TURNING PAIN INTO POWER

Episode 45 - On this episode, Mara is here to talk to us about taking accountability for her role in the some of the ways she's suffered in past relationships. Listen to hear her story and everything she has learned after being 10 years removed from the situations. Thanks for watching and listening 💜! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing our guest 05:00 Growing up in a toxic household, normalized that for me. 10:00 The angels alongs the way (school teacher) 16:00 not taking the situation as seriously as I should've 23:00 Prioritizing your man's future for the good of the unit 31:00 feeling pressured to do something I didn't want to do 40:00 everything got worse once the child arrived 46:00 realizing he was cheating and getting arrested 59:00 getting bailed out 1:04:00 interviewing lawyers for your own good 1:12:00 getting custody of my son 1:22:00 being put on child support 1:29:00 sometimes you NEED therapy 1:35:00 community isn't enough, you need to figure it out for yourself

Episode 44 - On this episode I talked about shifting my focus now that I'm out of a bad relationship, how it gets worse before it gets better and the person you're meant to be. I also talk about DV awareness 💜 Time Stamps: 00:00 DV awareness month 05:00 supporting women in my community 10:00 financially withholding partners 16:00 How I want to be loved 21:00 realizing the need for community when in a difficult relationship 26:00 Your body keeps the trauma in just like your mind 32:00 When you're young you can push your limits 40:00 it does get better 49:00 teaching your children boundaries

Episode 43 - I talk to women who come from many walks of life and I've realized we all date differently. We do whatever works for us at any certain season of our life. Here are some things that have worked for the women in my life and how that may or may not work for me 🧡 Time Stamps: 00:00 The different way women date 05:00 feeling like your old life is holding you back 10:00 Navigating dating through a pending divorce/separation 15:00 Everyone's dates differently depending on the season they're in 20:00 Would I rather go on a date with a guy or with my friends? 25:00 Looking at the past for answers about the future 30:00 Pros and Cons list 35:00 Dating in my 30's vs my 20's is so different 40:00 Maturing is realizing that it's time to walk away 45:00 Women are capable of so much

Episode 42 - Lisette of The Beauty Spot by Liz is here to talk about her upbringing, building a beauty business and who she is after overcoming so much hardship. Thank you for listening 🧡Make sure to leave a comment and follow the podcast for more interviews like these! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Losing my parents and how it's impacted me 07:00 Being given an ultimatum and ending up on the streets 13:00 Ending up in foster care 18:00 Growing up very quickly and becoming a young mom 22:00 Dealing with a toxic relationship 29:00 My son saved my life 35:00 Leaning into sales at a young age 40:00 Deciding to start a business but not being good at anything 47:00 Believing in the plan 52:00 Pink collar jobs and women behind the brand 58:00 Struggling with morning depression 1:05:00 Blessed to be stepmom 1:10:00 Taking a chance on someone

Episode 41 - On this episode we have Jackie Jaquez on to talk about the woman's body! She's a women's body literacy educator that wants to spread everything's she's learned to women around the world. That includes the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle. Tune in to learn about the woman's body! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 How my interest in this field began 06:00 The 4 Phases 17:00 Feeling ugly and what your PMS signs mean 22:00 Coffe, cortisol and stress 26:00 Luteal phase 30:00 PCOS 35:00 Behind on research for women's health 42:00 New moon 49:00 Why hardcore athletes don't get their period 54:00 Don't speak badly to yourself

Episode 40 - On this episode I'm talking to you about leaving a cheater when they cheat. My experience with cheating and what I learned throughout that time in my life. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Finding out LIVE I was being cheated on 08:00 Messaging the girl he cheated on me with 12:00 Becoming insecure and controlling AFTER the cheating 16:00 Working to pay the bills while he was cheating 22:00 Not being mad at who he cheated on you with 30:00 Why you probably shouldn't stay after they cheat on you 36:00 The kind of person that chooses to engage in cheating knowing they have a relationship 44:00 Not all men are cheaters 50:00 At your worst or best, there is no reason to cheat and more reason to leave

Episode 39 - I'm back to give you an update on my life! My family has transitioned into a coparenting situation and it's been quite a humbling experience so far. With my newfound time though, I've had the opportunity to pour that time into my business and my own mental health. With that being said, my life as an entrepreneur is in a weird place so I took the time to give you the rundown on that as well. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro and an update on home life 05:00 Their father is sharing the responsibility of our children 10:00 Coparenting challenges 17:00 Having more time to create plus feeling inspired 24:00 Not feeling like I belonged in my industry (imposter syndrome) 30:00 Feeling stuck 35:00 It's never too late, live life on YOUR own terms

Episode 38 - Today our guest Tania is here to talk about what she went through as a military wife. The good, the bad and the ugly. From high school sweet hearts, they built a life together for 20 years. Tune in to listen to her story and hopefully be inspired by her story!Thanks for listening 🧡Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 07:00 Building a life is high school sweethearts 14:00 Wanting a family and doing things differently 20:00 Going through pregnancy without my husband while he was deployed 28:00 Life after he gets out of the military 35:00 Covid starting many of my health problems 45:00 Talking to God while in the hospital 52:00 Social media and the gym became a problem 59:00 Jail was no joke 1:07:00 My kids are my drive 1:15:00 My Kids get to see a different side of me now 1:24:00 I'd rather struggle than go back to where I was at 1:31:00 The battle continues even after you separate 1:38:00 Having faith in yourself and God means anything is possible

Episode 37 - Sandy is here to talk to me about our shared experience as daughters of latino parents who are also entrepreneurs. From being parented too strictly, having them live vicariously through us and their culture being forced onto us as we became young adults. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing our special guest Sandy 🧡 06:00 Failure is out of the question 12:00 Parents Projecting 18:00 Parents living vicariously through their children 26:00 The fear of loss 33:00 Not caring too much about what other people think of you 38:00 Being worried about what other think 43:00 I'm YOU X 10 50:00 Being too strict as a parent 57:00 Being the firstborn 1:01:00 The different types of strength and intelligence 1:07:00 Being pushed too hard 1:12:00 Having boundaries 1:16:00 Missing out on life

Podcast Episode 36 - Tanya of Ageless Functional Medicine is here to educate women on their hormones, the different stages of menopause & the importance of hormone therapy. She talks to us about the early signs and the more subtle ones you might miss. How to manage that transition into menopause smoothly. As well as, why strength training is an invaluable component of the equation to your long term health as you get into your 50s and 60s. Thanks again Tanya and than YOU for listening 🧡 Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Establishing the basics; Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause 02:50 Perimenopause symptoms & the 2 Stages 06:00 Women are really underserved 11:35 Who looks at your test, makes a difference when at the doctor's office (screening for diseases) 12:30 Normal Ranges vs Optimal Ranges 15:50 Investing in your health should be one of your top priorities 19:30 Putting yourself first is selfless not selfish 22:30 Making the transition into postmenopause easier 24:00 If you have liver or gut problems, you will have hormone problems 26:20 The SUBTLE early signs of perimenopause 30:00 The importance of strength training for your overall physical health as you age 36:30 You should not wait to hit menopause for Hormone therapy 42:30 The importance of testosterone for a woman's body 47:30 Women who start hormone therapy 10 years before live longer 53:00 Birth control 55:00 "Don't get old the forget about you after menopause"