Wellness Chisme Chat with La Brega Wellness

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Join your host Dr. KAY, founder of La Brega Wellness, on the Wellness Chisme Chat, where guests co-create a space to share how they incorporate wellness into their lives. We may experience pain, trauma, and hardships as we work to build a more equitable world. That’s why it’s more important than ever to build a space we can post up with our cafecito to center how we care for ourselves, our community, and the world. New episodes drop weekly on thursday. Follow us on IG @labregawellness or check our site labregawellness.com.

  1. 05/04/2023

    Ep. 27 - Latinas Moving from Self-Sabotage to Self-Mastery with Ruby Garcia

    Ruby Garcia became fascinated with how culture influences leadership, and her work has focused on this topic. She is a coach and has combined her coaching knowledge with her Latina roots to provide insight into how culture impacts leadership. Ruby's interest in this area began when she worked with a coach who dismissed her family dynamics as just a story she told herself. So she created her Latina coaching business to support Latinas moving from self-sabotage to self-mastery. Here is the chisme we share: Self-care is grounded, and for Ruby, that's connecting to nature. So I spend at least an hour a day every day walking, focused on what is out there T importance of boundaries in a collective culture, such as Latine culture. She explains that it can be difficult to distinguish what belongs to an individual versus what belongs to their family or household. The works to develop the skill of identifying her feelings and establishing boundaries due to her own family's dysfunction. Sharing experiences of going against traditional family values and the pushback that you may receive from your family Learn more and Ruby Garcia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubygarcia/ Website: https://www.rubygarcia.com/ Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    26 min

  2. 04/27/2023

    Ep 26. - BIPOC Mental Health Needs Culturally Humble Therapists

    Join Kelly in a chat with a therapist Adora Chun Du, who discusses the lack of cultural diversity in the current therapy model, which is predominantly based on Western culture and ideals. She notes that this does not fit with non-Western cultures and societies. Adora promotes the need for different perspectives in therapy and a different way to conceptualize cultural differences for therapists. Learn more about Adora's work @ Fauna https://www.fauna-npo.org/ Read Kelly's story about her mental health journey as a Latina: https://www.fauna-npo.org/articles/drkay About Fauna: We are aiming to bridge the Western model of therapy with the culture and values of non-Western populations seeking mental health care.With a team of passionate individuals - and a helping paw from Fauna - we are spearheading a movement to re-design the existing framework of therapy and mental health support to be more culturally literate and inclusive.  Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    18 min

  3. 03/09/2023

    Ep. 25 - Yo, I Felt Like a Bad Parent with Kelly Alvarado-Young

    Hey, amiga, today’s episode is a solo cast. This is a chance for you and me to share a cafecito while we talk about all the things de la vida. Let's talk about feeling like failures as parents. There are so many things that I try to do, from working full-time, caring for my family, running a business, and caring for my son. Sometimes there are days when I feel like I cannot do it all.  Here is the chisme: El sweet nene lindo was sick this weekend, which threw a wrench in my planning.  Reminders to self-included focusing on my son's needs As a recovering perfecta, I don't have to get it done. Done is better than perfect. Difficult moments have given me more appreciation, such as being able to sell our home and move to be closer to family.  Remember, amiga: We are not perfect and can't be perfect all the time. Sometimes we need to sit in the feels so that we can bounce from the super lows to the super highs. The season might feel really messy, pero you are not alone in the struggle. Keep asking for help. It takes a village to make it.  Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    11 min
  4. Ep. 14 - Maybe That is Not For You with Naomi Hutchinson

