Mija, Stay Mad! (Maybe This Is How It Starts)

Vee Sanchez
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Welcome to Mija, Stay Mad! — a podcast dedicated to slowing down, reflection, and redefining freedom on your own terms. Here, we honor the power of our own stories as growth, while staying mad enough to fiercely pursue what truly makes us free and happy. While life is full of unspoken rules and expectations that don’t always serve our pursuit of happiness, I am here to help you question, release, and intentionally craft a life rooted in self-compassion and courage. Mija, at my big pause, “Y antes que se acabe todo esto, voy a vivir mi vida” (Antes Que Se Acabe). I stumbled so you can sprint. Grab the lessons, skip the regrets. Hosted by Vee, Mija, Stay Mad! blends storytelling, reflection, and candid conversation to inspire those ready to rewrite their narrative, honor their own pace, and stay committed to their unique journey toward freedom and fulfillment. After a year of experimenting with healing on the original podcast, Maybe This Is How It Starts, regulated our nervous system through unconventional methods in mental health. We return in the midst of midlife, sharing what life has been, is and is expected to become. Mija, one day you’ll be my age, and I’ll be your ancestor. Until then — stay mad. Stay soft. Stay free. ___________________________________ Vee Sanchez is a community organizer, human resources professional, self-taught mental health advocate, and naturist with over twenty years of experience in human connections—as an HR professional, case manager, and mental health advocate. She loves people and is passionate about making life better for others. After years regulating her nervous system, Vee moved beyond conventional therapy to explore alternative healing, including hypnosis and EMDR. Now in midlife—the “big pause”—she reflects on lessons first-generation individuals face, drawing from her experience as a true first gen. Through Mija, Stay Mad!, Vee shares stories, reflections, and candid conversations to inspire freedom, self-compassion, and intentional living.

  1. The BIG rReset: How rRest Therapy help me restart with Danielle Y

    02/29/2024

    The BIG rReset: How rRest Therapy help me restart with Danielle Y

    Through a mutual friend and in the midst of COVID, I connected with Danielle. Through her, rRest proved to be a hypnotic method that allowed me to regulate a troubled nervous system. Danielle Yuhasz is the founder of Rise and Glow Coaching LLC and a certified Intuitive Healing Coach in the rREST® Technique. She helps clients process unprocessed emotions associated with PTSD and past trauma, using the brain’s natural ability for neuroplasticity to create new emotional patterns. Through transformational life coaching, she guides clients in identifying deeply held emotional responses, releasing outdated stress patterns, and recalibrating their nervous system. Her approach blends intuitive guidance, neuroscience-informed techniques, and the rREST® methodology to help clients feel grounded, empowered, and aligned with their authentic selves. Danielle Y can be reached on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-yuhasz-a723163b/

    22 min
  2. Cat and Josh: PTSD and Kink

    02/15/2024

    Cat and Josh: PTSD and Kink

    In this episode, we sit down with Cat Orme and Joshua Rodriguez (Master Joshua), co-founders of The Kink Collective in East Harlem, NYC. With decades of combined experience in kink, education, and counseling, they explore how kink intersects with PTSD, alcoholism, sexuality, emotional healing, and energy exchange. Their philosophy — “People Before Kink” — emphasizes trust, consent, communication, and personal reflection as the foundation for meaningful play and conscious power dynamics. After recording, I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in their East Harlem studio, where their leadership and commitment to safety were unmistakable. Cat brings therapeutic insight and a grounding presence, while Joshua’s intentional Dominant leadership creates a space where kink becomes a tool for self-discovery, healing, and deep community connection. You can learn more about their work at kinkcollective.net, and follow them on Instagram @kink_collective.

    21 min
  3. a yogi and her Randa

    02/01/2024

    a yogi and her Randa

    Alauna Toby, a nomadic yoga teacher and social media influencer. Lives her life as she shares her passion as a mental health advocate through the health benefits in yoga.She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and YTT to help people find healing outside of traditional therapy. In Mind on Yoga Academy, Alauna shares the psychological research as well as the yogic philosophies to explain the mental health benefits of yoga. She also teaches yoga, breathwork, and meditation classes in the Academy directly on her Youtube Chanel. This Yoga instructor has gone from 500 to 24k followers on social media sharing her daily shenanigans as she travels the country in Ronda, that would be her Honda Accord. Listen as she shares her top car camping secrets.  ________________________ Social Media Handles Website: www.alaunaroby.com Instagram Youtube

    38 min
  4. overcoming generational substance addiction, part 2

    01/25/2024

    overcoming generational substance addiction, part 2

    In this second part, from this amazing storyteller, we continue to learn from Kenra and what her life was after losing her husband to substance abuse. _____________ Kenra Henry, the resilient spirit and founder of Calming Chaos, LLC. and author of "Addicted to Love." Kenra has traversed a challenging path, experiencing generational substance addiction, codependence, and the profound loss of her veteran husband. In this podcast, listeners will be invited to join Kenra on her personal journey, exploring the transformative power of vulnerability and the healing process that accompanies the embrace of our deepest emotions. Kenra intimately shares the struggles of living in survival mode, the bitter taste of disconnection, and the societal pressure to quickly move on. Behind a brave mask, she concealed her vulnerability, only to find herself in a cycle of guilt and burdensome silence. Raised in a culture that values strength and stoicism, Kenra learned firsthand that feeling is healing. Throughout her solitary journey, Kenra navigated the depths of grief, embraced vulnerability, and rediscovered the importance of connecting with herself and her children. Now, as a beacon of hope, she extends a lifeline to widows and those lost in pain, providing a safe space for expression and acknowledging the validity of feeling weak and human. ________________________________ Social Media Handles: Addicted to Love- The Book Calming Chaos- Grief, Addiction & ADHD Coaching Instagram

