The Unaparent

Katia Reguero Lindor | a Studio Dama, LLC Production
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A bilingual parenting podcast hosted by Katia Reguero Lindor, delivering deeply human stories about the unapparent truths of parenting. Join us as we debunk parenting myths and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and parents-to-be. Let’s embrace vulnerability, share frustrations, and celebrate the complexities of parenthood. Together, we’ll learn from diverse perspectives and realize we’re not alone in this rewarding yet challenging journey. Tune in for honest insights, parenting guidance, and support while we navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children.

  1. 5D AGO

    Love > Hate | Mic Flip with Katia & Marina

    Katia sits down with her producer, Marina, to reflect on the most meaningful lessons from the season’s conversations. Together, they revisit the powerful themes that emerged from interviews with activists, educators, public service officials, journalists, and parents navigating complex social realities. From dismantling rigid gender norms and raising emotionally healthy boys, to modeling activism for the next generation, this episode explores what it means to parent with intention in an increasingly polarized world. Katia opens up about how her own upbringing shaped her values, the responsibility that comes with privilege, and why empathy—especially the kind that extends beyond our own communities—is essential to raising compassionate children. Along the way, the conversation revisits key moments from the season’s guests: immigrant advocates using storytelling as resistance, journalists reporting on difficult truths while protecting their families, mothers navigating invisible labor and caregiving, and philosophers reminding us that ethics is a responsibility we all share. Ultimately, this episode asks a simple but profound question: What values are we passing on to the next generation—and how do we model them every day? If this season has shown anything, it’s that parenting doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It lives at the intersection of culture, policy, community, and the deeply human work of raising thoughtful, empathetic people. - Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ - 00:00 — Introduction01:00 — Why Season 6 Felt Different04:00 — Raising Boys Beyond Gender Norms (Payal Desai episode)07:00 — The Male Loneliness Epidemic11:00 — Modeling Activism for Our Children (Catalina Rubio MacWright episode)13:00 — Radical Empathy as a Core Value17:00 — Cultural Identity and Latinx Representation (Julissa Arce episode)19:00 — Parenting in a World of Difficult News (Benjamín Zamora episode)21:00 — Digital Activism and Young Mothers (Vanessa Diosdado episode)25:00 — Career Identity, Motherhood, and Purpose28:00 — Privilege, Advocacy, and Responsibility (Haley Williams Pepper episode)33:00 — Caregiving, Disability, and Being Seen (Cristina Pocta episode)39:00 — Ethics and Parenting (Dr. Gisela Reyes / Dr. J. Colin McQuillan episodes)44:00 — What Katia Hopes Listeners Take Away47:00 — Closing Thoughts

    48 min

  2. FEB 23

    En casa con Los Lindor - Bad Bunny, Heated Rivalry, Familia y más!

    ¿Tres hijos, spring training, Bad Bunny, la serie “demasiado explícita” que invadió nuestras redes? Sí, ya saben de cual hablamos. Éste es el finale. En este episodio, Katia y Francisco profundizan sobre la transición a familia de cinco, lo difícil que se pone cuando los hijos ya pueden decir “no te vayas”, la importancia de validar emociones (aunque seas hombre y digas que “estás bien”), y cómo criar niños que puedan sostener dos verdades a la vez. PERO… Además de lo profundo, discuten los temas más virales del momento. Porque no podíamos terminar la temporada sin saber qué pensaron los Lindor acerca del Benito Bowl, y qué pensó Francisco acerca de Heated Rivalry. Un episodio corto, divertido, pero con esas conversaciones que solo pasan cuando se baja la guardia. Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Transición a familia de cinco y nueva temporada02:30 – Lo más difícil de esta etapa: cuando ya pueden decir “quédate”10:00 – Vulnerabilidad masculina y aprender a decir “esto está duro”11:30 – Bad Bunny, orgullo cultural y lágrimas contenidas14:00 – Música, lenguaje y cómo explicar contexto a los niños16:00 – No hay secretos en casa: conversación > censura19:30 – La serie controversial y el debate inesperado26:00 – Lo que más valoran de su dinámica familiar 27:00 – Criar como equipo (y no como enemigos internos)