    03/09/2023

    Ep. 14 - Maybe That is Not For You with Naomi Hutchinson

    Join Dr. KAY, La Jefa, at La Brega Wellness as we talk with Naomi Hutchinson, founder of the holistic health and wellness company Healty+Well. The conversation is fire as we discuss finding hope in some of the dark places of discomfort and how yoga has supported Naomi's pathway toward building community in LA. Enjoy more chisme on these topics we cover during our chat.  Chisme Time: not liking yoga at first and how the COVID pandemic provided  using journaling as a method for reflection judging our inner child and giving them grace exploring all the different things to try to allow your inner child to be curious About our guest: Naomi Hutchinson is a 200 Hr Registered Yoga teacher, trained dancer, and founder of the holistic health and wellness company, Healthy+Well. She is an advocate for the transformational power of Yoga. Practicing yoga helped her to release habits that were no longer serving her and to prioritize self-care and wellness. When she shares this sacred practice with her students and clients, she offers them that same transformation by holding space for them to feel, heal, and be empowered in a loving and nurturing environment. Whether you’re looking to create sustainable self-care routines, get more active or bring mindfulness into the workplace, Naomi is eager to help you accomplish your holistic wellness goals. Connect with Naomi on all the things yoga with a jive! Naomi's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomiliveswell/ Healthy+Well Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyandwell.la/ Healthy+Well Website: https://www.healthyandwell.online/link-in-bio  Connect with Kelly at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from La Brega Wellness Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    33 min

  5. 03/01/2023

    Ep. 24 - All About Wellness with Your Business Hada Madrina Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda

    The author of Jefa in Training, Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, spills to chisme on her wellness journey as a business strategist, author, and mujer trying to make it in el mundo.  In this episode, Ashley shares her journey to reprogram her wellness journey. As a young entrepreneur, she was "go go go" todo el tiempo. Literally, she was answering business emails from a hospital bed when she realized boundaries were an issue. Ashely is now focused on creating healthy routines and boundaries and continuing to evolve as an entrepreneur. She learned that nothing we do is an emergency through life's ups and downs. Perspective on her role as someone who makes products and serves as a business consultant has helped. She realizes boundaries are good for business. Ashley can work more effectively and create space to work on herself. The ultimate realization was that she was her ultimate product. If she is not well, then the business is not well.  Other chimse we share on this episode: Describe your ideal day activity - Ashley shares what the perfect day would look like for her. Then, she realized that she wasn't doing any of those things. That was a pivot point in her  2023 goals - incorporating creative time, time with friends/familia, musical and travel Invest in yourself - so much can happen when you invest in yourself! Jefa Retreat hosted by Ashley - learning that investing in comunida with others in similar situations builds strong bonds. Incorporating self-care, time to rest, and creating your own space.  Mami's influences - The way we treat ourselves, get from our moms, and treat others is from our dads. Ashley and Dr. KAY reflect on how their mothers treat them, working hard, never relaxing or taking a break.  Find hope in change - the more I work on making these changes in time will feel better. Starting to make changes starting by assessing how we look at change. Change as an opportunity instead of a panic-inducing stressor! Learn more about Ashley: https://ashleykstoyanovojeda.com/ Please leave a review with your thoughts on the content of our podcast! Connect with Dr. KAY at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from Dr. KAY . . . . . . . Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    40 min

  6. 02/21/2023

    Ep 23 - Dr. KAY's Cancer Update #3 - Being Open to Receive

    Welcome to a solo cast about my post-op Cancer experience with me, your host, Dr. KAY.  Two weeks after my procedure, I have been doing what the doctor ordered: rest and take it easy. Pero let me tell you that it is really hard for a type A mami like me.  In this episode, you hear about how I had to permit myself to rest because I am used to caring for everyone around me. Instead of ensuring I picked up my son, everyone had something to eat, or my team needed what I needed, I needed to turn inwards. My body needed me to take it easy, and I had to give myself the grace to say I didn't have to do it all.  Other chimse I share:  Using my time effectively to leave space for rest Learn to accept the help that was being so kindly given Take in that I am worthy of receiving gifts of time, love, energy Start to open yourself up to build up a chosen familia  Leave a review with your thoughts on the content of our podcast and any ah moments you would like to share! Connect with Dr. KAY at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from Dr. KAY . . . . . . . Just making sure... This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young (KAY) and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    10 min

