Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being

Jessica Cuevas | Latina Mami Mentor
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Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood. Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey.  We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations. This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.

  1. 2D AGO

    154. Creating Maternal Health Awareness After Loss

    In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Eddie Garcia, Elisa Garcia, Christina Galindo, and Jessica Bess to hear Francilia Garcia's story - a beloved wife, first-time mother, and advocate who tragically passed away from childbirth complications just weeks after welcoming her twin boys. Through their grief, Francilia's family created Francilia's Twice the Love Foundation to raise awareness about preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and postpartum risks that claim too many mothers' lives. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode154 A note before listening: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, maternal death, and grief. The content is deeply personal and may be difficult for some listeners, especially those who have experienced similar losses or trauma. Please listen when you feel emotionally prepared, and know that it's okay to pause or step away if needed. What You'll Hear: Francilia's journey through infertility and her tragic passing from pregnancy complicationsThe warning signs of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome that every pregnant person and new mother needs to knowRacial disparities in maternal healthcare and why women of color are the most vulnerableHow to advocate for yourself during pregnancy and postpartum The creation of Francilia's Twice the Love Foundation and how they're supporting families while keeping Francilia's memory aliveResources Mentioned in the Episode: Preeclampsia FoundationPost on maternal health statistics and researchAnnual Walk Event - Join Francilia's Twice the Love Foundation in MayFollow Francilia's Twice the Love Foundation Instagram: @franciliastwicetheloveTikTok: @franciliastwicetheloveEmail: franciliastwicethelove@gmail.comSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    59 min

  2. MAR 5

    153. How to Stop Feeling Stuck and Rethink the "American Dream"

    In July 2024, I was featured in The New York Times in an article about how childcare costs are limiting women’s ability to work. The headline captured exactly how we felt at the time: stuck. In this solo episode, I share the real story behind that moment and how my family made the strategic decision to move from Chicago to León, Guanajuato. I break down the real cost of living for a family of four in the U.S., the childcare math that so many moms are quietly navigating, and the mindset shift that helped us stop blaming ourselves and start thinking strategically. If you’ve ever looked at your numbers and thought, “Why does this feel impossible?”, this episode is for you. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode153 What You'll Hear: The reality many moms are experiencing with childcare and workThe real cost of living for a family of four in Chicago (and why the math didn’t work for us)How childcare costs can create a hidden barrier for women trying to re-enter the workforceThe mindset shift that helped us not feel stuckHow moving to Mexico created breathing room for our family financially and emotionallyResources Mentioned: New York Times feature (July 2024)Episode 151: 3 Things You Must Do Before Moving AbroadFree Moving to Mexico Discord Community1-on-1 Moving to Mexico ConsultationWall Street Journal on Americans relocating abroadSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    26 min

  3. FEB 26

    152. Mamis Abroad: How to Find Remote Work with Karina Wright

    In this episode of the Mamis Abroad series, I sit down with Karina Wright, a content creator, community builder, and certified no-gatekeeping reina! Karina made the bold decision to move back to the motherland with her husband and teenage son, and she has been sharing every step of the journey with her growing community at @karinalifeinmexico. She is giving our people real, practical resources on how to find remote work, navigate the emotional load of returning, and build a life on your own terms. Whether you are thinking about making this move or just need some inspiration to dream a little bigger, this episode is for you! For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode152 What You'll Hear Why finding remote work is the #1 thing holding Latinas back from moving abroadWhat it's really like to move with a teenager, and why kids are far more resilient than we give them credit forHow Karina built a no-gatekeeping Discord community to help Mexican citizens and descendants repatriateThe honest, emotional conversation about identity, belonging, and what it means to return to a country that is yours but also feels brand newResources Mentioned Follow Karina: @karinalifeinmexico on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & FacebookKarina's Discord CommunityRegresando a Mexico WorkshopResume Revamp ServiceReturning Home to Mexico E-GuideSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    51 min

  4. FEB 19

    151. 3 Things You Must Do Before Moving Abroad

    In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the three action steps I wish I had before we made the move to Mexico - the same ones that helped our family go from dreaming about life in Mexico to actually living it. Whether you're thinking about moving abroad for a year or permanently, this episode is your reality check and your permission slip all in one. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode151 What You'll Hear: Why immigration paperwork is the very first thing you need to tackle before anything elseHow to honestly compare your current cost of living to your potential expenses abroadWhy moving countries magnifies who you are, and what happens when you don't have emotional clarity before you goResources to Help You Get StartedResources Mentioned in This Episode: How to Get Dual Citizenship digital productsMoving to Mexico Discord Community1-on-1 Move to Mexico ConsultationLiving in Mexico Series with my husbandCost of Living Comparison WebsiteSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 min