    29 min

  3. JAN 22

    The Ethics of Parenting: A Philosophy Professor on Truth, Values, and Modern Fatherhood

    What happens when an ethics professor becomes a parent? In this deeply personal conversation, Katia reunites with her former college professor, Dr. J. Colin McQuillan, to explore the intersection of philosophical thinking and real-world parenting. As chair of the Philosophy Department at St. Mary’s University, Colin has spent his career examining ethical frameworks and moral theory. But becoming a father to his six-year-old daughter brought challenges that no textbook could prepare him for—from navigating the unpredictability of childhood to confronting the relentless nature of 24/7 caregiving.This episode tackles the big questions parents face today: How do we raise ethically grounded children in an age of misinformation and political polarization?What role do fathers play in reshaping traditional gender roles and emotional labor in families?And how can we teach our children to care about truth and justice when the world often feels overwhelming?Through candid reflections on everything from his daughter’s unexpected love of fashion to the deeper struggles of teaching children right from wrong, Colin offers a philosophical perspective on parenting that is both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly honest. Whether you’re a parent grappling with how to talk to your kids about difficult topics, an educator thinking about moral development, or simply someone interested in ethics and family life, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about the values we pass on to the next generation. --- Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES:00:00 - Katia Catch-Up05:05 - Opening tradition: The unapparent truth of parenting09:16 - From theory to reality18:31 - Teaching values in a troubled world21:45 - Navigating difficult conversations: Age-appropriate ways to talk to children about racism, war, inequality, and injustice while balancing protection with honest education 37:21 - Modern fatherhood and gender roles43:22 - The misinformation challenge44:26 - The most important value46:29 - Current projects and closing

    49 min

  4. JAN 8

    No Tienes Hijos Pero Igual Crías: La Responsabilidad Colectiva | Gisela Reyes PhD

    En este episodio, Katia conversa con su amiga de universidad, Gisela Reyes, candidata doctoral en Filosofía especializada en filosofía social y política, pensamiento feminista latino y epistemologías de la resistencia. Esta conversación entre dos amigas, una ya siendo madre y otra no, explora cómo TODOS participamos en la crianza de las futuras generaciones. Gisela comparte su perspectiva sobre por qué el cuidado y la resistencia política son actos de amor colectivo, la importancia de normalizar conversaciones políticas incómodas, y cómo el lenguaje inclusivo construye un mundo más justo. Una charla profunda sobre resistencia, esperanza y nuestra responsabilidad compartida de dejar un mejor mundo para quienes vienen después de nosotros. Que lo disfruten! --- Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Katia Catch-Up 03:38 - Conociendo a Gisela: trayectoria de leyes a filosofía 08:52 - Feminismos latinos y filosofía de la diáspora 12:04 - El cuidado colectivo y la responsabilidad compartida en la crianza 16:34 - La resistencia como maratón: lecciones del triatlón aplicadas a la justicia social 20:03 - Normalizando las conversaciones políticas incómodas 24:27 - Prácticas para una crianza consciente y antirracista 27:12 - El diálogo y la fricción epistemológica: crecer a través de la incomodidad 32:05 - Qué nos da esperanza en tiempos difíciles 35:03 - Construyendo alianzas y cambiando mentes 37:01 - El poder del lenguaje inclusivo y respetuoso 43:13 - Reflexiones finales y despedidas

    45 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    How Parenthood is Shaping Policy: A Conversation with Senator Ruben Gallego & Sydney Gallego

