La Madrastra Podcast

Rosalba Gama-Hernandez
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A new podcast for stepmoms, La Madrastra addresses a variety of topics including mental health, wellness, parenting styles, family dynamics, setting boundaries, and energy work. Our mission is to bring visibility to stepmom life, destigmatize our stories, and create a space for step-moms to feel seen, validated, and acknowledged. Join us as we dig into every thing Madrastra!

  1. Oct 20

    LMP en Español E25: La Importancia de las Consecuencias en la Crianza, perooo el Síndrome del Padre Culpable

    Las consecuencias son la clave para la crianza de los hijos, especialmente cuando se trata de crear estructura en el hogar. Pero, si tu pareja sufre del Síndrome del Padre Culpable... agárrate porque lo más probable es que las consecuencias no sean su fuerte, y esto de la crianza se ponga más difícil de lo que esperabas.  En este episodio, exploraremos todo lo que tenga que ver con las consecuencias, como implementarlas, y como sobrevivir el síndrome del padre culpable.  Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  2. Oct 12

    LMP 25: The Importance of Consequences in Parenting, but then... here comes Guilty Father Syndrome

    Consequences are everrrything when it comes to parenting, establishing structure in the home, learning life lessons, and rebalancing power in the home. However, if you're partner suffers from guilty parenting, or guilty father syndrome- it's likely that consequences in your home could be non-existent, or ineffective at best.  In this episode we will dive into the ins and outs of identifying and establishing consequences with your kiddos, guilty parenting, and how to navigate Guilty Father Syndrome. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  3. Oct 2

    LMP en Español E24: Cuando te Regañan por ser Regañona

    Alguna vez te han llamado "regañona" simplemente por ponerles reglas a tus hijos o hijastros? Si contestaste que sí, entonces este episodio es para ti! En este episodio se va a hablar de la disciplina referente a la madrastridad, como identificar si tu pareja te esta socavando, o quitándote autoridad con tus hijastros/hijos, y que hacer al respecto.  Para todas quienes estén interesadas en el libro, "Chancla," y la version en español, que esta por venir, por favor chequen los siguientes enlaces: Bookshop.org o LatinxParenting en IG. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  4. Sep 10

    LMP 24: Discipline & Stepmotherhood- Cuando te Regañan por ser Regañona

    Have you ever been called a regañona (mean, rigid, grouchy) when you were simply trying to teach some basic rules to your stepchildren? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you! In this episode, we will get into how discipline can look a little different for StepMamacitas, how to identify if you're being undermined by your partner when trying to uphold some good ol' structure in the home, and what to do about it.  As mentioned, at the top of the episode, if you're interested in getting yourself a copy of Chancla: Healing our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture through Nonviolent Parenting, please visit: Bookshop.org or LatinxParenting on IG. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  5. Jun 5

    LMP 23: Endometriosis 101 with Sarah Yvonne of Latinas Con Endo

    Painful periods are not normal... and so many women experience them, but why?! While there could be an endless list of reasons, Endometriosis could be one of them, and not enough folks are talking about it.  Stepmamacitas, hermanas, sisters, in this episode we dive into female reproductive health, in an interview with Sarah Yvonne, co-founder of Latinas con Endo, to discuss a chronic disease that impacts 1 in 10 women, review symptoms, real-life experiences, and what can be done if you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of endometriosis.  If you would like more information or resources, please visit Latinas Con Endo on IG @latinasconendo or @sicker._than._your._average Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

    LMP 23: Endometriosis 101 with Sarah Yvonne of Latinas Con Endo

  6. May 15

    LMP 22: What's in a Name? Names, Labels, and Titles...and Why They Matter

    What does your stepchild call you? What do you call your stepchild? And does that feel right for you and them? In this episode we are diving into labels, names, and titles, and how these impact the stepmamacita experience. We will explore personal stories, cultural insights, parental alienation, and practical advice related to how words shape our feelings, relationships, and self-perception, especially during Mother's Day and beyond.  If you have ever felt sentida about what your stepchild calls you, this episode is for you. 💛  If you are interested in a free reiki session with @reikibydaisy, DM me @tlahtolli.wellness. The first person to message me will receive the free Reiki session with Daisy!  Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  7. Apr 17

    LMP 21: The Parentified Chiquitita

    Did you ever feel like the adult in the room, or have to do parental things as a kid? In this episode we get into the what, why, and how of the parentified experience. We will discuss the impact of parentification in the moment, but also the long-term effects of growing up too fast.  We will discuss how parentification impacts our experience as stepmoms, and what we can do to address the feelings, emotions, thoughts, etc. that may arise from having been parentified.  Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

  8. Apr 9

    LMP en Español E20: Poniendonos al Día! Un Cambio de Carrera y El Sistema Escolar

    Alguna vez has querido salir corriendo de tu trabajo? O dejar tu carrera por completo? Si sí, vas a poder relacionarte, machín!  Estoy de regreso, StepMamacitas! y he hecho varios cambios que me encantaria compartirles. En este episodio, vamos a lanzarnos al sistema escolar, platicar de ambientes de trabajo tóxicos, y mi decision de dejar mi carrera de más de 20 años. Hay que ponerlos al día! Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellness If you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message.  And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com  Catch you next week!  Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1.  Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.

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A new podcast for stepmoms, La Madrastra addresses a variety of topics including mental health, wellness, parenting styles, family dynamics, setting boundaries, and energy work. Our mission is to bring visibility to stepmom life, destigmatize our stories, and create a space for step-moms to feel seen, validated, and acknowledged. Join us as we dig into every thing Madrastra!

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  • Creator
    Rosalba Gama-Hernandez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 La Madrastra Podcast
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    La Madrastra Podcast