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Cafecito Time con Yaddy

by Yaddy Valerio

Born from kitchen-table conversations with my mom and aunt, what began as a family talk became a space for reflection, storytelling, and connection. This show explores well-being, identity, and community.

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Episodes

  1. 43. Cafecito Time con/ Journaling

    Have you ever wanted to journal? Stop journaling? This is an invitation for you to journal. In this episode, I share about how journaling has helped me in my mental health journey. "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron - https://wordupbooks.com/book/9780143129257 Gratitude list Journaling American...

  2. 42. Cafecito Time con/ Mami's Healing Story

    I reflect on my mom's story and what it’s been like to witness my mom hold onto pain from her past. This isn’t about carrying her trauma, but about understanding how it shows up, and the moments I thought it was my responsibility to help her let it go. Journal Prompts: What is something a parent…

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  3. 41. Cafecito Time Con/ Money

    April is National Financial Literacy Month. This is my money story. I intend to share my story in order to destigmatize the topic of money. Money is part of your health, and it can make or break your health. Discussing money in a trustworthy community, also helps break the stigma and helps others...

  4. #Cafecitotimesession : Tending To Yourself

    In this mini session, I discussed why you should tend to yourself. Take yourself out, and buy yourself something. It changes how you feel about yourself. Email: [email protected]

  5. 40. Cafecito Time con/ 6 years since pandemic

    This week marked 6 years since the pandemic began. In this episode, I discussed life before and after 2020. I discussed what I learned, and what it is like today. I shared a writing prompt for you all. Writing Prompt: What have you learned and/or experience since the pandemic? What was your life...

  6. #cafecitotimesessions : Have Grace

    In this short sessions, I give a bit of advice on having grace for yourself for the decisions you made based on the current moment in your life. Give it a listen. Journal Prompt: Where in my life am I being too hard on myself right now? What would it look like to respond with compassion instead?

  7. 39. Cafecito Time Con : Healing your inner child

    In this episode of Cafecito Time con Yaddy, we’re talking about healing your inner child. Many of the fears, insecurities, and emotional triggers we experience as adults can be connected to experiences from our childhood. When those early needs for love, safety, or validation weren’t fully met…

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  8. 38. Easing back....

    I am easing back into this show. This is a brief update that I will go into more detail along the way.

  9. 37. Cafecito Time Con /Andrea Jacobo Part 2

    Dr. Andrea Jacobo is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Rhodes College within the Urban Studies-Health Equity Program. Along with teaching, Andrea is also the Public Health Director for the Health in All Spaces grant, a multi-organization initiative addressing vaccine equity within the...

  10. 36. Cafecito Time Con Dr. Andrea Jacobo part 1

    Dr. Andrea Jacobo is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Rhodes College within the Urban Studies-Health Equity Program. Along with teaching, Andrea is also the Public Health Director for the Health in All Spaces grant, a multi-organization initiative addressing vaccine equity within the...

  11. 35. Mental Health Privilege

    Hi All! This episode I discussed about mental health privilege. Topics include: Breaking down definitions Journey on accessing mental health resource How I use resources to share with others. https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health "National Institute of Mental Health" -...

  12. 33. Habits and Routines- How you can develop new habits in the new year

    Happy New Year! In this episode Indiscussed my current health update, my new routines and healthy habits. I also discussed how you can set new habits for life. Links: https://linktr.ee/yaddyv_____

  13. 32. 2022 in review

    Hola! It’s been a while since I last recorded an episode. I discussed what 2022 has been for me . Life updates , mental health, health status , what have I’ve done creatively this year and the future for Cafecito Time Con Yaddy. My Wellness solutions, is the alternative wellness center I went to...

  14. 31. Self care day or Mental Health day

    Hola ! Today I am talking about self care day or mental health day as people call it today. I discussed my most recent mental health day. Follow on Social media @cafecitotimeconyaddy Email: [email protected]

  15. 30. Life Update

    Hola! It’s been a while , I know. But I am back and giving you my little life update. Follow us on Instagram @cafecitotimeconyaddy and email [email protected]

  16. 29. The Art of Writing w/ Cleyvis Natera

    Cleyvis Natera is a Dominican writer born in the Dominican Republic. She immigrated to the US with her mother and siblings when she was ten years old. She grew up in Harlem and currently lives in NJ with her husband and two young children. Her debut novel "Neruda on the Park" is forthcoming…

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  17. 28. La Casa de las Maletas

    Roxana Calderón is a writer and editor born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Dominican Republic. She is the author of the poetry book "La Casa de la Maletas". Roxana Contact: https://linktr.ee/lacasadelasmaletas

  18. 27. Goodbye May, Hello June!

