Girls and Gays let’s talk

Trigger Warning:This episode includes open discussions about weight loss, dieting, body image, and mental health. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please take care while listening or skip this episode if needed. Your well being always comes first.In this episode, Marisa and Jorge open up about the good and the bad of weight loss the victories, the frustrations, the unexpected emotions, and everything in between. From celebrating progress to talking honestly about body image, outside opinions, plateaus, and motivation, this conversation is real, vulnerable, and full of laughs like always.We are taking a brake to explore other things I do plan to come back just still deciding in what way please stay tune. I will post on here once we have a definitive plan. Send us Fan Mail

We all have friends who’ve impacted our lives in meaningful ways. In this episode, Jorge and Marisa share stories about two friends who changed their lives for the better, highlighting the power of connection, growth, and the people who show up when it matters most.If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, please reach out to the crisis hotline. You are not alone. 📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 🌐 988lifeline.org 📞 988 Línea de Vida en Español – Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Marisa and Jorge discuss building a community as an adult. Marisa shares how friends holding you accountable and having tough conversations for the sake of protecting the friendship can create space for honest, meaningful connection without it feeling like an attack. Jorge shares a surprising story about how he went to school with a monk in middle school.Send us Fan Mail

It’s always a good idea to CYA aka cover your ass.In this episode Marisa dives into the wild story of how three coworkers teamed up against her while she was out getting married, only for HR and two bosses to immediately shut it down. Talk about a ruined post-wedding vacation high.Meanwhile Jorge shares the moment a harmless joke got twisted into something completely different and how he later witnessed a similar situation that wasn’t a joke at all. When reporting it felt like it could be seen as retaliation and he had to decide whether speaking up was worth the fallout.Workplace drama? We’ve lived it. Let’s talk about it.Send us Fan Mail

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grooming, manipulation, and sexual exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, Marisa opens up for the first time about her personal experience with online grooming; how it began, what it looked like and how it shaped her understanding of vulnerability and self-worth.Joined by Jorge, the two have an honest and emotional conversation about manipulation, red flags, and how easily attention can turn into control.This episode is both a reflection and a reminder: if someone makes you feel seen only when you’re silent, that’s not love, that’s grooming.If you or someone you know may be experiencing grooming, manipulation, or sexual exploitation, please reach out for help.Know2Protect Tipline: 1-833-591-KNOW (5669)CyberTipline: report.cybertip.orgRAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.orgStop It Now! Prevention Helpline: 1-888-PREVENTYou are not alone. There are people who will listen, believe you, and help you heal. Send us Fan Mail

Both Marisssas and Jorge are spilling the tea on Hollywood's most scandalous star! Seven husbands one forbidden love. We're talking about Evelyn Hugos power moves, betrayals and the kind of drama that keeps you up at night. Buckle up, this isn't just a book talk, it's a full blown emotional rollercoaster filled with spoilers. Send us Fan Mail

Spotted: drama brewing on both sides of the mic. Jorge’s weekend takes a scandalous turn when his uncle’s ex shows up from Mexico and steals the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Leaving Jorge embarrassed, furious and ready to block for the first time ever. Meanwhile, Marisa spills a little high school tea of her own. Secrets, shade, and a touch of revenge that she later apologized for.- XOXO, Girls and Gays Let’s Talk.Send us Fan Mail

Sometimes the best conversations happen when you just show up, even when it’s uncomfortable.We went to the No Kings protest with open minds and different political leanings. What started as a curiosity trip turned into a conversation about priorities, perspective, and shared values. In this episode we unpack what we witnessed how both sides actually overlap more than people think and why the order of what we care about might be the real divide not the beliefs themselves Because real change starts with listening.Send us Fan Mail

We all have a story of how our family came to America. In this episode, we open up about the journeys that shaped our roots. 🌎Jorge shares how his grandmother, once a Mexican solider came to America seeking a better future for her and her children. Marisa talks about her father’s first crossing and sleeping on the streets and eventually building the future he dreamed of. Sandra recounts the emotional story of her cousin, who was caught by immigration on the night of his crossing and went missing for days… until a kind rancher with a heart for helping immigrants stepped in.These are the stories of resilience, courage, and hope that remind us where we come from and why our families risked it all for a chance at something more. So, let’s talk about it.🌎 Immigration Detention Support: Call Freedom for Immigrants’ Hotline at 9233# from detention, or visit https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotlineSend us Fan Mail