    41 min
  5. addicted to love: overcoming generational substance addictions

    01/25/2024

    addicted to love: overcoming generational substance addictions

    Kenra Henry, the resilient spirit and founder of Calming Chaos, LLC. and author of "Addicted to Love." Kenra has traversed a challenging path, experiencing generational substance addiction, codependence, and the profound loss of her veteran husband. In this podcast, listeners will be invited to join Kenra on her personal journey, exploring the transformative power of vulnerability and the healing process that accompanies the embrace of our deepest emotions. Kenra intimately shares the struggles of living in survival mode, the bitter taste of disconnection, and the societal pressure to quickly move on. Behind a brave mask, she concealed her vulnerability, only to find herself in a cycle of guilt and burdensome silence. Raised in a culture that values strength and stoicism, Kenra learned firsthand that feeling is healing. Throughout her solitary journey, Kenra navigated the depths of grief, embraced vulnerability, and rediscovered the importance of connecting with herself and her children. Now, as a beacon of hope, she extends a lifeline to widows and those lost in pain, providing a safe space for expression and acknowledging the validity of feeling weak and human. ________________________________ Social Media Handles: Addicted to Love- The Book Calming Chaos- Grief, Addiction & ADHD Coaching Instagram

    30 min
  6. From burnout to finding purpose

    01/18/2024

    From burnout to finding purpose

    Clint Callahan of Colorado is a Licensed Therapist Social Worker and a seasoned coach who has made a significant mark in the realm of personal development. With an extensive coaching career, has become a beacon of change for those seeking meaningful transformations. Hailing from a background rooted in the belief that small changes can yield big impacts, Clint has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals discover their true potential. In Clint's world, goals are not just milestones; they are the compass that directs us towards a purposeful life. He believes that by setting clear, achievable goals, individuals can break down larger aspirations into manageable tasks, making the journey less daunting and more attainable. Join us in this episode as we unravel Clint Callahan's insights into the transformative potential of small changes, the significance of goal setting, and the profound impact of aligning one's life with a greater purpose. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take those small steps that can lead to big, positive changes in your own life. Social Media: Website Facebook Instagram Linkedin

    16 min
  7. Hypnosis to Psychedelics: Two roads leading into the same destination

    11/16/2023

    Hypnosis to Psychedelics: Two roads leading into the same destination

    In this week's episode, we have the opportunity to share with a genius and who is incredibly funny and rebellious as he calls himself. Lincoln has pushed through all his curiosities and lacking the the point of exhaustion. He helps others find the meaning of life as they reach out for help. Did you know that hypnosis to psychedelics can lead you to the same results?  Join us with a glass of wine as we uncover the meaning of life. Lincoln will teach you how to look at life in a brand new way, a very creative and smart way. ** Dr. Lincoln Stoller work may be found at: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com Social Media: @lincolnstoller

    26 min

  8. 11/09/2023

    Escaping the Matrix

    Carl was born into war. When he was just a toddler, he often woke up to his mom’s panicking voice asking him, his siblings and his father to run to the bunker and hide.  At the age of 12, he fled his home country heartbroken.  These events always created questions in his mind & heart. Why is this happening to him? Why do people kill each other? Why do innocent families have to suffer the consequences? To find answers to his pain, Carl went on a journey. He tried to find salvation in sports, romantic relationships, new personas, ambitious careers, & business start-ups. He also explored religion, psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, books, seminars, and spiritual gurus. He questioned everything, including these methods. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t find a truly freeing approach. Each one had its benefits but was also complicated & binding. After years of assimilating their essence, he realized that the foundation of transformation was incredibly simple.  Today, he shares it with other spiritual seekers. He shares how he applied it to go from confusion to clarity, from being medicated to free of medication, and from depression to lasting enthusiasm.

    24 min
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Welcome to Mija, Stay Mad! — a podcast dedicated to slowing down, reflection, and redefining freedom on your own terms. Here, we honor the power of our own stories as growth, while staying mad enough to fiercely pursue what truly makes us free and happy. While life is full of unspoken rules and expectations that don’t always serve our pursuit of happiness, I am here to help you question, release, and intentionally craft a life rooted in self-compassion and courage. Mija, at my big pause, “Y antes que se acabe todo esto, voy a vivir mi vida” (Antes Que Se Acabe). I stumbled so you can sprint. Grab the lessons, skip the regrets. Hosted by Vee, Mija, Stay Mad! blends storytelling, reflection, and candid conversation to inspire those ready to rewrite their narrative, honor their own pace, and stay committed to their unique journey toward freedom and fulfillment. After a year of experimenting with healing on the original podcast, Maybe This Is How It Starts, regulated our nervous system through unconventional methods in mental health. We return in the midst of midlife, sharing what life has been, is and is expected to become. Mija, one day you’ll be my age, and I’ll be your ancestor. Until then — stay mad. Stay soft. Stay free. ___________________________________ Vee Sanchez is a community organizer, human resources professional, self-taught mental health advocate, and naturist with over twenty years of experience in human connections—as an HR professional, case manager, and mental health advocate. She loves people and is passionate about making life better for others. After years regulating her nervous system, Vee moved beyond conventional therapy to explore alternative healing, including hypnosis and EMDR. Now in midlife—the “big pause”—she reflects on lessons first-generation individuals face, drawing from her experience as a true first gen. Through Mija, Stay Mad!, Vee shares stories, reflections, and candid conversations to inspire freedom, self-compassion, and intentional living.

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