    This week is a solo episode. Sharing my end of month/Beginning of month exercise I do. Write a love note to the outgoing of month and a love note to the incoming month. Website: https://inyaddyswords.wixsite.com/inyaddyswords IG & TWITTER: @yaddyv_____ (5 underscores)

  19. 26. Manifestation w/ Priscilla Pender

    I sat dwon with Priscilla Pender and Intuitive coach from New Jersey. I met Priscilla in 2020 virtually in a writing class. Priscilla's info: @thedoctorpri Yaddy's IG & Twitter : @yaddyv_____ website: https://inyaddyswords.wixsite.com/inyaddyswords

  20. 25. The Journey to Ph.D. w/ Juvitza Rodriguez

    Juviza Rodriguez— Juvi to all who know her— is a mother, storyteller, and self proclaimed public health geek. She currently lives in Ossining, NY but was born and raised in Washington Heights and is incredibly proud of her roots. Juvi began journaling when she was 8 years old and has evolved into…

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  21. 24.Building Community in a digital space w/ Rita Vee

    Rita Vanessa is a digital marketing specialist. She teaches women founders of health & wellness brands how to retain customers through compelling, multichannel storytelling. Rita's : IG: @Ritavee Twitter: @Ritavee_ https://ritavee.substack.com/ Yaddy: IG & Twitter : @yaddyv_____ (5 underscores )...

  22. 23. Sneaker Talk and La Kapital w/ JP Infante

    JP Infante is an award winning writer and Borough of Manhattan Community College alum. His forthcoming chapbook La Kapital (forthcoming 2021 DW Press), a collaboration with artist Leonardo Ilianov, explores class and language in Santo Domingo, Dhaka and New York City through personal essays and...

  23. 22. Healing w/ Milta Lee

    Milta Lee IG: @LEES.NATURALS @VENUS.BIRTHINGSERVICES WEBSITE: https://leesnaturals.bigcartel.com/ Yaddy's contact IG & Twitter @yaddyv_____ (5 underscores https://inyaddyswords.wixsite.com/inyaddyswords

  24. 21. The Self Specialist w/Mercedelli Graciano

    Mercedelli Graciano, also known as "Mercy G" is a Mental Health Counselor and self-published author who traveled the world of entertainment through a former career as a dancer/choreographer, actress, model and TV production assistant. After transitioning through a career via the education sector...

  25. 20. Medicine in physical and spiritual w/ Jessica Jessica Lorenz Baptisté from Hell Notes Beauty

    Jessica Lorenz Baptisté is the Creative Director of Hell Notes for Beauty™ and Alma Abeja. Hell Notes for Beauty™ is the premiere metaphysical destination for the strong willed, inspired and determined soul. It is dedicated to the solitary practitioner seeking to establish spiritual independence,...

  26. 19. Education & other teaching lessons w/ Marilyn Ramirez

    Marilyn Ramirez is a second generation immigrant born and raised in Inwood, the northernmost neighborhood in New York City. She is the daughter of working class parents and her keen observation of society led her to studies in Latino culture and masters degrees in sociology and special education....

  27. 18. La Sala Conversations w/ Edwin Rosario Mazara

    EDWIN ROSARIO MAZARA, (él/him/his) Edwin or, as his close friends call him, “Mazara” is the founder of the literary magazine Spanglish Voces as well as the founder and producer of the YouTube talk show La Sala Talks. Hace un tiempo no muy lejano, su enfoque has been invested on three central…

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  28. 17. Community & COVID -19

    Community during a pandemic, what happened to me and why I went on a rant on my Instagram. Also on why we should start normalizing covid into our lives because is not going anywhere. Writing prompt: What is community? Explain what is community to you. IG &Twitter: @yaddyv_____ inyaddyswords.co

  29. 16. SocialService & Ph.D. w/ Dr. Cindy Bautista Thomas

    Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas has over 20 years of clinical social work and administrative experience in public schools, private agencies and higher education. Cindy holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from SUNY Albany. She earned a doctorate in Urban Education from the CUNY Graduate Center. Cindy...