Sometimes, when you compare yourself to others, it gives you the drive to try harder. At other times, it brings you down, so let's talk about it. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Jorge and Marisa attempt to talk about reconnecting with old friends…but their ADHD has other plans. Instead, the conversation takes some unexpected turns: Jorge shares how he surprised his mom with a first-class flight, Marisa talks about needing to get her passport, Jorge talks about needing to put air in his tires, and somehow they start planning a possible day trip to Vegas.It’s a little bit about friendship, a little bit about life updates, and a whole lot of chaotic fun.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of meeting strangers. Marisa shares her trip to Dallas where she ended up making a new friend. Jorge, on the other hand talks about his own not so great experience with a stranger that took a very different turn.We also reflect on how you never truly know what someone is going through beneath the surface. Marisa opens up about a friend who hosts her own podcast(linked below) someone she always saw as incredibly sweet, yet faced struggles and challenges she never would have imagined.It’s a conversation about connection, perspective, and the hidden stories behind every smile.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-time-stories-with-shannon-real-journeys-real/id1821032644Send us Fan Mail

Warning: This episode contains mentions of physical and emotional abuse.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out to the hotline below. You are not alone, your safety and well being matter. Domestic Violence Hotline 📞1-800-799-7233 💬Text BEGIN to 88788🌐thehotline.orgWhen you're young, your parents can feel like your biggest heroes. But as you grow there often comes a moment when the glass breaks and you realize they're human, flawed and imperfect just like everyone else. Send us Fan Mail

We are all going through our weight loss journey, but the struggle is still real so let's talk about it with a side of bedbugs and drama.Send us Fan Mail

If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, please reach out to the crisis hotline. You are not alone. 📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 🌐 988lifeline.org 📞 988 Línea de Vida en Español – Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988Send us Fan Mail

So a lot of people take things from their old jobs.  Let's talk about those items that stand out. Send us Fan Mail

In this powerful episode of Girls and Gays Let’s Talk, Jorge Marisa and Sandra explore themes of suicide ideation, survival, and immigration through the lens of three impactful books: Esperanza Rising, Solito, and I AmNot Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. These stories reflect the realities many people face, from mental health struggles to crossing borders alone in search of a better life.We know this episode is heavy, so please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone and help is available:📞 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text 988 (24/7, free and confidential)🌎 Immigration Detention Support: Call Freedom for Immigrants’ Hotline at 9233# from detention, or visit https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotlineWe’re also sharing anonymous stories from our listeners, because healing happens in community.Send us Fan Mail

Let’s talk about the most viral TikTok story at the moment.Sorry about my voice, I'm a little sick. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, please reach out to the crisis hotline. You are not alone. 📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 🌐 988lifeline.org 📞 988 Línea de Vida en Español – Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988Send us Fan Mail

Are online friends real friends? Do you consider the friends you made online to be your real friends or just acquaintances you know? Do you share your location with your friends? Let's talkabout it Send us Fan Mail

Has AI fooled you? It's crazy how good it's getting that it's getting scary. Many people use it, and its getting hard to tell whats real these days. Send us Fan Mail

Time to talk about being married and how to make it work and stay together. Sometimes it's best to just end the relationship, but sometimes you can work through things. We are not professionals, so don't actually take our advice. Tell us about your divorce or how you made it work. Send us a text.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You’re not alone, please take care of your mental health.It's finally time to read your stories and talk about them. Thanks to the listeners who sent us your stories.  Send us Fan Mail

Sandra is finally back to meet Marisa and talk about our favorite books.Tell us about your favorite book, and maybe we'll read it next.  Send us Fan Mail

Got to play it smart, but also have some fun. We talk about what if we won, what we would do so we don't end up broke again. Just had fun thinking about what if. Send us Fan Mail

It's time to get real and discuss all the protests we have been watching from all over the USA and the world. I did relive my childhood trauma of reading things out loud that all dyslexic people will understand, so I hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about current events. Send us Fan Mail

It's time to talk about bad friendships you must let go of. It's hard to do, but the red flags are there, so time to cut them from your life. These are the stories of what we have experienced. Send us Fan Mail

We found a Canadian and we had a lot of questions. Learned a lot about Canada, including the terminology, and food  Send us Fan Mail

As you grow and move on with life, a lot of things change, including your dreams, and it's okay. Let's talk about how they changed and what you have given up on.What dreams do you have now for the future, and how are they different from now? Send us Fan Mail

How do you know when it's time to move on? Please send us a text about your toxic Jobs. We did change the conversation a few times, blame it on our ADHD.Send us Fan Mail

Nothing brings old coworkers together like tea about our old job. Send us Fan Mail

Marisa's cousin has come on to talk. Talked about dogs, getting drunk for the first time, and her crazy life as a mixed-race girl who is white passing. It's Crazy how similar she is to her cousin Marisa. Send us Fan Mail

First time doing a in-person talk Go back down memory lane, talk about old jobs, old flings She revealed a lot of things about me but is what it is Send us Fan Mail

**Warning, episode DOES contain mention of suicide**If you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide, please call 988. Someone is always available to talk. Losing someone is always difficult. You have to stay strong.Send us Fan Mail

Grammar matters. What version of Ugly Betty is the best?? The ex-husband is getting remarried. Send us Fan Mail

Travel to Dallas can be crazy sometimes, but you have no choice; sometimes you have to go. Also talked about how old we are all getting Send us Fan Mail