La Madrastra Podcast

Did you ever feel like the adult in the room, or have to do parental things as a kid? In this episode we get into the what, why, and how of the parentified experience. We will discuss the impact of parentification in the moment, but also the long-term effects of growing up too fast. We will discuss how parentification impacts our experience as stepmoms, and what we can do to address the feelings, emotions, thoughts, etc. that may arise from having been parentified. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Alguna vez has querido salir corriendo de tu trabajo? O dejar tu carrera por completo? Si sí, vas a poder relacionarte, machín! Estoy de regreso, StepMamacitas! y he hecho varios cambios que me encantaria compartirles. En este episodio, vamos a lanzarnos al sistema escolar, platicar de ambientes de trabajo tóxicos, y mi decision de dejar mi carrera de más de 20 años. Hay que ponerlos al día!Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Have you ever felt the itch to leave a job or maybe completely change careers? If this is you, then you're going to be able to relate, big time! I'm back, StepMamacitas! and I've made some major changes that I want to let you in on. In this episode, we dive into school systems, toxic work environments, and my decision to leave a 20+year career in education. Let's catch up!Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Bienvenidas al 2026! En este episodio tenemos una gran invitada- Martha Alicia de Mujer Barro. Martha es una madre, y artista, que promueve la salud, bienestar, y nuestra conexión con la tierra, la naturaleza, y nuestras raíces- a través del barro! Trabajar y crear con el barro presenta  una gran oportunidad para trabajar emociones fuertes y otras experiencias difíciles que vienen con la madrastridad. Ella conduce talleres en Los Angeles, con la intención de “sentarnos a trabajar con nuestras manos junto con otras mujeres recordar la belleza de la sanación, la importancia de los círculos de mujeres.” Si te gustaría participar, o simplemente más información, visita su IG: mujer_barro Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Alright, Neplantleras- get ready for a fun and engaging conversation with Jorge Xolalpa-Vazquez, author of "Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds." We will get into the experience of straddling different identities and his journey towards re-affirming identity and self-acceptance, and tie it back to the StepMamacita experience. We will even get into astronomy AND extraterrestres, hahaha- what happens when you get two sagittariuses in the house!You can find more info about Jorge, his book, and book tour on his IG: Jorge Xolalpa-Vazquez. To order your copy and support the work of this amazing creative/artista, please visit: Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two WorldsQuestions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Are you curious about tarot, but need a little more info before you run out to get yourself your own deck? If this is you, you're going to love this episode as we're joined by Rochelle Valdez, founder of Brown Bruha, who shares her journey connecting with the spirit world and the influences that shaped her path. We're going to get into ancestral roots, re-affirming indigenous ways, and the role of tarot as a tool for personal empowerment and guidance. If you would like more info, please visit and follow her IG @Rochelleaikovaldez. If you would like to schedule a Spirit Session, please visit www.brownbruha.com.P.S. Alrhough this will be the last episode of the Energetic Work Series, trust and believe we have episodes on similar topics coming up- stay tuned! 😉Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Are you curious about the different ways plants, flowers, herbs, and comidita can support and uplift during difficult moments? Yes? Then you don't want to miss this episode in which we get into herbal teas, traditional remedies, limpias, essential oils, and more. As stepmamacitas- we can find much beauty and support in the plantitas, especially during those difficult stepmom experiences. Disclaimer- I am not a curandera, yerbera, herbalist, or doctor/medical healthcare professional. What I share in this episode is not medical advice, and strictly for entertainment purposes. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you have any questions about herbs, supplements, nutrition, health, etc- please see your doctor, or healthcare professional. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued...  If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Daisy (cause she is ahhhhmazing), please visit her Instagram @ReikibyDaisy, give her a follow and dm to schedule. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued...  If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Daisy (cause she is ahhhhmazing), please visit her Instagram @ReikibyDaisy, give her a follow and dm to schedule. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Let's talk limpias and spiritual hygiene! In this episode, we are joined by Diana Zuniga, a healer, coach, cultural worker, medicine woman, organizer, certified Liberatory Coach, and Founder of Tres Lunas Consulting. We take a deep dive into the healing traditions that we love, including limpias, danza azteca, connecting with plants, and more. This episode is the first in a series about different healing traditions and energy work. Join us as we discuss the implementation of these practices, and how they can support us through the stepmom experience. If you are interested in booking an appointment with Diana, or would like more information about the services offered by Tres Lunas Consulting, please visit: treslunas.net and/or follow on Instagram @treslunasconsulting* my mic game in this episode is not great, but the convo is...  please excuse the audio. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