  30. 15. Self Care & Ayurvedic w/ Daniele Gates

    Daniele Gates is a lifelong learner and educator who is currently teaching in NYC public schools. Afer searching for balance in a life as a teacher and single parent, Daniele Gates began practicing yoga in 2010. In 2014 she committed to sharing the yoga lifestyle with the world after receiving…

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  31. 14. Letter to 34, Happy Birthday to Me!

    My birthday is 1.30. . I write a letter to myself every year around my new year. Writing/Journal prompt: Write a letter to yourself when your birthday is approaching. "Dear (Type your incoming age) ," inyaddyswords.co IG & Twitter: @yaddyv_____

  32. 13. [Elegies]w/ Roberto Carlos Garcia

    Poet, storyteller, and essayist Roberto Carlos Garcia is a self-described “sancocho […] of provisions from the Harlem Renaissance, the Spanish Poets of 1929, the Black Arts Movement, the Nuyorican School, and the Modernists.” Garcia is rigorously interrogative of himself and the world around him,...

  33. 12. Healing with Alicia Anabel Santos

    Alicia Anabel Santos is a writer, producer, playwright, speaker, activist, teaching artist, Afro-latina lesbian storyteller and priestess. In 2019 she launched LA SANTERA LLC, offering clients support as they deepen their spiritual practice. Most recently, she facilitated two original workshops,...

  34. 11. Books & Branding w/Angela Abreu

    Angela "Angy" Abreu is a Dominican-American mom, writer and community organizer. Angy firmly believes that “if it does not exist then you must create it.” As a poet and community organizer, in 2014 she co-founded Wordat4F,Where Community Activism Meets the Arts”,a grassroots traveling open mic...

  35. 10. Choosing peace & high vibration

    This is a solo episode. I felt the need to come on here and just talk joy and high vibration. Sharing some podcasts show & books. On my site there is a list of information I create. Link: https://www.inyaddyswords.co/post/podcasts-and-books IG & Twitter: @yaddyv_____

  36. 9. Entrepreneurship & other business 101 w Dominique Landry

    Dominique Landry is a 2008 graduate in Business Management from Saint Joseph's University, is a co founder of Common Ground Management, a business development Firm, located in Philadelphia. Since 2008, Landry has worked with businesses ranging from fortune 500 to first day start-ups, as a...

  37. 7. Pens, palabritas and books w/ JP Infante

    JP Infante is an award winning writer and Borough of Manhattan Community College alum. His forthcoming chapbook La Kapital (forthcoming 2021 DW Press), a collaboration with artist Leonardo Ilianov, explores class and language in Santo Domingo, Dhaka and New York City through personal essays and...

  38. 6. Journalism & other writing w/ Claudio Cabrera

    Claudio E. Cabrera is an award-winning journalist and SEO expert who is currently the Deputy Director of News SEO at the New York Times and is viewed as one of the most influential Latinos in the global news space. Born to parents from the Dominican Republic who immigrated to New York City in the...

  39. 5. Something on my mind...GRATITUDE

    Something has been on my mind, gratitude. What happens when we can not find something to be grateful for? Inyaddyswords.co IG & Twitter @yaddyv_____

  40. 4. A Taste of Sage and more with author Yaffa Santos

    Yaffa S. Santos was born and raised in New Jersey. Connecting with her Dominican heritage sparked her passion for cooking and its singular ability to bring people together. Yaffa is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied writing and visual art. She lives in Florida with her…

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  41. 3. All things Therapy w/ Maria Bautista,LCSW-R(NY), LCSW(PA/FL), LCSW-C(MD):

    Maria is a Latinx/Dominican bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in NY, licensed in NY, PA, FL & MD. She has experience in child welfare, community mental health, private practice and clinical supervision. Maria provides counseling that is creative and collaborative to accommodate each...

  42. 2. Don Jose Ruiz: The Medicine Bag and how they can apply it today.

    Don Jose Ruiz is the author of "The Medicine Bag". We discussed his upbringing, his spiritual journey and his new book. Don Jose Ruiz website: https://www.miguelruiz.com/don-jose-ruiz website: [email protected] IG: @yaddyv_____ Twitter: @yaddyv_____

  43. 1. Welcome to Cafecito Time Con Yaddy

    An informal introduction to this dhow. Update on my life. I discuss my coping to career changes .

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Born from kitchen-table conversations with my mom and aunt, what began as a family talk became a space for reflection, storytelling, and connection. This show explores well-being, identity, and community.

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Yaddy Valerio

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