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Coffee & Chaos
by Alina Pineda
Listen for 10 minutes and you'll understand the "chaos" after the coffee! Subscribe and stay tuned as we unpack dating, relationships, older kids and mid-life everything. We'll see you here each week! Find us on Instagram: @CoffeeandChaospodcast
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Back After a Month of Checking In
Alina, Trina and Daniela are back in studio to discuss taking some much-needed time to prioritize happiness in doing for themselves.
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Looking Back: 4 Parental Regrets of Young Parents
On the eve of Daniela's 29th birthday, the group gets real (and teary-eyed) about raising their kids and what they would have done differently.
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Protecting the Children: Black Biden Continues the Fight
Alina and David welcome back Black Biden to talk about his ongoing crusade to catch people intent on taking advantage of children. He discusses his latest cases, his run-ins with law enforcement and steps every parent should take to keep their kids safe online.
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Measuring Trust in Family and Relationships
How do you measure trust? What does it look like, and does that measurement determine how much you trust in return? Alina, Tom and Trina go deep into what it looks like between friends, partners and family.
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Do Women Need Protection ... From Themselves?
Tom and Alina go toe-to-toe to hash out how men in relationships are more than physical protectors.
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The Ladies Discuss: What Do Women Truly Want from a Man?
With hearts all around, Yami joins Alina, Trina and Daniela to talk Bad Bunny, Valentine's Day and deciphering men in relationships.
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Do Men and Women Heal Differently?
Alina, Trina & Tom welcome guest Regina to discuss the differing perspectives of overcoming trauma in men and women.
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What Do You Bring to the Table?
Lexie joins Tom and Aline to discuss (or argue) one of the hottest relationship topics on social media.
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I Won’t Waste Time on You!
Welcome to our first show of the new year! A calm but vocalTom takes over and talks about the value of time, dating preferences and stayingin shape.
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Is Tom Single? Is Alina Dating? What's Up With Daniela?
Alina, Tom, Trina and Daniela end the year with ugly sweaters and answers to your burning questions.
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Do You Even Know Me?! Life’s Mile Markers & Texting Gone Wrong
Ever been misrepresented by your friends… or had a heartfelt text totally misunderstood? In this episode of Coffee and Chaos, Alina, Trina, Dave, Daniela, and Solomon get real about identity mix‑ups (Marine vs. Air Force!), texting blunders, and the bigger question: Are we living by society’s mile markers or our own?
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Accountability: A Dirty Word for Women?
Alina, Trina and Daniela answer a comment made to an earlier video about women admitting accountability for their actions.
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It's Toy Drop-off Time!
Alina and Trina welcome back Steve and Roman to announce this year's annual toy drop-off event, featuring food, fun and music for the whole family.
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"I Don't Need No Man!"
Alina and Tom bump heads around women who say they're good without a man in their lives.
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Men or Women? Alina's Asking the Questions
Alina hosts a full cast (welcome back Tom!) with a behavioral comparison of how mean and women react in different situations.
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Food & Funny: The Wilmington Weatherman and More
Alina and Trina Welcome Angel, Manager of Cochinitos restaurant, and returning funnyman Raymond to talk about their hilarious collaborations, and of course great food!
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Misunderstanding Texts and Emojis
Texting today is practically a different language, and innocent-looking emojis improperly used can get you in trouble! Alina and Trina welcome back Daniels and David to discuss their misunderstood experiences.
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Suicide Prevention: It's up to All of Us
Alina and Trina welcome Mitch to share his experiences of family members who unfortunately passed by their own hands. The three discuss the signs to look for and steps to take, including dialing 988.
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What's a Silent Divorce?
It can happen with spouses, friends, even co-workers.
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Do You Want Your Kids to Be Just Like You?
What part of your life would you never want your kids to find out about? That's the question for the group as Tony comes back to join Alina, Tona and Daniela.
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Can Men and Women Have Platonic Friendships?
Yami and Daniela are back to join an all-woman conversation on friendships with men. Can a friendship between the two exist without boundaries, or will someone eventually catch feelings?
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Ex Pics and Spank Banks: Should You Delete Them?
Phones are great for communication, but also for ending relationships depending what's stored on them. Pics of former lovers and select body parts cause arguments and worse. Alina and the girls discuss what's tolerable and when pics from the past have got to go.
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Would You Sign a Prenup? Would You Ask Your Partner to Sign One?
It's ladies' night on Coffee & Chaos as Alina, Trina and returning guest Daniela tackle a topic that many older and previously married couples deal with. Under what circumstances would you sign a prenup or ask your partner to sign one? And does it signal a lack of trust or unhealed trauma?
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Keeping the Music and Culture of San Pedro Alive
Aline sits with returning guests Terri and Steve to reminisce on the history of San Pedro and discuss how modern changes can integrate with the city's rich culture rather than replace it.
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When No One Believes Your Child Has Autism
Alina and Trina have an emotional discussion with Yami, who recognized symptoms in her toddler, only to be rebuffed by her doctors, family and even her husband. Join us to hear her struggle in standing up for her child when no one would listen.
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The ONE THING Women Want from a Man!
