She Believed with Kristina Guerrero

Kristina Guerrero
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She Believed is a storytelling podcast about resilience, identity, and starting over. Hosted by journalist, breast cancer survivor, and proud Latina Kristina Guerrero, each episode explores the messy middle of life—addiction, motherhood, career pivots, and personal growth. With honesty, humor, and heart, Kristina shares what it really takes to rebuild, reflect, and rise. If you’ve ever wondered “now what?”, this show is for you.

Episodes

  1. AUG 5

    Ep 10 Holy Shift! Faith, Grace, and My Good Samaritan Fail

    Season Finale!!! Kristina used to side-eye 'born-agains” — now she was the one dunked in a giant metal trough of backyard hose water, declaring her life forever changed. But when rock bottom met God’s grace, everything shifted. In this heartfelt and hilarious season finale of She Believed, Kristina shares her journey from faith skeptic to fully surrendered — and how that leap carried her through sobriety, cancer, and life's curveballs. Part comedy, part confession, all inspiration — this season finale episode proves it’s never too late for a fresh start and a little holy courage. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    39 min

  2. JUL 29

    EP 9 Keeping A Breast: My Journey from Mammogram to Miracle

    When Kristina went in for a routine mammogram, she didn’t expect her life to implode — or transform. In this raw and real episode of She Believed, she shares the emotional rollercoaster of being diagnosed with an extremely rare breast cancer, undergoing surgery, and breaking down (literally) in the shower.  You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll meet Nipsey (yes, her prosthetic boob has a name). Most of all, you’ll walk away with a powerful reminder: life can turn technicolor after the storm, and sometimes the worst thing that happens becomes the best thing that ever could. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    38 min

  3. JUL 22

    EP 8 Am I Latina Enough? Embracing Identity, Culture & Self-Worth

    In this episode of She Believed, Kristina gets real about something a lot of us brown girls have quietly wondered: Am I Latina enough? Spoiler alert: she doesn’t speak Spanish fluently, can’t handle spicy food, and grew up in a small farm town in Washington. So… street cred? Questionable. But cultural pride? Off the charts. Kristina opens up about navigating identity as a second-generation Mexican-American, the pressure to be a "perfect representative" of her community, and what it’s like being the only brown girl in the room—whether it’s in a college lecture hall or on national TV at E! News. She also shares why not speaking Spanish doesn’t make her (or you!) any less Latina, and how she finally made peace with being exactly who she is. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to earn their own identity badge. Laugh, cry, nod along—and maybe even call your abuela when it’s over. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    27 min

  4. JUL 15

    EP 7 My Dream Job at E! News, Imposter Syndrome, and Learning to Believe I Belonged

    Ever wonder what happens when your biggest dream comes true…but your anxiety tags along for the ride? In this episode, Kristina Guerrero spills the sparkling Hollywood tea on landing her dream job at E! News, brushing elbows with stars like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Taylor Swift—and secretly battling imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the occasional urge to puke on the red carpet. With heartfelt honesty and plenty of laughs, Kristina shares how a small-town girl from Washington state ended up living the Hollywood life she’d always prayed for—and why even the most glamorous job can still leave you feeling like the world’s biggest fraud. It’s a story about chasing big dreams, wearing fabulous shoes, and finally realizing you do belong where you’ve always wanted to be. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    32 min

  5. JUL 8

    EP 6 Ed McMahon, Million-Dollar Dreams, and Growing Up Poor: Money, Worth, and Healing

    Remember dreaming that Ed McMahon would show up at your door with a giant check and balloons? Kristina Guerrero sure does — and in this funny, moving episode, she takes us back to the 90s, growing up in Sunnyside, WA, believing Publishers Clearing House might be the ticket out of poverty. From sending off magazine sweepstakes entries to craving brown-bag lunches like the “rich kids,” Kristina shares the very real struggles of growing up poor, the hopes that fueled her hustle, and how chasing money (and Hollywood glam) couldn’t heal the wounds of feeling unworthy. It’s a nostalgic blast of 90s pop culture, mixed with raw honesty, humor, and the wisdom of a woman who turned childhood grit into unstoppable ambition. Join KG for laughs, some tears, and a reminder that sometimes, the things we think will “save us” might not be what we really need after all. 🎈 Listen now for a story that’s part Ed McMahon, part cornflakes, and all heart. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    33 min

  6. JUL 1

    EP 5 Daddy Issues: Healing from My Dad’s Alcoholism and Finding Forgiveness

    In this raw and emotional episode, Kristina Guerrero dives deep into one of the most pivotal chapters of her life. Kristina opens up about growing up with a father who was charismatic and loving when sober but volatile and unpredictable when drunk. She recounts vivid childhood memories, from moments of tenderness to traumatic nights fleeing the house during violent outbursts. She shares how she learned to compartmentalize her pain, locking it away in hidden “boxes” that would later influence her own struggles with alcohol. As Kristina reflects on her father’s death and funeral, she explores the complicated grief of mourning not only the man he was, but the relationship she never got to have. She candidly grapples with the haunting realization that despite all she knew about her father’s addiction, she still found herself following a similar path. Through laughter, vulnerability, and powerful storytelling, Kristina examines how generational trauma, childhood wounds, and hidden shame can echo through our choices—and how facing those truths is essential to healing. Tune in for an honest look at what it means to untangle the past, redefine family narratives, and forge a new path forward. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    29 min