    What does it mean to raise a family while also serving your country? In this episode of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with Senator Ruben Gallego and his wife, Sydney Gallego, for a conversation that goes far beyond politics. They talk candidly about the realities of parenting three young children while navigating the demands of public life. From breaking cycles of fatherhood to confronting the maternal health crisis, Senator Gallego shares how personal experiences have informed his legislative priorities—including the Dads Matter Act and postpartum Medicaid expansion. Sydney brings her own insights as a maternal health advocate and mother navigating the emotional terrain of postpartum identity and civic engagement. In a country where gun violence is rampant, childcare is out of reach for many, and parental support remains a luxury instead of a given, this episode serves as a welcome reminder that some elected officials are fighting to change that. It’s a reflection of how public service, at its best, begins at home. Because sometimes, being a good parent is one of the most radical and impactful forms of leadership. 🌸 Topics covered: Fatherhood, masculinity & breaking generational cyclesMaternal health & postpartum policy in AmericaRaising kids in an era of gun violenceNavigating political life as a familyWhat gives them hope and what they’re fighting for🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Bios 02:45 – Unapparent Truths of Parenting 05:20 – How Their Upbringings Shaped Their Parenting Values 08:35 – Early Parenting Fears & Breaking Generational Cycles 12:05 – Legislation Inspired by Lived Experience (Postpartum, Dads Matter Act) 14:40 – What the U.S. Gets Wrong About Postpartum Care 17:30 – The Economic Reality of Raising Children 19:00 – Parenting as Civic Duty & Government Support 21:10 – Gun Violence & Sending Kids to School in Fear 26:50 – Raising Kids in the Public Eye 30:00 – Modeling Presence & Prioritizing Family 33:00 – Navigating Campaigns, Sacrifice, and Support at Home 34:50 – What Gives Them Hope as Parents 38:00 – Final Reflections & Advocacy Plugs (March of Dimes, Children’s Museum of Phoenix)

    40 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Cuando la maternidad te pone a prueba — con Cristina Pocta

    ¿Qué significa realmente ser madre cuando el sistema no está diseñado para ti ni para tus hijos? En este emotivo episodio, Katia conversa con Cristina Pocta—puertorriqueña/dominicana, madre de tres, y fundadora de la organización sin fines de lucro @seen_nonprofit — sobre el poder del cuidado, la dignidad y la comunidad. Cristina es madre de dos hijos con espina bífida y uno adoptado, y ha convertido su experiencia con la discapacidad, el agotamiento y la fe, en un acto de cuidado colectivo: brindar a otras familias el regalo del descanso. A través de anécdotas conmovedoras y reflexiones profundas, Cristina habla sobre: 🌍 cómo navegar un sistema de salud desigual 🧠 el dolor de ver a tus hijos ser excluidos ❤️‍🩹 el propósito detrás del sufrimiento 🛏️ la importancia del descanso como acto de resistencia 🫶 y cómo la fe y la comunidad le han dado esperanza Un episodio que no solo honra a las madres cuidadoras, sino que también nos invita a ver, sentir y actuar con más empatía. 🎁 En esta época de fiestas, pueden brindarle el regalo del descanso a una familia que lo necesita a través de youareseen.org Te invitamos a seguir la historia de Cristina y muchas otras familias a través de @seen_757 y @seen_nonprofit. Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Katia Catch Up + Presentación de Cristina Pocta y su historia familiar 03:30 – Una “verdad no aparente” de la crianza 05:30 – Criar dos hijos con espina bífida y uno adoptado 07:15 – El diagnóstico prenatal y los primeros años 10:00 – La maternidad como un acto de sanación 13:00 – Acceso al sistema médico y desigualdad estructural 16:30 – La soledad en el proceso de cuidado 19:00 – Lo que sí funciona: comunidad y pequeños actos de empatía 22:00 – El origen de SEEN y su propósito 25:30 – ¿Qué significa “el regalo del descanso”? 28:00 – El poder transformador de ayudar a otros 30:00 – El legado que Cristina quiere dejar en sus hijos 32:00 – Cómo apoyar a SEEN y dónde encontrar más recursos 33:00 – Cierre y agradecimientos

    34 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    The Truth About Wellness Culture: Moms Are Set Up to Fail with Haley Williams Pepper