Alina, Trina and Lexie give their takes on the man traits that women value most.
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Man on a Mission
The "honorary Mayor of Wilmington, Calif.," Erick Ojeda Garcia tells Alina about his service in the Marines, the influences of his mother and grandmother, and his love for the city in which he grew up.
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Here's to the Dads!
Alina and Trina welcome Trina's hubby Michael to talk about his experience of being a father early in life and later adding children through marriage.
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Tell Me Thursday: The True Crime Episode
Alina and Lexie move to Set A to talk about true crime, from the Menendez brothers to the lady who allegedly forgot she ran over her boyfriend ... and a little Diddy and Chris Brown throw in for good measure.
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DreamDads: Supporting and Uplifting Dads Everywhere
Alina and Trina welcome Brian and Victor, who spearhead programs to advocate for involved dads and deter gang violence through basketball.
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It's Men-Bashing Time!
Alina and Trina welcome back Jackie and Daniela to discuss the characteristics of strong women and how that strength impacts relationships with men.
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Married, But Living Separately: Does it work?
Former Coffee and Chaos co-host Jen Joins Alina on Set A to discuss the merits--and pitfalls--of her unique living arrangement with her husband.
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The REAL Meaning of Easter: It's Not all Eggs and Rabbits
Alina welcomes back Roman, who is joined by two of his brothers in Christ Kevin and Danny. The group discusses what Easter means to them and how their relationship with God manifests in their daily lives.
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A Safe Space for Men ... and God ... and Coffee
David found and saved Alina's grandmother, and they have been close ever since. He sits down with her and Trina to revisit the traumatic time and talk about how his love for God not only put him in the right place at the right time but continues to be shown in his work to use a local coffee shop for men to convene in story and spirit.
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The Tattooing Tandem
Alina and Trina welcome famed San Pedro tattoo artists Tom & Terri to talk about their lifelong friendship and some of their craziest tattoo stories. Join in!
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Do Strong Men Want Strong Women?
Tom's back along with special guest Jason to get real on what traits in a woman are important to men ... and the results are the exact opposite of what women think men want!
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That Old School Love: Can It Come Back?
Niz joins the crew as backup for Tom in the discussion over "all-in" love versus the modern version with the opt-out clause.
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The Chase: Can Men Still Pursue Women the Old-Fashioned Way?
Tom and Lexie join Alina and Trina to discuss the change in how men court women in 2025. At the same time, how does classic romance clash with female entitlement pushed by social media?
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Heartbreak Trauma: Do You Have the Guts to Try Again?
Is it better to have loved and lost or not loved at all? That's the topic for Alina and her guests as they explore how much people put into "first love" relationships compared to those that come later. Can we enter new loves without reservation, or are emotions held back by fear, protectionism and trauma? Join the conversation!
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Long Beach Carlos on Love, Loyalty & Family
Alina sits down for a solo chat with a guy who's made a name for himself promoting music and culture in So Cal. Join Us!
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Actor Noel G Joins C&C!
Alina and Trina welcome Noel G and take him down memory lane on some of his most popular and most obscure roles, plus his new projects centered on spreading the Word.
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Tattoo for You: Terri on the Art of Skin Art
Alina and Trina welcome famed local tattoo artist Terri to talk about how she started, challenges being a woman in a man's space, and what she's got planned next.
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Are You Triggered? Real Trauma vs. Social Media Frenzy
Alina and Tom add on a younger perspective with returnee Frank Rios to discuss what triggers people and how they should be addresses, especially in relationships. Join in the conversation!
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Wilmington's Hidden Gems, 2025's New Goals
Alina welcomes Wilmington's own audiologist and part-time funnyman Raymond Luevanos to help bring in the new year!
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Our Last Hurrah of 2024!
We bungled the attempt to go live (YouTube made us wait 24 hours), but that didn't stop Tom from first defending his position on women, and Alina and Trina fielding questions from a live TikTok audience. Join us as we celebrate 2024 and welcome the New Year!
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"No Sex, Huh? Well, You'll Get No ..."
At what point does sex in relationships go from a shared pleasure to a weapon of mass disappointment? And how does the spouse retaliate?
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Holiday Dating: How Long Before They're Invited to Family Dinner?
Alina, Solomon and Lexie dive into the "rules" for bringing new SO's around for special family events.
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Family Secrets: How Bad Can They Get?
Alina and friends welcome Auntie Sheryn to shed light on the tradition of keeping family secrets ... whom did they protect, and how did they impact families once they were revealed?
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Toy Drive Time!
Alina welcomes back Steve and Roman to promote the Annual Toy Drive event, complete with food, music and more. Monetary donations accepted at https://square.link/u/S8s5MPUn.
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The News: Dodgers, Rodents & Post-Halloween Ghost Stories
Alina and Tony take to the desk to give you their views on what's happening online. Plus, Grandma has a great day with "friends" on Dia de los Muertos!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listen for 10 minutes and you'll understand the "chaos" after the coffee! Subscribe and stay tuned as we unpack dating, relationships, older kids and mid-life everything. We'll see you here each week! Find us on Instagram: @CoffeeandChaospodcast
HOSTED BY
Alina Pineda
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