En este episodio vamos a hablar de ... la máscara.  Las máscaras son un símbolo de límites, protección, escondite y hasta actuación. De una u otra forma, todas nos ponemos la máscara de vez en cuando. En este episodio nos vamos a preguntar: ¿qué estamos ocultando… y por qué? ¿Y cuándo, dónde, y con quién estamos dispuestas a quitarnos esa máscara para mostrarnos tal cual somos?Las máscaras y los disfraces son divertidos, sobre todo en estas fechas… pero también, ¿cómo es que nos pueden ayudar a reflexionar y posiblemente trabajar temas emocionales? Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

As Halloween is around the corner, this episode will be all about masks- mascaras! Masks are a symbol of boundaries, protection, hiding, and/or performance. In one way or another, we all wear a mask sometimes, or in specific setting. In this episode, we are going to ask ourselves: what are we covering up and why? And- when and where, and with who, are we willing to remove that mask, to be seen for who we really are? Mascaras and costumes are fun, especially around these times… but also, how can they inform reflections and emotional work we may want to engage in? Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Have you ever heard of the term "Doula?" In this episode, Doula and Stepmom, Daisy Hamory, founder of Monarca Birth joins us as we discuss doula life and step-motherhood, how doulas support birthing folk, and the benefits of having a doula have your back through birth. She also shares with us, her story, her journey into step-motherhood. Join us as we chat it up!If you're seeking birth support, or would like more information about Monarca Birth, please visit:www.monarcabirth.com/Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Y si me llegaran a deportar? Tu te has hecho esta pregunta? O tal vez, te gustaria saber que les espera a seres queridos que pudieran ser deportados? En este episodio vamos a hablar con dos expertas en el tema, Erika y Nancy de Al Otro Lado, una organización bi-nacional que apoya a inmigrantes deportados al llegar a Mexico. Hablaremos sobre como prepararse en caso de una detención o deportación, y que servicios se les ofrecen cuando hay repatriación/rematriación. Para aprender más de Al Otro Lado, visita: https://alotrolado.org/Plan de Preparación Familiar: https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-planDirectorio de Servicios Legales para Inmigración, por estado/condado: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

En este episodio, vamos a hablar de la pérdida, del duelo, del miedo —en especial ese miedo a perder a la familia, y cómo todo eso se conecta con la experiencia de ser madrastra. Nos enforcaremos en entender exactamente que es el luto y el duelo despues de una gran perdida, y cuales son reacciones fisicas, mentales, y emocionales. Se compartirán algunas herramientas, consejitos y estrategias para procesar esos miedos, para procesar el duelo que pudieramos estar sintiendo, en este momento, ya sea individual y colectivamente.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this episode we are going to dive into why so many of us are feeling a strong sense of loss, grief, and fear, specifically around losing family, and how that ties into the stepmother experience. We're gonna get historical. We're gonna get psychological. And we're gonna get practical as we review tools, tips and strategies to help us process some of these fears, the grief we may be feeling, individually and collectively. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

¿Te sientes estresada y no sabes cómo manejar tanta preocupación? En este episodio vamos a platicar del estrés crónico: qué es, el impacto en nuestra salud física, mental y emocional, cómo el cuerpo nos ayuda a asegurar nuestra sobrevivencia, y 4 estrategias para interrumpir el estrés crónico y ayudarnos a superarlo y salir adelante!Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Are you feeling stressed and dont really know what to do about it? In this episode we are going to break down chronic stress: what it is, the mental, physical, and emotional impact it can have on us, how our body attempts to protect us and ensure our survival, and 5 ways to interrupt chronic stress to help us thrive! Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Para las madrastras que son hijas de inmigrantes, la identidad de “la forastera” es complicada, puede impactar nuestra salud mental y fisica, y ahorita aun más, por el clima de criminalización y rechazo a los inmigrantes.  En este episodio, nos enfocamos en la realidad compartida por madrastras y inmigrantes, la identidad de forastera, y que hacer o considerar cuando nos sentimos que no pertenecemos para seguir construyendo nuestras vidas con propósito, a pesar de la realidad.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this episode we are going to continue discussing immigration issues, while also addressing what is part of the stepmom reality for many- the "outsider" identity. For first generation, daughter of immigrant stepmoms, the "outsider” identity may be hitting a little different these days, with the current criminalization and rejection of immigrants, as well as the daily reminders that we are not welcome here, that this is not our home. We will build a bridge between this shared experience of stepmoms and immigrants, get a quick glimpse of immigration history and the reasons why stepmoms might experience feeling like an outsider, and talk about how we can tap into our resilience in spaces where we may not always feel welcomed. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Life in LA… southern cali, the violence towards the people has truly been outta control. In this episode we are going to continue our conversation about immigration, and take a moment to chat it up with two leaders from ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment), that are doing some amazing work to support the Long Beach immigrant community: Associate Director Maribel Cruz and Health Justice Manager Khiabeth Sanchez. We will talk about community solidarity, asking for support, and getting into the nitty gritty about what to do if you come across ice abductions. Get ready to be inspired and informed as we discuss organizing that is already happening!If you would like to stay updated on their latest work, or ways you can support their work, please give ORALE a follow on IG @oralelb. You can also check out their website www.www.orale.org. Every contribution counts! Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