  7. JUN 24

    EP 4 Mommy Needs A Drink: Alcohol, Motherhood & Mommy Wine Culture

    In this raw and deeply personal episode of She Believed, host Kristina Guerrero opens her heart about one of the hardest chapters in her sobriety journey: being a mom with a drinking problem. Following the emotional revelations in Episode 3, Kristina bravely shares the guilt, grief, and truth behind how her alcohol addiction collided with motherhood. From missed memories and sleepless hangovers to the lies of “mommy wine culture,” Kristina sheds light on the ways addiction doesn’t just impact the person drinking—but the entire family. With heartbreaking honesty, she unpacks what it means to parent while numbing out, how deeply entrenched our culture is in normalizing alcohol use for moms, and the shame and secrecy that kept her from seeking help sooner. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating sobriety, motherhood, or simply questioning the role alcohol plays in their life. 🔑 Key Topics: The myth of the "functional alcoholic"What drinking looked like as a mother of two young boysThe hidden dangers of “mommy wine culture”Accountability, shame, and healing through honestyLetting go of guilt while honoring the truth✨ Quote from the Episode: “I never thought I was choosing alcohol over my kids… but I did, too many times. And that truth still breaks my heart.” If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    28 min

  8. JUN 17

    EP 3 My Sobriety Story: How I Walked Away from Alcohol and Took My Life Back

    In this raw and revealing episode, Kristina shares the deeply personal story of her battle with alcohol—from her first warm sip of beer in junior high to the broken, hungover morning of January 1st, 2022 that changed everything. With honesty and vulnerability, she walks us through the culture of drinking that shaped her youth, the hidden social anxiety she masked with booze, and the slow but steady erosion of her sense of self. There was no dramatic rock bottom—just a series of painful, shame-filled mornings and one particularly dark New Year’s Day that finally forced her to confront the truth: alcohol had taken over her life. Kristina reflects on how her drinking was tied to confidence, social ease, and coping with past trauma—and how she convinced herself she didn’t have a problem for years. With clarity and courage, she breaks down the lies she believed, the pain she tried to numb, and how that vicious cycle finally came to a halt. This episode is about more than quitting drinking—it’s about facing the truth, reclaiming control, and stepping into a new chapter with grace and grit. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    31 min

  9. JUN 10

    EP 2 The Big Believe

    In this episode of She Believed, Kristina Guerrero takes us back to where it all began — a small-town girl with a big-time dream. From signing junior high yearbooks with “Keep my autograph, I’m going to be famous” to driving to California with a few hundred dollars and a heart full of hope, Kristina shares the story of how she believed — delusionally, boldly, and completely — that she was destined for Hollywood. Reading an excerpt from her memoir, Kristina reflects on her unwavering childhood dream to be on Entertainment Tonight, the pushback she faced, and the audacity it took to chase her calling despite poverty, family struggles, and zero industry connections. She opens up about her early days in Los Angeles: couch-surfing, living out of her car, and hustling through internships and cocktail waitressing shifts while studying at USC. This episode is a celebration of belief before achievement, of betting on yourself before the world gives you permission. Whether you're just starting your own dream chase or looking for a reminder of why you began, this one’s for you. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    24 min

  10. JUN 10

    EP 1 God Told Me To

    Welcome to the very first episode of She Believed ! Kristina Guerrero—TV host, journalist, mom, breast cancer survivor, and sober Latina woman of faith—opens up with raw vulnerability and truth in this powerful kickoff to her new podcast. Inspired by her memoir of the same name, Kristina shares why she felt called—literally—to write her story. From red carpet dreams to rock bottom sobriety, breast cancer, and a canceled TV show, she found herself in an in-between space filled with uncertainty, grief, and unexpected spiritual awakening. In this episode, she reads a personal excerpt from her book and reflects on the moment she chose stillness and prayer over hustle, redefining what purpose and faith look like in the face of loss. With journal-entry-level honesty, she explores themes of surrender, resilience, and trusting divine timing—even when the path is unclear. If you've ever found yourself at a crossroads asking "what now?" this episode is for you. If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    22 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    She Believed with Kristina Guerrero (Trailer)

    If you laughed, cried, or yelled “OMG SAME!” at any point—do me a solid: ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite human. It helps more people find the show (and makes the algorithm gods smile). 📲 Wanna hang out between episodes? Instagram: @KristinaGuerrero or @shebelievedpod Catch you next week, friend—and bring snacks.

    1 min

Trailer

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She Believed is a storytelling podcast about resilience, identity, and starting over. Hosted by journalist, breast cancer survivor, and proud Latina Kristina Guerrero, each episode explores the messy middle of life—addiction, motherhood, career pivots, and personal growth. With honesty, humor, and heart, Kristina shares what it really takes to rebuild, reflect, and rise. If you’ve ever wondered “now what?”, this show is for you.

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