  5. FEB 12

    150. Mamis Abroad: Making Radical Decisions for Your Kids' Future with Alyssa Bolaños

    In this episode of the "Mamis Abroad" series, I sit down with Alyssa Bolaños, the Latina mom behind @casabolanos, who made the radical decision to leave the U.S. with her family and embrace world schooling abroad. We dive deep into what it really takes to uproot your life, sell everything you own, and create a new future for your kids outside of the United States. Alyssa's story is raw, honest, and incredibly inspiring, especially for those who've been feeling that whisper of "what if we just... left?" For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode150 What You'll Hear: How the current administration pushed Alyssa and her husband to make the move they'd been dreaming aboutWhy Alyssa chose to honor her family's sacrifices by making her own radical choice for her kidsThe overwhelming (but doable!) process of relocating internationallyHow Alyssa is giving her kids a childhood filled with real-world learning, language immersion, and experiences that go beyond traditional schoolingFinding home as a third culture kid and embracing life as a "citizen of the world" while living abroadResources Mentioned: Boundless Life: World schooling program for families (use code: ALYBOL94 for $450 USD / €400 EUR off)Follow Alyssa's journey:  Instagram: @casabolanosTikTok: @casabolanosYouTube: @Casa_BolanosWebsite: www.casabolanos.comSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    48 min

  6. FEB 5

    149. Mamis Abroad: Creating Space for Moms Moving Back to Their Roots

    In this episode, I'm introducing a brand new series called Mamis Abroad and sharing some exciting updates about resources I'm creating specifically for mamás like you who are considering moving to Mexico with your family. I've noticed a serious gap in representation when it comes to Latina moms who are traveling or moving abroad. Most of the content out there is centered around digital nomads and expats, but what about those of us who are reverse migrating, going back to our roots, to the countries our families came from? That's exactly why I'm creating this series and building a community where our voices aren't silenced anymore. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode149 What You'll Hear: Why there's a lack of representation for Latina moms in the moving abroad spaceThe difference between being an expat and repatriating to Mexico, and why our experiences deserve their own spaceHow joining my new free online community can support you if you're considering moving to Mexico with your familyResources I'm offering to answer your specific questions about dual citizenship, schools, pets, moving your car, and moreWhy raising global citizens matters and how these brave mamis are paving the way for future generationsResources Mentioned: Free Online Community for Latina Moms Moving to MéxicoFree 30-Minute Cafecito Chat1:1 Moving to México Consultations - Hour-long sessions to address your specific questions about moving to MexicoSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    17 min

  7. JAN 29

    148. How to Break Free from Marianismo with Juda Avila, MA, AMFT

    In this week's episode, we welcome Juda Avila, a bilingual therapist and postpartum coach who's doing incredible work with first-gen Latina moms. As someone who experienced postpartum depression twice and grew up witnessing the silent sacrifices of Marianismo, Juda brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation. We dive deep into the cultural expectations that keep us silent about our struggles, the identity loss that comes with motherhood, and most importantly, how we can redefine what it means to be a "good mom" without erasing ourselves in the process. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode148 What You'll Hear: What "silent grief" really means for professional Latina moms and why we struggle to voice our losses.How Marianismo shapes our motherhood experience, creating the cultural expectation that we must sacrifice everything.Matrescence explained, and why it's critically under-supported in our communities.The Self-Care Menu framework - a practical approach to filling your cup daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly without the mom guilt.Why there's no such thing as perfect balance, and how to embrace the "beautiful dance" of prioritizing different parts of your life at different times.Building community and finding support systems beyond your partner, especially when cultural barriers make it hard to ask for help.Resources Mentioned: Postpartum Support International (PSI) - Free resources in EnglishPSI en Español - Spanish-language support and communityDr. Alexandra Sacks' TED Talk on MatrescenceConnect with Juda: Instagram: @jjpostpartumwellnessTikTok: @judapsicycoachWebsite: bio.site/jjwellnesscoachingSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr

  8. JAN 15

    147. Why the U.S. Isn’t Built for Mothers (And What Latina Moms Deserve Instead)

    In this solo episode, I’m checking in with you. There is so much heaviness right now in the United States, especially for our Latino community, and I felt called to pause and hold space for everything Latina moms are carrying. From fear and uncertainty to burnout and survival mode, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, you are not weak, and you are not imagining how hard this feels. This is a compassionate conversation about motherhood, mental health, community, and giving ourselves permission to slow down and take care of our nervous systems during a really difficult moment in time. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why so many Latina moms are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin right nowHow systems in the U.S. fail mothers, women, and families, especially women of colorThe emotional labor Latina moms carry as daughters, partners, and caregiversWhy burnout and survival mode are not personal failures, but systemic responsesGentle ways to check in with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and prioritize your mental healthResources Mentioned: Reach out to your primary care provider for mental health referralsLook for Latina mom community groups (Facebook, local networks) for therapist recommendationsPostpartum Support InternationalLatinx TherapySupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28 min
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Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood. Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey.  We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations. This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.

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