En este episodio, vamos a tomar una pequeña pausa del tema de la madrastridad para enfocarnos en el tema mas fuerte en este momento, la inmigración, lo que está pasando en la calle, y cómo todo esto se conecta con la salud mental, la crianza de nuestros hijos, nuestras relaciones y la dinámica familiar en general. Vamos a platicar sobre la experiencia de ser hijos de inmigrantes, de lo que es ser la hija mayor en una familia mexicana, y de mis primeros recuerdos de La Migra. También vamos a hablar on poco sobre del impacto psicológico de las detenciones, las deportaciones, y lo que parece ser la caída de la democracia en Estados Unidos. Por favor recuerde que la información en este y todos los episodios de La Madrastra no es información legal o medica. La Madrastra Podcast no es igual que una consulta con un abogado, una consulta medica o consulta psicológica, y no puede ser usado como un diagnostico formal de salud mental. Si usted o un conocido tiene una crisis medica o de salud mental, por favor llame al 9-1-1. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this episode we are going to step back from the stepmother experience and widen our lens to discuss immigration, current events, and justice in the streets, and how all of this relates to parenting, mental health, and action-oriented self-care. We will get into the children of immigrants' experience, talk about being the eldest daughter in a Mexican family, and early memories of La Migra. We will review the psychological impact of  recent raids and abductions, as well as discuss some ways that we can support our children, protect our communities, and process difficult emotions. We Protect Us!Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not Psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this episode of La Madrastra, we explore the blended family dynamic and other mental health topics with Karla Peregrino, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We highlight shared experiences with identifying cultural assets, resilience, and the importance of mental health, as well as patterns in stepfamilies, like chronic invalidation and attachment. Join us as we dive into our experience growing up as children of immigrants, childhood trauma, our mental health journey as clients and professionals, the importance of culturally-relevant therapy,  stepfamily dynamics, and stepmom self-care!Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

¿Alguna vez te has quedado estancada en modo fodonga? El estrés de la vida—como ser madrastra, el trabajo, quehacer, emociones sin procesar, problemas de salud mental y mil cosas más—pueden hacer que caigamos en la fodonguez. Pero, ¿cómo salimos de ahí?En este episodio de La Madrastra, vamos a hablar justo de eso.Vamos a explorar por qué a veces dejamos el auto-cuidado. También hablaremos brevemente sobre la depresión, cómo se ve, qué se siente, y cómo detectarla. Y además, vamos a compartir 9 pasos sencillos que nos pueden ayudar a vivir una vida más vibrante. Estos pasos no solo tienen que ver con cómo nos vemos, sino también con cómo nos sentimos por dentro, cómo nos hablamos a nosotras mismas y nuestro bienestar.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Have you ever been stuck in Fodonga mode? A fodonga is someone who looks very low maintenance, low effort, messy hair, messy style, like they just rolled out of bed.  Life stressors like stepmotherhood, a heavy workload, unprocessed emotions, mental health issues, and several other factors may contribute to fodonga-ness, but how do we break free? In this episode of La Madrastra, we will discuss exactly that!We explore the reasons that may cause us to fall back on how we show up in the world. We will briefly discuss Depression, the symptoms and what they look like. And we will review 9 easy steps that may lead us to live a more vibrant life. These steps are not limited to looks and how we clean up, but about how we feel about ourselves, our inner dialogue and how we prioritize our wellbeing. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

