we're expanding the show while staying true to our mission of empowering Latina moms to redefine madrehood on their own terms.

What You'll Hear:

• How my boys' natural curiosity about our cultura sparked this season's focus on reclaiming our roots
• What "reclaiming our cultura" means for modern Latina mothers and why we don't have to choose between worlds
• This season's exciting lineup including conversations with curanderas, sobadoras, and experts on bilingual parenting
• Four ways you can support Viva la Mami as we grow and expand to new platforms like YouTube
• A major announcement coming this Monday, May 26th that newsletter subscribers will hear first

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode126

Resources Mentioned:

• VLM Newsletter signup: vivalamami.com/newsletter
• VLM Collective: vivalamami.com/collective
• Email: podcast@vivalamami.com
• The VLM podcast is NOW on YouTube!! If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to @vivalamami.

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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 preserving cultural traditions. Mariana emphasizes the significance of cultural relevance in nutrition counseling, overcoming language barriers, and the unique challenges faced by the Latino community in accessing healthcare.

She offers practical strategies for meal planning and managing chronic diseases like diabetes through a cultural lens, stressing the importance of balance and inclusion rather than the elimination of cultural foods. We also touched on the impact of stress on eating habits, particularly for busy Latina moms, and how to address these issues holistically.

Mariana’s commitment to cultural sensitivity in her practice, Elemento Health, underscores her dedication to providing accessible and empathetic nutrition care. If you've ever felt shame about your cultural foods or struggled to find a healthcare provider who truly gets you, this episode is for you.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode125

Key topics covered:

• Breaking down barriers to accessing nutrition care for Latinas
• Making traditional dishes healthier while preserving cultural roots
• Managing stress eating and emotional relationships with food
• Practical meal planning strategies for busy mamas
• Culturally sensitive approaches to managing conditions like diabetes

Connect with Mariana from Elemento Health!

• Email: mariana@elementohealth.com
• Instagram: @elemento_health
• Website: elementohealth.com

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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 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 authentic, judgment-free conversation aimed at providing support and reminding mamis that they are not alone in their struggles. We also explore how to break generational cycles of parenting and create a more emotionally secure environment for our children.

For full show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode124

Connect with Jocelyn Flores

• Website: raiz-parenting.com
• Instagram: @raizparenting

Resources Mentioned:

• Get Raíz Parenting’s Break the Cycle Freebie: www.raiz-parenting.com/freebie

Feeling overwhelmed by navigating cultural expectations and modern parenting as a Latina mom? Join Balanced Madrehood, Viva la Mami's signature coaching program designed to empower Latina moms to create a more balanced and fulfilling madrehood journey. Head over to vivalamami.com/balanced-madrehood to learn more!

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