    What does wellness really look like for mothers—beyond the supplements, routines, and influencer checklists? In this powerful episode of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with Haley Williams Pepper—a birth and postpartum doula, activist, mom of two, fellow WAG and host of the Detoxed podcast—to deconstruct the mainstream wellness industry and explore the systemic failures of women’s health care in the U.S. They also discuss what it’s like to navigate public life as WAGs and as vocal political/social advocates within these typically conservative spaces. They get candid about the privileges and responsibilities that come with having a platform, and how to raise children who lead with radical empathy. If you’ve ever felt unseen as a mother, or unheard as an advocate, this one is for you. Topics covered: ❤️‍🩹 What’s broken in women’s wellness culture 📢 The myth of “neutrality” and speaking up as a white-passing woman 🤫 How political silence harms moms and their kids 🏥 The postpartum support moms really need 🧠 Mental health, medical misinformation & maternal rage  🌱 Raising kind, empathetic kids in a divided world  Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Katia Catch-up & reflections on platform, privilege, and purpose 02:45 – Guest intro: Haley Williams Pepper 03:11 – Unapparent truths 05:05 – Navigating public life as WAGs & vocal advocates in conservative spaces 07:13 – Social media as activism & the privilege of having a voice 10:43 – Productive rage, motherhood, and redefining wellness 12:08 – What brought Haley to doula work & care advocacy 17:04 – Informed consent, midwifery, and flawed medical models 19:35 – Debunking toxic wellness and unattainable “self-care” 22:16 – Formula companies, lobbying, and systemic postpartum failures 26:03 – Birthrate panic vs real policy solutions 27:07 – What values Haley is most intentional about passing on 29:03 – Radical empathy as a parenting framework 30:21 – White-passing privilege, integrity, and voice 32:41 – Haley’s podcast “Detox” and final thoughts

    36 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    De inmigrante a congresista: la historia de Norma Torres

    En este poderoso episodio de The Unaparent, la Congresista Norma Torres se une a Katia para una conversación íntima sobre maternidad, política, inmigración, y la lucha por la justicia social en Estados Unidos. Desde sus inicios como operadora del 911 hasta llegar al Congreso, Norma comparte cómo su experiencia como madre inmigrante ha moldeado su visión del liderazgo y su lucha por una política pública más humana: desde el acceso a la salud materna, vivienda digna, y cuidado infantil, hasta su defensa incansable por las familias migrantes. Tocamos temas como: 🤰🏽 La crisis de salud materna en comunidades latinas y afroamericanas ❤️‍🩹 Cómo el trauma migratorio impacta a niñas y niños 💪 El legado de las madres en la política 🌱 Cómo criar con conciencia en un país donde muchas veces el sistema falla 🎧 Disponible ya en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, y YouTube. Pueden mantenerse al tanto del trabajo de la Congresista a través de su IG @repnormatorres y su página web torres.house.gov. — Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺 ⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact marina@studiodamadesign.com or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Katia “Catch-up” + presentación de la invitada, Congresista Norma Torres 02:45 – Una “verdad no aparente” de la maternidad 06:10 – De inmigrante guatemalteca a congresista 10:22 – Ser madre trabajadora sin red de apoyo 14:00 – La necesidad urgente de políticas públicas que cuiden 18:00 – Cómo usar tu voz cuando sientes que no puedes más 21:10 – Crisis de salud materna y acceso desigual a servicios 24:40 – El costo de no participar en política 28:00 – Trauma migratorio, separación familiar y resiliencia 31:45 – Crianza con conciencia en tiempos difíciles 34:15 – Legado, esperanza y el valor de alzar la voz 36:00 – Dónde seguir y apoyar el trabajo de la Congresista Torres

    37 min
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A bilingual parenting podcast hosted by Katia Reguero Lindor, delivering deeply human stories about the unapparent truths of parenting. Join us as we debunk parenting myths and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and parents-to-be. Let’s embrace vulnerability, share frustrations, and celebrate the complexities of parenthood. Together, we’ll learn from diverse perspectives and realize we’re not alone in this rewarding yet challenging journey. Tune in for honest insights, parenting guidance, and support while we navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children.

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  • Creator
    Katia Reguero Lindor | a Studio Dama, LLC Production
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Katia Reguero Lindor | a Studio Dama, LLC Production
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