¡Feliz Día de las Madres, Step-Mamacitas! 💐 En este episodio de La Madrastra, vamos a platicar sobre lo que significa ser madre, el arquetipo materno, asumir ese rol y todas las emociones que trae el Día de las Madres.Exploramos la identidad de madrastra a través del marco teórico de Gloria Anzaldúa sobre el mestizaje, las fronteras y Nepantla. Vivir en estos espacios de identidad que a veces parecen opuestos, nos da la oportunidad de despertar, crear, y evolucionar. Como madrastras, tenemos no solo la oportunidad de crear nuestra propia realidad, sino también de reescribir la narrativa de lo que significa ser madrastra.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Happy Mother's Day, Step-Mamacitas! In this episode of La Madrastra, we will get into our understanding of what a Mother is, the Mother Archetype, assuming the mother role and Mother's Day feels. We explore the stepmom identity through Gloria Anzaldua's theoretical framework of Mestizaje, Borderlands, and Neplantla. Straddling identities that exist in direct opposition, creates the opportunity to awaken, create, and evolve, and as stepmother's we have the opportunity not just to create our reality, but also re-write the narrative of the stepmother identity. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

En este episodio de La Madrastra, te cuento cómo me convertí en madrastra, incluyendo los altos y bajos de intentar alcanzar metas familiares, ser estudiante universitaria de primera generación, encontrar mi propósito a través de la escuela, cuidar mi salud mental y espiritual, las aventuras del dating en línea durante y después del COVID, salir con papás solteros y conocer al amor de mi vida... y a su hija.Convertirme en madrastra fue un proceso rápido y caótico, que puso a prueba todos mis conocimientos sobre salud mental. 😅 En este episodio, comparto lo que me ayudó a enfrentar esa primera ola de agobio, preocupación y miedo después de convertirme en madrastra, y cómo eso me ayudó a alinear mi perspectiva con mi propósito de vida e intención.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this episode of La Madrastra, you will hear all about how I became a stepmom, including the high and lows of trying to achieve family goals, 1st generation college student life, finding my purpose through school, mental health, and spiritual practices, online dating during and post-COVID, dating single dads, and meeting the love of my life... and his daughter. Becoming a stepmom was a fast, whirlwind of a process, that put my knowledge of mental health to. the. test! In this episode I share what helped me face the first wave of overwhelm, worry, and fear after becoming a stepmom, and how it helped me shift my perspective, so that it aligned with my life purpose and intention. Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

In this first episode of La Madrastra, we explore the power of storytelling and shared experiences. Joined by special guest Dr. Maria Malagon, Sociologist, Oral Historian, Scholar Activist and Mother, we discuss the power of telling shared stories, in affirming identity, building resilience and most importantly, how our shared experiences connect us, validate us, and help build resilience as we  navigate the complexities of stepmotherhood. Book Mention: The Happy Stepmother by Rachelle Katz, Harlequin Books S.A.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

¡Bienvenidos a La Madrastra Podcast! Un podcast semanal donde hablamos de todo lo relacionado con ser madrastra: salud mental, estilos de crianza, dinámicas de familia, como poner límites y otros temas interesantes como los cariñitos en público, sanar traumas generacionales, fortalecer el suelo pélvico, el trabajo energético y los chakras.Conoce nuestra razon de ser: queremos dar visibilidad a las historias de madrastras, quitarle el estigma a la madrastridad, crear un espacio donde nos sintamos vistas, validadas y reconocidas, y compartir joyitas de información psicológica, apoyo y, por supuesto, un poquito de chisme.Soy su humilde servidora, Rosalba Gama-Hernández—terapeuta matrimonial y familiar, consejera, maestra, profesora, doula… y madrastra.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License. 

Welcome to La Madrastra Podcast- a weekly podcast that addresses a variety of issues related to step-motherhood, including mental health, parenting styles, family dynamics, setting boundaries, and other sexy topics like PDA, healing generational trauma, strengthening pelvic floors, energy work, and chakras. Learn about our why- to bring visibility to stepmom stories, to de-stigmatize step-motherhood, for stepmoms to feel seen, validated, and acknowledged, and provide psycho-educational jewels, support, and a little bit of chisme. I'm your humble host, Rosalba Gama-Hernandez- a Marriage and Family Therapist, Counselor, Teacher, Professor, Doula, and Stepmom.Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.