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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 TherapySHOP 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

  5. JAN 8

    146. How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet | Season 6 Premiere

    Welcome to Season 6 of Viva la Mami! In this solo episode, I'm getting real with you about our move to Mexico, the lessons 2025 taught me, and how we can make 2026 our best year yet. Whether you're questioning the "American Dream", struggling with mom guilt, or dreaming of making a radical change in your own life, this episode is for you.  Let's redefine madrehood together - one decision at a time. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode146 What You'll Hear: What 2025 taught me about moving to another country and the lessons learnedNavigating the "ni de aquí, ni de allá" feeling all over again, even in the country our parents came fromWhat's New in Season 6 and exciting changes for VLM!Tips to make 2026 your best year yetResources Mentioned: Living in Mexico Series (Season 5) - Full episodes about our relocation journeyApply to be a guest on the show!Suggest an episode topic HERE.Suggest a guest for the podcast HERE.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

    30 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    145. How I'm Navigating 4 Months in Mexico

    In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing what life really looks like four months into our move to Mexico as a family of four. I'm hustling, navigating new routines, and learning what it means to be truly present with my family in a culture that prioritizes connection over constant productivity. I also get vulnerable about the guilt I feel seeing my community struggle back in the US, the unexpected ways my body is adjusting to a new altitude and climate, and why I'm obsessed with how involved Mexican parents are in their kids' education. I'm also sharing what it's like to experience my first Navidad season in Mexico and how having five hours to myself in the mornings has completely transformed my mental health. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode145 What You'll Hear: The real difference between being a tourist and actually living in MexicoWhat it's like adjusting to new weather, altitude, and a completely different pace of lifeThe guilt and complexity I'm navigating while watching my community face struggles back homeWhy moving outside the US might be the reset your family needs right nowResources Mentioned How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesSHOP 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

    38 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    144. Living in Mexico: How to Get Dual Citizenship as Mexican Americans

    In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to talk about something so many of you have been asking about - how to get dual citizenship in Mexico! This has been our most-asked question since we shared our own journey to becoming dual citizens earlier this year. I'm walking you through our very different experiences. We're also getting real about the process, the paperwork mishaps, the differences between doing this in Mexico versus at the consulate, and why reclaiming this part of our heritage has been so meaningful for our family. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode144 What You'll Hear Why we decided to pursue dual citizenship and what it means for second-generation Mexican Americans reclaiming their rootsThe biggest mistakes to avoid when gathering your documentsOur journey getting dual citizenship, including the birth certificate nightmare and the passport office experience that had us both frustratedThe real difference between getting your passport in Mexico vs. at a U.S. consulate, and which route might be easier for youResources Mentioned How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesSHOP 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

    32 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    143. Living in Mexico: How to Find Work and Build Income Streams Abroad

    This has been the #1 question flooding my DMs and emails: "How did you find work to move to Mexico?"  In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm finally answering your biggest question! I sit down with my husband to share our real, unfiltered experience navigating employment while living abroad. From his remote job to my freelance work, passive income streams, and the realities of working internationally, we're breaking down exactly how we make it work financially in Mexico.  If you've been dreaming of making the move but feel stuck because of your job situation, this episode is for you. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode143 What You'll Hear: How to maintain a remote job while living in Mexico, all while earning dolaresHow to create income stream strategiesThe importance of deciding what type of lifestyle you wantWhy starting a business in Mexico is easier than in the USOur biggest piece of advice for overcoming fearResources Mentioned: Remote job websites: FlexJobs, We Work Remotely, RemoteJobs.io, Indeed, Fiverr, UpworkListen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesFREE Masterclass: How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico – Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM Central (REGISTER HERE)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

    34 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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