In the Pink Room Podcast

Jessica Rojo and Laura Valtierra
  • 5.0 (21)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
In the Pink Room Podcast

Best Friends, Mamas of 3, Board Certifified Behavior Analysts discussing all things motherhood, wellness, relationships, careers, society and a dash of pop culture. Join in on our conversations In the Pink Room as we shed light on important topics, bring humor on dark days, and help each other as we navigate and attempt to own motherhood while maintaining our individuality as women, taking care of our families, pursuing our dreams and helping other women do the same. Join us on our Instragram page for updates @in.the.pinkroom and you can email us at inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com

  1. DEC 11

    Toxic Friendships

    In this candid and heartfelt episode, Jess and Laura dive deep into the topic of toxic friendships. From Laura's subtle emotional abuse experience to Jess eating her best friend's cheesecake, they share their personal stories and insights on how to recognize and deal with toxic friends and their own toxic behaviors. Together, they offer practical advice on how to move on from toxic friendships, how to learn from them and create healthier boundaries for themselves and others. If you have ever felt drained by a friend or unsure how to handle a friendship that is no longer serving you, this episode is a must listen. Grab your favorite drink, settle in and join us for another Pink Room conversation. Instagram: @in.the.pinkroom Email: inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com

    48 min

  2. OCT 18

    #WorkingMomof3Life

    In this episode, we discuss the challenges of returning to work and sustaining careers as mothers and how doing so got increasingly more difficult the more children we had. We touch on the cost of child care, demoting to lower positions to accomodate the needs of our families, how long it took us to return to full time work and managerial positions, the imbalance that comes with "doing it all," how we both thought we were sick but it turned out to be just typical mom exhaustion, and review research that indicates the most "stressed" out mothers are reported as mothers of 3 and hypothesize why that may be true. We hope you enjoy this girl talk about family and careers and please contact us on Instagram @in.the.pinkroom or via email at inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com. to share your thoughts and experience on this topic.

    42 min

  3. OCT 6

    The One that Got Away

    The recent break-up of JLo and Ben Affleck prompted this Pink Room conversation about "The One that Got Away." We discuss this concept and include responses and stories from our listeners (70% said yes, this is a real thing), dissect the psychology behind this idea (our hypothesized guess is people often romanticize past relationships due to boredom in long-term relationships), and the objective of reaching out to the one that got away (derives from guilt over how things ended or the thoughts of "what if?" We also share our thoughts on soul mates and whether they exist and conclude that the past should be left in the past and a memory of the the one that got away should just be a memory to be grateful for, and that's all. Thank you for joining us, In the Pink Room. Follow us on Instagram @in.the.pinkroom or via email at inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com.

    39 min

  4. AUG 23

    A Mama’s Story about Learning her Daughter has ASD with Adrienne Macias

    In this episode, we are joined by Adrienne Macias- a mother of 3, twins, one of which is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We learn about what led her to have her daughter assessed, what her experience was like hearing her daughter qualified for ASD, and how the diagnosis altered her life. She touches on how she had to set her career aside to prioritize care for her daughter, the mom guilt she experiences and also what she would tell her younger self along with words of support for other mamas that are parenting a child with ASD.

    57 min

  5. JUL 14

    On Raising Sons in the Preteen Stage with Melissa Lawson

    While Laura is visiting with her best friend, I interview a fellow baseball mom, Melissa Lawson, that has a preteen son, BA in Psychology and MA in Marriage and Family Counseling. Melissa and her family are moving to Chicago from Sacramento in 2 weeks and since she loves Podcast and has been our #1 Hype Chick and promoter, I thought it would be fun to give her the exprience of being a co-host on the show. So, join us for a conversation In the Pink room about the challenges of raising a preteen son (self regulation, coping with failure and communicating their emotions), toxic masculinity, Bigorexia (Yes, it's a thing), teaching sportsmanship, instilling "gentleman behavior" at a young age, and discussing if raising a son or daughter is harder. Melissa also sheds light on raising a biracial son and bonus daughter, which we will cover more in depth when Melissa visits in the fall from Chicago - Laura will join us for that one! As always, data collection and statements from our listeners are added to our conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode! Love, Jess & Laura

    1h 1m

  6. JUN 11

    On Burnout & Work Life Balance

    Join us for a conversation about burn out - Jess shares her experience of recent work related burn out, which lead to having to find a new job, and Laura talks about mom burnout and the never ending battle of creating a work life balance. They touch on general mom exhaustion, trying to work from home as a mom, rage cleaning, throwing away toys when the kids are sleeping and the guilt felt when they discover their missing toy, stress, telepressure and why they love being in the Pink Room. They also define strategies to overcome burn out which ultimately include establishing boundaries and disconnecting from distractions (Jess quite soical media for good). As always, data from their listeners and research from the American Psychological Association is added to the discussion. Thank you for tuning in and please contact us at inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com with any comments or questions you may share. Also, share our show, rate it and leave reviews! Love, Jess & Laura

    55 min

  7. APR 12

    Attachment Styles Theory

    In this Pink Room conversation, Jess introduces the theory of attachment styles to Laura and they discuss how identifying one's attachment style and their partner's will improve their relationships. They also discuss each attachment style (secure, dismissive avoidant, anxious and disorganized fearful) and describe how an individual may respond to issues in a relationship, as a result of their attachment behavior. This dicussion is merely an introduction to the concept and episodes regarding how to heal and respond to others that are healing will be followed. We hope you enjoy this pink room conversation and thank you for being here with us! Love, Jess & Laura Instagram: @in.the.pinkroom Email: inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com

    29 min

  8. APR 2

    Exercise & how hard it is to prioritize as a mama

    In this Pink Room conversation, we talk about how challenging it is to prioritize exercise as a mama and why we think exercise is the first form of self care that women let go of, once they have children. Mothers are usually sleep deprived, exhausted and there is simply a lack of time to fit in physical activity to their schedule. Add in little to no motivation, and it becomes so easy to forget how beneficial and necessary exercise is, especially for working mothers (reduces stress & anxiety). We also talk about how we have made exercise part of our lives, despite the challenges, and the mental health benefits we experience. Some of the tips we encourage our listeners to consider are: start small and start slow, make it fun, find your niche, dress comfortable, have a plan B because sh#t happens, and most importantly, focus on the immediate mental and emotional effects of exercise (improved mood, focus, energy, boost in self-confidence, improved sleep) rather than the physical results. We hope your enjoy this Pink Room Conversation and as always, thank you for sharing this space with us. Stay tuned for our next episode on Attachment Styles. Love, Jess & Laura Instagram: @in.the.pinkroom Email: inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com

    37 min
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About

Best Friends, Mamas of 3, Board Certifified Behavior Analysts discussing all things motherhood, wellness, relationships, careers, society and a dash of pop culture. Join in on our conversations In the Pink Room as we shed light on important topics, bring humor on dark days, and help each other as we navigate and attempt to own motherhood while maintaining our individuality as women, taking care of our families, pursuing our dreams and helping other women do the same. Join us on our Instragram page for updates @in.the.pinkroom and you can email us at inthepinkroomwithjessandlaura@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Jessica Rojo and Laura Valtierra
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 by Jessica Rojo and Laura Valtierra
  • Show Website
    In the Pink Room Podcast

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