Viva la Mami Jessica Cuevas

You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I open up about the intense pressure many Latina moms, including myself, feel to maintain a picture-perfect family image, especially in the eyes of our extended familia.I delve into the constant stress of keeping everything immaculate and everyone well-behaved during family gatherings and the toll it takes. I share insights into the root causes of this family per...

You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I tackle the cultural expectations placed on Latina moms to maintain spotless homes, addressing the unrealistic standards of being ‘La Mujer Limpia’. Acknowledging the pressures of motherhood, work, and family life, I promote embracing a more realistic and balanced approach to household cleanliness. In this episode you’ll hear:How to ditch the guilt of the "...

You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I dive into the complexities and joys of being a modern Latina mom. It's a role filled with love, cultural pride, and the determination to break cycles for the betterment of our future generations. Yet, it's not without its challenges, including moments of isolation and the struggle to find a community of like-minded Latina moms.I also share my own experiences of...

You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!In this episode, I share the challenges and opportunities of rediscovering personal passions after becoming a mami.Drawing from my own experiences as a modern Latina mom of two, I share how motherhood shifted my priorities away from activities I loved, such as running, reading, and baking. I emphasize the importance of finding small moments for oneself amid the chaos of parenting...

That's a wrap, amiga! This is the finale episode of Season 3!In this episode, I share the highlights of the season, including the launch of my coaching program Balanced Madrehood.As I take a break to focus on my family, I offer a reminder to balance personal and professional life. We go through many seasons as mamis and it's important to take a break or a pause from something that is keeping you from being present with yourself, family, work, or other aspects of your life. I wrap up with a pr...

In this episode, we welcome Yvonne Hernandez, founder of Decide Balance and Host of the Decide Balance Podcast, a 5 - minute bilingual (English & Spanish) meditation podcast. She is also a Chopra Certified Meditation Teacher and a Reiki Master who sought and implemented holistic healing after being diagnosed with vitiligo, a condition in which skin loses its pigmentation. Yvonne discusses the importance of meditation for both children and adults. She shares her personal journey with ...