  7. 02/09/2023

    Ep. 22 - You are Not at a Deficit of Joy with Nikita Burks-Hale

    Our host, Dr. KAY, welcomes our guest Nikita Burks-Hale (she/her). She is the CEO and Chief Coloring Officer at Headphones and Crayons, a space for amplifying voice, sound, and color. As an Alignment Coach, she journeys and supports creatives, podcasters, and entrepreneurs as they create podcasts and launch new business initiatives that feel good without losing themselves. The conversation goes from the depths of postpartum depression to the role play by color, have created a container of joy to remember we are not alone. Other chisme we share: Life circumstances can create barriers for Womxn of Color to discuss mental health challenges. That’s why we need to create space to identify what is coming up, not just solve the problem, but create a space just to be. ATM of Joy - a term coined by Kelley Bonner (Black Girl Burnout Podcast) - is never empty. We may forget the password or forget the ATM of Joy is there, but we can always withdraw joy. Non-sufficient funds of unworthiness begone! Showing up in the good and bad moments authentically allows us to feel connected to people. Social media creates a space for the transference of power, especially in creating space for womxn of color. Where I am weak, you are strong - the memory of us all supporting one another. Wellness spaces try to sell you solutions - how to stop being depressed, lose weight, etc. - instead should focus on creating containers of support for people to figure it out together. Ease doesn’t mean easy! Ease means showing up in life and feeling good about how you show up. Living a soft life is revolutionary. Creating space to rest is not indulgent. It shows up as you are in the hope of connection and conversation. Leave a review with your thoughts on the content of our podcast and any ah moments you would like to share! More about our Headphones and Crayons Website:  https://www.headphonesandcrayons.com/ Instagram: @headphonesandcrayons/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-burks-hale/ Tiktok: @headphonesandcrayons ******************************************************************************************* Connect with Dr. KAY at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from Dr. KAY Just making sure... This podcast and website represent Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young's (KAY) opinions and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors.

    38 min

  8. 02/04/2023

    Ep. 21 - Dr. KAY's Cancer Update #2

    Happy birthday to me (and my twin brother) cast! I am happy to share an essential update on my cervical cancer journey on my birthday (Feb 4). The goal is to share with you all my hermanas what it's like to go through this chapter of my life. Talking about Latina health has been a taboo topic within the Latinx culture. So, I said to myself, "basta!". I'm done with being addicted to the silent struggle. The Cancer Update podcast episodes will be a way to work into the ease, flow, and strength of testimonios. For those of you who are going through a similar experience, know you are not alone. Grab your cafecito for story time from me to you! Episode chisme Experience getting the biopsy results Connecting my rational and emotional sides to understand the meanings of the results.  Three lessons learned from this experience: Results meaning for the new year Preventative health is not just for emergencies. It's an everyday choice Comunidad shows up for you Leave a review with your thoughts on the content of our podcast and any ah moments you would like to share! Connect with Dr. KAY at La Brega Wellness Take the Latina Personality Quiz: www.latinapersonalityquiz.com Instagram: @labregawellness Tiktok: @labregawellness YouTube: @labregawellness Website: www.labregawellness.com Get Your Free 25-min Rest, Reset, Renew Restorative Yoga class from Dr. KAY Just making sure... This podcast and website represent Dr. Kelly Alvarado-Young's (KAY) opinions and her guests on the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. ¡Dalé!

    12 min
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Join your host Dr. KAY, founder of La Brega Wellness, on the Wellness Chisme Chat, where guests co-create a space to share how they incorporate wellness into their lives. We may experience pain, trauma, and hardships as we work to build a more equitable world. That’s why it’s more important than ever to build a space we can post up with our cafecito to center how we care for ourselves, our community, and the world. New episodes drop weekly on thursday. Follow us on IG @labregawellness or check our site labregawellness.com.

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